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Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Statement for Hackney Wick and Fish Island Supplementary Planning Document

(Consultation from 18th June to 23rd July 2015)

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SEA Screening Statement for the Hackney Wick and Fish Island SPD

Author Georgie Grant/Petya Georgieva

Checker David Hourd

Approver Caroline Soubry-Smith

Report No 001-UA006671-UE31-01

Date June 2015

This report has been prepared for the London Legacy Development Corporation in accordance with the terms and conditions of appointment for the Local Plan dated 13 September 2012. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited (2212959) cannot accept any responsibility for any use of or reliance on the contents of this report by any third party.

Contents 1. Introduction ........................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 2. Scope of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD ........................................ 2

3. Structure of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD ................................... 4 4. SA/SEA of the Local Plan ...................................................................... 6 5. Screening Assessment .......................................................................... 7

6. Conclusion .......................................................................................... 16

Appendix A Hackney Wick/Fish Island Area Segments Appendix B Application of the SEA Directive to Plans and Programmes Appendix C Sustainability Appraisal of Sub Area 1 (extract)

SEA Screening Statement – Hackney Wick and Fish Island Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited-2212959 Page 1

1 Introduction 1.1 The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) is in a process of preparing a

Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to provide further guidance to the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Sub Area and other relevant policies within its Local Plan. Section 2 of this document describes the proposed scope of the SPD.

1.2 Hyder Consulting Ltd, on behalf of the LLDC has been commissioned to prepare a Screening Statement for Hackney Wick and Fish Island SPD to assess the need to undertake Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the SPD. The SEA Screening Statement will be consulted on with the relevant Statutory Environmental Bodies.

1.3 This SEA Screening Statement has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Assessment of the Effects of Certain Plans and Programmes on the Environment and the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004. The following guidance has also been taken into account: • The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (DCLG, 2012). • The National Planning Practice Guidance (PPG ID: 11) in relation to SEA/SA

(DCLG, 2015). • A Practical Guide to the Strategic environmental Assessment Directive (ODPM,

2005).

1.4 This screening consultation has been prepared to enable the specified Statutory Environmental Bodies (Natural England, Historic England and the Environment Agency) to comment on the appropriateness of the screening process and its conclusion for the proposed SPD. Other bodies that have specifically been invited to comment are: • London Boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest; • Lee Valley Regional Park Authority • Transport for London (TfL) • Greater London Authority (GLA) • Canals and Rivers Trust (CRT)

1.5 The consultation period runs from 18th June to midday on 23rd July 2015. Any

comments should be made in writing and returned to the Planning Policy Team at:

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address: SEA Screening Consultation (Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD), Planning Policy, London Legacy Development Corporation, Level 10, 1 Stratford Place, Montfichet Road, Stratford London. E20 1EJ.

mailto:[email protected]


2 Scope of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD 2.1 The SPD is being prepared to provide greater detail on Local Plan policies and to interpret

the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Design and Planning Guidance at a more extensive and detailed spatial scale. The SPD’s primary purpose is to outline how development can achieve the area priorities and provide additional guidance on the types and forms of development that are appropriate. The SPD is also an opportunity to explain how particular Local Plan policies should be interpreted in different parts of Hackney Wick and Fish Island.

2.2 The purpose of the SPD will be to: • Supplement the policies within the Local Plan • Provide further guidance on key considerations for applications within the Hackney

Wick/Fish Island Area and LLDC’s priorities • Provide area-based and where applicable, site-specific guidance on how to bring

forward policy-compliant mixed use schemes • Assist developers in the early development of schemes by identifying the matters for

consideration which are likely to be raised within pre-application discussions • Formalise elements of the Hackney Wick and Fish island Design and Planning

Guidance • Deliver the Local Plan’s vision – to deliver approximately 3000 new homes, a new

neighbourhood centre, and new open space whilst maintaining the existing level of employment floorspace, preserving or enhancing heritage assets and building to an appropriate scale.

2.3 The area affected by the SPD is that of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island within the Legacy Corporation Local Plan Sub Area 1 (See Figure 1). Appendix 1 sets out the Sub Area Segments proposed in the SPD.


Figure 1: Location of Hackney Wick/Fish Island (Sub Area 1)


3 Structure of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD 3.1 As outlined in Section 2, the purpose of the SPD will be to provide a guide for developers

wishing to redevelop land within Hackney Wick and Fish Island, and indicate what planners will expect to see during pre-application discussions. It will not create any new policy or amend it; however it will supplement the existing Local Plan Sub Area 1 policies for development of Hackney Wick and Fish Island. The SPD will explain how particular policies should be interpreted in different parts of Hackney Wick and Fish Island and for the site allocations included in Sub Area 1 in the Local Plan:

• SA1.1 Hackney Wick Station Area • SA1.2 Hamlet Industrial Estate • SA1.3 Hepscott Road • SA1.4 Bream Street • SA1.5 415 Wick Lane • SA1.6 Neptune Wharf • SA1.7 East Wick and Here East • SA1.8 Sweetwater • SA1.9 Bartrip Street South

3.2 Table 1 sets out the proposed structure of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD. Once

produced, a draft of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD will be subject to formal public consultation.

Table 1: Proposed Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD Structure

Chapter Further guidance

1. Introduction • Purpose of SPD • Background • Role of LLDC as Local Planning Authority and regeneration

agency

2. Area profile • Description of Sub Area 1 and map (including an illustration of development activity, i.e. current schemes and permissions)

• Brief history of the area • Relationships with surrounding areas • Site constraints • Access and connection points

3. Area Wide Priorities • Uses:

Employment and business: Visual illustrations of the area’s existing and potential future (end of Plan period) employment structure/uses

Mixed use typologies: Illustrated guidance that identifies



appropriate/compatible employment space formats/uses (i.e. adaptable spaces, generous floor to ceiling heights, B1 – B2 workshop uses)

Housing: Diagrams that show where housing is currently

located, where it will be concentrated by type/tenure in the future and its proximity to community facilities (whilst highlighting the settled nature of the Trowbridge Estate/Wick Village/Eastway Area)

• Connectivity (including extensions to the district heating network: An outline of the connectivity projects and the strategy for the area as a whole that underpins this (i.e. maps/plans of the main routes/networks etc.)

• Waterways and Open Spaces: This section will address the open

space network (i.e. typologies for the area and how these function in the context of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park/Canal Park and Victoria Park) and waterways (i.e. biodiversity, flooding and waterway transport uses, moorings etc.).

• Neighbourhood Centre: Guidance on how to deliver this, drawing

on the work undertaken as part of the masterplanning process.

• Heritage

4. Area Specific Guidance

• The proposal is for the SPD to be split into several area-based chapters (one for each sub area segment shown in Appendix 1). Local Plan policies will be interpreted in relation to each of these. The preparation of an SPD is in itself an acknowledgement that the unique character of Hackney Wick and Fish Island necessitates a more detailed and locationally tailored policy approach.

