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4Non-Technical Summary1.

17Introduction2.

18Methodology3.

21Review of Relevant Plans, Programmesand Environmental Objectives

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23Baseline Information and Assessment5.

28Cumulative, Secondary and SynergisticImpacts

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32Prediction, Evaluation and Mitigation ofthe Effects of the Plan

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48Proposals for Monitoring8.

50Next Steps9.

Appendix A

51District Wide Baseline Data9.

Appendix B

72Assessment of Strategic Objectives11.

93Assessment of Local Plan Policies12.

400Cumulative Assessment of Local PlanPolicies

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Appendix C - Sites

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405Sustainability Appraisal Objectives15.

411Residential Sites16.

486Employment Sites17.

504Retail Sites18.

506Settlement Boundaries19.

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1 Non-Technical SummaryIntroduction

1.1 The following non-technical summary is available as part of the Sustainability Appraisal (SA) Report and asa standalone document. It informs consultees and the public about the process of Sustainability Appraisal in PlainEnglish, avoiding the use of technical terms. The production of a non-technical summary is a requirement of theEU Directive known as the `SEA Directive’.

1.2 This non-technical summary relates to the SA Report, which has been prepared by the Breckland DistrictCouncil (the District), and represents a SA to support the Breckland Local Plan.

Local Plan

1.3 In accordance with the Localism Act, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the DevelopmentPlan Regulations and as part of Breckland District Council’s statutory duty it is preparing a Local Plan to guidefuture development across the District over the plan period to 2036. When adopted the Local Plan will:

Set the settlement hierarchy for the District;allocate Housing, Employment, Retail and Open Space;provide area strategies for the District;set the approach to the Environment, Economy, Infrastructure and the Community; andprovide detailed Development Management Policies.

1.4 National planning policy requires that Local Authorities should consider the inter-relationships between social,economic and environmental considerations. Therefore, Local Authorities should seek to support sustainabledevelopment through their Local Plans. The process of plan making has always relied on the choices betweendifferent options for the development and use of land through the planning system.

Sustainability Appraisal

1.5 The requirement to produce a Sustainability Appraisal Report (incorporating the requirements of StrategicEnvironmental Assessment) for the emerging Local Plan is a legal requirement under the Planning and CompulsoryPurchase Act (2004) which seeks to ensure that the decision-making process takes into account the key objectivesof sustainable development. These are:

Social progress which meets the needs of everyone;Effective protection of the environment;Prudent use of natural resources; andMaintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment.

1.6 Sustainability appraisal is a systematic process, and its role is to promote sustainable development byassessing the extent to which the emerging plan, when judged against reasonable alternatives, will help to achieverelevant environmental, economic and social objectives. Sustainability Appraisal is iterative which is a mandatoryrequirement of Local Plan preparation, and helps to ensure that sustainable development is treated in an integratedway at each step in the preparation of the Breckland Local Plan.

Character of the District

1.7 Spanning over 500 square miles Breckland is a geographically large rural District located in the heart ofNorfolk. The District is characterised by a dispersed settlement pattern of market towns, villages and hamlets andis represented through 112 town and parish councils, and the District Council. The size and spread of the district

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has a major impact on service delivery and presents significant challenges for the organisations that are deliveringboth community and economic support in the area in terms of access and engagement. Much of the area is rural,given over to agriculture, with the second major land usage being open space and heathland ('the Brecks').

1.8 The population is set to grow from the current 138,233 to 153,313 by 2036 (ONS Sub-national populationprojections 2012-2037). Breckland has a low population density with less than one person per hectare comparedwith an average for England and Wales of 3.4 people.

Key Sustainability Issues and Appraisal Objectives

1.9 A Scoping Report (2013) was required as part of the SA process which involved setting the context for theappraisal by considering environmental, social and economic baseline information, and relevant plans andprogrammes. These were refined in the interim SA Report (2014) and this included the identified key sustainabilityissues and characteristics and outlined the SA framework, which will be used in appraising the Local Plan. TheSA framework consists of 19 objectives that aim to meet the key social, environmental and economic issues forthe District. These key issues, characteristics and SA objectives are group under sustainability topics and listedbelow.

Sustainability Objective usedin the SA

Key Issues and Characteristics for the DistrictSEA/SATopic

1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land andproductive agricultural holdings

Limited stock of brownfield land (in the long term) means newdevelopment will inevitably result in the loss of agricultural land.

Land,water

and Soil The principle is to direct development to the built up areas as themost sustainable locations. It is acknowledged in the Core Strategythat the need to identify sufficient deliverable and developable sitesto meet current (and any new housing) requirements will result inthe need to identify greenfield sites.

and encourage therecycling/reuse of onsiteresources to minimise theimpacts on the environmentand safeguard resources forthe future generations.

Resources

There may be conflicts between the priority to make the best useof brownfield land and the sustainability aim to ensure that soils inthe built environment are able to fulfil various functions.

There will be a need to avoid developmenton, and otherwiseminimise theimpacts on, areas of nationally and locally importantlandscape and countryside designations.

2. Limit water consumption tothe capacity of naturalprocesses and storagesystems and maintain andenhance water quality.

High rates of development on previously developed land in futureyears may incrementally alter the character and quality of life inbuilt up areas as well as increasing concerns about congestionand pressure on existing infrastructure.

Need to protect groundwater resources and aquifers.

3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to accommodateadditional growth anddevelopment with minimalimpacts on water quality.

New developments will make additional demands on water supply(for homes and industry etc) in an area where capacity of naturalsystems is limited.

Much of Breckland is open countryside so new development couldalter the natural drainage patterns.




4. Minimise the production ofwaste and support therecycling of waste.

Need to reduce waste and manage remaining waste in asustainablemanner.

Climate

changeand

5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

Promote the usage of renewable energy and reduce contributionsto climate change.air

pollutionBreckland is a rural District with a wide geographical dispersal ofhousing, in some cases contributing to high levels of commuting.The lack of public transport in remote areas increases dependencyon the use of the private car resulting in high levels of ownershipand usage.

There will need to be a consideration of the location of developmentaway from areas which may have emerging air quality issue; andwhich may also be susceptible to atmospheric pollution(SSSI’s,SAC,SPA).

Traffic congestion is an increasing issue in parts of Breckland andit is unlikely that there will be significant public funding availablefor new roads.

6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanageflood risk.

Long term implications of climate change at a local level remainuncertain, but hotter drier summers, wetter winters and increasedincidences of flooding and extreme weather events, are expected.Plans and strategies will need to have regard to this and especiallythe need to mitigate any impacts locally.

7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity andpromote and conservegeodiversity.

The quality and diversity of habitats in the District should continueto be protected and the quality of habitats should be improved,where possible, to increase biodiversity. This needs to be balancedwith the needs of leisure and recreation and developmentrequirements and with the vulnerability of important areas ofbiodiversity.

Biodiversity

Protect and enhance areas covered by National and Internationaldesignations.

8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District.

The Brecks, from which Breckland takes its name is a unique,nationally protected landscape and the contains approximatelyone fifth of the East of England's SSSI's. This coupled with thepredominantly rural nature of the District means that developmentmay result in the loss or deterioration of local habitats, wildlife sitesand Protected species.


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9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,diversity and quality oflandscape and townscapecharacter.

Uncontrolled or sympathetic development could harm locallandscape and settlement character.

Cultural

heritageand

landscape

Actively promote the character and distinctiveness of theConservation Areas.

Reduce possible impacts on the environment and character ofBreckland whilst allocating sufficient land to provide for housingrequirements.

10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment.

Ensure the protection and enhancement of heritage assets throughappropriate design and scale of new development.

Conservation designations and priorities may constraindevelopment that would otherwise have sustainability benefits.Need to strike a balance between intensification of previouslydeveloped land and the need to safeguard the historic environment.

11. Improve the health and wellbeing of the population.

Breckland’s population is relatively healthy. However there is anational trend towards a more elderly population and also towardsmore sedentary lifestyles. These have implications for makingprovision for the health and well-being of the District’s populationnow and in the future.

Population

andhuman

health12. Reduce and prevent crimeNo key issues that relate to sustainability

13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space.

Much of the area is rural, given over to agriculture, with the secondmajor land usage being open space and heathland (‘the Brecks’).

14. Improve the quality, rangeand accessibility of essentialservices and facilities.

Increase in the population of the area will increase the demand forfacilities. Against a back drop of an ageing population, this mayinclude a significant degree of special needs access facilities andcommunity transport schemes.

Inclusive

communities

Rural locations can make it difficult to justify the business case forregular transport connections to major shopping, employment,entertainment and health facilities.

15. Redress inequalities relatedto age, gender, disability, race,faith, location and income.

Encourage appropriate development of community facilities in rurallocations.

Dependence on the private car for convenience, shopping, schoolrun and commuting has a consequential effect on the support forpublic transport. The lack of support may mean that those withoutthe benefit of having access to a car experience a degree of socialexclusion.




16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decentand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs.

Increasing demand for housing.

An increasing population and changing demographic structure willimpact future household characteristics and will have implicationsfor the provision of housing, employment opportunities andservices. There will be issues of dependency and the specific needsof the older age groups in the future.

Understanding the level of need for new housing requirement inlightof the revocation of the East of England Plan and planning for thelocation of this housing is the critical issue to be addressed throughthe Local Plan process.

There is a need for more affordable housing in both built-up andrural areas.

There is a need to provide the right type of market housing (1, 4& 5 bed room houses).

There will be a need to have regard to the housing requirementsof a more elderly population.

Need to establish requirements for sites for Gypsies, Travellersand Travelling Showpeople.

17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Breckland needs to maintain and improve its standing as a tourismdestination.

Economic

ActivityOut-migration of young people and increase in the elderly has beenexacerbated by demographic change and will have a major impacton the economy in the future, leading to skills gaps in the economy.

The town has important shopping centres that need to be supportedin order to keep them vital and viable.

Higher order shopping centres outside of the District may impactupon the success of retail provision within the smaller centreswithin the District.

18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate totheir skills, potential and placeof residence.

There are pockets of deprivation particularly within the urban area.Economic regeneration is particularly important in these areas ofthe town to help alleviate poverty.

19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness andadaptability of the localeconomy.

The economic activity rate is lower than the regional levels.

Over reliance on manufacturing industries and certain employmentsectors within the District and a lack of skilled labour.

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1.10 The appraisals presented within this SA reflect the proposed policies. They all form part of the evidencebase that underpins the emerging plan. It includes the assessment of the cumulative, secondary and synergisticeffects of the plan. The SA findings help 'document the story' behind the plans preparation and present a trail ofoptions throughout the plan-making process, regardless of subsequent choices or plan progression. The policieshave been developed having regard to the comments received during the earlier stages of consultation on boththe plan and the sustainability appraisal.

Strategic Vision

1.11 The Strategic Vision is aligned to sustainable development appropriate to the rural nature of the District.This means that it recognises that outside of the strategic urban extensions the approach needs to balance thecapacity of services, opportunities for infrastructure improvement, the need for affordable housing and employmentwith the impact development can have on the character of an area and its tourist industry. In addition, the visionrecognises the importance of community level decisions and linking development to neighbouring district’s plansto provide synergistic impacts.

Strategic Objectives

1.12 The 18 strategic objectives give specific direction to the spatial strategy and core policies, and are groupedinto five categories:

development in the right place;meeting the housing need;a strong economy;a rich environment; andthriving communities.

1.13 As part of the sustainability appraisal, the strategic objectives were assessed against the 19 sustainabilityobjectives. The assessment revealed that the strategic objectives cover almost all aspects of the sustainabilityobjectives. Where they differ is that the strategic objectives do not explicitly reference developing housing in areasof no or low flood risk. However, any development will require flood risk assessment, which will identify risks andput forward management options. Where there is a contradiction, is in the strategic objective of encouraging useof A11 and A47 as part of economic growth. This will negatively affect air quality because of increases in trafficflow. Similarly, some increase in emissions is inevitable with increased residential and retail development withinthe District. What is important is that the District, public and business all ensure we implement measures to reducethis impact to an acceptable level.

Local Plan Policies

1.14 A review of international, national, regional, and local planning policy and guidance, and how it shouldinfluence the Local Plan and SA, has been undertaken. The Local Plan has taken this policy and guidance intoaccount and reflects the aim’s of these documents within its policies.

1.15 GEN 01 Sustainable development in Breckland - The policy represents a localised approach to sustainabledevelopment based around the key issues for the District, including the rural economy and emphasising the needto mitigate climate change. This approach scores more positively than the alternative option of following the NationalPlanning Policy Framework approach.


1.16 GEN 02 Promoting High Quality Design - The policy requires all new development within the District todemonstrate high quality design. The policy scores positively against the sustainability appraisal objectivesparticularly in relation to maintaining, enhancing and preserving the distinctiveness, diversity and quality of landscapeand townscape character.

1.17 GEN 03 Settlement Hierarchy - The Local Plan considered a number of alternative options including botha more dispersed and more focused development pattern. GEN 03 represents a balanced development patternand scores positively against the sustainability appraisal objectives, particularly in regards to housing provisionand the delivery of services and facilities. The Local Service Centres have been developed to ensure that thereis a level of service provision within each of these villages, including public transport to a higher order centre.

1.18 GEN 04 Development Requirements for the Attleborough Strategic Urban Extension - the policy requiresa masterplan approach for the development of the site. The policy sets out the infrastructure requirements, whichscores positively against the requirement for improvements and accessibility to essential services and facilities.All the options score poorly against the loss of undeveloped land. There is limited brownfield land available withineither Attleborough or Breckland District, therefore there are very limited opportunities to vary this approach.

1.19 GEN 05 Settlement Boundaries - The policy approach sets out where settlement boundaries will be definedand the policies which are relevant to the determination of residential planning applications inside and outside ofsettlement boundaries. The policy scores well in relation to the social sustainability objectives.

1.20 HOU 01 Development Requirements (Minimum) - The policy approach is for the 612 dwellings per annum,this reflects the requirement set out within the Strategic Housing Market Assessment and is reflective of housingneed within the housing market area. The policy approach therefore scores positively against objectives relatingto the provision of housing land and also in reducing level of inequality within the District and ensuring all groupshave access to essential services and facilities. The policy and all alternative options do however score poorly inregards to loss of undeveloped land. The extent of this impact however will be dependent on the location of thedevelopment.

1.21 HOU 02 Level and Location of Growth - The policy has been developed in conjunction with the settlementhierarchy (GEN 03) which seeks a balanced distribution whilst also ensuring developments have access to essentialservices and facilities. A range of options have been developed which look at different distribution levels. Thepolicy scores well in relation to redressing inequalities, provision of housing to meet needs and also access toservices and facilities.

1.22 Overall development in Local Service Centres as opposed to large settlements will potentially have greaternegative impacts from increased visual impacts and increased numbers of residents needing to commute tosignificant facilities like hospitals, senior schools and work opportunities. Conversely, development in LSC shouldincrease the vitality and economy of these local areas and may stimulate new local employment opportunities.

1.23 Developments in Key Settlements and Market Towns have a greater risk of pressure on water resources,fluvial and sewer flood risk and reducing the percentage of and open space. The significant benefit of developmentin larger settlements is the reduction in commuting distances to facilities and services.

1.24 Where development in an area can be unpopular and cause a significant issue is where local day-to-dayfacilities like primary schools and doctors surgeries are at full capacity. The preferred option and second alternativeoption takes into account the quantity of suitable land (including capacity of existing facilities, flood risk, highwaysand pressure on habitats) to accommodate development, in defining the quantity of development to each tier ofsettlement including Local Service Centres.


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1.25 The policy of distributing growth across settlements with the greatest level of service provision in the Districtshould provide the most sustainable option for development by taking into account the suitability of areas toaccommodate development, offering opportunities to support the local economy in more rural areas and offeringeasy access to open spaces in and around Key Settlements and Market Towns.

1.26 HOU 03 Development Outside of the Boundaries of Local Service Centre - This policy is intended to workwith policy HOU 02 in those Local Service Centre villages where the land representations put forward are unableto meet the housing target for the village set out within HOU 02. The alternative option is to not include a policy,which would lead to an under allocation in these villages. The alternative approach scores poorly against therequirement to ensure all groups have access to housing and also in regards to redressing inequalities, this is dueto the under allocation against the housing target.

1.27 HOU 04 Rural Settlements with Boundaries - This policy deals with the approach to rural areas outside ofthe settlement hierarchy which have retained a settlement boundary. The settlements within the settlement hierarchy(GEN 03) are considered the most sustainable, and any new development outside of these areas is likely to impactupon the sustainability objectives. There is however a need for housing within some of these areas and the preferredapproach of not restricting housing to the existing settlement boundaries scores positively against the sustainabilityobjectives in relation to providing new dwellings.

1.28 HOU 05 Small Villages and Hamlets Outside of Settlement Boundaries - HOU 05 allows small scaledevelopment in the most rural settlements in Breckland, subject to meeting a range of criteria, including gainingthe support of the parish council. The policy scores poorly in relation to loss of undeveloped land, reducing localisedair pollution and improving accessibility to essential services and facilities. However the policy does score positivelyin relation to ensuring all groups have access to housing. Development in these areas is limited, this policy seeksto allow limited development to help meet needs of these communities. The alternative approach is to rely onnational policy, which is restrictive of development in these locations.

1.29 HOU 06 Principle of NewHousing - the policy supports new housing development inside existing settlementboundaries and aims to ensure that new developments make efficient use of land, which reflects the character ofthe area. This policy scores well against the sustainability objectives. Whilst not including a policy does not meanthat these issues will not be addressed, the weight that can be attributed to them may be diminished and as suchthis scores negatively against the sustainability objectives.

1.30 HOU 07 Affordable Housing - the policy requires 25% affordable housing on sites of 11 or more dwellingsor where the development is over 1000 sqm. The policy is a reduction in the level of affordable housing requiredin comparison to the Core Strategy, which is represented in alternative option 1. Whilst policy HOU 07 does notscore as well as the Core Strategy requirement in relation to objectives 15 and 16, this is balanced against therequirement for a viable Local Plan, which also provides other types of infrastructure.

1.31 HOU 08 Provision for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople - The policy seeks to provide both acriteria based approach for dealing with planning applications and for meeting existing need. The policy approachscores well in relation to objectives associated with the landscape, the policy includes criteria on this basis. Thepolicy also requires sites to be well related to services and facilities, which scores positively against objectives15-16 and 18-19. The alternative approach is to allocate a specific site for gypsy and travellers through the LocalPlan, the impact on a number of the objectives would be dependent upon the sites location, however it would scorepositively against the objective relating to redressing inequalities.

1.32 HOU 09 Specialist Housing - the Strategic Housing Market Assessment highlights the fact that Breckland'solder population is increasing. In order to meet the needs of this group, the policy supports the development ofspecialist housing. The preferred policy approach scores positively against the sustainability criteria aroundredressing inequalities and the provision of new dwellings to meet the needs of the population. Whilst the NPPFis supportive of delivering a full range of house types, it is considered that the policy scores better against thesocial requirements of the sustainability appraisal.


1.33 HOU 10 Technical Design Standards for New Homes - the requirements for adaptability and accessibilityof dwellings should help to redress existing inequalities and allow people to stay within their homes for longer,hence the policy scores positively against the sustainability objectives for ensuring access to new homes for allgroups within society. The policy also sets a requirement for limiting water consumption in new development whichhelps to meet objectives relating to water consumption and reuse.

1.34 HOU 11 Residential Replacement, Extension and Alteration - dwellings within the countryside often forma key part of the traditional vernacular of the area. The Strategic Housing Market Assessment has demonstratedthe need for different size dwellings including smaller dwellings. The inclusion within the policy of the requirementsfor replacement dwellings to be similar in scale to the original dwelling therefore scores positively against thesustainability objective.

1.35 HOU 12 Conversion of Buildings in the Countryside - agricultural buildings form a key characteristic of thecountryside within Breckland. A local employment growth study highlighted the role of the rural economy and theuse of small units to support Breckland's wider economy. The policy allowing the conversion of existing buildingswithin the countryside and retention of suitably constructed buildings scores well against the sustainability objectives.The preferred policy requires consideration of an economic reuse in the first instance.

1.36 HOU 13 Agricultural Workers Exceptions - Due to the nature of the businesses that they are intended tosupport agricultural workers dwellings are often located within isolated locations in the countryside and are developedupon undeveloped or agricultural land. The policy requires consideration of whether there is a suitable site nearbyor a building, which may be possible of conversion. This scores more positively against the sustainability objectivesas the alternative option of following the NPPF does not include this consideration. Both the policy and alternativeapproaches score well in relation to the provision of new dwellings.

1.37 HOU 14 Affordable Housing Exceptions - HOU 14 seeks include a policy on affordable housing exceptionsites scores more positively against the sustainability objectives than not including a specific policy. Whilst theNPPF does support the role of exception sites, it is considered that a specific policy would be beneficial for housingdelivery. In addition it also scores well in regards to redressing inequalities and supporting the local economy.

1.38 TR01 Sustainable Transport Network - The sustainable transport policy includes requirements for newdwellings to be located in areas with good public transport access. The alternative option of not including a policydoes not mean that sites will not be sustainably located in areas with good access to public transport. However,it may diminish the weight that can be given to it through the planning application process.

1.39 TR02 Transport Requirements for Major Developments - The policy sets the requirement that majordevelopments should consider the cumulative impact of development on transport improvements. This scorespositively against the objectives relating to dealing with localised air pollution, which is likely to be impacted bycumulative development. The alternative option is to not include a policy within the Local Plan and rely on theNPPF.

1.40 ENV 01 Green Infrastructure - having a local policy about ensuring that the most valuable green spacesare preserved scores positively against the sustainability objectives. Reliance on the NPPF scores negativelyagainst the sustainability objectives.

1.41 ENV 02 Sites of European, National and Local Nature Conservation Importance - all options protectinternational and national designated sites but the alternative option has a lower level of protection for local sites.A lower level of protection is likely to see these sites facing pressure for redevelopment, and it may diminish theweight that can be given to their protection through the planning process and therefore scores lower against thesustainability objectives.


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1.42 ENV 03 The Brecks Protected Habitats and Species - the Brecks are a large area of undeveloped arableland in the south west of the district that are designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA). The policy seeks toensure that development does not adversely affect the SPA and consequently minimises loss of undevelopedopen space and habitat, therefore meeting numerous other environmental and social sustainability objectives. Noalternative option has been specified as the habitats regulation assessment, sets out the requirement for this policy.

1.43 ENV 04 Open Space, Sport and Recreation - all new residential developments are required to provide openspace and the preferred policy of providing onsite rather than offsite open space scores higher against thesustainability objectives as it ensures that it will be provided within the development that it is intended to serve.

1.44 ENV 05 Protection and Enhancement of the Landscape - the landscape forms a key part of the characterof the district and the preferred policy approach is to include a policy on the protection and enhancement of thelandscape. National and local policies both score positively against the sustainability objective but having a localpolicy based on the findings of a Landscape Character Assessment is preferable.

1.45 ENV 06 Trees, Hedgerows and Development - having a specific policy on protection of trees and hedgerowscould in some cases help protect open space, undeveloped land, habitats and character landscapes meeting allthe relevant sustainability objectives.

1.46 ENV 07 Designated Heritage Assets - the historic environment and designated heritage assets are animportant part of the character of Breckland. The inclusion of a local policy on the historic environment within theLocal Plan scores more positively against the sustainability objectives because it allows for additional informationto be provided to inform planning application decisions and includes the guidance set out by Historic England.

1.47 ENV 08 Non-Designated Heritage Assets - these assets not only contribute towards the character of thelandscape and townscape of the District but also impact upon the vitality of the town centre in a positive manner.A policy seeking the protection of those assets not nationally protected but which are listed on the Norfolk HistoricEnvironment Record scores positively against the sustainability objectives relating to landscape and townscapeand the historic environment.

1.48 ENV 09 Flood Risk & Surface Water Drainage - Both the preferred and alternative option (of following theNPPF) score well against the sustainability objectives, as they seek to ensure that new developments are notplaced in areas at risk of flooding. The preferred direction of a local policy that includes the Norfolk County CouncilGuidance on sustainable drainage systems, which can form part of a green infrastructure network, scores higher.

1.49 ENV 10 Renewable Energy Development - The preferred approach of including a policy on renewableenergy development, will help to guide developers and planners on the criteria for suitable schemes and theirlocations. It is recognised that most renewable development will be on undeveloped or agricultural land whichcould have a negative sustainability impact as well as potentially affect landscape and settings for heritage assets.The use of criteria to minimise the negative impact of the location and the positive impacts on climate changeobjectives means the policy scores higher overall against the sustainability objectives.

1.50 EC 01 Economic Development - The three options presented all look to increase the level of employmentgrowth within Breckland. The policy seeks to allocate employment growth in line with the policy on scenario setout within an employment growth study. All the approaches score well against the sustainability objectives relatedto the provision of employment land for the local economy. The employment growth scenario based on past takeup rates will require a greater supply of land. This will have an impact upon development on undeveloped land,due to the limited levels of brownfield land in Breckland.

1.51 EC 02 Snetterton Heath - The proposed policy seeks to direct the types of employment uses within theemployment area. This approach allows compatible uses to be located adjacent to each other. The approachscores well against the criteria related employment uses.


1.52 EC 03 General Employment Areas - The policy seeks to protect general employment areas within Brecklandfor employment uses. This approach scores well against the sustainability objectives based around the economyand complies with an Employment Growth Study undertaken in 2013. However, restricting development onemployment sites may be detrimental to the provision of facilities and services in settlements and lead to vacantland that could be used to provide homes.

1.53 EC 04 Employment Development Outside of General Employment Areas - The policy seeks to locateemployment development to general employment areas in the first instance; however, it acknowledges that thisapproach is not always suitable. The alternative would be to not restrict the location of employment development.The preferred option will guide development in the countryside, which supports agriculture and forestry. This optionalso allows a level of flexibility to ensure economic development is not overly restricted by lack of appropriatelylocated, available land.

