Planning in North East Derbyshire

Open Space, Sports and Recreation Facilities

1. The Council will seek to protect and enhance all existing open space, sports and recreation facilities and any new provision added during the plan period. These facilities are shown on the Policies Map as: a. Urban Green Space, b. Recreation Sites, c. Formal Sport Sites, and d. Allotments. Protection of existing facilities 2. Development proposals that would result in the loss or isolation of the typologies 1a. to 1d. will not be permitted unless: a. An assessment has been undertaken that has clearly shown the typologies 1a. to 1d. to be surplus to requirements; or b. The loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location; the replacement facility should be made available prior to the loss; or c. The development is for alternative provision of typologies 1a. to 1d. the needs of which clearly outweigh the loss; or d. The proposed development is ancillary to the recreational or sports use of the site and does not adversely affect the quality of the site in terms of its recreational or sports use; or e. The proposed development only affects land that is incapable of performing a recreational or sports function. Provision of new facilities 3. For urban green space, recreation sites and allotments, financial contributions for new off-site provision or for enhancing existing off-site facilities will be sought from residential developments of 10 to 49 dwellings. Unless exceptions can be demonstrated in line with the Developer Contributions Protocol, on-site provision will be required from residential developments of 50 or more dwellings. Employment proposals of additional floorspace of 1000m2 or more should provide green spaces as part of the development. 4. The Developer Contributions Protocol should be used to establish financial contributions. For urban green space, recreation sites and allotments, local standards apply and financial contributions will be sought towards the maintenance of all on-site and new off-site facilities and contributions towards new off-site provision and the enhancement of existing off-site facilities (Appendix D). 5. For formal sport sites financial contributions will be sought from residential developments of 10 or more dwellings. To calculate playing pitch requirements and costs for new on-site or new off-site facilities, Sport England's Playing Pitch Demand Calculator should be used. Existing sites for investment and maintenance are identified by using the Playing Pitch Strategy Action Plan.

New Social Infrastructure

Development proposals involving the provision, expansion, or improvement of social infrastructure facilities will be permitted where they: a. Are accessible by public transport, walking and cycling, unless they are meeting a specific local need; and b. Are provided, wherever practicable, in multi-use, flexible and adaptable buildings, or co-located with other social infrastructure uses which encourage dual use and increase public access.

Loss of Existing Social Infrastructure

Development proposals which would result in the loss of social infrastructure facilities will not be permitted unless: a. It can be shown that the facility is no longer needed, or that the service could be adequately provided in an alternative way, or elsewhere in an alternative location that is equally accessible by public transport, walking and cycling; or b. It can be demonstrated through a viability assessment that the current use is not economically viable and all reasonable efforts have been made to let or sell the facility for the current use over a 12 month period.

Safeguarded Land for Education Facilities

Land identified as safeguarded for education facilities on the Policies Map is safeguarded from development that would prejudice the necessary provision of a new school, expansion of the existing school, or provision or expansion of a playing field in consultation with Derbyshire County Council in the following locations: a. Land at Renishaw Primary School, Hague Lane, Renishaw b. Land at Lansbury Avenue, Pilsley c. Land at Mickley Infant School, Milton Avenue, Stretton d. Land at Unstone Junior School, Main Road, Unstone

Dronfield

1. Dronfield will maintain its role as the social and economic focus of the North of the District. 2. Provision for new housing will be made in line with Policy SS2 and employment land in accordance with Policies WC1, WC2 and WC3. 3. The efficient reuse of previously developed land within Dronfield will be encouraged, including sites within the Town Centre where such development would help to meet housing needs, including living above shops. 4. The Council will seek to facilitate the development of land for housing and employment, and will support proposals that provide infrastructure improvements required to unlock the development potential of sites. 5. In order to maintain Dronfield's role, the Council will: a. Support proposals that maximise the benefits from, and protect and improve access to, the railway station; b. Help to re-balance the local housing market through the provision of affordable housing in line with Affordable Housing Policies (LC2 & LC3); c. Protect and enhance existing green space, children's play spaces, outdoor youth facilities and allotments and outdoor and indoor sport facilities to meet identified demand; d. Encourage proposals that facilitate the provision of new green space, children's play spaces, outdoor youth facilities and allotments to meet identified shortfalls; and e. Encourage uses within the town centre that enhance the offer of the town as an evening destination, particularly leisure facilities. 6. Where appropriate development proposals will be expected to demonstrate how they contribute to the successful delivery of the Dronfield Regeneration Framework's key themes and proposals set out in Table 7.1. In particular, the Council will support proposals that: a. Improve the highway junctions at B6057 Chesterfield Road / B6158 Green Lane / Callywhite Lane and A61 Bowshaw Roundabout and provide a new link road between the eastern end of Callywhite Lane and Chesterfield Road to improve access to Callywhite Lane; b. Improve the public realm for High Street and Church Street, the Civic Centre/ Square and Dronfield Bottom – Station and Sheffield Road; c. Extend the existing station car park and connect the lower civic centre car park so it becomes the town centre main parking area; d. Improve the existing network of footpaths and cycleways and link into the north-south alignment along the B6057 between Dronfield and Unstone and the east-west alignment from Callywhite Lane to Sindelfingen Park; and e. Encourage suitable new uses for historic buildings which are unused or underused.

Killamarsh

1. Killamarsh will maintain its role as one of the towns in the northern sub-area of the District providing local services to its wider rural catchment area. 2. Provision for new housing will be made in line with Policy SS2 and for employment land in accordance with Policies WC2 and WC3. 3. In order to maintain Killamarsh as a sustainable town with a healthy vibrant centre, the Council will support proposals that: a. Protect and facilitate the provision and improvement of green space, outdoor youth facilities, allotments and outdoor sport facilities to address identified deficiencies; and b. Facilitate the restoration of the Chesterfield Canal and upgrade the towpath through Killamarsh along the original route or the western alternative route as defined by Policy ID9. 4. Where appropriate development proposals will be expected to demonstrate how they contribute to the successful delivery of the Killamarsh Regeneration Framework's key priorities and projects set out in Table 7.4. In particular, the Council will support development that would: a. Improve the public realm for Sheffield Road, Bridge Street and the Community Campus; b. Improve the appearance and maintenance of the Town Centre; c. Support new social infrastructure on or the comprehensive redevelopment of the Community Campus; d. Promote more efficient use of car parking in the town centre; e. Secure improvements to pavements, pedestrian crossings, footpaths and cycleways to encourage walking and cycling in and around the town centre and connect to the Canal and Rother Valley Country Park; f. Secure a major new greenway around the western edge of Killamarsh; and g. Support initiatives/projects to bring historic buildings back into use.

Local Settlement Gaps

Within those areas identified on the Policies Map as Local Settlement Gaps, development proposals will be permitted where they: a. Maintain the functionality and undeveloped character of the Local Settlement Gap; b. Do not result in the coalescence of historically distinct settlements; and c. Do not result in the erosion of existing settlement separation and identity created by the undeveloped character of those spaces.

