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

Selby District Submission Draft Core Strategy – May 2011
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• Public rights of way;
• Groundwater – the important water resource of the
Sherwood Sandstone Aquifer and the Magnesian Limestone
Aquifer are located beneath the District; and
• Air quality.
The Lower Derwent Valley affects several local authority areas and
the Council recognises the need for co-operation with adjoining
local authorities and other organisations in order to safeguard its
special landscape of great agricultural, historic, cultural,
environmental and landscape value. (PC1.38)
7.67 Many of the above provide easy access to green space for the
local community and create the opportunity to take part in green
exercise (exercise taken in natural spaces 19 ) and increase levels of
physical activity.
7.68 Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has a vision for a connected ecological
network within Yorkshire and the Humber through ‘A living
Landscape’ in order to rebuild biodiversity. Many of the assets in
the District fit the criteria, and it is considered an important scheme
to help maximise the multifunctionality of the environment.
7.69 The Council is committed to working with a wide range of bodies
including Natural England, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, English
Heritage and the Environment Agency in order to achieve an
environment that is enhanced and protected. For example, a
strong partnership approach has been established through the
preparation and implementation of the Selby Biodiversity Action
Plan, which was adopted in August 2004. The Council will also
continue to contribute to the development of the Leeds City Region
Green Infrastructure Strategy, and to take account of its emerging
priorities.
7.70 Designations of specific areas such as Sites of Importance for
Nature Conservation, Landscape Character Assessments,
heritage assets, Conservation Areas, Local Amenity Areas and
wider landscape character issues will be considered in future
Development Plan Documents (DPDs) and shown on the
Proposals map. Until such time, sites identified in the adopted
Selby District Local Plan will continue to be afforded protection.
Policy CP15
Protecting and Enhancing the Environment
The high quality and local distinctiveness of the natural and
man-made environment will be sustained by:
19 Health, place and nature – How outdoor environments influence health and well-being: a knowledge
base. Sustainable Development Commission 01/04/08
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