Proposed Submission: Gravesham Local Plan Core Strategy

• any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrablyoutweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the NPPFas a whole; or• specific policies in the NPPF indicate development should berestricted.4.1.3 The NPPF advises that the specific policies within it which indicate thatdevelopment should be restricted include those relating to: sites protectedunder the Birds and Habitats Directives and/or designated as Sites of SpecialScientific Interest; land designated as Green Belt, Local Green Space, or anArea of Outstanding Natural Beauty; designated heritage assets; andlocations at risk of flooding or coastal erosion.4.1.4 The NPPF further states that policies in Local Plans should be based onthe presumption in favour of sustainable development so that it is clear thatdevelopment which is sustainable can be approved without delay. It statesthat Local Plans should contain clear policies that will guide how thepresumption should be applied locally.4.1.5 The vision, objectives and policies in this Core Strategy seek to meetthe needs of the Borough in terms of providing homes, jobs and supportingfacilities in a sustainable way. They also seek to protect and enhance thebuilt, historic and natural environment. This is fully in accordance with thethree roles of the planning system in achieving sustainable development andthe results of the Sustainability Appraisal of this Core Strategy reflect this. Thefollowing policy reflects the importance of taking into account the principles ofsustainable development when taking decisions on future development in theBorough.Policy CS01: Sustainable Development4.1.6 Planning applications that accord with the policies in thedevelopment plan for Gravesham will be approved without delay, unlessmaterial considerations indicate otherwise.4.1.7 When considering development proposals the Council will take apositive approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable40