September 2016

Inspector’s Schedule of Main Modifications to the Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies Proposed Submission Document 2010-2030 (March 2014) which incorporates the Schedule of Focused Changes (September 2014).

The proposed changes are expressed in the form of strikethrough for deletions and bold underlining for additions of text.

The page numbers, policies and paragraph numbering below refer to the Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies Proposed Submission Document (March 2014). Chronological paragraph and policy numbering, consistent with the final form of the plan will need to be incorporated into the plan when it is adopted.

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infavour of sustainable development contained in Nationalthe Planning Policy Framework and set out by the When considering development proposals Councilthe will take apositive approach that reflects the presumption Policy1: Presumption in favour of sustainable Amend Policy1 to read: performance. adds to economic growth and provide opportunities to improve existing facilities forbetter economic Provide and enhance retailprovision That Place based Topic based Spatial The Cornwall Local Plan: Strategic Policies document sets out policies that are: dealing with proposals consis can produce their distinctiveown local and neighbourhood plans. how these are expected to be applied. It provides the framework within whichlocal communities and councils The That paragraph Proposed

NationalPlanning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s Objective 3

tent with the NPPF and does not repeat national policy but sets out a clear approach for –

setting the overall strategy; modification

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specific for each communitynetwork area settingout the priorities for areaeach w 1.5 hichwill be applicablemost to proposals;

be amended to read: be amendedbe to read:

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within our towns and and

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The CornwallThe Local Plan to seeks be fully

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1.21 1.21 Policy/ Supporting Text

Amend to drive an increase in the Gross Value Added to above 75% of the EU’s average. overall increase economicOur strategy seeks to improve conditions for business and investment providing, for an New paragraph before b) Specific policies inthat Frameworkindicate that development should be restricted. when assessed against the policiesin the NationalPlanning Policy Framework take a) Any adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, into account whether: making the decision Councilthe will grantpermission unless materia Where there are no policies relevant to the application environmental protection andimprovement. layout, design and against use the three pillars of economic When considering whether a developmentproposal is sustainable or not, account willbe taken of its regarded as sustainable develo SupplementaryPlanning Documents Planning applications that accord with the policiesin this Local Plan and supporting Development Plan and environmental conditions proposals will be approved wherever possible, and to secure development thatimproves the We will work with applicants,infrastructure providers and localthe community to solutionsfind which mean that policies of this Local P Proposed

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in 1.21 jobs supporting the provision of better paid full lan.

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to read:

to read: pment and approved, be unless material considerationsindicate otherwise.

in

the area. (including, where relevant,with policiesin Neighbourhood Plans) will be 3

or relevant policies are out of date development, social development and l considerationsindicate otherwise - time employment opportunities, n a as whole; or

economic, social

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1.23 1.24 1.23 and 1.22 Policy/ Supporting Text

Insert new paragraphs after 1.23 to read: ( designated landscapes reason need to refle the environment is not limited to those areas recognised by National designation 30% and Nationally designated areas of biodiversity thr cultural history in terms of World development to proceed. some cases resilience to climate change. historic character Underpinning allis thethis need to protect the quality paragraphMove Delete important element inthis. The ability for farming and fishingto adapt to the future demands of more local food supplies will be an depending on localthe situation. New business will be crucial to futureour b optimise opportunityand privateinvestment. This will happen at different scales andin different types of jobs economic positive towards Our overall aimis to support economic growthin Cornwall by providing a planning policyframework thatis Proposed Minor editing of published change of of the landscape paragraph ,

the the dispersed approach strategies modification ,

adaptations to accommodate the likelyimpacts of climate change will requiredbe ct 1.24to before paragraph 1.28 and amend to read: in its strategy business business and adheres to s 1.22 and 1.23 of environment,our forits own sake but also as an economic driver ,

strategy

Cornwall’s unique character is reflected in a range of designations from its or

designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

biodiversity assets limit capacity or the speed of future g To achieveTo this will require a positive approach to managing new development.

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importance status, thestatus, importance of its biodiversity Council andnatural beauty, including landscape,the ecology and

is more constrained in those areas where ough to the quality of its landscape with over

and the attached to designated to attached

Local ut established business will Economic

and t Partnership’s s, o build and maintain

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Policy/ Supporting Text to take public sector role, such as the provision of strategic infrastructure, the Council and LEP will continue facilitate this investment. Where the market would not otherwise invest, or where there is a clear privateThe sector will always provide the lion’s share o plan. developments willneed to ensure that the environment is protected in line with the policies of this emplo flexibilityThis willhelp to ensure that proposals are able to provide the space and locations that respond to specific requirements of new and growing business. environment or exi sectors or group of sectors or supply chains have a natural advantage in Cornwall because of the economicThe strategies also focus on ‘smart specialisation’. This is a rational approach to what east and support established at Newquay International Airport, proposals for two agri European funding. respectiveThe strategies also target key interventions; with an Enterprise Zone productivity, wages and skills. Skills and productivity are a priority focus identify key structural weaknesses in our economy particularly from poor connectivity and low While the e well as tourism. opportunity for particular specialisms including marine activities, food production and mining, as education and accommodation related sectors. However, Cornwall has a strong propensity and and we intend to support this into the future. Currently, two t other traditional cornerstones of our economy, farming and fishing, have continued to modernise, China clay remains a significant business in Cornwall despite mining declining more widely. The Proposed

yment yment markets require across Community Network Areas in the most appropriate location. All

a pro modification conomy is forecast to continue to grow, both the Council and LEP economic strategies - active role to support improvements in productivity and connectivity. This plan aims to

for sting facilities. The Plan aims to ensure that policies are appropriately flexible to

the the exploitation o 5

f geothermal energy in central Cornwall. f business investment; the strategies aim to hirds hirds of jobs are in retail, health

- food enterprise zones in the of the LEP and for

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Policy/ Supporting Text changes ( providing for the broader and established activities of our economy. and support. The delivery of employment space targets is a key component of this strategy supportive p The spatial strategy aims to support ongoing economic growth across Cornwall by providing a appropriate infrastructure to support their delivery. balance. with the development of infrastructure such as super unique asset such as the maritime or aerospace sectors, while many will increasinglybe footloose The spatial implications of all support labour market flexibility. ensure that there are homes and employment space of the right type and in the right place to Proposed Minor editing of published change .)

Strategic scale developments should be located modification lanning environment for private investment, as well as key public sector intervention

this this is varied. Some business will need specific space related to a

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at the largerthe towns” for consistency with other

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competitive advantage, as such grow on space. As these sectors grow, many are moving to activities skills; access to finance; improved connectivity to new mar ‘drivers of productivity and production’ including: research and development capacity; labour market Much of the employment in the emerging smart specialisation sectors relates to increasing their Insert new paragraphs after 1.23 to read c ( renewables. opportunities between the sectors, e.g. creative/digital/design; health & technology; marine food and drink production. This represents not just the s technologies; earth sciences (including minerals); culture industries; health; tourism; marine; and A the supply chain. digital economy. The specific focus is on productivity gains that develop the value and job focus of (as described above) focussed on: aerospace/satellite/space; marine productivity and a more flexible labour market. Key sectors for Corn between those sectors, and clusters of sectors, creating opportunities for improvement in particularThe focus for economic growth in Cornwall is identified in sectors, interrelationships biodiversity, geodiversity and World Heritage Status. enhancement of affordable housing private sector investment and the public sector intervention, seeking to best meet the need for The housing distribution in this Plan aims to support economic growth through both t Insert new paragraphs after 1.23 to read Proposed Minor editing of published change hanges continued focus is given to other clusters of particular opportunity in Cornwall: renewable energy .)

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the environmental quality and asset

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“ where possible s s of Cornwall, safeguarding its landscape,

upply chain elements but also linkage kets; and other investments to improve , enhancement wall include - tech; agri ” for consistency with other , where possible, - s tech; tech; e mart he he anticipated s - pecialisation health; and

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Plan’s In addition, the economic strategies aim to support growth across wider geographic areas. The emp particularly Truro, continue to have strong forecast for employment needs and this is reflected in the These have a particular focus in areas where they benefit from locational advantage. Other areas, adjusted upwards in: strategies and public funding streams the geography of Rather than providing targets to specific places, this Plan addresses this need for flexibility through of related sectors or need for access to environmental assets such as the sea. There will increasingly be clear through links the specific location opportunities mature. flexible approach is taken by this Plan to allow locational needs to be understood as the sectors precise about th that will need more physical space for production and maintenance. At this time it is difficult beto Proposed • • • • • •

agri the vibrant tourism cluster. Newquay Hayle there; Falmouth and logistics; Bodmin engineering related activity; Camborne loyment land availableand the targets of this Plan. employment space targets - tech tech and food/drink growth (and t It would not be appropriate to limita particulartype of employment to - modification

for renewables technology; and -

to support growth aspirations in clusters such as agri - - -

Pool associated primarily with aerospace and wider engineering oppo particularly for marine and renewables innovation and the creative cluster developing e locational need for employment space requirement for these businesses, and a

Community Network Areas - Redruth

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to deliver grow on space for business particularly in (advanced)

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economic opportunities and cultural character of the area. Many towns have this dual role and while St Ives, Penzance and Newlyn have a major arts heritage. isThis reflected in many of the of that role does vary. For example, Falm needs of their surrounding hinterland. While each town has an important role, the scale and nature Cornwall’s main towns are the focus for a strategic scale of development to meet their needs and the New paragraph after Airport. transport system across Cornwall that includes upgrades to rail and rolling stock and Newquay Hayle), A391 (St Austell to A30), A393 (Falmouth to Redruth), and a stronger and more integrated to deliver improvements to the road network of the A30 (Carland Cross Infrastructure remains a key factor for the Cornwall and LEP strategies, with particular shared focus permission. the employment land target for t locations and sectors emerge. Allocations should also be considered where less than two thirds of identified in the Allocations DPD and Neighbourhood Plans, as clarity about the needs of these requirements, and help to focus opportunities. Specific land allocatio Neighbourhood Plans will help to drive solutions and provision for local infrastructure and economy Proposed • • • • •

retail, with continued support for town centres. focus of Culture in West Cornwall, Falmouth and creative industries in the Penzance and St Ives areas; Penzance/Newlyn, Falmouth, Fowey, Looe and Saltash; appropriately scaled maritime and marine focus in the key ports and harbours of Hayle, the mid logistics related activities across central Cornwall optimising the combined opportunities between Travel to Work Areas;

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he he area (as set out in policy 2a)is ‘available’ in terms of planning 9

outh and Penryn host the hub of Cornwall’s University, –

Bodmin historic records in Redruth; and

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- and strategic sites willbe Chiverton and around ntry;

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1. following objectives of the Plan for Cornwall: support regeneration and sustainable development. Overall, development should seek to meet the place. Stra development pattern of Cornwall and provide homes and jobs balanced mix of economic, social and environmental benefits. This should maintain the dispersed New development should provide a sustainable Policy 2 Amend Policy2 to read Delete Policy2 developm 6 to 27 are thematically based to provide additional guidance on the type, form and standard of growth required will be split to achieve the sustainable growth required by Policies 1 and 2. Policies additional guidance on how the spatial strategy Policy 2 Not needed for soundness Not character and nature across Cornwall. framework within this strategic framework, while celebrating and developing the differences in Neighbourhood Plans. It is Neighbourhood Plans that will provide an appropriate planning recognition of this diversity, is in part, why Cornwall is committed to supp supporting a dispersed approach across Cornwall, also seeks to identify areas of specific focus. The character, Proposed

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needed for soundness.

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ent ent that the plan seeks to achieve. Spatial Strategy: tegic scale growth will be accommodated in our main andtowns city where they can best both meeting local needs and having a wider pan Cornwall role. Plan,The while -

Key targets and spatial strategy and replace with changes 13 & 15

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approach to accommodating growth, providing a well will be implemented across Cornwall, and how the

based on the role and function of each . Policies 2a, 3, 4 and 5 provide ort the development of

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Policy/ Supporting Text 3. d. c. b. a. 2. c. b. a. d. Proposed

Providing solutions to current and future issues: Generating and

help to make communities more resilient. Supporting the invest and for a thriving healthy population to live and work; biodiversity and geodiversity accommodating investment and growth within Cornwall’s unique landscape Creating landscapes and Ensuring that built and environmental assets can adapt to and be resilient to clima resource consumption through a range of renewable and low carbon technologies; Delivering renewable and low carbon energies, increasing energy efficiency and minimising Proposals should assist the creation of resilient and cohesive communities by: of local in status, accordance with national legislation and policy, as amplifiedby the other policies biodiversity and geodiversity assets of Cornwall in recognition of their international, national and Protecting, conserving and enhancing the and geodiversity Identifying the value and sensitivity, of the character and importance of landscapes, historic and recreational value of Cornwall; and seascape, character and setting of settlements, wealth of natural resources, ag Considering the impact of development aesthetic understanding of its location; Ensuring that the design of development is high quality and demo urban and rural landscapes, designated and undesignated, are important by: Proposals should maintain and respect the special character of Cornwall, recognising that all

this this plan. modification

sustaining economic activity: delivery of made Neighbourhood Plans and other community based initiatives that and historic

biodiversity and geodiversity assets that are resilient and , ensuring that people continue

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upon upon the biodiversity, beauty and diversity of landscape

natural and historic landscape, heritage, cultural,

to be drawn to Cornwall to visit and

nstrates a cultural, physical and

and wealth of

te change;

sensitively ricultural, biodiversity

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Policy/ Supporting Text l. Optimising k. regenerationThe of Hayle, focussing mainly on the harbour area and the development of the wave j. Supporting the economic regeneration of Camborne, Pool and Redruth; i. Supporting the Enterprise Zone Aerohub at Newquay Airport as an economic catalyst for the wider h. g. f. e. d. c. b. a. Proposed Proposed

ii. identifying mixed use development to i. supporting the role of Bodmin as a strategic employment location taking advantage of its

greener, low carbon living; Par Docks, to help deliver an exemplar development that provides a showcase for sustainable, position on the transport network; hub and associated employment development; Newquay, Clay Country and St Austell area units; Supporting the provision of work hubs and the ability workfromto home through live/work (including geothermal); and cultu Supporting smart specialisation sectors including; food; aerospace; marine; renewable energies quality, permanent work opportunities that break seasonal labour cycles; Supporting employment schemes in both t colleges and Combined Universities in Cornwall; Maximising the economic growth and benefits of education, skills development, research, and the Safeguarding wa fishing and mining; Supporting the expansion of existing businesses and the indigenous businesses of agriculture, function of local communities and that of their catchment; Providing homes and jobs in a Supporting key regeneration activities and the economic vision for Cornwall; particular by: Proposals will be welcome that improve conditions for business and investment in Cornwall, in

modification the the economic opportunity and maximising existing linkages in mid

terfront sites, docks and ports to provide for marine businesses;

proportional manner, where they can best sustain the role and 12 ral industries;

deliver the eco owns and rural areas, giving particular emphasis to

through improved linkages;

- community at West Carclaze / Baal and

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Cornwall by:

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p. Supporting the economic regeneration o o. Strengthening the role of Launceston and Saltash as gateways to Cornwall; n. Supporting Truro’s wider role as an econo m. Supporting economic development in South East Cornwall that meets the area’s own needs and areas of weakness in our economy, our strategies aim to exceed GVA and increase productivity by implementation of substantial European funding programmes. Taking accoun combined with the influence of the economic strategies of the Council and the LEP, as well as the e The future student growth pressures on the existing housing stock communal establishments such as additional purpose to meet the needs of Gypsies, Travellers and T In addition to the need for new homes, the plan makes allowance for permanent and transit pitches Objectively Assessed Need for the Plan period. the Council’s Strategic Housing Mar projections, the needs of particular groups consideration of a range of factors, including what are termed ‘market signals’, economic growth housing and employment space. Housing targets are derived To achieve the overall objectives of the Plan it is necessary to manage the location and scale of new Insert new paragraphs after Policy2 to read: Proposed iii. supporting the economic regeneration of St Austell as a centre for ret UK. Harbour, and retention of a main line raillink to Penzance as a strategic link for Cornwall and the retail hierarchy and as a retailalternative to major centres outside of Cornwall; benefits from its relationship with Plymouth; with a focus on promoting ‘green’ industries; conomic strategy is based on assumptions of projections of continued economic growth,

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f Penzance, including the improvement of Penzance and mic and service centre and maintaining its role in the ravelling Showpeople; and an increase in places within

t he he delivery of affordable homes. This is set out in and - built student accommodation

updated by the Council’s Full Assessment of from , and ; demographic need and accommodation ail, business and leisure

t of the current key

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for older people to mitigateany .

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Policy/ Supporting Text Office space and other business uses are given separate targets to reflect the relative need in any distribution of housing growth. being made to enable them, and the employment needs of the economy are commensurate with the Areas to reflect both the Council and LEP’s economic strategies, and the associa and flexibility of appropriate space. These are adjusted largely within the respective Travel to Work Review, and incorporat employmentThe space planned for in Policy 2ais derived from the Council’s Employment Land overall employment that will be provided, it is stilla key factor in delivering the economic strategies. Although it is recognised that the employment space propos created through this support. projections that incorporate factors such as European funding programmes and the addition of space sectors, will inevitably inclu Plan period. These are full time equivalent jobs but, due to the nature of Cornwall’s economic PlanThe aims to provide the space and conditions to support approximately 38,000 jobs over the into or secure higher valu better paid jobs. Recent studies indicate that broadly 15,000 peoplein the labour market could move 5,000 people to improve skills and enable people to the join existing workforce or to benefit from programmes such as ‘Growth Programme’ (2014 In addition, improving productivity is a key target for European funding streams. Targeted key interventions such as the Newquay Aerohub Enterprise characteristics. These markets are set out earlier will support and enable niche markets to emerge, capitalising on Cornwall’s unique set of Economic growth will continue within the main employment and business sectors, but the strategy areas of ‘smart specialisation’ for Corn improving skills and qualifications. This will support economic growth but also be focussed on key Proposed modification

es es a 40% over provision to take account of the non e jobs or backfill de a proportion of part time jobs. targetThe is based on economic

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2a Policy Policy/ Supporting Text 4. 3. 2. 1. proposals in the period to 2030 should help sustain the role and function of local communities and that of their catchment. Development The Local Plan willprovide homes in a proportional manner where they can best meet need and Policy 2a Insert new Policy 2a read: to ( the development of sites for non space has been identified against these targets. In these areas, careful con floorspace in every hectare of employment land. In some areas a surplus of available employment particular ar Proposed Minor editing of published change

consideration any chan the scale of any agreed expansion of student numbers at the Penryn Campus, taking into provisionThe of additional bed spaces within purpose industrial premises by 2030 a mix of 359,583 metres sq. of B1a and B1b office and 344,417 sq. Provide for 38,000full time jobs and 704,000 sq. metres of employment floorspace to help deliver Travelling Showpeople; At least 318 permanent pit affordable housing needs; sufficient new housing of appropriate types to meet future requirements. In particular, meeting A minimum of 52,500 homes at an average rate of about 2,625 per year to 2030, to help deliver modification -

Key targets ea.

They are measured in square metr

ges in student numbers within other campuses at the university in (

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metres metres of B1c, B2 and B8 sideration will be to given clarity .)

