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Strategic Policies & Land Allocations DPD

and Review of the Development

Management DPD

Strategic Policy Guide Update

February 2017

STRATEGIC POLICY GUIDE – UPDATED POSITION FEBRUARY 2017

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DRAFT STRATEGIC POLICIES AND LAND ALLOCATIONS DPD (JANUARY 2017)

Policy Ref. Policy Title Replacing Policies / Guidance Supplementing Policies Status and Commentary

Policy SP1 PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Policy NPPF1: Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development (Development Management DPD 2014)

Policy SC1: Sustainable Development (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)

Not Applicable

This performs the role of model policy, which is a requirement of Government with the local plan. This directly replaces Policy NPPF1 as described in the Adopted Development Management DPD.

Policy SP2 LANCASTER DISTRICT SETTLEMENT HIERARCHY

Core Strategy Vision (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)

DM42: Managing Rural Growth (Development Management DPD 2014)

Not Applicable

The creation of the settlement hierarchy is based on the urban elements of the Core Strategy Vision and for the rural villages the hierarchy set out in Policy DM42 of the Development Management DPD (which itself was based on Core Strategy SC3).

Policy SP3 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR LANCASTER DISTRICT

Policy SC2: Urban Concentration (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)

Not Applicable

The development strategy supersedes the urban concentration policy of the Core Strategy and ensures the plan is rooted in national planning guidance as per the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

Policy SP4 PRIORITIES FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH


Policy ER3: Employment Land Allocations (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)

Policy SG2: Lancaster University Innovation Park (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG3: Lancaster University Campus (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG5: Lancaster City Centre (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG16: Port of Heysham Expansion (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG17: Heysham Gateway (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EC6: University of Cumbria (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EC7: Lancaster and Morecambe College (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

The policy sets out the future priorities for economic growth supersedes the expectations for employment growth through the Core Strategy and ensures a positive plan for economic growth as per National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

Policy SP5 THE DELIVERY OF NEW JOBS



Policy SG1: Bailrigg Garden Village (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


Policy SG6: Lancaster Canal Corridor North (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG11: Land at Beaumont Hall (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


Policy EC1: Established Employment Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EC3: Junction 33 Agri-Business Centre (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

The policy sets out the opportunities for new employment land / areas for future growth which will seek to plan positively and proactively plan for economic growth and new jobs throughout the plan period.


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Policy SP6 LANCASTER DISTRICT REGENERATION STRATEGY


Policy ER2: Regeneration Priority Areas (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)

Policy EC5: Regeneration Priority Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

The policy seeks to provide a regeneration strategy for the district, promoting the appropriate re-use of brownfield sites for new development opportunities and to contribute towards meeting the development needs of the district. This will be supplemented by Policy EC5 which identifies specific regeneration priority areas.

Policy SP7 THE DELIVERY OF NEW HOMES


Policy SC4: Meeting the District Housing Requirements (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)


Policy SG8: Land at Cuckoo Farm / Ridge Farm (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG10: Land at Hammerton Hall (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


Policy SG13: Land at Lundsfield Quarry (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG14: Land South of Windermere Road (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy H1: Residential Development in Urban Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy H2: Residential Development in Rural Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy seeks to identify housing sites to meet the objectively assessed housing needs for the district through the plan period. The policy seeks to maximise all opportunities for sustainable growth and plan positively and proactively for significant increases in housing throughout the plan period in accordance with national planning policy.

Policy SP8 MAINTAINING LANCASTER DISTRICT’S UNIQUE CHARACTER


Policy E1: Environmental Capital (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)

Policy EN1: Conservation Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EN2: Designated Heritage Assets (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EN3: Central Lancaster Heritage Action Zone (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EN4: Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EN5: The Open Countryside (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EN6: The North Lancashire Green Belt (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EN7: Key Urban Landscapes (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EN8: Areas of Separation (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EN10: Grab Lane Preserved Setting Area (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy seeks to highlight the importance of maintaining the unique character of Lancaster District and is supplemented by a range of policies which seek to protect and enhance landscape and historic value.

Policy SP9 PROTECTING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT



Policy EN9: Environmentally Important Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SC2: Local Green Spaces (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SC4: Green Space Networks (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy seeks to highlight the importance of protecting and enhancing the biodiversity value within the district and is supplemented by a range of policies which seek to protect environmental value.


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Policy SP10 MAINTAINING STRONG AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES


Policy SC3: Rural Communities (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)

Policy SC1: Neighbourhood Planning Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


Policy SC3: Open Space, Recreation and Leisure (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SC5: Recreational Opportunity Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy seeks to highlight the need to create sustainable communities through positive planning, providing development which meets the needs of the community and the delivery of new infrastructure via new development.

Policy SP11 IMPROVING TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY


Policy E2: Transportation Measures (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)



Policy T1: Lancaster Park and Ride (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy T2: Cycling and Walking Network (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy T3: Public Transport Corridors (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy seeks to highlight the importance of improvements to transport connectivity within the district through positive land-use planning, the delivery of important infrastructure and the promotion of sustainable modes of transport such as public transport, cycling and walking.

