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CBRE | ST GEORGE SOUTH LONDON LTDAPPENDIX A – PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEWproactively drive and support sustainable economic development to deliverthe homes, business and industrial units, infrastructure and thriving localplaces that the country needs. This includes that “every effort should bemade objectively to identify and then meet the housing, business and otherdevelopment needs of an area, and respond positively to wideropportunities for growth”.always seek to secure high quality design and a good standard of amenityfor all existing and future occupants of land and buildings;take account of the different roles and character of different areas,promoting the vitality of our main urban areas;support the transition to a low carbon future in a changing climate, takingfull account of flood risk and coastal change, and encourage the reuse ofexisting resources, including conversion of existing buildings, andencourage the use of renewable resources (for example, by thedevelopment of renewable energy);contribute to conserving and enhancing the natural environment andreducing pollution;encourage the effective use of land by reusing land that has beenpreviously developed (brownfield land), provided that it is not of highenvironmental value;promote mixed use developments, and encourage multiple benefits fromthe use of land in urban and rural areas;conserve heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance;actively manage patterns of growth to make the fullest possible use ofpublic transport, walking and cycling, and focus significant development inlocations which are or can be made sustainable.Page 66APPENDIX A – PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEWEconomy1.13 The NPPF reinforces the Government’s commitment to securing economic growth inorder to create jobs and prosperity (paragraph 18) and specifies “significant weightshould be placed on the need to support economic growth through the planningsystem”.1.14 Paragraph 21 states that planning policies should recognise and seek to addresspotential barriers to investment, including a poor environment or lack ofinfrastructure, services or housing including identifying “priority areas for economicregeneration, infrastructure provision and environmental enhancement”. In drawingup Local Plans, local planning authorities should also ensure policies are flexibleenough to accommodate needs not anticipated in the plan and to allow a rapidresponse to changes in economic circumstances.1.15 Paragraph 22 states that planning policies should avoid the long term protection ofsites allocated for employment use where there is no reasonable prospect of a sitebeing used for that purpose. Land allocations should be regularly reviewed. Wherethere is no reasonable prospect of a site being used for the allocated employment
CBRE | ST GEORGE SOUTH LONDON LTDAPPENDIX A – PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEWuse, applications for alternative uses of land or buildings should be treated on theirmerits having regard to market signals and the relative need for different land usesto support sustainable local communities.Town Centres1.16 Paragraph 23 identifies town centres as the heart of communities and thereforepolicies must support their viability and vitality. A network and hierarchy of centresthat are resilient to anticipated future economic changes is necessary.1.17 The sequential test should be applied for main town centre uses that are not in anexisting centre and are not in accordance with an up-to-date Local Plan.Sustainable Transport1.18 Paragraph 30 supports development that facilitates the use of sustainable modes oftransport.1.19 Paragraph 32 requires all developments that generate a significant amount ofmovement to be supported by a Transport <strong>Statement</strong> or Transport Assessment. It isnoted that development should only be prevented or refused on transport groundswhere the residual cumulative impacts of development are severe.1.20 At Paragraph 35 the NPPF identifies that developments should be located anddesigned, where practical to:Accommodate the efficient delivery of goods and supplies;Give priority to pedestrian and cycle movements, and have access to highquality public transport facilities;Create safe and secure layouts which minimise conflicts between traffic andcyclists or pedestrians, avoiding street clutter and where appropriateestablishing home zones;Incorporate facilities for charging plug in and other ultra low emissionvehicles; andConsider the needs of people with disabilities by all modes of transport.1.21 At paragraph 37 it encourages planning policies to aim for a balance of useswithin their area so that people can be encouraged to minimise journey lengths foremployment, shopping, leisure and other activities.Page 67APPENDIX A – PLANNING POLICY OVERVIEW1.22 Paragraph 39 notes that when setting local parking standards for residential andnon-residential development, local planning authorities should take into account:The accessibility of the development;They type, mix and use of development;The availability of and opportunities for public transport;Local car ownership levels; andAn overall need to reduce the use of high-emission vehicles.
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