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ecological survey did not consider this critical given that there are other buildings in
the farm that are suitable nesting sites for swallows. With regards to the timing of
demolition the report states that the buildings should be demolished between
September and the end of February as this should avoid any disturbance to any
nesting birds, something which is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act
1981.
2.10.8 Having regard to the findings of the report, the advice given by The North Yorkshire
Bat Group and the standing advice issued by Natural England it is not considered
that the proposal will have a significant adverse impact upon biodiversity.
Informatives will however be attached to advise the developer that demolition
should take place when bats and birds are less likely to be using the buildings i.e.
between March and September.
2.19.9 In this context it is considered that the proposed development is acceptable and in
accordance with policies ENV 1 (5), H6(6) of the Local Plan and the advice
contained within the NPPF.
2.11 Flood Risk and Drainage
2.11.1 Paragraph 100 of the NPPF states that inappropriate development in areas at risk
of flooding should be avoided by directing development away from areas at highest
risk.
2.11.2 Paragraph 103 of the NPPF states that when determining planning applications
local planning authorities should ensure flood risk is not increased elsewhere.
2.11.3 The application site is located in Flood Zone 1 which is at low probability of flooding.
2.11.4 In terms of drainage the application states that foul sewage would be connected to
the mains sewer, with surface water draining to a soakaway. A plan showing the
drainage details has been submitted with the application, drawing ref LDS
2389/003. Yorkshire Water and the Internal Drainage Board have been consulted
on the proposals but no comments have been received from either party.
Notwithstanding this it is considered that a satisfactory drainage solution can be
provided and consequently, it is recommended that a condition is attached requiring
the submission of a scheme for the disposal of foul and surface waters within the
site as this will ensure the scheme does not increase the risk of flooding in
accordance with advice given in the NPPF.
2.12 Developer Contributions –
2.12.1 Policy CS6 of the Selby District Local Plan states that The District Council will
expect developers to provide for, or contribute to, the provision of infrastructure and
community facility needs that are directly related to a development, and to ensure
that measures are incorporated to mitigate or minimise the consequences of that
development. It advises that normally, these requirements will be imposed through
conditions attached to the grant of planning permission.
2.12.2 According to the Developer Contributions SPD all new dwellings should be
designed to accommodate refuse bins and recycling facilities, with developers
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