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Policy/ Supporting Text 5. Proposed Lizard CNA Lizard CNA and the Helston Helston CNA Total residual Ives CNA Hayle Bay Carbis with St Ives Hayle CNA Total CNA residual West Penwith Longrock and Gulval Heamoor, Newlyn, with Penzance

nursing and specialist accommodation. provisionThe of 2,550 bed spaces in communal establishments for older persons, including Falmouth with Penryn Location

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Policy/ Supporting Text Proposed Proposed CNA Total CNA Total residual CNA St Columb and Newquay Newquay CNA Total Perranporth & St Agnes CNA Total residual CNA Roseland and Truro Threemilestone with Truro CNA Total residual CNA Penryn and Falmouth Penryn Falmouth CNA Total residual CPR CNA Redruth & Illogan Pool, Camborne, CNA Total residual

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dwellings at West Carclaze and Baal and 300 dwellings at Par Docks within the Plan period. Plan within the Docks Par at dwellings 300 and Baal Carclaze and at dwellings West Policy/ Supporting Text Proposed Proposed

CNA CNA Total remainder CNA Camelford Camelford CNA Total residual CNA Bodmin Bodmin CNA Total CNA residual and Padstow Wadebridge Wadebridge Total CNA Clay China Total Lostwithiel and Fowey St Blazey, CNA Total residual CNA St Austell St Austell Communities Eco -

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Policy/ Supporting Text Insert new wording after Policy 2a to read: Proposed CNA Total CNA Total residual CNA Gateway Cornwall Torpoint Saltash CNA Total remainder CNA Caradon Callington CNA Total residual CNA Looe and Liskeard Liskeard CNA Total residual CNA Launceston Launceston CNA Total residual Bude CNA Poughill and Flexbury Stratton, with Bude

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52,530 1,900 1,200 1,000 2,900 1,500 1,400 2,300 1,800 1,800 1,200 350 350 520 480 500 600

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1.31 Policy/ Supporting Text

that the university provides during the Plan period. not include a specific additional target figure for this as it will basedbe on the scale of expansion those towns and reflect and help to alleviate the very specific pressure that is placed on the local housing market for additional purpose built accommodation is provided for students in Falmouth and Penryn. This is to The eco area. area of the plan will be reviewed to consider redistribution of the housing apportionment for the have failed to progress sufficiently towards delivery within 2 years of adoption of the Local Plan t The Council will monitor the delivery of the Eco Community sites to ensure delivery. If proposals the allocation for that town. needs of that place. thisWhere is the case, development in those locations Community Network Area boundaries or abut such boundaries where this best meets the growth In som 3 and guidance will be provided in the Site Allocations DPD. Neighbourhood Plans. and Par development reflecting their Specific housing targets will be provided for the main Amend paragraph 1.31 to read: favour of infilling of gaps between these settlements. places, e.g. Bude with Stratton, Flexbury and Note: the identification of a wider extent for the main towns where they consist of a ofcluster Proposed

- e cases housing allocations and or planning permissions for a town will Parishcross and community sites are identified as allocationsin thisPlan. Docks modification in strategic

at, at, or well related to will identified be in the Cornwall Site AllocationsDevelopment Plan Document and

to allow for the future expansion of the university in this location. PlanThe does The standardsThe expected for the proposed eco

role andfunction and also

these towns,these and 20

Poughill, not does imply that there is a presumption in for and other significant

the proposed

for the for the eco

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Clay Country - communities at West Carclaze, Baal communities

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Policy/ Supporting Text other siteswill also have obtained planning permission but not ye Community Network Area or town. Some of this housing will already have been built since 2010 and The Local Plan housing apportionment in Table 1 out sets the level of growth expected in the whether further allocations are required. an annual basis to determine the scale of development remaining to be provided Progress on Neighbourhood Plans and the housing provision made within them willbe monitored on • • • • In the requirement. are likely to require allocations through Neighbourhood Plans to enable the delivery of the housing There are however (at April 5.rural exceptions sites 4.the development of previously developed l 3.small scale rounding off; 2.infill; 1.existing sites with planning permission; remaining housing requirement through majorityThe o Proposed

Cornwall Gateway China Cla Camelford Bude rural areas of the

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f parishes that do not have a town or village named in Policy can3 meet the y

following CNAs;

2016 ) some Community Network Areas where this is not the case. These 21

the following:

and within or adjoining settlements;

t have been built (commitments).

and therefore

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1.35 1.33 1.32 Policy/ Supporting Text

Amend paragraph 1.3 Delete paragraphs 1.33 and 1.34 community. Development shouldbe of a scale and nature of smaller communities Elsewhere, development would be expected to focus upon meetinglocal need and supporting the sustainability Amend paragraph 1.32 to read: implementation of the local plan strategy may also require additional housing sites to be permitted. continuous 5 year land supply. The provision of critical stra housing number to ensure delivery of the target in the plan period or support the provision of a There may be a requirement to allocate or permit development of further sites above the residual this delivery of that residual requirement will be monitored annually. either the Site Allocations Development Plan Document or Neighbourhood Plans. Progress towards Together these indicate the residual level of growt   need to be considered: In assessing how the remainder of the housing apportionment is to be met, the following factors Proposed

the the plan period. An allowance made for the estimate of windfall development that is likely to come forward during period. An assessment of the deliverability of those sites with planning permission during the plan modification This isThis set out in the Council’s Housing Implementation Strategy, updated annually; and

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appropriate to the character, role and of needs the local h h that will need to be provided by allocations in tegic infrastructure essential to the

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the settlement. adjoining the settlement will be permitted provided it is of a scale appropriate to the size Previously developed land: In principle the use of previously developed land within or immediately countryside. as a barrier to further growth ( such as a road). It s urban form of a settlement and where its edge is clearly defined by a physical feature that also acts Rounding off: This applies to development on land that is substantially enclosed but outside of the That the followingadded be to the end of ( such large the edge of the settlement; Large gaps often exist between the urban edge of a settlement and other isolated dw contribution significance or importance that larger gaps can make to settlements and ensure that this village, hamlet or small or two Many frontages however are not continuouslybuilt up and have Amend paragraph 1.3 (iii) the (ii) the redevelopment of an existing previouslydeveloped site within the settlement; or settlementinto the open countryside (i) For the purposes of this policy, ‘infilling’isdefined as Proposed Amendment

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filling of a small gapin an otherwisecontinuously built upfrontage that does not physically extend the

dwellings rounding off of a settlement where its edge is defineda physicalby feature such as a road. modification

these

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gaps would not therefore be considered as infill under the policiesthis of Local Plan.

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expected delivery of the Local Plan target for Cornwall as a whole. in a planned manner. followingThe chart illustrates the housing trajectory demonstrating the suppor target. compensated for by increasing supplyin CNA’s other where existing supplyis sufficient to meet itslocal plan decisions. Any deficiency in supply shouldbe accommodated with particular CNA or town over the whole plan period will be a material consideration when making planning However, [text separated to create new paragraph] level for the purposes of determining whether paragraph 49 of NPPFthe applies. local authority, Cornwall atleast a 5 year supply of deliverablein sites Cornwall. ensureTo an appropriate supply of housingland in the right place and at the right time, we will ensure there is Amend documents to support the delivery of the targets set out in the Local Plan. Neighbourhood Plan to meet key targets, the Council willundertake the necessary site allocations years of the adoption of this Plan or do not make sufficient of the spatial strategy and key targets. Should these plans not reach submission stage within two The Council is committed to supporting the development of Neighbourhood Plans to ensure delivery Amend paragraph 1.38 to read out in Policy 9 of the local plan. where it is required to supp related to, the built form of existing settlements, (they allow for a proportion of market housing Rural Exception sites: These are affordable ledhousing developments adjoining, or physically well Proposed Working Working to deliver the targets provided by the network area and town figures is critical to by splitting ting the strategy and spatial distribution, and ensuring the needs of all communities are met

modification Where a five year supply can be demonstrated, paragraph 1.41 to

- wide,basis. notIt will be appropriate to assess 5 year supplybelow localthe authority : ort delivery of the affordable element). The definition of these sites is set

for 24 m two paragraphs, m

The The adequacy of the 5 year supply will be assessed on a read

the adequacy of supplyin meeting the needs of a ing inthe CNA with shortfalla and not be housing provision within the :

This willThis be kept up to update

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Graph Policy/ Supporting Text

Amend Policy3: Roleand functions of places to read: Insert ( deliverability of permitte Housing Delivery Plan. with more detail Proposed Additional sentence added to published change housing trajectory: modification

of sources of delivery in the Annual Monitoring Report, which willincorporate a

This trajectoryThis is illustrative at this stage pending further testing of the d/allocated sites. 25

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Policy/ Supporting Text                   1. in accordance with following the hierarchy: based on The scale and mix uses of development andinvestment in services and facilities should be Policy3 Proposed

Wadebridge. Truro with Threemilestone; and Torpoint; St Ives with Carbis Bay; St Austell; Saltash; Penzance with Newlyn, Newquay Liskeard; Launceston; Helston; Hayle; Falmouth with Penryn; Camelford Camborne with Pool,Illogan and Redruth; Callington Bude with Stratton, Bodmin; Neighbourhood Plansfor cultural,leisure, retail, utility and employment provision managedwill be through a Site Allocations DPD or Delivery of –

modification Role andfunction of places to

with Quintrell Downs

the role and function of places. New development

; ; the overall housing provision set asout in Policy 2 alongsidelarger

Flexbury

Heamoor,

the following

and Poughill;

;

Gulval and Longrock 26 locations:

;

up up to 2030

2010 - scale 2030

housing, community,

will be accommodated proportionate

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Policy/ Supporting Text ,community facilities and a new primary school ; • • following alongside the other policies of this plan: development, and reflect the aspiration for environmental quality, including the delivery of all of the proposalsThe sho should be confirmed through the Site Allocations Plan. scale of about 1,500 and 500 dwellings respectively. The final scale and capacity of these proposals 2. provisionThe o leisure; and retail facilities. investment will be encouraged settlements to reinforce their role as providers of employment; community; 2. housing in accordance with the Development at or well related to these named towns will provide an appropriate level of affordable Proposed growth;  And for the West Carclaze/Baal sites: 

To promoteTo vibrantlocal communities andsupport local services, an appropriatelevel of growth and Improved access to public transport and non The The Provision of employment space, Carluddon technology park and space for further economic 30% affordable

modification provision of a new local centre to include facilities for health, neighbourhood shopping f eco uld be led by a masterplan and design code that will set out the framework for the

housing and 5% self and/or custom build housing; - communities at West Carclaze/Baal and Par Docks with an indicative overall

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Policy/ Supporting Text 3. Sites for the eco from geothermal resources within the vicinity of the site; and • carbon sources on or near to the site; • • • infrastructure of the site; • of green infrastruct • Proposed

    delivered Outside of

rural exception sites that this would not be diminished; significance or importance that large gaps can make to the setting of settlements and ensure physically infill schemes within or immediately adjoining that settlement of a scale appropriate to its size and role; identification of sites where required through Neighbourhood Plans Provision of low carbon heat via a heat network with cons Meeting all of the regulated energy requirements of the development from renewable and low Strategic Sustainable Urb Demonstrate high levels of energy efficiency in the fabric of buildings on the site; retentionThe of the Sky Tip and other distinctive landscape features as part of the green Strategic scale open space with public access and trails linking into existing networks as part affordable housingled schemes modification for the for the remainder of the Community Network Area housing requirement

Other Other than at - extend extend the settlement into the open countryside. Proposals should consider the communities will be identified through the Site Allocations DPD. ure improvements;ure

that filla small gapin an otherwise continuous built frontage and do not

under Policy 9 the maintowns an Drainage Systems to reduce flood risk on and beyond the site;

roun 28

ding off of settlements and use of previously developed land

defined belo identifiedin this Policy, housing w .

ideration given to sourcing that heat ;

and employment

through

growth will be ;

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Policy/ Supporting Text Table 1: Apportionment of Local Plan Housing Provision (as at 31 Replace table 1 ( preference will be given to sites on previouslydeveloped land. the settlement. withinits boundaries, respect the settlement andlandscape character of the locality and not physically extend Infill for the character and natural beauty of the AONB. other policies of this Plan and can demonstrate that it conserves and enhances the landscape 4. Within the AONB or its setting, development will be supported where it is in accordance with the Proposed Amendment to published change at the Hayle CNA residual West Penwith Longrock Gulval and Heamoor, Newlyn, Penzancewith Location

modification

purposes of residentialdevelopment should be proportionate to the scale of the settlement and

It must clearlyrelate to part of with: Apportionment Local PlanLocal

1,600 1,000 2,150

Completions 2010 119 345 255 - 16

29 beg

i nn Construction Not Started

Permission andUnder an established settlement and isolatednot dwellings. Particular in Planning g of paragra 1112 493 228

lessthan 2021 Windfall Windfall onsites homes p

270 306 h 3h for clarity and consistency 99 10 -

30

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March 2016)

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Policy/ Supporting Text Proposed Proposed Quintrell Downs Quintrell Newquaywith CNA Perranporth St Agnes and residual CNARoseland Truro and Shortlanesend and Threemilestone Truro with residual Penryn CNA Falmouth and Penryn Falmouth residual CPR CNA and Redruth Illogan Pool, Camborne, CNA residual South andHelston Helston residual Ives CNA Hayle and St Bay St Ives

Kerrier Kerrier

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4,400 1,100 3,900 2,800 5,200 1,100 1,100 1200 1000 1200 600 480

1412 992 495 505 758 243 796 380 550 250 186 506

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3022 2737 2893 503 358 239 893 301 759 389 206 342

540 225 297 171 144 243 297 594 450 126 333 99

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900

dwellings at West Carclaze and Baal and 300 dwellings at Par Docks within the Plan period. Plan within the Docks Par at dwellings 300 and Baal Carclaze and at dwellings West Policy/ Supporting Text Proposed Proposed Flexbury and Stratton, Bude with residual Camelford CNA Camelford residual Bodmin CNA Bodmin residual Padstow CNA andWadebridge Wadebridge ChinaClay CNA CNALostwithiel Fowey and St Blazey, residual St CNAAustell St Austell Communities Eco residual Columb CNA Newquay St and

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2

2,900 1,200 3,100 1,000 1,100 1,800 2,600 1,500 1200 625 375 100 900 300 400

1069 208 182 128 455 399 154 767 412 215 169 40 0

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1286 441 134 566 299 232 519 303 158 65 35 99 0

171 126 252 324 207 108 171 108 99 54 63 54 0

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retail hierarchy and as an alternative to major centres outside Cornwall. support Truro’s wider role as an economic a centres remain our focus for retailand community facilitiesin line with national policy. Shoppingis keya component and function of many places and forms a major part successfulof towns. Town Amend paragraph 1.43 to read: Proposed residual Gateway Cornwall Torpoint Saltash residual Caradon CNA Callington residual Looe CNA and Liskeard Liskeard residual Launceston CNA Launceston residual Bude CNA Ploughill

TOTAL: CNA CNA

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52,530 1,200 1,500 1,400 1,800 350 350 520 480 500 600

13,994 135 150 134 517 280 163 367 170 84 4

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21,727 nd nd service centre, and maintain its role at the top of the 105 304 162 682 559 171 917 109 74 32

7,200 117 180 288 207 198 45 72 72 90 0

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4 Policy 1.47 1.44 1.44

Policy/ Supporting Text

1. Development permittedwill be itwhere supports the vitality and viability of town centres of existing commitments’ ability to meet the space requirements set out in Ta In considering the need for further retail provision Plans should review the level, nature and quality delivery and land available for this. ensure that the retail floorspace capacity targets can be delive of their community. Allocations Development Plan Documents and Neighbourhood Plans should The Council will seek to maintain the retail hierarchy by supporting centres to provide for the needs Policy4: Shopping, services and community facilities Amend Policy4 to read: Not needed for soundness defined to include appropriate secondary frontages. Council has not defined secondary shopping frontages, but the proposals map inserts Town centre boundaries, primary shopping areas and primary shopping frontages are defined on the Insert new paragraph after 1.44 to read: the National PlanningPolicy Framework shall provide the measure. identified for Cornwall’s main townsin the Allocations Development Plan Document. developments . required to assess Where Amend paragraph 1.44 to read: Proposed e dge of centre and out of town retail developments are proposed, a modification

in accordance with national

potential

(on which the last category are noted as primary “retail” frontages). The

alternatives

33

in townthe centre area

policy.

If required, a

.

edge of centre and out of town retail

red by taking account of the market

primary shopping areas have been threshold for

sequential test will be retail and ble 2.

Untilis this produced,

impact testing ,

investment

willbe

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Policy/ Supporting Text primary retail frontage (including any premises subject to current Permitted Development changes iii) ii) sizeThe and width of the premises; i) locationThe and prominence of the premises; and viability. determinationThe of each application will have regard to the following factors: woulduse not undermine the retail floor Class A1 shop premises to Class A2, A3,A4 and A5 will only be permitted where the proposed 3. to the upper floors, which could be used for residential or iii) Consideration is given to ensuring that proposals do not eliminate separate access arrangements ii) proposalThe is consistent with the scale and function of the town centre; and town i) doThey not individually, or together with other proposals, undermine the vitality or viability of the Class A) will be permitted within the defined town centre primary shopping areas, where: 2. centres. accommodation for elderlythe is supported in town centres where it supports the vitality and viability of town strategic role f and demonstrate the application of a sequential approach to selectionsite or demonstrate an overriding is no significant adverse impact on the viability andvitality accordance with national policy scale rural development) facilities. Retail and other within them Proposed

Within the primary retail frontages identified on the proposals map, the change of of use ground Proposals for shops, financial and professi

The numberThe and distribution of other existing and committed non centre;

modification

,

or economicthe and social sustainability of Cornwall. Residential development, such as and maintains and enhances a good and appropriate range of shops, services and community and

must demonstrate the application of a sequential approach to site selection main

town centre uses outside defined town centres (with exceptionthe of small and where andthe where proposals exceed the applicabl function of the town centre and maintain and enhance its vitality 34

onal services, and food and drink establishments (Use

of, and investment within, alternative uses. - A1 uses within the defined

e threshold,

the existing centre

show there

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4 Policy after Text

Policy/ Supporting Text the the forecasts will needboth to be factored into the floorspace capacity for the relevant town(s). The changing retail patterns), or remain vacant, and further permissions granted after the completion of be read in the context that some of that committed floorspace may not be delivered (due housing requirement and distribution in the Plan as originally submitted for Examination. It should represents a ‘snapshot’ of ca floorspace capacity for the town has been exceeded. The Council recognises that this data capacity forecasts in March 2015. A negative figure indicates that the anticipated quantitative takesThis into account all committed floorspace for these capacity for convenience and comparison goods retail provision in each town for the Plan period. As part of the evidence base for the Local Plan, the Council appointed consultants to calculate the New paragraph afterPolicy 4 to read: ( similarly accessible by walking, cycling publicor transport. c. adequate facilitiesor services exist or b.it is viable;not or a. no need for the facility or service; supported. Loss of provision will only be acceptable where the proposal shows: 2. permitted use the length of P aboveThe c v) T i of use); Proposed v) The v) The nature and character of the proposed use; and Amendment to published change re vacancy and marketing remises do not have to be vacant or marketed for a change of use to be acceptable.

4 . he design of the shop

Community facilities and

modification onsiderations any

may be evide vacancy of the premises and evidence of

-

will normally be sufficient to assess applications for a change of use front.

village n pacity at the time of preparing the forecasts and was based on the ce

of a lack of demand and chan

local 35 the the servic

shops should, wherever possible, be retained and new ones e can be

.)

are being

categories at the time of completing the unsuccessful g ing retail patterns.

re - provided

marketing for the current in locations

N

evertheless that are to .

