Planning in Bassetlaw

Promoting Healthy, Active Lifestyles

Residential sites of 50 or more dwellings to submit a Rapid Health Impact Assessment Matrix. Working in partnership with the health authorities to maintain and where practicable improve access to the full range of health services for residents, including through the co-location of health facilities with other community facilities, open space and sports facilities, through multi-purpose buildings and sites.

Protection and Enhancement of Community Facilities

In accordance with the needs as identified in the Local Plan evidence base. These will be determined on a site by site basis during the planning process.

Promoting Sport and Recreation

1. Bassetlaw's sport and recreational facilities and land will be protected, and where appropriate enhanced, to provide a sufficient range of good quality, accessible and safe facilities to encourage healthier, active lifestyles among the community. 2. Playing pitches, floodlit 3G pitches and outdoor or indoor sports facilities will be provided and their quality maintained, and where possible enhanced to reflect the recommendations of the most up to date Bassetlaw Playing Pitch Strategy, Bassetlaw Built Sports Facilities Study and their Action Plans. 3. Community use will be required to be provided at new indoor and outdoor sports and recreational buildings and land, where appropriate. This should be agreed through a community use agreement through the s106 agreement for the proposal. 4. The loss of sport and recreational buildings and land will only be permitted where: a) a detailed needs assessment clearly demonstrates that the land or building is no longer required to meet an identified need for sport or recreation use; or b) equivalent or better replacement facilities in terms of quantity and quality are provided to compensate for those lost as a result of the development and these are within an easily accessible location for existing and potential new users; or c) the proposal is for an alternative sport and recreation use that clearly outweighs the loss of the current or former use.

Promoting Healthy, Active Lifestyles

1. The Council, with its partners will create an environment which supports healthy, active, inclusive and safe communities. Healthy, active and safe lifestyles will be enabled by: a) working in partnership with the health authorities to maintain, and where practicable, improve access to the full range of health services for residents, including through the co-location of health facilities with other community facilities, open space and sports facilities, through multi-purpose buildings and sites; b) facilitating access to a range of high quality, well maintained and accessible open space and play areas, woodland, blue infrastructure, leisure and cultural facilities; c) improving the quantity, quality and accessibility to playing pitches and sports facilities; d) supporting initiatives which improve access to locally grown food at for example, allotments or community gardens; e) creating high-quality, inclusive environments that incorporate active design principles and where practicable, increase opportunities for movement through a network of well-connected sustainable travel routes, public rights of way and towpaths to everyday shops and services; f) supporting energy efficient design of development, where practicable; g) ensuring that the current air quality in the District is maintained and, where possible improved; h) minimising and mitigating against potential harm from risks such as pollution and other environmental hazards and climate change; i) facilitating the provision of optimal digital infrastructure in accordance with Policy ST55 to allow reliable connection to a range of online services; 2. All proposals of 50 or more dwellings will be required to submit a Rapid Health Impact Assessment Matrix as part of the planning application. The Council will recognise high performing schemes through Healthy Bassetlaw – a health accreditation scheme for well-designed healthy development proposals.

Protection and Enhancement of Community Facilities

1. Proposals for the development of new and/or the extension of community facilities will be supported where: a) they are located within or adjacent to a development boundary or village location, and are accessible where appropriate, by sustainable and public transport; and b) they would meet an identified local need; and c) they would promote social inclusion, and are accessible for all members of the community, including by digital infrastructure; 2. The co-location of community facilities, such as village halls and religious institutions, will be supported provided that it can be demonstrated that these facilities will not adversely affect the level of community facility provision overall in the locality. Safeguarding Community Facilities 3. Proposals that result in the loss of a community facility, through change of use or redevelopment, will be resisted unless: a) it would lead to the significant improvement of an existing facility or the replacement of an existing facility equally convenient to the local community it serves and with equivalent or improved facilities; and b) it has been demonstrated that the community facility is no longer required in its current use and it is not suitable for any other community use; or c) in the case of commercial services it is not economically viable. 4. Appropriate detailed and robust evidence will be required to satisfy Part 3 above. This should include evidence which demonstrates that the premises has been marketed for the lawful use at a reasonable market value for a sustained minimum period of 12 months.

Shop fronts, Signage and Security

1. Shop front design, signage and proposals to improve shop front security will be supported where: a) they respect the scale, proportions, character, age, materials and decorative treatment of the façade of the host building and, where appropriate, adjoining buildings and the wider street scene; b) they promote active frontages with security shutters being integrated into the design of the shop front to avoid harm to the visual amenity of the public realm, particularly during the daytime; c) in the case of a heritage asset, the proposal reflects local character, and the design and materials are appropriate to local context.

Protecting Amenity

1. Proposals for development should be designed and constructed to avoid and minimise impacts on the amenity of existing and future users, individually and cumulatively, within the development and close to it. As such, proposals will be expected to: a) not have a significant adverse effect on the living conditions of existing and new residents and future occupiers of the proposed development through loss of privacy, excessive overshadowing or overbearing impact; and b) not generate a level of activity, noise, light, air quality, odour, vibration or other pollution which cannot be mitigated to an appropriate standard. 2. Proposals for development adjacent to, or in the locality of, existing 'bad neighbour' uses such as waste sites, incinerators, chemical production, heavy industry and businesses with out of normal hour (9-5) operations, will need to demonstrate that: a) the ongoing use of the neighbouring site is not compromised; and b) the amenity of future occupiers of the new development can be achieved in accordance with Part 1 of this policy with the ongoing normal use of the neighbouring site; 3. Where the development of a new bad neighbour business or change of use could have a significant adverse effect on residential amenity, appropriate mitigation will be required before the development can be occupied.

Design Quality

1. All development must be of a high quality design that: a) has a clear function, character and identity based upon a robust understanding of local context, constraints and distinctiveness, while reflecting the principles of relevant national and local design guidance, including Sport England's Active Design principles, the Bassetlaw Design Quality SPD and the Bassetlaw Design Code; b) uses land efficiently and ensures density reflects local character: i. within the Main Towns of Worksop, Retford and Harworth & Bircotes the density on sites in and adjoining town centres and transport hubs should be maximised, whilst densities elsewhere within the development boundary should be a minimum of 30 dwellings per hectare (net) unless it would result in an adverse effect on the character of the area, including the setting of a heritage asset and/or the integrity of a natural asset; ii. within the Large Rural Settlements and Small Rural Settlements densities should reflect the character of the settlement and local housing needs, unless otherwise promoted through a neighbourhood plan; iii. HS1: Peaks Hill Farm and HS13: Ordsall South will be expected to deliver a range of housing densities across each site informed by the site's masterplan framework, design code and density plan; c) where appropriate, positively preserves, enhances and integrates landscape and townscape features, and natural and heritage assets; d) respects the local context and complements the landform, layout, building orientation, scale, height, massing, type, materials, details and landscaping of the surrounding areas; e) maximises opportunities to create mixed-use developments which support the function and vitality of the area in which they are located; f) for housing, provides a high standard of accommodation, and does not differentiate between the design quality of market and affordable housing; g) integrates well with surrounding streets and open spaces, provides a clear and legible hierarchy of streets, routes and spaces that prioritises safe, easy and direct pedestrian, cycle and public transport movement, while ensuring the safe, convenient movement of all highway users; h) ensures that all the community, including those with disabilities, can easily and safely access buildings and spaces and move around; i) creates safe communities and reduces the likelihood of crime and the fear of crime through maximising natural surveillance and where appropriate use of active ground floor frontages and lighting; j) incorporates and/or links to a well-defined green/blue infrastructure network of well-managed and maintained public and open spaces; k) secures a high quality public realm that is attractive and aesthetically pleasing, that clearly distinguishes between public and private spaces; l) enhances the value of the District's Nature Recovery Network such as through the use of street trees; m) incorporates high quality landscape design and maximises opportunities for greening, particularly where a development site adjoins the countryside; n) is sustainable in design and construction, and utilises modern construction methods and durable materials, where practicable; o) minimises energy consumption by maximising opportunities for passive solar energy and integrating renewable and low carbon technologies where practicable in accordance with Policy ST49; p) mitigates flood risk and water run-off utilising the drainage hierarchy in accordance with Policy ST50, and integrates water management appropriate to place; q) ensures an appropriate level of well-integrated, convenient and visually attractive areas for motor vehicle and cycle parking informed by the most up-to-date Nottinghamshire Parking Standards unless it can be demonstrated that it is not viable or feasible to do so; and provides for external storage including waste disposal; 2. Where neighbouring or functionally linked sites come forward together, applicants will be expected to work together to ensure that proposals are, or can be, properly integrated.

Provision of Land for Employment Development

1. To deliver the Council's strategy for economic prosperity and inward investment and to support job growth and upskilling of residents, sustainable economic growth will be directed to the General and Larger Unit Employment Sites and a Strategic Employment Site in this plan period. General and Larger Unit Employment Sites 2. Employment land will be developed in this plan period for E(g) (uses which can be carried out in a residential area without detriment to its amenity), B2 (Industrial) and B8 (Storage and Distribution) uses to meet local employment needs at the following General and Larger Unit Employment Sites identified on the Policies Map: Reference Site Name Site Area (Ha) Gross Available Employment Land (Ha) Residual Available Employment Land (Ha) at 31 March 2023 Sites with planning permission EM001 Shireoaks Common 26.0 12.0 12.0 EM002 Symmetry Park 20.3 16.8 8.1 EM003 Centre of Excellence for Modern Construction 46.5 16.0 16.0 EM004 Welbeck Colliery 29.6 3.0 3.0 EM005 Carlton Forest 6.5 6.5 5.0 EM006 Trinity Farm 11.11 2.7 2.7 EM007 Snape Lane 81.2 81.2 63.1 EM008a Former Bevercotes Colliery 80.0 43.0 43.0 EM008b Manton Wood 24.6 24.6 10.8 TOTAL 325.81 205.8 163.7 3. Within the General and Larger Unit Employment Sites, development that is not within E(g), B2, or B8 use will only be supported where it can be demonstrated that it is for a complementary use which would support the primary employment function of the site and where the number and distribution of other uses would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the employment site. Strategic Employment Site 4. Proposals for land at SEM001: Apleyhead Junction (189ha, with a developable area of 118.7ha), as identified on the Policies Map, will be developed for sub-regional and/or regional large scale logistics (Class B8) only. 5. Development within the Strategic Employment Site that is not within B8 use, will only be supported where it can be demonstrated that: a) the proposed development has a clear functional relationship with the B8 use; b) it is of a scale that is appropriate to that relationship; and c) when considered individually or cumulatively with other existing or consented development on site it would not affect the character and appearance of the area or undermine the capacity of the site to meet an identified sub-regional need for large scale logistics. 6. Major development proposals within the General and Larger Unit Employment Sites and the Strategic Employment Site will be required to enter into a site related Employment and Skills Plan to maximise local employment and training opportunities in each phase of the development during construction and at end user stage.

Site SEM001: Apleyhead Junction, Worksop

1. Land at site SEM001: Apleyhead Junction, Worksop (developable area of 118.7ha) as identified on the Policies Map, will be developed as a strategic employment site in accordance with Policy ST5. 2. The proposed development on land at Apleyhead Junction will be expected to deliver a scheme in accordance with a comprehensive masterplan framework for the site consistent with Policy ST56 which makes provision for: Good quality design and reflects local character a) the sensitive design and location of buildings that support the positive development of the site whilst respecting local character and distinctiveness; b) a scheme that ensures no significant adverse impacts upon the Clumber Park SSSI and the Sherwood Forest ppSPA, evidenced by an Air Quality Management Strategy, a Landscape Visual Impact Assessment, lighting strategy and a project level Habitats Regulations Assessment, including winter bird surveys; c) BREEAM very good-excellent standards (or any successor scheme) for energy, water efficiency and sustainable construction; d) a scheme of an appropriate scale, layout, form and materials which respects the significance and setting of affected heritage assets supported by a heritage statement and archaeological assessment comprising a geophysical survey and intrusive site investigations, and mitigation strategy; e) connectivity to relevant utilities infrastructure, in terms of capacity and timescales associated with investment works; Green/blue infrastructure and biodiversity f) a scheme of an appropriate scale, layout, form and materials which protects and enhances the special characteristics of the Top Wood/Great Whin Covert Local Wildlife Site and biodiversity value on the site informed by an Ecological Impact Assessment and arboriculture assessment, with management agreed through the planning application; g) green/blue infrastructure connectivity within the site and to neighbouring green/blue infrastructure assets to support climate resilience; h) appropriate landscaping throughout the site including between the site and the A1 to the east and to the railway line to the north; Transport and connectivity i) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, as evidenced by a Transport Assessment(s) and Travel Plan(s) for the proposal. This should include but not be limited to: i. safe access/egress to and from the site from the A57 for vehicles, public transport, cyclists and pedestrians; ii. any appropriate works and/or proportionate financial contribution towards improving highways infrastructure in the locality of the site; iii. any appropriate financial contribution towards extending a high frequency bus service between the site and Worksop town centre supported by appropriate public transport infrastructure within the site; iv. quality, safe and direct pedestrian and cycle links along the A57 to connect with existing development in the locality; v. appropriate servicing and parking provision for each development parcel.

