Planning in South Derbyshire

Community Facilities

A South Derbyshire District Council will: i) Require that development that increases the demand for community facilities* and services either: a) provides the required community facilities as part of the development, or: b) makes appropriate contributions towards providing new facilities or improving existing facilities. ii) Facilitate the efficient use of community facilities and the provision and upkeep of multi-purpose community facilities that can provide a range of services to the community at a single, accessible location. B Existing community facilities will be protected, unless it is clear that there is no longer a need to retain the use or where a suitable alternative is made. C Community facilities should be accessible to all members of the community and be located where there is a choice of travel options.

Open Space, Sport and Recreation

A Current provision of open space and sports and recreation facilities in South Derbyshire is not sufficient to meet local need. B To address this, the Council will work with partners to provide sufficient high quality green space and recreation facilities including sports pitches and built facilities, allotments, woodland creation, cemeteries and publicly accessible natural green space to meet the needs of new residential development and, where possible, to meet the needs of the existing population. C Opportunities for creating new or enhanced facilities will be sought particularly where there are quantitative or qualitative deficiencies identified in the Council's most up to date Open Space, Sport and Recreation Assessment. D The loss of open space, sport and recreational facilities will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances where an assessment shows that existing open space and facilities exceed the required level of provision, the loss would be compensated for through equivalent or better provision or the development would involve the provision of alternative sport or recreation facilities for which there is a greater need. E Wherever possible the Council will expect new open spaces to connect to existing Green Infrastructure in order to improve accessibility across and between sites and enhance the biodiversity.

Design Excellence

A All new development will be expected to be well designed, embrace the principles of sustainable development, encourage healthy lifestyles and enhance people's quality of life by adhering to the Design Principles below. i) Design Principles a) Community safety: New development should be designed to ensure that people feel comfortable and safe by minimising opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour, providing good natural surveillance and appropriate demarcations between public and private areas; b) Street design, movement and legibility: Streets should be designed to relate to their context, with a balance being struck between place-making needs and vehicle movement needs. Streets should be attractive, pedestrian and cycle friendly and meet the needs of all users. New development should be easy to find your way around, have a clear hierarchy of streets and take advantage of available opportunities for connections to local services, including public transport; c) Diversity and community cohesion: New development should be designed to be diverse, vibrant, possess a sense of place and encourage social interaction. d) Ease of use: New development should be accessible to all user groups, well managed and should be able to adapt to changing social, environmental, technological and economic conditions, including the needs of an ageing society; e) Local character and pride: New development should create places with a locally inspired character that respond to their context and have regard to valued landscape, townscape and heritage characteristics; f) National Forest: Within The National Forest, new development should be encouraged to follow National Forest Design Charter and Guide for Developers & Planners and fully reflect the forest context; g) Visual attractiveness: New development should be visually attractive, appropriate, respect important landscape, townscape and historic views and vistas, contribute to achieving continuity and enclosure within the street scene and possess a high standard of architectural and landscaping quality; h) Neighbouring uses and amenity: New development should not have an undue adverse affect on the privacy and amenity of existing nearby occupiers. Similarly, the occupiers of new development should not be unduly affected by neighbouring land uses; i) Cross boundary collaboration: New areas of growth that span administrative, land ownership, developer parcel or phase boundaries should be considered and designed as a whole through a collaborative working approach; j) Healthy Lifestyles: New development should address social sustainability issues, by supporting healthy lifestyles, including through the promotion of active travel, the provision of public open space, sports and other leisure facilities. k) Resource Use: New development should be designed to facilitate the efficient use of resources and support the reuse and recycling of waste throughout the lifecycle of all developments from design, construction, use and after use. New development should provide adequate space for the storage of waste and where appropriate the treatment or collection of waste. ii) All proposals for new development will be assessed against the Council's Design SPD; iii) The council will decide which development proposals should be taken to a formal panel for design review.

Strategic Employment Land Allocations 2011-2028

A Development of the following sites will not be permitted other than for new industrial and business development as defined by classes B1(b), B1(c), B2 and B8 of the Use Classes Order: B At sites allocated for strategic employment development at E1A, E1B, E1C and E1E the Council will secure provision to meet the needs of small and "grow on" businesses in the form of premises or serviced plots, to be brought forward during the course of the development, either by conditions or a legal agreement attached to a planning permission. C Further development will also be supported at Dove Valley Park and Land at Sinfin Moor, in accordance with Policies E4 and E5

Other Industrial and Business Development

A The development of land for uses defined by classes B1(b), B1(c), B2 and B8 of the Use Classes Order will be permitted where: i) the site lies within or on the edge of the Swadlincote urban area, Derby or Burton upon Trent, or a Key or Local Service Village; or ii) the proposal is for the expansion of an existing business; or iii) the proposal is for the redevelopment of established industrial or business land or premises. B All proposals under part A should be in scale with existing built development and should not give rise to undue impacts on the local landscape, natural environment or cultural heritage assets.

Existing Employment Areas

A Redevelopment or changes of use of existing industrial and business land and premises for uses other than those falling within classes B1 (b), B1(c), B2 and B8 of the Use Classes Order will only be permitted where: i) the existing use is significantly harmful to the amenity of neighbouring land uses in terms of noise, vibration, visual qualities, air quality or traffic generation, and this cannot be satisfactorily overcome by other means; or ii) it can be demonstrated that there is no demand for the use of the site or premises for Use Class B1, B2 and B8 purposes and that the development proposals would not unduly inhibit existing or planned neighbouring land uses.

Strategic Location for Sinfin Moor Employment Site Extension

Land at Sinfin Moor is identified for development beyond 2018 for Use Class B1(b), B1(c), B2 and B8 purposes as an extension to planned new employment development at Sinfin Moor.

Safeguarded Employment Sites - Dove Valley Park

Land measuring 28.3ha, to the north of Dove Valley Business Park, is allocated for the development of large scale industrial and business units only, as defined by classes B2 and B8 of the Use Classes Order. The minimum gross internal floor area per unit will be 15,000 sqm. Development on the site shall be designed to mitigate potential adverse visual impacts, by such means as careful siting of buildings, control of building heights and appropriate landscaping.

Woodville Regeneration Area

Woodville Regeneration Area is protected for employment-led redevelopment, supported by the Woodville - Swadlincote Regeneration Route, to enable the economic, social and environmental regeneration of Woodville and Swadlincote. Redevelopment of the site should incorporate 12 ha of employment development defined by use classes B1, B2 and B8 and up to 150 new dwellings.

Rural Development

Development proposals which diversify and expand the range of sustainable employment activities on land outside of settlement boundaries will be supported by the Council provided they support the social and economic needs of the rural communities in the District. The Council will support proposals for the re-use, conversion and replacement of existing buildings and development of new buildings where: i) it is supported by a sound business case; ii) the local highway network is capable of accommodating the traffic generated; iii) development will not give rise to any undue impacts on neighbouring land; iv) it is well designed and of a scale commensurate with the proposed use v) visual intrusion and the impact on the character of the locality is minimised.

Employment Land Need

Provision across a range of sites, including allocations, will be made for the development of a minimum 53 ha net additional land for industrial and business development in support of the Economic Strategies of the Council and the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership.

Sustainable Energy and Power Generation

A The Council will support renewable and other energy developments and ancillary buildings or infrastructure subject to the following considerations: i) that the environmental effects of the proposal have been appropriately considered and schemes will not give rise to unacceptable impacts on landscape or townscape character, ecology, the historic environment or cultural heritage assets. ii) that proposals will not give rise to unacceptable impacts on local amenity, or give rise to safety concerns, as a result of noise, shadow flicker, electromagnetic interference, emissions to the air or ground, odour or traffic generation and congestion. B Developers promoting biomass will be expected to demonstrate that biofuels will be procured from sustainable sources. Where generators propose to source wood fuel or other biomass from outside The National Forest, the applicant will be expected to locate biofuels sequentially considering fuels from regional sources, followed by the UK and international markets. Where fuels are sourced from outside the region, generators will be expected to demonstrate that no sequentially preferable fuel supply exists which is available, cost effective or meets the necessary specification. C Any new generating plant capable of producing heating or cooling as well as electricity will be expected to be designed and located in a way that facilitates the future connection to a local distributed energy system. Large scale commercial and residential development close to Willington and Drakelow will be expected to consider opportunities for utilising waste heat for District heating and cooling. D Additional energy generation capacity, ancillary infrastructure and carbon capture facilities at the Drakelow and Willington Power Station sites will be supported where it can be demonstrated that development will not give rise to unacceptable amenity and environmental effects as set out above.

