Planning in Nottingham

Supporting the Growth of Further and Higher Education Facilities

1. Planning permission will be granted for Higher Education, Research and Development and Information and Communication Technology facilities, and ancillary uses such as accommodation and catering facilities for staff and students, at the following locations as shown on the accompanying Policies Map: a) The University of Nottingham (University Park and Jubilee Campus); b) The Nottingham Trent University (the Clifton Campus and City Site); c) Basford Hall education campus; d) Clarendon education campus. 2. In addition, provision is made at SR58 (intu Broadmarsh Centre and surrounding area) for a further education Skills Hub in the eastern part of the site.

Safeguarding Land for Health Facilities

Planning permission will be granted for development which supports and enhances the provision of health facilities (including directly related infrastructure and support services such as nurse accommodation and training facilities) at the following sites, as shown on the accompanying Policies Map: a) The Queens Medical Centre site for hospital or other health services; b) The City Hospital site for hospital or other health services.

Public Houses outside the City Centre and/or designated as an Asset of Community Value

1. Outside the City Centre, as shown on the Policies Map, or where a public house has been designated as an Asset of Community Value, planning permission (where necessary) will only be granted for redevelopment and/or change of use where: a) an alternative public house which meets similar needs to at least the same extent of the facility to be lost, is already available and is situated in the same locality; b) it can be demonstrated that the proposal does not constitute the loss of a service of particular value to the local community; c) its loss does not result in a detrimental impact on the character and vitality of an area; d) it has been clearly demonstrated that use as a public house is no longer economically viable, options for diversification have been appropriately explored and the site has been appropriately marketed. 2. In assessing proposals for the loss of public houses, where appropriate the Council will request the following: a) evidence that the existing or recent business is not financially viable; b) evidence demonstrating that a range of measures have been explored to increase trade, diversity of use and the range of facilities offered; c) submission of the CAMRA Public House Viability Test or equivalent objective evaluation to assess the viability of the business; d) evidence demonstrating that the site and or business has been appropriately marketed to other potential operators.

Community Facilities

1. Planning permission for new or improved community facilities (including shared facilities) will be granted subject to the following considerations: a) whether the proposed use is harmful to the amenity of adjoining and nearby uses; b) whether the proposal would cause congestion, and the amounts and times of this congestion; and c) whether the proposal impacts on the living conditions of residents, especially in areas that are primarily residential in nature. 2. The loss of community facilities (other than public houses) and their sites will only be permitted if it can be demonstrated that: a) replacement facilities of an equivalent quality and size are to be provided as part of new development proposals; or b) replacement facilities of an equivalent quality and size are to be provided in an alternative location serving the same catchment area; or c) the facility is no longer needed within the community and suitable alternative provision with sufficient capacity is available in the area; or d) the building or land is no longer suitable to accommodate the current use and cannot be retained or adapted to accommodate community facilities and there is no need or demand for any other suitable community use; or e) in the case of commercial community facilities, it has been demonstrated that the use is no longer viable and evidence has been made available to demonstrate that all reasonable efforts have been made to preserve the facility and it would not be economically viable to retain the building for other community uses. Evidence requirements set out in criteria 2a) to d) of Policy LS4 are relevant in this regard. 3. Developer contributions will be sought where necessary to support new and expanded community facilities depending on the scale and nature of development proposals and the need arising from the development.

Building Design and Use

1. Planning applications will be considered against the following design criteria: a) whether the development would respect and enhance the streetscape, local environment, townscape and character of the area, and in particular its established scale, massing, rhythm, landscape (including ridge lines), historic views and materials; b) whether a satisfactory level of amenity would be provided for occupiers of the development and/or occupiers of neighbouring properties. In assessing this, consideration will be given to issues such as privacy, daylight, sunlight, outlook, scale/massing, security, odour, dust, noise, vibration and nuisance; c) whether the development would enhance community safety, crime prevention and street activity, and where relevant be designed to reduce the risk of terrorist incidents; d) whether the development would prejudice the comprehensive development or regeneration of a larger area; e) whether the development makes provision for the safe and convenient use of, and access into and around the building, paying particular attention to the needs of people with disabilities; f) whether the development would provide appropriate internal and external storage and convenient and efficient room layouts which are functional and fit for purpose; g) whether the development would allow for future flexibility and adaptability (in terms of both internal and external layout of buildings); h) whether the development would accord with the principles of sustainability in design, including renewable resources, accessibility and efficiency of use and appropriate techniques to minimise the impact of surface water discharges; i) whether the development is designed, constructed and implemented to minimise the creation of waste, maximise the use of recycled materials, and assist the collection, separation, sorting, recycling and recovery of waste arising from the development. 2. From six months after the adoption of this Plan, all residential development should meet the Nationally Described Space Standards as set out in table 5.

Context and Place Making

1. Development proposals should help to reinforce and enhance positive characteristics and create attractive new places and, wherever relevant, will be expected to: a) ensure that streets and spaces are well defined, with buildings appropriately designed and positioned to create active frontages and attractive safe places, avoiding obstruction or adversely affecting the highway network, including public rights of way; b) be of high urban design quality, of an appropriate density and respect the local context; c) be reflective of and reinforce positive local characteristics, and enhance the character and distinctive identity of the area through traditional or innovative approaches to format and design; d) secure improvements to the area, for example, through the replacement of poor quality buildings that detract from its appearance and / or have a negative effect on how it functions; e) exploit any potential for sensitive and sustainable re-use of existing buildings where they make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area, either individually and/or as part of a group; f) create a clear distinction between public and private space with appropriate forms of boundary treatment, avoiding areas of residual space which are difficult to manage, have no clear purpose and have no sense of ownership; g) contribute towards the creation of an attractive, safe and inclusive pedestrian environment and wider public realm, that provides good accessibility, especially for people with disabilities, reinstating or introducing new pedestrian and cycle linkages where appropriate; h) ensure that the hierarchy of existing and proposed streets is legible and designed to enable easy navigation, allowing for pedestrian and cyclist priority; i) ensure that the setting, context and legibility of landmark, features and focal point (as shown on the Policies Map) is not adversely affected; j) ensure that the scheme is sympathetic to, and where appropriate, takes advantage of existing heritage assets (including historic street patterns, alleyways and walkways), topography, buildings, site orientation, watercourses, landscape, wildlife, biodiversity and other natural features; k) maximise opportunities for sustainable transport and provide appropriate parking solutions to reflect the character of the development; l) ensure that the development does not generate levels of traffic, on street parking, vehicle movements or access arrangements which would have a detrimental impact on traffic congestion, amenity of local occupiers, the efficient operation of the highway network or road safety; m) integrate with community facilities as and where appropriate; n) provide appropriate public and private external space; and o) provide an appropriate and comprehensive landscaping scheme with clear proposals for maintenance and management. 2. Within the Retail Opportunity Areas, as shown on the Policies Map, planning permission will be granted for development which significantly enhances the City Centre environment and contributes to the wider regeneration of the City Centre.

Creation and Improvement of Public Open Spaces in the City Centre

Planning permission will not be granted for development in the City Centre which would prejudice the implementation of proposals to create new public open spaces/ realm and enhance existing ones and the links between them at the indicative locations shown on the Policies Map.

Shopfronts

Design of Shopfronts 1. The City Council will expect a high standard of design in new, altered and replaced shopfronts, canopies, blinds, security measures and other features. When considering proposals for shopfront development, the following will be considered: a) whether the design and quality of the shopfront or feature is appropriate to the building and its location; b) whether the proposal maintains or enhances the existing character, architectural and historic merit and design of the building and its shopfront; c) whether the proposal is in keeping with the general characteristics of shopfronts in the area; d) whether the design of entrances allows access to all members of the community. Shutters 2. External security measures shall be carefully designed to prevent streets from appearing unsafe and having inactive frontages. Consideration will be given to the following when assessing proposals for external shop front security grilles or shutters: a) whether there is a demonstrable need for the type of security features proposed, taking into account the nature of existing and anticipated security problems and whether other options have been considered, such as security glazing, lighting, re-enforcement of stall risers, security doors and closed circuit TV and alarms; b) whether it is possible to mount the security grilles or shutters internally, behind the glass. 3. Where a need for external security features has been demonstrated, solid or perforated shutters should be avoided. Grilles and shutters should be designed to allow surveillance into the shop when the premises is closed. The following types of grilles / shutters will typically be considered acceptable: a) external security grilles (or lattice-style grilles); b) punched lathe shutters; c) transparent polycarbonate shutters. 4. External grilles or punched lathe shutters should provide as much visibility into the shop as possible and should be designed to only cover the glazed areas of the shop front, avoiding the obscuring of non-glazed features such as the stall risers and pilasters. 5. Grille or shutter housing boxes should be mounted internally, behind the shop fascia. 6. All external faces of the security grilles or shutters, their guides and housing boxes should be colour coated. 7. Extra care shall be applied to work to shopfronts and shutters on listed buildings and within conservation areas to ensure that the setting and significance of the building and character of the wider area is not harmed.

Advertisements

1. Applications for advertisement consent will be considered with regard to their impact on visual or aural amenity and public safety. In assessing these applications, the following considerations will be applied: a) the impact upon the visual amenity of the building or area by reason of its scale, position, quality, character, illumination or design; b) whether the advertisement would result in a wider environmental benefit, such as providing the screening of an unsightly site; c) whether the sign would assist with the regeneration of a site or area; d) the impact upon heritage assets; e) the cumulative impact of the sign and any resulting clutter; f) the impact upon highway or pedestrian safety; and g) whether the sound from digital adverts would be distracting to those in the immediate vicinity, such as drivers, passers-by, or people living nearby. 2. Action will be taken to secure the removal of advertisements where they are displayed without or in contravention of the relevant consent or where they cause substantial injury to visual or aural amenity or danger to the public

Providing a Range of Employment Sites

1. Provision will be made for a minimum of 253,000 square metres for office floorspace (B1 (a & b)), and around 25 hectares for other employment uses (B1 (c), B2 and B8). This will include sites listed in Appendix 4. 2. Additional proposals for employment uses will be supported especially where they: a) are attractive to the market in terms of accessibility, environmental quality size; b) are connected or capable of being connected to high-speed broadband networks and Next Generation broadband or any similar or superior high speed network subsequently developed; c) support economic development associated with the universities, higher education establishments and the hospital campuses (including their expansion), particularly where the development meets the needs of high technology users; d) support regeneration aims and assist in providing appropriate jobs and training for local residents.

Safeguarding Existing Business Parks / Industrial Estates

Within the major business parks/industrial estates as shown on the Policies Map, employment sites or employment premises will only be granted planning permission for employment uses (see glossary), except for ancillary development necessary to serve the proposal.

Change of Use to Non-Employment Uses

1. Applications for the regeneration of previously-used employment sites and employment premises outside of Major Business Parks/Industrial Estates or allocated sites will be assessed against the following criteria: a) whether the existing building or land is of an appropriate quality or in an appropriate location to allow reuse for employment purposes; b) whether there is a demonstrable lack of demand for the existing land or premises and there is a suitable supply of alternative land or premises of a similar scale; c) whether the proposal would alleviate any unacceptable environmental impacts of the current use; and d) whether the proposal is a comprehensive redevelopment which would benefit the wider area. 2. In all cases, development will only be permitted if the proposal does not cause an adverse impact on existing or future occupants or compromise neighbouring uses and there are sufficient alternative opportunities for local employment nearby.