Employment Sites

1. The following Existing Employment Sites, as shown on the Policies Map, are important drivers for the District's economy and will be protected for new or additional development in the E(g), B2, B8 use classes to continue to provide for the employment needs of the District: EES01 Claylands Avenue, Worksop EES02 Sandy Lane Industrial Estate, Worksop EES03 Highgrounds Industrial Estate, Worksop EES04 Eastgate North, Worksop EES05 Eastgate South, Worksop EES07 Retford Road West, Worksop EES08 Manton Colliery, Worksop EES09 Manton Wood, Worksop EES10 Carlton Forest, Worksop EES11 Shireoaks Triangle, Shireoaks EES12 Randall Way, Retford EES13 Hallcroft Industrial Estate, Retford EES14 Thrumpton Goods Yard, Retford EES15 Thrumpton Lane, Retford EES16 West Carr Industrial Estate, Retford EES17 Blyth Road West, Harworth EES18 Plumtree Industrial Estate, Harworth EES19 Blyth Road East, Harworth EES20 Ollerton Road, Tuxford EES21 Harrison Drive, Langold EES22 Firbeck Industrial Estate, Costhorpe *There is no EES06 2. The following Rural Employment Sites, as shown on the Policies Map, lie outside a development boundary and/or the built-up area of a Main Town, Large Rural Settlement or Small Rural Settlement and are protected for B2 and B8 use. Proposals for E(g) uses which can be carried out in residential areas are not considered appropriate within a Rural Employment Site in the countryside so will not be supported. RES23 Ashvale Road, Tuxford RES24 Lodge Lane, Tuxford RES25 Old Misterton Works, Misterton RES26 Beckingham Ship Yard, Beckingham RES27 Headon Camp, Headon RES28 Chainbridge Lane, Lound RES29 Gamston Airfield Business Park 3. Major development in these locations will be required to enter into a site related Employment and Skills Plan in accordance with Policy ST5. 4. The change of use or redevelopment of all or part of an Employment Site or other employment land or premises identified in this policy will only be permitted where the proposal accords with Part 1 or Part 2 of this policy where relevant, and where it can be demonstrated that: a) through comprehensive marketing for the lawful use with registered commercial agents, for a minimum of 12 months, at a reasonable market value that there is no realistic prospect for any continued employment use; or b) the alternative use will facilitate wider economic regeneration benefits that outweigh the loss of employment land or premises; or c) through an appropriate and robust financial assessment that the continued use of the site for employment purposes is no longer financially viable; 5. All proposals within an Existing Employment Site or Rural Employment Site must be compatible with adjacent land uses and not prejudice the operation, viability or future development of other businesses.

Rural Economic Growth and Economic Growth outside Employment Areas

1. Proposals for the growth of businesses in the rural area and outside employment sites/allocations will be supported where all of the following are met: a) there is a proven need for the development in terms of a business opportunity or operational requirements; b) in the case of existing sites, the proposed development cannot physically and reasonably be accommodated within the existing curtilage; c) the scale of development is appropriate in the proposed location; d) where appropriate the proposal makes efficient use of previously developed land and re-use of existing buildings; e) the development will have no adverse impact on the character of the location, the surrounding townscape or landscape, the form and character of the settlement or upon biodiversity and heritage assets; f) safe access can be achieved by vehicles, and where appropriate sustainable transport and public transport, and that there will be no unacceptable impact on the safe operation of the highway network; and, g) the development generates no adverse impact on residential amenity in accordance with Policy 46. 2. Proposals that support the diversification of the rural economy, including educational facilities to provide training for rural and heritage professions will be supported subject to the provisions of this policy.

Reducing Carbon Emissions, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

1. All proposals, including the change of use of existing buildings and spaces, should be designed to improve resilience to the anticipated effects of climate change taking into account the design principles in the Bassetlaw Design Quality SPD and the Bassetlaw Design Code. Proposals should incorporate, where appropriate, the following measures that address issues of climate change mitigation and adaptation through: a) ensuring no unacceptable adverse impact on local air quality; b) designing layouts so that the orientation of buildings and spaces maximise opportunities for solar gain; c) providing space for habitats and species to move through the landscape and for the operation of natural processes to occur; d) where possible, minimising the use of natural resources over the development's lifetime, such as minerals and consumable products, by reuse or recycling of materials in construction, and by making the best use of existing buildings and infrastructure; e) adapting surface materials and drainage design to reduce the risk of flooding to land, property and people as a result of more extreme rainfall in accordance with Policy ST50; f) using integrated water management systems to manage runoff and provide a non-potable water supply; g) providing green/blue infrastructure, and where possible, retaining existing trees and woodlands to reduce the 'urban heating effect' during warmer summers; and h) using urban greening methods within the design of new buildings. 2. All new non residential development of 1000sqm floorspace or more will be required to meet the BREEAM very good-excellent standards or equivalent. 3. All new residential development in the District should promote water efficiency by meeting the tighter Building Regulations optional requirement of 110 litres/person/day. 4. All major development will be required to make provision for 5 trees per dwelling or per 1,000 sqm of non residential floorspace on site, or if on site provision is not practicable then an equivalent financial contribution will be sought to enable provision of new native trees and/or the protection and enhancement of ancient and veteran woodland within the District.

Renewable Energy Generation

1. Development that generates, shares, transmits and/or stores zero carbon and/or low carbon renewable energy including community energy schemes will be supported subject to the satisfactory resolution of all relevant site specific and cumulative impacts upon: a) location, setting and position in the wider landscape, resulting from its siting and scale; b) natural and heritage assets and their settings; c) air and water quality; d) hydrology and hydrogeology; e) the best and most versatile agricultural land; f) existing highway capacity and highway safety; g) noise, light, glare, smell, dust, emissions or flicker; h) aviation and radar; i) recreation and local amenity. Proposals must take into account operational and approved developments, as well as any proposed intensification to operational or approved proposals. 2. Proposals involving one or more wind turbines will be supported where: a) the site is located within an area defined as being suitable for wind energy in a made neighbourhood plan or development plan document; and b) following consultation, it can be satisfactorily demonstrated that all potential adverse planning impacts identified by affected local communities have been fully addressed, including cumulative impacts identified in Part 1 above. 3. All renewable energy development will be expected to provide details of the expected power generation based upon expected yield or local self-consumption to enable effective monitoring of the district's contribution to the national zero carbon targets. 4. A decommissioning programme applied by a Condition to any planning permission granted will be required to demonstrate that the site can be returned to an acceptable state, three years after cessation of operations.

Trees, Woodlands and Hedgerows

The Council will protect existing trees, woodland and hedgerows and secure additional planting that increases canopy cover in the interests of biodiversity, amenity and climate change adaptation.

Contaminated and Unstable Land

1. Where development is considered to be on contaminated land and/or unstable land, through an appropriate contamination assessment and/or land instability risk assessment, proposals should: a) ensure that all works, including investigation of the nature of any contamination or land instability, and removal of materials can be undertaken without causing unacceptable risk to health, waterways, other watercourses and sources of groundwater, or to the environment; b) identify the nature and extent of existing unstable land and/or contaminated land and the level of risk that contaminants/instability could pose in relation to the proposed development and its users, and adjoining land; c) ensure appropriate mitigation measures are identified and implemented which are suitable for the proposed use and that the occupiers and neighbouring uses are not exposed to an unacceptable level of risk; d) demonstrate that the developed site, will be suitable for the proposed use without risk from contaminants/instability to people, buildings, services or the environment including the apparatus of statutory undertakers.

Visitor economy

1. Bassetlaw will be promoted and developed as a destination for visitors. Proposals for the creation of new or the expansion of existing visitor attractions will be supported where this would enhance the District's visitor economy offer. 2. Proposals, including visitor accommodation should be located in accordance with the sequential approach for main town centre uses in accordance with Policy ST11. New or extensions to existing development should be of a scale that is in-keeping with local character and contributes to regeneration objectives where appropriate. 3. Proposals, including extensions to existing development and visitor accommodation in the rural area will be supported where: a) the nature of the visitor facility is such that it could not reasonably be located within or adjacent to Main Towns, Large or Small Rural Settlements; b) there is a functional link with a specific attraction – through an extension to an existing attraction or through shared use of existing premises, where appropriate; c) its scale is proportionate to its setting and location, in terms of its impact on landscape, biodiversity, heritage, highway capacity and safety; d) they enhance, where appropriate the environment or bring neglected or underused heritage assets back into appropriate economic use; e) it is necessary to secure the diversification of a farm enterprise or country estate in accordance with Policy ST8, where appropriate. 4. Where consistent with Part 3 above, new or extensions to existing sites for camping, touring and static caravans, chalets, static lodges and pods will be supported provided the development is adequately screened and its scale is compatible with the surrounding landscape. 5. Where consistent with Part 3 above, the diversification of existing sites for camping, touring and static caravans, chalets, static lodges and pods will be supported where the proposal supports the expansion of an existing business and is consistent with other policies in this Plan.

Landscape Character

1. Proposals that contribute to the nature and quality of Bassetlaw's landscapes will be supported where it can be demonstrated that: a) it protects and where possible enhances the distinctive qualities of the relevant landscape character policy zone, as identified in the Bassetlaw Landscape Character Assessment 2009 by conserving, restoring, reinforcing or creating relevant landscape forms and features; and b) in the case of the Local Plan site allocations, also promotes the development opportunities identified within the Site Allocations: Landscape Study 2019 and the Landscape Assessment Addendums 2020, 2021 and 2022. 2. Proposals in an edge of settlement location will be expected to create a positive interface between the urban and rural environments. This should be demonstrated through compliance with Part 1 of this Policy, and by giving appropriate consideration to layout, density, scale, massing and form of development in accordance with Policy ST33.

Green Gaps

1. The following Green Gaps are designated, as shown on the Policies Map: Green Gap 1: Land around Harworth and Bircotes Green Gap 2: Land between Oldcotes, Langold and Carlton in Lindrick Green Gap 3: Land between Carlton in Lindrick and Worksop North Green Gap 4: Land between Worksop West, Shireoaks and Rhodesia Green Gap 5: Land between Retford, Clarborough and Welham Green Gap 6: Land around Retford East Green Gap 7: Land around Retford South Green Gap 8: Land around Retford West 2. Proposals for the development, including the intensification of land, within a Green Gap will only be supported where it can be demonstrated through a landscape statement, that individually or cumulatively with other existing or planned development, the type, scale, density and design of the proposal will reinforce the landscape qualities of the Green Gap and will not lead to the physical or visual coalescence of individual settlements.

