Former Crookesmoor Training Centre,

145 Crookesmoor Road, Sheffield

INFORMAL PLANNING ADVICE NOTE September 2018

INFORMAL PLANNING ADVICE NOTE Former Crookesmoor Training Centre, 145 Crookesmoor Road, Sheffield

Tables of Contents and Figures

Contents Figures 1 Introduction ...... 3 2 Executive Summary ...... 3 Figure 1: Location Plan ...... 3 3 Assessment of Planning Issues ...... 4 Figure 2: Pre-submission Proposals Map (2013) ...... 4 Principle of Development ------4 Figure 3: Aerial View of the Former Crookesmoor Training Centre Preferred and Acceptable Land uses ...... 4 Buildings ...... 6 Housing Policy ...... 5 Figure 4: Tay Street viewed from its junction with Oxford Street ...... 10 4 Development Principles ...... 7 Figure 5: View along Tay Street toward Oxford Street ...... 11 Design Principles and Conservation ------7 Figure 6: View of the closed Tay Street / Crookesmoor Road Junction Listed Buildings ...... 7 from Crookesmoor Road ...... 11

Environmental Sustainability ...... 7 Figure 7: Car Parking Standard Guidelines ...... 12 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) ------8 Figure 8: Disabled Parking Standard Guidelines ...... 13 Ecology------8 Figure 9: Cycle Parking Standard Guidelines ...... 15 Drainage & Flood Risk ------8 Flood Risk ...... 8

Drainage ...... 8 5 Movement & Access ...... 9 Tay Street Car Parking Option ------9 Permanent Road Closure Procedure ------10 Front cover image: © Crown copyright and database Parking Standards ------12 rights 2018 OS licence number 100018816. Use of

6 Appendix ...... 16 this data is subject to terms and conditions. Officer Contact Details ------16 Pre-application advice ------16 Weight to be afforded to existing and emerging plans ------16 Planning History ------16

Construction Environmental Management Plan standards --- 17

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1 Introduction  The expected contribution to affordable housing at this This Informal Planning Advice Note (IPAN) provides planning location is 10%. and urban design advice relevant to the development of the  The site is in Zone 3 (North West and other areas) where Former Crookesmoor Training Centre, 145 Crookesmoor residential development is charged at £30 per metre for Road, Sheffield and a car park option for Tay Street adjacent the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Student to the Training Centre’s western site boundary (‘the Accommodation developments are charged at £ 30 per combined site’) edged red and blue respectively in The CIL metre. The CIL charge is subject to an additional charge is subject to an additional indexing charge of 29.98% indexing charge of 29.98% as at July 2018 (reviewed as at July 2018 (reviewed annually). annually). Figure 1. It is an informal officer view given without prejudice to any decision made in the formal determination of a planning application. It has not been approved by the Planning & Highways Committee and has no material weight in its own right, although the policies, and the evidence they are based on, do. 2 Executive Summary  The Former Training Centre site’s buildings and walls are Grade II listed, must be retained and the buildings are potentially suitable for conversion to preferred or acceptable uses.  There’s a potential option to close Tay Street for use as private car parking for residents, provided there is no harm to the setting of the adjacent listed buildings and the wall is not altered.  Residential uses (including student accommodation) are the preferred uses in principle for the Former Crookesmoor Training Centre site, while a range of commercial uses are also acceptable in principle subject to conditions.

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Figure 1: Location Plan

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3 Assessment of Planning Issues office/studios (B1 or B1c), small convenience shop to serve the local area (A1 <280 m2 sales area), café (use Principle of Development classFigure A3), leisure2: Pre-submission (use class Proposals D2), drinking Map (2013) establishments

Crookesmoor Drive Preferred and Acceptable Land uses (A4) and hotel (C1) are also considered acceptableAshberry Road uses 29 9 in principle. 32 7 3.1 A new Local Plan is being prepared but until it is adopted 11 Addy Street 561 (expected 2020) the starting point for considering 3 21 14 planning applications will be the Core Strategy and CrookesmoorDrive 569

Unitary Development Plan (UDP). The Pre Submission 15 11 9 2 7 4 1 Albion Street City Policies and Sites Proposals Map (Figure 2), 3 El approved by Full Council 2013 but not taken to adoption, 1 Sub reflects the emerging policy (see Weight to be afforded to 143 existing and emerging plans). 80 Vestry Roebuck 3.2 The ‘combined site’ is within a Housing Area designation Road et re St Ps d or and consists of ‘the Former Training Centre site’ (edged xf O 469 to red in The CIL charge is subject to an additional indexing 563 charge of 29.98% as at July 2018 (reviewed annually).

