GP2

Policy: GP2 - General Policy 2

General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development:

1. is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief;
2. respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them;
3. does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape;
4. does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses;
5. does not affect adversely public views of the sea;
6. incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks;
7. does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality;
8. provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space;
9. does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways;
10. can be provided with all necessary services;
11. does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan;
12. is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding;
13. takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and
14. is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption.

6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development