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2.15.2 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.
2.15.3 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 have
been consulted on these methods of drainage and raised no objections subject to
conditions. It is therefore considered that the drainage proposals are acceptable.
2.16 Impact on highways
2.16.1 Policies ENV1 (2), H7 (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.
2.16.2 With respect to parking, paragraph 39 of the NPPF states that when setting local
parking standards for residential and non-residential development, local planning
authorities should take into account the accessibility of the development; the type,
mix and use of development; the availability of and opportunities for public
transport; local car ownership levels; and an overall need to reduce the use of highemission
vehicles.
2.16.3 Bilbrough is considered to be a settlement which is capable of accommodating
additional residential growth and as such it is considered to be a sustainable
location with access to a range of services and facilities. The dwelling would be
served from a new access from the north-east corner of the site and would provide
for sufficient parking provision from the attached garage and driveway.
2.16.4 Two of these conditions are considered not to be necessary as they can be
controlled by other legislation and therefore are not recommended to be imposed as
part of this application. The proposed scheme is considered acceptable and
accords with policies ENV1 (2), H7 (3), T1 and T2 of the Local Plan, Regional
Spatial Strategy Policy T1 and Paragraph 39 of the NPPF.
2.17 Residential amenity
2.17.1 Policies ENV1 (1) and H7 (2) of the Local Plan require development to take account
of the effect upon the amenity of adjoining occupiers and should be given significant
weight. Significant weight should be attached to these policies as they are broadly
consistent with the aims of the NPPF to protect residential amenity.
2.17.2 The NPPF paragraph 200 relates to the removal of national permitted development
rights which should be limited to situations where this is necessary to protect local
amenity.
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