1.54 EC05 Town Centre and Retail Strategy - The preferred policy approach has been developed having regardto the findings of a Retail and Town Centre Study. The approach takes into account the size of the town centreswithin Breckland's market towns and scores well against the economic objectives relating to the vitality and viabilityof these centres. The preferred option also scores well against the social aspects of the sustainability appraisalrelating to access to service and facilities.

1.55 The alternative option is rely on the impact assessment threshold within the NPPF. This is a higher thresholdthan recommended within the preferred policy. A significant proportion of retail development that comes forwardwithin Breckland is below this level. Relying on a higher threshold may adversely affect the vitality and viability ofthe town centres.

1.56 EC 06 FarmDiversification - Farm diversification is an important mechanism to support farming enterprises,securing their ongoing viability and can provide services to rural communities and scores well against the economicsustainability objectives. The policy scores less well in relation to the loss of undeveloped agricultural land andimpacts on climate change from increased traffic attracted to the rural location.

1.57 EC 07 Tourism Related Development - Both the preferred policy and the alternative option recognise theimportance of tourism for Breckland's economy and support its development, in this regard both policy optionsscore well against sustainability objectives relating to the local economy. The preferred policy is more supportiveof smaller scale developments within the rural area than the alternative option, which promotes hotel/motelaccommodation near town centres and emphasised re-using existing buildings or previously developed land. Dueto the limited levels of brownfield land within the District, particularly in rural areas, the preferred option scoresnegatively against the sustainability objectives relating to loss of undeveloped land as well as encourage car useto rural locations.

1.58 EC 08 Advertising and Signs - Advertisements and signs can have a significant impact on the aestheticsof an area and a development. Including a positive local plan policy should help to ensure that the impact of signson the District's environment, including landscape townscape character and also the historic environment are takeninto account through the planning process. This approach scores positively against the sustainability objectivesfor the environment.

1.59 COM 01 Design - The design of a development is a key part of the planning process and should beconsidered at the very beginning of the scheme. Including a locally led set of design principles will help to achievethis goal and scores positively against the sustainability objectives. Not including a local policy does not mean thatdesign would not be considered through the planning process, however it risks not being as responsive to the localarea. Furthermore, it scores poorly around objectives to consider landscape and townscape character and thehistoric environment in design.


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1.60 COM 02 Healthy Lifestyles - Including a policy on healthy lifestyles should ensure that the health impactsof a development are taken into account throughout the design stage of an application, and scores positivelyagainst the social sustainability objectives.

1.61 COM 03 Protection of Amenity - consideration of amenity is a key part of the planning process. Without aspecific local plan policy, it does not mean that amenity will not be considered through the planning process.However, the level of weight that can be given to different amenity issues through the planning process may bediminished. Not including a policy within the local plan scores negatively against a number of the sustainabilityobjectives, particularly those relating to the environment.

1.62 COM 04 Community Facilities - the preferred approach is to include a policy around the protection ofcommunity facilities through the Local Plan. This approach is carried forward from the Core Strategy and scoreswell against the social sustainability objectives. Local facilities provide access to facilities for people who may notbe able to travel to higher order settlements. The alternative option is to not include a specific policy within theLocal Plan and instead rely on policies within the NPPF. This approach scores negatively against a number ofsustainability objectives and will lead to the need to travel further to services and facilities.

1.63 INF 01 Telecommunications - New telecommunications infrastructure is important for delivering andsupporting a strong economy within Breckland, as such policies supporting the development of telecommunicationsinfrastructure score well against the sustainability objectives for the economy. The alternative option of not restrictingthe location of telecommunication infrastructure potentially has significant negative impacts in relation to landscapeand townscape character, the historic environment, biodiversity, green infrastructure and geodiversity. The proposedcriteria based policy for locating telecommunications infrastructure scored higher against the sustainability objectives.

1.64 INF 02 Developer Contributions - Developer payments contribute to the provision of infrastructure orrefurbishment of existing provision to support the additional pressure new development makes on both local andstrategic infrastructure. The preferred approach is to include a policy on developer contributions but what can besecured as a developer contribution is set out within the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations. Having regardto the requirements of these regulations, it is not considered that there is a reasonable alternative to the approachproposed within the preferred direction.

Local Plan Site Allocations

1.65 Alongside the Local Plan policies, there are site allocations for residential, employment and retail units.These allocations have been designed to meet the requirements set out within HOU 01 and EC 01. The allocationsand alternative options have all been assessed as part of the sustainability appraisal, this is set out in AppendixC.

Cumulative, secondary and synergistic impacts

1.66 Cumulative, secondary or synergistic impacts on the local plan were identified to cover both the overlappingeffect of other plans (inter-effects) on the Local Plan and the effects within the policies of the Local Plan (intra-effects).For example, at the inter-effect level, policies aimed at protecting open space and natural habitats also complimentplans to boost tourism in the District.

1.67 The Local Plans for districts around Breckland are all in production and cumulatively propose 69,500 newhomes and associated infrastructure. Mostly impacts are local but where resources are shared (eg. water, air andgreen infrastructure) the risk of cumulative impact is increased. As the local plans all promote policies for sustainabledevelopment and in compliance with best practise the risk of cumulative impact on shared resources are minimised.

1.68 At an intra-effect level, the majority of policies have an overall positive cumulative effect. In particular, thereare very positive (++) cumulative effects associated with those sustainability objectives aimed at encouraginginclusive communities and economic activity at the local level. Importantly, the assessment revealed no overallnegative cumulative effects.


Mitigation

1.69 The SA process has predicted the significant environmental and wider sustainability effects likely to occuras a result of the implementation of the Breckland Local Plan. Where possible, the process also identifiedopportunities to enhance the positive effects of the plan and mitigate the negative effects. However, the appraisalrecognises the need to consider the wider policy and operational context of the implementation of plan policies,and hence wider recommendations that may be applied to further development plan documents and processes.


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2 Introduction2.1 Breckland Council is in the process of preparing a Local Plan, which when adopted will guide futuredevelopment across the District over the plan period to 2036. When adopted the Local Plan will:

Set the settlement hierarchy for the DistrictAllocate Housing, Employment, Retail and Open SpaceProvide area strategies for the DistrictSet the approach to the Environment, Economy, Infrastructure and the CommunityProvide detailed Development Management Policies

2.2 Sustainability Appraisals are a fundamental part of plan making. This report forms the Sustainability Appraisalof the proposed policies of the Breckland Local Plan. Sustainability appraisal is a systemic process, and its roleis to promote sustainable development by assessing the extent to which the emerging plan, when judged againstreasonable alternatives, will help to achieve relevant environmental, economic and social objectives. SustainabilityAppraisal is an iterative process which is a mandatory requirement of Local Plan preparation, and helps to ensurethat sustainable development is treated in an integrated way in the preparation of development plans.

2.3 The sustainability appraisal process is governed by European and National legislation, supported byGovernment policy including:

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004) which requires sustainability appraisal of emerging plans.The requirements of European Directive 2001/42/EC. This is often referred to as the Strategic EnvironmentalAssessment (SEA) Directive which requires the preparation of an environmental report that considers thesignificant environmental effects of a plan or programme. This Directive is transposed into UK law by TheEnvironmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004: Statutory Instrument 2004 No.1633(SEA Regulations).

2.4 This sustainability appraisal incorporates the requirements of strategic environmental assessment (SEA).The SEA considers the effects of the Local Plan on the environment. The SA ensures that potential environmentaleffects are given full consideration alongside social and economic issues. The SA is consulted upon at the sametime as the Local Plan, and receives the same level of scrutiny as the Local Plan.

Pre-Submission Report

2.5 This report represents the fourth iteration of sustainability appraisal, following the scoping report (2013) andthe two interim SA Reports for the emerging plan in 2014 and 2016. The recommendations and findings of thesethree previous SA's have fed into this document. This SA appraises the Councils preferred policies contained inthe Pre-Submission publication. At this stage the SEA must be demonstrated. They all form part of the evidencebase that underpins the emerging plan. It includes the assessment of the cumulative, secondary and synergisticeffects of the plan. The SA findings help 'document the story' behind the plans preparation and present a trail ofoptions throughout the plan-making process, regardless of subsequent choices or plan progression. Followingrepresentations a final SAReport will be submitted alongside the Draft secretary of state for independent Examinationby the Planning Inspectorate.


3 Methodology3.1 The SA is carried out in a series of stages, which include setting the context and objectives for the SA,developing and assessing the effects of policy options and carrying out consultation on a SA report. The stagesof methodology are shown in Figure 3.1 'Sustainability Appraisal Process'

Figure 3.1 Sustainability Appraisal Process


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3.2 A scoping report meeting the requirements of stage A was published in April 2013 and further updates inSeptember 2014. These reports culminated in the production and updating of the sustainability appraisal frameworkand the setting of the sustainability appraisal objectives. This framework provides a way in which sustainabilityeffects can be described, analysed and compared, and forms the basis of the appraisal of the effects of the LocalPlan.

Developing and Refining Reasonable Alternatives

3.3 The SEA Directive requires the assessment of the likely significant effects of implementing the plan and allof tis reasonable alternatives. Developing options and alternatives is an important part of both plan-making andthe sustainability appraisal process. For the Local Plan, the reasonable alternatives are the different options putforward during the preparation of the plan.

3.4 The SA has been involved from an early stage in the development of this preferred directions report to ensurethat any adverse effects of proposals were identified as early as possible. Appraisals have been undertaken forall preferred directions policies.

Assessing the Significance of Effects

The SEA Directive requires..

...'an assessment of likely significant effects...taking into account the objectives and geographical scope ofthe plan or programme'

3.5 It is only necessary to assess those effects that are likely to be significant, not all possible effects. In thereport, the social, environmental and economic effects of policies have been predicted and evaluated for theirsignificance. Prediction of effects involves identifying what changes might occur to the sustainability baseline overtime - these changes are then evaluated for their likely significance, in terms of their probability, duration, frequencyand the geographical area likely to be affected.

3.6 Matrices have been prepared for each individual preferred policy direction. A significance score ranging from++very positive impact to --very negative is given against each objective. Ultimately the significance of an effectis a matter of judgement, making best use of available evidence, and requires no more than a clear and reasonablejustification. Where uncertainties exist or where it is considered that insufficient information exists to enable anaccurate assessment to be made this has been noted.

Consideration of Mitigation Measures

The SEA Directive requires..

...consideration of measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and as fully as possible offset any significantadverse effects on the environment of implementing the plan or programme.

3.7 These measures are referred to as mitigation measures, and can include recommendations for improvingbeneficial effects. These measures have been considered within the cumulative, synergistic and secondary effectschapter.


Assessing Cumulative Effects

3.8 The assessment of effects of Local Plan Options includes potential secondary, cumulative and synergisticeffects as required by the SEA Directive. Many sustainability problems result from the accumulation of multiple,small and often indirect effects, rather than a few large obvious ones and consideration of such effects will beincluded in further discussion of significant effects in this report.


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4 Review of Relevant Plans, Programmes and Environmental Objectives4.1 To provide context for the Local Plan this report considers the relevant national, regional, local and internationalplanning policy in relation to the implications on the Local Plan. These may contain objectives and policyrequirements that need to be addressed in the document. The review of documents helps shape the sustainabilityobjectives and decision making criteria and identifies the issues that need to be addressed by the plan.

4.2 The SEA Directive requires that the SEA covers:

‘an outline of the contents, main objectives of the plan or programme and relationship with other relevant plansand programmes’ (Annex 1 (a)).

and

‘the environmental protection objectives, established at international, Community or Member State level, whichare relevant to the plan or programme and the way those objectives and any environmental considerations havebeen taken into account during its preparation’ (Annex 1 (e)).

4.3 A review of other plans and programmes that may affect the preparation of the Local Plan was undertakenin order to contribute to the development of both the SA and the Local Plan. This included:

Identification of any external social, environmental or economic objectives, indicators or targets that shouldbe reflected in the SA process;Identification of any baseline data relevant to the SA;Identification of any external factors that might influence the preparation of the plan, for example sustainabilityissues;Identification of any external objectives or aims that would contribute positively to the development of theLocal Plan;Determining whether there are clear potential conflicts or challenges between other identified plans,programmes or sustainability objectives and the emerging Local Plan.

4.4 The review included documents prepared at international, national, regional and local scale. A brief summaryof the documents reviewed and the main findings are summarised below. The full review of relevant plans,programmes and environmental objectives are contained within the 2013 SA Scoping Report(1).

International Plans and Programmes

4.5 A review was undertaken of key International Conventions and European Directives that could potentiallyinfluence the development of the Local Plan and the SA. European Directives are transposed into national legislationin each individual Member State and, therefore, there should be a trickle-down effect of the key principles and anapplication to the relevant national, regional and local circumstances in other planning documents.

