October 2019 Basic ConditionsStatement Neighbourhood Plan Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood

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3 Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan – Basic Conditions Statement Conditions Basic – Plan Neighbourhood Shavington-cum-Gresty 9 9 4 5 6 7 10 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 22 COM3 – The Provision of New Open Space Facilities COM4 – Developer Contributions COM5 – Telecommunications TRA1 – Sustainable Transport TRA2 – Parking ECON1 – Economy HOU1 – New Housing HOU2 – Housing Mix and Type HOU3 – Housing for Older People Design HOU4 – Local Character and Housing ENV1 – Footpaths and Cycleways ENV2 – Trees and Hedgerows ENV3 – Water Management and Drainage Local Businesses COM1 – Community Facilities and COM2 – Play, Recreation and Open Space Facilities CONTENTS APPENDIX Appendix 1 – List of Regulation 14 consultees 1. Introduction 2. The Proposal Statement 3. Basic Conditions 4. Vision and Objectives Plan Policies 5. Neighbourhood

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State, it is appropriate to make the neighbourhood development plan, State, it is appropriate to make the neighbourhood development to the achievement of the making of the neighbourhood development plan contributes sustainable development, conformity with the strategic the making of the neighbourhood development plan is in general area), (or any part of that policies contained in the development plan for the area of the authority the making of the neighbourhood development plan does not breach, and is otherwise compatible with, EU obligations. contain policies relating to excluded development in accordance with the Regulations; with to excluded development in accordance contain policies relating nationally significant and waste development, deal with County matters (mineral extraction in Section 61K of the Town and Country Planning Act infrastructure or any other matters set out 1990). of issued by the Secretary having regard to national policies and advice contained in guidance 2. 3. 4. • • 1. Basic Condition 1 – Having Regard to National Policy Basic Condition 1 – Having Regard as submitted, properly Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish Council believes that this Neighbourhood Plan, Policy out in the National Planning demonstrates due regard to National Policy, specifically that set Planning Framework (NPPF) 2019. Paragraphs 29-30 of the NPPF describe how Neighbourhood vision for their neighbourhood, can be used to give communities direct power to deliver a shared THE PROPOSAL THE development matters (the relate to planning Neighbourhood Plan described in the The policies in accordance with prepared Area. It has been Neighbourhood land) in the designated and use of and Country Planning Act 1990 (as and processes set out in the Town the statutory requirements Planning Regulations 2012. Act 2011) and the Neighbourhood amended by the Localism Plan is to have effect from 2019 to 2030. The Neighbourhood Plan does not: The Neighbourhood BASIC CONDITIONS STATEMENT four ‘basic conditions’ required in the Regulations and explains This Statement addresses each of the meets the requirements of paragraph 8 of Schedule 4B to how the submitted Neighbourhood Plan the 1990 Town & Country Planning Act. to have met the basic conditions Plan will be considered The Regulations state that a Neighbourhood if: 4.1 3. 4.

body, for the Neighbourhood Area covering the whole of the Parish, as designated by the whole of the Parish, body, for the Neighbourhood Area covering Neighbourhood Plan does not relate to more than one East Council on 17th August 2016. The plans in place within the neighbourhood development neighbourhood area and there are no other Neighbourhood Area. the importance of Neighbourhood Plans and its support of parishes who wanted to play a role in and its support of parishes the importance of Neighbourhood Plans determining local planning policy. which has worked closely Plan Steering Committee, The Parish Council formed a Neighbourhood during the preparation of the of Council with the Parish Council and the officers Neighbourhood Plan. Plan Neighbourhood of The Shavington-cum-Gresty Designated Area by Shavington-Cum-Gresty Parish Council, a qualifying The Neighbourhood Plan has been prepared Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (“the Regulations”). (General) Regulations 2012 (“the Neighbourhood Planning BACKGROUND Plan in late 2015 in response of the Neighbourhood The Parish Council commenced preparation planning decisions. The Parish have a greater say in future to the desire of the local community to Cheshire East Council who stressed by positive action from Council was encouraged along this route INTRODUCTION Council”) Council (“the Parish Parish by Shavington-cum-Gresty has been prepared This Statement of the East Council, Cheshire to the local planning authority, to accompany its submission the Plan”) under Regulations 15 of Neighbourhood Plan (“the Neighbourhood Shavington-cum-Gresty 2.3 2.2 2.1 2. 1.1 1.

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To deliver appropriate housing to meet the current and future needs of Shavington- the current and future needs To deliver appropriate housing to meet cum-Gresty identity of Shavington-cum-Gresty To protect and enhance the character and to the open countryside To protect the environment and access To improve services and facilities problems and mitigate parking To encourage sustainable forms of transport To support and enhance the local economy • • • • • • VISION with improved open and inclusive village, will be a vibrant In 2030 Shavington-cum-Gresty and visits. Shavington- who lives and services for everyone spaces, facilities, infrastructure by open surrounded as a distinct village with its own identity cum-Gresty will remain meet the needs of the to scale will be of an appropriate type and countryside. New housing local businesses. thriving with will be easy and safe to get around, community. The village Basic Condition 3 – Be in Conformity With Strategic Local Policies underway on The Cheshire East Local Plan Part One was adopted in July 2017. Work is now allocate (SADPD) which will the Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Policies Document to be used when considering remaining sites for future development and provide detailed policies out for The draft SADPD was planning applications for new development across the Borough. be adopted in consultation in Autumn 2018, and Autumn 2019, and it is anticipated that it will policies, it has 2020. Although Neighbourhood Plans need to be in general conformity with adopted background emerging policies and additionally made sense to consider the direction of the SADPD evidence when finalising the Neighbourhood Plan policies. taking full The Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan has, therefore, been produced Local Plan Cheshire East consideration of the strategic direction and policies firstly in the emerging East discussions with Cheshire Strategy and more recently the adopted Local Plan, and through of the Neighbourhood Council. Cheshire East Council has been extremely helpful and supportive OBJECTIVES is demonstrated in further detail in Table 1 on the following pages. that development promotes good design, preserves the The Neighbourhood Plan seeks to ensure contributes to the creation built environment of the Parishes, valued local character and natural and local economy. to maintain and build a strong of a sustainable community and seeks development delivering sustainable The role of each Neighbourhood Plan policy to the contribution of 4.3

