A160 EXAMINATION - NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES Local Development Framework – Core Strategy (June 2011) Spatial Objectives Spatial Objective 2: Delivering the Global Gateway To secure North Lincolnshire’s major growth potential in the Yorkshire and the Humber region based on the benefits of the unique opportunities provided by the South Humber Bank ports, Humberside Airport, Doncaster Robin Hood Airport and the area’s transport network. Spatial Objective 9: Connecting North Lincolnshire To improve North Lincolnshire’s transport network to ensure that the area’s major economic development opportunities are well served and that local residents have high quality access to key services and facilities without increasing the need to travel. Policies CS1: SPATIAL STRATEGY FOR NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE The spatial vision and the future development requirements will be delivered through the spatial strategy for North Lincolnshire as outlined below and on the key diagram. The spatial strategy will focus on: a) Delivering an urban renaissance in Scunthorpe and supporting its role as a major sub-regional town.

Scunthorpe will be the focus for the majority of new development and growth, including housing, employment, retail, sustainable transport links, and higher order services and facilities to serve North Lincolnshire.

High quality, well designed new housing will be provided on a range of previously developed sites within the urban area followed by a greenfield urban extension with a focus on areas to the west of the built up area. During the plan period Scunthorpe should contribute around 9,892 new dwellings.

Opportunities for economic development will be provided within existing established employment locations as well as on additional sites. Focus will be on the town centre and areas to the north of the Scunthorpe urban area around the Normanby Enterprise Park. A range of sites and premises will be required to meet business needs and to meet the overall aim of diversifying the economy. A high quality business park will be developed in combination with the Lincolnshire Lakes development. During the plan period around 71 hectares of employment land should be developed. It will be important all existing and future employment sites are accessible by sustainable modes of transport from existing and proposed residential areas.

The town centre will be the main focus of new retail, leisure, commercial office and cultural developments in the area. As part of the urban renaissance programme, significant regeneration will take place within the town centre to provide new retail opportunities, a new market hall, cultural and leisure facilities as well as enhancements to the public realm and urban fabric. The use of high quality and innovative design will be supported in the town centre. Mixed use development will be encouraged in the town centre.

Major flagship urban renaissance projects will be delivered to enhance the town and its image. The largest of these is the Lincolnshire Lakes, which will be located to the west of the town creating a major new sustainable waterside setting that will soften the edge and provide an impressive gateway to the town and place it on a new economic trajectory. A knowledge campus will be created that develops the town’s existing Further Education offer by bringing together local educational institutions to broaden the opportunities and encourage local people to access higher education. Also a major new state of the art leisure and sports facility will be provided in the form of The Pods that will deliver sports, education and training. Work is also underway to create a new

multi-use venue to host live performances, events and conferencing. This development, known as The Baths Hall and regeneration of Doncaster Road, will help to create a quality gateway into the town.

b) Supporting the Market Towns of Barton upon Humber, Brigg, Crowle, Epworth, Kirton in Lindsey and

Winterton as thriving places to live, work and visit, and as important service centres serving the needs of local communities across North Lincolnshire.

• North Lincolnshire’s Market Towns will continue to provide important services for the area’s rural

communities and support the higher level services provided by Scunthorpe. Levels of growth and development will be more limited reflecting their position in the settlement hierarchy. All growth will take account of existing infrastructure, environmental constraints and ensure that the distinctive character of the town is protected.

• An appropriate level and range of new housing development will be provided to support the market

towns as sustainable communities. During the plan period, the market towns will provide over 2,171 new dwellings.

• Small and medium scale employment opportunities will be encouraged to meet the need to provide

local jobs. The retention of existing local employment sites will be supported and where appropriate additional land will be allocated. Around 10 hectares of employment land will be provided in the market towns, with the majority being focussed in Barton upon Humber and Brigg.

• The existing market town will be supported as key locations for shopping and services. Over the plan

period limited levels of new retail development will be permitted and should be located within the town centres. The level of development will be dependent on local need and should be in keeping with the historic nature of these centres.

• Transport links between the market towns and their surrounding settlements will be improved by

working with public transport providers to ensure that services are convenient and accessible.

• The Rural Renaissance programme will be supported in Crowle to improve the fabric of the town centre, market place and to develop the range of services and employment opportunities available.

c) Supporting thriving rural communities and a vibrant countryside through the protection and

enhancement of local services, creating opportunities for rural economic diversification and the promotion of tourism.

• Rural settlements will be supported as thriving sustainable communities, with a strong focus on

retaining and enhancing existing local services to meet local needs. Development will be limited and should take into account levels of local service provision, infrastructure capacity and accessibility. Any development that takes place should be in keeping with the character and nature of the settlement.

• In the countryside, support will be given to development that promotes rural economic

diversification and small-scale employment opportunities, particularly on previously used land or in existing rural buildings. Tourism development will also be supported, in particular the development of green tourism making the most of the area’s important natural and built environments.

d) Supporting the development of key strategic employment sites at the South Humber Bank, Humberside

Airport and Sandtoft Airfield.

• The development of the nationally important South Humber Bank ports will be supported by safeguarding around 900ha of land in and around the port complexes for estuary related development as well as to support the continued growth of the chemical and renewable energy industries. To support increased development at the South Humber Bank, the council will work with key partners to deliver improved rail and road access through major upgrades to the rail network in

and around the ports and the dualling of the A160 between the A180 and the port. However, development of the ports will need to be considered in light of the legal requirement to protect the adjacent internationally important sites of nature conservation and nearby nationally important archaeological sites.

• Humberside Airport is a key location for economic growth and as such its growth will be supported.

To facilitate further growth around 20 hectares of land will be allocated. This will be for uses related to aviation and those that are ancillary to the airport. The council will also work with partners to improve surface access particularly by public transport. However, development around the airport will need to protect the character and setting of nearby historic assets.

• To support the growing logistics and distribution sector in North Lincolnshire, the potential of

Sandtoft Airfield as a strategic location for a logistics/distribution facility has been identified. This site is ideally placed to take advantage of the ports and nearby airports of Humberside and Doncaster Robin Hood as well as providing an important employment opportunity for the Isle of Axholme. In order to enable the development in this location, the council will work with partners to ensure that appropriate transport infrastructure is developed to provide access.

e) Supporting the protection and enhancement of North Lincolnshire’s world class natural and built

environment to ensure the continued attractiveness of the area as place to live, work and visit.

• The internationally and nationally designated sites of nature conservation importance of the Humber Estuary and Thorne and Hatfield Moors will be protected and enhanced. In the Humber Estuary area, particularly where the expansion of the South Humber ports is likely to occur, a strategic approach to the creation of new habitats will be adopted. This will ensure that the collective impact of major developments are designed to secure positive environmental benefits from flood management and development proposals.

• North Lincolnshire’s townscapes and historic landscapes will also be protected and enhanced and

high quality design encouraged. In particular, the nationally significant historic landscapes of the Isle of Axholme and Crowle Moors will be conserved and their potential as a tourist and educational resource realised. The character and landscape setting of the area’s historic market towns will be safeguarded (especially Barton upon Humber, Crowle and Epworth) and the rich archaeological heritage of North Lincolnshire will be preserved and enhanced. The value of regionally and locally important sites will be enhanced and opportunities to improve green infrastructure will be included in all new development.

