Planning in Blaby

Open Space, Sport and Recreation

Blaby District Council will seek to ensure that all residents have access to sufficient, high quality, accessible open space, sport and recreation facilities. In order to achieve this, the following standards, which indicate the provision of open space, sport and recreation per 1000 population in the District, will be used. For development likely to contain less than 1000 population, a pro-rata approach will be used. The figures in brackets indicate desirable access standards in walking distance (unless stated otherwise): Parks and Recreation Grounds * 0.23 ha (1280 metres) * Natural greenspace 2.6 ha (1600 metres) Informal Open Space 1ha (800 metres) Provision for children and young people 0.06 ha of equipped play areas (1040 metres) Allotments and comm

Advertisements and Signs

Advertisements and / or signs that are sensitively designed and located, contribute to the visual amenity of the area and do not prejudice public safety will be supported unless the proposal: a) Causes a hazard or distraction to all users of the highway including pedestrians; b) Adversely affects the significance of heritage assets and their settings, and is not sensitive to the character of the area through size and siting and means of illumination; c) Contributes to an unsightly proliferation or clutter of signage in the vicinity and detracts from the amenity of the street scene; d) Causes a visual intrusion by virtue of light pollution into adjoining residential properties and includes flashing, intermittent or moving internal or external illumination.

Development within the Settlement Boundaries

Within the Settlement Boundaries, as set out on the Policies Map, development proposals consistent with other policies of the Local Plan will be supported where the following criteria are met. The development proposal will: a) Provide a satisfactory relationship with nearby uses that would not be significantly detrimental to the amenities enjoyed by the existing or new occupiers, including but not limited to, consideration of: i. privacy, light, noise, disturbance and overbearing effect; ii. vibration, emissions, hours of working, vehicular activity. b) Be in keeping with the character and appearance of the area; c) Not result in the overdevelopment of the site due to factors including footprint, scale and massing; d) Have a satisfactory layout, design and external appearance; and, e) Not prejudice the comprehensive development of a wider area.

Development in the Countryside

In areas designated as Countryside on the Policies Map, development proposals consistent with Core Strategy Policy CS18 will be supported where the following criteria are met: General a) The development is in keeping with the appearance and character of the existing landscape, development form and buildings. Decisions in respect of impact on landscape character and appearance will be informed by the Blaby Landscape and Settlement Character Assessment, Leicestershire and Rutland Historic Landscape Characterisation Study, National Character Areas and any subsequent pieces of evidence

Employment Development on Unallocated Sites

Proposals for new employment development will be directed to employment land allocations, Key Employment Sites and other suitable locations within the settlement boundaries. Where no suitable sites are available, proposals for new employment development (Use Classes B1b and B1c, B2 or B8) will be supported on unallocated sites on the edge of the built up area of the Principal Urban Area, Blaby, the Larger Central Villages, the Medium Central Villages and the Rural Centre where the following criteria are met. Such proposals will: a) Demonstrate that the proposal cannot reasonably be accommodated on suitable alternative sites, identified as vacant or developable, within the settlement boundary; b) Benefit the local economy and not undermine the delivery of the employment allocations. In particular, proposals that provide affordable accommodation for small and medium sized businesses will be supported; c) Be in line with the criteria set out in Core Strategy Policy CS6 concerning the suitability of sites; d) Avoid an increase in traffic generation that would result in severe harm to the local road network; and e) Give priority to previously developed land and premises. Non ancillary B1(a) offices is a main town centre use and as such is excluded from the provisions of this policy.

Road Related Facilities for HGVs

Major development proposals that include mainly B8 uses will include provision, of an appropriate scale, for road related facilities for HGV drivers, including toilets and secure parking, within the development site.

