Dear Mr Barnes,

Application No: 2018/0716/PRE and 2018/0717/PRE

Site Location: Land at Hill View Crescent and land adjacent to Reservoir, Clase

Proposal: Erection of 1.5 – 2 form entry primary school and associated works.

I am writing to outline the Council’s current position on your pre-application enquiries. Site History and Constraints In terms of the planning history of the sites, there are no relevant planning applications on these sites that would be material to this proposal. An application for an extension to the cemetery was withdrawn in 2009 (ref: 2009/0920) whilst a prior approval application for the demolition of several properties at Beacons View Road was approved in 2003 (ref: 2003/0043). With regards to constraints, the reservoir site lies within a Coal Authority High Risk Area and therefore a Coal Mining Risk Assessment will be required to be submitted with any application. The Hill View Crescent site lies within a Coal Authority Low Risk Area, however the submitted Enviro Check report indicates that former coal mining may affect the site and you may wish to check this further with the Coal Authority. Beacons View Road would appear to be Adopted Highway and this would need to be extinguished going forward. Policy / Principle of Development National Planning Guidance The Welsh Government’s overarching national planning guidance is set out in Planning Policy Wales (9th Edition). Specific guidance on placemaking and design matters is detailed in Technical Advice Note 12: Design (2014). Proposals for the site should be formulated having regard to the fundamental planning principles and objectives set out in this guidance. Adopted Development Plan The City and County of Swansea Unitary Development Plan (UDP) was ‘time expired’ on the 31st December 2016. The UDP however remains the extant development plan for the

Please ask for: Andrew Ferguson Gofynnwch am: Direct Line: 01792 633947

Llinell Uniongyrchol: E-Mail: andrew.ferguson@swansea.gov.uk

E-Bost: Your Ref: 2015/2550

Eich Cyf: Date: 19/04/2018 Dyddiad:

Mr Darrel Barnes, Housing and Public Protection, Heol y Gors, Swansea

City and County of Swansea Council and, under the provisions of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended); planning decisions must be made in accordance with the UDP unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Given the time expired nature of the UDP, such material considerations include significant changes in local circumstances/policy (such as a shortage of available housing land), and where new robust evidence is produced that undermines the basis upon which UDP policy was originally formulated. Therefore, whilst the UDP continues to be the basis for consistent and sound planning decisions, given its time expired status, this planning proposal would be assessed by the Planning Authority on an individual basis against prevailing local circumstances/policy and new evidence, to ascertain whether the circumstances justify a departure from the extant plan. Hill View Crescent Site: The site is identified as white land within the urban boundary in the existing UDP. This is not a constraint to development. Development of the site would result in a loss in Accessible Natural Greenspace (part of the site is defined as such). The site is also adjoined by a significant amount of Accessible Natural Greenspace but the overall loss of ANGS would need to be assessed as part of an application. Reservoir Site: The reservoir site is identified as Community Recreation Land in the Unitary Development Plan and Policy HC23 would be applicable to such an application. Policy HC23 states that development proposals that involve the loss of land for community recreation purposes, whether in public or private ownership, will only be considered favourably where: (i) Facilities can best be retained and enhanced through the development of a small part of the site, or (ii) Alternative provision of equivalent community benefit is made available, or (iii) There is an excess of provision in the area, or (iv) A wider community benefit arises, or (v) The existing and potential recreational or amenity or natural heritage or historic environment value of the land is maintained. Planning Policy Wales (PPW) states that the planning system should ensure that adequate land resources are allocated for formal and informal sport and recreation, taking full account of the need for recreational space and current levels of provision and deficiencies, and of the impact of developments related to sport and recreation on the locality and local communities. PPW states that formal and informal open green spaces, including parks with significant recreational or amenity value, should be protected from development, particularly in urban areas where they fulfil multiple purposes, not only enhancing the quality of life, but contributing to biodiversity, the conservation of nature and landscape, air quality and the protection of groundwater. Such open spaces also have a role in climate protection and in enabling the adaptation of urban areas to the impacts of climate change, for example by contributing to flood management and helping to reduce urban heat island effects. Paragraph 11.1.12 states that “All playing fields whether owned by public, private or voluntary organisations, should be protected from development except where: • facilities can best be retained and enhanced through the redevelopment of a small part of the site; • alternative provision of equivalent community benefit is made available; or • there is an excess of such provision in the area.” This advice is reiterated in more detail in TAN16 Sport and Recreation and Open Space (2009), and advises that the objectives set out in PPW can best be achieved by undertaking local assessment through an Open Space Assessment. Fields in Trust (FIT)