All future growth regardless of location should contribute to sustainable development in particular in respect of those criteria set out in policy CS2 as well as the other policies of the plan. All change will be managed in an environmentally sustainable way by avoiding/minimising or mitigating development pressure on the area’s natural and built environment, its existing utilities and associated infrastructure and areas at risk of flooding. Where development unavoidably has an environmental impact adequate mitigation measures should be used for the development to be acceptable. CS12: SOUTH HUMBER BANK STRATEGIC EMPLOYMENT SITE – A BROAD LOCATION The South Humber Bank Strategic Employment Site (SHBSES) will be reserved for B1, B2 and B8 port related activities to take special advantage of its location, flat topography and adjacent a deep water channel of the River Humber as an extension to Immingham Port and the Humber Sea Terminal. The delivery of the SHBSES will be achieved through the following Plans, Boards and Delivery Groups:

• South Humber Bank Master Plan (2004); • Individual South Humber Bank Infrastructure, Economic and Environmental Studies that up date the South

Humber Bank Master Plan where relevant • South Humber Bank Gateway Board (formed May 2009) • South Humber Bank Gateway Delivery Group and its South Humber Bank Ecology Sub-

Group The Plans, Strategies and Investment Decisions and Programmes for the SHBSES should:

a) Role and Function of the Site Maintain, increase and enhance the role of Immingham Port as part of the busiest port complex in the UK, by extending port related development northwards from Immingham Port to East Halton Skitter in harmony with the environmental and ecological assets of the Humber Estuary. This will include safeguarding the site frontage to the deep water channel of the River Humber for the development of new port facilities and the development of new pipe routes needing access to the frontage. The deep water channel offers the opportunity of developing a new port along the River Humber frontage between Immingham Port and the Humber Sea Terminal. The role of the South Humber Ports should be strengthened by providing an increased number of jobs particularly giving employment opportunities for North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire residents. b) Economic Development Diversify and develop the economies of North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire Council areas within the Humber sub area’s economy. This can be achieved in the following ways: By making the most of the multimodal transport links and proposed highway improvements on site and to the port entrance along the A160 from the A180; by enhancing and improving the railway line between the East Coast Main Line at Doncaster and Immingham; by enhancing the established South Humber Ports; by taking the sustainable opportunity to transfer goods by trans-shipping goods from the southern and south eastern UK ports and by offering berths for transporting goods by barge/boat inland along the well connected inland waterways; and by utilising the workforces of the nearby towns of Scunthorpe, Immingham, Grimsby and Cleethorpes. Attract value added employment port-related activities and maximise opportunities around the ports by enhancing and improving skills. This can be achieved by encouraging the expansion of existing training centres such as CATCH near Immingham and taking opportunities to create new training centres within the South Humber Ports area. These opportunities should also benefit the existing and growing economic clusters of the energy, chemicals and food sectors. This will include the diversification of the energy sector into the development of renewable energy such as biomass opportunities. c) Infrastructure Develop an infrastructure strategy to improve transport accessibility and movement, drainage and flood defence. Improve multimodal land access to the South Humber Ports and develop their complementary roles. The transport strategy includes the delivery of the South Humber Bank Transport Study outcomes within the SHBSES, the Highways Agency A160/A180 Highway Improvement Scheme (top priority in the Regional Transport Priorities) anticipated to begin construction around 2015 and the Network Rail Freight Utilisation Strategy that programmes line speed and signalling improvements between Immingham and Doncaster (being carried out within the current strategy 2007 and 2014) and the Killingholme Loop (that will enable a one way freight rail route into the South Humber Ports) post 2015. In improving transport accessibility, it is vital that the ports can be accessed by a range of transport modes, including public transport, cycling and walking. According, robust travel plans should be developed to show how the area will be linked to surrounding settlements. Development will be assisted by a drainage programme. Works are programmed to start and be completed in 2011. The outcome will be to include surface water and sewage management solutions to accommodate development of the SHBSES without harming the natural environment. Safeguard and improve the flood defences of the SHBSES from tidal flooding through partnership working with the Environment Agency and its Humber Flood Risk Management Strategy (March 2008), North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire Councils, Yorkshire Forward, landowners and industry. This will include managing the predicted effects of climate change in harmony with the development of port related activities by managing and minimising the risk of flooding. d) Environment Protect and enhance the biodiversity and landscape character of the Humber Estuary by harmonising the ecology, nature conservation and landscape with port related development activities. This will be achieved by implementing the South Humber Gateway Conservation Mitigation Strategy Delivery Plan (SHGCMSDP). The SHGCMSDP will identify appropriate areas of mitigation for the loss of offsite SPA and Ramsar waterbird roosting and foraging habitat. These areas will be delineated and safeguarded in the Housing and Employment Land Allocations DPD. The SHGCMSDP will help unlock the economic development opportunity of the South Humber Bank Employment Site whilst ensuring the protection of the Humber Estuary Special Protection Area, SAC and Ramsar site and developing new green infrastructure. The delivery of this SHGCMSDP will link directly to the Green Infrastructure Strategy for North Lincolnshire and will be produced by partnership working with Natural England, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, Environment Agency, Yorkshire Forward, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire Councils, landowners and

industry. New development will also need to harmonise with the North Killingholme Haven Pits SSSI and the Local Wildlife Sites such as Chase Hill Wood (a proposed Local Nature Reserve) Burkinshaws Covert, Halton Marsh Clay Pits and Rosper Road Ponds.

CS26: STRATEGIC TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE PROPOSALS The Council will support strategic infrastructure proposals to enhance North Lincolnshire’s internal and external transport connections and provide access to the area’s key strategic economic development locations by road, rail, air, water and information technology. In particular, the following key pieces of transport infrastructure and improvements to the area’s communications technology will be supported: 1. Strategic Road Schemes

• The dualling of the A160 South Humber Bank access road between the A180(T) and South Killingholme including associated improvements to junctions along the route and at the port entrance.

• The longer term dualling or upgrading of the A15 between the M180 junction 4 and the A46(T)

Lincoln bypass to enable a more efficient movement of freight between the South Humber Ports and the A1(T) at Newark.

• Access improvements to Scunthorpe from the west to relieve existing congestion, via

improvements to the Berkeley Circle and to provide access to the Lincolnshire Lakes area. • Improvements to the A18 and local roads to provide access to proposed logistics park at Sandtoft

Airfield. • In the longer term, the potential realignment of the A1077 west of South Ferriby, should the

Environment Agency no longer continue to maintain all flood defences along the Humber Estuary.

2. Rail Schemes

• Upgrades to the South Humber Main Line between Doncaster and Immingham and improvements to the Brigg line and in the Wrawby junction area to support access to the South Humber Bank ports.

• Restoration of the rail access to the northern section of the South Humber Bank Industrial Area to

create the Killingholme Loop, through the use of the former rail alignment between Goxhill and the South Humber Bank area.

