DEV12 - Purpose built student accommodation in the Plymouth Policy Area
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The provision of purpose built student accommodation in the Plymouth Policy Area will not be supported unless the following criteria can be adequately addressed:
- The development meets an identified need for the type of accommodation proposed.
- The development is in an appropriate location, which is easily accessible to university/college facilities by sustainable travel modes.
- The proposal does not result in an excessive concentration of student accommodation in one locality.
- The proposal does not result in a harmful loss of an existing use.
- The layout, design and facilities provided within the development is of a high standard and meet identified student needs including adequate laundry provisions, communal space and social learning facilities.
- The development does not conflict with adjacent uses or the general amenity of the surrounding area.
- Appropriate management plans are submitted ensuring that a positive and safe living environment is created for students and to minimise the potential negative impacts on the local community.
- Detailed arrivals plans are submitted ensuring that adequate facilities are in place to accommodate vehicular movements in particular at the start and end of terms.
- All proposals are future proofed in terms of design to support potential alternative uses as appropriate.
- The levels of on street parking required can be reasonably accommodated or regulated through parking control measures.
- There is adequate storage for recycling/refuse and cycles.
