PLACEMAKING PLAN: DISTRICT-WIDE STRATEGY AND POLICIES POLICY CODE
LCR1
LCR2
LCR5
POLICY TITLE Safeguarding Local Community Facilities New or Replacement Community Facilities
New and Replacement Sports and Recreational Facilities
LCR7A
Telecommunications Development
ST7
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Development involving the loss of land and/or building(s) valued as a community facility will only be permitted provided: Inter alia, alternative facilities of equivalent local community value will be provided in the locality
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Development of new or replacement community facilities will be permitted provided the proposal is within or well related to the settlement
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Development involving the loss of open space (amenity green space, parks and recreation grounds, outdoor sports space, outdoor sports space, play space for children and youth, accessible natural green space), land and buildings of value for sports and recreation as shown on the Policies Map, will only be permitted provided it can be demonstrated; inter alia, suitable replacement facilities of at least equivalent quality, quantity and community value are provided in locations accessible by sustainable transport modes.
Safeguarding Existing Sport and Recreational Facilities
LCR6
ST1
DESCRIPTION
Promoting Sustainable Travel
Transport Requirements for Managing Development
New or replacement sport and recreational facilities, or improvements and extensions to existing facilities, will be permitted within or adjoining a town or settlement, provided • complements the existing pattern of recreational facilities • is accessible by sustainable transport modes •
the siting and appearance of the proposed apparatus and associated structures minimises impact on the visual amenity, character or appearance of surrounding area
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reduce the growth and the overall level of traffic and congestion by measures which encourage movement by public transport, bicycle and on foot, including traffic management and assisting the integration of all forms of transport give priority to pedestrian and cycle movements, and have access to high quality public transport facilities
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Development will be permitted providing the following provisions are met, including but not limited to: • Highway safety is not prejudiced • Suitable vehicular access • No introduction of traffic of excessive volume, size or weight onto an unsuitable road system
PLACEMAKING PLAN: DISTRICT-WIDE STRATEGY AND POLICIES POLICY CODE
BD1
SB2
90
POLICY TITLE Bath Design Policy
Central Riverside and Recreation Ground
STADIUM FOR BATH
DESCRIPTION Ensures the design of new development within the city responds appropriately or sensitively to its context. It helps to ensure the delivery of high quality contextual development that can sustain, complement and enhance Bath’s historic environment, its townscape, landscape, assets and setting The design will respond appropriately and creatively to its sensitive context within the World Heritage Site, including the importance of open views for example from Grand Parade, Orange Grove and Terrace Walk to the hillsides beyond, and the iconic view from North Parade Bridge to Pulteney Bridge and Weir. • Development proposals will enhance and intensify the leisure offer with more variety and year round use. • Introduce measures that enhance Green Infrastructure including the biodiversity and character of the river, and the provision of habitats for important species. • Ensure no net loss of floodplain storage • Undertake a detailed historic environment assessment • Explore options for parking in this area or on adjacent sites.