Local Employment and Training Opportunities

1. All new development, where necessary, will be required to help ensure that opportunities exist for more City residents to access work and/or develop their skill base. The City Council will support proposals which: a) provide improvements to education, skills and training provision for City residents; b) remove barriers to work for City residents and provide an increased number of job opportunities for City residents; and c) promote local labour agreements to enable City residents to develop skills and secure employment arising from the regeneration of the City. 2. The City Council will, where necessary, negotiate the provision of employment and training opportunities through the use of planning obligations.

Creative Quarter

Within the Creative Quarter, as shown on the Policies Map, planning permission will be granted for development that is consistent with and does not undermine the delivery of the following strategic aims: a) supporting the creative industries sector through the provision of an affordable range of workshops, studios, offices and other commercial/employment premises suitable for newly formed, growing and established businesses; b) providing a flexible range of new and converted employment premises of varying sizes, with an emphasis on those that are suitable for the needs of identified growth sectors and maximising the opportunities for co-ordinated and complementary infrastructure provision, including access to high technology communication facilities, specialist business advice and support networks; c) maximising opportunities for the positive re-use of existing buildings, including historic buildings identified as being at risk or with a record of long term vacancy or under-occupation, and preserving and enhancing the significance of heritage assets; d) providing specialist services including training, education, ancillary retail and leisure facilities that are complementary to the creative industries sector; e) supporting the visitor and business economy through provision of facilities to enhance the City's convention/conferencing offer; f) new housing provision, including student accommodation and innovative formats as part of mixed use schemes, where this is compatible with and does not prejudice the activities of adjoining uses; and g) improving linkages (pedestrian, bus and cycle) between the core of the City Centre and adjoining neighbourhoods including Sneinton and St. Ann's.

Abbey Street/Leengate

Site is part of an Enterprise Zone. New development should have regard to the presence of existing established employment uses to the north of the site which should be retained, although there may be opportunities for modernisation and rationalisation to support existing business operations. Uses which support the QMC on the cleared land to the south of the site will be supported. The site is adjacent to Lenton Priory and several Listed Buildings and structures. Development should seek to preserve and enhance the significance and setting of these heritage assets and consider the impact on any undesignated archaeology within the site itself. NET Phase Two runs through this site and any proposal will need to address this. To the north east of the site Abbey Street/Gregory Street is subject to Highway Route Improvement Safeguarding (TR2.4). The site is within an area of high flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied be a site specific Flood Risk Assessment to include consideration of the effects of the development on downstream users. An 8m strip adjacent to the River Leen may need to be kept free from obstruction for essential maintenance and flood risk management. The River Leen green corridor should be preserved and enhanced through development, with new on site open space connecting to this. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - requires prior notification but not considered a barrier to development.

NG2 West - Enterprise Way

Design should be of a modern standard commensurate with existing development on site. Green corridor along the adjacent railway line should be retained and any onsite landscaping should comprise semi-natural habitats to link to and complement the adjacent Queen's Meadow. The site is within areas of medium and high flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific Flood Risk Assessment which considers overtopping and breach of the River Trent flood defences. Also, the River Leen flows from west to east, to the south of the site and the risk of flooding from this source should be considered. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development.

NG2 South - Queens Drive

Design should be of a modern standard commensurate with existing development on site, with due consideration to the site's prominent position fronting onto a major transport route (Queens Drive) close to the business park entrance. Soft landscaping should link with the green corridor to the south of the site. Opportunities to improve Bird Cage Walk. The site is within areas of medium and high flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific Flood Risk Assessment which considers overtopping and breach of flood defences. An 8m strip adjacent to the River Leen may need to be kept free from obstruction for essential maintenance and flood risk management. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - requires prior notification but not considered a barrier to development. Development should have regard to potential highway improvements on Experian Way, safeguarded under TR2.8.

University Boulevard - Nottingham Science and Technology Park

Site is part of an Enterprise Zone. Scope for a range of research and development uses including bioscience/medical/health related research and development. Innovative design required in line with other recent development on the Science and Technology Park. The new tram line (NET Phase Two) runs adjacent this site and there is a proposed pedestrian/cycle link from University Boulevard to SR45 Boots running adjacent to the site which incorporates a bridge over the railway line. Any proposal will need to take these into account. Development should have regard to proximity to the registered historic park and gardens of Highfields Park. The site is within an area of medium flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific Flood Risk Assessment to include the risk of flooding from Tottle Brook. Development should also give consideration to the adjacent Tottle Brook and Beeston Sidings LNR and their protection and enhancement. There are contamination issues from former industrial uses on the site and the impact of these should be considered. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development.

Electric Avenue

The surrounding area consists of modern employment development and new proposals should be commensurate with this. An element of green space should be provided and integrated into the layout of the development. Proposals should have regard to the presence of heritage assets located on the east bank of the River Trent. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. The site is within an area of medium flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific Flood Risk Assessment, having regard to the impact of the adjacent Tottle Brook which runs in a culvert below the roundabout as well as breach of the River Trent flood defences. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development. Highway improvements are planned to the road network close to the site as part of the Southern Growth Corridor (TR2.2).

Boots

Site has Enterprise Zone status. Proposals should be carefully designed to complement the existing attractive buildings, the 'campus style' layout and to ensure there are no adverse impacts on the historic environment. The significance and setting of the Grade I and II* listed buildings on site should be preserved. Proposals and layout should have regard to the site's wider context as part of a larger site extending into Broxtowe Borough Council. Site is adjacent to the Beeston Canal and a buffer area of semi-natural habitat should be retained or created. There is potential to help address identified open space deficiencies in the area, where possible existing open space should be retained or re-provision should be made elsewhere on site. There are opportunities for enhanced cycling and walking routes to and through the site including a proposed pedestrian/cycle link from University Boulevard to the site running through the site which incorporates a bridge over the railway line. To the south east the site is subject to highway safeguarding and highway planning lines to help facilitate access improvements to the site (TR2.2 and TR2.11) as shown on the Policies Map. Site is within areas of medium and high flood risk, any planning applications should be accompanied by a site specific Flood Risk Assessments which consider breaches/overtopping of flood defences and incorporate a site layout that does not increase flood risk on and off site. A transport assessment is required in line with

Creative Quarter - Sneinton Market

The site is an important part of the Sneinton Market Conservation Area and proposals should be sensitively designed to preserve and enhance heritage assets. It is anticipated that development would focus on the buildings fronting onto Lower Parliament Street and Bath Street, complementing the regeneration improvements already undertaken to the rest of the site. Within an archaeological constraints area, development proposals should consider the potential for archaeology at an early stage. Potential for connection to the District Heating System should be explored. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.

Canal Quarter - Island Site

A comprehensive masterplan, agreed with the City Council, should be prepared for this priority regeneration site enabling accelerated delivery of an attractive mixed use community as set out in the adopted SPD. Office uses should capitalise on the site's proximity to BioCity. Residential uses should be located away from rail lines and the busy Manvers Street junction to the south east where less sensitive uses such as light industry, storage and distribution should be located. An element of supporting retail use may be acceptable subject to scale and impact on the vitality/vibrancy of the City Centre – large format retail stores are not acceptable and any retail provision should be provided via a range of units to serve the needs of the new development. Any scheme exceeding the maximum retail floorspace set out in Appendix 5 will be required to undertake a sequential test, and, if necessary, an impact assessment. New open space and cycling and walking routes, linking to the surrounding area and the Canal towpath, should be provided. Proposals should have regard to the presence of heritage assets both on site and nearby and the site's location within an archaeological constraints area. There is potential for low carbon energy via connection to the District Heating System. Known contamination on site should be mitigated appropriately through development. The site is close to the Eastcroft Energy from Waste Facility and London Road Heat Station - further air dispersion modelling may be required, depending on the scale/height of proposals. The site is within areas of medium and high flood risk and planning applications should be accompanied by site specific Flood Risk Assessments. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - prior notification required. Proposals should have regard to Highway Safeguarding and Highway Planning Lines shown on the Policies Map - TR2.1, TR2.2 and TR2.9.

Canal Quarter - Sheriffs Way, Sovereign House

This site forms part of an emerging business quarter focussed around the Station Hub and proposals will be expected to deliver primarily employment/business uses. Design should be of a high standard, incorporate high quality public realm and should positively addresses Nottingham Station and preserve and enhance the significance of heritage assets. Immediate potential for low carbon energy via connection to the District Heating System. Within an area of high flood risk, any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific flood risk assessment. Tinkers Leen is a culverted ordinary watercourse running along the northern boundary of this site. There should be no development on top of the culvert and opportunities should be explored to open up the watercourse to provide a green corridor with associated amenity and wildlife benefits. Opening up the culvert may require an easement. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.

Canal Quarter - Sheriffs Way/Arkwright Street

This site forms part of an emerging business quarter focused around the Station Hub and proposals will be expected to deliver primarily employment/business uses. Development should be of a high quality design that positively addresses Nottingham Station and preserves or enhances the significance and setting of the Station Conservation Area and other heritage assets. Design and layout should address the transition from City Centre scale/densities to the lower density of the Meadows. Warehouse style development is not appropriate on this site. Development proposals should consider opportunities for retention of the former Queens Hotel as part of comprehensive development proposals. Areas of well supervised high quality public realm should also be incorporated. Proposals should provide positive linkages to the Meadows and enhance walking and cycling routes, having regard to the relationship with the tram route to the south of the site and housing to the south of Meadows Way. Immediate potential for low carbon energy via connection to the District Heating System. Site is close to the Eastcroft Energy from Waste Facility and the London Road Heat Station - dispersion modelling may be necessary, depending on the scale of the proposal. Site is in an area of high flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific flood risk assessment. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.

Canal Quarter - Arkwright Street East

This site forms part of an emerging business quarter focused around the Station Hub and proposals will be expected to deliver primarily employment/business uses. High quality design is required that positively addresses Nottingham Station and preserves/enhances the significance and setting of the Station Conservation Area and other heritage assets. Proposals should retain the existing building at 1 Arkwright Street. Proposals which retain the Meadows and Crocus Mill buildings off Crocus Street will be encouraged. Development should incorporate high quality public realm and have regard to relationship with tram route, new areas of public realm and nearby housing. Positive linkages to be created with The Meadows. Site is close to AQMA and waste and heat station facilities, and dispersion modelling may be required dependent on scale of development. The site is within areas of medium and high flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific Flood Risk Assessment. Tinkers Leen culvert crosses the northern part of site over which development should not take place. Opportunities exist to open up the water course to create a green corridor. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer - development should not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Mineral Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.

Waterside - London Road, Former Hartwells

Offices/high tech, light industry/research & development/warehouse (B1, B8), non-residential institution (D1), sports facility, assembly & leisure (D2). Whilst these are the primary uses there may be scope for elements of residential use subject to detailed layout/design.

Waterside - London Road, Eastcroft Depot

Offices/high tech, light industry/research & development, warehouse (B1, B8), transport/depot uses, non-residential institution (D1), sports facility, assembly & leisure (D2). Whilst these are the primary uses, there may be scope for elements of residential subject to detailed layout/design.

Sustainable Design and Construction

Energy Efficient Buildings 1. In line with the energy hierarchy set out in the Core Strategy, wherever technically feasible and viable, the Council will require non-domestic developments of 1,000 square metres of floorspace or above to achieve "Very Good" in BREEAM assessments and negotiate for "Excellent" where viable and feasible. In order to support the NPPF aim of moving to a low carbon future, zero carbon development (both domestic and non-domestic) will be encouraged from 2019. Sustainable Design 2. All development proposals (including changes of use) will be expected to maximise opportunities to incorporate sustainable design features where feasible (such as grey water recycling, green roofs, maximising use of recycled materials, orientating buildings to optimise solar gain). 3. New dwellings should meet the optional higher National Housing Standard for water consumption of 110 litres per person per day, subject to viability. 4. Innovative sustainable design solutions for energy efficiency and low carbon energy generation and use over and above the Building Regulations will be supported.

Decentralised Energy and Heat Networks

The Existing Network 1. In line with the Core Strategy, the City Council will encourage connection to the existing decentralised energy and heat network as shown on the Policies Map. Connection will normally be expected where feasible and viable in terms of the development's location and forecast annual heat consumption. Future Development 2. The potential to develop low carbon and renewable energy resources (including decentralised heat and power networks) should be considered as part of development proposals, taking into account the site's characteristics and the existing heat and power demands on adjacent sites. 3. Planning permission will be granted for proposals to develop low carbon and renewable energy sources (including decentralised heat and power networks) unless there would be: a) significant harm to residential amenity due to noise, traffic, pollution or odour; b) significant harm to wildlife species or habitat; c) unacceptable visual impact on the landscape; d) unacceptable impacts on the setting of heritage assets; and e) unacceptable impact on air safety. In addition to the above criteria, wind turbines should avoid unacceptable shadow flicker and electro-magnetic interference and be sited a distance away from domestic properties consistent with the size and type of the turbine. 4. In the case of energy generation through wind power, permission will only be granted for proposals where: a) the proposed site is identified in a Neighbourhood Development Plan or other Development Plan Document as a suitable site for wind energy generation; and b) following consultation, it can be demonstrated that the planning impacts identified by the affected local community can be fully addressed, and therefore the proposal has the backing of the local community.

Hydrocarbons

Exploration 1. Proposals for hydrocarbon exploration will be supported where they will not give rise to any unacceptable impacts on the environment or to neighbouring occupiers. 2. Where proposals lie within an environmentally sensitive area, evidence must be provided to demonstrate that exploration could not be achieved in a more acceptable location and that within the area of search the proposal would have least impact. Appraisal 3. Where hydrocarbons are discovered, proposals to appraise, drill and test the resource will be permitted provided that they are consistent with an overall scheme for the appraisal and delineation of the resource and do not give rise to any unacceptable impacts on the environment or to neighbouring occupiers. 4. Where proposals for hydrocarbon development coincide with areas containing other underground mineral resources, evidence must be provided to demonstrate that their potential for future exploitation will not be unreasonably affected. Production (Extraction) 5. Proposals for the extraction of hydrocarbons will be supported provided they are consistent with an overall scheme enabling the full development of the resource and do not give rise to unacceptable impact on the environment or to neighbouring occupiers. Restoration 6. All applications for hydrocarbon development should be accompanied by details of how the site would be restored at each stage back to its original use once the development is no longer required. The retention of haul roads and hard standing will only be permitted where there are clear benefits of doing so.

Trees

1. Planning permission for development proposals affecting trees will only be granted where existing high value trees are retained and protected, along with other trees and landscaping where possible. 2. Consideration will be given to the management and maintenance of retained trees, new trees and planting as part of the assessment of planning applications and any losses will be mitigated by additional planting where ever possible. 3. Planning permission for development involving the cutting down, topping, lopping or uprooting of any tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order will only be granted where, in the opinion of the City Council, it is necessary for valid arboricultural reasons, or for the satisfactory development of the site. Where such consent is granted, replacement tree planting will be required to offset loss of visual and natural amenity. 4. Development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats (such as ancient woodland and ancient or veteran trees) will be refused, unless there are wholly exceptional reasons and a suitable compensation strategy exists.

Water

1. Development will be permitted where proposals do not have a negative impact on water quality, either directly through pollution of surface or ground water or indirectly through overloading of the sewerage system and Wastewater Treatment Works. 2. In line with the objectives of the Water Framework Directive, development should not; a) result in any waterbody failing to meet the class limits of the status class set out in the Humber River Basin Management Plan for the Erewash and Lower Trent; b) adversely affect the hydromorphology of waterbodies by avoiding development in close proximity to watercourses. Where this cannot be achieved, mitigation measures should contribute to the overall improvement of the Water Framework Directive status of the water course. 3. Water efficient features and equipment should be incorporated into new development. Rainwater should be harvested and retained for re-use on site as 'grey water'. New dwellings should meet the optional higher National Housing Standard for water consumption (as set out in Policy CC1). 4. All developments should include Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs) where appropriate to manage surface water effectively on site, and where technically feasible and viable to do so, to reduce surface water runoff and to ensure flooding is not increased elsewhere. Where possible SuDs should also be designed to enhance biodiversity value. A two stage SuDs treatment should be used in order to improve water quality. An appropriate maintenance and management plan, agreed with the Council, will be required for all Sustainable Drainage systems and where necessary, S106 Agreements will be sought. 5. Other than in exceptional circumstances (for example where it is not technically feasible or where the benefits of the scheme clearly outweigh other factors): a) development on greenfield sites should maintain greenfield surface water run off rates; b) brownfield sites should achieve as close to greenfield runoff rates as possible and must achieve betterment to existing runoff rates. A minimum of 30% reduction in run off rates should be achieved unless not technically feasible or not viable; c) applicants should supply sufficient technical evidence to demonstrate that the maximum possible reduction in runoff rates has been achieved. 6. Where exceptional circumstances merit a departure from these requirements S106 obligations may be sought to reduce flood risk off site/elsewhere in the catchment. 7. New development should not increase the risk of flooding elsewhere and where possible opportunities should be sought to reduce flood risk through new development. 8. Proposed development in areas of flood risk will only be considered when informed by an acceptable site specific flood risk assessment, following the Sequential Test and if required, the Exception Test. 9. Any development of sites within the functional floodplain of the River Leen and Day Brook will be required to compensate for the loss of floodplain on a level for level basis, be resistant and resilient to flooding through design and layout, and commit to provide onsite flood defence works and/or contribute towards off-site schemes which reduce the risk of flooding to the site and/or third parties.

Development of Open Space

1. Development affecting the Open Space Network will be refused unless: a) an assessment has been undertaken which has clearly shown the open space, buildings or land to be surplus to open space requirements; or b) the development will enhance or increase the area of the Open Space Network, particularly in areas requiring improvement, and help to achieve the City Council's aims for the Network; or c) the development is for other types of sports or recreational provision or ancillary development associated with the Open Space, and the needs for which clearly outweigh the loss. 2. In all cases, including where the proposal would involve development on a smaller open space (not shown on the Policies Map), it should not have a detrimental effect on the open space, environmental, landscape character or wildlife value of the Network as a whole.

Open Space in New Development

Where necessary developer contributions will be sought (or secured through the Community Infrastructure Levy, if implemented) to enhance existing areas of open space, or else make provision for additional areas of open space on site or within the locality.

Playing Fields and Sports Grounds

Planning permission will not be granted for development that would result in the loss of existing playing fields and sports grounds including those at educational establishments unless: a) an assessment has been undertaken which clearly shows the facilities to be surplus to existing and expected future requirements; b) equivalent or improved alternative provision can be made in a suitable location; or c) the proposed development only affects land incapable of forming, or forming part of, a playing pitch and does not result in the loss of, or inability to make use of any playing pitch.

Allotments

1. Planning permission will not be granted for development that would result in the loss of existing allotments unless: a) there is no demonstrable need for the allotments in terms of quality, quantity and accessibility or there is a need but compensatory provision can be made elsewhere nearby; or b) where partial redevelopment of existing allotments is proposed this would result in more efficient use, and improvements to, the remaining allotments in a specific location; and c) the allotments do not make a valuable contribution to the Open Space Network or their development would not be significantly detrimental to the visual amenity of the surrounding area or recreational function; and d) the proposed scheme can be accommodated without causing harm to the nature conservation value of the allotments. 2. Residential developments should encourage food growing opportunities, including where appropriate, viable provision for new allotments in areas of deficiency or enhancement of existing facilities in accordance with Policy EN2: Open Space in New Development.

Development Adjacent to Waterways

Development which is adjacent to, or contains, waterways will be expected to: a) maintain, enhance or create suitable and safe public connections to, along and adjacent to waterway(s) for walking, cycling and maintenance; b) protect, maintain and enhance the nature conservation interest of the waterway(s) and its banks; c) protect, maintain and enhance the sustainable drainage functions of the waterway(s) and its banks; d) where feasible and viable, open culverted, piped or covered waterway(s); e) avoid the loss of open waterway(s) through culverting, piping, or enclosure by development; f) take opportunities to enhance the recreation and leisure role of waterway(s); and g) realise the potential of the proximity of waterways in order to maximise the regeneration benefits of the site.

Biodiversity

1. In addition to Core Strategy Policy 17, which seeks to increase biodiversity, wherever possible proposals for development will be expected to protect and promote biodiversity to deliver multi-functional benefits and contribute to Nottingham's ecological network both as part of on-site development proposals or through off site provision. 2. In considering proposals affecting biodiversity the following will apply: a) development proposals on, or affecting, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), will only be permitted where the justification for the development clearly outweighs the nature conservation value of the site; b) development proposals on, or affecting, locally designated sites (including Local Geological Sites), sites supporting priority habitats, or supporting priority species, will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that the need for the development outweighs the need to safeguard the nature conservation or geological value of the site; c) development proposals on, or affecting, national and locally designated sites and notable species should be supported by an up-to-date ecological assessment; d) development proposals on, or affecting, other non-designated sites or wildlife corridors with biodiversity value will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that the need for the development outweighs any harm caused by the development and that adequate mitigation measures are put in place. 3. Development will only be permitted where significant harmful ecological impacts are avoided. Where harmful impacts cannot be avoided they should be mitigated through the design, layout and detailing of the development, or as a last resort compensated for, which may include off-site measures.

Development and Environmental Quality

a) for development proposals which could adversely affect land quality (including land potentially affected by contamination or ground gas, including radon), the quality of groundwater, or exacerbate existing conditions, that satisfactory mitigation will be provided, including measures to protect the users of the development, the users of adjoining land, and the natural environment from any harmful effects; b) the development proposals, either individually or cumulatively, will not contribute to poor air quality (including air pollution and odour nuisance), are designed to reduce the exposure of occupants and users of the development to air pollutants, and, where possible, include measures for the improvement of air quality; c) for development proposals that require external lighting, that local amenity and nature conservation are not adversely affected and that the proposed lighting scheme incorporates mitigation measures such as sensitive siting, design and level/direction of illumination, together with measures to ensure that external lighting is only used when required; d) the development proposals will not result in noise or vibration at such levels as are likely to adversely impact on health or quality of life; e) for development which is sensitive to noise, that it is not located within an area with existing high levels of noise unless satisfactory mitigation of noise impacts through design, layout, and insulation will be provided; f) for development proposals that introduce sources of electromagnetic radiation (ionising or non-ionising), that there would not be unacceptable health and safety risks to the users of the development, users of adjoining land or to the environment; and g) for development affected by land instability, a desk based study has been undertaken to establish whether there may be the potential for instability on the site; and where the potential has been established, appropriate investigations and remediation necessary to make the site suitable for the intended use are secured.