• Each area-based chapter will briefly explain the history, developing context (current schemes and permissions), urban form and policy context of the segment to which it relates before proceeding to articulate the Local Plan and Sub Area 1 policy expectations for that area in light of its unique townscape, current role and future functions.

5. Sub Area Segments • The Neighbourhood Centre • Eastway, Trowbridge and Wick Village • Fish Island Mid • Fish Island South • The Legacy Development Area (Eastwick/Sweetwater/Here East)



6. Content • The SPD will supplement the existing Local Plan Sub Area 1 policies as outlined in section 1.11 below.

7. Implementation • Relevant Integrated Design Projects and funding sources, application of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and S106, regeneration and Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers, joint working with boroughs etc.

8. Delivery mechanisms

• Planning applications, conditions, S106 (likely contributions sought) and CIL revenue.

• Lead agents: LLDC (LPA), LLDC (landowner), landowners, developers and their partners, London Borough of Tower Hamlets (including waste management), London Borough of Hackney, TfL, Environment Agency, Canal and River Trust

9. Annex • Guidance on: • Materials, public realm, palette, planting, street furniture etc. • Planning Policies: Relationship and links to the Local Plan/London Plan Role and status of SPDs Relevant Local Plan policies, i.e. B1, B2, B3, B4, H1, H2,

CI1,CI2, BN1, BN2, BN4, BN7, BN10, BN16, IN2, T5, T6, S8 and 1.1 - 1.6

Prioritisation of policies – further interpretation of how these may apply at site level

Site Allocation principles – further explanation of these and an increased focus on SA 1.1

• Workspace typologies: Size, format, floor to ceiling heights

4 SA/SEA of the Local Plan 4.1 The Local Plan has itself been the subject of Sustainability Appraisal (including SEA) and

this has included the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Sub Area 1, including assessment of the vision, policies and development potential of Sub Area 1 and each of the proposed Site Allocations (SA1.1 – SA1.9) against the SA Objectives. This SA/SEA process was undertaken throughout the Local Plan preparation process. The relevant Sustainability Appraisal documents and the Local Plan can be found on the Legacy Corporation website at http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/~/media/LLDC/Local%20Plan/Local%20Plan%20Aug14/Local%20Plan.pdf and extract of the assessment matrix for Sub Area 1 is shown in Appendix 3.

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (March 2012)

4.2 Paragraph 165 of the NPPF states “A sustainability appraisal which meets the requirements of the European Directive on strategic environmental assessment should be an integral part of the plan preparation process, and should consider all the likely significant effects on the environment, economic and social factors”. Paragraph 166 states that “Assessments

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http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/~/media/LLDC/Local%20Plan/Local%20Plan%20Aug14/Local%20Plan.pdf


should be proportionate, and should not repeat policy assessment that has already been undertaken”.

National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) (February 2015)

4.3 The NPPG states that “Supplementary planning documents do not require a sustainability appraisal but may in exceptional circumstances require a strategic environmental assessment if they are likely to have significant environmental effects that have not already have been assessed during the preparation of the Local Plan.

4.4 A strategic environmental assessment is unlikely to be required where a supplementary planning document deals only with a small area at a local level (see regulation 5(6) of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004), unless it is considered that there are likely to be significant environmental effects.

4.5 Before deciding whether significant environment effects are likely, the local planning authority should take into account the criteria specified in Schedule 1 to the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 and consult the consultation bodies.”

5 Screening Assessment 5.1 The document “A Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive”

(ODPM, 2005), sets out eight criteria that should be taken into account when screening a plan or programme to determine whether it will require SEA. Tables 2 and 3 below provide the screening assessment using these criteria and the recommended methodology within the guide.

http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/local-plans/adoption-monitoring-and-supplementary-planning-documents/#paragraph_027

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Table 2 Application of the SEA Directive to the Proposed SPD Screening Question Screening assessment

1. Is the SPD subject to preparation and/or adoption by a national, regional or local authority OR prepared by an authority through legislative procedure by Parliament or Government?

Yes. The SPD will be prepared and adopted by the Legacy Corporation in its role as Local Planning Authority.

2. Is the SPD required by legislative, regulatory or administrative provisions?

No. Preparation of SPD is not a requirement of legislation, regulatory or administrative provisions.

3. Is the SPD prepared for agricultural, forestry, fisheries, energy, industry, transport or waste management, telecommunications, tourism, town and country planning or land-use, AND does it set a framework for future development consent of projects in Annexes I and II to the EIA Directive?

Yes. The SPD is intended to provide further guidance to the Legacy Corporation Local Plan which is the town planning policy framework for its area, including policy for land-use. The Local Plan has been subject to full Sustainability Appraisal (including SEA).

4. Will the SPD, in view of its likely effects on sites, require an assessment under Article 6 or 7 of the Habitats Directive?

No. The Local Plan was subject to screening for the need for assessment under the requirements of the Habitats Directive and it was concluded that such assessment was unnecessary. As the SPD will not change or add to policy, proposals or designations within the Local Plan, it is not considered that further screening for such assessment is necessary as there would be no likely effects on European Sites.

5. Does the SPD determine the use of small areas at local level, OR is it a minor modification of a plan subject to Article 3.2?

No. The policies, proposals and allocations that determine use within the SPD area have already been set within the Local Plan. It is not a modification but provides much detailed guidance on existing policies and illustrates how designs and developments plans will come together. It also illustrates how policy-compliant mixed use development


Screening Question Screening assessment

schemes can be delivered across the area and how development should be phased to facilitate coherent and cohesive development.

6. Does the SPD set the framework for future development consent of projects (not just projects in Annexes to the EIA Directive)?

No. This framework is already set within the Local Plan. The SPD does not allocate new sites within Sub Area 1 and is consistent with the Local Plan. The SPD will provide additional guidance on the existing policies, proposals or allocations within the Local Plan. It will also provide tailored policy guidance of area specific segments to facilitate interpretation of the overarching policies for each segment.

7. Is the SPD’s sole purpose to serve the national defence or civil emergency, OR is it a financial or budget plan, OR is it co-financed by structural finds or EAGGF programmes 2000-2006/7?

No.

8. Is it likely to have a significant effect on the environment?

It is not likely that the SPD will have any significant effect on the Hackney Wick/ Fish Island area or elsewhere that has not already been assessed through Sustainability Appraisal (including SEA) of the Local Plan. The assessment Sub Area 1 Hackney Wick/Fish Island’s vision concluded that there were predominantly positive impacts and no overall negative impacts when assessed against the Local Plan SA Objectives.

Each of the six policies which provide guidance on how the vision for the area will be achieved have also been assessed in the SA. The additional guidance which supplements each policy in the SPD will provide further detail with regard to design, size, form, etc. of the development. Although there may be some environmental


Screening Question Screening assessment

effects of providing site specific guidance, the assessment of significant effects has already been covered in principle in the SA of the Local Plan. Therefore it is considered that the SPD does not need to be subject to further SEA.

