WRITTEN STATEMENT ERYRI LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 200716 – 202231 ADOPTEDDEPOSIT VERSION Adopted by resolution of the Snowdonia National Park Authority 13th July 2011 ERYRI LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 200716 – 202231 DEPOSITADOPTED VERSION Produced by © Snowdonia National Park Authority Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6LF 01766 770274 Fax 01766 771211 Email: [email protected] 2 Eryri Local Development Plan 200716-202231 Foreword FOREWORD I am pleased to introduce you to the Eryri Local Development Plan (LDP) 2016-2031, a document which sets out the 15 year land use planning framework for Snowdonia National Park. The National Park Authority receives about 500-600 planning applications each year, and the LDP will provide the foundation for determining each planning application that we receive. This LDP’s predecessor (Eryri LDP 2006-2021) had performed well against targets, and its Strategy was considered to be effective or ‘sound’. In view of this, and following consultation with relevant stakeholders, the Authority decided that a ‘short from revision’ was therefore considered appropriate. In simple terms, this basically means limited changes have been proposed to the LDP and the overall strategy for the LDP 2016-2031 remains the same as the previous LDP. There have been some important legislative changes in Wales over recent years, with the creation of the Planning (Wales) Act 2015, Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, and the Environment (Wales) Act 2016. This legislation has helped shape the content of this LDP. It has helped how we use both our land and other natural resources – both of which are essential for us to achieve the well-being of a sustainable Wales. Eryri is a special place – and it is important that the content of the LDP reflects this. It is a landscape of international importance, rich in its cultural heritage and wildlife. It is not surprising therefore that many millions each year visit the National Park Eryri to enjoy the scenery and to participate in outdoor activities. Eryri supports rural communities, their future and the future of the Welsh language which is under threat. The low wage economy and high cost of housing exacerbated by pressures from in-migration together with a shortage of affordable housing is driving young people away from their native communities. Climate change and theits implications for our communities and biodiversity people, plants and animals and our response to this threat are all important in managing pose a real challenge to the ‘Special Qualities’ of Eryri. We hope that the content of the LDP will continue to provide a robust framework for making sustainable planning decisions well into the future. Working with the Eryri Forum and other stakeholders the Authority has carried out widespread public consultation on the key strategies that underpin the policies in the Eryri Local Development Plan. The Authority believes that the Eryri Local Development Plan provides a sound basis for meeting its statutory purposes as well as promoting the social and economic well being of its communities. Elwyn Edwards d Chair of Planning and Access Committee d r r o o w w e e r r o o F F 3 4 Contents Eryri LocalDevelopmentPlan2016-2031 Contents 5 Contents Eryri Local Development Plan 2016-2031 Contents CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 1112 A SPATIAL PORTRAIT OF SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK .............................................................. 1314 INFLUENCES ON THE SPATIAL STRATEGY ................................................................................... 1516 KEY ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND DRIVERS OF CHANGE ................................................................ 2122 SPATIAL VISION AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK ................................... 2627 2. THE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY .................................................................................... 3132 STRATEGIC POLICY A: NATIONAL PARK PURPOSES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (A) .......... 3132 STRATEGIC POLICY B: MAJOR DEVELOPMENT (B) ...................................................................... 3334 STRATEGIC POLICY C: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (C) ................................................... 3738 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 1: GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES (1) ........................................... 3839 STRATEGIC POLICY CH: SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS (CH) . 4041 3. PROTECTING, ENHANCING AND MANAGING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ......... 4344 STRATEGIC POLICY D: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (D) .................................................................. 4445 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 2: DEVELOPMENT AND THE LANDSCAPE (2) ............................................ 4849 STRATEGIC POLICY DD: CLIMATE CHANGE (DD) ........................................................................ 4950 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 3: ENERGY (3) ....................................................................................... 5152 STRATEGIC POLICY E (1): MINERALS SAFEGUARDING POLICY (E(1)) .......................................... 5354 STRATEGIC POLICY E (2): LARGE SCALE MINERALS DEVELOPMENT (E(2)) ................................. 5354 STRATEGIC POLICY E (3): REMOVAL OF SLATE WASTE AND BUILDING STONE QUARRIES (E(3)) .. 5455 STRATEGIC POLICY F: WASTE (F) ............................................................................................. 5556 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 4: SMALL-SCALE SITES FOR HOUSEHOLD AND INERT WASTE (4) ............... 5556 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 5: OPEN SPACE AND GREEN WEDGES (5)............................................... 5657 4. PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE CULTURAL AND HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT .. 5960 STRATEGIC POLICY FF: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT (FF) ............................................................... 6162 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 6: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND MATERIALS (6) ......................................... 6263 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 7: LISTED AND TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS (7) ............................................ 6364 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 8: PROTECTION OF NON DESIGNATED SITES (8) ..................................... 6566 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 9: CONVERSION AND CHANGE OF USE OF RURAL BUILDINGS (9) ............... 6667 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 10: ADVERTISEMENTS AND SIGNS (10) ................................................... 6768 5. PROMOTING HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ...................................... 7172 STRATEGIC POLICY: HOUSING (G) ............................................................................................. 8182 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 11: AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON EXCEPTION SITES (11) ........................... 8485 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 12: RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES AND EXTRA CARE HOUSING (12) ............ 8586 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 13: GYPSY AND TRAVELLERS SITES (13) ................................................ 8788 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 14: ANNEXE ACCOMMODATION (14) ....................................................... 8889 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 15: EXTENSIONS (15) ............................................................................ 8889 s s t t DEVELOPMENT POLICY 16: REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DWELLINGS (16) .................................. 8990 n n DEVELOPMENT POLICY 17: REMOVAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION e e t t OCCUPATION CONDITION (17) ................................................................................................... 9091 n n STRATEGIC POLICY NG: COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES (NG) ........................................ 9091 o o C C 6 Eryri Local Development Plan 2016-2031 Contents DEVELOPMENT POLICY 18: THE WELSH LANGUAGE AND THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FABRIC OF COMMUNITIES (18) .................................................................................................................... 9293 6. SUPPORTING A SUSTAINABLE RURAL ECONOMY ..................................................... 9596 STRATEGIC POLICY H: A SUSTAINABLE RURAL ECONOMY (H) .................................................... 9697 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 19: NEW EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT (19) ...................... 9798 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 27 SNOWDONIA ENTERPRISE ZONE ................................................... 100101 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 20: AGRICULTURAL DIVERSIFICATION (20) .......................................... 102103 STRATEGIC POLICY: I TOURISM (I) ......................................................................................... 103104 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 21 : TOURISM AND RECREATION (21) ................................................. 104105 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 28 NEW BUILD SERVICED ACCOMMODATION (28) ..................................... 105 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 22: CHALET AND STATIC CARAVAN SITES (22) ................................... 106107 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 23: TOURING AND CAMPING SITES (23) .............................................. 107108 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 29 ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION (29) .............................. 108109 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 24: RETAIL (24) ................................................................................. 110111 7. PROMOTING ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION ........................................................ 113114 STRATEGIC POLICY L: ACCESSIBILITY AND TRANSPORT (L) .................................................... 115116 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 25: VISITOR CAR PARKING (25) ......................................................... 116117 DEVELOPMENT POLICY 26: TELECOMMUNICATION (26) .........................................................