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Sustainability Appraisal ReportAppendices D-E

Wakefield District Local Plan 2036 Sustainability Appraisal Report Appendices D-E

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Wakefield District Local Plan 2036

Sustainability Appraisal Report

Appendices D-E

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Tom Stannard, Corporate Director Regeneration and Economic Growth Wakefield Council


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Contents APPENDIX D: ALLOCATION ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK .................................................................... 5

Assumptions for Housing Site Options ........................................................................................... 5

Assumptions for Employment Site Options .................................................................................. 12

Assumptions for Mixed Use Special Policy Area Site Options ...................................................... 17

Assumptions for Traveller Site Options ........................................................................................ 26

Assumptions for Retail and Town Centre Options ........................................................................ 32

Assumptions for Leisure, Recreation and Open Space Options ................................................... 38

Assumptions for Safeguarded Land .............................................................................................. 45

Assumptions for Minerals Options ............................................................................................... 51

Assumptions for Land Reclamation Options ................................................................................. 56

Assumptions for Waste Options ................................................................................................... 58

Assumptions for Transport Schemes ............................................................................................ 63

Assumptions for Small Settlements in the Green Belt .................................................................. 66

Assumptions for Local Natural Environmental Designations........................................................ 69

Assumptions for Local Historic Environment Designations .......................................................... 72

Assumptions for Enhanced Pedestrian Routes ............................................................................. 75

Assumptions for Design Improvement Areas ............................................................................... 78

Appendix E: ASSESSMENT OF STRATEGIC AND LOCAL POLICIES .......................................................... 81

Key to scoring abbreviations ............................................................................................................. 81

AMBITION/ VISION, DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGY .................................................... 82

STRATEGIC POLICIES ......................................................................................................................... 89

Housing, Employment, Retail, Leisure and Commercial Development ........................................ 89

Infrastructure .............................................................................................................................. 177

Community Facilities ................................................................................................................... 230

Natural, Built and Historic Environment ..................................................................................... 235

LOCAL POLICIES ............................................................................................................................... 256

Housing, Employment, Retail, Leisure and Commercial Development ...................................... 256

Infrastructure .............................................................................................................................. 357

Minerals ...................................................................................................................................... 407

Waste .......................................................................................................................................... 423


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Community Facilities, Including open Space and Sports Facilities ............................................. 439

Natural, Built and Historic Environment ..................................................................................... 457


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APPENDIX D: ALLOCATION ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK

Assumptions for Housing Site Options

SA Objective Sub-objectives

Economic

SA1: Good quality employment opportunities available to all in accessible locations.

The location of housing allocations will affect the ability of people to access jobs.

Sites that are within 40 minutes journey time of Employment sites (with over 300 employees) will have a minor positive (√) effect

All other sites will be recorded as having a neutral (−) effect

SA2: Conditions which enable business success, inclusive economic growth and investment.

New housing development will create employment opportunities during construction. The location of housing developments may also impact on the availability of the labour market for local businesses, therefore,


All other sites will be recorded as having a neutral (−) effect

Social

SA3: Education and training opportunities available to all to build skills and capacities

The effect of housing development on this objective will depend on the availability of school places, how accessible new development is to existing education facilities and whether new facilities will be provided as a result of new housing development.

Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to a primary education facility; and a secondary education facility or a tertiary education facility are likely to have an uncertain significant positive effect (√√ / ?)

Sites that are accessible by non-car means to a primary education facility or a secondary education facility or a tertiary education facility are likely to have a minor positive effect (√ /?).

Sites that do not have access to any education facilities by non-car based means are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect.


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Allocations that include provision and funding for a new education facility within them, to meet an identified demand, are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

SA4: Improve the health of local people and ensure they can access health and social care services.

The location of housing sites will not affect the number or location of healthcare facilities, however, where healthcare facilities are easily accessible from housing sites there will be a positive effect on the health of local residents, subject to capacity which will be highlighted by the Clinical Commissioning Group through consultation. New healthcare facilities may also be provided as part of new development.

Sites that have access to primary (GPs) and secondary (hospitals) health care facilities by non-car based means are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Sites that have access to primary (GPs) or secondary (hospitals) health care facilities by non-car based means are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Sites that have no access to health care facilities by non-car based means are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect.

Sites that have no access to healthcare facilities by non-car based means in an area of health deprivation are likely to have significant negative (XX) effect.

Housing options that include provision and funding for a new healthcare facility within them to meet an identified demand are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. The layout and design of new housing developments will be expected to meet local and national design standards to encourage healthy and active modes of transport. This should be made explicit as part of any policy allocation.

SA5: Improve community safety and security. The effects of new housing development on levels of crime and community safety will be dependent on the design of the development rather than the location of development. Therefore the effects of all housing options on this objective are likely to be neutral (−)

SA6: Vibrant communities to participate in decision making.

The location of new housing development is unlikely to affect this objective, therefore, all housing sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective Where allocations are proposing new community facilities as part of the development the effect is likely to be a minor positive (√) one in relation to this objective.


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SA7: Protect, create and enhance the provision and accessibility to culture, leisure, recreation an open space facilities.

The effect of potential housing allocations on this objective will depend on the provision of open space, green infrastructure and sports facilities within new developments; and the proximity of existing facilities to proposed new developments.

Sites where the provision of accessible greenspace is included, as part of the development, are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Sites that are within 250m accessible greenspace are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Sites that are within 500m of accessible greenspace are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Sites that are not within 250m / 500m of accessible greenspace or do not propose to provide accessible greenspace as part of the development are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect in relation to this objective.

Sites that include any of the following: existing open space, recreation facilities and public rights of way are likely to have an uncertain / significant negative (?/XX) effect as it may not be clear whether the asset would be lost due to the development.

SA8: Retain and enhance access to local facilities and services.

The location of housing sites will not directly affect the number or range of services in a particular location, although large scale housing development could potentially stimulate the provision of new services. The location of housing sites could affect this objective by influencing people’s ability to access existing facilities and services through sustainable modes of transport.

Housing sites with access to 5-9 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Housing sites with access to 1-4 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a positive (√) effect.

Housing sites with access to no essential facilities and services (based on TRACC) modelling software are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect.

Housing sites that would result in the loss of any essential facilities and services (health, leisure, education, employment, shops) are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone All of the potential residential sites are likely to have a positive effect on this objective and it is assumed that the development will include the appropriate proportion of affordable housing, and a range of types and tenures in accordance with local policies relating to need. Larger sites should deliver a greater mix and number of housing and affordable housing.


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Sites of 5ha and greater are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect Sites less than 5ha are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect

Environmental

SA10: An effective and safe transport network that encourages people to make the best use of sustainable and active modes of transport.

The layout and design of new housing developments will be expected to meet local and national design standards to encourage healthy and active modes of transport. This should be made explicit as part of any policy allocation. The location of new housing developments in relation to the existing transport network will affect how well connected sites are to existing facilities, services and employment opportunities, by sustainable transport modes, on a day to day basis. It is possible that new sustainable transport links may be provided as part of new housing development, but this may not be certain at the time of assessment and may need to form part of the mitigation for new allocations. Housing sites within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Housing sites with access to 5-9 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC

modelling) will be likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Housing sites with access to 1-4 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC

modelling) will be likely to have a minor positive (√) effect. Housing sites with access to no essential facilities and services (based on TRACC) modelling

software are likely to have a negative (X) effect.

SA11: A quality built environment that conserves and, where appropriate enhances the historic environment and heritage assets and their settings.

Consideration will be given to whether a site would affect a heritage asset – Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Registered Historic Parks, Gardens and Landscapes, Class II Areas of Special Archaeological Value and Scheduled Ancient Monuments (Class I) Historic England, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service and the Council’s Conservation Officer have been consulted on site options. Based on their consultation responses:

Sites that could result in substantial harm to or total loss of a designated heritage asset which cannot be mitigated are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.

Sites that could result in harm to a designated heritage asset that could be mitigated / managed by anticipated local plan development policies are likely to have a (X)

Sites that would have no impact on a designated heritage asset will have a neutral effect (−)


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Sites that contain or are adjacent to a designated heritage asset where the effect is uncertain without further assessment (?).

Sites that could have a positive effect on a designated heritage asset, for example by restoring a Building at Risk, or enhancing the setting of a heritage asset by replacing a derelict brownfield site, are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

It is assumed that the integrity of Listed Buildings, Buildings of Local Importance and Conservation Areas will be protected in accordance with development policies through the design of any development. The layout and design of new housing developments will be expected to meet local and national design standards to encourage healthy and active modes of transport. This should be made explicit as part of any policy allocation.

SA12: Protect and enhance bio-diversity, geodiversity and an attractive natural environment

Sites that are within proximity of an internationally, nationally or locally designated biodiversity or geodiversity site, or protected species site have the potential to affect those sites. However, there may be opportunities for mitigation, avoidance or enhancement, but it may not be possible to determine this without more detailed development design information. The following should be considered in conjunction with the Wildlife Habitat Network.

Sites that are within a designated biodiversity or geodiversity site, or protected species site may have a significant negative/uncertain (XX/?) effect.

Sites that are adjacent to a designated biodiversity or geodiversity site, or protected species site may have a minor negative/uncertain (X/?) effect.

Sites that are not within or adjacent to a designated biodiversity or geodiversity site, or protected species site will have an uncertain effect (?).

Where sites contain tree preservation orders, the potential impact will be uncertain at this stage without detailed design and layout information. However, it is expected that impacts will be addressed through the application of appropriate development management policies.

SA13: Reduce air, noise, water and soil pollution levels

Water: Source Protection Zone or Watercourse Buffer Sites within or adjacent to Groundwater Source Protection Zones, within a watercourse

buffer or adjacent to a water body could lead to accidental pollution incidents with a minor negative / uncertain (X/?) effect.

Contaminated land

Sites within a contaminated land site have the potential for a minor positive (√) effect if they would result in the remediation of the site.


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Sites that are not affected by contamination are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to land contamination.

AQMAs Sites within an AQMA are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect due to increased

vehicle traffic adding to existing air quality problems. Sites that are not in an AQMA are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.

Defra Noise Consultation Zones

Sites in a consultation zone will have an uncertain / negative effect (?/X) due to the potential exposure of future residents to road and rail noise.

Sites that are not affected by a consultation zone are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.

HSE Major Hazard Zones Sites within an HSE Major Hazard Zone are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect,

subject to advice from the HSE. Sites outside an HSE Major Hazard Zone are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.

Coal Risk Area

Sites in a coal risk area are likely to have an uncertain / negative effect (?/X) Sites that are not affected by a coal risk area are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.

SA14: Minimal greenhouse gas emissions and a managed response to the effects of climate change

The impact of new development on greenhouse gas emissions will be influenced by design measures relating to matters such as recycling, renewable energy use and sustainable construction, which should be addressed through the application of local and national planning policy. However, the location of development can have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change as a result of accessibility.

Housing sites within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Housing sites with access to 5-9 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Housing sites with access to 1-4 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Housing sites with access to no essential facilities and services (based on TRACC) modelling software are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.


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SA15: Prevent inappropriate new development in areas of flood risk and ensure development does not contribute to increased flood risk for existing people and property.

The location of development can have an impact on climate change as a result of flood risk Where sites are currently greenfield the permeable area is likely to be reduced this can increase the risk of surface water flooding and should be factored into the assessment.

Sites in flood zone 1 are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect Sites in flood zone 2 are likely to have a neutral effect (−) Sites in flood zone 3a are likely to have a minor negative effect (X) Sites in flood zone 3b are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect Sites in an area of surface water flood risk are likely to have a minor negative effect (X)

SA16: Prudent and efficient use of energy, water and natural resources and minimal production of waste.

All new housing developments are likely to result in an increase in waste production and resource consumption. The management of this will be subject to design criteria such as: integrating recycling facilities to align with the Council’s Municipal Waste Strategy; renewable energy generation; energy and water conservation measures; and sustainable construction materials. These matters are addressed through the application of local and national planning policy. Similarly, all new housing developments have the potential to impact on mineral resources within the district, through construction and the sterilisation through development. Again, these matters are dealt with through the application of local and national planning policy. In view of the above new housing development is likely to have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.

SA17: Secure the efficient and prudent use of land making good use of previously developed and derelict sites.

The effect of housing sites on this objective will depend on whether they are previously developed or greenfield sites. There is also some Grade 2 and 3a agricultural land in Wakefield. Existing development policies seek to protect agricultural land of Grade 3a and higher.

Mainly previously developed infill sites over 5ha are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Mainly previously developed infill sites up to 5ha are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Greenfield infill sites are likely to have a neutral (-) effect. Mainly previously developed extensions are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect. Mainly greenfield extensions, or sites detached from the settlement are likely to have a

significant negative (XX) effect. Where a greenfield site is on grade 2 or 3a agricultural land the effect is likely to be a significant negative (XX) one.


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Assumptions for Employment Site Options


Economic

SA1: Good quality employment opportunities available to all in accessible locations

The provision of employment sites in any location is likely to have a positive effect on this objective by providing new employment opportunities, but will be particularly beneficial in areas of income and employment deprivation.

Sites that are within an area of income or employment deprivation are likely to have a significant positive (√√).

Sites not within an area of income or employment deprivation are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

The relative accessibility of employment sites is covered under SA objective 10.

SA2: Conditions which enable business success, inclusive economic growth and investment

The provision of new employment sites is likely to have a positive effect on economic growth in any location, with a particular focus for employment development along the motorway network for the storage and distribution sector.

Strategic employment sites along the motorway network are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Employment sites in other locations are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Social


On the job training opportunities are likely to be associated with new employment development of any scale. Therefore, all new employment development is likely to have a minor (√) positive effect on this objective.


The location of employment sites will not have a direct effect on this objective; therefore all sites will have a neutral (−) effect. Major developments in an area of health deprivation will require a Health Impact Assessment (HIA).

SA5: Improve community safety and security

Providing new employment opportunities in the district may influence this objective by improving prosperity within the district. However, the effects of new development on levels of crime and community safety will be dependent on the design of the development rather than the location of


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development. Therefore the effects of all employment sites on this SA objective are likely to be neutral (−)

SA6: Vibrant communities to participate in decision making

The location of new employment development is unlikely to affect this SA objective. Therefore, all sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective Any larger allocations that include new community facilities as part of the development are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective.


The effect of new employment sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect on this objective. However, any sites that include any of the following: existing open space, recreation facilities and public rights of way / strategic leisure corridors are likely to have an uncertain / significant negative (?/XX) effect as it may be unclear whether the asset would be lost due to the development.


The location of employment sites is not likely to affect this objective. Therefore, all sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect, unless they would result in the loss of an existing in use facility, that will not be replaced, in which case the effect is likely to be a significant (XX) negative one.

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone The location of employment sites is unlikely to impact on this objective; therefore all sites will have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.

Environmental


The effect of employment sites on this objective will depend on how accessible the site is by non-car based means to residents in the district. It is possible that new sustainable transport links may be provided as part of new development, but this may not be certain at this time. Sites within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites accessible by non-car based means to at least 30% of 16-74 year olds in the district within

40 minutes are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 20 -29.9% of 16-74 year olds in the district

within 40 minutes are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 10-19.9% of 16-74 year olds in the district

within 40 minutes are likely to have a neutral (−) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 5-9.9% of 16-74 year olds in the district

within 40 minutes are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to less than 5% of 16-74 year olds in the

district within 40 minutes are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.


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Consideration will be given as to whether a site would affect a heritage asset – Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Registered Historic Parks, Gardens and Landscapes, Class II Areas of Special Archaeological Value and Scheduled Ancient Monuments (Class I) Historic England, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service and the Council’s Conservation Officer have been consulted on site options. Based on their consultation responses:


Sites that could result in harm to a designated heritage asset that could be mitigated / managed by anticipated local plan development policies are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect.

Sites that would have no impact on a designated heritage asset will have a neutral (−) effect.


Sites that could have a positive effect on a designated heritage asset for example by restoring a Building at Risk, or enhancing the setting of a heritage asset by replacing a derelict brownfield site, are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

It is assumed that the integrity of Listed Buildings, Buildings of Local Importance and Conservation Areas will be protected in accordance with development policies through the design of any development.


Sites that are within proximity of an internationally, nationally or locally designated biodiversity or geodiversity site, or protected species site have the potential to affect those sites. However, there may be opportunities for mitigation, avoidance or enhancement, but it may not be possible to determine this without more detailed development design information.


Sites that are adjacent to a designated biodiversity or geodiversity, site or protected species site may have a minor negative/uncertain (X/?) effect.

Sites that are not within or adjacent to a designated biodiversity or geodiversity site, or protected species site will have an uncertain (?) effect.


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Where sites contain tree preservation orders, the potential impact will be uncertain at this stage without detailed design and layout information. Therefore, impacts should be addressed through the development management process through the application of relevant policies.




Contaminated land






Sites in a consultation zone are likely to have an uncertain / negative effect (?/X) as additional traffic associated with development could add to existing noise problems.

HSE Major Hazard Zones

Sites within an HSE Major Hazard Zone are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect, subject to advice from the HSE.

Sites outside an HSE Major Hazard Zone are likely to have a neutral (−) effect. Coal Risk Area



The impact of new development on greenhouse gas emissions will be influenced by design measures relating to matters such as recycling, renewable energy use and sustainable construction, which should be addressed through the application of local and national planning


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policy. However, the location of development can have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change as a result of accessibility.

Sites within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites accessible by non-car based means to at least 30% of 16-74 year olds in the district

within 40 minutes are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 20 -29.9% of 16-74 year olds in the

district within 40 minutes are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 10-19.9% of 16-74 year olds in the

district within 40 minutes are likely to have a neutral (−) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 5-9.9% of 16-74 year olds in the

district within 40 minutes are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to less than 5% of 16-74 year olds in the



The location of development can have an impact on climate change as a result of flood risk. Employment development is generally a less vulnerable use which is appropriate in flood zones 1-3a. Where sites are currently greenfield the permeable area is likely to be reduced this can increase the risk of surface water flooding and should be factored into the assessment.

Sites in flood zone 1 and 2 are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect Sites in flood zone 3a are likely to have a neutral (−) effect Sites in flood zone 3b are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect Sites in an area of surface water flood risk are likely to have a minor negative effect (X)


All new employment developments are likely to result in an increase in waste production and resource consumption. The management of this will be subject to design criteria such as: integrating recycling facilities; renewable energy generation; and energy and water conservation measures; and sustainable construction materials. These matters are addressed through the application of local and national planning policy. Similarly, all new employment developments have the potential to impact on mineral resources within the district through construction and the sterilisation through development. Again, these matters are dealt with through the application of local and national planning policy. In view of the above new development is likely to have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.


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The effect of employment sites on this objective will depend whether they are previously developed or greenfield sites. There is also some Grade 2 and 3a agricultural land in Wakefield. Existing development policies seek to protect agricultural land of Grade 3a and higher.



Greenfield infill sites are likely to have a neutral (-) effect. Mainly previously developed extensions are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect. Mainly greenfield extensions, or sites detached from the settlement are likely to have a


Assumptions for Mixed Use Special Policy Area Site Options


Economic


The provision of new employment development within a mixed use site is will have a positive effect on this objective. The co-location of employment and housing development will be particularly positive by providing employment opportunities that are accessible to new homes.

Mixed use sites that include both housing and employment opportunities are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect on this objective.

Mixed use sites that include employment development only are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Mixed use sites with no employment proposed will have a neutral (−) effect.


The provision of employment development within a mixed use site will encourage economic growth. New housing development within mixed use sites will also create employment opportunities during construction, and may impact on the availability of the labour market for local businesses. Therefore, mixed use sites are likely to have a minor positive effect (√) on this objective.


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Social


The effect of mixed use development on this objective, which includes housing, will depend on the availability of school places, how accessible new development is to existing education facilities and whether new facilities will be provided as a result of new housing development.

Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to a primary education facility; and a secondary education facility or a tertiary education facility are likely to have a significant positive effect (√√)

Sites that are accessible by non-car means to a primary education facility or a secondary education facility or a tertiary education facility are likely to have a minor positive effect (√).


Allocations that include provision and funding for a new education facility within them to meet an identified demand are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Mixed use sites that incorporate employment development but no housing are likely to have a minor (√) positive effect on this objective, as on the job training opportunities are likely to be associated with new employment development of any scale.


The location of mixed use sites, which include housing development, will not affect the number or location of healthcare facilities. However, where healthcare facilities are easily accessible from these sites there will be a positive effect on the health of local residents, subject to capacity which will be highlighted by the Clinical Commissioning Group through consultation. New healthcare facilities may also be provided as part of new development.





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Sites that have no access to healthcare facilities by non-car based means in an area of health deprivation are likely to have a minor negative (XX) effect.

Where a mixed use site includes provision and funding for a new healthcare facility within them to meet an identified demand are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Mixed use sites that do not include any housing are likely to have a neutral (−) effect on this objective. Major developments in an area of health deprivation will require a Health Impact Assessment (HIA). The layout and design of new developments will be expected to meet local and national design standards to encourage healthy and active modes of transport. This should be made explicit as part of any policy allocation

SA5: Improve community safety and security The effects of new mixed use development on levels of crime and community safety will be dependent on the design of the development rather than the location of development. Therefore the effects of all mixed use options on this objective are likely to be neutral (−).


The location of new mixed use development is unlikely to affect this objective, therefore, all sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective Where allocations are proposing new community facilities as part of the development, the effect is likely to be a minor positive (√) one in relation to this objective.

SA7: Protect, create and enhance the provision and accessibility to culture, leisure, recreation and open space facilities.

Mixed use sites that include the provision of new culture, leisure, recreation or open space facilities are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect on this objective. The effect of mixed use sites that include housing and do not propose any provision will depend on the proximity of existing facilities to proposed new developments.

Sites where the provision of accessible greenspace is included, as part of the development, are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect in relation to this objective.




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Mixed use sites that include the provision of new facilities and services are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect on this objective. Mixed use sites that include housing, where no new provision is proposed will affect this objective by influencing people’s ability to access existing facilities and services.

Sites with access to 5-9 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Sites with access to 1-4 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a positive (√) effect.

Sites with access to no essential facilities and services (based on TRACC) modelling software are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect.

Sites that would result in the loss of any essential facilities and services (health, leisure, education, employment, shops) are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.

Sites that do not include housing are likely to have a neutral (−) effect on this objective.

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone All mixed use sites that include housing are likely to have a positive effect assuming that the development will include the appropriate proportion of affordable housing. Larger sites should deliver greater numbers of housing and affordable housing.

Sites over 5ha are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect Sites up to 5ha are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect

Mixed use sites that do not include housing will have a neutral (−) effect.

Environmental


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The layout and design of new developments will be expected to meet local and national design standards to encourage healthy and active modes of transport. This should be made explicit as part of any policy allocation. For mixed use sites that include housing the effect on this objective will depend on how well connected sites are to facilities, services and employment opportunities by sustainable transport modes on a day to day basis. It is possible that new sustainable transport links may be provided as part of new development, but this may not be certain at this time. Sites that are within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites including housing with access to 5-9 types of essential facilities and services (based on

TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites including housing with access to 1-4 types of essential facilities and services (based on

TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a minor positive (√) effect. Sites including housing with no access to essential facilities and services (based on TRACC)

modelling software are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect. Where sites include employment the effects on this objective will be influenced by the accessibility by non-car based means to residents in the district. Therefore, the scoring will need to take account of both housing and employment elements.

Sites that are within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites accessible by non-car based means to at least 30% of 16-74 year olds in the district






SA11: A quality built environment that conserves and, where appropriate, enhances the historic environment and heritage assets and their settings.

Consideration will be given as to whether a site would affect a heritage asset – Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Registered Historic Parks, Gardens and Landscapes, Class II Areas of Special Archaeological Value and Scheduled Ancient Monuments (Class I)


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Historic England, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service and the Council’s Conservation Officer have been consulted on site options. Based on their consultation responses:





Sites that could have a positive effect on a designated heritage asset for example by restoring a Building at Risk or enhancing the setting of a heritage asset by replacing a derelict brownfield site are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.












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Contaminated land






Sites in a consultation zone are likely to have an uncertain / negative effect (?/X) as future occupants could be exposed to unacceptable levels of noise, or new development could add to existing noise problems.




Sites in a coal risk area a likely to have an uncertain / negative effect (?/X) Sites that are not affected by a coal risk area are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.



Sites within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Mixed use sites that include housing with access to 5-9 types of essential facilities and

services (based on TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Mixed use sites that include housing with access to 1-4 types of essential facilities and

services (based on TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.


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Mixed use sites that include housing with access to no essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.

Where sites include employment the effects on this objective will be influenced by the accessibility by non-car based means to residents in the district. Therefore, the scoring will need to take account of both housing and employment elements.

Sites within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites accessible by non-car based means to at least 30% of 16-74 year olds in the district







The location of development can have an impact on climate change as a result of flood risk. Mixed use sites may include a range of uses the location of which may be influenced by site specific flood risk. Where sites are currently greenfield the permeable area is likely to be reduced this can increase the risk of surface water flooding and should be factored into the assessment. Housing is a more vulnerable use that would require an exception test outside flood zone 1 and 2. Where sites include housing:

Sites in flood zone 1 are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect Sites in flood zone 2 are likely to have a neutral effect (−) Sites in flood zone 3a are likely to have a minor negative effect (X) Sites in flood zone 3b are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect Sites in an area of surface water flood risk are likely to have a minor negative effect (X)

Highly vulnerable uses are only appropriate in flood zone 1:

Sites in flood zone 1 are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect Sites in flood zone 2 are likely to have a minor negative effect (X)


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Sites in flood zone 3a or 3b are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect Sites in an area of surface water flood risk are likely to have a minor negative effect (X)

Employment development is generally a less vulnerable use which is appropriate in flood zones 1-3a.

Sites in flood zone 1 and 2 are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect Sites in flood zone 3a are likely to have a neutral (−) effect Sites in an area of surface water flood risk are likely to have a minor negative effect (X) Sites in flood zone 3b are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect


All new developments are likely to result in an increase in waste production and increased resource consumption. The management of which will be subject to design criteria such as: integrating recycling facilities; renewable energy generation; energy and water conservation measures; and sustainable construction materials. These matters are addressed through the application of local and national planning policy. Similarly, all new developments have the potential to impact on mineral resources within the district, through construction and the sterilisation through development. Again, these matters are dealt with through the application of local and national planning policy. In view of the above new development is likely to have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.


The effect of mixed use sites on this objective will depend whether they are previously developed or greenfield sites. There is also some Grade 2 and 3a agricultural land in Wakefield. Existing development policies seek to protect agricultural land of Grade 3a and higher.



Greenfield infill sites are likely to have a neutral (-) effect. Mainly previously developed extensions are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect.


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Mainly greenfield extensions, or sites detached from the settlement are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.

Where a greenfield site is on grade 2 or 3a agricultural land the effect is likely to be a significant negative (XX) one.

Assumptions for Traveller Site Options


Economic


The location of Traveller site options will not influence the availability of employment opportunities. However the location of allocations in relation to their access to employment opportunities will affect the ability of people to access jobs.


All other sites will be recorded as having a neutral (−) effect.


The location of new Traveller site options will not directly affect business success and economic growth. Therefore, the effect of all options will be neutral (−).

Social


The effect of Traveller sites on this objective will depend on the availability of school places and how accessible new development is to existing education facilities.

Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to a primary education facility; and a secondary education facility or a tertiary education facility are likely to have a significant positive effect (√√)

Sites that are accessible by non-car means to a primary education facility or a secondary education facility or a tertiary education facility are likely to have a minor positive effect (√).



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The location of traveller sites will not affect the number or location of healthcare facilities, however, where healthcare facilities are easily accessible from Traveller sites there will be a positive effect on the health of the resident community, subject to capacity which will be highlighted by the Clinical Commissioning Group through consultation.




Sites that have no access to healthcare facilities by non-car based means in an area of health deprivation are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.

The layout and design of new developments will be expected to meet local and national design standards to encourage healthy and active modes of transport. This should be made explicit as part of any policy allocation.

SA5: Improve community safety and security The effects of new Traveller sites on levels of crime and community safety will be dependent on the design of the development rather than the location of development. Therefore the effects of all Traveller options on this SA objective are likely to be neutral (−).


The location of Traveller sites is unlikely to affect this SA objective. Therefore, all Traveller sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective


The effect of Traveller sites on this objective will depend on the provision of any open space or green infrastructure within the sites, which is likely to be unclear at this stage; and the proximity of existing facilities to proposed new sites.

Sites where the provision of accessible greenspace is included, as part of the development, are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect in relation to this objective.




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The location of Traveller sites will not directly affect the number or range of services in a particular location. However, the location of Traveller sites could affect this objective by influencing resident’s ability to access existing facilities and services.

Sites with access to 5-9 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Sites with access to 1-4 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a positive (√) effect.

Sites with access to no essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect.

Sites that would result in the loss of any essential facilities and services (health, leisure, education, employment, shops) are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone All potential Traveller sites would be to meet local need and therefore, would have a significant positive (√√) effect in relation to this objective.

Environmental


The effect of potential Traveller sites on this objective will be influenced by their accessibility to facilities and services, and employment opportunities by sustainable transport modes. Sites that are within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites with access to 5-9 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling)

will be likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites with access to 1-4 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling)

will be likely to have a minor positive (√) effect. Sites with access to no essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) are likely

to have a significant negative (XX) effect.


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Consideration will be given to whether a site would affect a heritage asset – Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Registered Historic Parks, Gardens and Landscapes, Class II Areas of Special Archaeological Value and Scheduled Ancient Monuments (Class I). Historic England, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service and the Council’s Conservation Officer have been consulted on site options. Based on their consultation responses:














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Contaminated land






Sites in a consultation zone are likely to have an uncertain / negative effect (?/X) HSE Major Hazard Zones






Sites within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites with access to 5-9 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC

modelling) will be likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.


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Sites with access to 1-4 types of essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) will be likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Sites with access to no essential facilities and services (based on TRACC modelling) are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.


The location of development can have an impact on climate change as a result of flood risk. Caravans, mobile homes and park homes intended for permanent residential use are a highly vulnerable use and are only appropriate in flood zone 1

Sites in flood zone 1 are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect Sites in flood zone 2 are likely to have a minor negative effect (X) Sites in flood zone 3a and 3b are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect Sites in an area of surface water flood risk are likely to have a minor negative effect (X)


All new developments are likely to result in an increase in waste production and increased resource consumption. The management of which will be subject to design criteria such as: integrating recycling facilities to align with the Council’s Municipal Waste Strategy; renewable energy generation; energy and water conservation measures; and sustainable construction materials. These matters are addressed through the application of local and national planning policy. Similarly, all new Traveller developments have the potential to impact on mineral resources within the district, through construction and the sterilisation through development. Again, these matters are dealt with through the application of local and national planning policy. In view of the above new Traveller sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.


The effect of Traveller sites on this objective will depend whether they are previously developed or greenfield sites. There is also some Grade 2 and 3a agricultural land in Wakefield. Existing development policies seek to protect agricultural land of Grade 3a and higher.

Mainly previously developed infill sites are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect. Greenfield infill sites are likely to have a neutral (-) effect. Mainly previously developed extensions are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect. Mainly greenfield extensions, or sites detached from the settlement are likely to have a

significant negative (XX) effect.


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Assumptions for Retail and Town Centre Options


Economic


The provision of options that include employment are likely to have a positive effect on this objective by providing new employment opportunities, but will be particularly beneficial in areas of income and employment deprivation.

Sites that are within an area of income or employment deprivation are likely to have a significant positive (√√).

Sites not within an area of income or employment deprivation are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

The relative accessibility of sites for retail and town centre uses is covered under SA objective 10.


The provision of new retail and town centre sites is likely to have a positive effect on economic growth and investment particularly in the town centres where there is a regeneration focus.

Sites in town centres that support regeneration objectives are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Sites in other locations for retail and town centre uses are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Social


Sites that are likely to include new employment opportunities are likely to include some on the job training opportunities and would have a minor positive (√) effect on this objective.


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Sites that are unlikely to include any employment opportunities are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.


The layout and design of new developments will be expected to meet local and national design standards to encourage healthy and active modes of transport. This should be made explicit as part of any policy allocation. Sites that include new health and social care facilities will have a significant positive effect on this objective. For other sites the effect is likely to be neutral (−). Major developments in an area of health deprivation will require a Health Impact Assessment (HIA).

SA5: Improve community safety and security Sites that assist in regenerating town centres are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect on this objective by improving the quality of the urban environment, subject to the application of local and national planning policy on design. The effects of options in other locations are likely to be neutral (−).


Sites that assist in the regeneration of town centres or include any new community facilities as part of the development are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective. For other sites the effect is likely to be neutral (−) in relation to this objective


New retail and town centre uses are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect on this objective, unless they would result in the loss of important existing facilities. The relative accessibility of sites for retail and town centre uses is covered under SA objective 10.


The provision of new retail and town centre uses is likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect on this objective by increasing the local availability of such facilities and services. The relative accessibility of sites for retail and town centre uses is covered under SA objective 10.

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone The location of sites for retail and town centre uses is unlikely to impact on this objective; therefore all sites will have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective, unless they include the provision of housing.

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The effects of sites for retail and town centre uses on this objective will depend on how accessible the site is by non-car based means to residents in the district. It is possible that new sustainable transport links may be provided as part of new development, but this may not be certain at this time. Sites within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites in an existing town centre are likely to have a significant positive effect (√√) in relation to

this objective. Sites accessible by non-car based means to at least 30% of the district’s population within 60

minutes are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 20 -29.9% of the district’s residents within

60 minutes are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 10-19.9% of the district’s residents within

60 minutes are likely to have a neutral (−) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 5-9.9% of the district’s residents within 60

minutes are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to less than 5% of the district’s residents

within 60 minutes are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.









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Sites that would result in town centre regeneration, where there would be no harm to a designated heritage asset would have a significant positive (√√) effect in relation to this objective, subject to the appropriate application of local and national development policies.






Town Centre Development Sites where significant redevelopment is proposed that are not within or adjacent to a designated biodiversity or geodiversity site, or protected species site will have an uncertain (?) effect.

Designations where there is no significant redevelopment proposed, such as Primary Shopping Frontages and Primary Shopping Areas, with have a neutral (-) effect.





Contaminated land




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Sites outside an HSE Major Hazard Zone are likely to have a neutral (−) effect. Defra Noise Consultation Zones

Sites in a consultation zone could have an uncertain / negative effect (?/X) where significant levels of additional traffic associated with development could add to existing noise problems for sensitive local receptors.

Coal Risk Area




Sites within existing town centres are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect in relation to this objective.

Sites accessible by non-car based means to at least 30% of the district’s population within 60 minutes are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 20 -29.9% of the district’s residents within 60 minutes are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 10-19.9% of the district’s residents within 60 minutes are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.

Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 5-9.9% of the district’s residents within 60 minutes are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect.


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Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to less than 5% of the district’s residents within 60 minutes are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.


The location of development can have an impact on climate change as a result of flood risk. Town centre uses are generally less vulnerable uses. The impact of development on surface water flood risk will depend on whether sites are greenfield or brownfield.

Sites in flood zone 1 are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect Sites in flood zone 2 are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect Sites in flood zone 3a are likely to have a neutral effect (−) Sites in flood zone 3b are likely to have a negative (X) effect Sites in an area of surface water flood risk are likely to have a minor negative effect (X)


All new developments are likely to result in an increase in waste production and increased resource consumption. The management of which will be subject to design criteria such as: integrating recycling facilities; renewable energy generation; and energy and water conservation measures; and sustainable construction materials. These matters are addressed through the application of local and national planning policy. Similarly, all new developments have the potential to impact on mineral resources within the district through construction and the sterilisation through development. Again, these matters are dealt with through the application of local and national planning policy. In view of the above new development is likely to have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.


The effect of development sites on this objective will depend whether they are previously developed or greenfield sites. There is also some Grade 2 and 3a agricultural land in Wakefield. Existing development policies seek to protect agricultural land of Grade 3a and higher.

Mainly previously developed infill sites in town centres are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.


significant negative (XX) effect.


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Assumptions for Leisure, Recreation and Open Space Options


Economic


Most leisure, recreation and open space options are unlikely to create employment opportunities and will have a neutral effect (−) on this objective. However, new sports facilities may create some employment opportunities resulting in a minor positive (√) effect. The relative accessibility of sites for leisure, recreation and open space uses is covered under SA objective 10.


Most leisure, recreation and open space facilities are unlikely to have a significant effect on this objective and will therefore, have neutral (−) effect. However, significant district level attractions may result in a minor positive (√) effect.

Social


The location of leisure, recreation and open space facilities is unlikely to have a significant effect on this objective and sites are therefore, likely to have a neutral effect.

However, significant district level attractions that would include new employment opportunities are likely to include some on the job training opportunities and would have a minor positive (√) effect on this objective.


The provision of leisure, recreation and open space facilities in areas of health deprivation may have a minor positive (√) in respect of this objective by increasing the availability of facilities and services. For other sites the effect is likely to be neutral (−).


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The relative accessibility of sites for leisure, recreation and open space uses is covered under SA objective 10.

SA5: Improve community safety and security. The effects of new leisure, recreation and open space facilities on levels of crime and community safety will be dependent on the design of the development rather than the location of development. Therefore, the effects of all site options on this SA objective are likely to be neutral (−).

SA6: Vibrant communities to participate in decision making.

The provision of new facilities for leisure, recreation and open space is likely to increase community participation and have a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective.


The provision of new leisure, recreation and open space facilities in any location is likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect on this objective in any location. The relative accessibility of sites for leisure, recreation and open space uses is covered under SA objective 10.


The provision of new leisure, recreation and open space facilities is likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect on this objective. The relative accessibility of sites for leisure, recreation and open space uses is covered under SA objective 10.

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone The location of sites for leisure, recreation and open space uses is unlikely to directly impact on this objective, therefore all sites will have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective. The inclusion of open space within new development is considered elsewhere in the SA and the relative accessibility of sites for leisure, recreation and open space is covered under SA objective 10.

Environmental


The effects of sites for leisure, recreation and open space uses on this objective will depend on how accessible the site is by non-car based means to residents in the district. It is possible that new sustainable transport links may be provided as part of new development, but this may not be certain at this time. The accessibility of sites for significant district level schemes has been assessed using modelling software, for other sites, accessibility will be assessed on the basis of judgement. District level attractions Sites within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.


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Sites accessible by non-car based means to at least 30% of the district’s population within 60 minutes are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.





Smaller facilities

Sites in an existing town centre, urban area or local service centre are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect in relation to this objective.

Sites in existing villages or land adjoining urban areas or local service centres are likely to have a positive (√) effect in relation to this objective.

Sites for location specific facilities, such as water-based and countryside activities, or on land adjoining existing villages are likely to have a neutral effect (−) in relation to this objective.

Sites that are detached from urban areas, local service centres and villages are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect in relation to this objective.






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Sites that could have a positive effect on a designated heritage asset, for example by restoring a Building at Risk, or enhancing the setting of a heritage asset, by replacing a derelict brownfield site are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Sites that would result in town centre regeneration, where there would be no harm to a designated heritage asset would have a significant positive (√√) effect in relation to this objective, subject to the appropriate application of local and national development policies.






Sites that are not within or adjacent to a designated biodiversity or geodiversity site, or protected species site will have an uncertain (?).

Where sites contain tree preservation orders, the potential impact will be uncertain at this stage without detailed design and layout information. Therefore, impacts should be addressed through the development management process, through the application of relevant policies.




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Sites outside an HSE Major Hazard Zone are likely to have a neutral (−) effect. Defra Noise Consultation Zones


Coal Risk Area

Sites in a coal risk area could have an uncertain / negative effect (?/X) where a significant amount of new build development is proposed.

Sites that are not affected by a coal risk area are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.


The impact of new development on greenhouse gas emissions will be influenced by design measures relating to matters such as recycling, renewable energy use and sustainable construction, which should be addressed through the application of local and national planning policy. However, the location of development can have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change as a result of accessibility. District level attractions

Sites that are within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites accessible by non-car based means to at least 30% of the district’s population within 60

minutes are likely to have a significant (√√) positive effect.


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Smaller facilities

Sites that are within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites in an existing town centre, urban area, or local service centre are likely to have a

significant positive (√√) effect in relation to this objective. Sites in existing villages, or land adjoining urban areas or local service centres are likely to

have a positive (√) effect in relation to this objective. Sites for location specific facilities, such as water-based and countryside activities, or on

land adjoining existing villages are likely to have a neutral effect (−) in relation to this objective.

Sites that are detached from urban areas, local service centres and villages are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect in relation to this objective.


Areas for amenity open space, nature conservation and biodiversity, outdoor sports and recreation and essential facilities such as changing rooms are water compatible uses according to national planning policy and for the most part would not require an exception test. Such uses could also have a positive effect on flood risk by ensuring there are areas that permeable to surface water and, thereby, reduce the risk of surface water flooding.

Sites in high flood risk areas (2, 3a and 3b) are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect Sites in flood zone 1 are likely to have a neutral (−) effect. Sites in a surface water flood risk area are likely to have a neutral (-) effect.

Indoor sports and recreation uses are less vulnerable uses that do not require an exception test in flood zone 2 or 3a, but are unlikely to include significant areas of water permeable surfaces that would reduce the risk of surface water flooding.


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Sites in flood zone 1, 2 and 3a are likely to have a neutral (−) effect. Sites in flood zone 3b are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect. Sites in an area of surface water flood risk are likely to have a minor negative effect (X)


Outdoor leisure, recreation and open space uses are unlikely to have a significant effect on this objective. The impact of any new indoor facilities would be subject to design criteria such as: integrating recycling facilities; renewable energy generation; and energy and water conservation measures; and sustainable construction materials. These matters are addressed through the application of local and national planning policy. Similarly, all new developments have the potential to impact on mineral resources within the district through construction and the sterilisation through development. Again, these matters are dealt with through the application of local and national planning policy. In view of the above new development is likely to have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.


Outdoor leisure, recreation and open space uses are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect on this objective where they preserve greenfield sites / create new habitat / protect grade 2-3a agricultural land from built development. The effect of any new indoor facilities on this objective will depend whether they are previously developed or greenfield sites, or on grade 2-3a agricultural land.




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Assumptions for Safeguarded Land


Economic


The future use of safeguarded sites is uncertain at this time and any development will occur beyond the plan period. Therefore, all sites would have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective. The relative accessibility of sites for leisure, recreation and open space uses is covered under SA objective 10.


The future use of safeguarded sites is uncertain at this time and any development will occur beyond the plan period. Therefore, all sites would have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.

Social




The future use of safeguarded sites is uncertain at this time and any development will occur beyond the plan period. Therefore, all sites would have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective. The relative accessibility of sites for leisure, recreation and open space uses is covered under SA objective 10.

SA5: Improve community safety and security The future use of safeguarded sites is uncertain at this time and any development will occur beyond the plan period. Therefore, all sites would have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.






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Sites that include any of the following: existing open space, recreation facilities and public rights of way are likely to have an uncertain / significant negative (?/XX) effect as it may not be clear whether the asset would be lost due to future development. The relative accessibility of sites for leisure, recreation and open space uses is covered under SA objective 10.


The future use of safeguarded sites is uncertain at this time and any development will occur beyond the plan period. Therefore, all sites would have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective. Sites that would result in the loss of any essential facilities and services (health, leisure, education, employment, shops) are likely to have an uncertain / significant negative (?/XX) effect. The relative accessibility of sites for leisure, recreation and open space uses is covered under SA objective 10.

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone The future use of safeguarded sites is uncertain at this time and any development will occur beyond the plan period. Therefore, all sites would have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.

Environmental


Whilst sites will not be developed within the plan period, their relative accessibility has been assessed in order to establish potential future impacts in relation to this objective, to inform how sustainable any future development might be for employment and / or housing. Sites within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites with access to 5-9 types of essential facilities and services; or that are accessible by non-

car based means to at least 30% of 16-74 year olds in the district within 40 minutes will be likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Sites with access to 1-4 types of essential facilities and services; or that are accessible by non-car based means to 20 -29.9% of 16-74 year olds in the district within 40 minutes are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 10-19.9% of 16-74 year olds in the district within 40 minutes are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.

Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 5-9.9% of 16-74 year olds in the district within 40 minutes are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect.


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Sites with no access to essential facilities and services; or that are accessible by non-car based means to less than 5% of 16-74 year olds in the district within 40 minutes are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.



Sites that could result in substantial harm to, or total loss of, a designated heritage asset which cannot be mitigated are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.




Sites that could have a positive effect on a designated heritage asset, for example by restoring a Building at Risk, or enhancing the setting of a heritage asset, by replacing a derelict brownfield site, are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.







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Contaminated land






Sites in a consultation zone will have an uncertain / negative effect (?/X). HSE Major Hazard Zones




SA14: Minimal greenhouse gas emissions and a managed response to the effects of climate change.

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construction, which should be addressed through the application of local and national planning policy. However, the location of development can have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change as a result of accessibility. Accessibility can be used as a proxy for future potential greenhouse gas emissions Sites within 05.km of a rail station will have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites with access to 5-9 types of essential facilities and services; or that are accessible by non-

car based means to at least 30% of 16-74 year olds in the district within 40 minutes will be likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect.

Sites with access to 1-4 types of essential facilities and services; or that are accessible by non-car based means to 20 -29.9% of 16-74 year olds in the district within 40 minutes are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 10-19.9% of 16-74 year olds in the district within 40 minutes are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.

Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 5-9.9% of 16-74 year olds in the district within 40 minutes are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect.

Sites with no access to essential facilities and services; or that are accessible by non-car based means to less than 5% of 16-74 year olds in the district within 40 minutes are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.


Safeguarding sites from redevelopment, during the plan period, would have a neutral impact (−) on flood risk, as there would be no change in site circumstances, regardless of whether a site is brownfield or greenfield. Therefore, flood risk will be considered in more detail through the site selection methodology.


All new developments are likely to result in an increase in waste production and increased resource consumption. The management of which will be subject to design criteria such as: integrating recycling facilities to align with the Council’s Municipal Waste Strategy; renewable energy generation; energy and water conservation measures; and sustainable construction materials. These matters are addressed through the application of local and national planning policy. Similarly, all new developments have the potential to impact on mineral resources within the district through construction and the sterilisation through development. Again, these matters are dealt with through the application of local and national planning policy.


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In view of the above, and given that sites are unlikely to be developed within the plan period, all sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.


The effect of sites on this objective will depend whether they are previously developed or greenfield sites. There is also some Grade 2 and 3a agricultural land in Wakefield. Existing development policies seek to protect agricultural land of Grade 3a and better. Sites would not be developed until beyond the plan period, and the purpose of the allocation would be to protect the Green Belt beyond the plan period, thereby reducing pressure to use Green Belt land in the future. Such sites are more likely to be greenfield extensions rather than brownfield infill sites, which would likely be allocated for development. Therefore,

Mainly previously developed infill sites are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Greenfield infill sites are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect. Mainly previously developed extensions are likely to have a neutral (−) effect. Mainly greenfield extensions are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect. Sites detached from the settlement or grade 2 or 3a agricultural land are likely to have a

significant negative (XX) effect. In the longer term the allocation of the site is likely to reduce future pressure to develop sites in the Green Belt.


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Assumptions for Minerals Options


Economic


Employment will be available during preparation, operation and restoration of minerals sites. However, minerals do not form a significant part of the local economy, and sites are generally in less accessible locations outside the established settlement hierarchy. Therefore, all sites are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect on this objective.


Mineral sites would help secure the supply of local aggregates for development, and development of the mineral industry would have a positive effect on the local economy. Therefore, all sites would have a minor (√) positive effect on this objective

Social


There may be some limited on the job training opportunities associated with new minerals development where sites are developed for this purpose. Therefore, all new minerals sites are likely to have a minor positive / neutral (√/−) effect in relation to this objective.


The potential impact of minerals related development on public health should be controlled through the application of planning policy and conditions of operation. Therefore, the location of minerals sites should have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.

SA5: Improve community safety and security The effects of new development on levels of crime and community safety will be dependent on the design and operation of the development, rather than the location of development. Therefore, the effects of all minerals sites on this objective are likely to be neutral (−).


The location of minerals sites is unlikely to have a direct effect on this objective. Therefore, all sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.


The location of minerals sites could have a significant negative / uncertain (?/XX) impact on access to leisure, recreation and open space facilities, where they would include or occur in close proximity to these facilities.


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Restoration and aftercare could result in increased access and availability of facilities through the creation of country parks for instance, however this would be uncertain at the time of allocation and a such would result in a minor positive / uncertain (√/?) effect.


The location of minerals sites would not directly affect this objective. Therefore, all sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect, unless they would result in the loss of an existing in use facility, that will not be replaced, in which case, the effect is likely to be a significant (XX) negative one.

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone Whilst minerals sites would help secure aggregate supply for housing development, sites would not result in any direct housing provision. Therefore, all sites will have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.

Environmental


Sites are likely to be in locations detached from existing settlements where there are limited opportunities to use sustainable transport therefore, sites will have a neutral (−) effect on this objective. Sites that are close to railways and inland waterways may present some opportunities for non-road based freight, which could have some minor positive (√) effects.






Sites that contain or are adjacent to a designated heritage asset, where the effect is uncertain without further assessment (?).


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Sites that could have a positive effect on a designated heritage asset, for example by restoring a Building at Risk, or enhancing the setting of a heritage asset by replacing a derelict brownfield site, are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.






Sites that would result in restoration or enhancement of the natural environment may result in a minor positive effect, but this is likely to be uncertain at this time (√/?).



Water: Source Protection Zone or Watercourse Buffer Sites within or adjacent to Groundwater Source Protection Zones, within a watercourse buffer or adjacent to a water body could lead to accidental pollution incidents with a minor negative / uncertain (X/?) effect. Contaminated land Sites within a contaminated land site have the potential for a minor positive (√) effect if they would result in the remediation of the site.

AQMAs Sites within an AQMA are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect due to increased emissions adding to existing air quality problems. HSE Major Hazard Zones


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Sites within an HSE Major Hazard Zone are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect, subject to advice from the HSE. Coal Risk Area Minerals sites in coal risk areas are likely to have a neutral (−) effect as this would be taken into account as part of the assessment of the resource prior to development. Defra Noise Consultation Zones


Sites unaffected by any of the above criteria are likely to have a neutral (−) effect. The impact on best and most versatile agricultural land is considered under SA objective 16



Sites are likely to be in locations detached from existing settlements where there are limited opportunities to use sustainable transport therefore, sites will have a neutral (−) effect on this objective. Sites that are close to railways and inland waterways may present some opportunities for non-road based freight, which could have some minor positive (√) effects


Minerals working and processing (except for sand and gravel) are less vulnerable uses according to National Planning Practice Guidance. As such they are potentially compatible uses in all flood risk zones except zone 3b which is the functional flood plain. Sand and gravel working is a water compatible use.

Sites for any mineral related uses outside of flood zone 3b are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.

Sites for mineral related uses other than sand and gravel extraction in flood zone 3b are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect

Sites in an area of surface water flood risk are likely to have a minor negative effect (X)


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All new developments are likely to result in an increase in energy consumption and waste production. The impact of minerals development on the efficient use of raw materials will depend on the nature of the activity. However, these will not be influenced by the location of development and all sites are therefore, likely to have a neutral (-) effect.


National Planning Policy accepts that minerals can only be worked where they are found. Accessible minerals deposits will generally be found in the open countryside, which in Wakefield will usually be Green Belt. Therefore, high quality restoration and aftercare of sites will usually be secured through planning consents. However, the potential impact on best and most versatile agricultural land will be greater.

Mineral sites on greenfield grade 2 or 3a agricultural land are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.

Mineral sites on other greenfield land are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect. Minerals sites on brownfield land are likely to have a neutral (−) effect. Minerals sites that would result in the restoration and aftercare of derelict sites would result

in a minor positive (√) effect.


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Assumptions for Land Reclamation Options


Economic


Employment may be available as part of restoration of minerals sites, although the number of sites remaining for restoration is limited in the district, therefore, the effect is likely to be neutral (-) in respect of this objective.


The restoration of minerals sites will contribute to the attractiveness of the district as a place to live, work and invest. However, this is likely to be a minimal effect, as the number of remaining restoration sites in the district is limited, and as such all sites will receive a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.

Social


It is unlikely that land reclamation schemes would have a significant effect in respect of this objective and therefore, all sites will receive a neutral (−) effect.


The restoration of former minerals sites should have minor (√) positive effects on public health by improving the local environment and potentially improving public access to open space.

SA5: Improve community safety and security Whilst land reclamation should improve the local environment, the effect on community safety is likely to me minimal. Therefore sites will have a neutral (−) score in relation to this objective.


Land reclamation is likely to have a minimal effect in relation to this objective, although it may encourage new voluntary groups to form to look after new areas of natural open space. Sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.


Where the restoration of minerals sites would result in increased access and availability of facilities through the creation of country parks for instance this would result in a minor positive (√) effect.


The restoration of former minerals sites is likely to have a minimal / neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.


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SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone Whilst the restoration of former minerals sites may improve the local environment for residents, it would not have a direct impact on this objective unless housing is proposed as an after use. Therefore, sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.

Environmental


Sites are likely to be in locations detached from existing settlements, where there are limited opportunities to use sustainable transport. However, unless there is an end use proposed on the site that would result in a district level attraction, sites will have a neutral (−) effect on this objective.


Heritage assets include – Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Registered Historic Parks, Gardens and Landscapes, Class II Areas of Special Archaeological Value and Scheduled Ancient Monuments (Class I). Land reclamation is likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect on the setting of any nearby heritage assets as a result of landscape improvements.


The restoration of former minerals sites for open space and nature conservation would have a significant positive (√√) effect on the natural environment, subject to the impact on any biodiversity/geodiversity designations within the vicinity of the site.

SA13: Reduce air water and soil pollution levels Land reclamation schemes are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect in relation to this objective where they would result in the remediation of the site.


The reclamation of the site is likely to have neutral impact (−) in relation to this objective. The impact of any after-use as a result of redevelopment would be assessed as part of a separate allocation or planning application.


The reclamation of the site is likely to have a minor positive impact in relation to reducing the risk from surface water flooding by restoring the greenfield condition of the site


The restoration of former minerals sites to natural areas would not result in the consumption of natural resources upon completion. Nor would they result in any energy generation. There may be


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some benefits of improving water quality, as a result of the removal of contaminants and natural filtration of water through vegetation. However, overall the effect is likely to be neutral (-).


High quality restoration and aftercare of former minerals sites would result in a significant positive (√√) effect in relation to this objective.

Assumptions for Waste Options


Economic


Waste sites will result in new employment opportunities. However, the total number of new jobs created is unlikely to be significant.

Waste sites that are accessible by public transport within 40 minutes are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.

Waste sites that are not accessible by public transport are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.


Waste development is likely to have a minor positive (√) effect on economic growth in this sector.

Social


There may be some on the job training opportunities associated with the development of new waste sites. Therefore, all new waste sites are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective.


The potential impact of waste development on public health will be dependent on the type of waste management and the proximity of the sites to sensitive receptors such as residential uses. Waste management process that release emissions to the air are likely to have a greater impact on sensitive receptors.

Sites that are within 200m of sensitive receptors are likely to have a minor uncertain / negative (?/X) effect on public health

Sites over 200m are likely to have a neutral (−) effect on public health


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SA5: Improve community safety and security The effects of new development on levels of crime and community safety will be dependent on the design and operation of the development rather than the location of development. Therefore the effects of all waste sites on this objective are likely to be neutral (−).


The location of waste sites is unlikely to have a direct effect on this objective. Therefore, all sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.


The location of waste sites could have a significant negative / uncertain (?/XX) impact on access to outdoor leisure, recreation and open space facilities including Public Rights of Way where they would include or occur in close proximity to these facilities. Restoration of former minerals sites through landfill could result in increased access and availability of facilities through the creation of country parks for instance. However, this would be uncertain at the time of allocation and as such would result in a minor positive / uncertain (√/?) effect.


The location of waste sites would not directly affect this objective. Therefore, all sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect, unless they would result in the loss of an existing in use facility that will not be replaced. In which case, the effect is likely to be a significant (XX) negative one.

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone The location of waste sites will not have a direct effect on housing delivery. Therefore all sites will have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.

Environmental


The effects of waste sites on this objective will depend on how accessible they are by non-car based means to residents in the district. It is possible that new sustainable transport links may be provided as part of new development, but this may not be certain at this time. Sites within 0.5km of a rail station are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect on this

objective. Sites accessible by non-car based means to at least 30% of 16-74 year olds in the district within

40 minutes are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 20 -29.9% of 16-74 year olds in the district

within 40 minutes are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect. Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 10-19.9% of 16-74 year olds in the district

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Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to 5-9.9% of 16-74 year olds in the district within 40 minutes are likely to have a minor negative (X) effects.

Sites that are accessible by non-car based means to less than 5% of 16-74 year olds in the district within 40 minutes are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.

Sites that are close to railways and inland waterways may present some opportunities for non-road based transportation of waste, which could have some minor positive effects, although it may be uncertain whether they could be used for this purpose (√/?).












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Sites that would result in restoration or enhancement of the natural environment may result in a minor positive effect, but this is likely to be uncertain at this time (√/?).


SA13: Reduce air, noise water and soil pollution levels

Water: Source Protection Zone or Watercourse Buffer Sites within or adjacent to Groundwater Source Protection Zones or adjacent to a waterbody or watercourse buffer could lead to accidental pollution incidents with a minor negative / uncertain (X/?) effect. Contaminated land Sites within a contaminated land site have the potential for a minor positive (√) effect if they would result in the remediation of the site.

AQMAs Sites within an AQMA are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect due to increased emissions adding to existing air quality problems. HSE Major Hazard Zones Sites within an HSE Major Hazard Zone are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect, subject to advice from the HSE. Defra Noise Consultation Zones Sites in a consultation zone could have an uncertain / negative effect (?/X) where significant levels of additional traffic associated with development could add to existing noise problems for sensitive local receptors. Coal Risk Area Sites in a coal risk area are likely to have an uncertain / negative effect (?/X). Sites unaffected by any of the above criteria are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.


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The impact on best and most versatile agricultural land is considered under SA objective 16


The impact of new development on greenhouse gas emissions will be influenced by design measures relating to matters such as recycling, renewable energy use and sustainable construction, which should be addressed through the application of local and national planning policy. However, the location of development can have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change as a result of accessibility. The accessibility of the site for employees has been considered in SA objective 10. The location of the site in relation to the settlement hierarchy and freight traffic generated by the type of waste management would also impact on this objective. Sites that result in the production of energy from waste could have a minor positive effect (√) on this objective.


Waste treatment (except landfill and hazardous waste facilities) is a less vulnerable use according to National Planning Practice Guidance. As such, this is a potentially compatible use in all flood risk zones except zone 3b, which is the functional flood plain. Landfill and hazardous waste management facilities are more vulnerable uses which are appropriate in flood zone 1 and 2

Sites for landfill or hazardous waste management facilities in flood zone 1 and 2 are likely to have a neutral effect (−).

Sites for landfill or hazardous waste management facilities in flood zone 3a are likely to have a minor negative / uncertain (X/?) effect as they will be subject to an Exception Test.

Sites for landfill in an area of surface water flood risk are likely to have a minor negative effect (X)

Sites for waste treatment uses (except landfill and hazardous waste facilities) outside of flood zone 3b are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.

Sites for waste treatment in an area of surface water flood risk are likely to have a minor negative effect (X)

Sites for all waste related uses in flood zone 3b are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect


The effect of waste sites on this objective will be dependent on the type of waste management activities taking place on the site. Options that facilitate the recycling and reuse of waste, including energy generation, that divert waste away from landfill, with landfill being a last resort are likely to have a significant positive (√√) effect in relation to this objective.


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Waste sites on greenfield grade 2 or 3a agricultural land are likely to have a significant

negative (XX) effect. Waste sites on other greenfield land are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect. Waste sites on brownfield land would result in a minor positive (√) effect.

Assumptions for Transport Schemes


Economic


Transport Schemes are likely to improve access to employment opportunities through improved transport links. There would also be some job creation during the construction phase. Therefore they would have a minor positive (√) effect in respect of this objective.


Transport schemes will have a significant positive (√√) impact on this objective as they support economic growth and investment opportunities by improving journey times and transport links for freight movements, residents and employees.

Social


There may be some training opportunities associated with the construction phase of new transport links, resulting in a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective.


New transport links may improve the ability of residents to access facilities and services. New transport schemes may also reduce congestion and standing traffic, with positive impacts for air quality. However, where transport schemes coincide with new development they may increase the volumes of traffic with detrimental effects for air quality and health. Therefore, the effect of transport schemes on health is likely to be uncertain (?) at this stage.

SA5: Improve community safety and security Transport schemes are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective, as they will be designed to appropriate safety standards.


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Whilst the design stage of transport schemes will involve community consultation, they are unlikely to have a significant lasting impact on local community involvement longer term. Therefore the effect will be neutral (−) in relation to this objective.


The effect of Transport Schemes on this objective is likely to be neutral (−). However, any sites that include any of the following: existing open space, recreation facilities and public rights of way are likely to have an uncertain / significant negative (?/XX) effect as it may be unclear whether the asset would be lost due to the scheme.


Transport schemes are likely to have a neutral (−) effect, in respect of this objective, unless they would result in the loss of an existing in-use facility that will not be replaced. In which case, the effect is likely to be a significant (XX) negative one.

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone Transport Schemes would have an indirect minor positive (√) effect on this objective, where they coincide with the delivery of new housing development.

Environmental


Transport Schemes will have a significant positive (√√) effect on this objective as they will usually include built in sustainable transport links such as cycle networks, footways and pedestrian crossings and accessible bus stops as a design standard.


Consideration will be given as to whether a Scheme would affect a heritage asset – Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Registered Historic Parks, Gardens and Landscapes, Class II Areas of Special Archaeological Value and Scheduled Ancient Monuments (Class I) Historic England, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service and the Council’s Conservation Officer have been consulted on site options. Based on their consultation responses:

Schemes that could result in substantial harm to or total loss of a designated heritage asset which cannot be mitigated are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect.

Schemes that could result in harm to a designated heritage asset that could be mitigated / managed by anticipated local plan development policies are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect.

Schemes that would have no impact on a designated heritage asset will have a neutral (−) effect.


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Schemes that intersect with, or are adjacent to a designated heritage asset, where the effect is uncertain without further assessment (?).

Schemes that could have a positive effect on a designated heritage asset, for example by restoring a Building at Risk or enhancing the setting of a heritage asset, are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.


Schemes that are within proximity of an internationally, nationally or locally designated biodiversity or geodiversity site, or protected species site have the potential to affect those sites. However, there may be opportunities for mitigation, avoidance or enhancement, but it may not be possible to determine this without more detailed development design information.

Schemes that are within a designated biodiversity or geodiversity site, or protected species site may have a significant negative/uncertain (XX/?) effect.

Schemes that are adjacent to a designated biodiversity or geodiversity, site or protected species site may have a minor negative/uncertain (X/?) effect.

Schemes that are not within or adjacent to a designated biodiversity or geodiversity site, or protected species site will have an uncertain (?) effect.



The effect of Transport Schemes on air, water, noise and soil pollution is likely to be uncertain / significant negative (?/XX) as modes of travel may not be known at the time of allocation or the average speed of traffic and congestion. However, vehicle emissions have the potential to impact on soil, air and water pollution as a result of nitrous oxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide emissions and oil and fuel spills. They also have the potential to increase ambient noise levels.


Transport related greenhouse gas emissions include carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide. The impacts of a new transport scheme on greenhouse gas emissions are likely to be uncertain / significantly negative (?/XX) as traffic flow will be uncertain at this time and impacts may be exacerbated in existing AQMAs. Similarly, the timescales for future changes to vehicle technology such as electric vehicles, and the magnitude of the effect of this on greenhouse gas emissions cannot be quantified at this time in relation to the predicted operational date for any new transport schemes.


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Essential transport infrastructure is appropriate in zone 1 and 2 but requires an exception test in zones 3a and 3b • Schemes in flood zone 1 and 2 are likely to have a neutral (−) effect Sites in an area of surface water flood risk are likely to have a minor negative effect (X) • Sites in flood zone 3a are likely to have a minor negative (X) effect • Sites in flood zone 3b are likely to have a significant negative (XX) effect


Whilst new schemes will result in resource consumption during the construction phase, they are unlikely to have a long term impact on resource consumption and waste production. Therefore, the effect will be neutral (−).


The impact of Transport Schemes on this objective will depend on whether they are on brownfield or greenfield land and include any best and most versatile agricultural land.

Schemes on mainly previously developed land will have a positive (√) effect. Schemes on greenfield and previously developed land will have a neutral (-) effect. Schemes on mainly greenfield land will have a minor negative (X) effect. Schemes on mainly greenfield land that includes grade 2 or 3a agricultural land are likely to

have a significant negative (XX) effect.

Assumptions for Small Settlements in the Green Belt


Economic


Small Settlements in the Green Belt are already subject to planning constraints of the Green Belt, therefore, their designation would have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.




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Social




Small Settlements in the Green Belt are already subject to planning constraints of the Green Belt. Limiting infill development will ensure help to prevent local health and social care facilities do not become oversubscribed. Therefore their designation would have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.

SA5: Improve community safety and security Small Settlements in the Green Belt will have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.


Small Settlements in the Green Belt will have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.


Small Settlements in the Green Belt are already subject to planning constraints of the Green Belt and will, therefore, will have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.


Small Settlements in the Green Belt are already subject to planning constraints of the Green Belt and the local plan policy on development within the infill boundary does not allow for any additional infilling to provide local facilities and services. Therefore, the effect of the policy on this objective will be neutral (−).

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone Small Settlements in the Green Belt will have a minor positive (√) effect on this objective, by enabling the provision of additional housing to meet identified local needs at sustainable levels.

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Small Settlements in the Green Belt are in the more rural areas of the district, where there is less access to sustainable transport links, and new development is unlikely to result in the provision of new sustainable transport links. However, the policy designation limits the scale of new housing development to ensure that settlements remain sustainable. Therefore, the effect on this objective will be neutral (−).


A number of the Small Settlements in the Green Belt coincide with heritage assets such as Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas. Where they coincide with heritage assets they will have a significant positive (√√) effect on the historic environment by ensuring that patterns of new development respect the historic character of the settlement.

In other instances, they will still have a minor positive (√) effect on the quality of the built environment by ensuring that new development respects the existing patterns and character of development within the settlement.


Small Settlements in the Green Belt will have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.

SA13: Reduce air, water and soil pollution levels Small Settlements in the Green Belt will have a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.


Small Settlements in the Green Belt allow for a limited amount of new development, to ensure they remain sustainable, as they are in less accessible locations in terms of sustainable transport links. Therefore, they would have a neutral effect on greenhouse gas emissions (−).


Small Settlements in the Green Belt would have a neutral (−) effect in respect of flood risk as new development within them will be subject to the sequential and exception test where necessary.


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Small Settlements in the Green Belt are likely to have a neutral (-) effect in respect of this objective.


Small Settlements in the Green Belt encourage the reuse of land within the settlement boundaries, to support sustainable patterns of development that do not encroach on the open countryside. Therefore, they will have a significant positive (√√) effect in respect of this objective.

Assumptions for Local Natural Environmental Designations (LWSs/Aws/RIGS)


Economic


Local nature conservation designations will not have a direct effect on this objective and will, therefore, have a neutral (−) effect.


Local nature conservation designations will contribute to the attractiveness of the district as a place to live, work and invest. However, this is likely to be a minimal effect, and as such all sites will receive a neutral (−) effect in respect of this objective.

Social


Local nature conservation designations are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.


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Local nature conservation designations should have minor positive (√) effect on public health by where there is public access to associated open space.

SA5: Improve community safety and security Local nature conservation designations are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.


Local nature conservation designations may encourage community participation through local interest groups, resulting in a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective, where sites are open to public access.


Where local nature conservation sites are open to public access they are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective.


Local nature conservation designations are unlikely to have a significant impact on this objective, therefore the effect will be neutral (−).

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone Whilst local nature conservation designations may contribute to the quality of the local environment, they will not directly impact on the provision of new housing. Therefore, the effect in relation to this objective will be neutral (−).

Environmental


Local nature conservation designations would not result in any direct sustainable transport provision. Sites may or may not have public access, and their accessibility by non-car means will vary depending on their relative location. Whilst designations of this type are likely to be in more rural locations, they would not necessarily be a significant destination for the public. Therefore, sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect on this objective.


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Heritage assets include – Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Registered Historic Parks, Gardens and Landscapes, Class II Areas of Special Archaeological Value and Scheduled Ancient Monuments (Class I).

Local nature conservation designations that protect and enhance the natural landscape are likely to have a positive effect on the setting of any nearby heritage assets. Therefore, based on advice from Historic England, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service and the Council’s Conservation Officer:

Sites that could have a positive effect on a designated heritage asset for example by enhancing the setting of a heritage asset are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect.




Local nature conservation designations will have a significant positive (√√) effect on this objective.

SA13: Reduce air, water and soil pollution levels Although site management practises may have some impact on cleaning up environmental pollution, this will not necessarily be known at the time of designation. Therefore, local nature conservation designations are likely to have a neutral effect (−) in respect of this objective.


Retaining natural areas can have a minor positive (√) effect on greenhouse gas levels by acting as a carbon sink as plants grow and sequester carbon.


Areas for nature conservation and biodiversity are water compatible uses, according to national planning policy, and would not require an exception test. Such uses could also have a positive effect on flood risk by retaining natural areas that are permeable to surface water and, thereby, reduce the risk of surface water flooding. Therefore,


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• Sites in high flood risk areas (2, 3a and 3b) are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect

• Sites in flood zone 1 are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.


Local nature conservation designations are likely to have a neutral (-) effect in relation to this objective as their resource consumption and waste production will be minimal if any.


Local nature conservation designations will have a significant positive (√√) effect in respect of this objective, by protecting greenfield sites from development, and protecting high quality soils where they exist.

Assumptions for Local Historic Environment Designations (Historic Landscape at Heath and Historic Battle Site at Sandal Castle designated through the Local Plan)


Economic


Local historic environment designations will not have a direct effect on this objective and will, therefore, have a neutral (−) effect.


Protection of local historic environments through designations may contribute to the attractiveness of the district as a place to live, work and invest. Some designations are international attractions and as such this will have a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective. Smaller designations will have a neutral (−) effect.

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Local historic environment designations are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.


Local historic environment designations may have a minor positive (√) effect on public health, by providing an attractive local environment that encourages more active lifestyles, with benefits for physical and mental health, especially in historic landscapes / parks and gardens that provide public access to open space.

SA5: Improve community safety and security Local historic landscape designations are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.


Local historic landscape designations may encourage community participation through local interest groups, resulting in a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective.


Local historic landscape designations will have a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective as they have public access. Conservation Areas will have a neutral (−) impact in relation to this objective.


Local historic environment designations are unlikely to have a significant impact on this objective, therefore the effect will be neutral (−).

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone Whilst local historic environment designations may contribute to the quality of the local environment, they will not directly impact on the provision of new housing. Therefore the effect in relation to this objective will be neutral (−).

Environmental


Local historic environment designations would not result in any direct sustainable transport provision. The accessibility of more significant attractions by public transport will vary depending on their location. However, their designation will not impact on the number of visitors to a site as these are existing designations. Therefore, sites are likely to have a neutral (−) effect on this objective.


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Local historic environment designations will have a significant positive effect (√√) on this objective.


Local historic environment designations will also have secondary minor positive (√) effects for protecting the natural environment, as historic landscapes include large areas of open space, and conservation areas include tree preservation orders.

SA13: Reduce air, water and soil pollution levels The designation of Conservation Areas is unlikely to have any significant impact on reducing pollution levels and will therefore have a neutral (−) effect. Whilst the Historic Landscapes are district level and in some cases international attractions, they already exist as such, and their designation would not necessarily increase the volume of visitors to those attractions by car. Therefore, the impact in respect of this objective will be neutral (−).


Retaining natural areas can have a minor positive (√) effect on greenhouse gas levels by acting as a carbon sink, as plants grow and sequester carbon. This will be true of both historic landscapes and Conservation Areas which include tree preservation orders.


Historic landscapes are large areas of open land with amenity and recreation value, which are water compatible uses, according to national planning policy and would not require an exception test. Such uses could also have a positive effect on flood risk by retaining natural areas that are permeable to surface water and, thereby, reduce the risk of surface water flooding. Therefore,

Sites in high flood risk areas (2, 3a and 3b) are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect Sites in flood zone 1 are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.

Conservation Areas will have a neutral (−) effect in respect of flood risk.


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Local historic environment designations are likely to have a neutral (-) effect in relation to this objective as their resource consumption and waste production will be minimal if any.


Historic Landscape designations will have a significant positive (√√) effect in respect of this objective, by protecting greenfield sites from development, and protecting high quality soils where they exist.

Conservation Areas will also have a minor positive (√) effect on this objective by encouraging the continuing active uses of existing buildings.

Assumptions for Enhanced Pedestrian Routes


Economic


Enhanced Pedestrian Routes will not have a direct effect on this objective and will therefore have a neutral (−) effect.


Enhanced Pedestrian Routes may contribute to the attractiveness of the town centres as a place to live, work and invest, and may have a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective.

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Enhanced Pedestrian Routes may have a minor positive (√) effect on public health, by providing an attractive local environment that encourages more active lifestyles, with benefits for physical and mental health.

SA5: Improve community safety and security Enhanced Pedestrian Routes may have a minor positive impact (√) in relation to this objective by improving the quality of the built environment, encouraging greater footfall and therefore, greater natural surveillance, which can improve how safe an environment feels.







SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone Enhanced Pedestrian Routes are likely to have a neutral (−) effect in relation to this objective.

Environmental


Enhanced pedestrian routes should encourage walking within town centres between retail, leisure and cultural attractions with benefits for sustainable transport. Therefore, sites are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect on this objective.


Enhanced pedestrian routes will improve the quality of the built environment and will, therefore, have a significant positive (√√) effect.


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Enhanced pedestrian routes may have some localised benefits for biodiversity where planting is included. However, there is currently no detailed design information available for these routes. As such they are likely to have a neutral / uncertain (− / ?) effect.

SA13: Reduce air, water and soil pollution levels Enhanced pedestrian routes should encourage walking within town centres, which will have a minor positive (√) effect for transport related air pollution.


Enhanced pedestrian routes should encourage walking within town centres, which will have a minor positive (√) effect for transport related greenhouse gas emissions.


Enhanced pedestrian routes will affect existing routes and will therefore, not impact on local flood risk or drainage, provided appropriate permeable surfaces are used. As such they are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.


Enhanced pedestrian routes are likely to have a neutral (-) effect in relation to this objective.


Enhanced pedestrian routes may assist with linking sites associated with town centre redevelopment and regeneration, and as such may have a minor positive (√) effect in respect of this objective.


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Assumptions for Design Improvement Areas


Economic


Improving local design quality, within town centres may make them a more attractive place to invest and carry out business, with associated new employment opportunities, and as such will have a minor positive (√) impact in relation to this objective.


Improving local design quality within town centres may make them a more attractive place to invest and carry out business, and as such will have a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective.

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Design Improvement Areas are unlikely to have a direct impact on this objective and as such will have a neutral (−) effect.


Design Improvement Areas are unlikely to have a direct effect on this objective and as such will have a neutral (−) effect.

SA5: Improve community safety and security Improving town centre design is likely to increase the feeling of safety and security within the public realm and as such will have a minor positive (√) effect in respect of this objective.


Improving local design quality and attracting new businesses will support town centre regeneration with knock on effects for community vibrancy resulting in a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective.


Encouraging local business investment may result in enhanced leisure and cultural opportunities in town centres, resulting in a minor positive (√) effect.


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Design Improvement Areas are unlikely to have a direct effect on the provision of local facilities and services and as such will have a neutral effect (−) in respect of this objective.

SA9: A range of quality housing available to everyone Design Improvement Areas are unlikely to have a direct effect on the provision local housing and as such will have a neutral effect (−) in respect of this objective.

Environmental


Improving town centre design will make the environment more attractive for pedestrians with some minor positive (√) effects for active and sustainable transport.


Improving design quality within the town centre will have a significant positive (√√) effect for the quality of the built and historic environment.


Whilst design improvement areas may contain some localised landscaping improvements, they are unlikely to have a significant effect and, therefore, will have a neutral effect (−) in respect of this objective.

SA13: Reduce air, water and soil pollution levels Improving town centre design will make the environment more attractive for pedestrians with a minor positive (√) knock on effect for transport related air pollution.


Improving town centre design will make the environment more attractive for pedestrians with a minor positive (√) knock on effect for transport greenhouse gas emissions.


Design Improvement Areas relate to existing developed areas within town centres and therefore, will not impact on local flood risk or drainage, provided appropriate materials are used. As such they are likely to have a neutral (−) effect.


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Design improvement areas likely to have a neutral (-) effect in relation to this objective.

SA17: Secure the efficient and prudent use of land, making good use of previously developed and derelict sites.

Design Improvement Areas are likely to have a minor positive (√) effect in relation to this objective as they will support town centre regeneration and redevelopment.


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Appendix E: ASSESSMENT OF STRATEGIC AND LOCAL POLICIES

Key to scoring abbreviations

Overall Compatibility and Magnitude of Effect

Likelihood of effect Geographical Scale of Effect Permanence of Effect

Definition of Timescales

√√ : Very Sustainable H : High G : Global T : Temporary Short Term : 0-10 years

√ : Sustainable M : Medium N : National P : Permanent Medium Term : 10-20 years

- : Neutral L : Low R : Regional Long Term : After the life of the plan

? : Uncertain SR : Sub Regional

× : Unsustainable D or L : District Wide

×× : Very unsustainable √/?: Uncertain positive X/?: Uncertain negative


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AMBITION/ VISION, DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGY

Vision IDP 2018: Wakefield District will be attractive, prosperous, resilient and sustainable; supporting a high quality of life. The district will be making a significant contribution to the prosperity of Leeds City Region. Residents and businesses will benefit from innovation, new technology and inclusive economic growth, taking advantage of the district's connectivity to places across the region, the North and beyond. Wakefield District will be a place where all businesses and communities succeed. New development and investment will be sustainable, ensuring the benefits are spread across the district, supporting urban renaissance, regeneration and less advantaged communities. Sustainable patterns of living will support distinctive, vibrant and well designed places, with balanced communities, improved transport infrastructure and people living healthy, active lifestyles. The district's rich historic, cultural and natural heritage, diverse wildlife, habitats and landscape, Green Belt and open spaces will be protected and enhanced. Improved standards of design and management will improve the quality of the built and natural environment.

SA Objective

Effects Commentary /Explanation (to include secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects)

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SA1 Good quality employment opportunities available to all in accessible locations

√√ √√ √√ H D P Vision encourages economic investment that will support business growth and local employment. Makes no direct reference to employment.

SA2 Conditions which enable business success, inclusive economic growth and investment

√√ √√ √√ H D P Encourages inclusive and sustainable economic growth and investment.

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SA3 Education and training opportunities to build skills and capacities

√ √ √ M D P The vision does not directly refer to improving training or educational attainment, but does refer to prosperity and spreading benefits across the district.

SA4 Improve the health of local people and ensure they can access health and social care facilities

√√ √√ √√ H D P Refers to healthy and active lifestyles.

SA5 Improve community safety and security

√ √ √ H D P Refers to well designed and prosperous places.

SA6 Vibrant communities to participate in decision making

√ √ √ H D P Refers to urban renaissance, regeneration and supporting less advantaged communities for vibrant well designed places.

SA7 Protect, create and enhance the provision and accessibility to culture, leisure, recreation and open space facilities

√√ √√ √√ H D P Refers to protecting and enhancing the district’s historic and cultural assets.

SA8 Retain and enhance access to local facilities and services.

√ √ √ M D P Does not specifically refer to the provision of facilities and services, but does refer to sustainable patterns of living, vibrant well designed places, and a quality built environment.

SA 9 A range of quality housing available to everyone

√ √ √ M D P Refers to balanced communities and well-designed places, but does not make specific reference to housing.

Environmental

SA10 An effective and safe transport network that encourages people to make the best use of sustainable and active modes of transport.

√√ √√ √√ H D P Refers to sustainable patterns of living and improvements to transport infrastructure including health and active lifestyles.

SA11 A high quality, healthy, built, environment that promotes activity, conserves and, where appropriate enhances the historic environment and heritage assets and their settings.

√√ √√ √√ H D P Refers to vibrant well designed places, protection and enhancement of historic and cultural assets, and active lifestyles.


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SA 12 Protect and enhance bio-diversity, geodiversity and an attractive natural environment

√√ √√ √√ H D P Refers to protecting and enhancing natural heritage, wildlife, habitats, open space and the natural environment.

SA13 Reduce air water and soil pollution levels

√ √ √ M D P Refers to improving the quality of the natural environment.

SA14 Minimal greenhouse gas emissions and a managed response to the effects of climate change

? ? ? Refers to resilience but doesn’t refer to low carbon.

SA15 Prevent inappropriate new development in areas of flood risk and ensure development does not contribute to increased flood risk for existing people and property.

√ √ √ M D P Refers to resilience and sustainable patterns of living.

SA16 Prudent and efficient use of energy, water and natural resources, and minimal production of waste

√ √ √ M D P Refers to the protection and enhancement of natural resources and sustainable patterns of living.

SA17 Secure the efficient and prudent use of land making good use of previously developed and derelict sites.

√√ √√ √√ H D P Refers to urban renaissance, sustainable patterns of living, and protecting habitats, landscapes and open spaces. To improve the quality of the built and natural environment.


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Vision amended 2020 for Publication version: (Accepted) Wakefield District will be attractive, prosperous, resilient, low carbon and sustainable; supporting a high quality of life. The district will be making a significant contribution to the prosperity and culture of Leeds City Region, residents, businesses and visitors will benefit from innovation, new technology and inclusive economic growth, taking advantage of the district's connectivity to places across the region, the North and beyond. Wakefield District will be a place where all businesses and communities succeed. The district's rich historic, cultural and natural heritage, diverse wildlife, habitats and landscape, Green Belt and open spaces will be protected and enhanced. Improved standards of design and management will improve the quality of the built and natural environment, and secure biodiversity net gain. New development and investment will be sustainable, ensuring the benefits are spread across the district, supporting urban renaissance, regeneration and less advantaged communities. It will address our housing and employment needs and reinforce the character of places. Sustainable patterns of living will support distinctive, vibrant, creative and well-designed places, with balanced communities, improved transport infrastructure and people living healthy, active lifestyles

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√√ √√ √√ H D P Vision encourages economic investment that will support business growth and local employment. The vision has been reinforced to emphasise the ambitions of the district to promote creative, culture and tourism as an economic growth area. The vision has been reinforced to refer to addressing employment needs.


