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WEST OF ENGLAND“BUILDING OUR FUTURE”

West of EnglandJoint Spatial PlanAppendix A: Review of relevant plans, programmes and strategies

NOVEMBER 2017

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APPENDIX A: Review of relevant plans, programmes and strategies

eview of Relevant Plans, Programmes and Strategies:

Relationship with West of England Joint Spatial Plan and Sustainability Appraisal

National National Planning Policy Framework (2012) The National Planning Policy Framework sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. It sets out the Government’s requirements for the planning system only to the extent that it is relevant, proportionate and necessary to do so. It provides a framework within which local people and their accountable councils can produce their own distinctive local and neighbourhood plans, which reflect the needs and priorities of their communities. The National Planning Policy Framework constitutes guidance for local planning authorities and decision-takers both in drawing up plans and as a material consideration in determining applications. At the heart of the National Planning Policy Framework is a presumption in favour of sustainable development, which should be seen as a golden thread running through both plan-making and decision-taking. For plan-making this means that:

Local planning authorities should positively seek opportunities to meet the development needs of their area;

Local Plans should meet objectively assessed needs, with sufficient flexibility to adapt to rapid change, unless:

Any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in this Framework taken as a whole; or

Specific policies in this Framework indicate development should be restricted.

Sets the current national level of planning policy that the Plan must conform to. JPS policies should comply with the principles of sustainable development.

Sustainability appraisal 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.

Regional West of England Joint Transport Study (2016 consultation document) West of England Local Enterprise Partnership WoE Authorities are working together to develop proposals for a package of integrated public transport, walking, cycling and highway investment, to tackle congestion, improve air quality and promote more sustainable travel choices, and deliver housing and employment growth up to 2036.

Whilst the Transport Vision in the JTS has a focus on dealing with current challenges on the network as well as supporting long term economic growth, some of the schemes in the package also help

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The package is composed of a combination of investment in `smarter choices’ to promote walking, cycling and new technology to move around, alongside corridors of integrated, `multi-modal’ investment, to tackle congestion and promote a shift in trip making from the private car onto more sustainable transport modes. In particular, on some key transport corridors we are proposing to link highway and public transport investment together.

address the impact of new trips being made to and from the JSP development locations.

West of England Strategic Economic Plan 2015 – 2030 (2014) Objectives

Create the right conditions for business to thrive. Give confidence and certainty to our investors to attract and retain investment to stimulate and incentivise growth.

Ensure a resilient economy, which operate within the environmental limits. That is low carbon and resource efficient economy, increases natural capital and is proofed against future environmental, economic and social shocks.

Create places where people want to live and work, through delivery of cultural infrastructure, including broadband, transport and housing to unlock suitable locations for economic growth.

Shape the local workforce to provide people with skills that businesses need to succeed and that will provide them with job opportunities.

Ensure all our communities share in the prosperity, health and well-being and reduce the inequality gap.

Targets The West of England LEP aims to exceed the Oxford Economics baseline growth figure of 65,000 jobs and 2.6% GVA growth up to 2030.

Plan must be aware of the strategic needs of the region for growth. Potential to guide allocation of land use linked to areas of growth/regeneration.

Sustainability objectives must consider economic growth, access to jobs and social inclusion.

West of England Strategic Housing Market Assessment A SHMA should estimate housing need and demand in terms of affordable and market housing, determine how the distribution of need and demand varies across the area, consider future demographic trends and identify the accommodation requirements of specific groups and the likely mix of housing. Forecasting in the modelling work has generally been undertaken at five year intervals from 2006 to 2026, with the main emphasis on the period to 2021. The overwhelming message is one of very high housing need, in relation both to household growth and in relation to likely total future supply. It is clear that continuing current policies will not be sufficient to meet even a significant proportion of the housing need identified in the SHMA.

Policies that take account of aims and targets set out the strategic housing need for the sub-region in the document.