National Plan and Programmes

4.6 A review was undertaken of relevantWhite Papers, plans and strategies. One of themost important documentsreviewed was the UK Sustainable Development Strategy which outlines the over-arching Government objectiveto raise the quality of life in our communities. Central Government establishes the broad guidelines and policiesfor a variety of different topics which are now brought together in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).The NPPF streamlines national planning policy into a consolidated set of priorities to consider when planning forand deciding on new development. It sets national priorities and rules only where it is necessary to do so. It aims

1 Breckland Local Plan Scoping Report (2013) Relationship with Relevant Plans, Programmes and EnvironmentalObjectives, Appendix 2, Stage A1, pages 43-153


to ensure that planning decisions reflect genuine national objectives - such as the need to safeguard the naturalenvironment, combat climate change, and to support sustainable local growth - while allowing for local authoritiesand communities to produce their own plans, reflecting the distinctive needs and priorities of different parts of thecountry. The principle of sustainable development is at the heart of the NPPF.

Regional and Sub-Regional Level Planning

4.7 The Localism Act was granted Royal Ascent on the 15th of November 2011. The Act revoked some regionalplanning documents. The East of England Plan (RSS) was formally revoked in January 2013.

Local Policy

4.8 Plans produced at the local level specifically address issues relating to housing, economy; health; safety;tourism; environment, sustainable communities and employment. The Local Plan and the SA should draw fromthese documents and transpose their aims in their policies and proposals. These plans should in theory haveincluded the main influences of international, national, regional and county level plans through the ‘trickle-downeffect’. They should also provide more of a local focus for the Breckland area. It is, through identifying thesethemes and incorporating them into the Local Plan that synergies can be achieved with other relevant documents.


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5 Baseline Information and AssessmentCharacter of the District

5.1 Spanning over 500 square miles Breckland is a geographically large rural District located in the heart ofNorfolk. The District is characterised by a dispersed settlement pattern of market towns, villages and hamlets andis represented through 112 town and parish councils, and the District Council. The size and spread of the districthas a major impact on service delivery and presents significant challenges for the organisations that are deliveringboth community and economic support in the area in terms of access and engagement. Much of the area is rural,given over to agriculture, with the second major land usage being open space and heathland ('the Brecks').

5.2 The population is set to grow from the current 138,233 to 153,313 by 2036 (ONS Sub-national populationprojections 2012-2037). Breckland has a low population density with less than one person per hectare comparedwith an average for England and Wales of 3.4 people.

Key Sustainability Issues and Appraisal Objectives

5.3 A Scoping Report (2013) was required as part of the SA process which involved setting the context for theappraisal by considering environmental, social and economic baseline information, and relevant plans andprogrammes. These were refined in the interim SA Report (2014) and this included the identified key sustainabilityissues and characteristics and outlined the SA framework, which is used in appraising the Local Plan. The SAframework consists of 19 objectives that aim to meet the key social, environmental and economic issues for theDistrict. These key issues, characteristics and SA objectives are group under sustainability topics and listed below.



1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land andproductive agricultural holdings

Limited stock of brownfield land (in the long term) means newdevelopment will inevitably result in the loss of agricultural land.

Land,water

and Soil The principle is to direct development to the built up areas as themost sustainable locations. It is acknowledged in the Core Strategythat the need to identify sufficient deliverable and developable sitesto meet current (and any new housing) requirements will result inthe need to identify greenfield sites.

and encourage therecycling/reuse of onsiteresources to minimise theimpacts on the environmentand safeguard resources forthe future generations.

Resources

There may be conflicts between the priority to make the best useof brownfield land and the sustainability aim to ensure that soils inthe built environment are able to fulfil various functions.

There will be a need to avoid developmenton, and otherwiseminimise theimpacts on, areas of nationally and locally importantlandscape and countryside designations.

2. Limit water consumption tothe capacity of naturalprocesses and storagesystems and maintain andenhance water quality.

High rates of development on previously developed land in futureyears may incrementally alter the character and quality of life inbuilt up areas as well as increasing concerns about congestionand pressure on existing infrastructure.

Need to protect groundwater resources and aquifers.




3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to accommodateadditional growth anddevelopment with minimalimpacts on water quality.

New developments will make additional demands on water supply(for homes and industry etc) in an area where capacity of naturalsystems is limited.

Much of Breckland is open countryside so new development couldalter the natural drainage patterns.

4. Minimise the production ofwaste and support therecycling of waste.

Need to reduce waste and manage remaining waste in asustainablemanner.

Climate

changeand

5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

Promote the usage of renewable energy and reduce contributionsto climate change.air

pollutionBreckland is a rural District with a wide geographical dispersal ofhousing, in some cases contributing to high levels of commuting.The lack of public transport in remote areas increases dependencyon the use of the private car resulting in high levels of ownershipand usage.

There will need to be a consideration of the location of developmentaway from areas which may have emerging air quality issue; andwhich may also be susceptible to atmospheric pollution(SSSI’s,SAC,SPA).

Traffic congestion is an increasing issue in parts of Breckland andit is unlikely that there will be significant public funding availablefor new roads.

6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanageflood risk.

Long term implications of climate change at a local level remainuncertain, but hotter drier summers, wetter winters and increasedincidences of flooding and extreme weather events, are expected.Plans and strategies will need to have regard to this and especiallythe need to mitigate any impacts locally.

7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity andpromote and conservegeodiversity.

The quality and diversity of habitats in the District should continueto be protected and the quality of habitats should be improved,where possible, to increase biodiversity. This needs to be balancedwith the needs of leisure and recreation and developmentrequirements and with the vulnerability of important areas ofbiodiversity.

Biodiversity

Protect and enhance areas covered by National and Internationaldesignations.

8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District.

The Brecks, from which Breckland takes its name is a unique,nationally protected landscape and the contains approximatelyone fifth of the East of England's SSSI's. This coupled with the


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predominantly rural nature of the District means that developmentmay result in the loss or deterioration of local habitats, wildlife sitesand Protected species.

9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,diversity and quality oflandscape and townscapecharacter.

Uncontrolled or sympathetic development could harm locallandscape and settlement character.

Cultural

heritageand

landscape

Actively promote the character and distinctiveness of theConservation Areas.

Reduce possible impacts on the environment and character ofBreckland whilst allocating sufficient land to provide for housingrequirements.

10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment.

Ensure the protection and enhancement of heritage assets throughappropriate design and scale of new development.

Conservation designations and priorities may constraindevelopment that would otherwise have sustainability benefits.Need to strike a balance between intensification of previouslydeveloped land and the need to safeguard the historic environment.

11. Improve the health and wellbeing of the population.

Breckland’s population is relatively healthy. However there is anational trend towards a more elderly population and also towardsmore sedentary lifestyles. These have implications for makingprovision for the health and well-being of the District’s populationnow and in the future.

Population

andhuman

health12. Reduce and prevent crimeNo key issues that relate to sustainability

13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space.

Much of the area is rural, given over to agriculture, with the secondmajor land usage being open space and heathland (‘the Brecks’).

14. Improve the quality, rangeand accessibility of essentialservices and facilities.

Increase in the population of the area will increase the demand forfacilities. Against a back drop of an ageing population, this mayinclude a significant degree of special needs access facilities andcommunity transport schemes.

Inclusive

communities

Rural locations can make it difficult to justify the business case forregular transport connections to major shopping, employment,entertainment and health facilities.

15. Redress inequalities relatedto age, gender, disability, race,faith, location and income.

Encourage appropriate development of community facilities in rurallocations.




Dependence on the private car for convenience, shopping, schoolrun and commuting has a consequential effect on the support forpublic transport. The lack of support may mean that those withoutthe benefit of having access to a car experience a degree of socialexclusion.

16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decentand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs.

Increasing demand for housing.

An increasing population and changing demographic structure willimpact future household characteristics and will have implicationsfor the provision of housing, employment opportunities andservices. There will be issues of dependency and the specific needsof the older age groups in the future.

Understanding the level of need for new housing requirement inlightof the revocation of the East of England Plan and planning for thelocation of this housing is the critical issue to be addressed throughthe Local Plan process.

There is a need for more affordable housing in both built-up andrural areas.

There is a need to provide the right type of market housing (1, 4& 5 bed room houses).

There will be a need to have regard to the housing requirementsof a more elderly population.

Need to establish requirements for sites for Gypsies, Travellersand Travelling Showpeople.

17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Breckland needs to maintain and improve its standing as a tourismdestination.

Economic

ActivityOut-migration of young people and increase in the elderly has beenexacerbated by demographic change and will have a major impacton the economy in the future, leading to skills gaps in the economy.

The town has important shopping centres that need to be supportedin order to keep them vital and viable.

Higher order shopping centres outside of the District may impactupon the success of retail provision within the smaller centreswithin the District.

18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate totheir skills, potential and placeof residence.

There are pockets of deprivation particularly within the urban area.Economic regeneration is particularly important in these areas ofthe town to help alleviate poverty.


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19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness andadaptability of the localeconomy.

The economic activity rate is lower than the regional levels.

Over reliance on manufacturing industries and certain employmentsectors within the District and a lack of skilled labour.

Table 5.1

5.4 Baseline information provides a platform for predicting and monitoring any effects that a policy or proposalmay have and can help to identify sustainability problems, emerging trends and possible solutions. The collationof social, environmental and economic information has helped to build a characterisation of the plan area. A numberof indicators were devised for each objective, and potential indicators developed to allow comparisons betweenlocal and national data to provide a wider picture of the current situation.

5.5 The baseline table in Appendix A Chapter 9 lists the key indicators against their relevant appraisal objectivesand shows the current situation, and any trends noted for each indicator. The characterisation is broken down intosub-objectives that are contained within the broader environmental, social and economic considerations. The tablealso highlights where any gaps in the data exist that need to be filled; the source of the data and an analysis ofthe current situation and any trends emerging. The written baseline assessment contained in the 2013 ScopingReport supplements the table of indicators with a broader discussion of Breckland’s environmental, social andeconomic characteristics.

5.6 The baseline assessment highlights where data has been obtained and illustrates where information hasnot been able to be obtained. Much of the data collected has come from National data sets and may not be availableat the appropriate spatial scale and as a result may not be suitable for direct comparison.


6 Cumulative, Secondary and Synergistic ImpactsInter effects

6.1 A review of the plans and policies in Section 9 for cumulative, secondary or synergistic impacts on the localplan highlighted a number of effects:

Local Plan objectives and other policies to protect open space, natural habitats, heritage assets andenvironmentally designated areas compliment plans to boost tourism in the District (The Good Practice Guideto Planning for Tourism and Government Tourism Policy) as these natural areas are a tourist attraction assetfor the District.The framework outlined in Getting the measure of fuel poverty will have secondary impacts on local planpolicies regarding climate change and air quality emissions from domestic heating.Measures proposed in The Portas Review An independent review into the future of our high streets andsubsequent government response by promoting and improving the success of local high street will indirectlyreduce the need/desire to commute to seek day-to-day facilities.Laying the Foundations: A Housing Strategy for England by promoting sustainable housing and developmentwill have secondary impacts on Local Plan policies regarding waste reduction, climate change and air qualityemissions from reduced energy and resource requirements.Designs proposed in Manual for Streets will provide streets that reduce the risk of crime and anti-socialbehaviour.Plans to improve public transport like Green Light for Better Buses, Making Sustainable Local TransportHappen and Railways for All will have secondary and synergistic impacts on sustainability objectives foraccess to jobs, improved health and well being, access to essential services and facilities.Policies for sustainable homes like The Carbon Plan:Delivering our low carbon future and Green GuideSpecification has a secondary impact of improving access to affordable homes through reduced runningcosts.Regional and local plans to promote economic growth e.g. Delivering Economic Growth in Norfolk’ Thestrategic role for Norfolk County Council and Employment Land Review by providing local employmentopportunities reduces the distances people commute and therefore reduces secondary impacts from emissionsand allows walking or cycling to work with associated health benefits.

6.2 Under the Duty to Cooperate; Breckland District Council, in conjunction with Broadland District Council,Norwich City Council and South Norfolk Council, commissioned a Strategic Housing Market Assessment, whichprovided evidence in relation to housing need and demand in the District up to 2036 (published 2015). An updatedSHMA for the Central Norfolk authorities was published in 2017 and necessitated reconsideration of the scale ofplanned housing growth in the District beyond the current plan period.

6.3 The surrounding districts are developing their own Local Plans and are at different stages of development.In early 2015 all Local Authorities in Norfolk, working through its strategic planning member forum, agreed toformally cooperate on a range of strategic cross-boundary planning issues through the preparation of this NorfolkStrategic Framework (NSF). The Framework sets out shared objectives and strategic priorities to improve outcomesfor Norfolk and inform the preparation of future Local Plans.

6.4 The Norfolk authorities have agreed to adopt the same end date (2036) covering the period that theirrespective Local Plans will plan for. This decision assists the development of the overarching strategic planningframework as well as enabling consistency in addressing and delivering the housing and employment need inNorfolk over this period.


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6.5 The draft NSF document sets out that by 2036 the population of the County is expected to grow from anestimated population in 2016 of 889,800 to 1,00,2000(2), a rise of 113,200 or 12.7%. Much of this growth is drivenby net inward migration and an ageing population.

6.6 Based on this population projection the evidence suggests that the Norfolk Authorities will need to collectivelyplan for approximately an additional 90,000 (4,500 per annum) homes between 2016 and 2036. Many of thesenew homes are already included within adopted Local Plan documents, and all new Local Plan documents forneighbouring authorities are subject to the same sustainability appraisal process as Breckland Local Plan. Wherethere are cumulative impacts is where resources are shared across boundaries, such as water resources, greeninfrastructure and air quality.