√√ √√ √√ H D P Encourages inclusive and sustainable economic growth and investment. The vision has been reinforced to emphasise the ambitions of the district to promote creative, culture and tourism as an economic growth area.

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√ √ √ M D P The vision does not directly refer to improving training or educational attainment, but does refer to prosperity and spreading benefits across the district.


√√ √√ √√ H D P Refers to healthy and active lifestyles.


√ √ √ H D P Refers to well designed and prosperous places.


√ √ √ H D P Refers to urban renaissance, regeneration and supporting less advantaged communities for vibrant well designed places.


√√ √√ √√ H D P Refers to protecting and enhancing the district’s historic and cultural assets. The vision has been reinforced to emphasise the ambitions of the district to promote creative, culture and tourism.


√ √ √ M D P Does not specifically refer to the provision of facilities and services, but does refer to sustainable patterns of living, vibrant well designed places, and a quality built environment.


√ √ √ M D P Refers to balanced communities and well-designed places. The vision has been reinforced to refer to addressing housing needs.

Environmental


√√ √√ √√ H D P Refers to sustainable patterns of living and improvements to transport infrastructure including health and active lifestyles.


√√ √√ √√ H D P Refers to vibrant well designed places, protection and enhancement of historic and cultural assets, and active lifestyles. The vision has been updated to emphasise the need to reinforce the character of places.


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√√ √√ √√ H D P Refers to protecting and enhancing natural heritage, wildlife, habitats, open space and the natural environment. Has been updated to refer to biodiversity net gain.


√ √ √ M D P Refers to improving the quality of the natural environment.


√ √ √ M D P Makes reference to the importance of being a resilient and low carbon district.


√ √ √ M D P Refers to resilience and sustainable patterns of living.


√ √ √ M D P Refers to the protection and enhancement of natural resources and sustainable patterns of living.


√√ √√ √√ H D P Refers to urban renaissance, sustainable patterns of living, and protecting habitats, landscapes and open spaces. To improve the quality of the built and natural environment.


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Development Principles and Strategy IDP 2018 and PD 2020 The Wakefield District Local Plan will embody the Garden City development principles to deliver sustainable, high-quality places. Development will embrace the natural environment, offer high-quality affordable housing and locally accessible work in engaging, healthy and sociable communities:

Land value capture for the benefit of the community

Strong vision, leadership and community engagement

Long-term stewardship of assets

Affordable mixed-tenure homes and housing types;

A wide range of jobs within easy commuting distance of homes;

Well designed homes with gardens, combining the best of town and country to create healthy communities;

Development that enhance the natural environment, providing a comprehensive green infrastructure network and net biodiversity gains, using Building for Life 12, zero-carbon and energy-positive technology to ensure climate resilience;

Strong cultural, recreational and shopping facilities in walkable, vibrant, sociable neighbourhoods;

Integrated and accessible transport systems, with walking, cycling and public transport designed to create healthy streets and be the most attractive forms of local transport;

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STRATEGIC POLICIES

Housing, Employment, Retail, Leisure and Commercial Development

Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development

SSP1: Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development (2012)

SA Objectives

Assessment of effect Commentary /Explanation (to include secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects)

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√ √ √ H L P The policy does not reflect the up to date presumption in favour of sustainable development in NPPF, and relates to the presumption in NPPF 2012, which was relevant at the time the policy was drafted. However, the policy seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, and is now applied in association with the up to date NPPF, which has clarified that development should be restricted in relation to specified protected areas or assets. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can still be expected for this SA objective.



Social






√ √ √ H L P The policy does not reflect the up to date presumption in favour of sustainable development in NPPF, and relates to the presumption in NPPF 2012, which was relevant at the time the policy was drafted. However, the policy seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in


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Wakefield, and is now applied in association with the up to date NPPF, which has clarified that development should be restricted in relation to specified protected areas or assets. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can still be expected for this SA objective.





SA8 Retain and enhance access to Local facilities and services.


SA9 A range of quality housing available to everyone

√ √ √ H L P The policy does not reflect the up to date presumption in favour of sustainable development in NPPF, and relates to the presumption in NPPF 2012, which was relevant at the time the policy was drafted. However, the policy seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, and is now applied in association with the up to date NPPF, which has clarified that development should be restricted in relation to specified protected areas or assets. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans,


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with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can still be expected for this SA objective.

Environmental





SA12 Protect and enhance bio-diversity, geodiversity and an attractive natural environment



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should be restricted in relation to specified protected areas or assets. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can still be expected for this SA objective.







SA17 Secure the efficient and prudent use of land making good use of previously

√ √ √ H L P The policy does not reflect the up to date presumption in favour of sustainable development in NPPF, and relates to the presumption in NPPF 2012, which was relevant at the time the policy was drafted. However, the policy seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, and is now applied in association with the up to date NPPF, which has clarified that development should be restricted in relation to specified protected areas or assets. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans,


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developed and derelict sites.

with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can still be expected for this SA objective.

WSP1: Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development (2019) (Accepted)

SA Objective


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√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with the provision of quality employment opportunities. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with economic growth. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.

Social


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with the provision of good education and training opportunities. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


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√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with the improvement of health and wellbeing. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with improved safety and security. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with community participation in decision making. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with the provision of access to recreation facilities and open space. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with the retention and enhancement of local services and facilities. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with the provision of good quality housing for everyone. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant


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neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.

Environmental


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with access to sustainable and active modes of transport. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with the conservation and enhancement of the historic environment. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity and geodiversity. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


√ √ √ M L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with reducing air, water and soil pollution. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


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√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and responding to climate change. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with effective flood management. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with the efficient use of natural resources and minimising waste production. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a minor positive effect can be expected for this SA objective.


√ √ √ H L P The policy reflects the NPPF’s presumption in favour of sustainable development, and seeks to secure development that improves the social, economic and environmental conditions in Wakefield, which is assumed to cover issues associated with the efficient land use. The policy also requires that planning applications are in accordance with other policies in the Local Plan and where relevant neighbourhood plans, with consideration for other material considerations. Therefore a positive effect can be expected for this SA objective, although the general nature of the policy suggests that the effect is likely to be minor.


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Role and Function of Places

WSP2: Settlement Hierarchy (2009 & 2019) (Accepted)

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√ √ √ H L P The hierarchy enables employment to be directed to the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas.


√ √ √ H L P Hierarchy enables employment creation to be directed to the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas.

Social


√ √ √ H L P The policy supports directing training and education facilities towards the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas.

SA4 Improve the health of local people and ensure they can access

√ √ √ H L P The policy supports directing health care facilities towards the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas.


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health and social care facilities


− − − H L P The policy will have a neutral effect in relation to this objective.


√ √ √ H L P The policy supports directing facilities and services towards the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas, which will maximise opportunities for community participation.


√ √ √ H L P The policy supports directing culture leisure and recreation facilities to the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas.


√ √ √ H L P The policy supports directing local facilities to the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas.


√ √ √ H L P The policy supports directing housing to the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas.

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√ √ √ H L P The policy supports directing new development to the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas, where non-car based methods such as by public transport, cycle or foot can be promoted.


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√ √ √ H L P The policy supports directing new development to the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas. This will promote investment in the built historic environment in the interests of conservation and enhancement.


√ √ √ M L P The policy encourages development of the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas which should help conserve biodiversity in the greenfield sites. However it should be noted that brownfield sites can have a high biodiversity value.


√ √ √ M L P Concentrating development in urban areas should help reduce pollution levels by reducing the need to travel.


√ √ √ H L P This policy reduces the need to travel by developing in existing urban areas which are accessible by public transport.

SA15 Prevent inappropriate new development in areas of flood risk and ensure development does not contribute to increased flood risk

− − − H L P The policy will have a neutral effect in relation to this objective. Flood risk occurs within the exiting settlements. Policies that are applied in conjunction with the settlement hierarchy to direct development to lowest areas of flood risk within these settlements will address flood risk directly.


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for existing people and property.


− − − H L P The policy supports directing development to the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas. However, the policy will have a neutral effect in respect of this objective. Associated policies relating to design and design and construction will address these issues directly.


− − − H L P The policy supports directing development to the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas. This will have an indirect effect. However, it will be policies applied in conjunction with the settlement hierarchy that have a direct impact on the sequential approach to promoting the redevelopment of brownfield and infill sites.

Location of Development

CS1: Location of Development (2009)

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√ √ √ H L P Policy allows for employment creation in main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas and encourages employment in areas that are accessible by public transport.


√ √ √ H L P Policy allows for employment creation in main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas. It also allows for the development of local services in rural areas. Enhanced facilities should encourage investment.

Social


√ √ √ H L P Policy aims to regenerate urban areas and tackle high levels of deprivation which should help to improve confidence and self-esteem.


? ? ? H L P Dependent on the provision of healthcare facilities. Enhanced facilities are promoted in local service centres. Provision of new developments in town centres should encourage walking and cycling to school and work Policy should improve non-car based access to healthcare and leisure facilities.


? ? ? H L P Dependent on community design and development of “Secured by Design‟ policies. Tackling high levels of deprivation in some communities my result in a reduction of crime.


√ √ √ H L P Supports proposals which increase the vitality of city, town and local centres which should help to build community confidence.

SA7 Protect, create and enhance the provision and accessibility to culture, leisure,

√ √ √ H L P Policy encourages most development in the main urban areas, which are more likely to be accessible by public transport. The policy also supports enhancing the range of leisure and cultural facilities in towns and cities that can be accessed by non-car based methods.


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recreation and open space facilities


√ √ √ H L P Policy allows for enhancing levels of services, facilities and jobs in urban areas, local service centres and rural settlements.


√ √ √ H L P Policy should allow for provision of additional housing across all areas of the District. The policy also allows for identified local needs to be met in villages. There may be some conflict if sites put forward for housing are located in the flood risk zones.

Environmental


√√ √√ √√ H L P Access to new developments by non-car based methods such as by public transport, cycle or foot should be improved as a result of this policy.


√√ √ ? H L P The availability of urban locations for development will become less over time. Policy promotes development on previously developed land ahead of Greenfield sites, as well as the re-use of existing buildings. Policy supports location of new development accessible by public transport.

SA12 Protect and enhance bio-diversity,

√ √ √ H L P The policy encourages development of brownfield sites ahead of greenfield which should help conserve biodiversity in the greenfield sites. However it should be noted that brownfield sites can have a high biodiversity value.


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geodiversity and an attractive natural environment






√ √ √ H L P The policy seeks to direct development to areas at the lowest probability of flooding taking account of development vulnerability in accordance with national planning policy and guidance.


√ √ √ H L P Policy encourages the efficient use of land and the use of underused or vacant buildings. The policy encourages use of brownfield sites, by encouraging development in the City and town centres. This should protect the greenbelt and agricultural land.


√ √ √ H L P The policy seeks to secure the redevelopment of land within the settlement, followed by suitable greenfield infill sites and then sustainable extensions.


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WSP3 Location of Development (2018) (CS1 amended) (Accepted)

SA Objectives


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√ √ √ H L P Policy allows for employment creation in main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas and encourages employment in areas that are accessible by public transport. The policy has reduced the emphasis on Wakefield from the Core Strategy 2009, and allows for a greater focus in areas in the five towns and south east of the district where there are priorities for development and investment to support regeneration.


√ √ √ H L P Policy allows for employment creation in main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas. It also allows for the development of local services in rural areas. Enhanced facilities should encourage investment. The policy has reduced the emphasis on Wakefield from the Core Strategy 2009, and allows for a greater focus in areas in the five towns and south east of the district where there are priorities for development and investment to support regeneration.

Social


√ √ √ H L P Policy aims to regenerate urban areas and tackle high levels of deprivation which should help to improve confidence and self-esteem. The policy has reduced the emphasis on Wakefield from the Core Strategy 2009, and allows for a greater focus in areas in the five towns and south east of the district where there are priorities for development and investment to support regeneration.


? ? ? H L P Dependent on the provision of healthcare facilities. Enhanced facilities are promoted in local service centres. Provision of new developments in town centres should encourage walking and cycling to school and work Policy should improve non-car based access to healthcare and leisure facilities.


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? ? ? H L P Dependent on community design and development of „Secured by Design‟ policies. Tackling high levels of deprivation in some communities my result in a reduction of crime.


√ √ √ H L P Supports proposals which increase the vitality of city, town and local centres which should help to build community confidence.


√ √ √ H L P Policy encourages most development in the main urban areas, which are more likely to be accessible by public transport. The policy also supports enhancing the range of leisure and cultural facilities in towns and cities that can be accessed by non-car based methods.


√ √ √ H L P Policy allows for enhancing levels of services, facilities and jobs in urban areas, local service centres and rural settlements.


√ √ √ H L P Policy should allow for provision of additional housing across all areas of the District. The policy also allows for identified local needs to be met in villages. The policy has reduced the emphasis on Wakefield from the Core Strategy 2009, and allows for a greater focus in areas in the five towns and south east of the district where there are priorities for development and investment to support regeneration.

Environmental


√√ √√ √√ H L P Access to new developments by non-car based methods such as by public transport, cycle or foot should be improved as a result of this policy.


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√√ √ ? H L P The policy supports directing new development to the most accessible main urban areas, local service centres and rural areas. This will promote investment in the built historic environment in the interests of conservation and enhancement.


√/? √/? √/? H L P The policy encourages development of sites in the urban areas and other settlements and restricts development in the Green Belt. This will have benefits for conservation within the countryside, but the impact on urban sites with wildlife value is less certain following the amendment from CS1.





SA15 Prevent inappropriate new development in areas of flood risk and ensure development does not contribute to increased flood risk

? ? ? H L P The revised policy no longer refers to the need to direct development to areas with the lowest probability of flooding. Therefore, this will need to be addressed through the application of Local Plan policies on flood risk to address this matter going forward.


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for existing people and property.


√ √ √ H L P Policy encourages the efficient use of land and the use of underused or vacant buildings. The policy encourages use of brownfield sites, by encouraging development in the City and town centres. This should protect the greenbelt and agricultural land.


√ √ √ H L P The policy seeks to secure the redevelopment of land within the settlement, followed by suitable greenfield infill sites and then sustainable extensions.

Safeguarded Land

D2 Safeguarded Land (2009) (rejected)

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− − − H L P No predicted impact.



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√ √ √ M L P Provides protection to the Green Belt thereby encouraging more efficient use of land in other areas.

WSP4 Safeguarded Land (D2 amended 2018) (Accepted)

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− − − H L P No predicted impact. But will ensure that land for economic development is identified beyond the plan period to support future identified need at the Local Plan review stage, in relatively accessible locations.


− − − H L P No predicted impact. But will ensure that land for economic development is identified beyond the plan period to support future identified need at the Local Plan review stage, in relatively accessible locations.

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− − − H L P No predicted impact. But will ensure that land for housing development is identified beyond the plan period to support future identified need at the Local Plan review stage, in relatively accessible locations.

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− − − H L P No predicted impact. But where these are greenfield sites they will be protected from permanent development, meaning that they may retain some value for biodiversity.








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√ √ √ M L P Provides protection to the Green Belt thereby encouraging more efficient use of land in other areas, and clarifies that permanent development will only be permitted through the Local Plan review process.

Housing

CS3: The Scale and Distribution of Additional Housing (2009) (rejected)

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√ √ √ M L P Provides additional housing in the main urban areas to support employment growth.


√ √ √ H L P The new housing growth should increase the available labour pool and also generate a larger number of local consumers. These should help to encourage new investment and support economic growth.

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? ? ? New housing could put a strain on education facilities. Dependent on provision of new educational facilities.


? ? ? Dependent on the provision of healthcare facilities. More housing could put pressure on local facilities.


? ? ? Increased activity resulting from the provision of new town centre housing could have an effect on crime and security.


√ √ √ H L P Allowing some new housing to be built in villages in order to maintain the viability of the existing services should also contribute towards encouraging vibrant communities. Concentrating housing in town centres should encourage the development of new facilities to help create vibrant communities


√ √ √ H L P Concentrating housing in town centres should encourage the development of new CLR facilities to help create vibrant communities.


√ √ √ H L P Policy provides appropriate housing for local needs, and will encourage vibrancy of the urban centres.


√ √ √ M L P Provision of housing to meet identified needs in villages should help to make affordable housing available in these areas. It is unclear how the policy will influence affordability in town centres.

Environmental


√ √ √ M L P The need to travel should be reduced due to the majority of building taking place in the urban areas. However, this will depend on the transport measures that are put in place.


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√ √ √ H L P Policy requires the majority of new housing to be built in existing urban centres, which should encourage development of communities with good access to services and should also help protect landscape character.


? ? ? Concentrating development within the urban areas should protect the countryside in the short to medium term. However, it may impact upon valuable areas of urban ecology and local biodiversity.


x x x M L P Additional housing and the extra traffic that results will increase levels of pollutants. This could be significant if much of the new housing is occupied by those who commute to work outside the area by private car. Concentrating new housing in town centres could result in contaminated sites being remediated.


xx xx xx H L P Additional housing and the extra traffic that results will increase levels of greenhouse gas emissions. This could be significant if much of the new housing is occupied by those who commute to work outside the area by private car.


- - - - - - The policy will be applied in conjunction with other local and national policies and guidance relating to flood risk, therefore, a neutral effect is predicted.


xx xx xx H L P The scale of housing required will result in considerable use of raw materials and generation of waste. However the policy encourages use of brownfield sites and infill developments to make more efficient use of land.


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√ √ √ H L P Concentrating development within the urban areas should protect the countryside in the short to medium term and encourage the reuse of brownfield urban land.

CW6: Meeting Housing Need within Central Wakefield (2009) (rejected)

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√ √ √ M L P Supporting additional housing in Wakefield city centre, which should support employment growth by increasing the workforce and customer base.


√ √ √ H L P Supporting additional housing in Wakefield city centre should increase the available labour pool and also generate a larger number of local consumers. These should help to encourage new investment and support economic growth.

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? ? ? Increasing housing in the City centre would support natural surveillance into the evening, with potential improvements to the feeling of community safety, provided there was no conflict with other activities relating to the evening economy.


√ √ √ H L P Supporting new in the City centre should encourage the development of new facilities to help create vibrant communities. Resident would also contribute to community vibrancy by supporting existing facilities and services.


√ √ √ H L P Encouraging housing in the City centre should encourage the development of new CLR facilities to help create vibrant communities. Resident would also have good access to existing CLR facilities.


√ √ √ H L P Policy provides appropriate housing for local needs, and will encourage vibrancy of the City Centre.


√ √ √ M L P The quality and affordability of housing would be delivered through other Local Plan policies.

Environmental


√ √ √ M L P Residential development in the City centre would have good access to public transport links and access to City centre facilities and services by walking and cycling.


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SA11 A high quality, healthy, built environment that promotes activity, conserves and, where appropriate enhances the historic environment and heritage assets and their settings.

√ √ √ H L P The policy supports regeneration in the City centre on previously developed land, where there would be good access to services by walking and cycling.


√ √ √ H L P Development in the City centre on previously developed land and buildings would reduce pressure for development on more sensitive landscapes with higher biodiversity value.


√ √ √ H L P The policy supports the reuse of previously developed sites which could result in some remediation of contaminated sites. City centre living may also reduce the rates of private car ownership, which would improve transport related air pollution.


√ √ √ H L P City centre living may reduce the rates of private car ownership, which would improve transport related greenhouse gas emissions.


? ? ? Some sites allocated for residential development are in flood zones. This has been justified through the wider sustainability benefits of regenerating individual sites, the sustainability of City centre living in relation to accessibility, and supporting increase in town centre vibrancy and vitality. Therefore, it will be important to ensure that sites can be made safe for residents for their lifetime, without increasing flood risk elsewhere, and where possible reduce flood risk elsewhere, through specific policies relating to individual allocations.


√ √ √ H L P The policy supports the recycling of land and buildings, which has positive implications for waste production and resource consumption.


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√ √ √ H L P Recycling land and buildings within the City centre will reduce demand for greenfield sites within and on the edge of urban areas.

WSP5: Scale and Distribution of Additional Housing (2018) (CS3 amended)

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√ √ √ M L P Provides additional housing above OAN in the main urban areas to support employment growth, in areas most in need of regeneration and investment.


√ √ √ H L P The new housing growth above OAN in the main urban areas should increase the available labour pool and also generate a larger number of local consumers. These should help to encourage new investment and support economic growth.

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they can access health and social care facilities




√ √ √ H L P Allowing some new housing to be built in villages in order to maintain the viability of the existing services should also contribute towards encouraging vibrant communities. Encouraging higher density housing in town centres should encourage the development of new facilities to help create vibrant communities


√ √ √ H L P Concentrating housing in town centres and main urban areas should encourage the development of new CLR facilities to help create vibrant communities.




√ √ √ M L P The policy plans for over and above the OAN for housing. It directs housing development in line with the settlement hierarchy and spatial development strategy, in areas where there is an identified need for regeneration and investment. The policy also recognises the need to maintain a 5 year supply of land for housing throughout the plan period. Other Local Plan Policies consider Housing Mix and Affordability

Environmental


√ √ √ M L P The policy directs housing development in line with the settlement hierarchy and spatial development strategy, in areas where there is an identified need for regeneration and investment, and there will be access to more sustainable modes of transport other than the private car. The policy also promotes high density housing around public transport hubs. However, this will depend to some extent on the transport measures that are put in place.


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√ √ √ H L P Policy requires the majority of new housing to be built in existing urban centres, which should encourage investment in existing urban areas and so help protect landscape character.




x/? x/? x/? M L P Additional housing and the extra traffic that results will increase levels of pollutants. This could be significant if much of the new housing is occupied by those who commute to work outside the area by private car. But this will depend on other transport related policies, and directing development to more accessible locations where alternative modes of transport to the private car can be utilised. Concentrating new housing in town centres could result in contaminated sites being remediated.


x/? x/? x/? H L P Additional housing and the extra traffic that results will increase levels of greenhouse gas emissions. This could be significant if much of the new housing is occupied by those who commute to work outside the area by private car. But this will depend on other transport related policies, and directing development to more accessible locations where alternative modes of transport to the private car can be utilised.




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WSP5: Scale and Distribution of Additional Housing (amended 2019 to remove the reference to a maximum number of homes over the plan period and oversupply) (Accepted)

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√ √ √ M L P Provides additional housing above OAN in the main urban areas to support employment growth, in areas most in need of regeneration and investment.


√ √ √ H L P The new housing growth above OAN in the main urban areas should increase the available labour pool and also generate a larger number of local consumers. These should help to encourage new investment and support economic growth.

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√ √ √ H L P Allowing some new housing to be built in villages in order to maintain the viability of the existing services should also contribute towards encouraging vibrant communities. Encouraging higher density housing in town centres should encourage the development of new facilities to help create vibrant communities


√ √ √ H L P Concentrating housing in town centres and main urban areas should encourage the development of new CLR facilities to help create vibrant communities.




√√ √√ √√ H L P The policy plans for over and above the OAN for housing. It directs housing development in line with the settlement hierarchy and spatial development strategy, in areas where there is an identified need for regeneration and investment. The policy also recognises the need to maintain a 5 year supply of land for housing throughout the plan period. The reference to a maximum number of homes over the plan period and oversupply has been removed. Other Local Plan Policies consider Housing Mix and Affordability.

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√ √ √ M L P The policy directs housing development in line with the settlement hierarchy and spatial development strategy, in areas where there is an identified need for regeneration and investment, and there will be access to more sustainable modes of transport other than the private car. The policy also promotes high density housing around public transport hubs. However, this will depend to some extent on the transport measures that are put in place.


√ √ √ H L P Policy requires the majority of new housing to be built in existing urban centres, which should encourage investment in existing urban areas and so help protect landscape character.




x/? x/? x/? M L P Additional housing and the extra traffic that results will increase levels of pollutants. This could be significant if much of the new housing is occupied by those who commute to work outside the area by private car. But this will depend on other transport related policies, and directing development to more accessible locations where alternative modes of transport to the private car can be utilised. Concentrating new housing in town centres could result in contaminated sites being remediated.


x/? x/? x/? H L P Additional housing and the extra traffic that results will increase levels of greenhouse gas emissions. This could be significant if much of the new housing is occupied by those who commute to work outside the area by private car. But this will depend on other transport related policies, and directing development to more accessible locations where alternative modes of transport to the private car can be utilised.

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contribute to increased flood risk for existing people and property.





CS6 Housing Mix, Affordability & Quality (2009) (rejected)

SA Objective Effects Commentary /Explanation (to include secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects)

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- - - - - - Neutral effect against this objective


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Social




√ √ √ M L P Improved quality of housing, as required by this policy, for example increased thermal and sound insulation can improve health and well-being.


? ? ? Replacing unfit housing could have a positive effect depending on design.


√ √ √ H L P Improving current housing stock could have a positive effect on community vibrancy.




√ √ √ H L P Policy supports the vibrancy of existing city, town and village centres by supporting proposals to improve the quality or make efficient use of the District’s housing stock.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Should ensure that new housing developments provide an appropriate mix of dwellings.

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√ √ √ M L P Improvements to existing housing could potentially improve the quality of the built environment. Policy also encourages re-use of existing buildings.






√ √ √ H L P Potential to improve the energy efficiency of current housing stock. For example, insulation or double glazing.




√ √ √ H L P Policy encourages proposals of high quality design that make efficient use of the current housing stock, which reduces the pressure on natural resources.


√ √ √ H L P Policy encourages proposals that make efficient use of the current housing stock and reduces the need to build on greenfield sites.


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WSP6 Housing Mix, Affordability & Quality (Amended 2018)


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√ √ √ M L P Improved quality of housing, as required by this policy, for example increased thermal and sound insulation, and providing specialist homes for disabled and older people where there is an identified need, can improve health and well-being.


√ √ √ M L P Encouraging the creation of mixed and balanced communities, high quality design and improving existing housing stock is likely to have a positive effect on feelings of community safety and security.


√ √ √ H L P Encouraging the creation of mixed and balanced communities, high quality design and improving current housing stock could have a positive effect on community vibrancy.


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√√ √√ √√ H L P Should ensure that new housing developments provide a broad mix of homes to meet the needs of different households. The policy reflects the up to date policy of the NPPF relating to the types and tenures of affordable housing to meet identified community needs, and also refers to meeting specialist housing needs.

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√ √ √ M L P Improvements to existing housing and promoting high quality design could potentially improve the quality of the built environment.








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√ √ √ H L P Policy encourages proposals that make efficient use of the current housing stock, promotes the reuse of buildings and reduces the need to build on greenfield sites.

WSP6: Housing Mix, Affordability & Quality (amended 2019 to require a variable percentage of affordable housing requirements in different parts of the district in accordance with the updated viability evidence; and to set out that 10% of affordable housing provision should be for shared ownership products). (Accepted)


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√ √ √ M L P The introduction of a variable rate of affordable housing across the district, in accordance with the viability evidence, should help to support the viability of the housing development industry in the district. The policy includes a minimum


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threshold for affordable housing, which should also support the viability of development.

Social




√ √ √ M L P Improved quality of housing, as required by this policy, for example increased thermal and sound insulation, and providing specialist homes for disabled and older people where there is an identified need, can improve health and well-being, alongside increasing the availability of affordable homes


√ √ √ M L P Encouraging the creation of mixed and balanced communities, affordable housing, high quality design and improving existing housing stock is likely to have a positive effect on feelings of community safety and security.


√ √ √ H L P Encouraging the creation of mixed and balanced communities, affordable housing, high quality design and improving current housing stock could have a positive effect on community vibrancy.






√√ √√ √√ H L P Should ensure that new housing developments provide a broad mix of homes to meet the needs of different households. The policy reflects the up to date policy of the NPPF relating to the types and tenures of affordable housing to meet identified community needs, and also refers to meeting specialist housing needs. The policy will ensure that the amount of affordable housing above the minimum threshold reflects the relative viability of development across different housing market areas in the district to ensure that the percentages set out in the policy are more likely to be delivered.

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√ √ √ M L P Improvements to existing housing and promoting high quality design could potentially improve the quality of the built environment.












√ √ √ H L P Policy encourages proposals that make efficient use of the current housing stock, promotes the reuse of buildings and reduces the need to build on greenfield sites.


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WSP7: Specialist Housing (New 2018)


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√ √ √ M L P Supporting the provision of housing for people with specific needs, in accessible locations, with access to health provision, taking account of the impact on public services can improve health and well-being.




√ √ √ H L P Supporting the provision of housing for people with specific needs, in accessible locations, Can have a positive effect on community vibrancy, by encouraging mixed communities.


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√√ √√ √√ H L P Supports the provision of specialist housing in accessible locations, and sets out how affordable housing applies to this type of housing, which will help to meet identified community needs.

Environmental


√ √ √ M L P Supports the provision of specialist housing in accessible locations, reducing the need to travel by the private car.






√ √ √ M L P Supports the provision of specialist housing in accessible locations, reducing the need to travel by the private car, thereby reducing air pollution.


√ √ √ M L P Supports the provision of specialist housing in accessible locations, reducing the need to travel by the private car, thereby reducing transport related greenhouse gas emissions.




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WSP7: Specialist Housing (amended 2019 to refer to custom build housing and to clarify the definition of C2 accommodation). (Accepted)

SA Objective Effects Commentary /Explanation (to include secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects) Sh

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√ √ √ M L P Supporting the provision of housing for people with specific needs, in accessible locations, with access to health provision, taking account of the impact on public services can improve health and well-being.




√ √ √ H L P Supporting the provision of housing for people with specific needs, in accessible locations, Can have a positive effect on community vibrancy, by encouraging mixed communities.






√√ √√ √√ H L P Supports the provision of specialist housing in accessible locations, and sets out how affordable housing applies to this type of housing, which will help to meet identified community needs. The policy has been amended to refer to custom build housing and to clarify the definition of C2 accommodation, which should support the availability of a wider range of accommodation types in the district.

Environmental


√ √ √ M L P Supports the provision of specialist housing in accessible locations, reducing the need to travel by the private car.

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and heritage assets and their settings.




√ √ √ M L P Supports the provision of specialist housing in accessible locations, reducing the need to travel by the private car, thereby reducing air pollution.


√ √ √ M L P Supports the provision of specialist housing in accessible locations, reducing the need to travel by the private car, thereby reducing transport related greenhouse gas emissions.







WSP24: Build to Rent (new policy 2019 to recognise Build to Rent as a new form of housing development). (Accepted)


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- - - Neutral effect against this objective


√ √ √ M L P Will support investment in build to rent as a new model of residential investment and development, which may become more prevalent in the larger urban areas of the district.

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√ √ √ H L P The proposed management model for build to rent will help promote safety and security within the development.


√ √ √ M L P The proposed development model may promote the participation of residents in the management arrangements and communal facilities, which may have a positive impact on community vibrancy and cohesion. Schemes are expected to be provided as part of larger development, which should also help to provide a mixed and balanced community.


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- - - Developments of this nature may include communal facilities such as a gym onsite, but overall the impact is likely to be neutral in terms of the wider community.


√ √ √ M L P Schemes should usually be provided as part of a wider development, which should help to support the accessibility of developments to wider facilities and services.


√√ √√ √√ H L P The proposal supports the provision of a well-managed quality, rental product including affordable housing, which will provide longer term leases with greater certainty of rental increases. The affordable rental units should also be available in perpetuity. Development should provide a mix of unit sizes.

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CS7: Accommodation for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople (2009) (rejected)

New SA Objectives for WDLP2036


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√ √ √ M L P Policy requires sites to be accessible to schools by public transport.


√ √ √ M L P Policy requires sites to be accessible to health facilities by public transport.


? ? ? Uncertainty as to how this policy will impact on crime.


? ? ? Provision of appropriate traveller sites may encourage community participation




√ √ √ H L P Policy aims to provide sites that meet the demonstrated needs of the gypsy and travelling communities.



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? ? ? Uncertain how this policy will impact on the built and historic environment.


? ? ? Depends on the sites chosen and their biodiversity value. Derelict and untidy land could have a high biodiversity value.






√ √ √ H L P The policy seeks to direct development away from areas of high flood risk.




? ? ? Policy encourages re-use of previously developed land and derelict and untidy sites. However it could also result in some sites being allocated in the green belt.


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WSP8: Accommodation for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople (amended 2018) (Accepted)

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√ √ √ M L P Policy requires sites to be accessible to schools by public transport, on foot or by cycle.


√ √ √ M L P Policy requires sites to be accessible to health facilities by public transport, on foot or by cycle.




? ? ? Provision of appropriate accommodation in accessible locations may encourage community participation and cohesion.


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√ √ √ H L P Policy requires provision to be in locations that accessible to shops facilities and services.


√ √ ? H L P Policy sets out that the plan makes provision to meet the identified need in the short to medium term. The policy provides a commitment to identify opportunities for additional accommodation through future plan reviews. The policy also allows for planning applications to come forward on unallocated sites in the longer term where there is demonstrable need and a shortfall in the 5 year supply. However, in the longer term this presents uncertainty about the ability to accommodate unmet need in suitable locations.

Environmental


√ √ √ M L P The policy seeks to direct development to areas with access to facilities and services by public transport, so would have a minor positive effect in respect of this objective.


? ? ? Uncertain how this policy will impact on the built and historic environment.


? ? ? This would depend on the sites being considered, either through the Local Plan or planning application, and their biodiversity value. Derelict and untidy land could have a high biodiversity value.


√ √ √ M L P The policy requires sites to have adequate services for water supply, drainage, sewage and waste disposal, which should have a minor positive effect on this objective. Sites are also required to be in accessible locations which should have positive impacts for transport related air pollution.


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√ √ √ M L P The policy seeks to direct development to areas with access to facilities and services by public transport, so would have a minor positive effect in respect of reducing transport related greenhouse gas emissions.


√ √ √ H L P The policy seeks to direct development away from areas of high flood risk.





Employment and Commercial Development

CS8: The Local Economy (2009) (rejected)



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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy encourages economic development and provides employment opportunities.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to improve economic performance and maximise local skills as well as protecting existing businesses.

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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to increase the level of skills and educational attainment of the workforce.




? ? ? Increased employment opportunities could potentially result in less crime.


√ √ √ H L P Encouraging the rural economy should help to encourage community vitality. Dependent on sites chosen for new employment zones. If deprived communities are provided with extra employment opportunities, this could improve community vibrancy The policy encourages investment and provides further employment opportunities, both of which would build community capital, capacity and confidence.


√ √ √ H L P Policy encourages the provision of new facilities for tourists, which will also be available to the local population.


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√ √ √ H L P Policy supports the vibrancy of city and town centres and aims to increase jobs in existing communities first.



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√ √ √ H L P The need to travel (particularly by car) should be reduced by locating the majority of employment opportunities in urban areas. However this is dependent upon the transport measures that are put in place. Increased economic development in rural areas has the potential to increase traffic in the vicinity but could decrease the distance some individuals have to travel to work (through gaining employment in rural areas).


√ √ √ H L P Policy should improve non-car based access to recreation and leisure facilities and encourage use of existing buildings.


? ? ? The effect is dependent upon the biodiversity value and location of the employment zones that are developed.


x x x H L P Increased employment in rural areas could result in increased light and noise pollution. Potential for water pollution depending on the nature of the development.


x x x H L P Increased economic activity will increase emissions from the commercial/industrial sector. The choice of employment location could reduce the need to travel to work by car. Also, dependent upon the location, the policy could encourage remediation of gassing contaminated land.


? ? ? Will depend on the location of new employment development, which will be directed by the sequential assessment and assessment of risk.


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x x x H L P Increased employment activities will increase the aggregate demand and waste generation from both construction and operation.


? ? ? The policy encourages employment development in towns and cities, and encourages redevelopment of existing buildings. But also supports development along the M62 corridor, which could put pressure on greenfield sites.

WSP9: The Local Economy (Amended 2018)

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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy encourages economic development and diversification of the local economy and encourages good quality, higher skilled and better paid employment opportunities.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to improve economic performance and maximise local skills as well as protecting existing businesses.

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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to increase the level of skills and educational attainment of the workforce, and encourages new industries where there may be improved potential for employees.




? ? ? Increased employment opportunities, and improved skills and wages could potentially result in less crime.


√ √ √ H L P Strengthening and diversifying the urban and rural economies should help to encourage community vitality. If deprived communities are provided with improved employment opportunities and earning potential, this could improve community vibrancy The policy encourages investment and provides further employment opportunities in higher skilled roles, which would build community capital, capacity and confidence.




√ √ √ H L P Policy supports the vibrancy of city and town centres and aims to increase jobs in existing communities first. The policy also supports the retention of local employment opportunities in Local Service Centres, Villages and rural areas.



Environmental


√/? √/? √/? H L P The need to travel (particularly by car) should be reduced by locating the majority of employment opportunities in town centres and urban areas. The policy encourages the use of rail and waterways to access sites where this is available. Increased development along the motorway corridors may result in large employment sites that are less accessible by public transport. Therefore, it will be important to secure sustainable transport measures for new development.


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Increased economic development in rural areas has the potential to increase traffic in the vicinity but could decrease the distance some individuals have to travel to work (through gaining employment in rural areas).


√ √ √ H L P Policy should encourage use of existing buildings.


? ? ? The effect is dependent upon the biodiversity value and location of the employment sites that are developed.


x x x H L P Increased employment could result in increased light and noise pollution. Potential for water pollution depending on the nature of the development.


x/? x/? x/? H L P Increased economic activity will increase emissions from the commercial/industrial sector. Employment in the town centres and urban areas will reduce the need to travel by car. However, sites along the motorway corridors will be less accessible by public transport






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? ? ? The policy encourages employment development in towns and cities, and encourages redevelopment of existing buildings. But also supports development along the motorway corridors, which could put pressure on greenfield sites.

WSP9: The Local Economy (amended 2019 to make specific reference to an additional allocation identified for an advanced manufacturing park).

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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy encourages economic development and diversification of the local economy and encourages good quality, higher skilled and better paid employment opportunities. Specific reference to the advanced manufacturing park at Durkar will help to ensure that the site is developed for its intended purpose, to deliver good quality employment opportunities in the district.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to improve economic performance and maximise local skills as well as protecting existing businesses. Reference to the advanced manufacturing park at Durkar will help to ensure that the site is developed for its intended purpose, to deliver a high quality development to attract investment in industries that provide good quality skilled employment opportunities.

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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to increase the level of skills and educational attainment of the workforce, and encourages new industries where there may be improved potential for employees.


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√/? √/? √/? H L P The need to travel (particularly by car) should be reduced by locating the majority of employment opportunities in town centres and urban areas. The policy encourages the use of rail and waterways to access sites where this is available. Increased development along the motorway corridors may result in large employment sites that are less accessible by public transport. Therefore, it will be important to secure sustainable transport measures for new development. Increased economic development in rural areas has the potential to increase traffic in the vicinity but could decrease the distance some individuals have to travel to work (through gaining employment in rural areas).


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WSP9: The Local Economy (further amended 2020 to 1. Update the amount of land in the employment supply based on the latest evidence 2. Add reference to advanced manufacturing as an economic activity the Council is seeking to grow in the district 3. Clarify that some strategic employment sites need to be located adjacent to the strategic road network in order to meet market needs.). (Accepted)

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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy encourages economic development and diversification of the local economy and encourages good quality, higher skilled and better paid employment opportunities. Specific reference to the advanced manufacturing park at Durkar will help to ensure that the site is developed for its intended purpose, to deliver good quality employment opportunities in the district. The policy clarified the Council’s ambitions for the advanced manufacturing sector, which will provide high quality jobs.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to improve economic performance and maximise local skills as well as protecting existing businesses. Reference to the advanced manufacturing park at Durkar will help to ensure that the site is developed for its intended purpose, to deliver a high quality development to attract investment in industries that provide good quality skilled employment opportunities.

Social


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to increase the level of skills and educational attainment of the workforce, and encourages new industries where there may be improved potential for employees in particular in higher skilled advanced manufacturing roles.




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Environmental


√/? √/? √/? H L P The need to travel (particularly by car) should be reduced by locating the majority of employment opportunities in town centres and urban areas. The policy encourages the use of rail and waterways to access sites where this is available. Increased development along the motorway corridors may result in large employment sites that are less accessible by public transport. This is the case for the potential locations for the desired growth in advanced manufacturing. Therefore, it will be important to secure sustainable transport measures for new development. Increased economic development in rural areas has the potential to increase traffic in the vicinity but could decrease the distance some individuals have to travel to work (through gaining employment in rural areas).


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Retail and Town Centres

CS2: Retail and Town Centres (2009) (rejected)

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√ √ √ H L P The policy focuses on maintaining the hierarchy of the city and town centres within Wakefield District and highlights key schemes which should bring employment opportunities.


√ √ √ M L P Enhancing the retail offer of the city and town centres will encourage regeneration and generate conditions to enable economic growth.

Social


√ √ √ M L P Employment opportunities in the retail sector may increase the level of training opportunities.






√ √ √ M L P The policy may contribute to regeneration and to making the area an interesting place to live. New shops and centres should raise the standard of the local environment.


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√ √ √ M L P The policy may increase shopping as a leisure activity.


√ √ √ H L P Provision of shops within local and town centres to meet local needs will contribute towards achieving this objective.



Environmental


√ √ √ M L P Reduced need for locals to travel to access a variety of shops. A potential increase of shoppers from outside the area should be managed through provision of public transport infrastructure.


√ √ √ M L P Retail development may improve the built environment in these areas. Historic and cultural assets in these areas should be protected by opposing comprehensive redevelopment.