Biodiversity

A The Local Planning Authority will support development which contributes to the protection, enhancement, management and restoration of biodiversity or geodiversity and delivers net gains in biodiversity wherever possible by: i) Protecting sites of International, European, National and County importance, together with local nature reserves, from inappropriate development within and adjacent to sites; ii) Delivering long term plans to restore the River Mease Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)/Special Area of Conservation (SAC) to a more natural condition and improve water quality within Mease and other catchments failing to meet Water Framework Directive objectives. iii) Developing and maintaining a District-wide ecological network of SSSI's and local wildlife sites together with corridors and stepping stones sites to support the integrity of the biodiversity network, prevent fragmentation, deliver ecosystem services and enable biodiversity to respond and adapt to the impacts of climate change. iv) Supporting and contributing to the targets set out in the Lowland Derbyshire and/or National Forest Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) for priority habitats and species v) Protecting ancient woodland and veteran trees from loss, unless the need for, and benefits of, the development in that location clearly outweigh the loss B Planning proposals that could have a direct or indirect effect on sites with potential or actual ecological or geological importance including: • Internationally important sites • Nationally important sites (such as SSSIs) • Sites of County importance (such as Local Nature Reserves, Local Wildlife Sites and Local Geological Sites) • Ancient woodlands, veteran trees and hedgerows • Priority habitats and species will need to be supported by appropriate surveys or assessments sufficient to allow the Authority to fully understand the likely impacts of the scheme and the mitigation proposed. Where mitigation measures, or exceptionally, compensation cannot sufficiently offset the significant harm resulting from the development and/or where the development can potentially be located on an alternative site that would cause less or no harm, planning permission will be refused.

Landscape Character and Local Distinctiveness

A The character, local distinctiveness, and quality of South Derbyshire's landscape and soilscape will be protected and enhanced through the careful design and sensitive implementation of new development. B Developers will be expected to retain key valued landscape components such as mature trees, established hedgerows and topographical features within development sites unless it can be demonstrated that the loss of features will not give rise to unacceptable effects on local landscape character. Development that will have an unacceptable impact on landscape character (including historic character), visual amenity and sensitivity and can not be satisfactorily mitigated will not be permitted. C In bringing forward proposals developers will be expected to demonstrate that close regard has been paid to the landscape types and landscape character areas identified in The Landscape Character of Derbyshire. Proposals should have regard to the woodland and tree planting, landscape management and habitat guidance set out in this document and demonstrate that mitigation proposals are appropriate to the character of the landscape. D Within the National Forest Area developers will be expected to demonstrate that close regard has been paid to the landscape types and landscape character areas identified in the National Forest Landscape Character Assessment both within the design of the scheme and in the incorporation of woodland planting and landscaping. E The Council will seek to protect soils that are 'Best and Most Versatile', (Grades 1, 2 and 3a in the Agricultural Land Classification) and wherever possible direct development to areas with lower quality soils.

Green Infrastructure

A The District Council will seek to conserve, enhance and wherever possible extend green infrastructure in the District by working with partners to: i) Ensure the continued protection of the District's ecological, biological and geological assets, with particular regard to sites and species of international, national and local significance; ii) Secure development that maximises the opportunities to conserve, enhance and restore biodiversity and geological diversity and to increase provision of, and access to, green infrastructure; iii) Promote the appropriate management of features of major importance for wild flora and fauna; iv) Support the development of the Green Infrastructure Network as proposed by the 6Cs Green Infrastructure Strategy, linking together Key Strategic Routes of regional and sub regional importance and providing for, in appropriate locations, visitor infrastructure that improves accessibility. The District Council will, in particular, promote improved green infrastructure provision in the following opportunity areas: a) Trent Strategic River / Trent & Mersey Canal Corridor; b) Derwent Strategic River Corridor; c) Dove Strategic River Corridor; d) Within the National Forest Area; and; e) Around the edges of Derby City and Swadlincote; f) Positively view proposals that seek to enhance the District's Green Infrastructure resource in support of tourism and leisure related development. B Within the Trent Valley, or other locally determined Nature Improvement Area, the District Council will support and help deliver the landscape scale change as promoted by the Lowland Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Local Nature Partnership. Any development within the area defined by the Trent Valley Vision will be expected to contribute towards and assist in delivering the vision in accordance with the strategy. Such contributions may be in the form of appropriate design, suitable form and function, the delivery of Green Infrastructure, landscape and habitat enhancement, financial contributions or other mechanisms as appropriate, to deliver an overall benefit within the Trent Valley Vision area. C All proposals for development within the catchment for the River Mease will need to demonstrate that they will have no adverse effects on the integrity of the Special Area of Conservation (SAC) either alone or in combination with other proposals and will contribute to long-term objectives to improve the condition of the site.

The National Forest

A Within the National Forest, as defined on the Proposals Map, South Derbyshire District Council will work with The National Forest Company and other local authorities and partners to: i) Work with Partners to help deliver the National Forest Strategy 2014-2024 and any subsequent Strategy ii) Provide opportunities for diversification of the economy, especially in relation to the woodland economy and tourism, including overnight accommodation; iii) Create an attractive, sustainable environment; iv) Provide a range of leisure opportunities for local communities and visitors: and v) Achieve 33% woodland cover in the National Forest. B Within the National Forest all residential schemes over 0.5ha and industrial, commercial and leisure developments over 1ha will be expected to incorporate tree planting and landscaping in accordance with National Forest Planting Guidelines (as set out in Table 6). Landscaping will generally involve woodland planting, but can also include the creation and management of other appropriate habitats, open space provision associated with woodland and the provision of new recreational facilities with a woodland character. The appropriate mix of landscaping features will depend upon the setting characteristics, opportunities and constraints that individual sites present. The District Council recommend that early discussions are held with the National Forest Company. Further information is available from the National Forest Company's Guide for Developers and Planners. C In exceptional circumstances, a commuted sum may be agreed where planting and landscaping cannot be accommodated within or close to the development site. This will be used for tree planting (including urban tree planting); purchasing land for tree planting; creating new woodlands and maintaining those works or other agreed projects for a minimum of five years. D Within the National Forest new development should ensure that: i) the siting and scale of the proposed development is appropriately related to its setting within the Forest, ii) the proposed development respects and does not adversely affect the character and appearance of the wider countryside. E The Council will work with developers, the National Forest Company and other stakeholders to improve access to the Forest from new development sites and existing built up areas and deliver a step change in the quality of new development and the existing urban areas with an emphasis upon the use of Forest related construction materials where appropriate. F The area between Swadlincote, Ashby de la Zouch and Measham is recognised as 'The Heart of the National Forest'. The District Council will seek to support efforts to concentrate tourism and leisure activities and economic opportunities based on the woodland and environmental economy in this area. However Forest related development will be supported elsewhere within the Forest where it can be demonstrated that it will support the continued improvement of the National Forest as a tourism and leisure destination.

Environmental Performance

The Council will support developers in bringing forward more sustainable homes and commercial properties by supporting the Governments drive towards improved housing standards including in respect of access, space standards, security, water and external waste storage where specific justification exists for seeking higher standards locally than set out in Building Regulations. The Council will work collaboratively with developers, and other organisations wishing to bring their own environmental or social sustainability standards to market for utilisation on a voluntary basis.

