West Lancashire District Council
Local Development Scheme
DRAFT
March 2006
Contents
1 Introduction
2 Background
3 Replacement Local Plan
4 Local Development Framework
5 Evidence Base
6 Saved Policies
7 Resources
8 Risk Assessment
Appendix 1 - West Lancashire Local Plan (1999) – Schedule of Saved Policies
Appendix 2 - West Lancashire Replacement Local Plan (Re-Deposit Draft) -Schedule of Saved Policies
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1 Introduction
1.1 The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is a project plan for the production of the Replacement Local Plan for West Lancashire and the subsequent Local Development Framework (LDF). The production of an LDS is now a requirement on Local Planning Authorities arising from the introduction of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Furthermore the Council’s adherence to the timescales it has set itself within the LDS will be used as a performance measure.
1.2 This Local Development Scheme therefore relates to the production of the replacement Local Plan under the transitional arrangements and provides a guide for the preparation of Local Development Documents that will form the LDF. This version of the Local Development Scheme updates that previously produced in March 2005.
1.3 Section 2 offers a background to why we have prepared an LDS and what the purpose of it is.
1.4 Section 3 deals with the emerging Replacement Local Plan for West Lancashire and identifies the timescales up to the adoption of the Plan.
1.5 Section 4 identifies the documents that we envisage will make up the Local Development Framework for West Lancashire and the likely timescales for preparing these.
1.6 Section 5 looks at the evidence base that will underpin the production of LDF documents.
1.7 Section 6 of this LDS identifies which policies we are “saving” under the three year allowance under the interim arrangements.
1.8 Section 7 demonstrates the resources available to the Planning Policy Section.
1.9 Finally Section 8 considers the risks that exist which could slow progress on the LDF and some of the mitigation measures which can be put in place.
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2 Background
2.1 The LDS has four main purposes :
• To inform people of how the Replacement Local Plan and following Local Development Framework will be prepared and the likely timescales involved • To establish work priorities and enable work programmes to be formed • To set a timescale for the review of such documents • To indicate which policies are “saved” under the interim arrangements. (‘saved policies’ are those that will continue to be used in determining planning applications)
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3 Replacement Local Plan
3.1 The current adopted Local Plan (December 1999) will run out in 2006. The Council is therefore preparing a Replacement Local Plan which will supercede the current Local Plan..
3.2 The Replacement Local Plan takes account of many of the changes arising from the new Planning legislation and is very much written in the style of a Local Development Framework. The policies in the Replacement Local Plan will be saved for a period of at least three years from adoption and will form the main planning policies in the District up until the middle of 2009, and possibly longer.
3.3 Table 3.1 overleaf illustrates the preparation schedule for the Replacement Local Plan from the approval of the Deposit Draft by the Council through to full adoption. Prior to this an extensive Issues and Options exercise was undertaken in late 2001 and early 2002. The results of this exercise were fed into the Deposit version.
3.4 Given that this Plan is being prepared under the transitional arrangements there are some changes to how it is prepared. The first of these changes is that the second Deposit had to be a Re-Deposit of the Plan, where the whole Plan was open to objection rather than just the changes. This is because there is no modifications stage. Furthermore the Inspector’s Report will be binding on the Authority. This will speed up the adoption of this Plan.
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Table 3.1 Timetable for Production of Replacement Local Plan
‘03 2004 2005 2006 D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O
Commencement of new Planning Act Adopted Local Plan Adopted Local Plan policies saved until Replacement Local Plan adopted (Dec 1999) Replacement Local Plan Cabinet/Council Approval of documents Deposit Period
Re-Deposit Period
Public Inquiry
Receive Inspector’s Report Adopt Plan
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4 Local Development Framework
4.1 The Local Development Framework (LDF), shown diagrammatically on page 9, is a portfolio of documents which provide the framework for delivering the spatial planning strategy for the area.
4.2 The portfolio of documents comprising the LDF is set out below:
LDS (Local Development Scheme)
4.3 This document is the programme for the preparation of the LDF. The first LDS was submitted to the First Secretary of State for approval within 6 months of the commencement of the Act, including those authorities, such as West Lancashire, who are proceeding under the transitional arrangements. This version of the LDS updates the original submitted scheme to reflect the Council’s new priorities for production of LDF documents.
