Planning in Scarborough

Health Care and Education Facilities

Access to high quality education and health care facilities will be encouraged by a. making provision for the development of new health care facilities in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey; b. supporting proposals for the development of new and/or improved education and health care facilities; c. protecting existing health care facilities, including those in rural areas, from redevelopment unless the proposal forms part of a wider health service delivery strategy; and d. securing developer contributions towards health and education provision from housing and other development.

Whitby Health and Community Hub

Proposals for the redevelopment/re-configuration of the Whitby Hospital site (as shown on the Policies Map) to include a mixed use scheme of health, community and specialist/extra-care housing uses will be supported. Housing on this site will be supported where it facilitates the delivery of improved health and community facilities.

Former Rugby Club Site - Scalby Road, Scarborough

Proposals for the redevelopment of the former Rugby Club site off Scalby Road (as shown on the Policies Map) will be expected to incorporate the provision of, or make land available for, a GP Surgery designed to meet the future needs of Newby and Scalby. The preferred location for this facility is along the frontage of the development site facing Scalby Road.

Site of Former Gas Showroom - Station Approach, Filey

The site as shown on the Policies Map shall be retained to accommodate the future expansion requirements of Filey GP Surgery.

Open Space and Sports Facilities

a. The creation of high quality open spaces and sports facilities and the improvement of existing open spaces and facilities for sport and recreation will be supported by i. allowing for the development of new or improved sites where it would not detract from the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the character of the landscape, where appropriate; and ii. requiring developers to make provision for open space through development, in line with the Borough Council's adopted standards. b. The redevelopment of existing open spaces and outdoor sports facilities, including those identified within the Green Space Audit and Playing Pitch Strategy or any subsequent updates, for non-open space uses will only be permitted where i. the existing open space does not contribute positively to the character and appearance of the area; and, ii. there is an identified surplus of that type of open space or sports provision in that locality and the site cannot be reclassified to meet an identified deficit in another form of open space or sports provision; or, iii. a replacement open space of an equal or higher quantity and quality can be provided in a nearby accessible location.

Open Space and Sports Facility Allocations

The following sites as shown on the Policies Map have been allocated for the development of uses identified in the "Proposed Use" column. Proposed Use | Site Area (Hectares) | Site Location | Site Ref Neighbourhood park | 7.5 ha | North of Middle Deepdale east | OS1 Neighbourhood park | 13.2 ha | North of Middle Deepdale west | OS2 Neighbourhood park | 1.8 ha | East of the Cinder Track, Scalby | OS3 Neighbourhood park | 1.5 ha | West of the Cinder Track, Scalby | OS4 Amenity green space | 1.4 ha | Yorkshire Coast College, Scarborough | OS5 Amenity green space | 2.74 ha | Land off Rimington Way, Osgodby | OS6 Neighbourhood park | 8.8 ha | Land off Stainsacre Lane, Whitby | OS7 Natural and semi-natural green space | 0.8 ha | Off Bowling Green Lane, Hunmanby | OS8 Natural and semi-natural green space | 3.3 ha | Land north of Scarborough Road, Filey | OS9 Natural and semi-natural green space | 5.4 ha | Land north of Church Cliff Drive, Filey | OS10 Strategic playing pitch provision (area for investment and enhancement of pitches and associated facilities) | 13.4 ha | Oliver's Mount, Scarborough | SF1 Proposals on the allocations listed above will be permitted where they are for the identified uses and are in accordance with other relevant policies set out in the Local Plan.

Community Facilities

Proposals for new and expanded community services and facilities will be supported in accessible locations, providing that the scale of development is appropriate to the area in which it is proposed. Proposals that will lead to the loss of community services and facilities for non-community based uses will only be permitted where a. it can be demonstrated that the facility is no longer required, having been vacant and marketed for a community use without success; or b. a replacement facility of at least an equal quality and suitable scale, in an equally or more accessible location will be provided through redevelopment of the existing site; or c. the proposal will result in the significant enhancement to the capacity, nature and quality of a separate existing facility, which serves the same community.

Cemetery Provision

Proposals for the provision of new or expanded cemeteries will be permitted provided that a. there is no conflict between the proposed and neighbouring uses or any associated impact on the amenities of local residents or visitors to the cemetery; b. they are sited in proximity to public transport; c. they have adequate vehicular access and parking arrangements; d. there will be no adverse impact on surface or groundwater; and e. there will be no adverse impact on the ecological value of the area.

Principles of Good Design

Good design will be expected in order to create attractive and desirable places where people want to live, work and invest, and to reduce carbon emissions from development. All development will be required to meet the following principles of good design by demonstrating a. that an analysis of the constraints and opportunities of the site and the function of development has informed the principles of design, including i. that the proposal reflects the local environment and creates an individual sense of place with distinctive character; ii. that the detailed design responds positively to the local context, in terms of its scale, form, height, layout, materials, colouring, fenestration and architectural detailing; and iii. that the proposal has taken account of the need to safeguard or enhance important views and vistas. b. that the layout, orientation and design of buildings (where these factors are not otherwise constrained) helps to reduce the need for energy consumption, and, how buildings have been made energy efficient thereby reducing carbon emissions from development; c. that the proposal provides suitable and safe vehicular access and suitable servicing and parking arrangements; d. that any elements of public realm have been designed to reinforce or complement the distinctive character of the local area and to ensure that they are attractive, safe, accessible and well connected to their surroundings, including through the provision of walking and cycling routes to and within the development to encourage their use; e. that any associated landscaping scheme has been developed to enhance both the natural and built environment, retaining existing features of interest where possible. Proposals will be permitted where it can be demonstrated that the principles of good design have been followed. In meeting the above, reference should be made to the Borough Council's relevant design guidance documents.

Protection of Amenity

Proposals should ensure that existing and future occupants of land and buildings are provided with a good standard of amenity. Proposals for development should not give rise to unacceptable impacts by means of a. overbearing impact; b. overlooking and loss of privacy; c. disturbance arising from such things as noise, light pollution and other activities; d. emissions including smells and other pollutants; or e. overshadowing or loss of natural light. The criteria listed above are not exhaustive and development that causes significant harm to amenity by means of these or other impacts will not be permitted.

Supporting Industry and Business

New employment opportunities within industrial and business sectors will be encouraged by a. making provision for the delivery of 40.35 hectares (net) of 'B-Use' employment land through existing commitments and allocations identified under Policy EG3: Employment Land Delivery and the Whitby Business Park Area Action Plan; b. supporting the development of new employment units within settlements where proposals are compatible with the scale and nature of surrounding uses; and c. supporting and enhancing the role of the harbours at Scarborough and Whitby.

