Policy CF1 – Protection and Enhancement

1. The facilities in Fig 15 and shown on Map 63 are recognised as being of significant importance to the local community and proposals for loss or change of use will need to meet the requirements of CLP policy 4.4.

2. Well-designed development proposals which diversify and improve the range of services and local community facilities will be supported where any increase in use will not harm the amenity of neighbouring properties. Developers are encouraged to:

  1. Encourage the use of active travel or public transport.
  2. Improve the viability of established community uses of buildings and facilities.
  3. Provide a well-designed public realm.
  4. Increase the range of every-day facilities and services within reasonable walking distance of residential areas.
  5. Provide additional parking so that outlying residents are able to visit the village to access services.
  6. Incorporate opportunities for informal gatherings in a safe and clean environment.

3. Proposals for the enhancement of the village hall that require planning permission will be supported.

Identified community facilities

Community Facilities identified under NDP Policy CF1

  1. Spar Shop which includes a Post Office counter
  2. Pelynt Premier
  3. Pelynt Village Hall
  4. Pelynt Social Club
  5. The Jubilee Inn
  6. Pelynt Academy School inc. Pelynt Children’s Centre
  7. Pelynt GP Surgery and
  8. Pelynt Public Conveniences

POLICY CF 2: EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROVISION

1. Proposals for the expansion of existing schools, pre-schools and nurseries or the development of new schools, pre-schools and nurseries will be supported where it can be demonstrated that:

  1. Expansion would not exacerbate existing access related traffic circulation and pollution problems, or that suitable mitigation measures are being brought forward as part of the proposal.
    1. New development would be safely accessible by pedestrians and cyclists and is well related to bus routes and/or there is adequate provision for waiting school buses to park.
    1. The development has appropriate vehicular access and does not adversely impact upon traffic circulation, and
    1. The development would not result in a significant loss of amenity to local residents or other adjacent uses.

2. Proposals for the regeneration and enhancement of local GP surgeries, community health and social care services (which may include development of new ways of working including use of existing services, buildings and support infrastructure) will be supported, subject to:

  1. Sufficient evidence of local public and staff engagement in the development and evaluation of options, and
  2. Sufficient evidence that proposals are based on population need and aim to enhance local services and improve the health and wellbeing of the local population, and
  3. Any expansion would not exacerbate existing access related or traffic circulation problems, or that suitable mitigation measures are being brought forward as part of the proposal, and
  4. Any new development would be safely accessible by pedestrians and cyclists and is well related to bus routes, and
  5. The development has appropriate vehicular access and does not adversely impact upon traffic circulation, and

The development would not result in a significant loss of amenity to local residents or other adjacent uses.

POLICY CF 3 – Protection and enhancement of open space and recreation

1. Development which would lead to the loss of, or harm the quality and accessibility of existing and any new Parks & Amenity (Type 1), Natural Space (Type 2), Public Sport facilities (Type 3), Equipped Playspaces for Children (Type 4),  Equipped Provision for Teenagers (Type 5), Allotments (Type 6), Cemeteries (Type 7) and Private Sports Facilities (Type 8) will not be supported, except where it is demonstrated that the site is surplus to requirements; or equivalent or better facilities will be provided; or the development is for alternative sports and recreational provision, the needs for which clearly outweigh the loss.

The location of existing open spaces is shown on Map 3 (please refer to the full plan).

2. The provision of new, or the enhancement of existing community equipped Playspaces for Children (Type 4), and Teenagers (Type 5) facilities will be supported.

3. Further priorities should be to maximise Equipped Provision for Teenagers (Type 5) and more Allotments (Type 6) provision.

4. The standards for open space provision set out in Figure 16 are encouraged for all new residential development.

5. Developments will be required to contribute to the creation and maintenance of the open space required through a Planning Obligation agreement. Where new provision is not viable or practicable within the site boundary, contributions towards the enhancement of existing off-site facilities will be required to mitigate for impact from the additional population. These should include:

  1. Enhancement of and improvement of links to the PRoW footpath network and the creation of new permissive routes to increase access to natural green space.
  2. Multifunctional use of sports provision (e.g., shared use, improved access arrangements etc) to increase access to public sport opportunities, playable open space and facilities for teens.
  3. Enhancement, extension and repair of existing play space so that it can continue to meet local needs.

6. The provision of additional or enhanced facilities that will provide opportunities for involvement in healthy physical activity will be supported where they provide multiple functions with regards to biodiversity, connectivity, hydrology and respect residential amenity.

POLICY CF 4– Transport, Highways and Communications

1. Major residential development proposals will be supported where they are located and designed to promote active travel and access to public transport, and :

  1. It is within a safe walking distance of public transport, maximises opportunities for safe walking and cycling to services and facilities, and includes the appropriate provision of new paths to link with the existing network and to local facilities, to a standard which allows for wheelchair access wherever practicable and appropriate, and
  2. Supports a layout which provides and facilitates interconnected streets and avoids the use of cul-de-sacs; and
  3. Is supported, dependent upon the size and scale of the proposals, by a Transport Assessment or Travel Plan which demonstrates how the impact of any additional traffic will be managed to minimise the impact on the local road network; and
  4. Is designed to take into account the needs of groups with protected characteristics, particularly those with age-related infirmity, disability and/or poor health; and
  5. Are designed with a speed-reducing layout which prioritises active travel, social interaction and play, with the following hierarchy of transport in mind: pedestrian, cyclist, public transport, service vehicles, other motor vehicles; and where the scale is appropriate, includes bus bays and shelters located where they will encourage public transport provision and use; and
  6. Demonstrates that singularly or cumulatively the development will not cause increased risk to human health from air pollution or exceed adopted national standards and includes appropriate mitigation under CLP policy 16.

2. Non-residential developments will be supported where they incorporate on-site, adequate provision to meet the needs of potential occupiers for:

  1. staff and visitor car and cycle parking*; and
  2. commercial vehicle loading, unloading, parking ; and
  3. external storage/transfer space for materials and products; and
  4. does not adversely affect traffic and parking in the local area.

3. Proposals will not be supported where there would be an unacceptable impact on highway safety, or the residual cumulative impacts on the road network would be severe.

4. All developments should be designed and will be constructed to the appropriate road layouts and design requirements of the Manual for Streets (DoT 2007), the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), the Cornwall Council Design Guide, and  LTN 1/20 design guidance.

5. The provision of appropriate traffic calming measures within, alongside, or off site on roads approaching development sites are encouraged.** NOTE: In applying this policy users should be aware of and carefully take into account the needs of groups with special characteristics as set out in the Equalities Act 2010.

POLICY CF 5 – Footways, pedestrian links, public rights of way.

1. Development (except for agricultural need dwellings) will be supported where there are existing safe walking routes to public transport, services and facilities or this can be achieved through the provision of new paths to link with the existing network to a standard which is accessible to all including people with disabilities, applying the principle of ‘Least Restrictive Access’;

2. Development proposals which are likely to affect public footways, pedestrian links, and Public Rights of Way should protect the existing network and its ambiance and respect heritage features such as stiles and hedges

3. Where public footways, pedestrian links, and Public Rights of Way are routed or realigned through new development, they should be incorporated into the development as a through route which is:

  1. Not diverted to an unreasonable degree,
    1. Designed as part of a landscaped wildlife corridor rather than being routed along estate road pavements as part of the highway network; and

Accessible to all including people with disabilities, applying the principle of ‘Least Restrictive Access’.