In addition, each site allocation within Sub Area 1 has already been assessed through Sustainability Appraisal (including SEA) of the Local Plan.

Local Plan policies that are likely to be specifically within the scope of the further guidance within the SPD are as follows:

• B.1 Location and maintenance of employment uses

• B.2 Thriving town, neighbourhood and local centres

• B.3 Creating vitality through interim uses

• B.4 Providing low-cost and managed workspace

• H.1 Providing a mix of housing types

• H.2 Delivering affordable housing • CI.1 Providing new and retaining

existing community infrastructure • CI.2 Planning for and bring forward

new schools • BN.1 Responding to place • BN.2 Creating distinctive waterway

environments • BN.4 Designing residential

schemes • BN.7 Improving Local Open Space • BN.16 Preserving or enhancing

heritage assets • BN.10 Proposals for tall buildings • IN.2 Planning for waste • T.5 Street Network • T.6 Facilitating Local Connectivity • S.2 Energy infrastructure in new

development • S.8 Flood risk and sustainable

drainage measures


Table 3 Determining the likely significance of effects

SEA Directive Annex II: Criteria for determining likely significance of effects referred to in Article 3(5)

Comment

The characteristics of plans and programmes, having regard, in particular, to:

1a) The degree to which the plan or programme sets a framework for projects and other activities, either with regard to the location, nature, size and operating conditions or by allocating resources

The SPD will provide further guidance to the policies, proposals and the allocations that are contained within the Local Plan which already sets the framework for the development projects and activities that could occur within the Hackney Wick and Fish Island area. The Local Plan as a whole, including those parts that set a framework for Hackney Wick and Fish Island in particular, have been fully assessed for the purposes of SA/SEA. There are no new policies or site allocation contained in the SPD. The SPD provides further information and guidance on implementation and interpretation of the existing policies through specific design details (for example materials, preferred zones of active frontage, street widths, general patterns of building heights, etc.)

1b) The degree to which the plan or programme influences other plans and programmes including those in a hierarchy

The Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD, in providing further guidance to the framework set within the Local Plan, does not directly affect other specific public sector plans or programmes but rather is influenced by the Local Plan and other higher tier planning policy, including the London Plan and NPPF.

1c) The relevance of the plan or programme for the integration of environmental considerations in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development

The Local Plan and other higher level policies set the context for achieving sustainable development for which the SPD will provide further guidance as to how this should be achieved (for example effective consolidation of land uses). The SPD will not revisit or change the higher level policy requirements, in this case of the Local



Comment

Plan, which have been subject of SA/SEA. The SA Report June 2014 concludes that the Sub Area sections of the Local Plan and the site allocations have a positive impact overall and a specifically positive impact for the majority of the SA objectives when assessed against these. Environmental considerations such as flood risk, access, enhancement of heritage assets have been taken one step further in the SPD when developing the design principles for the area and are considered largely positive.

1d) Environmental problems relevant to the plan or programme

The Local Plan SA did not identify any negative effects against the SA Objectives for the Hackney Wick/Fish Island Sub Area. For the SA Objective:

“To protect and enhance the quality of water features and resources and reduce the risk of flooding” a balance of potential positive and negative impacts was identified. It concludes that “there are areas of Flood Zones 2 and 3 within the sub area with parts of Fish Island predominantly covered by Flood Zone 3. Therefore increasing the amount of development within the sub area may exacerbate current issues.” A potential positive and negative impact was also identified for air quality. “The whole borough of Hackney is considered to be within an AQMA for levels of NO2. The development of new homes may lead to an influx of private cars which may lead to congestion issues and decrease local air quality over the long term”. Given the identification of mitigation through other policy requirements



Comment

within the Local Plan (Policy SP.3 and Policy S.8), it is concluded that there are no identified problems relevant to the Hackney Wick/Fish Island area that cannot be mitigated. The SPD will provide area specific guidance to supplement these policies (for example through designing out flood risk).

1e) The relevance of the plan or programme for the implementation of Community legislation on the environment (e.g. plans and programmes linked to waste management or water protection).

It is unlikely that there would be any significant impact resulting from the further guidance for Sub Area 1.

Characteristics of the effects and of the area likely to be affected, having regard, in particular, to:

2a) The probability, duration, frequency and reversibility of the effects

The SPD will cover the same period of time as the Local Plan. A Sustainability Appraisal was undertaken for the Local Plan which included the Hackney Wick/Fish Island Sub Area which is the area that will be addressed by the SPD. The evidence to support the SA for the Local Plan continues to be up-to-date and the assessment looked at the probability, duration, frequency and reversibility of effects. Whilst the SPD will provide further guidance and supplement the existing policies in the Local Plan (and have largely positive effect), the probability, duration, frequency and reversibility of the effects from the implementation of the SPD will remain the same.

2b) The cumulative nature of the effects

Cumulative effects of the development of Hackney Wick/Fish Island Sub Area 1 with the rest of the Sub Areas have been assessed within the SA for the



Comment

Local Plan. There are no likely cumulative effects that would result from the production of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD.

2c) The trans-boundary nature of the effects

There will be no national trans boundary effects resulting from the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD given the highly localised nature of the area included and the types of development defined within the Local Plan. Local administrative trans boundary effects were considered as part of the SA/SEA of the Local Plan.

2d) The risks to human health or the environment (e.g. due to accidents)

Human health effects were assessed in the SA for the Local Plan for Sub Area 1 (SA Objective To improve physical and mental health and wellbeing for all and reduce health inequalities). No risks to human health or the environment were identified in relation to Sub Area 1 apart from that for flood risk and air quality which are addressed at 1b above. Further area specific guidance on open space provision, improved access and flood risk will be included in the SPD. That will provided more certainty in the probability of the positive effects already assessed in the SA for the Local Plan.

2e) The magnitude and spatial extent of the effects (geographical area and size of the population likely to be affected)

The spatial extent of the SPD will not be larger than the area already covered in Local Plan. Hackney Wick/Fish Island covers an area of 114 hectares. A diverse range of both businesses and residential properties are currently found in the area. The potential impacts of development proposals in this geographical area have been assessed as part of the SA/SEA of the Local Plan. The SPD



Comment

will focus on the comprehensive approach to development delivery in a way which will reduce the impact upon residents and business owners within the area (through careful phasing for example). The creation of open space and retaining employment throughout Sub Area 1 will enhance the positive impacts upon the geographical area and its residents.

2f) The value and vulnerability of the area likely to be affected due to:

I. special natural characteristics or cultural heritage, II. exceeded environmental quality standards or limit values III. intensive land-use

The value and vulnerability of the area of the SPD have been considered as part of the SA/SEA of the Local Plan including the special cultural heritage aspects. The intensiveness of the proposed use of the land is a factor information available at the time of the SA/SEA assessment of the Local Plan and no significant impacts were identified in relation to this.