Jobs and Skills and Employment Training

The Borough Council will encourage all local employers to participate in skills and employment training initiatives to increase access to employment for those who live within the area. Where development proposals would generate a significant number of construction and operational phase jobs, the Borough Council will seek to enter into a S106 Agreement to secure appropriate commitments and targets for employment skills and training, including apprenticeships appropriate to the development proposed.

Employment Land Delivery

Industrial and business uses will be delivered across the Local Plan area through the use of allocated sites, the development of other sites and the re-use of existing buildings within the Development Limits of the towns and villages. The following sites as shown on the Policies Map are allocated for the development of uses identified in the 'Use Classes' column of the table and will be available throughout the plan period. Use Classes Site Area (net): Site Ref(5) and Address: Employment Allocations B1, B2, B8 1.1 ha Site EMP-A 1 'Land to the North East of Burton Riggs, Scarborough Business Park' B1, B2, B8 0.9 ha Site EMP-A 2 'Land at Hopper Hill Road, Scarborough Business Park' B1, B2, B8 1.9 ha Site EMP-A 3 'Land to east of Hunmanby Industrial Estate' B1, B2, B8 and other approved uses 24.2ha Site EMP-A 4 'Land to north and south of Cayton Approach, Scarborough Business Park' B1, B2, B8 11ha Site EMP-A 5 'Land to south of Plaxton Park Industrial Estate' Proposals relating to the sites listed above will be permitted where they are for the identified uses, are in accordance with other relevant policies set out in the Local Plan and they satisfactorily address any issues and requirements set out in Appendix B: Employment Land Statements. Proposals for the development of B1, B2 and B8 uses on sites not identified in the table above will be permitted within the defined Development Limits of settlements where they are in accordance with other relevant policies in the Local Plan.

Protecting Land for the Expansion of Scarborough Business Park

Land shown on the Policies Map (ref: EG4) will be reserved for the expansion of Scarborough Business Park and for the development of B1, B2 and B8 uses only, throughout the plan period. Proposals will be permitted where they can demonstrate that there are no other sites available elsewhere in the existing Business Park area (within those sites allocated by Policy EG 3) that are suitable for the proposed development, either due to a. the scale of the proposal, which means that it could not be accommodated on an allocated or committed site in the existing Business Park area; and/or, b. the proposal being for the development of a "bad neighbour" use that would have a significant adverse impact upon the marketability of the existing Business Park area, e.g. a "heavy industry" use that generates significant noise, smells or other disturbances; and/or, c. other technical or operational requirements. Proposals for the expansion of existing businesses into the protected area will also be permitted.

Safeguarding Employment Sites and Premises

In order to ensure that there is an adequate supply of employment sites and premises across the Local Plan area, all sites and premises operating within the B use classes, including those which are allocated for such uses, will be safeguarded. Proposals that result in the loss of these sites and premises to other uses will be permitted where a. it is clearly demonstrated that there is no reasonable prospect of the site being retained in an employment use; and b. the proposed use is compatible with the nature of surrounding uses, including both existing and planned uses.

Expansion of Existing Businesses in the Countryside

Proposals for the expansion of existing employment sites and premises into land outside of the defined Development Limits will be permitted where a. the proposed development cannot physically and reasonably be accommodated within the curtilage of the existing site; b. there is a proven need for such development in terms of the operational requirements of the business; c. there is a proven need for the development to be located at the proposed site; d. the scale of development and associated activities is appropriate in the proposed location; and, e. there is no unacceptable impact on the character of the countryside or the landscape setting of a settlement.

Conversion of Buildings in the Rural Area to Business Use

Where planning permission is required for the conversion of rural buildings to non-residential business uses outside of the defined Development Limits, permission will be granted subject to meeting the following criteria: a. The building is of permanent construction and capable of conversion without major reconstruction or rebuilding as demonstrated by a structural survey; b. The proposed use including its curtilage does not result in an unacceptable impact on the character of the area and the landscape; c. The conversion in itself will not generate the need for further buildings in the countryside by means of requiring a replacement building for any existing or previous use contained within the building to be converted; and d. The access to the site and approach roads are suitable for the levels and type of traffic likely to be generated.

Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Every new residential property which has a garage or dedicated marked out residential car parking space within its curtilage should include an electrical socket suitable for charging electric vehicles. The minimum requirement would be a single phase 13 amp socket. An exemption would be made for residential apartments and residential care homes with communal parking areas. For non residential developments providing 100 car parking bays or more, at least 2% of those spaces should provide well managed rapid charging points for electric vehicles, where the local electricity network is technically able to support this.

Low Carbon and Renewable Energy

A. Proposals for the development of renewable energy technologies including associated service roads and connections to the grid will be permitted where it can be demonstrated that the proposal will not, either individually or cumulatively, have an unacceptable impact on i. the character or appearance of the landscape or built environment including the setting of the North York Moors National Park; ii. nature conservation interests, including proximity to and impact on sites of designated importance and other habitats and species; iii. historical or archaeological features and their setting; iv. air quality, soil and water sources; v. residential amenity, including through noise pollution and light flicker from wind turbines; vi. aircraft, radar and telecommunications; and vii. footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes. B. Where possible, grid connections to and from any renewable energy facility should be provided underground. C. Unless covered by Policy ENV 2 (Small Scale Wind Energy), the development of all other wind turbines will be permitted where the above criteria are met and: the site is located within an area defined as being suitable for such use within a Neighbourhood Plan; and, following consultation it can be demonstrated that the planning impacts identified by affected local communities have been fully addressed and therefore the proposal has their backing.

Small Scale Wind Energy

Proposals for the development of small scale turbines measuring up to 35 metres in total height will be approved where they accord with parts A and B of Policy ENV 1 and: a. following consultation it can be demonstrated that the planning impacts identified by affected local communities have been fully addressed and therefore the proposal has their backing; and b. they are directly related to, and generate power principally for, the operation of a farmstead, other rural business or a local settlement; or, c. the site is identified as being suitable for the development of wind turbines within a Neighbourhood Plan.