? ? ? ? L T The policy could lead to a decrease in car use by locals who no longer have to travel as far to find specialist shops; however it could also lead to an increase in shoppers from outside the area. The effect on air pollution is therefore uncertain. The possibility of increased car use needs to be mitigated through increased provision of public transport services. The policy may result in remediation of contaminated land within the city and town centres.


x x x ? G P Increased economic activity will increase emissions from the retail sector. However, locating retail developments within existing city and town centres should encourage use of alternative travel other than the private car.


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- - - Development will be directed by the sequential assessment and assessment of risk, through the application of other local and national policies and guidance


x x x H L P Increased retail activities will increase the aggregate demand and waste generation from both construction and operation.


√ √ √ M L P The policy encourages retail development in towns and cities, and encourages redevelopment of existing buildings, reducing the pressure on greenfield sites.

RTC3: Local Shops (2017) Rejected Replaced by WSP10


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SA1 Good quality employment opportunities available to all

√ √ √ P M D Supporting the development of appropriate local shopping facilities will provide small scale local employment opportunities


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SA2 Conditions which enable business success, economic growth and investment

√√ √√ √√ P M D Supporting the development of appropriate local shopping facilities will help encourage inward investment and inward invest

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√ √ √ P M D Small scale local employment should provide some opportunity for on the job training.

SA4 Conditions and services to engender good health

√ √ √ P M D Access to local shops with good quality fresh produce will help address health inequalities within the district

SA5 Safety and security for people and property

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√ √ √ P M D Good quality local facilities will help to support community vibrancy

SA7 Create, enhance and provide accessibility to culture, leisure and recreation activities

− − − P M D

SA8 Local needs met locally √√ √√ √√ P H D Will support the development of accessible local shopping facilities without the need to use the private car

SA9 Quality housing available to everyone

− − − P M D

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SA10 To provide a transport network which maximises access whilst minimising detrimental impacts

√√ √√ √√ P H D Will reduce the need to travel to access essential shopping facilities


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√ √ √ P M D Will contribute to the quality of the built environment in local areas

SA12 A bio-diverse and attractive natural environment

− − − P M D

SA13 Minimal pollution levels √ √ √ P M D Minimising the need to travel will help address transport related air pollution


√ √ √ P M D Minimising the need to travel will help address transport related greenhouse gas emissions


- - - P M D Development will be directed by the sequential assessment and assessment of risk, through the application of other local and national policies and guidance

SA16 Prudent and efficient use of energy and natural resources, with minimal production of waste

− − − P M D


√ √ √ P M D Will encourage the reuse of existing buildings / sites within the urban area.


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RTC6: Retail Hierarchy (2017) – Rejected Replaced by WSP10


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√ √ √ P M D Will help support locally accessible employment opportunities


√√ √√ √√ P H D Will encourage inward investment, and development that is appropriate in scale, type and location

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√ √ √ P H D On-the-job training opportunities should be available with any new employment opportunities


?/- ?/- ?/- T M D May support the delivery of new local healthcare facilities in appropriate locations


− − − P M D


?/- ?/- ?/- P M D May support provision of appropriate new community facilities


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√ √ √ T M D May support the provision of appropriate new CLR activities. But these are likely to be limited to higher tier centres

SA8 Local needs met locally √ √ √ P M D Will help to provide a framework for the provision of accessible essential services and support the vibrancy of local centres


− − − P M D

Environmental


√ √ √ P M D Should help support the local provision of essential services accessible by sustainable transport modes


√√ √√ √√ P M D Should help support local distinctiveness and improvements to the built environment


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SA13 Minimal pollution levels √ √ √ P M D Locally accessible services should help to address transport related pollution


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√ √ √ P M D Should support a reduction in transport related greenhouse gas emissions


?/- ?/- ?/- T M D Should help make efficient use of brownfield land. The impact on renewables and waste management will depend on individual developments and the management of individual centres.


√ √ √ M L P The policy encourages retail development in towns and cities, at an appropriate scale and will thereby encourages redevelopment of existing buildings, reducing the pressure on greenfield sites.

RTC7: Promotion of Town Centres (2017) Rejected Replaced by WSP10

SA Objectives Effects Commentary /Explanation (to include secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects)

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√ √ √ P M D Supporting town centre regeneration will support job creation


√√ √√ √√ P H D Supporting town centre regeneration will stimulate inward investment, and the reuse of vacant retail and office floor space


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Social


√ √ √ P M D On-the-job training opportunities should be available with new employment opportunities


√ √ √ P M D Will support the delivery of health facilities in accessible locations


√ √ √ P M D Improving the urban environment will provide opportunities for designing out crime and addressing locally specific concerns relating to crime and antisocial behaviour


√ √ √ P M D A co-ordinated approach to town centre regeneration offers good opportunities for community engagement and participation


√ √ √ P M D Co-ordinated investment offers strong opportunities to improve accessible CLR facilities

SA8 Local needs met locally √ √ √ P M D Will support the delivery of locally accessible facilities without the need to travel, and will support the vibrancy of town centres


√ √ √ P M D Will support the delivery of town centre housing where appropriate

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√ √ √ P M D Will support improvements to accessibility through means other than the private car


√√ √√ √√ P M D Will support improvements to the quality of the urban environment, including heritage, transport , recuse of sites and access to CLR facilities


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? ? ? T M D Has the potential to support improvements to the natural environment within town centres, such as town centre greening etc.


√ √ √ P M D Supporting improvements to pedestrian access and public transport will help to address transport related air and noise pollution.


√ √ √ P M D Will support the reduction in transport related greenhouse gas emissions and the inclusion of measures to address climate change in new development




? ? ? T M D May increase the generation of waste in town centres and energy usage. This would require a managed design and development response to deal with such eventualities.


√ √ √ P M D Should make efficient re-use of brownfield land within town centres.


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RTC 9: Small Scale Rural Offices/Development (2017) Rejected adsorbed into WSP10


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√ √ √ P H D Will enable an appropriate scale of business development and rural enterprise will be supported whilst ensuring that larger scale development will be directed to more sustainable town centre locations, thus supporting sustainable local employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P H D Will enable an appropriate scale of business development and rural enterprise will be supported whilst ensuring that larger scale development will be directed to more sustainable town centre locations.

Social


√ √ √ P M D Good quality employment opportunities will support education and training opportunities.


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_ _ _ P M D


√ √ √ P M D Will support community vibrancy by supporting the provision of local facilities at an appropriate scale.


√ √ √ P M D Will support the provision of local facilities at an appropriate scale which may include some culture, leisure and recreation facilities.


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SA8 Local needs met locally √ √ √ P M D Will support the provision of local facilities at an appropriate scale.


_ _ _ P M D

Environmental


_ _ _ P M D Will ensure that development is of an appropriate scale in terms of its location and thus helping to reduce the ned to travel.


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√ √ √ P M D Will support a reduction in transport related air pollution by providing local facilities that help reduce the need to travel by private car.


√ √ √ P M D Should help to minimise transport related greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the need to travel by private car.


- - - P M D


? ? ? T M D This will be dependent on the details of individual development proposals.


√ √ √ P M D Will support the efficient re-use of land and buildings with associated positive benefits for the built environment


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WSP10: Retail and Town Centres (2018) (Accepted)

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√√ √√ √√ H L P The policy focuses on maintaining the hierarchy of the city and town centres within Wakefield District and encourages investment and diversity within town centres to support vitality and viability. The policy also supports small scale, local development.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Enhancing the retail offer of the city and town centres will encourage regeneration and generate conditions to enable economic growth. The policy encourages coordinated public and private sector investment. The policy promotes diversity to support town centre vitality and viability. The policy also supports small scale, local development of main town centre uses.

Social


√ √ √ M L P Supporting town centre vitality, viability and diversity, should provide employment opportunities associated with main town centre uses.




√ √ √ - - - Town centre vitality, viability and vibrancy should promote feelings of community safety and security within the centre.


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√ √ √ M L P The supports regeneration, vitality and vibrancy within town centres.


√√ √√ √√ H L P The policy promotes town centres as the focus for retail and other main town centres uses such as leisure and entertainment, in accessible location.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Provision of shops and other main town centre uses within local and town centres to meet local needs will contribute towards achieving this objective.


√ √ √ M L P The policy supports residential development within the town centres, which will support vitality, viability and diversity.

Environmental


√√ √√ √√ H L P The policy supports the provision of facilities and services in centrally accessible locations, reducing the need to travel by private car. The policy supports housing development in these centrally accessible location. The policy also supports the provision of small scale local main town centre uses which should be accessible by walking to local communities.


√ √ √ M L P The policy encourages investment and regeneration within town centres which should support the reuse and enhancement of the historic built environment and public realm.




√ √ √ H L P The policy supports increased opportunity to access retail, culture and leisure opportunities in town centres, local centres and accessible neighbourhood locations, through walking, cycling and public transport. This should encourage a reduction in air pollution. Unlike the LDF, the Local Plan does not include any significant increase in retail floor space through allocations. Therefore, the policy is unlikely to generate any significant increase in vehicular traffic. The policy may result in remediation of contaminated land within the city and town centres.


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√ √ √ H L P The policy supports increased opportunity to access retail, culture and leisure opportunities in town centres, local centres and accessible neighbourhood locations, through walking, cycling and public transport. This should encourage a reduction in transport related greenhouse gas emissions. Unlike the LDF, the Local Plan does not include any significant increase in retail floor space through allocations. Therefore, the policy is unlikely to generate any significant increase in vehicular traffic.


- - - Development will be directed by the flood risk sequential assessment and assessment of risk, through the application of other local and national policies and guidance


- - - H L P Reuse of existing buildings within the town centres will represent an efficient use of natural resources. Where sites are redeveloped there will be an increased demand for aggregates. Waste production will occur with any development but should me controlled through other design related policies. Therefore, the overall effect is likely to be neutral.


√ √ √ M L P The policy encourages retail development in towns and cities, and encourages redevelopment of existing buildings, reducing the pressure on greenfield sites.


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Leisure

CS11: Leisure, Recreation and Open Space (2009) (rejected)

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√ √ √ H L P New leisure facilities could provide a range of new jobs in the local communities.


√ √ √ M L P Well maintained space and leisure, recreation could increase investment in the area.

Social


? ? ? Dependent on types of recreational facilities provided. May build confidence of deprived groups and communities encouraging them to seek


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to provide good quality leisure and recreational facilities which are accessible by non-car based methods.


√ √ √ M L P Provision of leisure facilities could help reduce levels of crime by providing a range of activities for young people to participate in.


√ √ √ M L P Policy should increase leisure and recreation facilities which should provide benefits to communities.


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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to provide good quality leisure, recreation and open space facilities.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy requires that local facilities are provided to meet communities’ needs thereby helping to increase vibrancy.



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√ √ √ H L P Should ensure leisure and recreational facilities are accessible by non-car based methods. Potential to make non-car based travel, for example public transport, safer. Therefore could encourage increased use of non-car based methods.


√ √ √ H L P Policy should increase levels of physical activity and improve non-car based access to recreation and leisure facilities. Other policies in the Local Plan should ensure that individual schemes are of a high quality and compatible with the historic environment.


? ? ? The effect is dependent upon the biodiversity value and location of the sites that are developed.


√ √ √ H L P Provision of leisure and recreation services that are accessible by public transport should increase non- car based travel, thereby reducing air pollution. The policy encourages reclamation of derelict or degraded land.


√ √ √ M L P This policy aims to ensure that new leisure and recreational facilities are accessible by means other than the car which should reduce transport related greenhouse gas emissions.


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? ? ? Dependent on individual development sites, to be guided by the flood risk sequential assessment and assessment of risk.


? ? ? Dependent on the type of development, this may increase the demand for aggregates during construction, and increase resources use and waste production during operation.


√ √ √ H L P The policy encourages reclamation of derelict or degraded land, particularly in former mining communities, and the reuse of existing buildings. This will decrease the pressure on greenfield sites.

WSP11: Leisure, Recreation and Open Space (2018) (Accepted)

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√ √ √ H L P The policy identifies specific leisure centres for development and improvement and directs town centre leisure and recreation uses towards town centres and urban areas. These facilities could provide a range of new jobs in the local communities.


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√ √ √ M L P New and well maintained space and leisure, recreation could increase investment in the area, including the co-location of leisure facilities will also support efficient and effective investment.

Social


? ? ? This will depend on the type of leisure / recreational facilities provided. The policy directs the more intensive leisure uses towards town centres, which will make any opportunities accessible to local communities, to build capacity.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to protect and increase good quality leisure, recreation and open space facilities to meet the needs of the local community, to promote physical and mental health, which are accessible by non-car based methods. The policy also supports initiatives for growing local healthy foods.


√ √ √ M L P Provision of leisure recreation and open space facilities could help reduce levels of crime by providing a range of alternative activities for communities to participate in.


√ √ √ M L P Policy should protect and increase leisure, recreation and open space facilities which should provide benefits to communities.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to protect and increase good quality leisure, recreation and open space facilities in accessible locations for local communities, directing more intensive leisure uses towards the town centres.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy requires that local facilities are provided to meet communities’ needs, thereby, helping to increase vibrancy.



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√√ √√ √√ H L P Should ensure leisure, recreational and open space facilities are accessible by non-car based methods to the local communities. The policy also directs more intensive leiaure and recreation uses towards town centre, which should increase opportunities to use non-car based methods.


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√ √ √ H L P Policy should increase levels of physical activity and improve non-car based access to recreation, leisure and open space facilities. Other policies in the Local Plan should ensure that individual schemes are of a high quality and compatible with the historic environment.


? ? ? The effect is dependent upon the biodiversity value and location of sites that are developed.


√ √ √ H L P Provision of leisure, recreation and open space facilities that are accessible by public transport should increase non- car based travel, thereby reducing air pollution. The policy encourages reclamation of derelict or degraded land.


√ √ √ M L P This policy aims to ensure that new leisure, recreation and open space facilities are accessible by means other than the car which should reduce transport related greenhouse gas emissions.


? ? ? Dependent on individual development sites, to be guided by the flood risk sequential assessment and assessment of risk.


? ? ? Dependent on the type of development, this may increase the demand for aggregates during construction, and increase resources use and waste production during operation.


√ √ √ H L P The policy directs more intensive uses to town centres and urban areas, which should help encourage the reuse of land and buildings thereby, reducing pressure to develop greenfield sites.


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Infrastructure

Transport

CS4: Sustainable Transport (2009) rejected replaced by WSP12

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√ √ √ H L P Policy may improve access to employment by non- car based methods. Also, requires facilities to be provided for people with special needs.


? ? ? Increased investment in infrastructure may lead to increased employment opportunities in the area.

Social


√ √ √ H L P Creation of improved transport links to new developments should improve access to educational and training facilities.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy should improve non car based means to access healthcare and leisure facilities.


√ √ √ M L P Provision of facilities could help reduce levels of crime by providing a range of activities for people to participate in.


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√ √ √ H L P Policy should improve non-car based access to community facilities.






? ? ? Improved transport networks could make housing developments more accessible.

Environmental


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy seeks to encourage transport modes other than the car, whilst reducing the need for travel. Policy allows for the improvement of both bus and rail services with priority given to rural areas where accessibility is poor and urban areas were congestion currently reduces public transport efficiency


√ √ √ H L P Policy prioritises walking and cycling over the private car.


? ? ? The policy has the potential to protect biodiversity by reducing the need to extend or develop the existing highways. Depending on the location of cycle paths and footpaths there is potential to reduce green verges that may support biodiversity.


√ √ √ H L P Reducing the need to travel will help to reduce the growth in vehicle mileage, thereby helping to prevent increased air pollution.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy promotes the use of cycling and walking. Potential to reduce travel by car and therefore greenhouse emissions from transport.


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√ √ √ H L P This policy encourages new developments to make use of the existing transport network, thereby reducing the resources needed to build new infrastructure.


√ √ √ H L P Promoting development in urban areas accessible by non-car based means should encourage the reuse of previously developed land.

WSP12: Sustainable Transport (2018)

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economic growth and investment

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√ √ √ M L P Increasing access to jobs and services, particularly in the more deprived communities could help reduce levels of crime by improving the range of activities for people to participate in.








√ √ √ H L P Promotes residential development within walking distance of essential local facilities and public transport links.

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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy seeks to encourage transport modes other than the car, whilst reducing the need for travel. Policy allows for the improvement of both bus and rail services, and the cycling and footpath network. Priority given to rural areas and the South east of the district where accessibility is poor and urban areas where congestion currently reduces public transport efficiency. The policy also seeks to improve bus stopping facilities.


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√ √ √ H L P Policy prioritises walking and cycling over the private car, with benefits for providing a healthy environment.


? ? ? Dependent on the specific highway, public transport and walking / cycling schemes.


√ √ √ H L P Reducing the need to travel will help to reduce the growth in vehicle mileage, thereby helping to prevent increased air pollution.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy promotes the use of cycling and walking. Potential to reduce travel by car and therefore greenhouse emissions from transport.




√ √ √ H L P This policy encourages new developments to make use of the existing transport network, and future transport investment, thereby reducing the resources needed to build new infrastructure.




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WSP12: Sustainable Transport (amended 2019 to clarify the need for transport assessments and travel plan; to make reference to local cycling and walking plans; to refer to investment in public transport networks and associated strategies). (Accepted)

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SA5 Improve community safety and security √ √ √ M L P Increasing access to jobs and services, particularly in the more deprived communities could help reduce levels of crime by improving the range of activities for people to participate in.






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√ √ √ H L P Promotes residential development within walking distance of essential local facilities and public transport links.

Environmental


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy requires travel plans and transport assessments. Policy seeks to encourage transport modes other than the car, whilst reducing the need for travel. Policy allows for the investment in and improvement of bus and rail services, and the cycling and footpath network. Priority given to rural areas and the South east of the district where accessibility is poor and urban areas where congestion currently reduces public transport efficiency. The policy also seeks to improve bus stopping facilities.


√ √ √ H L P Policy prioritises the promotion of and investment in walking and cycling over the private car, with benefits for providing a healthy environment.


? ? ? Dependent on the specific highway, public transport and walking / cycling schemes.


√ √ √ H L P Reducing the need to travel, and promoting more sustainable modes of transport will help to reduce the growth in vehicle mileage, thereby helping to prevent increased air pollution.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy promotes the use of cycling and walking, and investment in public transport services, which has the potential to reduce travel by car and therefore greenhouse emissions from transport.




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√ √ √ H L P This policy encourages new developments to make use of the existing transport network, and future transport investment, thereby reducing the resources needed to build new infrastructure.



CS9: Transport Network (2009) (rejected)

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√ √ √ M L P Improvements of transport infrastructure are essential for a successful economy and should encourage employment investment.


√ √ √ M L P Integrated freight transport should increase investment and enable business success into the long term.

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√ √ √ H L P Policy encourages proposals to increase cycling and walking along disused railways and water ways, and increased recreation.

SA5 Improve community safety and security - - - - - - Neutral effect against this objective




√ √ √ M L P Opportunities to increase cycling and walking as leisure activities along disused railways and waterways, thus increasing recreation.


√ √ √ H L P Increased access to services by non –car based methods.



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√ √ √ H L P Potential to make use of disused rail and water transport network which may support local distinctiveness and preserve heritage assets as well as increasing accessibility to essential services by non - car methods. Policy promotes active travel, which supports a healthy environment.


? ? ? Increased use of waterways for the transportation of freight could impact upon the region’s rivers and canals. Using old railways and waterways for recreation and commercial purposes has the potential to disturb or destroy habitats that may have established.


? ? ? By introducing highway improvements aimed at reducing congestion in town centres there could be improved air quality in these centres. However, this is dependent on other measures being put in place to prevent induced traffic filling up the road space created.


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Use of rail and water for freight transport could reduce emissions to air. However, there is potentially an increased risk of water pollution.


? ? ? Improvements to the highway network that encourage increased car use will result in increased greenhouse gas emissions. However, reducing congestion means that fuel usage is more efficient and therefore emissions are lower. Encouraging the use of rail and water for freight transport may reduce emissions from road freight transportation.






√ √ √ H L P Potential to make use of disused rail and water transport network. Supports regeneration in existing town centres and urban areas.

WSP13: Transport Network (2018)

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√ √ √ M L P Access to the appropriate category of transport infrastructure, and improvements to transport infrastructure are essential for a successful economy, in particular the strong logistics sector in the district. This should encourage employment investment.


√ √ √ M L P Integrated freight transport should increase investment and enable business success into the long term.

Social




√ √ √ H L P Policy encourages proposals to increase cycling and walking along disused railways and water ways, for journeys and recreation, which should support active travel with associated health benefits.








√ √ √ H L P Improving the transport network for walking, cycling and public transport will increased access to services by non–car based methods.



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√√ √√ √√ H L P The policy promotes an efficient, integrated and inter-modal transport network for freight movements. The policy also promotes improving the transport network for walking, cycling and public transport, with increased access to services by non–car based methods, and active modes of travel.






√ √ √ H L P By introducing highway improvements aimed at reducing congestion in town centres there could be improved air quality in these centres. Prioritising investment in public transport, cycle ways and footpaths should also support the reduction in transport related emissions. Use of rail and water for freight transport could reduce emissions to air. However, there is potentially an increased risk of water pollution.


√ √ √ H L P Improvements to the highway network will support a reduction in congestion means that fuel usage is more efficient and therefore emissions are lower. Prioritising investment in public transport, cycle ways and footpaths should also support the reduction in transport related emissions. Encouraging the use of rail and water for freight transport may reduce emissions from road freight transportation.

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flood risk for existing people and property.


X - - M L S Transport schemes may increase the demand for aggregates and other natural resources in the short term during the construction phase.



WSP13: Transport Network (amended 2019 to better promote the use of the waterway to transport construction materials to large development sites next to the waterway network; to make reference to the need for assessment and mitigation by developers of the impact of development on the rail network, including pedestrian and level crossings; and to clarify how improvements to the highway network will work alongside demand management). (Accepted)

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√ √ √ M L P Access to the appropriate category of transport infrastructure, and improvements to transport infrastructure are essential for a successful economy, in particular the strong logistics sector in the district. This should encourage employment investment.

SA2 Conditions which enable business success,

√ √ √ M L P Integrated freight transport should increase investment and enable business success into the long term, including making best use of the waterways to transport goods and materials.


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inclusive economic growth and investment

Social




√ √ √ H L P Policy encourages proposals to increase cycling and walking along disused railways and water ways, for journeys and recreation, which should support active travel with associated health benefits.








√ √ √ H L P Improving the transport network for walking, cycling and public transport will increased access to services by non–car based methods.



Environmental


√√ √√ √√ H L P The policy promotes an efficient, integrated and inter-modal transport network for freight movements, including the use of waterways to transport goods and materials. The policy also promotes improving the transport network for walking, cycling and public transport, with increased access to services by non–car based methods, and active modes of travel. The policy set out how demand management will work alongside improvements to the highway network. The policy also requires an assessment of the impact of development on the rail network.


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√ √ √ H L P By introducing highway improvements aimed at reducing congestion in town centres there could be improved air quality in these centres. Prioritising investment in public transport, cycle ways and footpaths should also support the reduction in transport related emissions. Use of rail and water for freight transport could reduce emissions to air. However, there is potentially an increased risk of water pollution.


√ √ √ H L P Improvements to the highway network will support a reduction in congestion means that fuel usage is more efficient and therefore emissions are lower. Prioritising investment in public transport, cycle ways and footpaths should also support the reduction in transport related emissions. Encouraging the use of rail and water for freight transport may reduce emissions from road freight transportation.




X - - M L S Transport schemes may increase the demand for aggregates and other natural resources in the short term during the construction phase.


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CS14: Influencing the Demand for Travel (2009) (rejected)

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√ √ √ H L P Opens up access to jobs in town centres, through provision of park and ride schemes.


? ? ? Reduced car parking facilities in town centres may result in people going elsewhere to shop and reduce attractiveness for city centre business.

Social


? ? ? If public transport is improved to training facilities it could improve non-car based access. However, if public transport is not provided it could limit access.


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√ √ √ M L P Policy should improve non-car based access to facilities and reduce the level of traffic in town centres through demand management.


√ √ √ H L P Reduced town centre traffic, due to demand management, should improve road safety.




√ √ √ M L P Encouraging improvements to public transport should help improve access to CLR activities. However, limiting car parking may reduce participation in some CLR activities. There will be dependence on the spatial relationship between the car parking and the leisure facilities.


? ? ? Reduced town centre traffic may encourage people to the centre. Alternatively other people may decide to shop elsewhere, further away but with parking. Also, providing park and ride schemes may encourage people to use main town centres rather than local facilities.



Environmental


? ? ? Reducing car parking in new developments may result in more people travelling elsewhere (i.e. longer distances), or may result in greater use of public transport. The policy encourages the take up of workplace travel plans.


√ √ √ H L P Controlling car parking in town centres could to contribute towards an improved townscape.


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? ? ? Dependent on site selection for park and ride schemes, there could be an impact on biodiversity.


√ √ √ H L P Policy will lead to reduced pollution from vehicles in town centres by limiting car parking spaces. This is especially important in AQMAs.


? ? ? Potential to increase the use of public transport in towns. However, park and ride schemes could increase overall car usage by encouraging previous users of public transport into cars.






√ √ √ H L P Influencing the demand for travel and concentrating development in city / town centres will support the regeneration and reuse of land within these centres.

WSP14: Influencing the Demand for Travel (2018) (policy has been updated to refer to Highways England, but is otherwise unchanged) (Accepted)



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√ √ √ H L P Opens up access to jobs in town centres, through provision of park and ride schemes.


? ? ? Reduced car parking facilities in town centres may result in people going elsewhere to shop and reduce attractiveness for city centre business.

Social


? ? ? If public transport is improved to training facilities it could improve non-car based access. However, if public transport is not provided it could limit access.


√ √ √ M L P Policy should improve non-car based access to facilities and reduce the level of traffic in town centres through demand management.


√ √ √ H L P Reduced town centre traffic, due to demand management, should improve road safety.




√ √ √ M L P Encouraging improvements to public transport should help improve access to CLR activities. However, limiting car parking may reduce participation in some CLR activities. There will be dependence on the spatial relationship between the car parking and the leisure facilities.


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? ? ? Reduced town centre traffic may encourage people to the centre. Alternatively other people may decide to shop elsewhere, further away but with parking. Also, providing park and ride schemes may encourage people to use main town centres rather than local facilities.



Environmental


? ? ? Reducing car parking in new developments may result in more people travelling elsewhere (i.e. longer distances), or may result in greater use of public transport. The policy encourages the take up of workplace travel plans.


√ √ √ H L P Controlling car parking in town centres could to contribute towards an improved townscape.


? ? ? Dependent on site selection for park and ride schemes, there could be an impact on biodiversity.


√ √ √ H L P Policy will lead to reduced pollution from vehicles in town centres by limiting car parking spaces. This is especially important in AQMAs.


? ? ? Potential to increase the use of public transport in towns. However, park and ride schemes could increase overall car usage by encouraging previous users of public transport into cars.


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√ √ √ H L P Influencing the demand for travel and concentrating development in city / town centres will support the regeneration and reuse of land within these centres.

Waste

CS15: Waste Management (2009) (rejected)

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√ √ √ H L P Policy should ensure the provision of local waste management facilities.



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√ √ √ H L P Policy should minimise the requirement to transport waste by encouraging waste minimisation.


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? ? ? Dependent on actual sites chosen for waste management extraction.


? ? ? Dependent on actual sites chosen for waste management extraction. There could be visual impacts arising from waste management facilities.


? ? ? Potential to reduce the pollution risks from landfill by reducing the amount of waste directed to landfills.


√ √ √ H L P Potential to reduce future methane emissions from landfill by minimising, re-using and recycling waste and through promotion of co-location of facilities.


? ? ? Dependent on actual sites chosen for waste management.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy promotes reduction, reuse and recycling of waste.


? ? ? The policy encourages the re-use of previously developed land.


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WSP15: Waste Management (2018)

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√ √ √ M L P Waste management facilities and co-location of facilities will support some local employment opportunities in the waste management industry.


√ √ √ M L P The development and operation of waste management facilities and co-location of facilities will support some local investment in the industry.

Social


√ √ √ M L P On the job training opportunities may be associated with local employment in the industry.


√ √ √ M L P Effective waste management will reduce the impacts of waste related health conditions.






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√ √ √ H L P Policy should minimise the requirement to transport waste by encouraging waste minimisation, and managing waste where it arises.


? ? ? This will depend on the location, design and operation of waste management facilities.


? ? ? This will depend on the location, design and operation of waste management facilities, but the policy should help to reduce incidents of fly tipping for instance. There could be visual impacts arising from waste management facilities.


? ? ? Potential to reduce the pollution risks from landfill by reducing the amount of waste directed to landfills, and reduce incidents of fly tipping.


√ √ √ H L P Potential to reduce future methane emissions from landfill by minimising, re-using and recycling waste and through promotion of co-location of facilities, including extracting energy from waste..


? ? ? Dependent on the location of waste management sites and the application of the sequential and risk assessment approach.


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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy promotes reduction, reuse and recycling of waste, and the co-location of facilities that would support the use of energy from waste.


? ? ? This will depend on the location of waste management facilities.

WSP15: Waste Management (amended 2019 to refer to reinforce the objective of the policy to promote the onsite management and processing of CDE and Agricultural waste where it arises). (Accepted)

SA Objective


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√ √ √ M L P Waste management facilities and co-location of facilities will support some local employment opportunities in the waste management industry.


√ √ √ M L P The development and operation of waste management facilities and co-location of facilities will support some local investment in the industry.

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√ √ √ M L P On the job training opportunities may be associated with local employment in the industry.


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√ √ √ M L P Effective waste management will reduce the impacts of waste related health conditions.











Environmental


√ √ √ H L P Policy should minimise the requirement to transport waste by encouraging waste minimisation, and managing waste where it arises.


? ? ? This will depend on the location, design and operation of waste management facilities.


? ? ? This will depend on the location, design and operation of waste management facilities, but the policy should help to reduce incidents of fly tipping for instance. There could be visual impacts arising from waste management facilities.


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? ? ? Potential to reduce the pollution risks from landfill by reducing the amount of waste directed to landfills, and reduce incidents of fly tipping.


√ √ √ H L P Potential to reduce future methane emissions from landfill by minimising, re-using and recycling waste and through promotion of co-location of facilities, including extracting energy from waste.


? ? ? Dependent on the location of waste management sites and the application of the sequential and risk assessment approach.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy promotes reduction, reuse and recycling of waste, and the co-location of facilities that would support the use of energy from waste. Policy has been reinforced to promote the onsite management of specific types of waste where it arises.


? ? ? This will depend on the location of waste management facilities.

W1: Strategic Approach to Waste Management (2009) (rejected)

SA Objective Effect Commentary /Explanation (to include secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects)

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√ √ √ P H R Jobs will be created / maintained at new and existing waste management facilities.


√ √√ √√ P ? R This policy supports investment in the local waste economy and will allow industry to capitalise on the benefits of co-location.

Social


√ √ √ P H D May indirectly promote education through raising public awareness of sustainable waste management.


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P M D The Strategic Municipal Waste Management Strategy has now been implemented. The potential health impacts for other waste management facilities would be assessed through other Local Plan policies. Co-locating and integrating development may have negative synergistic effects as a result of concentrating development in one area, however, the policy states that co-location would be allowed subject to there being no significant adverse cumulative effects


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√ √ √ P M D Co-location and local provision of sites are likely to make the community aware and could get them to participate in the planning process.


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P M D The Strategic Municipal Waste Management Strategy has now been implemented. However, there is potential for any further new facilities to assist with regeneration of previously developed land and surrounding areas. This may therefore indirectly enhance recreational resources in the area as part of new development. The policy suggests using existing landfill sites for waste management development. This could prevent restoration in the long term to potential recreational resources if permanent development is located here.


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P M D The Strategic Municipal Waste Management Strategy has now been implemented. However, further development in the longer term may improve infrastructure for local communities.


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P H D The Strategic Municipal Waste Management Strategy has now been implemented. However, if further facilities are required in the longer term, these would cater for new and existing housing areas.

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- - - P M D The accessibility of any new sites would be assessed under other Local Plan policies that direct the scale and location of development.


√ √ √ P M D The policy states that co-location would be subject to no significant adverse effects. The impacts of any development would be assessed in detail under other local plan policies


√ √ √ P M D The policy states that co-location would be subject to no significant adverse effects. The impacts of any development would be assessed in detail under other local plan policies


√ √ √ P M D The policy states that co-location would be subject to there being no significant adverse effects. The environmental impacts of any development would be assessed in detail through other local plan policies.


√ √ √ P M D The implementation of the Strategic Municipal Waste Management Strategy in accordance with this policy has helped to divert waste from landfill by encouraging all types of waste to be processed. This should have had positive effects upon greenhouse gas emissions. Localised facilities close to waste arisings should have reduced the need to transport waste.


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− − − P M D This would be dependent on the location of any future development and would be assessed through other Local Plan policies.


√ √ √ P M D This policy is encouraging co location and integration therefore reducing the need to transport waste. It encourages the recycling of municipal waste and the recovery of commercial and industrial waste.


√ √ √ P M D The Strategic Municipal Waste Management Strategy has now been implemented. However, the policy supports the co-location and integration of waste facilities, which should reduce the amount of land-take needed for infrastructure such as access roads. The continuing use of existing landfill sites for waste management capacity could prevent restoration in the long term to greenfield land if permanent development is located here. The location of any future waste management facilities would be assessed in accordance with other Local Plan policies.

WSP16: Waste Management Facilities (2018)


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√ √ √ P H R Protection of existing waste management facilities and the development of any future facilities to meet identified need should help to support existing jobs and create new ones.


√ √ √ P ? R This policy supports current and future investment in the local waste economy.

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√ √ √ P H D Training opportunities through local employment may be available. The policy may also indirectly promote education through raising public awareness of sustainable waste management.


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P M D The Strategic Municipal Waste Management Strategy has now been implemented. The policy supports further capacity at the existing South Kirkby SMWM facility, within Employment allocations and at existing landfill sites, which should help to direct development away from residential areas. The potential health impacts for further facilities required to meet identified needs would be assessed through other Local Plan policies.


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? ? ? Communities may participate in the planning process through future applications, but this is likely to depend on the perceived potential impacts of any future application.


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√ √ √ P M D Directing further capacity to existing sites for waste management in the urban areas, and Employment allocations should help to ensure that developments are close to waste arisings and the transport network.


√ √ √ P M D The impact of any future proposals on the built environment would be assessed through other Local Plan Policies. However, directing further capacity to existing sites for waste management, and Employment allocations should help to ensure that developments do not impact on sensitive areas.


√ √ √ P M D The impacts of any development would be assessed in detail under other local plan policies. However, directing further capacity to existing sites for waste management, and Employment allocations should help to ensure that developments do not impact on sensitive areas.


− − − The environmental impacts of any development would be assessed in detail through other local plan policies.


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√ √ √ P M D Continuing to provide capacity for waste recycling and recovery to meet identified need should continue to divert waste from landfill. This should have had positive effects upon greenhouse gas emissions. Localised facilities close to waste arisings should have reduced the need to transport waste.




√ √ √ P M D The policy will support the continued provision of local facilities for waste recycling and recovery to meet identified needs.


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WSP16: Waste Management Facilities (amended 2019 to clarify that applications for waste management facilities in employment allocations would only be permitted where they would not have an unacceptable impact on any existing or planned neighbouring development; and set out how applications for high risk waste management facilities in close proximity to sensitive receptors will be dealt with). (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H R Protection of existing waste management facilities and the development of any future facilities to meet identified need should help to support existing jobs and create new ones. The policy also clarified that applications in employment areas should not have an unacceptable adverse impact on existing or planned neighbouring development.


√ √ √ P ? R This policy supports current and future investment in the local waste economy.

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√ √ √ P H D Training opportunities through local employment may be available. The policy may also indirectly promote education through raising public awareness of sustainable waste management.


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? ? ? Communities may participate in the planning process through future applications, but this is likely to depend on the perceived potential impacts of any future application.


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√ √ √ P M D Directing further capacity to existing sites for waste management in the urban areas, and Employment allocations should help to ensure that developments are close to waste arisings and the transport network.


√ √ √ P M D The impact of any future proposals on the built environment would be assessed through other Local Plan Policies. However, directing further capacity to existing sites for waste management, and Employment allocations should help to ensure that developments do not impact on sensitive areas.


√ √ √ P M D The impacts of any development would be assessed in detail under other local plan policies. However, directing further capacity to existing sites for waste management, and Employment allocations should help to ensure that developments do not impact on sensitive areas.


√ √ √ P M D The environmental impacts of any development would be assessed in detail through other local plan policies. However, the policy sets out how applications for high risk waste management facilities in close proximity to sensitive receptors will be dealt with.


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√ √ √ P M D Continuing to provide capacity for waste recycling and recovery to meet identified need should continue to divert waste from landfill. This should have had positive effects upon greenhouse gas emissions. Localised facilities close to waste arisings should have reduced the need to transport waste.




√ √ √ P M D The policy will support the continued provision of local facilities for waste recycling and recovery to meet identified needs.


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W8: Managing Residual Waste (2009) (rejected)

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P M D This policy is encouraging the development of facilities to manage dispose of residual waste at existing waste management sites. Could provide few opportunities although will depend on the size and type of the facility and appropriate development proposals coming forward to meet needs.


√ √ √ P H D This policy is encouraging investment in residual waste facilities where it can be shown it will meet needs.

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√ √ √ P M D Encouraging development of facilities to manage/dispose of residual waste could have indirect positive effects by reducing the reliance on landfill. This could reduce odour effects of landfill however other technologies could also have noise, odour or amenity effects. These effects will be addressed under other Local Plan policies which deal with the adverse environmental and social effects of waste development and ensures there is adequate controls for emissions, odour dust etc.


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√ √ √ P H D Local communities will be consulted upon any applications which come forward for the development of residual waste facilities as part of the planning process.


√ √ √√ P H D Applications for the development of residual facilities would be assessed under other Local Plan policies that require proposals to demonstrate that there are no unacceptable adverse environmental or social effects. Mitigation required to address effects upon leisure and recreation could potentially enhance resources. Safeguarding landfill capacity at the existing landfill site may have positive effects in the long term with the restoration of landfill to potential recreational uses. Under other Local Plan policies applications should outline restoration and after use where appropriate.


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√ √ √ P H D Will provide further waste management facilities for residual waste which will need to meet capacity needs. Needs will be based on, amongst other factors, increasing population from new housing developments.

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√ √ √ P M D This policy gives priority for development of residual facilities at existing waste management sites. Proposals on these sites could use existing transport infrastructure and upgrade it if required. However, there may also be issues of capacity and cumulative effects. Under other Local Plan policies proposals are required to demonstrate that safe and convenient access to the strategic road network can be achieved and that the network has adequate capacity for vehicles generated. In addition, applications need to demonstrate that adequate means of controlling noise and emissions are incorporated. These requirements would therefore maximise access and minimise effects of waste traffic upon local communities. Adverse effects of co-location should also be addressed by other Local Plan policies.


√ √ √ P H D Applications for residual facilities would be assessed under other Local Plan policies that require waste proposals to demonstrate that there would be no unacceptable adverse environmental effects. In addition, the policies require development to have high quality design and be of a scale form and character appropriate to its location and landscape setting and not be visually intrusive. Adverse effects of co-location should also be addressed. Heritage impacts would also be addressed by other Local Plan policies.


√ √ √ P H D This policy encourages the development of residual facilities where it will meet capacity needs. Under other Local Plan policies proposals will be required to show they are in accordance with the waste hierarchy. This is likely to encourage alternatives to landfill for residual treatment and this is therefore likely to have positive effects on soil and water resources as less land is disturbed and the amount of leachate is reduced. Local Plan policies also require applications for waste facilities to demonstrate there would be no unacceptable adverse environmental effects and mitigation will be implemented where required. This could therefore protect biodiversity and geodiversity and address any effects upon these assets. Due consideration should be given to the proximity of the site allocation to the adjacent nature conservation area.

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pollution levels controlling emissions are incorporated such that there would be no unacceptable adverse effects on the amenity of sensitive receptors. Planning conditions and legal agreements will be used to ensure mitigation is provided. Adverse effects of co-location are to addressed under policy W1


? ? ? P M D Dependent upon the type of facility proposed. Some residual treatments emit similar greenhouse gases to landfill and some are far better. Recent research commissioned by the Greater London Authority suggests that landfill is the worst performing option in terms of greenhouse gas emissions for treating waste even when electricity is produced, followed by EfW. Under other Local Plan policies applications for such facilities would need to demonstrate there would be no unacceptable adverse environmental effects. This may include emissions. Adequate means of controlling emissions would need to be incorporated into developments for new waste facilities


√ √ √ P M D This policy encourages the development of residual facilities where it will meet capacity needs. In addition under other Local Plan policies proposals will be required to show proposals are in accordance with the waste hierarchy. This is likely to encourage alternatives to landfill for residual treatment and this is therefore likely to have positive effects on soil and water resources as less land is disturbed and the amount of leachate is reduced. Other Local Plan policies also require waste proposals to demonstrate that there would be no unacceptable adverse effect on surface or groundwater or affect water levels, quality, flows, storage and defences in the flood plain. Waste proposals would also need to demonstrate there would be no unacceptable adverse environmental effects which would cover soil resources. Due consideration should be given to the proximity of the site to the river Calder.