6.7 Below is an assessment of the potential for cumulative impacts between local plans on sustainability aspectsand appropriate mitigation within the wider area around and including Breckland:

Land resources - for development on agricultural land, the local plans have regard to national planningpolicies, including policies to protect the best and most versatile land to support food production and mineralsexploration. Providing compliance to these policies we would expect no cumulative impact on loss of qualityland resources within Breckland or regionally.Water resources - This is one of the highest risks of cumulative negative impact. Along side of the local plans,joint and partnership working between the Environment Agency, water industry bodies, local authorities andothers is undertaken in order to deliver water efficiency, management and infrastructure benefits. Statutoryrequirements under the Water Framework Directive (WFD) will continue to apply and be implementedprincipally in accordance with the Anglian River Basin Management Plan, supported by national planningpolicy. Breckland should work co-operatively with other authorities, the Environment Agency and watercompanies to ensure the spatial planning aspects of the Anglian River Basin Management Plans are appliedand the distribution and scale of growth have regard to the capacity of waste water treatment works andWFDrequirements.Flood risk - to minimise the cumulative risk of flooding regionally local flood authorities have a duty (underthe Flood and Water Management Act 2010) to co-operate to develop strategies for managing local floodrisk provisions. Breckland has developed a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (updated in 2008) and thePartnership of Norfolk District Councils (Broadland, North Norfolk, Broads Authority, Norwich City Counciland South Norfolk) produced a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment in January 2008. In addition, the Flood RiskRegulations 2009 impose a duty on the Environment Agency and lead local flood authorities to take stepsto identify and prepare for significant flood risk.Soil resources - soil impacts are local and appropriately considered at the local level without cumulativeimpact.Air pollution - National planning policies, including those on air quality, sustainable development and transport,will continue to apply and inform local plan policies. The benefits of more sustainable transport provision andinfrastructure and sustainable locations for development should reduce the risk of a cumulative impact onlocal air quality within Breckland. In addition Breckland is mostly a rural district and does not have any airquality management areas which a cumulative impact could adversely affect and push the District above athreshold.Climate change - climate change is recognised as a global threat caused by cumulative local impacts. Hencenational planning policy expects local authorities to plan for new development in locations and ways thatreduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimise future vulnerability in a changing climate. Breckland alongwith the surrounding local authorities support the delivery of renewable and low-carbon energy and energyefficiency measures including minimising the need for commuting. The local authorities work together acrossadministrative boundaries and with the Environment Agency to plan development that properly minimisesthe effects of climate change, particularly from flooding.

2 Mid 2014 based ONS population projections


Biodiversity - while significant effects are unlikely due to existing legislation and policies (eg local biodiversityaction plans) to protect biodiversity/wildlife there remains some potential for significant adverse effects,because of the cumulative level of housing and employment growth proposed focused in and around theDistrict. Natural England as a statutory consultee for developments within the impact risk zone of a designatedhabitat/s as well as the requirement to screen and if necessary for local authorities to undertake an AppropriateAssessment will identify any cross border cumulative impacts on habitats supporting vulnerable biodiversity.Cultural heritage - The most important cultural heritage sites are subject to statutory protection. In developingthe local plan all local authorities have drawn on available information on the historic environment, includingdata from partners, to identify sensitive area. Breckland will need to co-ordinate with the neighbouring localauthorities to address cross boundary issues.Landscape - There are a number of river valleys that provide key landscape settings within Breckland. Nationalplanning policies provide for countryside protection, including protections for valued landscapes and nationallydesignated areas (which are also subject to statutory protection). Current policy in Planning Policy Guidance2: Green Belts and the draft National Planning Policy Framework contain strong policies protecting the GreenBelt from inappropriate development.Population - There is no reason why cumulative positive effects cannot ensue through a combination of localauthority intervention, third sector action and responses from the market outside the District’s scope. Localauthorities are expected to work collaboratively with neighbouring authorities and Local Enterprise Partnershipsto determine the regeneration needs of their areas.Human Health - national policies relevant to health and wellbeing, which underpins the concept of sustainabledevelopment are reflected in the policies for local plan’s for Breckland and surrounding Districts.Inclusive communities - as impacts are local there should be no cumulative impact on inclusive communitiesfrom the developments proposed in the local plans.Economic Activity - as power is shifted away from central government to local communities, citizens andindependent providers decisions should be made locally, meaning impacts are local. Partnerships like theGreater Norwich Development Partnership have formed to produce joint or aligned local plans to maximiseopportunities for positive impact. Breckland needs to continue to communicate with the surrounding localauthorities to identify opportunities for synergistic economic impacts.

Intra effects

6.8 The table in Appendix B outlines an assessment of potential secondary, cumulative and synergistic effectswithin the policies of the Local Plan, as required by the SEA Directive. Many sustainability problems result fromthe accumulation of multiple, small and often indirect effects, rather than a few large obvious ones, and considerationof such effects are discussed in this section.

6.9 A summary of the intra-plan cumulative, secondary or synergistic impacts table in Appendix B is below

19181716151413121110987654321SAObjective

+++++++++++++++++++++/-00+/--CumulativeEffect

Table 6.1

6.10 As the above table shows, when combined, the majority of policies have an overall positive cumulativeeffect. In particular, there are very positive (++) cumulative effects associated with those sustainability objectivesaimed at encouraging inclusive communities and economic activity at the local level. In this context, economic,social and employment related policies all complement each other, reinforcing that the local community is essentialcomponent in achieving sustainable development. Furthermore, these policies are supported by the overall transportpolicy, which aims to improve local access through sustainable uses of transport (TR01 Sustainable TransportNetwork) which will help support growth by improving access to local amenities and employment areas.


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6.11 The cumulative assessment (appendix B) also reveals that biodiversity, cultural heritage, landscape andpopulation, and human health achieve an overall positive cumulative (+) score. Economic and environmentalpolicies recognise that there will be the inevitable loss of greenfield land associated with the designated housingsites. Nevertheless, both areas of policy state that this will be limited to specific areas, and above all designatedareas will be protected. There are positive cumulative interactions therefore between both areas of policy. Forinstance, expanding green infrastructure will not only benefit from preserving and enhancing biodiversity, but willlead to improvements in air quality associated with the increase in open space; attract more local visitors andencourage tourism; and improve the landscape and tranquillity. The Brecks will be protected and thus continue toattract visitors. Similarly, the retail strategy aims to improve the quality and range of services, which will again addto the attractiveness of the area, and potential for tourism.

6.12 Objective 1 Minimising the irreversible loss of undeveloped land is the only objective to have a negativecumulative effect. There is limited brownfield land available within the District and therefore to be able to meet thedevelopment requirements of the District. Furthermore, although both ‘limiting water consumption to the naturalcapacity of natural processes and storage systems’ and ‘minimising the production of waste and supporting therecycling of waste’ are partially in conformity, there are likely to be negative intra-cumulative effects associatedwith both these objectives. It is anticipated that with the development of multiple affordable housing sites, thecumulative effects of an increase in production of waste and limits to water consumption will need to be considered.

6.13 Another potential negative cumulative effect arises from the rural areas policy. Although improving theaccess of facilities and employment is encouraged in rural areas, this may also increase single occupancy caruse, as public transport will not be develop in rural areas. Therefore, there may be a slight increase in emissionsas a result.


7 Prediction, Evaluation and Mitigation of the Effects of the Plan7.1 Predicting the effects of the Local Plan is necessary in order to consider the potential changes to the identifiedbaseline conditions, with or without strategic actions. In the context of this document, the strategic actions are theLocal Plan policies. The prediction of effects seeks to consider the direct and indirect effects of the policies againstthe baseline and considers the scale, probability and impact of them. The effects have been identified through theappraisal and cumulative appraisal in 12 'Assessment of Local Plan Policies' and 13 'Cumulative Assessment ofLocal Plan Policies'


7

SAObjectiv

e1:

Minim

isetheirreversibleloss

ofun

develope

dland

andprod

uctiv

eag

riculturalh

olding

san

den

courag

ethe

recycling/reus

eof

onsitereso

urcesto

minim

isetheim

pactson

theen

vironm

entand

safegu

ardreso

urcesforthe

future

gene

ratio

ns

Prob

ability

ofOccurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

SpatialE

xten

tPo

sitiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Certain

Permanent

Long

term

DistrictWide

Positive

and

NegativeImpacts

GEN01,G

EN03,

GEN04,G

EN05,

Loss

ofgreenfieldland

HOU01,H

OU02,

across

the

District

HOU03,H

OU04,

HOU05,H

OU06,

HOU08,H

OU11,

HOU12,H

OU13,

HOU14,E

NV01,

ENV02,ENV03,ENV

04,E

NV05,E

NV10,

EC01,E

C02,E

C03,

EC04,E

C05,E

C06,

EC07

Assessm

ent:Thepolicieswithintheplan

arelikelytohave

bothpositiveandnegativeimpactsaround

theloss

ofundevelopedland.The

greatestcauseofloss

ofundevelopedland

withintheLocalPlanisduetothehousingandem

ploymentrequirements.The

housingtargethas

been

defined

withintheCentralN

orfolkStrategicHousing

MarketA

reaandisbasedaround

theneed

tomeetthe

District'sfullobjectively

assessed

housingneed

asrequiredwithinthroughtheNationalPlanningPolicyFram

ework.Thereislim

itedbrow

nfieldland

availabilitywithin

Breckland,and

assuch

thedeliveryofhousingandem

ploymentsiteswillrequire

theloss

ofgreenfieldland.P

oliciesdo

require

theuseof

brow

nfieldland

firstwhereitisappropriatetodo

so.Furthermoreanumberofthe

environm

entalpoliciesalso

scorepositivelyagainstthe

SA

objective,wherethey

seek

toprotectkey

environm

entalcharacteristics.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:T

heloss

ofgreenfieldland

todevelopm

entacrosstheDistrictwillbe

mitigatedthroughthecontrolledreleaseofland

fordevelopmenttoensurethatthebestuseofbrow

nfieldland

ismade.Also,thorough,requirementstoensurethemostefficientuse

ofavailableland

ensuringdevelopm

entisbuiltatappropriatedensities.R

eleaseswillalso

bemadeinlinewith

identifieddevelopm

entneeds

toensurethatexcessiveland

isnotallocatedresulting

inloss

ofundevelopedland.


SAObjectiv

e2:Limitwater

cons

umptionto

thecapa

cityof

naturalprocesses

andstorag

esystem

san

dmaintainan

den

hanc

ewater

quality

Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

Long

term

DistrictWide

Positive

and

negativeimpacts

GEN01,G

EN03,

GEN04,H

OU01,

Waterconservation

methods

areencouraged,

HOU02,HOU07,

resulting

inmorelim

ited

consum

ption

HOU08,H

OU09,

HOU13,E

NV09,

EC01,E

C02,E

C04,E

C05,E

C06,

EC07

Assessm

ent:New

developm

ent(bothresidentialand

econom

ic)w

illhave

arequirementforincreasedwaterresources.

Thebaseline

informationshow

sthatBreckland

isoneofthedriestDistrictsinEngland,isrelativelydryintermsofannualrainfallandthattheaquiferthat

underlies

theDistrictserves

otherareas

aswellastheDistrictitself.TheWaterCycleStudy

indicatesthatthereissufficientcapacity

toaccommodatetheplannedlevelofgrowth.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:G

eneralsupportisgiventotheprinciples

ofwaterconservationthroughpolicieswithintheLocalPlan.Theinclusionof

morewatersaving

measureswithinthepoliciesisrestrictedhoweverthroughrevisionstothenationalplanningpolicyguidance

andtheimpact

ontheoverallviabilityofthedevelopm

ent.

SAObjectiv

e3:

Ensu

rethesu

staina

blereus

eof

water

toacco

mmod

atead

ditio

nalg

rowth

andde

velopm

entw

ithminim

alim

pacts

onwater

quality

Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

Long

Term

DistrictWide

Positive

GEN01,G

EN03,

GEN04,H

OU01,

Sustainablereuseof

waterlim

iting

consum

ption

HOU02,H

OU07,

HOU08,H

OU09,

HOU13,E

C01,

EC07


7

SAObjectiv

e3:

Ensu

rethesu

staina

blereus

eof

water

toacco

mmod

atead

ditio

nalg

rowth

andde

velopm

entw

ithminim

alim

pacts

onwater

quality

Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Assessm

ent:Thissustainabilityobjectivehasbeen

included

followingcommentsfromtheEnvironm

entA

gency.Thepolicieswithinthe

documenthavebeen

informed

bytheWaterCycleStudy,and

thefindingsintheupdatedWaterCycleStudy

andStrategicFloodRisk

Assessm

enthaveinformed

amendm

entstopolicies.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:S

eemitigationcommentsforsustainabilityobjective2

SAObjectiv

e4:

Minim

isetheprod

uctio

nof

waste

andsu

pportthe

recyclingof

waste

Prob

ability

ofOccurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

Long

Term

DistrictWide

Negative

GEN01,G

EN

03,H

OU01,

HOU07,H

OU

08,E

C01

Landfillcapacity

exhaustedthrough

increaseddevelopm

ent

Assessm

ent:New

developm

entw

illlead

toan

increasedam

ountofwaste,w

hich

willneed

tobe

dealtw

ithintheCounty.NorfolkCounty

CouncilaretheMineralsandWasteAuthorityforN

orfolkandhave

produced

aMineralsandWasteCoreStrategy

andSite

Allocations

DPD's.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:T

hereislim

itedoptions

form

itigatingagainstanincrease

inwastethroughtheLocalPlan.Thesustainabilityappraisal

forthe

siteallocations

includes

referencetotheproximity

ofrecyclingcentrestothesites.