An environmental role – to contribute to protecting and enhancing our natural, built and historic our natural, built and An environmental role – to contribute to protecting and enhancing using natural environment; including making effective use of land, helping to improve biodiversity, and adapting to climate resources prudently, minimising waste and pollution, and mitigating change, including moving to a low carbon economy. sufficient land of the right types is available in the right places and at the right time to support in the right places and sufficient land of the right types is available and coordinating the provision and by identifying growth, innovation and improved productivity; of infrastructure. by ensuring that a sufficient A social role – to support strong, vibrant and healthy communities, future number and range of homes can be provided to meet the needs of present and with accessible generations; and by fostering a well-designed and safe built environment, health, support communities’ services and open spaces that reflect current and future needs and social and cultural wellbeing. An economic role – to help build a strong, responsive and competitive economy, by ensuring that responsive and competitive An economic role – to help build a strong, Building a strong, competitive economy; Building a strong, competitive safe communities; Promoting healthy and transport; Promoting sustainable communications; Supporting high quality places; Achieving well-designed the natural environment. Conserving and enhancing Delivering a sufficient supply of homes; Delivering a sufficient 3. 2. 1. • • • • • • • Basic Condition 2 – Contribution to Sustainable Development Basic Condition 2 – Contribution to Sustainable dimensions to sustainable development: economic, social The NPPF highlights that there are three planning system to perform a rise to the need for the and environmental. These dimensions give as they are mutually dependent. be undertaken in isolation number of roles. These roles should not and deliver the sustainable development that they need. Paragraph 11 of the NPPF sets out the sets out the NPPF 11 of Paragraph they need. that development sustainable the and deliver policy. For planning heart of national that is at the development in favour of sustainable presumption the following of in key areas, policy guidance the NPPF gives sustainable development, to deliver Plan Parish Neighbourhood Shavington-cum-Gresty the relevant to the Neighbourhood, which, where regard: has had close The pursuit of sustainable development is at the heart of the Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Neighbourhood The pursuit of sustainable development is at the heart of the Shavington-cum-Gresty Plan, as is highlighted by the Neighbourhood Plan’s vision and objectives. on the following pages. Neighbourhood Plan and the the Shavington-cum-Gresty The conformity between the policies of in further detail in Table 1 Policy Framework is demonstrated guidance given in the National Planning 4.2

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9 Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan – Basic Conditions Statement Conditions Basic – Plan Neighbourhood Shavington-cum-Gresty – highlights that in the Local Service Centres, small highlights that infill, rural exception site, exceptionally

boundary from the draft SADPD which falls within the designated area. Policy PG6 highlights that Neighbourhood Plans can define settlement boundaries. Policy PG2 – Settlement Heirarchy to scale development to meet needs and priorities will be supported where they contribute the creation and maintenance of sustainable communities. Policy PG6 – Open Countryside designed dwellings, and conversions and replacements will be allowed in the open countryside. The Neighbourhood Plan is in general conformity with these local plan policies, as Policy HOU1 seeks to ensure that new housing is delivered in line with the most up to date requirements identified by Cheshire East. The Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy highlights that the thirteen Local Service Centres should between them deliver 3500 dwellings between 2010-2030, and Shavington-cum-Gresty specifically for 365 units. With completions and permissions, this figure has been reached, with the Settlement to Report for Shavington that was prepared for the SADPD stating that it is not necessary allocate sites in Shavington. This policy allows for further small scale housing within the settlement boundary, whilst protecting the open countryside. The part of the proposed new settlement boundary in the draft SADPD (which lies within the Neighbourhood Plan designated area) is supported, as it incorporates the new developments in Shavington and will assist in directing built development towards the most suitable and sustainable of locations in the Parish whilst defining the intended relationship between the settlement Shavington and the countryside beyond. HOU 1 – NEW HOUSING proposals (including boundary defined on Figure C, development Within the settlement scale, role and supported where they are in keeping with the change of use) will be other relevant policies in and do not conflict with any function of Shavington-cum-Gresty the local plan. the Local Plan Strategy boundary, Open Countryside Policy PG6 of Outside the settlement applies. the purposes of only development that is essential for Within the Open Countryside, infrastructure, essential works undertaken agriculture, forestry, outdoor recreation, public or for other uses appropriate to a by public service authorities or statutory undertakers, rural area will be permitted. Exceptions may be made: in an otherwise built up frontage; i. the infill of a small gap with one or two dwellings contained in Policy SC 6 ‘Rural affordable housing, in accordance with the criteria the dwelling is exceptional in design and Exceptions Housing for Local Needs’ or where sustainable development terms; the building is permanent, substantial and ii. for the re-use of existing rural buildings where or extension; would not require extensive alteration, rebuilding (including dwellings) by new buildings not iii. for the replacement of existing buildings materially larger than the buildings they replace; the extension is not disproportionate to the iv. for extensions to existing dwellings where original dwelling; buildings they replace or redevelopment of an existing v. for development that is essential for the expansion business Local Service Centres (of which Shavington- The Cheshire East Local Plan states that the in the order of 3,500 new homes. cum-Gresty is one of 13) are expected to accommodate should provide in the order of 365 Emerging Policy PG8 lists that Shavington-cum-Gresty revised settlement boundaries to include new homes. Emerging Policy PG9 has drawn within settlement boundaries development permissions, completions and allocations, and where they are in keeping with proposals (including change of use) will be supported the scale, role and function of that settlement and do not conflict with any other relevant policy in the local plan. The Neighbourhood Plan boundary reflects the settlement Comments Shavington-cum-Gresty Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) SHAVINGTON-CUM-GRESTY NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN POLICIES NEIGHBOURHOOD SHAVINGTON-CUM-GRESTY Policy Guidance and to National Policies, regard with Local Planning General conformity TABLE 1 - To Sustainable Development contribution

