Chichester Local Plan 2021-2039 - Main Modifications consultation

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Policy P1 Design Principles

All development shall achieve a high design quality, consistent with the ten characteristics set out in the National Design Guide (or any subsequent amendments) which reflects the National Design Guide (as amended or replaced with any subsequent version). The ten characteristics of the National Design Guide can be summarised as follows:

1. Context: enhances the surroundings
2. Identity: attractive and distinctive
3. Built form: a coherent pattern of development
4. Movement: accessible and easy to move around
5. Nature: enhanced and optimised
6. Public spaces: safe, social and inclusive
7. Uses: mixed and integrated
8. Homes and Buildings: functional, healthy and sustainable
9. Resources: efficient and resilient
10. Lifespan: made to last

The council will progress a design code(s) for the plan area following the adoption of the Local Plan and is supportive of the production of area based, neighbourhood or site specific design codes.

Consistency must also be achieved with the following:

1. Development will be designed to make a positive contribution to creating a safe and secure environment by integrating measures for security and designing out the fear of crime and opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour.
2. All Design and Access statements submitted in support of applications shall clearly explain how the proposed development delivers all of the above principles reflects all relevant sections of the National Design Guide, and the other design-related policies of this plan. Where no Design and Access statement is required for the application type a Design Statement must be provided to demonstrate how the proposals comply.

Proposals for new residential and commercial development, including replacement dwellings All development proposals must demonstrate, in a Sustainability Statement, that:

1. The proposals apply sound sustainable design, good environmental practices, sustainable building techniques and technology, including wherever possible the use of materials that reduce the embodied carbon of construction and make use of re-used or recycled materials;
2. The proposals include measures to adapt to climate change, such as the provision of green infrastructure, sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), suitable shading of pedestrian routes and open spaces, a mixture of drought and rain tolerant native planting and the incorporation of green or blue roofs or green walls;
3. The reduction of the impacts associated with traffic or pollution (including air, water, noise and light pollution) will be achieved, including but not limited to the promotion of car clubs and facilities for charging electric vehicles

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Public realm including streets, squares, parks, open spaces and pedestrian and cycle routes should be attractive and accessible for people of all abilities. Public open space should strive to be multifunctional, be well located, be overlooked, promote ease of movement and serve the whole community. The use of spaces as public or private must be clearly defined and it will be expected this distinction is achieved in an aesthetically pleasing and appropriate manner for the context and level of visibility. Where a defined boundary treatment is required to achieve this, it must be locally characteristic, of high quality and designed appropriately for the use of the space, privacy requirements and its relationship with the public realm. Where boundaries are exposed to public realm or shared open space such as communal gardens or parking the use of timber close board fences will be resisted in place of high quality, and more durable or natural approaches, such as planting, railing or masonry.

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The impact of climate change will result in more extreme weather events and increased temperatures. Development proposals including public realm must be proactively designed to anticipate and respond to these changes by seeking and maximising opportunities for mitigations and adaptations sustainable drainage and biodiversity functions. Within external spaces and landscaping this could include, for example, seeking and optimising opportunities for shade and green infrastructure such as trees to provide solar shading and cooling via transpiration, or and sustainable drainage systems, that whilst. Whilst being functional, these features are designed to be attractive and contribute an attractive feature and a recreational function to the scheme.

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Policy P5 Spaces and Landscaping

Development will be expected to provide designs for open spaces and landscaping that are integrated and positively contribute to the development and surrounding context.

In particular it will be expected that development including open space and landscaping:

1. Provides for safe, inclusive, multifunctional, attractive, uncluttered, coordinated public realm that enhances the setting of and spaces between buildings;
2. Will not leave or result in the creation of undefined or poorly integrated or poorly lit areas with no clear function;
3. Provides clear, attractive and appropriate definition between public, semi-private and private spaces;
4. Is designed to integrate climate change adaption measures that whilst functional also seek to enhance the setting visually and recreationally;
5. Proposes high quality, well designed and robust street furniture and lighting appropriate for the context whilst retaining existing furniture which contributes positively, such as historic features;
6. Proposes the use of high quality and durable materials that are appropriate for the context and reinforce local distinctiveness.
7. Uses permeable materials for proposed and replacement hard surfacing or ensures surfacing can drain to sufficient adjoining permeable land within the site;