,

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Policy/ Supporting Text Table 2: Local Plan Retail Floorspace Capacity Requirements 2010 New Table after Policy 4 to read: Cornwall locations) share (or adapting to the consequences of unimplemented permissions known at that time in other the plan period. The capacity forecasts are based on existing centres retaining their current market capacity calculations will be monitored against p Proposed Wadebridge Truro Saltash St Austell Penzance Newquay Liskeard Launceston Helston Hayle Falmouth Redruth Pool, Camborne, Bude Bodmin Settlement

. modification

. The plan does not propose any change to the existing market share of centres

------1015 2014 - - - - 2738 1363 1084 1096 5895 1971 2215 561 168 571 136 880 609

Year

Convenience goods

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- - - 1157 1586 2024 - - 1852 5497 1113 540 719 655 141 493 394 566 610 188 36

- - (food) 1415 1012 1584 1485 1993 2030 - 1478 4952 821 869 677 642 801

- 591 10

ermissions, completions and vacancies throughout

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Supporting Text 2.1 2015 March Update Study Retail Cornwall Proposed Totals: Wadebridge Truro Saltash St Austell Penzance Newquay Liskeard Launceston Helston Hayle Falmouth Redruth Pool, Camborne, Bude Bodmin Settlement Totals:

In order to makethe economy competitiveit is important removeto unnecessary barriers. The Plan seeks

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Year

- - -

------sq. m net sales area sales net m sq. 38269 11099 2019 - - - - - 2777 4957 2129 3914 4246 5906 1154 9640 - 333 111 325 270 949 99

12873 ------3536 2024 - 1999 1951 9587 2249 3889 3009 365 712 919 918 134 632 - 356 37 58 -

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food)

24161 14121 - 4388 2536 2248 1797 3348 1364 2030 4268 - 7637 954 579 721 328 403

989

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2.3 2.2 Policy/

Supporting Text homes in the right places to help support skillsmobility and access to employment.addition In the Plan migration that be inappropriate.would In relation to housing, emphasis the improving productivity and structural change and better quality jobs rather than throughincreased levelsof LEP, In particular this plan provides policies to support the Council and Cornwall and IOS Amend paragraph 2. changing markets. most employment space that will be developed, promoted in Cornwall’s respective strategies this plan is not prescriptive of the location or nature of growing and business needs are changing rapidly. To enable the approach of smart specialisation are availablein the right places at the right time doTo this we need a flexible approach that ensures sufficient and sites Amend paragraph 2.2 to read: and character of business space through the Allocations DPD or Neighbourhood Plans as floor space to provide the most useful proxy to jobs but also allow for locally defined densities made through the Allo of business space. allocationThe and safeguarding of employment space to meet this need should be PlanThe provides targets for the provision of employment space to ensure the continued availability Cornwall. particularly where this provides full time jobs and, wherever possible,leads to risea sustainability and expansion of existingbusinesses and the growth of new sectors to strengthen the economy throughout Cornwall appropriatein locati a rangelocal of businesses. It sets a framework to encourage bothlarge and small scale opportunities to provide a positivepolicy framework, which supports jobs, business and investmentwith a focus on sustaining Proposed on

which the councilis

modification 3

to read:

cations DPD and/or Neighbourhood Plans. employmentThe space targets are represented

38 ons. , as, we deliver our shared strategies for economic growth by

Proposals should

to meet business

providing the flexibility required to adapt to Decisions Decisions will

needs of the economy a range of

of the strategyis to ensure the right

support and protect the

premises of the right type

Local Economic Partnership in the average wage in .

The .

economy is

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2.10 2.10 2.9 2.5 Policy/

Supporting Text

Insert new paragraphs after 2.10 to read: coincide with the delivery of the employment opportunities. should thatinclude Where there is a clear need for employment facilities but buildingthem is not Amend paragraph 2. communities and St Austell. support the economic growth of Newquay and create a stronger connection with the Clay Country eco ranging have been identified.Whilst Cornwall’s Enterprise Zone is basedat the Aerohub, the impacts of this willwide be development of an aviation skills centre. Four development zones each withits own Local Development Order aviation / aerospace hub that will deliver high value, highly permanentskilled jobs un jobs and growth through facilitating private sector investment within the aerospace sector by creating a new 2.9 Aerohub critical to the Cornwall’s future, long term prosperity. continued growth of the agricultural sector and supporting diversification of the industry will be relies.also suppliesupon whichof landscape,It our tourism ourfood. the gross domestic product of Cornwall. Cornwall. Overall, it is estimated that Cornwall’s agricultural sector contributes more than £244m to Agriculture: New paragraph after2.5 to read: employment and retailprovision underwrites Proposed expect to be bound to –

modification providin

mixed schemesuse where the ‘other’ compl

:

Cornwall’s agricultural sector accounts for almost 10,699 jobs 3%and of the GVA for Newquay Airport g benefits for the economy of Newquay, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and beyond. willThis e ments 10

to read:

Plymouth’s significant inrole relation to South East Cornwall, particularlyin terms o phasing conditions and obligationsso that the viable uses are broadly phasedto

. with Goonhilly

39

Agriculture Agriculture also addsconside

has secured Enterprise Zone status which aims to create new

uses

that

can

provide cross subsidy. Such proposals viable, will we consider proposals rably to the managementrably to

derpinned by the Supporting the - f

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Policy/ Supporting Text performance of the site or location, i.e. through the redevelopment for a m should only be considered for alternative uses where this does not result in the loss of economic provision make viability gap in providing new sites in Cornwall, and the need to ensure a range of available Employment sites in Cornwall remain an important part of supporting employment growth. The economic sectors. forward or safeguarding of strategic sites that are larger sites consider how this can be met either through allocations in Plans, windfall of small sites coming and the needs of particular sectors. Following that of review employment space, Plans should and quality of existing commitments and their ability to meet the space requirements set out below In considering the need for further employment land provision, plans should review the level, nature date position. each target and C.N.A. monitorThe of employment space pu of the market delivery and land available for this. The following table outsets the consents against These plans should also ensure that the employment space targets can be delivered taking account and allocated in locations that can significantly enhance the existing portfolio of sites further detail on strategic and new sites in the main towns across Cornwall that willbe protected Guidance in Policy 5 outsets how the strategic. or the particular attributes of a site, e.g. Falmouth Harbour for marine uses, are also considered as attract specif important function for Cornwall’s economy. multiple units predominately within the B classes,use plus sites that are demonstrated to deliver an Strategic employment sites are employment sites with 5ha or Proposed modification

ic sectors or end users that have specific requirements with respect to scale, location

s s the loss of any site an whichissue requires assessment.

40 Site Allocation

In addition, anumber of sites that offer the potential to s s DPD and Neighbourhood Plans should blished annually will provide the up to more of built development, comprising or most suited to Cornwall’s growing

Such land and buildings ix of uses.

.

provide

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Policy/ Supporting Text and B8 use classes only) Table Amend Table 2 to read: and reasoning in the report. ( Proposed Amendment to published change Penryn & Falmouth Industrial Office Redruth &Pool Camborne, Industrial Office Kerrier South Lizard the & Helston Industrial Office Ives St & Hayle Industrial Office Penwith West Area Network Community

2

3

: modification

LocalPlan Employment RequirementsFloorspace 2010

(m2) 2030 2010 Target 41,417 80,833 17,000 12,417 19,083 19,083 16,083 16,083 22,450 67,350 17,650 16,900 25,300

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- 14,977 14,482 (m2) 2015 - 2,075 1,850 - - 705 422 531 321 289 –

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2015 2015

38,578 25,255 12,223 15,934 77,397 15,221 12,537 12,480 2014 8,845 6,571 8,931 2,203 4,308

(m2) be provided to Residual - 32,512 14,670

- - 7,000 1,298 7,283 2,311 -

30 ( office:

B1 a and b , industrial: B1c,

B2

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Policy/ Supporting Text Proposed Proposed Industrial Office & Padstow Wadebridge Industrial Office Clay China Industrial Office Lostwithiel Fowey & Blazey, St Industrial Office Austell St Industrial Office Columb St & Newquay Industrial Office Perranporth & Agnes St Industrial Office Roseland & the Truro Industrial Office

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10,661.90 13,869.90 - 2,229.90 2,652.20 3,746.80 1,061.10 11,476 12,223 2,031 5,863 5,517 1,426 2,724 1,742 1,585 1,642 1,159 - - - 304 804 687 793 440 639

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- - 34,222 19,467 14,167 - 3,242 3,656 9,383

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Policy/ Supporting Text 1. To ensure a continued supply of appropriate business space, proposals for new employment land Policy 5 Business and tourism Delete Proposed Industrial Office Gateway Cornwall Industrial Office Caradon Industrial Office Looe & Liskeard Industrial Office Launceston Industrial Office Bude Industrial Office Camelford Industrial Office Bodmin

Policy 5

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: Jobs and Skills and 10,583 11,083 23,667 20,667 28,167 14,083 10,583 10,583 24,667 22,833 16,500 26,600 25,350 12,700 16,500 6,917 3,667 3,917 3,917 8,850 4,700

2,681.40 5,619.20 2,914.70 9,862.80 1,163.20 2,230.80 - 1,176 3,988 2,293 9,010 1,157 1,056 2,694 2,933 235.6 - - 367 878 238 580 299 243

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- 6,804 3,306 6,082 1,200 4,873 9,097 2,988 6,126 2,708 5,223 7,206 2,246 6,211 8,409 5,700 7,505 130 496 649 547 89

17,474 14,940 - 6,613 4,055 2,163 6,764 : 985 Business Business and tourism

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Policy/ Supporting Text set out in Policy 2aand the needs of particular sectors. quantity, nature and quality of existing space and any commitments to meet the space requirements Cornwall. and safeguard 4. Site Allocations Development Plan Documents and Neighbourhood Plans should identify new land, economic, social and environmenta to their accessibility by a range of transport modes. Proposals should provide a wellbalanced mix of accommodation will be supported where they would be of an appropriate scale to their location and existing or provision of new, high quality sustainable tourism facili 3. developmentThe of new or upgrading of existing tourism facilities through the enhancement of 2. Proposals that would result in the loss of business space must: and uses should be: Proposed iii.be unsuitable to continue as business use due to environmental considerations. iii.be necessary to meet a clear need for community facilities; ii. result in the provision of better quality employment space allowing for mixed or use; a period of 9 or months; i. demonstrate the d. an extension to an existing business where re diversification; or demonstrate an overriding locational c. in the countryside and smaller rural settlements be of a scale appropriate to its location or b. within areas that are well served by public transport and communications infrastructure; or a. wellintegrated with our cit modification

These allocationsThese should be based on appropriate

re is no market demand through active and continued marketing for at least existing land, necessary for the delivery of the economic strategies for

l benefits. y, towns and villages; or 44

and business need to be in that location such as farm

an assessment that considers the ability of the -

location would be impractical or not viable.

ties, attractions and

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The The pace that homes are built will varydepending on the economy and viability. Migration rates, a major Amend paragraph 2.1 21,800 47,500 From this the Plan sets out a frameworkidentify to likelythe need and demand for 20 a year target of about Amend paragraph 2.13 to read: ( space or job provision wit Locally Significant Employment Sites are sites which make a significant contribution in terms of smart specialisations set out in the local plan strategy. particular attributes of a particular sectors or end users that have specific requirements with respect to scale, location or the multiple units predominately within the B classes,use or sites that offer the potential to attract Strategic Employment Sites or allocations are sites of 5ha or more, • • • • assessmentThe should: Proposed

Minor

where appropriate, local significance for safeguarding. Identify existing employment land and/or buildings that are considered to be of strategic, and the policy 2a; and Identify sites for further employment space, where necessary, to address the targets consider if any shortfall can be reasonably met through windfall sites coming forward; meet that need; assess the ability of vac

am 52,500

with with planning permission or underconstruction and around modification e ndment

homes. homes. Thisincludes sites already committed which at April of published change 4

to read:

site, e.g. for marine uses/ aerospace/ telecommunications related to the hin a Neighbourhood Plan area.

ant sites and buildings identified in the Employment Land Review to 45 –

paragraph

4 “ appropriate

8,700 existing land”.)

14,000 including those comprising 2013

2016

completions.

t otalled around

set set out in

20,000

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local circumstances. listThis is not exclusive as there may also be other types of households that be considered when planning new housi followingThe paragraphs identify the types of households, based on existing evidence, which should understand the types of housing need and demands specific to local communities in Cornwall. existing and emerging Neighbourhood Plans, will provide information the a (SHMNA) and together with the proposed Site Allocations Development Plan Document (DPD) and The Council’s housing evidence base includes the Strategic Housing Market Needs Assessment Insert new paragraphs after 2.15 to read: proposals. care accommodation where needed. Majo new dwellings forthe future needs of particular groups but also the provision of specialist housing such as extra prese only those of important that our housing marketis appropriate to meet the needs of the community. needsThese Good quality housingis vital for the physical and mental wellbeing of Amend paragraph 2.1 manage’ approach to the future growth Cornwall.of necessary over the have a clear understanding of the rates deliveryof and monitorprogress closely andamend our to be met in the following five years building rates will continue to increase and that this will enable the shortfall from entering a period of recovery, it is was experienced in the first few years o the wider housing market. During the component in housing need, are closelylinked to levels of economic growth andinfluence demand for housingin Proposed nted by our aging modification

affordability P lan period to respondto changes in the economy. Thisinvolve will a ‘plan, monitor and 5

to read: and changing and the desire to build own our homes,

recent anticipated

population. Thisinvolves both the consideration of design layout and of . 46

r developments shouldconsider these needs indeveloping their However

f the f the Plan period. As the housing market now appears to be ng ng development in order to meet needs relevant to specific

current in the earlier period of the plan withrecovery inlater ,

thisis not an exact science. Therefore it will be necessary to

economic downturn a slower ofrate housing growth individuals and widerthe community.It is

but also meeting the challenges nd/or tools necessary to the the first few years P lan when

include not that

is

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Policy/ Supporting Text specialised student accommodation in appropriate and sustainable l In order to help redress this imbalance and provide for existing and future need, the provision of tension in in Cornwall as a significant contributor to the local economy and labour market. This has led to The Local Plan recognises the importance of supporting the growth of further and higher education and help rebalance housing stock. accommodation of a size, tenure and price that will appeal to all residents of the can offer opportunities to enhance the provision of good quality, affordable private rented particularly hig (HMOs) in certain areas of Cornwall, which can lead to other associated problems. Where there are and this can sometimes lead to beingthere a high concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation only option available to some groups in the communit some private rented accommodation can be an issue. Privately renting accommodation may be the renting accommodation has increased significantly over the last decade in Cornwall. qualityThe of The provision of specialist housing for older people. proportion of accessible homes as part of the overall housing mix, and should also consider the provision for this particular group in the future. Larger schemes will be expected to include a how it will tackle the strategic challenge of ensuring there is a range of appropriate aged 85and over. This significant increase in older peoplemeans that the Council needs to consider Cornwall willincrease by 43% o Housing for older people: According to the SHMNA the number of people aged 65 or more in and flexible design will help in meeting the diverse needs and aspirations of society today. designed to do so, e.g. a scheme specifically intended to and it is anticipated that no one housing type will dominate a scheme unless it is specifically housing types, sizes, prices and tenures should form the basis of any new development proposal, should be considered to be in need of housing in certain areas. In all instances an appropriate m Proposed Private Rented Sector and Student Accommodation: modification

specific areas between the needs of the student population and those of local households. h h instances of HMOs, mixed communities are not being sustained. New developments

ver ver the Plan period and aincludes doubling in the numbers of those

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y, such as single young people and students,

deliver student accommodation. Innovative T he he proportion of households ocations, in addition to meeting local community, housing

privately

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Meeting levelshigh housingof need, evidenced through the Strategic Housing Market Needs Assessment and Amend paragraph 2.16 to read: downsizing to take place, freeing up larger homes in the Plan area. one to two bed properties. The delivery of an increased number of smaller units will allow concludes, particularly in relation to affordable housing, th couple households driven in the main by the increasing number of older person households, and Single person and family households: SHMNAThe shows a significant increase in single person and enable some of these to be offered for self developers on sites where the delivery of serviced plots for affordable housing are negotiated to can provide an oppo innovative and highly sustainable developments in a cost effective manner. Community Land Trusts increase the mix of housing types and tenures, and have the potential to increase the delivery of own homes either through self People wishing to build their homes: The Government is keen to help individuals commission their housing for people with special needs. accessible homes as part of the o difficulties or a mental health problem. Larger schemes will expectedbe to include a proportion of for specialist housing to meet community needs including withthose physical disabilities, learning Households with specific needs: The Council’s SHMNA and housing evidence ba students. provision will help reduce to the reliance on existing housing stock in the community for use by quality, managed accomm Mabe the needs of the local resident population, will be supported. In Falmouth and Penryn towns, Proposed in particular, whilst there are limited opportunities every effort should be made to deliver good modification

rtunity for affordable self

odation within the towns and in locations close to the university. Such

- build or custom build verall housing mix and should consider the provision of specialist 48

- build where a need is identifie - build schemes. In addition, the Council will work with . Such schemes can be an effective way to at there will be ahigh demand for smaller

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Policy/ Supporting Text    1. communities. house size New housing developments Policy6: Housing mix Amend Policy6 to read: should be addressed. Mix Supplementary Planning Document will preparedbe to give further guidance communities. This will involve ensuring a range of tenures and dwellingtypesin developments.new Delivery of the new housing development of the Cornwall HousingRegister, particularlyneed for affordable housing,is keya objective for the Council. Proposed

Proposals of 10 moreor dwellings should seek to provide a of range with lifts and bungalow accommodation) by increasing the supply of accessible and Respond exists; c Use local evidence of the need and demand for specific types, tenures and sizes of housing to homes including self Address ontribute to the diversity of housingin localthe area and help redress to any housing imbalance that modification s and , type, price and tenure to address identified needs and market demand and to support mixed ing affordab based on based theon following

to the requirements of a changing population le housing

- build and custom of 10 dwellings or more

need and

principles 49 housing

the right quantity and typeis fundamental to achieving sustainable

- Proposals should seek to: build housing; and

demand which is able to meet people’s needs throughout their

specialist housing (including

will be for both affordable, market housing and starter

and particularof groups in the community, required

should

include ground floor flats, flats an appropriate on on how this policy

A Housing

mixof

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2.18 2.17 Policy/ Supporting Text

countryside. In these locations, is recogn that the majority of development will providedbe in settlements with a range of facilities. Supporting text to policy 3 out sets the Council’s approach to sustainable development. It clarifies most sustainable locations in order to (where they have a clear form and shape) Open countryside is defined as the area outside of the physical boundaries of existing settlements Amend paragraph 2.1 consistent with this approach. settlements settlements (i.e. exceptions where an element of market housingis allowedto support their delivery) infill within the built area, not physically extending these settlements or through afford not be defining settlement boundaries around towns and villages but development should however be limited to centres. It isimportant that these rural areas can continue solutions to the provision of services and facilitieslocally as aswell options forimproving access to larger Housingin the countryside: Amend paragraph 2.17 to read: should be considered where demand exists to meet defined specialist needs. 2  Proposed

. On On sites of 200 dwellings or more, additional specialised housing (including extra care housing) Employimaginative design solutions. lifetimes based on locally derived evidence of need and demand. ised that there modification . Neigh

is upon bourhood

8 to meet

to read: will

The plan seeks to address the needs of rural areas,looking in particular at shared may Plans may,if they feelit appropriate, look identify to specific settlement boundaries

local need

be a need for some

we will 50

and

protect the open cou

seek to provide a on focus efficient use existingof properties and

while .