Green Belt

The principal, general extent and permanence of the Nottingham-Derby Green Belt and Burton – Swadlincote Green Belt within South Derbyshire is supported and maintained. Measures to improve public access to the Green Belts and improve connectivity to the built up areas adjacent to the Green Belts will be encouraged. There is a presumption against inappropriate development within the Green Belt and development proposals received within the Green Belt will be assessed against national policy. To better reflect Green Belt in the Boulton Moor area due to the development of the A6 spur and A50 the following alterations to the Nottingham - Derby Green Belt are to be made: i) a triangular parcel of land measuring around 12.5 hectares immediately to the east of the A6 and south west of Thulston, will be included within the Green Belt ii) an area of 11.5 hectares of land to the north of Shardlow Road and to the west of the A6 Alvaston by-pass, shall be deleted from the Green Belt In addition, Green Belt boundaries will be reviewed through the Local Plan Part 2, to amend any existing anomalies since the adoption of the Green Belt.

Amenity and Environmental Quality

A The Council will support development that does not lead to adverse impacts on the environment or amenity of existing and future occupiers within or around proposed developments. B The Council will take into consideration the following: i) The potential for development to affect surface and ground water quality and its potential to affect the long term delivery of water quality standards set out in the Water Framework Directive or Habitats Directive; ii) The potential for development to affect designated Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs). iii) The need for a strategic buffer between conflicting land uses such that they do not disadvantage each other in respect of amenity issues, such as odours, fumes, or dust and other disturbance such as noise, vibration, light or shadow flicker.

Flood Risk

A When considering development proposals in South Derbyshire, the Council will follow a sequential approach to flood risk management, giving priority to the development of sites with the lowest risk of flooding. The development of sites with a higher risk of flooding will only be considered where essential for regeneration or where development provides wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh flood risk. B Development in areas that are identified as being at risk of flooding will be expected to: i) Be resilient to flooding through design and layout; ii) Incorporate appropriate mitigation measures, such as on-site flood defence works and/or a contribution towards or a commitment to undertake and/or maintain off-site measures; iii) Not increase flood risk to other properties or surrounding areas; and iv) Not affect the integrity or continuity of existing flood defences C Suitable measures to deal with surface water will be required on all sites in order to minimise the likelihood of new development increasing flood risk locally. Any developments that could lead to changes in surface water flows or increase flood risk should be managed through the incorporation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS), which mimic natural drainage patterns, unless this is not technically feasible, or where it can be demonstrated that ground conditions are unsuitable for such measures. D The Council may require developers to restore culverted watercourses within regeneration or development sites to a natural state (i.e. break the channel out of culvert, remove redundant structures, replace/improve existing structures to a restored watercourse profile) in order to reduce flood risk and provide local amenity and/or ecological benefits. E To contribute to the enhancement of watercourses in accordance with the objectives of the Water Framework Directive, developers will be expected to work with the regulating authorities to develop watercourse restoration schemes. F Proposals for flood management or other infrastructure offering improvements that lower the risk of flooding will be supported, subject to the proposal having no other adverse effects on local amenity and/or flood risk elsewhere. Where new flood related infrastructure is proposed opportunities for delivering environmental improvements including biodiversity gain and green infrastructure delivery should be fully considered by those delivering the project.

Contaminated Land and Mining Legacy Issues

A Planning permission for development on land which is known to comprise made ground or which is unstable, contaminated or potentially contaminated, will only be granted where the applicant has demonstrated through appropriate investigations, that the scheme will incorporate any necessary remediation measures to protect human health and/or the natural environment. B The Council will work with Developers, the Environment Agency, Natural England and the Coal Authority and other relevant Authorities and organisations to bring forward the regeneration of derelict, unstable or contaminated sites and investigate options for the sustainable management of rising mine water levels within the South Derbyshire Coalfield.

Minerals Safeguarding

A The Council will consult the Minerals Planning Authority (Derbyshire County Council) on any planning applications for non-minerals development which fall within the boundary of a minerals safeguarding area. B The Council will not permit other development proposals in mineral safeguarding areas where they might sterilise economically workable mineral deposits, except where development conforms with the criteria set out in the minerals safeguarding policy included in the Derbyshire Minerals Local Plan. C Within South Derbyshire extensive minerals resources are located along the Trent Valley (sand and gravel) and within the South Derbyshire Coalfield. The Local Plan has a key role in helping to safeguard commercially viable minerals resources and ensuring that new development does not lead to the sterilisation, or prejudice the future working of, important mineral reserves.

Heritage Assets

A Development that affects South Derbyshire's heritage assets will be expected to protect, conserve and enhance the assets and their settings in accordance with national guidance and supplementary planning documents which the authority may produce from time to time. These assets include: i) Conservation Areas ii) Scheduled Monuments iii) Listed buildings iv) Registered historic parks and gardens v) Undesignated heritage assets on the local list B Particular attention will be paid to: i) the heritage of the Trent Valley, including its prehistoric remains, ancient crossing points and the transport heritage of the Trent Navigation, Trent and Mersey Canal, and the railways; ii) the complementary relationship that exists in many cases between estate parklands and villages. Often they are integral parts of a conservation area, or form part of a conservation area setting. The management and care of these landscaped grounds is material to the character of the adjacent villages. iii) the industrial heritage of Melbourne, Shardlow, Swadlincote and Ticknall. Most of this historic industry has now gone, but the surviving structures and landscape evidence continue to exert a huge influence on the character of these places. C The Council will promote the respect for, and protection and care of, the historic environment by: i) developing a local list of undesignated heritage assets, covering the same categories as the designated assets in the national list, in accordance with the best practice guidance issued by English Heritage. ii) considering the further use of Article 4 directions, reinforced through grant schemes where possible and enforcement action where necessary. iii) periodic production and updating of conservation area appraisals and management plans. iv) measures to tackle heritage "at risk", including service of urgent works and repairs notices where necessary. D The District Council will work with private owners and developers to bring forward opportunities to secure the long-term future, sensitive use or re-use of under-utilised buildings, and the development of gap sites in conservation areas where development is beneficial to the character and appearance of the area. The District Council will also seek opportunities to improve public access to existing heritage features associated with new development schemes.

Holmleigh Way, Chellaston

i) Retained wherever possible; ii) To seek opportunities for high quality pedestrian and cycle route links into the Sustrans route and the existing retail centre in West Chellaston; iii) Avoidance of areas of flood risk to the north and south of the site due to Cuttle Brook; iv) Appropriate noise attenuation close to the A50; v) The development of the site shall not prejudice the development of a new link road to serve development around Sinfin and Infinity Park; vi) An appropriate buffer between the new housing development and Holmleigh Way will be provided; vii) Developer contributions are to be made towards improvements to the A50/A514 and A50/A38 junctions to safeguard the operation of the Strategic Road Network.

Hackwood Farm, Mickleover

A Residential development on Land at Hackwood Farm, Mickleover for around 290 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) The site lies on the edge of Derby City and the allocation of the South Derbyshire element for 290 dwellings is conditional on the City allocating adjacent land in their Local Plan. In this event, it will be important that there is a comprehensive approach to the development of this cross boundary site; ii) The northern and western boundaries of the site will require a green buffer and landscaping to help soften the housing development against the rural landscape and create a new defensible boundary; iii) The existing landscaping elements to the south and east of the site should be retained subject to highway improvement or secondary site access that would be required; iv) The site should provide high quality links into the existing cycle route, rights of ways and also the residential area to the south through a pedestrian/cycle bridge provided across the Mickleover to Egginton Greenway, which is likely to be in Derby City. The Greenway is a local wildlife site whose nature conservation interest should be protected and links maintained with the surrounding green infrastructure network; v) Development in South Derbyshire should connect to any housing development or housing allocation to the east of the site within Derby City; vi) The development should embrace high design standards that reflect the rural landscape beyond the site, particularly along Radbourne Lane and to the west of the site within South Derbyshire; vii) Contributions towards the development of a new primary school that is likely to be within the Derby City part of the site; viii) A new local centre on site to help meet the needs of the site; ix) Improvements to the junction of Station Road and Radbourne Lane; x) The urban extension shall not adversely impact upon the setting of nearby Radbourne Hall.