7. 8. Will deliver well-considered planting schemes that are appropriate for the local context, promote biodiversity and prioritise the use of locally native species and the retention of existing trees and hedgerows (unless there is sound justification for removal);
8. 9. Proposals should contribute positively to connecting existing green infrastructure networks, connecting existing green and blue infrastructure assets and spaces, corridors and seeking to create new ones;
9. 10. Exploit opportunities for appropriate new tree planting, including street trees, which enhance the public realm and where possible are positioned to provide additional solar shading benefits, such as solar shading and cooling, to both external and internal spaces;
10. 11. Seeks to retain boundary treatments that contribute positively to local character and proposes boundary treatments that are of a style, height, quality and type appropriate to the context and designed to allow the passing of wildlife between sites;
11. 12. Proposes large areas of parking only in appropriate contexts and where sustainable drainage measures will be provided. The visual impact must be mitigated by siting, design and generous planting schemes.

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Appropriate separation distances between dwellings will be agreed on an individual site and design basis, allowing a range of scenarios including front-to-front, front-to-side and back-to-back to be considered, as well as aspects such as density, scale, height differences and site levels. It will generally be expected that, within a back-to-back scenario, no less than 21 metres is proposed between facing principal windows of habitable residential rooms and windows of other uses that could result in significant overlooking. In circumstances where land levels vary, or the difference in building heights is greater than one storey, longer distances may be required. Shorter distances will be permitted where they are necessary to secure the positive reuse of a historic building or are consistent with the character of the local area, subject to it being demonstrated that an appropriate level of amenity for existing and future occupiers would be achieved.

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Policy P6 Amenity

Planning permission for any development or change of use will be required to ensure that it would not result in material nuisance and or unacceptable impact on the amenity of an area, its users, neighbouring residents and occupiers, including those of the future development and that it would be likely to not be detrimental to human health.

All development shall ensure that it:

1. Provides all potential users with an acceptable level of amenity; and
2. Does not have an unacceptable impact on the amenity of the users of other buildings and spaces.

Development will be supported if:

1. Visual amenity from the public realm and adjoining sites is not unacceptably compromised;
2. Lighting design is appropriate for the context and proposed or existing use. It must also be targeted for energy efficiency and to avoid light pollution, particularly in sensitive areas such as designated landscapes and historic environments;
3. Acceptable standards of privacy are provided without a diminution of design quality;
4. Adequate outlooks are provided avoiding wherever possible any undue sense of enclosure or unacceptable levels of overlooking or perceived overlooking;
5. It would not have an unacceptable impact on levels of daylight of the host building or adjoining property, including their gardens or outdoor spaces;
6. The adverse impact of noise is reduced to an acceptable level through the use of attenuation, distance, screening, or layout/orientation;
7. Service equipment is fully integrated into the building envelope or located in visually inconspicuous locations within effective and robust screening/enclosure, and does not cause disturbance through its operation.

Housing Space Standards

In the following cases, the gross internal floor area of All new dwellings (excluding purpose built student accommodation, hotels, residential institutions) shall meet as a minimum the nationally described space standards (or any subsequent standards) including:

1. All dwellings in new build developments, regardless of tenure.
2. Where practicable, having regard to the physical constraints of the existing building, changes of use and conversions.

Built-in internal storage areas are included within the overall minimum gross internal areas. Garages, balconies, detached ancillary buildings and communal areas shared with other dwellings will not be considered to contribute towards meeting the minimum space standards.

External Amenity Space

It will be expected that developments provide an appropriate level of external amenity space that reflects the type and size of the use and where possible is orientated to maximise its appeal. This space should be practical in layout, free from excessive noise or disturbance, pollution or odour, oppressive enclosure, unacceptable loss or lack of privacy, and overshadowing.

In exceptional circumstances development without or lacking external amenity space may be permitted where the approach can be suitably justified or is necessary to secure the positive reuse of a historic building or regeneration site within a conservation area.

Separation distances

Development shall maintain suitable separation distances between the windows of habitable rooms in dwellings (principal living rooms, principal dining areas, bedrooms and kitchens where there is not a separate dining room) and the windows and walls of other properties to ensure that an appropriate level of amenity is provided and retained for all residential occupiers.

