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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. These policies should be given
some weight as they are consistent with the NPPF.
2.10.2 The site comprises an area of garden curtilage. 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, ENV1 of the Local Plan and the NPPF
with respect to nature conservation.
2.11 Drainage Considerations
2.11.1 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.
2.11.2 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
emissions; actively support energy efficiency improvements to existing
buildings.
2.11.3 The application site is located in Flood Zone 1 which is at low
probability of flooding. In terms of drainage the application states that
foul sewage would be connected to the mains sewer with surface water
directed to a soakaway. Yorkshire Water and the Internal Drainage
Board have been consulted on these methods of drainage and raised
no objections. It is therefore considered that the drainage proposals
are acceptable.
2.12 Conclusion
2.12.1 The development of this site for the erection of one dwelling would be
considered acceptable in principle, despite the proposals not being in
accordance with Policy H2A, limited weight should be attached to the
non compliance with Policy H2A and significant weight should be
attached to the site being identified as a designated service village
capable of accommodating additional small scale development and the
proposals not causing harm to the local area in accordance with the
NPPF.
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