2g) The effects on areas or landscapes which have a recognised national, Community or international protection status

There are no landscapes or areas of recognised national, community or international protection status identified in relation to the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD area. However, further area specific guidance for each area segment on appropriate design is considered largely positive with regard to local character and townscape.


6 Conclusion 6.1 In considering the scope of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD against the eight criteria

from the guidance document “A Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive” (ODPM, 2005), it is concluded that the SPD will not change or introduce new planning policy, proposals or allocations over and above the Local Plan. Whilst there may be some environmental effects of developing the area these have already been covered in principle in the SA of the Local Plan. Therefore, it is considered that the SPD does not need to be subject to further SEA. The key areas where the SPD adds to the Local Plan policy is in terms of guidance for five specific sub area segments. Whilst a form of SA might benefit the development of this guidance, it is not considered that SEA or SA would be a formal requirement given the principles have already been covered in the Local Plan SA.

Figure A: Hackney Wick/Fish Island Area Segments

Appendix A

Hackney Wick/Fish Island Area Segments

Appendix B

Application of the SEA Directive to Plans and Programmes

Figure B Application of the SEA Directive to Plans and Programmes

Source: A Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (ODPM, 2005)

Appendix C

Sustainability Appraisal of Sub Area 1 (extract)

Sub Area 1 – Hackney Wick and Fish Island - Vision

Policy 1.1 Managing change in Hackney Wick and Fish Island

Policy 1.2 Preserving and enhancing Hackney Wick and Fish Island’s unique character

Policy 1.3 Connecting Hackney Wick and Fish Island

Policy 1.4 Preserving and enhancing heritage assets in Hackney Wick and Fish Island

SA Objectives

Impact Comment Impact Comment Impact Comment Impact Comment Impact Comment

To reduce crime, disorder and fear of crime

+ S, M –LT D R M

Crime levels are high in Hackney (although the overall crime rate is decreasing). The vision further supports this decrease through ensuring the sub area becomes a vibrant and well-connected place

+ S, M –LT D R L

Ensuring change is managed within the sub-area along with improving local vitality may contribute to further reducing opportunities for crime within the area (NB Hackney has high levels of crime deprivation) i.e. through avoiding the creation of isolated places during day and night.

+ S, M –LT D R L

Ensuring new development enhances existing passages and streets along with creating new streets and passages (and external spaces) may benefit this SA Objective through improving environmental safety (i.e. street lighting, visibility etc.).

+ S, M –LT I R M

The policy promotes active frontages which would increase surveillance within the local area. In addition, the policy’s commitment to enhancing existing underused or poor quality routes and supporting the creation of a new network of pedestrian streets would all benefit this SA Objective.

0

There is no clear relationship between the policy and / or the achievement of the SA Objective or the relationship is negligible.

To improve levels of educational attainment for all age groups and all sectors of society

+ S, M –LT D R M

The baseline data show that levels of educational attainments are lower in Hackney compared with London and England average figures. However, the commitment to providing new educational facilities

+ S, M –LT D R L

Clustering of businesses has the potential to result in knowledge centres and training opportunities. Certainty however is low.

0


0


0







SA Objectives


within the sub areas would help to meet the demands of the growing population.

To improve physical and mental health and wellbeing for all and reduce health inequalities

+ S, M –LT

D/I M C

Health deprivation levels in the sub area are higher and life expectancy is lower than the average for London and England. However, the vision for the sub area ensures the provision of community facilities (which we know includes a Primary Healthcare Centre)

+ S, M –LT D R L

The policy seeks to avoid effects on residential amenity.

0


+ S, M –LT I R M

The policy would contribute to promoting healthy lifestyles through enhancing pedestrian access throughout the sub area.

0


To ensure housing provision meets local needs

+ S, M –LT

D R M

The vision seeks to resolve existing issues related to housing demand and overcrowding through the provision of new homes)

0

The purpose of this policy is not to provide new housing but to ensure an appropriate balance of uses is delivered within the sub-area. For this reason

0


0


0







SA Objectives


effects have been assessed as neutral.

To improve sustainable access to jobs, basic goods, services and amenities for all groups

+ S, M –LT

D R M

The sub area is well served by bus routes and rail services. The area also provides many quiet local cycle routes. Further improvements with regards to sustainable access are envisaged through providing more legible movement. Therefore it is considered that the SA Objective would be achieved.

+ M –LT D R L

Ensuring a balance of uses within the sub-area over the medium to long term may lead to an increase in the use of sustainable travel modes and reduce dependence on the private car.

The policy is also very employment focussed and encourages employment clusters along with the retention of B1 / B2 and B8 uses all of which may contribute to improving access to jobs.

0


+ S, M –LT I R M

The policy would contribute to improving accessibility to work and services through enhancing pedestrian and cyclist access throughout the sub area.

0


To reduce poverty and social

+ S, M –LT

The vision for the sub area would slightly improve

0

There is no clear relationship between the policy

0

There is no clear relationship between the policy

0

There is no clear relationship between the policy and / or the

0







SA Objectives


exclusion whilst promoting social inclusiveness and equality

D R M

overall levels of deprivation though providing new affordable decent housing, new essential facilities which are accessible via walking / cycling and the provision of some commercial / employment opportunities. New opportunities would offer benefits to those from more deprived communities In the area.

and / or the achievement of the SA Objective or the relationship is negligible.

and / or the achievement of the SA Objective or the relationship is negligible.

achievement of the SA Objective or the relationship is negligible.


To encourage sustainable economic growth, inclusion and business development

+ S, M –LT

D

R

M

The SA Objective would be achieved through the provision of retail, employment and leisure floorspace.

+ S, M –LT D R M

Effects have been recorded as positive as the policy promotes growth (particularly employment) in clusters. In addition, managing change in the area may also enhance the image of the areas as a

0

Preserving the unique character of the area may be attractive for business to locate within the sub area. However, due to uncertainties effects have been recorded as neutral.

+ S, M –LT D R M

Improved internal connectivity and planned improvements in infrastructure would support the overall economic growth by attracting new business through improved connections and access.

0

Preserving the heritage character of the area may be attractive for business to locate within the sub area, particularly those within the creative sectors. However, due to uncertainties effects have been recorded as






SA Objectives


business location which again would benefit this SA Objective.

neutral.

To increase employment opportunities for all residents in the local area

+ S, M –LT

D R M

Development proposals would generate a significant number of construction and operational phase jobs. In addition, employment opportunities in retail and leisure services would be increased with the creation of a new Neighbourhood Centre.

+ M –LT D R L

Managing change within the sub-area through ensuring appropriate businesses are located within designated clusters and employment floorspace (B1/B2/B8) is retained / re-provided may contribute to providing employment opportunities for the local community which may also stimulate regeneration over the medium to long term. However, it is not clear whether opportunities would be appropriate for

0


0


0







SA Objectives


all residents.

To protect and enhance biodiversity

+ S, M –LT

D R M

Hackney is the greenest inner London borough, with more than 40% of land made up of parks, open spaces, gardens and other green areas all of which benefit biodiversity. Biodiversity resources would further benefit from the creation of new areas of open space.