LDDs (Local Development Documents)
4.4 These comprise
• DPD (Development Plan Documents) - These will be spatial planning documents and will be subject to independent examination. They may form one document covering a range of policy areas or a number of individual documents. Individual DPDs will be able to be reviewed independently from other DPDs. The following list sets out various types of DPDs: Core Strategy – the long term spatial vision for the area, with strategic policies and proposals to deliver that vision. Broad locations for development may be set out in a key diagram. Site specific allocations and policies – allocations of sites for specific or mixed uses will be contained in DPDs. Policies will identify any specific requirements for individual proposals. AAP (Area Action Plans) – used to provide a planning framework for areas of change and areas of conservation. Generic Development Control Policies – a suite of criteria based policies which are required to ensure that all development within the area meets the vision and strategy set out in the Core Strategy.
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 7 Proposals Map – a separate DPD which should illustrate on an OS base all the policies and proposals contained in DPDs and saved policies. It must be revised as new DPDs are prepared and it should always reflect the up-to-date planning strategy for the area • SPD (Supplementary Planning Documents) – policy guidance which can be produced to supplement the policies and proposals in DPDs (similar to supplementary planning guidance (SPG) which was produced under the present system). • SCI (Statement of Community Involvement) – sets out how the community will be involved in the preparation, alteration and review of all LDDs and in significant development control decisions.
SEA (Strategic Environmental Assessment) – this is a generic term used internationally to describe environmental assessment as applied to policies, plans and programmes. This will be required in addition to a sustainability appraisal, although the Government has now produced guidance setting out how the two appraisals can be combined.
4.5 Although the Council is still progressing towards the adoption of a Replacement Local Plan we are also starting to think about how we produce a Local Development Framework. Within three years of adopting the Replacement Local Plan we must have started to prepare Local Development Documents to replace the adopted Local Plan. These will form part of the Local Development Framework for West Lancashire. The Council will also have to prepare a Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) setting out how the Authority intends to involve the public and other organisations in the production of the various documents.
4.6 As set out above, the new Local Development Framework will be made up of a number of Local Development Documents. The Core Strategy and other Development Plan Documents will eventually replace the policies contained in the Replacement Local Plan whereas Supplementary Planning Documents will replace Supplementary Planning Guidance.
4.7 As the District Council is now closer to adopting the Replacement Local Plan, (expected to be adopted in June 2006), it is now clearer what will be the priorities for the replacement of the Local Plan. Initial work has already begun on the SCI prior to the adoption of the Replacement Local Plan. It is also the case that one of the first priorities once the Local Plan is adopted, will be the production of a Supplementary Planning Document for Skelmersdale Town Centre.
4.8 It was considered in the initial LDS (March 2005) that the production of a Core Strategy would not necessarily be the first priority and it was proposed to seek the Secretary of State’s approval to save the policies contained within the Replacement Local Plan for longer than three years. It was
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 8 acknowledged, however, that this situation could change should the review of the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) or new Planning Policy Statements (PPS’s) fundamentally alter the underlying strategy of the Replacement Local Plan and that this situation would be kept under review.
4.9 It is now considered that the Core Strategy will need to be brought forward to a fairly early stage in the process, and this is programmed into this LDS. The reason for this is the review of the RSS and the probable need for the Council to review housing policy set out within the Replacement Local Plan. This housing policy will be reviewed through a Site Allocations DPD, which may also include consideration of employment and retail allocations. This will follow on from the production of the Core Strategy. No timescale has been included within the LDS for this document. This is because it is uncertain at this point in time the timescales associated with a Liverpool City Region Housing Strategy which will be used to inform the Site Allocations DPD. The full implications of draft PPS3 and its associated guidance documents, which set out in some detail some of the evidence base that will be required for such a document, also need to be assessed before committing to a definitive timetable. It is also not yet determined exactly what the scope of such an Allocations DPD will be.
4.9 The preparation of the documents covered by the LDF will need to include a full evidence base, a risk assessment and these are now set out later on in this LDS. A Sustainability Appraisal, incorporating a Strategic Environmental Assessment, will also need to be conducted on each document.