It will generally be expected that no less than 21 metres is proposed between facing principal windows of habitable residential rooms and windows of other uses that could result in significant overlooking. Appropriate distances will be considered on an individual site and design basis considering aspects such as density, scale, height differences and site levels.

In circumstances where land levels vary or the difference in building heights is greater than one storey longer distances may be required. Shorter distances will be permitted where they are necessary to secure the positive reuse of a historic building or are consistent with the character of the local area subject to it being demonstrated that an appropriate level of amenity for existing and future occupiers would be achieved.

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There are a high number of non-designated heritage assets which comprise much-cherished local elements of the area ranging from historic street furniture to locally important historic buildings and trees. They may be identified during the development management process or during conservation area character appraisals, emerging Neighbourhood Plans and where assessing potential urban and rural development sites.

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Policy P9 The Historic Environment

The local planning authority will grant planning permission or relevant consent for development proposals that conserve or enhance the historic environment of the plan area, based on the following approach:

1. Designated heritage assets including listed buildings, structures and their settings, and Conservation Areas will be given the highest level of protection and should be conserved and enhanced in a manner appropriate to their significance.
2. Identified Non-non-designated heritage assets will be identified and conserved and enhanced in accordance with their significance and contribution to the historic environment.
3. The local planning authority will take a pro-active stance in encouraging the use of appropriate methods in upgrading the energy and thermal performance of listed buildings and non-designated heritage assets; including where appropriate the use of renewable energy generation.
4. The local planning authority will take a flexible approach to encouraging the reuse and renovation of any under utilised or vacant heritage assets that may be at risk. by approving proposals that contribute positively to their conservation.
5. Development proposals involving substantial harm to (or total loss of significance of) a designated heritage asset the demolition of listed buildings or substantial harm to a Conservation Area will not be permitted unless it can be justified in accordance with national and local policy. demonstrated that the loss or harm achieves substantial public benefits.

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Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments

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Scheduled Monuments are a type of designated heritage asset of national importance. Their legal status is derived from the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979. The plan area contains some very significant scheduled monuments, such as Boxgrove Priory, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Chichester's Castle, City Walls and Greyfriars Chapel. Scheduled Monument Consent, which is administered by Historic England, but with consent issued by the Secretary of State, is required where activities will physically affect a designated site. While the consenting regime protects the monument itself, national planning policy still seeks to ensure it is protected, and the safeguards in this regard are equivalent to a Grade I or II* listed building. Given that the asset itself is protect legally and considered via a separate consenting regime, the affect on the setting of the scheduled monument is likely to be most pertinent issue in a planning application context. However, as set out in the NPPF, there may also be instances where archaeological remains of equivalent significance to a Scheduled Monument are relevant to particular sites, and in such instances they will need to be accorded the same policy protection as Scheduled Monuments, this is addressed in policy P12.

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Policy P10 Listed Buildings and Scheduled Monuments

Development affecting listed buildings will be supported where it:

1. Would preserve conserve and not harm, or result in loss of the significance of the designated heritage asset, having particular regard to the its historic character, qualities and special interest of the building including its interior, curtilage and setting;
2. Would not diminish its ability to remain viable in use in the long term; and
3. Is justified and supported by an appropriately detailed Heritage Statement.

Any harm to, or loss of, the significance of a listed building (from its alteration or destruction, or from development within its setting), should require clear and convincing justification. Substantial harm to or loss of grade II listed buildings should be exceptional, while substantial harm to or loss of grade I or II* listed buildings should be wholly exceptional.

Where a proposal would lead to substantial harm to (or total loss of significance of) a Total or substantial demolition of a listed building, it should be refused consent, unless it can be demonstrated that the substantial harm or total loss is necessary to achieve substantial public benefits that outweigh that harm or loss, or all of the following apply:

1. the nature of the heritage asset prevents all reasonable uses of the site; and
2. no viable use of the heritage asset itself can be found in the medium term through appropriate marketing that will enable its conservation; and
3. conservation by grant-funding or some form of not for profit, charitable or public ownership is demonstrably not possible; and
4. the harm or loss is outweighed by the benefit of bringing the site back into use.