3. Airport Surface Access

• Supporting improved international connections at Humberside Airport by ensuring road and rail surface access improvements (from the M180 and the Barnetby to Cleethorpes railway line) are delivered commensurate with the expected growth of the airport.

4. Water Transport Schemes

• Encouraging increased barge/boat movements inland from the South Humber Bank ports to transfer goods.

5. Scunthorpe Urban Renaissance

• Supporting transport improvements that will assist in the delivery of the key transformation projects proposed as part of the Scunthorpe Urban Renaissance Programme. This will involve road and potentially rail access improvements to provide better quality access to Scunthorpe and developments such as the Lincolnshire Lakes.

CS5: DELIVERING QUALITY DESIGN IN NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE All new development in North Lincolnshire should be well designed and appropriate for their context. It should contribute to creating a sense of place. The council will encourage contemporary design, provided that it is appropriate for its location and is informed by its surrounding context. Design which is inappropriate to the local area or fails to maximise opportunities for improving the character and quality of the area will not be acceptable. New development in North Lincolnshire should: • Contribute towards creating a positive and strong identity for North Lincolnshire by enhancing and

promoting the image of the area through the creation of high quality townscapes and streetscapes. • Ensure it takes account of the existing built heritage from the earliest stages in the design process, in

particular terms of scale, density, layout and access. • Incorporate the principles of sustainable development throughout the whole design process. This will

include site layout, minimising energy consumption, maximising use of on-site renewable forms of energy whilst mitigating against the impacts of climate change; for instance flood risk.

• Create safe and secure environments, which reduce the opportunities for crime and increase the sense

of security for local residents through the use of Secured by Design guidance. • Consider the relationship between any buildings and the spaces around them, and how they interact

with each other as well as the surrounding area. The function of buildings should also be considered in terms of its appropriateness for the context in which it is located.

• Create attractive, accessible and easily distinguished public and private spaces that complement the

built form. • Support sustainable living and ensure that a mix of uses, which complement one another are

incorporated. • Provide flexibility in that new and existing buildings and spaces are able to respond to future social,

technological, environmental and economic needs. • Be easily accessible to all users via recognisable routes, interchanges and landmarks that are suitably

connected to public transport links, community facilities and services and individual communities and neighbourhoods in North Lincolnshire. Buildings and spaces should be accessible by all sections of the community, and ensure that the principles of inclusive design are reflected.

• Incorporate appropriate landscaping and planting which enhances biodiversity or geological features

whilst contributing to the creation of a network of linked greenspaces across the area. Tree planting and landscaping schemes can also assist in minimising the impacts of carbon emissions upon the environment.

• Integrate car parking provision within the existing public realm and other pedestrian and cycle routes. CS6: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT The council will promote the effective management of North Lincolnshire’s historic assets through: • Safeguarding the nationally significant medieval landscapes of the Isle of Axholme (notably the open

strip fields and turbaries) and supporting initiatives which seek to realise the potential of these areas as a tourist, educational and environmental resource.

• Preserving and enhancing the rich archaeological heritage of North Lincolnshire

• Ensuring that development within Epworth (including schemes needed to exploit the economic potential of the Wesleys or manage visitors) safeguards and, where possible, improves the setting of buildings associated with its Methodist heritage.

• Ensuring that development within North Lincolnshire’s Market Towns safeguards their distinctive

character and landscape setting, especially Barton upon Humber, Crowle and Epworth. The council will seek to protect, conserve and enhance North Lincolnshire’s historic environment, as well as the character and setting of areas of acknowledged importance including historic buildings, conservation areas, listed buildings (both statutory and locally listed), registered parks and gardens, scheduled ancient monuments and archaeological remains. All new development must respect and enhance the local character and distinctiveness of the area in which it would be situated, particularly in areas with high heritage value. Development proposals should provide archaeological assessments where appropriate. CS16: NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE’S LANDSCAPE, GREENSPACE AND WATERSCAPE The council will protect, enhance and support a diverse and multi-functional network of landscape, greenspace and waterscape through: 1. Identifying in supporting documents within or evidencing the Local Development Framework, a network

of strategically and locally important landscape, greenspace and waterscape areas. Development on or adjacent to these areas will not be permitted where it would result in unacceptable conflict with the function(s) or characteristic of that area.

2. Requiring development proposals to improve the quality and quantity of accessible landscape,

greenspace and waterscape, where appropriate.

3. Requiring development proposals to address local deficiencies in accessible landscape, waterscape and greenspace where appropriate.

4. Requiring the protection of trees, hedgerows and historic landscape to be specified where appropriate. The creation and maintenance of the network of landscape, green space and waterscapes will be secured by a range of measures, including protecting open space, creating new open spaces as part of new development, and by using developer contributions to create, improve and maintain green infrastructure assets where appropriate CS17: BIODIVERSITY The council will promote effective stewardship of North Lincolnshire’s wildlife through: 1. Safeguarding national and international protected sites for nature conservation from inappropriate

development. 2. Appropriate consideration being given to European and nationally important habitats and species.

3. Maintaining and promoting a North Lincolnshire network of local wildlife sites and corridors, links and stepping stones between areas of natural green space.

4. Ensuring development retains, protects and enhances features of biological and geological interest and provides for the appropriate management of these features.

5. Ensuring development seeks to produce a net gain in biodiversity by designing in wildlife, and ensuring any unavoidable impacts are appropriately mitigated for.

6. Supporting wildlife enhancements that contribute to the habitat restoration targets set out in the North Lincolnshire’s Nature Map and in national, regional and local biodiversity action plans.

7. Improving access to and education/interpretation of biodiversity sites for tourism and the local population, providing their ecological integrity is not harmed.

CS18: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE USE AND CLIMATE CHANGE The council will actively promote development that utilises natural resources as efficiently and sustainably as possible. This will include: 1. Meeting high water efficiency standards, and incorporating new technologies to recycle and conserve

water resources. 2. Requiring the use of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) where practicable.

3. Supporting the necessary improvement of flood defences and surface water infrastructure required against the actions of climate change, and preventing development in high flood risk areas wherever practicable and possible.

4. Meeting required national reductions of predicted CO2 emissions by at least 34% in 2020 and 80% in 2050 by applying the following measures on development proposals. Requiring all industrial and commercial premises greater than 1000 square metres to provide 20% of their expected energy demand from on site renewable energy until the code for such buildings is applied nationally. Where developers consider these Codes and targets cannot be met on the basis of viability they will be required to provide proof through open book discussions with the council at the planning application stage.

5. Ensuring building design reduces energy consumption by appropriate methods such as high standards of insulation, avoiding development in areas subject to significant effects from shadow, wind and frost, using natural lighting and ventilation, capturing the sun’s heat, where appropriate.

6. Supporting development that minimises the consumption and extraction of minerals by making the greatest possible reuse or recycling of materials in new construction, and by making best use of existing buildings and infrastructure.

7. Supporting development that seeks to minimise waste and facilitates recycling and using waste for energy where appropriate.