3.3 Figure 1) and ‘Tay Street Car Parking Site Option’

Tay Street Tay (shown edged blue in The CIL charge is subject to an CommunityCentre additional indexing charge of 29.98% as at July 2018 Crookesmoor Road219 (reviewed annually).

3.4 Figure 1). 520

3.5 The Core Strategy (policy CS29) promotes the area as 532 being suitable for the development of new housing Legend

544 Housing Area (including student housing) with a mix of tenures and Open Space sizes of unit. The buildings and walls within the Former Listed Building

Training Centre site are Grade II Listed and must be © Crown copyright and database rights 2018 OS licence number 100018816. Use of this data is subject to conditions retained. These designations are reflected in Figure 2.

20 10 0 20 Meters 3.6 Residential (use class C3) is the preferred use for [ development in principle while a range of uses including:

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Housing Policy 3.12 The site is at the interface between largely student and Maximising Use of Previously Developed Land non-student areas. Because of its size, it would support a 3.7 The Former Training Centre site is considered mixed scheme containing both private housing and ‘previously developed land’. Core Strategy policy CS24 student accommodation. This approach would be seeks to maximise the use of previously developed land supported by policy CS41(c). and a housing proposal involving conversion of the listed 3.13 Any scheme providing more than 60 units should include buildings would meet the policy’s aspirations. a mix of housing types where no more than half the Efficient Use of Housing Land properties would consist of a single house type in line with 3.8 Core Strategy policy CS26 seeks to make efficient use of policy CS41(a). land for new homes, and sets appropriate density ranges Affordable Housing for housing in different locations depending on levels of 3.14 Policy CS40 ensures provision of affordable housing in accessibility. the City where practical and viable. The level of 3.9 The site is ‘near to’ a Supertram stop and therefore the contribution towards provision of affordable housing for appropriate density range is 40 – 60 dwellings per hectare any site is determined by guidelines in the CIL and on the Former Training Centre site. Densities outside Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning this range may be acceptable where the proposal Document. Affordable housing contributions are represents good design, or would minimise any negative normally negotiated separate to CIL contributions as part impacts on the character and setting of the listed of a planning obligation. buildings. 3.15 A contribution of 10% of the gross internal floor area of Creating Mixed Communities the development for transfer to a registered provider at 3.10 With regard to the proposed housing mix, policy CS41 the transfer price (or equivalent provision as agreed with seeks to promote housing development to meet a range the City Council), will be sought for “Sites with capacity for of housing needs and to limit the amount of student 15 or more dwellings (or 60 or more student bed spaces accommodation where there is already an imbalance. in purpose built student housing schemes)”. 3.11 The current concentration of shared accommodation 3.16 The affordable housing requirement will be relaxed where within 200 metres of ‘the combined site’ is 11.9%. A an independent appraisal can show that the development further 55 units of shared accommodation would be would not otherwise be economically viable. required to push this concentration above the 20% threshold.