Where a development proposal will lead to less than substantial harm to the significance of a listed building, this harm should be weighed against the public benefits of the proposal including, where appropriate, securing its optimum viable use.

will only be permitted in wholly exceptional circumstances, and where it meets the following criteria:

1. Clear and convincing evidence has been provided that viable alternative uses cannot be found and that some form of charitable or community ownership is not possible;
2. The structural condition of the building has severely deteriorated, through no fault of the owner / applicant for which detailed and comprehensive evidence can be submitted.

The local planning authority will take a flexible approach in supporting alterations to listed buildings in order to mitigate the effects of climate change, subject to meeting the criteria set out above where such proposals do not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the building.

The local planning authority will support proposals for alternative uses for listed buildings, subject to meeting the criteria set out above which do not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the building and where the change will provide for the long-term conservation of the building.

Scheduled Monuments

Any works that will affect a Scheduled Monument, whether above or below ground level, will require Scheduled Monument Consent, which is a separate process to applying for planning permission.

Where planning applications do impact upon the significance of a Scheduled Monument, having due regard to its setting, this should be assessed against the same tests as for Grade I and II* listed buildings as set out above.

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When considering development proposals which impact upon the significance of conservation areas, particular regard will be had to sustaining the established, positive characteristics of the area in terms of the building line, siting, design, height, forms, materials, joinery, window detailing, boundary treatments and roof forms (this is not an exhaustive list). The use of non- traditional and environmentally unsustainable materials in traditional buildings such as concrete and PVCu can erode the character and appearance of Conservation Areas. The local planning authority will resist the use of such materials in Conservation Areas.

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Policy P11 Conservation Areas

A. Development proposals affecting conservation areas will be permitted where they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of conservation areas. by:

1. Sustaining the established, positive characteristics of the area in terms of the building line, siting, design, height, forms, materials, joinery, window detailing, boundary treatments and roof forms;
2. Protecting the setting (including views into and out of the area).

Any harm to the significance of conservation areas (including development within its setting), should require clear and convincing justification.

Where a proposal will lead to substantial harm to the significance of a conservation area, permission will be refused unless it can be demonstrated that the substantial harm is necessary to achieve substantial public benefits that outweigh that harm.

2. Development involving demolition of a building (or other element) in a conservation area which makes a positive contribution to its significance will be treated either as substantial harm or less than substantial harm as appropriate, taking into account the relative significance of the element affected and its contribution to the significance of the conservation area as a whole. A suitable scheme for the reuse of the land must form part of the same application. will only be supported if:
   1. The structure proposed for demolition does not make a positive contribution to the character or appearance of the area;
   2. A suitable scheme for the reuse of the land forms part of the same application.

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The council will have particular regard to the following factors when considering the identification of non-designated heritage assets: historic interest; architectural or artistic interest; archaeological interest; contribution to setting; external appearance.

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The identification of non-designated heritage assets throughout the plan area will be justified by consistent assessment against selection criteria to determine heritage significance subject to change over time as more assets are identified. Proposals affecting non-designated heritage assets buildings and structures will be permitted where their identified architectural interest, archaeological or historic interest, positive contribution to their rural or townscape setting, and/or external appearance value and rarity are sustained or enhanced in accordance with established conservation best practice.

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Policy P12 Non-Designated Heritage Assets

1. The objectives of identifying non-designated heritage assets are to:
   1. Raise awareness of these assets and foster a greater appreciation of them;
   2. Sustain or enhance their significance, including their setting
2. In order to be considered non-designated heritage assets, buildings, historic areas, street furniture and designed landscapes will be assessed against the following criteria:
   1. Buildings of high-quality traditional design, detailing and appearance which make good use of historic materials;
   2. Buildings which are good examples of vernacular or traditional types;
   3. Buildings which contribute towards their surroundings or street scene or have important local, historical or social associations.
      1. The effect of an application on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset should be taken into account in determining relevant applications. In weighing applications that directly or indirectly affect non-designated heritage assets, a balanced judgement will be required having regard to the scale of any harm or loss and the significance of the heritage asset.