Leicester Lane Strategic Employment Site

a) The site shall be primarily for B8 (storage and distribution) uses. Ancillary uses and B1 (b and c) and B2 uses will be allowed where it can be demonstrated that any adverse transport impacts can be mitigated. Planning applications for B1(a) office uses of 2,500 square metres or more shall be subject to a sequential test and accompanied by an impact assessment in line with policy CS6. b) Transport infrastructure improvements will be required to mitigate the impact of the proposed development on the local and wider road network. c) A transportation strategy will be prepared in advance of the determination of any planning application. The timing of the delivery of transport infrastructure will be determined through an agreed phasing plan. The transport impacts assessed and any phased mitigation will identify the cumulative impacts of the proposal with other developments close to junction 21 of the M1 including: Lubbesthorpe Sustainable Urban Extension and Strategic Employment Site, Castle Acres retail development and Everards Meadows. d) A comprehensive package of transport improvements informed by a robust transport assessment will be required. The improvements should include: i. Improvements to junction and link capacity in Enderby Village Centre (including opportunities to complete the Enderby by-pass linking the B582 at Enderby to Leicester Lane via Warren Park Way and Leicester Lane Strategic Employment Site); ii. Improvements to junctions and links on the B4114 / B582; iii. Improved capacity at junction 21 of the M1 if necessary; iv. Improvements to junctions on the A563 (Lubbesthorpe Way) and B5460; and v. Provision of a signal controlled junction at the access to the site on Leicester Lane. e) The proposed employment development will be designed to incorporate: i. Segregated cycling and pedestrian links. The design of the proposal will link with existing cycle routes on St Johns, Leicester Lane and the B582. ii. Measures that seek to achieve a modal shift away from private car use including provision of a Travel Plan for employees which includes measures to encourage the use of more sustainable transport; and iii. Potential to encourage employees to use local bus services. Where insufficient capacity exists in local bus services financial contributions will be required. f) The design and layout of any proposal will seek to minimise any impact on designated and non-designated heritage assets. In particular, the design and layout of the site shall seek to retain the integrity of the alignment of the Fosse Way Roman Road by avoiding development (other than necessary access infrastructure) along its length. Opportunities to provide 'interpretation' and increase awareness of the asset will be encouraged. g) Archaeological evaluation shall be undertaken in accordance with a scheme to be agreed with the County Archaeologist prior to determination so that the design and layout can respond to the importance of any associated features with the line of the Roman Road. Finds shall be treated in a manner proportionate to their significance. h) Detailed proposals shall respect the integrity of important habitats and species and demonstrate that the impacts of development on these matters of importance are satisfactorily mitigated. Design solutions will include planting trees and hedgerows to enhance the wildlife corridors along the Fosse Way and western boundary. i) The strategic landscaping shall be identified on the masterplan accompanying the planning application. j) Existing important hedgerows and tree belts on the site boundaries shall be retained where possible and a landscape buffer provided to the eastern and southern boundaries of the site. The submitted masterplan shall clearly provide a landscape structure to the site and identify where additional planting will be included to mitigate any adverse impacts and soften and screen built development. k) New development shall avoid areas of built development in areas that are prone to flooding. Measures to address and regulate surface water drainage including Sustainable Drainage Systems will be required. l) A masterplan shall be prepared and agreed in advance of, or as part of, submission of a planning application for the allocation. The masterplan will set out in detail: the proposed access points and road structure; the protected area on and adjacent to the Fosse Way Roman Road; important environmental features to be retained (trees, hedges, ponds etc.); new areas of planting and landscaping; design principles including scale, materials, design concept and architectural parameters. m) Planning permission will not normally be granted until a comprehensive masterplan has been completed to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. n) A phasing and delivery plan shall be prepared and agreed in advance of, or as part of, submission of a planning application for the allocation. The phasing and delivery plan will set out in detail the timescale for delivery of key infrastructure including transport improvements. The delivery plan will indicate how transport mitigation will be co-ordinated with that proposed as part of the approved Lubbesthorpe Sustainable Urban Extension and other approved commercial developments in the vicinity of Junction 21 including Castle Acres, Everards Meadows and the Leicester Lane Strategic Employment Site.