The The Plan seeks

reflecting and respecting the character of housing

to thrive both economically and socially.

inexisting settlements listednot ntryside frominappropriate development. to to ensure that development occurs in the

And

able housingled schemes

The The focus

Cornwall’s in the for rural The

However

Plan will

,

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2.19 2.18 Policy/ Supporting Text

Development, particularly providing homes Amend paragraph 2.19 to read: circumvention of policies designed to limit new housing in the countryside. they will been erected and used for the purpose for which they had a lawful use For the purposes of this policy to both residential sub and existing occupants. applications willbe expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of space and am annexes and garages, to form additional units, can also help to meet the need for dwellings, but Subdivision incorporating traditionally built and structurally sound dwellings into replacement dwellings. lost through replacement dwellings. Consideration should always be given to retaining or the range of traditional vernacular buildings in the character of the surrounding area. comparable replacementThe of existing lawful dwellings will be supported, but these should be Insert new paragraphs after 2.18 to read: rarely be appropriate. demolition or su structural soundness and the ability to convert the building without the necessity of substantial appropriateness of buildings for conversion will depend on their buildings to meet needs and set out other exceptions Proposed

modification be considered for conversion in line with this policy. isThis to avoid deliberate of the to the size, scale and bulk of the dwelling being replaced, and not impact negatively on bstantial rebuilding operations. conversionThe of large portal framed buildings will residential elements of

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Part of the defining character of the Cornish countryside is and dwellings, i.e. excluding ancillary buildings such as employment

the the landscape, although a number of these have been to

for -

development in the countryside.

division and conversion, buildings should have that meet s

scale and method of construction needs arising from

for at least ten years before

enity for the new these rural

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Policy/ Supporting Text the the holding, but support established and viable rural businesses where there is an essential need for a presence on 4 In addition greater converted should have an existing lawful residential or non appropriate to retainand wouldlead to anenhancement to the immediate setting. 3 2 or scale and bulk of the dwelling being replaced and 1. Replacement dwellings years old or greater the open countryside will be focused of the use of existing special circumstances. New dwellings will be restricted to: developmentThe of new homes in the open countryside will only be permitted where there are Policy7: Housingin the Amend Policy7 to read: environment will be supported. communities are encouraged Proposed 2 . the 3 . Reuse

. Accommodation

subdivision exiof ;

or modification : of

suitably constructed redundant no no other

through

Temporary accommodation for

stingresidential dwellings; or countryside (excluding caravans and chalets) suitable accommodation is available and it would be

either: activities that require an essential, functional presence in the rural

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,

or

disused

of an appropriate scale and character workers (including seasonal migrant workers), to

or historic lawfulresidential or non

propor

Additional accommodation to meet needs in - tionate residential use and be ten years old

buildings

broadly comparable to the size, which

- The buildingThe to be residentialbuildings ten

that

of a construction suitable

are considered to their location or ;

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2.21 2.21 Policy/ Supporting Text

be required to provide afforda Starter homes exception schemes will not be subject to Community Infrastructure Levy payments or housing under S159 of the Housing and Planning Act (2016). sale or letting. For the value up to a maximum price of £250,000 and willthere be further restrictions on their subsequent qualifying households. The starter home will providedbe at a discount of at least 20% of market clarified by further regulation. At this time starter homes are h promote the supply of starter homes. The Act sets out a definition of starter homes which will be HousingThe and Planning Act (2016) has introduced the requirement for Local Authorities to Insert after paragraph 2.21 new paragraphs: to deliverability. periodically reflectingthe importance of changes inissues such as house prices, both includedin indication theof different use our viability study. It defines different value andviability areas and the map 2)(Figure gives a broad informTo our affordable housing policies and negotiations, as well as the CommunityInfrastructure Levy,we Amend paragraph 2.21 to read: that specific locatio there is up to date evidence of 5 accommodationis available, to support established and viable rural bu for its purpose and duration, Proposed

4 . Dwellings for modification the the Cornwall Affordable Housing

Full Full time agricultural and forestry and other rural occupation workers n.

Appropriate for needs these and supported by an up to date evidence of need. purposes of S106 agreements starter homes are defined as affordable house for workers (including seasonal migrant workers) and where no other suitable

pric ble housing. an essential e value zones 53

a functional

S upplementary

areas for housing

need of the business for the occupier to live in P lanning

. More detailed. information sinesses and omes provided to meet the needs of D ocument and will be reviewed ; or upwards and downwards,

will be allowed will be

where

is

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2.27 2.26 2.24 Policy/ Supporting Text

seek seek to a development would two cross value (suchzones as an extension to a settlement), the Council will places with differentmarkets and the policy will therefore require a degre remainder one for the higher price house are upon the viability of developments comingforward. The Plan’s policies therefore have The need for affordable housing occurs throughout Cornwall.is It recognised that delivery of thisis dependent Amend paragraph 2.2 improvements to ensure consistency with residential use. lifted on holiday accommodation we will seek community benefits such as affordable housing andinfrastructure local housing marketand require mitigation through on or off provision. site institutional use (hospital or educational establishments for example) could have a significantimpact on the the provision of affordable housing. This maylimite be residential development must contribute. mixed Some use developments will alsoexpected be to contribute to Contributions to Amend paragraph 2.26 to read: Delete paragraph 2.24: market housing share allowed by the policy where necessary to ensure the viability of the scheme. will however be given to the inclusion of a starter homes as part of the affordable housing provision on site required by Policy 9. Consideration Rural exception sites are not required to provide starter homes and the Council will not accept Proposed negotiate a modification

reflecting the different house price value areas affordable housing are not limited to housing development, 7 percentage of affordable housing

to read:

as, which have a particular focus in coastallocations, and a second for the 54

proportion of starter homes as part of the minority d, d, but major development for employment or an

in accordance with value zone that best

of Cornwall. This includestarget a range of e of flexibilityin its operation.

where viable and appropriate,non Where occupancy conditions are two

five

broad targets Where Where ,

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Fig 2.28 Policy/

2 Supporting Text

Insert new amended House Value Zones map these targets are to become a reality. identified as having mostthe challenges in terms of viability,is it likely that public subsidy will be requ or that levelthe will less be than the target of 40% depending upon the viability of each site. In the towns Elsewhere itis anticipated that the mix housingof may need to vary to achi that the level may be less than the affordable target depending upon the viability of each site. anticipated that t that this provisionis typicallybased on the tenure split of 70% affordable rent and 30%intermediate housing Within the more areasviable identifiedin Amend paragraph 2.2 the policy can adjust related to levelsthe of Community Infrastructure Levy to be appliedin the different value zones and ensure that reflects the sales valu Proposed

modification should normally be viable. he mix of housing may need to vary to achieve this level of affordable housing, or

often 8

to read: es es likely to be achieved by

to often

very local prevailing In some circumstances, where the viability is challenging it is

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Our strategicviability assessment

the development. The targets are marketconditions.

eve thislevel of affordable housing itis anticipated that a target Thisis

also directly and found and found iredif

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2.29 Fig 2 Policy/ Supporting Text

larger site (or indeed to lower artificially the number of units proposed). circumvent the site size th simply that area which is the subject of a proposal. It not acceptableis to attempt to deliberately When applying the thresholds in Policy 8, the Council willconsider the capacity of the whole site, not Insert new Plan Add beneath Fig 2 Proposed .

modification paragraphs after 2.29: after paragraphs :

A fullA list of andtowns Parishes in each zone is provided in the Appendix to the

reshold for example by a phased development or the subdivision of a

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Policy/ Supporting Text provide the basis for the Affordable Housing Trajectory: Table After text added after 2.29 by ( of the development. con the guidance set out in the Affordable Housing SPD. Where off contributions may be AffordableThe Housing SPD also provides guidance on viability and the circumstances under which threshold. would take the site above the relevant threshold, the Council will treat the site as being above the account density of development surrounding the site) and where otherw density or number of units in a proposal is lower than might reasonably be expected (taking into suitabilit In cases where a single site is split into more than one, the Council will consider the capacity and Proposed Amendment Totalaffordable housingneed arisingnewly needNet (annually 1,314) ‘Backlog’(annuallyhousing need 3aTable tributions 3a –

y of the entire developable area for the purpose of the thresholds of Policy the8. Where modification below summarises the need and demand for affordable housing in Cornwall and will

- affordable housing need and delivery summaryaffordable housingdelivery needand

site financial contributions are sought, this to

for affordable housing from developments of

last sentence

varied or reviewed in accordance with Policy 11. Affordablehousingneed

of change 25 926 published change –

cleared in first 5years)in cleared

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add the following text

.)

In designated rural areas and AONBs

will be in accordance with the requirements 30,910 26,280 4,630

6

and table -

10 willunits collectedbe on completion :

ise, the number of units financial of

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Policy/ Supporting Text 2. 1. Cornwall. There are two main sources through which affordable homes are anticipated to be delivered in the delivery of affordable homes in Cornwall. AffordableThe Housing Trajectory will be published on an annual basis and will monitor progress in Proposed Achievementbacklog)(less rate Achievement rate TotalDeliveryAffordable deliveryAnticipated2015 uplift Ecocommunities Anticipatedtheofremainder delivery deliveredUplift Completionscommitments and

alternative routes and included in the Affordable delivered through the normal planning route. Sites providing affordable homes through Affordable homes delivered through Council and other funding programmes in addition to those planning process included in the Affordable Housing Trajectory will include: targets from Policies 8 of the CornwallLocal Plan. Sites providing a on all eligiblethat aresites submitted to the Council for planning approval using the relevant Affo     

rdable homes negotiated through the planning process. Affordable homes will be negotiated The conversionThe of open market units to affordable homes through the of use S106 An expectation that some affordable homes will be delivere could deliver a higher proportion of affordable homes than would usually expected;be Sites that the Council own and are actively promoting with chosen developers and which applicable); Sites that are allocated through the Local Plan and Neighbourhood P Those that have already been completed or are subject to current planning approval; modification

2010

Affordable housing delivery (52,500)Affordable housingdelivery - 2015

- 2030

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Housing Trajectory will include: 68% 58% 17,836 5,170 360 3,445 336 8,525

d from windfall sites; and ffordable homes through the lans (where

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Policy/ Supporting Text The The following provision on site will be sought: contributions mayvaried be or reviewed. Affordable Housing SPD. The SPD provides guidance affordable housing set asout below Subject to considerations in policy 11, would have been provided. in lieu of on 5 In designated rural areas and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the threshold will be more replacement dwellings) than 1,000 square metres increase of All new housing Policy8: Affordable housing Amend Policy8 to read: Proposed

dwellings. For developments of between 6 and 10 dwellings in suc   

homes homes for local people. programmes which supports the Council’s long term objective of providing affordable Funding for affordable housing schemes through C consistent source of affordable housing delivery in Cornwall; Rural exception sites which do not form part of the windfall allowance and have proved a Community Agency’s Affordable Housing Programme; Funding of additional affordable homes through external programmes such as the negotiated offsite contributions and other funding sources; modification more - site provision of affordable housing will be sought per unit of affordable housing that schemes withinthe plan

than 10

must contribute towards meeting affordable housing need.

dwellings or where dwellings would have a combined floorgross space more

two units moreor or 0.2 of a orhectare greater, developments

.

Contributions inwill be accordance with the requirements set out in the 59

area

d evelopments

, including use mixed

on viabilityand the circumstances under which will

should ornwallCouncil’s own funding

schemes,

aim to

h h areas a financial contribution

provide the target le

on sites where there is a net

(not vels of including Homes &

than than

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Policy/ Supporting Text retained for localeligible households. Planning obligationswill be used to ensure that affordable housing households. affordable housing will include As and when typicallyin the following tenure proportions: different value zones. the Council’s evidence of ho The mix of affordablehousing products vary will through negotiation and shall be provided takinginto account Launceston; St Austell; Wadebridge; Penzance; Camborne /Pool/Redruth; Helston and Liskeard. 40%in Zones 3, 4 and 5including the towns of Falmouth / Penryn; Truro; Bodmin 50%in Zone 1 andincluding 2 the town St of Ives; 25% in Zone 5 30% in Zone 4 35% in Zone 3 40% in Zone 2 50% in Zone 1 Proposed - -

purchasing powerin households.such occupation at a pricewhich is affordablea to typicallocal household,taking into account the estimated housing allowance housing, provided that the rentlevel (inclusive of any relevant service charges) does not exceed the local 70% rented h 30%intermediate housing modification

by the Housing and Planning Act (2016) subsequentand

omes

However, the target provision

owned using need and any viability constraintsidentified, reflecting the different markets in and for rent or sale, pro an element of starter homes to meet the needs of qualifying

or managed 60

by a bonafide affordable housing provider

for affordable housing vided that the are homes available at first and subsequent

is provided and (other (other than starter homes) R egulation ; Bude; Saltash; Hayle; (where (where permissible) s, s, t

as affordable he he provision of

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2.32 2.31 2.30 Policy/ Supporting Text

schemes (commonlydescribed as exception Normally we would expect proposals that come forward as Amend paragraph 2.3 Not needed for soundness Not needed for soundness ( expected. situations where the density or number of units in a proposal is lower than might reasonably be determining whether it falls above or below the Council will consider the capacity and suitability of the entire developable area for the purpose of Where the splitting of a site would result in two or more sites that are physically adjoined, the housing. development would otherwise have been provided on site for communityinfrastructure including affordable existingdwellings A financial or other contribution willbe sought from market. from a non The Council inmay some the delivery affordableof housing througha planning obligation. Any off site contributions sustainable to seek financiala contributiontowards the provision of There may be some circumstances, particularly on sites of 5 dwellingsless, or itwhere is more economic or Proposed Minor amendments to the published change in 3

modification

- housing development judged to have a significant and demonstrableimpact on the local housing using using the thresholds set out above 2

to read: will circumstances, subject to viability, seekalso a contribution towards affordable housing . .

must

be broadly equivalentin value to on site provisionand secured to support 61

schemes where market housingis required to support delivery) rd

paragraph and in references to starter homes.

proposalsto remove holiday occupancy restrictions on

affordable housing thresholds.

where there is evidence of need and where Rural Exception sites

affordable housing on an alternative site.

affordable housingled

This includesThis )

to

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2.35 2.34 2.33 Policy/ Supporting Text

this this plan. reflected However, the Councilwould also need to be satisfiedthat the development Amend paragraph 2.3 the Affordable Housing SPD. ensure that Inclusion marketof housing may also remove the need for all significantor levels of public subsidy and Amend paragraph 2.34 to read: affordable housing. it can be shown to the Council’s satisfaction that a mixed tenure scheme is essential the to delivery theof We will therefore consider proposals Amend paragraph 2.33 to read: schemes to achieve Affordable Housing housing as set out in the policy. Guidance to help develop proposals is contained only with the needs of achieving viability for the scheme down to a minimum of 50% affordable schemes should wo includedin proposalsto in some communities accept that comprise of dwellings that are Proposed

reflects modification

in an environment of

affordable homes for sale are delivered atthe

local inneed terms of scale,dwelling type and tenure mix

,

rk rk from a base position of 100% affordable housing, and decrease this proportion 5

as detailedin the a can provide

to read: deliver considerably higher proportion of affordable housing than 50%

support support delivery of

all restricted for occupation localas needs housingin perpetuity. However there canthere be

limitedpublic subsidy to

that SPD. 62

include an elementof market housing on these types of sites where In areas of higher viability, the expectation will be for

justification foran element of normal market housing to be

the required mix of housing forlocal needs. ,

and and lowest possible price with

the need to p had community support and in accordance with Policy 6 of

appropriate level set out in rovide a widerrange of homes

within the .

Such Such ensuring ,

we

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Policy/ Supporting Text

iii) It has the supportof the loc abnormal development costs or to delivera balanced, sustainable community); and ii) i) It can demonstrateit meets a lo abnormal development costs or to deliver a balanced, sustainable community). successful delivery of the development based on detailed financial appraisal example (For to fund housing purpose of such The as detailedin the SPD. through the Cornwallhousing register or any specificlocal surveys completed using anapproved methodology. number, type, size and tenure Proposals should be developed in accordance with guidance providedin the Affordable Housing of the supported villages and hamlets,whose primary purpose is to provide affordable housing to meetlocal needs will be Development proposals on sites outside of Policy9: Amend Policy9 to read: Not needed for soundness Not needed for soundness Proposed

The The Councilis satisfiedisit essentialforthe successful delivery of the development (For example to fund purpose of such developments must be primarily

settlement and appropriatein scale, character and appearance. in such proposals Rural Exceptions Sites modification wh ere they are clearly affordable housing led and would

developments should be to provide affordablelocal needs housing

. . will will

only of al community measured by levelthe of supportreceived from the parish council, the the affordable

cal forneed housing; and Affordable housingled schemes

be supported where 63

but but adjacent to the dwellings ;

the Co to provide to

should reflectidentified local needs as evidenced

uncil is satisfied it essentialis for the existingbuilt up area

affordable housing

be well related to the , The inclusion of market

s

in

of smaller towns, .

While the SPD. physical form

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sums, recognising that this may result in further changes to scheme mix and the delivery timescales; 1. approach with the aim of proceed, it will the full quota of affordable housing without affecting the viability of the scheme to such an extent thatit cannot Where the Councilis satisfied throughthe submission of appropriate evidence that proposalthe cannot deliver Policy11: Managingviability Amend Policy11 to read: support this process is provided within the Council’s Affordable Housing SPD. provide the requirements of Policy 8 to due an extraordinar ensuring that the amount of affordable housing gain can be maximised on sites that may struggle to policyThe sets out a number of alternative delivery mechanisms that will be explored as a way of New paragraph after2.40 to read: Delete Policy10: Delete paragraph 2.37: local connection to settlementthe or parish inline with the Council’s The Council will secure the first and futureoccupation of the affordable homes to those with housinga need and infrastructure and services. iv) a positive outcome from a local referendum or where there is evidence that isit a communityled proposal; and Proposed

Market housing The The alteration of housingthe mix to reduce scheme costs. modification consider

does

must

whether the following approaches would assist in securing the maximum

not represent more than 50% of the

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achievable

contribution to affordable housing;

Securing public subs y circumstance. Additional guidance to homes or 50% of the landtake, excluding adoptedlocal connection policies.

adopt the following sequential idy or other commuted

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2.42 2.41 Policy/ Supporting Text

cycl facilities and where possible are accessible by sustainable transport modes including walking, groups are resident or in transit, they require good access to shopping, health and community patterns. The use of a single criteri be located within easy access to the primary or county road routes to more easily meet travelling are addressed in samethe policy. Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople have similar site requirements, locationalso the requirements Amend paragraph 2.4 Not needed for viability to be re affordable housing obligations, options to reappraise the scheme at future phases or at commencement to allow planning obligation secure p to conditions at a particular momentin the economic cycle, the Council will seek other mechanisms within a If, after considering abovethe options, only verylimited or no affordable housing becan secured due to market on another local 4 4. A negotiated reduced percentage of on dwellings 3. The and size scheme mix and delivethe 2. Proposed

5

. Consideration anof off Securing public subsidy or other commuted sums, recognising that this may resultin further changes to ing, public transport and car sharing. It is particularly important to provide easy access to a transfer of free serviced land plots/ to the Council reflecting the number of affordable

mix modification

that would normally be expected for that development; and/or phasing required soundness - assessed. site. 2

to read: . ry timescales.

– site contribution lanning cangain. These include (but not be limited to) re

The exceptionThe to this is for transit sites that should, on 65

3. The alteration of

within the development; for distance to services and facilities reflects that whether

- for site affordable provision;

to enable an

Flexibility in

improved number or range of affordable

the affordable housing tenure, - phasing, deferment of where where possible, homes type type

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2.44 2.43 Policy/ Supporting Text

The The Council will identify and update annually in its Annual Monito for 11 plots. for Travelling Showpeople was limitedand indicated only a small need which is covered by provision finalThis figure has been i family formation rate of 3% for the period 2020 pitches; that the need increases to 198 by 2020 family through formation; and applying a compound This study concluded that current demand (excluding Travelling Showpe Assessment of the Accommodation Needs of Gypsies and Travellers in Cornwall” (November 2015). The Council has commissioned a fresh assessment of the needs of Travellers Amend paragraph 2.4   We aim to accommodate two types of provision; Amend paragraph 2.43 to read: ( same criteria will need to be met by all groups regarding accommodation provision. Travelling Showpeople require greater storage and maintenance space for associated equipment, the Reasonable access is defined as within about three miles. range of schools to ensure that children can attend school regularly, particularly on permanent sites. Proposed Minor edit to published change intended for use as a permane ‘transit’ sites designed for temporary use to accommodate households within singlea extended family; and that may include provision of static ‘residential’,i.e. therewhere islimit no on the length of stay typically for one or more modification

4

to read: ncluded in new policy 2a Key TheTargets. evidence of the need for plots

–

criterion nt nt base for an individual household 66 .

) accommodation and facilities as well as

(normally up to 3 months)

- 2030 in results a total need of 318 pitches by 2030.