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Conditions on Development in a Housing Area with the residential character of the area or meet primarily 3.17 All new development in housing areas that aren’t local needs or (in the case of uses other than shops) allocated Housing sites will be conditional on compliance occupy an existing building set in its own grounds as per with saved UDP policies H14 to H16 and S5 as the former training centre buildings (policy H14 (l)). appropriate. For residential uses (conversion or new 3.22 Care should be taken during construction to minimise any build) the proposal must not be over developed or deprive harm to the amenity of neighbouring residents or the residents of light, privacy or security (policy H14 (c)). operation of nearby businesses (see Construction The residents must not suffer from unacceptable air or Environmental Management Plan standards). noise pollution, other nuisance, or risks to health or safety (H14 (e)). Figure 3: Aerial View of the Former Crookesmoor Training Centre Buildings 3.18 In addition, the site should provide safe access to the highway network and appropriate off-street parking while not endangering pedestrians (policy H14 (d)). 3.19 The design of new housing developments and residential institutions will be expected to comply with saved UDP policy H15. The policy seeks to ensure new homes or residential institutions are designed to provide easy access to homes and circulation around the site for people with disabilities or with prams. A development’s design should provide adequate gardens or communal open space to ensure basic standards of light, security, outlook and privacy are met for all residents. 3.20 The design should ensure provision of pedestrian access to adjacent or nearby countryside or open space via a footpath. 3.21 Non-residential development must not lead to air pollution, noise, smell, excessive traffic levels or other nuisance, or risk to health and safety for people living nearby (policy H14 (k)). It must be on a scale consistent Source: Imagery ©2018 Google, Map data © 2018 Google

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4 Development Principles dwellings (including apartments), or non-residential uses with more than 500 m2 gross internal floorspace, 10% of predicted Design Principles and Conservation energy needs should come from renewable/low carbon Listed Buildings energy sources, unless not feasible or viable. 4.1 The Former Training Centre buildings and the 4.7 There is the option for the site’s developer to adopt a ‘fabric surrounding walls are all grade II listed buildings. The first’ approach to energy efficiency. This approach to building demolition of listed buildings is not permitted. Proposals must comply with saved UDP policies BE15 and BE19. design involves maximising the performance of the components and materials that make up the existing 4.2 Any development within the curtilage of a listed building or building’s fabric, before considering the use of mechanical or proposals for internal or external alterations that may affect electrical building services systems. the special interest of those buildings will be expected to preserve their character and where appropriate, preserve or 4.8 Buildings designed and constructed using the fabric first repair original details and features of interest. approach aim to minimise the need for energy consumption through methods such as: 4.3 The original use of the building is normally the preferred use but other uses will be considered where they’ll enable the  Maximising air-tightness; future of the building to be secured.  Using Super-high insulation;  Optimising solar gain through the provision of openings 4.4 No issues are foreseen with the principle of a residential and shading; conversion of the buildings to provide residential  Optimising natural ventilation; accommodation. We suggest the site would not be suitable  Using the thermal mass of the building fabric; for conversion to studios but shared apartments may be  Using energy from occupants, electronic devices, cookers acceptable in principle. and so on. 4.5 Proposals that harm the character or setting of the listed 4.9 Using this approach can be explored in more detail through a buildings will not be permitted. pre application enquiry (see the Appendix for further advice Environmental Sustainability on seeking Pre-application advice). 4.6 Core Strategy policy CS64 requires a new non-residential 4.10 The Climate Change and Sustainable Design SPD 2 development of more than 500 m to achieve a BREEAM requires the use of green roofs for proposals of 10 or more ‘very good’ score. A Sustainability Statement will be dwellings or 1,000 m2. This is provided they are compatible required. For developments or conversions of 5 or more with other design and conservation considerations and are