Plan seeks to add detail to the overall strategic policy of the Cheshire East Local Plan, and be flexible policy of the Cheshire Plan seeks to add detail to the overall strategic enough to work alongside it. Plan policy to the Cheshire Neighbourhood The general conformity of each Shavington-cum-Gresty and Borough Replacement Local Plan (2005) East Local Plan Strategy and the Table 1 below. saved policies is highlighted in detail in retained will continue to be used in the determination of planning applications in the Borough until applications to be used in the determination of planning retained will continue and the Minerals and Waste Document Site Allocations and Development Policies superseded by the Nantwich Borough Replacement Local of saved policies of the Crewe and DPD. There are a number the Shavington-cum-Gresty for policies which currently remain as adopted Plan (adopted in 2005) of assessing the general conformity dated, remain valid for the purpose area, and as such, although Plan. of the Neighbourhood Neighbourhood that the Shavington-cum-Gresty This Basic Conditions Statement demonstrates Local Plan policies, nor the policies of the Cheshire East Plan does not conflict with the strategic Local Plan. The Neighbourhood Borough Replacement saved policies of the Plan, and has been involved from the outset. This has ensured general conformity and minimised any and minimised general conformity ensured This has the outset. from involved and has been Plan, between policies. potential conflict been given to the has Plan Strategy consideration East Local in the adopted Cheshire Additionally, and a list of / County Council, former Boroughs adopted by the in the Local Plans ‘saved’ policies listed. Policies that are are deleting policies which the council is retaining or previously adopted

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11 Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan – Basic Conditions Statement Conditions Basic – Plan Neighbourhood Shavington-cum-Gresty highlights that development stresses that all development states that new development should consider the states that development should make a positive contribution to of energy and resource efficiency is encouraged. i)The density of development must be appropriate to the site and its surroundings. The demolition of large properties for the redevelopment of the site of more units at a higher density must not have an adverse effect on the existing street scene and residential amenity. j) All dwellings should have off-street parking in accordance with the number of spaces defined in the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy Parking Standards. Garage sizes should at accord with the Cheshire East Local Plan Parking Standards and be large enough to fit least an average modern family size car, with room for egress within the garage. East Policy SD1 – Sustainable Development in Cheshire should be locally distinct, of high quality, be sustainable and well designed and should contribute to protecting and enhancing the natural, built, historic and cultural environment. Policy SD2 – Sustainable Development Principles should contribute positively to an area’s character and identity, in terms of height, scale, form and grouping, and in relationship to neighbouring properties, street scene and the wider neighbourhood. Policy SE2 – Efficient Use of Land landscape and townscape character of the surrounding area when determining the character and density of development. Policy SE1 – Design their surroundings in terms of their sense of place, design quality, sustainability, liveability and designing in safety. living through new developments that recognise the needs of older people. Development of older people. Development that recognise the needs new developments living through who the elderly and people specifically for accommodation designed proposals for need; they there is a proven will be supported where accommodation require specialist and within a reasonable by public transport; within settlements; accessible are located public open medical services and such as shops, of community facilities walking distance space. policy, by seeking to is in general conformity with this local plan The Neighbourhood Plan development will the elderly is not lost, and that new or enhanced ensure that housing for average proportion of which has a higher than be supported in Shavington-cum-Gresty older persons’ age groups. specific housing it is important that the needs of groups with The NPPF states that tenure of housing Para 61 states that the size, type and requirements are addressed. and reflected in in the community should be assessed needed for different groups H2 plans to protect but not limited to, older people). Policy planning policies (including, reflecting local demand. older people in Shavington-cum-Gresty, and support housing for of sustainable HOU3 contributes to the achievement Neighbourhood Plan policy the needs of the a social role, supporting housing to meet development by performing to help ensure persons’ population of Shavington-cum-Gresty, large and growing older that they can stay in their village. HOUSE DESIGN POLICY HOU 4 – LOCAL CHARACTER AND and materials are representative of To ensure that buildings, characteristic features the design and layout of new the settlement character of Shavington-cum-Gresty, of the Cheshire East Design Guide developments should demonstrate consideration (2016) or any updated version. into account, where appropriate and viable: New development should take the following should provide a sympathetic transition. a) Development adjoining open countryside treatments appropriate to its location b) Development should be bordered by boundary detailing should be included in new c) Where appropriate, traditional materials and designs. it does not prejudice the amenity of future d) New housing should be positioned such that by reason of overshadowing, overlooking, occupiers or the occupiers of adjacent property or in any other way. visual intrusion, noise and disturbance, odour, be uniform in design. e) New residential development should not normally should be set to the back of the f) Wherever possible, new residential development pavement. should be retained on site to preserve g) Wherever possible, existing landscape features the landscape character. h)New residential development which is built to high sustainability standards in terms Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) Comments National Planning Policy Framework 2019 Contribution to the achievement of sustainable development Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy

states that residential development should maintain, provide states that new development should maintain, provide or states that new development should maintain, term needs of this specific group of people. This would include the provision of a variety of term needs of this specific group of people. This would include the provision of a variety dwelling types and other measures to support Health and Wellbeing and independent unless this includes the provision of new units designed to provide accommodation for unless this includes the provision of new units designed to provide accommodation for older people to be available in at least the equivalent number of existing units that will be up lost – unless in exceptional circumstances it can be robustly demonstrated through an to date housing needs survey that the accommodation is no longer needed, or the need can be met elsewhere through the existing housing stock, or the accommodation will be replaced elsewhere in the Parish. Any proposals to enhance and improve the quality or quantity of housing for older people within the settlement boundary will be supported. Policy SC4 – Residential Mix or contribute to a mix of housing tenures, types and sizes to help support the creation of mixed, balanced and inclusive communities. To meet the needs arising from the increasing longevity of the borough’s older residents, the council will require developers to demonstrate how their proposal will be capable of meeting, and adapting to, the long planning policies (including, but not limited to, those who require affordable housing, planning policies (including, but not limited to, people with disabilities, service families, families with children, older people, students, people wishing to commission or build their travellers, people who rent their homes and own homes.) to the achievement of sustainable Neighbourhood Plan policy HOU2 contributes development by performing a social role, widening the choice of high quality homes to support a strong, vibrant, healthy, sustainable community. HOU 3 – HOUSING FOR OLDER PEOPLE The loss or redevelopment of existing housing for older people will not be permitted Where viable and appropriate, housing should meet the requirements of a wide range Where viable and appropriate, housing should alterations. These include the of households without the necessity for substantial users, disabled visitors, and older requirements of families with push chairs, wheelchair utility, independence and quality of life, people. The design of housing should maximise such as aesthetics or cost effectiveness. while not compromising other design issues Policy SC4 – Residential Mix to help the creation of mixed, balanced contribute to a mix of tenures, types and sizes and inclusive communities. with the local plan, recognising that The Neighbourhood Plan is in general conformity a sustainable and mixed community. there is a need for a mix of dwellings to ensure needs of groups with specific housing The NPPF states that it is important that the that the size, type and tenure of housing requirements are addressed. Para 61 states should be assessed and reflected in needed for different groups in the community development by performing a social role, providing for housing to meet the needs a social role, providing for housing to development by performing the natural and an environmental role, protecting of present and future generations, environment. AND TYPE HOU 2 – HOUSING MIX for a different material considerations show a robust justification Unless viability or other and ensure an the imbalance of the current housing stock mix, in order to redress new housing developments should appropriate mix of housing in Shavington-cum-Gresty, one third being detached. The remainder comprise a mix of house types, with a limit of homes, bungalows, apartments, (both market and affordable) should favour smaller terraced or semi-detached. Para 29 of the NPPF highlights that neighbourhood plans should not promote less should not promote neighbourhood plans the NPPF highlights that Para 29 of those area, or undermine policies for the than set out in the strategic development spatial supports the strategic Plan policy HOU1 fully Neighbourhood strategic policies. locations in appropriate for housing development of development by allowing distribution drawn to include recently which has been the settlement boundary and supporting area. sites in the designated and allocated housing developed of sustainable HOU1 contributes to the achievement Neighbourhood Plan policy Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) Shavington-cum-Gresty Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy Contribution to the achievement of sustainable development National Planning Policy Framework 2019 Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) Comments Shavington-cum-Gresty Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy Contribution to the achievement of sustainable development National Planning Policy National Planning 2019 Framework

