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CBRE | ST GEORGE SOUTH LONDON LTD7.0 Planning Policy OverviewNATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK (NPPF)7.7 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on the 27 th March2012. It consolidates national planning guidance into a single document (andtechnical appendices) and replaces all Planning Policy Guidance Notes and PlanningPolicy Statements with the exception of PPS10.7.8 At the heart of the NPPF is a presumption in favour of sustainable development. Forplan-making, this means local planning authorities should positively seekopportunities to meet the development needs of their area, for decision-taking thismeans approving development proposals that accord with the development planwithout delay. The NPPF encourages the re-use and redevelopment of previouslydeveloped land and the more efficient use of land through bringing back intoresidential use empty housing and buildings in line with local housing and emptyhomes strategies.7.9 The NPPF identifies that the purpose of the planning system is to achieve sustainabledevelopment which comprises three strands - economic, social and environmental: an economic role – contributing to building a strong, responsive and competitiveeconomy by ensuring that sufficient land of the right type is available in the rightplaces and at the right time to support growth and innovation; and by identifyingand coordinating development requirements, including the provision ofinfrastructure; a social role – supporting strong, vibrant and healthy communities, by providingthe supply of housing required to meet the needs of present and futuregenerations; and by creating a high quality built environment, with accessiblelocal services that reflect the community’s needs and support its health, socialand cultural well-being; and an environmental role – contributing to protecting and enhancing our natural,built and historic environment; including improving biodiversity, use naturalresources prudently, minimise waste and pollution, and mitigate and adapt toclimate change including moving to a low carbon economy.7.10 At paragraph 9, the NPPF identifies that pursuing sustainable development involves“seeking positive improvements in the quality of the built, natural and historicenvironment, as well as in people’s quality of life, including (but not limited to): making it easier for jobs to be created in cities, towns and villages; moving from a net loss of bio-diversity to achieving net gains for nature; replacing poor design with better design; improving the conditions in which people live, work, travel and take leisure; and widening the choice of high quality homes.”7.11 Paragraph 14 identifies that at the heart of the NPPF is a presumption in favour ofsustainable development. For decision-taking this means approving developmentproposals that accord with the development plan without delay.7.12 A summary of key relevant NPPF policies is included in the Appendix A.Page 18PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEW
CBRE | ST GEORGE SOUTH LONDON LTD7.0 Planning Policy OverviewSITE SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS AND RELEVANT DESIGNATIONSStrategic Policy - The London Plan 20117.13 The Site falls within two important designations in the London Plan: Central Activities Zone (CAZ) London Bridge, Borough and Bankside Opportunity Area (OA)7.14 Strategic priorities for the Central Activities Zone (Policy 2.10) include enhancing itsinternational, national and London-wide role, supporting its distinct offer andstrategic uses; bringing forward development capacity and supporting infrastructureand services; and supporting and improving the retail offer.7.15 Policy 2.11 promotes a mix of uses in the CAZ including residential and retaildevelopment. The Site falls within an area on the South Bank identified for mixeduses with strong arts, cultural or entertainment character in Map 2.3.7.16 Development proposals in OAs should optimise densities, providing supportinginfrastructure, contribute to housing and employment targets, realise the scope forintensification and support wider regeneration (Policy 2.13). The London Bridge,Borough and Bankside OA is specifically identified for the delivery of a minimum of1,900 new homes and approximately 25,000 new jobs in the plan period to 2031.7.17 Tall buildings are directed to the CAZ and Opportunity Areas in areas which benefitfrom good public transport access and whose character would not be adverselyaffected by such proposals (Policy 7.7). Within the CAZ, strategically important hotelprovision should be focussed on its Opportunity Areas with good access to publictransport (Policy 4.5).Local Policy - LDF Core Strategy 2011 and Southwark Plan (‘SavedPolicies’) 20117.18 Core Strategy Strategic Targets Policy 2 reflects the London Plan’s aspirations for theCAZ and the London Bridge, Borough and Bankside OA as the focus for asignificant number of new homes and jobs to be delivered through mixed usedevelopment. This policy sets an additional target for 665 affordable homes to bedelivered in the OA (as part of the overall target for 1,900 new homes).7.19 Strategic Targets Policy 2 also sets out a vision for the Bankside and Borough areaspecifically, which seeks new development to improve public spaces, accessibilityand recognise and enhance the different character and roles of places in the area.The northern end of Blackfriars Road is specifically identified for a cluster of tallbuildings providing offices, housing, hotels and shops. These buildings would be ofexceptional design and would enhance the look of the area and provide new publicspaces. Car parking would be limited to deter car use and help reduce traffic.7.20 The Site also falls within five other relevant local policy designations: Bankside and Borough District Town Centre Bankside, Borough and London Bridge Strategic Cultural Area Archaeological Priority Zone Air Quality Management AreaPage 19PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEW
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