Policy information sourced from the Aylesbury Local Plan

S1 Sustainable development for Aylesbury Vale

All development must comply with the principles of sustainable development set out in the NPPF. In the local context of Aylesbury Vale this means that development proposals and neighbourhood planning documents should:

Contribute positively to meeting the vision and strategic objectives for Aylesbury Vale set out above, and fit with the intentions and policies of the VALP (and policies within neighbourhood plans where relevant). Proposals that are in accordance with the development plan will be approved without delay, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The council will work proactively with applicants to find solutions so that proposals can be approved wherever possible, and to secure development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions in the area.

Where there are no policies relevant to the application then the council will grant permission unless material considerations indicate otherwise – taking into account whether:

  • any adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the National Planning Policy Framework (2012) taken as a whole, or
  • specific policies in the NPPF (2012) indicate that development should be restricted.

In assessing development proposals, consideration will be given to:

  • providing a mix of uses, especially employment, to facilitate flexible working practices so minimising the need to travel
  • delivering strategic infrastructure and other community needs to both new and existing communities
  • giving priority to the reuse of vacant or underused brownfield land.
  • minimising impacts on local communities
  • building integrated communities with existing populations
  • minimising impacts on heritage assets, landscapes and biodiversity
  • providing high-quality accessibility through the implementation of sustainable modes of travel including public transport, walking and cycling
  • providing access to facilities including healthcare, education, employment, retail and community facilities
  • meeting the effects of climate change and flooding.

Policy information sourced from the Aylesbury Local Plan