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13 Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan – Basic Conditions Statement Conditions Basic – Plan Neighbourhood Shavington-cum-Gresty seeks to ensure that where indicates that development proposals Policy NE5 – Nature Conservation and Habitats Policy NE5 – Nature landscape schemes. The Neighbourhood Plan is in general conformity with these Local Plan policies, ensuring that valued trees and hedgerows are protected where possible. Neighbourhood Plan policy ENV2 helps to deliver one of the key themes of the NPPF of conserving and enhancing the natural environment. The NPPF states that planning permission should be refused for development resulting in the loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats (such as ancient woodland and ancient or veteran trees) unless there are wholly exceptional reasons and a suitable compensation strategy exists. Neighbourhood Plan policy ENV2 contributes to the achievement of sustainable development by performing a social role, creating a high quality environment with access to greenery, an environmental role, protecting and enhancing the natural environment, and an economic role, ensuring that Shavington-cum-Gresty remains a valued and attractive place to live, work and invest. MANAGEMENT AND DRAINAGE POLICY ENV3 – WATER Development in areas of flood risk zones 2 & 3 as identified by the environment agency flood risk maps will only be permitted in accordance with the NPPF. New development outside flood risk zones 2 and 3 should be subject to a site specific flood risk assessment, where relevant, in accordance with the NPPF. To ensure that development will not increase surface water flooding or overload the foul By protecting and establishing footpaths and links, Policy ENV1 is in general compliance ENV1 is in general and links, Policy and establishing footpaths By protecting policies. with Local Plan of conserving planning aims seeks to deliver the NPPF’s plan policy ENV1 Neighbourhood The healthy communities. and also of promoting the natural environment, and enhancing and that public rights of way protect and enhance that policies should NPPF highlights by adding for users, for example provide better facilities should be sought to opportunities rights of way. links to existing public of sustainable ENV1 contributes to the achievement Neighbourhood Plan policy routes and an environmental role, protecting countryside development by performing for the community role, by protecting and establishing footpaths green links, and a social healthy. and to exercise and help keep fit and to use, to meet other people AND HEDGEROWS POLICY ENV2 – TREES amenity, biodiversity which make a significant contribution to the Hedgerows and trees area should be preserved, and development and landscape character of the surrounding not normally be permitted. In exceptional which would adversely impact upon them will are considered to outweigh the benefit circumstances, where the benefits of development will be permitted subject to appropriate of preserving trees and hedgerows, development in situ will always be preferable. mitigation. The retention of trees and hedgerows trees an arboricultural assessment will be Where a development may threaten protected submitted with development proposals. be required to include suitable plantings of New developments will, where appropriate, trees and hedgerows. and Woodland Hedgerows Policy SE 5 - Trees, continued health and life expectancy which will result in the loss of, or threat to, the veteran trees or ancient semi-natural of trees, hedgerows or woodlands (including to the amenity, biodiversity, landscape woodland), that provide a significant contribution area, will not normally be permitted, character or historic character of the surrounding for allowing the development and there except where there are clear overriding reasons are unavoidable, development proposals are no suitable alternatives. Where such impacts gain by appropriate mitigation, must satisfactorily demonstrate a net environmental compensation or offsetting. conserve and enhance the natural One of the Local Plan’s objectives is to protect and promoting tree and woodland environment by protecting trees and woodlands planting. into possible, trees, woodlands, hedgerows and wetlands and watercourses are integrated Comments National Planning Policy Framework 2019 Contribution to the achievement of sustainable development Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy Comments Policy National Planning 2019 Framework Contribution to the achievement of sustainable development Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan (2005) highlights that Cheshire East aims to seeks to deliver the council objectives of states that proposals which provide additional states that major new development should states that new development will only be permitted the countryside, and create safer routes to school. for cyclists Policy TRAN5 – Provision include, where appropriate, cycle routes forming safe routes between housing areas, educational establishments and leisure facilities. development should contribute to the creation of a good quality, integrated and accessible development should contribute to the creation of a good quality, integrated and accessible multifunctional network of green spaces. and Transport Policy CO 1 - Sustainable Travel a delivering a safe, sustainable, high quality, integrated transport system that encourages modal shift away from car travel to public transport, cycling and walking. Footpaths and Bridleways Policy RT9- links into or improve the condition and appearance of the existing footpath and bridleway network will be permitted. Permission will not be granted for any development which would prejudice public access onto or through the network unless specific arrangements are made for suitable alternative routes. Policy TRAN3 – Pedestrians where appropriate provision is made for pedestrians, and will seek to improve existing footpaths where relevant to the development proposed. The Council will seek to create pedestrian routes through housing and employment sites and between open spaces and traffic-free routes for non-motorised Any new development must provide easy, accessible people with prams or baby-buggies, users (to include pedestrians, disabled people, to shops, facilities and open spaces, and cyclists and where appropriate equestrians) additional routes will be supported. nearby countryside. The provision of any such all The needs of non-motorised users (as described above) must be taken into account in traffic planning, but especially in relation to rural lanes and roads. Hazards arising from or an increase in vehicle numbers where agricultural buildings are converted to residential commercial use will need to be taken into consideration. Measures to be taken to ensure this may include, for example, separation of pedestrians/cyclists from vehicular traffic where possible, improvements to signage, or means of speed reduction. East in Cheshire Infrastructure Policy SE 6 Green deliver a good quality, and accessible network of green spaces for people to enjoy, and POLICY ENV1 – FOOTPATHS AND CYCLEWAYS POLICY ENV1 – FOOTPATHS through protection and maintenance of the Access to the countryside will be promoted (see Figure D -map of existing PROW), its existing Public Right of Way (PROW) network of users of rural roads and lanes. enhancement where possible, and the safety of any PROW, or any cycleway, Any development that leads to the loss or degradation circumstances, and then only if a suitable will not be permitted in other than very special PROWs or cycleways should provide clear alternative can be provided. Proposals to divert and demonstrable benefits for the wider community. and evaluation of each area’s defining characteristics. Neighbourhood plans can play area’s defining characteristics. Neighbourhood and evaluation of each explaining how the special qualities of each area and an important role in identifying should ensure in development. Planning policies and decisions this should be reflected of the area, and are function well and add to the overall quality that developments will and effective result of good architecture, layout and appropriate visually attractive as a and history, should be sympathetic to local character landscaping. Developments while not preventing or built environment and landscape setting, including the surrounding or maintain a strong innovation or change. They should establish discouraging appropriate types and materials to the arrangement of streets, spaces, building sense of place, using visit. and distinctive places to live, work and create attractive, welcoming sustainable policy contributes to the achievement of This Neighbourhood Plan a high quality environment, an development by performing a social role, creating and historic environment, and an environmental role, protecting the natural, built remains a valued and attractive economic role, ensuring that Shavington-cum-Gresty place to live, work and invest. The Neighbourhood Plan is in general conformity with these Local Plan policies, by these Local Plan policies, conformity with Plan is in general The Neighbourhood and will respect and ensuring that development encourage good design seeking to character of Shavington-cum-Gresty. enhance the to and places is fundamental of high quality buildings that the creation The NPPF states a key aspect Good design is process should achieve. and development what the planning and helps to live and work better places in which development, creates of sustainable be developed with to communities. Design policies should make development acceptable in an understanding they reflect local aspirations, and are grounded local communities so Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan (2005) Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) Shavington-cum-Gresty Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy achievement of sustainable development Contribution to the Framework 2019 Framework Comments Policy National Planning

