South Kesteven Local Plan 2011‐2036 Schedule of Additional Modifications January 2020 South Kesteven District Council Local Plan Schedule of Additional Modifications This document sets out additional modifications to the South Kesteven District Council Local Plan and Policies Maps. These include typographical errors such as a misspelt word, missing punctuation, or formatting. These additional modifications are minor changes that the Council has made to the submitted Local Plan. They do not affect the substance of the plan and are not necessary for soundness. Amendments made to text in the Submitted Local Plan are shown struck through if proposed for deletion or in bold text and underlined if an addition. 1 Additional Section Sub Section Para/ Page Additional Modification Reasons for Additional Change Modification Fig/Tab No. Reference AM1 Throughout Throughout the document the Council will make any minor changes to grammar, punctuation and To improve grammar and document formatting as necessary prior to the adoption of the Local Plan punctuation within the document. AM2 Throughout Throughout the document the Council will make any changes to spelling as necessary prior to the Spelling error, for clarification. document adoption of the Local Plan AM3 Throughout the Rename/ renumber allocated sites and policies, so numbering is consistent with the removal of allocations as set Council change for clarification. document out in the schedule of proposed main modifications, for example; DEP1‐H3 to be amended to DEP1‐H2 following the removal of DEP1‐H2 AM4 Throughout All references to Appendix 4 across the whole plan to be replaced with Appendix 3. For accuracy document AM5 Policies Maps Include the following statement within the Policies Map document. Legal compliance ‘This Local Plan replaces the Core Strategy and Site Allocations & Policies DPD Policies Map’ AM6 Policies Maps Not all Policy E3 sites have been identified under Policy E3 on the Policies Map. Update Policies Map Council change for clarification. with labels for the following sites; R7, G26, R8, R9, and R1. AM7 All illustrative Add copyright statements to all illustrative maps/ figures within the Local Plan AM4 maps AM8 Foreword 2 Replace Foreword with that of current Cabinet Member for Planning and Planning Policy Council change to update the Pan. AM9 (ii) List of 8 Replace List of Policies with Appendix 1 of this report. Council change. To update the List Policies of Policies in accordance with the schedule of main modifications AM10 (iv) Summary Planning for 15 Number of Large sites identified with proposed allocations to be amended from thirteen to eleven as Council change for clarification. Population below, and text to be inserted to identify sixty Smaller Villages: Changes Fifteen Larger Villages have been identified and following a detailed site assessment process thirteen twelve sites have been identified as potential housing allocations. In addition to these allocations, the plan supports sensitive infill housing development within the built‐up part of settlements and the redevelopment of previously developed sites in all fifteen Larger Villages. Sixty Smaller Villages have also been identified. Whilst the villages are not deemed sustainable locations for site allocations, the plan supports sensitive infill housing development within the built‐ up part of the settlements and the redevelopment of previously developed sites. Some small scale sensitive development on the edge of all settlements, defined in Policy SP2, will also be supported subject to more restrictive criteria, including evidence of substantial support from the local community. 2 AM11 (iv) Summary Site Allocations 16 Bourne: there is still a significant amount of new housing to be completed in Bourne through the Elsea Council change for clarification of for Residential Park scheme. One site (BRN1‐H1), which will deliver approximately 107 new homes has been BRN1 and introduction of policy Development: allocated in Bourne The Local Plan does not make any site specific allocations in Bourne, because of BRN1‐H1 as set out in the schedule Bourne current commitments still outstanding. Instead, it It is expected that any additional sites will be of main modifications. allocated by the Neighbourhood Plan body who will work in partnership with the Council to identify suitable, sustainable locations for a minimum of 200 100 new homes over the plan period within the emerging Bourne Neighbourhood Plan. AM12 (iv) Summary 16 We have a rich built and natural environment in South Kesteven. The policies of the Local Plan aim to Clarification. protect and enhance the character of the District. The plan includes policies for protecting landscape and biodiversity, pollution control; water environment and Flood Risk Management reducing the risk of flooding; and the historic environment. In addition, the plan seeks to promote good quality design in all new developments – this will be enhanced through the production of a Supplementary Planning