Policy SG1 BAILRIGG GARDEN VILLAGE

Policy SC8: Recreation and Open Space (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)


Policy SG4: Infrastructure Requirements for South Lancaster (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EC2: Future Employment Growth (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy TC1: Retail Hierarchy for Lancaster District (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy TC3: Future Retail Growth (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


Position Statement for Bailrigg Garden Village (2017)

This policy provides guidance on the future growth at Bailrigg Garden Village for residential and economic purposes. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy SG2 LANCASTER UNIVERSITY INNOVATION PARK

Policy SC5: Achieving Quality in Design (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)


Policy EC1: Lancaster Science Park (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)



Development Brief for Bailrigg Garden Village (2017)

This policy provides guidance on the future growth at the Lancaster University Innovation Park and replaces guidance found in Policy EC1 of the existing plan.

Policy SG3 LANCASTER UNIVERSITY CAMPUS



Policy ER1: Higher and Further Education (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)

Policy R12: Sports Facilities at Lancaster University (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)




This policy provides guidance on future growth at Lancaster University Campus. This replaces a range of policies contained within the existing plan and the Core Strategy.


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Policy SG4 INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH LANCASTER

Not Applicable




Policy H6: Former Royal Albert Fields (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy H7: Land off Ashton Road (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy DOS6: Forest Hills Conference and Recreational Centre (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


The policy provides the infrastructure requirements necessary for delivering strategic growth in South Lancaster. There are no direct policy replacements.

POLICY SG5

LANCASTER CITY CENTRE MASTERPLAN


Policy SC6: Crime and Community Safety (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)



Policy ER4: Town Centres and Shopping (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)

Policy ER6: Developing Tourism (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)


Policy T10: Road Improvements – Lancaster (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy T11: Road Improvements – Lancaster (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy T13: Car Parking in Central Lancaster (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy T15: Non-Residential Parking (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy SG6: Lancaster Canal Corridor (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG7: Lancaster Castle and Quay (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy TC2: Town Centre Designations (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


Policy DOS1: Land at Bulk Road / Lawson’s Quay (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)




Policy EN12: Air Quality Management Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy provides a range of guidance over future plans to improve Lancaster City Centre in terms of improving connectivity and environmental improvement. It supersedes a range of policy approaches in both the existing local plan and Core Strategy.


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POLICY SG6 LANCASTER CANAL CORRIDOR NORTH SITE

Supplementary Planning Guidance – Lancaster Canal Corridor North

Policy R19: Dukes Theatre (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy SG5: Lancaster City Centre Masterplan (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)






This policy provides guidance on future growth and regeneration at the Lancaster Canal Corridor site. There is no direct policy replacement.

POLICY SG7 LANCASTER CASTLE AND QUAY Not Applicable Policy SG5: Lancaster City Centre Masterplan

(Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy provides guidance on the future regeneration at Lancaster Castle and surrounding areas. There is no direct policy replacement.

POLICY SG8 LAND AT CUCKOO FARM / RIDGE FARM, EAST LANCASTER


Policy SG9: Infrastructure Requirements for East Lancaster (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)



Draft Development Brief for East Lancaster (2017)

This is a new allocation for development within the emerging Local Plan and therefore has no direct policy replacement from previous documents. There are some in-direct linkages which are highlighted.

POLICY SG9 INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN EAST LANCASTER

Policy R16: Primary School Provision in East Lancaster (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy SG8: Land at Cuckoo Farm / Ridge Farm (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy H3: Land at Grab Lane (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy H4: Land at Former Ridge Lea Hospital (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy H5: Land at Lancaster Leisure Park and Auction Mart (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Draft Development Brief for East Lancaster (2017)

This policy supports the need for infrastructure delivery arising from development in South Carnforth. It supplements other policies within this emerging local plan.

Policy SG10 LAND AT HAMMERTON HALL, NORTH LANCASTER


Policy SG12: Infrastructure Requirements for North Lancaster (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD)


Draft Development Brief for North Lancaster (2017)



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Policy SG11 LAND AT BEAUMONT HALL, NORTH LANCASTER


Policy SG12: Infrastructure Requirements for North Lancaster (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)






Policy SG12 INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH LANCASTER

Not Applicable

Policy SG10: Land at Hammerton Hall (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)




Policy SG13 LAND AT LUNDSFIELD QUARRY, SOUTH CARNFORTH


Policy SG15: Infrastructure Requirement for South Carnforth (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


Draft Development Brief for South Carnforth (2017)


Policy SG14 LAND SOUTH OF WINDERMERE ROAD, SOUTH CARNFORTH


Policy SG15: Infrastructure Requirement for South Carnforth (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)




Policy SG15 INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH CARNFORTH

Policy R18: Carnforth High School (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy SG13: Land at Lundsfield Quarry (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG14: Land South of Windermere Road (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)



Policy SG16 PORT OF HEYSHAM EXPANSION

Policy EC5: Employment Allocations (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy EC10: Port of Heysham (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Draft Development Brief for Heysham Gateway (2017)



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Policy SG17 HEYSHAM GATEWAY



Draft Development Brief for Heysham Gateway (2017)


Policy SG18 HEYSHAM NUCLEAR POWER STATION Not Applicable Not Applicable

This is a new allocation, carried forward from the Draft Preferred Options Document of 2012. There is no direct policy replacement from previous documents.

Policy EC1 ESTABLISHED EMPLOYMENT AREAS

Policy EC2: New Employment Sites (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy EC3: Carnforth Business Park (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy EC4: Employment Development in Rural Areas (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)


Policy EC7: Halton Mills (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy EC11: Glasson Dock (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy EC16: Loss of Rural Employment Areas (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)


Policy EC4: White Lund Employment Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EC5: Regeneration Priority Area (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy seeks to identify a suitable employment land portfolio for economic growth within the district, in particular the retention of existing employment areas in the district. This policy seeks to replace the employment sites policy in the existing local plan (2008), in particular Policy EC2.