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P M D Likely to increase recycling and reduction of waste. Policy is safeguarding landfill as final disposal method. Effect likely to be neutral. Under other Local Plan policies applications will be required to where appropriate make provision for energy recovery.


√ √ √ P M D This policy gives priority for development of residual facilities at existing waste management sites. This will ensure that there is an efficient use of land when locating waste facilities. In addition facilities will be required to meet identified need. Safeguarding further landfill capacity is not an efficient use of land however the policy stipulates that the capacity would be used as a means of final disposal and it is at an existing landfill site. Overall policy is likely to have positive effects.


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WSP17: Managing Residual Waste (2018) (accepted)

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P M D This policy is encouraging the development of facilities to manage dispose of residual waste at existing waste management sites. Opportunities will depend on the size and type of the facility and appropriate development proposals coming forward to meet needs.


√ √ √ P H D This policy is encouraging investment in residual waste facilities where it can be shown it will meet needs.

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− − − No predicted effect.


√ √ √ P M D Encouraging development of facilities to manage/dispose of residual waste could have indirect positive effects by reducing the reliance on landfill. This could reduce odour effects of landfill however other technologies could also have noise, odour or amenity effects. These effects will be addressed under other Local Plan policies which deal with the adverse environmental and social effects of waste development and ensures there is adequate controls for emissions, odour dust etc.




√ √ √ P H D Local communities will be consulted upon any applications which come forward for the development of residual waste facilities as part of the planning process.


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P H D Applications for the development of residual facilities would be assessed under other Local Plan policies that require proposals to demonstrate that there are no unacceptable adverse environmental or social effects. Continuing to safeguarding landfill capacity at Welbeck will conflict with current proposals for restoration in the medium term. But in the longer term the site should be restored to accessible open space.




√ √ √ P H D Will provide further waste management facilities for residual waste, to meet identified capacity needs, which will be partly due to increasing population from new housing developments.

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√ √ √ P M D This policy gives priority for development of residual facilities at existing waste management sites. Proposals on these sites could use existing transport infrastructure and upgrade it if required. However, there may also be issues of capacity and cumulative effects. Under other Local Plan policies proposals are required to demonstrate that safe and convenient access to the strategic road network can be achieved and that the network has adequate capacity for vehicles generated. In addition, applications need to demonstrate that adequate means of controlling noise and emissions are incorporated. These requirements would therefore maximise access and minimise effects of waste traffic upon local communities. Adverse effects of co-location should also be addressed by other Local Plan policies.


− − − P H D Applications for residual facilities would be assessed under other Local Plan policies that require waste proposals to demonstrate that there would be no unacceptable adverse environmental effects.


√ √ √ P H D This policy encourages the development of residual facilities where it will meet capacity need, at existing facilities. With landfill as the final means of disposal. This should help reduce the overall effects of development on the environment.


√ √ √ P M D This policy encourages the development of residual facilities where it will meet capacity need, at existing facilities. With landfill as the final means of disposal. This should help to reduce the impacts on air, soil and water pollution.


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? ? ? P M D Dependent upon the type of facility proposed. Some residual treatments emit similar greenhouse gases to landfill and some are far better. Landfill performs poorly in terms of overall greenhouse gas emissions for treating waste even when electricity is produced.


? ? ? P M D This would depend on the location of the individual site and the associated flood risk. Due consideration should be given to the proximity of Welbeck to the river Calder.


√ √ √ P M D Likely to increase recycling and reduction of waste. Policy is safeguarding landfill as final disposal method.


√ √ √ P M D This policy gives priority for development of residual facilities at existing waste management sites. This will ensure that there is an efficient use of land when locating waste facilities. In addition, facilities will be required to meet identified need. Safeguarding further landfill capacity is not an efficient use of land however the policy stipulates that the capacity would be used as a means of final disposal and it is at an existing landfill site. Overall policy is likely to have positive effects.

Minerals

CS16: Minerals (2009) (rejected)

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√ √ √ M L P Safeguarding mineral reserves and allowing extraction at certain sites could provide employment opportunities.


√ √ √ L L P Allows potential for mineral development if it provides local community benefits which outweigh the likely impacts. This could provide employment opportunities.

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√ √ √ H L P Creation of local jobs in the mineral sector could help to encourage community vitality.




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√ √ √ H L P Encourages the use of rail or water for the transportation of minerals. Should reduce the impact of heavy haulage vehicles on the road network.

SA11 A high quality, healthy, built, environment that promotes activity,

? ? ? Policy helps to protect important material assets. Potential visual impacts may arise during construction and operation of mineral sites.


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conserves and, where appropriate enhances the historic environment and heritage assets and their settings.


? ? ? Dependent on actual sites chosen for mineral extraction. There is potential for improvement in local biodiversity at the restoration and aftercare stage.


√ √ √ M L P The environmental impact of mineral working will be minimised by this policy.


√ √ √ M L P Policy promotes the use of rail or water transportation of minerals above road haulage.


? ? ? Will depend on the type and location of mineral workings


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy promotes recycling of aggregates for re-use.


√ √ √ M L P Promotes the recycling of aggregates, land reclamation and mineral extraction prior to development, where this is environmentally acceptable.


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WSP18: Minerals (2018) (Accepted)

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√ √ √ M L P Safeguarding mineral reserves and allowing extraction at certain sites could provide employment opportunities.


√ √ √ L L P Allows potential for mineral development, which could provide employment opportunities. Maintaining a supply of aggregates and other industrial minerals will help support the housing, employment and transport development set out in the Local Plan.

Social


- - - - - - There may be some on the job training opportunities associated with minerals development, but these are likely to be limited. Therefore, overall a neutral effect is predicted against this objective


- - - - - - The impacts of development on the local community will be assessed through other Local Plan policies. Therefore, a neutral effect is predicted against this objective




√ √ √ H L P Creation of local jobs in the mineral sector could help to encourage community vitality.


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M L P Land reclamation, may result provide opportunities to secure afteruses for leisure and open space uses, such as at the former Prince of Wales Colliery, and Welbeck landfill site.




- - - - - - Maintaining a supply of aggregates and other industrial minerals will help support the housing, employment and transport development set out in the Local Plan.

Environmental


√ √ √ H L P Safeguards and encourages the use of rail or water for the transportation of minerals, which should reduce the impact of heavy haulage vehicles on the road network.


? ? ? The policy requires developments to be environmentally acceptable. The policy also land reclamation and restoration, which could improve the setting of important historic assets. However, there are potential visual impacts that may arise during construction and operation of mineral sites.


? ? ? Dependent on actual sites chosen for mineral extraction. There is potential for improvement in local biodiversity at the reclamation, restoration and aftercare stage.


√ √ √ M L P The policy requires mineral working to be environmentally acceptable, and will be applied in conjunction with other Local Plan policies for assessing applications in detail.


√ √ √ M L P Policy safeguards and promotes the use of rail or water transportation of minerals above road haulage, which should reduce the potential for transport related greenhouse gas emissions.


? ? ? Will depend on the type and location of mineral workings.


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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy promotes recycling of aggregates for re-use, the extraction of secondary aggregates and other minerals in association with reclamation and restoration.


√√ √√ √√ M L P Promotes the recycling of aggregates, land reclamation and mineral extraction prior to development, where this is environmentally acceptable.

Communications

WSP19: Digital Infrastructure (2018)

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- - - - - - Whilst the option supports economic growth and investment, it is unlikely to directly result in any new employment opportunities.


√ √ √ L H P The option supports economic growth, investment and business success in the modern digital market.

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- - - - - - Whilst the option supports economic growth and investment, it is unlikely to directly result in any education / training opportunities.


√ √ √ M L P Improving digital connectivity may improve opportunities for social connections and interactions, with positive impacts for mental health.


√ √ √ M L P Improving digital connectivity may improve feelings of community safety by supporting community vibrancy and participation.


√ √ √ H L P Improving digital connectivity may improve opportunities for community participation through digital media.


√ √ √ M L P Improving digital connectivity may improve opportunities for community participation through digital media.


√ √ √ M L P Supporting economic growth may have the indirect effect of supporting the retention of local facilities and services.


- - - - - - The option is likely to have a neutral effect on this objective.

Environmental


- - - - - - Whilst the option may increase access to information about the availability of public transport, and in some instances may support a reduction in the need to travel, such as through facilitating homeworking, it will not have a direct impact on provision of public transport.

SA11 A high quality, healthy, built, environment that promotes activity, conserves and, where

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The policy refers to the provision of well-designed mobile digital infrastructure. The policy could be strengthened in relation to consideration of impacts on the build / historic environment. However, the policy would be applied in conjunction with other relevant development management policies.


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appropriate enhances the historic environment and heritage assets and their settings.


- - - - - - The option is likely to have a neutral effect in respect of this objective.










√ √ √ H L P Co locating infrastructure and ensuring sufficient provision is made during the initial design and construction of development represents and efficient use of land.


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WSP19: Digital Infrastructure (amended 2019 to clarify that digital connectivity should be open access; to ensure new development does not compromise the function of existing digital infrastructure; and to refer to the use of rooftops as an option for mobile digital infrastructure). (Accepted)

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- - - - - - Whilst the option supports economic growth and investment, it is unlikely to directly result in any new employment opportunities.


√√ √√ √√ L H P The option supports economic growth, investment and business success in the modern digital market. Requiring open access broadband will support price competition among service providers. Protects the function of existing digital infrastructure.

Social


- - - - - - Whilst the option supports economic growth and investment, it is unlikely to directly result in any education / training opportunities.


√ √ √ M L P Improving digital connectivity may improve opportunities for social connections and interactions, with positive impacts for mental health.


√ √ √ M L P Improving digital connectivity may improve feelings of community safety by supporting community vibrancy and participation.


√ √ √ H L P Improving digital connectivity may improve opportunities for community participation through digital media.


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√ √ √ M L P Improving digital connectivity may improve opportunities for community participation through digital media.


√ √ √ M L P Supporting economic growth may have the indirect effect of supporting the retention of local facilities and services.


- - - - - - The option is likely to have a neutral effect on this objective.

Environmental


- - - - - - Whilst the option may increase access to information about the availability of public transport, and in some instances may support a reduction in the need to travel, such as through facilitating homeworking, it will not have a direct impact on provision of public transport.


?/√ ?/√ ?/√ The policy refers to the provision of well-designed mobile digital infrastructure, and also the use of rooftops for such infrastructure. The policy could be strengthened in relation to consideration of impacts on the build / historic environment. However, the policy would be applied in conjunction with other relevant development management policies.








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√ √ √ H L P Co locating infrastructure and ensuring sufficient provision is made during the initial design and construction of development represents and efficient use of land, including the use of rooftops, where this is deemed appropriate.


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Community Facilities

CS5: Community Facilities and Services (2009)

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√ √ √ M L P New community facilities (schools, health centres etc.) should provide a range of new jobs in the local communities.


? ? ? Increased access to education facilities may lead to greater skills.

Social


√ √ √ H L P Protects existing facilities and encourages the provision of new community facilities and services and improved access to secondary education.


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H L P Policy aims to provide increased higher level health care facilities where health deprivation is highest.




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H L P Policy should increase community services and facilities and increase the likelihood of retention of existing facilities. This should help to support community networks.


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H L P Ensures that local services are provided to meet communities‟ needs.



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√ √ √ H L P Should ensure community services and facilities are accessible by non-car based methods.


√ √ √ H L P Policy should maintain and enhance community services, and improve access by non-car based methods.




√ √ √ H L P Provision of community facilities and services that are accessible by public transport should increase non-car based travel, thereby reducing air pollution.


√ √ √ M L P This policy aims to ensure that new community facilities are accessible by means other than the car which should therefore reduce transport related emissions.




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√ √ √ H L P Encourages appropriate land use, and encourages development on brownfield land.



WSP20: Community Facilities and Services (2018) (Accepted)

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√ √ √ M L P New community facilities and services (schools, health centres, hospitals etc.) should provide a range of new jobs in the local communities.


? ? ? Increased access to education facilities may lead to greater skills.

Social


√ √ √ H L P Protects existing facilities and encourages the provision of new community facilities and services and improved access to secondary education.


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H L P Policy aims to provide increased higher level health care facilities, access to sports facilities and public open space.




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H L P Policy encourages development and enhancement of existing CLR facilities and improving accessibility by public transport.


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H L P Ensures that local services are provided to meet communities‟ needs.



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√ √ √ H L P Should ensure community services and facilities are accessible by non-car based methods.

SA11 A high quality, healthy, built, environment that promotes activity, conserves and, where appropriate enhances the

√ √ √ H L P Policy should maintain and enhance community services, and improve access by non-car based methods.


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historic environment and heritage assets and their settings.




√ √ √ H L P Provision of community facilities and services that are accessible by public transport should increase non-car based travel, thereby reducing air pollution.


√ √ √ M L P This policy aims to ensure that new community facilities are accessible by means other than the car which should therefore reduce transport related emissions.








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Natural, Built and Historic Environment

Green Belt

CS12: Green Belt (2009) (Rejected)

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X X X M L P Could discourage inward investment by preventing development in areas surrounded by the greenbelt.



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√ √ √ M L P Protects the greenbelt and its associated health benefits/ access to the countryside.






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√ √ √ M L P Policy protects the greenbelt and therefore access to open space and outdoor leisure facilities.




X X X M L P Restricts land available for housing by restricting development in the Greenbelt.

Environmental


√ √ √ H L P Encourages development to locate in existing urban areas, thereby reducing overall travel.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Protection of greenbelt will help to preserve the landscape character of the area.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy should protect the greenbelt and its associated biodiversity value.








√ √ √ H L P Protects the greenbelt, thereby encouraging more efficient use of land in other areas.


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WSP21: Green Belt (2018)

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√ √ √ M L P Protects the greenbelt and its associated health benefits/ access to the countryside.


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√ √ √ M L P Policy protects the greenbelt and therefore access to open space and outdoor leisure facilities.





Environmental


√ √ √ H L P Encourages development to locate in existing urban areas, thereby reducing overall travel.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Protection of greenbelt will help to preserve the landscape character of the area.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy should protect the greenbelt and its associated biodiversity value.






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WSP21: Green Belt (Amended 2019 to include reference to Green Belt compensatory measures, and confirm that Green Belt Review will only take place through the Local Plan making process) (Accepted)

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√ √ √ M L P Protects the greenbelt and its associated health benefits/ access to the countryside. Amended policy now also requires new or enhanced walking and cycling routes or, new or enhanced recreation and green space where land is removed from the Green Belt.






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M L P Policy protects the greenbelt and therefore access to open space and outdoor leisure facilities. Amended policy now also requires new or enhanced walking and cycling routes or, new or enhanced recreation and green space where land is removed from the Green Belt.





Environmental


√ √ √ H L P Encourages development to locate in existing urban areas, thereby reducing overall travel. Amended policy now also requires new or enhanced walking and cycling routes with links to the adjoining countryside, where land is removed from the Green Belt.


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H L P Protection of greenbelt will help to preserve the landscape character of the area.


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H L P Policy should protect the greenbelt and its associated biodiversity value. The amended policy now also required biodiversity compensatory measures where land is removed from the Green Belt.











Design, Safety and Environmental Quality

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√ √ √ H L P Could increase business investment into the area; creating employment opportunities.


√ √ √ H L P A safer and enhanced environment will make the area more attractive for inward investment and maintain local skills including volunteer options

Social


? ? ? Potential to encourage conservation volunteering (e.g. through tree planting schemes) and increased skills can lead to increased business investment.


√ √ √ H L P A safer environment should reduce stress and enhance feelings of wellbeing. Continued access to nature areas should offer health benefits.


√√ √√ √√ H L P This policy specifically addresses community safety and aims to create safe and secure environments.


√ √ √ M L P The policy requires community safety to be considered. A feeling of safety may encourage community involvement in activities and increase confidence.


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P Requires new developments to protect and enhance sites of historic and natural value that are of local, regional and national importance.


√ √ √ H L P The policy promotes design safety and security. A safer environment may encourage participation in activities and therefore lead to vibrant city, town and village centres.


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√ √ √ M L P Policy aims to reduce crime and promote safe living environments.

Environmental




√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy should ensure a quality built environment that is also safe and secure, which protects and enhances local character and enhances the surrounding environment.


√√ √√ √√ H L P One aim of the policy is to protect the natural environment and biodiversity, including woodland and trees.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy requires that pollution caused by developments and contaminated land issues are minimised. Promotes a reduction in fossil fuel dependency.


√ √ √ H L P Promotes a reduction in fossil fuel dependency.




√ √ √ H L P Promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency in new developments.


√ √ √ H L P Encourages the reclamation of derelict and degraded land


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WSP22: Design, Safety and Environmental Quality (2018)

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√ √ √ H L P High quality design and environment could increase business investment into the area; creating employment opportunities.



Social




√ √ √ H L P A safer environment should reduce stress and enhance feelings of wellbeing. Continued access to nature areas should offer physical and mental health benefits.




√ √ √ M L P The policy requires community safety to be considered. A feeling of safety and a high quality environment may encourage community involvement in activities and increase confidence.


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P Requires new developments to protect and enhance sites of historic and natural value that are of local, regional and national importance. Also requires new development to incorporate high quality spaces and landscaping.





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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy should ensure a quality built environment that is also safe and secure, which protects and enhances local character and enhances the surrounding environment.


√√ √√ √√ H L P One aim of the policy is to protect and enhance the natural environment and biodiversity and geodiversity including woodland and trees. Requires new development to take account of the landscape character across the district and local distinctiveness.




√ √ √ H L P Promotes a reduction in fossil fuel dependency and design which incorporates energy efficiency and renewable energy.




√ √ √ H L P Promotes renewable energy generation technology and energy efficiency in new developments.


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WSP22: Design, Safety and Environmental Quality (2020) (Accepted) (amended to explicitly recognises all historic environment assets in Wakefield District ; and to recognise the planning system’s role to promote healthy and active communities.

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√ √ √ H L P High quality design and environment could increase business investment into the area; creating employment opportunities.



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√ √ √ H L P A safer environment should reduce stress and enhance feelings of wellbeing. Continued access to nature areas should offer physical and mental health benefits. The policy has been amended to confirm that development should be designed to create active and healthy places.


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√ √ √ M L P The policy requires community safety to be considered. A feeling of safety and a high quality environment may encourage community involvement in activities and increase confidence.


√√ √√ √√ H L/ R/ N

P Requires new developments to protect and enhance sites of historic and natural value that are of local, regional and national importance. Also requires new development to incorporate high quality spaces and landscaping.





Environmental




√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy should ensure a quality built environment that is also safe and secure, which protects and enhances local character and enhances the surrounding environment. The policy has been amended to explicitly recognise the all historic environment assets in Wakefield.


√√ √√ √√ H L P One aim of the policy is to protect and enhance the natural environment and biodiversity and geodiversity including woodland and trees. Requires new development to take account of the landscape character across the district and local distinctiveness.




√ √ √ H L P Promotes a reduction in fossil fuel dependency and design which incorporates energy efficiency and renewable energy.


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√ √ √ H L P Promotes renewable energy generation technology and energy efficiency in new developments.



Renewable Energy

CS13: Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change and Efficient Use of Resources (2009) (rejected)

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? ? ? Dependent on the relative cost of renewable measures over traditional energy sources. If it is seen as an additional burden for developers they may look to locate elsewhere.

Social




√ √ √ H L P Adapting to the effects of climate change should help reduce the adverse health effects that could result as a result of physical and mental stress.










√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy should help improve energy efficiency in housing.

Environmental




√ √ √ H L P Policy should avoid or ensure adequate protection from risk of flooding and to ensure efficient use of natural resources.


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√ √ √ H L P Use of renewable energy should have positive effect on a global scale and contribute to limiting the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity. However, some renewable energy technologies may affect sites of ecological or landscape importance.


√ √ √ H L P Encourages the development of renewable energy sources which should minimise air pollution, but may increase noise pollution in some areas.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to mitigate the effects of climate change


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to reduce the risk from flooding.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy encourages increased energy efficiency and allows for the development renewable energy sources. The efficient use of Natural Resources is also encouraged.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to make prudent and efficient use of natural resources including soil and best and most versatile agricultural land.

WSP23: Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change and Efficient Use of Resources (2018)

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Economic




√ √ √ H L P The expectation of development to incorporate renewable / low carbon / decentralised energy sources subject to viability and feasibility is now fairly common place. Furthermore, it has not stifled development since CS13 was adopted in 2009. In the longer term mitigating and adapting to climate change will be necessary for continued economic success, as has been highlighted through research relating to the costs of climate change.

Social




√ √ √ H L P Adapting to the effects of climate change should help reduce the adverse health effects that could result as a result of physical and mental stress.




√ √ √ M L P Community participation may be encouraged through decentralised renewable / low carbon community energy projects.







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√√ √√ √√ H L P The policy seeks to minimise the impacts and mitigate the likely effects of climate change on the natural environment. The use of renewable energy should have positive effect on a global scale and contribute to limiting the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity, as should the prudent and efficient use of natural resources


√ √ √ H L P Encourages the development of renewable energy sources which should support a reduction in air pollution.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to minimise the impact and mitigate the likely effect of climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions. The Policy is currently linked to the 2050 carbon emissions reduction target, but may need to take account of anticipated legislation relating to net zero emissions.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to avoid unacceptable levels of flood risk, particularly in areas of high flood risk. The policy also promotes the proactive management of surface water through sustainable drainage techniques.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy encourages increased energy efficiency, and a reduction in carbon emissions. It encourages the development of renewable energy. It also encourages the prudent and efficient use of other natural resources including water and soil.


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WSP23: Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change and Efficient Use of Resources (amended 2019 to reflect changes to UK legislation in June 2019 committing the UK to being carbon neutral by 2050, and the Council’s own Climate Emergency declaration in May 2019; to refer to the need for climate resilient design in relation to flood risk; supporting biodiversity adaptation; and consideration of the impact of renewable energy generation schemes on the local communities and the historic environment). (Accepted)

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√ √ √ H L P The expectation of development to incorporate renewable / low carbon / decentralised energy sources subject to viability and feasibility is now fairly common place. Furthermore, it has not stifled development since CS13 was adopted in 2009. In the longer term mitigating and adapting to climate change will be necessary for continued economic success, as has been highlighted through research relating to the costs of climate change.

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√ √ √ H L P Adapting to the effects of climate change should help reduce the adverse health effects that could result due to physical and mental stress. The policy requires consideration of the impact of renewable energy generation development on nearby communities. Requires multifunctional green Infrastructure for adaptation and mitigation.




√ √ √ M L P Community participation may be encouraged through decentralised renewable / low carbon community energy projects.







Environmental




√ √ √ H L P Requires the provision of multifunctional green space for climate mitigation, which can reduce urban heat islands, manage flooding and help species adapt to climate change.


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√√ √√ √√ H L P The policy seeks to minimise the impacts and mitigate the likely effects of climate change on the natural environment. The use of renewable energy should have positive effect on a global scale and contribute to limiting the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity, as should the prudent and efficient use of natural resources. Requires the provision of multifunctional green space for climate mitigation and adaptation.


√ √ √ H L P Encourages the development of renewable energy sources which should support a reduction in air pollution.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to minimise the impact and mitigate the likely effect of climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions. The Policy has been amended to refer to the UK 2050 net zero carbon emissions target.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy aims to avoid unacceptable levels of flood risk, particularly in areas of high flood risk. The policy also promotes the proactive management of surface water through sustainable drainage techniques. The policy requires climate change resilient design to reduce reliance on flood defences and multifunctional green space which can help to manage flood risk.


√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy encourages increased energy efficiency, and a reduction in carbon emissions. It encourages the development of renewable energy. It also encourages the prudent and efficient use of other natural resources including water and soil.




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LOCAL POLICIES

Housing, Employment, Retail, Leisure and Commercial Development

HOUSING

Housing in Rural Areas

D1: Housing in Rural Areas (2009)

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- - - - - - No predicted impact



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√ √ √ H L P Policy provides appropriate housing for local needs


√ √ √ H L P Provides housing for local needs within existing developments

Environmental






? ? ? Allows development on greenfield sites in exceptional circumstances. Effects will depend on the sites chosen.






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√√ √√ √√ H L P Encourages use of brownfield/existing sites



WLP1: Housing in Rural Areas (2019)

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? ? ? The policy repeats national policy on development in the Green Belt that relates to other categories of development than just housing but applies it to housing only. This may limit future development for small scale local employment. The policy does, however, protect local employment from redevelopment to residential.


? ? ? The policy repeats national policy on development in the Green Belt that relates to other categories of development than just housing but applies it to housing only. This may limit future opportunities for business investment. The policy does, however, protect local employment from redevelopment to residential.


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Social








√ √ √ H L P The policy protects local employment and service provision from redevelopment for housing, which should support continuing community vibrancy.




√ √ √ H L P The policy protects local employment and service provision from redevelopment for housing.


√ √ √ H L P The policy supports the provision of housing in rural areas at an appropriate scale to the location, to meet identified local community needs.

Environmental



SA11 A high quality, healthy, built environment that promotes activity,



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conserves and, where appropriate enhances the historic environment and heritage assets and their settings.


? ? ? The policy allows for development on green field sites that meet the relevant criteria of the policy. This may have the potential to impact on biodiversity dependent on the circumstances of the individual site..




√ √ √ H L P The policy limits residential development in rural areas to a small scale, to meet local needs. This helps to support directing larger scale development to larger Local Service Centres and Urban Areas, which are more accessible to alternative modes of transport than the private car. Therefore, a minor positive effect is predicted.








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Accessible Housing Standards

WLP2: Accessible Housing Standards (2018)

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? ? ? The policy may discourage some housebuilders from developing in the district, depending on the relative cost of implementing the standards. This may have greater impacts on smaller developers.

Social




√ √ √ H L P Providing accessible homes to meet identified local needs will help to address local health requirements of the community.




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√ √ √ H L P Supporting individuals with specific accessibility needs to live within the community should support community diversity and vibrancy.




√ √ √ H L P Supporting individuals with specific accessibility needs to live within the community should support their ability to access a range of local community facilities and services with greater independence.


√ √ √ H L P The policy supports the provision of accessible housing within the wider community, to meet identified local needs.

Environmental


? ? ? Supporting individuals with specific accessibility needs to live within the local community may encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport, depending on the particular mobility circumstances of individuals.








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pollution levels


? ? ? Supporting individuals with specific accessibility needs to live within the local community may encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport, depending on the particular mobility circumstances of individuals, which would support measures to address greenhouse gas emissions.






√ √ √ H L P Incorporating accessible homes within wider development sites makes for an efficient use of land.

WLP2: Accessible Housing Standards (amended 2019 to reflect the latest evidence of need from the SHMAA; and to align with NPPF on the provision of homes for wheelchair user for a nominated person).

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Economic


- - - No predicted impact


- - - The policy may discourage some housebuilders from developing in the district, depending on the relative cost of implementing the standards. This may have greater impacts on smaller developers. However, the policy includes a minimum threshold to which the policy would apply, and has been tested as an assumption in the Local Plan viability assessment, so the overall impact should be neutral.

Social


- - - - No predicted impact


√ √ √ H L P Providing accessible homes to meet identified local needs will help to address local health requirements of the community.




√ √ √ H L P Supporting individuals with specific accessibility needs to live within the community should support community diversity and vibrancy.




√ √ √ H L P Supporting individuals with specific accessibility needs to live within the community should support their ability to access a range of local community facilities and services with greater independence.


√√ √√ √√ H L P The policy supports the provision of accessible housing within the wider community, to meet identified local needs. The policy has been amended to refer to requirement for wheelchair accessible dwellings to be for persons nominated by the Council, which should ensure that they meet a genuine need.

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? ? ? Supporting individuals with specific accessibility needs to live within the local community may encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport, depending on the particular mobility circumstances of individuals.








? ? ? Supporting individuals with specific accessibility needs to live within the local community may encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport, depending on the particular mobility circumstances of individuals, which would support measures to address greenhouse gas emissions.




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√ √ √ H L P Incorporating accessible homes within wider development sites makes for an efficient use of land.

Minimum Space Standards

WLP3: Minimum Space Standards (2018)

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√√ √√ √√ H L P Providing minimum space standards will support an improvement in the quality of new homes for local residents, which is likely to have positive benefits for their physical and mental wellbeing.










√√ √√ √√ H L P Requiring minimum space standards in new homes is likely to improve their quality. In some instances this will be significant where it applies to smaller properties.

Environmental



SA11 A high quality, healthy, built environment that promotes activity, conserves and, where

√√ √√ √√ H L P Requiring minimum space standards in new homes is likely to improve their quality.


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WLP3: Minimum Space Standards (amended 2019 to make it clearer with regard to the requirements of the Nationally Described Space Standard. However, the policy does not change the emphasis or requirements of the policy, therefore there has been no change in the assessment as set out below). (Accepted)

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√√ √√ √√ H L P Providing minimum space standards will support an improvement in the quality of new homes for local residents, which is likely to have positive benefits for their physical and mental wellbeing.






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√√ √√ √√ H L P Requiring minimum space standards in new homes is likely to improve their quality. In some instances this will be significant where it applies to smaller properties.

Environmental




√√ √√ √√ H L P Requiring minimum space standards in new homes is likely to improve their quality.






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Homes in Multiple Occupation

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√ √ √ H L P The policy requires shared accommodation to take account of the impact on existing surrounding users and businesses.

Social




√ √ √ H L P Taking account of local amenity impacts as part of any conversion should help to support healthy communities.


√ √ √ H L P Taking account of local amenity impacts as part of any conversion should help to minimise community tensions / nuisance / complaints. The policy also deters an over-concentration of this type of housing, which should support community cohesion.


√ √ √ H L P Taking account of local amenity impacts as part of any conversion should help to support community diversity and cohesion which should in turn support community vibrancy. The policy also deters an over-concentration of this type of housing, which should support community cohesion.

SA7 Protect, create and enhance the provision and accessibility to culture,

√ √ √ H L P The policy requires conversions to be in accessible, sustainable locations.


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leisure, recreation and open space facilities




√√ √√ √√ H L P The policy will ensure that conversions are of a high quality and provide for a market demand, whilst protecting the inappropriate loss of local family housing. The policy also deters an over-concentration of this type of housing, which should support community cohesion.

Environmental


√ √ √ H L P The policy requires conversions to be in accessible, sustainable locations where alternative modes of transport to the private car can be used.


√ √ √ H L P The policy will ensure that conversions are of a high quality and provide for a market demand, whilst protecting the inappropriate loss of local family housing. The policy requires conversions to be in accessible locations. The policy also deters an over-concentration of this type of housing, which should support community cohesion.






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√ √ √ H L P The policy requires conversions to be in accessible, sustainable locations where alternative modes of transport to the private car can be used. This helps to address transport related greenhouse gas emissions.




√ √ √ H L P The policy supports the reuse of existing buildings and requires adequate waste management facilities to be provided.


√ √ √ H L P The policy supports the reuse of existing buildings.

Residential Development in Town centres

WLP5: Residential Development in Town Centres (2018) (Accepted)



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√ √ √ H L P The policy will ensure that residential development is compatible with the operations of existing town centre businesses, and will protect the integrity of primary shopping frontages at ground floor level, thereby protecting local employment opportunities.


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√√ H L P The policy will ensure that residential development is compatible with the operations of existing town centre businesses, and will protect the integrity of primary shopping frontages at ground floor level. Supporting town centre living also has the potential to increase the customer base for ton centre businesses. Town centre living is also likely to increase support for development of a high quality evening economy.

Social




√ √ √ H L P The policy requires appropriate standards of residential amenity to be provided. Town centre living should also encourage active lifestyles, with facilities and services within convenient walking distance.


√ √ √ H L P Increasing town centre living would increase opportunities for natural surveillance through increased presence of people within the centre during a 24 hour period 7 days a week, rather than just shopping / working through the daytime.


√ √ √ H L P Supporting appropriate town centre living has the potential to increase community diversity and vibrancy, which would support increased community participation.


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√√ H L P The policy supports the delivery of high quality homes in accessible town centre locations, where there should be the greatest opportunity for access to town centre culture, leisure and recreation facilities.


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√√ H L P The policy supports the delivery of high quality homes in accessible town centre locations, where there should be opportunity to access local facilities and services.


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√√ H L P The policy requires affordable housing to be provided in accordance with Local Plan policies, and requires an appropriate standard of amenity to be achieved.

Environmental


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√√ H L P Housing development in town centre locations should have good access to local facilities and services by walking and cycling, and good access to public transport hubs and links for rail and bus services. The policy requires cycle storage and electric vehicle charging to be incorporated into the design.


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√√ H L P Housing development in town centre locations will provide opportunities for active travel. The policy also requires high quality design that retains and enhances the character of the centre, the local street-scene and heritage features.




√ √ √ H L P Increasing opportunities for sustainable modes of transport should support a reduction in transport related air pollution.


√ √ √ H L P Increasing opportunities for sustainable modes of transport should support a reduction in transport related greenhouse gas emissions.


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√ √ √ H L P The policy supports the reuse of existing buildings and requires adequate waste management facilities to be provided.


√ √ √ H L P The policy supports the reuse of existing buildings.

EMPLOYMENT

D3: Protecting Employment Land (2009)

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M L P This policy protects employment land from being converted to other uses. However, as currently drafted the policy only relates to allocated Employment Zones. The policy should be expanded to refer to employment land within Employment Sites and Special Policy Areas where identified for employment use.


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M L P The intention of the policy is to provide conditions to enable economic growth, and ensures a sufficient supply of suitable employment land for the long term. However, as currently drafted the policy only relates to allocated Employment Zones. The policy should be expanded to refer to employment land within Employment Sites and Special Policy Areas where identified for employment use.

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√ √ √ H L P The policy aims to ensure that local employment opportunities are maintained.



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√ √ √ M L P The choice of employment location could reduce the need to travel to work by car.




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√ √ √ H L P The policy protects employment zones from non-employment uses whilst there is continuing demand, but also supports the reuse of land for alternative uses where demand no longer exists. This will reduce pressure on greenfield sites for development, by promoting the reuse of previously developed land.

WLP6: Protecting Employment Land (20018) (Accepted)

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√√ H L P This policy protects employment land and uses within Employment Zones, Employment Sites and Special Policy Areas from being converted to other uses, where there is continuing demand. The policy also ensures that where alternative development takes place, existing neighbouring uses will not be restricted.


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√√ H L P The policy provides conditions to enable economic growth, and ensures a sufficient supply of suitable employment land for the long term, including within Employment Zones, Employment Sites and Special policy areas. The policy also ensures that where alternative development takes place, existing neighbouring uses will not be restricted. The policy allows for alternative uses where justified, to enable investment in redevelopment to occur.

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√ √ √ H L P The policy ensures that local employment opportunities are maintained in relatively accessible locations.



Environmental


√ √ √ H L P Protecting land identified for employment, especially where it is associated with existing urban areas, should help to retain employment opportunities in accessible locations. The policy requires traffic impacts to be adequately dealt with through any redevelopment.

SA11 A high quality, healthy, built environment that promotes activity, conserves and, where

√ √ √ M L P The policy requires local amenity to be considered through any redevelopment proposals.


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√ √ √ M L P Protecting local employment opportunities could reduce the need to travel to work by car, with associated benefits for transport related air pollution.


√ √ √ M L P Protecting local employment opportunities could reduce the need to travel to work by car, with associated benefits for transport related greenhouse gas emissions.






√ √ √ H L P The policy protects employment allocations from non-employment uses whilst there is continuing demand, but also supports the reuse of land for alternative uses where demand no longer exists. This will reduce pressure on greenfield sites for development, by promoting the reuse of previously developed land.


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WLP69: Viability Review (new 20019) (Accepted)

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√ √ √ M L P The policy will enable development viability to be reviewed under genuinely exceptional circumstances to enable development to continue to come forward under difficult economic conditions. The review mechanism will support cashflow, whilst ensuring that developer contributions are maximised for public benefit.

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√ √ √ M L P The policy will ensure that development continues to contribute to public open space provision under circumstances where development viability is difficult, through the assessment and ongoing review of viability in exceptional circumstances as the development progresses.


√ √ √ M L P The policy ensures that development continues to contribute to contribute to the provision of local facilities and services, where necessary, under circumstances where development viability is difficult, through the assessment and ongoing review of viability in exceptional circumstances as the development progresses.


√ √ √ H L P The policy will ensure that development continues to contribute to affordable housing provision under circumstances where development viability is difficult, through the assessment and ongoing review of viability in exceptional circumstances as the development progresses.

Environmental


√ √ √ M L P The policy will ensure that development continues to contribute to sustainable transport provision under circumstances where development viability is difficult, through the assessment and ongoing review of viability in exceptional circumstances as the development progresses.








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√ √ √ M L P The policy will ensure that development continues to contribute to renewable energy generation and sustainable construction under circumstances where development viability is difficult, through the assessment and ongoing review of viability in exceptional circumstances as the development progresses.







RETAIL AND TOWN CENTRES

Retail

RTC1: Retail Development in Shopping Centres (2017) Rejected replaced by WLP7

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Economic


√√ √√ √√ P H L Encouraging appropriate retail in existing centres will support local employment opportunities accessible by public transport.


√√ √√ √√ P M L Encouraging retail in existing centres encourages inward investment and support the increase in retail floor space in appropriate locations.

Social


√ √ √ P M L Local employment should provide on-the-job training opportunities


− − − No predicted impact

SA5 Improve community safety and security √ √ √ P M L Town centre vibrancy is likely to support town centre safety and security


√ √ √ P M L Town centre regeneration will support community vibrancy

SA7 Protect, create, enhance and the provision and accessibility to culture, leisure and recreation and open space facilities.

√ √ √ P M L An increase in shopping offer would increase the potential for this leisure opportunity.


√ √ √ P M L Would support increase and diversification of local retail services




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√ √ √ P M L Locating retail in town centres will reduce the need to travel to access shops and provide opportunities for greater use of public transport


√ √ √ P M L Supporting retail in town centres will support the quality of the built/historic environment of town centres and minimise the need to travel.



SA13 Reduce air water and soil pollution levels √ √ √ P M L Reduced need to travel to access shops


√ √ √ P M L Reduced need to travel to access shops



SA16 Prudent and efficient use of energy, water and natural resources, with minimal production of waste



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√ √ √ P M L Should make efficient use of previously developed land in central locations.

WLP7 : Retail Development in Town Centres (2018) (Accepted)


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√√ √√ √√ P H L Encouraging appropriate retail in existing centres will support local employment opportunities accessible by public transport.


√√ √√ √√ P M L Encouraging retail in existing centres encourages inward investment and support the increase in retail floor space in appropriate locations.

Social


√ √ √ P M L Local employment should provide on-the-job training opportunities



SA5 Improve community safety and security √ √ √ P M L Town centre vibrancy is likely to support town centre safety and security


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√ √ √ P M L Town centre regeneration will support community vibrancy


√ √ √ P M L An increase in shopping offer would increase the potential for this leisure opportunity.


√ √ √ P M L Would support increase and diversification of local retail services.



Economic


√ √ √ P M L Locating retail in town centres will reduce the need to travel to access shops and provide opportunities for greater use of public transport.


√ √ √ P M L Supporting retail in town centres will support the quality of the built/historic environment of town centres and minimise the need to travel.



SA13 Reduce air water and soil pollution levels √ √ √ P M L Reduced need to travel to access shops


√ √ √ P M L Reduced need to travel to access shops


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√ √ √ P M L Should make efficient use of previously developed land in central locations.

CW13: Central Wakefield Retail Policy Area (2009) Incorporated into WSP10 and WLP7


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√ √ √ P M L The policy refers to additional retail floor space that has now been completed at Trinity Walk. Continuing to encourage further retail development within the Retail Policy Area (Primary Shopping Area) should protect existing jobs in retail and potentially create additional employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P M L The policy refers to additional retail floor space that has now been completed at Trinity Walk. Continuing to encourage further retail development within the Retail Policy Area


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(Primary Shopping Area) should protect existing jobs in retail and potentially create additional employment opportunities.

Social


− − − No predicted effects



SA5 Improve community safety and security − − − No predicted effects


√ √ √ P M L The policy may encourage community participation in regeneration, making the area a better and more vibrant place to live.


√ √ √ P M L The policy may increase shopping as a leisure activity in accessible city centre locations.


√ √ √ P M L The policy should protect retail facilities for local people.



Economic


√ √ √ P M L Reduced need for locals to travel to access shops. A potential increase of shoppers from outside the area should be managed through provision of public transport infrastructure.


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√ √ √ P M L The policy will contribute to a quality built environment through conditions on amenity and character.




√ √ √ P M L Supporting retail development in the Primary Shopping Area should reduce the need to travel by car to access shops. This should lead to a reduction in pollution from vehicles. It is not anticipated that there would be a further significant increase in retail floor space, so further vehicle movements into the city centre are not anticipated, above those already generated by the completion of Trinity Walk.


√ √ √ P M L Supporting retail development in the Primary Shopping Area should reduce the need to travel by car to access shops. This should lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. It is not anticipated that there would be a further significant increase in retail floor space, so further vehicle movements into the city centre are not anticipated, above those already generated by the completion of Trinity Walk.


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√ √ √ P M L The policy encourages regeneration and development within the city centre which supports the reuse of existing buildings and previously developed land.


October 2020 293

RTC2 and WLP8 (no change): Retail Development on the Edge of Retail Policy Areas (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H D Will ensure that any new employment opportunities created are accessible by public transport


√√ √√ √√ P H D Will support inward investment and provide opportunities for an increase in retail floor space

Social


√ √ √ P H D New employment should provide on-the-job training opportunities


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√ √ √ P M D Includes a requirement to consider the needs of people in affected areas through the decision making process

SA7 Protect create, enhance and provide accessibility to culture, leisure and recreation activities

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√ √ √ P M D Will provide locally accessible shopping by means other than the private car


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Environmental


√√ √√ √√ P M D Should ensure that shopping can be accessed by means other than the private car


√ √ √ P M D Should minimise the need to travel, make efficient use of land and provide opportunities to deliver a quality built environment.