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15 Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan – Basic Conditions Statement Conditions Basic – Plan Neighbourhood Shavington-cum-Gresty indicates that the Council will seek to enhance and indicates that the Council will seek to enhance indicates that certain open spaces will be protected from indicates that certain open spaces will be protected an assessment has been undertaken which has clearly shown the open space, buildings or land to be surplus to requirements; or the loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location; or the development is for alternative sports and recreational provision, the benefits of which clearly outweigh the loss of the current or former use. an assessment has been undertaken which shows the facility to be surplus to an assessment has been undertaken which requirements; or would be replaced by the loss resulting from the proposed development and quality in a suitable location; equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity or or recreation provision, the needs the development is for alternative amenity, play for which clearly outweighs the loss.

a) b) c) a) b) c) recreational buildings and land, including playing fields, should not be built on unless: Neighbourhood Plan policy COM2 contributes to the achievement of sustainable development by performing an environmental role, protecting valued green spaces, a social role, allowing for the protection and enhancement of amenity, play and recreation facilities which contribute to the parish’s social and cultural well-being, and an economic role, ensuring that Shavington-cum-Gresty remains a valued and attractive place to live, visit, work and invest. FACILITIES POLICY COM3: THE PROVISION OF NEW OPEN SPACE All developments must at the very least comply with the Cheshire East Local Plan policy requirements for the provision of open space. The provision of additional public open spaces to correct the existing shortfall will be strongly supported. Should further housing developments take place which lead to the requirement for developer contributions, these should be used in the village for the provision of additional open spaces, a multi-use game area and play facilities. The NPPF is clear that in order to promote healthy and safe communities, planning safe communities, planning promote healthy and clear that in order to The NPPF is facilities and loss of valued against the unnecessary decisions should guard policies and its day-to- ability to meet reduce the community’s where this would services, particularly of shared spaces, community the provision and use and plan positively for day needs; open space, cultural places, sports venues, as local shops, meeting facilities (such local services to enhance of worship) and other houses and places buildings, public and Planning policies and residential environments. of communities the sustainability local services and the retention and development of accessible decisions should enable venues, open space, as local shops, meeting places, sports community facilities, such houses and places of worship. cultural buildings, public of sustainable COM1 contributes to the achievement Neighbourhood Plan policy of commercial an economic role, supporting the retention development by performing improvement of and a social role, seeking the retention and and community uses, that are valued by the community. important village assets FACILITIES AND OPEN SPACE RECREATION POLICY COM2: PLAY, as shown on Figure G will be protected All areas currently used for play and recreation for alternative uses will only be supported and, where possible, enhanced. Development when: and Recreation Policy SC1 – Leisure unless surplus to requirements or improved protect existing leisure and recreation facilities alternative provision is made. - Open space Policy RT1 footprint which does not harm the integrity development. Redevelopment of a building Open space uses will be enhanced as of the open space will normally be permitted. buildings may be permitted provided appropriate. Additional or replacement educational that the integrity of the open spaces is not harmed. with these local plan policies, seeking to The Neighbourhood Plan is in general conformity space and recreation facilities and services protect and enhance the important play, open in Shavington-cum-Gresty. Neighbourhood Plan policy COM2 seeks to help deliver the NPPF aim of promoting healthy and safe communities. Para 97 states that existing open space, sports and Contribution to the achievement of sustainable development Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy National Planning Policy National Planning 2019 Framework Contribution to the achievement of sustainable development Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan (2005) Comments National Planning Policy Framework 2019 indicates that new development states that proposals which would indicates that new development will indicates that the Council will seek to enhance highlights that the council and its partners will An attenuated discharge to public surface water sewer. An attenuated discharge to public combined sewer. An attenuated discharge An adequate soakaway or some other form of infiltration system. or some other form of infiltration system. An adequate soakaway to watercourse or other water body. An attenuated discharge • • • • use within Shavington Methodist Church will be supported. and Recreation Policy SC1 – Leisure and protect existing leisure and recreation facilities unless surplus to requirements or improved alternative provision is made. Policy SC 3 - Health and Well-Being create and safeguard opportunities for safe, healthy, fulfilling and active lifestyles by protecting existing community infrastructure and ensuring the provision of a network of community facilities. Policy CF3 - Retention of Community Facilities result in the loss of community facilities which make a positive contribution to the social or cultural life of a community will not be permitted, unless a suitable alternative provision is made. The Neighbourhood Plan is in general conformity with these local plan policies, reflecting the desire to protect and enhance community facilities. POLICY COM1: COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND LOCAL BUSINESSES POLICY COM1: COMMUNITY FACILITIES use, refurbishment and improvement of all The provision of and the retention, continued together with local businesses such as community buildings and recreational facilities, shops and public houses will be supported. be The loss of the shops, public houses and community infrastructure from the Parish will resisted unless it can be demonstrated that the existing uses have been actively marketed over an appropriate timeframe, and/or any replacement use will provide equal or greater benefits to the community. The development of a new Church, and the appropriate redevelopment of the old St. Marks Church Site for community uses will be supported. The provision of facilities for water without causing any environmental problem. with these Local Plan policies, The Neighbourhood Plan is in general conformity drainage issues. ensuring that new developments do not exacerbate one of the key aims of the NPPF in Neighbourhood Plan policy ENV3 helps to deliver and coastal change. Para 150 states meeting the challenge of climate change, flooding in ways that avoid increased vulnerability to that new development should be planned for the range of impacts arising from climate change. to the achievement of sustainable Neighbourhood Plan policy ENV3 contributes a high quality environment, an development by performing a social role, creating and an economic role, ensuring environmental role, protecting the natural environment, and attractive place to live, work and invest, that Shavington-cum-Gresty remains a valued minimising the likelihood of flooding. Where capacity is insufficient in the local sewerage system, the development will need to in the local sewerage system, the Where capacity is insufficient to the nearest to the sewer infrastructure to enable a connection provide improvements will be as advised by United Utilities. New developments point of adequate capacity for sewerage can accommodate the additional demand permitted only if the network to the system, or can form or through planned improvements disposal either in its existing development. serve it in advance of the construction of the be provided in time to Management and Water Policy SE13 – Flood Risk should be designed to manage surface water. Policy BE4 – Drainage, Utilities and Resources adequately drained of foul and surface normally be permitted where the site can be drainage system all proposals for new developments should, where possible, incorporate where possible, new developments should, all proposals for drainage system or systems (i.e. no mechanical sustainable drainage green, gravity reliant above ground, for drives and paths. permeable surfaces systems) including electrical based of priority: in the following order should be discharged Surface water (2005) Comments Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) Policy Shavington-cum-Gresty Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan National Planning Policy Framework 2019 Contribution to the achievement of sustainable development Local Plan Strategy (2017) Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan (2005) Comments Cheshire East