Environmental Risk

Proposals will be expected to mitigate against the implications of environmental risk and the effects of climate change. This will be achieved by a. avoiding development in high flood risk areas by following a sequential approach in giving priority to lowest risk areas as identified by the North-East Yorkshire Strategic Flood Risk Assessment or any subsequent update or replacement. Where the Sequential Test cannot be passed, the Exception Test should be utilised in order to demonstrate whether the development's wider benefits to the community outweigh the flood risks, whether the development can be made safe, and whether it has, wherever possible, reduced flood risk overall; b. seeking opportunities from new development that may help to reduce the causes and impacts of flooding, and safeguarding land which is needed for flood risk management purposes (as identified in DEFRA's Programme of flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes and other Environment Agency or Lead Local Flood Authority documents); c. ensuring water supply and water resources are managed and water efficiency measures are incorporated to reduce resource need, in line with the Environment Agency's licensing strategies; d. using mitigation measures such as Sustainable Drainage Systems where possible in order to facilitate development in areas of sensitive drainage and to meet the requirements of the Water Framework Directive; e. ensuring development has adequate provision for foul and surface water disposal in advance of occupation; f. ensuring development does not lead to pollution of controlled waters in line with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive; g. requiring development to manage waste from the site (both during construction and operation) in a sustainable way consistent with the waste hierarchy; h. requiring the remediation or mitigation of contaminated or unstable land to reduce unacceptable risks to the environment through development; i. monitoring and seeking to maintain good ambient air quality standards; and j. ensuring development does not contribute to or exacerbate coastal erosion and/or landslip and ensuring development is not exposed to the risks of coastal erosion and/or coastal flooding.

Groundwater Protection

Proposals will have to demonstrate that they do not compromise groundwater and its abstraction. Within the defined Source Protection Zones (SPZ): Development that includes activities classified as 'Inappropriate Activities in SPZ1' in Table 8.2 (Groundwater Protection: Principles and Practice) or any subsequent update or replacement prepared by the Environment Agency will not be supported within Source Protection Zone 1; Development that includes activities listed in Tiers One and Two of Table 8.2 or any subsequent update or replacement prepared by the Environment Agency must be supported by a Hydrogeological Risk Assessment (HRA). The HRA must demonstrate that the proposal poses either no risk to groundwater and the aquifer(s) feeding the abstraction boreholes or that any risk can be successfully mitigated; Development within the outer Source Protection Zones (2 and 3) that includes any of the listed activities in Table 8.2 may require the submission of a supporting HRA. Where required, the HRA must demonstrate that the proposal poses either no risk to groundwater and the aquifer(s) feeding the abstraction boreholes or that any risk can be successfully mitigated.

The Natural Environment

Proposals should respond positively and seek opportunities for the enhancement of species, habitats or other assets thereby resulting in a net gain in biodiversity by a. ensuring that development does not result in an unacceptable impact on any locally, nationally or internationally designated sites unless the impact can be outweighed by a greater benefit as commensurate to the designation; b. considering whether any potential adverse impacts on species and habitats can be successfully mitigated; c. supporting the recovery of priority species and habitat creation as identified in the Scarborough Borough Biodiversity Action Plan (2005) or any subsequent update; d. increasing trees and woodland through ensuring new developments include appropriate tree planting whilst retaining and integrating healthy, mature trees and hedgerows and maintaining those which make an important contribution to the setting and character of an area; and e. ensuring that development does not result in deterioration in the Water Framework Directive ecological status of surface, ground or coastal waterbodies.

Development Affecting the Countryside

The character of the open countryside will be protected, maintained and where possible enhanced. Outside the defined Development Limits, new developments will be limited to those for which a countryside location is essential, including: a. Development that is demonstrated to be essential for farming, forestry or other essential land management activity; b. Development that relates to the functional needs of, or consolidates or diversifies an established rural business; c. Development that facilitates the re-use of an existing building that is worthy of retention given its contribution to the character of the area; d. Development involving the replacement of existing non-agricultural buildings that have a negative impact on the character of the area with one of a higher quality: Replacement of residential buildings must be on a one for one basis; e. Development relating to an appropriate recreational or tourism related activity requiring a countryside location; or, f. Other forms of development requiring a countryside location that can be shown to be necessary in the proposed location for technical or operational reasons. Providing that the type of development accords with one or more of the above criteria, or any other relevant policies in the plan, the scale of the proposal should be compatible with its surroundings and not have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the open countryside or the wider landscape including the setting of the North York Moors National Park.

Landscape Protection and Sensitivity

Proposals should protect and where possible enhance the distinctiveness or special features that contribute to the landscape character of a particular area and take into account the sensitivity of the landscape to change in terms of a. the sense of openness or enclosure; b. the pattern and complexity of the landscape; c. the experience derived from a particular landscape character; d. the relationship to existing settlement edges and the cultural pattern; e. the visual sensitivities and intervisibility of the landscape. Proposals should have regard to the landscape between settlements and should prevent harmful development which results in the loss of the individual characteristics of settlements and/or the unacceptable coalescence of settlements or the wider landscape including the setting of the North York Moors National Park.

Green Infrastructure

The value and strategic role of the following Green Infrastructure corridors within the Local Plan area will be protected and enhanced in line with the hierarchy below: a. Regional importance: 'Coast' and the 'River Derwent'; b. Sub-Regional importance: 'Esk'; and c. Locally important assets and corridors, including the 'Hertford' corridor Proposals for the creation of new Green Infrastructure assets that improve connectivity and accessibility within the above corridors, or lead to the creation of new corridors, will be supported. Developments that will have an unacceptable impact on Green Infrastructure will be resisted unless other policy considerations within this Local Plan indicate otherwise. Proposals for all forms of development should investigate the potential to integrate with nearby existing Green Infrastructure assets by promoting accessibility from the proposed development to the relevant asset or assets. Equally, proposals will be supported where the provision of new green spaces and other Green Infrastructure assets within new development would be delivered as a connected network, both in terms of internal links and external connectivity with Green Infrastructure assets that are within walking distance to the development.