High Quality Design and Place-Making

All new development should be of a high quality design and make a positive contribution to the quality of the local environment. Proposals for development will only be permitted provided that they: a. Respond positively to local character and context to preserve and, where possible, enhance the quality and local identity of existing communities and their surroundings; b. Provide an integrated network of public open space and green and blue infrastructure which connects with existing green/blue infrastructure wherever possible; c. Create good design which is well-related to its site and surroundings in terms of its layout, form, height, massing, scale, plot size, elevational treatment, materials, streetscape, and rooflines which effectively integrate buildings into their local setting; d. Include boundary treatments and landscaping which are well designed and create strong physical features which provide visual and functional separation from the site's surroundings. Where appropriate, effective landscape buffers will be required which create appropriate transition between urban and rural environments; e. Protect the amenity of existing occupiers and create a good quality of amenity for future occupants of land or buildings including in relation to privacy, overlooking, overshadowing and/or any overbearing impacts; f. Create well-connected places that are easy to move around and which give priority first to pedestrian and cycle movements; and second, wherever possible, facilitate access to public transport; g. Provide streets and spaces within a well-considered public realm which are legible and shaped by recognisable landmark features, and which are overlooked, active, and promote inclusive access; h. Make efficient use of land by optimising housing densities, particularly in and around town centres and other locations where there is good access to frequent public transport services, whilst reflecting the particular characteristics of the site and its surrounding area; i. Maintain or enhance important existing site features of landscape, ecological, heritage or amenity value as integral elements of the design; j. Include measures to promote environmental sustainability, including those which address energy and water efficiency where practicable and viable to do so; k. Make provision for private amenity space, storage and recycling facilities, and vehicle and cycle parking; l. Incorporate measures to minimise opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour; and m. Create good design which can be accessed by, and is inclusive for all users.

Local Settlement Gaps

Maintain the extent of separation between relevant settlements.

Markham Vale

1. Land at Markham Vale, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated as a Strategic Development Site for employment use. 2. Development proposals will be guided by the approved Design Framework or any subsequent approved document and permitted where they: a. Take place as part of the comprehensive development of the whole Markham Vale scheme; b. Promote and accommodate sustainable transport for pedestrians, cyclists, and buses in accordance with Policy ID2-3; c. Provide structural landscaping, green infrastructure and public open space in accordance with Policies ID7 & ID10, and promote linkages to the wider green infrastructure network; d. Incorporate sustainable design principles, in accordance with Policy SS1 and Policy SDC12; and e. Sustain and enhance the significance of heritage assets, in particular the Grade 1 Listed Bolsover Castle.

Dronfield Regeneration Area

1. Land shown on the Policies Map for the extension of Callywhite Lane Industrial Estate, Dronfield is safeguarded as a Regeneration Area within the Local Plan. As such, the land will be safeguarded for development in order to deliver the comprehensive development of the area. It will be protected for future employment use under Policy WC3 (General Employment Areas). 2. Any development area will take account of impact and vulnerability to flood risk in relation to designated flood risk areas in the vicinity.

Principal Employment Areas

1. The following sites as shown on the Policies Map are protected for general industrial uses (Use Class B2), storage and distribution uses (Use Class B8) and office, industrial and research and development uses (Use Class E(g)): Clay Cross/Danesmoor • CC/01: Coney Green Industrial Estate • CC/02: Bridge Street Industrial Estate/Upper Mantle Close • CC/03: Pilsley Road • SS4: Former Biwaters Site Corbriggs • CO/01: Industrial Estate, Mansfield Road Dronfield • DR/01: Callywhite Lane Industrial Estate • DR/02: Stubley Lane/Wreakes Lane Industrial Estate Eckington • EC/01: Rotherside Road Holmewood • HO/01: Holmewood Industrial Estate • HO/02: Holmewood Industrial Park • HO/03: Holmewood Business Park Killamarsh • KL/01: Norwood Industrial Estate • KL/02: Rotherham Close • KL/03: Westthorpe Fields, off Green Lane • KL/04: Sheffield Road Industrial Area Long Duckmanton • LD/01: Markham Vale, NE of Chesterfield Road (part former Coalite works) • SS5: Markham Vale Renishaw • RW/01: Renishaw Industrial Estate (Ravenshorn Commercial Park) Temple Normanton • TN/01: Temple Normanton Business Park Wingerworth • SS3: The Avenue 2. Within the above areas proposals for other employment generating uses (not falling within Use Classes B2, B8 and E(g)) will only be permitted where the proposed use: a. Would be ancillary to the main use on site; and b. Would not prejudice the future functioning or viability of employment uses on the site or nearby employment sites by reason of conflicting activities, access arrangements or movements of traffic or people.

General Employment Areas

1. The following areas on the Policies Map are protected as General Employment Areas for employment uses. Clay Cross • CC/04: Derby Rd (East & South) • CC/05: West of Derby Road • SS4: Former Biwaters Site* Dronfield • WC1: Dronfield Regeneration Area • DR/03: Gunstones Bakery, Stubley Lane • DR/04: Sheffield Road Eckington • EC/02: Littlemoor Business Park Killamarsh • KL/05: Land South of Norwood Industrial Estate Morton • MO/01: Morton Industrial Estate Stonebroom • ST/01: Stonebroom Industrial Estate Tupton • TU/01: Hepthorne Lane Wingerworth • SS3: The Avenue* 2. Within these General Employment Areas the Council will support development proposals for employment uses where: a. They demonstrate that they will maintain or increase local employment opportunities and maximise opportunities for developing skills; or b. The proposed use would be ancillary to, or will directly support the functioning of the application site, or an adjoining, related site for employment purposes. In all cases proposals must not significantly prejudice the future functioning or viability of existing uses on the site or nearby employment sites by reason of conflicting activities, access arrangements or movements of traffic or people. 3. Proposals for Main Town Centre Uses on these sites will also be considered against policy WC4. 4. Development involving the full or partial loss of sites or buildings to a non-employment use within 'General Employment Areas' will only be permitted if the applicant can demonstrate that: a. The land or building is no longer physically suitable for employment uses and there is no realistic prospect of re-use or redevelopment for such uses, this should include evidence that describes measures taken and explains how development problems that prohibit re-use for employment cannot be overcome; and b. There is no demand for the building or redevelopment of the site by providing evidence of unsuccessful active marketing for employment use over a period of 2 years, including an advertising board placed in a visible location on the site and online marketing, a list of reasons as to why enquirers found the site unsuitable; and c. The proposed use does not prejudice the future development of the viable existing uses on the site or nearby employment sites by reason of conflicting activities, access arrangements or movements of traffic or people.

Principal Employment Areas

No loss of B2, B8 or E(g) land uses on employment areas beyond the expected rate of 20ha over the Plan period.

General Employment Areas

No loss of B2, B8 or E(g) land uses on employment areas beyond the expected rate of 20ha over the Plan period.

Decentralised, Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Generation

1. Proposals for the generation of renewable energy including biomass power generation, combined heat and power, and other micro generation systems will be permitted where either individually or cumulatively with other renewable energy development, there would be no significant adverse effects on: a. The visual amenity and character of the area including landscape and visual impacts; b. The amenity of local residents, in terms of noise, dust, odour, reflected light, traffic or visual intrusion; c. The ecology of the area, in particular in relation to protected species and to any sites of biodiversity value, ancient woodland, and veteran trees; d. The historic environment, including the effect on the significance of heritage assets and their setting and important views associated with valued landscapes and townscapes; and e. Airport radar and telecommunications systems. 2. In determining planning applications for renewable energy generation, significant weight will be given to the achievement of wider environmental and economic benefits. 3. Proposals should include details of associated developments including access roads and ancillary buildings; and transmission lines which should be located below ground wherever possible in order to reduce the impact on the open countryside. Planning applications will also need to include a satisfactory restoration scheme which will be implemented following decommissioning. 4. Major new developments will be expected to connect to or be designed to connect in the future to district or community heating networks where appropriate. Where no district heating scheme exists or is proposed in the proximity of major development the potential for developing a new scheme on site should be explored and pursued where feasible. 5. Developments along water courses will be expected to investigate the feasibility of using small scale hydro power taking into account flood risk.

