Chapter 11 I Placemaking and Managing Development
Economic, Employment and Retail Development
Office/Business and Technology Proposals 11.175 All new office / business and technology proposals are expected to comprise a high-quality layout, design and finish. The following shall also be taken into consideration: 1. A high-quality landscaping scheme with a comprehensive maintenance strategy; 2. Proportionate open space provision on sites identified as strategic employment locations within the Development Plan unless it can be demonstrated there are sufficient open space facilities within walking distance of the development or there are proposals to provide a larger area of open space elsewhere in the wider site as part of a comprehensive masterplan. In some circumstances and at the Local Authority’s discretion, dual-use SUDS measures / open space may be acceptable; 3. A workplace travel plan; 4. Protecting the amenity of nearby occupiers / residents; 5. Maximising opportunities to incorporate climate mitigation and action measures in accordance with Objectives contained in Chapters 5 and 6.
The following shall also be taken into consideration: 1. The compatibility with adjoining uses; 2. Site layout and the quality of urban design, and building design including materials and reflectivity; 3. A comprehensive landscaping plan; 4. Each proposed warehouse / industrial / business park unit must be provided with adequate space for loading and unloading goods (including fuels) in areas clear of the public road; 5. Be supported by a travel plan having regard to public transport accessibility; 6. Where possible, a variety of unit sizes shall be provided to cater for the differing needs of potential occupants; 7. Maximise opportunities to incorporate climate mitigation and action measures in accordance with Objectives contained in Chapters 5 and 6. Non-Retail Employment Uses in the City, Town and District Centres 11.177 The mix of uses being proposed within individual development schemes, particularly in mixed use areas such as the City Centre, Town, District Centres need to be orientated towards placemaking and creating vibrant centres both in terms of the mix of uses (avoiding an over-dominance of non- retail uses) and the design (including the scale, massing, layout and appearance) of the scheme. Where possible, proposals should prioritise the provision of active uses at ground floor level and optimise opportunities to incorporate landscaping and facilitate public realm and urban design improvements.
Warehouses, Industrial Uses & Business Parks
11.176 A high standard of design, finish, layout and landscaping will be required for warehousing, industrial and business park development. Where proposals of this nature generate large volumes of HGV traffic, they shall not be located where they would encourage movement of such traffic through residential areas.
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