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subject to viability. Ecology Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) 4.14 It is advised that a preliminary ecological survey be carried 4.11 Since July 2015, CIL has largely replaced Section 106 out to identify any features of interest that may need to be agreements. The site is in Zone 3 (North West and other taken into consideration. This type of survey will also areas) where residential development is charged at £30 per highlight any specialist (e.g., bat or bird) surveys that may be metre. Student Accommodation developments are charged required. The surveys must be submitted with any planning at £ 30 per metre. Leisure and office uses (use classes D2 application. and B1 respectively) are zero CIL rated. Hotels (Use Class 4.15 The site’s buildings will initially require a Bat Roost C1) are charged at £40 per metre. For uses other than Assessment survey and any further surveys that the residential, retail and hotels, development is zero CIL rated preliminary survey identifies; to be submitted in support of (including offices and industry). any planning application, as they cannot be conditioned. 4.12 CIL is only chargeable on net additional floorspace. It is Whilst preliminary surveys can be carried out at any time of applied to floorspace considered to be “in lawful use” the year, some surveys are seasonal, confined to May which is offset against the total floorspace figure. A use through to the end of August when bats are active. that is “in lawful use” is any use that has been continuous for 4.16 The site lies in close proximity to substantial open space (the at least 6 months in the 3 years prior to the granting of Ponderosa and Crookes Valley Park); dependent on the planning permission. The use must be lawful in planning ecology survey’s findings, development is likely to be terms and we would require evidence that the use has been possible in principle. continuous and lawful, such as council tax or business rates payments. Drainage & Flood Risk Flood Risk 4.13 Please also note that the £30 CIL charge will be subject 4.17 The entire ‘combined site’ is within Flood Zone 1 in to an additional annual indexing charge, applied every July. This is detailed on our CIL webpage (see Sheffield’s Strategic Flood risk Assessment, which is defined http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/content/sheffield/home/planni as land having a less than 1 in 1000 annual probability of ng-development/local-planning-guidance/community- river or sea flooding in any year (<0.1%). All uses of land are infrastructure-levy.html) and as of July 2018 this stands at appropriate within Flood Zone 1. an additional 25.98% on top of the £30 charge. A Further Drainage index will be applied in July 2019. 4.18 Core Strategy Policy CS67 requires developments to significantly reduce surface water run-off from the site and to

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implement Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Early 5.5 The Former Training Centre site is considered a pre-application discussions on feasibility and design with the sustainably located site, with high frequency bus services Local Planning Authority (LPA), in consultation with the Lead serving bus stops within easy walking distance (400 Local Flood Authority, are recommended. Any drainage metres) of the site and with Supertram stops also being discharges to the public sewers will be subject to agreement within easy walking distance (800 metres). Local shops, with Yorkshire Water. A Sustainable Drainage System Sheffield University and the City Centre are all accessible (SuDS) Design Statement is required for all Major on foot from the site. Applications with surface water drainage.

Tay Street Car Parking Option 5 Movement & Access 5.6 There is the potential to create a private carpark adjacent 5.1 There are no highways objections in principle to to the training centre. This can possibly be achieved by conversion of the listed buildings for residential gating the bottom end of Tay Street, close to its junction development. with Oxford Street to create a private carpark for the Training Centre Site’s residents. 5.2 From a Highways perspective, if the proposal is for student accommodation, car parking provision isn’t likely 5.7 The creation of a direct pedestrian access for residents to to be much of an issue but cycle parking will be a such a parking area by constructing a gateway through consideration. the Grade II listed Former Training Centre’s boundary wall is considered unacceptable and would not be 5.3 The site is just on the fringe of the Crookesmoor Parking supported under any circumstances. Control Zone, which is unlikely to be expanded in the future. Future residents wouldn’t be able to park within 5.8 Tay Street is very attractive with tall boundary walls, the Control Zone, but the streets on the periphery are cobbles, granite kerbs and trees (see Figure 4 and Figure restriction free. 5). It’s a popular route for pedestrians and cyclists and usually provides a convenient on-street parking place for 5.4 The parking requirements for market housing will be visitors to the area. Careful consideration will need to be significantly greater than if the site is developed for given to how it could be seamlessly integrated into a student accommodation. However, how sustainably development proposal. located a site is will normally be taken into account when consideration is given to parking space requirements at 5.9 The trees, walls and setts on Tay Street provide a quality the planning application stage. setting for this elevation of the listed building. Any

