Proposed Submission: Gravesham Local Plan Core Strategy

5.5.2 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires local planningauthorities to support a pattern of development which facilitates the use ofsustainable modes of transport, i.e. public transport, walking and cycling.Developments that generate significant movement should be located wherethe need to travel will be minimised and the use of sustainable transportmodes can be maximised. Such proposals should be supported by aTransport Assessment and a Travel Plan. The NPPF further advises localplanning authorities to identify and protect sites and routes which could becritical in developing infrastructure to widen transport choice.5.5.3 Policy CS02 on the Distribution of Development sets out the broadlocation of future development in the Borough over the plan period. The CoreStrategy seeks to:• locate new mixed use development in areas with best access toservices and facilities which minimise the need to travel, particularly bycar;• improve the local economy to reduce the need for out-commuting. Thiscan also have an impact on air quality;• support and where possible provide alternatives to help support amodal shift away from car based transport, e.g. improve publictransport including bus, train, cycling and walking provision, and theincreased use of water based transport; and• ameliorate the implications of additional traffic for air quality.5.5.4 Policy CS10 relating to Physical and Social Infrastructure sets out thegeneral approach to infrastructure and outlines the requirement fordevelopment to provide or contribute towards infrastructure to meet the needsarising from new development. The Infrastructure Delivery Schedule sets outthe requirements for infrastructure over the plan period to support the deliveryof the Core Strategy including transport schemes where known.5.5.5 In Gravesham, Kent County Council is the transport authority and theHighways Agency is responsible for the A2/M2 trunk road. The LocalTransport Plan for Kent 2011-16 sets out Kent County Council's Strategy andImplementation Plans for local transport investment. This document was142