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pollution levels

√ √ √ P M D Reducing the need to travel will reduce transport related air pollution


√ √ √ P M D Reducing the need to travel will reduce transport related greenhouse gas emissions


? ? ? T M D This may be dependent on the details of specific proposals


October 2020 295


√ √ √ P H D The policy should help to direct development to previously developed sites to encourage the recycling of land.

RTC8: Impact Thresholds (2017)

SA Objective


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√ √ √ P H D Will help direct new retail employment opportunities to centrally, accessible locations.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Will provide a flexible approach for the considering the impact of out-of-centre retail development without undermining the vitality and viability of existing retail centres.

Social


√ √ √ T M D Any new employment opportunities are likely to provide on-the-job-training opportunities.


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√ √ √ P M D Should direct convenience and comparison retail to centrally accessible location to support town centre and community vibrancy.


√ √ √ P M D Will increase the opportunities for retailing as a leisure activity in centrally accessible locations.


√ √ √ P M D Should ensure that retail is delivered in accessible locations.


_ _ _ P M D

Environmental


√ √ √ P M D Should help direct retail development to locations where it can be accessed by non-car means.


√ √ √ P M D Should ensure efficient use of land within the urban area, minimising the need to travel.


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√ √ √ P M D Should help minimise transport related air pollution by reducing the need to travel by private car.




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? ? ? T M D This will be dependent on the details of individual retail proposals.


√ √ √ P H D Supports directing development to town centres which should encourage the reuse of previously developed land and buildings.

WLP9: Impact Assessment (2018) (Accepted)

SA Objective


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√ √ √ P H D Will help direct new retail employment opportunities including extensions, to centrally, accessible locations.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Will provide a flexible approach for the considering the impact of out-of-centre retail development without undermining the vitality and viability of existing retail centres.


October 2020 298

Social


√ √ √ T M D Any new employment opportunities are likely to provide on-the-job-training opportunities.


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√ √ √ P M D Should direct convenience and comparison retail to centrally accessible location to support town centre and community vibrancy, including extensions.


√ √ √ P M D Will increase the opportunities for retailing as a leisure activity in centrally accessible locations.


√ √ √ P M D Should ensure that significant retail and leisure development is delivered in accessible locations in town centres, in accordance with the hierarchy.


_ _ _ P M D

Environmental


√ √ √ P M D Should help direct significant retail and leisure development to locations where it can be accessed by non-car based means.


√ √ √ P M D Should encourage regeneration within existing town centres.


October 2020 299


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√ √ √ P M D Should help minimise transport related air pollution by reducing the need to travel by private car.




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? ? ? T M D This will be dependent on the details of individual retail proposals.


√ √ √ P H D Supports directing development to town centres which should encourage the reuse of previously developed land and buildings and supporting regeneration.

RTC4: Non-Retail development in Primary Shopping Frontages (2017)

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√ √ √ P M D Employment opportunities in town centres would be associated with any development.


√/? √/? √/? P M D Will allow a limited range of alternative non-retail uses in primary shopping frontages, under certain circumstances, but may be too restrictive in view of recent changes to high streets and shopping patterns.

Social


√ √ √ P M D On the job training opportunities should accompany any new employment opportunities


− − − P M D


√/? √/? √/? P M D This policy may be too restrictive in relation to addressing vacancy rates, which can impact on the fear of crime.


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√/? √/? √/? P M D The policy could be expanded to include opportunities for wider leisure uses as well as retail, professional / financial and food and drink uses.


√/? √/? √/? P M D Will help support the provision of retailing in accessible town centre locations, but is more restrictive for other main town centre uses.


− − − P M D

Environmental


√ √ √ P M D Will support retail development in town centres accessible by public / sustainable modes of transport


October 2020 301


√/? √/? √/? P M D Will help support a range of uses, but could be more flexible to reduce vacancy rates and improve the quality of the built environment.


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√ √ √ P M D Centrally located facilities will help address transport related air pollution


√ √ √ P M D Facilities that are accessible by non-car means will help reduce transport related greenhouse gas emissions


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√ √ √ P M D Directs development towards town centres and supports the reuse of buildings within these centres.


October 2020 302

WLP10: Non-Retail development in Primary Shopping Frontages (2018) (Accepted)

SA Objective


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√ √ √ P M D Employment opportunities in town centres would be associated with any development.


√ √ √ P M D The revised policy is more flexible in terms of the range of alternative main town centre non-retail uses that would be supported in primary shopping frontages, whilst retaining a predominantly retail use. The policy supports active daytime uses and ensures existing uses are not compromised. The policy also supports town centre individuality.

Social


√ √ √ P M D On the job training opportunities should accompany any new employment opportunities


− − − P M D


√ √ √ P M D The policy would support addressing vacancy rates and encourages active daytime uses, which can reduce the fear of crime.


√ √ √ P M D The policy supports town centre vibrancy and the individuality of town centres.


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√ √ √ P M D The policy is flexible enough to enable culture and leisure uses within existing high streets.


√ √ √ P M D The policy supports the provision of retail and other town centre uses in accessible town centre locations.


− − − P M D

Environmental


√ √ √ P M D Will support retail and town centre uses in the heart of town centres accessible by public / other sustainable modes of transport.


√ √ √ P M D Is flexible enough to support a range of uses on the high street which should help address vacancy rates and improve the quality of the built environment.


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√ √ √ P M D Centrally located facilities will help address transport related air pollution


√ √ √ P M D Facilities that are accessible by non-car means will help reduce transport related greenhouse gas emissions


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√ √ √ P M D Directs development towards town centres and supports the reuse of buildings within these centres.

RTC5: Hot Food Takeaways (2017)

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X X X P M D Deterring new businesses may reduce the creation of new local employment opportunities.


X X X P M D May reduce the number of potential new takeaway businesses opening in the district.

Social


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√√ √√ √√ P M D Would reduce the convenience of access for school children to less healthy meal options, particularly at lunch time. This will help address overweight/obesity problems within the district.


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√ √ √ P M D Enables local village communities to participate in the planning decision making process if and when new applications are submitted.


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_ _ _ P M D The policy would not restrict local facilities outside the exclusion zone or in village locations where opportunities to provide local facilities can already be more restricted.


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Environmental


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√ √ √ P M D The policy will have positive benefits in terms of addressing a health environment. It may also help to protect the character and quality of local areas.


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√ √ √ P M D May help to reduce localised issues of noise, odour and litter.


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√ √ √ P M D The policy encourages hot food takeaways to be located in existing centres and close to other existing local facilities and services, which is likely to have a minor positive effect for the reuse of land and buildings.

WLP11: Hot Food Takeaways (2018) (Accepted)

SA Objective


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X X X P M D Deterring new businesses may reduce the creation of new local employment opportunities.


October 2020 307


X X X P M D May reduce the number of potential new takeaway businesses opening in the district. Clarifies that for Wakefield City Centre the primary Shopping Area represents the town centre boundary.

Social


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√√ √√ √√ P M D Would reduce the convenience of access for school children to less healthy meal options, particularly at lunch time. This will help address overweight/obesity problems within the district.


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√ √ √ P M D Enables local village communities to participate in the planning decision making process if and when new applications are submitted.


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_ _ _ P M D The policy would not restrict local facilities outside the exclusion zone or in village locations where opportunities to provide local facilities can already be more restricted.


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Environmental


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√ √ √ P M D The policy will have positive benefits in terms of addressing a health environment. It may also help to protect the character and quality of local areas.


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√ √ √ P M D May help to reduce localised issues of noise, odour and litter.


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√ √ √ P M D The policy encourages hot food takeaways to be located in existing centres and close to other existing local facilities and services, which is likely to have a minor positive effect for the reuse of land and buildings.

CW17: The Evening Economy (Wakefield City Centre) (2009)

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Economic


√ √ √ P H L The wider range of facilities that may develop as a result of the City opening up at night is likely to create a wider range of job opportunities.


√ √ √ P M L A safer and more secure City centre environment at night may eventually create more demand from investors.

Social


? ? ? P M L Potential for more people to feel safer to attend evening classes in the City centre.


√ √ √ P M L It may improve sense of wellbeing from increased use of leisure facilities and a greater feeling of security.


√ √ √ P M L This policy may start to address the problem of anti-social behaviour and nuisance.


√ √ √ P M L It may enable communities to start to regain ownership of the City centre at night. Should improve access to facilities due to a greater feeling of security. However consideration needs to be given to the impacts of existing nightclubs, public houses, restaurants, cafes, bars and music venues.


√ √ √ P M L Evening leisure activities may be more accessible if people feel safe visiting the City centre at night. Consideration needs to be given to the impacts of existing nightclubs, public houses, restaurants, cafes, bars and music venues.


√ √ √ P M L Reduced need to travel to other safer places for evening activities. More opportunities for local trade.


√ √ √ P M L It may contribute to quality of life and make living in Wakefield more attractive to everyone (e.g. families). Consideration needs to be given to the impacts of existing nightclubs, public houses, restaurants, cafes, bars and music venues.

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√ √ √ P M L Reduced need to travel to other safer places for evening activities.


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WLP12: The Evening Economy in Wakefield City Centre (2018) (Accepted)

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? ? ? P H L The proposal supports the safe operation of the evening economy, which should support local employment opportunities.


√/? √/? √/? P M L The policy aims to create a safer and more secure city centre environment at night, which may eventually create more demand from investors.

Social


? ? ? P M L Potential for more people to feel safer to attend evening classes in the City centre.


√ √ √ P M L It may improve sense of wellbeing from increased use of leisure facilities and a greater feeling of security, which may encourage and more active environment.


√ √ √ P M L This policy should continue to support recent efforts to address the problem of anti-social behaviour and nuisance that have been associated with the evening economy.


√ √ √ P M L The policy should support community confidence to engage in evening entertainment with a greater sense of security and safety. However, this will need to be accompanied by ongoing interventions to improve the quality and management of existing nightclubs, public houses, restaurants, cafes, bars and music venues.


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√ √ √ P M L Evening leisure activities may be more accessible if people feel safe visiting the City and town centres at night. However, this will need to be accompanied by ongoing interventions to improve the quality and management of existing nightclubs, public houses, restaurants, cafes, bars and music venues.


√ √ √ P M L Reduced need to travel to other places that are perceived as being safer places for evening activities. More opportunities for local trade.


√ √ √ P M L It may contribute to quality of life and make living in Wakefield city and other town centres more attractive to everyone (e.g. families). Consideration needs to be given to the impacts of existing nightclubs, public houses, restaurants, cafes, bars and music venues.

Environmental


√ √ √ P M L Reduced need to travel to other safer places for evening activities.


√ √ √ P M L Improving the quality and management of evening leisure activities may help to improve the historic fabric of the built environment, and encourage more active travel.


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Development and Design in Wakefield City centre

CW2: Emerald Ring Design Principles (2009) WLP13: Emerald Ring Design Principles – Wakefield City Centre (2018) no changes (The Emerald Ring is now complete) (Accepted)

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√ √ √ P M L Maintaining the Emerald Ring should contribute to making the City centre a more pleasant experience for shoppers and for evening activities. This may lead to the creation of new demand and therefore new jobs.


√ √ √ P S L The policy may contribute to making the City centre a more pleasant experience for shoppers and for evening activities.

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_ _ _ No predicted effects.


√ √ √ P M L The policy should encourage walking and cycling within the City centre thus promoting positive health of the inhabitants. However routes must be safe for pedestrians and cyclists.


√ √ √ P M L Should result in increased safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Reduced congestion may increase vehicle speeds which would potentially reduce safety however traffic calming measures agreed for the Emerald Ring should address this.


√√ √√ √√ P M L Should create a more pleasing and safer public realm that communities can exploit and enjoy.


√ √ √ P M L Positive effects on culture and heritage through reduced vibration and air pollution (and therefore reduced impacts on historic fabric) and increased accessibility to open spaces. If good public transport infrastructure is implemented (maintaining accessibility) then shopping, as a leisure activity, would improve.


√ √ √ P M L The policy may make the City centre a more pleasant place to be. It should improve community interaction opportunities through the removal of central reservations and the encouragement of more sociable modes of transport.



Environmental


√√ √√ √√ P M L The policy should increase the use of cycling and walking by making it more attractive to users wishing to access the City centre. The policy may also reduce traffic levels as a result of this mode shift.


? ? ? P H L Should improve the local urban environment along the route. Sections of the route pass through a conservation area, therefore maintaining a high quality design will be important.


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√ √ √ P H L Lining the route with trees may lead to some greening of the urban area. Reduced pollution should favour urban flora and fauna.


√ √ √ P H L The policy may contribute to reducing pollution to air, water and noise pollution if traffic levels reduce due to an increase in walking and cycling. This may also help raise awareness of the effects of pollution.


√ √ √ P M G On a global scale the policy potentially reduces CO2 emissions from transport, assuming that the provision of better facilities for walking and cycling reduces the number of car journeys.




√ √ √ P M N It may reduce the use of non-renewable resources as energy through reduced use of vehicles, assuming that walking and cycling substitute car trips.


√ √ √ P M L Supports ongoing city centre regeneration.


October 2020 316

CW3: Number and Location of Car Parks (2009)

SA Objective


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√ √ √ P M L Proposals for long term car parking with access to the city centre should enhance employment opportunities within the Emerald Ring. The policy would need to be supported by a good public transport system.


√ √ √ P M L A reduction in overall land use for car parking will allow new development which could lead to more employment in the City centre.

Social




? ? ? More car traffic may be generated by the availability of car parking spaces for consumers within the Emerald Ring. Peak traffic in the Emerald Ring should be reduced which should lead to a reduction in air pollution and noise impacts, contributing to better health. However, peak traffic may increase in the areas surrounding the long stay car parks outside the Emerald Ring causing increased air quality and noise problems.


? ? ? Fewer car parking sites may be easier to secure, however long term car parks are often linked to anti-social behaviour. It is important that appropriate security is in place to protect these car parking sites.




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√ √ √ T M L More short-stay car parking spaces in the Emerald Ring could encourage more people to visit the area and therefore sustain the market through generating demand. Accessibility to culture and leisure facilities should be enhanced.


√ √ √ T M L Despite a reduction of overall car parking sites, the combination of long stay parking with accessibility and short stay parking could improve accessibility to essential services by car.



Environmental


√ √ √ P M L More strategic location of car parking sites may encourage a reduction in car use. The reduction in long-stay parking within the Emerald Ring may provide a stimulus for employers to initiate travel plans. It could provide priority to public transport, and therefore enable a better service with greater user confidence through a reduction in traffic.


√ √ √ P M L Fewer sites for car parking may release brownfield land for redevelopment within the City centre and improve the overall quality of the built environment. Car park redesign could reduce the impact of unsightly car parks on the urban environment, however benefits with respect to new car parks will clearly be dependent on sensitive design and location.


? ? ? New larger car parks may impact on the natural environment, although the fact that fewer sites are planned overall could release land for open space within the City centre. Opportunities to make the City centre greener, e.g. through tree planting, should be maximised. Benefits with respect to new car parks will clearly be dependent on sensitive design and location.


√ √ √ P M L Peak time pollution may reduce within the Emerald Ring due to a decrease in commuter long stay parking in the area. On a smaller scale, there may be localised increases in air pollution in areas surrounding the long stay car parks.


√ √ √ P M G More strategic location of car parking sites may encourage a reduction in car use thereby reducing CO2 emissions from vehicles.


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√ √ √ P M N More strategic location of car parking sites may encourage a reduction in car use thereby reducing energy use from vehicles.


√ √ √ P H L Encourages regeneration and recycling of land within the City centre.

WLP14: Number and Location of Car Parks in Wakefield City centre (2018) (reference to number of long stay spaces to be provided has been removed) (Accepted)

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√ √ √ P M L Proposals for long stay car parking with access to the city centre should enhance employment opportunities within the Emerald Ring. The policy would need to be supported by a good public transport system.


√ √ √ P M L A reduction in overall land use for car parking will allow new development which could lead to more employment in the City centre.


October 2020 319

Social




? ? ? More car traffic may be generated by the availability of car parking spaces for consumers within the Emerald Ring. Peak traffic in the Emerald Ring should be reduced which should lead to a reduction in air pollution and noise impacts, contributing to better health. However, peak traffic may increase in the areas surrounding the long stay car parks outside the Emerald Ring causing increased air quality and noise problems.


? ? ? Fewer car parking sites may be easier to secure, however long stay car parks are often linked to anti-social behaviour. It is important that appropriate security is in place to protect these car parking sites.




√ √ √ T M L More short-stay car parking spaces in the Emerald Ring could encourage more people to visit the area and therefore support existing culture, leisure and recreation facilities and increase demand.


√ √ √ T M L Despite a reduction of overall car parking sites, the combination of long stay parking with accessibility and short stay parking could improve accessibility to essential services by car.



Environmental


√ √ √ P M L More strategic location of car parking sites may encourage a reduction in car use. The reduction in long-stay parking within the Emerald Ring may provide a stimulus for employers to initiate travel plans. It could provide priority to public transport, and therefore enable a better service with greater user confidence through a reduction in traffic.


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√ √ √ P M L Fewer sites for car parking may release brownfield land for redevelopment within the City centre and improve the overall quality of the built environment. Car park redesign could reduce the impact of unsightly surface level and multi-storey car parks on the urban environment, however benefits with respect to new car parks will clearly be dependent on sensitive design and location.


? ? ? New larger car parks may impact on the natural environment, although the fact that fewer sites are planned overall could release land for open space within the City centre. Opportunities to make the City centre greener, e.g. through tree planting, should be maximised. Benefits with respect to new car parks will clearly be dependent on sensitive design and location.


√ √ √ P M L Peak time pollution may reduce within the Emerald Ring due to a decrease in commuter long stay parking in the area. On a smaller scale, there may be localised increases in air pollution in areas surrounding the long stay car parks.


√ √ √ P M G More strategic location of car parking sites may encourage a reduction in car use thereby reducing CO2 emissions from vehicles.




√ √ √ P M N More strategic location of car parking sites may encourage a reduction in car use thereby reducing energy use from vehicles.


√ √ √ P H L Encourages regeneration and recycling of land within the City centre.


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CW4: Development of Pedestrian and Cycle Routes (2009)

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√ √ √ P H L Assuming that trips by walking and cycling substitute car trips, it may promote positive health of the inhabitants and prevent ill health of the people walking and cycling. Routes must be safe for pedestrians and cyclists. Reduced traffic should also contribute to air quality improvements and noise reduction, both of which will engender good health.


√ √ √ P M L Dedicated cycle routes will encourage segregation of bicycles from other vehicles, which should improve safety. However, pedestrians and cyclists will also need to be kept segregated on these routes. The removal of underpasses may improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.


√ √ √ P M L The policy should contribute to building a safer and quieter public realm that communities can exploit and explore. The policy should lead to increased accessibility for those without access to a car.


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√ √ √ P M L If this policy led to a reduced level of car usage then there would be positive effects on culture and heritage through reduced pollution. This policy could lead to increased accessibility to open spaces.


√ √ √ T M L The policy may support the vibrancy of the City providing accessibility for people without a car and through provision of more enjoyable routes.



Environmental


√√ √√ √√ T H L The policy should increase the use of cycling and walking by making it more attractive to users wishing to access the City centre. The policy may also reduce traffic levels as a result of this mode shift.


√ √ √ P M N Positive effects on culture and heritage through reduced pollution. Opportunities for improving the local urban environment along the routes.


? ? ? T M N Potential for biodiversity losses when these new routes are created although this is a minimal risk. However, reduction of pollution should favour urban flora and fauna. Opportunities to make the City centre greener through tree planting should be maximised.


√ √ √ P H L It should contribute to an overall reduction in vehicle use in the city centre which would contribute to reducing air, water and noise pollution.


√ √ √ P H G On a global scale the policy potentially reduces CO2 emissions from transport, assuming that the provision of better facilities for walking and cycling reduces the number of car journeys.




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It may reduce the use of non-renewable resources through reduced use of vehicles, assuming that walking and cycling substitute car trips.



WLP15: Development of Pedestrian and Cycle Routes in Wakefield City Centre (2017)

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√ √ √ P H L Assuming that trips by walking and cycling substitute car trips, it may promote positive health of the inhabitants and prevent ill health of the people walking and cycling. Routes must be safe for pedestrians and cyclists. Reduced traffic should also contribute to air quality improvements and noise reduction, both of which will engender good health.


√ √ √ P M L Dedicated cycle routes will encourage segregation of bicycles from other vehicles, which should improve safety. However, pedestrians and cyclists will also need to be kept segregated on these routes. The policy has been amended to require lighting and natural surveillance to be designed into schemes.


√ √ √ P M L The policy should contribute to building a safer and quieter public realm that communities can exploit and explore. The policy should lead to increased accessibility for those without access to a car.


√ √ √ P M L If this policy led to a reduced level of car usage then there would be positive effects on culture and heritage through reduced pollution. This policy could lead to increased accessibility to open spaces.


√ √ √ T M L The policy may support the vibrancy of the City providing accessibility for people without a car and through provision of more enjoyable routes.



Environmental


√√ √√ √√ T H L The policy should increase the use of cycling and walking by making it more attractive to users wishing to access the City centre. The policy may also reduce traffic levels as a result of this mode shift.


√ √ √ P M N Positive effects on culture and heritage through reduced pollution. Opportunities for improving the local urban environment along the routes.


? ? ? T M N Potential for biodiversity losses when these new routes are created although this is a minimal risk. However, reduction of pollution should favour urban flora and fauna. Opportunities to make the City centre greener through tree planting should be maximised.


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√ √ √ P H L It should contribute to an overall reduction in vehicle use in the city centre which would contribute to reducing air, water and noise pollution.


√ √ √ P H G On a global scale the policy potentially reduces CO2 emissions from transport, assuming that the provision of better facilities for walking and cycling reduces the number of car journeys.




It may reduce the use of non-renewable resources through reduced use of vehicles, assuming that walking and cycling substitute car trips.



CW6: Skylines and Strategic Views (2009) WLP16: Skylines and Strategic Views in Wakefield City Centre (2018) (Accepted)

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? ? ? Counteracting effects: measures to protect these views may limit the extent of some commercial developments in the City centre but might also attract more tourists to the area.



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- - - No predicted effects.






√ √ √ P M L The policy could protect the identity of the City centre. Historic buildings offer a sense of place and something for the community to be proud of, thus improving community identity.


√ √ √ P M L Maintaining the character of an area should preserve its attractiveness.


√ √ √ P M L The policy could protect the vibrancy of the City centre.



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√√ √√ √√ P M N-R The policy should protect the distinctiveness of the City centre. It will be important to designate the protected vistas.













CW7: Vistas(2009) WLP17: Vistas in Wakefield City Centre (2018)



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√ √ √ P M L The policy could protect the vibrancy and identity of the City centre. Historic buildings, such as the Cathedral and Civic Hall, offer a sense of place and something for the community to be proud of, thus improving community identity.


√ √ √ P M L Maintaining the character of an area should preserve its attractiveness.




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√√ √√ √√ P M N-R The policy should protect the distinctiveness of the City centre by ensuring new development in these areas is well designed and appropriate to its setting.












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CW8: Landmark Sites / Development(2009) WLP18: Landmark Sites / Development in Wakefield City Centre (2018) (Accepted)

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√ √ √ P M L New landmark buildings have the potential to draw in investment (especially office based) creating employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P M L New landmark buildings have the potential to act as catalysts for further investment (due to profile raising and agglomeration).

Social




√ √ √ P M L Improvement of the public realm and encouragement of walking as a means of transport may improve health.


√ √ √ P M L Active frontages and passive surveillance should contribute to improved safety and security.


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√ √ √ P M L The policy could protect the vibrancy and identity of the City centre. Landmark buildings offer a sense of place and something for the community to be proud of, thus improving community identity.


- - - Although landmark developments could conflict with existing historic and cultural buildings, policy conditions specify clearly that existing character must be preserved and enhanced.





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? ? ? T L M The policy could increase the demands on local transport systems. Public transport infrastructure would need to be provided to reduce the potential impacts.


√√ √√ √√ P M N The policy, together with CW10 (WLP20), should provide high quality urban design, improving the urban environment with sensitivity to the cultural heritage of the city. Developments would make use of brownfield land.


? ? ? P L M Specification of exceptional design quality in these landmark buildings may imply working with the natural environment, however there may also be biodiversity impacts with respect to development on the specified sites. Natural features and open spaces should be encouraged.


√ √ √ P M L The construction of landmark sites may contribute to the clean up of areas (e.g. former industrial sites).


? ? ? Specification of exceptional design quality could imply the use of the latest approaches in low-carbon design but this should be reinforced in design briefs. Developments could increase the demands on local transport systems and thereby lead to increased emissions. Landmark sites should be developed near to public transport interchanges to minimise impacts on greenhouse gas emissions.


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? ? ? Although exceptional design quality again implies use of the latest approaches to low waste construction and low energy design, this should be reinforced in design briefs.


√ √ √ P H L Supports the reuse of previously developed land within the City centre

CW9: Public Realm (2009)

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√ √ √ P M L If improvements in the public realm encourage new investment from developers new employment opportunities could be provided.


√ √ √ P M L Improving the public realm may enhance the appeal of the City to potential investors.


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√ √ √ P M L Well-designed buildings should to contribute to a greater sense of wellbeing. There are many opportunities to improve quality of life/health through landscaping, improved natural lighting, natural ventilation and no overshadowing.


√ √ √ P M L Good quality design should create a safe and secure environment that reduces opportunities for crime to be committed.


√ √ √ P M L Improving the public realm may benefit the community by improving the quality of facilities and the local environment.


√ √ √ P M L Improvements to the public realm should help to preserve and enhance culture and heritage and increase access to open spaces.


√ √ √ P M L Improvements in the public realm should increase the degree to which residents’ value and use Central Wakefield.


√ √ √ P M L The policy should encourage housing developers to build good quality housing.

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√√ √√ √√ P M L New developments are required to make a positive contribution to design and public realm.


√ √ √ P L M High quality design should include the provision of open spaces and green landscaping.


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CW10: Public Realm – Principles and Objectives (2009)

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√ √ √ P M L Improvements in the public realm may encourage new investment from developers.

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√ √ √ P M L The policy should help contribute to a greater sense of wellbeing. There are many opportunities to improve quality of life/health through landscaping, improved natural lighting, natural ventilation and no overshadowing.


√ √ √ P M L The policy should create a safe and secure environment that reduces opportunities for crime to be committed.


√√ √√ √√ P H L The policy should create a City which is developed to a high standard of quality and design. The sense of identity and pride produced should help to develop social and community confidence.


√ √ √ P M L Policy principles and objectives regarding in particular creation of a people-orientated city and encouragement of a diverse street culture should contribute positively to this objective.


√√ √√ √√ P M L The policy may support the vibrancy of the City centre through high quality developments and improvements to the public realm.


√ √ √ P H L Housing developers should create high quality public areas surrounding their developments.

Environmental


√ √ √ P M L Creating a functional and accessible streetscape should allow for the consideration of all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in public realm planning.


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√√ √√ √√ P H R The policy should encourage the public realm to be built to a high standard and quality. It should also encourage improvements to be appropriate to their setting and enhance the character of the City centre. Historic and cultural assets should be protected through this policy.


√ √ √ P L M Improvements to the public realm could include the provision of open spaces and green landscaping.










√ √ √ P L M The policy supports improvements to the existing urban environment, which will support city centre regeneration.

WLP19: Public Realm – Principles and Objectives in Wakefield City Centre (2018) (Accepted)



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√ √ √ P M L Improvements in the public realm may encourage new investment from developers.

Social




√ √ √ P M L The policy should help contribute to a greater sense of wellbeing. There are many opportunities to improve quality of life/health through landscaping, improved natural lighting, natural ventilation and no overshadowing.


√ √ √ P M L The policy should create a safe and secure environment that reduces opportunities for crime to be committed.


√√ √√ √√ P H L The policy should create a City which is developed to a high standard of quality and design. The sense of identity and pride produced should help to develop social and community confidence.


√ √ √ P M L Policy principles and objectives regarding in particular creation of a people-orientated city and encouragement of a diverse street culture should contribute positively to this objective.


√√ √√ √√ P M L The policy may support the vibrancy of the City centre through high quality developments and improvements to the public realm.


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√ √ √ P H L Housing developers should create high quality public areas surrounding their developments.

Environmental


√ √ √ P M L Creating a functional and accessible streetscape should allow for the consideration of all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in public realm planning.


√√ √√ √√ P H R The policy should encourage the public realm to be built to a high standard and quality. It should also encourage improvements to be appropriate to their setting and enhance the character of the City centre. Historic and cultural assets should be protected through this policy.


√ √ √ P L M Improvements to the public realm could include the provision of open spaces and green landscaping.










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CW11: Public Realm – Hierarchy of Quality (2009) WLP20: Public Realm – Hierarchy of Quality in Wakefield City Centre (Accepted)

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√ √ √ P M L Improving the public realm using the matrix may enhance the appeal of the City to potential investors.

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√ √ √ P M L Improvements to the public realm, such as trees and planting and water features may contribute to a greater sense of wellbeing. This policy provides many opportunities to contribute to improved quality of life/health through landscaping.


√ √ √ P M L Improved lighting should increase safety.


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√ √ √ P M L Improving the public realm may benefit the community by raising the standard of the local environment, for example providing street furniture and bus shelters, planting trees, and improving lighting.


√ √ √ P M L The improvement and refurbishment of the public realm following the matrix could preserve and enhance culture and heritage. The provision of public art at key sites may improve access to culture in the City.


√ √ √ P M L High quality improvements should be made to the public realm which will potentially support the vibrancy of the City centre.


√ √ √ P M L The policy supports the development of a high quality public realm surrounding existing and new housing developments.

Environmental


√ √ √ P M L Improving the public realm should increase the number of people accessing the City by foot, cycle and bus. For example through improved street lighting and new bus shelters.


√√ √√ √√ P H R Improvements to the public realm should be built to a high standard and quality. It should also encourage improvements which are appropriate to their setting and enhance the character of the City centre. Historic and cultural assets should be protected through this policy.


√ √ √ P L M The policy encourages incorporating trees, planting and green spaces into the urban environment. Opportunities to develop green spaces should be maximised.


? ? ? P L M The policy could lead to increased light pollution. Consideration needs to be given to using low beam and energy efficient lighting.




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CW12: New Office Floor Space (2009)

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√√ √√ √√ P H L This should provide office-based businesses with space within the City area and therefore increase employment opportunities.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Increase in the availability of office floor space should benefit the area due to trade increases. An increase in employment diversity may lead to increased economic growth.


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Social


√ √ √ T M L The range of training opportunities available could increase as new companies move in to the area to take up the office space.






√ √ √ P M L The location of new office space may initiate regeneration of the area(s) chosen if offices are located near to facilities that can be used by workers.




√ √ √ P M L Regeneration initiated by new office space development may benefit the inhabitants of the area, providing that the necessary facilities are available. Employment opportunities should be accessible for those without access to a car.


? ? ? P M L Balanced redevelopment of office space should include and not displace housing space, including small-scale office developments that may involve change of use.

Environmental


? ? ? T M L An increase in office space could increase traffic levels within Central Wakefield, however the Special Policy Area sites are well served by public transport which may mitigate this effect.


√ √ √ P M L Development is focussed around regeneration priorities which supports improvements to the urban environment in accessible location.


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? ? ? T M L An increase in traffic levels due to increased office space may increase pollution in Central Wakefield. This effect may be partly mitigated by the proximity of sites to public transport routes. .Public transport capacity would need to be ensured to respond to increased demand.


? ? ? P M G Siting new office space development near public transport routes should partly mitigate any effect of increased transport demand on GHG emissions, Sustainable construction of office space should be encouraged to achieve energy efficiencies.


? ? ? P M L Areas within the Waterfront are within medium and high risk flood zones, therefore, individual applications will need to be subject to a flood risk assessment specific to that development and particular area within the Special Policy Area.


? ? ? P M N An increase in offices may cause an increase in waste production. Mitigation measures, such as the provision of recycling facilities to serve the new offices, should be considered. The policy should encourage sustainable construction e.g. minimisation of waste; energy and water efficiency in order to reduce resource use


? ? ? P L M Re-use of buildings or development of brownfield sites should be the preferred policy.

WLP21: New Office Floor Space (2018) (Accepted)



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√√ √√ √√ P H L This should provide office-based businesses with space within the City area and therefore increase employment opportunities.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Increase in the availability of office floor space should benefit the area due to trade increases. An increase in employment diversity may lead to increased economic growth.

Social


√ √ √ T M L The range of training opportunities available could increase as new companies move in to the area to take up the office space.






√ √ √ P M L The location of new office space may initiate regeneration of the area(s) chosen if offices are located near to facilities that can be used by workers.




√ √ √ P M L Regeneration initiated by new office space development may benefit the inhabitants of the area, providing that the necessary facilities are available. Employment opportunities should be accessible for those without access to a car.


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? ? ? P M L Balanced redevelopment of office space should include and not displace housing space, including small-scale office developments that may involve change of use.

Environmental


? ? ? T M L An increase in office space could increase traffic levels within Central Wakefield, however the Special Policy Area sites are well served by public transport which may mitigate this effect.


√ √ √ P M L Office development should support regeneration in the City centre, which should deliver improvements to the urban environment in accessible location.




? ? ? T M L An increase in traffic levels due to increased office space may increase pollution in Central Wakefield. This effect may be partly mitigated by the proximity of sites to public transport routes. .Public transport capacity would need to be ensured to respond to increased demand.


? ? ? P M G Siting new office space development near public transport routes should partly mitigate any effect of increased transport demand on GHG emissions, Sustainable construction of office space should be encouraged to achieve energy efficiencies.


? ? ? P M L Areas within the Waterfront are within medium and high risk flood zones, therefore, individual applications will need to be subject to a flood risk assessment specific to that development and particular area within the Special Policy Area.


? ? ? P M N An increase in offices may cause an increase in waste production. Mitigation measures, such as the provision of recycling facilities to serve the new offices, should be considered. The policy should encourage sustainable construction e.g. minimisation of waste; energy and water efficiency in order to reduce resource use


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? ? ? P L M The policy supports the re-use of buildings and previously developed land.

RTC10: Design Improvement Areas (2017) WLP22: Design Improvement Areas in Pontefract (2018) (Accepted)

SA Objective Effects Commentary / Explanation (including secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects)

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√ √ √ P M L Improving local design quality, within priority areas of the historic town of Pontefract, may help make the town a more attractive place to invest and carry out business, with associated new employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P M L Delivering good design does not necessarily result in higher development costs and improving local design quality within priority areas of the historic town of Pontefract may help make the town a more attractive place to invest and carry out business.

Social


√ √ √ P M L On-the-job training opportunities as a result of new investment and businesses may become available.


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√ √ √ P M L Design improvements that support town centre vibrancy are likely to support town centre safety and security.


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√ √ √ P M L Improving local design quality and attracting new businesses will support town centre regeneration with knock on effects for community vibrancy.


√ √ √ P M L Encouraging local business investment may result in enhanced leisure and cultural opportunities in the town.


√ √ √ P M L The policy would support the provision of quality local facilities and services.


− − − P M L Some new housing could be delivered within the design improvement areas. However, this is unlikely to be of a significant scale.

Environmental


_ _ _ P M L The policy supports the provision on new local facilities and services, which may have some indirect effects on reducing the need to travel outside of the town to access such provision. In turn this would provide increased opportunities for greater use of public transport.


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− − − P M L

SA13 Reduce air water and soil pollution levels.

_ _ _ P M L Reducing the need to travel to access facilities and services may have a knock on effect in terms of the use of sustainable transport and associated levels of transport related pollution.


_ _ _ P M D Reducing the need to travel to access facilities and services may have a knock on effect in terms of the use of sustainable transport and associated levels of transport related pollution.


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√ √ √ P M D Improving the design quality within existing previously developed sites represents an efficient use of land and resources within these central locations.



Leisure

LROS3: Strategic Leisure Corridors (2017) WLP23: Strategic Leisure Corridors (2018) (Accepted)


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− − − P H D This policy option will not directly generate any additional local employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P M D A high quality strategic leisure network may improve the attractiveness of the district for investment in particular in the leisure/tourism industry.


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√√ √√ √√ P M D Will provide locally accessible leisure/recreation facilities with positive benefits for health and wellbeing

SA5 Improve community safety and security − − − Appropriate design measures will need to be incorporated into schemes as they come forward through the normal development management process.


√ √ √ P M D Should help to improve local opportunities to participate in CLR activities


√ √ √ P M D Will enhance opportunities to participate in CLR activities and will improve access to open space and the districts culture and heritage.


√ √ √ P M D Will increase locally accessible CLR facilities


√ √ √ P M D Local access to open space and CLR activities will support a high quality housing environment.

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√√ √√ √√ P H D Will provide improved facilities for walking and cycling to support sustainable modes of transport


? ? ? P M D Many of the leisure corridors provide links to some of the districts heritage assets. It may be appropriate to consider how these could be conserved, maintained or enhanced through the application of this policy.


? ? ? P M D Leisure corridors may provide an opportunity to enhance the natural environment as part of their initiatives. They should be consistent with priority habitats and species and may provide opportunities for education about the natural


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environment e.g. through information boards. This should be considered to be incorporated into the policy

SA13 Reduce air water and soil pollution levels. √ √ √ P M D A number of the proposed leisure corridors run through AQMAs. Improved opportunities for sustainable modes of transport may help to reduce travel by private car, thereby reducing transport related air pollution.


√ √ √ P M D As above, this policy may help to reduce transport related GHG emissions, with associated benefits for addressing climate change







LROS5: Leisure Opportunity Areas (2017) WLP24: Leisure Opportunity Areas (2018)


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√ √ √ P M D Supporting leisure, sport and outdoor recreation may provide new local employment opportunities


√ √ √ P M D The provision of new facilities for leisure, sport and outdoor recreation will encourage inward investment and support tourism in the district

Social


√ √ √ P M D Supporting local employment may result in some on the job training opportunities.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Supporting leisure, sport and outdoor recreation will promote positive health in the district.


− − − P M D Opportunities for design related safety and security measures will exist through the application of the normal development management process.


√ √ √ P M D Supports the improvement and increase of local community facilities which should support an increase in community participation in activities, with associated positive impacts on community vibrancy and cohesion.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Support new and improved accessible facilities for leisure, sport and outdoor recreation, for the benefit of local residents and visitors.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Supports the provision of local facilities.


√ √ √ P M D Will assist in the provision of locally accessible greenspaces and sports facilities

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√ √ √ P M D Will promote the development of communities with accessible facilities, whilst protecting the built, historic and natural environment.


√ √ √ P M D Will protect the integrity of the natural environment.


√ √ √ P M D Providing local facilities will reduce the need to travel by private car, helping to reduce transport related air pollution


√ √ √ P H D As above, reducing transport related GHG emissions will contribute to the district's response to climate change.






√ √ √ T M D Should support appropriate uses within the countryside for leisure, sports and outdoor recreation.

LROS6: Recreational Use of Water Resources (2017) WLP25: Recreational Uses of Water Resources (2018)

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√ √ √ P M D Supporting the recreational use of watercourses may result in some additional leisure/ tourism based employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P M D Supporting the recreational use of watercourses may encourage associated inward investment and promote local business success.

Social


√ √ √ P M D Any associated employment opportunities may be accompanied by on the job training opportunities.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Increased opportunities for water based recreation activities will promote positive health and help to address ill health.


− − − P M D Safety and security in new and existing facilities would be addressed through the application of existing development management policies.


√ √ √ P M D Should support an increase in community participation in water based recreational activities, with associated positive impacts on community vibrancy and cohesion.


√ √ √ P M D Will support new and improved accessible facilities for water based recreation, for the benefit of local residents and visitors.


? ? ? P H D Being water based, facilities will generally be location specific and as such accessibility may need to be addressed at the time of any application.


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− − − P M D Water based activities will probably be in more rural than residential locations.

Environmental


? ? ? It is unclear how promoting water based activities may impact on transportation.


√ √ √ P M D Supports the provision of a high quality built, historic and natural environment.


√ √ √ P M D Will protect the integrity of the natural environment. But could consider including ecological enhancement in criteria b).


√ √ √ P M D The option includes the criterion to protect water quality. The policy could consider including a criterion to encourage sustainable modes of transport given that facilities of this nature and potentially location may encourage trips by private car.


? ? ? It is unclear how promoting water based activities may impact on transport related air pollution and GHG emissions


√ √ √ P M D The policy includes criteria to address flood risk and flood management. Supports flood risk reduction and appropriate water based activities.


√ √ √ P M D Will promote the efficient use of land and the sustainable use of the district's resources.


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√ √ √ T M D Supports appropriate rural, water based uses.

WLP25: Recreational Uses of Water Resources (Amended 2019 to make reference to the impact of development on the navigability of waterways) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P M D Supporting the recreational use of watercourses may result in some additional leisure/ tourism based employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P M D Supporting the recreational use of watercourses may encourage associated inward investment and promote local business success.

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√ √ √ P M D Any associated employment opportunities may be accompanied by on the job training opportunities.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Increased opportunities for water based recreation activities will promote positive health and help to address ill health.


− − − P M D Safety and security in new and existing facilities would be addressed through the application of existing development management policies.