Green and Blue Infrastructure

1. The connectivity, quality, multifunctionality, biodiversity and amenity value of the green and blue infrastructure network will be enhanced, extended and managed through: a) protecting and enhancing the landscape character and the distinctiveness of Green Gaps, Registered Parks and Gardens and ornamental parklands, registered Common Lands and Village Greens, and Local Green Spaces; b) protecting, enhancing and restoring watercourses, ponds, lakes and water dependent habitats where appropriate; c) providing for biodiversity net gain, including reconnecting vulnerable and priority habitats (see policy ST38); d) protecting and enhancing ancient and mature woodland and hedgerows, and providing for tree planting to secure recreational benefits and/or to aid climate change mitigation; e) making appropriate provision for new green/blue infrastructure in new development including open space, allotments, playing fields and outdoor sports facilities, and natural and semi natural greenspace and bluespace; and/or incorporating and where practicable facilitating the improvement of existing provision through the design of development; f) applying climate change mitigation and adaptation measures through new development, including flood risk and watercourse management; g) linking walking and cycling routes, bridleways and public rights of way to and through development, where appropriate; 2. The function, setting, and biodiversity, landscape, access and recreational value of the following main and minor green corridors, as identified on the Policies Map will be protected and enhanced: a) Main green corridors i. Chesterfield Canal ii. River Idle iii. River Ryton iv. River Trent b) Minor green corridors i. Trent Valley Way ii. Cuckoo Way iii. National Cycle Route 6 iv. River Maun v. Robin Hood Way vi. River Meden vii. River Poulter c) Major development proposals that lie wholly or partly within the minimum buffer zone of a main green corridor (30m measured from each side of the centre point), or a minor green corridor (15m measured from each side of the centre point) should be supported by an Ecological Impact Assessment and/or landscape statement proportionate to the nature and scale of the proposal. This should confirm the extent of the buffer zone in that location and demonstrate how the design and layout of the scheme will positively respond to its green/blue infrastructure location and minimise the environmental effects upon the green corridor. 3. All new green and blue infrastructure should be accompanied by appropriate management and maintenance arrangements.

Biodiversity and Geodiversity

1. The Council will seek to protect and enhance the biodiversity and geodiversity of Bassetlaw, including: International Sites a) a proposal that may impact on a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Area (SPA), Ramsar site and/or the Sherwood Forest ppSPA will only be supported where it can be demonstrated that there will be no adverse effects on their integrity, unless there are no alternative solutions and it is justified by an 'imperative reasons of overriding public interest' assessment under the Habitats Regulations; b) any scheme within the 5km buffer zone of the Sherwood Forest ppSPA will require a project level 'shadow level' Habitats Regulations Assessment to ensure any significant adverse effects on the Sherwood Forest ppSPA are identified and appropriately mitigated; National Designations c) a proposal (either individually or in combination with other developments) that may either directly or indirectly adversely impact a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), National Nature Reserve (NNR) or ancient woodland and their buffer zones will be refused, other than in wholly exceptional circumstances where it can be demonstrated that the benefits of the development in the location proposed clearly outweigh any harm to the special interest features of the asset. In such circumstances measures should be identified through an Ecological Impact Assessment to mitigate the adverse effects resulting from the development. d) proposals of 50 dwellings or more (which includes piecemeal planning applications for less than 50 dwellings within a wider site) that fall within the '10km Impact Risk Zone' of the Clumber Park SSSI will be required to demonstrate that appropriate consideration has been given to the development's impact upon the integrity of that SSSI, including recreational impact. Where relevant, appropriate mitigation measures will be sought, which may include an appropriate design and layout on a development site to protect the integrity of the SSSI, and/or a financial contribution to help mitigate identified impacts at the Clumber Park SSSI. Local Designations and Locally Important Ecological Features e) proposals having a direct or indirect adverse effect on a Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site or Local Geological Site and their buffer zones or other biodiversity/geodiversity asset, will only be supported where there are no reasonable alternatives; and the case for development clearly outweighs the need to safeguard the

Trees, woodlands and hedgerows

1. The Council will protect existing trees, woodland and hedgerows and secure additional planting that increases canopy cover in the interests of biodiversity, amenity and climate change adaptation by: a) retaining, protecting and improving woodland and trees subject to Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), trees within conservation areas, and 'important' hedgerows as defined by the Hedgerows Regulations 1997; b) making Tree Preservation Orders; c) giving consideration to trees and hedgerows both on individual merit as well as their contribution to amenity and interaction as part of a group within the broader landscape setting; d) resisting the loss or deterioration of ancient woodland and ancient or veteran trees unless there are wholly exceptional reasons and a suitable compensation strategy exists; e) seeking from major development, provision for new trees or an equivalent financial contribution to help mitigate the impacts of climate change in accordance with Policy ST48. 2. Where development would adversely affect trees or hedgerows the application must be accompanied by: a) an accurate tree survey and arboriculture assessment, undertaken by an experienced arboriculturist, of all existing trees and hedgerows on site in accordance with BS5837 (Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction – Recommendations) 201223; b) details of protective measures to be put in place during the development to ensure the health and safety of each specimen and hedgerow to be retained; c) an avoidance and mitigation strategy to include replacement planting for specimens of at least equal amenity and ecological value of a local provenance; and d) a detailed management plan providing details of maintenance arrangements for 10 years.

Delivering Quality, Accessible Open Space

1. The amount, quality, community value, functionality and accessibility of publicly accessible open space and green infrastructure will be protected and enhanced by: a) requiring development of 100 dwellings or more to make provision for new open space on site unless it can be shown that it is not feasible or viable. Provision should be in accordance with the open space standards in 1b) below, unless it can be demonstrated that an alternative open space mix will better meet local needs; b) requiring major new residential development in areas with either a quantitative or a qualitative deficiency of open space to meet the additional needs arising from the development by contributing towards the provision, expansion and/or improvement of open space to meet the District-wide standard of 4.46ha of publicly accessible open space per 1000 people, unless it can be shown that it is not feasible or viable. This will comprise the following standards of provision for each type of open space: i. 0.61ha of parks per 1000 people, within 1000m walk of a park, so that all spaces achieve at least 5* quality standard; ii. 0.14ha of children's play space per 1000 children, within a 10 minute walk of a play space, so that all spaces achieve at least 4* quality standard; iii. 1.03ha of amenity greenspace per 1000 people, within a 10 minute walk of a space, so that all spaces achieve at least 3* quality standard, and 75% are 4* quality; iv. 2.40ha of natural and semi natural greenspace per 1000 people, within a 15 minute walk of a natural greenspace, so that all spaces achieve at least 3* quality standard and 25% are 4* quality; v. 0.28ha of allotment space per 1000 people, so all allotments achieve at least 3* quality standard; c) requiring schemes of 10 dwellings or more (or 0.50ha or more) to contribute to maintaining 1ha of Local Nature Reserve per 1000 people, to bring 95% of people within 1km of a Local Nature Reserve; d) requiring proposals that make provision for new open space to provide a management plan and where appropriate a commuted sum to ensure that the quality of new open space is maintained for the lifetime of the development.

Flood Risk and Drainage

1. Proposals are required to consider and, where necessary, mitigate the impacts of the proposed development on flood risk, on-site and off-site, commensurate with the scale and impact of the development. Proposals, including change of use applications, must be accompanied by a Flood Risk Assessment (where appropriate), which demonstrates that the development, including the access and egress, will be safe for its lifetime, without increasing or exacerbating flood risk elsewhere and where possible will reduce flood risk overall. 2. Where relevant, proposals must demonstrate that they pass the Sequential Test and if necessary the Exceptions Test in Flood Zones 2 and 3 and ensure that where land is required to manage flood risk, it is safeguarded from development. 3. All development within the River Ryton Flood Management Impact Zone, as identified on the Policies Map, will need to demonstrate through a Design and Access Statement that they will not prejudice the delivery of a future flood management scheme for the River Ryton catchment through prior agreement with the Environment Agency. 4. All development where practicable should incorporate sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in line with national standards. These should: a) be informed by the Lead Local Flood Authority, sewerage company and relevant drainage board; b) have maintenance arrangements in place to ensure an acceptable standard of operation and management for the development's lifetime; c) prevent surface water discharge into the sewerage system; d) maximise environmental gain through: enhancing the green/blue infrastructure network, including urban greening measures, contributing to biodiversity net gain where possible, and, securing amenity benefits along with flood storage volumes; e) seek to reduce runoff rates in areas at risk from surface water flooding, and that any surface water is directed to sustainable outfalls.

Protecting Water Quality and Management

1. In line with the objectives of the Water Framework Directive, the quantity and quality of surface and groundwater bodies will be protected and where possible enhanced. Development adjacent to, over or in, a main river or ordinary watercourse will be supported where proposals consider opportunities to improve the river environment and water quality where possible by: a) actively contributing to enhancing the status of the waterbody through positive actions or ongoing projects; b) naturalising watercourse channels; c) improving the biodiversity and ecological connectivity of watercourses; d) safeguarding and enlarging river buffers with appropriate habitat in accordance with Policy ST37; and e) mitigating diffuse agricultural and urban pollution. 2. Proposals within a Source Protection Zone will need to demonstrate that the Sherwood Sandstone Principal Aquifer and its groundwater resources and groundwater quality will be protected throughout the construction and operational phase of development, by demonstrating the satisfactory resolution of all relevant identified impacts. 3. All proposals must ensure that appropriate infrastructure for water supply, sewerage and sewage treatment, is available or can be made available at the right time to meet the needs of the development. Proposals should: a) utilise the following drainage hierarchy: i. into the ground (infiltration); ii. to a surface water body; iii. to a surface water sewer, highway drain, or another drainage system; iv. to a combined sewer. b) ensure that foul and surface water flows are separated with foul water being disposed to a public sewer or to a private self-treatment plant and that the design of the waste disposal system will be safe over the lifetime of the development. c) ensure that development that discharges water into a watercourse incorporates appropriate water pollution control measures; d) ensure that drainage design take into account an appropriate climate change allowance as agreed with the relevant authority(s); e) ensure that infiltration based SuDS incorporate appropriate water pollution control measures; f) consider use of water recycling, rainwater and storm water harvesting, wherever feasible, to reduce demand on mains water supply.

Designated and Non-Designated Heritage Assets

Designated Heritage Assets 1. Proposals for development, including change of use, that involve a designated heritage asset, or the setting of a designated heritage asset will be expected to: a) conserve, enhance or better reveal those elements which contribute to the heritage significance and/or its setting; b) respect any features of special architectural or historic interest, including where relevant the historic curtilage or context, its value within a group and/or its setting, such as the importance of a street frontage, traditional roofscape, or traditional shopfronts; c) be sympathetic in terms of its siting, size, scale, height, alignment, proportions, design and form, building technique(s), materials and detailing, boundary treatments and surfacing, or are of a high quality contemporary or innovative nature which complements the local vernacular, in order to retain the special interest that justifies its designation; d) ensure significant views away from, through, towards and associated with the heritage asset(s) are conserved or enhanced; e) in the case of a Conservation Area, to have regard to the established urban grain and ensure that spaces between and around buildings, such as paddocks, greens, gardens and other gaps, are preserved where they contribute to the Conservation Area's character and appearance. 2. Proposals that will lead to substantial harm or total loss of significance will be refused unless the substantial harm or loss is necessary to achieve substantial public benefits that outweigh that harm or loss, and it can be demonstrated that: a) the nature of the heritage asset prevents all reasonable uses of the site; b) no viable use of the heritage asset can be found in the medium term through appropriate marketing that will enable its conservation; c) conservation by grant-funding or some form of not for profit, charitable or public ownership is demonstrably not possible; d) the harm or loss is outweighed by the benefit of bringing the site back into use. 3. Proposals that would result in less than substantial harm to the significance of a designated heritage asset will only be supported where it can be demonstrated that the public benefits will outweigh any harm identified. Non-Designated Heritage Assets 4. Proposals for development, including change of use, that involve a non-designated heritage asset, or the setting of a non-designated heritage asset will be expected to: a) have regard to the significance of the asset and its relationship with its setting; b) be sympathetic to the local vernacular in terms of siting, size, scale, height, alignment, design and form; proportions, materials; 5. Proposals that will lead to harm to or loss of significance of a non-designated heritage asset will only be supported where it can be demonstrated that: a) the asset's architectural or historic significance is proven to be minimal; or b) through an up-to-date structural report produced by a suitably qualified person, the asset is not capable of viable repair; or c) through appropriate marketing, the asset has no viable use; or d) the public benefits of the scheme outweigh the loss of significance. Archaeological sites 6. Where evidence suggests that significant archaeological remains exist on site, proposals should be supported by an appropriate archaeological evaluation that provides an assessment of the significance of the remains and considers how the remains would be affected by the proposed development. 7. Where the 'in situ' preservation of archaeological remains is not possible or desirable, suitable provision shall be made by the developer for the excavation, recording, analysis, storage, relocation of assets and archiving, in accordance with a Written Scheme of Investigation that has been approved by the Local Planning Authority.

