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allow this. In terms of prematurity The Planning System General
Principles makes it clear that in some circumstances it may be
justifiable to refuse planning permission on grounds of prematurity
where the cumulative effect of development would be so significant that
granting permission could prejudice a Development Plan Document
which is being prepared. This has not been revoked or replaced by the
NPPF and as such is still relevant. The NPPF Paragraph 14 states
that where development proposals accord with the development plan
they should be granted without delay. If permission is granted it would
determine issues such as scale, location and phasing of development
in Sherburn. In this instance the Phase 2 housing site is allocated
under the 2005 Local Plan, has been allocated for housing for a
considerable length of time and as such it is inevitable that there will be
housing development on this site. The Site Allocations DPD is at a
very early state and the Preferred Options will need to be re-written in
light of the Inspector’s recommendations. Having taken all of these
issues into account refusal on prematurity grounds cannot, therefore,
be justified and does not outweigh the need for this development now.
2.25.6 House Prices
Objectors have raised concerns in terms of the application on the
resultant impact on the value of their properties. This is not a material
planning consideration and is not relevant to the determination of this
application.
All other matters raised within the objection letters are considered to
have been adequately addressed within the main body of the report.
2.26 Conclusion
2.26.1 This planning application is for part of the Phase 2 SHB/1B allocation
as defined in the Selby District Local Plan (2005) and lies to the east of
Fairfield Link and Carousel Way and to the south of Pasture Close and
Pasture Court which is between Moor Lane and Low Street to the south
of the village centre and is an outline application for the erection of 120
dwellings.
2.26.2 The key issues in the determination of this application are the principle
of development, in particular in terms of housing numbers having had
regard to 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 implications of the development on the wider highways network, the
environmental impacts of the scheme in terms of flood / drainage,
ecology / biodiversity, land contamination, energy efficiency and
cumulative impact the proposals are considered acceptable in
accordance with policy.
2.26.3 The proposals would also contribute to the general housing provision
within the District including the provision for affordable housing and
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