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17 Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan – Basic Conditions Statement Conditions Basic – Plan Neighbourhood Shavington-cum-Gresty highlights that proposals for major stresses that high capacity, leading edge digital stresses that high capacity, leading edge digital Development being kept to a minimum consistent with the efficient operation of Development being kept to a minimum consistent the network. and camouflaged where Any development being sympathetic to its surroundings appropriate. a) b) accommodate information and digital communications (ICT) networks as an integral part accommodate information and digital communications (ICT) networks as an integral part of all appropriate new developments. Development Policy NE18 – Telecommunications telecommunications will not be permitted within or adjacent to certain areas unless no alternative site is available. This includes conservation areas and listed buildings. Elsewhere, telecommunications will be permitted providing that it would not be visually obtrusive and result in a significant impact upon visual amenity. By seeking to ensure that Shavington-cum-Gresty has access to high quality digital connectivity, Neighbourhood Plan policy COM5 is in general conformity with local plan policies. The NPPF states ‘Advanced, high quality and reliable communications infrastructure is essential for economic growth and social well-being. Planning policies and decisions should support the expansion of electronic communications networks, including next generation mobile technology (such as 5G) and full fibre broadband connections.’ This Neighbourhood Plan policy contributes to the achievement of sustainable development by performing a social role, allowing people access to the internet and reducing social isolation, and an economic role, ensuring that residents and employers have adequate digital connectivity to conduct their business. The Cheshire East Local Plan has allocated strategic sites in the Parish, and states that in the Parish, and allocated strategic sites East Local Plan has The Cheshire and children’s play facilities hub and village green; for a community they will provide pedestrian woodland; gym; an allotment; community areas; an outdoor multi-use game education areas; health and facilities and residential to new and existing and cycle links each highways. Additionally, to public transport and and improvements contributions; which highlight for development of site specific principles site has a list proposed strategic development to and infrastructure is required for that particular what services, facilities proceed. plan policies, is in general conformity with these local The Neighbourhood Plan infrastructure and may have an effect on existing recognising that new development the need for improvements. services, and may necessitate development one of the economic objectives of sustainable The NPPF indicates that social objective the provision of infrastructure, and the is to identify and coordinate that reflect current and accessible services and open spaces includes the need to provide of infrastructure and recognises how important the provision future needs. The NPPF at a local level. community facilities are of sustainable COM4 contributes to the achievement Neighbourhood Plan policy of infrastructure which a social role, allowing for the provision development by performing well-being, and an economic role, ensuring contribute to the parish’s social and cultural and that Shavington-cum-Gresty remains a that the provision of infrastructure is provided, and invest. valued and attractive place to live, visit, work POLICY COM5: TELECOMMUNICATIONS infrastructure, including high The development of advanced high quality communications coverage, will be supported, subject to: speed broadband and improved mobile network should ensure that residential properties Where appropriate, new housing development have high speed broadband connectivity capability. Policy CO 3 - Digital Connections in Cheshire East to meet the needs of communication networks will be supported number(s) of radio and telecommunications businesses and communities, subject to the appropriately located and kept to a minimum masts (and sites for such installations) being of the network. Developers will be required and consistent with the efficient operation to work with appropriate providers to deliver the necessary physical infrastructure to Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan (2005) Comments National Planning Policy Framework 2019 Contribution to the achievement of sustainable development Comments National Planning Policy Framework 2019 Contribution to the achievement of sustainable development Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) states that states that in order to achieve stresses that all development will be highlights that developer contributions will be , says that to strengthening the contribution that sport to strengthening the contribution , says that indicates that Infrastructure delivery will take place in a states the requirements for open space and playspace in new states the requirements landscaping and open space; sport and leisure; community facilities; water; waste water; and energy. Policy SD2 -Sustainable Development Principles expected to provide or contribute towards identified infrastructure, services or facilities. site specific requirements to support the Local Plan Strategy proposals. These will include site specific requirements to support the Local Plan Strategy proposals. These will include mechanisms for the funding and delivery of physical, social, community, environmental and any other infrastructure required to support development and regeneration. The Council will also require new and improved social and community facilities, utilities infrastructure and other infrastructure to be provided in a timely manner to meet the needs of new development as they arise so as to make a positive contribution towards safeguarding and creating sustainable communities. Policy IN2 - Developer Contributions sought to make sure that the necessary physical, social, public realm, economic and green infrastructure is in place to deliver development. East Policy SD1 - Sustainable Development in Cheshire sustainable development in Cheshire East, development should wherever possible provide appropriate infrastructure to meet the needs of the local community including: education; health and social care; transport; communication technology; POLICY COM4: DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS the impacts and benefits it will have All new development will be expected to address related to the development and demonstrate on community infrastructure that is directly The proposal shall either incorporate the how any negative aspects can be mitigated. necessary improvements or include a contribution to such improvements in accordance with the most up to date funding mechanisms for developer contributions adopted by Cheshire East Council. The associated infrastructure that has been detailed for provision as part of the site specific principles of development for the two strategic sites in Shavington-cum-Gresty, within the Cheshire East Local Plan, must be adhered to. Policy IN1 – Infrastructure phased, co-ordinated manner guided by the Infrastructure Delivery Plan and any additional health and well-being of communities. Planning policies should be based on robust and health and well-being of communities. Planning space, sport and recreation facilities and up-to-date assessments of the need for open gained from the assessments should be used opportunities for new provision. Information provision is needed, which plans to determine what open space, sport and recreational should then seek to accommodate. to the achievement of sustainable Neighbourhood Plan policy COM3 contributes role, seeking the provision of green spaces, development by performing an environmental play and recreation facilities which a social role, allowing for the provision of amenity, well-being, and an economic role, ensuring contribute to the parish’s social and cultural and attractive place to live, visit, work and that Shavington-cum-Gresty remains a valued invest. contribute to the provision of outdoor sports facilities, and secure new provision to help of outdoor sports facilities, and secure contribute to the provision in quantity, quality and in existing open space provision, both address identified shortages accessibility. Playspace in New Space and Children’s Open of Recreational Provision Policy RT3- Housing Developments housing developments. and a desire from the of open spaces in Shavington-cum-Gresty, There is a deficiency is in accordance with particularly for teenagers. This policy community for new facilities, the parish needs further being locally distinct in recognising that local plan policies, whilst type. open spaces of a particular recreational and cultural facilities and The NPPF states that to provide the social, and decisions should plan positively services the community needs, planning policies open space. Access to a network of high for the provision and use of sports venues and and physical activity is important for the quality open spaces and opportunities for sport Cheshire East Local Plan Policy SD2– Sustainable Development Principles Development Plan Policy SD2– Sustainable East Local Cheshire design space of an extent, quality, to provide open will be expected all new development SE6 also community. Policy and the local appropriate to the development and location identified provision to help address to ‘Secure new all development is required states that quality and accessibility’. provision, both in quantity, existing open space shortages in Infrastructure – Green Policy SE6 Cheshire East’s green space and recreation facilities make to and playing fields, open open space and all development is required to to provide adequate infrastructure network Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) Shavington-cum-Gresty Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy Contribution to the achievement of sustainable development National Planning Policy Framework 2019 Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan (2005) Comments Cheshire East Strategy (2017) Local Plan