It would be beneficial to include within the vision a consideration of habitat enhancement, e.g. waterways.

0

Potential impacts on local biodiversity should be part of the criteria for managing change. However, this issue is covered elsewhere in the plan.

+ S, M –LT D R L

The commitment of the policy to enhance existing yards, passages and streets, along with creating new streets, passages and external spaces that complement the character of the area may lead to indirect beneficial effects on local biodiversity, but only if greening areas forms part of these plans.

+ M –LT I R M

Priority would be given to improvements of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. By promoting walking and cycling there would be positive effects on air quality and indirectly on biodiversity.

0


To protect and enhance townscape character and

+ M –LT D R

The vision ensures that new development complements

+ M –LT D R

Managing change through ensuring development supports the long-

++ M –LT D R

The policy commits to ensuring development would only be permitted

+

The policy would have indirect positive effect on townscape character through

++ S, M –LT D

The policy aims to give the sub area a distinct sense of place. Through the delivery






SA Objectives


quality (including open space, public realm improvements and urban design)

M buildings of historic interest which would benefit townscape character.

M term and heritage-led regeneration through high quality development that respects, preserves and enhances the local character and distinctiveness of Hackney Wick and Fish Island would only benefit this SA Objective. The policy would also ensure new employment does not affect residential amenity.

M

where it incorporates high quality and distinctive architecture along with respecting and enhancing locally distinctive character. Effects have therefore been assessed as major positive.

improvements of the existing street patterns and an upgrade of pedestrian and cycle facilities.

R M

of heritage-led regeneration and high quality buildings the character of the area would be improved.

To protect and enhance the cultural heritage resource

+ M –LT D R M

The vision ensures that new development complements buildings of historic interest.

+ M –LT D R M

The policy makes a commitment to retaining / re-providing employment floorspace used by cultural and creative industries. In addition, the supporting text to the policy ensures that development supports the long-

+ M –LT D R M

The policy ensures that new development supports long-term heritage-led regeneration through positive high quality development that respects local context. This would only protect local heritage assets along

+

As above. ++ S, M –LT D R M

There are a number of Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas within sub area and the policy makes a commitment to preserving and enhancing heritage assets in Hackney Wick and Fish Island.






SA Objectives


term and heritage-led regeneration of the area. All of which supports this SA Objective. However, it is recommended that the policy is amended so that point c reads ‘Is sensitive to buildings of identified heritage value, including conversions where appropriate.’

with their setting.

To protect and enhance the quality of water features and resources and reduce the risk of flooding

+/- S, M –LT D R M C

There are areas of Flood Zones 2 and 3 within the sub area with parts of Fish Island predominantly covered by Flood Zone 3. Therefore increasing the amount of development within the sub area may exacerbate current

0

Flood resilience measures should be part of the criteria for managing change as parts of the sub area are covered by areas of Flood Zone 3. However, this issue is covered elsewhere in the plan.

0


0


0







SA Objectives


issues.

Mitigation measures are covered elsewhere in the plan.

To limit and adapt to climate change


Increased energy demand from new developments may result in adverse effects caused by increase of greenhouse emissions.

+ M –LT D R L C

Promoting the co-location of homes and businesses within the sub-area over the medium to long term may lead to an increase in the use of sustainable travel modes and reduce dependence on the private car which in turn may reduce carbon emissions.

0


+ S, M –LT D R M C

The policy would contribute to the achievement of the SA Objective through encouraging people to use more sustainable modes of transport thus reducing greenhouse emissions to the air.

0


To protect and improve air quality

+/- LT D/I R M C

The whole borough of Hackney is considered to be within an AQMA for levels of NO2. The development of new homes may lead to an influx of private

+ M –LT D R L C

Promoting the co-location of homes and businesses within the sub area over the medium to long term may lead to an increase in the use of sustainable

0

There is no clear relationship between the policy and / or the achievement of the SA Objective or the relationship is


The policy would contribute to the achievement of the SA Objective in the long term through encouraging people to use more sustainable modes of transport

0







SA Objectives


cars which may lead to congestion issues and decrease local air quality over the long term. However, sustainable modes of transport (i.e. walking) to access local services / facilities may contribute to improving local air quality through reducing the need to travel by private car (over the long term).

travel modes and reduce dependence on the private car. This in turn may benefit local air quality.

negligible. thus reducing greenhouse emissions to the air.

To ensure sustainable use of natural resources

+/- S, M –LT

D R M C

The expected increase in housing units and residents would result in extensive use of resources during construction and in the long term during operation of new developments. However, the sub area would provide new development

0


0



The policy seeks to reduce road traffic which consequently can contribute to reducing the amount of fossil fuels used and thereby increase energy efficiency in the transport sector.


The restoration of heritage buildings within the sub area represents a sustainable use of natural resources as construction would not be starting from scratch.






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on previously developed land which represents a sustainable use of natural resources.

Reuse/recycle of materials must be sought where possible.

Policy 1.5 Improving the public and private realm in Hackney Wick and Fish Island

Policy 1.6 Building to an appropriate height in Hackney Wick and Fish Island

SA1.1 Hackney Wick Station Area

SA1.2 Hamlet Industrial Estate

SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives



+ S, M –LT D R L

Improvements to the public realm may lead to benefits on the SA Objective through reducing isolated areas and improvements to environmental safety (i.e. street lighting, visibility etc.).

0


+ S, M –LT D R M

New development within the allocation would contribute to improving the vitality of the area along with increasing natural surveillance. Both of which would benefit the SA Objective.

+ S, M –LT D R M

Generally new development would increase natural surveillance within the allocation. This would be particularly beneficial for the area as there are currently high crime rates.

There are opportunities on the allocation to comply with safety by design standards.

+ S, M –LT D R M

Generally new development would increase natural surveillance within the allocation. This would be particularly beneficial for the area as there are currently high crime rates.

There are opportunities on the allocation to comply with safety by design standards.

It should also be ensured that the new park does not provide isolated areas.

To improve levels of educational attainment for all age groups and all

0

There is no clear relationship between the policy and / or the achievement of the SA Objective or the

0


?

The neighbourhood centre covers 13ha and intends to provide new homes. However, the number of new homes s not

0

There is no clear relationship between the allocation and / or the achievement of the SA Objective or

0

There is no clear relationship between the allocation and / or the achievement of the SA Objective or





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SA Objectives


sectors of society

relationship is negligible.


provided within the supporting text therefore it is unknown weather educational facilities would be able to support proposed growth.

the relationship is negligible.

the relationship is negligible.


+ S, M –LT D R M

Promoting pedestrian access to / across / along historic canal and river frontages would contribute to promote healthy lifestyles within the sub-area though improves access waterways and green infrastructure. The addition of a new park ‘Canal Park’ would further benefit this SA Objective.

0


+ / ? S, M –LT D R M

New areas of open space would be provided as part of new development in the allocation which would benefit the SA Objective.