Policy EC2 FUTURE EMPLOYMENT GROWTH










Policy EC3: Junction 33 Agri-Business Centre (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy seeks to identify new areas of employment growth which will supplement the employment land portfolio (as highlighted in Policy EC1). These will provide economic growth opportunities in a variety of sectors over a variety of locations.

Policy EC3 JUNCTION 33 AGRI BUSINESS CENTRE Not Applicable Policy EC2: Future Employment Growth


This policy seeks to provide more detailed guidance on the delivery of a new employment area in the South of Galgate, as identified in Policy EC2. There are no direct policy replacements.

Policy EC4 WHITE LUND EMPLOYMENT AREA Not Applicable Policy EC1: Established Employment Areas


This policy seeks to provide detail advice on appropriate land-uses on White Lund Employment Area, which is the largest employment site in the district. There is no direct policy replacement.


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Policy EC5 REGENERATION PRIORITY AREAS





Policy SP6: Lancaster District Regeneration Strategy (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)




Policy TC4: Central Morecambe (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy DOS2: Luneside East (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy DOS3: Lune Industrial Estate (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Morecambe Area Action Plan DPD

This policy seeks to update the regeneration priority areas which were first identified within Policy ER2 of the Core Strategy. This provides a more spatial element to the Policy SP6 which sets out the Council’s wider approach to regeneration within the district.

Policy EC6 UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

Policy R13: St Martins College (now University of Cumbria) (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)



This policy seeks to update the Council’s position on future development on the University of Cumbria campus, updating historical approaches identified in Saved Policy R13 of the 2008 Local Plan.

Policy EC7 LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE COLLEGE


Policy R14: Lancaster & Morecambe College (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Not Applicable

This policy seeks to update the Council’s position on future development on the University of Cumbria campus, updating historical approaches identified in Saved Policy R14 of the 2008 Local Plan.

Policy TC1 RETAIL HIERARCHY FOR LANCASTER DISTRICT


Policy EC2: Town Centre Designations (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy EC3: Future Retail Growth (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy seeks to update and refresh the retail hierarchy for the district, setting out the main retail centres and focus for future main town centre developments. This updates the approach set out in Policy ER4 of the Core Strategy.

Policy TC2 TOWN CENTRE DESIGNATIONS

Policy DM1: Town Centre Development (Development Management DPD 2014)

Interim Town Centre Designations (Development Management DPD 2014)

Policy S4: Retail Frontages in Lancaster (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy S12: Retail Frontages in Carnforth (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)





This policy sets out a range of town centre designations, setting out the Primary Shopping Area, Town Centre Boundary and important frontages. This replacements and updates a range of policies, particularly the interim town centre designations which appears as an Appendix in the 2014 Development Management DPD.


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Policy TC3 FUTURE RETAIL GROWTH

Policy ER5: New Retail Development (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)








This policy seeks to identify future opportunities for future development for commercial leisure, retail and other main town centre uses. This policy will seek to promote such growth in the main centres of Lancaster and Morecambe.

Policy TC4 CENTRAL MORECAMBE





Policy ER5: New Retail Development (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)






This policy seeks to formalise the approaches set out in the Morecambe Area Action Plan DPD and set out its key priorities. This inclusion of this policy is seen as important to provide a connection between the Action Plan and the wider Local Plan.

Policy H1 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN AREAS



Policy H2: Housing Allocations-Morecambe (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy H3: Housing Opportunity-Urban Areas (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy H4: Housing Allocations-Lancaster (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy SP7: The Delivery of New Homes (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy sets out the delivery of residential development within urban areas, setting out all areas which have been identified to meet future housing needs (strategic sites and smaller non-strategic sites). This updates and replaces historic allocations found in the Saved Version of the Local Plan.


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Policy H2 HOUSING DELIVERY IN RURAL AREAS



Policy H5: Housing Allocations-Rural Areas (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy H6: Housing Opportunity- Rural Areas (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy SP7: The Delivery of New Homes (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy sets out the delivery of residential development within rural areas, setting out all areas which have been identified to meet future housing needs (strategic sites and smaller non-strategic sites). This updates and replaces historic allocations found in the Saved Version of the Local Plan.

Policy H3 LAND AT GRAB LANE, EAST LANCASTER Not Applicable



Policy EN10: Grab Lane Preserved Area Setting (Draft Development Management DPD 2017)

This provides more detailed guidance of future residential growth at Grab Lane Lancaster. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy H4 LAND AT THE FORMER RIDGE LEA HOSPITAL, EAST LANCASTER

Not Applicable



This provides more detailed guidance of future residential growth at the former Ridge Lea Hospital Lancaster. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy H5 LAND AT THE LANCASTER LEISURE PARK AND AUCTION MART, EAST LANCASTER

Not Applicable



This provides more detailed guidance of future residential growth at the former Auction Mart and Leisure Park in Lancaster. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy H6 LAND AT ROYAL ALBERT FIELDS, SOUTH LANCASTER

Policy H5: Housing Allocations-Rural Areas (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)


This provides more detailed guidance of future residential growth at Royal Albert Fields in Lancaster. This updates previous policy guidance contained in Saved Policy H5 of the 2008 Local Plan.