Land West of Mickleover

A Residential development on Land to the West of Mickleover will provide for around 1,650 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) That South Derbyshire District Council and the developers work together with both Derby City and Derbyshire County Council to ensure that the proposals offer a holistic vision for an urban extension to be delivered in a comprehensive manner. Delivery mechanisms will need to be established to ensure the necessary level of coordination to effectively deliver the infrastructure and facilities to support the development; ii) A jointly prepared development framework by South Derbyshire District Council and the developers shall be produced that sets out guiding principles for the site; iii) The provision of a one form entry primary school on site with the provision of land for a two form entry should it be required; iv) A new district centre offering a range of shops and facilities shall be provided that is commensurate with the needs of the community. The scale and nature of these facilities will be determined by evidence submitted with a future planning application; v) The provision of a community centre. The ownership and management of this centre will be considered in more detail as part of a future planning application; vi) Consideration of a GP surgery on site subject to discussions with the Southern Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group; vii) High quality pedestrian and cycle routes shall be provided within the site and links between the site and existing residential development and the adjacent Sustrans route; viii) The northern and western edge of the site will require a significant green buffer to help soften the housing development against the landscape; ix) The urban extension shall protect and enhance where possible the wider setting of Radbourne Hall and other heritage assets; x) Any application for planning permission will be supported by an assessment of the impact of development traffic on the strategic and local road network, including the cumulative impact of development proposed in three aligned Core Strategies. The scope of the assessment should be agreed with the local planning authority in consultation with the relevant transport network operators and service providers. The application will also be supported by an access strategy and a package of necessary measures to mitigate any significant impact of the development, including off-site highways improvements, necessary developer contributions and other measures to encourage non-car modes of transport; including necessary enhancements to local bus services; xi) Vehicular access to that part of the allocation to the north of the public footpath route that runs from Greenside Court to the dismantled railway line shall be from Ladybank Road. There shall be no vehicular link, except for emergency vehicles and potential bus access, from the remainder of the allocation to Ladybank Road; xii) Improvements to existing green infrastructure shall be made within the site along with provision of new green Infrastructure on the site; xiii) The Greenway to the north of the site and Ladybank Plantation to the east are local wildlife sites whose nature conservation interest should be protected and links to the surrounding green infrastructure network maintained or enhanced; xiv) Surface water run-off should be attenuated to existing Greenfield rates up to a 1 in 100 year plus climate change event to ensure development does not exacerbate flood risk downstream.

Housing Balance

A The Council will seek to provide a balance of housing that includes a mix of dwelling type, tenure, size and density. The overall mix of housing will take account of the Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) and Local Housing Needs Study. B The density of any site will be considered individually as there is no evidence to support a set density across all sites. C Any housing development would be expected to make the most efficient use of the land whilst taking into account what is appropriate for the surrounding local built and natural environment. D The viability of a development will be considered through determining a schemes housing mix. E The Council will also promote a mix of housing that is suitable and adaptable for different groups of people such as single occupiers, people with disabilities, people wanting to build their own homes and the ageing population of the District.

Affordable Housing

A The Council will seek to secure up to 30% of new housing development as affordable housing as defined in the NPPF on sites of over 15 dwellings. B Consideration will also be given to the: i) The local housing market; ii) The viability of any proposed scheme which will be assessed through independent viability assessments; iii) The tenure mix and dwelling type on the site will be based on the SHMA or other up to date housing evidence in conjunction with the Council; iv) The phases of development that are being proposed. C Rural exception sites that are kept in perpetuity as affordable housing for local people, will be permitted adjoining existing Key Service Villages, Local Service Villages and Rural Villages, the number of dwellings to be in accordance with Policy H1 as an exceptional circumstance to normal policy where: i) The homes meet a clearly identified local need; ii) the development provides a majority of affordable homes; iii) the need cannot reasonably be met within the development limits of the village concerned or the sub-market area the site falls within as detailed in the SHMA; and iv) the development is in a scale relative to the settlement size and facilities available particularly public transport and does not have any unacceptable adverse impacts on the natural and built environment.

Sites for Gypsies and Travellers and for Travelling Showpeople

A The Council will set the target for new pitches and/or plots according to the most recent needs assessment agreed by the Council. Allocations to meet identified need will be made through a Site Allocations DPD. In identifying land for allocation or determining planning applications for required potential sites, sites will be considered suitable provided they are of an appropriate scale and character and the following criteria are met: i) development does not result in an unacceptable impact on the local environment, including biodiversity, heritage assets or conservation, the surrounding landscape (unless capable of sympathetic assimilation) and compatibility with surrounding land uses; and ii) safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian access to the public highway can be provided with no undue adverse impact on the highway network; and iii) the movement of vehicles to and from the site will not cause undue disturbance or be inappropriate for the locality; and iv) there is adequate space for parking, turning and servicing on site; and v) the site is reasonably accessible to local services including health services, shops, education, public transport and other community facilities; and vi) the site is not located in an area at undue risk of flooding; and vii) suitable landscaping and boundary enclosures are provided to give privacy to both occupiers and local residents and minimise impact on the surrounding area; and viii) the site provides a safe and acceptable living environment for occupiers with regard to noise impacts, adequate on site facilities for parking, storage, water supply and electricity supply, drainage and sanitation.

Boulton Moor (South East of Derby)

A Residential development on Land at Boulton Moor will provide for around 1,950 dwellings within South Derbyshire and 800 new homes within the Derby City administrative boundary. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) That South Derbyshire District Council, Derby City and developers continue to work together to ensure that the proposals offer a holistic vision for an urban extension which is delivered in a comprehensive manner across the local authority boundaries. Delivery mechanisms will need to be established to ensure the necessary level of coordination to effectively deliver the infrastructure and facilities to support the development; ii) A jointly prepared development framework shall be produced; iii) A cross boundary approach to housing design, layout, density, open space and landscape shall be developed/undertaken; iv) A cross boundary approach to the provision of affordable housing shall be developed/undertaken; v) A plan of phasing for the delivery of this cross boundary site shall be submitted with any application; vi) The provision of sustainable transport measures, including contributions to the delivery of a new park and ride and bus service to serve the wider urban extension site; vii) Highway works, including improvements to Snelsmoor Lane to ensure that the impact on its junctions with the A6 and High Street are satisfactorily mitigated; viii) Flood mitigation measures, to address fluvial and surface water issues relating to the Thulston Brook watercourse and ground water levels; ix) An appropriate flood risk assessment shall be submitted with any application; x) Improvements to existing green infrastructure shall be made, along with the provision of new green infrastructure on the site; xi) High quality pedestrian and cycle routes within the site and links between these and existing and proposed routes and green spaces beyond the site; xii) A significant green buffer and landscaping boundary on the outer edges of the developments, to help soften the housing developments impact on the surrounding countryside, create a new defensible boundary and help mitigate the urbanising impact of new development upon Derby City's Green Wedge; xiii) A new district centre shall be provided, anchored by a supermarket complemented by a range of smaller units providing for day to day needs of the wider neighbourhood; xiv) The scale of the anchor store will be commensurate with the needs of the new community, the level of growth anticipated and the need to maintain the vitality and viability of other centres. The location of the centre should be the focal point at the heart of the new community; xv) The provision of a two form entry primary school to cover phases 1 and 2, with separate primary provision to serve the site in Derby; xvi) The urban extension as a whole shall protect and enhance Elvaston Registered Park and Garden (including its settlement), other heritage assets and will contribute towards softening the settlement edge around Boulton Moor; xvii) Any built development to the east of the A6 and west of the B5010 shall be in accordance with Green Belt Policy; xviii) In order to safeguard the operation of the Strategic Road Network an assessment of the impact of development traffic will be carried out and developer contributions will be sought.

