Revised Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan 2018 - 2033 Deposit - Revised Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan 2018 – 2033 Draft for Reporting Deposit Draft – Version for Reporting 1 Revised Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan 2018 - 2033 Foreword To be inserted Deposit Draft – Version for Reporting 2 Revised Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan 2018 - 2033 Contents: Policy Index List of Tables and Figures Abbreviations How to View and Comment on the Deposit Revised LDP 1. Introduction 2. What is the Deposit Plan? 3. Influences on the Plan 4. Carmarthenshire - Strategic Context 5. Issues Identification 6. A Vision for ‘One Carmarthenshire’ 7. Strategic Objectives 8. Strategic Growth and Spatial Options 9. A New Strategy 10. The Clusters 11. Policies Monitoring and Implementation Glossary Appendices: Appendix 1: Context – Legislative and National Planning Policy Guidance Appendix 2: Regional and Local Strategic Context Appendix 3: Supplementary Planning Guidance Appendix 4: Minerals Sites Deposit Draft – Version for Reporting 3 Revised Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan 2018 - 2033 Appendix 5: Active Travel Routes Appendix 6: Policy Assessment Appendix 7: Schedule of Coastal Areas Appendix 8: Waste Management Facilities Appendix 9: Housing Trajectory Deposit Draft – Version for Reporting 4 Revised Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan 2018 - 2033 Policy Index Strategic Policy – SP 1: Strategic Growth SG1: Regeneration and Mixed Use Sites SG2: Reserve Sites SG3: Pembrey Peninsula Strategic Policy – SP 2: Retail and Town Centres RTC1: Carmarthen Town Centre RTC2: Protection of Local Shops and Facilities RTC3: Retail in Rural Areas Strategic Policy – SP 3: A Sustainable Approach to Providing New Homes HOM1: Housing Allocations HOM2: Housing within Development Limits HOM3: Homes in Rural Villages HOM4: Homes in Non-Defined Rural Settlements HOM5: Conversion or Subdivision of Existing Dwellings HOM6: Specialist Housing HOM7: Renovation of Derelict or Abandoned Dwellings HOM8: Residential Caravans HOM9: Ancillary Residential Development Strategic Policy – SP 4: Affordable Homes Strategy AHOM1: Provision of Affordable Homes AHOM2: Affordable Homes- Exceptions Sites Strategic Policy – SP 5: Strategic Sites Strategic Policy – SP 6: Employment and the Economy EME1: Employment- Safeguarding of Employment Sites EME2: New Employment Proposals EME3: Employment- Extensions and Intensification EME4: Rural Employment Exception Sites EME5: Home Working Strategic Policy – SP 7: Welsh Language and Culture WL1: The Welsh Language and New Development Strategic Policy – SP 8: Infrastructure INF1: Planning Obligations INF2: Healthy Communities INF3: Broadband and Telecommunications Strategic Policy – SP 9: Gypsy and Traveller Provision GTP1: Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Deposit Draft – Version for Reporting 5 Revised Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan 2018 - 2033 Strategic Policy – SP 10: The Visitor Economy VE1:Visitor Attractions and Facilities VE2:Permanent Serviced or Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation VE3: Touring Caravan, Camping or Temporary ‘other’ Camping sites VE4: Static Caravan and Chalet Sites and Permanent ‘other’ Camping Accommodation Strategic Policy – SP 11: Placemaking and Sustainable Places PSD1: Sustainability and High Quality Design PSD2: Masterplanning Principles – Creating Sustainable Neighbourhoods PSD3: Green Infrastructure Network PSD4: Green Infrastructure – Trees, Woodlands and Hedgerows PSD5: Development and the Circular Economy PSD6: Community Facilities PSD7: Protection of Open Space PSD8 Provision of New Open Space PSD9: Advertisements PSD10: Extensions PSD11: Noise Pollution PSD12: Light and Air Pollution PSD13: Contaminated Land. Strategic Policy – SP 12: Rural Development RD1: Replacement Dwelling in the Open Countryside RD2: Conversion and Re-Use of Rural Buildings for Residential Use RD3: Farm Diversification RD4: Conversion and Re-Use of Rural Buildings for Non Residential Use RD5: Equestrian Facilities Strategic Policy – SP 13: Maintaining and Enhancing the Natural Environment NE1: Regional and Local Designations NE2: Biodiversity NE3: Corridors, Networks and Features of Distinctiveness NE4: Development within the Caeau Mynydd Mawr SPG Area NE5: Coastal Management NE6: Coastal Development NE7: Coastal Change Management Area NE8 Landscape Character Strategic Policy – SP 14: Protection and Enhancement of the Built and Historic Environment BHE1: Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Strategic Policy – SP 15: Climate Change CCH1: Renewable Energy CCH2: Electric Vehicle Charging Points CCH3: Water Quality and Protection of Water Resources CCH4: Flood Risk Management and Avoidance CCH5: Renewable and Low Carbon Energy in New Developments CCH6: Climate Change – Forest and Woodland Planting Deposit Draft – Version for Reporting 6 Revised Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan 2018 - 2033 Strategic Policy – SP 16: Sustainable Distribution – Settlement Framework SD1: Development Limits Strategic Policy – SP 17: Transport and Accessibility TRA1: Transport and Highways Infrastructural Improvements TRA2: Active Travel TRA3: Gwili Railway TRA4: Redundant Rail Corridors Strategic Policy – SP 18: Mineral Resources MR1: Mineral Proposals MR2: Mineral Buffer Zones MR3: Mineral Safeguarding Strategic Policy – SP 19: Waste Management WM1: Waste Management Proposals WM2: Landfill Proposals WM3: Agricultural Land – Disposal of Inert Waste Deposit Draft – Version for Reporting 7 Revised Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan 2018 - 2033 How to View and Comment on the Deposit Revised LDP The consultation on this Deposit Revised LDP is an important step in planning for the future of Carmarthenshire. It provides an important opportunity for anyone interested in how Carmarthenshire and its communities will develop and grow in the years to come to understand and comment on the plan’s policies and proposals over the plan period. This LDP as part of the planning system has a fundamental role in delivering sustainable development and in creating healthy, cohesive and economically viable and vibrant communities. It must help in the process of balancing and integrating conflicting objectives in order to meet current development needs while safeguarding those of the future. The plan recognises the needs of the area be they social, environmental or economic and in doing so seeks to contribute towards the achievement of sustainable development by setting out policies and proposals which reflect those sustainability objectives and the need to protect the environment as guiding and facilitating investment decisions as well as the delivery of services and infrastructure. It is important to note that the LDP does not ‘plan for everything’, and is as such part of a broader set of strategies and investment programmes. Consequently whilst the LDP seeks to draw together influences and reflect them where relevant there are aspects around certain provision the Plan cannot dictate or control. These include investments and long terms plans from other public bodies. In using this Plan and commenting on its content the preferred approach is through the LDP online consultation portal which can be accessed through the Revised LDP webpage1. The portal is interactive and allows you to view and comment on the plan as you read it. By utilising the portal respondents can ensure a speedy access to their submission and will be able to view other representations submitted (as they are published). Alternatively, a pdf will be available for download. Copies of this Deposit LDP together with the supporting consultation documents are available for inspection at the Councils customer service centres and at all public libraries during normal opening hours. 1 https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/council-services/planning/local-development-plan- 2018-2033#.XV-ruOhKiUk Deposit Draft – Version for Reporting 8 Revised Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan 2018 - 2033 A standard consultation response form has also been prepared and is available on request for those unable to access the web portal. Please submit your comments via the online portal. Alternatively please send completed consultation representation forms to: Insert email address Or post them to: Head of Planning, Insert address Representations or comments must be submitted no later than XX XXXXXXX 2020. Anything submitted after this date will not be considered. Further guidance or information is available on the LDP web-page or from the Forward Planning Section on 01267 228818 or by emailing [email protected] Deposit Draft – Version for Reporting 9 Revised Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan 2018 - 2033 1. Introduction 1.1 The Council is responsible for preparing and keeping up-to-date the Local Development Plan (LDP)2. The LDP sets out planning policies and allocates sites for different types of development. The Council is also responsible for development management which involves the processing and determination of planning applications with the LDP guiding and managing development by providing the foundation for consistent and clear decision making. In meeting the above responsibilities we are in the process of preparing a Revised LDP. Once adopted, we will use this LDP for assessing planning applications through until 2033 but will continue to monitor and review its content to ensure it remains relevant and is working as intended. 1.2 The LDP has a direct and meaningful effect on the