Key Employment Sites and Other Existing Employment Sites

The Key Employment Sites, as set out on the Policies Map, will be protected for employment uses within use classes B1, B2 and B8 unless it can be demonstrated that: a) the change of use is in line with Core Strategy Policy CS6 Employment; and b) The property is vacant and has been the subject of genuine marketing for use classes B1, B2 and B8 for at least 18 months, at reasonable market values, and which has proved unsuccessful. The following are Key Employment Sites: Blaby - Blaby Industrial Estate Blaby - Rose Business Park Braunstone Town - Hazel Drive Braunstone Town - Meridian Business Park (with Osiers Business Park and Lubbesthorpe Gateway) Enderby - Everards Meadow and Police HQ Enderby - Grove Park Enderby - Mill Hill Industrial Estates Enderby - Next PLC Enderby - Warren Business Park Glenfield - County Hall Glenfield - Mill Lane Industrial Estate Glenfield - Optimus Point Kirby Muxloe - Oak Spinney Park and Ratby Lane Lubbesthorpe - Lubbesthorpe Strategic Employment Site Narborough - Carlton Park Narborough - Coventry Road Industrial Estates Stoney Stanton - Foxbank Industrial Estate, Station Road Whetstone - Cambridge Road Industrial Estates Whetstone - Enderby Road Industrial Estates and Grange Business Park Whetstone - The Whittle Estate For other existing employment sites, proposals for non-employment development will be supported where it can be demonstrated that: i) The property is vacant and has been the subject of genuine marketing for use classes B1, B2 and B8 for at least 6 months, at reasonable market values, and which has proved unsuccessful; ii) The site is no longer capable of meeting modern business needs; and iii) The change of use would result in demonstrable 'environmental' benefits to the immediate area.

Land Contamination and Pollution

Development proposals will be required to clearly demonstrate that any unacceptable adverse impacts related to land contamination, landfill, land stability and pollution (water, air, noise, light and soils) can be satisfactorily mitigated. For the following circumstances, development proposals will be supported where they are accompanied by a detailed investigation of the issues and appropriate mitigation measures are identified to avoid any adverse impact upon the site or adjacent areas: a) Land that is (or has the potential to be) subject to land contamination or land stability issues; b) Close to an aquifer or surface water feature that may result in groundwater or surface water pollution; c) Close to or within an air quality management area or key transport corridors that may be affected by air quality; d) Close to a source of noise or light pollution and/or the proposal may be a source of noise or light pollution; e) Soils of high environmental value, including best and most versatile agricultural land.

Development in the Countryside

In areas designated as Countryside on the Policies Map, development proposals consistent with Core Strategy Policy CS18 will be supported where the following criteria are met: General a) The development is in keeping with the appearance and character of the existing landscape, development form and buildings. Decisions in respect of impact on landscape character and appearance will be informed by the Blaby Landscape and Settlement Character Assessment, Leicestershire and Rutland Historic Landscape Characterisation Study, National Character Areas and any subsequent pieces of evidence; and, b) The development provides a satisfactory relationship with nearby uses that would not be significantly detrimental to the amenities enjoyed by the existing or new occupiers, including but not limited to, consideration of: i. overdevelopment of the site due to factors including footprint, scale and mass; ii. privacy, light, noise, disturbance and overbearing effect; and, iii. vibration, emissions, hours of working, vehicular activity. c) The development will not undermine the vitality and viability of existing town, district and local centres. In addition to the above General criteria, the following further criteria will apply in the circumstances stated. Essential Dwellings Dwellings essential for agricultural, forestry, employment or leisure needs will be subject to a planning condition limiting occupation. Replacement of Existing Dwellings d) Replacement dwellings will: i. Require an existing habitable dwelling to be located on the site that has recently been occupied as a main residence; ii. Be located on the site of the original dwelling unless an alternative is identified that is acceptable to the District Council; and, iii. Be of a similar size and scale to that of the original dwelling. Change of Use, Adaptation and Extension of Buildings e) For change of use, adaptation and extension of buildings: i. The development must be carried out and sustained without the need for complete or substantial rebuilding, alteration or extension; and, ii. The building is structurally sound. In the circumstances where development would not be harmful to the functions of Green Wedges or Areas of Separation this policy will also apply.

Green Infrastructure (GI)

To deliver the GI projects identified in Policy CS14 by 2029 in accordance with Blaby District Council's Green Space Strategy.