The Historic and Built Environment

Historic rural, urban and coastal environments will be conserved and, where appropriate, enhanced and their potential to contribute towards the economic regeneration, tourism offer and education of the area exploited, particularly those elements which contribute to the areas distinctive character and sense of place. In order to ensure this: a. Proposals affecting a designated heritage asset (or an archaeological site of national importance) should conserve those elements which contribute to its significance. Harm to such elements will be permitted only where this is outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal. Substantial harm or total loss to the significance of a designated heritage asset (or an archaeological site of national importance) will be permitted only in exceptional circumstances; b. Proposals affecting a Conservation Area should preserve or enhance its character or appearance especially those elements identified in any Conservation Area Appraisal; c. Proposals affecting archaeological sites of less than national importance should conserve those elements which contribute to their significance in line with the importance of the remains. In those cases where development affecting such sites is acceptable in principle, mitigation of damage will be ensured through preservation of the remains in situ as a preferred solution. When in situ preservation is not justified, the developer will be required to make adequate provision for excavation and recording before or during development; d. Proposals which would remove, harm or undermine the significance of a non-designated heritage asset, or its contribution to the character of a place will only be permitted where the public benefits of the development would outweigh the harm; and e. Proposals which will help to secure a sustainable future for heritage assets, especially those identified as being at greatest risk of loss or decay, will be supported.

Archaeology

The Local Planning Authority will seek to protect, enhance and promote archaeological heritage. Proposals that may affect scheduled ancient monuments or non-designated archaeological assets will require the submission of an archaeological desk based assessment and an evaluation report with their planning application. This is to provide a consideration of the possible impact of a proposal on a heritage asset and avoid or minimise any conflict that may arise. The level of information required will be proportionate to the asset's significance and to the scale of impact of the proposal. When considering applications that propose development to remains and their settings, a written statement of investigation will be required pre-determination or by planning condition depending on the likely significance of the archaeological interest. Considerable weight will be given to the preservation, protection and enhancement of the monument. The more significant the remains, the greater the presumption will be in favour of this. Where the significance of archaeological remains is such that their preservation in situ is not essential, or is not feasible, a programme of archaeological works aimed at achieving preservation by record will be required to be submitted to and agreed with the Local Planning Authority, and the findings published within an agreed timescale.

Land off Springhill Lane, Scarborough

The site is a triangular piece of land adjacent to and including the Falsgrave Reservoir at Springhill Lane. The site has been allocated for residential development with an indicative yield of 40 dwellings. Planning permission will be granted for development of this site provided that the following issues are satisfactorily addressed: 1. The site will be accessed directly from Springhill Lane; 2. Investigations into biodiversity, contamination and the route of the trunk main will be required along with any appropriate mitigation; 3. The pumping station may have to be retained.

Land to north of Middle Deepdale (west of Deep Dale Valley), Eastfield

The site consists of open fields to the north of the 1999 Local Plan housing allocation. The site has been allocated for residential development with an indicative yield of 500 dwellings. Planning permission will be granted for development of this site provided that the following issues are satisfactorily addressed: 1. The site will be accessed off the new link road proposed between the A64 at Musham Bank Roundabout and the A165; 2. As shown in Open Space Allocation OS2, a large area of open space (neighbourhood park) situated to the north of the site will be incorporated into the development. The area designated on the Policies Map is primarily for illustrative purposes and the exact size and delineation of the open space will be determined at the planning application stage. 3. To protect the long landscape views towards the Wolds and from the road and rail approaches to Scarborough, a full visual impact assessment will be required to determine the appropriate scale, massing and heights of the dwellings proposed, with particular relevance to the northern portion of the site including as appropriate, significant public open space and landscaping. The full extent of the open space will be determined at application stage, however, the 85m contour line could form the northern limitation of the housing and the commencement of the open space; 4. Substantial mature tree planting will be required along the western edge of the site continuing the existing tree belt to the immediate south, minimising views of the site from the A64 to the south (approaching from Staxton); 5. A full assessment of the impact of the development and how it would secure a sustainable future for, appropriate public access and interpretation of, the Scheduled round barrow to the north of the development site; 6. The design and layout of the development should take the opportunity to respect the setting of the Scheduled round barrow, other significant archaeological features and, wherever possible and practical through the retention of appropriate sight lines, allow the continued visual relationship with other monuments on the Wolds Escarpment to the south. 7. Attention is drawn to Informative 1 on page 166 regarding the archaeological evaluation and mitigation that is likely to be required.

Westwood Campus Site, Valley Bridge, Scarborough

The site houses educational facilities linked to Yorkshire Coast College. The site has been allocated for residential development with an indicative yield of 50 dwellings. Planning permission will be granted for development of this site provided that the following issues are satisfactorily addressed: 1. The current site access will be utilised but any proposal will need to fully assess the impact on the signalised junction of Westwood / Valley Bridge Road / Valley Bridge Parade / Somerset Terrace; 2. The building itself is a Grade II Listed Building, lies within the Conservation Area and is adjacent to a Registered Historic Park and Garden and any development proposals should safeguard those elements which contribute to the significance of the assets.

101 Prospect Mount Road, Scarborough

The site is off Prospect Mount Road and Woodland Grove. It is currently a care facility. The site has been allocated for residential development with an indicative yield of 30 dwellings. Planning permission will be granted for development of this site provided that the following issues are satisfactorily addressed: 1. The site will be accessed from Prospect Mount and/or Woodland Grove.

Land at Yorkshire Coast College, Lady Edith's Drive, Scarborough

The site is off Lady Edith's Drive and Scalby Road. It currently accommodates a college with green space to the front and a small pitch to the rear. The site has been allocated for residential development with an indicative yield of 140 dwellings. Planning permission will be granted for development of this site provided that the following issues are satisfactorily addressed: 1. Access to the site will be taken from Lady Edith's Drive. 2. As shown in Open Space Allocation OS5, an area of amenity green space will be retained to the Scalby Road frontage of the site in order to maintain the important visual break in development between Scarborough town and Newby. 3. The form of Lady Edith's Drive in being a tree lined avenue must be retained.

Land at Dean Road, Scarborough

The site is a brownfield site. The site has been allocated for residential development with an indicative yield of 95 dwellings. Planning permission will be granted for development of this site provided that the following issues are satisfactorily addressed: 1. The site will be accessed from Dean Road; 2. A mixed use scheme would be appropriate on this site and is supported by Policy TC 4.

Land off Lady Edith's Drive, Newby

The site is off Lady Edith's Drive and also incorporates land further north fronting onto the access with Throxenby Hall. The site has been allocated for residential development with an indicative yield of 60 dwellings. Planning permission will be granted for development of this site provided that the following issues are satisfactorily addressed: 1. Access to the site will be taken from Lady Edith's Drive and no access to the development will be permitted from Throxenby Lane or the private road leading to Throxenby Hall; 2. A substantial verge and tree planting scheme will be required along the frontage of the site to retain and continue the 'avenue' character of Lady Edith's Drive; 3. A substantial landscape buffer will be required to the western edge of the site respecting the relationship the site has with the wider rural landscape.