Land Contamination, Instability and Pollution

1. Planning permission will be granted for development where it addresses any existing land contamination, pollution or instability (for instance that brought about by mining or other industrial legacy) through appropriate remediation and/or mitigation measures which ensure that: a) the site is suitable and safe for the proposed use; and b) there is no actual or unacceptable risk of future pollution or instability (including to the natural environment) within the site or to the surrounding area. 2. Where development has the potential to give rise to future or continuing pollution, contamination or instability, planning permission will be granted (subject to appropriate conditions) where the following can be demonstrated: a) for development proposals which could adversely affect land quality (including land potentially affected by contamination or ground gas, including radon), the quality of groundwater, or exacerbate existing conditions, that satisfactory mitigation will be provided, including measures to protect the users of the development, the users of adjoining land, and the natural environment from any harmful effects; b) the development proposals, either individually or cumulatively, will not contribute to poor air quality (including air pollution and odour nuisance), are designed to reduce the exposure of occupants and users of the development to air pollutants, and, where possible, include measures for the improvement of air quality; c) for development proposals that require external lighting, that local amenity and nature conservation are not adversely affected and that the proposed lighting scheme incorporates mitigation measures such as sensitive siting, design and level/direction of illumination, together with measures to ensure that external lighting is only used when required; d) the development proposals will not result in noise or vibration at such levels as are likely to adversely impact on health or quality of life; e) for development which is sensitive to noise, that it is not located within an area with existing high levels of noise unless satisfactory mitigation of noise impacts through design, layout, and insulation will be provided; f) for development proposals that intro

Hazardous Installations and Substances

1. Planning permission for development at hazardous installations or involving the use, transmission or storage of hazardous substances will not be granted where there would be unacceptable health and safety risks to the users of the development, users of adjoining land or to the environment. 2. Within the Health and Safety Executive consultation zones around hazardous installations and the consultation zones for notifiable pipelines shown on the Policies Map, planning permission will be granted where the nature and severity of the risks presented by the hazardous installation are acceptable in the context of the proposed land use as well as the existing uses of land within the consultation zone.

Restoration, After-use and After-care

1. Proposals for minerals development will be supported (subject to other policies of the Local Plan) where it can be demonstrated that the scheme would allow for an appropriate phased sequence of extraction, restoration, after-use and after-care which will enable long-term maintenance and enhancement of the environment, including if appropriate, the delivery of priority habitats. Restoration 2. Where it is impracticable to submit full restoration details at the planning stage proposals should include: a) an overall concept plan with sufficient detail to demonstrate that the scheme is feasible in both technical and economic terms; b) illustrative details of contouring, landscaping and any other relevant information as appropriate; and c) consideration of aviation safety having regard to proximity of airfields and potential bird strike hazards. 3. Mineral extraction proposals which rely on the importation of waste for restoration must: a) include satisfactory evidence that the waste will be available over an appropriate timescale in the types and quantities assumed; b) provide the optimum reclamation solution; and c) provide evidence that it is not practical to re-use or recycle the waste. After-use 4. All proposals for after-use should prioritise habitat creation of UK Biodiversity Action Plan habitats. Applicants will be required to demonstrate how proposals contribute to the delivery of the City Council's biodiversity objectives for wildlife. 5. Applicants will be required to make provision for the retention or replacement of soils and any necessary drainage, access, hedges and fences. 6. The after-use will be required to have regard to the wider context of the site, in terms of the character of the surrounding landscape and historic environment, as well as existing land uses in the area. 7. Where opportunities arise, after-use proposals should provide benefits to the local and wider community which may include enhancement and creation of biodiversity and geodiversity interests, linking of site restoration to other green infrastructure initiatives, enhanced landscape character, improved public access, employment, tourism or provision of climate change mitigation measures. After-care 8. Restoration proposals will be subject to a minimum five year period of after-care. Where proposals or elements of proposals, such as features of biodiversity interest, require a longer period of management the proposal will only be permitted if it includes details of the period of extended after-care and how this will be achieved.

Caves

1. Within the City Centre Caves Area, as shown on the Policies Map, or elsewhere within 10 metres of a cave identified on the City Council's Historic Environment Record (HER), it should be assumed from the earliest pre-application stage that caves are present on a development site until demonstrated otherwise. 2. When submitting planning applications for development proposals which include new build, extensions, changes of use or any other type of development involving below ground intrusion, or works to the ground floor that have the potential to permanently prevent future access to caves, on sites where caves exist or there is potential for caves to exist, applicants will be required to submit a Caves Assessment, which will provide sufficient information to assess the known and potential presence and significance of caves and the impact of proposals upon their significance and that of the wider caves resource. 3. Proposals will be expected to recognise, conserve and enhance caves as a nationally unique feature and assess the impact of proposals upon the significance of the Nottingham Caves resource through: a) preservation of the caves from harm during site investigation and construction, and sensitive incorporation of these into development; b) retention of access to caves where existing, and where possible providing access where this does not exist; and c) providing appropriate record and interpretation, where this does not already exist (or is not adequate to support the application). 4. Planning permission will not be granted for developments which destroy, damage or block access to caves unless it is adequately demonstrated that no reasonable alternative is possible and they represent the best sustainable use of the site, and/ or the merits of the proposals for the site bring substantial social, environmental or regeneration benefits, which outweigh the harm to the significance of the caves and cannot be delivered by other means.

Proposals Affecting Designated and Non-Designated Heritage Assets

1. Development proposals affecting heritage assets and/or their settings will be supported where they conserve or enhance the historic environment in line with their interest and significance. 2. Where proposals could affect a heritage asset and/or its setting, the applicant will be expected to describe the asset's significance (including the contribution made by its setting) in a proportionate level of detail to the asset's significance that allows the impact of the proposals on its significance to be sufficiently understood. Designated Heritage Assets 3. Planning permission will be refused where development proposals lead to substantial harm to or total loss of significance of a designated heritage asset, unless it can be demonstrated that the substantial harm or loss* is necessary to achieve substantial public benefits that outweigh that harm or loss, or all of the following apply: a) no viable use of the heritage asset itself can be found in the medium term through appropriate marketing that will enable its conservation; and b) the nature of the heritage asset prevents all reasonable uses of the site; and c) conservation by grant-funding or some form of charitable or public ownership is demonstrably not possible; and d) the harm or loss is outweighed by the benefit of bringing the site back into use. (*substantial harm or loss to Grade II listed buildings or Grade II registered parks or gardens should be exceptional and wholly exceptional to assets of the highest significance). 4. Where a development proposal would result in less than substantial harm, permission will only be granted where the public benefits, including securing its optimum viable use, outweigh the harm. Non-Designated Heritage Assets 5. Where development affects a non-designated heritage asset or would result in its demolition or loss, a balanced judgment on the acceptability of the proposal will be made, having regard to the scale of any harm (substantial or less than substantial) or loss and the significance of the heritage asset. All Heritage Assets 6. Proposals affecting any heritage asset and/or its setting will be considered against the following criteria, where relevant: a) the significance of the asset; b) whether the proposals would be sympathetic to the character and appearance of the asset and any feature of special historic, architectural, artistic and archaeological interest that it possesses; c) whether the proposals would preserve and, where possible, enhance the character or appearance of a heritage asset by virtue of siting, scale, urban grain, building form, massing, height, materials and quality of detail; d) whether the proposals would respect their relationship with the historic street pattern, topography, urban spaces, gardens, landscape, views and landmarks; e) whether the proposals would demonstrate high standards of design appropriate to the historic environment; f) whether the proposals would contribute to the long-term maintenance and management of the asset; g) whether the proposals would appropriately provide for 'in-situ' preservation, or investigation and recording of archaeology, based upon significance; h) whether the proposals would bring a vacant heritage asset back into use and to what degree the proposed use would be viable and compatible with the significance of the asset; and i) whether it can be demonstrated that the new development will proceed after the loss has occurred.

Castle Quarter

Within the Castle Quarter, as shown on the Policies Map, planning permission will be granted for development that contributes towards the heritage value and regeneration of the area focussing on the cultural, leisure, and tourism potential of the Castle and its surroundings. Development will be supported within the Castle Quarter that is consistent with and does not undermine the delivery of the following strategic aims: a) encouraging development which preserves and enhances the setting of the listed Nottingham Castle and its Park and Gardens; b) preserving and enhancing the significance of heritage assets and making the best use of the historic environment to promote economic growth through sensitive reuse and interpretation of heritage assets; c) providing new and improved leisure and cultural facilities that enhance its role as a tourist and visitor attraction of regional and national significance consistent with maintaining and enhancing the special historic interest of the area; d) providing high quality office accommodation in appropriate locations including through small scale adaptive re-use of historic buildings where this is consistent with preserving their significance, or larger scale proposals focussed on Maid Marian Way that secure enhancements to the quality of the built environment and public realm; e) enhancing the existing restaurant and leisure offer, particularly focussing on inclusive daytime provision across a range of user groups that complements the tourism, commercial office, cultural and leisure sectors; f) providing high quality (C3) residential accommodation where this is compatible with heritage and tourism objectives and the preservation/enhancement of high grade office provision; g) resisting purpose built student accommodation (including conversions), other than to the north west of the area at Canning Circus and Wollaton Street and locations along and to the east of Maid Marian Way (excluding site allocation SR57 Castle College); and h) improving the pedestrian and cycle connectivity of the area to the City Centre retail core and Lace Market.

Housing Mix

1. Outside of the City Centre where sites are capable and suitable of accommodating family housing, and in line with Policy 8 of the Core Strategy, the City Council will encourage development of sites for family housing, including larger family housing (within use class C3), as opposed to other forms of residential accommodation. 2. In assessing whether sites are capable and suitable of accommodating family housing, and whether the resulting development will be in character with the local area, the following criteria will be taken into account: a) whether the site is allocated and the corresponding development principles indicate that an alternative use or mix of housing will be more appropriate; b) whether the resulting development would fulfil other regeneration aspirations of the City Council; c) whether local evidence of housing need and demand indicates that an alternative mix of housing is appropriate; or d) whether alternative provision meets other aims of the City Council, such as provision for elderly persons (including bungalows) and a proportion of the site can still be developed as family housing. 3. On sites within the City Centre, the mix of housing should address the need to diversify the existing housing stock by including flats of two or more bedrooms. Innovative family housing will be sought as part of the overall housing mix on the City Centre fringes. 4. The Council will support the provision of Self Build and Custom Build serviced plots provided that such proposals satisfy all other relevant policies within the Local Plan.

Protecting Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) suitable for Family Occupation

In order to both address the shortage of homes throughout the City which are suitable and attractive to families, and to encourage the provision of sustainable, inclusive and mixed communities, there will be a presumption against the loss of dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) for family occupation through either sub-division, conversion to Use Class C4, conversion to other non-residential uses or demolition and redevelopment unless: a) the property/properties is/are located within a site allocation and the corresponding development principles indicate that an alternative use or mix of housing will be more appropriate; b) the proposed development fulfils other regeneration aspirations of the City Council; c) local evidence of housing need and demand indicates that an alternative mix of housing is appropriate; d) alternative provision meets other housing priorities of the City Council, such as provision for elderly persons (including bungalows); e) the property/properties is/are proposed for development of main town centre uses and are located in or on the edge of a defined centre, and are subject to Policies SH2 and SH3; or f) an applicant can demonstrate that the property/properties is/are no longer suitable for family occupation, in which case, replacement with a new Class C3 dwellinghouse(s), suitable for family occupation will be the preferred approach, unless one of the criteria set out above can be satisfied.

