Section Three: Spatial objectives
3.1 Based on the vision for sustainable development in Tynedale, this section sets out spatial objectives to achieve it. These also reflect the Council’s corporate aims and objectives (which are in turn based on the Community Plan) and wider sustainability objectives. They are intended to set the broad objectives for the Core Strategy and are the basis for the policies that follow. The objectives are:
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To contribute to the achievement of sustainable development
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To use natural resources in the most sustainable way
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To plan and manage development to meet the needs of a stable population
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To protect and enhance the built and natural environment, biodiversity and cultural assets of Tynedale
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To support and provide for a range of opportunities to meet the social and economic needs of the whole community
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To ensure that the design and location of development respects the character and local distinctiveness of Tynedale and promotes safety and well-being
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To focus the majority of development on Main Towns and Local Centres
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To protect and enhance community facilities and services and maximise accessibility to them
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To protect the countryside from unnecessary development
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To minimise flood risk
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To improve accessibility for the whole community especially by more sustainable forms of travel
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To help mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change