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proposed enclosure enabling the creation of a car park on 5.11 Any proposal would need to prevent queuing of vehicles Tay Street must therefore be carefully considered, as the attempting to use the carpark along Oxford Street. Any carpark’s design must not be detrimental to the closure of the highway to facilitate a the new car park appearance or setting of the adjacent grade II listed would therefore need to be set back from the Tay Street/ buildings. Oxford Street junction (see Figure 4). Figure 4: Tay Street viewed from its junction with Oxford Street 5.12 The highways trees are integral components of the very attractive setting of the adjacent listed building and as such, should be retained. Saved UDP policy GE15 requires developers to retain mature trees, copses and hedgerows, wherever possible, and replace any trees lost. Proposals to remove any of the trees aligning Tay Street would need to be supported by a detailed tree survey submitted in support of a planning application. Permanent Road Closure Procedure 5.13 There are two options for closing Tay Street as an all- purpose (i.e., vehicular) Highway while reserving a through public footpath/cycleway along the alignment of one or the other of the current footways at the side of the carriage way. This can be done either through the Highways Act, or through the Town and Country Planning Source: ©2018 Google, Image Capture: May 2017 Act. Both methods would need to be supported by the 5.10 Tay Street is a cul-de-sac; closed off at its junction with Council acting in its role as the Local Highway Authority if Crookesmoor Road (See Figure 6), it is accessed by they are to be successful. motor vehicles from Oxford Street. It doesn’t perform any 5.14 For Tay Street to be closed through the Magistrates Court useful function in the circulation of motorised traffic on the under Section 116 of the Highways Act 1980, the local highway network. Neither is any vehicular access developer needs to demonstrate that the road is surplus taken from it by properties that front it. However, it does to requirements. As the street is subject to parking (see provide a useful pedestrian/cycle link that needs to be Figure 5), there may well be objections that would need to retained if the site is to be fully integrated into the overall be contested in court. Highways would normally carry out development proposal.

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this work for a non-refundable fee, which is currently Figure 6: View of the closed Tay Street / Crookesmoor Road £3,900 + VAT (£4,680 at the current rate). Ultimately, the Junction from Crookesmoor Road order would be made by the Magistrates Court and not by the Council. Figure 5: View along Tay Street toward Oxford Street

Source: ©2018 Google, Image Capture: May 2017 5.16 Be advised that either process is likely to generate additional costs along the way. For example, the costs of street lighting disconnection and removal, or utility diversions may occur depend upon the scheme. These costs will remain the responsibility of the applicant, even if Highways are carrying out the process on the applicant’s Source: ©2018 Google, Image Capture: May 2017 behalf. 5.15 In this particular instance, a stronger case for closure would be if the road’s conversion were linked to a 5.17 Separate Stopping Up Orders can be sought for two or development proposal. This option would usually involve more different sections of the street, using the most seeking a Stopping Up Order under Section 247 and 248 appropriate power for each section at that time. Although, of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990, with evidence it would not be acceptable to have a piece of vehicular that it’s needed to accommodate the associated parking highway ‘marooned’ in between two sections that had demand carried out in line with a planning consent. The been Stopped Up at the top and bottom of the street). order would made by the Department for Transport. 5.18 A Transport Statement will be required for a planning application and a Travel Plan will be discussed at the pre- application stage.

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Parking Standards The guidelines in Figure 7, Figure 8, Figure 9 and on Page 14 provide further details of the required parking numbers for car, disabled, cycle and motorcycle parking spaces. There is flexibility in the parking standards but higher parking levels are assessed on a site-by-site basis, following the national guidance set out in PPG13. For any shortfall in parking, the Council will need to be satisfied that this will not cause a problem, or can be otherwise managed. Car Parking Guidelines Figure 7: Car Parking Standard Guidelines Use City Centre Location Threshold Outside City Centre Threshold Operational only Up to 2,500m2 1 space/20m2 Up to 2,000m2 Food A1 1 space/30m2 Above 2,500m2 1 space/18m2 2,000 - 7,000m2 Retail Please discuss Above 7,000 m2 Operational only Up to 2,500m2 1 space/35m2 Up to 1,000m2 Non-Food 2 2 1 space/60m for the first 2,500m and 2 2 2 Retail (excl. DIY) 2 Above 2,500m As above plus 1 space per additional 20m 1,000 – 2,000m then 1 space per each additional 30m A2 As above plus 1 space per additional 10m2 Above 2,000 m2 DIY 1 space/25m2 Above 2,000m2 1 space/25m2 Above 2,000m2 Cinemas Operational only Above 2,000m2 1 space/5 seats Above 2,000m2 Other D2 uses Operational only Above 2,000m2 1 space/50m2 Above 2,000m2 1 space/100m2 B1 including (edge of CC) Subject to 2 2 Offices & Business 2 1 space/60m Above 2,000m 1 space/175m location Parks (core area) 1 space/3 staff on duty at busiest time or 2 B2 General Industry 2 Above 2,000m 1 space/75m 1 space/3 staff B8 Warehouse N/a on duty at busiest time 1 space/2-4 staff Higher Education Operational only N/a N/a + 1 space/15 students 1 space 1 bedroom 2 spaces 2-3 bedroom Housing Up to 1 space per dwelling N/a 2-3 spaces 4-5 bedroom Negotiated 6+ bedroom In addition 1 visitor space per 4 houses should be provided 2 spaces 4-8 bedrooms Student Housing Up to 1 space per 5-10 residents N/a 3 spaces 9-16 bedrooms Source: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/content/dam/sheffield/docs/roads-and-pavements/information-sheets/Car%20parking%20guidelines.pdf