Policy H7 LAND OFF ASHTON ROAD, SOUTH LANCASTER

Not Applicable Policy H1: Residential Development in Urban Areas


This provides more detailed guidance of future residential growth off Ashton Road in Lancaster. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy H8 LAND AT THE FORMER THOMAS GRAVESON SITE, WARTON ROAD, CARNFORTH



This provides more detailed guidance of future residential growth on the former Thomas Graveson Site, Warton Road, Carnforth. There is no direct policy replacement.


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Policy H9 LAND OFF FLEET LANE / MELLING ROAD, HORNBY

Not Applicable



This provides more detailed guidance of future residential growth on land at Fleet Lane / Melling Road, Hornby. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy DOS1 LAND AT BULK ROAD / LAWSON’S QUAY, CENTRAL LANCASTER

Policy EC17: Office Development in Town Centres (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy EC18: Kingsway Business Site (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)



This provides policy guidance on the regeneration on land at Bulk Road site in Central Lancaster, this area formed part of the wider Kingsway area (as identified in the previous Local Plan – in particular Saved Policy EC18).

Policy DOS2 LUNESIDE EAST, LANCASTER


Policy EC14: Luneside, Lancaster (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)


This provides policy guidance on the regeneration of land at Luneside East, this updates guidance found in Policies ER2 of the Core Strategy and the site specific Saved Policy EC14.

Policy DOS3 LUNE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LANCASTER

Policy EC14: Luneside, Lancaster (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)



This policy provides guidance on the regeneration and reuse of land at Lune Industrial Estate. This updates guidance found in Policies ER2 of the Core Strategy and the site specific Saved Policy EC14.

Policy DOS4 LAND AT WILLOW LANE, LANCASTER Policy SC8: Recreation and Open Space

(Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)




This policy provides guidance for the future role of land at Willow Lane for recreational purposes. This updates guidance found in Policy SC8 of the Core Strategy.

Policy DOS5 LAND AT OLD FILTER HOUSE, SCOTFORTH ROAD, LANCASTER



This policy provides guidance on the regeneration of land at Old Filter House, Scotforth Road. This update replaces guidance found in Saved Policy EC5 which allocates the site for employment purposes.

Policy DOS6 FOREST HILLS RECREATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE, GALGATE

Not Applicable Policy SG1: Bailrigg Garden Village


This policy provides guidance on future development at the Forest Hills Recreation and Conference Centre, Galgate. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy DOS7 GALGATE MILL, GALGATE Policy EC5: Employment Allocations

(Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008) Not Applicable

This policy provides guidance on the regeneration of land at Galgate Mill. This update replaces guidance found in Saved Policy EC5 which allocates the site for employment purposes.


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Policy DOS8 FORMER PONTINS HOLIDAY CAMP (MIDDLETON TOWERS), MIDDLETON

Policy TO2: Tourism Opportunity (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy H2: Housing Delivery in Rural Areas of the District (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy provides guidance on the regeneration of the former Pontins Holiday Camp, Middleton (Middleton Towns). This update replaces guidance found in Saved Policy TO2 where the site was allocated as a tourism opportunity site.

Policy DOS9 MORECAMBE FESTIVAL MARKET AND SURROUNDING AREA

Not Applicable Morecambe Area Action Plan DPD

This policy provides guidance on the future regeneration of the Morecambe Festival Market and Surrounding Area. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy DOS10 LAND AT THE FORMER TDG DEPOT, WARTON ROAD, CARNFORTH


Not Applicable

This policy provides guidance on the regeneration of the former TDG site, Warton Road, Carnforth. This update replaces guidance found in Saved Policy EC5 which allocates the site for employment purposes.

Policy EN1 CONSERVATION AREAS




Policy E40: Conversions in Conservation Areas (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy SP8: Maintaining the District’s Historic Character (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)



This policy provides an update on the designated Conservation Areas in the District and replaces multiple policies within both the Core Strategy and Saved Version of the Local Plan.

Policy EN2 DESIGNATED HERITAGE ASSETS





Policy EN2 Central Lancaster Heritage Action Zone (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy provides an update on a range of designated heritage assets, including Listed Buildings, Registered Parks & Gardens and Scheduled Monuments.

Policy EN3 CENTRAL LANCASTER HERITAGE ACTION ZONE

Not Applicable




This policy seeks to identify measures to protect and enhance heritage assets within Lancaster City Centre. There is no direct policy replacement.


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Policy EN4 AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY




Policy E3: Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)


Policy SP9: Protecting the Natural Environment (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)



Arnside and Silverdale AONB DPD 2016

The policy identifies the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the district and replaces Saved Policy E3 of the existing plan.

Policy EN5 THE OPEN COUNTRYSIDE


Policy E4: Open Countryside (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)



The policy identifies the open countryside area within the district and replaces Saved Policy E4 of the existing plan.

Policy EN6 THE NORTH LANCASHIRE GREEN BELT



Policy E1: Green Belts (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)



The policy identifies the North Lancashire Green Belt and replaces Saved Policy E1 of the existing plan.

Policy EN7 KEY URBAN LANDSCAPE


Policy E31: Key Urban Landscapes (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)



The policy identifies the Key Urban Landscape areas in the district and replaces Saved Policy E31 of the existing plan.