Land at Church Street/Bridge Street/Football Club Site, Church Gresley

A Residential development on Land at Church Street/Bridge Street/Football Club Site, Church Gresley for around 350 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) Access arrangements for the development to be considered on a site by site basis from Church Street/Bridge Street and/or Moat Street (existing Gresley FC site); ii) Design proposals to incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles; iii) Retain existing trees and hedgerows where practicable and provide new planting where appropriate to help integrate development into the wider landscape; iv) A strategy to deal with foul and surface water associated with the development and any flood risk mitigation measures to be submitted alongside any development proposal; v) The presence of coal mining legacy and resulting potential for unstable land will require the submission of a Coal Mining Risk Assessment in support of planning applications; vi) Provide high quality cycle and pedestrian links both within the development and connecting to existing and proposed networks, including NCN63 Burton to Leicester route and the CONKERS circuit; vii) Developer Contributions to be made towards the provision of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Swadlincote area.

Settlement Hierarchy

The Settlement Hierarchy is based on the range of services and facilities that are offered by each settlement. The level of development for each settlement will be of a scale appropriate to the size and role of that settlement. As planning applications are received the merits of each individual site will be assessed through the Development Management process. The distribution of new development outside of allocations over the period of this Plan will be in accordance with the Settlement Hierarchy below: 1 Urban Areas – the urban areas of Swadlincote including Woodville, adjacent to Derby and adjacent to Burton upon Trent 2 Key Service Villages Aston on Trent Etwall Hatton Hilton Melbourne Overseal Repton Shardlow Willington Linton For the above two tiers, development of all sizes within the settlement boundaries will be considered appropriate and sites adjacent to settlement boundaries as an exceptions or cross subsidy site as long as not greater than 25 dwellings. 3 Local Service Villages Coton in the Elms Findern Hartshorne Mount Pleasant Netherseal Newton Solney Rosliston Ticknall Weston on Trent For the above tier, development of sites within the settlement boundary will be considered appropriate and sites adjacent to settlement boundaries as an exceptions or cross subsidy site as long as not greater than 15 dwellings. 4 Rural Villages Ambaston Barrow upon Trent Bretby Burnaston Cauldwell Church Broughton Coton Park Dalbury Drakelow Village Egginton Elvaston Foremark Foston Ingleby Kings Newton Lees Long Lane Lullington Marston on Dove Milton Radbourne Scropton Smisby Stanton Stanton by Bridge Sutton on the Hill Swarkestone Thulston Trusley Twyford Walton on Trent For the above tier development of a limited nature will be allowed i. within the settlement boundary where applicable or adjacent to as a exceptions or cross subsidy site as long as not greater than 15 dwellings. ii. Or of limited infill and conversions of existing buildings where no settlement boundary. 5 Rural Areas – areas outside of the defined settlements listed above. Due to the lack of services and facilities and defined settlement boundaries, only development of limited infill and conversions of existing buildings will be acceptable.

Land south of Willington Road, Etwall

A Residential development on land at Willington Road, Etwall for around 199 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) That the development shall not adversely affect the setting of Etwall Lodge; ii) High quality pedestrian connections will be made from the site into the village of Etwall. iii) Developer Contributions to be made towards the provision of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Swadlincote area.

Land north east of Hatton

A Residential development on land north east of Hatton for around 400 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) Retention of the existing trees on the eastern boundary of the site and landscaping to help soften the housing development on the surrounding landscape; ii) The provision of high quality pedestrian and cycle links both within the site and connecting to established adjacent development to the south of the site; iii) Consider additional retail provision on site, to help meet the needs of the site and provide further retail facilities for Hatton; iv) Developer contributions will be made to maintain the flood alleviation works at the lower River Dove Catchment Area; v) The provision of a doctor's surgery in Hatton will be considered; vi) Ensure the provision of a combined access to the site and to a large manufacturing plant and nearby sewage treatment works. New road infrastructure should be designed to reflect and protect the amenity of existing and proposed residential properties; vii) Developer contributions will be made towards the extension to Heathfields Primary School, Hatton to help address capacity issues at the school; viii) An appropriate easement along watercourses on site that is free from built development; ix) Consideration of heritage assets in the area. x) Developer Contributions to be made towards the provision of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Swadlincote area.

Highfields Farm

A Residential development on land at Highfields Farm for up to 1,041 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) The provision of a single form entry primary school on site; ii) The provision of a local centre commensurate with the size of the development to provide for day to day needs of the wider neighbourhood. The local centre should be the focal point within the development; iii) The provision of a community centre; iv) High quality pedestrian and cycle routes shall be provided within the site and links between the site and existing and proposed residential development shall be provided; v) The southern edge of the site will require a green buffer and landscaping to help soften the housing development against the landscape; vi) Consideration should be given to Phase 2 of the South Derby Integrated Transport Link Road; vii) Developer contributions to be made toward improvements to the A50/A514 and A50/A38 junctions to safeguard the operation of the Strategic Road Network; viii) Developer Contributions to be made towards the provision of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Swadlincote area.

Boulton Moor (South East of Derby)

A Residential development on Land at Boulton Moor will provide for around 1,950 dwellings within South Derbyshire and 800 new homes within the Derby City administrative boundary. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) That South Derbyshire District Council, Derby City and developers continue to work together to ensure that the proposals offer a holistic vision for an urban extension which is delivered in a comprehensive manner across the local authority boundaries. Delivery mechanisms will need to be established to ensure the necessary level of coordination to effectively deliver the infrastructure and facilities to support the development; ii) A jointly prepared development framework shall be produced; iii) A cross boundary approach to housing design, layout, density, open space and landscape shall be developed/undertaken; iv) A cross boundary approach to the provision of affordable housing shall be developed/undertaken; v) A plan of phasing for the delivery of this cross boundary site shall be submit

Chellaston Fields, Chellaston

A Residential development on Land at Chellaston Fields will provide for around 500 dwellings within South Derbyshire. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) High quality pedestrian and cycle routes shall be provided within the site and opportunities for links between the site and existing residential development and future employment areas shall be provided; ii) Consideration should be given to some retail development on the site that is commensurate to the size of development and surrounding area, but does not affect the viability and vitality of existing retail in the area; iii) Developer contributions are to be made toward improvements to the A50/A514 and A50/A38 junctions to safeguard the operation of the Strategic Road Network; iv) The development shall protect and enhance the setting of heritage assets

Wragley Way (South of Derby)

A Residential development on Land at Wragley Way will provide for around 1,950 dwellings within South Derbyshire. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) New highway infrastructure to mitigate the transport impact on the local and strategic road networks of the whole site. This will include the provision of and/or contributions to the construction of the South Derby Integrated Transport link; ii) Developer contributions are to be made towards improvements to the A50/A514 and A50/A38 junctions to safeguard the operation of the Strategic Road Network; iii) Any development should not prejudice the construction of a potential junction connecting the site to the A50, which may potentially be needed following the completion of the South Derby Integrated Transport Link; iv) The provision of sufficient new primary school provision on site for the development as a whole; v) High quality pedestrian and cycle links should be provided across the site and to the nearby residential, retail, and employment developments together with recreational areas; vi) The number of homes to be occupied before completion of the South Derby Integrated Transport Link shall be agreed with the Council; vii) A new on-site local shopping centre shall be provided which should be commensurate in size to the needs of the community, taking into account the surrounding retail provision available. The location of the centre should be the focal point at the heart of the new community; viii) The east, south and west of the site will require a green buffer and landscaping from the railway line and the A50 and enhancements to a defensible boundary along Sinfin Moor; ix) Improvements to existing green infrastructure shall be made, along with the provision of new green infrastructure on site.

Primula Way, Sunny Hill

A Residential development at Primula Way, Sunny Hill for around 500 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) The south and west boundary of the site will require a green buffer and landscaping, to help soften the housing development against the rural landscape and create a new defensible boundary; ii) Appropriate sound attenuation/noise mitigation from the railway line to the east of the site shall be provided; iii) The development should have high quality pedestrian connections into the existing residential areas within Derby City; iv) Developer contributions are to be made towards improvements to the A50/A514 and A50/A38 junctions to safeguard the operation of the Strategic Road Network.