8. Ensuring that development and land use in areas close to the Humber Estuary and rivers responds appropriately to the character of the area, in the interests of preserving and making best use of limited resources.

9. Supporting development that will help to reduce the need to travel for people using that development.

10. Ensuring development and land use helps to protect people and the environment from unsafe, unhealthy and polluted environments, by protecting and improving the quality of the air, land and water.

11. Supporting renewable sources of energy in appropriate locations, where possible, and ensuring that development maximises the use of combined heat and power, particularly at the South Humber Bank employment site and where energy demands for more than 2MW are required for development.

12. Supporting new technology and development for carbon capture and the best available clean and efficient energy technology, particularly in relation to the heavy industrial users in North Lincolnshire, to help reduce CO2 emissions.

13. Promote the use of a greenspace strategy and a green infrastructure plan, where applicable, which could help reduce the effects of climate change.

CS20: SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT The Council will consider new and enhanced facilities for the treatment and management of waste in the following broad strategic areas: • Scunthorpe • South Humber Bank Employment Area • Flixborough Industrial Estate • Power station sites and other high energy usage installations • Farms which will directly use organic agricultural products derived from waste treatment In general a sequential search will be made for the location of waste management facilities from the highest to lowest preference as follows: 1. On-site management of waste where it arises at retail, industrial and commercial locations, particularly

in the main urban areas (The Proximity Principle) 2. Pursuit of neighbourhood self-sufficiency, at the lowest practicable level for the waste stream

concerned (The Self-Sufficiency Principle)

3. Encouraging co-location of waste facilities - at Materials or Resource Recovery Parks for example

4. Locations at existing mineral extraction and waste landfill sites

5. Locations at established and proposed industrial and business sites

6. Locations in redundant farm buildings and associated land

7. Use of other previously-developed land. The Council will promote sustainable waste management by: • Requiring Site Waste Management Plans for future major developments to minimise waste

• Requiring the integration of facilities for waste minimisation, re-use, recycling and composting, in

association with the planning, construction and occupation of new development.

• Providing guidance on minimising potential social, environmental and economic impacts that are likely to arise in the development of waste infrastructure

• Establishing a planning policy framework that identifies suitable locations for waste management. NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE LOCAL PLAN – SAVED POLICIES IN1 – Industrial Development Location and Uses New industrial development as defined by the Town and Country Planning Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended) will be allowed on the following sites.

Supporting Text 5.17 The Local Plan aims to ensure that sufficient land for industry is available with a suitable variety of

well distributed sites to meet differing needs of existing and future industrial users. The majority of the area allocated is either within the main centres of population of Scunthorpe, Barton and Brigg or is located to take advantage of the River Humber deep water channel or the Humberside International Airport. The remaining smaller scale sites are situated in or close to villages with the intention to provide some employment opportunities for the rural population. Specific Use Classes are stated to ensure a degree of certainty and to ensure that potential investors are given firm guidelines on acceptable uses in different locations. There are certain instances where the nature of surrounding land uses will mean that only business (Use Class B1) would be an acceptable use. Consideration may be given to B2 uses if it can be demonstrated that there will be no adverse impact on residential amenity or environmental quality generally. Policies DS1 and IN3 are relevant in such cases as they cover the issues of development standards generally. Equally there are some areas where a wider range of land uses would be permissible because of the overriding need to exploit nationally scarce resources. Some of these sites will require more detailed policies and where appropriate are covered in this chapter.

5.18 Brownfield and greenfield sites have been identified in line with government guidance and the strategy of this Plan. Within settlements the majority of land allocated for industrial development is located on brownfield sites (91.7%). Although there are significant areas of industrial development allocated on greenfield sites, it should be recognised that these are principally located at the South Humber Bank. The South Humber Bank Industrial Area is located adjacent to a deep water channel of the River Humber and is of national and regional importance to the economy of the area. 5.19 The Council recognises, that some of the sites have development constraints which will need to be investigated further. For example the sites allocated at the South Humber Bank Industrial Area (IN1-1) has access and accessibility problems which have to be addressed. The South Humber Bank Industrial Area is covered by policies IN4, IN5 and IN6 which together with the policy justification outline the known development problems. Policy IN5 is a phasing policy covering land north of Chasehill Road.

IN4 - Estuary Related Development – South Humber Bank, Land Between South Killingholme Haven and East Halton Skitter The South Humber Bank Industrial area between South Killingholme Haven and East Halton Skitter is proposed for estuary related B1, B2 and B8 industrial development and ancillary activities with close operational links. Proposals for estuary related development will be permitted provided that: i) land immediately fronting the deep water channel will be reserved for the development of jetties and

the means of access to them; and ii) a regular or essential requirement to import or export large amounts of material either by means of a

private jetty or pipeline, or via the port of Immingham is demonstrated; and/or iii) a requirement to take large amounts of water from the estuary is demonstrated; and/or iv) a requirement for close operational links with firms which comply with the above and need direct

pipeline or conveyor belt connection is demonstrated; and

v) proposals will have to achieve a high standard of landscaping, particularly providing for belts of appropriate planting within large sites incorporating and enhancing existing landscape features;

vi) the proposal does not compromise the integrity of the existing South Humber Bank tidal defence system;

vii) the development proposed does not adversely affect high tide roosts and feeding areas either separately or in combination with other plans or projects.

IN5 - Estuary Related Development – South Humber Bank, Land Between Chase Hill Road and East Halton Skitter Land between Chase Hill Road and East Halton Skitter is proposed for the expansion of existing estuary related industry. Proposals for new estuary related B1, B2 and B8 industry will be permitted provided that: i) provision is made for an appropriate standard of access to the remaining undeveloped land; and ii) a high standard of landscaping is achieved, in particular providing for belts of appropriate planting

within large sites incorporating and enhancing existing landscape features. Supporting Text 5.38 This policy is additional to policy IN4 and aims to promote the land north of Chase Hill Road. The

requirements for estuary related industry specified in policy IN4 will therefore apply to policy IN5. This policy is necessary because there is a basic lack of infrastructure. Access directly into the site and the overall accessibility pose particular problems. The site is within the Structure Plan allocation which seeks to make provision for estuary related B1, B2 and B8 major new industrial uses needing very large greenfield sites.

5.39 For development proposals relating to the South Humber Bank Industrial Area to proceed it is

important that the surrounding highway system has the capacity to cater for the increased volume and loads likely to be generated. A Highways Agency study completed in November 1999, examined these development proposals, focusing on their likely traffic impact. The study identified the scale of likely improvements that would be necessary to the trunk road network if the development proposals were carried out. The Council will seek further discussions with the DETR to establish the scale of future improvements to the A180/A160 trunk road scheme. The Highways Agency has undertaken a study of the problem in order that the limitations of the trunk road network can be identified. Further discussions with the Highways Agency are being pursued. The Council will investigate with the Highways Agency the possibilities for funding any improvements which may be required in relation to the further development of the South Humber Bank Industrial Area.

5.40 Recent investigations have revealed substantial detailed problems with achieving access into this site.

Access into the site together with the overall accessibility for the area will have to be discussed between the Council, landowners and the Highways Agency.

