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                    APPENDIX

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY STRUCTURE PLAN 1996 - 2011 (REVIEW)

(ADOPTED MARCH 2000)

Policy UB3

All development permitted in accordance with other policies of this Plan should be appropriate in design, scale, layout and density to its surroundings, and contribute to the quality of the built environment.

Policy ED1

Development and redevelopment, which would maintain and enhance the provision of educational facilities for higher education and further education will be permitted provided such development:

      (i) takes place within the built-up areas as defined in local plans;

      (ii) when appropriate is well related to existing higher and further education facilities;

      (iii) respects the scale and nature of the local townscape, particularly the setting and buildings of architectural or historic interest;

      (iv) can be well served by public transport, walking and cycling (as part of a campus transport strategy); and

      (v) only exceptionally results in the net loss of existing dwelling stock.

Policy E14

Where nationally important archaeological sites and monuments, whether scheduled or not, and their settings are affected by a proposed development, there will be a presumption in favour of their physical preservation in situ. The need for the preservation of unscheduled sites of more local importance will be considered on merit. Where preservation is not possible then, before planning permission is granted, it should be demonstrated that appropriate arrangements have been made for a programme of excavation and recording prior to development taking place.

Policy E16

Development in accordance with other policies in this Plan will be permitted in and adjacent to historic towns and villages provided that it is compatible with the character of the area and its setting and will not cause demonstrable harm to interests of acknowledged importance. Particular attention will be paid to:

(a) the scale, mass and design of new buildings or structures;

(b) infrastructure and servicing requirements;

(c) traffic generation and pollution;

(d) movement and access within the historic core of settlements;

(e) the character and appearance of listed buildings and their settings and conservation areas which shall be conserved or enhanced; and

(f) open spaces and views into and out of historic areas.

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