have prepared ‘Benchmark Standards’ for public recreation and open space with a recommended threshold of 2.4 hectares of land per 1000 population. The Council (Strategic Planning) has prepared an Open Space Assessment to inform the Local Development Plan and this should be utilised to consider existing provision within the areas. TAN 16 advises that only where it can be clearly shown that there is no deficiency, should the possibility of alternative development be considered. Given that the open space would be lost on this site, you would need to consider whether there is overprovision within the area and evidence this in any such application or alternately provide details of any replacement area that is being provided. As you will be aware, this was the key consideration on the Parc-y-Werin application. Bearing this in mind, it is strongly recommended that you contact Sport Wales and discuss the proposals with them prior to submitting an application to understand and address any concerns they may have. Recreation land loss will need to be justified in relation to policies in the UDP, PPW and be consistent with the findings of the Open Space Assessment. Policy HC15 outlines the criteria for the consideration of proposals for new and improved local community and health facilities and states that the facility should be accessible to the community it is intended to serve; will have no significant impact on the amenity of surrounding uses, particularly residential, by reason of visual appearance, scale and noise; have no detrimental impact on heritage and the natural environment; and site and surrounding road network is capable of accommodating any additional vehicular traffic likely to be generated by the proposal without damage to the local environment or road safety. In addition, the following policies would also be applicable to applications such as these;

EV1 (Design),

EV2 (Siting and Location),

EV3 (Accessibility),

EV30 (Trees, Woodland and Hedgerow Protection),

EV33 (Sewage Disposal),

EV34 (Protection of Controlled Waters),

EV35 (Surface Water Run-Off),

EV36 (Development and Flood Risk),

EV38 (Contaminated Land),

EV40 (Air, Noise and Light Pollution)

AS1 (New Development Proposals)

AS2 (Design and Layout)

AS5 (Walking and Cycling), and

AS6 (Parking Provision). The adopted Unitary Development Plan (2008) is available to view via the following link: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/udp The adopted Unitary Development Plan (2008) policies mentioned above are included in summary in Appendix A. Emerging Development Plan The Deposit Swansea Local Development Plan (LDP) was submitted for Examination in 2017, and is in the process of being examined at a series of hearings during early 2018. It is anticipated that the LDP will be adopted by the end of 2018. The LDP will typically have limited material weight for determining planning applications until it is formally adopted.

Hill View Crescent Site – the land is white land within the urban boundary within the LDP. This is not a constraint to development. Reservoir Site – the site is allocated for future cemetery expansion under policy SI 7. Demand for burial within the County remains consistent and the land adjacent to Morriston Crematorium at Mynyddbach has been identified as an emergency planning contingency site for the future.

There are a range of other LDP policies that are of relevance to the proposals on either site and these are set out in Appendix B of this letter, with the following policy set out in full, given its particular relevance to this application:

PS 2: Placemaking and Place Management Development must enhance the quality of places and spaces, and respond positively to aspects of local context and character that contribute towards a sense of place. The design, layout and orientation of proposed buildings, and the spaces between them, must provide for an attractive, legible and safe environment, and ensure that no significant adverse impacts would be caused to people’s amenity. Depending on the nature, scale and siting of the proposal, development must also:

i. Have regard to important elements of local heritage, culture, landscape, townscape, views and vistas;

ii. Ensure neighbourhoods benefit from an appropriate diversity of land uses, community facilities and mix of densities that in combination are capable of sustaining vibrancy;

iii. Create or enhance opportunities for Active Travel and greater use of public transport;

iv. Integrate effectively with the County’s network of multi-functional open spaces and enhance the County’s green infrastructure network;

v. Enhance public realm quality, incorporating public art where appropriate; vi. Provide for a hierarchy of interconnected streets and spaces; vii. Ensure active frontages onto streets and spaces to provide natural

surveillance and character; viii. Provide an accessible environment for all; ix. Provide appropriate parking and circulation areas for cars, cycles, motor

bikes and service vehicles; x. Deliver new, and/or enhance existing, connections to essential social

infrastructure and community facilities; xi. Maximise opportunities for sustainable construction, resource efficiency and

contributions towards increased renewable or low carbon energy generation; xii. Avoid the loss of land and/or premises that should be retained for its existing

use or as an area of open space; xiii. Avoid unacceptable juxtaposition and/or conflict between residential and

non- residential uses; xiv. Ensure no significant adverse impact on natural heritage and built heritage

assets; xv. Ensure resilience is not undermined and does not result in significant risk to

human health, well-being or quality of life; and xvi. Ensure that commercial proposals, including change of use proposals:

a. incorporate active frontages and shopfront designs that make a positive contribution to the streetscene, b. provide appropriate enclosure, c. relate well to the character of the host building, d. do not compromise the ability to deliver priority regeneration schemes. Other applicable LDP policies are included in Appendix B.

