Interim Planning Guidance (IPG)
A number of advice notes have been produced that give further detail and highlight our approach to the implementation of saved local plan policies that needed to be clarified due to changes in circumstances or national planning guidance.
What are IPG's and why do we need them?
The current Mansfield District Local Plan was published in 1998, and was intended to guide development in the district until 2006. Changes in the law mean that the Local Plan will be replaced by a range of planning documents collectively known as the Local Development Framework (LDF). Preparation work on the LDF is currently under way.
The IPG notes have been produced to provide interim planning guidance until the relevant LDF documents, or policies, are adopted. They will be taken into account as a material consideration in determining planning applications and it is envisaged that they will be upgraded into Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) after the adoption of the LDF.
The adopted IPG notes can be downloaded by clicking on the links on the right of the screen.
Advertisements - Interim Planning Guidance 13
Following a period of public consultation (13th April 2011 to 24th May 2011) the Advertisements IPG was adopted by Full Council on 1st November 2011.
The IPG seeks to ensure that all new advertisements throughout the district are well designed and help enhance the quality of the environment where they are located. Advertisements and signs are important to the proper functioning of commercial activity and the wider economy, therefore their design is crucial to ensure that they have a positive impact upon the character and appearance of an area and that they are not detrimental to public safety.
The aim of this document is to provide clear guidance for all those proposing new advertisements within the district on the type of advertisements and signage which are likely to be considered acceptable. It will also set out the Council's expectations in terms of new advertisements and provide advice on the type of issues that will be taken into account when assessing applications. The guidance will apply to all types of advertisements within the district that require formal consent from the Council.
If you wish to discuss the document please contact Anne Arkle (Principal Planning Officer (Urban Design)) on 01623 463324. If you are thinking of submitting an application to display an advertisement please contact the Development Control Section on 01623 463069 or 463077.
Green Infrastructure - Interim Planning Guidance (IPG)
Following a public consultation (22 September - 3 November 2008) the Mansfield District Council Green Infrastructure IPG was adopted by full Council on 7thApril 2009.
Green Infrastructure is made up of a range of 'green' resources and takes on many forms including landscaping around buildings, natural areas such as woodlands, city parks, protected sites, allotments, open countryside and river corridors. Central to our understanding of GI is its interconnected nature. In addition to its individual components, GI includes important linkages for people including cycle routes, public rights of way, as well as habitat networks for wildlife.
Green Infrastructure plans are a requirement of the East Midlands Regional Plan- March 2009 (also known as the East Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy), the region's key planning guidance document.
The Green Infrastructure IPG provides an important evidence base for the emerging Local Development Framework, as well as, ensuring that Green Infrastructure within Mansfield district is taken account of in future planning decisions.
The IPG also underpins a proposed GI Action Plan which will identify areas where protection is vital, where enhancement and investment is required, and where and how development can enhance GI and vice versa.
If you have any queries about the documents please contact Kira Besh (Sustainable Planning officer) on 01623 463195
Parking for New Developments - Draft Interim Planning Guidance (IPG)
Mansfield District Council has prepared a draft interim Planning Guidance (IPG) document on parking for new developments within the District. Once adopted, the IPG will be used to provide guidance to developers, architects, agents and landowners on parking provision when considering submitting a planning application.
The period for making comments on the document has ended. The Council will now consider all the comments received and then decide whether to amend the guidance before it adopts it later this year. If you have any queries about the documents please contact Mike Avery (parking guidance) or Mark Fiander (strategic parking issues) on 01623 463208 / 463714.