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19 Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan – Basic Conditions Statement Conditions Basic – Plan Neighbourhood Shavington-cum-Gresty aims to reduce the need to travel by encouraging states that outside the towns and service centres, states that development which assists with states that proposals for employment development states that proposals for employment development states that permission will be granted to re-use and adapt a rural The development of new retail and small businesses and the expansion of existing The development of new retail and small businesses retail and businesses. for home working, and businesses Proposals that promote or provide facilities operating from home. for business, retail and The sympathetic conversion of existing buildings enterprise. The diversification of farms and rural businesses. the sustainable growth and expansion of all types of business in rural areas, both through conversion of existing buildings and well-designed new buildings; the development and diversification of agricultural and other land-based rural businesses; sustainable rural tourism and leisure developments which respect the character of the countryside. a) b) c) d) Policy Policy EG2 – Rural Economy developments that provide for rural employment and encourage the expansion of existing businesses will be supported where the development meets sustainable development objectives. and Transport CO1 Sustainable Travel more flexible working patterns and home working. Industrial Policy NE15 – Re-use and Adaptation of a Rural Building for a Commercial, Use or Recreational building for commercial, industrial or recreational use, subject to certain criteria. Policy NE13 – Rural Diversification diversification of the rural economy will be permitted subject to certain criteria. The Neighbourhood Plan is in general conformity with these local plan policies, supporting businesses and employment, reflecting Shavington’s growth and role as a local service centre, whilst ensuring that the open countryside is protected from inappropriate development. Neighbourhood Plan policy ECON1 helps deliver the NPPF’s aim of supporting a strong, competitive economy. To support a prosperous, rural economy, planning policies and decisions should enable a) b) c) The Neighbourhood Plan is in general conformity with these local plan policies, ensuring these local plan policies, conformity with Plan is in general The Neighbourhood the protection of parking and seeking to ensure parking is provided that adequate local service status as a Shavington-cum-Gresty’s the parish so as to reflect provision in centre. aims of the NPPF’s key planning seeks to help deliver plan policy TRA2 Neighbourhood will and provision of parking – as the retention a prosperous rural economy supporting to thrive. help services and businesses of sustainable TRA2 contributes to the achievement Neighbourhood Plan policy where a social role, creating a high quality environment development by performing and services can be where community facilities , businesses people want to visit, and and an economic role, ensuring that Shavington-cum-Gresty easily accessed by all, invest, and allowing for and attractive place to live, work and remains a valued, accessible of existing businesses. the continued viability POLICY ECON1: ECONOMY built and landscape character, and Subject to respecting Shavington-cum-Gresty’s impacts being acceptable, the following will environmental, traffic and residential amenity be supported ensure that there is adequate parking New and expanded employment facilities should Parking Standards, and adequate cycle for staff and visitors, in line with Cheshire East storage facilities. supported where it can be demonstrated that The loss of employment facilities will only be appropriate and realistic marketing exercise no alternative user can be found through an for at least twenty four months. Policy EG 1 - Economic Prosperity in principle within the Principal Towns, Key (Use Classes B1, B2 or B8) will be supported as well as on employment land allocated in the Service Centres and Local Service Centres development on non-allocated employment Development Plan. Proposals for employment sites will be supported where they are in the right location and support the strategy, role and function of the town, as identified in Settlement Hierarchy. Crewe and Nantwich Replacement Local Plan (2005) Comments National Planning Policy Framework 2019 Comments Policy National Planning 2019 Framework Contribution to the achievement of sustainable development Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) states that development should stresses the importance that for highlights that proposals for major seeks to deliver the Council objectives of seeks to deliver the Council states that for residential and non-residential development, where there for Cars and Bicycles set out in Appendix C (Parking Standards). East Policy SD1 - Sustainable Development in Cheshire provide safe access and sufficient car parking in accordance with adopted highway standards. the loss of existing parking provision will not be permitted, unless the lost parking places the loss of existing parking provision will not be permitted, unless the lost parking places are adequately replaced in a nearby and appropriate alternative off street location or an agreed alternative transport facility be provided or contributed towards to mitigate the loss. Developments which will alleviate or eliminate existing parking problems in Shavington- cum-Gresty will be supported. Existing residential areas and new residential, retail, commercial and business developments must have adequate parking facilities to avoid or minimise ‘on street’ parking. Policy CO2 is clear and compelling justification that is it necessary to manage the road network, proposals should adhere to the current adopted Cheshire East Council Parking Standards that will generate significant amounts of movement should be required to provide a travel that will generate significant amounts of movement by a transport statement or transport plan, and the application should be supported proposal can be assessed. assessment so that the likely impacts of the to the achievement of sustainable Neighbourhood Plan policy TRA1 contributes a high quality environment where development by performing a social role, creating the use of sustainable modes of people feel safe; an environmental role, encouraging transport; and an economic role, ensuring that Shavington-cum-Gresty remains an accessible and attractive place to live, work, visit and invest. POLICY TRA2: PARKING Proposals which would exacerbate existing parking problems in the Parish, or lead to any new development, it is important to encourage sustainable travel options from day any new development, it is important to encourage become established. one of occupation before car-based travel habits Development Policy NE18 – Telecommunications or adjacent to certain areas unless telecommunications will not be permitted within conservation areas and listed buildings. no alternative site is available. This includes providing that it would not be visually Elsewhere, telecommunications will be permitted upon visual amenity. obtrusive and result in a significant impact with these local plan policies, The Neighbourhood Plan is in general conformity and sustainable. seeking to ensure that transport is well integrated deliver one of the NPPF’s aims of Neighbourhood Plan policy TRA1 seeks to help issues should be considered from the earliest promoting sustainable transport. Transport so that opportunities to promote stages of plan-making and development proposals, identified and pursued. All developments walking, cycling and public transport use are persons. Appropriate facilities within the transport infrastructure shall be provided to facilities within the transport infrastructure shall persons. Appropriate assist them where practicable. integration between safe walking and cycling routes, and better Proposals that promote / or to improve bus including links to local facilities, and different modes of transport facilities will be supported. routes, services and passenger and Transport Travel Policy CO1 – Sustainable that encourages high quality, integrated transport system delivering a safe, sustainable, walking; supportive of car travel to public transport, cycling and a modal shift away from modes of transport. and businesses and preparing for carbon free the needs of residents the need to travel by guiding development The Council will expect development to reduce that can be made sustainable and to sustainable and accessible locations or locations accessible. Assessments Plans and Transport Policy CO 4 - Travel POLICY TRA1: SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT SUSTAINABLE POLICY TRA1: and road safety, all developments of travel, transport improve the sustainability In order to by shall be accompanied amounts of movement to generate significant that are likely the Plan consistent with appropriate, a Travel Assessment and, where a Transport Strategy. East Local Plan of Policy CO 4 of the Cheshire provisions or of elderly shall be given to the needs of those with disabilities Positive consideration Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) Shavington-cum-Gresty Shavington-cum-Gresty Neighbourhood Plan Policy achievement of sustainable development National Planning Policy Framework 2019 Contribution to the Replacement Local Plan (2005) Comments Crewe and Nantwich Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017) Shavington-cum-Gresty Shavington-cum-Gresty Plan Neighbourhood Policy