Although it is recognised that sites for

ring Report a supply of specific

while travelling .

ople) exceeds supply by 139 -

“Supporting an caravans single household , and are not

for travelling

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accommodation requirements of the delivery of a network of sufficient, suitable and appropriately located sites to meet the A Travelling Communities Site Allocations Development Plan Document will identify and manage the That paragraph 2.45be amended to read Delete mitigated appropriately for residents of the sites and the surrounding area. working on site may have on nearby residential properties. Allworking such uses should be needs to be balanced with a need canThis help to contribute to sustainability by reducing the need to travel on a day to day basis, but where they live and work from the same location (thereby omitting many travel to work journeys). The Council recognises that many people in travelling communities operate a proposed Changes). Revised Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West (RSS) 2008 (Incorporating The Secretary Of State’s Transit and showpeople requirements are based on Housing Market Needs Assessment that used 2012 data (SHMNA 2014)). The update uses 2014 caravan counts. The re a five year supply of sites exists. sites that are deemed to be deliverable will bethen compared to these targets to determine whether between 2015 and 2030 will annualisedbe to provide separate five year targets for these. Existing years. Both the target for transit sites (60 pitches) and Travelling Show People plots added to the target each year to enable calculation of the five year supply target in subsequent since 2015. addiThe year supply calculation will be the need of 198 betweenpitches 2015 and 2020 less any provision deliverable pitches for Gypsy and Travellers for the following 5 years. startingThe point for the five Proposed sidentialpitch requirements are based on an update of 2014the needs assessment (part of the Strategic paragraph 2.45: modification

tional 120 pitches required between 2020 and 2030 willbe annualised and

to access services (especially schooling) and the impact that some 67 travelling communities (Gypsies and

the best available data whichis provided by the Draft

Travellers and Travelling

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12 Policy Policy/ Supporting Text provision, education facilities, shops and pub walking, cycling, transit sites and less for permanent sites) by a range of transport modes, where possible including iii.Are located to so as ensure reasonable access (defined as ii. Take account of the particular and differing needs of different groups of Gypsies and Travellers; community; i. Are of where they: Proposals for new residential and transit sites and extensions to existing sites will be approved Policy 12 Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Replace Policy 12 to read: community. in rural or semi residents or have an existing family or employment connection. Government policy also states that need to be justified on the basis of accommodating h communities that would not normally be used as sites for the travelling community. These would should be very strictly limited. However it is recognised that maythere be exceptions in small rural Government policy states that new traveller site development away from existing settl 12 and identify specific sites to deliver the pitch requirements set out within the policy. Development Plan Docum 12, to identify the most suitable sites across Cornwall for gypsy and traveller pitches in the proposed Show People). The Council will nationaluse policy and a criteria Proposed an modification appropriate size and proportion

- rural locations the scale of such sites should not dominate the nearest settled

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ate in scale to avoid dominating nearbyany settled lic transport;

to services including GP and other health care ouseholds who, for example are either current

within approximately - based approach, as set out by Policy thre ements e miles for

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Not Not needed for soundness Not needed for soundness Not needed for soundness Not needed for Not needed for soundness Not needed for soundness Not needed for soundness has been provided within the plan area to meet the needs of Gypsies and Travellers. site unless it can be demonstrated that an alternative site of similar o Permission will not be granted for the redevelopment for alternatives uses of a andGypsy Traveller near to the site; sensitively designed to mitigate pote vii. Provide opportunities for travellers to live and work from the same location where this can be and promote healthy lifestyles; and vi. Include sufficie may locate there; flooding) that would have a detrimental impact on the health and well v. Avoid areas (including those with noise or air quality issues or are in areas at high risk of accessible from the primary or cou as well as the storage of equipment, and for transit sites, are located reasonably close to, or easily iv. Provide safe road access and sufficient space within the site for parking and turning of vehicles Proposed modification

soundness

nt residential amenity and play areas to meet the needs of residents of the site

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nty nty road network;

69 ntial impacts on the site surroundings or other residential uses

r better quality and location - being of any travellers that

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green space as a preference to multiple smaller areas as appropriate in larger developments. natural open space provision. The Council will seek the provision of larger areas of multifunct public open space, which includes allotments, sports facilities, children’s play area provision and this Plan. Truro and Wadebridge. willThis be adopted as Supplementary Planning Document on adoption of Liskeard, Newquay, Penzance and Newlyn, Saltash, St Austell, St Ives and Carbis Bay, Torpoint, Bude, Camborne, Pool, Illogan and Redruth, Falmouth and Penryn, planning guidance. The strategy identifies local provision standards for open space for Bodmin, In 2014 Cornwall Council adopted the Open Space Strategy for Larger Towns in Cornwall as interim 10 dwellings or greater to provide 25% of dwellings as accessible homes as part of the housing mix. shown this to be viable and therefore it is applied as a requirement to all housing developments of adapted to continue to theserve needs of residents as t help to create more accessible and therefore flexible and mixed communities, enabling homes to be communities. The adoption by the Local Plan of Category 2: Accessible and adaptable dwellings will this will continue to be a challenge to Cornwall as the proportion of older people increases in ma of standards for requiring the provision of accessible homes. As referred to in Policy 6 (housing mix) affordable housing standard’ (March 2015) (or successor standards), which the Council national guidance contained in the ‘Technical Housing Standards residential curtilages. The document will not cover space inside the dwelli will set the minimum performance and space standards expected in planning applications for of Co the provision of sprinklersfire to mitigate higherthe than average distance from emergency services for much issues of accessibility, health, space standards, energy efficiency including other specificissues, for example, The Cornwall housingstandards supplementary planning documentlinked to the Amend paragraph 2.53 to read: Proposed rnwall’s housing. modification

For larger developments a ba .

The ResidentialThe Amenity Space Standards Supplementary Planning Document

Building Regulations A

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lance needs to be achieved between private, semi pproved Document M Volume 1 introduces an optional set hey change over time. Viability testing has –

nationally described space Hayle, Helston, Launceston, has has included in Design Guide will address ng which is covered by Policy 14 - private and

ional for for ny

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Cornwall. Development in the plan period is therefore encouraged to connect or be designed to ac Opportunities Study’. This is also being applied to identify rural areas, particularly those without The Council is exploring opportunities for Strategic Heat Network sites through a ‘Strategic Heat keyThe drivers behind fuel poverty are: income below the official poverty line. (the national experience ‘fuel poverty’. This is where households objective and recognise the need to implement it. zero carbon has been agreed, but some of the detail will evolveas Zero Carbon is the term used by the Government to describe the 2016 building regulations. The definition of Amend paragraph 2.54 to read: assets (green infras Open space should be designed as part of the wider network of multi pitches. establish demand for facilities to ensure residents continue to enjoy access to high quality playing commenced work on producing a Playing Pitch Strategy for Cornwal In addition, the Council, alongside the Cornwall Sports Partnership and Sport England, have Proposed cess to cess mains gas. This will providethe basis for the Council’s efforts to promote heat networks in   

Household income. costThe of energy; and the home); energyThe efficiency of the property (and therefore, the energy required to heat and powe

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median level) and were they to spend that amount they would be left with a residual

tructure) as addressed in Policy 25.

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Cornwall has a large number of communities that

have required fuel costs that are above average

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14 Policy Policy/ Supporting Text that 5. Include measures to reduce pollution within QualityAir Management Areas and meet air quality objectives, during the construction, operation or restoration stage of vibration, 5 collection of 4 the locationin termsof public transport and proximity 3 management of these would meet the needs of the new development different types of open space based on local need 2 adaptability by meeting nationally described space standards 1. Sufficient internal space in housing for everyday activities and to enable flexibility and All new developmentwill be expected to achieve the provision theof following: Policy14: Development standards Amend Policy14 to read: facilitate future connection to an existing or planned heat n Proposed . . . . 3 4. 2 1. . .

Provide Demonstrate are proposed bythe Local Transport Plan and any QualityAir Action Plans. Avoid

Provide modification vermin, ance of

An appropriatelevel offof street parking and cycle parking takinginto account the accessibilityof waste,recycling and compostables

Public

Sufficient and convenient space for storage for

adverse impacts, eitherindividually or cumulatively, resultingfromnoise, dust, odour, waste, pollution and visual effects. Such adverse impacts should avoided be

open space on alternative facilitiesmay be required

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in proportion to s the ; and ,

contributions to the ongoing maintenance and to facilities and services; and .

Where there is access to alternative facilities development; as part of a reduced requirement on site; and domestic activities and recreation as well as etwork. cale of the development for all affordable housing and

and providing for or mitigated * ; and that

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development involving one or more wind turbines, local planning authorities should only be granted In June 2015 a Ministerial Statement was issued stating that planning applications for wind energy Insert new paragraphs after 2.62 to read: Not needed for soundness Delete * such provision dwellings or successor documents) unless site specific factors make the development unsuitable for homes (Building Regulations A 8. Housing developments of 10 dwellings or greater should provide 25% of dwellings as accessible network. encouraged to or connection to (or be designed to facilitate future connection to) an existing or planned heat 8.7. Additionally Where feasible, the development of decentralised low carbon heat networks is parti site an existing or planning heat netw 7. Where builds from 2016fordomestic buildings and from 2019 for non ventilation, buildings, for example achieving levelshigh of insulation, use of 6. Proposed The referenceThe to affordable housing in this policy does not include Take advantageany of opportunities to minimi - based heat network, or be designed to facilitate future connection to a heat network.

paragraph 2.55 paragraph 2.55

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by design, layout .

, connection to an existing or planned heat network. In the absence of pproved Document M Volume 1 Category 2: Accessible and adaptable ork development will be expected, where feasible, to provide a 73

an d orientation se energy consumption, with an emphasis on the fabric of ; and ; - domestic buildings Utilising opportunities for

This

should achieve at least Zero Carbon new Starter Homes. .

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15 Policy Policy/ Supporting Text d nearby habitations. operations, radar and air navigationalinstallations power and c. in the case of windturbines b. make use, or offergenuine potential foruse, of any waste heat produced; and practicable taking accinto a. maximise the use of the available by resource deployinginstallations with the greatest energy output be supported that: 1. Policy15: Renewable andlow carbon energy Amend Policy15 to read: Plan allocation, or as an application for repower of sites which benefit from extant planning consent. planning applications will be conside allocation DPD. planThis (including Policy 15) represents the policy framework against which The Council will not be allocating sites for the development of wind turbines in this plan or a site therefore the propo that the planning impacts identified by affected local communities have been fully addressed and development in a Local or Neighbourhood Plan; and following consultation, it can be demonstrated planning permission where: the development site is in an a Proposed . in. the case of solar d To increaseTo use and production of renewablelow and carbon energy generation development proposals will modification avoid, adequatelyor mitigate

sal has their backing.

evelopment,

ount the provisions of thisPlan; ,

they are an within area allocated unacceptable 74 red, should they come forward as a result of a Neighbourhood unacceptable

noise and

do not have an overshadowingor overbearing effecton shadow flicker , glint and glareis mitigated adequately.

rea identified as suitable for wind energy by Neighbourhood Plans ,

noise

and adverse impact on air traffic

for wind

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of the planning submission to demonstrate how the assessment has shaped the eventual scheme. prevent disease/injury and to acti population. plans and projects Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a means of assessing the poten impacts through the of use Health Impact Assessments for significant major development proposals. Development can maximise positive health impacts and ensure the mitigation of negative health Insert new paragraphs after 2.65 to read: their settings these designations shall be takeninto account when assessinglandscape impact of Outstanding Natural Beauty 5. When consideringproposals for generallyvery be small scalein order thatthe natural beauty these of areas may be conserved. developments 4. In and these proposals. re 3. When considering proposals,such regard will be given to the wider benefits of providing energy from renewable andlow carbon energy innovation. b. creates a. ledare by, or meet the needs of local communities; 2. Proposed Particular newable sources, as well as the potential effects on the local environment; including any cumulativeimpact of adjacent modification opportunities for co

Supportwill be given to renewablelow and carbon energy generation developments that: HIA helps decision wouldnot be al , applicants should apply other relevant policies in the plan

within thewithin setting of on on the

health lowed except - location of energy producers withenergy users, in particular heat, and facilitate and its setting - wind turbines within makers make choices about alternatives and improvements to

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Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and undeveloped coast,

will only be permitted

and / or the World Heritage

and renewables that impact upon

Where this is undertaken it should form part

in exceptional circumstances and should tial health impacts of policies, Site

and its settingits and . or other or other historic assets and

effects

the setting of

within the

, the status of

the Areathe

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17 Policy Policy/ Supporting Text 2. 1. should: To Policy17: Health andwellbeing Amend Policy17 to read: mitigation cannot be identified. the concentrations of pollutants. to human health either in terms of the significance of the Action Plans, that they will not materially affect or degrade AQMAs or present an unacceptable risk AQMAs, proposals must demonstrate, by appropriate assessment methods set out in respective Planning decisions, individually or cumulatively, should not lead to unacceptably poor air qualit continually being assessed Tideford; St Austell; Gunnislake and Truro. This list is not exhaustive and infrastructure improvements. In Cornwall there are 6 AQMAs (AQMAs) and have Action Plans, to effect improvement, prepared for them that include behaviour emissions. Hot spots are declared under the Environment Act 1995 as QualityAir Management Areas Air pollution is a top 10 cause of death in the UK. The main cause of poor air quality is vehicl Proposed

improve the health and wellbeing of Cornwall’s communities,residents, workers and visitors, development Measures proposed to mitigate this should reflect Cornwall’s Air Quality Action Plan and Local will not cause increased risk to human health from air pollution or exceeding EU standards. Where it affects Air Quality Management Areas, demonstrate that singularly or cumulati andland contamination by avoiding or mitigating against Protect, and alleviaterisk to, people and environment the from unsafe, unhealthy andpolluted environments

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and potential hazards afforded from future climate changeimpacts; and .

harmfulimpacts and health risks such as air and pollution noise and water Development should not normally be allowed where acceptable 76

number of people at risk or the changes on ; Bodmin; Camborne and candidate areas are - Pool

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Amend paragraph 2.68 to read: outweigh any adverse impacts of the development. existing mineral operations) the Council will consider whether the economic and other benefits uses. education and skills sector. There is a need to maintain a sufficient supply of mineralsneeded for a variety of generating employment within industrthe over the planperiod and beyond. There is great potentialfor adding value to the raw products, and for Cornwall’s wealth mineralof resources has the potentialto continue to contribute significantlyits to economy Amend paragraph 2.66 to read: Health Impact Assessment for significant major development proposals. 6. Maximise positivehealth impacts and the ensure mitigation of negative healthimpacts through the use of encourage social 6 enough to accommodate vegetable growing or 5 recreational equipment; 4 walkin andleisure facilities and 3. Proposed . . .

5 4 3 2 Transport Plan and aimed at achievingreductions in polluta . Provide. flexiblecommunity . Encourage provision for growinglocal food Provide. . Maximise the opportunity for physicalactivity throughthe use of open space, indoor and outdoor sports When determining planning applications for new permitted reserves g, riding and cycling modification where possible dwellings which have interaction.

and providing or enhancing active ; and

open

spaces that can be adapted to the health needs of the community and 77 y andy the companies and organisations which serve it,including the

greenhouses such as allotments or

easy, safe and secure storage for cycles and other

travelnetworks

or through the provision of allotments ; and nt nt emissions and public exposure; and

in

private gardens which largeare that

support (including extensions to and encourage

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per annum of primary sand and gravel,it is agreed that Cornwall is unable extractionin Cornwall. extraction,isit not necessary to al given the commercially competitive and plentiful secondary sandand gravel reserves arising from china clay There are no major natural non Amend paragraph 2. where this is not provided for by other permitted reserves. the AONB. However, within the AONB the policy supports extraction of primary aggregate can only be worked where they are found, primary aggregates extraction is not restricted outside the Cornwall Minerals Safeguarding De material beingimported from outside Cornwall. The safeguarding landof for HSA extraction will be considered in shortage of High Specification Aggregates used(HSA) for skid resistant road surfaces, resultingin much there is no need to allocate further sites aggregates in Cornwall are plentiful and capablemeeting of demand well beyond the planperiod. Therefore 130 million tonnes. reservesThese are spread throughout Aggregates Assessment estimates that permitted reserves of primary crushed rock aggregate amounts to over Aggregates Amend paragraph 2.6 policies Restoration Strategy’ (adopted 2000)will continue to provide planning guidance in support of exceeding 60 million whichtonnes will provide supply for almost60 years. contributes significantly to the economy of mid Cornwall. Hensbarrow (St Austell) granite. The chinaclay industry currently employs about 1,000 people directly and China clay Proposed in this plan and willbe reviewed and updated to ensure relevance over the Plan period. modification (also known as kaolin) resources are mainly confined the to western and central part theof are used byindustry in the construction of buildingsand transportinfrastructure. The Local 70 9

Devon, Somerset and Cornwall are committed to make provision for 0.9 million tonnes to read: to read: -

marine deposits of primary sand and gravel aggregates in Cornwall. In addition, locateland for further planning permissions for primary sand andgravel velopment Plan Document. 78 or areasor

for mainstream primaryaggregate extraction. There is a

The The British Geological Survey estimates reserves

the County. Reserves of primary hard rock

Policy 18 recognises that some minerals The ‘St The Austell Tipping and to contribute to this shared sub extraction

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18 Policy Policy/ Supporting Text i. Building, roofing, heritage and ornamental stone, b b. Primary aggregate extraction where it is outside t a. China clay (kaolin)and secondary aggregate extractionin the St Austell (Hensbarrow) China Clay Area; designations, 3. New mineral development, clay (kaolin) production, to minimise the requirement for new extraction. whilst encouraging use the of r 2. A sufficient supplyof indigenous minerals will be maintained achieve to sustainableand economic growth, regional, national and international markets. Cornwall which meets local needs as 1. Support will be given to maintain and grow a world class, thriving and sustainableminerals industry in Policy18: Minerals Amend Policy18 to read: resources, Cornwall is unabl supply of sand and gravel, however, it is agreed by the three authorities that, due to a lack of regional apportionment. Proposed

c . throughout Cornwall for: modification will will be supported inthe following areas: -

general principles

Devon, Somerset and Cornwall have previously made joint provision for the

(including extensions to existing sites) ecycled andsecondary materials,particularly secondary aggregates from china e to contribute further.

well exportingas minerals, predominantly byand rail sea, to serve

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he he AONB designation; and

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19 Policy Policy/ Supporting Text incompatible storage, handling and processing facilities and sites shall be safeguarded from sterilisation by other forms of 1. Important mineralresources and Policy19: Minerals safeguarding Amend Policy19 to read: iii. Have the potentialfor wider communitybenefits. interests and soils, ii. Conserve and enhance heritage assets and p i. Contribute to and enhance the naturallocal and environment including, ecosystem services and networks, taking into account aviation safety, 6 backfilling, and mining subsidence. 5 currently operationalquarries andlan 4 4. Improved and more efficient working practices at existing minerals sites will supported. be reserves. iii. Primary aggregate development for particulargrades of material not provided forother by permitted ii. Metalindustrial and minerals, Proposed

7 6 5 . mineralAll development should enable progressive and effective reclamationat earliesthe . Mineral development should haveadverse no impact stability,on: slope differential settlement of quarry . Mineral recycling and recovery facilities will be supported theywhere fall withinwell screened areas at

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rotect and enhance valuedlandscapes, geological conservation existing, planned and potential

- uses that:

associated

t opportunity

bulk transport,

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National Policy does (NPPF) not currently contain specific waste policies although draftplanning policy on waste Amend paragraph 2.78 to read: prior extraction wh distribution of substitute recycled and secondary aggregate materials.Policy will also be developed to encourage products and coated materials will alsoidentified be for safeguarding as well as sites for processing and the processing for onward transport by rail or sea. Key sites used for the batching / manufacture safeguarding minerals, mineral resources and associated facilities for transport, storage, handling and The Cornwall Minerals c. the bulk transportof minerals by rail, sea (ports) or haul roads. b. a. key concrete batching and other products and roadstone coating, infrastructure; 3. Min d. metals c. building and ornamental stone (including roofing and heritagematerials) and b. china clay, a. aggregates (both primary and secondary), 2. Mineral Safeguarding Areas willidenti be Proposed Storage, eral Safeguarding Areas willidentified be for the following (including relevant shafts and adits), modification

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fiedfor the followingminerals resources and reserves;

Plan will develop detailed policy and identify sites for

minerals

substitu existing, planned and potential

te, te, recycled and secondary aggregate

of concrete

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Table Amend the Annual Monitoring Report. waste operations. A list of waste sites willbe published as part of the monitoring indicator 20.1 in without being constrained by new development nearby that may be sensitive to the impacts of the Safeguarding: It is important to ensure that waste management sites are able to continue Insert new paragraph after 2.86 to read: planning applications for hazardous waste facilities are set out within Policy 20. demand can be identified that cannot be met economically at regionalthe level. considered inappropriate to make any additional provisionin Cornwall before 2030 specificunless significant of setting up such facilities and the need to attra landfillfacilities are currently provided nationalatthe and regionalrather than localthe level, due to the costs there willbe alandfill capacity there willno beneed for additional hazardous waste recycling / re however there are already large facilities for dealing within this Falmouth and Saltash.light In of this existing includes provision forfly ash thatis expected to arise from the CERC. The vast ma It is expected that approximately 73,000 oftonnes Amend paragraph 2.86 to read: waste. Waste Management Plan for England and national policy statements for waste water and hazardous document should be read in conjunct waste is set out within the National Planning Policy for Waste (published October 2014). This Management) will remainin place until draft national waste planning policyis adopted has been publish Proposed 4

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modification summarises the requirement for strategic waste management infrastructureover the planperiod. ed consultationfor (July 2013) requirement for underjust 540,000m³landfill of capacity by2030. However, hazardous

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ion with the National Planning Policy Framework, National

.Planning Policy Statement 10 ct sufficient throughput to support the operation.is It therefore hazardous waste will be produced annually by 2030. This - use facilities. It is projected that (Sustainable Waste

Criteria for assessing jority of thisis from wasteoil .

