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APPENDIX 3: POLICY WORDING
Core Strategy Policy CS1: 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 always work proactively with applicants jointly, in particular through the
pre-application process, 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.
Planning applications that accord with the policies in this Local Plan (and, where relevant, with
polices in neighbourhood plans) will be approved 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Where there are no policies relevant to the application or relevant policies are out of date at the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:
a. 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
b. specific policies in that Framework indicate that development should be restricted.
Core Strategy Policy CS12: Retaining Community Uses
Proposals for development which would lead to the loss of premises or sites used, or last used, for
a community use will not be permitted unless:
• the development is the same, similar or related to that use;
• adequate alternative facilities and services are available locally;
• replacement facilities and services are proposed nearby; or
• it can be demonstrated that there is no demand for the use and that there is a greater
benefit to the area resulting from the proposed use.
Core Strategy Policy CS36: Stour Valley Project
The Stour Valley has the potential to act as a sub-regionally significant recreation and habitat
resource. The Council and partners will promote sustainable public access and implement a
management plan that considers the following:
• Sustainable access from the urban area, to a continuous walking, cycling and bridleway
route through the valley, including links to the north of the River Stour;
• Gateway points in the valley offering education, interpretation and other public facilities;
• A demonstration farm and visitor centre at Hick‘s Farm, Muscliffe;
• Habitat restoration including floodplain grazing marsh, reed beds, wet woodland and instream
corridor habitats;
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