particularly on the Main been identified in the NDP for Road north of the improved safety usage. crossroads with Kitesnest and Ruscombe Road. W&R LC1 1. New development will ES7, SO1, The NDP encourages development – Landscape be in keeping with HC6 to remain within the settlement Character existing settlement patterns protecting the identity patterns, maintaining the and character of the area and of the villages within AONB. This is in conformity with the landscape and the Stroud Plan protecting their distinctive identity and landscape character 2. Development will be ES7 The NDP supports development supported where it: which meets the criteria of a) conserves the development within the AONB. landscape and scenic This is in conformity with the beauty of the parish and Stroud Local Plan the key characteristics of this part of the Cotswold’s AONB b) safeguards open countryside and cherished public views from inside and outside of the parish as identified in Landscape Character Assessment c) does not adversely impact on existing green horizons 3. Development needs to ES7, HC1 The NDP will support development retain the fields and it enhances the natural open farmland to the south and countryside and conserves them west of the parish that to ensure the parish keeps its serve as a genuine identity. This is in conformity with gateway into the Cotswold the Stroud Local Plan AONB 4. Development should ES7, HC1, The NDP supports development seek to conserve ES8, CP14 that promotes the conservation of landscape features such biodiversity within the parish. This as hedgerows, dry stone is in conformity with the Stroud walls, fields, woodlands Plan and water courses. W&R NE1 Natural 1. Development shall SO6, The NDP encourages development – Environment conserve the integrity of to conserve the biodiversity of the designated sites and areas parish. This is in conformity with of identified priority the Stroud Local Plan habitats 2. Development shall ES6 The NDP encourages development conserve features of to conserve the biodiversity of the ecological connectivity
particularly on the Main Road north of the crossroads with Kitesnest and Ruscombe Road. been identified in the NDP for improved safety usage. W&R – LC1 Landscape Character 1. New development will be in keeping with existing settlement patterns, maintaining the of the villages within the landscape and protecting their distinctive identity and landscape character ES7, SO1, HC6 The NDP encourages development to remain within the settlement patterns protecting the identity and character of the area and AONB. This is in conformity with the Stroud Plan 2. Development will be supported where it: a) conserves the landscape and scenic beauty of the parish and the key characteristics of this part of the Cotswold’s AONB b) safeguards open countryside and cherished public views from inside and outside of the parish as identified in Landscape Character Assessment c) does not adversely impact on existing green horizons ES7 The NDP supports development which meets the criteria of development within the AONB. This is in conformity with the Stroud Local Plan 3. Development needs to retain the fields and farmland to the south and west of the parish that serve as a genuine gateway into the Cotswold AONB ES7, HC1 The NDP will support development it enhances the natural open countryside and conserves them to ensure the parish keeps its identity. This is in conformity with the Stroud Local Plan 4. Development should seek to conserve landscape features such as hedgerows, dry stone walls, fields, woodlands and water courses. ES7, HC1, ES8, CP14 The NDP supports development that promotes the conservation of biodiversity within the parish. This is in conformity with the Stroud Plan W&R – NE1 Natural Environment 1. Development shall conserve the integrity of designated sites and areas of identified priority habitats SO6, The NDP encourages development to conserve the biodiversity of the parish. This is in conformity with the Stroud Local Plan 2. Development shall conserve features of ecological connectivity ES6 The NDP encourages development to conserve the biodiversity of the