5.41 Due to the complexity of the layout of existing services for the adjacent power generation and

chemical industries, major and expensive accommodation works will be required on the site. 5.42 The site and surrounding area is flat and any development will be prominent in the landscape. It will

therefore be necessary to achieve a high standard of landscaping within the site. This requirement is in addition to the buffer areas located to the west and allocated in Policy IN6.

IN6 - Defined Industrial Buffer Areas Development will not be permitted within the defined amenity buffer areas associated with the South Humber Bank, North Killingholme Airfield and the former British Sugar Site, Brigg industrial areas. Within these areas, schemes for indigenous tree and shrub planting and habitat creation will be required. Supporting Text 5.43 It is essential to maintain the separation between industrial and residential areas on amenity

grounds and because much industrial building and activity can look unsightly. 5.44 The South Humber Bank Landscape Initiative, more fully explained in the Landscape and

Conservation chapter, covers the industrial allocations on land to the east of Skitter Beck, and extends into the North East Lincolnshire Council area. On the South Humber Bank there is the potential to create a showcase where industry is placed in greater harmony with its surrounding countryside landscape character. Then initiative aims to achieve individual improvements dovetailing with present and future operational needs and providing new habitats and a network of grassland, hedges, woodland and water between and around industry.

5.45 In this way, a more attractive environment can be created and maintained for the benefit of

everyone concerned, in line with the wider environmental aims of this Plan and the Council’s Regeneration Strategy.

LC20 - South Humber Bank - Landscape Initiative It is proposed that the following measures will be undertaken throughout the South Humber Bank Landscape Initiative area: i) softening - provision of stepped-back security fences, fringed with shrubs and trees; ii) screening - establishment of mixed broad-leaf and conifer belts; iii) habitat conservation - maintenance of wet areas and other existing features, such as woods and hedges,

to provide a good framework for future improvements; iv) habitat creation - introduction of lakes, ponds and marshes; v) field boundary management - careful

v) management of existing hedges to increase height; vi) tree and hedge planting - new planting, carefully positioned for maximum effect, with minimum impact

on farm management industry’s operational needs and sites of archaeological importance. Supporting Text 12.34 The South Humber Bank Landscape Initiative offers good opportunities for industry and agriculture

to help create a showcase where both are placed in greater harmony with their surroundings. In the case of industry, there is a growing public interest in the environment and an increasing concern about the effects large-scale industrial development can bring.

12.35 Individual improvements can be planned to dovetail with present and future operational needs. In

this way a network of grassland, hedgerows, woodland and open water between and around industry could be developed. By planning ahead, landscape improvements could reach maturity in readiness for new developments to have considerable combined effect on the appearance of the whole industrial zone. A better environment for industry means a better image, a better workplace and better relations with the whole community. In addition, substantial scope exists to increase the recreational use of the area. Footpath links through to the Humber Bank can be enhanced and provision for many informal pursuits (walking, fishing etc.) can be improved for residents, workers and visitors.

T17 – Protecting Future Highway Schemes Land required for highway route schemes and/or highway improvements will be safeguarded from other forms of development. The Council will undertake to safeguard the following bands of interest: • B1206 Barrow upon Humber bypass; • A180/A160 trunk road improvement; • minor highway schemes listed in Policy T16; and • highway schemes within traffic calming areas. Supporting Text 9.72 The B1206 is identified in Policy T2 of the operative Humberside Structure Plan. It was proposed to

improve industrial and commercial accessibility, especially to the New Holland Dock, and hence to promote employment. It would also reduce environmental conflict and road congestion within Barrow and reduce accidents. The alignment of the B1206 Barrow bypass has been identified and the proposed road is likely to be included within the LTP 2001 – 2006.

9.73 For development proposals relating to the South Humber Bank Industrial Area to proceed it is

important that the surrounding highway system has the capacity to cater for the increased volume and loads likely to be generated. A Highways Agency study completed in November 1999, examined these development proposals, focusing on their likely traffic impact. The study identified the scale of likely improvements that would be necessary to the trunk road network if the development proposals were carried out. The Council will seek further discussions with the DETR to establish the scale of future improvements to the A180/A160 trunk road scheme.

9.74 Minor highway schemes, which are intended to be implemented within the Plan period and need

protecting, are identified in Policy T16. 9.75 Within traffic calming areas (see Policy T18), the precise solutions to environmental, road safety,

and other traffic problems will be proposed only in consultation in each area. The existing bands of interest will be protected to allow a variety of solutions.

9.76 The LTP 2000 – 2001 is an interim document before the new five year LTP 2001 – 2006 is decided.

The programme for highway schemes, particularly low cost highway schemes, is continually changing. This is because of changes in the availability of land and finance, in the occurrence of traffic problems and in the opportunities to include a scheme with an adjacent development. It is,

therefore, not possible to list all highway schemes for the next ten years or more. It will be necessary to review bands of interest and protect new highway schemes in the future.

RD2 - Development in the Open Countryside Development in the open countryside will be strictly controlled. Planning permission will only be granted for development which is: i) essential to the efficient operation of agriculture or forestry;

ii) employment related development appropriate to the open countryside;

iii) affordable housing to meet a proven local need;

iv) essential for the provision of outdoor sport, countryside recreation, or local community facilities; v) for the re-use and adaptation of existing rural buildings;

vi) for diversification of an established agricultural business;

vii) for the replacement, alteration or extension of an existing dwelling;

viii) essential for the provision of an appropriate level of roadside services or the provision of utility services. Provided that: a) the open countryside is the only appropriate location and development cannot reasonably be

accommodated within defined development boundaries; b) the proposed development accords with the specific requirements set out in the relevant policies of this

chapter and elsewhere in this Local Plan; c) the development would not be detrimental to the character or appearance of the open countryside or a

nearby settlement in terms of siting, scale, massing, design and use of materials; and d) the development would not be detrimental to residential amenity or highway safety; and e) account is taken of whether the site is by public transport; and f) the development is sited to make the best use of existing and new landscaping. Supporting Text 6.10 Policy RD2 sets out the Council’s overall development control policy for development within the

open countryside. It aims to balance the needs and benefits of economic activity with maintaining and/or enhancing the quality of the countryside. It promotes the positive benefits of rural diversification by ensuring that the long-term social and economic vitality of rural areas, and an efficient and flexible agriculture industry is maintained.

6.11 PPG7 states “Development should help promote healthy rural communities where people both live

and work. The main focus of new development should be on existing towns and villages (including networks of small villages) ... where employment, housing (including affordable housing) and other services can be provided close together”. The Local Plan strategy has taken account of this advice by directing the majority of rural development proposals to the medium and minimum growth settlements. This is where the majority of services within rural areas are located and where development can be best sustained and benefit the rural community. However, there are circumstances when development outside the defined settlements may be appropriate.

6.12 Where development is permitted it should be of the highest quality and make a positive

contribution to the environment as well as the social and economic prospects of the area. PPG7

states “New building in rural areas should... be of an appropriate design and scale for its location. Modern designs should have proper regard to the context for development in relation to both the immediate setting and the defining characteristics of the wider local area, including local or regional building traditions or materials”.

