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2016 Vol 2 Se T Tle M E Nts Scottish Borders Council Local Development Plan LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT LOCAL COUNCIL SCOTTISH BORDERS VOL2SETTLEMENTS 2016 CONTENTS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN VOLUME 1 – POLICIES FOREWORD 3 1. INTRODUCTION 5 2. MEETING THE CHALLENGES FOR THE SCOTTISH BORDERS 9 3. VISION, AIMS AND SPATIAL STRATEGY 15 4. LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN POLICIES 21 POLICY CONTENT 21 POLICIES 23 PLACE MAKING AND DESIGN (PMD) 23 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ED) 33 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (HD) 67 ENVIRONMENTAL PROMOTION AND PROTECTION (EP) 78 INFRASTRUCTURE AND STANDARDS (IS) 114 APPENDIX 1: SETTLEMENT APPRAISAL METHODOLOGY 143 APPENDIX 2: MEETING THE HOUSING LAND REQUIREMENT 147 APPENDIX 3: SUPPLEMENTARY GUIDANCE AND STANDARDS 159 APPENDIX 4: PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION 167 APPENDIX 5: COUNCIL OWNED SITES 181 VOLUME 2 – SETTLEMENTS 5. POLICY MAPS & SETTLEMENT PROFILES WITH MAPS 189 188 | LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL INTRODUCTION | CHALLENGES | VISION, AIMS AND SPATIAL STRATEGY POLICIES | APPENDICES | SETTLEMENTS SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2016 5. POLICY MAPS & SETTLEMENT PROFILES WITH MAPS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | 189 SETTLEMENT PROFILE ALLANTON This profile should be read in conjunction with the relevant settlement map. DESCRIPTION Allanton is located just over 7 miles from Duns and just under 10 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed. The population of Allanton in the 2001 Census was 86. The village is located within the Eastern Strategic Development Area (SDA) as defined by the SESplan. PLACE MAKING CONSIDERATIONS Allanton is located above the riverbanks of the Blackadder Water and Whiteadder Water which meet just north of the village. The character of Allanton is largely defined by the fact that it developed as an estate village of Blackadder House; splay fronted lodges display the old entrance and the village has developed around them in a linear fashion along the road. The Conservation Area has distinctive characteristics and their retention is important when considering alterations. The uniformity resulting from use of local whin and sandstone for buildings and boundary walls, and natural slate for roofs is important. There are 17 Listed properties within Allanton, with a number of significant buildings. There is no land proposed for development within Allanton in the period of this Local Development Plan. However the village is located within the Eastern SDA and development could potentially take place in the future. Development to the north and west would be constrained by flood risk and the River Tweed Special Area of Conservation. Other considerations would be the belt of ancient woodland; the surrounding prime agricultural land; and the lack of services in the village. INFRASTRUCTURE CONSIDERATIONS Affordable Housing will require to be provided in association with proposed housing sites under the provisions of Policy HD1 and the Supplementary Guidance/ Supplementary Planning Guidance on Affordable Housing. A contribution towards Berwickshire High School will be sought to supplement Scottish Borders Council’s investment in the new school which opened in 2009-2010 under the 3 High Schools project. With regards to Waste Water Treatment Works, Allanton has limited capacity. Contributions may be required where upgrades are necessary. In respect of the local water network, developers may be required to contribute towards upgrading to enable development. 190 | LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL INTRODUCTION | CHALLENGES | VISION, AIMS AND SPATIAL STRATEGY POLICIES | APPENDICES | SETTLEMENTS Further information is available from the Supplementary Guidance/ Supplementary Planning Guidance on Developer Contributions. DEVELOPMENT AND SAFEGUARDING PROPOSALS KEY GREENSPACE SITE REFERENCE SITE NAME SITE SIZE (HA) GSALLA001 Allanton Play Area 0.1 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | 191 192 | LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL INTRODUCTION | CHALLENGES | VISION, AIMS AND SPATIAL STRATEGY POLICIES | APPENDICES | SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT PROFILE ANCRUM This profile should be read in conjunction with the relevant settlement map. DESCRIPTION Ancrum is situated 4 miles to the north west of Jedburgh. The population of Ancrum is 392 (2001 Census). It is located within the Central Borders Strategic Development Area as defined in the SESplan. PLACE MAKING CONSIDERATIONS Ancrum is contained by a bend of the Ale Water - part of the River Tweed Special Area of Conservation and a wildlife site of international importance - from which its name is derived. The Teviot Valleys Special Landscape Area surrounds the boundaries