National policy for

working

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capacity. additional reuse/recycling/recovery will supported be notwithstanding the Council’s assessment of Given the importance of moving the treatment of waste up the waste hierarchy, proposals for Insert new paragraphs after 2.88 to read: facility. an alternative for needed be would capacity implemented, be not permission this Should Scorrier). (Hallenbeagle, Bio Park Cornwall at the facility operational) (not permitted the account into takes *This Table Amend Table 4 to read: within the Plan and being in accordance with the ‘Waste Hierarchy’. proposals for additiona Notwithstanding the existing level of permitted capacity for recycling/re Proposed Waste Demolition and Excavation Construction, Waste Industrial & Commercial and Waste Collected Authority Local Stream Waste 4

6 : Future waste management infrastructure requirements.

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communities’ needs and seeking to protect and enhance environment.our The plan led system The Cornwall Local Plan seeks to deliver a sustainable balance of development, meeting our Insert new paragraphs after 2.90 to read: whether the site can be Many of Cornwall’s brownfield sites are contaminated and this will need to be addressed to explore encouraged, but these must consider the suitability of the site in terms of accessibility and location. economic objectives and benefits. waste energy and food andexport m the protection of environmentour fromflooding and through flood alleviation, the aim for self It will support our ability to respondlonger to term global changes. It will also strengthen a range of objectives: Amend paragraph 2.90 to read: aviation safety 3. Landfill development shall enable effective site reclamation at the earliest opportunity Amend Policy21 point 3 to read: operation of such facilities. acceptable and not does prejudice the implementation of the waste hierarchy and/or the eff any likely impact existing on waste facilities (as detailedin the Annual Monitoring Report) is 4. determiningWhen planning Amend Policy20 point 4 to read: comply with criteria R1 of the Waste Framework Directive for heat recovery. Recovery facilities include those that are large and small.Facilities do not necessarily need to Proposed and the sustainable use of minerals modification ,

for appropriate end uses.

satisfactorily remediated for the new proposed.use

arkets,

applications for non Proposals to reuse previously dev support andincrease biodiversity 84

. The The achievement . of these objectives willin turn help to deliver

- waste development, the Council will ensure that ; as well theas effective treatment of eloped land buildingsand are

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22 Policy Policy/ Supporting Text Grad d. take into account the economic and other benefits (including food production) access to services and facilities to density c. historic b. value a. to sustainably located proposals ensureTo the best use of land, Policy22: Best use of land and existing buildings Amend Policy22 to read: the provisions of Policy 22. Plans will consider historic character. emergingThe Site Allocations Document for the main towns and Neighbourhood settlements) ranges from its value as agricultural land, for its landscape value, its biodiversity and importanceThe of the countryside (defined here as also seeks to ensure that proposals prioritise previously developed land. Allocations Document and other DPDs should identify sufficient land to meet those needs locally but provides the best way of achieving this objective as set out in Policy 3 o Proposed the subdivision of properties, the reuse or conversion of existing vacant properties and use use e 1, 2 and 3a agriculturalland ;

or , previously developedland andbuildings despoiled, degraded, derelictand contaminatedland provided thatit is not of environmentalhigh

value; that will

modification or

where

the the need for significant areas of greenfield land to use meet future needs against

appropriate, taking into account the character of the surrounding area and

development .

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ensure an efficient use land;of 85

proposals should give priority to ,

provided that they are not of high environmental

the area outside of the urban form of

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Complex SPA Penhale Dunes SAC, Plymouth Sound and Estuaries SAC, Marazion Seven of these sites: Carrine Common SAC, Fal and Helford SAC, Godrevy Head to St Agnes SAC, European sites (cSACs Figure 5 shows the 25 designated European sites (SACs, SPAs) Insert new paragraphs to replace paragraph 2.98 to read: Delete paragraph 2.98 designatedin recognition internationalagreements such as Protection Areas, of Special Scientific Interest, Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Sc (SACs) Cornwallincluding Bodmin These Amend paragraph 2.97 to read: Delete Policy22A Delete paragraph 2.92 Delete paragraph 2.91 e. the safeguarding landof to that of higher quality. agricultural land demonstratedis to be be identified, the safeguarding of grade3bagricultural land); Proposed

Protected areas in Cornwall include; ,

2 Special Protection Area modification were

Protected Protected Species

initially

and pSPAs of Cornwall’s Mining Heritage and the European Landscape Convention.

Moor, the Camel Estuary and the Tamar Valley, 17 SpecialAreas of Conservation

to make space for water at times of flood. identified have to potential risk of significant effects from recreational

listed or proposed RAMSAR or s , (SPAs), as well as potential SPAs and candidate SACs. 145 Conservation Areas, ) that lie wholly or partly within Cornwall. 86

necessary, poorer quality land should be used in preference

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beautywhich cover

Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs)

and

the World Heritage which Site has been

Where significant development of heduled AncientMonuments,

and

Marsh SPA, and Tamar Estuaries

candidate

and potential

s and

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Candidate or potential

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management of the sites. Competent Authorities and partners in using the information gathered to help inform the future 2016 with a view adoptionto of the SPD in Spring 2017. Cornwall Council will work with other identified out the required mitigation for A supplementary planning document is being produced, based on the findings of the study, setting future. identify whether a recreational zone of influence will need to be established Carrine Common SA From this zones of influence studies commenced in 2015and initialfindings have led to a refinement of these nationally derived management, developer contributions and greenspace requirements in n zone of influence. This will inform any necessary mitigation strategies including confir and qualifying features, and is collecting visitor survey data to establish an up to date baseline Cornwall Council has designed a recreational impacts study, having regard to access, types of use sites . within 10km for coastal or estuarine sites, whilst at least considerably larger catchments than inland sites, and that typically atleast 50% of visitors live Visitor surveys elsewhere indicate that large coastal (particularly estuarine) sites tend to have Proposed ming levels of recreational use and where regular users travel from, in order to define a local

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Following collection of baseline information draft gui survey work, no zones of influence were identified for recreational impacts on .

C C and Godrevy Head to St Agnes SAC, but such impacts will be monitored to

the the 5 88 European site

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50% of visitors live within 5 km of inland dance will publishedbe in Autumn ew development. These f o r

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Policy/ Supporting Text Any recreational effects on the Falmouth Bay to St Austell B HabitatsThe management plans and mitigation measures. sites Monitoring of the policy will be aimedat assessing the impacts of new development on the European European sites. ii) Coordination of different activities which have the potential to impact the features on of the vis i) On site management of recreational infrastructure (for example rationalise slipway provision etc), (b) Marine/estuarine sites: ii)off site provision of additional recreational facilities i) on site access and visitor management; (a) Mitigation measures could potentially include: the types of mitigation required. influence has been identified contribution to management is like All applications within the zone is likely to generate recreational activity that would have adverse impact on the integrity of the site. Council would not accept development, without appropriate mitigation or site man recreational impacts from development We will Proposed itor access and visitor management; Terrestrial sites:

in figure 5, to establish a better evidence base to inform future refinement of existing apply these (throughzones Policy 23a modification R egulations Assessment (April 2016) concluded that the classified features of the

ay pSPA

as s classified necessary

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), as set out below.

features of

, but the study will update the final of zones influence and

–

European European Protected Sites the pSPA

those

Within Within these zones of influence the

European sites will be monitored to assess any –

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Delete paragraph 2.99 ( Strategy Supplementary Planning Document. requiredThe level of contributions will be set out in more detailin European Sites Mitigation • Off • On site access and management Mitigation measures will include: secured prior to approval of the development. financial contributions towards off site mitigation and management. This will need to be agreed and required to provide for appropriate management, mitigation and monitoring on site, and/ Residential development, student and tourist accommodation within these zones of influence will be influence around recreational impacts will be required where development is proposed within For residential development and student and tourist accommodation, mitigation measures for Policy 23a: European Protected Sites Insert new Not needed for soundness to confirm the sought to Carrine Common SAC and Godrevy Head to St Agnes SAC; to clarify that Amendment potential Proposed Minor editing of published change for clari - site provision of suitable alternative recreational facilities only in relation to modification adverse impacts in the future

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respect respect the natural beauty of the c Heritage Coast: Within the Heritage Coast area as shown on the Policies Map, proposals must http://www.tamarvalley.org.uk/care/aonb The Tamar Valley AONB Management Plan is able to viewby visiting: http://www.cornwallaonb.org.uk/management The Cornwall AONB Management Plan is able to view by visiting: set out in national policy. exceptional circumstances and where it can be demonstrated that they are in the public interest as Proposals for major development in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty will the natural beauty of the AONB can be conserved and enhanced in accordance with Policy 23. small scal Proposals within the AONB, or those that would affect its setting will be supported where they are context, the scale, location and type of development proposed. on what constitu sensitivity and capacity for housing development in the AONB. These in particular, provide guidance and Tamar AONB Management Plans and their associated supplementary planning guidance on to their landscape and scenic beauty in national the AONB, the Council will ensure that development is in accordance with the great weight afforded Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): When considering proposals for development within with Proposals for development should be informed by and respond to the natural environment in line Amend paragraph 2.103 and add additional paragraphs to read: Not needed for soundness Proposed their status: modification e and meet an identified local need, where landscape capacity can demonstratedbe and tes ‘major’ development within an AONB stating that this will depend on the local

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Policy/ Supporting Text understanding the character of the undeveloped coast and its likely sensitivity to new development. should be used in combination with seascape character asses The Landscape Character Assessment provides useful descriptions of the undeveloped coast. enjoyment of everyone now and in the future. its visibility from sea, coastline and estua have their own special character based on the extent of maritime and coastal influences, particularly The Undeveloped Coast: consists of open stretches of their landscape quality and individual cha sensitive to development. Within AGLVs the primary objective is conservation and enhancement of high landscape quality with strong and distinctive characteristics which make them particularly Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV): Identified on the Local Plan policies m character https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment The Cornwall Landscape Character Assessment is able to view by visiting: development. these key elements that need to be managed and enhanced whilst accommodating future descriptions will also help understand which landscape components make an area distinctive. It is highlighting key features undertaken an objective assessment which divides Cornwallinto 40 landscape character areas, Landscape Character: To assist in the assessment of landscape character, the Council has environ natural beauty and heritage features; and maintain and, where necessary, enhance the they should facilitate and enhance the enjoyment of the Heritage Coast whilst complementing the Proposed mental health of inshore waters. modification - assessment/

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Policy/ Supporting Text development clearly outweigh both the adverse impacts on the si would be likely to adversely affect the site will not be permitted unless the benefits of the Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Development proposals within or outside an SSSI which measures. integrity of the designated development and candidate SAC and proposed Ramsar sites Special Areas of Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Areas (SPA), Ramsar sitesand Organisation as part of the development of the South West Marine Plan. Cornwall Council is developing a Seascape Character Assessment alongside •sunken and buried characteristics •coastal processes •surface water features •coastal features •human use of the coast and sea Assessments seascape character. the two resources should be used together to provide a fully integrated resource on landscape and zone so that there is an overlap with landscape character assessments (LCA); where this is the case Seascape Character Assessment (SCA) must conserve and enhance the distinctive coastal landscape and seascape qualities and character. location such as floo Where possible the undeveloped coast should remain open unless development requires a coastal Proposed •atmospheric conditions, e.g. climate modification

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Policy/ Supporting Text impacts on the site’s designated features and on the network of national sites. exceptional circumstances, where the benefits of the development unequivocally out effect on Conservation Zones (the National sites: include Sites of SpecialScientific Interest (SSSI), GeologicalSSSI and Marine does not apply to development will givenbe to European designated sites. The presumpt Special Areas of Conservation and listed or proposed Ramsar sites. The highest level of protection International Sites: include potential and existing SpecialProtection Areas, candidate and existing International, National and Local Designated sites shapes Cornwall’s distinctive landscapes. provides the raw materials for construction, the soils for g them. It is the foundation of our natural environment, supports our biodiversity and ecosystems, and variet However we cannot disconnect biodiversity from geodiversity which underpins it. coversThis the most threatened of Cornwall's habitats, plants and animals. protec like fresh air and clean water for our daily lives. Biodiversity is all around us and some areas are All biodiversity is important. to achieve a net gain for biodiversity. role in climate change adaptation mitigation.and planThis aims to prevent harm to these assets a Biodiversity and geodiversity: have a crucial influence on the well wider network of SSSIs. Proposed y of rocks, minerals, fossils, soils, landforms and the natural processes which form and alter ted by designations which represent the very best examples as well as some of the rarest and modification these sites, alone or in combination with other developments, will beonly permitted in

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Policy/ Supporting Text to be taken to enhance biodiversity features, avoid adverse impact on any impact of the proposed development. They should outline any mitigation measures and the steps ecological (RIGs), and habitats of species of principalimportance for biodiversity) restricted to, Local Nature Reserves (LNR), Regionally Important Geological/GeomorphologicalSites Planning applications which have the potential impactto possible, then full compensation must be provided. an alternative site. If impacts cannot be avoided suitablethen mitigation is required. If that is not significant adverse impacts would result Development should Development and mitigation SPD is being produced to provide more information on the subject. designated terrestrial, freshwater and marine areas is understood and recognised. A Biodiv links between habitat and it is therefore highly important that the biodiversity value of non many species are mobile an Whilst a variety of areas are covered by designations, they cover only a fraction of what exists and Undesignated sites cannot be avoided,suitable network as appropriate and should not adversely impact on local sites. Where signific deliver the Cornwall Biodiversity Action Plan. Developments should help build this biodiversity stones of a countywide bi all of which contribute to environmental quality and sense of place. Local form thesites stepping Sites of Significance and Local Nature Reserves covering approximately 10% of Cornwall’s land area, Geological Sites and Local Natural Reserves. Local sites: include Biodiversity Action Plan habitats and species, County Wildlife Sites, Local Proposed

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Policy/ Supporting Text ( wood pastures, historic parkland, hedgerows, orchards, pa landscape and nature conservation value. They can be found as individuals or groups within ancient Veteran trees are trees which, because of their age, size or condition are of cultural, historical, cover has been felled and replaced plantedby trees, usually of species not native to the site •‘plantations on ancient woodland sites’ ­ areas of ancient woodland where the former native tree arising from natural regeneration •‘ancient semi includes: ‘Ancient woodland’ is any wooded area that has been wooded continuously since at least 1600 AD. It contribution to landscapes. establish and is considered important for its wildlife, soils, Ancient woodland and veteran trees are irreplaceable. Ancient woodland takes hundreds of years to ments/Cornwall_BAP_Vol_4_Priority_Projects_whole_document.pdf http://www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/Resources/Cornw BiodiversityThe Action Plan near or affecting a SAC also require a Habitats Regulations Assessment. protect, enhance and where appropriate manage the biodiversityinterest, as part of proposals.the Proposals development, They should outline any mitigation measures and th need to describe Council to assist applic standard of surveying and reporting required is set out in the biodiversity SPD being prepared by the appropriate manage the biodiversity interest, as part of the proposals. Further information on the Proposed Some editing of the published change for clarity and consistency with Regulations and the NPPF.

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23 Policy Policy/ Supporting Text demonstrated that the development is in the public in AONB will be refused subject to the tests of exceptional circumstances and where it can be Management Plansincluding intereststhe of those who live and/ or work in them. informed by local need and landscape character and within Great 2 and that cannot be achieved elsewhere, will be acceptable. In areas of undeveloped coast, outside main Character Assessment and supported by descriptions the of Areas of Great Landscap skies and tranquillityin areas that are relatively undisturbed, using guidance from Cornwallthe Landscape the sensitivity and capacity of landscapethe character of both designated Develo 2 significance possible 1 Policy23: Natural environment Amend Policy23 to read: Proposed (a) . 1 Development proposals . Cornish Landscapes . The The Cornwall and Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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enhance Cornwall’s natural environment and assets according to theirinternational, nationallocal and modification .

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Policy/ Supporting Text interests and soils commensurate with their status and giving appropriate weight to their Development should conserve, protect and where possible enhance biodiversity and geodiversity mitigation and / or compensation such as Where development will resultin adverse impact, the council willrequire appropriateand proportionate Mitigation the Cornwall Biodiversity Action Plan are recogn regional biodiversitynetwork of wildlife corridorslocal and wildlife sites, helping to deliver the actions set inout d. importancethe ha of and ensuringany unavoidableimpacts appropriatelyare mitigated and / or compensated for. c. there is no lossnet of existing biodiversity and enable a net gainin biodiversityby designingin biodiversity, are conserved, protected and enhanced and there is b. features of biological geologicalor interest (including Biodiversity ActionPlan habitats and species, and soils), development a.international, nationalandlocally designated sites for nature conservation are safeguarded frominappropriate Specifically ensuring that with direct and cumulativeimpact; 3 character and distinctive landscape qualities of such Development within the Heritage Coast and / or Areas of Great Landscape Value should maintain the 2 Proposed . (b). HeritageThe Coast and Areas of Great Landscape Value Terrestrial and Marine

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Policy/ Supporting Text impacts on the site and any adverse impacts on the wider network of SSSI be permitted unless the b to adversely affect the site (either individually or in combination with other developments) will not Development proposals within or outside an SSSI or Marine Conservation Zone which would be likely 3(b). National sites the integrity of European Nature Conservation included such that, in combination with other plans or projects, there will be no adverse effects on Development will only be permitted where the council is satisfied that any necessary mitigation is Natura 2000 of network European sites is pro c) necessary compensatory provision can be secured to ensure that the overall coherence of the b) imperative reasons of overriding public interest; and a) circumstances. These circumstances will o adequately mitigated to remove any adverse effect will not be permitted other than in exceptional Proposals having an adverse impact on the integrity of such areas that cannot be avoided or candidate and existing SpecialAreas of Conservation and listed or The highest level of protection will givenbe to potential existingand SpecialProtection Areas, 3 (a). European Sites helping to d of wildlife corridors which link County Wildlife Sites areasand other of biodiversity importance, account and consider opportunities for the creation of a local and county All development must ensure that the importance of importance. Proposed no no alternative solutions; modification eliver the actions set out in the Cornwall Biodiversity Action Plan.