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√ √ √ P M D Should support an increase in community participation in water based recreational activities, with associated positive impacts on community vibrancy and cohesion.


√ √ √ P M D Will support new and improved accessible facilities for water based recreation, for the benefit of local residents and visitors.


? ? ? P H D Being water based, facilities will generally be location specific and as such accessibility may need to be addressed at the time of any application.


− − − P M D Water based activities will probably be in more rural than residential locations.

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√ √ √ P M D The policy has been amended to ensure that the recreational uses of watercourses will not impact on their navigability.


√ √ √ P M D Supports the provision of a high quality built, historic and natural environment.


√ √ √ P M D Will protect the integrity of the natural environment. But could consider including ecological enhancement in criteria b).


√ √ √ P M D The option includes the criterion to protect water quality. The policy could consider including a criterion to encourage sustainable modes of transport given that facilities of this nature and potentially location may encourage trips by private car.


? ? ? It is unclear how promoting water based activities may impact on transport related air pollution and GHG emissions


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√ √ √ P M D The policy includes criteria to address flood risk and flood management. Supports flood risk reduction and appropriate water based activities.


√ √ √ P M D Will promote the efficient use of land and the sustainable use of the district's resources.


√ √ √ T M D Supports appropriate rural, water based uses.

Infrastructure

Access and Highway Safety

D14: Access and Highway Safety (2009) WLP26: Access and Highway Safety (2018)


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√ √ √ M L P Policy may improve access to employment by non- car based methods.


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√ √ √ H L P Encourages walking and cycling and improves access of health services.


− − − H L P Policy promotes development which is not detrimental to road safety and encourages the development of safe cycle parking.




√ √ √ M L P Potential to improve non-car based access to new CLR venues.


√ √ √ M L P Improvements in accessibility should be achieved for non-car users.



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√√ √√ √√ H L P Policy should ensure that new developments are accessible using non-car based methods.


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√ √ √ H L P Promotes development that incorporates non-car based travel methods.




√ √ √ H L P A reduction in vehicle numbers due to increased use of non-car based methods should reduce pollution levels.


√ √ √ H L P Policy supports use of public transport and facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.






√ √ √ M L P Encourages development in accessible locations


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Green and Blue Infrastructure

LROS2: Green and Blue Infrastructure (2017) WLP27: Green and Blue Infrastructure (2018)


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√ √ √ P H D The positive contribution of the ecosystem services healthy GraBs make to the economy is well recognised in many areas such as climate adaptation, food production, supply of clean water etc.

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√√ √√ √√ P H D Will provide opportunities to promote positive health and prevent ill health across the district by providing opportunities for outdoor recreation.


− − − P M D Will provide opportunities to improve design related security in new schemes and enhancement schemes through the normal development management process.


√ √ √ P H D Will increase opportunities for community participation and improved facilities with public access for recreation where appropriate


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√ √ √ P H D Will increase opportunities for CLR related activities with public access where appropriate.


√ √ √ P H D Will support the provision of locally accessible CLR related facilities.


√ √ √ P M D Will assist in the provision of locally accessible facilities, which can enhance the quality of the local residential environments close to such areas.

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√ √ √ P M D Will help to protect and enhance historic assets in the district, in particular in relation to the district's culturally important historic waterways.


√√ √√ √√ P H D This policy should help improve and maintain the health of the ecosystems in the district that provide essential ecosystem services.


√ √ √ P H D This option provides the opportunity to clean up contamination and address water pollution in association with new development and regeneration schemes


√√ √√ √√ P H D The positive benefits of GRaBS for climate change adaptation include urban cooling, carbon absorption etc.


√√ √√ √√ P H D The positive benefits of GRaBS for climate change adaptation include flood alleviation and sustainable urban drainage.


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√ √ √ P M D This option should help to encourage the efficient use of land by deterring the inappropriate development of greenfield land.



WLP27: Green and Blue Infrastructure (Amended 2019 to set out criteria about how development proposals with contribution to the protection and enhancement of existing GraBs and deliver new GraBs ) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H D The positive contribution of the ecosystem services healthy GraBs make to the economy is well recognised in many areas such as climate adaptation, food production, supply of clean water etc.

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√√ √√ √√ P H D Will provide opportunities to promote positive health and prevent ill health across the district by providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and active modes of transport.


− − − P M D Will provide opportunities to improve design related security in new schemes and enhancement schemes through the normal development management process.


√ √ √ P H D Will increase opportunities for community participation and improved facilities with public access for recreation where appropriate


√ √ √ P H D Will increase opportunities for CLR related activities with public access where appropriate.


√ √ √ P H D Will support the provision of locally accessible CLR related facilities.


√ √ √ P M D Will assist in the provision of locally accessible facilities, which can enhance the quality of the local residential environments close to such areas. Requires new and enhanced facilities to be integrated into development.

Environmental


√ √ √ P M D Requires development to retain existing, and provide new links for footpaths and cycle corridors with positive effects for active and sustainable modes of transport.


√ √ √ P M D Will help to protect and enhance historic assets in the district, in particular in relation to the district's culturally important historic waterways. Will encourage active and healthy lifestyles through integrated design measures.


√√ √√ √√ P H D This policy should help improve and maintain the health of the ecosystems in the district that provide essential ecosystem services. Amended to make specific reference to the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and ecological assets.


√ √ √ P H D This option provides the opportunity to clean up contamination and address water pollution in association with new development and regeneration schemes


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√√ √√ √√ P H D The positive benefits of GRaBS for climate change adaptation include urban cooling, carbon absorption etc. Requires GraBs to be multifunctional through design for example to support climate change adaptation for wildlife alongside SuDS.


√√ √√ √√ P H D The positive benefits of GRaBS for climate change adaptation include flood alleviation and sustainable urban drainage,


√ √ √ P M D This option should help to encourage the efficient use of land by deterring the inappropriate development of greenfield land.



Flood Risk

D24 Flood Risk (2009) (rejected)


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√ √ √ P H L Potential to protect floodplain biodiversity.


√ √ √ P H L Reduces pollution risk that may otherwise result from developing in areas at risk from flooding.


√ √ √ P H L Policy ensures the consideration of flood risk.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Ensures development is directed to appropriate locations according to flood risk, that development will be safe from flooding and will not increase the risk of flood risk elsewhere.




√√ √√ √√ P H L Prevents inappropriate development in flood plains

WLP28: Flood Risk (2018)



October 2020 367

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√ √ √ P H L Policy ensures the consideration of flood risk, which is a significant effect of climate change. Ensures that development will be safe from flooding for the lifetime of the development and will not increase the risk of flood risk elsewhere, and where possible will reduce flood risk. Requires development to be flood resilience and resistance and the use of SuDS.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Ensures development is directed to appropriate locations according to flood risk, through the application of the sequential and exception test. Ensures that development will be safe from flooding for the lifetime of the development and will not increase the risk of flood risk elsewhere, and where possible will reduce flood risk. Requires development to be flood resilience and resistance and the use of SuDS.




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√√ √√ √√ P H L Prevents inappropriate development in areas of high flood risk, whilst enabling the appropriate redevelopment of sites in flood zone 3ai

WLP28: Flood Risk (amended 2019 to ensure that an appropriate flood risk assessment is secured to address proposals in areas where there is known to be a risk of localised flood risk; and to refer to the need for flood resilient design). (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Policy ensures the consideration of flood risk, which is a significant effect of climate change. Ensures that development will be safe from flooding for the lifetime of the development and will not increase the risk of flood risk elsewhere, and where possible will reduce flood risk. Requires development to be flood resilience and resistance and the use of SuDS.


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√√ √√ √√ P H L Ensures development is directed to appropriate locations according to flood risk, through the application of the sequential and exception test. Ensures that development will be safe from flooding for the lifetime of the development and will not increase the risk of flood risk elsewhere, and where possible will reduce flood risk. Requires development to be flood resilience and resistance and the use of SuDS. The policy now also includes reference to flood resilient design and the requirement for an appropriate FRA in areas on known localised Flood Zone 1




√√ √√ √√ P H L Prevents inappropriate development in areas of high flood risk, whilst enabling the appropriate redevelopment of sites in flood zone 3ai

Drainage

D25: Drainage (2009) (rejected)


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√√ √√ √√ P H L Ensures that development will not increase the risk of flood from run off and requires the use of SuDs wherever possible.




√ √ √ P H L Policy should reduce the adverse effects of surface water run-off and encourages the use of sustainable urban drainage.

WLP29: Drainage (2018)



October 2020 374

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√ √ √ P H L The use of SuDs can have positive impacts in terms of habitat creation with possible benefits for local biodiversity.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Reducing surface water run off can have positive impacts in terms of reducing pollution associated with run off drainage into watercourses. The policy also prevents development that would have an unacceptable impact on water quality.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Reducing flooding associated with surface water run-off will support a managed response to the effects of climate change.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Ensures that development will not increase the risk of flood from run off and requires the use of SuDs wherever possible.




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WLP29: Drainage (amended 2019 to require a drainage strategy for all new development; and to require a reduction in run-off rates on existing formally drained brownfield sites). (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L The use of SuDS can have positive impacts in terms of habitat creation with possible benefits for local biodiversity.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Reducing surface water run off can have positive impacts in terms of reducing pollution associated with run off drainage into watercourses. The policy also prevents development that would have an unacceptable impact on water quality.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Reducing flooding associated with surface water run-off will support a managed response to the effects of climate change.


October 2020 378


√√ √√ √√ P H L Ensures that development will not increase the risk of flood from run off and requires the use of SuDS wherever possible. Requires a drainage strategy for new developments and a reduction in run-off rates through new development on existing formally drained brownfield sites.





WLP70: Protection and Improvement of Watercourses and Flood Defences (new policy 2019) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Should help to retain access to watercourses for the purpose of leisure and recreation, where appropriate.





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√ √ √ P H L Protecting and reinstating watercourses may have some benefits for the quality of the urban environment depending on the location and specifics of the scheme. This may have knock on health benefits such as active travel, leisure and recreation.


√ √ √ P H L Encourages the removal of existing culverts and will help to retain open watercourses (main rivers and ordinary watercourses) with a natural area as a buffer from development, which should help to retain their value for biodiversity. However, the set-back distances being


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proposed are relatively short in terms of minimising disturbance from noise and light pollution etc.


√ √ √ P H L Should prevent new development from resulting in the deterioration of watercourses.




√√ √√ √√ P H L Should prevent development adjacent to watercourses increasing flood risk up or downstream. Protects land required for flood management from inappropriate development.


√ √ √ P H L Should protect the quality and management of water as a natural resource.


√ √ √ P H L Supports redevelopment of land that is compatible with wider water management objectives.

Renewable Energy, Sustainable Construction and Efficient Use of Resources

D27: Renewable Energy Generation Technology (2009) (Rejected)



October 2020 381

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? ? ? Policy could potentially promote sustainable development education by requiring renewable energy technologies to be included in new developments.












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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should ensure that new housing developments make use of renewable energy sources.

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? ? ? Renewable energy generation technology in new developments would need to be compatible with the historic environment and would be assessed against relevant Local Plan policies.


√ √ √ P H L Use of renewable energy should have positive effect on a global problem and contribute to limiting the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity. However, some renewable energy technologies may affect sites of ecological or landscape importance.


√ √ √ P H L Requires the use of renewable energy. Should reduce air pollution levels but may increase noise pollution in some areas.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Requires certain developments to incorporate renewable energy sources.




√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy requires renewable technologies to be incorporated in new developments.


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WLP30: Renewable Energy (2018)


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√ √ √ P H L Supporting renewable and low carbon industries may provide some associated local employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P H L Renewable and low carbon industries are expected to be a significant growth sector in the efforts to address climate change.

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√ √ √ P H L Growth in renewable and low carbon sectors is likely to be accompanied by some employment related training opportunities.


√ √ √ P H L A reduction in emissions associated with the energy sector, with the increase in clean technologies will have knock on effects for local air quality and related health conditions.




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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should ensure that new housing developments make use of renewable energy sources, helping to reduce household bills and fuel poverty as well as addressing climate change.

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√ √ √ P H L Use of renewable energy should have positive effect on a global problem and contribute to limiting the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity. The potential impact of any renewable energy technologies on sites of ecological or landscape importance would be managed through relevant planning policy.


√ √ √ P H L Requires the use of renewable energy, which should reduce air pollution levels but may increase noise pollution in some areas.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Requires certain developments to incorporate renewable or low carbon energy sources, or contribute to a fund for local carbon reduction schemes where it can be demonstrated that this is not practical.


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WLP30: Renewable Energy (amended 2019 to reflect the changes to UK legislation in June 2019 committing the UK to being carbon neutral by 2050, and the Council’s own Climate Emergency declaration in May 2019; and to reflect the fact that the Deregulation Act 2015 has not been enacted which means the Council can still require a proportion of the energy requirements of new developments from renewable, low carbon decentralised sources). (Accepted)


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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should ensure that new housing developments make use of renewable energy sources, helping to reduce household bills and fuel poverty as well as addressing climate change.

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√ √ √ P H L Use of renewable energy should have positive effect on a global problem and contribute to limiting the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity. The potential impact of any renewable energy technologies on sites of ecological or landscape importance would be managed through relevant planning policy.


√ √ √ P H L Requires the use of renewable energy, which should reduce air pollution levels but may increase noise pollution in some areas.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Requires certain developments to incorporate renewable or low carbon energy sources, or contribute to a fund for local carbon reduction schemes where it can be demonstrated that this is not practical. The policy has been updated to reflect the changes to UK legislation in June 2019 committing the UK to being carbon neutral by 2050, and the Council’s own Climate Emergency declaration in May 2019. Th epolicy now requires en








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D28: Sustainable Construction and Efficient Use of Resources (2009) (rejected)


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? ? ? Policy could potentially promote sustainable development education by encouraging energy and water conservation.










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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should ensure that new housing developments are energy and water efficient.

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√ √ √ P H L Policy should have a positive impact on a global problem and contribute to limiting the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity The policy promotes the use of green roofs which should enhance biodiversity, particularly in built up urban areas.


√ √ √ P H R Improving energy efficiency will result in less energy demand and therefore a reduced requirement for energy generation.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should improve energy and water efficiency of new developments.




√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy actively encourages energy and water conservation in new developments.


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WLP31: Sustainable Construction and Efficient Use of Resources (2018)


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√ √ √ P H L Policy could potentially promote sustainable development education by encouraging energy and water conservation. Employment related training opportunities may also be associated with growth in the renewable and low carbon sector.


√ √ √ P H L A reduction in emissions associated with the energy sector, due to energy conservation and the increase in clean technologies will have knock on effects for local air quality and related health conditions.




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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should ensure that new housing developments are energy and water efficient, helping to reduce utility bills and associated poverty.

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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should improve energy and water efficiency of new developments.


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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy actively encourages energy and water conservation in new developments. Also encourages the reuse of recycled materials during construction and the recycling of construction, demolition and excavation waste.



WLP31: Sustainable Construction and Efficient Use of Resources (amended 2019 to confirm that the Council will continue to set a 20% carbon reduction target above Building Regulations Target Emissions Rates, as the Deregulation Act 2015 has not been enacted; and to clarify that carbon reduction achieved through renewable energy will contribute to this target. This more of a fabric first approach than the current policy position in the LDF) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Policy could potentially promote sustainable development education by encouraging energy and water conservation. Employment related training opportunities may also be associated with growth in the renewable and low carbon sector.


√ √ √ P H L A reduction in emissions associated with the energy sector, due to energy conservation and the increase in clean technologies will have knock on effects for local air quality and related health conditions.










√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should ensure that new housing developments are energy and water efficient, helping to reduce utility bills and associated poverty. The policy has been strengthened to require 20% carbon emissions reduction from Target Emission Rates in residential development.

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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should improve energy and water efficiency of new developments. The policy has been strengthened to require 20% carbon emissions reduction from Target Emission Rates in residential development.




√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy actively encourages energy and water conservation in new developments. Also encourages the reuse of recycled materials during construction and the recycling of construction, demolition and excavation waste. The policy has been strengthened to require 20% carbon emissions reduction from Target Emission Rates in residential development.



Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

WLP32: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (2018)



October 2020 395

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√ √ √ P H L Supporting renewable industries may provide some associated local employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P H L Renewable industries are expected to be a significant growth sector in the efforts to address climate change.

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√ √ √ P H L Growth in renewable sectors is likely to be accompanied by some employment related training opportunities.


√ √ √ P H L An associated reduction in vehicular emissions will have knock on effects for local air quality and related health conditions.










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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should ensure that new housing developments include electric vehicle charge points.

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√√ √√ √√ P H L The policy will support and encourage the use of electric vehicles.




√ √ √ P H L An increase in the use of electric vehicles should have positive effect on a global problem and contribute to limiting the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Encourages an increase in the use of electric vehicles, which should support a reduction in vehicular related air pollution levels.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Requires developments to incorporate electric vehicle charging points which should support a reduction in vehicular related greenhouse gas emissions.




√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy requires electric vehicle charging points to be incorporated in new developments.


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WLP32: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (amended 2019 to include the requirement for electric vehicle charging points for 20% of spaces in pay and display car parks; and communal parking in new developments). (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Supporting renewable industries may provide some associated local employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P H L Renewable industries are expected to be a significant growth sector in the efforts to address climate change.

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√ √ √ P H L Growth in renewable sectors is likely to be accompanied by some employment related training opportunities.


√ √ √ P H L An associated reduction in vehicular emissions will have knock on effects for local air quality and related health conditions.




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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should ensure that new housing developments include electric vehicle charge points.

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√√ √√ √√ P H L The policy will support and encourage the use of electric vehicles. The requirement has been extended to include pay and display car parks, and communal car parking in new developments.




√ √ √ P H L An increase in the use of electric vehicles should have positive effect on a global problem and contribute to limiting the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Encourages an increase in the use of electric vehicles, which should support a reduction in vehicular related air pollution levels.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Requires developments to incorporate electric vehicle charging points which should support a reduction in vehicular related greenhouse gas emissions. This has been extended to include pay and display car parks and communal car parking in new developments.


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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy requires electric vehicle charging points to be incorporated in new developments which will encourage the use of renewable / low carbon energy sources.


− − − No significant predicted effect, but supports co-location and complementary uses for car parking and vehicle charging.

Renewable Energy Generation

WLP33: Assessment of Applications for Renewable Energy generation (2018) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L The policy requires an assessment of impact on transport infrastructure and highway safety.


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√ √ √ P H L The policy requires an assessment of impact on the urban environment and heritage assets.


√ √ √ P H L Supporting renewable and low carbon energy generation development in appropriate locations should have a positive effect on a global problem and contribute to limiting the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity. The policy requires an assessment of impact on the local environment, landscape, biodiversity and geodiversity.


√ √ √ P H L Supporting renewable and low carbon energy development should have a knock on effect of reducing air pollution levels, but may increase noise pollution in some areas. The policy requires an assessment of impact on water quality.


√√ √√ √√ P H G Supporting renewable and low carbon energy development, should facilitate a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.


√ √ √ P H L The policy requires an assessment of impact on flood risk.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy supports renewable and low carbon energy development.


√ √ √ P H L The policy requires a sequential approach to the identification of sites, giving priority to suitable allocations and brownfield sites before, greenfield sites.

District Heating and Cooling


October 2020 402

WLP34: District Heating and Cooling (2018)


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√ √ √ P H L Renewable and low carbon industries are expected to be a significant growth sector in the efforts to address climate change. The policy allows for consideration of technical feasibility and financial viability.

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√ √ √ P H L Growth in renewable and low carbon sectors is likely to be accompanied by some employment related training opportunities. Developments where networks are delivered are likely to be accompanied by an increase in awareness of residents of energy conservation measures and climate change issues.






? ? ? The policy requires collaboration with neighbouring sites and may also inspire as sense of community ownership.




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√ √ √ P H L Encouraging heating and cooling networks in new housing development may help to address energy conservation, reliability and fuel costs for residents.

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√ √ √ P H L Supporting renewable and low carbon energy generation development in appropriate locations should have a positive effect on a global problem and contribute to limiting the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity.


√ √ √ P H L Supporting renewable and low carbon energy development should have a knock on effect of reducing air pollution levels.






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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy supports renewable and low carbon energy generation in new development.


√ √ √ P H L The provision of heating and cooling networks within new development may represent an efficient use of land, which over time may reduce the land required for traditional energy generation development over time.

WLP34: District Heating and Cooling (amended 2019 to increase the density and threshold for residential development to consider incorporating district heating and cooling systems; and to confirm that any carbon reduction achieved through CCHP will contribute to the target for carbon emissions reduction in new development set out in Policy WLP31.) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Renewable and low carbon industries are expected to be a significant growth sector in the efforts to address climate change. The policy allows for consideration of technical feasibility and financial viability and has been amended to increase the threshold of residential development to which the policy will apply, which should make it less onerous on smaller developments. The policy has also been amended to confirm that carbon savings will contribute to the overall requirement in Policy WLP31.

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√ √ √ P H L Growth in renewable and low carbon sectors is likely to be accompanied by some employment related training opportunities. Developments where networks are delivered are likely to be accompanied by an increase in awareness of residents of energy conservation measures and climate change issues.






? ? ? The policy requires collaboration with neighbouring sites and may also inspire as sense of community ownership.






√ √ √ P H L Encouraging heating and cooling networks in new housing development may help to address energy conservation, reliability and fuel costs for residents.

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√ √ √ P H L Supporting renewable and low carbon energy generation development in appropriate locations should have a positive effect on a global problem and contribute to limiting the adverse effects of climate change on biodiversity.


√ √ √ P H L Supporting renewable and low carbon energy development should have a knock on effect of reducing air pollution levels.






√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy supports renewable and low carbon energy generation in new development.


√ √ √ P H L The provision of heating and cooling networks within new development may represent an efficient use of land, which over time may reduce the land required for traditional energy generation development over time.


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Minerals

Mineral Extraction

CS16: Minerals (2009) (rejected)


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√ √ √ P M L Safeguarding mineral reserves and allowing extraction at certain sites could provide employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P L L Allows potential for mineral development if it provides local community benefits which outweigh the likely impacts. This could provide employment opportunities.

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√ √ √ P H L Creation of local jobs in the mineral sector could help to encourage community vitality.


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√ √ √ P H L/R

Policy should help ensure the provision of aggregates for local use.



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√ √ √ P H L Encourages the use of rail or water for the transportation of minerals. Should reduce the impact of heavy haulage vehicles on the road network.


? ? ? Policy helps to protect important material assets. Potential visual impacts may arise during construction and operation of mineral sites.


? ? ? Dependent on actual sites chosen for mineral extraction. There is potential for improvements in local biodiversity at the restoration and aftercare stage.


√ √ √ P M L The environmental impact of mineral working will be minimised by this policy.


√ √ √ P M L Policy promotes the use of rail or water transportation of minerals above road haulage.




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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy promotes recycling of aggregates for re-use.


√ √ √ P H L Protects important mineral assets. Promotes restoration and reclamation, and extraction prior to development where appropriate.

WLP35: Mineral Extraction (2018)


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√ √ √ P M L Allowing mineral extraction at certain sites could provide local employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P L L Allows potential for mineral development if it can be demonstrated there will be no unacceptable adverse impacts. This could provide employment opportunities.

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P M L The policy requires any potential health impacts to be made acceptable.






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P M L The policy requires any potential impacts on public access to land to be made acceptable.


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P M L The policy requires any potential impact on transport infrastructure and highway safety to be made acceptable.


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P M L Policy helps to protect important material assets. Potential visual impacts may arise during construction and operation of mineral sites.


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P M L Dependent on actual sites chosen for mineral extraction. The policy requires any potential impacts to be acceptable. There is potential for improvements in local biodiversity at the restoration and aftercare stage.


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P M L The policy requires the potential pollution impacts to be made acceptable.


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? ? ? The policy seeks to minimise environmental impacts of mining development, but there are wider climate change impacts associated with the minerals industry that are beyond the remit of this policy.


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P M L The policy requires the potential flood risk impacts to be made acceptable.


√ √ √ P H L Policy supports the extraction of minerals as an important natural resource for industry, with minimal environmental impact, alongside appropriate restoration and aftercare.


√ √ √ P H L Promotes high quality restoration and aftercare.

WLP35: Mineral Extraction (amended 2019 to reinforce the importance of biodiversity enhancement through restoration and afteruse; and to ensure there is no adverse impact on groundwater quality). (accepted)


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√ √ √ P M L Allowing mineral extraction at certain sites could provide local employment opportunities.


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√ √ √ P L L Allows potential for mineral development if it can be demonstrated there will be no adverse impacts. This could provide employment opportunities.

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P M L The policy requires there to be no adverse health impacts of the development.






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P M L The policy requires there to be no adverse impacts on public access to land.


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P M L The policy requires there to be no adverse impacts on transport infrastructure and highway safety.


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P M L Policy helps to protect important material assets. Potential visual impacts may arise during construction and operation of mineral sites.


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P M L Dependent on actual sites chosen for mineral extraction. The policy requires there to be no adverse impacts. There is potential for improvements in local biodiversity at the restoration and aftercare stage. The policy has been amended to strengthen the reference to biodiversity enhancement through afteruse and aftercare.


√ √ √ P M L The policy now requires there to be no adverse impacts in relation to noise, air, light, water and land pollution / contamination.




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P M L The policy requires there to be no adverse impacts in relation to an increase in flood risk waterflow and water quality.


√ √ √ P H L Policy supports the extraction of minerals as an important natural resource for industry, with minimal environmental impact, alongside appropriate restoration and aftercare.


√ √ √ P H L Promotes high quality restoration and aftercare.

WLP36: Mineral Safeguarding (2018) (Accepted)



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√ √ √ P M L Safeguarding important mineral resources will support the local economy and could provide local employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P L L Supports the local economy through the safeguarding of potential economically important mineral resources.

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√ √ √ P M L The policy requires there to be no unacceptable impacts of mineral extraction on people or the environment.










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√ √ √ P H L Policy protects potential mineral resources from sterilisation, which are as an important natural resource for industry.


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√ √ √ P H L Supports the efficient use of land by facilitating mineral extraction prior development where appropriate.

WLP37: Proposals for the Exploration and Appraisal of Hydrocarbons (Oil and Gas) (2018) (accepted)


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? ? ? P M L Any new jobs created would depend on whether new sites were brought forward for extraction.


√ √ √ P M L Supports the potential for new business development associated with the petroleum sector.

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√ √ √ P H L Prevents hydrocarbon exploration that would have an unacceptable impact on people.




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√ √ √ P H L Requires exploration to minimise, avoid and mitigate adverse impacts on the environment. Requires proposals for restoration, enhancement and maintenance for ecological and landscape / amenity value.





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? ? ? Any new exploration / extraction sites could result in an increase in traffic which could adversely impact on congestion. However, this would be considered on a case by case basis and would be controlled by conditions.


√ √ √ P H L Requires exploration to minimise, avoid and mitigate adverse impacts on the environment.


√ √ √ P H L Requires exploration to minimise, avoid and mitigate adverse impacts on the environment. Requires proposals for restoration, enhancement and maintenance for ecological and landscape / amenity value.


√ √ √ P H L Requires exploration to minimise, avoid and mitigate adverse impacts on the environment.


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Prevents exploration that could have an unacceptable impact on people or the environment. However, the use of fossil fuels continues to have a negative impact on greenhouse gas emissions. There may also be may be increased vehicular movements associated with any permission.


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√ √ √ P H L Prevents exploration that that would have an unacceptable impact on people or the environment.


X X X P H L The policy supports the exploration for hydrocarbons which minimises the impact on the environment, however, this could increase waste production as a by-product.


√ √ √ P H L The policy requires economic viability of any resource to be demonstrated, and for the restoration, enhancement and maintenance of sites to be secured.

WLP38: Proposals for the Commercial Production of Hydrocarbons (2018) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P M L Allowing for the commercial production of hydrocarbons at certain sites could provide local employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P L L Allows for the commercial production of a demonstrably viable resource of hydrocarbons if it can be demonstrated there will be no unacceptable adverse impacts. This could provide employment opportunities.

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√ √ √ P L L May provide employment related training opportunities in the sector.


√ √ √ P H L Prevents hydrocarbon extraction that would have an adverse impact on people.




√ √ √ P H L Creation of local jobs in the hydrocarbon sector could help to encourage community vitality.


√ √ √ P H L Requires extraction to prevent adverse impacts on the environment. Requires proposals for restoration, enhancement and maintenance for ecological and landscape / amenity value.





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P M L Any new extraction sites could result in an increase in traffic which could adversely impact on congestion. However, this would be considered on a case by case basis and would be controlled by conditions. The policy requires environmental impacts to be made acceptable.


√ √ √ P H L Requires extraction to minimise, avoid and mitigate adverse impacts on the environment.


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P M L Dependent on actual sites chosen extraction. The policy requires any potential environmental impacts to be acceptable. There is potential for improvements in local biodiversity at the restoration and aftercare stage.


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√ √ √ P H L Requires extraction to demonstrate that there will not be any adverse impact on the environment.


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Prevents extraction that could have an unacceptable impact on people or the environment. However, the use of fossil fuels continues to have a negative impact on greenhouse gas emissions. There may also be may be increased vehicular movements associated with any permission.


√ √ √ P H L Prevents extraction that that would have an unacceptable impact on people or the environment.


X X X P H L The policy supports the extraction of hydrocarbons which minimises the impact on the environment, however, this could increase waste production as a by-product.


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P H L Dependent on the location and status of individual sites, but promotes high quality restoration and aftercare.

WLP39: Coal Extraction (2018) (Accepted)


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− − − As extraction would only be acceptable in a limited number of circumstances it is unlikely that there would be any significant effect on local employment opportunities.


− − − As extraction would only be acceptable in a limited number of circumstances it is unlikely that there would be any significant effect on local economic growth.

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√ √ √ P H L The policy requires local or community benefits to clearly outweigh the likely impacts of development.







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P M L Any new extraction would be restricted to limited circumstances. Sites could result in an increase in traffic which could adversely impact on congestion. However, this would be considered on a case by case basis and would be controlled by conditions. The policy requires environmental impacts to be made acceptable.


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√ √ √ P H L Would depend on individual sites, but requires extraction to be environmentally acceptable.


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P M L Dependent on actual sites chosen extraction. The policy requires any developments to be environmentally acceptable, but could benefit from referring to restoration and aftercare, where no additional end use is proposed in association with the development.


√ √ √ P H L Requires extraction to demonstrate that proposals are environmentally.


X X X P H L Whilst extraction would only be permitted in a limited number of circumstances, the use of fossil fuels continues to have a negative impact on greenhouse gas emissions. There may also be may be increased vehicular movements associated with any permission.


√ √ √ P H L Requires extraction to demonstrate that proposals are environmentally.


X X X P H L The policy supports the extraction of coal in a limited number of circumstances, where the impact is environmentally acceptable. However, coal is a finite resource, a major contributor to climate change, and could increase waste production as a by-product.


? ? ? P H L Dependent on the location and status of individual sites and makes no reference to restoration and aftercare.


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Waste

W5: Location of Other Waste Management Facilities (2009) (rejected)


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√ √ √ P M L Could potentially provide employment opportunities if development is permitted on unallocated sites.


√ √ √ P M L This policy will still allow investment in the waste industry if it is demonstrated that they will serve an identified need which allocated sites do not meet.

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√ √ √ P M L Applications for unallocated sites will be assessed under policy W6 need to demonstrate that the development would not have unacceptable adverse effects upon amenity or other similar environmental and social effects under policy W6.




√ √ √ P M L Waste development on unallocated sites will require planning permission and local communities will therefore be consulted on the planning applications for these developments.


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√ √ √ P M L Applications for waste development on these sites will be assessed under policy W6 and will therefore need to demonstrate that the development would have no unacceptable adverse environmental and social effects. This could include effects upon recreational resources. Mitigation required may potentially enhance resources.


√√ √√ √√ P M L This policy gives the opportunity to provide facilities that would meet needs of communities.


√ √ √ P M L The policy gives first priority for applications which use land within existing employment sites and other previously developed land in urban areas. Therefore any new facilities will cater for new and existing housing areas especially in urban areas. In addition development on unallocated sites must meet a recognised need and be in accordance with the spatial development strategy (concentrating development in urban areas).

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√ √ √ P M L Applications on unallocated sites will be assessed under policy W6 and will therefore need to demonstrate the development can provide safe and convenient access to the strategic road network.


√ √ √ P M L Applications on unallocated sites will be assessed under policy W6 and will need to demonstrate that the development incorporates high quality design and it would be of a scale, form and character appropriate to its location and landscape and not be visually intrusive.


√ √ √ P M L Applications on these sites need to demonstrate there would be no unacceptable adverse environmental effects under policy W6. This would include biodiversity and geodiversity. The policy seeks to implement mitigation measures to address these effects.


√ √ √ P M L Under policy W6 applications on these sites would need to demonstrate that adequate means of controlling emissions are incorporated such that there would be no unacceptable adverse effects on the amenity of sensitive receptors.


√ √ √ P M L Policy stipulates that first priority will be given to applications which use land within existing employment sites and other previously developed land in urban areas. In addition, proposals should accord with the spatial development strategy and settlement hierarchy. Sites are therefore likely to be close to waste arisings, therefore minimising the need to transport waste. In addition, applications will be assessed against W6 which requires the


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control of pollution, for development to be environmentally acceptable, and make provision for energy recovery.


√ √ √ P M L Applications on these sites will be assessed under policy W6 and need to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect groundwater levels, water quality, impede flood flows, and reduce flood storage capacity or existing flood defences.


√ √ √ P H L Applications will support the management of waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy and would be assessed under policy W6.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy stipulates that first priority will be given to applications which use land within existing employment sites and other previously developed land in urban areas. There will be a presumption against non-allocated greenfield land unless it can be shown there are no suitable previously developed sites. This will ensure the efficient use of land and sites are likely to be located close to waste arisings therefore minimising the need to transport waste.

WLP40: Location of Other Waste Management Facilities (2018) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P M L Could potentially provide employment opportunities if development is permitted on sites not already identified for waste management facilities.


√ √ √ P M L This policy supports future investment in the waste industry beyond existing and allocated waste management sites.

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√ √ √ P M L Applications for sites not already allocated for waste management will be assessed under policy WLP41 and need to demonstrate that the development would not have unacceptable adverse effects upon amenity or other similar environmental and social effects.




√ √ √ P M L Waste development on sites not already allocated for waste management will require planning permission and local communities will therefore be consulted on the planning applications for these developments.

SA7 Protect, create and enhance the provision and accessibility to culture, leisure, recreation and open space facilities.

√ √ √ P M L Applications for waste development on these sites will be assessed under policy WLP41 and will therefore need to demonstrate that the development would have no unacceptable adverse environmental and social effects. This could include effects upon recreational resources. Mitigation required may potentially enhance resources.


√√ √√ √√ P M L This policy gives the opportunity to provide additional waste management facilities to serve local communities through a sequential approach.


√ √ √ P M L The policy gives first priority for applications which use land within existing employment sites and other previously developed land in sustainable locations. Therefore any new facilities will cater for new and existing housing areas especially in urban areas. In addition, development on unallocated sites must be in accordance with the spatial development strategy and the settlement hierarchy.

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√ √ √ P M L Applications on sites not allocated for waste management facilities will be assessed under policy WLP41 and will therefore need to demonstrate the development can provide safe and convenient access to the strategic road network.


√ √ √ P M L Applications on sites not already allocated for waste management facilities will be assessed under policy WLP41 and will need to demonstrate that the development incorporates high quality design and it would be of a scale, form and character appropriate to its location and landscape and not be visually intrusive.


√ √ √ P M L Applications on these sites need to demonstrate there would be no unacceptable adverse environmental effects under policy WLP41. This would include biodiversity and geodiversity. The policy seeks to implement mitigation measures to address these effects.


√ √ √ P M L Under policy WLP41 applications on these sites would need to demonstrate that adequate means of controlling emissions are incorporated such that there would be no unacceptable adverse effects on the amenity of sensitive receptors.


√ √ √ P M L Proposals should accord with the spatial development strategy and settlement hierarchy. First priority will be given to applications which use land within existing employment sites and other previously developed land in sustainable locations. Sites are therefore likely to be close to waste arisings, therefore, minimising the need to transport waste. In addition, applications will be assessed against WLP41 which requires the control of pollution, for development to be environmentally acceptable, and make provision for energy recovery.


√ √ √ P M L Applications on these sites will be assessed under policy WLP41 and need to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect groundwater levels, water quality, impede flood flows, and reduce flood storage capacity or existing flood defences.


√ √ √ P H L Applications will support the management of waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy and would be assessed under policy WLP41.


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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy stipulates that first priority will be given to applications which use land within existing employment sites and other previously developed land in sustainable locations The policy also supports the use of mineral extraction and landfill sites during their operation for the location of related waste treatment activities. The policy also supports the use of redundant agricultural and forestry buildings and associated land. The impact of this on high quality agricultural land would be assessed under policy WLP41 and WLP67. This will ensure the efficient use of land and sites are likely to be located close to waste arisings therefore minimising the need to transport waste.

W6: New Waste Management Facilities (2009) (rejected)


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− − − This policy relates to unacceptable adverse effects of proposals. The criteria does not consider employment opportunities as an assessment criteria. Potential effect is therefore neutral.


√ √ √ P H L This policy will encourage investment in the waste industry as waste operators are likely to need to invest in supporting infrastructure and mitigation to protect people and the environment for waste developments.

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− − − Under the policy proposals would not need to demonstrate they are promoting education of sustainable waste management therefore neutral effect.


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√√ √√ √√ P H L Potential positive effects as the policy includes the requirement to demonstrate waste proposals would have no unacceptable adverse environmental or social effects and that there are adequate means of controlling noise, dust, litter, odour, vermin and other emissions incorporated in the scheme so there would be no unacceptable adverse effect on the amenity of sensitive receptors. In addition, planning conditions and S106 agreements will be used to secure mitigation for any effects.




√ √ √ P H L Applications for waste related development will be consulted upon with the local community as part of the planning process.


√ √ √ P H L Policy does not specifically protect or enhance recreational resources although it does state that proposals should demonstrate that there are no unacceptable adverse environmental or social effects. Mitigation required to address effects could potentially enhance resources.


√√ √√ √√ P H L This policy will help improve the quality of waste services available as facilities will be well designed and adverse effects will be appropriately mitigated. Assessment will be based on need and therefore a range of waste facilities will be provided where appropriate.


√ √ √ P M L This policy requires proposals to demonstrate a defined requirement for a facility in the local area. Development put forward would therefore cater for existing and new housing development by meeting needs.

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√ √ √ P H L This policy requires proposals to demonstrate that safe and convenient access to the strategic road network can be achieved and that the network has adequate capacity for vehicles generated. In addition, applications need to demonstrate that adequate means of controlling noise and emissions are incorporated. These requirements would therefore maximise access and minimise effects of waste traffic upon local communities.


√ √ √ P H L Potential positive effects as the policy includes the requirement for waste proposals to demonstrate there would be no unacceptable adverse environmental effects. In addition, the policy requires development to have high quality design and be of a scale form and character appropriate to its location and landscape setting and not be visually intrusive.


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√ √ √ P M L Potential positive effects as the policy includes the requirement for waste proposals to demonstrate there would be no unacceptable adverse environmental effects and mitigation will implemented where required. This could therefore protect biodiversity and geodiversity and address any effects upon these assets.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Potential positive effects as proposals would need to demonstrate that adequate means of controlling emissions are incorporated such that there would be no unacceptable adverse effects on the amenity of sensitive receptors. Planning conditions and legal agreements will be used to ensure mitigation is provided.


√ √ √ P M L Waste is to be transported around the district and could be treated in a number of ways. This policy does not specifically seek to minimise greenhouse gas emissions. Indirectly it could minimise greenhouse gas emissions as the policy requires proposals to make provision where appropriate to recover energy. Also the policy requires proposals to demonstrate they will not increase flood risk.


√ √ √ P H L Potential positive effects as the policy requires waste proposals to demonstrate that there would be no unacceptable adverse effect on surface or groundwater or affect water levels, quality, flows, storage and defences in the flood plain. Waste proposals would also need to demonstrate there would be no unacceptable adverse environmental effects.


√ √ √ P H L The policy requires proposals to make provision where appropriate to recover energy.


√√ √√ √√ P H L This policy does not consider the type of land for waste management as this is covered in policy W5 for unallocated sites and as part of the site selection exercise for choosing allocated sites. Where appropriate the policy requires proposals to give details of restoration and after use too.

WLP41: New Waste Management Facilities (2018)



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√√ √√ √√ P H L Potential positive effects as the policy includes the requirement to demonstrate waste proposals would have no unacceptable adverse environmental or social effects and that there are adequate means of controlling noise, dust, litter, odour, vermin and other emissions incorporated in the scheme so there would be no unacceptable adverse effect on the amenity of sensitive receptors. In addition planning conditions and S106 agreements will be used to secure mitigation for any effects.








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√√ √√ √√ P H L This policy will help improve the quality of waste services available as facilities will be well designed and adverse effects will be appropriately mitigated. There is no longer a requirement to demonstrate need where proposals are consistent with the Local Plan, however, the market is likely to respond to local need.


√ √ √ P M L There is no longer a requirement to demonstrate need where proposals are consistent with the Local Plan, however, the market is likely to respond to local need. And Development put forward would cater for existing and new housing development.

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√ √ √ P H L Potential positive effects as the policy includes the requirement for waste proposals to demonstrate there would be no unacceptable adverse environmental effects. In addition, the policy requires development to have high quality design and be of a scale form and character appropriate to its location and landscape setting and not be visually intrusive.