Consultee Comments Drainage: “Site Specific Issues – Hill View Crescent Site While there is only limited surface water flooding onsite there has been significant flooding from the culvert that runs through Francis Rd which is fed from the spring on the edge of the red line, the development of this site has the potential to increase fluvial flood risk to adjacent third party land/dwellings if surface water management is not very carefully considered due to the condition and capacity of the downstream culvert, much of which is private. In short we would not accept any drainage scheme that proposed any discharge to the Francis Road culvert. We would highlight that there is a DCWW Surface Water Sewer crossing the site which will in all likelihood require diversion and may also be a possible discharge point for any development proposed subject to discussions with DCWW. General Comments: The following is a list of the information needed by the City and County of Swansea to recommend a surface water drainage condition. This is intended only as a starting point

Demonstrate how SUDS options have been considered. Refer to the SUDS management train and hierarchy and justify the chosen method(s) of surface water disposal.

Areas of permeable and impermeable land for both the existing site and the proposed development to be used to assess the change in surface water runoff. The site characteristics such as how surface water management is functioning on the site at present should be investigated.

Consideration should be given to sub-catchments which may exist on the site. Calculations for greenfield runoff rates for individual watercourses should be based on the proposed area of impermeable land within its sub-catchment. It may be possible to divert water to a different sub-catchment only if the greenfield runoff rate for that watercourse is not exceeded.

Establish the permitted discharge rate in accordance with the following information: Undeveloped (Greenfield) Sites

o Written confirmation of the discharge rate as agreed by the receiving drainage body.

o For discharge into a watercourse the discharge rate will be based on the calculated pre-development (greenfield) runoff rate for the site and for a simple control structure will be based on the QBAR rate.

o If complex controls are to be used for control of discharge rates calculations for the greenfield runoff rate should be provided for the 1, 30 and 100 year return periods.

Further information may be required as to whether the watercourse will be able to convey the proposed discharge rate and volume if it is known to be sensitive to increased discharge or has a history of flooding problems.

An assessment of the volume of attenuation storage that would be required on site. This should be based on the 100 year critical storm duration with climate change for the site and the allowable discharge rates. The methods of attenuation should be identified and located on a plan of the site.

If infiltration drainage is proposed any outline designs must be supported by ground testing carried out in strict accordance with BRE365 2016.

Schedule 3, Flood and Water Management Act Requirements. We would highlight that Welsh Government is due to enact Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in May this year, after this date all and any development will be required to comply with what are currently the National SuDS Standards, this will necessitate a design shift whereby all surface water designs must fully comply with relevant standards, this biggest change will be that piped solutions with attenuation features on the end will not comply with the standards, therefore above ground conveyance features must be used rather than pipe solutions.” Urban Design and Conservation: “Reservoir site

Backland site behind existing houses and will not be very legible

Awkward site layout and weak relationship between building and external space

May be issues of scale/ amenity if school is two storey in proximity to houses to the east

No pick up/ drop off area shown Hill View Crescent site

Potential multiple access points with legible entrance

Excellent outlook to the east over Morriston Park

Better relationship between buildings and external spaces

Building shelters yard area from prevailing winds

No pick up/ drop off area shown

This is the preferred option” Highways: Hill View Crescent “A full Traffic Assessment will be required to accompany any planning application, this should consider the hierarchy of movement, and all available facilities for sustainable travel together with identifying any gaps in provision. Levels of cycle storage, and staff parking must be identified. Hill View Crescent lends itself to a pickup/drop off location, this would have to be combined with an extension to the 20mph limits in the area, potentially making it one way, with structured parking and traffic calming, together with raised plateau controlled crossing at the school entrance. Consideration must also be given to providing additional controlled crossings on Long View Road, either side of the roundabout to enhance walking routes to school, and link the new school with the existing Clase Primary. Beacons View Road is still Adopted Highway and runs through the middle of the site. This would need to be stopped up via the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) as there is greater risk stopping up under the Highways Act. Reservoir Site: A full Traffic Assessment will be required to accompany any planning application, this should consider the hierarchy of movement, and all available facilities for sustainable travel together with identifying any gaps in provision. Levels of cycle storage, and staff parking must be identified. In particular junctions at Llangyfelach Road / Rheidol Avenue and Rheidol Avenue / Pengwern Road should be tested. There is an existing issue with queuing vehicles on Rheidol Avenue at the Llangyfelach Road junction, and this junction will likely require improvement. Potentially traffic signals incorporating pedestrian facilities or a roundabout with some form of displaced pedestrian facility to be located close to the Pengwern Road junction.

The site is accessed from Pengwern Road from the West, and Elan Avenue from the East, details will be required of pick up / drop of areas together with swept paths for bus/coach refuse vehicle access to ensure the site could be accessed, and egressed in forward gear. Pengwern Road is narrowed to 5m in places, this will also need to be tracked, to ensure free passage of vehicles, particularly buses and refuse vehicles. Both access roads are narrow dead ends, with little off street parking provision, as such there is real risk of significant congestion and nuisance on residential streets at the start and end of the school day. Only advantage for this site is that it is adjacent to Clase Primary without crossing main routes.” Scheme Comments Hill View Crescent Site: As noted above, there are few policy constraints to the development of this site in terms of either the current UDP or the Emerging LDP and this would be the preferred site in policy terms for this proposal. Similarly, as the comments from the Officers indicate, this site would be preferred option because the site lends itself more readily to a new school and has the potential for an active frontage and a positive relationship to Clase Primary. The site has several potential access points on to Hill View Crescent and would provide another focal point in this location with excellent natural surveillance of the site and surroundings. The development would raise less issues in terms of impact on neighbouring amenities than the alternate site. Careful consideration would be required in terms of the proximity of the sports pitches to the neighbouring properties and it may be beneficial to re-orientate this 90⁰ and use an artificial pitch. This would enable greater set-off distances to reduce issues of noise/ disturbance. Ball protection fencing may also be required depending on land levels and distances. The site specific drainage issues would need to be investigated further and addressed in any application and the adopted highway would need to be stopped up but the principle of a new school on this site would be supported by the Local Planning Authority. Reservoir Site: In policy terms, this site is considered to be less acceptable both in terms of the existing UDP policy and the Emerging LDP policy. With regards to the former, you would need to justify the loss of the community recreation land and whilst this could be done (with supporting evidence as outlined above), this would still prejudice the potential future expansion of the cemetery. This land has been allocated within the Emerging LDP for such a use as there is considered to be demand for additional burial plots over the LDP period. Notwithstanding the limited weight that the LDP currently has, it outlines the Council’s anticipated ‘direction of travel’ in terms of land use during the next available plan period and in this regard the proposed school on this site would not be supported as the cemetery could not expand elsewhere given the existing surrounding land uses. In addition, this site is located at the back of dwellings in a secluded location that itself raises issues. The site would have poor natural surveillance given this location which could result in crime / anti-social behaviour and access points would be limited and poorly overlooked as well as resulting in potential amenity issues for existing residents as a result of increased noise/ disturbance. The Urban Design Officer notes that the site would have poor legibility and an awkward site layout. In addition, there could be amenity issues depending on the overall scale of the building given its proximity to existing residential properties. The Highways Officer has also raised concerns in terms of existing traffic in the area and the potential that a new school would create in terms of increased congestion. Concerns regarding the proximity of playing

pitches to residential properties would again be a concern although there would be more scope to retain two grass pitches on this site given its overall scale and the land available. In light of these concerns and the policy issues raised above, this site would not be supported for the provision of a new school. Supporting Information The following documentation will be required to accompany an application:

Full Application Form

Planning Fee

Site plan, block plan, floor plan(s), full elevations, detailed landscaping scheme (all to a recognised scale)

Transport Assessment (together with any mitigation measures for highway issues)

School Travel Plan

Pre-Application Consultation Report

Drainage Strategy

Coal Mining Risk Assessment

Tree Survey*

Desk-top Contaminated Land Assessment to include intrusive sampling*

Air Quality Assessment*

Ecological survey* *please note that these would be site specific and dependent on the precise nature of the works to be undertaken on each site. You may wish to discuss the requirements of these further with the relevant officer(s) once a site has been finalised. Conditions/ S106 Given that the Council is the applicant, any decision would not be dependent on a S106 agreement. As such, any issues would need to be resolved via condition. Welsh Government guidance states that co-operation and discussion between the parties involved in a planning decision can reduce the number of conditions attached to a decision since it may be possible to resolve development issues before planning permission is granted, making for a more effective planning system. Therefore, it is likely that the number of conditions attached will be largely dependent on the level of information submitted with the application. Should planning permission be granted, it is likely that conditions would be attached requiring materials to be submitted, any off-site mitigation provided (such as replacement open space provision), full drainage details to be provided (implementation, maintenance and management); implementation of a School Travel Plan; details of any cycle parking provision on-site; restrictions on noise associated with required plant/ apparatus; and a Construction Pollution Management Plan (CPMP). Please note that there is now a statutory duty for applicant’s to undertake pre-application consultation on all planning applications for major development (such as this) prior to their submission. This would require you to make the application available publicly for 28 days prior to submitting the application, writing to any owner/ occupiers of adjoining land, advertising the application on site and consulting with relevant community and specialist consultees. You would then be required to prepare a Pre-Application Consultation Report that summarises all of the issues raised and how they have been addressed. Please note that this guidance is given on the basis of the information submitted, that no consultation with Statutory Undertakers or interested parties, such as neighbours has been

undertaken, and that it is only through the submission of a planning application that full consideration can be given to a proposal. In addition, the advice provided may change subject to the outcome of the LDP Examination. Finally, the views expressed are those of an officer of the Authority, which cannot prejudice any final decision the Council may make if an application for planning permission is submitted. Yours faithfully

I. Davies

Mr Ian Davies

Area 1 Team Leader

Directorate of Place/ Cyfarwyddiaeth Lleoedd

Planning and City Regeneration /Cynllunio ac Adfywio’r Ddinas CIVIC CENTRE, OYSTERMOUTH ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 3SN

CANOLFAN DDINESIG, HEOL YSTUMLLWYNARTH, ABERTAWE, SA1 3SN

(01792) 635701 (01792) 635719 1800201792835708 planning@swansea.gov.uk www.swansea.gov.uk

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Appendix A – UDP Policies of relevance to the submitted proposals:

Policy EV1 New development shall accord with a defined set of criteria of good design.

Policy EV2 The siting of new development shall give preference to the use of previously

developed land and have regard to the physical character and topography of the

site and its surroundings.

Policy EV3 Proposals for new development will be required to ensure access and facilities

for all, provide parking in accordance with Council guidance, contribute to a

high quality public realm and be accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and users of

public transport.

Policy EV30 Protection and improved management of woodlands, trees and hedgerows

which are important for their visual amenity, historic environment, natural

heritage, and/or recreation value will be encouraged.

Policy EV33 Planning permission will normally only be granted where development can be

served by the public mains sewer or, where this system is inadequate,

satisfactory improvements can be provided prior to the development becoming

operational.

Policy EV34 Development proposals that may impact upon the water environment will only

be permitted where it can be demonstrated that they would not pose a

significant risk to the quality and or quantity of controlled waters.

Policy EV35 Development that would have an adverse impact on the water environment due

to: i) Additional surface water run off leading to a significant risk of flooding

on site or an increase in flood risk elsewhere; and/or, ii) A reduction in the

quality of surface water run-off. Will only be permitted where it can be

demonstrated that appropriate alleviating measures can be implemented.

Policy EV38 Development Proposals on land where there is a risk from contamination or

landfill gas will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that measures

can be taken to overcome any danger to life, health, property, controlled

waters, or the natural and historic environment.

Policy EV40 Development proposals will not be permitted that would cause or result in

significant harm to health, local amenity, natural heritage, the historic

environment or landscape character because of significant levels of air, noise or

light pollution.

Policy AS1 Accessibility - Criteria for assessing location of new development

Policy AS2 Accessibility - Criteria for assessing design and layout of new development.

Policy AS5 Development proposals will be required to consider the access requirements for

pedestrians and cyclists and, where necessary, provide appropriate facilities

and/ or infrastructure to encourage their use.

Policy AS6 Provision of car parking in accordance with adopted standards.

Appendix B - LDP Policies of relevance to the submitted proposals:

PS1: Sustainable Places – the delivery of new homes, jobs, infrastructure and community facilities must comply with the plan’s sustainable settlement strategy. PS2: Placemaking and Place Management (in full below) Development must enhance the quality of places and spaces, and respond positively to aspects of local context and character that contribute towards a sense of place. The design, layout and orientation of proposed buildings, and the spaces between them, must provide for an attractive, legible and safe environment, and ensure that no significant adverse impacts would be caused to people’s amenity. Depending on the nature, scale and siting of the proposal, development must also: i. Have regard to important elements of local heritage, culture, landscape, townscape, views and vistas; ii. Ensure neighbourhoods benefit from an appropriate diversity of land uses, community facilities and mix of densities that in combination are capable of sustaining vibrancy; iii. Create or enhance opportunities for Active Travel and greater use of public transport; iv. Integrate effectively with the County’s network of multi-functional open spaces and enhance the County’s green infrastructure network; v. Enhance public realm quality, incorporating public art where appropriate; vi. Provide for a hierarchy of interconnected streets and spaces; vii. Ensure active frontages onto streets and spaces to provide natural surveillance and character; viii. Provide an accessible environment for all; ix. Provide appropriate parking and circulation areas for cars, cycles, motor bikes and service vehicles; x. Deliver new, and/or enhance existing, connections to essential social infrastructure and community facilities; xi. Maximise opportunities for sustainable construction, resource efficiency and contributions towards increased renewable or low carbon energy generation; xii. Avoid the loss of land and/or premises that should be retained for its existing use or as an area of open space; xiii. Avoid unacceptable juxtaposition and/or conflict between residential and non- residential uses; xiv. Ensure no significant adverse impact on natural heritage and built heritage assets; xv. Ensure resilience is not undermined and does not result in significant risk to human health, well-being or quality of life; and xvi. Ensure that commercial proposals, including change of use proposals: a. incorporate active frontages and shopfront designs that make a positive contribution to the streetscene, b. provide appropriate enclosure, c. relate well to the character of the host building, d. do not compromise the ability to deliver priority regeneration schemes. IO1: Supporting Infrastructure - development must be supported by appropriate infrastructure, facilities and other requirements considered necessary as part of the proposal. IO2: Employment and Training Opportunities - developers are required to maximise added benefits from the development in relation to the creation of training and job opportunities in line with the Council’s Beyond Bricks and Mortar Policy. SI2: Providing and Safeguarding Community Facilities - new community facilities must be accessible by Active Travel and public transport, and be conveniently located in

relation to other facilities and services wherever possible; and development that would adversely affect or lead to the loss of facilities will not be permitted unless they satisfy specific criteria. SI5: Protection of Open Space – development will not be permitted on areas of open space unless it complies with specific criteria. SI8: Community Safety - development must be designed to promote safe and secure communities and minimise the opportunity for crime. ER1: Climate Change – Development proposals will be expected to take account of the effects of climate change, adapt to its impacts, and to ensure resilience. ER2: Strategic Green Infrastructure Network - development will be required to maintain or enhance the extent, quality and connectivity of the County’s multi-functional green infrastructure network. ER11: Trees and Development - development that would adversely affect trees, woodlands and hedgerows of public amenity, natural/cultural heritage value, or that provide important ecosystem services will not normally be permitted. T1: Transport Measures and Infrastructure - development must be supported by appropriate transport measures and infrastructure, and development that would have an unacceptable impact on the safe and efficient operation of the transport network will not be permitted. T2: Active Travel - Development must enhance walking and cycling access either by incorporation within the site, and/or making financial contributions towards the delivery offsite of specific measures. T5: Design Principles for Transport Measures and Infrastructure – provides design criteria that all transport measures/ infrastructure must adhere to. T6: Parking - proposals must be served by appropriate parking provision, in accordance with maximum parking standards, and consider the requirements for cycles, cars, motorcycles and service vehicles. In those instances where parking cannot be provided on site, or is judged not to be appropriate, the developer will be required to provide a financial contribution towards alternative transport measures where appropriate. EU2: Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Technology in New Development - development will be required to maximise the contribution of renewable or low carbon energy technology to meet the energy demands of the proposal, particularly for Significant Energy Consuming Developments. Residential developments on sites where there is capacity for 100 homes or more, and non-residential developments with a total floorspace of 1000 sq m or more, will be required to submit a comprehensive Energy Assessment to determine the feasibility of incorporating low carbon or renewable energy installations into the scheme and/or connect to renewable or low carbon energy technology and district heating networks. RP3: Water Pollution and the Protection of Water Resources - development that compromises the quality of the water environment, or does not comply with good water resource management, will not be permitted. Development proposals must make efficient use of water resources and, where appropriate, contribute towards improvements to water quality. Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) must be implemented wherever they would be effective and practicable.

RP5: Land Contamination - development proposals on land where there is a risk from actual or potential contamination or landfill gas will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that measures can be taken to satisfactorily overcome any significant risk to life, human health, property, controlled waters, or the natural and historic environment.