T1 – Location of Development Development proposals, which generate a significant volume of traffic movement, will be permitted provided that they are located: i) in the urban area of Scunthorpe and Bottesford, Barton upon Humber, Brigg, and the areas identified

for development at the South Humber Bank and Humberside International Airport; and ii) where there is good access to rail, water and air transport, or to the North Lincolnshire Strategic Road

Network; and

iii) where there is good foot, cycle and public transport provision or where there are opportunities for foot, cycle and public transport to be provided.

Supporting Text 9.16 Sustainable mobility in North Lincolnshire will be best achieved by locating development where the

need for car and lorry use is minimised, thus reducing the demand for transport. Policy T1 provides guidance on the location of development which is likely to create a significant volume of traffic in relation to the settlement hierarchy, the existing highway network and public transport. Development will be encouraged to locate in the urban area, principal settlements and the special locations of the South Humber Bank Industrial Area (including North Killingholme Airfield) and the Humberside International Airport, where they are easily accessible by one or more of foot, cycle, public transport, water transport, rail transport or air transport. The type and location of proposed developments will inevitably vary therefore assessment of traffic volumes will be made on individual development proposals. Industrial developments, which involve handling large volumes of freight, should be located where access to the rail network or water transport is available. If development involving significant movement of freight is allowed, this will be located where good access to rail, water or air transport and the North Lincolnshire Strategic Road Network is possible.

T2 – Access to Development All development must be provided with a satisfactory access. In larger developments it should be served adequately by: i) being readily accessible by a choice of transport modes; and ii) existing public transport services and infrastructure; or iii) additions or extensions to such services linked directly to the development; and iv) the existing highway network. Supporting Text 9.19 It is important that all development is accessible both for all modes of transport and by all users

irrespective of any mobility impairment. In order to achieve greater sustainability and assist in the efficient movement of people, developments must be served adequately by public transport, cycling, walking and the existing highway network.

9.20 The Council will consult with the Highways Agency on all development proposals likely to have an

adverse effect on the motorway and/or trunk road network. For motorways the Highways Agency will direct the Council to refuse any development proposals which propose access to a motorway or motorway slip roads unless the development relates to motorway service areas, motorway compounds or, exceptionally, other inter-modal transport infrastructure. The Highways Agency will advise, or direct the Council to refuse any development, which would lead to the motorway, or motorway junction, becoming overloaded. For All Purpose Trunk Roads (APTR) it is important that they can continue to perform their function as routes for the safe and expeditious movement of long distance through traffic. A particularly strict policy regarding the formation of new access will be

applied, particularly along high quality stretches of rural trunk roads, and to trunk roads of near motorway standard inside and outside urban areas. The Highways Agency will advise, or direct the Council to refuse development if it leads to the trunk road, or access to it, becoming overloaded. If access to a motorway or trunk road proves acceptable the Highways Agency may advise, or if necessary direct, the Council to impose planning conditions for road improvements to take place before the commencement or occupancy of the development. Any road improvements made necessary as a result of development will be required to meet the Highways Agency’s 15 year design horizon.

T8 - Cyclists and Development New developments will be required to: i) include cycle links with existing or proposed routes where such opportunity exists; and ii) ensure that the provision of cycle parking facilities are in accordance with the standards set out in

Appendix 2. Supporting Text 9.35 Journeys by cycle can be encouraged by the provision of adequate cycle facilities. Parking facilities

should be easily accessible and located so as to deter risk of theft. Cycle parking guidelines will be subject to further development and review.

9.36 It is important that the impact of cycle facilities on other road users, in particular those with reduced

mobility and pedestrians are fully considered. T15 – Highway Improvements and New Highway Construction The Council will only undertake highway improvements and construct new highways where they:

i) calm traffic;

ii) improve road safety;

iii) relieve the impact of traffic on local communities, environmentally sensitive areas or designated sites;

iv) optimise the ease of movement for sustainable modes of travel and the mobility impaired;

v) assist public transport;

vi) improve access to employment areas;

vii) provide access to land allocated for agreed development; or

viii) form part of, or directly access, the North Lincolnshire Strategic Road Network. Where new highway infrastructure is being developed, or is included as an element of a development proposal, the design of the highway should take into account:

a) the optimum ease and safety of movement for public transport, pedestrians, cyclists and those with a mobility handicap; and

b) the need to conserve important architectural and historic buildings and areas, landscape, the natural environment and archaeological features

Supporting Text 9.69 It is now accepted that it will not be possible to cater for the forecast levels of private car use by the

construction of new highway infrastructure. Transport and land use planning policies in this Local

Plan seek to reduce private car usage and encourage sustainable modes of travel. Where possible, existing road space will be maximised and more road space will be made available for vulnerable road users and public transport. There are, however, some circumstances in which new highway infrastructure will be required. These include schemes to improve road safety conditions (including minimising the risk of injury arising from access usage), assist vulnerable road users and public transport, relieve severe environment problems, or bring substantial employment benefits.

9.70 The construction of new or improved highway infrastructure has inevitable impacts on users, the

local environment and communities. In carrying out any new highway proposal a balance must be struck between restricting environmental impacts associated with construction and operation and the overall community benefits of the scheme. Procedures for assessing such schemes will be based on Volume 11, Environmental Assessment, of the Highways Agency’s Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and ‘The New Approach to Appraisal’, which incorporates European Union and Central Government requirements on Environmental Assessment as it relates to highway schemes. Where appropriate, measures to mitigate the environmental impact of highway schemes will be identified and undertaken.

HE5 – Development affecting Listed Buildings The Council will seek to secure the preservation, restoration and continued use of buildings of special architectural or historic interest. When applications for planning permission relating to a listed building or listed building consent are being assessed, the primary consideration will be the need to preserve or enhance the fabric and character of the building. Permission or consent will not be granted unless it has been demonstrated that the proposed works would secure this objective. The Council will encourage the retention and restoration of the historic setting of listed buildings. Proposals which damage the setting of a listed building will be resisted. Whenever appropriate, proposals which would entail the loss of historic fabric from a listed building will be conditional upon a programme of recording being agreed and implemented. Supporting Text 14.28 Alterations and additions should not adversely affect the essential character of the building, should

be in keeping with its architectural style and features and should harmonise with its surroundings. In particular such development will have to be of a high standard of design. The external appearance and materials will be expected to match, as near as possible those of the existing building in kind and in detail.

14.29 The setting of a building of special architectural or historic interest often contributes to its character.

The setting could be its garden, grounds, open space or the general street scene. Developers are advised to contact the Council at an early stage to discuss the nature and extent of the setting. It is therefore important to consider the impacts of development and other proposals within the vicinity of listed buildings. Control over the quality of design of new development in close proximity to a listed building will be necessary to protect its setting. Conditions may need to be imposed on such development to achieve the quality required.