Levels of growth are unknown within the allocation, therefore it is unknown if heath facilities would have capacity for new residents.

0

There is no clear relationship between the allocation and / or the achievement of the SA Objective or the relationship is negligible.

+ S, M –LT D R L

The provision of a park within the allocation would partially fulfil the SA Objective.

To ensure housing

0

There is no clear relationship

0

There is no clear relationship

+ + S, M –LT

The allocation states that mixed use

+ S, M –

The allocation would provide an element

+ S, M –

The allocation would provide an





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SA Objectives


provision meets local needs

between the policy and / or the achievement of the SA Objective or the relationship is negligible.

between the policy and / or the achievement of the SA Objective or the relationship is negligible.

D R M C

development within the allocation would be complemented by a significant number of new homes which would only benefit the SA Objective. However, housing numbers are not provided within the text.

LT D R M C

of residential development. However, it is unclear as to how many and what proportion would be family homes and affordable or if they would meet the needs of the local area.

It would be beneficial to include a general indication of housing numbers, if any would be family homes and the percentage of affordable housing if any.

LT D R M C

element of affordable residential development. However, it is unclear as to how many and what proportion would be family homes.

It would be beneficial to include a general indication of housing numbers and if any would be family homes.


+ S, M –LT D R M

The policy’s commitment to facilitating pedestrian movement would contribute to promoting the use

0

There is no clear relationship between the policy and / or the achievement of the SA Objective or the relationship is

+ S, M –LT D R M

The new Neighbourhood centre would be located near Hackney Wick Station. The policy would therefore contribute

+ S, M –LT D R M

Mixed use development as this allocation proposes may benefit the SA Objective through promoting the adjacency of work

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation would Improve access to open space through its commitment to providing a new local park





SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives


of sustainable travel modes along with improving access to cultural and recreational facilities and access to open space (a new park). For these reasons effects have been assessed as positive.

negligible. to the achievement of the SA Objective through improved sustainable access to retail, community and leisure services.

and residential development. The allocation also ensures new development improves pedestrian access which would further benefit the SA Objective.

approximately 1.2 ha in size. Providing new walking and cycling routes through the site with connections to the Hertford Union Canal towpath and Roach Point Bridge would also further benefit this SA Objective.

To reduce poverty and social exclusion whilst promoting social inclusiveness and equality

0


0


+ S, M –LT D R M

The provision of an improved neighbourhood centre may benefit the spirit of community and help to improve social inclusiveness.

0


0


To encourage sustainable economic growth,

+ S, M –LT

Improvements to the public and private realm through

0


+ S, M –LT D

The allocation would contribute to the achievement of the SA objective through

+ S, M –LT

Employment floorspace will form part of development within the allocation

+ S, M –LT

Employment floorspace, galleries and small scale retail development





SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives


inclusion and business development

D R L

improvements to green infrastructure and urban greening may all contribute to encouraging inward investment through enhancing the image of the sub areas as a business location.


R M

providing opportunities for business development within the new Neighbourhood Centre.

D R M

may attract investment into the area.

D R M

as proposed within the allocation may all contribute to attracting investment into the area.


0


0


+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation seeks to promote adjacency of new homes and jobs which would only benefit the SA objective.


Mixed use development would promote adjacency of employment, recreation and residential areas in urban areas. In addition, new employment and retail development would provide employment opportunities for the local community and may stimulate regeneration.


Mixed use development would promote adjacency of employment, recreation and residential areas in urban areas. In addition, new employment and retail development would provide employment opportunities for the local community and may stimulate regeneration.





SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives



+ + S, M –LT D R M

The creation of a new park, along with the policies commitment to ensure new development contributes to the provision of green infrastructure and urban greening along with improving connectivity to the canal park would only provide benefits to local biodiversity.

0


+ S,M –LT D R L

The allocation is located on brownfield land therefore it is considered that biodiversity would be limited. However, the creation of new public spaces, particularly if they were greened would benefit local biodiversity resources.

+ S, M –LT D R L

The allocation is located on brownfield land therefore it is considered that biodiversity would be limited. However, its adjacency to the Lee Navigation and Hertford Union Canal may provide opportunities for people to access wildlife and open green spaces.

+ S, M –LT D R L

The addition of a new local park would only benefit biodiversity resources on an existing brownfield site. In addition, the allocations adjacency to the Hertford Union Canal and new park may provide opportunities for people to access wildlife and open green spaces.

To protect and enhance townscape character and quality (including open space, public realm improvements

+ + S, M –LT D R M

The policy commits to ensuring that development respects and retains the positive characteristics of the urban fabric and public realm that are unique to the

+ S,M –LT D R M C

The policy would have a positive effect on townscape character through restricting new building heights and residential densities to ensure the quality of the local

+ S, M –LT D R M

The new Neighbourhood Centre proposals would be required to ensure local identity of the area is reinforced.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation makes a commitment to ensuring new development engages with the existing / established townscape. This

+ + S, M –LT D R L

The allocation ensures that new development responds positively to the waterside setting, and enhances the character of the canal along with





SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives


and urban design)

sub areas along with having regard to the historic urban grain, street pattern, and character features. This would all seek to ensure beneficial effects on the SA Objective.

townscape is protected.

would help to conserve local distinctiveness.

strategic views west towards central London. Townscape character would be further enhanced with the provision of a new park and high quality public realm improvements.


+ + S, M –LT D R M

As above. + S,M –LT D R M C

The policy ensures that tall buildings respond positively to the settling of heritage assets including conservation areas – this would directly benefit the SA Objective.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The new Neighbourhood Centre proposals would be required to ensure local identity of the area is reinforced.

+ S, M –LT D R M

Though committing to ensuring new development engages positively with local architectural character and urban design would only benefit local historic character.

+ + S, M –LT D R L

As above. The historic townscape of the local area would benefit from the requirement of the allocation to ensure new development responds positively to the local character of the area.

To protect and enhance the quality of water features and resources and

0


0


+/- S, M –LT D R M

The allocation states that mixed-use development would be complemented by a significant number of new homes which

+/- S,M –LT D/I R

The allocation ensures that ground floor residential use is not permitted where assessed flood risk levels

+/- S,M –LT D/I R

Development of any scale would require an increased demand on local water resources.

It should also be





SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives


reduce the risk of flooding



would increase water demand in the local area. However, the policy commits to ensuring ground floor residential development where assessed flood risk levels indicate use is inappropriate is avoided.

M C

indicate use is inappropriate.

Development of any scale would require an increased demand on local water resources.

M C

noted that there are considered to be areas of Flood Zone 2 within the allocation.

Mitigation measures related to flood risk impacts and prevention of water pollution are included in S8. Water demand impacts are dealt through Policy S5.