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Summary of West Lancashire Local Development Framework
The Development Plan Local Statement of Annual Development Community Monitoring Scheme Involvement Report Core Strategy
Site Specific Allocations LOCAL
Regional Adopted DEVELOPMENT Spatial Proposals Strategy Map FRAMEWORK
Area Action Plans
Other DPD’s Supplementary LDOs Planning Documents DPDs SPZs
Abbreviations Key DPD – Development Plan Document Required Optional Project Plan LDO – Local Development Order SPZ – Simplified Planning Zone
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 10 Schedule of Local Development Framework Documents
Document Status Role and Geographic Chain of Date for Date for Public Date for Proposed Title Content al Coverage Conformity issues and Participation Submission Date for options on Preferred to SofS Adoption consultation Options & (Reg 28) (Reg 25) Sustainability Appraisal Report (Reg 26) Statement of N/A Explains to Whole N/A February- June-July 2006 November/ August 2007 Community stakeholders authority April 2006 December Involvement and the area 2006 (SCI) community how and when they will be consulted. Annual N/A Explains December Monitoring whether the 2006 Report targets set (AMR) out in the Plan are being achieved Core DPD Whole RSS May - April 2007 October- J February Strategy Authority December November 2009 Area 2006 2007 Site DPD Whole RSS & Core To be Allocations Authority Stategy determined DPD Area in future revision to LDS SPDs to be prepared
Document Status Role and Geographic Chain of Date for Date for Public Date for Proposed Title Content al Coverage Conformity issues and Participation Submission Date for options on Draft SPDs to SofS Adoption consultation & ) Sustainability Appraisal Report (Reg 17/18) Design of SPD Guidance on Whole Replacement N/A Development design of District Local Plan Sept 2006 November residential 2006 development Skelmersdale SPD Masterplan Skelmersdale Replacement May-Dec Jan/Feb 2007 N/A April/May Town Centre for town town centre Local Plan 2006 2007 Masterplan* centre development Public Open SPD Revision of Whole Replacement N/A Space previous District Local Plan September November SPG 2006 2006
SPD = Supplementary Planning Document, LDS = Local Development Scheme * Provisional programme only – timescales dependant upon role and involvement of development partner
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 11 Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)
Document • Title Details Statement of Community Involvement
• Role & Content Sets out the approach and standards to be applied to involving the community and stakeholders in the preparation of the LDF. Explains to stakeholders and the community how and when they will be consulted.
• Status LDD
• Chain of Conformity All documents in the LDF should conform to the requirements of the SCI
• Geographic Coverage Whole District
Timetable Issues Consultation Feb - April 2006 (Reg 25) Consultation June-July 2006 (Reg 26) Submission to Sof S November - December 2006
Examination Period May 2007
Inspector’s Report July 2007
Adoption August 2007
Arrangements • Joint preparation between Planning Policy Manager and for Production Planning Control Manager.
• Input from Public Relations Section
• Adequate resources available within Department for production
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Document • Title -Core Strategy Details • Role & Content Sets out the main planning context of the District, the development strategy for the District and priority locations for development.
• Status - DPD
• Chain of Conformity The Core Strategy should conform with the RSS for the North West and closely correspond with the West Lancashire’s Community Strategy. All DPD documents should conform with the Core Strategy.
• Geographic Coverage -Whole District
Timetable Key Issues Consultation (Reg 25) May – December 2006 Preferred Options Consultation (Reg 26) April 2007 Submission to S of S October-November 2007 Pre Examination Meeting Feb/March 2008 Examination Period May 2008 Inspector’s Report November 2008 Adoption February 2009
Arrangements • Prepared by Planning Policy Section in close liaison with Policy for Production Unit (responsible for Community Strategy).
• Input from Public Relations Section
• Adequate resources available within Department for production
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Skelmersdale Town Centre SPD
Document • Title – Skelmersdale Town Centre SPD Details • Role & Content Sets out the key development principles for Skelmersdale Town Centre
• Status - SPD
• Chain of Conformity The SPD should conform with Policy DE11 of the Replacement Local Plan.
• Geographic Coverage –Skelmersdale Town Centre
Timetable Draft SPD Consultation (Reg 17/18) Jan/Feb 2007
Adoption (Reg 19) April/May 2007
Arrangements • Background work and Sustainability Appraisal undertaken by for Production consultants, in close liaison with development partner. This may cause delays in timetable. Documents prepared by Planning Policy
• Input from Public Relations Section
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Public Open Space SPD
Document • Title – Public Open Space SPD Details • Role & Content Sets out the key criteria for developing open space in the District – revision of existing SPG.
