![]() whether it has been allocated in the local plan (ie identified for a specific use like housing).Information to provide about alternative sitesįor each of the potential alternative sites, you need to state: ![]() If your local planning authority doesn’t have a density policy, you should consider the average density at which houses have been built on the site in the past.Ĭheck with your local planning authority if you’re unsure if it has a density policy. If your local planning authority has a density policy (a rule on the density of new developments), you should take this into account when estimating capacity. You need to check the approximate capacity of each potential alternative site, eg how many houses can be built per hectare on the site. You can look for windfall sites yourself and you should also check if your local planning authority has information about possible windfall sites (eg urban capacity studies). Windfall sites are sites that aren’t allocated in the local plan and don’t have planning permission, but that could be available for development. Your local planning authority will have details of sites with planning permission.įinally, check with your local planning authority whether there are any ‘windfall sites’ in your search area. Within the area you’ve agreed with your local planning authority, look for sites that could be suitable for your development.įirst, check your adopted or draft local plan for sites that have already been allocated for development and could be suitable for the development you’re proposing.Īlso look at sites that haven’t been allocated in the local plan, but that have been granted planning permission for a development that’s the same or similar to the development you’re proposing. Information about alternative sites Where to look for alternative sitesĬontact your local planning authority to discuss what the search area should be for alternative sites for your development. an explanation of why you chose that specific site.the name and location of the site you’re proposing for development.If you need to do a sequential test, you need to include both: You can check this in your local planing authority’s strategic flood risk assessment. ![]() You also don’t need to do a sequential test for a development in flood zone 1 unless there are flooding issues in the area of your development. your development involves a change of use (eg from commercial to residential) unless your development is a caravan, camping chalet, mobile home or park home site.your development is a minor development.You also don’t need to do a sequential test if either of the following apply: If the local plan hasn’t been adopted, check the draft local plan. ![]() In this case, you need to ask your local planning authority for the site allocation reference in their local plan and include it in your planning application. You don’t need to do a sequential test if one has already been carried out for a development of the type you’re planning (eg a residential development) for your site.
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