of the village. The historic core of Ancrum is characterised by its triangular centre set around a raised tree-lined village green. This part of the village is designated as a Conservation Area, and includes a group of caves on the south bank of the river. These may have been used as early as the middle of the 16th century. The properties surrounding the historic green are mainly one and a half or two storeys in height. Of particular note are the 16th century Market Cross (a Scheduled Monument), the War Memorial, the Cross Keys Public Bar and the Parish Church. Most properties are constructed of traditional materials - predominantly sandstone, whinstone and harling walls, and slate roofs. Architectural detailing includes continuous cills at upper floors, sash and case windows, and stone cills, jambs and lintels around window and door openings. New development or alterations should respect the individual buildings and Conservation Area and designs should take account of traditional features. Development outside the Conservation Area is mainly of semi detached rendered houses, with the most recent expansion taking place at Myrescroft on the southern edge of the village. The village green is identified as a key green space along with ground adjacent to the Church. The preferred areas for future expansion beyond the period of this Local Development Plan will be to the south west of Ancrum. Development to the north, north-west and east of the settlement will be resisted. The suggested area is indicative only, and will require further detailed assessment during the next Local Development Plan review. LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | 193 INFRASTRUCTURE CONSIDERATIONS Affordable Housing will require to be provided as part of any new housing development under the provision of Policy HD1 and the Supplementary Guidance/ Supplementary Planning Guidance on Affordable Housing. There is no requirement for contribution towards education provision. With regards to Waste Water Treatment Works, Ancrum has limited capacity. Contributions may be required where upgrades are necessary. In respect of the local water network, developers may be required to contribute towards upgrading to enable development. Further information is available from Supplementary Guidance/ Supplementary Planning Guidance on Developer Contributions and Planning/Development Briefs where applicable. DEVELOPMENT AND SAFEGUARDING PROPOSALS KEY GREENSPACE SITE REFERENCE SITE NAME SITE SIZE (HA) GSANCR001 Ancrum Village 0.2 GSANCR002 South Myre Street 0.1 194 | LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | 195 SETTLEMENT PROFILE ASHKIRK This profile should be read in conjunction with the relevant settlement map. DESCRIPTION Ashkirk is located 5 miles south of Selkirk, just off the A7 trunk road. The population is 107 (2001 Census). The village is located within the Central Borders Strategic Development Area as defined in the SESplan. PLACE MAKING CONSIDERATIONS Ashkirk comprises two clusters of buildings separated by open farmland; one beside the A7 and the other around the church, including the mansion houses of the Woll and Ashkirk House. Separation between the two parts of the settlement is important to maintain their distinct identities. The Ale Water, which lies to the south of the settlement, is part of the River Tweed Special Area of Conservation, a wildlife site of international importance. The character of Ashkirk is established by its setting in the wooded upland fringe valley of the Ale Water. There is one area, at the Church, identified as key greenspace. There are some opportunities for small scale infill development within the settlement boundary. Development at risk of flooding from the Ale Water will be resisted. The Plan does not identify any areas for future expansion beyond the period of this Local Development Plan. INFRASTRUCTURE CONSIDERATIONS Affordable Housing will require to be provided under the provisions of Policy HD1 and the Supplementary Guidance/ Supplementary Planning Guidance on Affordable Housing. There is no requirement for contribution towards education provision. The settlement falls within an area identified for a contribution to the Borders Railway Project (see Policy IS3). With regards to Waste Water Treatment Works, Ashkirk has limited capacity. Contributions may be required where upgrades are necessary. In respect of the local water network, developers may be required to contribute towards upgrading to enable development. 196 | LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL INTRODUCTION | CHALLENGES | VISION, AIMS AND SPATIAL STRATEGY POLICIES | APPENDICES | SETTLEMENTS Further information is available from Supplementary Guidance/Supplementary Planning Guidance on Developer Contributions and Planning/Development Briefs where applicable. DEVELOPMENT AND SAFEGUARDING PROPOSALS HOUSING SITE REFERENCE SITE NAME SITE SIZE (HA) SITE CAPACITY
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