Holmleigh Way, Chellaston

A Residential development on Land at Holmleigh Way will provide for around 120 dwellings within South Derbyshire. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) Outgrown hedgerows on the boundary of the site should be retained wherever possible; ii) To seek opportunities for high quality pedestrian and cycle route links into the Sustrans route and the existing retail centre in West Chellaston; iii) Avoidance of areas of flood risk to the north and south of the site due to Cuttle Brook; iv) Appropriate noise attenuation close to the A50; v) The development of the site shall not prejudice the development of a new link road to serve development around Sinfin and Infinity Park; vi) An appropriate buffer between the new housing development and Holmleigh Way will be provided; vii) Developer contributions are to be made towards improvements to the A50/A514 and A50/A38 junctions to safeguard the operation of the Strategic Road Network.

Land north of William Nadin Way, Swadlincote

A Residential development on Land north of William Nadin Way, Swadlincote for around 600 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) Consider the site holistically with other development and open space enhancement opportunities; ii) A mix of dwelling types shall be provided across the three parcels of land which complement each other; iii) The provision of recreational and community facilities; iv) The presence of Coal Mining Legacy and resulting potential for unstable land will require the submission of a Coal Mining Risk Assessment in support of planning applications; v) An appropriate buffer in agreement with the Council to be placed around the Breach Ley Farm Meadow County Wildlife Site; vi) An appropriate easement along watercourses on the site free of built development; vii) Provide high quality cycle and pedestrian links both within the development and connecting to existing and proposed networks, including NCN63 Burton to Leicester route. viii) Developer Contributions to be made towards the provision of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Swadlincote area.

Land at Church Street/Bridge Street/Football club site, Church Gresley

A Residential development on Land at Church Street/Bridge Street/Football club site, Church Gresley for around 350 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) Developer contributions for additional land to enable an extension to St George's Primary School; ii) Residential development of the Moat Street site will only be permitted when the provision of an appropriate replacement facility site has been secured; iii) Measures will be used to protect the separate identity of Albert Village and the amenity of nearby occupiers by mitigating against undue adverse visual impacts; iv) Access points to serve the sites shall be developed appropriately; a) Principal Church Street site – access to be from Rockcliffe Close; b) Bridge Street proposed football club site – access from Bridge Street; c) Existing Gresley FC site – access from Moat Street; v) The presence of coal mining legacy and resulting potential for unstable land will require the submission of a Coal Mining Risk Assessment in support of planning applications; vi) Provide high quality cycle and pedestrian links both within the development and connecting to existing and proposed networks, including NCN63 Burton to Leicester route and the CONKERS circuit. vii) Developer Contributions to be made towards the provision of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Swadlincote area.

Land at Broomy Farm, Woodville

A Residential development on Land at Broomy Farm, Woodville for around 400 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) A significant green buffer and landscaping on the north east boundary of the site, to help soften the housing development impact on the surrounding rural landscape creating a new urban edge and linking into the surrounding green infrastructure; ii) The provision of a road from the A514 to the A511 through the site, to help mitigate the development's impact on the surrounding road network and contributions toward any other means to mitigate the transport impact of the development. The road link will need to be designed appropriately to avoid the use of the road as a 'rat – run'; iii) High quality pedestrian and cycle links shall be provided within the site and connecting to existing and proposed networks; iv) A strategy to deal with foul water associated with site development to be submitted alongside any development proposal; v) Consideration of improvements in community facilities in the surrounding area; vi) The hedgerow along the watercourse shall be retained where practicable and a significant buffer to the southern edge of the site shall be provided to help reduce the housing development landscape and visual amenity impacts from viewpoints to the south; vii) Developer Contributions to be made towards the provision of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Swadlincote area.

Council Depot

A Residential development on land at the Council Depot for around 158 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) Landscape features of the site shall be retained; ii) No development shall take place in areas of high flood risk around the Darklands Brook; iii) The presence of Coal Mining Legacy and resulting potential for unstable land will require the submission of a Coal Mining Risk Assessment in support of planning applications; iv) High quality pedestrian and cycle links, including National Cycle Route 63, both within the site and connecting to surrounding networks; v) Developer Contributions to be made towards the provision of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Swadlincote area.

Drakelow Park

A Residential development on land at Drakelow Park, Drakelow for up to 2,239 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) The provision of a 2 form entry primary school on site; ii) In agreement with the Council, a restricted number of dwellings to be allowed prior to the opening of the Walton By-Pass; iii) High quality pedestrian and cycle routes shall be provided both within the site and connecting to existing and proposed networks; iv) The provision of one or two local retail centres commensurate with the size of the development to provide for the day to day needs of the wider neighbourhood. The local centres should be the focal points within the development as a whole; v) The refurbishment of the listed buildings on the site and protection of their settings; vi) Retain and enhance areas of existing woodland on site to help integrate development into the wider landscape; vii) Developer Contributions to be made towards the provision of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Swadlincote area.

Land at Hilton Depot, Hilton

A Residential development on land at Hilton Depot, Hilton for around 485 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) The provision of a primary school on site to address the capacity issues of current primary school provision within Hilton; ii) Consideration will be given to retail and other service provision on the site; iii) Consideration will be given to community facilities in Hilton that require a new building or enhancement; iv) Provision will be made for high quality cycle and pedestrian access both within the site and linking to existing networks; v) Development proposals will need to be supported by an appropriate Flood Risk Assessment; vi) Retain existing woodland and deliver additional planting and habitat creation to screen the site from the south and west, with these areas being opened up for public access wherever possible; vii) Development should reflect the location of Egginton Junction Gravel Pit County Wildlife Site and should, where possible enhance nature conservation interests of that site; viii) The opening up of an existing culvert through the site and the creation of appropriate easements along watercourses on the site, free of built development; ix) Developer Contributions to be made towards the provision of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Swadlincote area.

Former Aston Hall Hospital, Aston on Trent

A Residential development on Land at the Former Aston Hall Hospital, Aston for around 74 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) The development will embrace high quality design standards to reflect the character of Aston on Trent and the surrounding landscape; ii) Existing woodland areas along the north east and west of the site will be retained, enhanced and appropriate public access provided; iii) The development shall not adversely local townscape; iv) Consideration of improvements to community facilities for Aston on Trent; v) A green buffer and landscaping on the southern boundary of the site to help soften the housing development's impact on the surrounding rural landscape; vi) High quality pedestrian and cycle links both within the site and connecting to adjacent development; vii) The development shall protect and enhance the setting of heritage assets; viii) Developer Contributions to be made towards the provision of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Swadlincote area.

Land at Longlands, Repton

A Residential development on Land at Longlands, Repton for around 124 dwellings. B The Council will require the below listed site specifics and accordance with other Local Plan policies: i) The development shall reflect the historic character of the village, preserve Repton's landscape and townscape character, reflect local landform and be designed to minimise the effects on the local landscape; ii) The eastern edge of the site will require a green buffer and landscaping to help soften the housing development against the rural landscape and improve the existing south east edge of the village; iii) Views of the church spire from the public footpath will need to be respected and preserved where possible; iv) Consideration of improvements in community facilities for Repton; v) Development of the site shall not adversely impact upon the setting of Repton Conservation Area and other designated and non designated heritage assets; vi) A strategy to deal with foul and surface water associated with site development to be submitted alongside any development proposal; vii) High quality pedestrian links within the site and delivery of enhanced walking connections to the site along Milton Road and the public footpath. viii) Developer Contributions to be made towards the provision of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Swadlincote area.