Green Infrastructure

1. Development proposals should conserve and where appropriate improve and extend the Green Infrastructure Network running through and beyond North East Derbyshire. 2. Development proposals that would result in the loss or isolation of existing green infrastructure will not be permitted unless: a. The affected site or feature does not have a significant recreational, ecological, landscape or townscape value; or b. The affected site can be demonstrated to be surplus to local requirements, or c. A compensatory amount of green infrastructure of an equivalent or better quality can be provided in the local area 3. To ensure the quality of new or improved Green Infrastructure, development proposals shall, where appropriate: a. Incorporate Green Infrastructure as an integral part of designs at an early stage in the planning process in line with Policy SDC12; b. Enhance connectivity between green spaces and improve public access to green infrastructure in line with Policy SDC12; c. Contribute to the character and creation of high quality and locally distinctive places and having regard to the landscape, townscape, ecological character of the locality and the setting of heritage assets; d. Protect trees, woodland and hedgerows in line with Policy SDC2; e. Incorporate native species and habitats in line with Policy SDC4; and f. Capitalise on any opportunities provided by rivers, streams, ditches, drains and canals in order to improve their ecological status.

Chesterfield Canal

1. The original route of the Chesterfield Canal and land safeguarded for the canal corridor as identified on the Policies Map will be protected from development likely to prejudice its future restoration and its existing function of providing a quality green space and leisure route. 2. The western alternative route and land safeguarded for the canal corridor through Killamarsh as identified on the Policies Map will be protected from development that is likely to prejudice its implementation. 3. Development proposals associated with the recreational, leisure, nature conservation and historical potential of the Chesterfield Canal will be encouraged, especially where they make a positive contribution to restore and/or enhance the Canal.

Re-use and Conversion of Buildings in the Green Belt and Countryside

Proposals for the re-use and conversion of buildings in the Green Belt and Countryside will be permitted provided that: a. they are of permanent and substantial construction; b. they are structurally sound, and capable of re-use without major alterations, adaptations or re-construction; c. their form, bulk and design is, or can be made to be, in keeping with their surroundings; d. conversion or adaptation will not be detrimental to the character of the building itself or its setting; e. they preserve the openness and character of the Green Belt and Countryside; f. the new use would not result in replacement farm buildings or inappropriate outside storage of any materials, machinery and / or vehicles that would cause harm to the Green Belt and Countryside; and g. provision is made for nesting boxes and roosts for protected species such as barn owls and bats, where appropriate.

Flood Risk and Drainage

1. All development proposals will be required to consider the effect of the proposed development on flood risk, both on-site and off-site, commensurate with the scale and impact of the development. This should be demonstrated through a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA), where appropriate. Development will not be permitted unless: a. If within the functional floodplain (Flood Zone 3b), it is water compatible or essential infrastructure; b. In Flood Zones 2 and 3a, it passes the Sequential Test, and if necessary the Exceptions Test, as required by national policy; c. It can be demonstrated through an FRA that the development, including access, will be safe, without increasing flood risk elsewhere and where possible will reduce flood risk overall; d. There is no net increase in surface water runoff for the lifetime of the development on all new development. Surface water runoff should be managed at source wherever possible, avoiding disposal to combined sewers; e. Part of the development site is set aside for surface water management, and uses measures to contribute to flood risk management in the wider area; and f. The development incorporates a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) to manage surface water drainage, in accordance with national SuDS standards, unless it is proven that SuDS are not appropriate in a specific location. Where SuDS are provided, arrangements must be put in place for their whole life management and maintenance. 2. Development will only be permitted where adequate foul water treatment and drainage infrastructure currently exists, or can be made available to serve the development unless the developer can demonstrate acceptable alternative private solutions. 3. The Council will seek opportunities to r

Environmental Quality

1. All development proposals will be assessed in relation to their impact on air, light, noise, ground and water pollution. Planning permission will be refused for any proposal where pollution would pose an unacceptable risk to public health, quality of life or the environment. 2. Development proposals will be expected to contribute positively to the water environment and its ecology, and will only be permitted where they do not adversely affect surface or ground water quality in line with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive. 3. Planning applications for development with the potential to pose a risk of pollution should be accompanied by an assessment of the likely impact of the development on environmental quality. Assessments of the risk of air, light, noise, ground or water pollution should relate to all stages of development.

Land potentially affected by Contamination or Instability

1. Development proposals will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that any land potentially affected by contamination or instability will be addressed by appropriate mitigation measures to ensure that the site is suitable for the proposed use, and does not result in unacceptable risks which would adversely impact upon human health, and the built and natural environment. 2. Development proposals should also demonstrate that they will not cause the site, or the surrounding environment, to become contaminated and/or unstable. 3. Where necessary, the developer will be required to carry out investigations and undertake any necessary risk management measures to ensure that any contamination or unstable land issues are addressed prior to the commencement of the development.

Development near Hazardous Uses

Development proposals will be assessed in accordance with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance where they fall within a consultation zone for one or more hazardous installations. Where the HSE advises against the development proposed then permission will be refused.

Trees, Woodland and Hedgerows

1. Proposals for development should provide for the protection and integration of existing trees, woodland and hedgerows for their wildlife, landscape, and/or amenity value. 2. Development that would result in the unacceptable loss of, or damage to, or threaten the continued well-being of protected trees, hedgerows, orchards, veteran trees or woodland (including those not protected but considered worthy of protection), will not be permitted. 3. Where trees, woodland or hedgerows will be lost to development and this is considered to be acceptable, suitable replacement planting on-site where it is practicable to do so, or off-site if not, will be required. 4. New planting which uses species and varieties native to the area, of local provenance wherever possible, and that maximise the benefits to the local landscape, wildlife and air quality will be preferred.

Landscape Character

1. Proposals for new development will only be permitted where they would not cause significant harm to the character, quality, distinctiveness or sensitivity of the landscape, or to important features or views, or other perceptual qualities such as tranquillity. 2. Development proposals should be informed by, and be sympathetic to, the distinctive landscape areas identified in the Derbyshire Landscape Character Assessment and the Areas of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity (AMES), or any successor document(s), and contribute, where appropriate, to the conservation and enhancement, or restoration and re-creation of the local landscape taking into account its wider landscape character type. 3. Planning permission will not be granted for development outside the Peak District National Park which would damage or significantly affect the National Park purposes or its valued characteristics.

