26 NEWPORT - LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1 1 2011 -26 ADOPTED PLAN 20 2011 -2026 January 2015 PLAN DEVELOPMENT LOCAL T NEWPOR NEWPORT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2011 – 2026 ADOPTED PLAN January 2015 Newport Local Development Plan 2011 – 2026 January 2015 Newport Local Development Plan 2011 – 2026 January 2015 FOREWORD For many years, the Council has been working to produce a Local Development Plan that provides land use policies and proposals to shape the future growth of Newport up until 2026. Widespread consultation with the public has significantly shaped the content of this document and I thank all who have taken the time to comment. I would also like to thank the Officers and Members who have helped shape and deliver this Plan. The Council has listened to the views expressed and as a result has made a number of changes to the Plan throughout the process. The Plan has been subject to public examination by an independent Planning Inspector who, having considered the evidence base and the views of stakeholders, has concluded that the Plan is sound. The economic downturn has had a challenging impact on Newport in recent times. Growth and regeneration are key requirements to aid recovery and these are promoted by this Plan. Not only does the Plan encourage economic growth and regeneration, it also protects and enhances our best natural environments and conserves Newport’s built heritage. It supports the development of our existing businesses and welcomes new ones, utilising Newport’s strengths in terms of its workforce and its physical and digital connectivity. In addition, it will support healthier lifestyles and well-being, for example, by protecting and enhancing our highly successful world class sport and leisure facilities. Sustainability is at the heart of the Plan and Newport is very keen to support development, but it is crucial that it is the right development in the right location. The policies within the Plan will help to ensure this is achieved. Major regeneration projects are already underway in our City Centre, and at Glan Llyn, Jubilee Park and Loftus Gardens to name just a few. This is an exciting time for Newport, which is truly a City on the rise. I consider that this Local Development Plan is fundamental in helping Newport achieve economic recovery by delivering sustainable growth across the City. I am therefore confident the Plan will help to improve people’s lives and that we can look forward to a more prosperous future. Councillor John Richards Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Development Newport Local Development Plan 2011 – 2026 January 2015 CONTENTS 1 Introduction and Overview ....................................................... 6 Background .................................................................................................. 6 Historical Context ........................................................................................ 6 Vision of the Plan......................................................................................... 6 Key Issues .................................................................................................... 7 Achieving the Vision – Strategy and Plan Objectives .............................. 8 Objective 1 – Sustainable Use of Land ...................................... 9 Objective 2 – Climate Change .................................................... 9 Objective 3 – Economic Growth ............................................... 10 Objective 4 – Housing Provision .............................................. 10 Objective 5 – Conservation of the Built Environment ............. 11 Objective 6 – Conservation of the Natural Environment ........ 11 Objective 7 – Community Facilities and Infrastructure .......... 11 Objective 8 – Culture and Accessibility ................................... 12 Objective 9 – Health and Well-being ........................................ 12 Objective 10 – Waste ................................................................. 12 National, Regional and Local Context ..................................................... 12 National Context ........................................................................................ 12 Regional Context ....................................................................................... 13 Local Context – The Single Integrated Plan ............................................ 14 Devising the LDP - The Process ............................................................... 14 Structure of the Plan ................................................................................. 14 2 Spatial Strategy and Strategic Policies ................................. 16 Spatial Strategy ......................................................................................... 16 Strategic Policies ....................................................................................... 16 SP1 Sustainability ............................................................................. 16 SP2 Health ......................................................................................... 18 SP3 Flood Risk .................................................................................. 19 SP4 Water Resources ....................................................................... 20 SP5 Countryside ............................................................................... 21 SP6 Green Belt .................................................................................. 22 SP7 Green Wedges ........................................................................... 22 SP8 Special Landscape Areas ......................................................... 23 SP9 Conservation of the Natural, Historic and Built Environment 24 SP10 House Building Requirement ................................................... 25 SP11 Eastern Expansion Area ........................................................... 26 SP12 Community Facilities ................................................................ 27 SP13 Planning Obligations ................................................................ 28 SP14 Transport Proposals ................................................................. 29 SP15 Integrated Transport ................................................................. 30 SP16 Major Road Schemes ................................................................ 31 SP17 Employment Land ..................................................................... 33 SP18 Urban Regeneration .................................................................. 35 SP19 Assessment of Retail Need ...................................................... 35 SP20 Waste Management ................................................................... 36 SP21 Minerals ..................................................................................... 37 Key Diagram ............................................................................................... 39 3 General Policies ...................................................................... 40 GP1 General Development Principles – Climate Change ............... 40 Newport Local Development Plan 2011 – 2026 January 2015 GP2 General Development Principles – General Amenity .............. 42 GP3 General Development Principles – Service Infrastructure ..... 42 GP4 General Development Principles – Highways and Accessibility .................................................................................................... 43 GP5 General Development Principles – Natural Environment ....... 44 GP6 General Development Principles – Quality of Design ............. 48 GP7 General Development Principles – Environmental Protection and Public Health ...................................................................... 50 4 Environment ............................................................................ 51 Countryside Protection ............................................................................. 51 The Built Environment - General .............................................................. 51 CE1 Routeways, Corridors and Gateways ...................................... 51 CE2 Waterfront Development ........................................................... 51 CE3 Environmental Spaces and Corridors ...................................... 52 The Historic Environment ......................................................................... 54 CE4 Historic Landscapes, Parks, Gardens and Battlefields .......... 55 CE5 Locally Listed Buildings and Sites ........................................... 55 CE6 Archaeology .............................................................................. 56 CE7 Conservation Areas .................................................................. 57 The Natural Environment .......................................................................... 58 CE8 Locally Designated Nature Conservation and Geological Sites .................................................................................................... 58 CE9 Coastal Zone .............................................................................. 60 Renewable Energy ..................................................................................... 62 CE10 Renewable Energy .................................................................... 62 5 Housing .................................................................................... 65 Housing in the Countryside ...................................................................... 65 Housing