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The use of previously developed land, and sites that are physically well-related to existing physically well-related land, and sites that are previously developed The use of exist. where suitable opportunities should be encouraged settlements, an development by performing of sustainable contributes to the achievement This policy the environmental role, protecting opportunities, an providing employment economic role, which employment opportunities role, allowing for more and a social natural environment, greater wellbeing. will lead to Basic Condition 5: Compliance With Precribed Matters Basic Condition 5: Compliance With Precribed There are no other prescribed matters. screening opinion was sought from Cheshire East Council A Habitat Regulation Assessment (HRA) required to support the Plan. The screening exercise in order to confirm whether an HRA was by the proposals within the sites that would be affected concluded that there were no European SEA Screening Assessment, available at https:// Neighbourhood Plan (see Shavington-cum-Gresty www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/planning/neighbourhood-plans/neighbourhood-plans-n-z/shavington- neighbourhood-plan.aspx rights and freedoms guaranteed under the European The Plan has regard to the fundamental with the Human Rights Act 1998. Convention on Human rights and complies Basic Condition 4: Be Compatible With EU Obligations Basic Condition 4: undertaken by Cheshire East Council. Assessment (SEA) screening was A Strategic Environmental is not required for this Plan (see that a Strategic Environmental Assessment The screening confirms at https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ SEA Screening Assessment, available Shavington-cum-Gresty planning/neighbourhood-plans/neighbourhood-plans-n-z/shavington-neighbourhood-plan.aspx (English Heritage, Natural environmental bodies The screening was submitted to the statutory and the Environment Agency). 4.5 4.4 sustainable development sustainable National Planning Policy National Planning 2019 Framework to the Contribution of achievement

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