3. Applications for development which result in the loss of non-designated heritage assets will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that the building or structure cannot be beneficially reused. Replacement structures will have to make an equal or better contribution to their surroundings than the building they replaced. There may be situations where the public benefit from the proposed development outweighs any proposed harm.

2. 4. The council will require applicants for development proposals which involve excavation or ground works on sites which include or have potential to include heritage assets with of archaeological interest potential to:
   1. Submit an archaeological assessment and evaluation of the site, including the impact of the proposed development, and, should it be indicated that significant remains may be present, an evaluation of the site;
   2. Preserve, protect, safeguard and enhance archaeological monuments, remains and their settings in development, and seek a public display and interpretation where appropriate;
   3. Undertake proper investigation and recording of archaeological remains as an integral part of a development programme, and publication and archiving of results to preserve significance and advance understanding.
3. Non-designated heritage assets of archaeological interest, which are demonstrably of equivalent significance to scheduled monuments, should be considered subject to thepolicies for designated heritage assets.

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Policy P13 Registered Parks and Gardens

Development proposals affecting parks and gardens on the national register will be supported where they:

1. Sustain and enhance the significance of landscape and its features of interest (including structures);
2. Take opportunities to restore original features or do not compromise future restoration opportunities;
3. Promote greater accessibility;
4. Preserve or enhance the setting (including views in and out) whenever possible; and
5. Are justified and supported by appropriately detailed Heritage Statements.

As a designated heritage asset, any harm to the significance of a registered park and garden, including having regard to its setting, will need to comply with the same requirements as for listed buildings, as set out in policy P10.

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Policy P14 Green infrastructure

Proposals for all new residential development (excluding householder applications and replacement dwellings) will be expected to contribute towards the provision of additional green and blue infrastructure, and the protection and enhancement of existing green and blue infrastructure.

The existing green infrastructure network must be considered at an early stage of the design process for all major development proposals. New green infrastructure is to be provided as part of new development on the Strategic Site Allocations. Masterplans should illustrate how the development incorporates the existing green infrastructure network, and any new green infrastructure.

Proposals must demonstrate that all the following criteria have been addressed:

1. The proposals maintain or, where appropriate, incorporate improvements to the existing network of green infrastructure, or the restoration, enhancement or creation of additional provision areas;
2. Where appropriate, the proposals create new green infrastructure which is appropriate proportionate to the scale, type and wider context of the development proposal, is integrated into the development design and meets the needs of the communities within and beyond the site boundaries;
3. The proposals contribute to improving the health and well-being of the local and wider community;
4. The proposals maximise opportunities to enhance and link to active travel cycling and walking routes, including existing public rights of way as well as multi-user routes;
5. The proposals maximise opportunities to link to nature recovery networks, including in accordance with the Local Nature Recovery Strategy;
6. The proposals do not lead to the dissection of the linear network of cycle ways, public rights of way, bridleways and ecological corridors; and
7. Where appropriate, the council will seek to secure by way of planning obligation or legal agreement provision for the future management and/or maintenance of green infrastructure.

Proposals for development that will otherwise harm the existing green infrastructure network assets will only be granted if they can incorporate sufficient mitigation measures that sufficiently mitigate its effects to benefit the GI network's wider functions, connectivity, quality and/or extent.

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The study also recommends standards for certain indoor sports facilities including sports halls, swimming pools, synthetic pitches, and health and fitness stations. The Local Plan seeks to ensure that existing facilities are protected and where needed positive improvements are achieved. The Indoor and Built Sport and Leisure Facility Needs Assessment (2024), which covers certain indoor sports facilities including sports halls, swimming pools and fitness facilities, highlights a number of priorities for new or enhanced provision of these facilities that will be needed in the future. The Needs Assessment (or future update) will be used to guide future investment needs arising from development for indoor sports facilities. Sport England's 'Sports Facility Calculator' may also be utilised for the facility types held on their database (this is principally swimming pools, sports halls and indoor bowls centres).

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Depending on other competing priorities, provision under the thresholds in Table 6.1 may be provided off-site through alternative funding sources such as the Community Infrastructure Levy.

Table 6.1 showing the thresholds for on-site provision as described above.

Table 6.2 shows the average household size, based on the 2011 census. This should be used for calculating the amount of on-site provision required by open space type. Over the plan period the council will update occupancy rates as appropriate with the latest available census data.