Land to east of Lancaster Park, Scalby

The site is to the east of Lancaster Park and to the north of Station Road. It is in the form of open fields bisected by the Cinder Track (former Scarborough to Whitby Railway Line). The site has been allocated for residential development with an indicative yield of 900 dwellings. Planning permission will be granted for development of this site provided that the following issues are satisfactorily addressed: 1. The western part of the site will be accessed from a number of locations which could include off the A171 (at, or adjacent to, the Rugby Club access), Castlemount Avenue, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Field Close Road and Lancaster Way. Further work will be required to establish the capacity of these and other junctions such as Station Road / Scalby Road, to serve this part of the development; 2. The eastern part of the site is likely to be accessed from Station Road but further work will be required to establish the most appropriate access strategy for the site; 3. To protect the long landscape views towards Scarborough and the Castle Headland, a full visual impact assessment will be required to inform the scale, massing and heights of the dwellings proposed; 4. There shall be no motor vehicular access across the Cinder Track; 5. A landscape buffer will be required between the housing development and the Cinder Track, with a formal area of open space (to be provided as a neighbourhood park) at the point where the eastern and western components of the allocation meet at the Cinder Track. This is reflected in Open Space Allocations OS3 and OS4; 6. The development should make provision for an appropriate investment into localised improvements to the Cinder Track and seek to utilise this route as a sustainable route into Scarborough for commuting and for recreational purposes; 7. No development shall take place in the area identified as Flood Zone 3 adjacent to Cow Wath Beck.

Land to north of Middle Deepdale (east of Deep Dale Valley), Eastfield

The site is open fields to the north of the 1999 Local Plan housing allocation and recently commenced development at Middle Deepdale. It is bounded to the east by the re-aligned road connecting eastway to the A165 and Deep Dale Valley to the west. The site has been allocated for residential development with an indicative yield of 600 dwellings. Planning permission will be granted for development of this site provided that the following issues are satisfactorily addressed: 1. The site will be accessed off the new link road proposed between the A64 at Musham Bank Roundabout and the A165; 2. To protect the long landscape views towards the Wolds, a full visual impact assessment will be required to determine the appropriate scale, massing and heights of the dwellings proposed, with particular relevance to the northern portion of the site. This part of the site has the propensity to affect wider views to and from the Wolds as identified in the Landscape Character Assessment and Landscape Sensitivity Study (2013); 3. As shown in Open Space Allocation OS1, a large area of open space (neighbourhood park) situated to the western edge of the site adjacent to Deep Dale Valley will be incorporated into the development. The area designated on the Policies Map is primarily for illustrative purposes and the exact size and delineation of the open space will be determined at the planning application stage. 4. Attention is drawn to Informative 1 on page 166 regarding the archaeological evaluation and mitigation that is likely to be required.

Land to west of Middle Deepdale, Eastfield

The site consists of open fields with a farm house and associated buildings to the west of the 1999 Local Plan housing allocation and recently commenced development at Middle Deepdale. The site has been allocated for residential development with an indicative yield of 100 dwellings. Planning permission will be granted for development of this site provided that the following issues are satisfactorily addressed: 1. The site will be accessed by utilising the new connection roads linking the new A64 to A165 Link Road and Eastfield proposed as part of the Middle Deepdale development; 2. High Eastfield Farm and the historic fold yard, buildings and agricultural walls should be retained and incorporated into the development; 3. The tree buffer to the west of the site will be retained and enhanced to lessen the impact of the development on the wider environment; 4. The site is in a groundwater Source Protection Zone (Zone 1). It will have to be demonstrated, potentially through the submission of appropriate evidence, that development of the site will not adversely affect the groundwater resource and the drinking water abstraction points for Scarborough; 5. The design and layout of the development should take the opportunity, wherever possible and practical through the retention of appropriate sight lines, to allow the continued visual relationship of the Scheduled round barrow and other significant archaeological features with other monuments on the Wolds Escarpment to the south; 6. This part of the Middle Deepdale expansion is considered an appropriate location for a community hub potentially incorporating extra-care provision, an additional Primary School as identified in early masterplanning works and other community uses as may be required. The incorporation and/or re-use of the retained buildings (High Eastfield Farm) into this community hub should be considered. 7. Attention is drawn to Informative 1 on page 166 regarding the archaeological evaluation and mitigation that is likely to be required.

Older Persons Housing

The Borough Council will encourage the provision of specialist housing for older people across all tenures in sustainable locations. Older persons housing schemes should meet the following criteria: a. Be located close to essential services and facilities; b. Be located close to open space appropriate to the needs of the intended occupiers; and c. Be located with good access to well served public transport routes. The Borough Council aims to ensure that older people are able to secure and sustain independence in a home appropriate to their circumstances and actively encourage developers to build all new homes so that they can be readily adapted to meet the needs of those with disabilities as well as assisting independent living at home. The Borough Council will, through the identification of sites, allowing for windfall developments and the granting of planning consents in sustainable locations, provide for the development of all forms of housing for the elderly.

Gypsy and Traveller Site Provision

Proposals for sites to provide accommodation for Gypsies, Travellers and/or Travelling Showpeople will be permitted where a. the site is clearly demarcated with pitch boundaries using appropriate boundary treatment and landscaping sympathetic to, and in keeping with, the surrounding area; b. the site allows satisfactory access to local schools and other facilities; c. site design takes account of the needs of residents, and provides an appropriate pitch layout that ensures security, safety and an acceptable level of amenity for residents. The site should also provide for adequate facilities for parking, storage, play and, if required, grazing space for livestock; d. there is safe access for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles, including for turning and parking, vehicles towing caravans, emergency services and servicing requirements, including waste collection; e. all necessary utilities can be provided on the site including mains water, electricity supply, drainage, sanitation and provision for the screened storage and collection of refuse, including recyclable materials; and f. the proposal would avoid any unacceptable adverse impact on the amenity, health or living conditions of neighbouring residents or any other neighbouring uses, including as a result of flood risk, excessive noise, dust, odour, lighting, traffic generation, the keeping of livestock or other activities.

The Efficient Use of Land and Buildings

Proposals will be required to make efficient use of land and/or buildings and the re-use of land (brownfield) will be supported where this accords with other plan policies. The density of development (including any associated elements of green infrastructure) should be in keeping with the character of the local area. Higher densities will be more appropriate in the central areas of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey. Lower densities may be considered acceptable in instances where there are site-specific constraints, a need to provide additional levels of infrastructure or where the current character or appearance of the area necessitates a development of a lower density.

