Policy information sourced from the Chelmsford Local Plan 2013-2036 PDF.
S1: Spatial Principles.
The Council will require all new development to accord with the following Spatial Principles where relevant:
- Optimise the use of suitable previously developed land for development;
- Continue the renewal of Chelmsford City Centre and its Urban Area Locate development at well connected and sustainable locations;
- Locate development to avoid or manage flood risk;
- Protect the Green Belt;
- Respect the character and appearance of landscapes and the built environment, and preserve or enhance the historic environment and biodiversity;
- Focus development at the higher order settlements outside the Green Belt and respect the existing development pattern and hierarchy of other settlements;
- Ensure development is deliverable;
- Ensure development is served by necessary infrastructure;
- Utilise existing and planned infrastructure effectively.
For more information, please visit Chelmsford’s Local Plan here.