The Historic Environment

1. The historic environment will be conserved and enhanced, sensitively managed, enjoyed and celebrated for its contribution to sustainable communities. Proposals will be supported where they: a) give great weight to the conservation and re-use of designated heritage assets and their settings, including for appropriate temporary use, based on their significance in accordance with national policy; b) make a positive contribution to the character and local distinctiveness of the historic environment, including through the use of innovative design; c) positively conserve or enhance a historic designed landscape; d) maintain, conserve, sustain or return to beneficial use designated or non-designated assets; e) capitalise in an appropriate and sensitive manner the regeneration, tourism and energy efficiency potential of heritage assets; f) positively secure the conservation and re-use of 'at risk' heritage assets; g) improve access and enjoyment of the historic environment where appropriate, particularly where they retain, create or facilitate public access to heritage assets to increase understanding of their significance. 2. Applicants will be required to submit evidence in line with best practice and relevant national guidance, examining the significance of any heritage assets affected through a Heritage Statement, including any contribution made by their setting. The level of detail should be proportionate to the asset's significance, and the results submitted to the Nottinghamshire Historic Environment Record. In some circumstances, further survey, analysis and/or recording will be made a condition of consent.

Site HS1: Peaks Hill Farm, Worksop

1. Land at Peaks Hill Farm, Worksop, as identified on the Policies Map will be developed for a total of 1120 dwellings, of which approximately 655 dwellings, 5ha of employment land and supporting infrastructure as identified by the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313 will be delivered in this plan period; with the balance of housing, employment land and associated infrastructure thereafter, as part of a safe, sustainable, quality living and working environment. The delivery of the road will reflect the phasing of development, which will be confirmed through the planning application process. 2. The proposed development on land at Peaks Hill Farm will be expected to deliver a scheme in accordance with a comprehensive masterplan framework for the site consistent with Policy ST56 which makes provision for: Good quality design and reflects local character a) a landscape-led scheme with a design that responds visually to topography, aspect and local context, informed by a landscape statement, which protects and enhances the openness within GG3: Carlton in Lindrick-Worksop North Green Gap in accordance with Policy ST36, and maintains sightlines and short open views from Carlton Road east to Peaks Hill Wood; b) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate residential amenity for existing and future residents in accordance with Policy 46; c) a scheme of an appropriate scale, layout, form and materials which respects the significance and setting of affected heritage assets, including a commemorative memorial in recognition of the World War II plane crash site, supported by a heritage statement to include the results of an archaeological assessment comprising a geophysical survey, and where necessary intrusive site investigations and mitigation strategy; Mix of uses d) a mix of housing types, sizes and tenures to meet local needs, including affordable housing, specialist housing, and serviced plots for self-build and custom homes, where appropriate, in accordance with Policy ST28; e) a residential care home, unless market evidence demonstrates a lack of demand in which case the land should revert to specialist housing designed to meet the needs of older people; Green/blue infrastructure f) a multifunctional, coherent and connected green/blue infrastructure network designed to promote climate resilience that links existing woodland and important hedgerows with tree planting, publicly accessible open space and SuDS; g) appropriate landscaping throughout the site, including a new permanent defensible landscaped edge to protect the Worksop North-Carlton in Lindrick Green Gap to the north and to provide appropriate separation with existing residential properties to the south; h) a green, tree lined active travel corridor alongside the distributor road with species rich verges to support ecological connectivity; Social and community facilities i) 2.5ha of serviced land and an appropriate financial contribution towards enabling a 2 form entry secondary school satellite facility on site to address pupil growth associated with the development; j) a Local Centre on site to be located within a safe, easy walking and cycling distance to the majority of new households, including a convenience goods store of an appropriate size, commensurate to its location; k) a community hub on site with sports pitches and appropriate ancillary accommodation; l) new and/or improved social infrastructure, services and facilities to meet the needs of the development; Transport and connectivity m) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, as evidenced by a Transport Assessment(s) and Travel Plan(s) for the proposal. This should include but not be limited to: i. a new road designed to distributor standard, between a point of access on the A60 Carlton Road and a point of access on the B6045 Blyth Road; the alignment and technical specification should be capable of accommodating public transport and as a minimum a stepped two way cycle track; ii. a well-connected street hierarchy that provides high quality, safe and direct walking, cycling and public transport routes within the site; iii. new pedestrian and cycle links from the site to neighbouring areas to the south, and to EES10 Carlton Forest to the north; iv. appropriate highway demand management measures to be in operation throughout the lifetime of the construction of the site; v. any appropriate financial contribution towards a high frequency bus service from the site to Worksop town centre and the wider area supported by appropriate public transport infrastructure within the site; vi. connections to the public rights of way network to the east and west of the site; vii. any appropriate, proportionate financial contribution(s) towards improving highways infrastructure in the locality of the site; 3. Infrastructure shall be secured by planning condition, agreement and/or other mechanism considered appropriate by the relevant infrastructure partners, the Council and the developer.

Site HS2: Bassetlaw Pupil Referral Centre, Worksop

1. Land at the Bassetlaw Pupil Referral Centre, Worksop, as identified on the Policies Map will be developed in this plan period for approximately 20 dwellings and supporting infrastructure as identified by the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313 as part of a safe and sustainable quality living environment. 2. The proposed development on land at the Bassetlaw Pupil Referral Centre will be expected to deliver a scheme for the site consistent with Policy ST56 which makes provision for: Good quality design and reflects local character a) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate amenity for existing and future residents in accordance with Policy 46; b) a surface water management scheme which incorporates an appropriate Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), informed by a Flood Risk Assessment. Whole life management and maintenance arrangements must be agreed through the planning application process; Mix of uses c) a mix of housing types, sizes and tenures to meet local needs, including for affordable housing in accordance with Policy ST28; d) the ongoing operation of the on-site administration facility; Social and community facilities e) new and/or improved social, community and green infrastructure to meet the needs of the development; Transport and connectivity f) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, which shall include but not be limited to: i. safe access onto Newgate Street for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; and ii. a pedestrian footway connecting the site to the existing footway on Newgate Street.

Site HS3 Radford Street, Worksop

1. Land at Radford Street, Worksop, as identified on the Policies Map will be developed in the plan period for approximately 120 affordable and low cost dwellings and supporting infrastructure as identified by the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313 as part of a safe, sustainable, quality living environment. 2. The proposed development on land at Radford Street, Worksop will be expected to deliver a scheme consistent with Policy ST56 which makes provision for: Good quality design and reflects local character a) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate residential amenity for existing and future residents in accordance with Policy 46; b) a surface water management scheme which incorporates an appropriate Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), informed by a Flood Risk Assessment. Whole life management and maintenance arrangements must be agreed through the planning application process; Mix of uses c) a mix of housing types, sizes and tenures to meet local needs for affordable housing and specialist housing, including the provision of apartments; Social and community facilities d) new and/or improved social, community and green infrastructure to meet the needs of the development; Transport and connectivity e) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, which shall include but not be limited to: i. safe access into the site from Furnival Street for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; ii. quality, safe and direct footpath and cycle links between Furnival Street and Radford Street to integrate the development with the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Site HS4 Former Manton Primary School, Worksop

1. Land at the Former Manton Primary School, Worksop, as identified on the Policies Map will be developed in this plan period for approximately 100 dwellings and supporting infrastructure as identified by the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313, as part of a safe, sustainable, quality living environment. 2. The proposed development on land at the Former Manton Primary School site will be expected to deliver a scheme in accordance with a masterplan for the site consistent with Policy ST56 which makes provision for: Good quality design and reflects local character a) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate residential amenity for existing and future residents and provide natural surveillance of on site open space in accordance with Policy 46; b) a surface water management scheme which incorporates an appropriate Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), informed by a Flood Risk Assessment. Whole life management and maintenance arrangements must be agreed through the planning application process; Mix of uses c) a mix of housing types, sizes and tenures to meet local needs, including affordable housing, specialist housing, and serviced plots for self-build and custom homes, where appropriate, in accordance with Policy ST28; Green/blue infrastructure d) approximately 1.15ha of multifunctional open space on site in accordance with the open space standards in Policy ST44 to incorporate the existing 0.8ha of on site amenity open space; e) an appropriate financial contribution, equivalent to the provision of three junior playing pitches, to be used to enhance the quality of existing junior pitch provision in the locality in accordance with the Bassetlaw Playing Pitch Strategy17 or any successor; Social and community facilities f) new and/or improved social and community infrastructure to meet the needs of the development; Transport and connectivity g) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, as evidenced by a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan for the proposal. This should include but not be limited to: i. safe access to the site for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians from Kingston Road (south) via the current school entrance and adjacent land; and, a second access from Kingston Road (east) beyond the Kingston Community Centre; ii. quality, safe and direct footpath and cycle links between Kingston Road and South Avenue, and between Kingston Road (east) and Kingston Road (south) to integrate the development with the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Site HS5: Talbot Road, Worksop

1. Land at Talbot Road, Worksop, as identified on the Policies Map will be developed within the plan period for approximately 15 dwellings and supporting infrastructure as identified by the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313, as part of a safe, sustainable and quality living environment. 2. The proposed development of land at Talbot Road will be expected to deliver a scheme consistent with Policy ST56 which makes provision for: Good quality design and reflects local character a) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate amenity for existing and future residents and provide natural surveillance of the adjoining open space in accordance with Policy 46; Mix of uses b) a mix of housing types, sizes and tenures to meet local needs including for affordable housing in accordance with Policy ST28; Green/blue infrastructure c) any appropriate financial contribution to improve the quality of the adjoining Talbot Road amenity greenspace to address impacts arising from the proposal; d) a landscape buffer along the eastern boundary of the site to provide appropriate amenity to the adjoining residential care home; Social and community facilities e) new and/or improved social and community infrastructure to meet the needs of the development; Transport and connectivity f) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, which shall include but not be limited to: i. an appropriate link road between Talbot Road and Lincoln Road to accommodate vehicles, cyclists and a footway either side of the link road to accommodate pedestrians.

Site HS7: Trinity Farm, Retford

1. Land at Trinity Farm, Retford, as identified on the Policies Map will be developed in the plan period for approximately 305 dwellings and supporting infrastructure as identified by the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313, as part of a safe, sustainable, quality living environment. 2. The proposed development on land at Trinity Farm will be expected to deliver a scheme in accordance with a comprehensive masterplan framework for the site consistent with Policy ST56 which makes provision for: Good quality design and reflects local character a) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate residential amenity for existing and future residents in accordance with Policy 46; b) a flood management scheme which incorporates an appropriate Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), including green/blue infrastructure measures, informed by a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA), a hydrology assessment and, a Surface Water Management Masterplan and Strategy, in accordance with Policy ST50. Whole life management and maintenance arrangements must be agreed through the planning application process; c) a scheme that positively responds to the National Grid assets present within the site and the Network Rail assets along the western boundary, informed by relevant National Grid and Network Rail guidance which demonstrates that the impact of the assets has been reduced; d) a scheme of an appropriate scale, layout, form and materials which respects the significance and setting of affected heritage assets supported by a heritage statement and archaeological evaluation, and a mitigation strategy; Mix of uses e) a mix of housing sizes and tenures to meet local needs, including affordable housing and specialist housing, and serviced plots for self-build and custom homes, where appropriate in accordance with Policy ST28; Green/blue infrastructure f) a quality multifunctional, biodiverse, coherent and connected green/blue infrastructure network that integrates with Phase 1 of the Trinity Farm development to the south, the adjoining Retford Beck, the woodland to the north and Sutton and Lounds Gravel Pits SSSI; g) high quality, multifunctional publicly accessible open space, in accordance with Policy ST44; h) appropriate landscaping throughout the site, including along the western boundary to provide appropriate separation with new residential properties; Social and community facilities i) new and/or improved social and community infrastructure and facilities to meet the needs of the development; Transport and connectivity j) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, as evidenced by a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan, for the proposal. This should include but not be limited to: i. an appropriate access point to the site from North Road, capable of accommodating public transport; ii. a well-connected street hierarchy that provides high quality, safe and direct walking, cycling and public transport routes within the site, to Phase 1 of the Trinity Farm development, and to neighbouring areas; iii. a new footway and cycle path along the North Road frontage to connect to the existing shared use path to the south of the site; iv. any appropriate financial contribution towards improving public transport infrastructure to address public transport usage associated with the development; v. appropriate highway demand management measures to be in operation throughout the lifetime of the construction of the site; vi. a public right of way through the site to connect to the existing network to the north east; vii. a strategy assessing potential adverse safety impacts at the nearby Botany Bay level crossing on Sutton Lane, and where necessary appropriate mitigation, through early consultation with Network Rail; viii. any appropriate proportionate financial contribution towards improving highways infrastructure in the locality of the site. 3. Infrastructure shall be secured by planning condition, agreement and/or other mechanism considered appropriate by the relevant infrastructure partners, the Council and the developer.