+ LT D R L C

The policy’s commitment to facilitating pedestrian movement would contribute to promoting the use of sustainable travel modes. This could help over the long term lead to a reduction in CO2

0


+ LT D R M C

Improved sustainable access (i.e. walking), improved local connectivity and promoting the adjacency of homes and jobs may contribute to reducing carbon emissions through reducing the need to travel by private car

+ LT D R M C

Improved sustainable access (i.e. walking), improved local connectivity and promoting the adjacency of homes and jobs may contribute to reducing carbon emissions through reducing the need to

+ LT D R M C

Improved sustainable access (i.e. walking), improved local connectivity and promoting the adjacency of homes and jobs may contribute to reducing carbon emissions through reducing the need





SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives


emissions. (over the long term). travel by private car (over the long term).

to travel by private car (over the long term).


+ LT D R L C

The policy’s commitment to facilitating pedestrian movement would contribute to promoting the use of sustainable travel modes. This over the long term may benefit local air quality.

0


+ LT D R M C

Improved sustainable access (i.e. walking), improved local connectivity and promoting the adjacency of homes and jobs may contribute to improving local air quality through reducing the need to travel by private car (over the long term).

+ LT D R M C


+ LT D R M C



0



More efficient use of land would be ensured by creating developments at an appropriate density level.


The allocation would comprise development on brownfield land which represents a sustainable use of land resources.



+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation ensures that new development safeguards the existing Waste Transfer Site unless it can be demonstrated capacity can be





SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives


efficiently provided elsewhere in London.

SA1.4 Bream Street SA1.5 415 Wick Lane SA1.6 Neptune Wharf SA1.7 East Wick and Here East

SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives



+ S, M -LT D R L

Improvements within the allocation such as connectivity could contribute to improving natural surveillance within the local area which may all help to reduce opportunities for crime. Public access improvements should always seek to improve environmental safety (i.e. street lighting, visibility etc.) where required.

+ S, M -LT D R L

The allocation makes a commitment to ensuring new development enhances natural surveillance. This would be particularly important as Hackney has some of the highest crime rates within London

+ S, M -LT D R L

Improvements within the allocation such as connectivity, and active frontages could contribute to improving natural surveillance within the local area which may all help to reduce opportunities for crime.

Public access improvements should always seek to improve environmental safety (i.e. street lighting, visibility etc.) where required.

+ S, M -LT D R M

The large scale development as proposed within this allocation would increase natural surveillance of the area along with vitality, both of which would only benefit the SA Objective.

Any public access improvements should always seek to improve environmental safety (i.e. street lighting, visibility etc.) where required.

+ S, M -LT D R M

Development proposed within this allocation would increase natural surveillance of the area along with vitality, both of which would only benefit the SA Objective.

Any public access improvements should always seek to improve environmental safety (i.e. street lighting, visibility etc.) where required.


0

Due to the size of the allocation it is unlikely new residential development proposed as part of the ‘mixed use’ proposals would have any significant effects on the SA Objective.

0

Due to the size of the allocation it is unlikely new residential development proposed as part of the ‘mixed use’ proposals would have any significant effects on the SA Objective.

+ S, M -LT D R M

The allocation commits to the provision of a new primary school, which would benefit the SA Objective. It may also over the long term benefit current low educational performance within the local area.

+ + S, M -LT D R M

The allocation commits to the provision of a new primary school and two nurseries, which would benefit the SA Objective. The allocation also seeks to provide higher educational opportunities. It may also over the long

+ S, M -LT D R M

A new primary school and two nurseries will be built to meet the needs of the new residents. Over the long term this may benefit current low educational performance within the local area.


SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


term benefit current low educational performance within the local area.


+ S, M –LT D R M

Improvements to public access within the allocation to the water space (Lee Navigation) would help to promote healthy lifestyles.

+ S, M -LT D R M

The provision of a new direct and accessible link to Wick Lane and generally the well-connected nature of the allocation may increase the number of people walking, thus promoting healthy lifestyles. The provision of new open space however, would benefit the SA Objective further.

+ S, M -LT D R M

Improving the connectivity of the allocation within itself and to the wider area may increase the number of people walking, thus promoting healthy lifestyles. In addition, the provision of public open space within the allocation would also further benefit the SA Objective.

?

It is unknown if health facilities would have capacity for new residents.

In addition it is unknown if areas of open space would be provided within the allocation.

+ S, M -LT D R M

The allocation seeks to provide a new health centre as part of new development.


+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation is a mixed use allocation which would also provide an element of residential. However, it is unclear as to how many and what proportion would be family homes or if they would meet the

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation is a mixed use allocation which would also provide an element of residential. However, it is unclear as to how many and what proportion would be family homes and affordable or if they

0


+ + S, M –LT D R M

The allocation seeks to facilitate the delivery of approximately 870 new homes.

However, it is unclear as to what proportion would be family homes and affordable or if they

+ + S, M –LT D R M

The allocation seeks to facilitate the delivery of approximately 650 new homes.

However, it is unclear as to what proportion would be family homes and affordable or if they


SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


needs of the local area.

It would be beneficial to include a general indication of housing numbers and if any would be family homes..

would meet the needs of the local area.







+ S, M –LT D R L

The allocation would contribute to promoting the use of sustainable travel modes though its commitment to improving public access

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation would contribute to promoting the use of sustainable travel modes though its commitment to improving accessibility The SA Objective would further benefit from the provision of new public open space.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation seeks to improve the connectivity of the allocation with the wider area along with improving access to open space. These elements would both benefit the SA Objective.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation does not directly seek to ensure it is accessible via sustainable modes of transport (walking / cycling). However, it does promote the adjacency of new homes and employment opportunities along with educational facilities which may benefit the SA Objective.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation does not directly seek to ensure it is accessible via sustainable modes of transport (walking / cycling). However, it does promote the adjacency of new homes and employment opportunities along with educational facilities which may benefit the SA Objective.


SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives



0


0


0


0


0



+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation seeks to provide new employment development. New employment floor space within the allocation would encourage new and may improve business development and opportunities within the immediate area.

+ S, M –LT D R L

The allocation seeks to provide community and retail facilities. These facilities may encourage new and may improve business development and opportunities within the immediate area.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation states that affordable workspace would be provided as part of new development along with some retail units which may improve business development and opportunities. Providing affordable workspace may also help to reduce poverty and help improve earnings through encouraging business start-ups.

+ + S, M –LT D R M

The allocation would promote growth clusters within the allocation. The scale of anticipated development may also help to enhance the image of the area as a business location

+ S, M –LT D R M

Retail and employment floorspace will form part of the new development which may attract investment in the area.

To increase employment opportunities

+ S, M –LT

The allocation would contribute to providing

+ S, M –LT D

The allocation would contribute to providing some

+ S, M –LT

The allocation would provide employment opportunities for the

+ + S, M –LT

The allocation would provide employment opportunities for the

+ S, M –LT D

Development proposals will generate a


SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


for all residents in the local area

D R M

employment opportunities for the local community and may stimulate regeneration within the area. The allocation would also promote the adjacency of homes and employment opportunities.