Sustainable Growth Strategy

South Derbyshire will promote sustainable growth to meet its objectively assessed housing and commercial needs in the plan period 2011-2028. This strategy will be developed through this part of the Local Plan – Part 1 with development allocations made alongside development management policies which will continue into Part 2 of the Local Plan. The two parts of the Local Plan will ensure that the economic, social and environmental objectives set out in this Plan are fully addressed: i) Over the plan period (2011 – 2028) at least 12,618 dwellings will be built within South Derbyshire. The housing sites required will be met on a mixture of brownfield and greenfield sites with encouragement given to the re-use of previously developed land. ii) Retaining, promoting and regenerating employment development on sites in urban areas and other locations which already are, or could be in the future, well served by infrastructure, including public transport. iii) Provide new infrastructure to support the growth across the District. This will include new transport and education provision, and other services and facilities. This will be undertaken through obtaining appropriate planning obligations from future development and working alongside key stakeholders to ensure that existing and future requirements are considered. iv) Supporting and encouraging tourism within the District which makes an important contribution to the local economy. The District Council support The National Forest objectives including the increase of woodland cover. There will also be encouragement for healthy lifestyles through leisure pursuits, open space and greater accessibility for residents. v) It is essential that the District's heritage assets, landscape and rural character are protected, conserved and enhanced. In bringing forward new development the Council will seek to ensure that the schemes respond to and address environmental and social issues including the need to tackle climate change, improve the quality of the built and natural environment, minimise resource use and improve access to services and facilities.

Housing Strategy

Provision will be made in this plan for at least 12,618 additional dwellings over the plan period. The dwellings will be split between the Local Plan Part 1 and 2 as follows: A Part 1 – Strategic sites (greater than 99 dwellings) allocated to accommodate the majority of the housing target. B The Part 1 allocations are to be made according to the following strategy: Urban Areas – Swadlincote, edge of Derby and the edge of Burton upon Trent Key Service Villages – strategic sites in Aston on Trent, Etwall, Hatton, Hilton and Repton. C Local Plan Part 2 –600 dwellings will be allocated across non-strategic sites (less than 100 dwellings). D The Council will maintain a five year rolling land supply of specific deliverable sites with additional buffers in accordance with the NPPF.

Infrastructure and Developer Contributions

A New development that is otherwise in conformity with the Local Plan but generates a requirement for infrastructure will normally be permitted if the necessary on and off-site infrastructure required to support and mitigate the impact of that development is either: i) Already in place, or ii) There is a reliable mechanism in place to ensure that it will be delivered in the right place, at the right time and to the standard required by the Council and its partners. B The Council will revise its Planning Obligations SPD to cover infrastructure and service requirements, including site-specific infrastructure, to be delivered through S106 Planning Obligations. Furthermore, once a Community Infrastructure Levy has been adopted, the Council will also operate a Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule, to secure funding from new development towards infrastructure provision. C Where appropriate, the Council will permit developers to provide the necessary infrastructure themselves as part of their development proposals, rather than making financial contributions. D It is expected that development is appropriately supported and its effects mitigated, in the interests of sustainability. The viability of developments will also be considered when determining the extent and priority of developer contributions in line with the Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

East Midlands Airport

A Within the Public Safety Zone of East Midlands Airport, as shown on the Melbourne Area Profile Map, there is a general presumption against most types of new or replacement development and certain changes of use to existing property, as described in Department for Transport Circular 1/2010. B Within officially safeguarded areas established for East Midlands Airport, certain planning applications will be the subject of consultation with the operator of East Midlands Airport and there may be restrictions on the height or detailed design of buildings or on development which might create a bird hazard, as described in Department for Transport Circular 11/2003.

Sustainable Water Supply, Drainage and Sewerage Infrastructure

A The Council will work with Derbyshire County Council, Water Companies, Developers, and other Authorities and relevant stakeholders to ensure that South Derbyshire's future water resource needs, wastewater treatment and drainage infrastructure are managed effectively in a coordinated manner by: i) Ensuring that adequate water supply, sewerage and drainage infrastructure needed to service new development is delivered in tandem with identified growth; ii) Supporting activities by the Water Companies to reduce demand for water and in turn suppress sewerage and discharge effluent volumes by ensuring that water consumption is no more than 110 litres per person per day (including external water use) as estimated using the Water Calculator methodology or all water fittings do not exceed the performance set out in Table 5 below; iii) Working with the County Council (as Lead Local Flood Authority or other appropriate body), to ensure new developments incorporate sustainable drainage schemes that reduce the demand for potable water supplies and mimic natural drainage, wherever practicable. In bringing forward SUDS, as a means of managing surface water run-off, developers will be expected to design schemes to improve river water quality and reduce pressure on local drainage infrastructure and deliver biodiversity gain on sites; iv) Ensuring that all relevant developments within the catchment of the River Mease, support the delivery of the River Mease Water Quality (Phosphate) Management Plan, by means of financial contribution, in order that the unmitigated addition of phosphorous does not lead to deterioration of the Mease Special Area of Conservation. B Foul flows generated by new development will be expected to connect to the mains sewer. Only where a connection to the mains sewer is not technically feasible (given the nature and scale of proposals) will discharges to package treatment works, septic tanks or cess pits be permitted.

Presumption In Favour of Sustainable Development

When considering development proposals the Council will take a positive approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. It will work proactively with applicants to seek solutions, which mean that proposals secure development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions in the area. Planning applications received by the Council that accord with the policies in the Local Plan Part 1 & 2 (and where relevant, with policies in neighbourhood plans) will be dealt with positively and 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 Council will grant permission unless material considerations indicate otherwise - taking into account whether: i) any adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the national planning policy framework taken as a whole; or ii) specific policies in that framework indicate that development should be restricted.

Minerals Safeguarding

A The Council will consult the Minerals Planning Authority (Derbyshire County Council) on any planning applications for non-minerals development which fall within the boundary of a minerals safeguarding area. B The Council will not permit other development proposals in mineral safeguarding areas where they might sterilise economically workable mineral deposits, except where development conforms with the criteria set out in the minerals safeguarding policy included in the Derbyshire Minerals Local Plan. C Within South Derbyshire extensive minerals resources are located along the Trent Valley (sand and gravel) and within the South Derbyshire Coalfield. The Local Plan has a key role in helping to safeguard commercially viable minerals resources and ensuring that new development does not lead to the sterilisation, or prejudice the future working of, important mineral reserves.

Tourism Development

A Tourism development, including overnight accommodation and visitor attractions, will be permitted: i) Within or adjoining the urban area or the Key Service Villages or; ii) In other appropriate locations where identified needs are not met by existing facilities. B The District Council will seek to maximise opportunities to deliver new, or improve existing sustainable access arrangements including public transport provision, walking and cycling provision where appropriate. C In all cases the District Council will expect new tourism development to be i) provided through the conversion or re-use of existing buildings or; ii) accommodation of a reversible and temporary nature, or iii) sustainable and well designed new buildings, where identified needs are not met by existing facilities, subject to all the other relevant policies in the Local Plan. D New tourism development that is likely to give rise to undue impacts on the local landscape, natural environment or cultural heritage assets will be refused.

Retail

The role of Swadlincote Town Centre will be supported and enhanced where possible. A Town Centre boundary shall be established through Part 2 of the Local Plan alongside considering the role of the other retail provision in the District. The urban extensions to Derby City will be expected to include some retail provision on site that is appropriate to the size of the development and will not be detrimental to existing retail provision.