Site HS8: Milnercroft, Retford

1. Land at Milnercroft, Retford as identified on the Policies Map will be developed in this plan period for approximately five affordable dwellings, a community garden and supporting infrastructure, as identified by the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313 as part of a safe, sustainable and quality living environment. 2. Proposals to develop Milnercroft will be expected to deliver: Good quality design and reflects local character a) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate residential amenity for existing and future residents in accordance with Policy 46; b) a surface water management scheme which incorporates an appropriate Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), informed by a Flood Risk Assessment. Whole life management and maintenance arrangements must be agreed through the planning application process. Green/blue infrastructure c) through consultation with the Council's Parks and Open Space team, the re-provision of active allotment space to an existing site in the locality which must be operational before development commences on site HS8: Milnercroft; d) a community garden on site to be available for use by local residents; Transport and connectivity e) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, which shall include but not be limited to: i. an appropriate private drive from Leafield of at least 5.8m width to accommodate vehicles and cyclists; ii. a pedestrian footway connecting the site to the existing footway on Leafield. This should provide for appropriate space at the rear of the footway to accommodate communal bin storage.

Site HS9: Former Elizabethan High School

1. Land at the Former Elizabethan High School, Retford, as identified on the Policies Map, will be developed in the plan period for approximately 46 dwellings and supporting infrastructure as set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313, as part of a safe, sustainable quality living environment. 2. The proposed development on land at the Former Elizabethan High School will be expected to deliver a scheme consistent with Policy ST56 which makes provision for: Good quality design and reflects local character a) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate amenity for existing and future residents and provides natural surveillance of the adjoining open space to the south-west in accordance with Policy 46; b) a scheme of an appropriate scale, layout, form and materials which respects the surrounding character and the significance and setting of affected heritage assets, supported by a heritage statement and archaeological desk based assessment and/or field evaluation; c) a surface water management scheme which incorporates an appropriate Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), informed by a Flood Risk Assessment. Whole life management and maintenance arrangements must be agreed through the planning application process; Mix of uses d) a mix of housing types, sizes and tenures, to meet local needs including for affordable housing in accordance with Policy ST28; Green/blue infrastructure e) any appropriate financial contribution towards the improvement of the adjoining open space to address impacts arising from the proposal; Social and community facilities f) new and/or improved social and community infrastructure to meet the needs of the development; Transport and connectivity g) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, which should include but not be limited to: i. safe access to the site for vehicles onto Leafield; ii. quality, safe and direct footpath and cycle links between Leafield and West Furlong and to the open space to the south-west; iii. any appropriate financial contribution towards enhancing bus service provision in the locality; iv. any appropriate, proportionate financial contribution towards improving highways infrastructure in the locality of the site.

Site HS10: St Michael's View, Retford

1. Land at St Michael's View, Retford, as identified on the Policies Map will be developed in the plan period for approximately 20 dwellings and supporting infrastructure as set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313, as part of a safe, sustainable and quality living environment. 2. The proposed development on land at St Michael's View will be expected to deliver a scheme consistent with Policy ST56 which makes provision for: Good quality design and reflects local character a) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate residential amenity for existing and future residents in accordance with Policy 46; b) a scheme of an appropriate scale, layout, form and materials which respects the surrounding character and the significance and setting of affected heritage assets, supported by a heritage statement to include the results of an archaeological desk based assessment and/or field evaluation; c) a surface water management scheme which incorporates an appropriate Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), informed by a Flood Risk Assessment. Whole life management and maintenance arrangements must be agreed through the planning application process. Mix of uses d) a mix of housing sizes and tenures to meet local needs including for affordable housing in accordance with Policy ST28; Green/blue infrastructure e) the protection and enhancement of quality mature trees on site informed by an arboriculture assessment; Social and community facilities f) new and/or improved social, community infrastructure and green infrastructure to meet the needs of the development; Transport and connectivity g) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, which shall include but not be limited to: i. safe access onto Hallcroft Road for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; ii. any appropriate financial contribution towards enhancing bus service provision in the locality; iii. any appropriate, proportionate financial contribution towards improving highways infrastructure in the locality of the site.

Site HS11 Fairygrove, Retford

1. Land at Fairygrove, Retford, as identified on the Policies Map, will be developed in the plan period for approximately 61 dwellings and supporting infrastructure as set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313, as part of a safe, sustainable high-quality living environment. 2. The proposed development on land at Fairygrove will be expected to deliver a scheme in accordance with a masterplan for the site consistent with Policy ST56 which makes provision for: Good quality design and reflects local character a) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate amenity for existing and future residents in accordance with Policy 46; b) a scheme of an appropriate scale, layout, form and materials which respects the surrounding character and the significance and setting of affected heritage assets, supported by a heritage statement and archaeological desk based assessment and/or field evaluation; c) a design and layout which retains and enhances the mature trees and hedgerows along the London Road and Grove Road boundaries, informed by an arboriculture assessment; Mix of uses d) a mix of housing types, sizes and tenures, to meet local needs including for affordable housing in accordance with Policy ST28; Social and community facilities e) new and/or improved social, community and green infrastructure to meet the needs of the development; Transport and connectivity f) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, as evidenced by a Transport Statement for the proposal. This should include but not be limited to: i. two points of safe access from Grove Road for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Access should be located at least 150m from the level crossing on Grove Road; ii. any proportionate financial contribution towards improving level crossing safety at Grove Road to accommodate vehicles and use associated with the development; iii. any appropriate financial contribution towards improving public transport infrastructure to address public transport usage associated with the development; iv. a pedestrian footpath connecting the site to the existing public Right of Way to the south-east and west; v. any appropriate, proportionate financial contribution towards improving highways infrastructure in the locality of the site.

Site HS12: Station Road, Retford

1. Land at Station Road, Retford, as identified on the Policies Map will be developed in the plan period for approximately five dwellings and supporting infrastructure as set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313 as part of a safe, sustainable and quality living environment. 2. Proposals to develop Station Road will be expected to deliver: Good quality design and reflects local character a) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate amenity for existing and future residents in accordance with Policy 46; b) a scheme of an appropriate scale, layout, form and materials which respects the surrounding character and the significance and setting of affected heritage assets, supported by a heritage statement; c) a surface water management scheme which incorporates an appropriate Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), informed by a Flood Risk Assessment. Whole life management and maintenance arrangements must be agreed through the planning application process; Transport and connectivity d) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, which shall include a safe access into the site from Victoria Road for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.

Site HS13: Ordsall South, Retford

1. Land at Ordsall South, Retford (106.5ha), as identified on the Policies Map will be developed for a total of 1250 dwellings of which 960 dwellings and supporting infrastructure, as identified by the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313 will be delivered in this plan period with the balance of housing and associated infrastructure thereafter as part of a safe, sustainable, quality living environment. 2. The proposed development on land at Ordsall South will be expected to deliver a scheme in accordance with a comprehensive masterplan framework for the site consistent with Policy ST56 which makes provision for: Good quality design and reflects local character a) a landscape-led scheme with a design that responds visually to topography, aspect and local context, informed by a landscape statement and density plan, which protects and enhances the openness within GG7: Retford South-Eaton Green Gap in accordance with Policy ST36 and maintains sightlines and long open views across the Idle Valley and to Eaton; b) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate residential amenity for existing and future residents in accordance with Policy 46; c) a flood management scheme informed by a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA), and, a Surface Water Management Masterplan and Strategy, in accordance with Policy ST50, which ensures that development is located in the most sequentially preferable parts of the site in areas at least risk of flooding; and, which incorporates an appropriate Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), including green/blue infrastructure measures. Whole life management and maintenance arrangements must be agreed through the planning application process; Mix of uses d) a mix of housing types, sizes and tenures to meet local needs including: i. sheltered housing courts for older people; ii. 5% of dwellings to be designed to Building Regulations standard M4(3) to be accessible to those in wheelchairs; iii. extra care accommodation; and iv. where appropriate serviced plots for self-build and custom homes; Green/blue infrastructure e) a multifunctional, coherent and connected green/blue infrastructure network to promote climate resilience that links existing woodland and important hedgerows with tree planting, publicly accessible open space and SuDS; f) a new 23ha country park to include a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace on the western boundary of the site; g) appropriate landscaping throughout the site including: a new permanent defensible southern landscaped edge, appropriate separation with existing residential properties to the north and, alongside waterways; h) de-culverting of the drainage channel along the western boundary to enhance biodiversity value and flood management; i) space for local food production, such as for allotments and community planting; j) a long term management and maintenance plan must be agreed through the planning application process; Social and community facilities k) a Local Centre on site to include a convenience goods store of an appropriate size, commensurate to its location, as well as other local shops and services; l) a health hub on site to include space for a general practitioners branch surgery and ancillary community health care facilities; m) a built community facility on site to include indoor and outdoor space for sport and ancillary accommodation, informed by the Bassetlaw Playing Pitch Strategy17 and the Bassetlaw Built Facilities Strategy23; n) 1.5ha of serviced land to accommodate a 1.0 Form Entry primary school and early years facility and associated supporting infrastructure; and an appropriate financial contribution towards enabling primary school education to address pupil growth associated with the development; o) a local recycling 'bring' bank; Transport and connectivity p) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, as evidenced by a Transport Assessment(s) and Travel Plan(s), for the proposal. This should include but not be limited to: i. a two-point distributor standard access to the west part of the site and a single point distributor road access to the east part of the site from Ollerton Road for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians; ii. a well-connected street hierarchy that provides high quality, safe and direct walking, cycling and public transport routes within the site and to neighbouring areas by non vehicular modes of transport; iii. any appropriate proportionate financial contribution towards improving highways infrastructure in the locality of the site; iv. any appropriate proportionate financial contribution towards the provision of off-site traffic management schemes along Main Road, Eaton and at Ordsall Old Village; v. appropriate highway demand management measures to be in operation throughout the lifetime of the construction of the site; vi. new and improved pedestrian and cycle links from the site to neighbouring areas including to Old Ordsall Village; vii. a new footway and marked cycle path along the Ollerton Road frontage (east and west) to connect to the existing network at Ordsall; viii. improvements to the existing public rights of way that cross the site and run along its boundaries; ix. any appropriate financial contribution towards a high frequency bus service from the site to Retford town centre and the wider area supported by appropriate public transport infrastructure within the site. 3. Infrastructure shall be secured by planning condition, agreement and/or other mechanism considered appropriate by the relevant infrastructure partners, the Council and the developer.

Site HS14: Ollerton Road, Tuxford

1. Land at Ollerton Road in Tuxford, as identified on the Policies Map, will be developed in the plan period for approximately 75 dwellings and supporting infrastructure as identified by the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 202313, as part of a safe, sustainable, quality living environment. 2. The proposed development on land at Ollerton Road, Tuxford will be expected to deliver a scheme in accordance with a masterplan for the site consistent with Policy ST56 which makes provision for: Good quality design and reflects local character a) the sensitive design and location of buildings that maintain appropriate amenity for existing and future residents along Long Lane and The Pastures in accordance with Policy 46; b) an appropriate landscaping scheme, informed by a landscape statement, that sensitively integrates the site with the surrounding countryside, including along the prominent western boundary; c) a scheme of an appropriate scale, layout, form, materials and density which respects the surrounding character and the significance and setting of affected heritage assets, supported by a heritage statement and archaeological desk based assessment comprising a geophysical survey and where necessary a field evaluation. Mix of uses d) a mix of housing types, sizes and tenures to meet local needs, including for affordable housing in accordance with Policy ST28; Social and community facilities e) new and/or improved social, community and green infrastructure to meet the needs of the development; Transport and connectivity f) all necessary transport infrastructure improvements through direct mitigation or contributions to new and improved infrastructure, evidenced by a Transport Statement for the proposal. This should include but not be limited to: i. one point of safe access from Ollerton Road for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians, designed to accommodate public transport; ii. any appropriate financial contribution towards improving public transport infrastructure in the locality to address public transport usage associated with the development; iii. a suitable pedestrian footway along the Ollerton Road frontage to connect to the existing footway on Ollerton Road with The Pastures; iv. a pedestrian/cycle path connection from the southern edge of the site to Long Lane, and provision of any appropriate financial contribution towards improving its surface quality to Tuxford centre to ensure the safety of additional users; v. the retention of the existing Public Right of Way between Ollerton Road and Long Lane along the eastern boundary.