Policy EN8 AREAS OF SEPARATION Not Applicable



The policy identifies Areas of Separation which have been identified to ensure that a green buffer is provided between developments to prevent coalescence. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy EN9 ENVIRONMENTALLY IMPORTANT AREAS



Policy E29: Green Spaces (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy E30: Green Corridors (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)





Policy EN7: Key Urban Landscape (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


This policy identifies a range of environmentally important sites which have been protected as a European, National, Regional or Local level. This policy replaces a range of policies within both the Lancaster District Core Strategy and the existing local plan.


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Policy EN10 GRAB LANE PRESERVED SETTING AREA Policy E1: Environmental Capital



Policy H3: Land at Grab Lane, Lancaster (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy describes the protection of land around residential development at Grab Lane for both amenity and landscape purposes. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy EN11 MINERAL SAFEGUARDING AREAS Not Applicable Not Applicable

The policy seeks to support the approach of Lancashire County Council in terms of the protection of land for mineral safeguarding. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy EN12 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREAS





This policy seeks to identify Air Quality Management Areas in the district. This replaces approaches set out in the Lancaster District Core Strategy.

Policy SC1 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING AREAS Policy SC3: Rural Communities (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)

Not Applicable The policy seeks to identify the Neighbourhood Plan areas within the district.

Policy SC2 LOCAL GREEN SPACES Not Applicable Policy EN9: Environmentally Sensitive Areas


This policy seeks to identify local green spaces, which have been nominated by the community for their special importance. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy SC3 OPEN SPACE, RECREATION AND LEISURE



Policy R1: Open Space (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy SP10: Maintaining Strong and Vibrant Communities (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)




This policy seeks to identify areas of public open space in the district, whether this be for amenity uses or recreational uses. This replaces polices approaches within Saved Policy R1 of the existing plan and Policy SC8 of the Core Strategy.

Policy SC4 GREEN SPACE NETWORKS







This policy seeks to identify a network of green spaces through the district and replaces policies in the Lancaster District Core Strategy.


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Policy SC5 RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AREAS Policy SC8: Recreation and Open Space





Policy SC4: Green Space Networks




The policy seeks to identify recreational opportunity areas within the district to focus improvement to recreational facilities. This policy replaces Policy SC8 of the Lancaster District Core Strategy.

Policy T1 LANCASTER PARK AND RIDE Policy E2: Transportation Measures

(Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008) Policy SP11: Improving Transport Connectivity


This policy sets out the approach taken to Lancaster Park and Ride and its implication on wider transport connectivity. This policy replaces Policy E2 of the Core Strategy.

Policy T2 CYCLING AND WALKING NETWORK




Policy T24: Strategic Cycle Network (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy T26: Improvement to the Strategic Cycle Network (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy SP11: Improving Transport Connectivity (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy identifies the cycling and walking network in the district and replaces a range of policies within the existing plan and the Core Strategy.

Policy T3 PUBLIC TRANSPORT CORRIDORS


Policy SC1: Sustainable Development (Lancaster District Core Strategy)


This policy identifies the public transport network in the district and replaces a range of policies within the existing plan and the Core Strategy.


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REVIEW OF THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT DPD (JANUARY 2017)

POLICY REF POLICY TITLE REPLACING POLICIES SUPPLEMENTING POLICIES STATUS AND COMMENTARY

Policy DM1 NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND MEETING HOUSING NEEDS

Policy DM41: New Residential Dwellings (Development Management DPD 2014)

Policy DM2: Housing Standards (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM3: The Delivery of Starter Homes and Affordable Housing (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM4: Residential Development outside Main Urban Areas (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM5: Housing Provision in the Forest of Bowland AONB (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM6: Accommodation for Students (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM7: Accommodation for Vulnerable Communities (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM8: Accommodation for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM9: Accommodation for Agricultural and Forestry Workers (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM10: Self Build and Custom Build Housing (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM11: Residential Conversions (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM26: Key Design Principles (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

This policy will be used to determine proposal for general market housing within the district. It will replace existing policy provision found in Policy DM41 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM2 HOUSING STANDARDS Not Applicable

Policy DM1: New Residential Dwellings (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM3: Delivery of Starter Homes and Affordable Housing (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)





This policy will be used to apply the national space standards for residential development. There is no existing policy relating to this matter.


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Policy DM3 DELIVERY OF STARTER HOMES AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Policy DM41: New Residential Dwellings (Development Management DPD 2014)

Policy DM1: New Residential Development and Meeting Housing Needs (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)





This policy will be used to apply requirements for affordable housing and will address the delivery of Starter Homes, elements of this policy will replace Policy DM41 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM4 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OUTSIDE MAIN URBAN AREAS

Policy DM42: Managing Rural Housing Growth (Development Management DPD 2014)






This policy will be used to address residential development proposals in locations outside the main urban areas of the district. This will replace Policy DM42 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM5 HOUSING PROVISION IN THE FOREST OF BOWLAND OANB

Not Applicable







This policy will be used to address residential development which is located within the Forest of Bowland AONB, particularly in relation to the affordable housing requirements. There are no existing policies which address this matter.


