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2.9.39 In conclusion in terms of highways, access and transportation then the
scheme is considered to be acceptable and through the use of both
Conditions and S106 mechanisms an appropriate access can be
secured to the site, a mechanism can be put in place to secure an
appropriate Travel Plan and that provision of footway and cycle links
can be attained between the development site and the surrounding
areas.
2.9.40 In terms of the scope of conditions proposed by NYCC Highways then
these are also considered to be acceptable given the scale of the
development, with the exception of the proposed conditions on
“precautions to prevent mud on the highway” which this Authority does
not utilise due to the condition not being enforceable.
2.9.41 As such the scheme, as with the previous refusal for this site, is
considered to be acceptable in terms national, regional and local plan
policies set out above as well as the Development Brief for the site
noted.
2.10 Landscaping
2.10.1 Polices ENV 20 and 21 of the Local Plan refer to the requirement for
landscaping schemes, both in terms of strategic planting, and as an
integral part of the layout and design of a scheme.
2.10.2 The site is not within the Green Belt and is not within a Locally
Important Landscape Area nor is it within or close to any area covered
by a landscape designation. Further, the principle of development in
this location has been accepted in allocating the site for residential
development in the Local Plan.
2.10.3 At the site specific level, then in terms of landscaping Policy SHB/1B
states the proposals must make provision for:
3) The establishment of permanent landscaped southern and
eastern boundaries, including a twenty metre wide woodland
planting screen adjacent to the bypass, and the maintenance
of a landscaped buffer.
2.10.4 The “Approved Development Brief” for the wider site from 2003, notes
at Paragraph 8.13 that a “Detailed Landscape and Visual Impact
Assessment will be required which assesses landscape and visual
impacts” from a series of locations outlined in the Brief.
2.10.5 At a regional level the RSS Policy ENV10 requires that “Plans,
strategies, investment decisions and programmes should safeguard
and enhance the following landscapes and related assets of regional,
sub-regional and local importance”.
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