Supporting Housing Development

New opportunities for housing development will be encouraged across the Local Plan area by: a. making provision, during the Local Plan period, for the delivery of a minimum of 9,450 net additional dwellings through allocations identified under Policy HC2: New Housing Delivery and existing commitments as shown on the Policies Map; and b. supporting the development of new housing within settlements where proposals are compatible with other policies in the Local Plan. At any point in the Local Plan period where there is no longer a demonstrable supply of sites to fully meet the five year land requirement, sustainable housing sites that would both make a positive contribution to the five year supply of housing land and be well related to the Development Limits of settlements of at least the Service Village classification as defined in Policy SH 1 will be supported where these proposals comprise sustainable development and are consistent with relevant policies in the Local Plan. Proposals that come forward under this mechanism will not be required to comply with Policy ENV 6 but must be of a scale that both respects the physical size of the settlement it relates to and its position within the Settlement Hierarchy, as set out in Policy SH 1.

New Housing Delivery

Housing will be delivered across the Local Plan area through the use of allocated sites and the development of sites and re-use of existing buildings within the Development Limits of the towns and villages. The following sites are allocated for residential development and shown on the Policies Map. The yield identified is for indicative purposes only and the final number of homes provided will be determined through the planning application process. [Table of allocated sites with yields and areas] Proposals for housing submitted on the allocated sites listed above will be permitted provided the scheme is in accordance with other relevant policies set out in the Local Plan and satisfactorily addresses any issues or requirements as set out in Appendix A: Housing Allocation Statements. Subject to the consideration of any newly arising material planning considerations, planning permission will be renewed for those major sites committed to residential development that currently have planning consent. Proposals for new housing development will be permitted within the defined Development Limits of settlements where in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan. In order to ensure infrastructure can satisfactorily accommodate the development of housing sites, an assessment should be undertaken at the time of application to determine whether the scheme will necessitate new or improved infrastructure. If required this can be secured through planning conditions or obligations or the scheduled delivery of new or improved facilities as detailed in the current Capital Management Programme of the relevant Infrastructure Provider(s). Proposals will not be permitted where the infrastructure required to serve the development is either not readily available, not within the current Capital Management Programme of the relevant Infrastructure Provider or will not be provided alongside the development.

Affordable Housing

In order to meet the needs of people who are not able to access the general housing market, the provision of affordable housing will be expected in all types of residential development with the exception of uses within Use Class Order C2 and homes provided by almshouse charities. The location, layout and design of affordable housing within any scheme should create an inclusive development. The level and type of affordable housing required in residential developments is as follows: Whitby, Northern and Western Parishes: 30% for 11 or more dwellings Filey, Hunmanby and Southern Parishes: 15% for 11 or more dwellings Scarborough: 10% for 11 or more dwellings In line with the Government's online Planning Practice Guidance, a 'vacant building credit' will be applied to appropriate developments where a vacant building is either converted or demolished. This credit will be equivalent to the gross floorspace of the building to be demolished or brought back into use. This credit does not apply when a building has been 'abandoned'. Where on-site affordable housing is required, a minimum of 70% of the affordable housing units should be rented, unless the Local Planning Authority is satisfied that an alternative mix meets proven local need. Where it is demonstrated to the Local Planning Authority's satisfaction through an independent assessment of viability that on-site provision in accordance with the above requirements would render the overall scheme unviable, a reduced level of on-site provision or a financial contribution towards off-site provision may be acceptable. Where the Local Planning Authority has accepted a lower affordable provision it reserves the right through the legal agreement to re-assess the viability of a site, especially on large and strategic scale sites to ensure the maximum amount of affordable homes is achieved. Proposals for housing will not be permitted where the scale of the development (in terms of site area and/ or number of units) is manipulated to fall below the threshold requiring provision of on-site affordable housing.

Rural Exceptions Housing

As an exception to normal housing policy, the provision of affordable housing closely related to the identified Development Limits of service and rural villages will be permitted provided that a. affordable housing need in the locality has been demonstrated; b. the type of housing provided reflects the nature and scale of the identified need; c. arrangements exist to ensure that the housing will remain affordable in perpetuity; and d. the site is well-related to the settlement and local services and is capable of being developed in accordance with other policies within the Local Plan. In cases where there is a proven need for affordable housing and where a scheme is shown to be unviable at 100% affordable provision, a proportion of market housing may be considered acceptable where this would be essential to facilitate the delivery of affordable housing. Open market housing will only permitted to the scale at which it is proven to make the scheme viable.

Conversion of Buildings in the Rural Area for Residential Use

Where planning permission is required for the conversion or change of use of buildings in the rural area to permanent residential use outside of the defined Development Limits, proposals will be permitted where it has been demonstrated that there is no potential for conversion to non-residential uses or serviced / non-self-contained holiday accommodation. Subject to meeting the above requirements, proposals for either self-contained holiday accommodation or permanent residential accommodation must meet the following criteria: a. The building is of permanent construction and capable of conversion without major reconstruction or rebuilding as demonstrated by a structural survey; b. The proposal does not require significant extension of the existing building; c. The proposed use does not detract from its setting in the immediate and wider landscape; d. The conversion in itself will not generate a need for future building in the countryside; e. The access to the site and approach roads are suitable for the levels and type of traffic likely to be generated; and f. The development would not result in unacceptable amenity levels arising from nearby operations or conflicting uses. In the case of the conversion of non-agricultural buildings outside of the defined Development Limits whose current or most recent use was economic based (for example public houses and petrol filling stations), it will be necessary to first demonstrate that the existing use is no longer economically viable.