R M

employment opportunities for the local community and may stimulate regeneration within the area.

The allocation would also promote the adjacency of homes and employment opportunities.

D R M

local community and stimulate regeneration. It would also provide a small number of elementary occupations within the allocation.

D R M

local community and may stimulate regeneration. The allocation would also promote adjacency of employment, recreation and residential areas in urban areas.

It would also provide a number of elementary occupations and jobs at higher skill levels within the allocation.

R M

significant number of construction and operational phase jobs. In addition, employment opportunities in retail and leisure services may increase if the allocated retail and employment floorspace result in attracting inward investment.


0

The allocation is located on brownfield land; therefore biodiversity are likely to be limited.

Where possible habitat enhancement opportunities should be sought.

+ S,M –LT D R M C

The development of a new open space would benefit local biodiversity resources – particularly if this involved areas of greening.

0

The allocation is located on brownfield land; therefore biodiversity resources are likely to be low.


0



0




SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


To protect and enhance townscape character and quality (including open space, public realm improvements and urban design)

+ + S,M –LT D R M C

The allocation seeks to ensure the waterfront character of the allocation is preserved along with the setting of the Conservation Area. The allocation also seeks to ensure improvements to views along Dace Road are facilitated. All of which would benefit the SA Objective.


The allocation seeks to ensure development improves the setting of the cluster of heritage buildings on Crown Close. The allocation also seeks to ensure improvements to views along Wick Lane are facilitated. In addition the creation of new opens space within the allocation would only improve the local character of the area.

+ S,M –LT D R M

The provision of open space and limiting the number of stories on buildings within the allocation would only benefit the local townscape character.

?

The allocation makes no reference to ensuring the scale / massing of new development is appropriate to the local character of the area. In addition there is no reference to ensure a high quality public realm is incorporated into new development.

However, the plan should be read as a whole and this is considered elsewhere.

?

The allocation makes no reference to ensuring the scale / massing of new development is appropriate to the local character of the area. In addition there is no reference to ensure a high quality public realm is incorporated into new development.

However, the plan should be read as a whole and this is considered elsewhere.



As above. + + S,M –LT D R M C

As above. + S,M –LT D R M

The provision of open space and limiting the number of stories on buildings within the allocation would benefit the historic environment.

?

There is no reference within the allocation to ensure that new development when it comes forward does not lead to adverse effects on the historic environment.

However, the plan should be read as a

?

There is no reference within the allocation to ensure that new development when it comes forward does not lead to adverse effects on the historic environment.

However, the plan should be read as a whole and this is


SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


whole and this is considered elsewhere.

considered elsewhere.



Development at the allocation would increase demand for water resources.

It should be noted that the allocation falls within Flood Zones 2 and 3.




The allocation is located within Flood Zone 1.















+ LT D R M C

Improved public access (i.e. walking) and promoting the adjacency of homes and jobs may contribute to reducing carbon emissions through reducing the need to

+ LT D R M C

Improved accessibility (i.e. walking) and promoting the adjacency of homes and jobs may contribute to reducing carbon emissions through

+ LT D R M C

Improved accessibility (i.e. walking) may contribute to reducing carbon emissions through reducing the need to travel by private car (over the long term).


The allocation promotes the adjacency of new homes and employment opportunities along with educational facilities which may benefit the SA


The allocation promotes the adjacency of new homes and employment opportunities along with educational facilities which may benefit the SA


SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


travel by private car (over the long term).

reducing the need to travel by private car (over the long term).

Objective, through reducing the dependence on the private car – and thus reducing carbon emissions.

Objective, through reducing the dependence on the private car – and thus reducing carbon emissions.


+ LT D R M C

Improved public access (i.e. walking) and promoting the adjacency of homes and jobs may contribute to improving local air quality through reducing the need to travel by private car (over the long term).

+ LT D R M C

Improved accessibility (i.e. walking) and promoting the adjacency of homes and jobs may contribute to improving local air quality through reducing the need to travel by private car (over the long term).

+ LT D R M C

Improved accessibility (i.e. walking) may contribute to improving local air quality through reducing the need to travel by private car (over the long term).


The allocation promotes the adjacency of new homes and employment opportunities along with educational facilities which may benefit the SA Objective, through reducing the dependence on the private car – and thus improving local air quality.


The allocation promotes the adjacency of new homes and employment opportunities along with educational facilities which may benefit the SA Objective, through reducing the dependence on the private car – and thus improving local air quality.












SA1.9 Bartrip Street South

SA Objectives Impact Comment To reduce crime, disorder and fear of crime

? LT I R M C

Site layout can play an important role in avoiding a sense of enclosure and isolation amongst Gypsies and Travellers. The aim should be to ‘design out’ crime and social exclusion and ‘design in’ community safety and social inclusion through openness of design, allowing ease in passing through, whether walking or driving.

It is recommended that Good Practice Guidance is followed when designing the Gypsy and Travellers sites to ensure that safety and security issues are addressed from the outset.


+

S, M –LT D I M C

Although there is no direct correlation between the location of the gypsy and travellers pitches and educational attainment, it is considered that locating them near social and community facilities will contribute indirectly to the achievement of the SA objective through improved access to schools, HEIs, libraries, etc.


+ S, M –LT D R L

Making the allocation a permanent feature in the area may help to encourage cohesive communities.



The allocation would help meet the permanent and transit residential accommodation needs of travellers within the Legacy Corporation area.


SA Objectives Impact Comment To improve sustainable access to jobs, basic goods, services and amenities for all groups

0




Making the allocation a permanent feature would help to ensure that those most liable to discrimination and social exclusion benefit from the Legacy Corporation area.


0



0


To protect and enhance biodiversity -

S, M –LT D R L C

Negative effects on biodiversity are likely to occur primarily through land take. Although Gypsy and Travellers accommodation is usually associated with caravans and temporary structures, some permanent sites include brick built amenity buildings containing facilities. Potential negative effects on biodiversity could be noise and light disturbance.

Good practice design guidance should be followed when designing the sites layout to minimise noise and light disturbance.

To protect and enhance townscape character and quality (including open

+/- S, M –LT D

The effects on townscape character will be dependent on the design layout of the Gypsy and Travellers site. Potential negative effects are likely to


SA Objectives Impact Comment space, public realm improvements and urban design)

IR M

occur where the Gypsy and Travellers sites are temporary/transit and that result in deterioration of townscape due to poor maintenance of the site.

Opportunities should be sought to enhance the townscape character by careful design, landscape enhancements and public realm improvements.


0



?

The allocation is located within Flood Zone 1 and 2. It should therefore be ensured appropriate flood resilience measures are incorporated into any new development.

It should also be ensured that there are appropriate water resources facilities available within the allocation.


0

New development within the allocation would be on a small scale. Therefore very unlikely it would affect climate change issues.


0

New development within the allocation would be on a small scale. Therefore very unlikely it would affect local air quality.


0

New development within the allocation would be on a small scale. Therefore very unlikely it would affect natural resources.

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