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Policy DM6 ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS Policy DM46: Accommodation for Students

(Development Management DPD 2014)



Policy DM11: Residential Conversions (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

This policy will be used to determine applications for student accommodation and will replace Policy DM46 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM7 ACCOMMODATION FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES

Policy DM45: Accommodation for Vulnerable Communities (Development Management DPD 2014)



This policy will be used to determine proposals for specialist accommodation – for example sheltered accommodation. This policy will replace Policy DM45 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM8 ACCOMMODATION FOR GYPSIES AND TRAVELLING SHOWPEOPLE

Policy DM47: Accommodation for Gypsies and Travellers (Development Management DPD 2014)

Not Applicable

This policy will be used to determine proposals for gypsy and traveller accommodation and will replace Policy DM46 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM9 ACCOMMODATION FOR AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY WORKERS

Policy DM43: Accommodation for Agricultural and Forestry Workers (Development Management DPD)




This policy will be used to determine proposals which involve accommodation for agricultural and forestry workers and will replace Policy DM47 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM10 SELF-BUILD AND CUSTOM BUILD HOUSING

Not Applicable




This policy will be used to determine proposals for self-build and custom-build residential accommodation. There are no existing policies which deal with this issue.

Policy DM11 RESIDENTIAL CONVERSIONS Policy DM44: Residential Conversions





This policy will be used to deal with proposals for the conversion of existing residential properties. This policy will replace Policy DM44 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.


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Policy DM12 PROPOSALS INVOLVING EMPLOYMENT LAND AND PREMISES

Policy DM15: Proposals involving Employment Land and Premises (Development Management DPD 2014)

Not Applicable

This policy will be used to deal with proposals which involve the loss of employment premises. This policy will replace Policy DM15 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM13 SMALL BUSINESS GENERATION Policy DM16: Small Business Generation

(Development Management DPD 2014) Not Applicable

This policy will be used to deal with proposals for the establishment of small businesses. This policy will replace Policy DM16 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM14 TOWN CENTRE DEVELOPMENT Policy DM1: Town Centre Development (Development

Management DPD 2014) Policy DM15: Retail Frontages (Review of the

Development Management DPD 2017)

This policy will be used to deal with Town Centre Development, the interim town centre designations – which formed an Appendix to the 2014 DPD has been moved to the relevant policies within the Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD. This will replace Policy DM1 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM15 RETAIL FRONTAGES Policy DM2: Retail Frontages

(Development Management DPD 2014) Policy DM14: Town Centre Development (Review of the

Development Management DPD 2017)

This policy will be used for any proposals which are part of defined retail frontages. This will replace Policy DM2 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM16 DISTRICT, LOCAL AND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRES

Policy DM2: Retail Frontages (Development Management DPD 2014)

Policy DM18: Retail Development Outside Defined Centres (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

This policy will be used for any proposals in local or district centres. This will replace elements of Policy DM2 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM17 ADVERTISEMENTS AND SHOPFRONTS Policy DM6: Advertisements


Policy AS15: Advertising and Signage (Arnside & Silverdale AONB DPD 2016)

Shopfronts and Advertisements Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

This policy will be used to determine any proposals involving shop frontages and advertisements. It is supplemented by an SPD which was published in 2016 on this matter. It will replace Policy DM6 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM18 RETAIL DEVELOPMENT OUTSIDE DEFINED CENTRES

Not Applicable Policy DM16: District, Local and Neighbourhood Centres

(Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

This policy will be used for any proposals for retail in areas outside of defined centres. There is no existing policy relating to this issue.

Policy DM19 LEISURE FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS


Policy DM12: Leisure Facilities and Attractions (Development Management DPD 2014)

Not Applicable

This policy will be used for any proposals for leisure facilities whether they be in an urban or rural location. This will replace Policy DM11 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM20 VISITOR ACCOMMODATION


Policy DM13: Visitor Accommodation (Development Management DPD 2014)

Not Applicable

This policy will be used for any proposals for visitor accommodation – hotels or B&Bs and replaces Policy DM12 of the Development Management DPD.


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Policy DM21 CREATION AND PROTECTION OF CULTURAL ASSETS

Policy DM4: Protection of Cultural Assets (Development Management DPD 2014)

Not Applicable

This policy will be used for any proposals for cultural development (or the loss of cultural facilities). This will replace Policy DM44 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM22 EVENING AND NIGHT-TIME ECONOMY Policy DM5: Evening and Night Time Economy


This policy will be used for proposals involving bars, restaurants or other night time activities. This will replace Policy DM5 of the 2014 Development Management DPD,

Policy DM23 PUBLIC REALM AND CIVIC SPACE Policy DM3: Public Realm and Civic Spaces


This policy will be used for proposals which involve public realm and civic space, particularly in town centre. This will replace Policy DM3 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM24 OPEN SPACE, SPORTS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

Policy DM26: Open Space, Sports and Recreation (Development Management DPD 2014)


Policy SC3: Open Space, Recreation & Leisure (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


Policy SC5: Recreation Opportunity Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy AS06: Public Open Space & Recreation (Arnside & Silverdale AONB DPD 2016)

This policy will be used in relation to the creation (or potential loss of) open spaces in the district, particularly where their use relates to sports and recreation purposes. This policy will replace Policy DM26 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM25 EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS PLANS Not Applicable Not Applicable

This policy will be used to promote the role of employment and skills plans within major new development, increasing opportunities for local apprenticeships. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy DM26 KEY DESIGN PRINCIPLES Policy DM35: Key Design Principles


Policy DM27: Sustainable Design (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy AS09: Design (Arnside & Silverdale AONB DPD 2016)

This policy will be used to assess key design principles of new development and will be applicable in any location and to any type of development (unless other policies in the plan direct otherwise). This policy will replace Policy DM35 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM27 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Policy DM36: Sustainable Design

(Development Management DPD 2014) Policy DM26: Key Design Principles


This policy will be used to promote the role of sustainable design within new development, in particular residential and commercial development. This policy will replace Policy DM36 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM28 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION

Policy DM37: Air Quality Management and Pollution (Development Management DPD 2014)

Policy EN12: Air Quality Management Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy DM62: Transport and Highways Masterplan (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

This policy will be used to assess the impacts on air quality from development proposals. It will replace policy DM37 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.