South of Cayton Strategic Growth Area

An area of 131 hectares is proposed as a Strategic Growth Area (SGA) to the south of the Scarborough Urban Area (see Allocation: HA 13 / SGA 1 on Policies Map). The area lies to the east of Scarborough Business Park and south of Cayton and Eastfield and its development will be expected to achieve a pedestrian and cycle focussed development that will contribute to the creation of a sustainable southern part of the Scarborough Urban Area, and support an expanded role for Eastfield centre. Each phase of development will contribute to the delivery of the SGA in an equitable manner to achieve all necessary infrastructure, community facilities and buildings and planning obligations. Development will be guided by a comprehensive Development Framework and supporting masterplan(s), the main requirements of which are set out below: a. The provision of around 2,500 new homes; b. An accessible central 'hub' of local facilities including shops and a community centre to serve future residents, including a clear strategy for the provision and phasing of necessary new and/or expanded education facilities. The scale and type of new facilities should complement the pattern of existing local facilities; c. A clear highways strategy that sets out: 1. The most effective route(s) for the link road (shown indicatively on Figure 10.1); and 2. Provides a road connection from the link road to Cayton Low Road; and 3. Identifies and contributes towards the provision of improvements to the wider road network (including the A64) d. Strong links (prioritising pedestrian, cycle and public transport based modes) to Scarborough Business Park, Cayton and Eastfield district centre, and to key facilities and services in the wider Scarborough Urban Area through the preparation and implementation of a strategic 'green travel' plan; e. A connected network of high quality green spaces totalling at least 10.5 hectares (not including the net area of the existing Cayton Playing Fields Association facility) to provide a mix of formal and informal recreational opportunities. The detailed masterplan will be required to demonstrate how the pattern of green space is integrated into the design concept of the overall development and actively promotes integration with the existing area of Cayton and provides an adequate degree of separation from the Business Park; f. The existing Cayton Playing Fields Association facility, if developed as part of this scheme, must be re-provided in full; g. The submission of a Hydrogeological Risk Assessment to ensure the development does not have an unacceptable adverse impact on groundwater and the drinking water abstraction points for Scarborough; h. The identification of the means by which surface water from new development in this area will be drained; i. A comprehensive assessment of the archaeology and scheme for the recording and protection of heritage assets. This should also seek to promote the archaeological heritage of the site and where appropriate, encourage its interpretation and presentation to the public. To ensure delivery of the scheme in a co-ordinated, comprehensive manner, the preferred method of consideration for any development of the site will be the submission of a single outline planning application covering the whole site accompanied by a Development Framework and associated masterplan. The Development Framework will be prepared in consultation with the Council and local and wider community. It will take into account connectivity and relationships with other parcels of land within and beyond the Strategic Growth Area. This will ensure the continuity of delivery with reference to road infrastructure, social provision, landscaping, form and density of development and other requirements. Alternatively, if the SGA is to be delivered in phases the following procedure must be followed, and any initial planning application will be for not less than 33% of the total area of the SGA and will include a Development Framework for the whole SGA. The Council may at any time prepare a Supplementary Planning Document that will on its adoption supersede any previously approved Development Framework. Planning applications for each phase of development will be accompanied by the following: A detailed illustrative Masterplan for the area of the application that will clearly demonstrate how the development will fit in and correlate with the Development Framework/SPD for the area, and set out requirements for the phase of development including triggers for infrastructure delivery. Subsequent planning applications will be expected to be in accordance with any approved Development Framework or SPD as appropriate and contribute accordingly to the infrastructure requirements, facilities and services required for the site as a whole.

Delivery of Infrastructure

Wherever possible, development should be located to make best use of existing physical, social and green infrastructure capacity. Where new development will necessitate the provision of new or upgraded infrastructure, financial contributions will be required through the use of Planning Obligations or the introduction of a Community Infrastructure Levy or any subsequent financial / levy based system that the Local Planning Authority adopts. This will be applied to development across the Local Plan Area and will be used to fund a range of initiatives, including a. the provision of improvements to the local and strategic highway network, new road links and any other transport improvements; b. increasing education capacity requirements through school improvements, expansion or the provision of new schools if appropriate; c. improvements in health and community facilities; d. new or improved sports, leisure and recreational facilities. In advance of the Borough Council adopting a Community Infrastructure Levy, the delivery of strategic infrastructure will continue to be funded through Planning Obligations where viable.

Telecommunications Development

Proposals for telecommunications development will be permitted provided that the following criteria are met: a. The siting and appearance of the proposed apparatus and associated structures should seek to minimise impact on the visual amenity, character and appearance of the surrounding area; b. If on a building, apparatus and associated structures should be sited and designed in order to seek to minimise impact to the external appearance of the host building; c. If proposing a new mast, it should be demonstrated that the applicant has explored the possibility of erecting apparatus on existing buildings, masts or other structures. Such evidence should accompany any application made; and d. Development should not have an unacceptable effect on areas of ecological interest, areas of landscape importance, archaeological sites, conservation areas or buildings of architectural or historic interest.

Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development

When considering development proposals the Local Planning Authority will take a positive approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. It will always work proactively with applicants jointly to find solutions which mean that proposals can be approved wherever possible, and to secure development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions in the area. Proposals that accord with the policies in this Local Plan (and, where relevant, with polices in neighbourhood plans) will be permitted without delay, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Where there are no policies relevant to the application or relevant policies are out of date at the time of making the decision then the Local Planning Authority will grant permission unless material considerations indicate otherwise – taking into account whether any adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the National Planning Policy Framework and National Planning Policy Guidance taken as a whole; or specific policies in that Framework indicate that development should be restricted.

Settlement Hierarchy

The broad distribution of development in the Local Plan area will be shaped by the role and function of places, based on the following hierarchy of settlements: a. Scarborough Urban Area (including Scalby, Newby, Osgodby, Eastfield, Crossgates and Cayton); b. Whitby (including Ruswarp); c. Filey; d. Service Villages: Burniston, East and West Ayton, Hunmanby, Seamer(1), Sleights(2) and Snainton; and e. Rural Villages: All other villages with defined Development Limits. In meeting the objectives for each level of the settlement hierarchy, development should not compromise the ability to meet the objectives for other tiers in the hierarchy. Only those places with defined Development Limits are classified as settlements for the purposes of this Policy. All areas outside the Development Limits are to be regarded as 'countryside'. The Development Limits are defined on the Policies Map.

Hierarchy of Centres

The economic role and function of centres will be maintained and enhanced in line with the following hierarchy: a. Scarborough town centre; b. Whitby town centre and Filey town centre; c. District Centres: Eastfield and Falsgrave; and d. Neighbourhood Centres: Hunmanby, Newby, Newlands, Ramshill in Scarborough and The Parade in Whitby. The scale of development proposals should be proportionate to the position of the relevant centre and not have an unacceptable adverse impact on a higher centre.