Include an SA objective to meet housing requirements including affordable housing.

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The SHMA is a key evidence document and also provides baseline information for SA. Bath Strategic Housing Market Assessment (2016) Bath SHMA establishes the Objectively Assessed Need for housing across the Bath HMA. Policies that take account of aims and targets set

out in the document.


West of England Housing Target (2016) This document sets out the evidence in order to establish the overall housing target for the area over the 20-year period 2016-36 to inform the housing target for the Joint Spatial Plan (JSP).

Policies that take account of aims and targets set out in the document.


West of England Joint Waste Core Strategy Development Plan Document (adopted March 2011) Councils in the West of England (Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and Bristol) have produced the Joint Waste Core Strategy, a Development Plan to set out the vision and objectives for sustainable waste management, which sets the planning framework up to 2026 reflecting the waste hierarchy. It contains Development Management Policies and has superseded most of the Local Plan waste management policies.

Plan will be required to have regard to policies and strategic needs set out in the Waste Strategy.

Sustainability objective that takes account of sustainable waste management.

Avonmouth/ Severnside Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (2011) Avoid areas of highest flood risk in the Avonmouth area.

Address likely flood risk from the sea and rhyne network to various development sites.

Mitigate significant flood risk posed to Avonmouth and Severnside, which is likely to dramatically increase with climate change Due to presence of tidal flood defences, flood risk in the present day mostly from the rhyne network

Highlight where, with climate change and sea level rise, defences are likely to be inadequate and flooding from the sea becomes the greatest risk

Policies that take account of analysis set out in the document. Sustainability objective that takes account of flood risk management.

Bristol Avon Catchment Flood Management Plan Summary Report (Environment Agency, December 2009)

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Catchment Flood Management Plans (CFMPs) give an overview of the flood risk across each river catchment and estuary. They recommend ways of managing those risks now and over the next 50-100 years. CFMPs consider all types of inland flooding, from rivers, ground water, surface water and tidal flooding, but not flooding directly from the sea. They also take into account the likely impacts of climate change, the effects of how we use and manage the land, and how areas could be developed to meet our present day needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.


Wessex Water Business Plan 2014-2020 (2014) Every five years water companies are required to submit to the water regulator, Ofwat, business plans that reflect the funding necessary to operate the business and to undertake new investment. The plan:

cuts bills by 5% in real terms and provides the most extensive range of affordability assistance in the UK

increases investment on the outcomes customers value most and on our statutory obligations, meeting or exceeding these in increasingly innovative ways

includes a comprehensive package of rewards and penalties to incentivise delivery

is underpinned by a very strong track record of delivery and of sharing past gains and a commitment to promoting new skills and a new culture to match the ambition of our new direction.

Policies that take account of analysis set out in the document. Sustainability objective that takes account of water resource management.

Wessex Water Draft Water Resources Management Plan (2015) The key objectives of the plan are to:

reduce the demand for water

reduce leakage

reduce abstraction where it is required to improve river flows

identify whether there is scope to transfer water to neighbouring companies

Outlines impacts on water management (quality and availability) from development and other environmental factors. Provides context for future development linked to water management needs. Sustainability objectives included that considers that sustainable management of water resources.

Mendip Hills AONB Management Plan 2014-2019 The Plan sets out what the special qualities of the Mendip Hills AONB are in the Statement of Significance. It has considered current issues and future trends to devise objectives to address

Policies that take account of aims and targets set out in the document.

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these in order to retain and enhance the special qualities in order to achieve the Vision for the Mendip Hills AONB.

Include an SA objective to protect and enhance natural environment and landscape.

WoE Sustainable Drainage Developer Guide (2015) This guide is primarily intended for use by developers, planners, designers and consultants who are seeking guidance on the requirements for the design and approval of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in this sub-region of the West of England and Somerset.

Sets out the character of each authority in the region, the authority-specific technical and procedural requirements and how technical compliance must be absorbed into planning policy. Feed into SA objectives relating to water management.

Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan 2013-2018 The Cotswolds Conservation Board The Cotswolds AONB Management Plan 2013-18 covers the wide range of issues that affect the area including; development and transport, rural land management, natural resources, biodiversity and the historic environment. The plan not only sets out the Board’s objectives and policies for 2013-18 but also provides a vision for the future of the AONB over the next 20 years. It is not just a plan prepared by the Board for itself but a plan for all those who value the area and have an interest in it.

Policies that take account of aims and targets set out in the document. Include an SA objective to protect and enhance natural environment and landscape.

Local B&NES Core Strategy (2014) and Placemaking Plan

The Core Strategy is a key policy document for B&NES that puts in place a strategic planning framework to guide change and development in the District over the next 20 years and beyond.

Cross cutting objective: Pursue a low carbon and sustainable future in a changing climate

Protect and enhance the District’s natural, built and cultural assets and provide green infrastructure

Encourage economic development, diversification and prosperity

Invest in our city, town and local Centres

Meet housing needs

Plan for development that promotes health and well being

Ensure that commitments identified in the Local Plan are carried through, as well as ensuring that new policies are consistent.

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Deliver well connected places accessible by sustainable means of transport

Bristol Core Strategy (2011) Objectives

Ensuring a sustainable future for Bristol

Mixed, balanced and sustainable communities

Ambitious and sustainable economic growth

Appropriate housing provision

Better health and wellbeing

High quality built environment

High quality natural environment

Improved accessibility and connectivity

Effective waste management

Adapting to climate change and promotion of renewable energy

Community involvement and engagement.


North Somerset Core Strategy (2012) Objectives

Tackling disadvantage and promoting equality of opportunity;

Developing strong inclusive communities

Ensuring safer communities

Improving health and wellbeing

Developing a prosperous economy and enterprising community

Living within environmental limits


South Gloucestershire Local Plan Core Strategy 2006 – 2027 (2013) Objectives

Reducing and adapting to climate change. Managing future development. Managing economic prosperity. Providing housing for all.


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Improve existing communities. Tackling congestion and improving accessibility. Managing the environment and heritage. Improving health and wellbeing

Sustainable Community Strategy 2009-2026 ‘Improving our communities together’ North Somerset Sustainable Community Strategy 2008 – 2026 The vision for the district, as set out within the Sustainable Community Strategy, is for the district to be a distinctive place with vibrant, sustainable communities where everyone fulfils their potential. A distinctive place that: Maintains and enhances its outstanding built and natural environment; Has a dynamic, low carbon economy; Achieves connectivity; and Has world class arts and culture. Vibrant sustainable communities: That are lively and inclusive; Places where people feel safe, take responsibility and make a contribution; That are carbon neutral; Where the disadvantaged are supported; Where the vulnerable are protected. Here people feel proud to live Communities where everyone fulfils their potential by having an equal opportunity to: Learn and develop skills; Enjoy a healthy, low carbon lifestyle; Influence the future of their area; Contribute to the economy and society.

The Plan needs to consider the relevant objectives and sustainability needs of communities and how this will be delivered both strategically and on the ground. Resulting sustainability objectives will apply to multiple topics reflected in the SA Framework.

North Somerset Community Partnership 2016-2021 Vision: Healthy communities where people are cared for closer to home and supported to maintain their independence

The Plan needs to consider the relevant objectives and sustainability needs of communities and how this will be delivered both strategically and on the ground. Resulting sustainability objectives will apply to multiple topics reflected in the SA Framework.

SGC Sustainable Community Strategy (2012) Ensure resources are used wisely, reduce carbon emissions, prevent pollution and waste, and

conserve and enhance the environment for future generations. Promote a greater understanding and mutual respect between different sectors and a selection of

the community; empower all people to participate and become involved in decisions which affect the area.

The Plan needs to consider the relevant objectives and sustainability needs of communities and how this will be delivered both strategically and on the ground.

