Planning Schedule Date: 10/08/2004 - Stroud District Council

Planning Schedule Date: 10/08/2004
Policy N2 relates to the protection of special areas for conservation,
including key wildlife sites, and which the site bounds. The measures for
mitigation which form part of the Section 106 Agreement will result in
non significant effects on this area of designation. Species will be
relocated prior to construction and specialist advice confirms such
mitigation measures are acceptable. The scheme therefore complies
with the Policy. The same is said of Policy N3 which seeks to protect
species that are protected.
Policy N4 relates to the protection of features such as trees, hedgerows
and vegetation which helps to conserve and enhance bio diversity. The
proposals include the provision of new landscaping proposals and the
retention of trees and hedgerows. A condition is also imposed regarding
finite landscaping details which will enhance bio diversity. The
development is in compliance with this policy.
Regard has been had to the impact the proposals will have on the
Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and which the stadium site
abuts and which the new playing field is within. Policies N6, N7 and N8
relate to the landscape and the effect any development will have upon
such. Natural features will be conserved where possible and it has not
been possible to find an alternative location within the district to provide
the proposed facilities. The sites are on the edge of the urban boundary
or within it and a proven need has been established. Whilst the scale of
the stadium is large the landscape form and pattern of development has
been examined and not considered to be unacceptable.
Policy N9 restricts development in high quality landscape designations
unless the benefits of the scheme outweigh the importance of the
designation. The scheme is viewed as one which has a large community
benefit and will provide facilities for a wide number of persons in the
community. The public benefit of the proposal outweighs the importance
of the landscape designation of which the site only partially lies within.
Policy N12 relates to the provision of high quality landscaping. The
development plans have provided a structural landscaping scheme and
a condition is imposed regarding detailed landscaping for the site which
will further enhance the quality of the development.
Policies R1 and R3 relate to developments which would result in the loss
of play space in public or private ownership. The Policy seeks to restrict
the loss of outdoor play space unless the equivalent amount of land of
similar quality, quantity and accessibility is provided elsewhere. The
scheme provides for this and is therefore considered to comply with the
requirements of these policies.
2. In reaching the Council's decision it has taken into account the
information supplied in the applicant's Environmental Statement, Further
Information and representations made about the Environmental
Statement by the Public and Consultees.
3. The Local Highway Authority will require the developer to enter into a
legally binding agreement to secure the proper implementation of the
proposed highway works including an appropriate bond.
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