Open space, sport and recreation

Blaby District Council will seek to ensure that all residents have access to sufficient, high quality, accessible open space, sport and recreation facilities. In order to achieve this, the following standards, which indicate the provision of open space, sport and recreation per 1000 population in the District, will be used. For development likely to contain less than 1000 population, a pro-rata approach will be used. The figures in brackets indicate desirable access standards in walking distance (unless stated otherwise): Parks and Recreation Grounds * 0.23 ha (1280 metres) * Natural greenspace 2.6 ha (1600 metres) Informal Open Space 1ha (800 metres) Provision for children and young people 0.06 ha of equipped play areas (1040 metres) Allotments and community gardens 0.25ha (1440 metres) Cemeteries and churchyards 0.21ha (1200 metres or 15 minutes travel time) Outdoor sports space Refer to Open Space Audit for guidance on quantity and quality requirements Village and community halls 1 village or community hall per 2,200 people (800 metres or 10 minutes travel time) *This standard applies to all parishes with a population of 6000 or more. The above standards will be used to ensure that development proposals provide sufficient accessible open space, sport and recreation, taking into account any local deficiencies. New on-site provision or, where appropriate, financial contributions to improve the quality of, or access to, existing open space, sport and recreation facilities, will be expected and commuted maintenance sums will be sought. Existing open space, sport and recreation facilities will be protected, and where possible enhanced. Where development is proposed on existing open space, sport and recreation facilities, land should not be released, either in total or in part unless it can be demonstrated that: (i) It is surplus to requirements for its current play and open space function; and, (ii) It is not needed for another type of open space, sport and recreation facility; or, (iii) Alternative provision of equivalent quantity, quality and accessibility, or better, can be provided in the local area.

Green Wedges

No permissions of inappropriate uses in Green Wedges resulting in the Green Wedge functions being undermined. To create a new Green Wedge as part of the SUE.

Areas of Separation

No permissions of inappropriate uses in Areas of Separation that would result in the separation being undermined.

Countryside

No permissions of inappropriate uses in Countryside that would undermine its open character.

Biodiversity and geodiversity

Increase the number of Local Wildlife Sites from the baseline position in partnership with the Local Wildlife Trust and County Ecologist. 0 permitted planning applications have a harmful effect on SSSIs or RIGS.

Flood risk management

No planning permissions for sensitive development to be granted in flood plains (contrary to advice from the Environment Agency).

Waste

Increase in the amount of waste to be recycled and composted.

Designated and Non-designated Heritage Assets

All new development should seek to avoid harm to the heritage assets of the District. Development proposals that conserve or enhance the historic environment will be supported. All proposals affecting either a designated or non-designated heritage asset and/or its setting will need to submit a statement which includes the following: • a description of the heritage asset and its setting, proportionate to its significance; • a clear identification of the impacts of the development proposal on the heritage asset and its setting; • a clear justification as to why the impacts could be considered acceptable; and • demonstrate how the proposal is consistent with Core Strategy Policy CS20 The Council will consider the submitted information having regard to the importance of the heritage asset(s) as follows: Designated heritage assets Designated heritage assets and their settings (including Listed Buildings, Scheduled Monuments and Conservation Areas) will be given the highest level of protection to ensure that they are conserved and enhanced in a manner appropriate to their significance and contribution to the historic environment. Where substantial harm is identified, proposals will only be supported in exceptional circumstances in accordance with national planning guidance. Where a less than substantial level of harm is identified the scale of harm will be weighed against the public benefits of the proposal. Non-designated heritage assets A balanced consideration will be applied to proposals which may impact non-designated heritage assets. Proposals will be supported where the benefits of the scheme are considered to outweigh the scale of any harm or loss, having regard to the significance of the heritage asset.

Historic Environment and Culture

No net increase in the number of designated heritage assets at risk in the District. No planning permissions approved contrary to the advice of Historic England.

Self and Custom Build Housing

Proposals for self and custom build housing will be supported in suitable locations. The Council will maintain a register of prospective self and custom house builders and have regard to the register in its decision making, plan making, housing and regeneration functions.