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Find simple and effective ways of working together that improve efficiency, make the most of the resources and ensure value for money.

Resulting sustainability objectives will apply to multiple topics reflected in the SA Framework.

Bristol City Council Corporate Plan (2017) A vision of a city:

In which everyone benefits from the city’s success and no-one is left behind Where people have access to decent jobs and affordable homes In which services and opportunities are accessible Where life chances and health are not determined by wealth and background That leads on tackling climate change and the damaging impact of air pollution Which is easier to get around and has improved public transport

Key commitments: build 2,000 new homes – 800 affordable – a year by 2020 deliver work experience and apprenticeships for every young person not impose future RPZs and will review existing schemes protect children’s centre services increase the number of school places and introduce a fair admissions process put Bristol on course to be run entirely on clean energy by 2050 and introduce a safe,

clean streets campaign be a leading cultural city, making culture and sport accessible to all

The Plan needs to consider the relevant commitments and how this will be delivered both strategically and on the ground. Resulting sustainability objectives will apply to multiple topics reflected in the SA Framework.

Bath and North East Somerset Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2015-2019

The Health and Wellbeing Board is the body responsible for improving the health and wellbeing of people in Bath and North East Somerset. It provides strong and shared leadership and is the centre point of our local health and social care system. The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy sets out how the Health and Wellbeing Board will improve local health; by assessing the evidence, setting the strategic direction and deciding how to make the best use of collective resources. It also ensures that local commissioning plans are coordinated and coherent and that we work together with our communities to deliver outstanding care and health services to local people.

Ensure the protection of human health is incorporated throughout policy and take account of areas of need; eg AQMAs and areas of health inequalities. Sustainability objectives relating to the promotion of physical, mental and social health and wellbeing. A cross cutting theme that also involves wider inequalities and deprivation.

Bristol Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2013) Key priorities: Ensure the protection of human health is

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Create a high quality and well-connected built and green environment, and manage the health impacts of Climate Change

Achieve a healthier, more sustainable, more resilient food system for the city to benefit the local economy and the environment

To reduce all forms of domestic, gender-based, and racially based violence and abuse, including sexual exploitation

Reduce the prevalence of smoking, reduce illicit tobacco availability and increase smoke free areas within the city

Reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse. To give children the best start in life Improve mental wellbeing and reduce social isolation To better meet the needs of people with dementia and their carers through improved

services and dementia friendly environments To improve the clinical quality of and satisfaction with maternity services Take every opportunity to improve specific outcomes and quality in the delivery of

services for adults, children and vulnerable people through integrated care and support

incorporated throughout policy and take account of areas of need; eg AQMAs and areas of health inequalities. Sustainability objectives relating to the promotion of physical, mental and social health and wellbeing. A cross cutting theme that also involves wider inequalities and deprivation.

South Gloucestershire Health and Wellbeing Strategy

Objective: Improve educational attainment and raise aspirations through promotion of health and

wellbeing in schools and colleges. Promote and enable positive mental health and wellbeing through the life-course. Promote and enable good nutrition, physical activity and a healthy weight through the life-

course. Maximise the potential of our built and natural environment to enable healthy lifestyles

and prevent disease.

Ensure the protection of human health is incorporated throughout policy and take account of areas of need; eg AQMAs and areas of health inequalities. Sustainability objectives relating to the promotion of physical, mental and social health and wellbeing. A cross cutting theme that also involves wider inequalities and deprivation.

B&NES Strategic Housing Market Assessment Update (2013) Opinion Research Services (ORS) was commissioned by Bath and North East Somerset Council (BANES) to undertake a Strategic Housing Market Assessment Review, including a study of current and future housing requirements and housing need.

The Plan needs to consider the local housing need, type and tenure requirements.