SAObjectiv

e5:

Red

uceco

ntrib

utions

toclim

atech

ange

andlocalised

airp

ollutio

n

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

Long

Term

DistrictWide

Positive

and

negativeimpacts

GEN01,G

EN03,

GEN04,G

EN05,

Increasedlevelsofair

pollution

HOU01,H

OU02,

HOU03,H

OU04,


SAObjectiv

e5:

Red

uceco

ntrib

utions

toclim

atech

ange

andlocalised

airp

ollutio

n

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

HOU05,H

OU07,

HOU08,H

OU09,

HOU13,TR01,TR

02,E

NV04,E

NV

05,E

NV06,E

NV

10,E

C01,E

C04,

EC05,E

C06,E

C07,C

OM02,C

OM

04

Assessm

ent:Clim

atechange

isasignificantissueon

anumberofdifferentscales,itisaglobalissueeffectingworldwidenaturalprocesses,

nationalintermsofits

widerrangingeffectson

biodiversityorriskofflooding,whilstalsobeingalocalproblem

.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:T

hepoliciesaround

thelocationofhousing,em

ploymentand

retailsitesfocusthemajority

ofthedevelopm

entplanned

forB

reckland

onthekeysettlem

ents,m

arkettow

nsandlocalservice

centrevillages.Thisapproach

helpstomitigateagainstincreased

levels

ofcaruse

byplacingdevelopm

entinareaswherethereisaccess

topublictransport,inthisregardthepoliciesscorepositivelyagainstthe

sustainabilityobjective.Thehousingpoliciesforthe

smallervillages

andhamletshave

anegativeimpact,asthereisunlikelytobe

public

transportfacilitiesavailable.Onlylim

itednumbersofhouses

arelikelytocomeforwardthroughthesepolicies,thereforethenegativeimpacts

arelikelytobe

minimised.

SAObjectiv

e6:

Toad

apttoclim

atech

ange

andavoid,

redu

cean

dman

ageflo

odris

k

Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

Long

Term

DistrictWide

Positive

GEN01,G

EN03,

GEN04,H

OU01,

Reduceriskoffloodingto

newandexisting

developm

ents

HOU02,H

OU03,

HOU07,E

NV02,

ENV04,E

NV05,

ENV09,E

C01,

EC05


7

SAObjectiv

e6:

Toad

apttoclim

atech

ange

andavoid,

redu

cean

dman

ageflo

odris

k

Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Assessm

ent:Theevidence

base

forw

aterandflood

riskisincluded

withintheWaterCycleStudy,S

trategicFloodRiskAssessm

entand

sequentialtest.Thesedocumentsshow

thatthereisenough

land

availablefordevelopmentw

ithintheDistrictwithoutthe

need

tobuild

inarea

atriskofflooding.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:T

hepreferredapproach

withintheLocalPlanistoprovideaspecificpolicysetting

outthe

requirementsfromplanning

applications

inrelationtoflood

risk.Inadditiontothis,italsorequiresdevelopm

enttomitigateagainstsurface

waterfloodingon-site

through

theuseofSustainableDrainageSystems.

SAObjectiv

e7:

Protect,co

nserve,enh

ance

andexpa

ndbiod

iversity

andprom

otean

dco

nserve

geod

iversity

Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

Long

Term

DistrictWide

Positive

and

NegativeEffects

GEN01,G

EN04,

HOU01,H

OU02,

Num

berofsitesprotected

forbiodiversity

and

HOU07,H

OU08,

geodiversity.E

xpansion

ENV01,E

NV02,

ofhabitatsofimportance

tobiodiversity.

ENV03,E

NV04,

ENV05,E

NV06,

EC01,E

C04,E

C06,C

OM03,INF

01

Assessm

ent:Breckland

contains

ahigh

numberofimportant,E

uropean,Nationaland

Localsites,which

have

been

protectedfortheir

biodiversityorgeodiversityimportance.Thedevelopm

entrequirementsoutlinedinHOU01

andEC

01arelikelytoputpressureon

undeveloped

land

forhousing

andem

ploymentdevelopment.How

everpoliciesENV02

andENV03

aredesigned

toprotectthese

features.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:T

heapproach

totheprotectionandenhancem

entofbiodiversity

andgeodiversityinthecontextofthe

LocalPlanhas

been

assessed

throughtheHabitatsRegulations

Assessm

ent.Theapproach

setoutwithintheLocalPlanseekstoprotectand

enhance

designated

biodiversitysites,howeverrecognises

thattherewillbe

loss

ofundevelopedland

which

isnotsubjecttoaEuropean,nationalor

localdesignation.


SAObjectiv

e8:

Protect,en

hanc

ean

dincrease

Green

Infrastruc

ture

intheDistrict

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

Long

Term

DistrictWide

Positive

Impacts

GEN01,G

EN04,

HOU01,H

OU02,

Num

berofsiteswhich

contributetoGreen

HOU07,H

OU08,

Infrastructurewithinthe

District.

ENV01,E

NV02,

ENV03,E

NV04,

ENV05,E

NV06,

EC01,C

OM03,

INF01

Assessm

ent:Brecklandincludes

anumberofsiteswhich

contributetowards

biodiversitywithintheDistrict.The

policieshave

tried

toincorporate

greeninfrastructurewhereverpossible.Thegreeninfrastructurepolicysupportsthedeliveryofgreeninfrastructurethroughtheplanning

processandattemptstomitigateagainstthe

loss

ofthesesites.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:T

hemitigationapproach

togreeninfrastructureistoincludeaspecificpolicywithintheLocalPlan,toensurethatitis

fully

considered

throughplanning

applications,protected

fromdevelopm

entonandenhancem

entaresoughtwherepossible.

SAObjectiv

e9:

Maintain,

enha

ncean

dpreserve

thedistinctiven

ess,diversity

andqu

ality

ofland

scap

ean

dtowns

cape

character

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

raryor

perm

anen

t

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

Long

Term

DistrictWide

Positive

GEN01,G

EN02,

GEN03,H

OU01,

New

developm

ent

provides

quality

HOU02,H

OU03,

environm

entsthat

HOU06,H

OU07,

respondtolocal

HOU08,H

OU09,

landscapetownscape

character

HOU11,H

OU12,

HOU13,E

NV01,

ENV02,E

NV03,

ENV04,E

NV05,

ENV06,E

NV07,

ENV08,E

C01,E

C02,EC04,EC05,EC


7

SAObjectiv

e9:

Maintain,

enha

ncean

dpreserve

thedistinctiven

ess,diversity

andqu

ality

ofland

scap

ean

dtowns

cape

character

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

raryor

perm

anen

t

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

06,E

C08,C

OM01,

COM02,C

OM03,

INF01

Assessm

ent:Breckland

hasadiverselandscapeandlocally

distinctivepatternsofdevelopm

ent.Thisdiversity

isan

importantcharacteristic

ofthearea

andhasbeen

assessed

throughtheLandscapeCharacterAssessm

entand

also

theSettlementFringe

Study.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:N

ewdevelopm

enthas

thepotentialtoimpactupon

thelandscapeandtownscape

oftheDistrict.Inordertomitigate

againstthe

potentialimpactupon

thelandscapeandtownscape,thisshouldbe

considered

throughtheplanning

process.Thereisspecific

policiessuch

asDesign,which

look

atthis,butanumberofotherpoliciesalso

includeareferencetoitinthecriteria

forthe

assessmentof

applications.Byem

beddingitintoindividualpoliciesitisconsidered

thatthiswillincrease

theweightw

hich

canbe

giventoitinthedetermination

ofplanning

applications.

SAObjectiv

e10:C

onservean

dwhe

reap

prop

riate

enha

ncethehistoricen

vironm

ent

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

MediumtoLong

Term

DistrictWide

Positive

GEN01,G

EN02,

GEN03,H

OU01,

Thecharacterofthe

historicenvironm

entis

HOU02,H

OU03,

conservedand

HOU05,H

OU07,

enhanced.Buildings

with

HOU08,H

OU09,

ahistoricvalueare

HOU12,E

NV01,

conservedand

enhanced.

ENV04,E

NV06,

ENV07,E

NV08,

EC01,E

C04,E

C05,E

C08,C

OM01,

COM02,C

OM03,

INF01


SAObjectiv

e10:C

onservean

dwhe

reap

prop

riate

enha

ncethehistoricen

vironm

ent

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Assessm

ent:Thedistricthas

50conservationareasandover1500

listedbuildings.These

historicfeatures

contributegreatly

tothecharacter

oftheDistrict.N

ewdevelopm

entintheform

ofresidential,em

ployment,tourismorinfrastructurehasthepotentialtoimpactupon

Breckland's

historicenvironm

ent.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:TheLocalPlanincludes

twospecificpoliciesrelatingtotheprotectionofthehistoricenvironm

ent,oneofwhich

relating

todesignated

heritageassets,and

theothertonon-designated

heritageassets.The

inclusionoflocalised

policieswillhelptomitigateagainst

proposalscomingforwardwhich

couldharm

thehistoricenvironm

ent.Inadditiontothisanumberofpoliciesalso

includereferencetothe

need

toprotectthe

historicenvironm

ent,andaddtotheweightw

hich

canbe

giventotheissuethroughthedeterminationofplanning

applications.

SAObjectiv

e11:Improv

ethehe

alth

andwellb

eing

ofthepo

pulatio

n

Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

MediumtoLong

Term

DistrictWide

Positive

GEN01,G

EN03,

GEN04,H

OU01,

Growthislocatedin

areaswherethereis

HOU02,H

OU07,

convenientaccess

toHOU09,H

OU10,

healthcareandsocial

facilities.

ENV01,E

NV04,

EC01,E

C05,

COM01,C

OM02

Assessm

ent:New

developm

enthas

thepotentialtoimpactupon

thehealthandwellbeing

ofthepopulationinanumberofdifferentw

ays.

Notonlydoes

theincrease

inpopulationhave

impactsupon

thecapacityatlocalsurgeries,newhousingcanimpactupon

health.D

evelopments

area

also

abletobuiltinfeatures

such

aspedestrianandcyclelinks

which

canimprovehealth.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:C

entraltotheLocalPlanisensuringthatthepopulationhasgood

access

toessentialservicesandfacilities.Ingeneral

thistakestheform

ofprom

otingsignificantdevelopm

entinareaswhich

have

theseservices

inexistencealready,butalsocanincluderequiring

provisiontobe

madeforthose

services

inresponse

tonewdevelopm

ent.Thereforethesignificanceofthiseffectisrelativelyhigh

andessential

toimprovingpeopleshealthandwellbeing

across

theDistrict.The

LocalPlanincludes

apolicyrelatingtohealthylifestylesandrequiring

developm

enttoincorporatehealthandwellbeing

intothedesign

ofthescheme.


7

SAObjectiv

e12:R

educ

ean

dPreven

tCrim

e

Prob

ability

ofOccurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

MediumTerm

Local

Positive

GEN02,H

OU

01,H

OU08,

COM01

Reductioninthefearof

crimethroughdesign

quality

Assessm

ent:Whilstcrim

eratesarenothighinBreckland,thisissomething

which

ismonitoredthroughthebaselinesurvey.The

design

ofnewdevelopm

entscanhave

animportantroletoplay

inbothreducing

crimeandreducing

thefearofcrimewithintheDistrict.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:D

esignquality

willbe

assuredthroughthedevelopm

entm

anagem

entfunctionoftheCouncil,inconjunctionwith

the

Police'sArchitecturalliaison

Officer.Theinclusionoftwospecificdesign

policieswithintheLocalPlanwillhelptoachievethisaim.Itw

illalso

beachieved

throughtheapproach

toinfrastructurewhich

willincludeensuringthatpublicopen

spaceandtransportroutes

arewelllitand

surveyed.

SAObjectiv

e13:Improv

ethequ

ality

andqu

antityof

publiclyaccessibleop

ensp

ace

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Certain

Permanent

ShorttoLong

Term

DistrictWide

Positive

GEN01,G

EN02,

GEN03,G

EN04,

Openspaceisprovided

andprotectedinthe

GEN05,H

OU01,

District

throughnew

developm

ents

HOU02,H

OU03,

HOU04,H

OU05,

HOU07,H

OU08,

HOU12,H

OU13,

ENV01,E

NV02,

ENV04,E

NV06,

EC01,C

OM01,

COM02,INF02

Assessm

ent:Theevidence

base

foropenspaceisprovided

throughtheOpenSpace

Assessm

entand

theparishSchedule.Thisshow

sthat

thereisasignificantdeficitinopen

spacewithinBreckland

inrelationtothesize

ofthepopulation.Theassessmentisbasedon

theFields

InTrustsspacestandardsforchildren'splay

areasandoutdoorsports

facilities.