Affordable Housing

1. Planning permission for new residential developments including conversions will be granted subject to the following affordable housing targets, where viable: a) For development where between 10 and 14 homes will be provided, at least 10% of the homes will be required to be available for affordable home ownership; b) For development where 15 or more homes will be provided, or the site has an area of 0.5 hectares or more, 20% of the homes will be required to be affordable housing, with at least 10% of homes being available for affordable home ownership, the remainder to be other forms of affordable housing. 2. Affordable housing need should be met on-site. However, where it can be robustly justified, off-site provision or a financial contribution will be sought 3. The type of affordable housing to be provided on site will be negotiated having regard to: a) The Government's policy on Starter Homes and other affordable home ownership product requirements; b) the City-wide need for affordable housing, taking into account all other sources and supply of affordable housing; c) levels of affordability in the area; and d) size, type and tenure of housing in the area. 4. On sites providing student dwellings, a commuted sum will be required in lieu of on-site affordable housing provision.

Specialist and Adaptable Housing

1. Planning permission for new residential development above a threshold of 10 or more dwellings will be granted subject to a target of at least 10% of new dwellings being developed as 'Accessible and Adaptable' dwellings, where viable and technically feasible. 2. In residential areas planning permission will be granted for specialist housing for older people, other vulnerable groups and for hostel accommodation provided that: a) a satisfactory residential environment can be achieved for the benefit of the intended occupants; b) the amenity of existing local residents would not be compromised; c) the use would not result in over-concentration of similar uses in any one area leading to a material change in character; d) the site is accessible to public transport and other services; and e) there will be satisfactory management arrangements in place to ensure amenity of nearby occupiers is maintained.

Locations for Purpose Built Student Accommodation

Purpose built student accommodation of an appropriate scale and design will be encouraged in the following locations, subject to developers demonstrating that there is a need for additional student accommodation or that they have entered into a formal agreement with a University or another provider of Higher Education for the supply of bedspaces created by the development: a) allocated sites where student accommodation use accords with site specific Development Principles; b) University campuses; c) within the City Centre boundary (as shown on the Policies Map), subject to accordance with site and area specific policies, including relevant 'Quarter Policies' but excluding the areas of predominantly family housing; d) above shopping and commercial frontages within defined Town, District and Local Centres, and within other shopping and commercial frontages on main transport routes where this assists in the regeneration of underused sites and premises and is consistent with relevant defined Centre policies;

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and Purpose Built Student Accommodation

1. Planning permission for the following development will only be granted where it does not conflict with Policies HO1 and HO2 and does not undermine local objectives to create or maintain sustainable, inclusive and mixed communities: a) changes of use and / or the erection of buildings to create new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs); b) extension / alteration of existing HMOs including development that facilitates an increase in the number of occupiers / bedspaces; c) changes of use and the erection of buildings which include the creation of residential accommodation for exclusive occupation by students (e.g. purpose built student accommodation); d) extension / alteration of purpose built student accommodation resulting in an overall increase in the number of student bed spaces. 2. In assessing the development's impact on local objectives to create or maintain sustainable, inclusive and mixed use communities, regard will be given to the following criteria: a) the existing proportion of HMOs and / or other Student Households in the area and whether this proportion amounts or will amount to a 'Significant Concentration' (calculated using the methodology shown in Appendix 6) apart from PBSA within areas identified in Policy HO5 where new PBSA is encouraged; b) the individual characteristics of the building or site and immediate locality; c) any evidence of existing HMO and purpose built accommodation provision within the immediate vicinity of the site that already impacts on local character and amenity; d) the impact the proposed development would have on the character and amenity of the area or site having particular regard to the criteria set out in Policies DE1 and DE2; e) whether the proposal would incorporate adequate management arrangements, and an appropriate level of car and cycle parking having regard to the location, scale and nature of the development; f) whether the proposal would result in the positive re-use of an existing vacant building or site that would have wider regeneration benefits; g) whether adequate evidence of the need for new purpose built student accommodation of the type proposed has been provided; h) whether new purpose built student accommodation is designed in such a way that it can be capable of being re-configured through internal alterations to meet general housing needs in the future; and i) whether the proposal in respect of purpose built accommodation includes appropriate room sizes and provides adequate communal space/ facilities, and student drop off/ collection arrangements.

Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople

Safeguarding Existing Supply 1. Existing Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites will be protected unless it can be demonstrated that they are no longer required or suitable alternative provision can be made. Meeting Future Need 2. The accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople will be met in the following ways: a) On sites which have good access to the strategic road network and which meet the criteria of Core Strategy Policy 9; and b) On appropriate small scale infill and/or small scale site extensions

Stanton Tip

Planning permission for development will be granted at Stanton Tip, as shown on the accompanying Policies Map, subject to: a) provision of primarily family housing; b) provision of employment uses; c) integration of new uses with existing development; d) submission of an acceptable site investigation and remediation scheme suitable for mixed use proposals; e) submission of a transport assessment and new and improved connections (vehicle/pedestrian/cycle) with adjacent development and NET Line 1 stop; f) retention and enhancement of existing habitats, including the Local Wildlife Site and creation of new areas to improve biodiversity and linkages to the River Leen corridor; g) proposals which successfully address the topography of the site in terms of accessibility, design and layout; h) creation of new green space within the development and links to existing open space/green infrastructure; i) suitable proposals for opening up the existing culvert, sustainable urban drainage and flood risk mitigation measures; j) proposals which safeguard groundwater resources; and k) proposals which maximise opportunities for the use and generation of low carbon energy.

Waterside

Within the Waterside area, as shown on the accompanying Policies Map, planning permission will be granted for development that is consistent with and does not undermine the delivery of the following strategic aims: a) provision of new housing (including custom build), that exploits the riverside and canal setting comprising predominantly family housing. Other forms of residential accommodation formats are acceptable above active frontages on Meadow Lane and Daleside Road delivered as part of mixed use schemes. Prior to the relocation of uses incompatible with the regeneration aims of the Waterside, residential development or other sensitive uses shall include adequate mitigation (such as stand-off/buffers to active operations, or the incorporation of other forms of mitigation such as screening or landscaping strips), where this is required, to avoid adverse impacts on new occupiers and existing businesses; b) delivery of high quality offices and other employment floorspace suitable to meet the needs of modern businesses, including expanding sectors identified within the Nottingham Growth Plan, focussing particularly on those areas in the northern part of the area; c) expansion of sport and leisure uses building on the strengths of established large facilities and river based activities in the area; d) provision of complementary energy related uses/low carbon technology sectors close to the existing Energy from Waste Plant provided that development close to the canal and Cattle Market Road frontages provides an appropriate 'buffer' to the canal and Cattle Market Road; e) improving linkages (pedestrian, bus and cycle) between the area and the core of the City Centre and adjoining neighbourhoods (such as the Meadows, Trent Bridge, Colwick Park, the Canal Quarter, Sneinton and St. Ann's), the creation of enhanced east-west transport routes incorporating an improved Cattle Market Road link, and further improvements to canal side routes to provide a continuous footpath and cycleway along the north bank of the River Trent and the potential for improved/new cycle and pedestrian crossings over the River Trent; f) exploiting opportunities to create or enhance public spaces and green infrastructure provision, especially related to the River Trent and canal; g) suitable proposals for sustainable urban drainage and flood risk mitigation measures; h) provision of appropriate retail, community (including education) and health facilities to serve new development within the area; i) preserving and enhancing the significance of heritage assets; j) safeguarding a potential future route for NET; and k) proposals which maximise opportunities for the use and generation of low carbon energy.

Site Allocations

The following sites as shown on the Policies Map are allocated and protected to meet the development needs of Nottingham to 2028.

Chalfont Drive - Former Government Buildings

Design, layout and access should be carefully considered to avoid adverse impacts on existing residential properties. An overall masterplan for development on the site should be agreed with Nottingham City Council. There is existing open space on the site - this should be retained and enhanced with opportunities for additional open space provision within the site. The Grade II Listed building on the site should be retained and its setting enhanced. Access from the site should be gained from Robin's Wood Road and / or Chalfont Drive. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - requires consideration prior to development but not considered a barrier to development. There is small area of coal mining legacy within the site.

Woodyard Lane - Siemens

Design, layout and access should be carefully considered to avoid adverse impacts on existing residential properties. There is potential for the development to provide accessible public open space to help address deficiencies in the area with opportunities to improve and retain areas of grassland. The trees along the western and northern edges of the site should be retained as a buffer to the rail line to the north and to provide green corridors. Walking and cycling links to Woodyard Lane should also be created. The Policies Map safeguards Hallowell Drive for future highway improvements. Development proposals should have regard to two archaeological constraint areas within the site. There is coal mining legacy within the site and the site falls within a Minerals Safeguarding Area - requires consideration prior to development but not considered a barrier to development legacy within the site.

Russell Drive - Radford Bridge Allotments

Development should be limited to a maximum of 110 dwellings. Proposals should make provision for the replacement and enhancement of existing allotments. Site to include public open space and retain and enhance existing trees and hedgerows. Scheme should enhance Bilborough Brook and Martin's Pond and Harrison's Plantation Local Nature Reserves. Proposals for the site should be accompanied by a flood risk assessment and incorporate SuDS. Proposals should enhance the water environment of Martin's Pond. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.

Robin Hood Chase

The development should be orientated so that it provides frontages and overlooking of main routes through and adjacent to the development. Development has the potential to cause pollution to the groundwater resource and will require careful consideration. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - requires prior notification but not considered a barrier to development. The site is capable of immediate connection to the District Heating System.

Carlton Road - Former Castle College

Layout should ensure a satisfactory environment for residential occupiers with B1 uses providing a buffer to adjacent employment uses. There is known contamination on this site and care should be taken to ensure that this is suitably mitigated such that no adverse impacts result through development. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development. The potential to connect to the District Heating System should be explored.

Ilkeston Road - Radford Mill

Retention of the Radford Mill (southern) building should be explored. There is possible contamination on this site and it is underlain by a principal aquifer. It should be ensured that the development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Mineral Safeguarding Area – prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development.

Salisbury Street

Design, layout and boundary treatment should be carefully considered to protect amenity of existing and new residential occupiers. Part of site is in an area of high flood risk and a site specific Flood Risk Assessment should accompany any planning application with particular consideration to safe access and egress. Any development or raising of land levels within the floodplain (adjacent to Faraday Road) will need to be compensated for by the lowering of an equivalent area and volume of land that is currently outside, but adjacent to, the floodplain. Flood mitigation measures should include finished floor levels of 600mm above the 1 in 100 year plus climate change flood level and SuDs should ensure that greenfield runoff rates are achieved from a managed surface water drainage scheme. There are records of contamination associated with some parts of the site from former uses. Development has the potential to cause pollution to the groundwater resource and will require careful consideration. Within a Minerals Safeguarding Area and Hazardous Installation Consultation Zone - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development.

Derby Road - Sandfield Centre

Careful consideration should be given to the relationship between existing residential properties and new development to ensure existing properties are not adversely affected. Improvements to cycling and walking links to and through the site should be explored. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development.