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SHMAs assess the full range of housing requirements for an area to both deepen understanding of sub-regional housing markets and develop future strategy, all based on the best available evidence. Critically, their evidence base shapes and assists with the production of the Local Plan which set out the spatial policy for a local area. They also provide evidence to support development of local housing strategies and can also inform the planning of other services such as education, health and transport.

Sustainability objective that ensure the delivery of sufficient homes and affordable housing. Ensure social inclusion and decrease inequalities.

Bristol Housing Strategy 2015-2020 Provide well designed, quality homes that are affordable, sustainable and suitable for people’s needs:

Deliver the best use of existing housing Raise standards in the private rented sector Reduce the number of empty private homes Sustaining occupation /tenancies Enabling access to housing Work with communities, individuals and families to create resilient households

The Plan needs to consider the local housing need, type and tenure requirements. Sustainability objective that ensure the delivery of sufficient homes and affordable housing. Ensure social inclusion and decrease inequalities.

Housing Strategy for South Gloucestershire 2013 – 2018 Objectives: The aim of the strategy is for everyone in South Gloucestershire to be able to live in a good quality home that meets their needs and that they can afford. The Council will work with partners to tackle the range of housing issues that affect residents to achieve the following ambitions:

Affordable, sustainable and investing in communities. Quality, choice, right for you. Friendly, safe communities we are proud of Well-planned places for a greener future.

The Plan needs to consider the local housing need, type and tenure requirements. Sustainability objective that ensure the delivery of sufficient homes and affordable housing. Ensure social inclusion and decrease inequalities.

South Gloucestershire Council Rural Affordable Housing Pledge (2013) Objectives: The aim of this document is encourage rural communities to consider their current and future housing needs and long term sustainability.

The Plan needs to consider the local housing need, type and tenure requirements.

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Sustainability objective that ensure the delivery of sufficient homes and affordable housing. Ensure social inclusion and decrease inequalities.

Bristol Biodiversity Action Plan. Bristol Biodiversity Partnership (2008) The Bristol BAP aims to:

Provide a strategic overview for biodiversity conservation in Bristol Highlight priority habitats and species that are of particular value in Bristol, both within the

national and local context Highlight threats and issues affecting these priority habitats and species, together with

objectives, targets and actions to address them Encourage a common approach to biodiversity conservation and sharing of best practice Encourage education and community action and involvement as a key part of the

biodiversity process Promote biodiversity conservation as an essential element of sustainable development Promote the importance of Bristol’s biodiversity at a local, regional and national level Develop Bristol as a centre of excellence for urban biodiversity conservation

Take account of land and sites that contribute to the sub-region’s ecological needs and ensure protection of important sites. Sustainability objectives should account for biodiversity needs.

Bath and North East Somerset (April 2011): Air Quality Action Plan Bath and North East Somerset Council has adopted a target of 30% reduction in their own Carbon emissions on 2008 levels by 2014 and 45% for all emissions across the district by 2026.

Policies that take account of aims and targets set out in the document. Sustainability objectives that seek to improve air quality.

South Gloucestershire Biodiversity Plan (2007) Objectives Contribute towards safeguarding and benefitting the species and habitats making up the plan and to provide an identity and focus for nature conservation work throughout South Gloucestershire.

Take account of land and sites that contribute to the sub-region’s ecological needs and ensure protection of important sites. Sustainability objectives should account for biodiversity needs.

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Bath and North East Somerset Environmental Sustainability Partnership: Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy (2012) The Environmental Sustainability Partnership (ESP) oversees work across the district to achieve the following vision in the Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Vision & Values statement: “Bath and North East Somerset is an area with lively, active communities that are low carbon and resource efficient, and unique places and beautiful surroundings that are building for a greener and low carbon future” The Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy sets out the ESP's current approach to achieving this, with the key aim of providing the community leadership needed to help people to reduce carbon across the district by around 45% by 2026.

Develop policies that account for resiliency aims, would be a cross cutting theme over multiple subjects. Sustainability objectives that seek a better adaptation to climate change, including mitigations of climate change.