Document to encourage high quality design. Appendix 4 3 to the Local Plan covers more detailed policies and guidance with respect to renewable energy. Existing adopted planning policies which have proven effective regarding protecting open space and the setting of Belton House have been effectively rolled forward for inclusion in the Proposed Submission Local Plan. AM13 1.South A new Local Para. 1.1 18 The Local Plan is a statutory planning document prepared by South Kesteven District Council (the Council change for clarity. Kesteven Local Plan for South Council). It contains the policies and proposed locations for sustainable growth and investment across Plan 2011‐2036 Kesteven South Kesteven up to 2036. AM14 1. South A new Local Para. 1.4 18 The Local Plan presents a vision for what South Kesteven will be like by 2036. Alongside the vision are a Council change for clarity. Kesteven Plan for South series of objectives to explain how the Local Plan will achieve the vision. To Policies Maps accompany Local Plan Kesteven the Local Plan there are 50 policies maps (Appendix 2: Policies Maps). The Policies Maps depict land 2011‐2036 allocations and other land use designations and the policy reference is detailed on the Policies Maps for ease of cross reference with the Local Plan. AM15 1. South Why is a Local Para. 1.5 18 The Council has prepared a Local Plan in order to comply with Government guidance and legislation. The Clarity. Kesteven Local Plan being National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was issued by Government in March 2012 and the Local Plan Plan 2011‐2036 prepared. has been written to complement it. A consultation has been issued by the Government proposing revisions to the NPPF. However, it is anticipated that this Local Plan will be examined against the current NPPF. AM16 1. South What does the Para. 1.11 19 Whilst the Proposed Submission Local Plan is based on the Council’s own evidence of housing need, the Clarity. Kesteven Local Local Plan Plan contains a supply of 18% above the minimum required to deliver the OAN and a Local Plan Plan 2011‐2036 mean in terms requirement of 16,125 new homes up to 2036. of growth for South Kesteven? AM17 1. South What does the Para. 1.9 19 The This Proposed Submission Local Plan (June 2017) is based on housing growth in relation to the Clarity. Kesteven Local Local Plan ‘Objectively Assessed Need’ (OAN). The OAN considered the need for market, affordable, and other Plan 2011‐2036 mean in terms tenures of housing across the District. The OAN has been determined of growth for South Kesteven 3 AM18 1. South Sustainability Para. 1.17 20 Insert paragraph after 1.17: Council change to update the Kesteven Local Appraisal and A SA Report accompanies the Regulation 19 consultation on the Local Plan. An addendum was also section of the plan. Plan 2011‐2036 Strategic produced to accompany the Main Modification consultation. Environmental Assessment AM19 South Kesteven Habitat Para. 1.18 20 1.19 A Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) has also been undertaken at each stage of plan Council change for clarity Local Plan 2011‐ Regulation production to assess the potential impacts of the Local Plan on Natura 2000 sites, as required under 2036 Assessment the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010. Natura 2000 sites are nature conservation sites of European importance and are designated either as Special Protection Areas (for birds) or Special Areas of Conservation (for animals and habitats). In addition, Ramsar sites (Internationally Important Wetlands) are treated as if they were Natura 2000 sites in accordance with government policy. AM20 1. South Format of the Para. 1.19 21 Remove paragraph 1.19 ‘Format of the Plan’ The Local Plan does not match with Kesteven Local Plan what is set out in the paragraph. Format of the Local Plan Plan 2011‐2036 i.e. the plan is not broken down 1.19 The Local Plan initially sets out the characteristics of South Kesteven and the key issues and into definitive sections. challenges faced within the District (this Section (1)). These are used to derive the overall vision, spatial objectives (Section 1) and strategic policies (Section 3) to deliver the vision and objectives. Area profiles are set out for the main towns and some larger villages, these area profiles include proposed allocation policies and specific town policies, e.g. retail policies (Section 3). To ensure the Local Plan is capable of being implemented, and its growth strategy is effective it is underpinned by policies requiring the delivery of the necessary and relevant infrastructure, in theright location and at the right time (Section 4). AM21 1. South Neighbourhood Figure 1 – 22 Update Figure 1 Neighbourhood Plan designation map with updated version to show the latest Clarification and factual update. Kesteven Local Plans Neighbourhood Neighbourhood Plan adoptions/ designations (EX/SKDC/28) (see appendix 2). Plan 2011‐2036; Plan Designation Neighbourhood Map Plans AM22 1.