14.30 The best way of preserving the character and appearance of buildings of architectural or historic

importance will be to keep them in their original use. Some listed buildings are no longer required for their original use and there is a danger that they could lie empty and fall into disrepair, causing an eyesore and increasing pressure for them to be demolished. Therefore, there is a need to be flexible in considering alternative uses for such buildings if that use holds the key to a building’s preservation. For such a change of use to be acceptable, it should maintain the integrity of the building in terms of its appearance and character. This might include retaining the original interior layout and important architectural features.

HE8 - Ancient Monuments Development proposals which would result in an adverse effect on Scheduled Ancient Monuments and other nationally important monuments, or their settings, will not be permitted.

HE9 – Archaeological Evaluation Where development proposals affect sites of known or suspected archaeological importance, an archaeological assessment to be submitted prior to the determination of a planning application will be required. Planning permission will not be granted without adequate assessment of the nature, extent and significance of the remains present and the degree to which the proposed development is likely to affect them. Sites of known archaeological importance will be protected. When development affecting such sites is acceptable in principle, mitigation of damage must be ensured and the preservation of the remains in situ is a preferred solution. When in situ preservation is not justified, the developer will be required to make adequate provision for excavation and recording before and during development. Supporting Text 14.39 In accordance with PPG16, the planning authority will require sufficient information from applicants

to assess the potential impact of their proposals on any archaeological remains and their settings. This will enable informed planning decisions to be taken. In some cases, an archaeological assessment will be required which may comprise a desk-based study, or fieldwork, including geophysical survey and limited trial trenching. To avoid potential delays in determining planning applications, developers are strongly recommended to include, as part of site feasibility research, an initial investigation to establish whether the site in question is known to contain or likely to contain any archaeological remains. SMR staff check all planning applications against the record in order to determine their potential effect on Scheduled Monuments or sites of archaeological importance and will advise the planning authority of the appropriate course of action.

14.40 Developers are therefore advised to consult the SMR at an early stage when considering

development proposals to discuss the potential archaeological implications. Developers may wish to commission a professional archaeological consultant to undertake this consultation on their behalf. This early liaison allows developers to make financial and timescale provision for any archaeological requirements.

14.41 Where development sites are shown to contain significant archaeological remains which would be

adversely affected, the planning authority will need to be satisfied that adequate mitigation measures will be implemented. The preferred option for important archaeological remains is preservation in situ; this may be achieved by modification of proposals, where appropriate, for example changes in site layout or redesign of foundation construction.

14.42 Where the preservation of the site in situ is not feasible, evidence will be required to demonstrate

that the developer has made appropriate and satisfactory provision for the recording of the remains, in officers of the SMR who will advise the consultation with planning authority. Preservation by record can take place either in advance of or during development and may involve full excavation followed by post-excavation analysis and publication of results. Planning conditions or legal agreements will be used to secure this work.

LC7 - Landscape Protection Where development is permitted within rural settlements or within the open countryside, special attention will be given to the protection of the scenic quality and distinctive local character of the landscape. Development which does not respect the character of the local landscape will not be permitted. Supporting Text 12.18 Local landscape character areas and local landscape types have been defined for the whole of North

Lincolnshire. All proposals for development will have regard to the conservation and enhancement of the district’s landscape and its features, and will seek to maintain local variations in the landscape. Wherever possible, woodlands, grasslands, heathlands and other habitats of landscape importance together with valuable existing landscape features, such as hedgerows, trees, copses, ponds, watercourses, dykes, historical sites, estate features, enclosure landscapes, and other built heritage features will be protected and enhanced.

12.19 All proposals for development will have regard to the landscape assessment and guidelines and the Countryside Design Summary, which are to be used as supplementary planning guidance.

LC12 - Protection of Trees, Woodland and Hedgerows Proposals for all new development will, wherever possible ensure the retention of trees, woodland and hedgerows. Particular regard will be given to the protection of these features within the setting of settlements, the protection of ancient woodlands and historic hedgerows and the amenity value of trees within built up areas. Tree preservation orders will be made where trees which contribute to local amenity or local landscape character are at risk. Landscaping and tree and hedgerow planting schemes will be required to accompany applications for new development where it is appropriate to the development and its setting. Supporting Text 12.24 Trees and woodland are relatively scarce in North Lincolnshire and are of particular importance in

contributing to the character of the countryside. Similarly, hedgerows which are important to the character of the area particularly in relation to the scale and pattern of the landscape, and as a wildlife resource are markedly absent or in a state of decline through lack of proper management. There is a pressing need to protect and enhance these features not only through the control of development but also through encouraging farmers and landowners generally to increase tree and hedgerow planting and improve the management of such valuable features, including the retention of older trees where these are not prejudicial to public safety.

LC13 - Parks, Gardens and Landscapes of Special Historic Interest The character and features of parks and gardens of historic or landscape interest will be preserved and enhanced. Development within or adjacent to those listed in the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest, which is maintained by English Heritage, will not be permitted if this would adversely affect their special historic character and appearance or their setting. Where development is permitted the use of conditions or planning obligations to ensure the protection and enhancement of special features will be sought. Supporting Text 12.25 Historic parks, gardens and landscapes are an important part of the heritage and environment of

North Lincolnshire. Nationally, English Heritage is currently updating the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest and PPG15 indicates the desirability of protecting such sites. In addition to these nationally important sites, there are other significant sites of regional or local importance which should be protected from harm and enhanced where possible. Work is underway to compile a list of the regionally and locally important sites, and this policy seeks to ensure their protection and where possible their enhancement. The conservation and restoration of their layout, landscape and architectural features will be encouraged and where appropriate will be secured through planning conditions or obligations.

M2 - Secondary Aggregates and Recycled Materials Proposals which involve the use of secondary aggregates and recycled materials will be supported. Sites for the processing of such materials should not be located adjacent to residential or other sensitive areas, should be well screened and have good access to the transport network. Supporting Text 15.29 Greater use of recycled materials and secondary aggregates could help to reduce the need for

quarrying, and to a certain extent, landfilling. M7 - Transportation of Minerals Planning permission for new mineral workings will only be granted where the Council is satisfied that the level of traffic movements can be accommodated on the local road network, and where impacts on local communities can be reduced to an acceptable level. Applications involving the transportation of minerals by means other than by road, including rail, barge, pipeline or conveyor, will generally be viewed favourably provided no unacceptable environmental impacts result.

Supporting Text 15.34 The environmental impact of mineral workings and transport impacts in particular can sometimes be

reduced by the use of other available transportation means. The planning authority wishes to see that alternative options are given full consideration. The impact of HGV traffic can be reduced through the imposition of conditions on the hours of working of the site, the maximum number of vehicle movements per day and the detailed design of the site access. Where appropriate, traffic routing agreements may be used but these are voluntary and require the co-operation of the operator to maintain compliance.

M18 - Silica Sand Future Supply Proposals for development which would sterilise reserves of silica sand will not be permitted except in circumstances where the benefits of the development clearly outweigh the strategic importance of the mineral. W6 - Transportation of Waste Proposals involving the transportation of waste by road will not be permitted where the potential for rail and river transportation exists. Development proposals involving the transportation of waste by rail and/or river will be supported. Supporting Text 16.55 Waste can rarely be disposed of where it arises. In consequence it has to be transported to waste

recycling plants, incinerators, landfill or landraising sites. Some of the movements may involve transfer stations at which waste is bulked up. This has the effect of reducing overall vehicle movements. The movement of waste by road can have a significant environmental impact upon a local area and hence the movement of waste by rail or water is strongly preferred.

