Kirdford Neighbourhood Development Plan - South Downs National ...

Kirdford NDP
Additionally, for any tourism or leisure developments proposed within the South
Downs National Park, any relevant guidance provided by the English National Parks
and Broads Vision and Circular, and the associated Case Studies detailing ‘Sustainable
Tourism’ should be adhered to.
Any accommodation secured for short-term holiday lets; including chalets and
caravans, should be restricted for leisure uses only. Such uses should then be
protected in perpetuity until such time as it can be demonstrated that the need no
longer exists for tourist accommodation, or that the use has become unviable – and
that any alternate use accords with policies elsewhere within this Plan.
In the event that the proposal is in a location with heightened environmental
sensitivity, including areas prone to seasonal flooding or adjacent to protected
habitats, it may be reasonable to secure a management plan by way of condition to
make the development acceptable.
Reasoned Justification
A prime objective of this NDP is to create sustainable growth and local employment by
developing tourism and tourist accommodation in the Plan Area. This policy enables the
appropriate development of such tourism accommodation.
Conformity reference; National Planning Policy Framework 2012- Section3 – Supporting a
prosperous rural economy. CDC Corporate Plan 2013, CDC Draft Local Plan Key Policies-
Preferred Approach Consultation document 2013, pages 143-4, - paras.16.23-27.
Policy R.6 – Equestrian Facilities
Intention
To encourage and support appropriate growth of equestrian facilities and activity in the Plan
Area
Policy R.6 – Equestrian Facilities
Proposals within the Neighbourhood Area for development of, or associated with,
equestrian facilities will be supported provided that it can be shown that the activity;
1. Would not conflict with the Environmental Policies of the NDP and in
particular:
i. Would not adversely affect areas of nature conservation importance.
ii. Would not adversely affect the quality and character of the landscape; and
iii. Would not result in irreversible loss of the best and most versatile
agricultural land.
2. Would not adversely affect the amenities or safety of local residents or other
users of the countryside.
3. Could be satisfactorily accommodated on the existing rural road network
without the need for significant changes which would affect the character of
the surrounding area.
4. Where appropriate, is well related to the existing bridleway network or
bridleway network submitted as part of the proposal, and that such network
is capable of accommodating the additional activity proposed.
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