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2.9.2 The application seeks outline consent will all matters reserved
including access. The access to the dwelling is indicatively shown as
via Water Lane
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. However as access is reserved
for subsequent approval via a Reserved Matters submission such
conditions cannot be imposed at this time. The proposals are therefore
considered acceptable as it is considered that a safe access to the site
can be achieved when the Reserved Matters are submitted 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. 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 (6)
and ENV1 (5) of the Selby District 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.
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