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2.8.6 The rear elevation of the dwelling would face onto a sports field with
the front elevation achieving an adequate separation distance from the
properties on the opposite side of Common Lane. The proposals are
considered to achieve acceptable separation distances so as to ensure
that there would be no significant impact in terms of residential amenity
in accordance with Policy ENV1 (1) and H6 (2).
2.9 Impact on Highway Safety
2.9.1 Policies ENV1(2), H6(3), T1 and T2 of the Local Plan require
development to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on the
existing highway network or parking arrangements. These Local Plan
policies should be afforded significant weight as they are broadly
consistent with the aims of the NPPF to foster good design.
2.9.1 North Yorkshire County Council Highways Officers have considered
the proposals in relation to the parking provision, access and impact on
the existing highway network and have not raised any objections
subject to the inclusion of conditions. The proposals are therefore
considered acceptable and are in accordance with Policies ENV1(2),
H6(3), T1 and T2 of the Selby District Local Plan.
2.10 Nature Conservation Interests
2.10.1 Policies H6 (6) and ENV1 (5) states that proposals should not harm
acknowledged nature conservation interests, or result in the loss of
open space of recreation or amenity value, or which is intrinsically
important to the character of the area.
2.10.1 The application site is not a site of nature conservation interest and is
not known to support any protected species/habitat of conservation
value. The proposal is therefore considered to be acceptable and in
accordance with H6 of the Selby District Local Plan.
2.12 Drainage Considerations
2.12.1 Policy YH2 of the Regional Spatial Strategy relates to climate change
and resource use through encourage better, energy, resource and
water efficient buildings and minimising resource demands from
development. In addition Policy ENV5 requires the region to maximise
improvements in energy efficiency and increase in renewable energy
capacity.
2.12.2 The NPPF paragraph 94 states that local planning authorities should
adopt proactive strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate change,
taking full account of flood risk, coastal change and water supply and
demand considerations. NPPF Paragraph 95 states to support the
move to a low carbon future, local planning authorities should plan for
new development in locations and ways which reduce greenhouse gas
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