Biodiversity and Geodiversity

The Council will protect and enhance the District's natural environment and seek to increase the quantity and quality of biodiversity and geodiversity by: a. Protecting designated national and local sites of nature conservation importance and geodiversity value including SSSI's, LNR's, LWS's, and RIGS's as shown on the Policies Map. Development proposals affecting designated sites will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that significant harm can be avoided, mitigated, or as a last resort, compensated for by the development. Any proposed development that would be likely to adversely affect designated SSSI's will not be permitted. b. Promoting the qualitative enhancement of all sites of biodiversity and geodiversity value (including designated SSSI's, LNR's, LWS's and RIGS's, and other sites with protected and priority species) by supporting measures that improve wildlife habitat connectivity and create new wildlife habitats. Such measures could include maintaining trees, native vegetation and improving green infrastructure for the benefit of wildlife. c. Not permitting development which would adversely affect the integrity of designated sites of international importance for nature conservation (SPA's and SAC's) located outside of the Plan area; except for imperative reasons of overriding public interest, and only where adequate compensatory measures are provided.

North East Derbyshire Green Belt

1. Within the North East Derbyshire Green Belt as shown on the Policies Map, inappropriate development will not be approved except in very special circumstances. 2. The construction of new buildings will be regarded as inappropriate development and will not be permitted. Exceptions to this, where they accord with other policies in the Plan are: a. Buildings for the purposes of agriculture or forestry; or b. Provision of appropriate facilities for outdoor sport, outdoor recreation, and for cemeteries, which preserve the openness of the Green Belt and do not conflict with the purposes of including land within it; or c. Extension or alteration to a building that does not result in disproportionate additions over and above the size of the original building; or d. Replacement of a building provided the new building is in the same use and is not materially larger than the one it replaces; or e. Limited affordable housing for local community needs in accordance with Policy LC3; or f. Limited infilling or the partial or complete redevelopment of previously developed land which would not have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt and the purposes of including land within it than the existing development. 3. Other forms of development which may be appropriate in the Green Belt, provided it preserves the openness of the Green Belt and does not conflict with its purposes include: a. Mineral extraction, b. Engineering operations, c. Local transport infrastructure which can demonstrate a requirement for a Green Belt location, d. The re-use or conversion of buildings which are of permanent and substantial construction, and e. Development brought forward under a Community Right to Build Order.

Biodiversity and Geodiversity

No significant effect on European Sites caused by the NEDDC Local Plan either alone or in-combination.

North East Derbyshire Green Belt

No planning permissions for housing, employment and retail development in the Green Belt contrary to the policy.

Development in the Countryside

No planning permissions for housing, employment and retail development in the countryside contrary to the policy.

Development within Conservation Areas

1. Development proposals within or impacting upon Conservation Areas will be permitted where they preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area and its setting. 2. Development proposals will be considered in relation to how well the design and location of the proposal has taken account of: a. The development characteristics and context of the area, in terms of important buildings, spaces, landscapes, walls, trees, and views within, into or out of the area; and b. The form, scale, size and massing of nearby buildings, together with materials of construction.

Development affecting Listed Buildings

1. Proposals for alterations to or changes of use of a listed building will be supported where they preserve the significance of the heritage asset and its setting including impacts on the character, architectural merit or historic interest of the building. 2. Proposals should use materials, layout, architectural features, scale and design that respond to and do not detract from the listed building. 3. Proposals which allow for viable uses that are compatible with the conservation of the fabric of the building and its setting will generally be supported.

Scheduled Monuments and Archaeology

1. Proposals for development that affect heritage assets with archaeological interest will be permitted provided that it can be demonstrated that the development will not be harmful to the archaeological interest of the heritage assets or their settings, having regard to their significance. 2. Where development proposals are likely to affect non-designated heritage assets of archaeological interest, the developer should submit sufficient information to allow the significance of the asset and the potential impact of the proposals thereon to be understood. In some cases this will require archaeological desk based assessment and/or field evaluation of the site which should be submitted as part of the development proposal and undertaken by a suitably qualified archaeologist. 3. Preservation in situ of archaeological sites or remains is the preferred option. However, where assessment shows preservation in situ is not justified provision should be made for excavation and recording before demolition, disturbance or removal takes place.

Registered Parks and Gardens

1. Proposals for development that affect Renishaw Hall Registered Park and Garden including its setting will be granted provided that they would conserve or enhance the historic layout, character, designed features and principal components which contribute to its significance. 2. Proposals which seek to restore or reinstate its historic landscape features to original designs, using appropriate evidence, or better reveal its setting will be encouraged

Non-designated Local Heritage Assets

1. Proposals for development that affect a non-designated local heritage asset will be permitted provided that they positively sustain or enhance the significance of the asset, its features, character and setting. 2. Proposals involving the loss of or harm to, a local heritage asset will be subject to a balanced assessment taking account of the significance of the asset and the scale of the harm or loss.

Housing Allocations

The following sites are allocated on the Policies Map for housing to deliver the housing land requirement set out in policy SS2: Spatial Strategy and the Distribution of Development: Clay Cross: SS4. Former Biwater Strategic Site - 730 dwellings CC1. Land at Stretton Road, Clay Cross - 120 dwellings CC2. Land North of Clay Lane, Clay Cross - 25 dwellings CC3. Land off Holmgate Road, Clay Cross - 15 dwellings CC4. Land at Broadleys, Clay Cross - 10 dwellings Dronfield: DR1. Land off Shakespeare Crescent & Chesterfield Road, Dronfield - 160 dwellings DR2. Land at Stubley Lane, Stubley Hollow, Dronfield - 40 dwellings Eckington: EC1. Bradley Lomas Electrolok Ltd, Church Street, Eckington - 20 dwellings EC2. Land at Staveley Lane, Eckington - 39 dwellings Killamarsh: KL1. Land at Westthorpe, Killamarsh - 330 dwellings KL2. Land off Rotherham Road, Killamarsh - 70 dwellings KL3. Land off Primrose Lane, Killamarsh - 30 dwellings KL4. Land at 30 Ashley Lane, Killamarsh - 14 dwellings KL5. The Old Station, Station Road, Killamarsh - 13 dwellings KL6. Land off Boiley Lane, Killamarsh - 11 dwellings Calow: CA1. Land at Churchmeadows, Calow - 47 dwellings Grassmoor: GR1. Land at Windwhistle Farm, Grassmoor - 36 dwellings Holmewood: HO1. Land to the West of Chesterfield Road, Holmewood - 225 dwellings HO2. Allotments at Hunloke Road, Holmewood - 12 dwellings HO3. Land South of 205 Chesterfield Road, Holmewood - 40 dwellings HO4. Land between 205 and 235 Chesterfield Road, Holmewood - 14 dwellings Morton: MO1. Land North of Stretton Road, Morton - 100 dwellings Pilsley: PI1. Land North of Hallgate Lane, Pilsley - 87 dwellings Shirland: SH1. Land at Hallfieldgate Lane, Shirland - 65 dwellings SH2. Land North of Park Lane, Shirland - 40 dwellings Stonebroom: ST1. Land to the rear of 14A to 54 High Street, Stonebroom - 35 dwellings Tupton: TU1. Land at Ankerbold Road, Tupton - 203 dwellings TU2. Land to the Rear of 10 to 52, Ashover Road, Old Tupton - 6 dwellings TU3. Land South of Sunningdale Park, Tupton - 42 dwellings Wingerworth: SS3. The Avenue Strategic Site - 688 dwellings WW1. Land at Hanging Banks, Wingerworth - 176 dwellings WW2. Land South of Mill Lane, Wingerworth - 80 dwellings Total dwellings: 3523 In order to off-set the effect of removing land from the Green Belt at allocation sites DR1, DR2, KL1 and KL2, compensatory improvements to the environmental quality or accessibility of the remaining Green Belt land will be required where appropriate.

