Appendix B – PBSA Policy Review

Area

WordingOther detail in policyNot
i. The development would harm the residential amenity or character of the locality as a result of any of the following: Levels of activity that cause excessive noise and disturbance to residents; or Levels of on-street parking that cannot be reasonably accommodated or regulated through parking control measures; or Cumulative detrimental impact of physical alterations to buildings and structures; or Inadequate storage for recycling/refuse and cycles.
ii. The development would create or contribute to a harmful concentration of such uses within a locality as a result of any of the following:- Exacerbating existing harmful conditions including those listed at (i) above; or- Reducing the choice of homes in the area by changing the housing mix. Where development is permitted it must provide a good standard of accommodation by meeting relevant requirements and standards set out in other development plan policies.
Specialist Student Housing – Location
Criteria Specialist student housing schemes will be acceptable within the city centre. Other locations may be suitable subject to the general criteria set out above.