Transport

A Development should be located and designed to minimise the need to travel and to enable the use of sustainable transport modes. Development that is likely to generate significant transport movements should be located where it is easily accessible by public transport, walking and cycling. Development should not be permitted where it would result in undue adverse impacts on the transport network, highway safety or the amenity of users of the highway or users of other transport modes, having regard to whether improvements to the transport network could be made available to relieve the impacts of the development. i) Development proposals should incorporate sustainable transport modes and minimise environmental impacts. Accessibility to services and facilities should be maximised by the location and design of development. ii) In order to achieve this, the Council will secure, through negotiation, the provision by developers of contributions towards off-site works where needed. iii) In implementing this policy account will be taken of the fact that in more remote rural areas there is often less scope to minimise journey lengths and for the use of non-car modes. iv) Planning applications for development with significant transport implications should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan identifying the transport impacts of the proposal and measures needed to meet the criteria set out in Part 1 of this policy. Travel Plan measures should be funded by developer contributions appropriate to the impacts on the transport network caused by the development. For development that is expected to have less significant transport implications, planning applications shall be accompanied by a Transport Statement. B Walking and Cycling i) The Council will work in partnership with County Councils, neighbouring local authorities, the National Forest Company, charitable organisations, landowners and developers to secure the expansion, improvement and protection of walking and cycling networks, including public rights of way, cycle routes, greenways and supporting infrastructure. Routes should be coherent, direct, continuous, safe, secure and attractive and should contribute to the wider green infrastructure network wherever possible. ii) Where a need is identified in Part 1 of this policy, the Council will seek to negotiate the provision by developers of contributions toward new, or the enhancement of existing, walking and cycling routes and supporting infrastructure. iii) Development that is likely to prejudice the use of disused railway lines or canals for walking, cycling or horse riding will only be permitted, where it can be demonstrated that there would be no practical prospect of implementation in the future. iv) Cycling and greenway network proposals will be identified in Supplementary Planning Documents. C Public Transport i) The Council will work in partnership with County Councils, neighbouring local authorities, public transport operators and community transport operators to improve public transport services, infrastructure and information provision in the district. ii) Development should be designed and laid out in such a way as to ensure that, wherever possible, public transport services are within convenient walking distance of all site residents, staff and visitors. iii) Where a need is identified under Part 1 of this policy, the Council will seek to negotiate the provision by developers of measures to encourage the use of public transport. These may include: a) bus shelters and laybys b) railway stations and public transport interchanges c) initial financial contributions toward the cost of running public transport services iv) Land is protected for a potential new park and ride facility at the junction of the A6 and London Road, Boulton Moor. v) Land is protected for against development that would prejudice the establishment of a new passenger railway stations at Castle Gresley, Drakelow and Stenson Fields. Development likely to impair the continuity of the Burton to Leicester railway line or otherwise compromise the potential establishment of a passenger rail service on this route will not be permitted. D Road & Rail Freight i) Where appropriate development should make adequate provision for service vehicle access, manoeuvring and off-street parking. ii) In order to ensure that nearby occupiers are not unduly adversely affected by the transfer of goods generated by development, the Council will give consideration to the need for the control of hours of delivery and collection. iii) Land at Tetron Point and the associated rail siding connecting to the Burton to Leicester railway line, is protected from development that would compromise its capacity to be used for rail freight purposes. iv) Land at the junction of the A50 and A511, Foston is protected for the development of a roadside lorry park including lorry parking, refuelling and driver facilities. E Parking Development should include appropriate car parking provision having regard to: a) parking standards, to be published as a Supplementary Planning Document; b) the need to ensure that development would not have an undue detrimental impact on pedestrian and cyclist movement and highway safety; c) the need to encourage travel on foot, by cycle and by public transport in preference to the private car by minimising parking provision; d) the need to provide sufficient conveniently located spaces to meet the needs of people with impaired mobility; e) the conclusions of any Transport Assessment undertaken in accordance with Part 2 of this policy; f) the need to encourage the use of low emission vehicles.

Strategic Rail Freight Interchange

A Any proposal for the development of a Strategic Rail Freight Interchange shall meet all the following criteria: i) an operational connection, to Network Rail track and signalling standards, to main trunk rail routes with sufficient available capacity and gauge capability of at least W8; ii) railway wagon reception and inter-modal handling and container storage facilities capable of accommodating 775 metre freight trains carrying modern wagons. B The elements of the development identified above shall be completed before any business units on the site are occupied. i) An acceptable means of access to the trunk road network and parking for all goods vehicles shall be provided and operational arrangements shall minimise the use of local highways by heavy goods vehicles; and ii) there shall be no undue amenity or safety impacts including noise, vibration, odours, light pollution and traffic generation; and iii) the proposal shall be well designed and shall not cause undue harm to the character of the local landscape; and iv) the proposal shall preserve the character or setting of any listed buildings, conservation areas or other heritage assets; and v) the proposal shall not cause undue harm to features of ecological or environmental value and, where possible, shall result in biodiversity gain and enhanced environmental value; and vi) the proposal shall not increase the surface water run-off rate from the site and shall not increase flood risk elsewhere; and vii) an appraisal shall be made of the potential for the utilisation of waste heat from power stations for heating and cooling on the development site; and viii) appropriate provision shall be made for convenient access to the site on foot, by cycle and by public transport.

Transport Infrastructure Improvement Schemes

A The Council will work with partners to deliver the following transport schemes: i) Woodville - Swadlincote Regeneration Route ii) South Derby Integrated Transport Link phases 1 and 2 iii) A50 junction with the A38 improvement scheme iv) A50 junction with the A514 improvement scheme v) Swarkestone Causeway Bypass B Where required to mitigate the transport impacts of the development, the Council will seek to negotiate financial contributions toward these schemes. Proposals that would prejudice their implementation will not be permitted. C In determining the detailed alignments and designs of these schemes regard shall be had to the following: i) Minimising the impact on the environment, heritage assets and n

Sustainable Transport

A i) Planning permission will be granted for development where: a) travel generated by development, including goods vehicle movement, should have no undue detrimental impact upon local amenity, the environment, highway safety, the efficiency of transport infrastructure and the efficiency and availability of public transport services; and b) appropriate provision is made for safe and convenient access to and within the development for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users and the private car; and c) car travel generated by the development is minimised relative to the needs of the development. ii) In order to achieve this, the Council will secure, through negotiation, the provision by developers of contributions towards off-site works where needed. iii) In implementing this policy account will be taken of the fact that in more remote rural areas there is often less scope to minimise journey lengths and for the use of non-car modes. iv) Planning applications for development with significant transport implications should be accompanied by a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan identifying the transport impacts of the proposal and measures needed to meet the criteria set out in Part 1 of this policy. Travel Plan measures should be funded by developer contributions appropriate to the impacts on the transport network caused by the development. For development that is expected to have less significant transport implications, planning applications shall be accompanied by a Transport Statement. B Walking and Cycling i) The Council will work in partnership with County Councils, neighbouring local authorities, the National Forest Company, charitable organisations, landowners and developers to secure the expansion, improvement and protection of walking and cycling networks, including public rights of way, cycle routes, greenways and supporting infrastructure. Routes should be coherent, direct, continuous, safe, secure and attractive and should contribute to the wider green infrastructure network wherever possible. ii) Where a need is identi

Transport Infrastructure Improvement Schemes

A The Council will work with partners to deliver the following transport schemes: i) Woodville - Swadlincote Regeneration Route ii) South Derby Integrated Transport Link phases 1 and 2 iii) A50 junction with the A38 improvement scheme iv) A50 junction with the A514 improvement scheme v) Swarkestone Causeway Bypass B Where required to mitigate the transport impacts of the development, the Council will seek to negotiate financial contributions toward these schemes. Proposals that would prejudice their implementation will not be permitted. C In determining the detailed alignments and designs of these schemes regard shall be had to the following: i) Minimising the impact on the environment, heritage assets and natural features; ii) Taking full account of recreational routes along, or affected by, the schemes; iii) Providing for the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and people with impaired mobility; iv) Mitigating any potential flood risk impact.

Sustainable Access

A The Council will seek to: i) minimise the need to travel; ii) make the most efficient use of transport infrastructure and services; iii) encourage modal shift away from the private car and road based freight toward walking, cycling, public transport and rail freight; and iv) support transport measures that address accessibility, safety, amenity, health, social, environmental and economic needs, both current and forecast. B This will be achieved by seeking: i) patterns of development that enable travelling distances to be minimised and that make best use of existing transport infrastructure and services; ii) the provision of new or enhanced walking, cycling, public transport and rail freight services and infrastructure and, where needs cannot be met by the aforementioned means, highway and car/lorry parking infrastructure; and iii) the use of promotional measures and improved communication to encourage sustainable travel.