DOCUMENT 6.8.1 Local Planning Policy The Yorkshire and Humber (CCS Cross Country Pipeline) Development Consent Order Under Regulation 5(2)(a) of the Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 Application Reference: EN070001 June 2014 Environmental Statement Volume 6: Ch. 8 Land Use and Agriculture 1 Environmental Statement Document 6.8.1 Table 1 Details of local planning policy documents Document Policy/Guidance Policy and Comment Number Selby SP19: Design Quality Requires developments to protect local distinctiveness and have regard to the open countryside of Selby. In particular, requirements of the policy include promoting accessibility through the scheme and to green infrastructure, protecting/improving rights of way and incorporating new and existing landscaping as part of the design. Selby SP1: Presumption in The listed policies focus on the sustainability of proposals. Favour of Sustainable Policy SP15 promotes sustainable development with regard to flood risk – particularly Development relevant given the scheme’s proximity and relationship with the River Ouse. It also requires SP15: Sustainable that development contributes towards reducing climate change, through the sustainable Development and design of buildings (including the design of the Multi-junction and PIG Trap above ground installations), the enhancement of natural habitats and the minimisation of traffic. Climate Change SP17: Low Carbon SP17 promotes the improvement of existing fossil fuel energy generating plants to reduce and Renewable carbon emissions. However, it requires that all development proposals of this nature to Energy demonstrate that the wider environmental, economic and social benefits outweigh any harm caused to the environment, local amenity and that impacts to local communities are minimised. Selby SP2: Spatial Development in the Countryside Development Strategy The rural nature of the Onshore Scheme should take into account land use policies that consider development in the countryside. The Yorkshire and Humber CCS Cross Country Pipeline Environmental Statement Volume 6: Ch. 8 Land Use and Agriculture 2 Environmental Statement Document 6.8.1 Table 1 Details of local planning policy documents Document Policy/Guidance Policy and Comment Number Selby SP13 Scale and In rural areas, sustainable development (on both Greenfield and previously Developed Sites) Distribution of which brings sustainable economic growth through local employment opportunities or Economic Growth – C expansion of businesses and enterprise will be supported, including for example the Rural Economy diversification of agriculture and other land based rural businesses Selby SP18 Protecting and The high quality and local distinctiveness of the natural and man-made environment will be Enhancing the sustained by: Environment 1. Safeguarding and, where possible, enhancing the historic and natural environment including the landscape character and setting of areas of acknowledged importance. 2. Conserving those historic assets which contribute most to the distinct character of the District and realising the potential contribution that they can make towards economic regeneration, tourism, education and quality of life. 3. Promoting effective stewardship of the District’s wildlife by: a. Safeguarding international, national and locally protected sites for nature conservation, including SINCs, from inappropriate development. b. Ensuring developments retain, protect and enhance features of biological and geological interest and provide appropriate management of these features and that unavoidable impacts are appropriately mitigated and compensated for, on or off-site. c. Ensuring development seeks to produce a net gain in biodiversity by designing- The Yorkshire and Humber CCS Cross Country Pipeline Environmental Statement Volume 6: Ch. 8 Land Use and Agriculture 3 Environmental Statement Document 6.8.1 Table 1 Details of local planning policy documents Document Policy/Guidance Policy and Comment Number in wildlife and retaining the natural interest of a site where appropriate d. Supporting the identification, mapping, creation and restoration of habitats that contribute to habitat targets in the National and Regional biodiversity strategies and the local Biodiversity Action Plan. 4. Wherever possible a strategic approach will be taken to increasing connectivity to the District’s Green Infrastructure including improving the network of linked open spaces and green corridors and promoting opportunities to increase its multi-functionality. This will be informed by the Leeds City Regional Infrastructure Strategy. 5. Identifying, protecting and enhancing locally distinctive landscapes, areas of tranquillity, public rights of way and access, open spaces and playing fields through Development Plan Documents. 6. Encouraging incorporation of positive biodiversity actions, as defined in the local Biodiversity Action Plan, at the design stage of new developments or land uses. 7. Ensuring that new developments minimise energy and water consumption, the use of non-renewable resources, and the amount of waste material. 8. Steering development to areas of least environmental and agricultural quality. ENV1 Proposals for development will be permitted provided a good quality of development would be achieved. In considering proposals the District Council will take account of: The Yorkshire and Humber CCS Cross Country Pipeline Environmental Statement Volume 6: Ch. 8 Land Use and Agriculture 4 Environmental Statement Document 6.8.1 Table 1 Details of local planning policy documents Document Policy/Guidance Policy and Comment Number 1) The effect upon the character of the area or the amenity of adjoining occupiers; 2) The relationship of the proposal to the highway network, the proposed means of access, the need for road/junction improvements in the vicinity of the site, and the arrangements to be made for car parking; 3) The capacity of local services and infrastructure to serve the proposal, or the arrangements to be made for upgrading, or providing services and infrastructure; 4) The standard of layout, design and materials in relation to the site and its surroundings and associated landscaping; 5) The potential loss, or adverse effect upon, significant buildings, related spaces, trees, wildlife habitats, archaeological or other features important to the character of the area; 6) The extent to which the needs of disabled and other inconvenienced persons have been taken into account; 7) The need to maximise opportunities for energy conservation through design, orientation and construction; and 8) Any other material considerations ENV3 Proposals involving outdoor lighting will only be permitted where lighting schemes: 1) Represent the minimum level required for security and/or operational purposes; 2) Are designed to minimise glare and spillage; The Yorkshire and Humber CCS Cross Country Pipeline Environmental Statement Volume 6: Ch. 8 Land Use and Agriculture 5 Environmental Statement Document 6.8.1 Table 1 Details of local planning policy documents Document Policy/Guidance Policy and Comment Number 3) Would not create conditions prejudicial to highway safety or which would have a significant adverse effect on local amenity; and 4) Would not detract significantly from the character of a rural area. Proposals for development involving outdoor lighting should incorporate details of lighting schemes as part of applications for development. Boothferry EN1 All development proposals should meet present needs without significantly adversely (ERYC) affecting the environment of the plan area for future generations EN2 In considering proposals for development the local planning authority will take into account the likely effects on the following: i) the character of the locality and amenity of local residents ii) any nature conservation interests on the site and in the immediate locality iii) Ancient Monuments, Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas iv) The character of the landscape and particular built and natural features within it v) The quality and versatility of agricultural land vi) The existence and provision of community and recreational facilities vii) The protection of and quality of natural resources viii) The need to conserve natural resources and reduce the need to travel The Yorkshire and Humber CCS Cross Country Pipeline Environmental Statement Volume 6: Ch. 8 Land Use and Agriculture 6 Environmental Statement Document 6.8.1 Table 1 Details of local planning policy documents Document Policy/Guidance Policy and Comment Number Development which would significantly adversely affect these interests and which cannot be satisfactorily dealt with by the use of planning conditions/agreements or by mitigating works will not be approved Boothferry EN7: Design of These policies only permit development in the countryside when consideration is made to (ERYC) Development in the issues such as visual intrusion, scale, materials, and character. Open Countryside EN88 Units and associated structures should be so sited that they do not intrude into the landscape. Where necessary, tree screening should be included as an integral part of the planning application and/or covered by conditions of planning approval. Materials of construction need to be chosen carefully so that undue restraints are not imposed, yet the resulting development should fit sympathetically into its rural setting. East Yorkshire EN1: Development Subject to consideration against all relevant