Prospect Place

Density and scale of development should have regard to existing residential properties. There are opportunities to introduce new greenspace and landscaped areas to improve access to open space and improve biodiversity. This may also assist in ensuring that the layout addresses the relationship between the new development and the existing business area to the south of the site. Development should ensure that access to the adjacent community building is not adversely affected. Underlain by a Principal Aquifer and located within Source protection zone 3, where groundwater is sensitive to pollution and will require careful consideration and an environmental assessment. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development.

Derby Road - Former Hillside Club

Design, layout and access should be carefully considered to avoid adverse impacts on existing residential properties. The River Leen runs in a culvert through the north western part of this site and the alignment should be established and the opportunity should be taken to open up the watercourse. An 8m easement for river and flood risk management adjacent to the Leen may be required and this provides opportunities to improve the River Leen LWS and create a green corridor which could also deliver improved walking and cycling links. The site is in an area of medium flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific flood risk assessment. There are protected trees on site which require consideration when designing any proposal. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Access should be from Arnesby Road. Part of the site is within an archaeological constraint area and within Minerals Safeguarding Area - prior consultation required.

Creative Quarter - Brook Street East

Development should be carefully designed to preserve and enhance the Sneinton Market Conservation Area (which covers part of the site) and Listed Buildings nearby. Within an archaeological constraints area, development proposals should consider the potential for archaeology at an early stage. Potential for custom build plots on site. Potential for immediate connection to the District Heating System. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.

Canal Quarter - Station Street/Carrington Street

This site provides scope for both refurbishment and new build. Proposals should retain existing buildings along Carrington Street and buildings at 3 to 9 and 21 Station Street which are of particular townscape value. Proposals which seek to retain, improve and refurbish buildings at 11 to 19 Station Street and the Trent Street arches will be encouraged. The 1960's Government offices are considered appropriate for redevelopment. New development must be of high quality design and make a positive contribution to character of the Conservation Areas (Station Street and Canal Conservation Areas) and the setting of Listed Buildings. Redevelopment should carefully consider the relationship between the site and the canal towpath, exploit opportunities to create access and links between them and enhance the canal frontage. Any on-site car parking to serve the development should be located below ground floor frontage level, where flood risk limits scope for other uses. Servicing / car parking access should be gained via existing Station Street access (to east of 21 Station Street). Immediate potential for low carbon energy via connection to the District Heating System. Early consideration should be given to the site's location within an archaeological constraints area. Within an area of high flood risk, any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific flood risk assessment which considers overtopping/breach of existing River Trent flood defences. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.

Canal Quarter - Queens Road, East of Nottingham Station

This site has the potential to deliver significant improvements to the physical environment. Development should be of high quality design that positively addresses the prominent corner at the junction of London Road/ Queen's Road, responds to the scale of surrounding buildings and resolves level differences between London Road and the site. Single storey warehouse style development is not considered appropriate in this location. Development should preserve or enhance the significance and setting of Nottingham Station, the Station Conservation Area and other heritage assets. Immediate potential for low carbon energy via connection to the District Heating System. Early consideration should be given to the site's location within an archaeological constraints area. Within an area of medium flood risk, any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific flood risk assessment. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development. Proposals should have regard to Highway Route Improvement Safeguarding TR2.2 and TR2.3 to the east and south of the site.

Canal Quarter - Waterway Street

This site has the potential to deliver significant improvements to the physical environment and to help transform the area into a vibrant extension to the City Centre. Single storey warehouse style development is not considered appropriate in this location. Development should be of a high quality design that positively addresses prominent frontages, takes account of nearby housing south of Waterway Street and complements neighbouring business operations which add to the distinctiveness of the area (such as the brewery facility on Queens Bridge Road). Tinkers Leen is a culverted ordinary watercourse running along the northern boundary of this site. There should be no development on top of the culvert and opportunities should be explored to open up the watercourse to provide a green corridor with associated amenity and wildlife benefits. Opening up the culvert may require an easement. Proposals should provide positive linkages to the Meadows and enhance walking and cycling routes, having regard to the relationship with the tram route to the south of the site. Immediate potential for low carbon energy via connection to the District Heating System. Site is close to the Eastcroft Energy from Waste Facility and the London Road Heat Station and within an AQMA - dispersion modelling may be necessary, depending on the scale of the proposal. Site is in an area of high flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific flood risk assessment. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development. Proposals should have regard to Highway Route Improvement Safeguarding TR2.3 to the south of the site.

Canal Quarter - Crocus Street, Southpoint

Residential (C3), student accommodation (Sui Generis). Ancillary uses to ground floor could include small scale retail (A1, A2, A3) delivered as an integral part of a mixed use scheme.

Waterside - Iremonger Road

Residential (C3), student accommodation (Sui Generis).

Waterside - Meadow Lane

Primarily residential (C3, predominantly family housing) with other uses - offices/high technology, light industry/ research & development (B1), hotel (C1), non-residential institution (D1), assembly & leisure (D2). Ancillary uses could include small scale retail (A1), financial services (A2), food & drink (A3) delivered as an integral part of a mixed use scheme.

Waterside - Freeth Street

Potential for transformational development to create a new riverside mixed use community made up of family housing, with apartments above active frontages to Meadow Lane/Daleside Road. The residential element of the site should be developed in close proximity to the waterfront, with the employment generating uses towards Daleside Road. Design and layout to exploit riverside frontage. A minimum of 10m is required to provide a continuous cycle and pedestrian path along the River Trent. This will also form an 8m easement if required. Development proposals will be expected to have regard to the need to relocate existing businesses where necessary and to minimise disruption through sensitive development phasing and shall include adequate mitigation, where this is required, to avoid adverse impacts on new occupiers and existing businesses. Existing bank-side habitats to be retained and an accessible riverside green corridor created that provides wildlife and community value. Due to proximity to waste and heat station facilities, dispersal modelling may be required dependent on scale/height of development. The site is within an area of medium flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific Flood Risk Assessment. Within Mineral Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development. Potential for low carbon energy via the District Heating System should be explored. Development should have regard to NET safeguarding, Southern Growth Corridor Highway Route Improvement Safeguarding (TR2.2) and Cattle Market Road Highway Planning Line (TR2.14) to the north and north-eastern boundary of the site.

Waterside - Daleside Road, Trent Lane Basin

Potential for transformational development to create a new riverside community made up of family housing, with apartments above active frontages to Daleside Road. Potential for custom build plots on site. Design and layout to exploit riverside frontage. A minimum of 10m is required to provide a continuous cycle and pedestrian path along the River Trent. This will also form an 8m easement if required. Development proposals will be expected to have regard to the need to relocate existing businesses where necessary and to minimise disruption through sensitive development phasing and shall include adequate mitigation, where necessary, to avoid adverse impacts on new occupiers and existing businesses. Existing bank-side habitats to be retained and an accessible riverside green corridor created to provide wildlife and community value. Due to proximity to the Eastcroft Energy from Waste facility and the London Road Heat Station air dispersion modelling may be required depending on development scale. The site is within an area of medium flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific Flood Risk Assessment. The site is underlain by a secondary aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within a Mineral Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development. Development should have regard to NET safeguarding and Southern Growth Corridor Highway Improvement Route safeguarding (TR2.2) to the north of the site.

Waterside - Trent Lane, Park Yacht Club

Part of the site fronting the river benefits from planning permission, residential development on the remainder of the site should be family housing. A minimum of 10m is required to provide a continuous cycle and pedestrian path along the River Trent. This will also form an 8m easement if required. Due to proximity to waste and heat station facilities, dispersal modelling may be required dependent on scale/height of development. The site is within an area of medium flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific Flood Risk Assessment. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Mineral Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development. Potential for low carbon energy via the District Heating System should be explored.

Developer Contributions

1. Development will be expected to meet the reasonable costs of new infrastructure or services required as a consequence of the proposal. Where necessary planning obligations will be negotiated to support the following: a) employment and training in accordance with Policy EE4; b) open space in accordance with Policy EN2 and EN3, relevant site allocations; c) drainage and flood protection in accordance with Policy CC3 relevant site allocations; d) transport in accordance with Policies TR1 and TR2, relevant site allocations; e) community facilities including education in accordance with Policy LS5; and f) affordable housing in accordance with Policy HO3, relevant site allocations. 2. Other planning obligations may be necessary to make developments acceptable in planning terms and may include: heritage enhancement and protection, supporting policing/crime reduction and air quality measures. The scale and nature of direct provision will be identified as a result of the need arising from the development. 3. If an applicant considers there to be issues of viability due to the level of contributions being sought which render a proposal undeliverable, they will be required to submit robust viability assessments. These will be independently examined before the scale and nature of any reduction is agreed.

Telecommunications

1. Proposals for the installation of telecommunications equipment (including prior notification of satellite dishes, microwave and antennae and other telecommunications) will be considered against the following criteria: a) for applications involving new masts buildings or other structures, it has been demonstrated that no existing masts or structures are available that can reasonably be shared; b) it has been demonstrated that telecommunications infrastructure will not cause significant and irremediable interference with other electrical equipment, air traffic services or instrumentation operated in the national interest; c) there is no detrimental impact on the appearance and character of any building or structure affected, or on the wider area, or on the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties; d) development is sited and designed so as to minimise its visual impact; and e) whether the special character and appearance of all heritage assets are preserved or enhanced.

Minerals Safeguarding

1. Within the Minerals Safeguarding Area, as shown on the Policies Map, planning permission will be granted for development provided that it would not lead to the unnecessary sterilisation of mineral resources unless: a) it is demonstrated that the resource is not of economic value; b) the resource can be extracted, where practicable and environmentally acceptable, prior to development taking place; or c) the development is either a proposal for householder development, an alteration or extension to an existing building, or a change of use of existing development which would not intensify development on site. 2. Associated minerals infrastructure will be safeguarded unless; a) the merits of the development clearly outweigh the need for safeguarding; or b) the infrastructure is no longer needed; or c) the capacity of the infrastructure can be relocated or provided elsewhere

Facilitating Regeneration

1. Planning permission will be granted for proposals which: a) do not prejudice the wider regeneration and transformation of the City Centre Quarters and the Waterside area; b) maximise the potential of the site and are of an appropriate scale, density, design and use commensurate with the regeneration ambitions for that area; and c) assist in enabling the appropriate wider regeneration of brownfield sites. 2. Across the City, where necessary, the Council will use its Compulsory Purchase Order powers to facilitate major regeneration schemes and unblock barriers to delivery.

Canal Quarter

Within the Canal Quarter, as shown on the Policies Map, planning permission will be granted for development that is consistent with and does not undermine the delivery of the following strategic aims: a) providing a substantial range of office led employment uses supported by other employment uses including business, professional, financial and cultural industries; b) providing new residential development as part of mixed use schemes, including student accommodation and innovative formats, where this is compatible with and does not prejudice the activities of adjoining uses; c) supporting emerging clusters of complementary sectors, particularly bioscience and advanced manufacturing, where premises are suitable for the needs of identified growth sectors; d) enhancing and better utilising the significant historic canal and other waterways including the Tinkers Leen, providing improved visibility and access and enhancing existing and creating new habitats; e) building upon the success of existing leisure and entertainment uses focussed on the canal frontage; f) contributing towards the creation of an expanded, lively and vibrant independent shopping and leisure area to the south of the intu Broadmarsh Centre, building on investment in the Nottingham Station transport interchange and supporting the enhancement of established businesses; g) exploiting opportunities for the positive re-use of existing buildings, including historic buildings identified as being at risk or with a record of long term vacancy or under-occupation, and preserving and enhancing the significance of heritage assets; h) improving linkages (pedestrian, bus and cycle) between the core of the City Centre and adjoining neighbourhoods including the Meadows, Trent Bridge and the Waterside area, the creation of a new east-west pedestrian link between Middle Hill and the Castle and further enhancement to canal side routes; i) exploiting opportunities to create or enhance public spaces; and j) supporting the implementation of major transport improvements, expanding upon existing substantial investment in the Nottingham Station Hub transport interchange and NET.

