Policy information sourced from the Lovelace Neighbourhood Plan
LNPH1: Suitability of Development Sites
Residential development in addition to the site allocations of the GBLPSS and existing commitments will be supported within the settlement boundaries and where it is consistent with national policy and does not harm the TBHSPA, Green Belt or rural character of the Lovelace area and meets the following criteria:
- Major developments demonstrate sustainability in terms of infrastructure, environmental impact and social cohesion.
- It respects the historic environment, heritage assets and original local buildings and does not harm the historic open setting and rural landscape.
- Residential development is not located within 400m of the TBHSPA.
- New residential development should not have an adverse impact on the TBHSPA.
- It does not result in the loss of a Local Green Space or Community Facility.
- It does not significantly extend existing, or create new, ribbon development.
- Other than permitted development, it does not result in the loss of existing viable employment sites.
- Major developments are within 500m of permanent public transport options or within easy walking distance of retail and social facilities.
- There is proven capacity within the existing infrastructure to accommodate increased demand, or adequate additional infrastructure is provided in time to meet needs.
- It does not adversely affect neighbouring amenity or have a significant adverse impact on existing developments by way of noise, smell, increased carbon emissions and reduced air quality or other environmental factors.
Development adjoining settlement areas on rural exception sites to provide affordable housing will also be supported
For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan