The Council proposes a new approach to parking standards that better reflects the changes that we need to make in how we live and work in the future in order for us to live more sustainably. part one covers policies for managing new development these policies have been drawn up in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and National Planning Practice Guidance, part two covers the allocation and protecting of sites and places within South Gloucestershire this includes details of town centres and site allocations, there are also links to local green spaces and heritage sites at risk. It is therefore considered important that a policy framework for a proposed NNB project at Oldbury should be developed in conjunction with the overall policy for South Gloucestershire, and that this policy should address ways of working as well as relevant considerations, constraints and opportunities relevant to the NNB. Updated technical guidance will be prepared by the Council to accompany the policy and explain how we expect applicants to demonstrate that their development proposals comply with the policy requirements. The use of larger windows for habitable rooms will be supported; d) The orientation and siting of buildings contribute to the definition of the public realm and the visual quality of the street scene, where building facades and front doors face the street, to promote overlooking and activity within the public realm. We also understand that above all, people want to see everyday services like waste collection and library services delivered efficiently. Legibility, or the understanding of a place, can be created by sequences of natural or built landmark features, and by ensuring that views through a site terminate at landmarks, such as a mature tree or interesting new faade. Any such fund would be used to off-set the burden on the locality, and would identify potential legacy uses, including transport, social, economic, environmental and community infrastructure which would benefit the community in the long term. It is not proposed that a blanket reduction be applied in these areas as individual sites may be more (or less) suitable to a reduction but instead sets out areas where it is suitable for a reduction in car parking space provision. Future stages of the Local Plan are being planned to progress alongside the Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) and more details will be provided as the SDS reaches criticial milestones. A strong commitment to equality of opportunity, value for money and transitioning to a low carbon future will flow through everything we do and will form the basis of an overarching plan developed with our key local partners. To inform the Councils largely discretionary role in: Pre-application engagement on Oldbury New Nuclear Build power station Responding to informal and formal consultations Input to the Examination and any responses to the Secretary of State. Consequently, whilst it is not a Development Plan document or a Supplementary Planning Document, it is a . Going forward our budgets will continue to be stretched and so delivering on our future vision requires us to achieve the best outcomes from every penny of your money we spend, closely aligning our resources against our priorities and commitments. A smart energy system is a 100% renewable energy system which maximises efficiencies and reduces costs. Emerging priority: Pursue a carbon neutral and resilient future in a changing climate, Emerging priority: Protect and enhance our environment &Development that promotes health andwellbeing, Existing adopted policies: CS2Green infrastructure, Emerging priority: Protect and enhance our environment & Creating exceptional places and spaces, Existing adopted policies: CS9Managing the environment and heritage, Emerging priority: Creating exceptional places and spaces, Existing adopted policies: CS1High quality design, PSP1Local Distinctiveness, Emerging priority: Planning for urban and rural areas, Existing adopted policies: CS5Location of development (inc.GreenBelt), Emerging priority: Provide the right type and number of new homes, Existing adopted policies: CS15Distribution of housing, Existing adopted policies: CS21Gypsy and Traveller accommodation, CS22Travellingshowpeople, Emerging priority: Enable a productive, clean and inclusive economy, Existing adopted policies: CS11Distribution of economic development land, Existing adopted policies: CS14Town centres and retail, PSP31Town Centre Uses, Existing adopted policies: CS10Minerals, PSP23Mineral Working and Restoration,PSP24Mineral Safeguarding Areas, Existing adopted policies: CS36Proposals for major infrastructure projects, Emerging priority: Achieving sustainable travel and transport, Existing adopted policies: CS7Strategic transport infrastructure, PSP13Safeguarding Strategic Transport Schemes and Infrastructure, PSP14Safeguarding Rail Schemes and Infrastructure, PSP15Park and Ride/Share, Emerging priority: Providing the right supporting infrastructure, Existing adopted policies: CS6Infrastructure and developer contributions, Emerging priority: Pursue a carbon neutral and resilient future in a changing climate, Existing adopted policies: CS3 Renewable and low carbon energy generation CS4 Renewable or low carbon district heat networks, Emerging priority: Protect and enhance our environment, Existing adopted policies: PSP2 Landscape, Existing adopted policies: PSP3 Trees and Woodland, Existing adopted policies: PSP18 Statutory Wildlife Sites: European Sites and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) PSP19 Wider Biodiversity, Existing adopted policies: PSP20 Flood Risk, Surface Water and Watercourse Management, Existing adopted policies: PSP21 Environmental Pollution and Impacts, Existing adopted policies: PSP22 Unstable Land, Emerging priority: Protect and enhance our environment & Development that promotes health and well-being, Existing adopted policies: CS24 Green Infrastructure, sport and recreation standards, PSP44 Open Space, Sport and Recreation, Existing adopted policies: PSP4 Designated Local Green Spaces, Existing adopted policies: PSP5 Undesignated Open Spaces within Urban Areas and Settlements, Emerging priority: Development that promotes health and well-being, Existing adopted policies: PSP9 Health Impact Assessments, Emerging priority: Development that promotes health and well-being & Enable a productive, clean and inclusive economy, Existing adopted policies: PSP35 Food and Drink Uses (including drive through takeaway facilities), Emerging priority: Creating exceptional places and spaces & Protect and enhance our environment, Existing adopted policies: PSP17 Heritage Assets and the Historic Environment, Emerging priority: Creating exceptional places and spaces & Development that promotes health and well-being, Existing adopted policies: PSP37 Internal Space and Accessibility Standards for Affordable Dwellings, Emerging priority: Creating exceptional places and spaces, Existing adopted policies: PSP8 Residential Amenity, Existing adopted policies: PSP38 Development within Existing Residential Curtilages, including Extensions and New Dwellings, Existing adopted policies: PSP43 Private Amenity Space Standards, Emerging priority: Planning for urban and rural areas & Protect and enhance our environment, Existing adopted policies: PSP7 Development in the Green Belt, Emerging priority: Planning for urban and rural areas, Existing adopted policies: CS16 Housing density, Emerging priority: Planning for urban and rural areas & Creating exceptional places and spaces, Emerging priority: Planning for urban and rural areas & Provide the right type and number of new homes, Existing adopted policies: PSP40 Residential Development in the Countryside, Existing adopted policies: CS19 Rural housing exception sites, Existing adopted policies: PSP41 Rural Workers Dwellings, Emerging priority: Planning for urban and rural areas & Enable a productive, clean and inclusive economy, Existing adopted policies: PSP28 Rural Economy, Existing adopted policies: PSP29 Agricultural Development, Existing adopted policies: PSP30 Horse Related Development, Emerging priority: Provide the right type and number of new homes, Existing adopted policies: CS17 Housing diversity, Existing adopted policies: CS18 Affordable housing, Existing adopted policies: CS20 Extra care housing, Existing adopted policies: PSP42 Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding, Existing adopted policies: PSP39 Residential Conversions, Sub Divisions and Houses in Multiple Occupation, Emerging priority: Enable a productive, clean and inclusive economy, Existing adopted policies: CS12 Safeguarded areas for economic development CS13 Non-safeguarded economic development sites PSP26 Enterprise Areas, Existing adopted policies: PSP27 B8 Storage and Distribution Uses, Existing adopted policies: PSP32 Local Centres, Parades and Facilities PSP33 Shopping Frontages, Existing adopted policies: PSP34 Public Houses, Existing adopted policies: CS37 Nuclear related development PSP46 Oldbury New Nuclear Build (NNB), Existing adopted policies: PSP25 Hydrocarbon Extraction (inc. Fracking), Emerging priority: Achieving sustainable travel and transport & Pursue a carbon neutral and resilient future in a changing climate, Existing adopted policies: CS8 Improving accessibility PSP11 Transport Impact Management, Existing adopted policies: PSP10 Active Travel Routes, Existing adopted policies: PSP11 Transport Impact Management, Existing adopted policies: PSP16 Parking Standards, Existing adopted policies: PSP12 Motorway Service Areas and Roadside Facilities, Emerging priority: Providing the right supporting infrastructure, Existing adopted policies: CS23 Community infrastructure and cultural activity, Existing adopted policies: PSP36 Telecommunications Infrastructure, Existing adopted policies: PSP45 Crematoria, CS25 Communities of the North Fringe of Bristol Urban Area CS26 Cribbs / Patchway new neighbourhood CS27 East of Harry Stoke new neighbourhood, Draft policy not yet available. It must meet the needs of all users, including visitors and people with disabilities. The documents can be viewed below: Adopted Local Plan (PDF) [7MB] We have prepared an interactive version of the Local Plan. A Technical Guidance document will be prepared to accompany the local plan to set out how the policy requirements of the Climate Change Policy can be achieved. These shifting patterns make it more important to create well-designed living environments, with good storage spaces, natural light and views, with access to a range of quality private and public open spaces and public realm. Proposed policy on Radioactive Waste will be relevant in the consideration of decommissioning proposals. Each of these commitments has its own dedicated Action Plan which sets out how we will deliver our priorities and measure our progress to maintain the extraordinary status we believe South Gloucestershire merits. We agree that action on the climate and our environment is a fundamental challenge which must inform and influence all our priorities and commitments.In 2019 we declared a Climate Emergency, pledging to lead the way in moving South Gloucestershire to carbon neutrality by 2030. These would be focussed around designated town centres and transport hubs. The greater focus and specific action plans that flow from the Council Plan will accelerate our work and highlight where we can take further positive steps to protect and enhance our natural environment, delivering improvements to residents health and wellbeing and show that economic regeneration can enable people and nature to thrive. hot water, lights, appliances, IT etc. However, the Council considers that, in order to minimise impact of nuclear new build NNB on the locality it will be important where possible and practical to re-use the existing power station facilities and/or brownfield land and materials. f) The most appropriate and robust materials, street furniture and finishes have been utilised, to create a sense of place which has variety and interest, while not adding clutter within the street scene. To answer these questions visit our online consultation page at www.southglos.gov.uk/localplan2020-feedback to complete or download our questionnaire. The most up to date census data outlines that South Gloucestershire has a higher level of vehicle ownership per household than the national average. Where we hope to develop policies covering new topics, this is also indicated. The Covid-19 pandemic has strengthened connections between the general public and the council, health service and other public sector bodies. These contributions will be negotiated as part of the planning process,including through section 106 agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy where appropriate. The built environment is estimated to account for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. Whilst we are exploring innovative digital methods by which to present our services and engage local people, we recognise the value of continued face-to-face conversations and maximising the involvement of community-based groups. Different standards for different parts of the district? The following list is based on input from consultation, engagement and topic-based assessments of existing knowledge of the site and large scale NNB proposals at other sites. The order of themes, issues constraints and opportunities set out in the table below does not at this stage infer relative priority at this stage In order to ensure the sustainability of development proposals and appropriate impact assessments, themes, issues and schemes should be considered in the round and cumulatively across the different topic areas set out below. Significant weight will be given to outstanding or innovative designs which respond to positive, locally distinctive features. We will continue to work with our partners on the West of England Combined Authority to drive investment in our town centres, following the approach currently being taken in Kingswood, the North Fringe and Yate, ensuring supporting infrastructure keeps up with the pace of development through enhancements to Metrobus, cycling infrastructure and rail services. Due to the evolving and emerging position in relation to decommissioning and radioactive waste management and disposal, and the likely duration of the decommissioning process, it is envisaged that a strategic masterplan for the site would need to be an iterative document that is reviewed and revised in response to changes in the national policy, context, practice and permissions. Do you agree with our proposed policy approach? Parking to fronts should be enhanced by the use of finer paving materials and attention to landscaping between spaces essentially creating good driveways. If you cannot expand the sections below, try refreshing your browser (Ctrl + F5). The South Kesteven Local Plan sets out the vision, objectives, spatial strategy and policies for the future development of the district. Theme: Economic Development (also links to Education, training and skills below), Covid 19 has resulted in economic uncertainty NNB should benefit host community both residents and businesses Potential for impact on local businesses due to displacement of staff and skills Long NNB lead in times increase risk of changed local economic conditions Potential for boom and bust, Set local targets and encourage, enable and support local supply chain to engage with NNB procurement Raise aspirations and offer training and upskilling opportunities for local people to help meet NNB needs Contribute to delivery of West of England Local Enterprise Partnership Strategic Plan Surveys during implementation to understand the wider effects of NNB including on local businesses and inform any necessary adjustment to mitigation, Theme: Education, Training & Skills (also links to Economic Development above), NNB need for STEM related and support skills Potential for leakage of skills from local businesses Historic pattern of underachievement in secondary level education for South Gloucestershire NNB demand for education, training and skills likely to be beyond current capacity and offer of local colleges Capacity of existing nurseries, pre-schools and schools to meet needs of incoming NNB families Long lead in times for education to deliver on NNB needs, Early investment in local colleges to delivery high quality local skills and training opportunities for local people Initiatives to raise aspirations and attainment in local schools Active and wide promotion of STEM subjects from young age Contribute to delivery of South Gloucestershires Joint Health and Well-being Strategy, Theme: Community health and safety, community benefit and quality of life (including environmental health), Close proximity of dwellings to the NNB site Local people have ready PRoW access to the countryside and along the estuary The existing environment around the NNB site is rural, tranquil and peaceful By its very nature NNB development will have wide ranging effects on local people An influx of construction workers could place pressures on local infrastructure and services and result in concerns about community safety There is a need to understand effects on the well-being of communities during implementation. We want to build on those positive relationships, encouraging community-focused engagement with the voluntary sector, businesses and other key stakeholders. The contribution is calculated at 95 per tonne of carbon per year for 30 years. One of the key aims of the Local Plan will be to allocate sites for the new homes, jobs, infrastructure, services and facilities that will be needed in South Gloucestershire. At this stage the map below is intended to give an indication of where the zones could be and allow discussion about the pros and cons of the zones proposed. We want to deal positively with future expansion, by planning in a sustainable and integrated way to deliver high quality life-time and affordable homes, a dynamic local economy which supports forward-looking employment opportunities, key local community facilities and a convenient and safe transport network, which meets the needs and aspirations of both existing and new communities. As we publish this plan it has been an extraordinary and completely unprecedented six months for the country and for residents of South Gloucestershire. This will give a figure for the suitable reduction in car parking provision as a percentage reduction against the standard guidance in the Schedules below. We have local and national targets for reducing carbon emissions and increasing renewable energy generation that must be met. Phasing plans and triggers to secure the timely delivery of the various elements of the project, its supporting infrastructure and associated development will be necessary to ensure the control of impacts to acceptable levels, including, for example, and where relevant early or advance implementation of: Archaeological investigations and wildlife surveys to ensure that these inform site selection and site planning; and Strategies for procurement, employment, education, training and recruitment, that take account of long lead in times; and Transport infrastructure and worker accommodation proposals to avoid impacts on, for example, the road network, community facilities and the rented housing market; and Habitat creation, landscape mitigation and/or screen planting where significant impacts are predicted.