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Policy DM29 CONTAMINATED LAND Not Applicable Not Applicable

This policy will be used to assess the requirements of remediation and mitigation of contaminated land. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy DM30 DEVELOPMENT AND FLOOD RISK Policy DM38: Development and Flood Risk


Policy DM31: Surface Water Run-Off and Sustainable Drainage (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

This policy will be used to assess development proposals against flood risk matters. The policy will be a replacement for Policy DM38 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM31 SURFACE WATER RUN-OFF AND SUSTAINABLE DRAINAGE

Policy DM39: Surface Water Run-off and Sustainable Drainage (Development Management DPD 2014)

Policy DM30: Development & Flood Risk (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy AS13: Water Quality, Sewerage and Sustainable Drainage (Arnside & Silverdale AONB DPD 2016)

This policy will be used to assess surface water run-off from new development and drainage impacts. The policy will be a replacement for Policy DM39 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM32 WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE WATER Not Applicable Not Applicable

This policy will be used to ensure appropriate connections to the water supply and waste water can be achieved. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy DM33 PROTECTING WATER RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Policy DM40: Protecting Water Resources and Infrastructure (Development Management DPD 2014)

Not Applicable

This policy will be used to protect water resources, such as water quality etc. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM40 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM34 DEVELOPMENT AFFECTING LISTED BUILDINGS

Policy DM30: Development affecting Listed Buildings (Development Management DPD 2014)



Policy EN3: Central Lancaster Heritage Zone (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy AS08: Historic Environment (Arnside & Silverdale AONB DPD 2016)

This policy will be used to assess proposals involving Listed Buildings. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM30 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM35 DEVELOPMENT AFFECTING CONSERVATION AREAS

Policy DM31: Development affecting Conservation Areas (Development Management DPD 2014)





This policy will be used to assess proposals which affect Conservation Areas. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM31 of the Development Management DPD.

Policy DM36 THE SETTING OF DESIGNATED HERITAGE ASSETS

Policy DM32: The Setting of Designated Assets (Development Management DPD 2014)





This policy will be used to assess proposals which may affect the setting of designated heritage assets. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM32 of the Development Management DPD.


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Policy DM37 DEVELOPMENT AFFECTING NON-DESIGNATED HERITAGE ASSETS OR THEIR SETTINGS

Policy DM33: Development affecting Non-Designated Heritage Assets or their Settings (Development Management DPD 2014)




This policy will be used to assess development which may affect non-designated heritage assets and their settings. This will be a replacement for Policy DM33 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM38 ARCHAEOLOGY Policy DM34: Archaeology






This policy will be used to assess development which may have archaeological impacts. This will be a replacement for Policy DM34 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM39 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Policy DM25: Green Spaces and Green Corridors



Policy SC3: Open Space, Recreation & Leisure (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


Policy SC5: Recreation Opportunity Areas (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy will be used to assess proposals which affect green infrastructure, whether this be the creation of new green spaces of the loss of areas. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM25 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM40 THE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENTS OF BIODIVERSITY

Policy DM27: Protection and Enhancement of Biodiversity (Development Management DPD 2014)



This policy will be used in relation to the protection of biodiversity. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM27 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM41 PROTECTION OF TREES, HEDGEROWS AND WOOLAND

Policy DM29: Protection of Trees, Hedgerows and Woodland (Development Management DPD 2014)


Council Tree Policy (2010)

This policy will be used in relation to the protection of trees, woodlands and hedgerows. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM29 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM42 DEVELOPMENT AND LANDSCAPE IMPACT

Policy E5: Coastlines (Lancaster Local Plan Saved Policies 2008)

Policy DM28: Development and Lancaster Impact (Development Management DPD 2014)

Policy SP8: Maintaining the Districts Unique Character (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


Policy EN7: Key Urban Landscape (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


This policy will be used to assess the impacts on landscape from development proposals. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM28 of the Development Management DPD.

Policy DM43 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL AREAS

Policy DM7: Economic Development in Rural Areas (Development Management DPD 2014)

Policy AS10: Economic Development & Community Facilities (Arnside & Silverdale AONB DPD 2016)

This policy will be used to assess proposals involving economic development in rural locations. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM7 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.


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Policy DM44 DIVERSITY IN THE RURAL ECONOMY Policy DM9: Diversification of the Rural Economy

(Development Management DPD 2014) Policy AS10: Economic Development & Community

Facilities (Arnside & Silverdale AONB DPD 2016)

This policy will be used to assess proposals which relate to the diversification of agricultural holdings. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM9 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM45 FARM SHOPS Not Applicable

Policy DM43: Economic Development in Rural Areas (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM44: Diversity in the Rural Economy (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

This policy will be used to assess proposals relating to farm shops. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy DM46 THE RE-USE AND CONVERSION OF RURAL BUILDINGS

Policy DM8: Re-Use and Conversion of Rural Buildings (Development Management DPD 2014)

No Applicable

This policy will be used to assess proposals which are seeking to re-use or convert buildings in rural locations. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM8 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM47 DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREEN BELT Policy DM11: Development in the Green Belt

