Tracked Version of Core Strategy, November 2012 - Selby District ...

Tracked Version of Core Strategy, November 2012 - Selby District ... Tracked Version of Core Strategy, November 2012 - Selby District ...

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Selby District Submission Draft Core Strategy – May 2011 ___________________________________________________________________ especially walking and cycling; • Contributing to the health and regeneration, particularly of urban areas; and • Meeting the needs of visitors and recreational and leisure needs of local residents. 5.117 Natural England Guidance 31 helps Councils understand what Green Infrastructure is, its planning value, and how its delivery can be effectively embedded in plan making. 5.118 The evidence that supported the former supports the (PC4.20) Regional Spatial Strategy places considerable emphasis on green infrastructure and improving the green infrastructure of the District forms an integral part of the Council’s priorities for creating a healthy and green environment. Future DPDs will be expected to embrace the concept and identify opportunities for enhancement. Priority will be given to maximising opportunities for green infrastructure in connection with proposals for strategic growth in Selby and other major development proposals, as well as having high regard to the priorities of the Leeds City Region Green Infrastructure Strategy, and supporting the priorities of the Delivery Plan which is currently under development. 5.119 The need to secure developer contributions towards community needs arising from new development also links with the ‘Developing Sustainable Communities’ and ‘improving the image of the area’ themes of the Selby District Sustainable Community Strategy. Local Issues 5.120 The possibility of introducing the Community Infrastructure Levy in place of the current system of developer contributions through Section 106 legal agreements is an issue that needs to be considered. (PC6.60) 5.121 However, until the arrangements for collecting and administering the CIL become clearer, the Council has opted to continue with existing arrangements for the time being. If necessary the current DCSPD 32 and Recreation Open Space Strategy 33 will be refreshed, to take account of more up to date evidence and costs. (PC6.60) Relevant Strategic Objectives 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 17 31 Green Infrastructure Guidance, Natural England, 2009 32 Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Guidance, Selby District Council, March 2007 http://www.selby.gov.uk/service_main.asp?menuid=99&pageid=14&id=1560 33 Selby District Recreation Open Space Strategy, Selby District Council, February 2006 http://www.selby.gov.uk/service_main.asp?menuid=99&pageid=14&id=1166 - 86 -

Selby District Submission Draft Core Strategy – May 2011 ___________________________________________________________________ Map 7 Green Infrastructure TADCASTER SHERBURN IN ELMET SELBY Selby District Boundary Green Infrastructure Corridors Corridor Hierarchy District Regional Subregional - 87 -

<strong>Selby</strong> <strong>District</strong> Submission Draft <strong>Core</strong> <strong>Strategy</strong> – May 2011<br />

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Map 7<br />

Green Infrastructure<br />

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TADCASTER<br />

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SHERBURN IN ELMET<br />

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<strong>Selby</strong> <strong>District</strong> Boundary<br />

Green Infrastructure Corridors<br />

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