The Boots Site

Planning permission will be granted for development at the Boots site, as shown on the accompanying Policies Map, subject to: a) submission of an acceptable site investigation and remediation scheme suitable for mixed use proposals; b) provision of new housing (up to 1,150 units across the Nottingham and Broxtowe combined site); c) provision of new business and commercial space with a focus on the hi-tech sector and health and beauty; d) submission of a transport assessment and delivery of a new internal spine road to service the site and improve linkages (bus, cycle and pedestrian) to the surrounding area including Beeston and the City Centre; e) design and layout that complements and does not detract from the existing campus style of development; f) proposals which preserve and enhance the significance of heritage assets on site; g) retention and creation of areas of semi-natural habitat adjacent to the Beeston Canal; h) qualitative improvements to on site open space provision and links to existing open space/green infrastructure; i) suitable proposals for sustainable urban drainage and flood risk mitigation measures; j) proposals which safeguard air quality and groundwater resources; and k) proposals which maximise opportunities for the use and generation of low carbon energy.

Royal Quarter - Burton Street, Guildhall, Police Station and Fire Station

This is an important and prominent site and development should incorporate high quality building design, public realm and environmental improvements. Development should preserve or enhance the significance of heritage assets including the Guildhall (a Grade II listed building to be retained), other nearby Listed Buildings and the adjacent Arboretum Conservation Area. The suitability of new uses will need careful consideration to ensure that the sensitive reuse of heritage assets can be achieved. Within an archaeological constraints area and an area where caves are known to be present. Early consideration should be given to both archaeology and caves and opportunities for their preservation or enhancement. There is immediate potential for low carbon energy via the District Heating System. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.

Creative Quarter - Bus Depot

Proposals should be sensitive to the Sneinton Market Conservation Area which covers the northern edge of the site. Schemes which retain and integrate frontages between Manvers Street and Stanhope Street will be encouraged. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within an archaeological constraints area, development proposals should consider the potential for archaeology early in the development process. Immediate potential for connection to the District Heating System. The site is close to an AQMA and the Eastcroft Energy from Waste plant. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.

Castle Quarter, Maid Marian Way - College Site

This is an important, prominent gateway site close to the Castle which is expected to contribute to the positive transformation of the area. Development should be sensitive to, and maximise opportunities provided by the historic environment and incorporate high quality open space that preserves or enhances the significance and setting of heritage assets. Development proposals should also seek to enhance the setting of buildings within the site to the south of Isabella Street, and have regard to the amenity of residential properties on Castle Gate. Within an archaeological constraints area and caves area. Early consideration should be given to both archaeology and caves and opportunities for their preservation or enhancement. Sensitive redevelopment of the site provides opportunities to improve north/ south and east/west pedestrian and cycle connections between the Canal Quarter, City Centre retail core and Lace Market and indicative routes are shown on the Policies Map. Connection to the District Heating System may be possible depending on nature of use and scale of development. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.

Waterside - Cattle Market

Offices/light industry/research & development (B1), residential (C3), hotel (C1), assembly & leisure (D2).

Food and Drink Uses and Licensed Entertainment Venues Outside the City Centre

Outside the City Centre, as shown on the accompanying Policies Map, planning permission will be granted for development involving food and drink uses (Use Class A3, A4 and A5) and licensed entertainment venues where: a) the proposal is located within an existing Centre, or meets the requirements set out in SH4; b) the proposal is compatible with the scale, character and function of any Centre in which it is located, and maintains or enhances the vitality and viability of that Centre; c) the proposal would not result in any unacceptable impacts on nearby residents and occupiers in terms of noise and disturbance (generated either inside or outside the premises and by activity attributable to its operation), vibration, fumes, waste generation, litter, anti-social behaviour and crime having regard to the effectiveness of available measures to manage potential harm through the use of planning conditions and / or obligations; d) the cumulative impact of food, drink and entertainment uses, in the Centre or area, taking into account the number and distribution of existing premises, and any evidence of harm caused by such uses is not of an unacceptable level; and e) the proposal would not result in a prejudicial effect on future residential development initiatives.

Royal Quarter

Within the Royal Quarter, as shown on the accompanying Policies Map, planning permission will be granted for development that is consistent with and does not undermine the delivery of the following strategic aims: a) providing new and improved leisure and cultural facilities that enhance the City's role as a tourist and visitor attraction of regional and national significance; b) delivering high grade office accommodation in appropriate locations; c) adding to the existing high quality restaurant and leisure offer, particularly focussing on inclusive daytime provision across a range of user groups that complements the tourism, commercial office and cultural sectors; d) providing new and improved education and conference facilities and uses associated with the University; e) delivering high quality housing, including high quality purpose built student accommodation, where this is compatible with nearby uses; f) supporting and developing the independent retail sector; g) exploiting opportunities to create or enhance public spaces, particularly around the Nottingham Trent University campus; h) preserving and enhancing the significance of heritage assets; and i) improving the pedestrian and cycle connectivity of the area to the City Centre and surrounding areas.

Major Retail and Leisure Developments within the City Centre's Primary Shopping Area

Planning permission will be granted for a significant increase in the retail and leisure floorspace within the City Centre's Primary Shopping Area as shown on the accompanying Policies Map, initially to focus on the intu Broadmarsh Centre and intu Victoria Centre, alongside consolidation and enhancement elsewhere. Major development will be required to: a) strengthen the overall quality and diversity of the retail and leisure offer within the City Centre to reinforce its position as the principal shopping and leisure destination within the region; b) deliver balanced improvements to the City Centre through providing a significantly increased retail and leisure offer in a form that reflects and builds upon its unique individual characteristics and strengths; and c) provide major improvements to connectivity and the quality of public realm within the City Centre including through the creation of new and enhanced pedestrian and cycle routes, and public spaces.

Development of Main Town Centre Uses in the City Centre Primary Shopping Area

permission will be granted for retail (Class A1) development and other main town centre uses which make a positive contribution to the vitality and viability of the Centre and help to strengthen its attraction as a retail, commercial, leisure and cultural destination. Assessment of proposals will include the following considerations: a) whether the proposal would complement the existing mix of uses in the immediate area, and help to reinforce its positive attributes and individual identity, particularly where there are clusters of mutually supportive uses such as those connected with the independent retail, creative industry and professional services sectors; b) whether the development would result in or add to an over-domination of non-retail (Class A1) uses that by virtue of number, scale, location and relationship with neighbouring properties would undermine the core retail function of the Primary Shopping Area or whether the development would result in an over concentration or clustering of a non-A1 single use; c) whether the development would maximise potential for the sensitive and sustainable re-use of sites and existing buildings where they make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area, whether individually and/or as part of a group, and/or securing the removal of unattractive and poor quality buildings that detract from it; d) whether the development would incorporate active and attractive street level frontage and create levels of activity that would maintain and enhance the vibrancy and interest of the Primary Shopping Area;

Development of Main Town Centre Uses in Edge of Centre and Out of Centre Locations

1. Planning permission for development of main town centre uses in edge of centre and out of centre locations will be subject to the sequential test for site selection. Proposals will be required to satisfactorily demonstrate that there are no sequentially preferable sites available*. 2. An Impact Assessment will be required for retail (Class A1) applications incorporating 1,000 square metres or greater of new (gross ) floorspace on the edge of or outside an existing Centre, or 2,500 square metres for all other main town centre uses. Proposals which would result in significant adverse impact on in- centre investment or Centre vitality and viability within the catchment area of the proposal will not be supported*. 3. Proposals for main town centre uses in edge of centre and out of centre locations will also be considered against the following criteria: a) whether the proposal is for small scale retail provision in an area of deficiency and it can be robustly demonstrated that it will serve local convenience or service requirements, including that generated by major new development. In determining the proposal, consideration will be given to the extent and nature of the local catchment, proximity to existing shopping facilities and local accessibility; b) whether the proposal has regard to the balance and mix of existing uses in the immediate area; c) whether the proposal helps to reinforce positive attributes and individual identity of the immediate area; d) whether the proposal maximises any potential for the sensitive and sustainable re-use of sites and existing buildings where they make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area, whether individually and/or as part of a group, and/or securing the removal of unattractive and poor quality buildings that detract from it; e) whether the development would assist in enabling the wider redevelopment of brownfield sites for a variety of uses; f) whether the proposal is consistent with the Core Strategy and reduces the need to travel, especially by private car.

Independent Retail Clusters

Within the defined Independent Retail Clusters, as shown on the accompanying Policies Map, planning permission will be granted for Retail (Class A1) development and other main town centre uses where: a) the proposal is for small scale retail provision that complements and does not detract from the existing mix of uses in the immediate area and helps to reinforce the area's positive attributes and individual identity; b) in the case of development other than Retail (Class A1), it would not result in an over-domination of non-Retail (Class A1) uses that by virtue of number, scale, location and relationship with neighbouring properties would undermine the retail character of the area; c) the development would incorporate active and attractive street level frontage and create levels of activity that would maintain and enhance the vibrancy and interest of the area; d) the development would maximise the potential for the sensitive and sustainable re-use of sites and existing buildings where they make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area, whether individually and/or as part of a group, and/or securing the removal of unattractive and poor quality buildings that detract from it.

Food and Drink Uses and High Occupancy Licensed Premises / Entertainment Venues within the City Centre

Within the City Centre as defined on the Policies Map, planning permission will be granted for development involving food and drink uses (Use Class A3, A4 and A5), and / or high occupancy (500 people / 500 square metres or greater) licensed premises / entertainment venues (A4 and Sui Generis uses) where it does not harm the character, function, vitality and viability of the area in which it is located. Proposals will be assessed against the following criteria: a) whether the proposal supports regeneration policies RE2 to RE5; b) whether the proposal would result in harmful impacts, such as noise, disturbance, litter, anti-social behaviour or crime, when considered in combination with the existing and proposed distribution of food, drink and entertainment uses, taking into account any evidence of harm caused by such uses; and c) whether the proposal would result in an unacceptable impact on the amenities of nearby residential occupiers including those on routes to/from the proposal, and any prejudicial effect on future residential development proposals.

Centres of Neighbourhood Importance (CONIs)

Planning permission for development in CONIs will be granted where both the retail function and the local character of the CONI are not undermined, and the vitality and viability of the CONI is maintained or enhanced. Proposals will be assessed against the following criteria: a) whether the development is proportionate in scale and compatible with the character and function of the CONI and whether the development would result in an over concentration or clustering of a non-A1 single use; b) whether the nature of the proposal, including the hours of operation, associated levels of activity and extent of active frontage would maintain or reinforce the predominantly shopping character of the CONI and integrate well with existing retail and other complementary uses.