Table 6.2 - Average Household Size

Table 6.3 shows the minimum open space quantity and access standards required by developments that meet the thresholds for providing on-site facilities set out in hectares per 1000 population generated. The standards in the tables below exclude car parking and changing rooms, which should be provided in addition to the open space quantity standards. Sports fields and pitches should be accompanied by the provision of small built facilities to accommodate toilets, showers and changing rooms, and associated parking and access commensurate with the scale of development proposed.

Table 6.3 - Minimum Open Space Quantity and Access Standards

Where new indoor sports facilities are required the following quantity and access standards will apply:

Table 6.4 shows the built sport and recreation facilities quantity and access standards required by developments that meet the thresholds for providing on-site facilities set out in hectares per 1000 population generated.

Table 6.4 - Built Sport and Recreation Facilities Quantity and Access Standards

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Policy P16 Health and Well-being

Proposals for new development are expected to contribute towards strong, vibrant and healthy communities. Measures that help achieve healthier communities and promote health equity by supporting health, social and cultural well-being, must be incorporated into proposals for new development.

Development proposals will integrate public health principles and planning to help reduce health inequalities by:

1. For new housing, the provision of land or financial contributions from new development, where appropriate and viable, towards new or enhanced healthcare facilities where new housing results in a shortfall or worsening of provision; For new housing developments, the provision of land will be secured via S106 agreements. CIL contributions will be used to fund improvements to healthcare facilities as set out in the council's Infrastructure Business Plan (IBP).

1. 2. Safeguarding and encouraging the provision of allotments and garden plots within developments and supporting opportunities for small-scale agriculture and farmers markets to provide access to healthy, affordable locally produced food options.
2. 3. Promoting improvements to enable healthy lifestyles and developing a network of cycling and pedestrian routes as part of an integrated, multifunctional green infrastructure network; linking key settlements and service centres and enabling the community to improve their health by engaging in active travel, in accordance with Policy P14 (Green Infrastructure) and Policy T3 (Active Travel - Walking and Cycling).

4. Ensuring proposals demonstrate how they safely and conveniently connect to existing and future routes as set out in the most up to date council and WSCC Active Travel Strategies, to enable cycling and walking.

3. 5. Demonstrating how developments provide high-quality open spaces and opportunities for sport and physical activity to comply with Policy P15 (Open Space, Sport and Recreation) making reference to Sport England's 'Active Design' guidance.

6. Development proposals for over 50 dwellings or 1,000sqm along with development proposals that may have an impact on health will require submission of a Health Impact Assessment.

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Policy P17 New and Existing Local and Community Facilities including Local Shops

Planning permission will be granted for new or improved community facilities, where all of the following criteria are met:

1. The facility is well located for the community it serves;
2. The facility is accessible and inclusive to the local communities it serves;
3. The facility is easy to reach on foot, by cycle and by public transport;
4. There will be no adverse effects on the amenity of the surrounding area, including through the effects of any traffic generated by the proposal;
5. Appropriate consideration has been given to the shared use, re-use and/or redevelopment of existing buildings in the host community to expand or diversify the level of service;
6. The proposal is supported by a robust proportionate business plan and governance arrangements, including any funding arrangement, to ensure the facility is financially sustainable in the longer term. This information will be prepared and funded by the applicant.

Development proposals which result in the loss of, or have an unacceptable adverse impact on, existing community facilities or land/premises last used for community facilities, public services, leisure and cultural uses, will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that all of the following criteria have been addressed:

1. There is no longer a demand for the facility within the local area and that The premises or land have been marketed as set out in accordance with Appendix C and there is no longer a need or demand for the facility within the local area for a reasonable period of time; or
2. Alternative community facilities are provided that are accessible, inclusive and available and of an equivalent or better quality to those lost, without causing unreasonable reduction or shortfall in the local service provision;

For commercially run community facilities:

3. The premises or land have been marketed evidence is provided of a robust marketing campaign as specified in accordance with Appendix C and that clearly demonstrates there is no longer a market demand for the existing use or an alternative community use and;.
4. For community or publicly-owned or managed facilities, it can be robustly demonstrated there is no longer a need for the existing facility, or an equivalent community use.