• Status - SPD
• Chain of Conformity The SPD should conform with Policies DE1, GD1 and SC1 of the Replacement Local Plan.
• Geographic Coverage –District wide
Timetable Draft SPD Consultation (Reg 17/18) September 2006
Adoption (Reg 19) November 2006
Arrangements • Prepared by Planning Policy Section for Production
Design of Development SPD
Document • Title – Design of Residential Development SPD Details • Role & Content Sets out the key design principles for residential development in West Lancashire.
• Status - SPD
• Chain of Conformity The SPD should conform with Policy GD1 of the Replacement Local Plan.
• Geographic Coverage –District wide
Timetable Draft SPD Consultation (Reg 17/18) September 2006
Adoption (Reg 19) November 2006
Arrangements Work to be undertaken by Heritage and Environment Manager for Production
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5 Evidence Base
5.1 The evidence base for the new LDF is set out below. In includes certain documents which are currently being produced. This will be added to as appropriate in future LDSs.
INFORMATION/EVIDENCE DATE PROPOSED ACTION
GENERAL 2001 Census 2001 Up-dated every 10 years
HOUSING Housing Land Supply March Up-dated annually 2005
Housing Needs Survey 2005 This will be updated regularly (Affordable and Special Needs housing)
West Lancashire Housing Strategy 2004/07 Liverpool City Region Housing 2007/08 Initial work only just begun Strategy ? EMPLOYMENT Business and Industrial land March Up-dated annually Availability 2005
Regeneration Strategy 2005 TOWN CENTRES Lancashire Shopping Study 2003 Produced on behalf of Lancashire County Council for key towns in the county. Ormskirk Retail Study 2003 To be reviewed as part of district wide study in 2006/7 Skelmersdale Retail Study 2002 To be reviewed as part of district wide study in 2006/7 Market Towns Initiatives 2006/7 Currently being undertaken for Ormskirk and Burscough ENVIRONMENT Biological Heritage Sites Register 2005 Up-dated annually by LCC
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 16 INFORMATION/EVIDENCE DATE PROPOSED ACTION
Indicative Floodplain Maps 2005 Up-dated annually by Environment Agency
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment 2006/7 To be undertaken in 2006/7 HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT Conservation Area Appraisals and Various Action Plans Listed Buildings Register N/A Up-dated periodically Register of Historic Parks and N/A Up-dated periodically Gardens
SPORTS, RECREATION & CULTURE Cultural Strategy 2003 Form part of an evidence base Open Space Study 2005 Form part of an evidence base West Lancashire Playing Pitch 2004 Form part of an evidence base Strategy
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6 Saved Policies
6.1 The current West Lancashire Local Plan was adopted in December 1999 and runs until the middle of 2006. This Plan will be “saved” from the date of enactment, (September 2004) either for a maximum three year period until September 2007 or until the Replacement Local Plan is adopted, which is expected to be in June 2006. The policies which the Local Planning Authority wishes to save until the Replacement Local Plan is adopted are set out in Appendix 1
6.2 A replacement Local Plan under the transitional arrangements is currently being prepared, with adoption being expected in June 2006.. The aim is to adopt this Plan and then save the policies until at least June 2009. The policies which are to saved from the Replacement Local Plan upon its adoption are set out in Appendix 2.