North Somerset Climate Local Commitment -Local Government Association (2013) Commits the council to:

Set locally owned and determined commitments and actions to reduce carbon emissions and to manage climate impacts

Publish commitments, actions and progress Regularly refresh commitments and actions, to ensure they reflect local priorities

Develop policies that account for resiliency aims, would be a cross cutting theme over multiple subjects. Sustainability objectives that seek a better adaptation to climate change, including mitigations of climate change.

Strategic Flood Risk Assessments for Bath, Keynsham and Midsomer Norton and Radstock (2009-2029) A Level 1 assessment has been prepared for the District. Due to flood risks in these areas, Level 2 detailed assessments have been prepared for the following:

Bath; Keynsham; and Midsomer Norton & Radstock.

Policies that take account of analysis set out in the document.

Sustainability objective that takes account of flood risk management.

South Gloucestershire Council Strategic Flood Risk Assessment – Level 2 Objectives: To facilitate the application of the Sequential and Exception Tests;

Consider the detailed nature of flood hazards taking account of the presence of flood risk management measures, including flood defences;

Allow a sequential approach to site allocation to be undertaken within a flood zone;


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Allow development of the policies and practices required to ensure that development within Flood Zones 2 and 3 satisfies the requirements of the Exceptions Test.

Bristol Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (2014) Gain a greater understanding of the flood risks posed to Bristol and its people and places Actively manage flood risk infrastructure to reduce the likelihood of flooding causing harm

to people and damage to society, the economy and the environment Increase public awareness and encourage communities to take action to manage the risks

that they face Understand communities flooding concerns and priorities, and gather knowledge based on

their perception of flooding Promote sustainable development that seeks to reduce flood risk and includes a

consideration of climate change Improve preparedness for flood events and post flood recovery


B&NES Green Infrastructure Strategy (Nov 2012) It provides a framework for the Council and partners across a diverse sector of skills and specialisms concerned with social, economic and environmental planning and land use management. It covers a wide range of agendas and those elements relating to planning policy and management will be embedded in the Local Plan including through the Placemaking Plan. Other elements will achieve weight through inclusion in related strategies and partner policies and work streams. The overarching vision for the district is complemented by a more detailed picture of the sort of change that we hope to achieve. “By 2026 the Council and its partners will have worked with the community to achieve a well-used, managed, connected and expanding network of green infrastructure which provides a wealth of benefits for people, place and nature”.

Develop policies that take account of aims and cross-cutting themes of Green Infrastructure. Sustainability objectives that recognise important landscape features and protect and improve access to important open space.

B&NES Economic Strategy Review 2014-2030 Our ambition is to increase the overall number of jobs in B&NES by 11,500 and by focussing on “priority sectors” where the area has particular strengths we can increase overall productivity and raise average earnings.

Plan must be aware of the strategic needs of the region for growth.

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Bath and in particular the Bath City Riverside Enterprise Area, has a key role to play in delivering future economic growth. The Review also highlights the importance of promoting additional employment in the Market Towns, supporting key housing & transport projects and addressing employability and skills in the workforce.

Sustainability objectives must consider economic growth, access to jobs and social inclusion.

Bath and North East Somerset; City of Bath World Heritage Site Management Plan (2010-2016) The Management Plan aims to provide a framework to conserve the cultural heritage assets of the World Heritage Site of Bath. This wide remit includes protection and enhancement of the architectural, archaeological, landscape and natural assets and their urban and landscape settings, improving understanding of the Site, its interpretation and use as an educational resource, and supporting the local community in its cultural, social and economic vitality.

Develop policy that protects important heritage assets. Sustainability objectives that consider the contribution of historical assets to the built environment, as well as, benefits to community/social inclusion.

Landscape Setting of Settlements (2015) B&NES This document appraises the landscape setting of settlements through an assessment of selection criteria.