W10 - Source Separation Proposals for major development which involves the disposal of waste and proposals which attract a significant number of people, will be permitted provided that facilities for the source separation and storage of different types of waste for recycling are installed. Supporting Text 16.60 In preparing schemes for new development the developer will need to ensure that the recycling

objectives of the Council are met. The layout and design of such schemes will have to incorporate measures for the provision and servicing of recycling facilities.

W11 - Processing of Waste Materials Proposals for temporary facilities for the recovery, separation and, where appropriate, processing of waste materials generated by on-site demolition or construction works will be permitted provided that: i) no waste materials are to be imported to the facilities at the site from elsewhere; and ii) the proposal will not give rise to unacceptable impact on local communities or the environment; and

iii) the facilities are removed on completion of the demolition or construction project. Supporting Text 16.62 Where the need for temporary facilities is identified at the point of waste generation there is a need

to ensure that proposals satisfy the requirements for protection of local amenities and the environment.

16.63 For certain industrial and commercial waste, recycling plants may be appropriate at the premises

where the waste is produced. Allowing facilities at the point of waste generation would reduce the need to transport waste to recycling facilities elsewhere. However, any proposal for recycling at premises where the waste is produced will have to satisfy the requirements of other policies of the Local Plan regarding impacts on local communities and protection of the environment.

DS1 – General Requirements A high standard of design is expected in all developments in both built-up areas and the countryside and proposals for poorly designed development will be refused. All proposals will be considered against the criteria set out below: Quality of Design i) The design and external appearance of the proposal should reflect or enhance the character,

appearance and setting of the immediate area; and ii) the design and layout should respect and where possible retain and/or enhance the existing landform of

the site. Amenity iii) No unacceptable loss of amenity to neighbouring land uses should result in terms of noise, smell, fumes,

dust or other nuisance, or through the effects of overlooking or overshadowing; and

iv) amenity open space in the area should be retained, wherever possible; and

v) no pollution of water, air or land should result which poses a danger or creates detrimental environmental conditions. Where appropriate, conditions will be imposed requiring the provision of landscaping to enhance new development.

Conservation vi) There should not be an adverse effect on features of acknowledged importance, on or surrounding, the

site, including species of plants and animals of nature conservation value (particularly species protected by Schedules 1, 5 and 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981), Scheduled Ancient Monuments, archaeological remains, listed buildings and Conservation Areas or trees and woodland covered by Tree Preservation Orders; and

vii) the development must ensure the retention of those existing site features that make an important

contribution to the character or amenity of the site or the surrounding area; and

viii) development proposals should include the results of archaeological assessment, where appropriate, and adequate measures to ensure that there would be no unacceptable impacts on archaeological remains. Conditions will be imposed to secure suitable mitigation at the appropriate time in the development process.

Resources ix) There should be no conflict with an allocated or approved land-use proposal in the locality nor should

the reasonable potential for development of a neighbouring site be prejudiced; and

x) the location and design of developments on the urban fringe (sites adjoining settlement development limits) should take into account the need to minimise the impact of the development on adjoining agricultural land or other countryside interests; and

xi) measures to conserve energy will be expected in:

a) the design, orientation and layout of buildings; and b) the location of development; and c) improvements to the transport network and in the management of traffic.

Utilities and Services xii) There should be no reliance on public finances being available to provide infrastructure and services;

and

xiii) suitable on-site drainage should be provided and where there are off-site drainage problems the developer will be expected to overcome them.

Supporting Text 17.4 The national guidelines for development of business, industry and housing, embodied in PPG1,

require local plans to set out the criteria and standards against which all development proposals will be judged. These must specifically include concern for the protection of the environment, efficiency in provision of infrastructure, and matters of location, access, siting and design. Case law and Government regulations have in turn established issues of nature conservation, landscaping, amenity, nuisance, health hazard and pollution as areas of justifiable concern.

17.5 The purpose of Policy DS1 is to set out the generality of these environmental and other criteria and

standards, which every planning application will be expected to meet, thus achieving economy, efficiency, convenience, amenity and safety in the development and use of land.

17.6 The Government’s national planning guidance, the UK Strategy on Sustainable Development and the

good practice guide Planning for Sustainable Development: Towards Better Practice, encourage energy conservation, in order to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and the depletion of energy sources. Buildings can be designed to take advantage of new techniques for energy conservation. All new building and conversions must comply with the Building Regulations (Part L) which concern the conservation of energy. However location, density, aspect and orientation can also influence energy conservation and are matters controlled by the planning authority. In addition, the location of different types of development influences how much people need to travel and the scale of carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles. Emission of greenhouse gases can also be reduced by more energy efficient transport polices and encouraging public transport, walking and cycling.

DS16 - Flood Risk Development will not be permitted within floodplains where it would: i) increase the number of people or buildings at risk; or

ii) impede the flow of floodwater; or

iii) impede access for the future maintenance of watercourses; or

iv) reduce the storage capacity of the floodplain; or

v) increase the risk of flooding elsewhere; or

vi) undermine the integrity of existing flood defences unless adequate protection or mitigation measures

are undertaken. Supporting Text 17.45 New development should not be at risk from flooding. Flood plains and areas of low-lying land

adjacent to a watercourse are by their very nature liable to flood under certain conditions. Flood plains also provide for the storage of floodwater, so development can reduce this storage capacity and hence increase the risk of flooding elsewhere. The local planning authority will publish, as supplementary planning guidance, the area of flood risk where policy DS16 is to be applied.

17.46 Government Circular 30/92 states that development plans should take into account flood risk when

allocating land for development. The Environment Agency will be consulted in evaluating the nature of any flood risk and the adequacy of any works proposed to contain that risk. The Environment Agency has published the Humber Shoreline Management Plan which gives guidance on the need for flood defence. In some cases a planning obligation will be imposed to provide suitable mitigating measures, and also guarantees of future access to watercourses will be required. Overhead Power Lines

17.47 The appearance of transmission towers (commonly called pylons) in the countryside is generally perceived as being unsightly, especially where several lines converge or run in parallel. In parts of North Lincolnshire this problem is exacerbated by the flat nature of the landscape, and by the edges of scarp slopes and by the absence of tree cover. This makes pylons visible over long distances. National Grid lines run mainly east west across North Lincolnshire. A National Grid line running from Immingham westwards and feeding into Keadby Power Station is nearing completion, to join five existing lines crossing the River Trent. There is a general need to minimise the unsightliness of overhead power lines proposed in the future.

17.48 The Council aims to reduce the number of overhead power lines crossing North Lincolnshire. There

is already an abundance of overhead power lines feeding into the area of Keadby power station and Humber Bank power station, and there is a growing need to avoid further impact on the landscape and character of the area.