Self and Custom Build Housing

Proposals for self and custom build housing will be supported in suitable locations. The Council will maintain a register of prospective self and custom house builders and have regard to the register in its decision making, plan making, housing and regeneration functions.

Accessible and Adaptable Homes

Development proposals for housing of 20 dwellings or more must meet the Building Regulations Standard M4(2) for 5% of the dwellings unless: a) site specific factors such as vulnerability to flooding, site topography, and other circumstances make a specific site less suitable for M4(2) compliant dwellings, particularly where step free access cannot be achieved or is not viable; and/or b) the applicant can demonstrate that the use of this Building Regulation Standard is not viable through an independent viability assessment to be submitted with the application.

Affordable housing

Number of new affordable houses completed in the District in 5 year tranches: a) 31 March 2016 – 696 affordable houses b) 31 March 2021 – 1,201 affordable houses c) 31 March 2026 – 1,766 affordable houses d) 31 March 2029 – 1,960 affordable houses

Mix of housing

100% of schemes are achieving an appropriate mix of housing.

Accommodation for Gypsies and Travellers

Number of Gypsy and Traveller pitches provided: a) between 2012 and 2017 – 20 pitches b) between 2017 and 2022 – 23 pitches c) between 2022 and 2027 – 26 pitches d) between 2027 and 2029 – 12 pitches. 4 Travelling Showpeople plots to be provided over the plan period.

Land North of Hinckley Road, Kirby Muxloe

Land will be allocated for a minimum of 750 dwellings, of which a minimum of 510 will be delivered during the plan period. The site's boundaries are set out on the Policies Map. The site should meet the following requirements: Housing a) Affordable housing 25% affordable homes in accordance with policy CS7 should be provided on the site. The affordable housing mix should be 80% Social / Affordable rent and 20% intermediate housing unless evidence indicates otherwise. b) A mix of housing A mix of housing to meet local needs in accordance with policy CS8 of the adopted Local Plan Core Strategy. c) Accessible and adaptable housing At least 5% of homes are Accessible and Adaptable Homes in accordance with policy DM11. Services and Facilities d) Education Provision of a new primary school (within a 2 hectare site) on-site and financial contributions towards secondary and special education, to meet the identified need for additional school places. e) Health care facilities Provision of financial contributions towards improving capacity in primary care facilities to meet the identified need. f) Other uses Other uses on the site will be considered on their merits. Proposals for town centre uses will only be allowed where an independently verified retail impact assessment indicates that there are no sequentially preferable sites within centres and no harm would result to existing facilities. Financial contributions will be required towards community services and facilities in accordance with policy CS12. Play, Open Space and Green Infrastructure g) Existing sports pitches and facilities Existing sports pitches and facilities within the site shall either be retained in situ or replacement facilities be provided elsewhere within the site of at least equal quantity, quality (including flat, well-drained pitches) and accessibility in accordance with policy CS15 of the Core Strategy. Details of any relocation of sports pitches and facilities will be included in a masterplan. h) Play and open space provision In addition to the retention / replacement of existing sports facilities, play and open space shall be provided on site in accordance with policy CS15 of the Core Strategy. Details of how open spaces will be subsequently maintained will need to be provided as part of any planning application. Environmental features i) Built, historic and natural environmental considerations In order to protect the natural environment, development should respond to important landscape and topography, long distance views, important natural and man-made features (such as woodland, trees, scrub, ponds and hedgerows). Detailed proposals should also respect the integrity of important heritage assets, including the setting of the listed building at Oaks Farmhouse. j) Pylons The development shall maintain a buffer from the overhead electricity supply lines and pylons located on the western side of the site. k) Highway improvements A comprehensive package of transport improvements informed by a robust transport assessment will be required. The improvements should include: • Improvements to junction and link capacity on Hinckley Road (A47);

Land at Grange Farm, Leicester Forest East

Land will be allocated for 55 dwellings. The development should: a) Be accessed from Warden's Walk; b) Provide affordable units in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS7; c) Retain the important trees and hedgerows along the northern boundary and fronting Baines Lane; and d) Provide design solutions and mitigation measures to protect important areas of biodiversity.