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Policy/ Supporting Text compensation willbe required as a las must be adequately and proportionately mitigated. If mitigationfull cannot be provided, geological conservation alongside new development. Where adverse impacts are unavoidable they gains by designing in landscape and biodiversity features and e Development should avoid adverse impact on existing features as a first principle and enable net 4. Avoidance, mitigation and compensation for landscape, biodiversity and geodiversity impacts need for, or benefits of, development on that site clearly outweigh the loss. Development must avoid the loss or deterioration of ancient woodland and veteran trees, unless the 3(e). Ancient woodland an applicable species must be avoided wherever possible Adverse impacts on European and UK protected speci 3(d). Priority species and habitats network is maintained. and benefits supporting Biodiversity Action Plan habitats and species, part of the ecological network, including County Wildlife Sites, Local Geological Sites and sites Development likely to adversely affect locally designated sites, their features or their function as 3 (c). Local Sites Zones. Proposed

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num ancient monuments and proposals which support those at risk willbe encouraged. Alongside these exista protected by legislation. English Heritage keep an up to date register or alllisted buildings and scheduled character and distinctiveness contribution both conservation and well not only be based on the assessment of the potential harmful impact, taking into account the desirability of proposal on that heritage significance. determinationThe of planning applications by the Council will including any contribution made by their setting, sufficien undesignated. We expect applicants to assess and describe the significance of these assets, Plan The Amend paragraph 2.105 to read: shouldinformed be by and respond positively to the historic environment. Cornwall and respond positively to the historic environment to tourism, non We recognise Amend paragraph 2.104 to read: Figure 7: South West nature map deleted Not needed for soundness ( Proposed Minor editing of published change for clarity -

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In broad terms, the Council considers that the following characteristics make a significant Replace paragraph2.107 with new paragraphs to read: Delete paragraph 2.107 Ef Management Plans, site specific reports and topic community network area Historic Environment Data sheets, Conservation Area Appraisals and Characterisation, The Cor appropriate as part of an assessment process: these include the Cornwall Historic Landscape particular value or significance. These, and any other relevant resources, should be consulted as distinctiveness and its heritage assets and those parts range of evidence used to develop an understanding of Cornwall’s historic environment, local resource is the Cornwall Historic Environment Record which contains and provides access to a wide development of A substantial body of evidence on the historic environment has been collected and has informed the and well significance, but also of enhancing that significance and th potential harmful impact, taking into account the desirability of not only sustaining the asset’s determinationThe of planning applications by the Council will basedbe on the assessment of the Add additional paragraphs after paragraph2.105 to read: Delete paragraph 2.106 significance local heritage assets but areas of historicinterest that are protected through the planning process. Proposed ficiency in Cornish Historic Buildings. - modification informed new design can make to sustainabilityand local character and distinctiveness. ., in., the determination of planning applications. the Local Plan

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Policy/ Supporting Text • • • • • • • variety. Particularly significant aspects of Cornwall’s historic environment include: historic environment which is both distinctive in character and distinctive in its extraordinary hugely influential in creating, or preserving, cultural distinctiveness and have all contrib maritime climate, difficult topography for overland travel but scenic attractions, all have been Channel, long stretches of expose resources, its place at the extreme west of the country, and yet at the entrance to the English unique geography and location. slatesThe and granite bedrock geology with its unique mineral Cornwall’s historic environment is the product of 10,000 years of h assessed and conserved. development proposals will be expected to demonstrate how these characteristics have been contribution to Proposed

and an extensive main line and branch rail withnetwork significant local character; with wayside crosses, guide An historic communications network including an church buildings and non church and lann sites, early medieval inscribed stones and crosses, holy wells, high medieval A rich multi the coastal distinctiveThe 19th and early 20th century horticultural landscapes of the Tamar Valley and Cornish mining. medieval smallholdin Culturally and geologically distinctive farm buildings and farmstead patterns including post Cornish language; settlement pattern of farming hamlets and medieval church enclosedThe lowland landscapes of medieval fields, a and barrows, standing stones, fogous, courtyard houses, rounds and hillforts. The number and variety of surviving prehistoric monuments all over Cornwall including quoits The uniquely preserved prehistoric archaeological landscape modification the local character and distinctiveness of Cornwall and where applicable, - - slope fields of South Penwith. denominational e

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Throughout Cornwall arethere distinctive industrial landscapes that reflect its pioneering role 2008). Bass Point); earliest and largest international satellite telemetry station, Goonhilly (1962 international submarine telegraph station, Porthcurno; Marconi wireless stations (Poldhu and Significant historic international com landscape. places associated with a medieval place A powerful sense of place as evidenced by surviving Cornish language place Mount remains, all epitomised by the outstanding military complexes around St Ives, St Michael’s 15th The number and variet economic and geographic reach of the Cornish industrial revolution. significant both for the exotic variety of species supported and its cultural links with the An ornamental herit associated processing works, transport networks and characteristic settlements. less distinctive slate and granite quarrying and china clay and china stone industries with their landscapes and settlements of th A distinctive industrial character including the internationally significant post significant heritage of the holiday and leisure industry. industries, the transpo seamarks, lifeboat stations, and wrecks, the heritage of the fishing and ship building A maritime historic environment of significant ports, harbours and quays, lighthouses, the unique narratives of Cornish history; townscapes, streetscapes and buildings from the medieval period to the present d fishing villages; 19th century mineral and ports; 19th/ 20th century seaside towns with Urban diThe in the development of the Industrial Revolution. These include the extensive, intern modification -

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Policy/ Supporting Text gardens) and all non overriding p However, the same expectations for proportionate assessment and the need for justification through the greatest importance in this regard. grade I and II* parksregistered and gardens, and the World Heritage Site are considered to be of benefits. Scheduled monuments, protected wreck sites, battlefields, grade andI II* listed build demonstrate a lack of viable alternative schemes or uses, and the most substantial overriding public substantial harm of the most important ass moreThe important the asset the greater the presumption against harm; proposals leading to balanced against any public benefits of the proposal. than substantial harm, will asset or development within its setting. Any harm or loss, including cumulative impacts and less The significance of a heritage asset can be harmed or lost through alteration or destruction of the significance, the greater the weight will accordedbe assessment would be expected, and when considering the impact of a proposed development on levels or grades of designation. The greater importance the asset has, the greater level of significance, but there are degrees of importance accorded to different assets, us NPPFThe draws a distinction between significance and importance Proposed this this should be reflected in planning decisions. substantial contribution to the special landscape character i distinctive slate, granite quarrying and china clay and china industriesstone make a Convention on the Protection of World Natural and Cultural Heritage (1972).equallyThe Mining Landscape World Heritage Site, the protection of which is gov associated industries, transport networks and settlements of the Cornwall and West Devon significant post modification ublic benefits apply to other designated assets (grade II listed buildings, parks or

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Cornwall. and locally specificguidance such as the Guidance for Methodist and Nonconformist chapels in Environment Good Practice Advice in Planning Notes; guidance, such as relevant Historic England publications (e.g. Conservation Princi specific relevant guidance, principles and best practice. informed by and will be H Insert new paragraphs after 2.108 to read: for repair and maintenance of the asset wherever possible. threats. Any proposal should seek to incorporate solutions for assets at risk and provide Council will monitor buildings or other heritage assets at risk through neglect, decay or other preserves or enhances heritage s proposals will be encouraged which support re England keep an up to date register of alllisted buildings and scheduled ancient monuments and includeslargest the number of statutorily protected Heritage Assets in the c area, entries Cornwall Amend paragraph 2.108 to read: significance meriting consideration in plan plans, or equivalent, or through assessment within the Planning processes) as having a degree of identified (in the Historic Environment Record, Conservation Area Appraisals or Neighbourhood could be buildings, monuments, archaeological sites, places, areas or Proposed eritage assets are an irreplaceable resource, therefore p

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interest of equivalent significance to Scheduled Monuments shall be dealt as with subject to the archaeolog steps to be taken to record, retain, incorporate, protect, enhance and where appropriate manage the the submission of applications. Applicants be accompanied by Archaeology: Applications which have the potential to impact on archaeological remains will need to stage. impact consent of the Secretary of State. Landowners or developers seeking to carry out works which might are designated as Scheduled Monuments. Works affecting a Scheduled Monument require the Scheduled Ancient Monuments: Many Site_Management_Plan_2013 mining.org.uk/sites/default/files/Cornwall_and_West_Devon_Mining_Landscape_World_Heritage_ at: The Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site Management Plan is available https://historicengland.org.uk/images Advice and guidance documents produced by Historic England can be found by visiting: and decision making can be found as follows: Other specific relevant sources of information and guidance which should inform both applica international contexts, and define the requirements of Heritage Statements. frameworks character of the historic environment of Cornwall, provide guidance on of use assessment World Heritage Site which will help establish best practice criteria, help define the distinctive The Council is producing Supplementar Proposed http://www.cornish

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Policy/ Supporting Text those identified as being at greatest risk of loss or decay, will be supported. Proposals which will help to asecure sustainable future for Cornwall's heritage a public archive. excavation where relevant, and ensure the publication of that record to an appropriate standard in a be required to secure a programme of r development would result in the partial or total loss of the asset and/or its setting, the applicant will In those exceptional circumstances where harm to any heritage assets can be fully justified, and secure the long term use asset sustain the existing use, find new uses, or mitigate the extent of the harm to the significance of the proposal and whether it has been demonstrated that all reas Proposals causing harm will be weighed against the substantial public, not private, benefits of the Any harm to the significance of a designated or non exceptional circumstances. circumstances, and substantial harm to all other nationally designated assets will only be justified i designated archaeology of national importance, this will only be justified in wholly exceptional proposed that would lead to substantial Great weight will givenbe to the conservation of Cornwall's heritage assets. Where development is management agreements and obligations. heritage asset the council will req In exceptional circumstances where the balance of a decisionin favour of development resultsin the harm a of mitigated effects and demonstrating how, in order of preference, any harm will be avoided, minimised or Proposed in line with national policy modification .

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Policy26: Flood riskmanagement and coastal change Amend Policy26 to read: Marine Inshore and Offshore Plans will augm framework for taking decisions affecting the marine environment showing the various strategies concerning flood risk. Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, which accompanies the Local Plan, incl Flood Management Plans for Cornwalland the South West River Basin Management Plan. contextThe for flood risk in Cornwall is set out in the Shoreline Management Plan and Catchment layout of development on sites where part of a site may atbe risk of flooding. applie vulnerability to flood risk of different types of use and development, the sequential test should be particularly the application of the sequential and exception tests and the recognition of the differing is intended to complement national policy and guid developmentis located to avoid areas of flood risk as a firstprinciple to minimiseits risk of flooding. Policies will Amend paragraph 2.116 to read: Not needed for soundness Not needed for soundness Not needed for soundness Not needed for soundness Not needed for soundness setting in 4 ( Proposed Amendments made to published change d in d assessing the selection of sites to be allocate in subsequent plans and for designing the modification

th seek to developmentensure not does add to the flooding of existing communities and new

paragraph ; minor editing

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Policy/ Supporting Text management plan, whichincludes maintenance of surface water drainage sy 3. Development proposals of 10dwellings or more or over 0.5 ha should provide along term water f e water at times of flood. d. the safeguarding of land, where it is identified to be functional flood storage, to make space for Marine Inshore and Offshore Plans will augme Statement is the framework for taking decisions affecting the marine environment and plannedthe South West Management Plans Cornwallfor and the South West River BasinManagement Plan nationalthe Marine Policy d.is consistent with policiesthe and actions inthe Shoreline Management Plan and Catchment Flood infrastructure where possible and as guided bylocal standards,including Cornwall drainage guidance; particularlyin CriticalDrainage Areas, through sustainable urba c. enables b. minimis taking into account the vulnerability of the use proposed; and change and coastal change and the need to avoid areas of flood risk, a.increases flood resilience of the a 2. Development should be sited, designed,of a type and where necessary relocated ina manner that: Management Plans for Cornwall and the South West River Basin Plan. coastal managementstrategies 1. Development should take account of Proposed . does not . where where applicable, modification es,

/ create avoidablefutureliability for maintenance for publicbodies and communities.

or

or replicates natural

reduces reduces

supports community

and where possible, eliminates

including the ground and surface rea, taking account of the area’s vulnerability to impactsthe of climate 112 and be consistent with -

ledlocal solutionsmanaging to flood risk and coastal change; and nt this; Shoreline Management Plan and Catchment Flood

water flows and decreases surface water runoff ,

flood risk on sitein and the area; n drainagen systems (SUDS), utilisinggreen

any adopted strategic andlocal flood and

where possible stems, measures to improve the

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27 Policy 2.119 2.117 Policy/ Supporting Text

and charginginfrastructure and realtime passenger information / journey planning consideredwill be favourably and road routes w 4. Be designed to provide convenient accessible andappropriate cycle and pedestrian routes, public transport provide clear transport benefits; by the development towns or locations which are highly accessible by public transport 3. Locate transport use 2. Locate development and incorporate/ or a mix of uses so that the need to travel Plan or any subsequent LTPs; 1. Be consistent withand contribute to thedelivery of Connecting Cornwall 2030, Cornwall’s Local Transport development proposals should: For major developments Policy27: Transport and accessibility Amend Policy27 to read: Not needed for Not needed for soundness opportunities network of surface water drainage systems on and around the (e.g. site culverts andetc.)identifies Proposed

of sustainable transport modes can be maximised by prioritising safe access by walking, cycling and public larger and providing new facilities andservices modification and funding soundness

developments which attract a proportionallylarger ithin andin the . Any . proposals whichdo not accord with will this require significant justification and

. .

for future enhancement. to ensure a resilient and reliable transport system for people,goods and services, and

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to minimise car travel;

or areas which madewill be highly accessible

number of peoplein the city and main and The The inclusion of electric vehicle

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2.124 Policy/ Supporting Text

Particular importance is placed upon the provision of adequate sewerage and sewage waste with the spatial objectives, to be brought forward. agencies to keep an up to date infrastructure delivery plan that will enable proposals, in accordance The Council will continue to work in partnership with infrastructure intends to spend Communitythe Infrastructure Levy allocation of meaningfula proportion assessment schedule preparation include and will the opportunity forinvestment in local projects too, by the Priorities forinvestment will be establishedthrough a robust process informed by infrastructurethe needs Amend paragraph 2.124 to read: on the local or strategic road network that cannot be managed or mitigated Provide safe and suitable access to the site for all people not and cause a All developments should: for the area from the highway network,is economicallyviable and that whichaccord with the appropriate transport strategy 7 the Isles of Scilly. to allow for expansion and use for future sustainable modes of travel e.g. closed branch raillines andlinks to 6 occupants in adopting sustainable travel habits 5. Be accompanied Proposed

. . Safeguard (8)

Provide public transport solutionsincluding park and ride there where is evidence thatit will remove traff modification .

land land for the delivery of and with

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will be

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28 Policy Policy/ Supporting Text 2. affected by the development of a sitewhich but will not be delivered on that site. deliver development.Contributions usedwill beto provide or enhance localinfrastructure thatis adversely will be sought to ensure that the necessary physical, social, economic and 2. Developer contributions, as Communitya Infrastructure Levyand based on the strategic viability assessment, 1. Development will be permitted where it would: not be delivered on that site. enhance local infrastructure that is adversely affected by the development of a site but which will green infrastructure is in place to deliver development. Contributions will used beto Developer contributions will be sought to ensure that the necessary physical, social, economic and Policy28: Infrastructure Amend Policy28 to read: more background) refused where there is an impact in line with policy 23 planof this (see sections 14 and 15 below for and Helford and River Camel SACs and Tamar Estuaries Complex SPA development proposals will be impact on the integrity of the designated or candidate internationa treatment facilities. In areas where development without the provision of adequate facilities could Proposed

3 New development must contributions for specificsite infrastructure provision innot Regulationthe 123list, including maintenance brought forward. to date infrastructuredelivery plan that will enable proposals, will continue toin work partnership withinfrastructure providersand other delivery agencies to keep an up . Developers will,in ad modification

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9.10 9.9 9.7 9.4 9.3 9.2 PP5 8.7 8.4 PP4 7.13 7.10 PP3 6.9 6.5 PP2 5.15 5.14 5.5 PP1 4.23 4.18 Policy/

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4. and management contributions, to be negotiated on site a

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Delete paragraph 13.10 Delete paragraph 13. Delete paragraph 13. Delete Retail paragraph after 13.6: Not needed for soundness N Remove West Carclaze/Baal and Par Docks Eco Delete Delete paragraph Delete paragraph Delete PolicyPP8: Delete paragraph 11. Delete paragraph 11.6: Delete paragraph 11.5 Delete Delete paragraph 10. Delete paragraph 10.6: Delete policyPP6: policy allowsfor a slower rate evidence and policies for development proposalsin that area. 9.6 A Neighbourhood Plan Amend Delete paragraph 9. Delete paragraph 9. Delete paragraph 9. Delete paragraph 9.11: Proposed ot needed

PolicyPP7 PolicyPP9: paragraph 9. modification

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15.10 15.9 15.8 PP11 14.10 14.8 14.7 14.5 PP10 Policy/ Supporting Text

Within the Plan period it is anticipatedthat the permit at the Camelford Sewage Treatment Works associated deterioration in water quality. treatment infrastructure is in place to prior delivery of development in order that there will be no Protection of water quality within the River Camel SAC will require that appropriate wastewater Delete paragraph 15.11 andinsert: provision, Camelfordshould accommodate the majority those of dwellings. Delete 1 Delete paragraph 15. Delete paragraph 15.8: Delete PolicyPP11: quality of the River Camel SAC. considered against the requirements of the Habitat Regulations and th development served by a non fur the permit and improvements to existing infrastructure, although this is likely to depend upon each development site. Development beyond the current permitted flow may require a variation to dealt with by site specific impro associated deterioration in water quality. It is anticipated that housing growth in Bodmin will be treatment infrastructure is in place to prior delivery of development in order that there will be no Protection of water quality within the River Camel SAC will require that Insert after 14.10, new paragraph Delete paragraph Delete paragraph Delete paragraph Delete Proposed ther survey work and an assessment of impact on water quality within the River Camel. New PolicyPP10: st

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Delete paragraph 17. Delete paragraph 17.6: environments, with Launceston enhancing its role as one of area to the CNA’s growth. network area. A comprehensive and coordinated approach will be pursued to the planning and development of the Amend paragraph 17.2 to read: Delete PolicyPP13: Bude CNA Delete paragraph Not needed for Delete paragraph Delete need for phasing development additional sewage treatment facilities to support growth within the River Allen catchment and the South West Water’s Business Plan (to 2017)). Such investigations will in Camel SAC. Investigation into water quality within the River Allen is planned (and included within in water quali wastewater treatment is in place to support new development in order that there is no deterioration Within the remainder of the CNA it is also important that the necessary infrastructure for development within the town. necessary permit variation and associated infrastructure is in place will need to be varied to accommodate projected growth. It is therefore important that the Proposed PolicyPP12

enjoy an improvingquality lifeof based on a thr modification ty in the River Allen, a tributary of the River Camel, which forms part of the River soundness Launceston is the main settlement in the CNA and will forthe be focus the majority of 16.11 16.4 :

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Delete paragraph Delete paragraph 18.8: Delete paragraph the of redeveloping key town centre sites to strengthen its role as servicea centre. important characteristic. A classic market town, Liskeard now needs to improveits viability and make the most historic buildings andtownscape, and its settingits on hilltop overlooking Liskeard, with populationa of Amend paragraph 18.5 to read: Delete paragraph 18.3: local service role,its unique qualities and character and historicbuilt and natural environment. and economic growthlinked withinfrastructure improvements, whilstprotecting, regenerating and enhancingits Liskea integrates elements of housing, economic,transport, community and environmental policy, and will enable to the planning and development A comprehensive Amend paragraph 18.2 to read: market andimproved traffic flowin the town and access f including Strengthen Liskeard’s role as a service centre andimprove towncentre viability through regeneration schemes Amend Objective 3 read: to Delete Delete paragraph 17. Proposed

CNA, Liskeard will abe for growth.focus rd to achieve balanced housing policyPP14

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20.6 20.5 20.4 20.3 20.2 PP16 19.9 19.1 PP15 Policy/ Supporting Text

the the proximity and dominance of the large urban area of Plymouth. For Saltash, this has resulted in Both Saltash and Torpoint are unusual in Cornwall as they are thattowns are heavily influenced by is therefore fundamental to achieving this aim. live and visit, with a onfocus river based leisure and recreation. The regeneration of the wate sensitively developed and marketed in order to help Saltash promote itself as an attractive place to town. In order to do this the town wants to addressing the current imbalance between the number of jobs and level of housing found within the Saltash wishes to unlock the potentialof its geographical and communicational strengths, as well as the majorit settlement with good employment and transport provision, Saltash will requiredbe to accommodate act as the local service centres to the many smaller settlements surrounding them. As the main network area. The network area contains the two A comprehensive and coordinated approach will be pursued to the planning and development of the Insert new paragraphs before 20.6 to read: Delete paragraph 20. Delete Delete paragraph 20. Delete paragraph 20.2: Delete PolicyPP16: Caradon CNA Delete paragraph requirement ). Enable the Amend paragraph 19.1 to read: Delete Proposed paragraph 20. PolicyPP15: modification provisionof affordable y of growth.