Affordable Housing

1. Within the high value area identified on the Policies Map, all new housing proposals for 10 or more dwellings, or with a site area of 0.5 hectares or more, will be required to provide 30% affordable housing. 2. In the remaining area of the District all new housing proposals for 10 or more dwellings, or with a site area of 0.5 hectares or more, will be required to provide 20% affordable housing. 3. An agreed mix of affordable housing tenures will be determined through local evidence of housing need at the time of granting planning permission. The affordable housing should be provided in a tenure neutral way, in small groups or clusters distributed through the site. Sub-dividing a site or building so that the minimum threshold is not crossed is not permitted. 4. Where it can be demonstrated that it is not possible or appropriate to build affordable housing on-site, the development may provide a financial contribution towards the future provision of affordable housing of 'broadly equivalent value' to that which would have been provided on-site. 5. The provision of affordable housing may be varied where it can be demonstrated that the level of affordable housing sought would make the development unviable in light of changing market conditions, individual site circumstances and development cos

Type and Mix of Housing

Developments coming forward during the Plan Period should provide a mix of types, tenures and sizes of dwellings. Accommodation available for older people and people with disabilities to increase. 20% of dwellings in developments of 10 or more dwellings to comply with Part M Category 2 of the Building Regulations – accessible and adaptable dwellings. Sufficient Self and Custom Build plots are available to meet the demand on the Self and Custom Build Register.

Allocation of Traveller Sites

The following sites are allocated for Traveller Sites as shown on the Policies Map to provide towards the requirement as established in the current Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment: Site: Expected pitch provision: a. The Old Potato Store, Dark Lane, Calow 2 b. Dark Lane, North Wingfield 3

Provision for Traveller Sites

1. The Council will seek to ensure the provision of further sufficient pitches within the District to meet the full accommodation needs of gypsies and travellers as assessed through the current Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (or its replacement). 2. Development proposals will be granted for sites for travellers including gypsies and travelling showpeople where the proposed development: a. Is reasonably accessible to local amenities and services including schools, shops, health services, public transport and other community facilities; b. Provides adequate space for on-site facilities, including storage, in particular for equipment for Travelling Showpeople and, where appropriate, mixed use yards to allow for on-site business use; and c. Is reasonable in scale in relation to the nearest settled community or surrounding built-up area.

Housing Allocations

The following sites are allocated on the Policies Map for housing to deliver the housing land requirement set out in policy SS2: Spatial Strategy and the Distribution of Development: Settlement sites with approximate capacity within plan period and other policy requirements as set out in the table (see passage for detailed allocation table).

Affordable Housing

1. Within the high value area identified on the Policies Map, all new housing proposals for 10 or more dwellings, or with a site area of 0.5 hectares or more, will be required to provide 30% affordable housing. 2. In the remaining area of the District all new housing proposals for 10 or more dwellings, or with a site area of 0.5 hectares or more, will be required to provide 20% affordable housing. 3. An agreed mix of affordable housing tenures will be determined through local evidence of housing need at the time of granting planning permission. The affordable housing should be provided in a tenure neutral way, in small groups or clusters distributed through the site. Sub-dividing a site or building so that the minimum threshold is not crossed is not permitted. 4. Where it can be demonstrated that it is not possible or appropriate to build affordable housing on-site, the development may provide a financial contribution towards the future provision of affordable housing of 'broadly equivalent value' to that which would have been provided on-site. 5. The provision of affordable housing may be varied where it can be demonstrated that the level of affordable housing sought would make the development unviable in light of changing market conditions, individual site circumstances and development costs. In circumstances where the viability of the scheme is in question, the applicant will need to demonstrate, through an 'open book' approach, that the required percentage of affordable housing would not be achievable. Provided that the Council is satisfied with the evidence provided, a lower provision may be negotiated. In such circumstances, and where the delivery of the site may extend over a long period, a re-assessment of affordable housing will be required in line with an agreed phasing plan.

Exception Sites for Affordable Housing

1. Development proposals for affordable housing which would be contrary to Policy SS9 (Development in the Countryside), and for limited affordable housing within the Green Belt will be permitted where: a. They would provide affordable housing which would meet a proven need which is supported by an up to date local housing needs survey; and b. It can be demonstrated that there are no suitable alternative development locations within the Settlement Development Limit; and c. They are of a size, type, tenure, occupancy and cost suitable to meet identified local needs; and d. They have a close association with the built up part of settlements within level 1 to 3 or neighbouring authority areas; and are in keeping with the form, size and character of the settlement, and local landscape setting; and e. It can be demonstrated that the properties will be allocated to those who are in local housing need, and will remain affordable in perpetuity*; and 2. A subsidiary element of market housing of less than 50% of the total number of dwellings on the development scheme may be permitted on sites outside of the Green Belt, where it can be demonstrated that: a. The market housing element is limited in proportion to that which is essential to enable the delivery of a viable affordable housing scheme to meet local needs, as demonstrated through a viability assessment; and b. Proposals are of a size, type, tenure, occupancy and cost suitable to meet identified local needs and (where applicable) be designed to ensure the integration of affordable and market housing such that they differ only in terms of tenure, i.e. not design, type or size. *This applies to all types of affordable housing, unless specifically exempted by the National Planning Policy Framework.

Type and Mix of Housing

Mix of housing 1. Development proposals for new housing should seek to ensure an appropriate mix of dwelling types, tenures and sizes, taking account of existing imbalances in the housing stock, site characteristics, and viability and market considerations. Specialist Housing 2. The Council will support the provision of housing for older people and specialist housing provision, across all tenures, including level access dwellings, sheltered housing or extra care schemes, nursing homes and residential facilities, in appropriate locations, close to services and facilities. Development proposals for specialist housing in the countryside will be permitted where there is an identified need and where they have a close association with the built up part of settlements within levels 1 to 3 of the settlement hierarchy or neighbouring authority areas; and are modest in scale, in keeping with the form and character of the settlement, and local landscape setting. Accessible and Adaptable Homes 3. Development proposals for 10 or more dwellings should provide 20% accessible and adaptable dwellings. These accessible and adaptable dwellings should meet requirement M4(2) of the Building Regulations 2015 or any subsequent government standard. Self and Custom Build Homes 4. The development of self and custom build dwellings will be encouraged, in line with Council's Self and Custom Build Register.

Residential Extensions

1. Extensions and alterations to dwellings or outbuildings which are ancillary to the main residential use, will be permitted provided that the proposals: a. Respect the scale, proportions, materials and overall design and character of the existing property; b. Do not harm the street scene or local area, including the loss of characteristic boundary features and landscaping; c. Avoid significant loss of privacy and amenity for the residents of neighbouring properties; and d. Do not significantly and demonstrably harm highway safety. 2. Outside Settlement Development Limits, proposals which either individually or cumulatively involve a significant change in the scale and character of the original dwelling will be assessed as a proposal for a new dwelling.

