Deposit Draft Local Development Plan - Rhondda Cynon Taf

6.52. When calculating the required level of provision and / or contribution tothe reuse / rehabilitation of older housing stock, the Council will considerthe gross development area, including where appropriate land shownoutside the development site, rather than solely relying on the number ofunits proposed in a planning application. This will ensure that where sitesare developed on a piecemeal basis, the appropriate level of contributionis secured based on the size of the overall developable area.6.53. Further advice is contained in Supplementary Planning Guidance onAffordable Housing.6.54. In addition to allocated sites, the construction of dwellings on unallocatedsites is a key element of the strategy for the provision of new housing inthe Northern Strategy Area.Policy NSA 12 - Housing Development Within andAdjacent To Settlement BoundariesDevelopment In the Northern Strategy Area will be permitted withinthe defined settlement boundaries where it can be demonstratedthat:1. The proposed development does not adversely effect theprovision of open space;2. The proposed development does not adversely affect thehighway network and is accessible to local services by a rangeof modes of transport, on foot or by cycle;3. The proposed development does not adversely affect theprovision of car parking in the surrounding area and4. Where sites are contaminated or subject to land instability,adequate remediation can be achieved;In addition proposals for residential development outside, butadjoining the defined settlement boundary will be permitted whereit can be demonstrated that:5. The proposal does not result in the construction of more than10 dwellings;6. The site is bounded on at least one side by the definedsettlement boundary and the scale, form and design of theproposed development does not adversely effect the amenityor character of the site, surrounding or wider area;7. The proposed development is not within a green wedge or asite designated for international, national or local importance.Development proposals in the identified area of Aberdare will onlybe permitted within the defined settlement boundary. DevelopmentPreserving Our Heritage, Building Our Future79