Land at Webb Close, Leicester Forest East

Land will be allocated for 21 dwellings. The development should: a) Be accessed from Webb Close; b) Provide affordable units in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS7; and c) Retain and enhance hedgerows to connect to southern boundary.

Land at Ratby Lane / Desford Road, Kirby Muxloe

Land will be allocated for up to 52 dwellings. The development should: a) Provide affordable units in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS7; and b) Improve habitat to enhance diversity and connect to wider landscape, including retention of trees and hedgerows.

Broad Locations for Accommodating Gypsies & Travellers and Travelling Showpeople

Provision will be made for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople meeting the definition for planning purposes through a combination of the development management process and the Delivery DPD, taking into account the most up-to-date Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment. Sites for new and extensions to existing Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites will be located, in order of preference, at the following locations: 1. Within the defined Settlement Boundaries, as set out on the Policies Map, of the Principal Urban Area of Leicester, Blaby, the Larger Central Villages, the Rural Centre and the Medium Central Villages; 2. Immediately adjoining defined Settlement Boundaries of the Principal Urban Area of Leicester, Blaby, the Larger Central Villages, the Rural Centre and the Medium Central Villages; 3. Within approximately three miles of the Settlement Boundary for the Principal Urban Area of Leicester, Blaby, the Larger Central Villages and the Rural Centre or within approximately two miles of the Settlement Boundary for the Medium Central Villages. Accommodation for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople will not be supported in areas defined as Green Wedge or Areas of Separation. In addition, the proposal will be supported unless it is: a) Contrary to other policies of the Local Plan, including CS9 Accommodation for Gypsies and Travellers; b) Within close proximity to air quality management areas and/or where air quality or noise pollution could adversely affect the health or living condition

Hazardous Sites and Installations

Development proposals within the consultation zones for major hazard sites and major hazard pipelines, as set out on the Policies Map, will take account of the requirements to keep separate housing and other land uses that may be incompatible with the major hazard and prevent damage to major hazard pipelines or installations. Proposals for any other hazardous uses and installations will be kept separate from housing and other uses that are incompatible with the major hazard.

Connection to Digital Infrastructure

All new build major residential and commercial development should be served by a fast, affordable and reliable broadband connection in line with the latest Government target. Developers will liaise with broadband infrastructure providers to ensure that a suitable connection is made. The broadband connection will need to be directly accessed from the nearest exchange and suitable for easy access to enable future repair, replacement and upgrading. Exceptions will be made to the above, where applicants have demonstrated through consultation with broadband infrastructure providers, that this would not be possible, practical or economically viable.

Infrastructure, services and facilities to support growth

100% of all new developments will secure necessary infrastructure. Infrastructure will be delivered in accordance with the Infrastructure Plan.

Minerals Safeguarding Areas

Development proposals in areas identified for mineral safeguarding will need to ensure that mineral resources of national or local significance are not needlessly sterilised by non-mineral development. The policy approach is set out in the Minerals and Waste Local Plan. The minerals safeguarding areas are set out in the Minerals and Waste Local Plan and include: a) Land in Soar and Sence Valleys; b) Land in the vicinity of Croft Quarry.

LOCAL PLAN REVIEW

The circumstances in which a new, full or part, Local Plan will commence (defined as being publication of an invitation to make representations in accordance with Regulation 18 of The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012) are specified as follows: a) The adoption by the Council of the Strategic Growth Plan and the Memorandum of Understanding, which proposes a quantity or spatial approach that is significantly different to that set out in the Local Plan, unless there is sufficient flexibility already provided for within the Plan; or, b) Changes occur within the HMA to the objectively assessed need for development or the spatial distribution of growth across the HMA, including Blaby, unless there is sufficient flexibility already provided for within the Plan; or, c) Where monitoring of targets against the housing trajectory identify significant and persistent shortfalls in the delivery of housing. The new, full or part, Local Plan will be commenced within 6 months of the occurrence of one of the above circumstances and should be submitted for examination within three years from the commencement of the review.