Ollerton Road, Tuxford

No of dwellings completed on Ollerton Road allocation. Access to a variety of housing types. To have approximately 75 net new dwellings completed by 2038. The construction of a range of housing types, sizes and tenures.

Houses in Multiple Occupation

1. Proposals for new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the District will be supported if: a) there is a proven need for this type of accommodation and that need cannot be reasonably met within existing HMO accommodation; b) it would not create unacceptable noise and disturbance to the detriment of neighbouring residential amenity, which could not be mitigated by careful planning of room layout and the use of sound insulation; c) it provides an appropriate level of vehicle and cycle parking informed by the most up to date Nottinghamshire Parking Standards38, unless it can be demonstrated that it is not viable or feasible to do so; d) adequate provision is made for the storage of refuse and recycling whereby the containers are not visible from an area accessible by the public, and the containers can be moved. 2. To support mixed and balanced communities and to ensure a range of housing needs continue to be accommodated in Worksop Central Area's Article 4 Direction Area36, applications for Homes in Multiple Occupation will not be supported unless: a) the proportion of houses in multiple occupation (including the proposal) does not exceed 10% of the total dwelling stock within 100 metre radius of the application site; and b) the application site does not locate a C3 dwelling unit between two HMO properties.

Rural Workers Dwellings

1. Proposals for new rural workers dwellings in the countryside will be acceptable where: a) there is a clearly established existing functional need for a worker to be accommodated to meet the needs of that rural operation; b) the need could not be fulfilled by another existing dwelling or accommodation in the area which is suitable and available, or could be converted to do so; c) the need relates to a full time worker, or one who is primarily employed in the rural sector, and does not relate to part time employment; d) the rural activity has been established for at least three years, has been profitable for at least one of them, is financially sound and can be demonstrated by financial evidence or a detailed business plan and has a clear prospect of remaining so; and e) the proposed dwelling is sensitively designed and is of a scale that reflects its functional role to support the rural activity. 2. Where a dwelling is permitted, the occupancy will be restricted by condition to ensure that it is occupied by a person or persons currently employed in rural employment. Applications for the removal of an occupancy restriction related to rural workers will only be supported where it can be demonstrated that: a) there is no longer a need for accommodation on the holding/business and in the local area; b) the property has been marketed to ensure proper coverage within the relevant sector for at least one year at a price which reflects the existence of the occupancy condition; and c) the dwelling has been made available to a minimum of three Registered Providers operating locally on terms that would prioritise its occupation by a rural worker as an affordable dwelling, and that option has been refused. 3. If a rural operation is new, then for the first three years (from the date of the decision notice for the rural operation), only temporary accommodation will be permitted to support the operation. After the three year period and the temporary use has expired, Part 1, and where applicable, Part 2 of this policy will apply.

Bassetlaw's Spatial Strategy

A. The spatial strategy for Bassetlaw will be delivered over the plan period 2020-2038 through: 1. managed sustainable development and growth, appropriate to the size of each settlement or location to meet the evidenced need for new homes and jobs, to regenerate the District's town centres, and to support necessary improvements to infrastructure, services and facilities by: a) promoting the efficient and effective use of land and the re-use of previously developed land in sustainable locations, unless there are overriding amenity, biodiversity or heritage matters that preclude such use; and by seeking to minimise the use of the most versatile Grade 1-3 agricultural land, where practicable; b) emphasising the need to develop in sustainable locations in close proximity to transport hubs and key public transport nodes, and by encouraging higher density development in those locations; c) ensuring that sufficient physical, social and green/blue infrastructure is delivered to meet identified needs in a timely manner. 2. enabling the provision of housing land for a minimum of 9,720 dwellings (540 dwellings per annum), through completed sites, sites with planning permission, new site allocations in this Local Plan, and from site allocations in made neighbourhood plans in accordance with the settlement hierarchy below: a) at the Main Towns: i. approximately 2,322 dwellings in Worksop Outer Area; ii. approximately 238 dwellings in the Worksop Central DPD; iii. approximately 2,331 dwellings in Retford; iv. approximately 2,203 in Harworth & Bircotes; b) by supporting the delivery of approximately 1,412 dwellings in the Large Rural Settlements; c) by supporting the delivery of approximately 1,715 dwellings in the eligible Small Rural Settlements; 3. enabling windfall sites, which are expected to be a reliable source of housing supply during the plan period contributing approximately 912 homes; 4. considering land outside of development boundaries and/or outside the built up area(s) of settlements identified in the settlement hierarchy as part of the wider countryside, where development will only be supported where consistent with other policies in the development plan or national policy; 5. providing for 49 permanent pitches for Gypsy and Travellers by 2037-2038 of which 27 pitches will be provided by 2028-2029 to meet identified local needs; 6. contributing to the provision of approximately 193ha of developable land in the E(g), B2 and B8 Class at the General and Larger Unit Employment Sites, and to meet the needs for B8 sub-regional/regional large scale logistics use only on approximately 118ha of land at the Apleyhead Strategic Employment Site; 7. safeguarding, regenerating and enhancing the role of the District's town centres at Worksop, Retford and Harworth & Bircotes, including a small scale extension to Harworth & Bircotes town centre to secure their longevity as vibrant centres that provide for appropriate housing, business, retail, leisure and community facilities to serve each settlement, and its catchment effectively.

Provision of Land for Housing

1. In addition to the delivery of completions since the 1 April 2020, sites with planning permission and site allocations in made neighbourhood plans, land for approximately 2,387 new dwellings will be delivered from the following new housing allocations during the plan period: Reference Site Name Total Available (Ha) Approximate Overall Capacity (net new dwellings) Approximate net new dwellings by 2038 HS1 Peaks Hill Farm, Worksop 63.7 1120 655 HS2 Bassetlaw Pupil Referral Centre, Worksop 0.88 20 20 HS3 Radford Street, Worksop 3.5 120 120 HS4 Former Manton Primary School, Worksop 3.7 100 100 HS5 Talbot Road, Worksop 0.44 15 15 HS7 Trinity Farm, Retford 11.15 305 305 HS8 Milnercroft, Retford 0.46 5 5 HS9 Former Elizabethan School, Retford 1.3 46 46 HS10 St. Michael's View, Retford 0.38 20 20 HS11 Fairy Grove, Retford 2.7 61 61 HS12 Station Road, Retford 0.1 5 5 HS13 Ordsall South, Retford 106.56 1250 960 HS14 Land south of Ollerton Road, Tuxford 2.9 75 75

Housing Growth in Rural Bassetlaw

1. Large Rural Settlements and Small Rural Settlements, as defined in the settlement hierarchy in Policy ST1, will experience residential growth over the plan period to support their role and function through the following minimum housing requirements for each individual settlement. Housing growth will be in the form of completed sites, sites with planning permission, site allocations in this Local Plan, site allocations in made neighbourhood plans or unallocated sites which meet the criteria in Part 2 below: A B Eligible Large Rural Settlement: 20% Growth, as minimum number of dwellings Blyth: 113 Carlton in Lindrick: 520 Langold: 238 Misterton: 195 Tuxford: 252 Eligible Small Rural Settlement: 5% Growth, as minimum number of dwellings Barnby Moor: 6 Beckingham: 29 Clarborough: 25 Clayworth: 7 Cuckney: 8 Dunham on Trent: 0 East Drayton: 5 East Markham: 27 Elkesley: 18 Everton: 20 Gamston: 12 Gringley on the Hill: 18 Hayton: 8 Laneham: 9 Lound: 10 Mattersey: 16 Misson: 0 Nether Langwith: 12 Normanton on Trent: 12 North Leverton: 23 North and South Wheatley: 14 Rampton: 20 Ranskill: 31 Ranby: 13 Rhodesia: 23 Scrooby: 7 Shireoaks: 37 South Leverton: 11 Sturton le Steeple: 12 Styrrup: 15 Sutton cum Lound: 17 Treswell: 5 Walkeringham: 24 West Stockwith: 0 2. Proposals for residential development within a development boundary of a Large or Small Rural Settlement, or in those cases where there is no development boundary, within the existing built form of a settlement, will be supported where it meets all of the following criteria: a) its location, size, scale and form does not cause significant harm to the existing built character in that part of the settlement; b) it does not cause significant harm to the openness and distinctiveness of the surrounding countryside, where appropriate; c) it maintains the physical separation between settlements, where appropriate; d) it prioritises the re-use of previously developed land or underused land where possible; e) it positively responds to the design principles as identified in Policy ST33, and any relevant characterisation studies and/or design codes informing a made neighbourhood plan; f) it provides well-designed, safe and convenient access for all, including where appropriate, connections and improvements to existing infrastructure to promote walking, cycling, and the use of public transport. Residential Development in the Countryside 3. Proposals for residential development outside of a development boundary of a settlement, or in those cases where there is no development boundary, outside the existing built form of a settlement, will be supported where it is consistent with Part 2 (a-f) above and where they: a) are supported within a made neighbourhood plan (including a review); or b) provide for the replacement of an existing dwelling; in this case the replacement dwelling should be of a similar size and scale to the original dwelling and be located on the footprint of the original dwelling unless an alternative position within the existing residential curtilage would have no adverse impact on the wider setting; or c) provide for the conversion of a permanent redundant or disused non residential building that is structurally capable of conversion and that any extension or alteration would not adversely affect the form, scale, massing or proportion of the building and would enhance the immediate setting; or d) are consistent with other policies in this Plan; 4. Proposals consistent with Part 3 above should minimise the loss of best and most versatile agricultural land (classed as Grades 1, 2 and 3a) unless it can be shown that the sustainability benefits of the development justify the loss.

Affordable Housing

1. The provision of affordable housing will be sought from housing schemes of 10 or more units; or housing sites of 0.5ha or more; including conversions and change of use, to provide an appropriate mix of affordable housing. 2. The level and type of affordable housing required in residential developments is as follows: Type of Land: Affordable housing requirement: Tenure split of the affordable housing requirement Brownfield: 20%: Of these affordable homes, 25% should be for First Homes; 25% should be for affordable housing for rent and 50% should be for affordable home ownership. Greenfield: 25% 3. All First Homes will be sold at a minimum discount of 30% below local market value. In all other cases, affordable home ownership dwellings will be sold at a discount of at least 20% below local market value. Eligibility for all affordable home ownership products will be determined with regard to local incomes and local house prices; 4. The tenure split to be provided on a site is set out within Figure 25. In determining the type and size of affordable housing to be provided, the Council will also have regard to the latest Housing Market Needs Assessment informed by advice from the Council's Strategic Housing Team; 5. Exceptions to the requirement for on-site provision will be: a) Schemes which involve the conversion of a building which is not able to physically accommodate units of the size and type of affordable housing which is required within that locality; b) Specialist accommodation where it can be demonstrated that the management of the building(s) would make it difficult to provide affordable housing on-site (such as sheltered or extra care accommodation); c) Where, to create a mixed and balanced community, it can be demonstrated that it is not practicable to provide all or part of the requirement on site; 6. In the exceptional circumstances identified by 5 a-c above the requirement should be provided off-site on developer owned land or as a financial contribution, of equivalent value, to be used by the Council to meet affordable housing needs within the district. 7. Proposals should ensure, where relevant, that affordable housing products remain at an affordable price for future eligible households, or for the subsidy to be recycled for alternative affordable housing provision; 8. Where a vacant building is being brought back into lawful use or is demolished to be replaced by a new building, vacant building credit will be applied to the affordable housing requirement. 9. Where an applicant considers that the provision of affordable housing in accordance with the requirements of this policy would make a scheme unviable, they must submit an Open Book Viability Assessment, in accordance with Policy ST56, to demonstrate that this is the case and to show the maximum level of affordable housing that could be delivered on the site. The applicant will be expected to deliver the maximum level of affordable housing achievable. Exception Sites 10. Small-scale rural exception sites or First Homes exception sites will be supported adjacent to the main built-up areas of the eligible Large Rural Settlements and Small Rural Settlements, identified in Policy ST1, provided that: a) it can be demonstrated, by a Local Housing Needs Assessment undertaken in consultation with the relevant parish council, that the proposed dwellings meet a local housing need that is not being met elsewhere within the parish. Provision of First Homes Exception Sites should be delivered in accordance with 2 above; b) where relevant, satisfactory arrangements will be put in place to ensure that the benefits of affordable housing remain for the development's lifetime and that the dwellings remain available for local people; c) the proposal does not create an adverse impact on amenity, character and appearance of the locality, the natural environment, heritage assets or highways safety; 11. In exceptional circumstances, a small proportion of market housing may be provided, if it can be demonstrated via an Open Book Viability Assessment that a 100% affordable scheme would be unviable and the market homes would support delivery. 12. Planning obligations will be used to ensure that the above conditions are met.