Agricultural, Forestry and Other Occupational Dwellings in the Countryside

1. Planning permission for a new dwelling in the countryside based upon the essential needs of rural businesses shall be permitted where all of the following criteria are met: a. An independent appraisal is submitted with the application demonstrating that there is a functional need for the proposed dwelling which cannot be met by existing suitable accommodation available in the area; b. The size of the proposed dwelling is appropriate to its functional need; c. A financial test is submitted to demonstrate the viability of the business proposed or as proposed to be expanded; d. The dwelling cannot be provided by adapting or converting an existing building on the holding; e. The proposed dwelling is located on the holding; f. The proposed dwelling does not involve replacing a dwelling disposed of as general market housing; g. The design of the proposed dwelling is in keeping with the landscape character type and appearance of the countryside; and h. Occupancy is limited by way of a planning condition or obligation. 2. Any proposal for an occupational dwelling shall be subject to planning obligations to tie the dwelling to the adjacent land and buildings to prevent them being sold separately.

Removal of Agricultural and Other Occupancy Conditions

Planning permission for the removal of a restrictive occupancy condition for an agricultural, forestry or other similar worker on a dwelling will only be given where it can be evidentially shown: a. That there is no longer a continued need for the property on the holding or for the business; b. There is no long term need for a dwelling with restricted occupancy to serve a need in the locality; c. The property has been marketed locally for an appropriate period (minimum 12 months) at an appropriate price and evidence of appropriate marketing is demonstrated.

The Avenue

1. Land at the former Avenue site, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated as a Strategic Site for mixed use development. 2. Proposals for the comprehensive mixed use development of this site will be guided by The Avenue Area Strategic Framework or any subsequent approved document and will be permitted where they: a. Optimise the use of the site or make best use of land; b. Provide up to 1100 new homes (approximately 700 within the period up to 2034); c. Provide for a minimum of 4 hectares of additional employment land; d. Include a range of local facilities, including a primary school retail, sport and recreation facilities; e. Protect and/or enhance existing open space, sport and recreation facilities; f. Promote and accommodate sustainable transport for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport; g. Provide effective pedestrian and cycle links to Chesterfield and nearby settlements, including through green infrastructure where this would not have an adverse impact on biodiversity; h. Do not prejudice the construction of a link road from the A61 to A617; i. Create development of the highest quality design and energy efficiency, with appropriate low carbon technologies; j. Maintain and improve existing known areas of wildlife habitat and species, and include measures for habitat creation; and k. Incorporate an appropriate mix of house types and tenures, to reflect housing need and market considerations.

Former Biwaters Site, Clay Cross

1. Land at Former Biwaters, Clay Cross, as shown on the Policies Map, is allocated as a Strategic Site, for mixed use development. 2. Development proposals for the comprehensive remediation and mixed use development of this site will: a. Provide a high quality, sustainable, mixed use development that is well connected and has a functional relationship with Clay Cross; b. Provide for upto 8 hectares of employment generating land uses to include provision for starter units and managed workspace; c. Provide up to 1000 new dwellings (approximately 825 within the period up to 2034); d. Protect existing open space, sport and recreation facilities and provide or enhance additional facilities to meet additional need generated by the development; e. Locate the residential element to maximise accessibility to existing and new local facilities; f. Promote and accommodate sustainable transport for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport including the provision of a route through the site to provide pedestrian and vehicular access to a future off-site railway station; g. Provide effective pedestrian access to Tupton Hall School; h. Provide a through road from the A61 to Furnace Hill/A6175; i. Sustain and enhance the significance of heritage assets in particular the Grade 1 listed St Lawrence Church in North Wingfield; j. Provide a wildlife corridor and buffer zone along the River Rother to protect the biodiversity value of the river corridor and protect new development from the risk of flooding, and promote linkages to the wider green infrastructure network; k. Provide structural landscaping, and public open space in accordance with Policies ID7, ID10 and SDC12; and l. Incorporate an appropriate mix of house types and tenures, to reflect housing need and market considerations.

Coalite Priority Regeneration Area

1. Land at the former Coalite Chemical Works site as defined on the Policies Map is allocated as a Priority Regeneration Area within the Local Plan. As such, the site will be safeguarded from development which would jeopardise the comprehensive remediation, reclamation and redevelopment of the whole site (including the land in Bolsover District). 2. Proposals for the development of this Priority Regeneration Area will be guided by the approved masterplan for the site or any subsequent approved document and permitted where they: a. Form part of a comprehensive masterplan for re-development on the whole site (including the land in Bolsover District) including infrastructure requirements and delivery; b. Enable the full reclamation of the site in line with an agreed programme of work and delivery plan which should also ensure that no residential development takes place until the whole of the site has been fully remediated; c. Sustain and enhance the significance of heritage assets, in particular the Grade 1 Listed Bolsover Castle and Sutton Scarsdale Hall; d. Protect and enhance the biodiversity value of the Doe Lea Corridor within the site and promote linkages to the wider green infrastructure network where possible; e. Protect the water quality of the River Doe Lea; f. Protect development from the risk of flooding by avoiding placing vulnerable uses in the high risk flood zones within the site; and g. Take account of any potential impacts arising from the implementation of High Speed 2. 3. The following are considered acceptable main uses for the site either individually or in combination, subject to meeting the requirements of 2 above: a. Housing development for up to 660 dwellings, including where justified: i. a local centre to serve the day to day needs of the site, and ii. provision of a Primary School or land for a Primary School; b. Employment development (comprising B2, B8 & E(g)) for up to 28ha; c. Transport hub; and d. Open space.

Spatial Strategy and the Distribution of Development

Delivery of at least 6,600 dwellings by 2034. Delivery of 330 dwellings per year.

Strategic Sites and Regeneration Priority Area

Delivery of 731 dwellings on The Avenue Strategic Site, Wingerworth within the Plan Period. Delivery of 825 dwellings on the Former Biwaters Strategic Site, Clay Cross within the Plan Period. Potential delivery of up to 660 dwellings on the Former Coalite Regeneration Area, Long Duckmanton.

Strategic Sites and Regeneration Priority Area

Delivery of 731 dwellings on The Avenue Strategic Site, Wingerworth within the Plan Period. Delivery of 825 dwellings on the Former Biwaters Strategic Site, Clay Cross within the Plan Period. Potential delivery of up to 660 dwellings on the Former Coalite Regeneration Area, Long Duckmanton.

Strategic Sites and Regeneration Priority Area

Delivery of 731 dwellings on The Avenue Strategic Site, Wingerworth within the Plan Period. Delivery of 825 dwellings on the Former Biwaters Strategic Site, Clay Cross within the Plan Period. Potential delivery of up to 660 dwellings on the Former Coalite Regeneration Area, Long Duckmanton.

Infrastructure Delivery and Developer Contributions

To provide the necessary infrastructure to support new development.

Infrastructure Delivery and Developer Contributions

1. Proposals for development will only be permitted provided they can be made acceptable through: a. The provision of necessary physical, social and green infrastructure; and b. Suitable measures to mitigate the impacts of development. 2. Where new development will necessitate the provision of new or improved infrastructure, and / or when suitable mitigation is required development will be required to make direct provision of such infrastructure on-site, or make a financial contribution to its funding through the use of Planning Obligations (Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990). 3. Where justified, development will be required to provide or contribute towards delivering the infrastructure requirements to support the growth in the Local Plan as set out in the Infrastructure Study and Delivery Plan, or any future updates.