6.3 Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) adopted by West Lancashire District Council will remain in force until the saved policy to which it is linked is time expired or the site in question is developed. A list of all current SPG is set out below
1. Design Guide for Shop Front, Advertisements and Security in Ormskirk Town Centre Conservation Area (1993) 2. Cobbs Clough Employment Area, Whalleys, Skelmersdale (1997) 3. Specifications for Works to Listed Buildings (1997) 4. Trees and Development (1998) 5. Landscape Submissions (1998) 6. Site Planning, Layout and Design (1998) 7. Landscape Design (1998) 8. Dalton Village Design Statement (1999) 9. Land to the West of Stanley Industrial Estate, Skelmersdale (2000) 10. Open Space or Recreational Provision related to Residential Development – Revision (2001) 11. Whalleys Housing Sites, Skelmersdale plus Mixed Development (2000) 12. Skelmersdale Town Centre (2000) 13. Erection of Stable Buildings in the Green Belt (2001) 14. Domestic Extensions and Outbuildings and Replacement Dwellings in the Green Belt (2000) 15. Ormskirk Grammar School Site, Ruff Lane, Ormskirk (2002) 16. Hattersleys Site, Burscough Road, Ormskirk (2004) 17. Accommodation for Seasonal Agricultural Workers (2004)
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 18 18. Managing Housing Supply (2004) 19. Affordable Housing (2004) 20. Land at Whitemoss Business Park, Skelmersdale (Revised 2005)
6.4 The Replacement Joint Lancashire Structure Plan 2001-2016 was adopted on 31 March 2005. The County Council have advised that the policies contained within the Replacement Structure Plan will be saved for a period of three years, subject to the qualifications at para 5.8 of PPS12. These policies will form part of the Development Plan for West Lancashire.
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7 Resources
7.1 The Local Development Framework for West Lancashire will be produced, in the main, by the Planning Policy Section of West Lancashire District Council. The section is headed by the Planning Policy Manager, who is currently seconded to another section to assist with the preparation of the Community Strategy.
7.2 The Assistant Planning Policy Manager is currently acting as the Section Manager, and will take a lead role in developing the LDF for West Lancashire. The Planning Policy team will liaise closely with a number of other Council sections in developing the Plan, which include the Regeneration and Property Division (who will provide particular input on employment, town centre and regeneration issues); the Housing Division (who will provide an input on general housing matters and affordable housing policies); and the Development Control Section (who will provide advice on the usability of the policies).
7.3 There will be a team of planners developing the core parts of the LDF. The staff will be responsible for:
• The preparation of all Replacement Local Plan and LDF documents • Participation in the review of the Regional Spatial Strategy and sub- Regional strategies • Responding to new Government Planning Policy Statements, and other Government strategies and plans • All monitoring required to prepare the Annual Monitoring Report • Urban Capacity Study – the Council’s previous work will need to be updated to accord with the latest regional methodology • Involvement in the preparation of the Council’s Community Strategy, and other Council departmental strategies • Enhancing the Section’s IT capabilities to meet the e-government agenda
The Section’s ‘family tree’ is detailed below:
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CORE STAFF OTHER STAFF
Peter Bradford Ian Bond Planning Policy Heritage and Manager (Currently Environment seconded) Manager
Midge Kelly David Thornber Environmental Arborocultural Cy Griffiths Ian Gill Strategy Officer Officer Conservation Assistant Planning Officer Policy Manager Duncan Slater Tree and Landscape Stephen Benge Officer Principal Planning Officer
Paul Hatch Senior Planning Officer
Daniel Welsh Assistant Planning Officer
Janine Argent Trainee Planning Assistant
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8 Risk Assessment
8.1 The new planning system requires effective project management techniques to ensure, as far as possible, that stated timetables for document preparation are adhered to. However, there are a variety of circumstances which alone, or in combination, can conspire to delay the preparation process.
8.2 It is important that the Council, the local community and all other stakeholders in the planning process, are aware of the possible risks to preparation so that the risks can be minimised or mitigation measures put in place in the case of delays being occasioned. The following table identifies some of the more likely risks that could prejudice document preparation and the mitigation measures that could be employed.
RISK MITIGATION
EXTERNAL FACTORS
Legislation/Government Guidance Maintain close liaison with GONW Publication of policy statements can be Delay start of preparation until all delayed for various reasons. relevant guidance is published Agree revised timetable with GONW if necessary.
New policy statements/guidance may be Adequate budgetary provision for produced requiring extra assessment consultancy support if required work for LDF production causing time delays
North West Regional Assembly
Changes to the RSS could lead to a Continue to prepare documents on the change in LDF strategy and priorities basis of existing plans i.e. Adopted RSS and Structure Plan. Plan to follow new draft RSS rather than precede it.
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 22 RISK MITIGATION Planning Inspectorate
Delays could be caused either by failure Keep in touch with Inspectorate and to set an Inquiry/Hearing date at the advise them of requests for Inquiries at requested time or by Inspector’s Reports the earliest possible time. taking longer than expected.