Housing Mix

1. New residential development should assist in the creation of sustainable and inclusive communities through the provision of an appropriate mix of dwellings in terms of size, type and tenure by: a) making efficient use of land, while respecting the character of the area; b) providing an appropriate mix and type of market housing, affordable housing and specialist housing for older people and disabled persons informed by the Council's most up-to-date evidence of housing need, as identified in Policy ST27 and Policy ST29; c) supporting proposals for the development of community-led housing schemes. Self and custom build 2. The Council will support proposals for self-build and custom build housing that help meet the needs of those on the Self Build and Custom Housebuilding Register, provided they are compliant with other Local Plan policies; 3. On housing allocations of 100 dwellings or more, 2% of the proportion of developable plots should be set aside for self-build and custom housebuilding. Serviced Plots should be made available to households on the Self-Build Register for a period of 12 months. If after that time plots have not been purchased or reserved by households on the Self-Build Register, they may either remain on the open market as self-build or be built out by the developer as market housing; 4. Neighbourhood Plans will be expected to consider the local need for self-build housing and where appropriate identify allocations for self-build and custom housing.

Specialist Housing

1. Proposals for well-designed specialist housing such as homes for older people, people with disabilities, or homes for other specific groups who may require properties that are specifically designed will be supported where: a) the location is able to meet the social and housing needs of the intended residents; b) the proposal will not lead to an over concentration of similar uses that would be detrimental to the character and function of an area and/or amenity; c) it can be demonstrated that the development, where applicable, can be accommodated within the capacity of public services, and has the support of the relevant statutory agencies including health and social care; d) the site is in close proximity to everyday services, with safe and suitable walking/cycling routes or public transport connections appropriate for the intended occupier; e) it can be demonstrated that the development will be designed and managed to provide the most appropriate type and level of support to its target resident; and f) it can be evidenced that, where relevant, revenue funding can be secured to maintain the long term viability of the scheme. 2. Proposals which result in the loss of specialist accommodation will not be supported unless it can be demonstrated that there is no longer a need for such accommodation in the District, or alternative provision is being made available locally through replacement or new facilities. 3. Proposals for residential market housing in Class C3 should be designed to meet the requirements for accessible and adaptable dwellings under Part M4(2) of the Building Regulations. Exceptional circumstances will be where it can be demonstrated that the requirements will not be feasible or viable. Such proposals will be determined on a case by case basis. Residential care homes 4. Proposals for residential accommodation within Class C2 will be supported where: a) the scheme meets an identified need; b) it can be demonstrated that th

Sites for Gypsies and Travellers

The provision for 49 permanent pitches by 2037-2038, with approximately 27 pitches delivered by 2028-2029.

Sites for Gypsies and Travellers

1. The permanent accommodation needs of the District's Gypsy and Traveller community will be met through the provision for 49 permanent pitches by 2037-2038, with approximately 27 permanent pitches to be delivered by 2028-2029, through a combination of: a) the establishment or re-establishment of pitches within an existing authorised Gypsy and Traveller site and/or the extension and/or intensification of existing authorised Gypsy and Traveller sites at: i. GT001: Land at Hayton (for 10 additional pitches); ii. GT002: Land at Treswell (for 10 additional pitches); iii. GT003: Land at Daneshill (for 6 additional pitches) b) the formalisation of sites in use by the Gypsy and Traveller community at: i. GT004: Land at East Drayton (for 1 additional pitch) ii. GT005: Land at North Blyth (for 4 additional pitches) 2. Proposals for new Gypsy and Traveller sites, and/or the extension, and/or intensification of existing authorised Gypsy and Traveller sites to address needs beyond 2028-29 should: a) be located outside high flood risk areas as defined by national policy; b) in the case of an extension, be small scale, intensify the use of an existing authorised, well managed site and/or make effective use of brownfield land, where possible; c) provide satisfactory access to a range of services such as health and education provision; d) be of a scale that is appropriate to local character, its local services and infrastructure and would not dominate the nearest settled community; e) have suitable, safe and convenient access to the highway network; f) have the ability to connect to all necessary utilities on the site including mains water, electricity supply, drainage, sanitation and provision for the screened storage and collection of refuse, including recyclable materials; g) have the ability to be well integrated into the local townscape or landscape, have no unacceptable impact on biodiversity and/or heritage assets and use boundary treatments and screening materials which are sympathetic to the existing urban or rural form; h) ensure the amenity of the Gypsy and Traveller community and the settled community is managed appropriately in accordance with Policy 46; and i) ensure that there is sufficient space for the planned number of pitches, outdoor space, day rooms, parking and the safe movement of personal and commercial vehicles; 3. Where the identified need has been fully met, small extensions to, or intensification of, an existing authorised, well managed site may be supported if there is a need specific to the household on site and the proposal accords with Part 2 of this policy. 4. Any development granted under this policy will be subject to a condition limiting occupancy to Gypsies and Travellers. 5. Proposals which result in the loss of existing authorised Gypsy and Traveller sites will not be supported unless it can be demonstrated that there is no longer a need for such accommodation in the District.

Safeguarded Land

1. Land is safeguarded, as identified on the Polices Map, to support the delivery of: a) land between Shireoaks and Worksop to accommodate water storage as part of the wider Worksop Flood Management Scheme in accordance with Policy ST50. Any proposal that may be considered to prejudice the construction or effective operation of this scheme will not be supported. 2. The status of safeguarded land will only be subject to change through a review of the Local Plan by 2028.

Digital Infrastructure

1. To support the delivery of a vibrant local economy, residents' well-being and to reduce the need to travel now and in the future, all proposals should enable full fibre broadband connection to the premises or any other technology as they become available on an open access basis on first occupation. 2. Where it can be demonstrated that full fibre to the premises is not practicable or viable on first occupation, then alternative technologies such as superfast fibre and/or community-based networks, would need to be provided. In such cases, the expectation is that provision in the form of ducting and other necessary infrastructure for the future delivery of full fibre will be provided, where practicable. 3. All development should: a) make provision for installation of appropriate cabling within each dwelling or unit as well as a fully enabled connection of the developed area to the full main telecommunications network; b) make provision for sufficient ducting space for future digital connectivity infrastructure (such as small cell antenna and ducts for cables, that support fixed and mobile connectivity and underpin smart technologies) where appropriate; 4. All proposals for telecommunication infrastructure should consider mobile telecommunications requirements of proposals to ensure that there is sufficient coverage, and that the scale, form and massing of the new development does not cause unavoidable interference with existing communications infrastructure in the vicinity; 5. Relevant proposals should demonstrate that: a) the installation is the minimum required for the efficient operation of the network; b) all opportunities to make the most efficient use of existing telecommunication sites have been explored such as: mast sharing, use of existing buildings or structures; c) the siting and design of the telecommunications infrastructure would not have a detrimental impact upon the visual and residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers, the host building (where relevant), and the appearance and character of the area.

Provision and Delivery of Infrastructure

1. The Council will work with neighbouring Local Authorities and infrastructure partners to ensure that the spatial strategy is supported by the timely, and where appropriate phased, provision of necessary physical, social and green/blue infrastructure and where appropriate its maintenance. 2. Proposals that form all or part of a site allocation should, where appropriate, be accompanied by a masterplan for the site, proportionate to the scale and nature of the allocation. The masterplan will be expected to: a) set out how development will contribute to the delivery of the objectives of the Local Plan and the site allocation; b) where relevant, demonstrate that the proposal will not prejudice the future development of other parts of the site and adjoining land, or otherwise compromise the delivery of the site allocation and outcomes sought for the area; c) contain a delivery strategy, and where relevant, a phasing plan, that identifies how the development will be implemented and managed over its lifetime, and should address any relevant matters to be resolved; such as, land assembly and preparation, infrastructure requirements and likely need for planning obligations, where appropriate. d) identify where relevant the number/floorspace and phasing of homes and/or employment development to be permitted and the infrastructure delivery linked with the level and type of development proposed. Proposals should ensure that: i. infrastructure needs and delivery timescales have the support of the relevant infrastructure partner(s), informed by relevant assessments and other relevant policies in this Plan; ii. the infrastructure required to support each phase should address the specific site constraints, potential impacts of each phase and harness the site opportunities, evidenced by the site's delivery strategy to deliver the relevant infrastructure set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 20232. 3. Developers must consider the infrastructure requirements needed to support and serve the proposed development. For residential development of 10 dwellings or more, or a site of 0.5ha or more, and/or non residential schemes of 1000sqm or more, where additional infrastructure capacity is deemed to be necessary, mitigation must be agreed with the relevant infrastructure partner(s). Such measures may include, though not exclusively: a) on site provision of new infrastructure (which may include building works and/or the provision of land); b) off-site capacity and/or safety improvement works of infrastructure; c) financial contributions towards new or expanded infrastructure; 4. Infrastructure will be sought by means of planning conditions attached to a planning permission, and/or planning obligations and/or through the Bassetlaw Community Infrastructure Levy charge, Section 38 and/or 278 agreements or other mechanisms. 5. Where necessary, developers may be required to make a proportionate contribution on a retrospective basis towards such infrastructure as may have been forward-funded from other sources where the provision of that infrastructure is necessary to facilitate and/or mitigate the impacts of their development (including the cumulative impacts of planned development). 6. Where on-going maintenance and management of infrastructure is required, a management plan will be required to ensure the quality of the provision remains in the long term. This will be agreed through a S106 agreement or any other suitable mechanism; 7. In exceptional circumstances, where the developer contends the planning obligations sought, including that for affordable housing, would make a proposal unviable the Council will require an open book viability assessment in support of the proposal. 8. The Council will consider use of a review mechanism in a S106 agreement to secure planning obligations in the following circumstances: a) for an approved scheme with a non-policy compliant offer; b) for phased, larger scale developments; c) for developments that have abnormal costs.

Worksop Central

1. Land in Worksop Central as defined on the Policies Map is identified as a Priority Regeneration Area where comprehensive regeneration and growth is expected to take place for the plan period 2020-2040. 2. An area-specific Worksop Central Development Plan Document (DPD) will set out the design, development and delivery framework to address the following requirements: a) the provision of an appropriate mix of house types, sizes and tenures to achieve approximately 238 dwellings by 2038 through completed sites, sites with planning permission, new site allocations in the Worksop Central DPD and/or from unallocated sites in appropriate locations to achieve a balanced and inclusive community; b) the provision of commercial, education, health, employment, retail, community uses, other main town centre uses and temporary uses, of a suitable scale to meet identified needs, subject to the provisions of Policy ST11; c) the positive re-use of underused or vacant land and existing buildings, including the positive use of upper floors for quality housing and business use where appropriate; d) the design of high quality, sustainable new buildings and spaces, including the appropriate use of innovative design, that positively responds and contributes to their surroundings; e) the provision of new development that is of an appropriate scale, layout, form and materials that responds positively to local context, that conserve and enhance the significance and setting of affected designated and non designated heritage assets and natural assets and their buffers; f) the creation of a high quality, connected multifunctional green/blue infrastructure network and public realm that enhances the townscape qualities of the area to better integrate with the environmental, biodiversity and amenity values of the Chesterfield Canal, River Ryton, Sandhill Lake and The Canch; g) the provision of biodiversity net gain and tree canopy cover enhancements, and appropriate landscaping measures to provide a high quality setting; h) the appropriate location of new development to ensure that it is steered towards sequentially preferable sites to reduce the risk of flooding, unless it can be demonstrated that it will not increase the risk of flooding on site or off site, or reduce the availability of land for water storage capacity. Where developments are justified within areas of higher risk of flooding such as within the River Ryton Flood Management Impact Zone, they should contribute towards the delivery of the Worksop Flood Management Scheme in accordance with Policy ST50; i) the appropriate location of new development to ensure it is informed by the nature and extent of ground contamination and a remediation strategy for the area including appropriate methods of disposing of contaminated material, measures to prevent the pollution of surface and ground water, and provisions for future monitoring; j) the provision of an integrated area-wide transport network to improve the safe movement of people and vehicles through the area including; managing the impact of traffic on the local road network, enhancement of public transport connectivity, improvements to Worksop railway station, and a comprehensive network of walking and cycling routes to provide good connectivity for active travel; k) the provision of appropriate parking and servicing areas to minimise impacts on the local highway network and to maintain the effective operation of shops, businesses and services; l) the phasing of development to ensure the provision of essential supporting infrastructure and facilities is provided to meet the needs of the development; 3. New development within the Worksop Central boundary, as identified on the Policies Map, proposed in advance of the adoption of the Worksop Central DPD will need to demonstrate through a Design and Access Statement that the proposal will not prejudice the delivery of Part 2 of this Policy.