Development in Commercial Centres

Proposals for the development of 'town centre uses' will be permitted within the town and district centres as defined on the Policies Map. Where it is demonstrated that sites within the defined centres are not available, suitable or viable, edge-of-centre sites followed by out-of-centre sites should then be considered in line with the principles of the sequential approach. Proposals for large scale 'town centre uses' (large scale is considered to be those with a gross floorspace over 500 sq m in relation to retail and 2500 sq m for any other use) which are not within defined town and district centres which have met the sequential test will only be permitted where an impact assessment demonstrates that the proposal will not lead to a significant adverse impact on the vitality or viability of defined centres. District Centres and Neighbourhood Centres Additional retail provision within District and Neighbourhood Centres will need to be carefully assessed to protect the vitality and viability of other centres higher up the retail hierarchy.

Regeneration of Scarborough Town Centre

To enhance the role of Scarborough's town centre and strengthen and improve the vitality and viability of the town centre, the redevelopment of the following sites, as shown on the Policies Map for retail and other appropriate town centre uses, will be supported. Site Area: 1.0 ha, Site Address: Aberdeen Walk / Balmoral Centre, Site Ref: RS 1 Site Area: 0.64 ha, Site Address: St Thomas Street Car Park and Adjoining Buildings, Site Ref: RS 2 Proposals relating to the sites listed above will be permitted where they are in accordance with other relevant policies set out in the Local Plan and they satisfactorily address any issues and requirements set out in Appendix C: Regeneration Site Statements.

Additional Site for Town Centre Uses

In order to meet any future need the following site as shown on the Policies Map, is considered suitable for a mix of town centre uses if the regeneration sites identified in Policy TC 3 are shown not to be suitable, viable or available. Site Area: 1.3 ha, Site Address: Former St Mary's Hospital Site, Dean Road, Site Ref: RS 3 Proposals relating to the site listed above will be permitted where they are in accordance with other relevant policies set out in the Local Plan and they satisfactorily address any issues and requirements set out in Appendix C: Regeneration Site Statements.

Individual Local Shops

Proposals for changes of use which would cause the loss of the last shop in a village, will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that: a. appropriate alternative facilities are within reasonable walking distance; or, b. there is no reasonable economic prospect of the shop use continuing even if permission is refused.

New Tourism Facilities

The diversification of the tourism industry throughout the plan area will be supported and encouraged. Proposals for the development of new or the enhancement or expansion of existing tourism facilities will be permitted where they a. respect the distinctive tourism character of the area in which the development is proposed, both in terms of the scale and nature of development; and b. wherever possible, help to reduce the seasonal nature of the tourism industry in the area.

North Bay Leisure Parks

Proposals for the development of new leisure or tourism facilities or the enhancement of existing leisure or tourism facilities within the North Bay Leisure Parks area, as shown on the Policies Map, will be supported where they accord with the criteria contained within Policy TOU1.

Change of Use of Visitor Accommodation

Proposals for the change of use of Hotels and Guest Houses will be permitted where a. it can be demonstrated that overall demand for this type of accommodation during peak periods in the particular locality is being met; or b. it can be demonstrated that such a use is no longer financially viable. If either of these criteria can be met then proposals will have to demonstrate there would be a positive impact on the character and environment of the surrounding area prior to consent being granted.

Visitor Accommodation and Facilities in the Countryside

Proposals for the development of new visitor accommodation and associated facilities in the countryside will be permitted where a. they would be of an appropriate scale in relation to their location; b. they are sited to be visually unobtrusive and can be successfully integrated into the surrounding landscape due to the natural topography and established screening; and c. the road network and the site's access can safely accommodate any traffic generated. Proposals for the extension of or improvements to existing sites including associated facilities will be permitted where they meet the above criteria and they are shown to be ancillary to the primary function of the site as visitor accommodation.

Amusement Arcades

New amusement arcades or extensions to existing facilities will only be permitted in the following locations, as defined on the Policies Map: a. Along Foreshore Road, Scarborough; b. Between 18 Pier Road and Pier House, Whitby; and c. Within holiday and caravan sites where they are of a scale to meet the needs of the site in which they are located and remain ancillary to the caravan site. Amusement arcades will be permitted in these locations provided that they will not adversely affect the character and appearance of the host building and wider area by virtue of scale and materials and will contribute towards the provision of an appropriate mix of entertainment and shopping facilities and food and drink outlets.

Transport

The Borough Council will work with North Yorkshire County Council, relevant local authorities and other key partner organisations to improve accessibility within and beyond the Borough which will support economic, tourism and sustainable regeneration objectives. This will centre on a. improving connectivity within and beyond the Borough, including with York and the A1(M) and between Whitby and the Tees Valley; b. improving bus routes, services and passenger facilities, particularly those serving the rural areas; c. improving bus, pedestrian and cycle links to rail stations; d. promoting Scarborough town centre as a strategic public transport hub; e. promoting sustainable modes of transport other than the private car; f. delivering significant improvements to the entire rail network including the access to Scarborough Business Park from Seamer Station combined with improved parking capacity and facilities; and g. protecting, managing and enhancing an integrated network of routes for those without access to a car.

Highway Schemes

Where necessary, land will be safeguarded for the construction of the following highways scheme: a. Dunslow Road to A64 left turn filter lane. Development within the safeguarded areas, as shown on the Policies Map, which would prejudice the implementation of any scheme will be resisted.

Sustainable Transport and Travel Plans

Proposals will be required to contribute to sustainable transport. Proposals will be supported that a. improve transport choice and encourage travel to work and school by public transport, cycling and walking; b. minimise the distance people need to travel; c. contribute positively to a demand management strategy to address congestion, environmental and safety issues including managing car parking provision and prioritising bus routes in urban areas; d. encourage the use of Park and Ride where appropriate. The Local Planning Authority will support the preparation and implementation of Travel Plans, Travel Assessments and other schemes and agreements to promote the use of sustainable transport for the journey to work and to school. Proposals that have potential significant impacts should be accompanied by a Travel Plan where appropriate. Where a Travel Plan or Travel Assessment is required, the need for electric vehicle charging infrastructure should be considered.

Cinder Track (The Former Scarborough to Whitby Railway Line)

The Cinder Track, as shown on the Policies Map, will be protected and developed as a recreational route as well as promoted as a sustainable commuting route. Proposals within the vicinity of the Cinder Track will have to demonstrate that it will not harm the character, integrity or amenity value of the route. Proposals that meet this criteria and have accessible routes onto the Cinder Track will be expected to demonstrate how this sustainable route can be utilised and contribute to improvements designed to increase recreational use and sustainable commuting.