Other External Bodies
The new planning system involves more Programme work to accommodate the complex arrangements for consultation, likely delays. engagement and evidence gathering. Failure on the part of other bodies to respond on time or to provide inadequate responses which require subsequent clarification could cause significant delay to work programmes.
INTERNAL FACTORS
Staffing
Individual absences due to leave, LDF timetables should be set on a personnel changes or sickness can cause realistic basis taking into account the staff delays in document production. resources available.
Staff could leave the authority who could Ensure quick replacement of staff be difficult to replace and cause delays to Some elements of work can be document production undertaken by consultants.
Difficulties of staff recruitment and retention has been addressed by the provision of better pay and rewards packages.
Political Direction/Management
Increased Member input will cause Need to try and build in allowance for delays to document production. Member input.
Members require amendment to LDF Early consultation with Members will documents reduce the likelihood of late amendments being required
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 23 Appendix 1 West Lancashire Local Plan (1999) Schedule of Saved Policies
Unless stated otherwise the adopted Local Plan policies are saved until the Re-Deposit Draft Local Plan is adopted.
Adopted Local Plan Policies (Dec 99) LANDSCAPE & NATURAL HERITAGE POLICIES
LN.1 Natural Areas LN.2 Areas of Landscape History Importance LN.3 Buffer Zones LN.4 Development on the Edge of Settlements LN.5 Tree Surveys LN.6 Trees and Development LN.7 Landscape Proposals Accompanying Applications for Development LN.8 Nature Conservation LN.9 Development and Nature Conservation Sites LN.10 Protection of Major Corridors and Green Spaces LN.11 Minor Corridors LN.12 Watercourses LN.13 Protected Species LN.14 Protection of Historic Parks and Gardens
COASTAL ZONE POLICIES
CZ.1 Development in the Coastal Zone CZ.2 Secondary Sea Embankments
AGRICULTURAL POLICIES
AG.1 Development and Agricultural Land AG.2 Protection of Farm Structure and Viability AG.3 Design of Agricultural Buildings AG.4 Agricultural Diversification AG.5 Agricultural Produce Packing Facilities AG.6 Haulage Uses AG.7 Agricultural Workers’ Dwellings AG.8 Removal of Agricultural Occupancy Conditions
GREEN BELT POLICIES
GB.1 Control over Development in the Green Belt
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 24 Adopted Local Plan Policies (Dec 99) GB.2 Engineering Operations and Changes of Use of Land in the Green Belt GB.3 Infill Development in Barrow Nook and Vicarage Lane, Ormskirk GB.4 Design and Location of Acceptable Development in the Green Belt GB.5 Replacement Dwellings in the Green Belt GB.6 Extensions/Outbuildings to Residential Properties in the Green Belt GB.7 Use of Rural Buildings in the Green Belt
OTHER OPEN LAND POLICIES
OL.1 Land Safeguarded for Future Development Needs OL.2 Protected Land
ARCHAEOLOGY POLICIES
AR.1 Development Affecting Ancient Monuments and other Features of Archaeological Interest AR.2 Preservation and Enhancement of Ancient Monuments and other Features of Archaeological Interest AR.3 Assessment of Archaeological Interest
CONSERVATION AREA POLICIES
CA.1 Control of Development in Conservation Areas CA.2 Alterations and Extensions to Buildings in Conservation Areas CA.3 Important Views CA.4 Demolition in Conservation Areas CA.5 Shop Fronts in Conservation Areas CA.6 Trees in Conservation Areas
LISTED BUILDINGS POLICIES
LB.1 New Uses for Listed Buildings LB.2 Protection of Listed Agricultural Buildings LB.3 Repair, Improvement or Alteration of Listed Buildings LB.4 Preservation of Listed Buildings LB.5 Demolition of Listed Buildings LB.6 Partial Demolition of Listed Buildings LB.7 The Protection and Enhancement of the Setting of Listed Buildings, Interiors and Curtilage Buildings LB.8 Buildings of Local Architectural or Historic Interest
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 25 Adopted Local Plan Policies (Dec 99) HOUSING POLICIES
