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The number of SGs is reducing from seventeen to fourteen, as three of the adopted SGs are being consolidated to provide a more comprehensive and integrated approach to guidance. The SGs seek to provide more detailed guidance on how particular local development plan policies should be applied in practice. These SGs form a statutory supplement to LDP2, and are intended to expand upon planning policies and proposals contained in the plan. A full list of the supplementary guidance in this series is found below. SG01 Development in the Countryside SG02 Neighbourhood Design SG03 Residential Extension and Alterations SG04 Shopfronts SG05 Green Infrastructure and New Development SG06 Affordable Housing SG07 Biodiversity and Development SG08 Local Nature Conservation and Geodiversity Sites SG09 Landscape Character Assessment and Landscape Designations SG10 Trees and Development SG11 Frontiers of the Roman Empire (Antonine Wall) World Heritage Sites SG12 Listed Buildings and Unlisted Properties in Conservations Areas SG13 Developer Contributions SG14 Renewable and Low Carbon Energy SG01 Development in the Countryside May 2021 Contents Development in the Countryside 1. Introduction 2. Planning Policy Context 3. Housing in the Countryside 4. Business Development in the Countryside 5. Design Guidance Appendices SG01 Development in the Countryside May 2021 1. Introduction 1.1 This supplementary guidance has been produced by Falkirk Council to elaborate on key countryside policies contained in the Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2). It provides more detailed guidance to developers and others on matters to take into account when approaching the Council with proposals for development in the countryside, in particular: (a) the circumstances in which development in the countryside will be permitted (Sections 3 4 and 5); and (b) design guidance on new development in the countryside (Section 6). 1.2 In all cases it is recommended that pre-application advice is sought from the planning authority. Pre-application advice can be particularly useful in helping identify the issues to be covered and information that will be needed to support a planning application, which in turn can help accelerate the process. It is also advised that applicants seek appropriate professional advice (architect, structural engineer, landscape architect, ecologist etc.), particularly where conversion, restoration or replacement of existing buildings in the countryside is involved. 01 SG01 Development in the Countryside May 2021 2. Planning Policy Context National Policy Falkirk Local Development Plan 2 2.1 The national policy framework for rural development 2.4 The Council’s objective through LDP2 is to protect 2.6 Other types of development commonly promoted in is set out in the Scottish Planning Policy (SPP), with the character and environmental quality of Falkirk’s the countryside are covered by other specific topic additional guidance provided by Planning Advice Note countryside whilst facilitating well designed policies, e.g. (PAN72): Housing in the Countryside. development, in the right places, where it is justified Policy IR11 Digital Infrastructure and necessary. 2.2 The SPP adopts a positive approach to rural areas, Policy IR12 Energy Generation Development with the overarching aim of enabling development 2.5 The key Local Development Plan policies to guide Policy IR15/16 Minerals which supports prosperous and sustainable new development in the countryside are provided by : Policy IR17 Waste Management Facilities communities, whilst protecting and enhancing Policy PE14 Countryside These key policies are supported by a number of environmental quality. New development should Policy PE15 Green Belt general environmental policies which may also apply respond to the specific local circumstances and Policy HC05 Housing in the Countryside depending on the individual nature and location of the character of an area. Policy JE05 Business Development in the development proposal e.g. 2.3 The focus of PAN72 is set out in key design principles, Countryside Policy PE18 Landscape with the purpose of creating more opportunities for Policy PE14 is a keynote policy which defines Policy PE19 Biodiversity and Geodiversity good quality rural housing which respects Scottish ‘countryside’ as those areas outwith the Urban and landscapes and building traditions. It emphasises (A full list of these policies is provided in Appendix 1). Village Limits. The Urban/Village Limits are identified the importance of landscape setting and context. If a on the Proposals Map of the LDP. It sets out general proper fit in the landscape is not achieved, then even 2.7 Overarching all new development is the legal guidance for countryside proposals which are not a well designed building can fail. High quality design is requirement and key priority for Falkirk Council covered by the specific uses covered by Policies seen as integral to new development. to tackle climate change. Reducing the energy HC05 and JE05, but are appropriate. It is not possible requirements of new buildings is critical to this and all to provide guidance for every possible circumstance new development should incorporate low and zero that development may be required, however Policy carbon-generating technologies. Guidance is provided PE14 sets out general criteria where other uses in by Policy IR13 Low and Zero Carbon Development the countryside may be supported. PE14 seeks to and SG14 Renewable and Low Carbon Energy. prevent sporadic and intrusive development which could have a detrimental impact on the character of the countryside. Cross referencing to guidance on infill development, restoration of existing buildings and design guidance contained in this SG will provide further context to the consideration of proposals. Policy PE15 applies within areas which, as well as being countryside, are also designated as green belt. Within the green belt there is a stronger presumption against development, and more stringent criteria to meet. This Supplementary Guidance focuses on Policies HC05 and JE05 which deal with housing and business. SG01 Development in the Countryside May 2021 02 2. Planning Policy Context General Considerations Access and Servicing 2.8 All proposals will be required to meet the Council’s standards for access and servicing,