SAObjectiv

e13:Improv

ethequ

ality

andqu

antityof

publiclyaccessibleop

ensp

ace

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:T

heLocalPlanincludes

aspecificpolicyon

open

spaceandrequiresallnetnewdw

ellings

tocontributetowards

open

space.Sitesof25

dwellings

ormorewillbe

requiredtoprovideon-site

open

space,whilstthose

forlessthan

25willneed

toprovideafinancial

contribution.Thiswillbe

securedthroughaplanning

obligations,inaccordance

willtherequirementsoftheCom

munity

InfrastructureLevy

regulations.Inadditiontothisthepolicyalso

seekstoprotectexistingopen

spaces

fromredevelopm

ent.

SAObjectiv

e14:Improv

ethequ

ality,ran

gean

daccessibility

ofessentialservicesan

dfacilities

Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Temporary

ShorttoLong

Term

DistrictWide

Positive

GEN01,G

EN03,

GEN04,G

EN05,

Levelsofservice

provisioninrural

settlem

entsaremaintain

orimproved.

HOU01,H

OU02,

HOU03,H

OU05,

HOU07,H

OU

Essentialservices

becomemoreaccessible

08,TR

02,E

NV

04,E

C01,E

C03,

EC05,E

C06,

COM04

Healthyandvibranttow

ncentrestoservethe

needsoftheDistrict

Assessm

ent:Maintaining

access

toservices

andfacilitiesisan

essentialpartofcreatingsustainabledevelopm

entw

ithinBreckland.D

ueto

thesize

oftheDistrictandthelim

itedlevelsofpublictransportprovision,itisimportanttomaintainexistingservices

andfacilitiesfrom

re-developmentpressures.Furthermore,itisalso

importanttodirectdevelopm

entinareaswherethereisgood

publictransportlinks.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:T

heLocalPlanincludes

aspecificpolicyon

theprotectionofcommunity

facilities.Itrequiresapplications

forthe

change

ofuseofthesefacilities,todemonstratethattheuseisno

longerviable,thisincludes

throughthemarketingoffacilitiesatan

appropriatevalue.

Thisapproach

willbe

particularly

importantintheruralareas

andlocalservice

centrevillages.Furthermore,thepoliciesseek

toconcentrate

developm

entinareaswith

betteraccesstoservices

andfacilities.


7

SAObjectiv

e14:Improv

ethequ

ality,ran

gean

daccessibility

ofessentialservicesan

dfacilities

Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

TheLocalPlanalso

supportstheroleoftowncentreswithinBreckland

throughpoliciesallocatingnewdevelopm

entintheseareas.Inaddition

tothisthepolicyalso

recommends

alowerimpactassessmentthreshold,w

hich

shouldsecurethemajority

ofretaildevelopm

entstowards

thetowncentre.Thisisimportantnotonlyinmaintaining

thevitalityandviabilityoftheDistrict,butalso

indirectingdevelopm

enttoareas

wherethereispublictransportaccessibility.

SAObjectiv

e15:R

edress

ineq

ualitiesrelatedto

age,ge

nder,d

isab

ility,race,faith

,loc

ationan

dinco

me

Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

MediumtoLong

Term

Local/D

istrict

Wide

Positive

GEN01,G

EN02,

GEN03,G

EN04,

Sufficienthousingis

securedforallinneed

HOU01,H

OU02,

Incomeinequalitiesare

reducedby

providing

affordablehousing

HOU03,H

OU07,

HOU08,H

OU09,

HOU10,H

OU14,

ENV04,E

C01,

Encourageddiversity

ofem

ployment

EC02,E

C05,

COM02,C

OM04

Essentialservices

becomemoreaccessible

Assessm

ent:Thereareanumberofinequalities

withintheDistrictwhich

theLocalPlancanseek

toaddress.Inequalities,canincludeaccess

tohousing(bothprivateandaffordable)fordifferentgroups

withinthecommunity.Itcan

also

includeaccess

toessentialservicesandfacilities,

forinstancethoseon

lowerincomes

arelikelytofindithardertoaccess

services

andfacilitiesintheruralarea.TheLocalPlanincludes

arangeofpolicieswhich

willhelptotackletheseissues.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:T

hehousingtargetforB

reckland

hasbeen

setbased

onthefindingsoftheCentralN


Market

Assessm

ent.Thishasassessed

thehousingneedsforallgroups

withinBreckland

andhasbeen

used

tosetthe

annualhousingtarget.In

additiontothisithasalso

provided

theaffordablehousingrequirement.


SAObjectiv

e15:R

edress

ineq

ualitiesrelatedto

age,ge

nder,d

isab

ility,race,faith

,loc

ationan

dinco

me

Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

TheLocalPlanincludes

aspecificpolicyon

theprotectionofcommunity

facilities.Itrequiresapplications

forthe

change

ofuseofthese

facilities,todemonstratethattheuseisno

longerviable,thisincludes

throughthemarketingoffacilitiesatan

appropriatevalue.Thisapproach

willbe

particularly

importantintheruralareas

andlocalservice

centrevillages,helpingtoensuretheruralpopulationisserved

bylocalfacilities.

SAObjectiv

e16:E

nsureallg

roup

sha

veaccess

toaffordab

le,d

ecen

tand

approp

riate

hous

ingthat

meets

theirn

eeds

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Certain

Permanent

Long

Tern

DistrictWide

Positive

GEN01,G

EN03,

GEN04,G

EN05,

Sufficienthousingis

securedforallinneed

HOU01,H

OU02,

Increasedstockof

affordablehomes

HOU03,H

OU04,

HOU05,H

OU06,

HOU07,H

OU08,

Greaterprovisionof

affordablehousingin

ruralareas

HOU09,H

OU10,

HOU11,H

OU12,

HOU13,H

OU14,

ENV03,E

NV05,

ENV08,ENV09,EC

01,E

C03,C

OM01,

COM02,C

OM03,

INF02

Assessm

ent:TheCentralN

orfolkHousing

MarketA

ssessm

enthas

assessed

theaffordablehousingrequirementw

ithinBreckland,based

onthelevelofneedofthepopulationwithinthehousingmarketarea.ThereareanumberofpolicieswithintheLocalPlanwhich

willhave

apositiveimpacton

affordablehousingprovision,with

allnew

majordevelopm

entsbeingexpected

toprovideaffordablehousing.Som

eofthe

environm

entalpolicieshave

thepotentialtohave

anegativeimpacton

theachievem

entofthissustainabilityobjectiveas

they

restrictthe

area

wherenewhousingcanbe

developed.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:T

hepolicyseekstosecureaffordablehousingon-site

forallmajorapplications.Thiswillhelptomeetthe

affordable

housingneed

identifiedthroughtheCentralN


MarketA

ssessm

ent.Intheruralareas,the

LocalPlanalso

includes

a


7

SAObjectiv

e16:E

nsureallg

roup

sha

veaccess

toaffordab

le,d

ecen

tand

approp

riate

hous

ingthat

meets

theirn

eeds

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

policyaround

thedeliveryofruralaffordablehousingexceptionsite.These

siteshave

animportantroleindeliveringaffordablehousingto

areasoutsideofthelocationalstrategy.

SAObjectiv

e17:Inc

reasethevitalityan

dviab

ility

ofexistin

gtowncentres

Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

MediumTerm

Local

Positive

GEN01,G

EN02,

GEN03,G

EN04,

Thevitalityandviability

oftowncentresis

sustainedandenhanced

HOU01,H

OU02,

ENV01,E

NV07,

EC01,E

C03,E

C05,E

C06,E

C07,

EC08,C

OM01

Assessm

ent:Theapproach

totowncentreshasbeen

informed

bytheRetailand

TownCentre

Study

2014

andtheaddendum

,which

has

included

providingnewconvenienceandcomparison

requirementsforthe

plan

periodwithintheDistrict'smarkettow

ns.Inadditiontonew

developm

ents,improvingthevitalityandviabilityofthemarkettow

nsalso

includes

considerationoftheaestheticsofthetowncentre,m

aking

itamoreattractivearea

wherepeoplewanttospendtim

e.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:Tow

ncentregrow

thissupportedthroughpolicieswithintheLocalPlan,Thiswillbe

delivered

throughthedevelopm

ent

managem

entprocess

andneedstobe

coupledwith

newhousinggrow

thinappropriatelocations

with

linkagestothetowncentre.

SAObjectiv

e18:H

elppe

oplega

inaccess

tosatis

fyingworkap

prop

riate

totheirs

kills,p

oten

tialand

placeof

reside

nce Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

Long

Term

DistrictWide

Positive

GEN01,G

EN03,

GEN04,H

OU01,

Abetterrange

ofem

ploymentopportunities

HOU02,H

OU07,


SAObjectiv

e18:H

elppe

oplega

inaccess

tosatis

fyingworkap

prop

riate

totheirs

kills,p

oten

tialand

placeof

reside

nce Prob

abilityof

Occurrenc

eIstheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Strong

econom

icgrow

thresulting

from

diversificationof

employmentopportunities

HOU08,H

OU12,

EC01,E

C02,E

C03,E

C04,E

C05,

EC06,E

C07,

COM03,INF01

Housing

ofan

appropriateaffordability

intermsofsize,typeand

tenuretohelpenable

employment

opportunities,

Assessm

ent:Thepoliciesaround

employmentprovision

have

been

informed

bytheEmploymentG

rowthStudy

2013.Thishasassessed

the

levelofemploymentgrowthrequiredwithintheDistrictovertheplan

period.Inadditiontothisithasalso

looked

attheexistinggeneral

employmentareas

withinBreckland

andconsiderwhetherthey

remainfitforpurpose

goingforward.Thedocumenthas

recommendedthe

need

forfurtherem

ploymentlandwithintheDistrictovertheplan

period.Italso

show

stheroletheruralareas

playsinsupportingtheeconom

y.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:T

heLocalPlanaimstosecureem

ploymentgrowththroughtheallocationofgeneralemploymentland.Thepoliciesin

theLocalPlanseekstoprotectthese

sitesforB

classuses.Itdoesalso

recognisetheneed

incertaininstancesforemploymentdevelopment

tobe

locatedoutsideofgeneralemploymentareas,thissupportstheissues

notedwithintheem

ploymentgrowthstudy.

SAObjectiv

e19:Improv

etheeffic

ienc

y,co

mpe

titiven

essan

dad

aptabilityof

thelocaleco

nomy

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

Uncertain

Permanent

Mediumterm

DistrictWide

Positive

GEN01,G

EN02,

GEN03,G

EN04,

Strong

econom

icgrow

thresulting

from

diversificationof

employmentopportunities

HOU01,H

OU02,

HOU07,H

OU08,

HOU12,H

OU13,

Sustained

employment

grow

thHOU14,E

NV01,


7

SAObjectiv

e19:Improv

etheeffic

ienc

y,co

mpe

titiven

essan

dad

aptabilityof

thelocaleco

nomy

Prob

ability

of Occurrenc

e

Istheeffect

tempo

rary

orpe

rman

ent

Duration

(Sho

rt/Med

ium/Lon

gterm

)

Spatial

Extent

Positiv

e/Neg

ative

Impa

ctup

onBaseline

Policy

Effect

ENV05,ENV08,EC

01,E

C02,E

C03,

EC04,E

C05,E

C06,E

C07,C

OM01,

COM03,INF01

Assessm

ent:Thepoliciesaround

employmentprovision

have

been

informed

bytheEmploymentG

rowthStudy

2013.Thishasassessed

the

levelofemploymentgrowthrequiredwithintheDistrictovertheplan

period.Inadditiontothisithasalso

looked

attheexistinggeneral

employmentareas

withinBreckland

andconsiderwhetherthey

remainfitforpurpose

goingforward.

Mitiga

tionProp

osal:T

heLocalPlansupportsthedeliveryofem

ploymentdevelopmentthroughoutthe

District.Itseeks

tofocusthemajority

ofem

ploymentdevelopmentonthemarkettow

ns,w

herethereareopportunitiesforpeopletoaccess

employmentthrough

means

otherthan

caruse.P

oliciesintheLocalPlanalso

recognisetheroleoftheruraleconomy,includingtourismandpoliciessupportthis.


8 Proposals for Monitoring8.1 The current baseline data table in 9 'District Wide Baseline Data' includes a significant number of indicatorsdefined in national, regional and local indicators developed to aid the appraisal of the Local Plan. Each of theseindicators has been used to build up a picture of the District's social, environmental and economic characteristics.Although each of these are valuable in expressing the District's performance, the annual assessment of eachindicator would result in considerable, effort, resources and substantial new monitoring. In addition many of theseindicators cannot be monitored annually as they are only available from external sources, such as the census.

8.2 Therefore, in order to provide a more manageable monitoring requirement, a reduced number of indicatorshave been selected to provide monitoring of the 19 SA objectives. These will be updated annually and includedwith the production of the Annual Monitoring Report (AMR). The findings of these indicators will help to measurehow well the plan contributes to sustainable development and inform future reviews of plans and policies. Thefollowing table illustrates these indicators against their relevant SA objectives:

Headline Monitoring IndicatorSA ObjectiveNo.

