Issue - meetings

Recommendations

i)                 That the Protecting Dark Skies in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty SPD is adopted, to be used as a material consideration in planning decisions within the Nidderdale AONB area.

ii)                That the Head of Planning Policy and Place be authorised to make minor amendments and graphical improvements ahead of adoption.

Considered – A report of the Assistant Director for Planning presenting the Protecting Dark Skies in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), which supports the implementation of the Harrogate Local Plan 2014-2035.

Councillor Derek Bastiman, Executive Member for Open to Business, introduced the item and advised that the SPD would be used when determining planning applications in the Nidderdale AONB as it set out the levels and types of lighting appropriate for different zones.  The SPD had been published for public consultation in February 2023 and the full details of the responses received were set out at Appendix B.

The Executive Member agreed to discuss with the Director whether a similar SPD could be developed for the Howardian Hills.

Resolved – that:

i)       That the Protecting Dark Skies in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty SPD is adopted, to be used as a material consideration in planning decisions within the Nidderdale AONB area.

ii)      That the Head of Planning Policy and Place be authorised to make minor amendments and graphical improvements ahead of adoption.