Local Plan - List of Revison

A2.3

2263/B1

A policy framework based on sustainable development therefore means taking into account economic, environmental and social perspectives (see Quick Guide 2, above). Nevertheless, there will be situations where a trade-off is necessary. For instance, certain types of development in especially sensitive areas may have to be constrained. Alternatively, in a particular location there may be an overriding need for a development in a particular location becomes critical in order to ensure future employment opportunities for coming generations. It is the purpose of the Local Plan to provide a clear basis for this decision making.

A2.4

A2.4/A

Editorial change

The Local Plan Deposit Draft has been subject to a sustainable development appraisal, the results of which are available as a separate document. Appraisals take place at various stages in the production of the Local Plan in order to ensure that it’s polices policies and proposals take us nearer to achieving sustainable development. The appraisal is integral to the Local Plan preparation process and helps to clarify the Local Plan objectives, inter-connections and possible conflicts between policies. It will influence the content of the Plan in its next stages.

A2.5A/A

5001/B84

In accordance with the Local Government Act 2000, the Council is currently preparing a Community Strategy for the District. The Strategy will set out a long-term vision to enhance the quality of life of local communities, through action to improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area and its inhabitants. A range of partner organisations (together forming a Local Strategic Partnership) are involved in its preparation, including those from public, private and voluntary sectors. The completed Community Strategy will influence all other Council strategies, including the Local Plan as it progresses through the adoption process and is reviewed in the future.

New para A2.10A

A2.10A/A

5001/B177

The Local Plan takes account of the principles set out in the RPG is so far as they apply to the Plan period.

A2.12

A2.12/A

Editorial changes

A key function of the JRSP is to decide how much development should take place in Bath and North East Somerset and, in general terms, where it should go. Key objectives of the JRSP are described in Quick Guide 3. The Local Plan is required to conform generally with the JRSP. The JRSP is expected to be was adopted during in September 2002. The Local Plan policies are based on the version intended to be adopted in 2000 together with a further modification placed on deposit in December 2001 aimed at addressing a direction by the Secretary of State increasing the overall housing requirement.

A2.15

A2.15/A

New para A2.16

A2.16/A

5001/B87

c) The objectives of preventing major accidents and limiting the consequences of such accidents and the need (i) in the long term, to maintain appropriate distances between establishments and residential areas, areas of public use and areas of particular sensitivity or interest; and (ii) in the case of existing establishments, for additional technical measures in accordance with Article 5 of Directive 96/82/EC so as not to increase the risks to people. Chapter B5 sets out policies on Energy, Utilities, Health & Safety including policy ES.13 on safety hazards.

Quick Guide 3

QG3/B

745/B33

Quick Guide 3

Structure Plan Key Objectives

 

The Structure Plan locational strategy proposes that in Bath & North East Somerset:

 

1. Priority should be given to the re-use of previously developed land and buildings within or immediately adjacent to urban areas.

2. Existing employment sites should be safeguarded for employment, unless there are particular reasons for changing that use.

3. B&NES Bath & North East Somerset should make land available for 6,200 new homes up to 2011

4. Development for housing, jobs and other facilities should be concentrated within and, where it is in accordance with Green Belt policy, immediately adjacent to the built up area but not adjacent to Bath.

5. Residential development which cannot be accommodated within Bath should be directed towards Keynsham, which lies on a good public transport network with comprehensive access (including by rail) to the major centres of employment and other facilities at Bath and Bristol.

6. There should be no strategic changes to the Green Belt with the exception of adjustments at Keynsham to provide land for future housing and other uses.

7. Provision for economic development in Norton-Radstock should primarily be for local employment needs, addressing current imbalances between housing and employment provision and aiding regeneration.

8. Whilst the open countryside should be protected from harmful development, limited development within or adjoining rural settlements can be allowed in order to maintain economic and social vitality of rural areas, subject to accessibility to facilities and employment, character and Green Belt considerations.

9. City and town centres should be the priority locations for retail, office and major recreation/leisure facilities.