Clay Cross

1. Clay Cross will maintain its role as the main social and economic focus of the South of the District. 2. Provision for new housing will be made in line with Policy SS2 and employment land in accordance with Policies WC2 and WC3. 3. Where appropriate, development proposals will be expected to demonstrate how they contribute to the successful delivery of the Clay Cross Regeneration Framework's key priorities and projects set out in Table 7.2 and the One Public Estate's regeneration and service programme. In particular, the Council will support proposals that: a. Reuse previously developed land within and on the edge of Clay Cross where appropriate, including sites within the Town Centre and living above shops; b. Contribute to the refurbishment or re-development of Sharley Park Leisure Centre; c. Protect and provide outdoor sport facilities, children play spaces and outdoor youth facilities to reduce current shortfall; d. Protect, implement and maintain the route of the esplanade as shown on Map 7.2; e. Promote public transport and do not preclude the future provision of rail access; f. Protect and enhance the church of St Bartholomew's including views to and from the church; g. Protect the existing urban quality within the conservation area; h. Increase accessibility to town centre parking from the A61; i. Develop Bridge Street triangle as a retail-led opportunity area in accordance with Policy WC4; j. Take a flexible approach to uses to encourage proposals for development that will help to secure the regeneration of land north of Market Street; k. Improve the Public Realm by focusing on key movement routes, regeneration areas and the bus station; l. Encourage uses within the town centre that enhance the offer of the town as an evening destination, particularly arts and cultural uses and social/leisure facilities for young people; and m. Continue to work with partners to deliver regeneration and place-making projects and innovative service delivery for the town centre to benefit the most deprived members of the community.

Eckington

1. Eckington will maintain its role as one of the towns in the northern sub-area of the District providing local services to its wider rural catchment area. 2. Provision for new housing will be made in line with Policy SS2 and employment land in accordance with Policies WC2 and WC3. 3. In order to maintain Eckington as a sustainable town, the Council will support proposals that: a. Protect and enhance existing green space, children's play spaces and outdoor youth facilities; and b. Protect and enhance indoor and outdoor sports facilities 4. Where appropriate development proposals will be expected to demonstrate how they contribute to the successful delivery of the Eckington Town Centre Development Framework's Strategic Objectives set out in Table 7.3. In particular, the Council will support proposals that: a. Provide a mix of housing tenures including open market, private rented and affordable housing; b. Improve the accessibility of the town centre for pedestrians and cyclists; c. Incorporate public realm improvements within the town centre; d. Protect and enhance the role of the Civic Campus; e. Facilitate the regeneration of Northgate House; and f. Promote, protect and enhance heritage assets including historic buildings and sites and their setting.

Spatial Strategy and the Distribution of Development

1. The Local Plan will promote prosperous and sustainable communities by delivering new development, whilst protecting the high quality environment that makes North East Derbyshire an attractive place to live and work. Housing Provision 2. The Local Plan will make provision for the delivery of a minimum of 6,600 dwellings over the period 2014 - 2034 3. New housing development will be focused on: • The four Level 1 towns of Clay Cross, Dronfield, Eckington and Killamarsh; • The Avenue and former Biwaters Strategic Sites; and • Level 2 settlements as defined in the Settlement Hierarchy in Table 4.2. Employment Provision 4. The Local Plan will make provision for 43ha of employment land for the period 2014-2034. 5. New employment development will be focused on Principal Employment Areas as identified in Policy WC2 and on Strategic Sites at: The Avenue, Former Biwaters and Markham Vale (Policies SS3-5). Retail Provision 6. New convenience floorspace will be focussed within town centre boundaries as identified in Policy WC4. Settlements 7. Policies for settlements will: a. Support and enhance the role of the four Level 1 towns of Clay Cross, Dronfield, Eckington, and Killamarsh; b. Support and facilitate the regeneration of the Level 1 towns and Level 2 settlements; and c. Maintain the role of settlements by supporting their ability to sustain services and facilities through new development that is appropriate in scale and reflects their position in the Settlement Hierarchy. Countryside 8. Land which lies outside a Settlement Development Limit and is not allocated for development, will be treated as 'countryside' where development will only be permitted in accordance with Policies SS1 (Sustainable Development) and SS9 (Development in the Countryside).

Development on Unallocated Land within Settlements with defined Settlement Development Limits

All development proposals on sites within Settlement Development Limits that are not allocated in the Local Plan or in a Neighbourhood Plan, will be permitted, provided that the proposed development: a. Is appropriate in scale, design and location to the character and function of the settlement; and b. Does not result in the loss of a valued facility or service unless it can be demonstrated that it is no longer viable, or is not the subject of a Community Right to Bid; and c. Is compatible with, and does not prejudice any intended use of adjacent sites and land uses; and d. Accords with other policies of the Plan.

Development in Very Small Villages & Hamlets

1. Within very small villages and hamlets (defined under Level 4 in the Settlement Hierarchy at Table 4.2) development will be restricted to limited infill development in accordance with Policies SS9 and SS10, and development allocated in an adopted Neighbourhood Plan. 2. Such development should respect the form, scale and character of the existing settlement and surrounding landscape, through careful siting, scale, design and use of materials.

Development in the Countryside

1. Development proposals in countryside locations outside the Settlement Development Limits will be approved where it can be demonstrated to fall within one or more of the following categories: a. It involves a replacement building for the same use and is not significantly larger than the building it replaces; b. It involves the re-use of buildings and accords with policy SDC1; c. It is necessary for the efficient or viable operation of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and other appropriate land based businesses, including the diversification of activities on an existing farm unit; d. It involves small scale employment uses related to local farming, forestry, recreation, or tourism; e. It involves new visitor accommodation, or extensions to existing visitor accommodation in accordance with Policies WC5 & WC6; f. It involves the change of use, re-use, limited infilling or redevelopment of vacant, derelict or previously developed land which would not have a greater impact on the character of the countryside than the existing development; g. It involves the use for a Traveller Site in accordance with Policy LC9; h. It involves the provision, expansion, or improvement of social infrastructure and accords with Policy ID4, or relates to a development which has a demonstrable community and/or social benefit; or i. It is in accordance with the policies of an adopted Neighbourhood Plan. 2. In all cases, where development is considered acceptable, it will be required to respect the form, scale and character of the landscape, through careful siting, scale, design and use of materials. 3. Where development falls within the Green Belt the provisions of Policy SS10: North East Derbyshire Green Belt apply.