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Not Not needed for soundness Not needed for soundness Delete Not Delete paragraph 20. economy of the area, and the need • Acknowledges the port’s fundamental importance to the • Delivers opportunities for improved water transport linkages along the waterfront.  the Port of Plymouth2 , recognisingits position as a unique asset to the area. • Protects the valueintegrity and of The area requires anintegrated management approachits to sustainable development which: Amend Delete paragraph 20.6: Sites to meet strategic growth at Saltash will be identified in Cornwall’s Allocations DPD. the local economy and viability of the town centres. expenditure to support its vitality. This situation must There remains an opportunity for Saltash to recover more of it’s and south east Cornwall’s retail th Proposed

tourism, recreation and leisure. role as a primary naval port and dockyard, its uses by commercial shipping, commercial fishing, Delivers the e town’s retail provision not reflecting the fact that it is the largest town in South East Cornwall. needed for soundness PolicyPP17 paragraph 20.11 to read: to paragraph 20.11 modification conservation objectives of the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries European Marine Site. :

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Proposed Proposed 4 That the monitoring framework be amended as follows ):

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( o ne amendment fr o m m published change under policy homeNew provision Communal establish GypsyandTraveller site Purpose builtstudent accommodation Employmentfloorspace provision Job provision Policy Key 2a Targets Policy Spatial2: Strategy Policy Presumption1: in Favour of Sustainable Development Part1: StrategicPolicies outcomeKey sought Main Modifications

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ment provision Policy/

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modification dwellings forthe reportingyear; c)net additional dwellingsin previous years; b)Netadditional 2.5Housing Trajectory including: a)Net additional accommodation for older persons Net additional communal nursing and specialist (iii)Showpeople (i) by: ResidentialPitches; (ii)Transit Pitches; and 12:Netadditional Gypsy Traveller pitches provided Netadditional purpose builtstudent accommodation floorspaceprovided 2.2: Amount ofnet additional ClassB employment Number2.1: ofnew jobs created Policy 2 whole plancollectively contribute theto delivery of Theachievement of all indicators for policiesin the Policy 1 whole plancollectively contribute to Theachievement of all indicators for policiesin the Indicator

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To ensureTo at least a 5 yearsupply of deliverablehousing sites deliveryofa minimum of deliverTo a minimum of (definedas Residential Care and or Nursing Homes) Delivery of 2,550 bed spaces communal in establishments ShowPeople Pitches in the planperiod Deliveryof 318residential pitches; Transit60 pitches;and 11 Falmouthand Penryn needsgenerated through the expansionof the university in Deliveryof purpose builtstudent accommodation that meets the Policy Deliveryin accordance with sub area targets identified in the industrialpremises. useoffice and 344,417sq. metres to beB1 theplan period of which359,583 sq. metres to be B1a Deliveryof Provision of38,000 fulltime jobs within the plan period. Allmonitoring targets met or exceeded Allmonitoring targets met or exceeded

704,000

sq. metresof employmentfloorspace over

2,625 52,500 dwellingsper year(residual dwellings overthe plan period

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modification 4.4Vacancy ratesin main town centres smallersettlements 4.3: Amount ofretail andcommunity facilities lost in within The4.2a changes in the proportion of retailuses convenience floorspace inthe main town centres 4.2The townareas andcentre outof centre locations and (iii) outof provided(i) within towncentres areas (ii) edge of 4.1Amount andtype of town usescentre floorspace Carclaze/Baal and par Docks 3.2 Development of eco settlementsand the remainder ofthe CNA. 3.1Netadditional dwellings providedin named providedin settlements. Amount3. and proportion ofall major development alloca 2.6 Amount of new housingdevelopment deliverytarget dwellingsin futureyears and; thed) managed Indicator

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Rates settlements net No loss of existing services and facilities insmaller ( average Reportas change withinCNA andcentre outof centre locations and (iii) outoftown areas Reportannual delivery by (i) town centresareas and(ii) edge of Cornwallthe Local Plan site allocations Local Plan within two years of adoption of Carclaze/Baal approved andor allocatedin submitteda Planning application for development at West Deliveryin accordance with sub area targets adoption of the Local Plan Strategic Policies housing to meet any shortfall within years2 of the ensureTo that Neighbourhood Plans allocate landfor Policy Deliveryin accordance with sub area Proposed

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Affordablehousing provision meetto needs Policy Affordable8: Housing countryside Restricthousing development inthe Policy Housing7: in the Countryside housing. Provision ofself build and custom build housing Ensurethe provision ofan appropriate mix of specificneeds Provision ofhousing for households with Policy Housing6: Mix SafeguardingEmployment Land Provision ofeducational facilities facilities Enhancedquality and rangeoftourist JobsNew and economic growth Policy 5: outcomeKey sought Main Modifications

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modification combinedgross floorspace of more than 1000 siteson where dwellings would have a 8.1: Number of affordable homes provided: (i) siteswith a provided:(i) siteson of 0.2hain size; and (ii) on Number8.1: and amount ofaffordable homes countryside. a countrysideapproved Amount7: of housing development in the open more provided Number6.3: ofself buildand custom buildhousing tenuretype, and size 6.2: Amount ofnew housing provided byhouse withspecific needs 6.1Amount ofhousing providedto meet households from safeguardedemployment sites 5.4: Amount ofemployment land lost furtherand higher education 5.3: Amount ofnew educational facilities to support 5.2: established employmentsites; and(iii) in ruralareas provided 5.1: Amountand type of employmentfloorspace Indicator

proportionof all housing developmentin the open Amountand qualityofnew tourism facilities

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net increasenet of 10 or more dwellings or on sites of or6 space of more than 1000 square metres or on sites with a provision on alldevelopment with combined a gross floor attainTo contributiona towards affo size developmentwith a net increase ofover 2 dwellingsor 0.2hain attainTo contributiona towards affordable housing on all 100% 5% Netincreas appropriatehousing mix that reflectslocal housing market need Allhousingnew developmentsof 10 ormore Netincrease employmentsites net No loss of viable employment land on safeguarded Net Increase Netincrease established employmentsite(iii) inlocations other Reportannual delivery

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Proposed Proposed modification exceptionson sites housingand (ii) market housing granted permission The 9 number ofand proportion of (i) Affordable exceptions sites other through S106 agreements or on 8.4 Affordable homes providedthrough means minimumthreshold by Zone of0.2ha or 2dwellings ormore 8.3: Amount ofaffordable housing provided on sites sharedequity in their overall housingproduct thresholdtarget of70% affordable rentand 30% Number8.2: ofaffordable proposals dwellings in rural parishes affordable housing provision on sites of 6 to 9 8.1a Amount of contribu increase of 10 dwellings square metres; or(ii) on sites with neta Indicator

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sites 150 Affordable homes per year providedon exceptions housingprovided on each exceptions site greaterA proportionofaffordable housing as per annum Open market housingconverted to Affordable Homes 55 capital programme Affordable Homes provided through CornwallCouncil’s 2019 – Homes andCommunities 30%in zone and 4 25%in zone 5 appropriatezone: 50% meetthe minimumper developments above the affordable housing threshold Allhousingnew product affordablerent and 30% shared equityin their overallhousing affordable No proposals belowthe threshold target of 70% more dwellings ruralin areas

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modification pitches,footpaths and cycle paths grounds, networksprovided bytype including: Recreation 17.2:Net amount offormal open spaces and travel bymajor developments 17.1:Net amount ofinformal openspaces provided capacity ofexisting installations grounds of potentiallyeffecting Renewable energy 16:Number or proportionofapplications refusedon useableheat generation capacityinstalled low carbon energygeneration installed; and(ii) 15:Amount of: (i) renewable energy capacityand Standardpolicy groundson ofnot complying withthe Development 14:Number and proportionof applications refused grounds. 13 groundson ofnot complying withpolicy 12:Number and offull affordable housing provision measures requiredbythe policy are secured in lieu 11.1Number ofsites granted permission where therefore deliverthe fullquota of affordable housing and 11:Percentage ofhousing schemes notable to Indicator

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Net Increase Netincrease 100% Net Improvementin space standards in Improved standard ofdesign in development proposals requirements of the policy residentialAll and transit site developments meeting the Zero increase

developmentproposals

Theefficient use of Land Policy 22:TheBest UseofLand Development Policy 21:Managing the Provision of Waste Management Facilities Development Policy 20:Strategic Waste Management Principles SafeguardMinerals reserves Policy 19:Minerals Safeguarding Developmentprinciples P outcomeKey sought olicy 18:Minerals Main Modifications

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modification 22.2:Theamount (%) ofemployment floorspace providedon previously 22.1:Theamount (%) ofresidential development grounds wastemanagement facilitiesapproved on policy 21:Number and proportionof applications for new 20.3: commercialand industrial. andc)landfilled by(i) households and ii) 20.2:Amount of waste a) recycledb) and(v)landfill Composting;(iii) Recycling; (iv) energy fromwaste; management facilitiesfor: (i) transfer stations;(ii) 20.1:Capacity ofexisting and new waste themineral reserves mineralsites identified as causing the sterilization of 19:Number ofapplications grantedon safeguarded metalliferousminerals) in the county aggregates,building stone, chinaandclay (primaryaggregates, secondary /recycled 18.Mineral production (tonnes) of varioussectors and(ii) indoor sportsand other recreational facilities including;(i) community centres and village halls; 17.3:Provision of community spaces bytype Indicator

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Reportedfigure as trend 100% Annualnet increase Annualnet increase capacity forLocal Authority collected waste waste recycling of 377,000tonnes; and(c) 200,000m3 oflandfill provisionof 659,000tonnes; (b)construction and demolition increasein: ( change No in capacityfor all waste facilitytypes apart froman net No loss to sites safeguarded fortheir mineral reserves Netincrease inthe production ofsecondary/recycled aggregate Aggregates Assessment Primaryaggregate Net Increase Reported figureas trend

a)construction and demolition waste landfill

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modification 24.2:Number of majorapplications approved in Register 24.1:Number oflisted buildings theon ‘At Risk’ designationsAONBand Heritage Coast turbinesand Solar Farms in the landscape 23.4: landscapedesignations AONB andHeritage Coast 23.3:Number ofnew dwellings approved in the condition 23.3: mitigation 23.2:Amount of biodiversity habitatgainedthrough achievedbeing where biodiversity,the proportionof local sites(CWS) 23.1:Single Data List I160 measuresare secured. within zones of influence accommodation Number23 of Agriculturalland lost to other uses 22.3:Theamount ofGrade 1, Grade 2and Grade 3a providedPreviouslyon developed land Indicator Numberofapplications approvedfor wind %of SSSIsina favourable orrecovering active

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Zero Decrease Report ReportTrend Improve Sites creation of:(i) new Wildlife Corridorsand(ii) new Local Wildlife Netincrease in currentlevels ofbiodiversity habitat through the Improveand increase. influence student and tourism accommodation within zones of Mitigationmeasures secured forall Reported

Trend

figureas trend

that requiremitigation to overcomeany adverse effect

permission

residential,

Housing Genericindicators applied to each CNA Policy 28: Infrastructure Policy 27:Transport and Accessibility Policy 26:Flood RiskManagement and CoastalChange Policy 25:Green Infrastructure outcomeKey sought Main Modifications

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Proposed Proposed

modification PPA:Annual number ofdwelling provided in the CNA andnon 28.2:Amount of Section 106 contribution, financial investmentplan byCNA and strategic deliveryplan 28.1: transport 27.2:Access to services and facilities by public 500 people that use public transport or walk employmentof an centre employing more than Percentage of people modes)NI176 employment bypublic transport (and otherspecified 27.1: quality adviceofEA (i)on flooding grounds(ii) water 26:Number ofapplications 25.2:Open space managed to green flag status approvals through 25.1:Amount of green infrastructure provided impactupon the historic environment. 24.3Number ofapplications refused todue the WHScontrary to advice ofEnglish Heritage Indicator Achievementtowards the 5 yeardelivery and Workingage peoplewith access to

- S106agreements on majorapplication financialcontributions

NI175

living within 30 minutes approved contraryto the

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Trends /Targets          

Appliedagainst specifictarget for number of dwellings bytown Increaseor andthe amount ofaccumulated funding Monitor progressinthe delivery of criticaland necessary projects Increase 85% 75.1% by 2015 Zero Maintainorimprove accessibility to goodquality openspace Reporttrend environment Reducedadverse impact of developmentupon the historic

reported performance

226 Retail Employment outcomeKey sought Main Modifications

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Diagram Key

Policy/ Supporting Text

Proposed Proposed That the key diagram be amended as set out below modification outsidetown centres floorspaceprovided within,theon edge ofand PPC:Amount ofconvenience andcomparison retail providedcompared with the residualtarget PPB:Amount ofB Class employment floorspace comparedto the residualtarget Indicator

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convenienceand Appliedagainst specificsquare metre floorspacetargets by B1boff Appliedagainst specificsquare metre floorspacetargets by / B1a andor CNAto 2030 ice andice B1c, B2and B8industrial uses by CNAto 2030

comparisonretail uses bymain towns to 2030

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Parishes Schedule of Value Zone inset 14 Submission policies map inset 12 Submission policies map Policy/ Supporting Text

Proposed Proposed modification Insert table as Appendix to Plan Delete Par Delete West Carclaze/Baalinset map (12) 3 2 1 Zone Value

Trurowith Penryn, Falmouthand St Ives 3 Townspolicyin

Docks inset map (14)

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Marazion Mevagissey, Lostwithiel, Constantine Merryn/Shop, Padstow,St Fowey Portscatho Gerrans/ Tredrizzick, Rockwith settlements Other

to read:

Crantock CP; FalmouthCrantock CP; Grampound CP with ChacewaterCardinham Carlyon CP; CP; CP; Antony Blisland Boyton Budock CP; CP; CP; CP; CP; ZennorTregoney CP St. Minver Highlands St. Winnow CP; CP; St. St. Ives Merryn CP; St. CP; Ewe CP Sheviock St. Austell CP; CP; Bay Padstow Mawgan LanteglosLanlivery CP; CP; Manaccan CP; Constantine Helland Landulph CP; CP; CP; VeryanWithielTreneglos CP; CP; CP St. St. Sampson VeepWenn CP; CP; CP; Michael; Penkevil St. Minver CP; St. Just St. ClementCP; CP Meneage Anthony Tamerton; Philleigh RuanlanihorneSt. CP; CP; with Gerrans CP;Fowey Lanhydrock CP; Maker CP; FeockBoconnoc CP; Broadoak Cuby CP; CP; Parishes -

Rame CP; Mawnan CP; Mylor Mawnan CP; Rame North CP; CP; - in

-

- CP; PaulPerranarworthalCP; CP; CP; in in -

Roseland CP; St.Roseland St. Mellion CP; CP; - -

Pydar CP CP Pydar

; Lowlands; CP;

CP; CP; -

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Torpoint Wadebridge Saltash, Long Rock. and Gulval Heamoor, Newlyn Penzancewith Launceston, Hayle, Camelford Callington, Poughill Strattonand Budewith Bodmin, Newquay Threemilestone.

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Just,Tintagel Major,St St.Columb Blazey/Par, Agnes,St Porthleven St Perranporth, Looe,Mullion, Kilkhampton, Gunnislake,, Boscastle,,

CP; Sithney St. CP; Agnes CP; CP Probus CP; Portreath Quethiock Saltash CP; CP; PorthlevenPerranzabuloe CP; CP Perranuthnoe CP North CP; Otterham Penzance CP; Petherwin; CP; Millbrook Morval CP; Mawgan CP; MarhamchurchMabe Madron CP; Looe CP; CP; Ludgvan Lezant CP; Luxulyan CP; Lansallos Launceston Lewannick CP; CP; CP Lanreath CP; Laneast CP Lande KilkhamptonHayle CP; CP; Ladock CP; CP; Gwinear GwennapGweek CP; Ruan Gunwalloe CP; CP GermoeForrabury and CP; Grade Minster CP; Duloe EgloshayleCP; CP; CP;Egloskerry CP; CP; Cubert Cury CP;CP; Davidstow Deviock CP; Callington Calstock Camel CP; CP; BudeBotusflemingCP; Breage CP; Advent Bodmin Altarnun CP; CP; CP; Truro CP; Trewen CP St. Stokeclimsland Levan Towednack CP; CP; CP; St.CP; St. Germans CP; Goran CP; St. H Hill St. St. Allen St. CP; Dominick CP; Endellion CP; Poundstock Sancreed Sennen South CP; CP; CP; Pentewan CP; ValleyPenryn CP; Pillaton CP; CP; Morwenstow Morvah Newquay CP; CP; Lostwithi Lanivet Launcells CP; CP; Linkinhorne CP; CP; Jacobstow CP;Creed Kea CP; Kenwyn CP; wednack; Landrake with St. Erney wednack; with Landrake Erney CP; St. - el CP; Marazion CP; Mevagissey CP; Mevagissey CP; Marazion CP; el CP; in - Meneage CP; Meneage Michaelstow CP;

CP; Mullion CP; North MullionCP; HillCP;

ford CP; Colanford CP;

- - Gwithian CP; Stratton CP;

ilary CP; ilary CP; -

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St Austell Liskeard Helston, andRedruth, Pool,Illogan Camborne with

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Delabole Fraddon, & Rd St Queenswith Indian

Columb

CP; Trevalga CP; Treverbyn Trevalga CP; CP;CP; Warbstow CP St. ThomasCP; Tresmeer CP; theApostle Rural Pinnock St. Stephen CP; Martin St. CP; Erth St.CP; St. Eval St.CP; Keyne CP; St. CP; Day CP; St. Cleer Dennis St. Enoder CP; SouthAustell St. Petherwin; CP RedruthMenheniot PelyntCP; Roche CP; CP; CP; Liskeard Rural; CP; Lesnewth CP; Helston Lawhitton Illogan CP; CP; Lanner CP; Dobwalls CP; Crowan and Trewidland CP; Carn Carharrack CP Camborne CP; CP; Brea WhitstoneWerrington CP; CP St. CP; Mary; Week Warleggan Wendron CP; and CP;Tywardreath WadebridgeCP Par Tintagel Torpoint CP; Tremaine CP CP; LauncestonSt. Stithians Tudy Rural; CP; CP; St. Neo CP Mewan St.St. Martin CP; Mabyn Juliot St. St.CP; St. Kew CP; Keverne JustCP; CP; Gluvias St. St. Ive CP; John CP; St. St. Issey CP; CP; St. Ervan CP; St.St. Gennys Erme CP; St. CP; St. Bur CP St. Blaise St. St. Breock CP; Breward CP; yan CP; St. Clether CP; St. St. CP; Clether CP; yan Columb Major; - t CP; St. St. Newlynt CP; Stephens East; By by - Looe CP; St.Looe Michael CP; C Caerhays

- in - in - Brannel CP; St. Teath CP; Brannel - Meneage CP; St. Meneage

P; St.P;