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Carlisle District Local Plan 2001 - 2016 Revised Redeposit draftPOLICY LC10 Golf CoursesWithin the Plan area planning proposals for new golf courses and driving ranges andextensions to existing courses will be acceptable providing that:1. the proposal does not have an adverse impact on the landscape or natureconservation value of the chosen site or the surrounding area; and2. the development will not lead to an irreversible loss of best and most versatileagricultural land; and3. adequate access and appropriate on site parking are available, and that theadjoining roads are capable of taking the increased traffic generated; and4. the development is of a scale and form appropriate to the locality and characterof the area.8.33 At present, there are four golf courses within the Plan area; Carlisle Golf Club, BramptonGolf Club and Eden Golf Club in the rural area in addition to the eighteen hole municipalcourse at Stony Holme in the urban area. There is also a nine hole course at Dalston Hall.8.34 It seems certain that any new golf course would be within the rural area. By their verynature, golf courses are an acceptable ‘open’ use in the countryside, providing groupsof trees and a varied landform. Exceptions where a golf course would not be acceptablewould be if any existing woodland or other site with nature conservation or landscapeinterest were to be cleared to make way for the course or if the development would lead toan irreversible loss of the best and most versatile agricultural land. PPG7 states that onceagricultural land has been developed for golf courses, return to best quality agriculturaluse is seldom practicable. Applications on best and most versatile agricultural land musttherefore provide a sufficient level of detail regarding earth moving to allow the proposal tobe judged accordingly.8.35 The ancillary development associated with golf courses, such as club houses, maintenancesheds, car parking and roadways can all create intrusion into the countryside. They shouldtherefore be designed to be of an appropriate scale and character and located so as tocause least possible impact. Appropriate car parking facilities should be provided, andthese should be properly landscaped. Access arrangements should be adequate bearing inmind anticipated levels of traffic. The Highways Agency will be consulted on applications forgolf courses adjacent to trunk roads. If specialist fencing is required this is to be provided bythe developer.POLICY LC11 Educational NeedsProposals for the development of education facilities should be provided withinthe existing educational sites as indicated on the Proposals Map. On existing sites,proposals for new buildings should be in close proximity to existing buildings tominimise the visual impact of additional development. Where proposed educationalfacilities are outside existing sites the location should be close to the intended catchmentin order to minimise travel in conjunction with centres listed in policy DP1. Otherpolicies of this Plan will apply dependent upon the proposal and land to be utilised.Policy could be strengthened by making reference to the visions for creating a learningcity and placing more emphasis on the importance of facilities for higher education.134 September 2006
Carlisle District Local Plan 2001 - 2016 Revised Redeposit draftInsert new paragraphSecondary education is currently under review within Carlisle. The review process is at anearly stage and is not able to be incorporated into this policy. Any proposals arising fromthe review will be considered in the context of emerging Carlisle Renaissance proposals andother policies of this plan.8.36 Much debate has happened in recent years about sixth form education in Carlisle andthe accommodation requirements for an improved education offer. This affects secondaryeducation sector including schools and Carlisle College. Whilst the education offer remainswith the existing institutions there may be future need to provide alternative accommodationshould the system change. Carlisle College has recently produced proposals to improvetheir facilities at the Victoria Place site.POLICY LC12 Cumberland InfirmaryLand to the west of and on the site of the Cumberland Infirmary, as identified on theProposals Map, is safeguarded to meet future health needs through the continuingdevelopment of the new hospital.Mitigation: The policy should identify that any development of vacant land or disusedbuildings should take into account the potential effects on biodiversity. Should also identifythat any additional housing development on the safeguarded greenfield land should be ofhigh quality, sustainable design and have minimal effects on the quality and character ofthe surrounding landscape/countryside (See Policy LE1)8.37 Hospital services within the City are now concentrated at the Cumberland Infirmary,following the closure and transfer of services from the City General Hospital in 2000. TheCarlisle and District Primary Care Trust and the Cumbria and Lancashire Strategic HealthAuthority have indicated that all new hospital developments will continue to take place atthe site of the Cumberland Infirmary.8.38 Planning permission will be granted for non-hospital related development within theboundary of the Infirmary where buildings are declared surplus to requirements, for exampleon land to the east of Infirmary Street, or an vacant land where previous hospital buildingshave been demolished. However, the large greenfield site to the rear (north and west) of thehospital will be safeguarded for hospital purposes only.POLICY LC13 Doctors’ Surgeries and Health CentresLand at Moor Road, Longtown, and Fusehill Street, Carlisle is allocated for thedevelopment of two medical centres.Proposals for the development of further medical centres, health centres or doctors’surgeries will be judged against the following criteria:1. The proposed location is within Carlisle, a Key Service Centre or Local ServiceCentre and is accessible by public transport;2. Appropriate car parking standards can be achieved;3. The amenity and quality of the surrounding environment, including residentialamenity, is safeguarded;4. Satisfactory access to the site can be achieved.Development proposals must ensure that there is no reduction in the level of service toresidents of the District.September 2006 135
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