Policy Objectives

The main objectives of this Statement are: • To promote an integrated approach to achieving sustainable and quality residential environments. • To promote quality residential development that: - creates places for people which are attractive, locally distinctive and appropriate to their surroundings, safe, convenient, adaptable and easy to maintain; - respects and enhances features of value and local character and promotes biodiversity; and - reduces reliance on the private car, supports movement by pedestrians and cyclists, provides adequate and convenient access to public transport and connects well with the wider locality. • To promote the comprehensive planning and development of residential areas and ensure that adequate information accompanies planning applications which will enable the delivery of an improved design quality. • To ensure that adequate provision is made for infrastructure and appropriate local neighbourhood facilities as an integral part of residential development.