Appendix 1 Land Allocations Local Plan

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Dover District Council 70 Land Allocations Local Plan Adopted 2015 1980s that residential development has taken place in that area. Further north is the Discovery Park Enterprise Zone which was occupied by a large pharmaceutical complex (see paragraph 3.14). The site was developed gradually since the 1950s and is particularly visible from A256 and the north of Sandwich. Beyond the Enterprise Zone is a business area which has developed along the A256 (Ramsgate Road). Employment 3.202 The Core Strategy identified that the area north of Sandwich should be promoted for a wide range of uses to support jobs. The Discovery Park Enterprise Zone comprises of high quality Research and Development buildings. The Richborough area, which is north of the Enterprise Zone, comprises smaller-scale industry and brownfield land suitable for commercial redevelopment. This area, which is close to the boundary of Thanet District, has become a focus for waste treatment, renewable and low carbon energy industries. 3.203 Richborough Power Station and the former landfill site (which consists of raised land) and adjoining low grade agricultural land to the west between the River Stour and the railway line, provides a potential location for such facilities, as well as a connection to the National Grid . The Council has approved applications for a Solar Farm, Peaking Plant Facility, and site-wide infrastructure to facilitate the creation of a green energy park. The Council, in liaison with Thanet District Council and Kent County Council (as the Minerals and Waste Authority) will continue to explore, with the promoters of any schemes, whether this potential can be realised. Particular regard would need to be had to environmental, transport and wildlife impacts together with visual impact on landscape and on the gateway location to and from Thanet. 3.204 The Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan (which includes the Waste Sites Plan and Minerals Sites Plan published in May 2012) identifies this area as a location for energy from waste, green waste treatment and material recycling facilities. Development proposals in this area should also refer to these Plans and the relevant National Planning Statements. Core Strategy 3.205 The Settlement Hierarchy set out in the Core Strategy identified that the town is the main focus for development in the rural area. The main issues raised in the Core Strategy are that: there is evidence that the centre is losing vibrancy; there is a need for improved coach parking facilities; some affordable housing will have to be met at Dover or Deal, where there is more opportunity for development; the Richborough business area should be promoted for a wide range of uses that would support jobs growth and the research and development functions across the business and education sectors. 3.206 The Core Strategy states that development should reflect the existing character whilst taking opportunities to improve design standards. The potential for previously developed sites in the town and undeveloped sites on the edge of the town are limited. The
Dover District Council Land Allocations Local Plan Adopted 2015 71 town is subject to a number of constraints to development including the narrow road network of the medieval core, the high concentration of historic assets and flood risk. The areas at risk from flooding will be improved with a planned new flood defence scheme, which is anticipated to be completed in 2015. Overall, there are few locations where development could take place without any of these constraints. The Core Strategy has identified a broad location for urban extension on land on the south western edge of the town. Provision of Infrastructure 3.207 An integral part of the Strategy is to ensure that development proposals are supported by the timely provision of an appropriate level of infrastructure (such as affordable housing, open spaces, highways). This is reflected in Policy CP6. The Core Strategy identifies two specific requirements: a new flood defence system from Sandwich Bay to Pegwell Bay; and A GP based facility (subject to further investigation). 3.208 The Sandwich town tidal defence scheme will be completed in 2015 and will reduce the risk of tidal flooding to Sandwich and Stonar Loop. Housing Allocations 3.209 The local housing market is strong at Sandwich with high demand and average house prices remaining relatively high across the area since 2001. 3.210 The Core Strategy housing allocation for Sandwich is 500 dwellings. After taking account of sites identified through completed and unimplemented planning permissions (see Table 3.1), there is a residual of 230 dwellings to allocate. The housing provision for Sandwich is geared around meeting local rather than strategic need and will ensure that the population remains static. This will remedy the continuing trend of falling household size, but will not address the issues regarding the ageing of the population. Any development should reinforce but not change the area's housing offer and should reflect the existing character while taking opportunities to improve design standards. 3.211 Although Sandwich is constrained by Flood Zones 2 and 3, revised Environment Agency mapping shows reduced risk, particularly to the south. Two sites have been identified for future development that are within the sequentially preferable Flood Zone 1. Together with an area identified in the Core Strategy for urban extension, these will accommodate 230 dwellings. The allocated sites are identified on the diagrammatic plan below.
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