Blaby Town Centre - Primary and Secondary Frontages

Within the Primary Frontage, as shown on the Policies Map, the ground floor uses will be shops within the A1 use class. Other uses within the A use class will need to demonstrate: a) A positive impact on the vitality and viability of Blaby Town Centre; b) That no more than 30% of the total length of Primary Frontage will be non A1 use to ensure that there is not a concentration of non A1 use class frontage; c) There is no loss of an A1 shop in a key location, including a corner or link position; d) A significant shop use is not isolated from the remaining Primary Frontage; and e) Where a premises is vacant, the length of vacancy and evidence of marketing for the current permitted use. Non A use class uses will not be permitted at ground floor level within the Primary Frontage. Within the Secondary Frontage, as shown on the Policies Map, shops within the A use class and other main town centres uses with the exception of residential will be supported. Residential development will be supported on upper floors.

Neighbourhood Parades

Neighbourhood Parades, as set out on the Policies Map, will be maintained, and where possible enhanced, for the use of small scale retail uses that support shops or services that are used on a day to day basis by the local community. The policy applies to the existing Neighbourhood Parades, listed below, and to new facilities and services meeting the criteria. Existing Neighbourhood Parades: Blaby - Western Drive Braunstone Town - Ayston Road Braunstone Town - Bidford Road / Braunstone Lane Braunstone Town - Cyril Street Braunstone Town - Henley Crescent Braunstone Town - Sun Way Braunstone Town - Thorpe Astley Braunstone Town - Edward Avenue Braunstone Town - Warden's Walk Braunstone Town - Watergate Lane Countesthorpe - Station Road Croft - Pochin Street Glenfield - Dominion Road Glenfield - Elm Tree Avenue / Somerset Drive Glenfield - Faire Road Glen Parva - Needham Avenue Kirby Muxloe - Cherry Tree Court Leicester Forest East - 146 – 150 Hinckley Road Leicester Forest East - Warren Court Narborough - Copt Oak Court Whetstone - Dog and Gun Lane Whetstone - Grove Road Roundabout The following uses will be supported in Neighbourhood Parades provided that the use would not result in the Neighbourhood Parade being unable to meet the day to day needs of the local community: a) A1 shops b) A2 Financial and professional services c) A3 Restaurants and cafes d) A4 Drinking establishments e) A5 Hot food take-away f) Community facilities such as places of worship and village halls/community buildings g) Medical facilities h) Residential development ancillary to the above.

Retailing and other town centre uses

6,972m2 net of comparison goods floorspace will be provided by 2029. Between 1,598m2 and 3,675m2 of convenience floorspace will be provided by 2029. 100% of new retail and leisure development in Blaby Town Centre and other centres unless impact assessment and sequential approach allows out of centre development. No more than 30% of the total length of Primary Frontage in Blaby Town Centre will be non A1 use. No inappropriate uses in a Neighbourhood Parade.

Local Parking and Highway Design Standards

Housing development, including householder development that affects parking or garage space, will be required to provide an appropriate level of parking provision that: a) Complies with the most up-to-date Leicestershire Local Highway Guidance; and b) Is justified by an assessment of the site's accessibility, the type and mix of housing and the availability of and opportunities for public transport. All other forms of development, including for employment uses, will be required to provide an appropriate level of parking and servicing provision as set out in the most up-to-date Leicestershire Local Highway Guidance. All new development and changes of use will be required to meet highway design standards as set out in the most up-to-date Leicestershire Local Highway Guidance.

A47 High Load Road Route

Development will not be supported where it would impede the passage of high loads along the A47 High Load Route as set out on the Policies Map.

Transport Infrastructure

100% of houses in the SUE and large villages to be within 400 metres of a (minimum 20 minute frequency) Local Bus service. 95% of new houses to be within 800 metres of a (minimum hourly) Local Bus service. 100% of new developments of 200 or more houses to provide dedicated cycle and pedestrian routes & to link in with networks abutting the site. No additional AQMAs designated. 100% of all major residential developments to provide on-site car parking in accordance with the latest 6Cs Design Guide parking standards. 100% of all major non-residential developments to provide on-site car parking in accordance with the latest 6Cs Design Guide parking standards.