PPS 7 Addendum Safeguarding the Character of Established Residential Areas·Page 25·19
Development Plans and Settlement Definition
Development plans establish development limits for settlements based on detailed Countryside Assessments and Settlement Appraisals, considering settlement roles, environmental character, services, facilities, infrastructure, and development pressures. Plans may include specific policies for controlling housing development in established residential areas.
Development Plans set out development limits for each settlement including villages and small settlements which are defined following a detailed Countryside Assessment and Settlement Appraisal. This involves a detailed analysis of each settlement, including specific roles and functions; environmental and townscape character issues; availability of services; community facilities; infrastructure and spare capacity; and current development pressures. In deciding the appropriate plan policies, proposals and designations for villages and small settlements, Planning Service takes into account the need to protect the unique character and environmental quality of these small settlements. Development plans may also incorporate specific policies and / or guidance for the control of housing development in established residential areas.
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