√ √ √ P M L Waste is to be transported around the district and could be treated in a number of ways. This policy does not specifically seek to minimise greenhouse gas emissions. Indirectly it could minimise greenhouse gas emissions as the policy requires proposals to make provision where appropriate to recover energy.




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√ √ √ P H L Facilities should be in accordance with the waste hierarchy and are required to make provision where appropriate to recover energy.


√√ √√ √√ P H L This policy does not consider the type of land for waste management as this is covered in policy W5 for unallocated sites and as part of the site selection exercise for choosing allocated sites. Where appropriate the policy requires proposals to give details of restoration and after use too.

WLP41: New Waste Management Facilities (amended 2019 to reinforce the need to ensure that the significance of any heritage asset is conserved). (Accepted)


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√√ √√ √√ P H L Potential positive effects as the policy includes the requirement to demonstrate waste proposals would have no unacceptable adverse environmental or social effects and that there are adequate means of controlling noise, dust, litter, odour, vermin and other emissions incorporated in the scheme so there would be no unacceptable adverse effect on the amenity of sensitive receptors. In addition planning conditions and S106 agreements will be used to secure mitigation for any effects.








√√ √√ √√ P H L This policy will help improve the quality of waste services available as facilities will be well designed and adverse effects will be appropriately mitigated. There is no longer a requirement to demonstrate need where proposals are consistent with the Local Plan, however, the market is likely to respond to local need.


√ √ √ P M L There is no longer a requirement to demonstrate need where proposals are consistent with the Local Plan, however, the market is likely to respond to local need. And Development put forward would cater for existing and new housing development.

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√ √ √ P H L Potential positive effects as the policy includes the requirement for waste proposals to demonstrate the significance of any heritage asset would be conserved. There should be no unacceptable adverse environmental effects. In addition, the policy requires development to have high quality design and be of a scale form and character appropriate to its location and landscape setting and not be visually intrusive.






√ √ √ P M L Waste is to be transported around the district and could be treated in a number of ways. This policy does not specifically seek to minimise greenhouse gas emissions. Indirectly it could minimise greenhouse gas emissions as the policy requires proposals to make provision where appropriate to recover energy.




√ √ √ P H L Facilities should be in accordance with the waste hierarchy and are required to make provision where appropriate to recover energy.


√√ √√ √√ P H L This policy does not consider the type of land for waste management as this is covered in policy WLP40 for unallocated sites and as part of the site selection exercise for choosing allocated sites. Where appropriate the policy requires proposals to give details of restoration and after use too.


October 2020 436

W7: Waste Facilities within Development (2009) and WLP42: Waste Facilities Within Development (2018) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P M D/R

Incorporating facilities for waste recycling and composting within new development – could encourage investment in this type of infrastructure and therefore create few employment opportunities.


√ √√ √√ P M D/R

Potential positive indirect effects because encouraging development to use high quality building materials made from recycled and secondary sources and accommodating recycling and composting facilities within new development will increase the need for supply enabling business growth in these markets.

Social


√ √ √ P H L Accommodating community based recycling and compositing facilities in new development and considering onsite recycling of construction and demolition excavation material will promote sustainable waste management in new communities/businesses etc.


? ? ? Potential negative effects as a result of having composting facilities within development however facilities would be small scale and if well managed and well-designed effects should be minimised. Effects of waste management through the construction phase would be dependent upon the individual applications made for new development – especially their location, size, phasing and design.


− − − Safety and security through design would be assessed under other local plan policies.


√ √ √ P H L Positive effects as providing these facilities will provide the choice for people to recycle their waste.


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? ? ? Effects upon culture leisure and recreation of providing these facilities will be dependent upon the individual applications made for new development – especially their location, size and design.


√ √ √ P H L Positive effects as these facilities would be provided where appropriate and feasible with all new development therefore providing a range of waste facilities for new communities

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? ? ? Effects upon quality of built environment and protection of cultural heritage and landscape of providing waste facilities for developments as part of the construction phase and when completed will be dependent upon the location and type of new development and its design.


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P M L Effects upon biodiversity and geological diversity will depend on where new development is located. Policy will help minimise waste going to landfill which could have indirect positive effects.


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P M L Could potentially have positive effects as would reduce the need to transport waste by reusing and recycling construction, demolition and excavation materials as far as practicable on site which could therefore reduce impacts upon air quality, potentially at existing AQMAs. Policy will help minimise waste going to landfill which could have indirect positive effects by reducing potential pollution effects upon water and soil. However will depend on the control of waste facilities such as composting and appropriate mitigation measures to be implemented as part of the development proposals – will depend upon the location and design of new development.


October 2020 438


√ √ √ P H L Positive effects as reusing and recycling C&D waste on site would reduce the need to transport waste which would therefore reduce emissions, potentially at existing AQMAs. Policy could help minimise household waste going to landfill which will reduce methane emissions from this type of treatment.




√ √ √ P H L This policy would have significant positive effects as it would encourage the reduction and recycling of waste in new developments and their communities. It would reduce the need for waste to be transported if C&D waste is reused and recycled on site therefore conserving energy. Proposals for energy recovery from waste are not considered as part of the policy.


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P H L Effects upon efficient use of land will depend on where new development is located. Policy will minimise travel to HWRCs as people will be able to recycle and compost on site and reduce the transportation of waste.


October 2020 439

Community Facilities, Including open Space and Sports Facilities

WLP43: The Effect of Development on Public Services (Accepted)


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√√ √√ √√ P H L The policy aims to ensure that new specialist facilities will not put an unsustainable level of pressure on the provision of existing health and social care facilities in the local community. Any new facility should be provided for residents of the district.


√ √ √ P H L The policy will ensure that specialist care requirements for new facilities are met by those facilities, which should encourage community confidence and reduce potential conflict with local residents.


√ √ √ P H L The local community would be consulted on any application, which would give them the opportunity to express their opinions and contribute to the design of the scheme to increase the potential for community support.


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− − − Dependent on the location of any new facility, but unlikely to have any significant effect unless existing CLR provision would be directly impacted.


√√ √√ √√ P H L The policy aims to ensure that new specialist facilities will not put an unsustainable level of pressure on the provision of existing facilities and services in the local community. Any new facility should be for residents of the district.


√ √ √ P H L The policy provides a framework to ensure that new residential facilities where specialist care and support is required for residents will be for residents of the district, and the provision of care will not put an unsustainable additional pressure on existing health and social care facilities and services.

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√ √ √ P H L Supporting the provision of local services to serve these developments should reduce the need to travel by private car.









October 2020 441







LROS 1 (2017) and WLP44 (2018): Open Space


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− − − P H D Will restrict the development of affected sites for economic purposes, but high quality open spaces can increase the overall attractiveness of an area for investments and development



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October 2020 442


− − − P H D Unlikely to create any direct opportunities for education and training.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Conserving, maintaining and enhancing open space across the district will provide opportunities to promote positive health and prevent ill health.


√ √ √ P H D Supporting the continued maintenance of such areas will provide opportunities to reduce crime through design measures


√√ √√ √√ P H D Local open space provision provides opportunities to build community capacity, community participation in activities and will support community facilities.


√√ √√ √√ P H SR Will support access to local open space facilities across the district with associated opportunities for CLR activities by residents and visitors to the district.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Supporting open space across the district will help to ensure that facilities are locally accessible within walking distance or by public transport


√√ √√ √√ P H D Will assist in the provision of locally accessible greenspace, which will enhance the local residential environment.

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− − − P M D


√ √ √ P M D Will promote accessible leisure facilities for communities and will help maintain landscape character.


√ √ √ P H D This policy option should contribute to the protection of biodiversity and the natural environment within the district.


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√ √ √ P H SR Maintaining open green space within the district will help to provide carbon sinks. Locally accessible facilities also reduced the need to travel by private car. Thereby reducing associated air pollution.


√√ √√ √√ P H SR Maintaining open green space within the district will help to provide carbon sinks. Locally accessible facilities also reduced the need to travel by private car. Thereby reducing associated greenhouse gas pollution. These features help with climate change mitigation.


√√ √√ √√ P H SR Maintaining local greenspaces can act as natural flood alleviation areas and support sustainable drainage.


√ √ √ P H D This option will help to protect greenfield land from development, diverting it towards brownfield sites, thereby contributing to the efficient use of land.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Will protect greenfield land from development and encourage the reuse of previously developed land.

WLP44: Open Space (amended 2019 to include reference to replacement of open space when lost as a result of development) (Accepted)


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− − − P H D Unlikely to create any direct opportunities for education and training.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Conserving, maintaining and enhancing open space across the district will provide opportunities to promote positive health and prevent ill health. Will now ensure that equivalent or better quantity and quality of open space will be provided where open space is lost as a result of development.


√ √ √ P H D Supporting the continued maintenance of such areas will provide opportunities to reduce crime through design measures




√√ √√ √√ P H SR Will support access to local open space facilities across the district with associated opportunities for CLR activities by residents and visitors to the district. Will now ensure that equivalent or better quantity and quality of open space will be provided where open space is lost as a result of development.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Supporting open space across the district will help to ensure that facilities are locally accessible within walking distance or by public transport. Will now ensure that equivalent or better quantity and quality of open space will be provided where open space is lost as a result of development.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Will assist in the provision of locally accessible greenspace, which will enhance the local residential environment.

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− − − P M D


√ √ √ P M D Will promote accessible leisure facilities for communities and will help maintain landscape character. Will now ensure that equivalent or better quantity and quality of open space will be provided where open space is lost as a result of development.


√ √ √ P H D This policy option should contribute to the protection of biodiversity and the natural environment within the district.


√ √ √ P H SR Maintaining open green space within the district will help to provide carbon sinks. Locally accessible facilities also reduced the need to travel by private car. Thereby reducing associated air pollution.


√√ √√ √√ P H SR Maintaining open green space within the district will help to provide carbon sinks. Locally accessible facilities also reduced the need to travel by private car. Thereby reducing associated greenhouse gas pollution. These features help with climate change mitigation.


√√ √√ √√ P H SR Maintaining local greenspaces can act as natural flood alleviation areas and support sustainable drainage.


√ √ √ P H D This option will help to protect greenfield land from development, diverting it towards brownfield sites, thereby contributing to the efficient use of land.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Will protect greenfield land from development and encourage the reuse of previously developed land.


October 2020 446

WLP45: Open Space in New Development (2018) (Accepted)


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√√ √√ √√ P H D Will ensure the provision of appropriate high quality appropriate open space to support existing and new development, giving residents with the opportunity for outdoor leisure and recreation, with positive impacts for mental and physical health, which may help to reduce the pressure for health and social care facilities in the longer term.


√ √ √ P H D Supporting the continued provision of open space should provide local recreation opportunities and activities especially for young people. Opportunities to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour would be addressed through design measures.




October 2020 447


√√ √√ √√ P H SR Will support access to local open space facilities across the district in accordance with an identified need, with associated opportunities for CLR activities by residents and visitors to the district.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Supporting the provision of open space across the district will help to ensure that facilities are locally accessible within walking distance or by public transport


√√ √√ √√ P H D Will assist in the provision of new or enhanced locally accessible greenspace, which will enhance the local residential environment.

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− − − P M D No predicted effect.


√ √ √ P M D Will promote accessible leisure facilities for communities and will help maintain landscape character.


√ √ √ P H D There will be opportunities for biodiversity enhancement within open space, and local areas of greenspace will contribute to the quality and attractiveness of the natural environment.


√ √ √ P H SR New and enhanced open green space within the district will help to provide carbon sinks. Locally accessible facilities also reduced the need to travel by private car. Thereby reducing associated air pollution.


√√ √√ √√ P H SR New and enhanced open green space within the district will help to provide carbon sinks. Locally accessible facilities also reduced the need to travel by private car. Thereby reducing associated greenhouse gas pollution. These features help with climate change mitigation.


√√ √√ √√ P H SR New and enhanced local greenspaces could act as natural flood alleviation areas and support sustainable drainage.


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√√ √√ √√ P H D New and enhanced open space will be protected from redevelopment by other local and national planning policy, thereby encouraging the reuse of previously developed land.

WLP46: Requirements for Open Space in New Housing Development (2018) (Accepted)


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√√ √√ √√ P H D Will ensure new development makes a proportionate contribution to the provision of locally accessible open space, which will give residents with the opportunity for outdoor


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leisure and recreation, with positive impacts for mental and physical health, which may help to reduce the pressure for health and social care facilities in the longer term.


√ √ √ P H D Supporting the provision of new or enhanced local open space should provide recreation opportunities and activities especially for young people. Opportunities to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour would be addressed through design measures.




√√ √√ √√ P H SR Will support access to local open space facilities across the district in accordance with an identified need, with associated opportunities for CLR activities by residents and visitors to the district.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Ensuring that new development makes a proportionate contribution to the provision of open space across the district will help to ensure that facilities are locally accessible within walking distance, or by public transport.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Will ensuring that new development makes a proportionate contribution to the provision of new or enhanced locally accessible greenspace, which will enhance the local residential environment.

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√ √ √ P M D Ensuring new development makes a proportionate contribution to new or enhanced local open space will promote accessible leisure facilities for communities and will help maintain landscape character.


√ √ √ P H D There should be opportunities for biodiversity enhancement within new or improved local open space, and local areas of greenspace will contribute to the quality and attractiveness of the natural environment.


√ √ √ P H SR New and enhanced open green space within the district will help to provide carbon sinks. Locally accessible facilities also reduced the need to travel by private car. Thereby reducing associated air pollution.


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√√ √√ √√ P H SR New and enhanced open green space within the district will help to provide carbon sinks. Locally accessible facilities also reduced the need to travel by private car. Thereby reducing associated greenhouse gas pollution. These features help with climate change mitigation.


√√ √√ √√ P H SR New and enhanced local greenspaces could act as natural flood alleviation areas and support sustainable drainage.




√√ √√ √√ P H D New and enhanced open space will be protected from redevelopment by other local and national planning policy, thereby encouraging the reuse of previously developed land.

D13 (2009) and WLP47 (2018): Protected Areas of Open Land (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P M L Continued access to open land will offer health benefits.


− − − Community safety will be addressed through management and maintenance measures.


√ √ √ P H L Protects areas of open land which may be used by the community.


√ √ √ P H L Protects areas of open land that may be used for leisure and recreation purposes.





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√ √ √ P M L Policy should maintain the landscape character of the open areas.


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√√ √√ √√ P H L Protects areas of open land that may contribute towards biodiversity.




√√ √√ √√ P H SR Protection of allocated areas of open land within the district will help to provide carbon sinks. Locally accessible facilities also reduced the need to travel by private car. Thereby reducing associated greenhouse gas pollution. These features help with climate change mitigation.


√√ √√ √√ P H SR Protection of allocated areas of open land could act as natural flood alleviation areas and support sustainable drainage.




√√ √√ √√ P H D Protection of allocated areas of open land from redevelopment will encouraging the reuse of previously developed land.

LROS 4 (2017) and WLP48 (2018): Sports Facilities


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√ √ √ P M D May support some new local employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P M D Supports existing and new facilities which will contribute to the economic success of the district.

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√ √ √ P M D Some on the job training opportunities may be provided with existing and new employment.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Supporting new and existing sports facilities will have positive impacts for the health of the population of the district.


− − − Opportunities for improving design related safety and security in new and existing facilities through the application of existing policies via the normal development management process.


√√ √√ √√ P M D The option presents opportunities to improve and increase community sports facilities, which should help to increase participation in activities, with positive benefits for community vibrancy and social cohesion.


√√ √√ √√ P H D The option will support new and improved facilities for CLR activities for the benefit of local residents and visitors.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Supports the provision of local facilities.


√ √ √ P H D Supports the provision of locally accessible facilities which will contribute to a high quality housing environment.

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√ √ √ P M D Will promote the development of communities with accessible facilities, whilst protecting the built, historic and natural environment.


√ √ √ P M D The option will protect the integrity of the natural environment in relation to outdoor sports facilities.




√ √ √ P M D As above, reducing transport related GHG emissions will contribute to the district's response to climate change.






√ √ √ P M D Will promote the efficient use of land, and protects open land from inappropriate sports development in the Green Belt.

WLP48: Sports Facilities (amended 2019 to refer to the requirement for suitable replacement of facilities that are lost as a result of development) (Accepted)



October 2020 455

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√ √ √ P M D May support some new local employment opportunities.


√ √ √ P M D Supports existing and new facilities which will contribute to the economic success of the district.

Social


√ √ √ P M D Some on the job training opportunities may be provided with existing and new employment.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Supporting new and existing sports facilities will have positive impacts for the health of the population of the district. Now refers to the requirement for suitable replacement of facilities that are lost as a result of development.


− − − Opportunities for improving design related safety and security in new and existing facilities through the application of existing policies via the normal development management process.


√√ √√ √√ P M D The option presents opportunities to improve and increase community sports facilities, which should help to increase participation in activities, with positive benefits for community vibrancy and social cohesion. Now refers to the requirement for suitable replacement of facilities that are lost as a result of development.


√√ √√ √√ P H D The option will support new and improved facilities for CLR activities for the benefit of local residents and visitors. Now refers to the requirement for suitable replacement of facilities that are lost as a result of development.


√√ √√ √√ P H D Supports the provision of local facilities. Now refers to the requirement for suitable replacement of facilities that are lost as a result of development.


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√ √ √ P H D Supports the provision of locally accessible facilities which will contribute to a high quality housing environment.

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√ √ √ P M D Will promote the development of communities with accessible facilities, whilst protecting the built, historic and natural environment. Now refers to the requirement for suitable replacement of facilities that are lost as a result of development.


√ √ √ P M D The option will protect the integrity of the natural environment in relation to outdoor sports facilities.




√ √ √ P M D As above, reducing transport related GHG emissions will contribute to the district's response to climate change.






√ √ √ P M D Will promote the efficient use of land, and protects open land from inappropriate sports development in the Green Belt.


October 2020 457

Natural, Built and Historic Environment

D4 (2009) and WLP49 (2018): Sites Designated for Biological or Geological Conservation


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√ √ √ P H L Continued access to nature areas will offer health benefits.






October 2020 458


√ √ √ P H L Protects areas of biological or geological interest that may be used for leisure and recreation purposes.





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√ √ √ P H L The policy protects sites of biological or geological conservation from development unless in exceptional circumstances.


√ √ √ P H L Protects biodiversity by preventing development that may affect sites of ecological importance. Ensures that sites protected for their geological (or geomorphological) importance are not adversely affected. However, at present as carried forward the policy does not refer to net biodiversity gain which was introduced in NPPF in 2018.




√ √ √ P M L Biodiversity is under significant threat from climate change. The policy protects biodiversity by preventing development that may affect sites of ecological importance. Ensures that sites protected for their geological (or geomorphological) importance are not adversely affected.




October 2020 459




√ √ √ P M L Will promote the efficient use of land by protecting sites with biodiversity and geomorphological value from inappropriate / harmful development.

WLP49: Sites Designated for Biological or Geological Conservation (Amended 2019 to make specific reference to SSSIs, Ancient Woodlands, veteran trees and other irreplaceable habitats, biodiversity net gain and the importance of the Wildlife Habitat Network) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Protects areas of biological or geological interest that may be used for leisure and recreation purposes.





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√ √ √ P H L The policy protects sites of biological or geological conservation from development unless in exceptional circumstances.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Protects biodiversity by preventing development that may affect sites of ecological importance. Ensures that sites protected for their geological (or geomorphological) importance are not adversely affected. Amended to make specific reference to SSSIs, Ancient Woodlands, veteran trees and other irreplaceable habitats, biodiversity net gain and the importance of the Wildlife Habitat Network




√ √ √ P M L Biodiversity is under significant threat from climate change. The policy protects biodiversity by preventing development that may affect sites of ecological importance. Ensures that sites protected for their geological (or geomorphological) importance are not adversely affected.


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√ √ √ P M L Will promote the efficient use of land by protecting sites with biodiversity and geomorphological value from inappropriate / harmful development.

D5 (2009) and WLP50 (2018): Ecological protection of Watercourses and Water Bodies


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√ √ √ P H L Protects the ecology of waterbodies that may be used for leisure and recreation purposes.





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√√ √√ √√ P H L Protects and enhances the ecological value of water features.


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√ √ √ P M L Biodiversity is under significant threat from climate change. The policy provides for the ecological protection of watercourses and water bodies, which will support associated biodiversity.






√ √ √ P M L Will promote the efficient use of land by protecting sites with biodiversity value from inappropriate / harmful development adjacent to watercourses and water bodies.

WLP50: Ecological protection of Watercourses and Water Bodies (Amended 2019 to make reference to minimising the impact of light spillage on water bodies). (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Protects the ecology of waterbodies that may be used for leisure and recreation purposes.





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√√ √√ √√ P H L Protects and enhances the ecological value of water features. Amended to make reference to minimising the impact of light spillage on water bodies




√ √ √ P M L Biodiversity is under significant threat from climate change. The policy provides for the ecological protection of watercourses and water bodies, which will support associated biodiversity. Amended to make reference to minimising the impact of light spillage on water bodies.






√ √ √ P M L Will promote the efficient use of land by protecting sites with biodiversity value from inappropriate / harmful development adjacent to watercourses and water bodies.

D6 (2009) and WLP51 (2018): Wildlife Habitat Network



October 2020 466

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√ √ √ P H L Protects the Wildlife Habitat Network that may be used for leisure and recreation purposes.




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√ √ √ P H L Protects biodiversity by restricting development that would affect the Wildlife Habitat Network. It should also help to enable species migration. However, at present as carried forward the policy does not refer to net biodiversity gain which was introduced in NPPF in 2018.




√ √ √ P M L Biodiversity is under significant threat from climate change. The policy protects the integrity and value for the wildlife habitat network across the district, supporting species migration which will become increasingly important for species survival in adapting to climate change.






October 2020 468


√ √ √ P M L Will promote the efficient use of land by protecting areas sites with biodiversity value from inappropriate / harmful development.

WLP51 (2019): Wildlife Habitat Network (amended 2019 to make reference to biodiversity net gain and compensation) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Protects the Wildlife Habitat Network that may be used for leisure and recreation purposes.





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√ √ √ P H L Protects biodiversity by restricting development that would affect the Wildlife Habitat Network. It should also help to enable species migration. Amended to make reference to biodiversity net gain and compensation




√ √ √ P M D Biodiversity is under significant threat from climate change. The policy protects the integrity and value for the wildlife habitat network across the district, supporting species migration which will become increasingly important for species survival in adapting to climate change. Amended to make reference to biodiversity net gain and compensation




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√ √ √ P M D Will promote the efficient use of land by protecting areas sites with biodiversity value from inappropriate / harmful development.

D7 (2009) and WLP52(2018): Protection of Trees and Woodland


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√ √ √ P H L Trees, especially in urban areas can have positive mental and physical health benefits through their amenity value, and through urban cooling and improved local air quality.




√ √ √ P H L Protects areas of woodland which may be used by the community.


√ √ √ P H L Protects areas of woodland which may be used for leisure and recreation purposes





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√ √ √ P H L Protection of trees and woodland will make a positive contribution to the health and quality of the built and historic environment.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Protects trees and hedgerows with positive benefits for biodiversity.


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√ √ √ P M L Trees can have a positive impact on air and water quality.


√ √ √ P M L Trees take up a variety of air pollutants, including both ozone and nitrogen oxides, which are greenhouse gases. Trees also provide a carbon sink and urban cooling, which help with climate change mitigation.


√ √ √ P M L Trees provide water management and help reduce run off, with positive impacts for sustainable drainage and flood risk.




√ √ √ P M L Will promote the efficient use of land by protecting areas of trees and woodland from inappropriate / harmful development.

WLP52: Protection of Trees and Woodland (amended 2019 to strengthen the protection of ancient woodland and veteran trees and to refer to the need for net biodiversity gain). (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Trees, especially in urban areas can have positive mental and physical health benefits through their amenity value, and through urban cooling and improved local air quality.




√ √ √ P H L Protects areas of woodland which may be used by the community.


√ √ √ P H L Protects areas of woodland which may be used for leisure and recreation purposes





Environmental




October 2020 474


√ √ √ P H L Protection of trees and woodland will make a positive contribution to the health and quality of the built and historic environment.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Protects trees and hedgerows with positive benefits for biodiversity. Amended to strengthen the protection of ancient woodland and veteran trees and to refer to the need for net biodiversity gain


√ √ √ P M L Trees can have a positive impact on air and water quality.


√ √ √ P M L Trees take up a variety of air pollutants, including both ozone and nitrogen oxides, which are greenhouse gases. Trees also provide a carbon sink and urban cooling, which help with climate change mitigation.


√ √ √ P M L Trees provide water management and help reduce run off, with positive impacts for sustainable drainage and flood risk.




√ √ √ P M L Will promote the efficient use of land by protecting areas of trees and woodland from inappropriate / harmful development.

D8 (2009) and WLP53 (2019): Landscape Character (Accepted)



October 2020 475

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√ √ √ P H L Continued access to open land will offer health benefits.






√ √ √ P H L Policy advocates that development within the countryside and areas of open urban green space should protect and enhance the recreational quality.




October 2020 476



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√ √ √ P H L Policy aim is to protect and enhance landscape character.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Protects the character of the countryside including its biodiversity.




√ √ √ P M L Protection of landscape will have an indirect positive benefits for climate mitigation.


√ √ √ P M L Protection of landscape will have positive impacts for water management.




√ √ √ P M D Will promote the efficient use of land by protecting important landscapes from inappropriate/harmful development.


October 2020 477

D9: Design of New Development (2009)


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√ √ √ P H L Requires accessible open space and recreation facilities to be provided in new development, which will have associated health benefits for residents.


√ √ √ P H L Requires open space in new development to include natural surveillance.


√ √ √ P H L Potential to improve community capital through good design.


October 2020 478


√ √ √ P H L Potential to enhance existing facilities through good design. Minimises the potential for cabling and pipelines to impact upon Cultural Heritage.


√ √ √ P H L Potential to enhance vibrancy in centres through good design.


√ √ √ P H L Good design will help improve the quality of the housing stock and has the potential to provide disabled access.

Environmental




√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy promotes high quality urban design. Policy should help to preserve landscape character by managing the impacts of cabling and pipelines.


√ √ √ P H L Policy should protect and enhance important ecological and landscape features.








October 2020 479


√ √ √ P M L Requires new development to make appropriate provision for waste handling and recycling.


√ √ √ P M L Requires new development to allow access to adjoining land following redevelopment.

WLP54: Design of New Development (2018)


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√ √ √ P H L Requires accessible open space and recreation facilities to be provided in new development, which will have associated health benefits for residents.


October 2020 480








√ √ √ P H L Potential to enhance vibrancy in centres through good design. Promotes accessibility for all members of the community.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Good design will help improve the quality of the housing stock and has the potential to provide disabled access. Refers to the importance of the Residential Design Guide SPD. Requires developments to be adaptable to changing needs over the lifetime of a development. Promotes accessibility for all members of the community.

Environmental


√ √ √ P H L Requires appropriate provision to be made for pedestrians and cyclists.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Provides a greater emphasis on promoting high quality urban design. Refers to the importance of the Residential Design Guide and the Urban Design Framework SPDs Promotes the importance of the design of landscaping and boundary treatments in new developments. Promotes accessibility for all members of the community. Policy should help to preserve landscape character by managing the impacts of cabling and pipelines.


√ √ √ P H L Policy should protect and enhance important ecological and landscape features.




October 2020 481









WLP54: Design of New Development (amended 2020 to reflect the Environment Bill in relation to biodiversity net gain requirements for development; to reflect the importance of urban design quality in the district; to align more closely to the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 with regard to creating active and healthy communities) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Requires accessible open space and recreation facilities to be provided in new development, which will have associated health benefits for residents. The policy has been amended to align more closely to the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 with regard to creating active and healthy communities








√ √ √ P H L Potential to enhance vibrancy in centres through good design. Promotes accessibility for all members of the community.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Good design will help improve the quality of the housing stock and has the potential to provide disabled access. Refers to the importance of the Residential Design Guide SPD. Requires developments to be adaptable to changing needs over the lifetime of a development. Promotes accessibility for all members of the community.

Environmental


√ √ √ P H L Requires appropriate provision to be made for pedestrians and cyclists. The policy has been amended to promote active travel.


October 2020 483


√√ √√ √√ P H L Provides a greater emphasis on promoting high quality urban design. Refers to the importance of the Residential Design Guide and the Urban Design Framework SPDs Promotes the importance of the design of landscaping and boundary treatments in new developments. Promotes accessibility for all members of the community. Policy should help to preserve landscape character by managing the impacts of cabling and pipelines. The policy has been amended to reflect the importance of urban design quality in the district and promote active travel.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should protect and enhance important ecological and landscape features. The policy has been amended to reflect the requirement for biodiversity net gain and landscape enhancement.











D10 (2009) WLP55 (2018): Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings



October 2020 484

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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should ensure that extensions and alterations respect the local character.














October 2020 486

WLP55: Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings (amended 2020 to strengthen design considerations) (Accepted)


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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should ensure that extensions and alterations respect the local character. The policy has been amended to strengthen and clarify design considerations.










October 2020 488





D11 (2009) WLP56 (2018): Waterfront Design (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P M L Policy should encourage the provision of public access to waterfronts.


? ? ? Encouraging waterfront developments to be orientated to face the watercourse could adversely affect security if it means that vulnerable users are no longer visible to passers-by.


√ √ √ P M L Potential use for recreation, which could encourage community networks.


√ √ √ P M L Policy encourages the provision of public access to waterways.


√ √ √ P M L Improving and allowing access to waterfronts could potentially improve vibrancy in centres.



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√ √ √ P H L Potential to enhance the landscape character of waterfront locations.


√ √ √ P H L Waterfront design to enhance waterfront biodiversity.




October 2020 490









WLP56: Waterfront Design (amended 2020 to include the requirement to conserve heritage assets and enhance waterside character) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P M L Policy should encourage the provision of public access to waterfronts.


? ? ? Encouraging waterfront developments to be orientated to face the watercourse could adversely affect security if it means that vulnerable users are no longer visible to passers-by.


√ √ √ P M L Potential use for recreation, which could encourage community networks.


√ √ √ P M L Policy encourages the provision of public access to waterways.


√ √ √ P M L Improving and allowing access to waterfronts could potentially improve vibrancy in centres.



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√√ √√ √√ P H L Potential to enhance the landscape character of waterfront locations. The policy has been amended to include the requirement to conserve heritage assets and enhance waterside character


October 2020 492


√ √ √ P H L Waterfront design to enhance waterfront biodiversity.











D12 (2009) WLP57 (2018): Landscape Design (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Continued access to open space should offer health benefits.




√ √ √ P H L Potential to improve community vibrancy through good landscaping.


√ √ √ P H L The policy encourages the provision of public access and opportunities for recreation.


√ √ √ P M L Potential to enhance vibrancy in centres through good landscaping.



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October 2020 494


√ √ √ P H L Policy requires high quality landscaping to be incorporated into new development.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should protect existing natural features and encourages new development to create areas of valuable habitat for wildlife.











D15 (2009) WLP58 (2018): Safety and Security Through Design (Accepted)



October 2020 495

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√ √ √ P H L A safer environment should make the area more attractive for inward investment.

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√ √ √ P H L A safer environment should help reduce stress.


√√ √√ √√ P H L This policy specifically addresses the issue of designing safe and secure developments, including car parks.


√ √ √ P H L A feeling of safety may improve community involvement in activities.


√ √ √ P H L A safer environment may encourage participation in CLR activities.


√ √ √ P M L A safer environment may lead to vibrant city, town and village centres.


October 2020 496


√ √ √ P H L Policy should ensure that new housing developments are designed to be safe and secure.

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√ √ √ P H L Potential to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians by considering the design of pedestrian footpaths and cycleways.


√ √ √ P H L Policy requires developments to design for safety and security.














October 2020 497

D16 (2009) WLP59 (2018): Advertisements and Shop Fronts (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P M L Potential to reduce the impact of advertisements on sites of scenic, historic or cultural importance, which may be used for CLR activities.





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√ √ √ P H L Policy should minimise the effect of advertisements on the quality and character of the townscape. Policy will only allow replacement shop-fronts where they are consistent with the character of the existing building.


√ √ √ P H L Adverts should respect scenic landscapes, and should not impact on biodiversity.








October 2020 499





D23 (2009): Existing Uses in The Greenbelt


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X X X P M R Could discourage inward investment by preventing development in areas surrounded by the Greenbelt.


X X X P M P Could discourage inward investment by preventing development in areas surrounded by the Greenbelt. The policy does not refer to circumstances in which such sites may be redeveloped or where buildings might be replaced, which is set out in NPPF.

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√ √ √ P M L Protects the Greenbelt and its associated health benefits.


October 2020 500










X X X P M R The policy does not refer to the amendments to NPPF which relate to the circumstances where previously developed sites may be redeveloped for residential uses including affordable housing.

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√ √ √ P H L Should ensure that development is appropriate and that the character of the Greenbelt is maintained.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Protects the Greenbelt.






October 2020 501






? ? ? Supports the continuing operation of existing uses in the Greenbelt, whilst protecting the Greenbelt from the impact of relevant uses. However, the policy does not reflect NPPF 2019 which sets out when the redevelopment of such sites might be appropriate.

WLP60 (2018): Existing Uses in The Greenbelt (Accepted)


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X X X P M R Could discourage inward investment by preventing development in areas surrounded by the Greenbelt.


X X X P M P Could discourage inward investment by preventing development in areas surrounded by the Greenbelt. However, the policy has now been amended to refer to circumstances in which such sites may be redeveloped, or where buildings might be replaced, so is consistent with NPPF.

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October 2020 502




√ √ √ P M L Protects the Greenbelt and its associated health benefits.










√ √ √ P M L The policy has been amended to refer to the circumstances where previously developed sites may be redeveloped for residential uses including affordable housing, so is now consistent with NPPF 2019.

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√ √ √ P H L Should ensure that development is appropriate and that the character of the Greenbelt is maintained.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Protects the greenbelt.


October 2020 503










√ √ √ P H L Supports the continuing operation of existing uses in the Greenbelt, whilst protecting the Greenbelt from the impact of relevant uses. The policy has been amended to refer to circumstances when the redevelopment of such sites might be appropriate, so is now consistent with NPPF 2019.

D17 (2009) and WLP61 (2018): Development Affecting Archaeological Sites


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√ √ √ P H L/R/N

Protects sites that are of cultural significance.





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October 2020 505


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Policy should preserve archaeological assets.












√ √ √ P H L Protects the district’s archaeological assets whilst permitting redevelopment in appropriate circumstances which may relate to previously developed sites.

WLP61: Development Affecting Archaeological Sites (amended 2019 to differential between, and strengthen how, substantial harm to Class I and Class II archaeological sites will be addressed through the development management process) (Accepted)



October 2020 506

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√ √ √ P H L/R/N

Protects sites that are of cultural significance. Amended to differential between, and strengthen how, substantial harm to Class I and Class II archaeological sites will be addressed through the development management process.




October 2020 507



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√√ √√ √√ P H L/R/N

Policy should preserve archaeological assets. Amended to differential between, and strengthen how, substantial harm to Class I and Class II archaeological sites will be addressed through the development management process.












√ √ √ P H L Protects the district’s archaeological assets whilst permitting redevelopment in appropriate circumstances which may relate to previously developed sites.


October 2020 508

D18 (2009) and WLP62 (2018): Development Affecting Historic Locations


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√ √ √ P M L Policy protects historic open spaces and their associated health benefits.






October 2020 509


√ √ √ P H L/R/N

Protects local, regional and national heritage.





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√√ √√ √√ P H L/R

Policy should preserve historic locations, including parks and gardens, landscapes and sites of battles.


√ √ √ P H L Protects historic parks and gardens that may have a biodiversity value.








October 2020 510




√ √ √ P H L Protects the district’s Historic Landscapes. Historic Parks and Gardens and Sites of Historic Battles from inappropriate development, which should encourage development of brownfield urban areas.

D19 (2009) and WLP63 (2018): Development Affecting Buildings of Local Interest


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√ √ √ P H L Protects local heritage.





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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should preserve the significance, character, appearance and setting of locally listed buildings.








October 2020 512






√ √ √ P H L Supports the development of Buildings of Local Importance under appropriate circumstances.

WLP62 and WLP63 Combined (2019): WLP62 Conserving the Historic Environment (New 2019 to reflect changes to National Planning Policy to include avoidance of harm to the significance of heritage assets) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P M L Protects heritage assets including historic landscapes and open spaces with their associated health benefits.






√ √ √ P H L/R/N

Protects local, regional and nationally designated heritage assets and the historic environment, which should support access to and appreciation of these assets.





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√√ √√ √√ P H L/R

The policy protects designated heritage assets and the historic environment, which will support the distinct identity of the district and settlements, including open spaces, view, landmarks and landscapes and setting. The policy protects built heritage and Conservation Areas. The policy protects features of archaeological and architectural interest.


√ √ √ P H L The policy protects important historic landscapes and open spaces, which should also have benefits for biodiversity.


October 2020 514










√ √ √ P H L Protects the district’s historic landscapes and open spaces, which should encourage development of brownfield urban areas. Supports the conservation and appropriate reuse of existing heritage assets where their historic significance is preserved or enhanced.

D20 (2009) and WLP64 (2018): Pollution Control (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Protection of population from levels of air pollution that may result in harm to health. Policy should reduce disturbance to residents from excessive light spill.











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October 2020 516


√ √ √ P H L Policy should help to maintain landscape character by restricting development that would cause unacceptable pollution. Reduction in local air pollution should make the urban environment a healthier place to live, work and for leisure activities. Policy should help to maintain visual amenity by restricting light pollution.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Should protect river water quality and the ecological features that rivers support. Minimising pollution should have positive impacts on biodiversity. Less light pollution should reduce disruption to fauna.

SA13 Reduce air, water and soil pollution levels.

√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy aims to protect water quality. Policy’s main aim is to reduce the risk of pollution Policy should prevent development which would have a negative impact on air quality. Policy should ensure that light pollution from developments is minimised.


√ √ √ P H L Policy seeks to minimise emissions of pollutants, which could include greenhouse gases.







D21 (2009) and WLP65 (2018): Protection from Hazardous Operations (Accepted)



October 2020 517

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√ √ √ P H L Policy should prevent hazardous operations posing a problem to health.










October 2020 518



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√ √ √ P H L Policy may minimise potential pollution levels but this is dependent on whether the hazardous operations could result in pollution incidents affecting public health and safety rather than the environment








October 2020 519



D22 (2009) and WLP66 (2018): Contaminated Land (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P H L Policy should prevent contaminated land and adverse ground conditions posing a problem to health.




October 2020 520









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√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy should ensure contaminated land is remediated.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Policy encourages remediation of contaminated land. This may include land that is gassing and could result in reduction or management of such emissions.




October 2020 521





√ √ √ P H L Supports the remediation of contaminated sites prior to redevelopment.

D26 (2009) and WLP67 (2018): Protection of Agricultural Land (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P M L Policy should help protect jobs in the agricultural sector.


√ √ √ P H L Policy should help to protect the rural economy.

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October 2020 522












√ √ √ P H L Supports local agricultural businesses and workers.



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October 2020 523










√ √ √ P H L Protection of best and most versatile agricultural land from inappropriate development should help to direct development to brownfield and urban sites.

WLP68 (2018): Soil Conservation (New)


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√ √ √ P H L Protects the biodiversity value of soil, such as local seed banks, and microbiology which can be important for local ecosystems supporting local flora and fauna.








√ √ √ P H L Protects soil as an important locally specific natural resource.


√ √ √ P H L Supports the availability of soil for remediation of contaminated sites, and restoration of former mining and waste management sites.


October 2020 526

WLP68 : Soil Conservation (amended 2019 to require a soil resource survey on major development sites, and the implementation of a material and / or waste management plan for applications through a section 106 agreement, as well as sustainable drainage for the long term conservation of soil) (Accepted)


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√ √ √ P M L Supports the conservation of soil as a valuable resource for the restoration of former industrial sites for outdoor leisure and recreation.


October 2020 527





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√ √ √ P H L Supports the conservation of soil for biodiversity value, such as local seed banks, and microbiology which can be important for local ecosystems supporting local flora and fauna.




− − − Along with other ecosystem services soil provides an important carbon store.


√ √ √ P M L Requires the consideration of sustainable drainage systems for the long term protection of soil beyond the construction phase.


√√ √√ √√ P H L Protects soil as an important locally specific natural resource and requires the use of a Materials / Waste Management plan for applications through a section 106 agreement.


October 2020 528


√ √ √ P H L Supports the availability of soil for remediation of contaminated sites, and restoration of former mining and waste management sites. Supports the conservation of soil as a agricultural resource as a growing medium for food production.

WLP69: Viability Review (New 2019) (Accepted)


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√√ √√ √√ P H L Sets out that development viability assessments will be accepted in the limited circumstances included in NPPF. Where lesser contributions are accepted this will support development under less favourable economic circumstances whilst enabling the Council to increase contributions in line with improved viability in the future.

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October 2020 529


√ √ √ P H L Will give local communities the opportunity to understand how developments are contributing to community development objectives through the delivery of infrastructure.


√ √ √ P M L Will ensure that improvements to development viability will capture increased developer contributions to open space where relevant.




√ √ √ P M L Will ensure that improvements to development viability will capture increased developer contributions to affordable housing where relevant.

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√ √ √ P M L Will ensure that improvements to development viability will capture increased developer contributions to sustainable transport where relevant.












October 2020 530






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