Landscape character assessment supplementary planning document (2005) North Somerset Council Documents the status of the North Somerset landscape, furthering the understanding of the landscape resource available in the area and giving an indication of the areas in need of enhancement and of conservation.


BaNES, Bristol, S.Glos and N.Somerset Conservation Area Character Appraisals A series of appraisals of the historic value of 4 UA’s conservation areas. Develop policy that protects important heritage

assets.

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Sustainability objectives that consider the contribution of historical assets to the built environment, as well as, benefits to community/social inclusion.

Rural Landscapes of Bath & North East Somerset: A Landscape Character Assessment SPG (2003) This document identifies and describes the component features and characteristics of the landscape within Bath and North East Somerset


South Gloucestershire Council Economic Development Strategy 2012 – 2016 (2012) Objectives

To improve productivity and competitiveness, and safeguard and increase jobs in key sector

To increase the number, survival rates and growth rates of starter and small enterprises to maintain a diverse, vibrant, sustainable economy.

To raise aspirations and skill levels through our schools, colleges and universities and meet the skill and workforce needs of local employers.

Improve standards in our schools so young people realise their aspirations and are well prepared for the future.

To ensure that all parts of South Gloucestershire are all groups share the benefits of economic development, in particular priority neighbourhood areas, rural areas and disadvantaged groups including young people and families.

To meet the land, premises and infrastructure requirements of businesses where that is sustainable and consistent with strategic employment and regeneration objectives.

To sustain and improve the vibrancy and vitality of town and district centres.

Plan must be aware of the strategic needs of the region for growth. Sustainability objectives must consider economic growth, access to jobs and social inclusion.

Green Space Strategy for Bath and North East Somerset March (2007) This strategy brings together a number of pieces of research that have been carried out over the past two years and analyses the current provision of green space based on their findings. Its focus is on all publicly accessible green space, regardless of owner or manager.

Take account of local needs assessment of open space provision. Seek to protect important open space.

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The strategy considers a number of key factors across different types of green space, it looks at issues of:

Quantity – how much green space is there in the district ; Distribution – where is the space located in relation to people; Quality – what is the current quality of the green spaces ; Value – how important are the green spaces; Need – what do the people of the district need in terms of green spaces; and Policy – what is the policy context for green spaces nationally, regionally and locally

Sustainability objectives that include the protection of and access to important open space.

Bristol’s Parks and Green Space Strategy (2008)

Objectives of the strategy:

Raise the quality of parks and green spaces Encourage greater use and enjoyment of Bristol’s parks and green spaces by all sectors of

the community Contribute to the wider planning of the urban fabric of the city by providing a range of

good quality parks and green spaces, which play a significant role in meeting the needs of balanced and sustainable communities and enhancing the urban landscape, to help make Bristol a green and sustainable city

Protect needed green space from development Rectify shortage in particular types of green space across the city to ensure all residents

have access to formal, informal, natural, sports and children & young people’s spaces Provide a clear basis for beneficial investment in green spaces - identifying those areas of

Bristol where investment and improvements in green space are most needed - helping the council ‘spend better’

Encourage active and healthy life-styles and promote social inclusion Encourage community participation in the improvement and management of green spaces

Take account of local needs assessment of open space provision. Seek to protect important open space. Sustainability objectives that include the protection of and access to important open space.

Bath and North East Somerset (2011). Joint Local Transport Plan (JLTP) 2011-2026 A Local Transport Plan (LTP) is a five-year document setting out the Local Authorities' objectives for improving transport and detailing the ways in which this is to be achieved. The four councils of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have joined up to deliver transport improvements in the West of England. The new Joint Local Transport Plan (JLTP3) covers the period from 2011 to 2026.

Plan should account for local transport needs and objectives. Transport requirements should be incorporated into the SA Framework.

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The vision is of an affordable, low carbon, accessible, integrated, efficient and reliable transport network through which we can achieve a more competitive economy and better connected, more active and healthy communities.