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Part 3 Policies for Development Control

3.1 This section deals with general matters of planning policy which form the framework for determining planning applications and other development proposals. Many of the policies that follow represent detailed interpretations of how the strategic policies (Part 2) are to be applied and implemented. Related or linked policies should always be read in conjunction, as well as with all other relevant policies.

Development Control Policies

DC1 Design Principles
DC2 Landscaping
DC3 Landmark Buildings and Features
DC4 Access for all
DC5 Amenity and Pollution
DC6 Flood Protection
DC7 Provision of Infrastructure
DC8 Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
DC9 Storage of Refuse
DC10 Conservation Areas
DC11 Listed Buildings
DC12 Locally Important Buildings and Structures
DC13 Historic Parks and Gardens
DC14 Trees
DC15 Archaeological Sites and Monuments
DC16 Sites of International Nature Conservation Importance
DC17 Sites of National Nature Conservation Importance
DC18 Sites of Local Nature Conservation Importance
DC19 Nature Conservation Interests on non-designated sites
DC20 Protection of Open Space
DC21 Contaminated Land
DC22 Telecommunications Equipment
DC23 Renewable Energy
DC24 Advertisements and Signs
DC25 Transport Issues in New Development
DC26 Access onto Primary and Distributor Roads
DC27 Contributions Towards Transport Improvements
DC28 Parking Standards
DC29 Travel Plans for Major Developments
DC30 Primary Employment Land and Sites
DC31 Employment Sites outside the Primary Areas
DC32 District Centres
DC33 Local Centres
DC34 Local Shops
DC35 Edge-of-Centre Development
DC36 Out-of-Centre Development
DC37 Class A3, A4 and A5 (Food & Drink) Uses
DC38 Temporary Markets
DC39 Amusement Centres and Arcades
DC40 Affordable Housing
DC41 Gypsies and Travelling Showpeople
DC42 Sub-division of Existing Dwellings
DC43 Residential Conversions
DC44 Housing Revival Areas
DC45 Loss of Housing
DC46 Public Open Space in New Residential Developments
DC47 Residential Density
DC48 Day Nurseries
DC49 Hostels
DC50 Contributions to Crime Prevention Measures
DC51 Late Night Entertainment Uses