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

Selby District Submission Draft Core Strategy – May 2011
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4. Spatial Development Strategy
4.1 The Core Strategy provides the long-term spatial direction for the
District based on the Strategic Aims, Vision and Objectives set out
in the previous section. It provides guidance on the proposed
general distribution of future development across the District
including the broad location of a strategic development sites
(PC5.3) to accommodate major residential and commercial growth
at Selby. Specific sites for accommodating housing, employment
and other needs will be identified in a Site Allocations DPD.
National Policy
4.2 The basic principles for the location of development are set out in
national Planning Policy Statements (PPS) and other guidance
including PPS1 (Delivering Sustainable Development), PPS3
(Housing), PPS4 (Planning for Sustainable Economic Growth),
PPS6 (Planning for Town Centres), (PC1.8) PPS7 (Sustainable
Development in Rural Areas), PPG13 (Transport) and PPS 25
(Development and Flood Risk).
The Regional Spatial Strategy
4.3 Although the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) was revoked by
Government in July 2010, this Core Strategy has been prepared
using evidence which informed the former RSS and has been
tested at Examination. The Core Strategy has been prepared
using evidence which informed the RSS for the Yorkshire and
Humber Region (The Yorkshire and Humber Plan.) Although RSS
is intended to be abolished, at the time of preparation it remains
part of the Development Plan. (PC1.9 & PC4.2) In May 2010 Local
Government for Yorkshire and the Humber confirmed that there
were no significant discrepancies between the Draft Core Strategy
and the outcomes for Selby District being sought in the RSS,
namely:
• Directing most growth to Selby to foster regeneration and
strengthen and diversify its economy.
• Adopting a slower pace and scale of growth in rural areas
Encouraging diversification in rural areas, (PC1.9) focussing
some growth in Sherburn in Elmet and Tadcaster to meet
local needs and identifying local needs to support smaller
settlements.
Following the intended introduction of a mandatory requirement on
Local Authorities to co-operate on cross-boundary planning matters
the sub-regional approach advocated in RSS, through the Leeds
City Region and York Sub Area, may influence the preparation of
local policy in the future. (PC1.9)
Relevant Strategic Objectives
1, 2, 3, 4 ,5, 6, 7 ,8, and 14
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