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Disabled Parking Guidelines Figure 8: Disabled Parking Standard Guidelines Parking spaces for disabled people should be provided at least in accordance with the provisions of BS 8300. This is in addition to the general parking provision. The following minimum disabled parking standards apply: - Use categories Accessible spaces Enlarged standard spaces Retail*/Recreation/Leisure A minimum of 3 accessible spaces or 6% of the overall capacity, whichever is Religious buildings and A minimum of 4% of the overall capacity greater crematoria A minimum of 3 to 8 accessible spaces, or 6% or 8% of the overall capacity, depending on the sports facilities provided, whichever is greater. See table 2 Sports facilities A minimum of 4% of the overall capacity of Sport England's 'Accessible Sports Facilities' for where standards greater than BS 8300 apply. Hotels A minimum of 3 accessible spaces, or 1 accessible space for each accessible A minimum of 4% of the overall capacity Student accommodation bedroom, or 6% of the overall capacity, whichever is greater A minimum of 1 accessible space for each employee who is a disabled Workplaces motorist plus 2 accessible spaces, or 5% of the overall capacity, whichever is A minimum of 5% of the overall capacity greater Staff car parks at other use A minimum of 1 accessible space for each employee who is a disabled

categories motorist A minimum of 3 accessible spaces or 5% of the overall capacity, whichever is Railway car parks A minimum of 5% of the overall capacity greater An accessible drop off area should also be provided at workplaces and all buildings used or visited by members of the public. Source: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/content/dam/sheffield/docs/roads-and-pavements/information-sheets/Car%20parking%20guidelines.pdf

N.B. *In addition to parking spaces for disabled people, parent and child spaces may also be required. These will need to be agreed with the appropriate Development Control Officer.

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Motorcycle Parking If people are to be encouraged to use motorcycles, the design of the parking facilities needs careful thought. Fear of theft is one of the biggest deterrents to motorcyclists.  Motorcycle parking should be located:-  Where it has good all round visibility; ideally from office windows, local shops and passers-by  As close as possible to the main entrance(s) of buildings, but not so that it hinders or endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled*. On larger sites, this may mean that it is better to locate motorcycle parking in a number of areas.  In areas with good lighting in the hours of darkness N.B. *Motorcycle parking locations should only be considered once the requirements for disabled parking spaces, accessible drop off areas and enlarged standard spaces have been agreed in accordance with the table in Figure 8. A well-designed motorcycle parking bay will include the following features:-  A ground anchor or rail to which the motorcycle can be securely locked. This should not be capable of being removed from the ground, flanged ends concreted into the ground are important. Adequate room must also be provided to allow access to the security device and to manoeuvre the motorbike into the space.  Good lighting and clear signing is essential.  When motorcycles are likely to be parked for over 1 hour, then some form of weather protection is encouraged, this should include a roof and protection on three sides, and the side panels must be designed to deter theft. For larger developments the provision of shower / changing / drying facilities and lockers (to enable the storage of clothing and equipment) are important to encouraging motorcycling. The Council has not adopted specific motorcycle parking standards, but it is recommended that a minimum of two spaces be provided or 1% of the maximum car-parking standard, whichever is the larger.

