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the context of the release of the Phase 2 sites within the Local Plan. Having
had regard to this matter, the proposals are considered acceptable and
accord with policy. In addition in terms of the proposed access to the site,
implications of the development on the wider highways network, the
environmental impacts of the scheme in terms of flood risk, drainage, ecology
/ biodiversity, land contamination, energy efficiency and cumulative impact the
proposals are considered acceptable in accordance with policy.
The proposals would also contribute to the general housing provision within
the District including the provision for affordable housing and would provide
financial contributions towards the provision of recreational open space,
education, waste and recycling facilities and would secure a travel plan.
As such, having had regard to the development plan, all other relevant local
and national planning policies, consultation responses received to date and all
other material planning considerations, it is considered that the proposed
development is acceptable in principle and accords with policy.
Recommendation:
This planning application is recommended to be APPROVED subject to:
i) Delegation being given to officers to complete the Section 106
Agreement to secure contributions for highways, affordable
housing provision, recreational open space, education and
waste and recycling facilities and to secure a travel plan, ensure
deliverability of the school land and to restrict parts of the site to
two storey; and
ii) the conditions detailed in paragraph 2.27.1 of this report
1. Introduction and background
1.1 The Site
1.1.1 The application site is part of the Phase 2 SHB/1B allocation as defined
in the Selby District Local Plan (2005) and lies between Moor Lane and
Low Street to the south of the village centre and to the east of Low
Street.
1.1.2 The site covers an area of approximately 6.58 hectares of agricultural
land and is irregular in terms of shape.
1.1.3 Residential properties are located to the north of the site off Moor Lane
and two further applications for residential schemes are proposed for
the areas of land to the south west and west of this site for 498 units
and 120 units respectively.
1.1.4 To the north lies the Phase 1 (SHB/1A) site developed for 193
dwellings by Redrow and Persimmon and to the far south of the
application site lies agricultural land.
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