Markets

1. Planning permission will be granted for the establishment of new markets or the relocation, remodelling and / or enhancement of existing markets within existing centres where they would create or maintain an attractive and competitive retail offer beneficial to local shopping provision that reinforces the individual character of existing Centres and would support their overall vitality and viability. Proposals will be assessed against the following criteria: a) the availability of adequate provision for storage of stalls and associated equipment; b) the availability of market trader facilities, such as toilets and other essential hygiene facilities; and c) provision of an appropriate level of safe, secure, accessible and usable parking for trader vehicles. 2. Development that involves qualitative enhancements to existing out of centre or edge of centre markets will be supported where it can be demonstrated that it will contribute towards wider regeneration benefits and complies with Policy SH4.

Development within Primary Frontages

Retail (Class A1) development 1. Planning permission for retail (Class A1) development within the Primary Frontages will be granted where it: a) maintains or reinforces the predominantly shopping character of the frontage and integrates well with the existing retail provision, particularly through the inclusion of high quality, active shop front treatments; b) preserves or enhances the extent and range of commercially attractive retail units in terms of size, format, design and architectural quality, proportionate in scale with the role and function of the Centre; c) is reflective of and reinforces positive local characteristics, maximising any potential for the sensitive and sustainable re-use of sites and existing buildings where they make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area, whether individually and/or as part of a group, and/or securing the removal of unattractive and poor quality buildings that detract from it; d) does not have a negative impact on any plans for comprehensive redevelopment in the Centre; and e) in terms of the City Centre, enhances the quality and diversity of the retail offer consistent with strengthening Nottingham's status as a shopping destination of regional and national significance. Development other than retail (Class A1) 2. Planning permission for developments other than retail (Class A1) within the Primary Frontages will be granted where the predominantly retail function and character of the frontage would not be harmed, and the vitality and viability of the Centre would be maintained or enhanced. Assessment of proposals will include the following considerations: a) the existing proportion of retail (Class A1) uses, the number, proximity and distribution of uses other than retail (Class A1) including the concentration and clustering of a non-A1 single use and the level of vacant ground floor units; b) the scale of the development, the length, prominence and location of frontage affected by the proposal; c) the relationship of the proposal with neighbouring uses and the impact of the development on the compactness and continuity of the shopping provision, whether individually or cumulatively; d) whether the proposal maximises potential for the sensitive and sustainable re-use of sites and existing buildings where they make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area, whether individually and/or as part of a group, and/or securing the removal of unattractive and poor quality buildings that detract from it; e) the nature of the proposed use, including the associated level of activity, hours of operation and whether an active and attractive street level frontage can be incorporated; f) the physical characteristics of the property and any identified constraints on its suitability or adaptability for retail (Class A1) use; g) whether the proposal has a negative impact on any plans for comprehensive redevelopment in the Centre; h) whether the proposal supports regeneration policies RE2 to RE5.

Development within Secondary Frontages

Within Secondary Frontages, planning permission will be granted for retail (Class A1) development and other main town centre uses which make a positive contribution to the vitality and viability of the Centre and help to strengthen its attraction as a retail, commercial, leisure and cultural destination. Assessment of proposals will include the following considerations: a) whether the proposal would complement the existing mix of uses in the immediate area, and help to reinforce its positive attributes and individual identity, particularly where there are clusters of mutually supportive uses such as those connected with the independent retail, creative industry and professional services sectors; b) whether the development would result in or add to an over-domination of non-retail (Class A1) uses that by virtue of number, scale, location and relationship with neighbouring properties would undermine the core retail function of the Primary Shopping Area or whether the development would result in an over concentration or clustering of a non-A1 single use; c) whether the development would maximise potential for the sensitive and sustainable re-use of sites and existing buildings where they make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area, whether individually and/or as part of a group, and/or securing the removal of unattractive and poor quality buildings that detract from it; d) whether the development would incorporate active and attractive street level frontage and create levels of activity

Beechdale Road - Former Beechdale Baths

Access to this site should be from Beechdale Road. The scale and appropriateness of proposals for food retailing will be considered in the context of identified deficiencies/capacity at the time of application. Should a mixed use scheme comprising retail and residential development come forward, it should be sensitively designed to protect amenities of residential occupiers with residential development located away from the busy Western Boulevard. Any scheme exceeding the retail floorspace set out in Appendix 5, or comprising comparison floorspace which is more than ancillary to the convenience floorspace, will be required to undertake a sequential test, and if necessary, an impact assessment. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development. Outside the site boundary to the south east, a location for a future rail station is safeguarded.

Carlton Road - Former Co-op

Design, layout and access should be carefully considered to avoid adverse impacts on existing residential properties. Layout and boundary treatment of new residential units should be carefully considered to avoid adverse impact on/from existing adjacent businesses uses. The site is within a CONI and future development should be considered in line with Policy SH7. The site is underlain by a secondary aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Mineral Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development. The potential for connection to the District Heating System should be explored.

Alfreton Road - Forest Mill

Development should provide an attractive and active frontage to Alfreton Road and be carefully designed to preserve and enhance the Gamble Street and Alfreton Road Conservation Area. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered to be a barrier to development.

intu Victoria Centre

This is an important and prominent retail destination and development should incorporate high quality building design and public realm with opportunities for enhanced connections - particularly east west connections to connect Cairns Street and Union Road and north/south connections to intu Broadmarsh. Proposals should have regard to the heritage assets within and close to the site including the Listed public house on Milton Street and the Arboretum Conservation Area to the west of the site. Within an archaeological constraints area, development proposals should consider the potential for archaeology and also the presence of caves and opportunities for their preservation enhancement. The potential for low carbon energy via the District Heating System should be explored. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.

intu Broadmarsh Centre and surrounding area

This is a major development site and proposals will be expected to radically improve the physical appearance, connectivity and retail offer of this part of the city. Proposals should introduce more traditional street patterns with active frontages - improving north/south and east/west pedestrian linkages and high quality connections to intu Victoria Centre, the Canal, Creative and Castle Quarters and retail core with opportunities for new external routes. Proposals should incorporate new high quality public realm. Heritage assets should be preserved and enhanced with careful consideration to views of the Castle and Lace Market Cliff and the Canal Conservation Area. Development should improve prominence and access to the existing visitor attraction focussed on caves. Flood risk, transport, archaeology, caves and contamination assessment required. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development. To facilitate development major changes to the highway network are planned and proposals should have regard to Highway Planning Lines and Highway Route Improvements Safeguarding TR2.3 and TR2.13 as shown on the Policies Map.

Parking and Travel Planning

1. Proposals will be expected to include a sufficient package of measures to ensure that journeys by private car are minimised and journeys by sustainable modes are supported in line with the transport hierarchy within Policy 14 of the Core Strategy. Where necessary, planning obligations will be sought to support appropriate sustainable transport measures including walking, cycling, public transport and Smarter Choices packages. 2. The City Council will seek a sustainable and appropriate level of parking provision within new developments. Each development will be assessed on its merits, taking into account the following issues: a) the parking guidance set out in Appendix 1; b) the type, mix and use of development; c) the extent to which the amenity of occupiers of neighbouring property would be adversely affected (including for example, through noise, fumes, visual amenity), particularly residential occupiers; d) whether measures can be undertaken to significantly reduce the use of private cars to travel to and from the site (including the use of Smarter Choices); e) the location of the development in relation to: i. public transport nodes, interchanges, or routes well served by public transport; ii. conveniently sited existing public off street parking spaces and the extent to which they can adequately cater for the proposed development; f) whether traffic generated by the proposed development would be: i. prejudicial to conditions of highway safety; ii. detrimental to the character and appearance of Conservation Areas or other sensitive areas of the City, particularly for the reasons set out in Policy DE1; g) whether the characteristics of the proposed use are such that car ownership/use by potential occupiers will be low, particularly in the case of specialist residential accommodation and can be restricted by planning agreement or condition; h) whether the proposed use would be prejudicial to the efficient use of land; and i) local car ownership levels. 3. The City Council will request Travel Plans, Transport Statements or Transport Assessments to be submitted to support planning applications for all developments that would generate significant amounts of transport movement in line with the NPPF or any subsequent national or locally derived standards and guidance. 4. The development of new car parks which are not ancillary to new developments will only be permitted: a) where they serve City, Town or Local Centres, where the traffic generated would not give rise to traffic congestion, and when their use can be limited by planning condition or planning obligation to serve only short or medium term visitors; or b) where they form part of a wider programme of traffic management measures aimed at reducing congestion and the need for travel by private car. 5. Proposals for car parks as set out in Policy TR1 4a) and b) will be assessed on their merits, taking into account the following issues: a) the extent to which the amenity of occupiers of neighbouring properties would be adversely affected (including for example, through noise, fumes, visual amenity), particularly residential occupiers; b) whether measures can be undertaken to significantly reduce the use of private cars to travel to and from the site (including the use of Smarter Choices), where public transport, cycling or walking provision is inadequate and alternative measures to enhance these are not possible, or there is a shortage of shopper and visitor parking detracting from the vitality and viability of the specific area of the City; c) whether excessive on street parking in that part of the City is having an adverse effect on highway safety or visual amenity which cannot be reasonably resolved by other means; d) whether traffic generated by the proposed development would be prejudicial to conditions of highway safety or detrimental to the character and appearance of Conservation Areas or other sensitive areas in or immediately adjoining the City, particularly for the reasons set out in Policy DE1; e) whether the proposed use would be prejudicial to the efficient use of land. 6. Where parking is provided, the Council will encourage and support the provision of infrastructure to support the use of low emission vehicles.

The Transport Network

1. Planning permission will not be granted for developments which would prejudice the efficient and safe operation of the existing highway network or future improvements to the transport network identified through the Local Transport Plan process, as set out below or shown on the accompanying Policies Map: a) Highway Route Improvement Safeguarding (Indicative): TR2.1 Connecting Eastside Phase 2 TR2.2 Southern Growth Corridor TR2.3 Turning Point South TR2.4 Abbey Street/Gregory Street TR2.5 Nottingham Business Park TR2.6 The Crescent TR2.7 Hallowell Drive TR2.8 Experian Way b) Highway Planning Lines: TR2.9 Manvers Street (Sneinton Hermitage - part of Connecting Eastside Phase 2) TR2.10 Daleside Road (part of Southern Growth Corridor) TR2.11 Thane Road (part of Southern Growth Corridor) TR2.12 Basford Bridge TR2.13 Maid Marian Way Realignment (part of Turning Point South) TR2.14 Cattle Market Road TR2.15 Kilpin Way (Poulton Drive/Trent Lane Link) TR2.16 Clifton West c) Other Transport Network Schemes: Rail Line Upgrading (Indicative) Nottingham Enterprise Zone (Sustainable Transport Package) NET Safeguarding (Indicative) City Centre Proposed Pedestrian Environment Improvements/Enhanced Pedestrian Connections (Indicative) Railway Station Safeguarding (Indicative) Proposed Net Stop (Indicative) (part of the Turning Point South proposals) High Speed Rail 2 Safeguarding 2. Where necessary planning obligations will be sought to support: a) the delivery of the transport schemes listed above; b) provision of new or improved infrastructure to avoid adverse impacts on the transport network which may otherwise arise from development.

Cycling

The proposed cycle routes shown on the Policies Map and the continuity of existing cycle routes will be safeguarded, unless satisfactory provision is made for an alternative alignment.