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Cycle Parking For larger developments the provision of shower/changing/drying facilities and lockers (to enable the storage of clothing and equipment) are important to encouraging cycling. When cycles are likely to be parked for over 1 hour, then some form of weather protection is recommended, this should include a roof and protection on three sides, and designed to deter theft. For larger developments the provision of shower/changing/drying facilities and lockers (to enable the storage of clothing and equipment) are important to encourage cycling. The Council has adopted cycle parking standards for a number of different types of developments, the minimum standards are set out below in Figure 9 and are rounded upwards:- Figure 9: Cycle Parking Standard Guidelines Use Short stay Long stay (covered) Food and Retail Warehouses 1 space/1000m2 1 space per 40 staff Small Shops 1 space 1 space Cinema’s/Bingo Halls etc., 1 space per 80 seats 1 space per 20 staff Other D2 uses N/A Operational only B1 including Offices 1 space/1000m2 1 space/350m2 Industrial/Warehouses 1 space/5000m2 1 space per 40 staff Higher Education 1 space per 10 students 1 space per 40 staff Housing N/A 1 space per dwelling Student/Nursing Housing 1 space per 20 residents 1 space per 2 residents Source: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/content/dam/sheffield/docs/roads-and-pavements/information-sheets/Bicycle%20parking%20guidelines.pdf Long stay cycle parking is mainly for commuting cyclists. Security and protection from the elements is essential. Ideally, this should be provided within a building.

Short stay cycle parking is aimed at visitors, security is essential and ideally, the parking should be located no further than 30m from a main building entrance For other uses, and where you wish to seek a flexible interpretation of the parking standards applied, please enquire by contacting 0114 273 6130 or email [email protected] The above guidelines are correct at the date of publication, but for the latest information please consult the information sheets for developers, available online at http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/content/sheffield/home/roads-pavements/highway-development.html.

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6 Appendix Weight to be afforded to existing and emerging plans Officer Contact Details The National Planning Policy Framework (paragraph 216) The Sheffield City Council contacts for this Informal Planning states that due weight should be given to relevant policies in Advice Note are: existing plans according to their degree of consistency with Paul Gordon (Forward and Area Planning), or the framework. Decision-takers may also give weight to Chris Heeley (Development Management) relevant policies in emerging plans according to their stage of Planning Service preparation (the more advanced the preparation the greater Sheffield City Council the weight that may be given), and the extent to which there Howden House are unresolved objections to relevant policies. 1 Union Street Sheffield Planning History S1 2SH No planning history since 1 January 2000 Telephone: 0114 27 35308 Planning applications on neighbouring properties can be Email: [email protected] viewed online. For applications submitted before 2000, please contact Pre-application advice Planning Records and Enquiries at the address below: Before submitting a planning application developers are Planning Records and Enquiries encouraged to make contact with the Planning Service where Development Management they will be advised as to whether pre-application advice Planning Service and/or meetings would be useful. There is a charge for this Sheffield City Council service. Further information is available at: Sheffield City Howden House Council - Pre-application enquiries webpages or by 1 Union Street telephone on: 0114 2039183 Sheffield S1 2SH A list of planning application requirements and information on Email: [email protected] the level of supporting information is available at Sheffield City Council - Information Requirements. Officers will provide Telephone: 0114 203 9183 guidance and agree a checklist of supporting information as part of pre-application advice.

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Construction Environmental Management Plan  Consideration of potential lighting impacts for any overnight standards security lighting

 Permitted standard hours of working: o 0730 to 1800 Monday to Friday o 0800 to 1300 Saturday o No working on Sundays or Public Holidays  Prior consultation procedure (EPS & LPA) for extraordinary working hours arrangements  Communications strategy for principal sensitive parties close to the site  Management and control proposals, including delegation of responsibilities for monitoring and response to issues identified/notified, for; o Noise - including welfare provisions and associated generators, in addition to construction/demolition activities o Vibration o Dust - including wheel-washing/highway sweeping; details of water supply arrangements  Baseline background noise survey - this can be drawn from the Noise Risk Assessment data.  Noise impact assessment - this should identify principal phases of the site prep and construction works  Details of site access & egress for construction traffic and deliveries

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