Cottam Priority Regeneration Area

1. Land at the former Cottam Power Station site is identified as a broad location for mixed use regeneration expected to come forward beyond the plan period. As such, the site will be safeguarded from development which would jeopardise the comprehensive remediation, reclamation and redevelopment of the whole site. 2. Proposals for the development of the former Cottam Power Station broad location should deliver a scheme in accordance with a comprehensive masterplan framework and open book viability assessment for the site consistent with Policy ST56 and which addresses the following requirements: a) enables the phased reclamation of the site in line with an agreed programme of works and phasing plan; b) comprises a scheme of an appropriate scale, layout, form and materials which respects the significance and setting of affected heritage assets, including the Fleet Plantation Scheduled Monument, supported by a heritage statement and archaeological evaluation, and a mitigation strategy; c) protects and enhances the biodiversity value of the Cottam Wetlands Local Wildlife Site and its buffer zone evidenced by an Ecological Impact Assessment; and, promotes linkages to the wider green/blue infrastructure network; d) protects and where appropriate enhances the water quality of the River Trent, including through consideration of integrated water management; e) delivers a flood management scheme which incorporates an appropriate Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), including green/blue infrastructure measures, informed by a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA), a hydrology assessment and, a Surface Water Management Masterplan and Strategy, in accordance with Policy ST50. Whole life management and maintenance arrangements must be agreed through the planning application process; f) demonstrates that the highway capacity and highway safety impact(s) of the regeneration of the site, including individual and cumulative impacts, can be satisfactorily mitigated; and maximises opportunities to enhance sustainable and active travel to the site to reduce transport movements by private vehicles as evidenced by a Transport Assessment(s) and Travel Plan(s) for the site; g) ensures the continued operation of the Cottam Development Centre, by providing, through good design and mitigation where necessary, an appropriate standard of amenity for future occupiers and residents; h) ensures wayleave access arrangements to on site third party infrastructure assets and to the River Trent are maintained and long term management and maintenance arrangements with relevant bodies is in place before development starts, and that these arrangements are reflected in the design of the site; i) protects the Pulverised Fuel Ash North and South Lagoons, and slurry lagoon from inappropriate development, and ensures their appropriate restoration and after care in line with relevant permissions.

Large Rural Brownfield Sites

1. Proposals for the re-use and re-development of large brownfield sites in the countryside that make effective and efficient use of land for economic and/or environmental activity, and which are consistent with other relevant policies in this Plan will be supported subject to meeting the following criteria: a) The proposal makes provision for an evidenced national, regional or sub-regional economic need; b) The development cannot be reasonably provided elsewhere in the District and does not undermine the aims and objectives of other policies in the Plan; c) The nature of the proposed development will capitalise on the locational attributes of the site to achieve demonstrable economic and/or environmental benefits compared with the current use and condition of the site; d) The scale and nature of the proposal will have no significant adverse impact upon the character of the location, the surrounding landscape, biodiversity or heritage assets; e) The proposal would not lead to significant harm to the amenity of local residents; f) The need to travel by private vehicle has been minimised, and the need for appropriate sustainable transport measures and any highway improvements have been identified; 2. Any non-economic and environmental uses within a large brownfield site will only be supported where it can be demonstrated that it is consistent with Part 1 above and: a) There is a clear functional relationship with the primary economic and/or environmental purpose of the site; and b) It is of a scale that is appropriate to that relationship; and c) When considered individually or cumulatively with other existing or consented development on site it would not result in an over-concentration that might affect the function and appearance of the area. 3. All proposals should be supported by a comprehensive masterplan framework for the site consistent with other relevant policies in this Plan. Where a proposal materially departs from an existing masterplan, clear justification will need to be provided for the approach.

Town Centres, Local Centres, Local Shops and Services

Town Centres and Local Centres 1. The vitality and viability of the centres within the hierarchy identified below, as shown on the Policies Map, will be maintained and enhanced: Town Centres Worksop, Retford and Harworth & Bircotes Local Centres Carlton in Lindrick; Langold; Misterton; Tuxford; Celtic Point, Worksop; Prospect Precinct, Worksop; Retford Road, Worksop; Welbeck Road, Retford 2. The town centres will be the principal locations for major retail, leisure, entertainment, cultural facilities and community services over the plan period. 3. Temporary uses in vacant premises as well as residential development will be supported, where the proposal will not lead to a significant adverse impact on the vitality and viability of the centre and where it does not cause unacceptable impacts for neighbouring uses or compromise current or planned/ committed future use. Local Centres 4. The Local Centres will provide a focus for essential community services and small-scale retail facilities to meet day-to-day needs, thereby supporting the wellbeing of local people; 5. Development in the Local Centres will be supported where it would, individually or cumulatively with other permitted development not lead to a significant adverse impact upon the vitality and viability of the centre, or any other centres within the hierarchy; 6. New Local Centres will be provided at sites HS1: Peaks Hill Farm; and at HS13: Ordsall South. Each should comprise local food shopping and additional small shops, and other local services to meet residents' day-to-day needs; Sequential Approach and Impact Assessment 7. Development, including extensions and change of use for main town centre uses, should be located in the defined town centres, then in edge of centre locations. Development will only be permitted outside defined town centres if a sequential test shows that the development, having demonstrated appropriate flexibility in form and scale, cannot be accommodated within a suitable and available centre or edge of centre location. 8. An impact assessment will be required for all applications for retail and/or leisure development that: a) provide floor space of 929sqm (gross) or more outside Worksop town centre boundary or Retford town centre boundary; b) provide floor space of 600sqm (gross) or more outside Harworth & Bircotes town centre boundary or Tuxford local centre boundary; c) provide floorspace of 100sqm (gross) elsewhere in the District outside town centre and local centre boundaries. Local Shops and Services 9. Individual shops and small neighbourhood clusters located outside of the designated centres will be protected where they meet day-to-day needs; 10. Proposals for the change of use or loss of any premises or land currently or last used as a local shop (Class Ea or F2a) outside the retail hierarchy will be only permitted where it can be demonstrated that: a) there is equivalent provision in the catchment area; or b) the applicant has provided clear evidence that the property has been openly marketed without a successful conclusion for a period of not less than 6 months on terms that reflect the lawful use and condition of the premises.

Management of Town Centres

Primary Shopping Areas 1. Where planning permission is required, proposals resulting in the loss of a ground floor unit in class E(a) use must demonstrate that: a) the unit has been proactively and appropriately marketed for at least 12 months and that there is no longer a realistic prospect of the unit being used for class E(a) use in the foreseeable future; b) the proposal meets the needs of residents within the local neighbourhood; and c) the proposal will not have a significantly adverse impact on the vitality and viability of the centre as a whole. Upper Floor Uses 2. The reuse of upper floors within a town centre will be supported provided that the proposal does not adversely affect the viability of the ground floor use, cause unacceptable planning impacts for other adjacent uses or have a detrimental impact on the role, character or environment of the town centre. Town Centre Regeneration 3. The Council will continue to work in partnership with town centre stakeholders, infrastructure partners and developers to help meet the identified vision and objectives for each town centre, including through the regeneration of key sites and buildings for retail and other appropriate main town centre uses provided that the development is in accordance with other policies in this Local Plan. 4. Proposals that are appropriate to the function, character and scale of the relevant centre and contribute to the following will be supported: a) the delivery of the Worksop Town Centre Masterplan 202116 and the principles of Policy ST3 including: i. proposals that develop the evening economy, where the operation of such activities does not generate unacceptable amenity impacts and would not have an adverse impact on the role and character of the town centre; ii. provision of public realm and green/blue infrastructure improvements; iii. proposals that contribute to the Worksop Flood Management Scheme in accordance with Policy ST50; iv. improved access to and within the centre for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users; b) the delivery of the as

Transport Infrastructure

1. The Council will work with Nottinghamshire County Council and other transport infrastructure partners to: a) support and facilitate the delivery of measures identified in the Local Transport Plan and the Bus Service Improvement Plan for the district; b) deliver the transport infrastructure which improves movement within and to Bassetlaw, including measures that help support delivery of the site allocations identified by this Local Plan as identified by the Bassetlaw Infrastructure Delivery Plan 20232; c) ensure that the impacts of new development on the strategic and local road network, including the A57 and A1, are adequately identified through a vision statement and Improvement Plan, and are appropriately and proportionately mitigated through partnership working with the Local Highways Authority, relevant neighbouring planning and highways authorities, and National Highways; d) support, in association with major development, the delivery of new or improved roads, such as a distributor road and sustainable transport improvements, linked where appropriate; e) support and facilitate measures that improve the management of the strategic and local highways network including through demand management, traffic management and calming initiatives required as a result of site allocations identified by this Local Plan; f) support and where appropriate, enable sustainable transport measures that improve access to/from proposed major development around Worksop, Retford and Harworth & Bircotes; g) support plans for enhanced active travel connectivity within Worksop Central, Retford town centre and Harworth & Bircotes town centre and to surrounding areas; h) promote through major development the delivery of a more comprehensive network of multi user transport nodes; 2. Proposals for new development which have significant transport implications that either arise from the development proposed or cumulatively with other development proposals will need to submit a Transport Assessment or a Transport Statement, and where relevant a Travel Plan alongside an application. These documents will need to take into account Nottinghamshire County Council guidance and national Planning Practice, and where appropriate, the scope should be agreed with National Highways. 3. Appropriate provision for works and/or contributions may be required towards 1a-1h of this policy to provide an adequate level of accessibility by all modes of transport and to mitigate the impacts of development upon the transport network. Consideration should be given to the cumulative impact of relevant development both in Bassetlaw and within neighbouring authorities, and how this links to planned infrastructure improvements. This should take into account the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 20232 and Local Plan Transport Assessments, which, where relevant, will inform the scoping of the Transport Assessment and Travel Plan. 4. Where relevant, evidence obtained from a site-specific Transport Assessment or Transport Statement will inform the number and phasing of homes to be permitted on proposed development sites and will be established (and potentially conditioned) through the planning application process, in consultation with the highway authority. 5. Proposals that prejudice the efficient and safe operation of the local and strategic highway network or future improvements to transport infrastructure identified through mechanisms within Policy ST56 and/or the Local Transport Plan, will not be supported.

Promoting Sustainable Transport and Active Travel

1. Development that contributes towards a sustainable, safe, active transport network and offers a range of public transport and active travel choices will be supported. Development should, where appropriate: a) assist in the improvement of transport infrastructure to help all communities in Bassetlaw have opportunities to travel without a car for everyday journeys; b) provide well-designed, safe and convenient access for all, giving priority to the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and other users in a way which would not: i. compromise the free flow of traffic on the public highway, pedestrians, public transport and cycling or any other transport mode; or ii. exacerbate traffic congestion on the existing highway network or increase the risk of accidents or endanger the safety of road users including pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users; c) minimise additional travel demand by car through sustainable travel measures identified in a Travel Plan and associated Action Plan(s), where the securing of a Travel Plan Coordinator may be necessary to facilitate the payment of monitoring fees and to pay for the delivery of additional sustainable travel measures/initiatives if modal share targets are not achieved; d) encourage forms of active travel through connection to, and extension of, existing pedestrian, cycle and equestrian routes, where practicable; e) respond to the transport needs for specific groups in the community, such as older people and those with disabilities; and f) encourage the use of flexible transport services that combine public and community transport services