Barbados Physical Development Plan Amendment

Draft February 2017

White Paper Key Considerations for the PDP AmendmentDRAFT July 14, 2016

BARBADOS AMENDMENT TO THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

ASH PrudentiaDr. Christina CameronEnvironmental Planning GroupSir Frank AlleyneDr. Frederick H. Smith

Sir Henry FraserHydroterra Inc.Dr. Karl WatsonMr. Leslie WallingMr. Lionel Nurse

Mr. Luther BourneDr. Malcolm HendryDr. Marcia BurrowesRichard Gill AssociatesSavanta

Our mission: To ensure that all members of the public are accorded an efficient and timely service in order to provide the best physical environment possible.

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Ref. No. TCPO 453 Date: October 12th, 2016 Ms. Melanie Hare Partner Urban Strategies Inc. 197 Spadina Avenue, Suite 600 Toronto, ON Canada M5T 2C8 Dear Melanie,

Re: Draft White Paper

The general theme of the White Paper which focuses on the scarcity of land, water and food represents the level of challenges which face Barbados today. If these challenges are addressed through relevant policies, then the path to sustainability will be more secure. It is also agreed that the amendment to the Physical Development Plan (PDP) will be both transformational and foundational. The amendment is also coming at a time when some of the themes from the Habitat III conference may be adopted. The Emerging Sustainable Cities Initiative has also provided us with a large body of current data and information. The White Paper provides very good information on the unsustainable practice of subdividing land over the last thirty (30) years and the impact it has had on arable agricultural land. Urban Strategies Inc. may proceed with the finalisation of the “White Paper”.

Yours faithfully,

Mark Cummins Chief Town Planner

MC: rb

Town and Country Development Planning Office

Block C, Garrison, St. Michael. BB14038. Barbados. Tel. No. (246) 535-3000 Fax No. (246) 535-3093

E-mail: contact@townplanning.gov.bb

Our mission: To ensure that all members of the public are accorded an efficient and timely service in order to provide the best physical environment possible.

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Ref. No. TCPO 453 Date: October 12th, 2016 Ms. Melanie Hare Partner Urban Strategies Inc. 197 Spadina Avenue, Suite 600 Toronto, ON Canada M5T 2C8 Dear Melanie,

Re: Draft White Paper

The general theme of the White Paper which focuses on the scarcity of land, water and food represents the level of challenges which face Barbados today. If these challenges are addressed through relevant policies, then the path to sustainability will be more secure. It is also agreed that the amendment to the Physical Development Plan (PDP) will be both transformational and foundational. The amendment is also coming at a time when some of the themes from the Habitat III conference may be adopted. The Emerging Sustainable Cities Initiative has also provided us with a large body of current data and information. The White Paper provides very good information on the unsustainable practice of subdividing land over the last thirty (30) years and the impact it has had on arable agricultural land. Urban Strategies Inc. may proceed with the finalisation of the “White Paper”.

Yours faithfully,

Mark Cummins Chief Town Planner

MC: rb

Town and Country Development Planning Office

Block C, Garrison, St. Michael. BB14038. Barbados. Tel. No. (246) 535-3000 Fax No. (246) 535-3093

E-mail: contact@townplanning.gov.bb

Toward a Green, Prosperous and Resilient Nation

Table of Contents PART A NATIONAL POLICIES

1INTRODUCTION1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Purpose of the Plan 1.1.2 Basis of the Plan 1.1.3 How to Use this Plan

1.2 Vision & Principles

1.3 The Plan Imperative 1.3.1 Barbados Today 1.3.2 Critical Challenges 1.3.3. Introducing Transformational and Foundational Change 1.3.4. Addressing Scarcity and Irreplaceable Resources 1.3.5. Moving toward the Green Economy

3LAND USE & BUILT FORM POLICIES3.1 Food & Agriculture

3.2 Rural Settlements

3.3 Mixed Use

3.4 Predominantly Residential

3.5 Mixed Use

3.6 Shopping Centre

3.7 Tourism

3.8 Institutional

3.9 Major Recreation

3.10 Employment Area

3.11 Special Industry

3.12 Resource Extraction

3.13 Natural Resource Reserve

3.14 Golf Courses

2STRATEGIC POLICIES2.1 Promoting Sustainable Development

2.2 Protecting Core Assets 2.2.1 Food and Agriculture

2.2.2 Natural Heritage System

2.2.3 Water

2.2.4 Natural Park

2.2.5 Cultural Heritage

2.2.6 Community Core

2.3 Greening the Economy

2.4 Advancing Mobility and Accessibility

2.5 Planning for National Infrastructure 2.5.1 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation

5IMPLEMENTATION5.1 Role of the Plan

5.2 Development Approval Process

5.3 Impact Assessments

5.4 Public Engagement and Consultation

5.5 Related Initiatives and Studies

5.6 Monitoring and Review of the Plan

5.7 Amendments to the Plan

5.8 Boundary and Plan Interpretation

4THE BARBADOS SYSTEM OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACE4.1 General Policies

4.2 OS1 - The Barbados National Park 4.2.1 National Park Land Use Policies 4.2.2 Agricultural Areas in the National Park 4.2.3 Forest Areas in the National Park 4.2.4 National Park Urban Settlement Area 4.2.5 National Park Rural Settlements 4.2.6. Sanitary Landfill 4.2.7 Resource Extraction 4.2.8 Coastal Zone Management Study

4.3 OS2 - Natural Heritage Conservation Areas 4.3.1 Natural Heritage Conservation Areas - Land 4.3.2 Chancery Lane Natural Heritage Conservation Area 4.3.3 Natural Heritage Conservation Areas: Marine 4.3.4 Harrison’s Cave Zone of Special Environment Control

4.4 OS3 - Coastal Landscape Protection Zone

4.5 OS4 - Public Parks & Open Spaces 4.5.1 Permitted Uses 4.5.2 Historic Urban Parks 4.5.3 Coastal/Beach Parks 4.5.4 Recreational Parks 4.5.5 Community Mini-Parks

4.6 OS5 - National Attractions

4.7 OS6 - Barbados National Forest Candidate Sites

4.7 OS8 - Shore Access Points

Cover image by David Lewis

TABL

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PART B COMMUNITY PLANS

7BRIDGETOWN

8 SPEIGHTSTOWN

9 HOLETOWN

10OISTINS

11SIX CROSS ROADS

12 WARRENS

13 WILDEY

14BELLEPLAINE

13 BATHSHEBA

14ST. DAVID’S TO SIX CROSS ROADS

APPENDIX A Maps

APPENDIX B Glossary

APPENDIX C Heritage Inventory

Map 1 Growth Management Framework

Map 2 Island Settlement Structure

Map 3 Social and Community Facilities

Map 4 Agricultural Land Classification

Map 5 Food and Agriculture

Map 6 Natural Heritage System

Map 7 Natural Hazards

Map 8 Water Resources

Map 9 Cultural Heritage Assets

Map 10 Cultural Heritage Assets: Greater Bridgetown

Map 11 Mobility and Accessibility

Map 12 National Infrastructure

Map 13 Land Use

Map 14 Resource Extraction

Map 15 Barbados System of Parks and Open Spaces

Map 16 National Park Plan

Figure 1 Physical Development Plan Structure

Figure 2 Growth Management Framework Components

Figure 3 Coastal Zone Management Sub-Areas

Figure 4 Water Cycle

Figure 5 Mobility Node Types

Figure 6 Wind Resource Assessment

Maps and Figures

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PART A

NationalPolicies

PART B

CommunityPlans