Sustainable Development

In order to contribute to sustainable development in North East Derbyshire, development proposals will: a. Meet development needs within defined settlements or other allocated areas having regard to the defined settlement hierarchy and the need to enhance their role as a focus for new services and facilities (Policy SS2 & Table 4.2); b. Promote the efficient use of land and the re-use of previously developed land (including the remediation of contaminated land) buildings and existing infrastructure in sustainable locations (Policies SS2-4, SS6 & SS10); c. Locate development where there is access to a broad range of jobs, services and facilities which are accessible by foot, cycle or public transport with reduced reliance on the private car (Policy SS2); d. Support the local economy by contributing towards business expansion and growth, attracting and supporting a skilled labour force, and improving skills and access for local people to job opportunities including targeted recruitment and training, and the use of Local Labour Agreements (Policies WC1-3); e. Reduce the need for energy in new development and ensure that it can use energy efficiently through the life time of the development (Policy SDC12); f. Promote the social and economic wellbeing of North East Derbyshire's communities and contribute to reducing social disadvantages and inequalities (Policies LC2-4, LC9, WC1, WC3, WC5 and ID10); g. Create well designed places that are accessible, durable, adaptable and enhance local distinctiveness (Policy SDC12); h. Protect and enhance the character, quality and settings of towns and villages and heritage assets (Policies SS8, SDC1 & SDC5-9); i. Protect and/or enhance the character, quality and diversity of the District's green infrastructure and local landscapes, the wider countryside and ecological and biodiversity assets (Policies SS2, SS11,SDC3-4, ID1 and ID7-10); j. Protect the productive potential of the District's best quality agricultural land, and avoid sterilisation of mineral resources; k. Support the provision of essential public services and infrastructure (Policies SS2, ID1-4 and ID10); l. Play a positive role in adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change, including through the use of sustainable drainage systems, to contribute to the health and wellbeing of communities and the environment through the location, design and operation of development (Policies SDC10-11); m. Take account of any coal-mining related land stability and / or other public safety risks, and where necessary, incorporate suitable mitigation measures to address the risk (Policies SDC14-15).

Retail Hierarchy and Town Centre Uses

Retail Hierarchy 1. The Council will support the following hierarchy of Towns, and Local Centres in the District: a. Town Centres – Dronfield, Clay Cross, Eckington and Killamarsh. b. Local Centre – Sheffield Road/Chesterfield Road, Dronfield Development in Centres 2. To ensure the vibrancy and economic health of the District's centres, development will be permitted where it will: a. Contribute to the diversity of leisure and cultural attractions; b. Help to create an active, well used and safe evening environment, with acceptable impacts on residential amenity; c. Help to address vacant, under-used or derelict buildings within centres; and d. Contribute to an appropriate mix of licensed premises. 3. Proposals for retail and other town centre uses in the District's Centres should contribute to their vitality and viability and: a. Be consistent in scale with the size and function of the centre; and b. Safeguard the retail character and function of the centre. 4. Any quantitative expansion or new provision within the District's Centres should contribute to enhancing their public realm. Development outside Centres 5. A sequential approach will be taken to assessing development proposals for the main town centre uses as defined in the NPPF, in line with the retail hierarchy set out in this policy and in accordance with the local thresholds for impact assessment. 6. Small scale retail and other town centre use developments, serving the day to day needs of local communities, will be permitted within Settlement Development Limits where they are below the local thresholds for impact assessment set out below. 7. The loss of shops and other services will be resisted, in line with Policy ID5 (Social Infrastructure). Local Thresholds for Impact Assessment 8. An impact assessment will be required for retail and leisure proposals in edge-of centre or out-of-centre locations which propose additional floorspace above the following thresholds: a. 200 m² (gross) for proposals within the catchment (500m) of the Local Centre defined above; b. 280 m² (gross) for proposals within the catchment (500m) of the Town Centres defined above; and c. 500 m² (gross) for proposals across the remainder of the District.

Visitor and Tourism Development

1. Proposals for visitor and tourism development will be permitted where they would: a. Enhance the tourism offer within towns and villages; b. Assist in the restoration and enhancement of the Chesterfield Canal; c. Support the promotion of the District's industrial heritage; d. Support links with the Peak District National Park; e. Extend and/or upgrade the District's Green Infrastructure and network of multi-user trails; or f. Provide a viable and appropriate use for under-used buildings. 2. In all cases proposals will be expected to: a. Be well located in relation to the local transport network and accessible by public transport; b. Be of a scale that is compatible with the role of any nearby settlement; c. Ensure that visitor numbers can be accommodated without detriment to the environment or the vitality of existing centres; d. Respect local landscape character and the character and appearance of the open countryside; e. Respect the site's location through careful siting, scale, design and use of materials; and f. Not have a significant adverse impact on any environmental designation. 3. Outside the Settlement Development Limits in countryside locations, proposals for new or extensions to existing visitor accommodation will be permitted where it is not used for permanent residential occupation. 4. Where development falls within the Green Belt the provisions of Policy SS10: North East Derbyshire Green Belt apply.

Camping, Chalets, Caravans and Lodges in the Countryside

In addition to the requirements of Policy WC5, proposals for new and extensions to existing sites for camping, chalets, static (non-dwelling) and touring caravans, lodges and for caravan storage, will only be permitted where: a. They are adequately screened all year round; and b. They are laid out in a manner which would not adversely affect the character of the area; and c. The materials and colour of the chalets and caravans, services and infrastructure are appropriately designed to reduce the visual impact of the proposal on the landscape; and d. They do not significantly adversely affect the amenity of local residents.

Provision and Safeguarding of Transport Infrastructure

1. New transport infrastructure will be permitted provided that it is necessary to: a. Improve the existing highway or rail network, or improve connectivity; or b. Support economic growth or unlock future development sites; and c. Minimise and mitigate any harmful impact on the environment and the amenity of local communities; and d. Make safe and proper provision for the movement of pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport. 2. Where justified through appropriate transport statements or assessments, development will be required to provide or contribute towards delivering the following transport infrastructure to support development including: a. Improvements to the A61 corridor, south of Chesterfield to Clay Cross, including the Southern Access to the Avenue Strategic Site Allocation from the A61; b. Improvements to key road junctions to support growth at Dronfield including the B6057 Chesterfield Road / B6158 Green Lane / Callywhite Lane, and the A61 Bowshaw Roundabout; c. Measures to mitigate any adverse impacts of development on the M1 motorway junctions; d. Other transport projects at Clay Cross, Dronfield, Eckington and Killamarsh as identified in the Regeneration Frameworks for these towns and in accordance with Policies SP1, SP2, SP3 and SP4.

Sustainable Travel

1. The Council will seek to maximise walking, cycling, and the use of public transport through the location and design of new development, with the aim of reducing congestion, and improving air quality and health. 2. Proposals for major development will be required to promote sustainable travel through necessary interventions as identified through appropriate transport statements or assessments including the following: a. Site specific and area wide travel demand measures; b. Improvements to existing pedestrian, cycle and public transport services and facilities, and provision of new walking and cycling routes. New routes should provide direct links to new or existing footpaths, cycling networks, and local facilities; and c. Optimisation of the existing highway network to prioritise walking, cycling, public transport and other forms of sustainable travel. 3. Highway capacity enhancements should deal with residual car demand where the initiatives required in criteria (a) to (c) above are insufficient to avoid significant additional car journeys. 4. In all cases, planning permission will only be refused on transport grounds if there would be an unacceptable impact on highway safety, or where the residual cumulative impacts on the road network would be severe.

Greenways and Public Rights of Way

1. The Council will seek to protect all existing and proposed Greenways throughout the district as identified on the Policies Map. 2. The Council will liaise with Derbyshire County Council to further develop the existing network through promoting proposed Greenways. 3. Development proposals will be expected to maintain or improve the permeability of the built environment and access to the countryside for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Proposals that would result in the loss of, or deterioration in the quality of existing Public Rights of Way (PROWs) will not be permitted unless equivalent alternative provision is made. Where diversions are required, new routes should be direct, convenient and attractive, and should not have an unacceptable adverse impact on environmental or heritage assets.