H.1 Residential Development in the Main Settlements H.2 Residential Development in Rural Settlements H.3 Residential Development Sites H.4 Design Criteria for Residential Development H.5 Residential Development of Backland Sites H.6 Affordable Housing within the Main Settlements H.7 Affordable Housing in Rural Settlements H.8 Affordable Housing in Rural Areas H.9 Caravan Sites for Gypsies and Travelling Show People H.10 Housing Improvement H.11 Sheltered Housing, Rest Homes and Nursing Homes H.12 Extensions to Sheltered Housing, Rest Homes and Nursing Homes H.13 Conversions of Dwellings to Rest Homes, Nursing Homes, Flats, Bedsits or Houses in Multiple Occupation H.14 House Extensions H.15 Accessible Housing and Wheelchair Housing
EMPLOYMENT POLICIES
I.1 Industrial/Business Development Sites I.2 Development in Employment Areas I.3 Rural Employment Areas I.4 White Moss Business Park I.5 Cobbs Clough Employment Site I.6 Extension to the Stanley Industrial Estate, Skelmersdale I.7 Pilkington Technology Centre, Lathom I.8 Development Criteria for Industrial/Business Development I.9 Industrial/Business Development outside Employment Areas I.10 Hazardous Installations
MIXED DEVELOPMENT AND ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT SITE POLICIES
MD.1 Mixed Development - Ormskirk Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk MD.2 Mixed Development - Royal Ordnance Site, Briars Lane, Burscough MD.3 Mixed Development - Land adjacent to St.James’ R.C. Primary School, Ashurst, Skelmersdale AL.1 Alternative Development - Former Nursery and Depot, Park Avenue, Ormskirk AL.2 Alternative Development - Land to the rear of 22 - 44 Church Street, Ormskirk AL.3 Alternative Development - St. Richard’s Lower School, Skelmersdale AL.4 Alternative Development - Land at Digmoor Parade, Skelmersdale AL.5 Alternative Development - Former Bakery, rear of 67 - 89 Church Road,
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 26 Adopted Local Plan Policies (Dec 99) Tarleton
TOWN CENTRES AND RETAILING POLICIES
S.1 Ormskirk Shopping Area S.2 Retail and other Town Centre Development at Church Street/Park Road, Ormskirk S.3 New Non-Retail Uses in the Ormskirk Shopping Area S.4 The Ormskirk Business Area S.5 Design Criteria for Development in Ormskirk Town Centre S.6 Skelmersdale Shopping Area S.7 Changes of Use in The Concourse Centre, Skelmersdale S.8 Retail, Leisure and other appropriate Development at Ingram, Skelmersdale S.9 Skelmersdale Business Areas S.10 Design Criteria for Development in Skelmersdale Town Centre S.11 Local Shopping Centres S.12 New Development at Hesketh Bank Local Shopping Centre S.13 Local Shopping S.14 Burscough Non-Food Retail Park S.15 Out-of-Centre Retail Development Intended to Serve a Large Catchment Area S.16 Design of New Shop Fronts S.17 Use of Floors above Shops S.18 Canopies and Blinds S.19 Security Shutters S.20 Car Boot Sales and Other Open Markets S.21 Garden Centres S.22 Recycling Collection Facilities
ADVERTISEMENT POLICIES
AD.1 General Requirements AD.2 Advertisements on Business Premises AD.3 Advertisements in Conservation Areas and on or Affecting Listed Buildings AD.4 Flag Advertisements AD.5 Poster Advertisements AD.6 Advertisements on Bus Shelters AD.7 Discontinuance of Advertisements
TRANSPORT POLICIES
T.1 Major Development
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 27 Adopted Local Plan Policies (Dec 99) T.2 Road Traffic and Development T.3 Ormskirk Bypass T.4 Newburgh Bypass T.5 Minor Highway Schemes T.6 Mitigation Measures for New Roads T.7 Traffic Calming T.8 Bus Services T.9 Rail Services T.10 Protection of the Burscough Curves T.11 Cycling T.12 Pedestrians T.13 Parking Provision T.14 Design of Parking Areas T.15 Payment in Lieu of Car Parking Provision T.16 Car Parking for Ormskirk Town Centre T.17 Freight Transport T.18 Rail Freight Facilities
LEISURE, SPORT, RECREATION AND TOURISM POLICIES
