Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan
(5) Chapter 4 – Sustainable Development in South Kesteven
4.1 The purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development, including the provision of homes, commercial development, and supporting infrastructure in a sustainable manner. At a very high level, the objective of sustainable development can be summarised as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
4.2 Planning policies and decisions should play an active role in guiding development towards sustainable solutions, but in doing so should take local circumstances into account, to reflect the character, needs and opportunities of each area.
4.3 All plans should promote a sustainable pattern of development that seeks to: meet the development needs of their area; align growth and infrastructure; improve the environment; mitigate climate change (including by making effective use of land in urban areas) and adapt to its effects. -
Policy Type: Minor Changes to Policy
(28) SD1: The Principles of Sustainable Development in South Kesteven
Development proposals in South Kesteven will be expected to mitigate against the impacts of climate change and contribute towards creating a strong, stable and more diverse economy.
Development proposals shall consider how they can proactively minimise:
- the use of resources, and meet high environmental standards in terms of design and construction with particular regard to energy and water efficiency;
- the effects of climate change and include measures to take account of future projected scenarios in the climate locally;
- the need to travel, and wherever possible be located where services and facilities can be accessed more easily through walking, cycling or public transport;and
- the production of waste both during construction and occupation.
Development proposals shall consider how they can proactively avoid:
- developing land at risk of flooding or where development would exacerbate the risk of flooding elsewhere.
- the pollution of air, land, water, noise and light
Development proposals shall consider how they can proactively encourage, as appropriate:
- the use of previously developed land, conversions or the redevelopment of vacant or unutilised land or buildings within settlements; and
- the use of sustainable construction materials as well as the reuse of construction materials on site.
Development proposals shall consider how they can proactively support:
- strong, vibrant and healthy communities, by providing a supply of housing which meets the needs of present and future generations
Development proposals shall consider how they can proactively enhance the District's:
- character;
- natural environment and ability to natural store carbon through green infrastructure,
- cultural and heritage assets;
- services and infrastructure, as needed to support development and growth proposals.