(Development Management DPD 2014) Policy EN6: The North Lancashire Green Belt


This policy will be used to manage development proposals within the Green Belt. This will be a replacement for Policy DM11 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM48 EQUINE RELATED DEVELOPMENT Policy DM10: Equine Related Development


This policy will be used to assess any proposals for equine (horse) related development. This will be a replacement for Policy DM10 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM49 CARAVAN SITES, CHALET AND LOG CABINS

Policy DM14: Caravan Sites, Chalets, Log Cabins (Development Management DPD 2014)

Policy AS12: Camping, Caravan and Visitor Accommodation (Arnside & Silverdale AONB DPD 2016)

This policy will be used to assess proposals related to Caravans, Chalets and Log Cabins. This will be a replacement for Policy DM14 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM50 RENEWABLE AND LOW CARBON ENERGY GENERATION

Policy ER7: Renewable Energy (Lancaster District Core Strategy 2008)

Policy DM17: Renewable Energy Generation (Development Management DPD 2014)

Not Applicable

This policy will be used to assess proposals related to renewable energy proposals. This will be a replacement for Policy DM17 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM51 UPDATES TO THE NATIONAL GRID Policy DM19: Upgrades to the National Grid


This policy will be used to set out the Council’s approach to any future NSIPs relating to the creation of new National Grid infrastructure. This policy will be a replacement to Policy DM19 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM52 NEIGHBOUROOD PLANNING Not Applicable

Policy SC1: Neighbourhood Planning (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Appendix C: Strategic Policy List (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

This policy will be used to support the role of Neighbourhood Plans, where they have been formally made. There is no direct policy replacement.


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Policy DM53 PROTECTION OF LOCAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Policy DM49: Local Services (Development Management DPD 2014)

Policy AS10: Economic Development & Community Facilities (Arnside & Silverdale AONB DPD 2016)

This policy will be used to assess proposals which involve the creation or loss of community services. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM49 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM54 HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Not Applicable Not Applicable This policy seeks to promote individuals health and well-being. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy DM55 COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY AND PLANNING OBLIGATIONS

Policy DM48: Community Infrastructure (Development Management DPD 2014)

Policy SP10: Strong & Vibrant Communities (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


Policy SG4: Infrastructure Requirements in South Lancaster (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG9: Infrastructure Requirements in East Lancaster(Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG12: Infrastructure Requirements in North Lancaster(Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG15: Infrastructure Requirements in South Carnforth (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy DM57: Infrastructure Delivery Plan (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

This policy provides a framework in relation to the Council’s approaches to securing financial contributions through new development and the potential role of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM48 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM56 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADBAND

Policy DM24: Telecommunications and Broadband (Development Management DPD 2014)

Not Applicable

This policy relates to proposals for new telecommunications and broadband equipment. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM24 of the Development Management DPD.

Policy DM57 INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PLAN Not Applicable

Policy SP10: Strong & Vibrant Communities (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)


Policy SG4: Infrastructure Requirements in South Lancaster (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG9: Infrastructure Requirements in East Lancaster(Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG12: Infrastructure Requirements in North Lancaster(Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017)

Policy SG15: Infrastructure Requirements in South Carnforth (Strategic Policies and Land Allocations DPD 2017) Policy DM55: Community Infrastructure Levy and Planning Contributions (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

This policy sets out the role if infrastructure in new development. There are no direct policy replacements.


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Policy DM58 ENHANCING ACCESSIBILITY AND TRANSPORT LINKAGES

Policy DM20: Enhancing Accessibility and Transport Linkages (Development Management DPD 2014)





Policy DM59: Cycling and Walking (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM60: Vehicle Parking Provision (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM61: Transport Efficiency & Travel Plans (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

Policy DM62: Transport and Highways Masterplan (Review of the Development Management DPD 2017)

This policy seeks to promote the role of sustainable patterns of development and the role of sustainable forms of transport. The policy will be a replacement for Policy DM20 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM59 WALKING AND CYCLING Policy DM21: Walking and Cycling




This policy seeks to promote and support a greater role of cycling and walking in the district. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM21 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM60 VEHICLE PARKING PROVISION Policy DM22: Vehicle Parking Provision

(Development Management DPD 2014) Appendix E: Car Parking Standards


This policy will seek to ensure that sufficient vehicle parking is provided through new development. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM22 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM61 TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY AND TRAVEL PLANS

Policy DM23: Transport Efficiency and Travel Plans (Development Management DPD 2014)


This policy seeks to support the role of travel plans as part of any major development. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM23 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM62 LANCASTER DISTRICT TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS MASTERPLAN

Not Applicable




This policy highlights the importance of the Highways and Transport Masterplan and the role that new development can play in delivering some of these outcomes. There is no direct policy replacement.

Policy DM63 ENFORCEMENT OF PLANNING CONTROLS

Policy DM50: Enforcement of Planning Controls (Development Management DPD 2014)

Planning Enforcement Charter (2011)

This policy seeks to enforce planning controls as per the enforcement charter. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM50 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.

Policy DM64 ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST UNTIDY BUILDINGS AND SITES

Policy DM51: Enforcement Action Against Untidy Buildings and Sites (Development Management DPD 2014)

Planning Enforcement Charter (2011)

This policy seeks to enforce against untidy buildings and premises as per the enforcement charter. This policy will be a replacement for Policy DM51 of the 2014 Development Management DPD.


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