LE.1 Major Tourism and Leisure Development LE.2 Small-scale Facilities for Tourism, Leisure and Informal Recreation LE.3 Holiday Caravan and Chalet Sites LE.4 Extensions to Holiday Caravan and Chalet Sites LE.5 Touring Caravan and Camping Sites LE.6 Storage of Caravans LE.7 Public Rights of Way LE.8 Protection and Development of Countryside Recreation Facilities LE.9 New Informal Countryside Recreation Facilities LE.10 Leeds - Liverpool Canal LE.11 Protection of Amenity Open Space, Sporting and Recreational Facilities LE.12 School Playing Fields LE.13 Open Space Provision in New Housing Development LE.14 Proposed Recreation Facilities LE.15 Development of Outdoor Sport and Recreation Facilities LE.16 Golf Courses and Golf Driving Ranges LE.17 Development of Indoor Sport, Recreation and Leisure Facilities LE.18 Tourism and Recreation Facilities at Leisure Lakes, Mere Brow LE.19 Leisure and Recreational Use of Rufford New Hall, Rufford
EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITY POLICIES
C.1 Proposals for Community Use C.2 Schools, Day Nurseries and Play Groups C.3 Colleges
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 28 Adopted Local Plan Policies (Dec 99) C.4 Redevelopment of Redundant Schools C.5 Ormskirk and District General Hospital C.6 New Health Care Facilities in Skelmersdale C.7 Wrightington Hospital C.8 Cemeteries and Crematoria C.9 Institutional Facility, Greaves Hall, Banks C.10 Sports, Community and Educational Facilities, Greaves Hall, Banks
POLLUTION AND FLOOD RISK POLICIES
P.1. Pollution - General P.2 Surface Water P.3 Groundwater P.4 Contaminated Land P.5 Light Spillage P.6 Development in Areas of Flood Risk P.7 Development which could Increase Flood Risk P.8 Unstable Land P.9 Derelict Land
ENERGY POLICIES
E.1 Landfill Gas E.2 Wind Turbines E.3 Renewable Energy Schemes E.4 Energy Conservation
UTILITIES AND SERVICES PROVISION POLICIES
U.1 Development by Statutory Undertakers and Public Service Providers U.2 Development Requirements U.3 Waste Water and Sewage Disposal U.4 Telecommunications U.5 Overhead Lines U.6 Pipelines
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 29 Appendix 2 West Lancashire Replacement Local Plan (Re-Deposit Draft) Schedule of Proposed Policies
Re-Deposit Draft Replacement Plan Policies (To be adopted by June 2006)
DEVELOPMENT STATEGY POLICIES
DS1 Location of Development DS2 Protecting the Green Belt DS3 Safeguarded Land DS4 Open Land on the Urban Fringe
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
GD1 Design of Development GD2 Developer Contributions to Infrastructure GD3 Development of Contaminated Land
POLICIES FOR PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT
EN1 Biodiversity EN2 Protection of Agricultural Land EN3 Coastal Zone EN4 Conservation Areas EN5 Buildings of Historic Importance EN6 Archaeological Heritage EN7 Protection of Historic Parks and Gardens EN8 Green Spaces EN9 Protection of Trees and Woodland EN10 Flood Risk EN11 Protection of Groundwater Resources
DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMY POLICIES
DE1 Residential Development DE2 Whalleys, Skelmersdale DE3 Affordable Housing Development DE4 Caravan Sites for Gypsies and Travelling Show People DE5 Employment Development DE6 The Rural Economy DE7 Agricultural Produce Packing Facilities DE8 Accommodation for Seasonal Agricultural/Horticultural Workers DE9 Removal of Agricultural Workers Dwelling Conditions DE10 Retail and Other Town Centre Development DE11 Skelmersdale Town Centre
West Lancashire Local Development Scheme 2006 Page 30 Re-Deposit Draft Replacement Plan Policies (To be adopted by June 2006) DE12 Ormskirk Town Centre DE13 Business and Office Development DE14 Development Opportunity Sites DE14A Tollgate Road / Pippin Street, Burscough DE15 Tourism Development DE16 Advertisements
SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY POLICIES
SC1 Sports, Recreational, Leisure and Cultural Facilities SC2 Recreation Facilities SC3 Linear Parks SC4 Educational Facilities SC5 Health Facilities SC6 Roads SC7 Pubic Transport SC8 Cycling and Walking facilities SC9 Infrastructure, Services and Utilities SC10 Telecommunications SC11 Renewable Energy SC12 Cemeteries and Crematoria
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