% of dwellings completed on previously developedland

Minimise the irreversible loss of undeveloped landand productive agricultural holdings andencourage the recycling/reuse of on site resourcesto minimise the impacts on the environment andsafeguard resources for future generations

1

Density of new developments

% of employment use development completed onpreviously developed land

% of retail use development completed on previouslydeveloped land

Levels of water abstractedLimit water consumption to the capacity of naturalprocesses and storage systems andmaintain andenhance water quality

2

Average household water consumption (ltr/head/day)Ensure the sustainable reuse of water toaccommodate additional growth and developmentwith minimal impacts on water quality

3

% of household waste which is recycle andcomposted

Minimise waste production and support therecycling of waste

4

Average distance travelled to workReduce contributions to climate change andlocalised air pollution

5

Ha of new development permitted in areas at riskof flooding.

To adapt to climate change and avoid , reduceand manage flood risk

6

Number of new developments permitted contrary toEnvironment Agency advice

Condition of SSSI (% of sites in favourable condition)Protect, conserve, enhance and expandbiodiversity and promote and conservegeodiversity

7


8

Headline Monitoring IndicatorSA ObjectiveNo.

Ha of green infrastructure providedProtect, enhance and increase greeninfrastructure within the District

8

Ha of development within the Conservation AreaMaintain, enhance and preserve thedistinctiveness, diversity and quality of landscapeand townscape character

9

Permissions granted contrary to the advice of HistoricEngland/Conservation Officer

Conserve and where appropriate enhance thehistoric environment

10

Access to essential services and facilitiesImprove the health and well being of thepopulation

11

Recorded crimes per 1000 populationReduce and prevent crime12

Area of open space provided through the planningsystem

Improve the quality and quantity of publiclyaccessible open space

13

A class floorspaceImprove the quality and quantity of accessibleservices and facilities

14

Access to essential services and facilities

Number of affordable dwellings builtRedress inequalities related to age, gender,disability, race, faith, location and income

15

New community facilities built

Net number of new houses builtEnsure all groups have access to affordable,decent and appropriate housing that meets theirneeds

16

Net new affordable houses built

Number of gypsy and travellers pitches delivered

Number of vacant retail unitsIncrease the viability and vitality of existing towncentres

17

Employment by place of residence %Help people gain access to satisfying workappropriate to their skills, potential and place ofresidence

18

Number of people on the claimant count

Employment land availableImprove the efficiency, competitiveness andadaptability of the local economy

19

Employment land developed

Economic activity rate

Table 8.1 Objectives and Indicators for Monitoring


9 Next Steps9.1 This sustainability appraisal assesses the policies within the Local Plan Pre-Submission document. Theprocess of assessing the Local Plan policies and site allocations is largely complete at this stage but it may benecessary to assess any further changes to the final plan if these are proposed as main modifications during theExamination.


9

9DistrictW

ideBaselineData

Dataso

urce

Local

Trend/Assessment

Target

Nationa

lBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

Breckland

AnnualM

onitoringReport2014/15

Muchofthefuture

grow

thof

4.7%

2015/16

%ofdw

ellings

completed

on1.Minimisethe

irreversibleloss

44.81%

2014/15

Breckland

istobe

ongreenfield

previously

developed

(brownfield)land.

ofundeveloped

land

and

productive

34.58%

2013/14

land.Future

reductionofPDL

agricultural

55.9%

2012/13

asaresultof

limitedremaining

holdings

and

encouragethe

62.4%

2011/12

brow

nfieldland

withintheDistrict

recycling/reuse

ofonsite

andthe

resourcesto

brow

nfield

minimisethe

definition

change

impactsupon

tono

longer

the

includeback

gardens.

environm

ent

andsafeguard

resource

forthe

future

generations

www.ofwat.gov.uk

Therehasbeen

asteady

increase

inthehousehold

InFutureWater,the

Governm

ent’s

Water

Strategy

forE

ngland,

weoutlinedour

146(Insustry

Averagefor

England

and

Wales)

145

(Anglian

Water)

2009/10

Com

pany

estim

ates

ofaverage

2.Limitwater

consum

ptionto

thecapacityof

Service

anddelivery-performance

ofthewatercompanies

inEngland

andWales

annual

report,supportinginformation.

natural

processesand

storage

system

s

consum

ptionof

water.Itis

believedthat

therehasbeen

no

ambitiontoreduce

householdwateruse

byatleast20litresper

person

perday

by

household

consum

ption

(I/head/d).

146(Industry

Averagefor

England

and

Wales)

147

(Anglian

Water)

2008/9

(Noinformationavailablepost2009/10-U

pdated

20/10/2015)

clearunderlying

increase

inper

2030.Eachperson

intheUKuses

an147(Industry

Averagefor

England

and

Wales)

150

(Anglian

Water)

2007/8

person

consum

ptionper

year.How

everit

issuggestedthat

lifestylechanges

average150litresof

waterperday,w

hich

ishigherthan

manyof

ournorthern

Europeanneighbours

148(Industry

Averagefor

England

and

Wales)

146

(Anglian

Water)

2006/7

arereflected

intheincreasesin

water

consum

ption.

andisunsustainable

inthelong

term,

particularly

inareasof

lowannualrainfall.

www.defra.gov.uk

Historic

abstractions

from

allsurface

and

54.452

(England

and

Wales)

2010

Estimated

abstractions

from

allsurface

and

ground

waters

(Ml/day)(total).

(Noinformationavailablepost2010

-updated

26/10/2015)

54,250

(England

and

Wales)

2009

ground

waters

have

risen

from

1995

dueto

54,925

(England

and

Wales)

7,108

(Anglian

Water

2008

societaldemands,

population

increase,


Dataso

urce

Local

Trend/Assessment

Target

Nationa

lBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

changing

inhousehold

patternsand

57,820

(England

and

Wales)

7,722

(Anglian

Water)

2007

climatechange.

59,752

7,751

(Anglia

Water)

2006

How

ever,

abstractions

appeartobe

indeclineas

aa

(England

and

Wales)

resultofefficiency

measuresand

legislation.

Nationalfigureis

forE

ngland

and

Wales.

Environm

entA

gency.

NotethattheEAareinatransition

phaseas

they

switchtousingthenewWaterFram

ework

Directivemethodologies

ofassessingriverquality.

Biologicalw

ater

quality

isgenerally

increasing.

Nationalfigureis

forE

ngland

and

Wales.

Increase

inwater

quality

75.1

92.81

2008

%riversgraded

asgood

andvery

good

biological

quality

-%length

(GQA).

75.3

100

2007

74.1

90.64

2006

ThechangesmeantheGQAfor2007isno

longercomparabletothehistoricalGQAdataset.

5.3

02008

%riversgraded

asfairbiological

5.5

02007

quality

-percentage

length(GQA)

5.7

02006

Chemicalwater

quality

is81.8

70.64

2008

%riversgraded

asgood

andvery

94.5

67.14

2007

generally

increasing.

Nationalfigureis

forE

ngland

and

Wales.

good

chem

ical

quality

-percentage

length(GQA)

93.7

64.39

2006

5.1

4.56

2208

%ofriversinfair

chem

icalquality

-5.9

0.94

2007

percentage

length(GQA)

6.9

8.49

2006

DepartmentofEnergy&Clim

ateChange(DEC

C)and

Governm

entStatistics.Docum

entsused

includethefollowing:

Asof27

May

2015

itwas

stated

TheUKtargetisto

reduce

greenhouse

gasem

issionsby

20%

568.3(467.5)

2013

Total

(net)Greenhouse

Gas

Emissions

3.Ensurethe

sustainable

reuseofwater

582.2(476.3)

2012

https://decc.blog.gov.uk/2015/05/27/energy-climate-change-and-the-queens-speech/

thattheUKhas

reduced

emissionsby

30%

comparedtothe1990

baselineas

setoutby

(CarbonDioxide

emissionsin

brackets)

to accommodate

additional

566.2(457.5)

2011

http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121217150421/www.decc.gov.uk/assets/decc/statistics/clim

ate_change/404-gg-inventory-user-guide.pdf

(DECC,2015).

Between1990

theKyotoProtocol.

TheClim

ateChange

grow

thand

and2009

the

Actof2008

developm

ent

https://w

ww.gov.uk/governm

ent/statistics/final-uk-em

issions-estim

ates

sectors

establisheda

with

minimal

contributingmost

long-term,

impactson

waterquality

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-local-authority-and-regional-carbon-dioxide-em

issions-national-statistics-2005-2013

tothedecline

wereIndustrial

legally-binding

framew

orkcommitting


9

http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121217150421/www.decc.gov.uk/assets/decc/statistics/climate_change/404-gg-inventory-user-guide.pdf

Dataso

urce

Local

Trend/Assessment

Target

Nationa

lBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

(Updated

20/10/2015)

Processes

and

Waste

Managem

ent.

theUKtoareduction

ofatleast80%

below

the1990

baselineby

IndustrialProcess

2050

with

aninterim

targetof34%by

2020.

emissions

decreasedby

81%duetoplant

closures

and

equipm

ent

improvem

ents.

Waste

Managem

ent

emissions

decreasedby

70%dueto

methane

recovery

andlandfillsites.

Duringthissame

periodtheonly

sectorthatdidnot

show

adecrease

inem

issionswas

theTransport

sector,w

hich

increasedby

0.1%

.

Information

AsofJune

2009,

theEastof

England

remains

The2009

Renew

able

EnergyDirectivesets

atargetforthe

UKto

64,654

2014

Generationof

electricityfrom

renewable

sources,(GWh)

Renew

ableenergy

in2011:

53,667

2013

theleadingregion

forthe

generation

achieve15%ofits

energy

consum

ption

41.258

2012

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system

/uploads/attachment_data/file/65926/5629-renewable-energy-2011-et-article.pdf

ofrenewable

electricity.Ithas

now

fromrenewable

sourcesby

2020.

34,410

2011

Renew

ableenergy

in2012:

24,623

2014

Installedcapacity

ofsites

generating

electricityfrom

renewable

passed

itsfirst

500M

Wof

installedcapacity,

with

some

https://www

.gov.uk/governm

ent/uploads/system

/uploads/attachm

ent_data/file/208607/renewable_energy_in_2012.pdf

Renew

ableenergy

in2013:

https://www

.gov.uk/governm

ent/uploads/system

/uploads/attachm

ent_data/file/323358/Renewable_energy_in_2013.pdf

19,801

2013

15,515

2012

508M

Wbuilt

countingbothon

andoff-shore

12,309.7

2011

Renew

ableenergy

in2014:

Sources

(MW)

sources.

https://www

.gov.uk/governm

ent/uploads/system

/uploads/attachm

ent_data/file/437953/Renewable_energy_in_2014.P

df

(Updated

20/10/2015)

Fordetailedinformationvisitthe

Environm

entA

gencywebsite:What's

inyourbackyard?

Thedataisupdatedannually.

Highest

concentrations

areinCities

andTowns.

2015

Annualaverage

concentrationof

nitrogendioxide

(µg/m3)


http://maps.environment-agency.gov.uk/wiyby/wiybyController?ep=maptopics&lang=_e

Dataso

urce

Local

Trend/Assessment

Target

Nationa

lBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

(Updated

20/10/2015)

2015

Noofdays

when

fineparticle

concentration

foundtobe

inbandings

'moderate'or

'higher'(PM10)

2011

Census

Nosettarget

74.4

83.1

2011

%households

with

atleastone

carorvan

(England

and

Wales)

2001

Census

Nosettarget

73.22

83.09

2001

(England

and

Wales)

2001

Census

Nospecifictargets

existalthough

thereis

55.23

70.1

2001

%ofpersons

drivingtoworkby

carorvan

atargetfora

general

(England

and

Wales)

decrease

insingle

occupancycarusage.

2001

Census

Thetfordhasa

loweraverage

Nospecifictargets

exist,although

theaim

13.31

17.87

2001

Averagedistance

travelledtofixed

placeofwork

(km)

commuting

distance

than

the

wouldbe

toreduce

thedistance

travelled

tofixed

placeofwork.

(England

and

Wales)

restofthedistrict,

region

and

country.

DECC.

In2007,outofall

theDistrictsin

See

NI186

fortargets

424

2007

AmountofCO2

fromRoadTraffic

-Kt

420

2006

Norfolk,

Brecklandhadthe

431

2005

highestfigures,

closelyfollowed

bySouthNorfolk.

InNorfolk,in

2007,B

reckland

43%

2007

%CO2from

RoadTraffic

hadthesecond

highest%

.South

Norfolkhadthe

highest.


9

Dataso

urce

Local

Trend/Assessment

Target

Nationa

lBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

Breckland

issecond

toSouth

Norfolk.

Whencompared

totherestofthe

region

andUK,

90%higher

than

UKPer

Capita

3.26

2007

PerCapita

CO2

emissionsfrom

RoadTraffic

Kt

Breckland'sper

capitaem

issions

fromtransportare

muchhigher.

37%

2012/13

%ofhousehold

wastecollected

which

isrecycled

andcomposted.

4.Minimise

waste

productionand

supportthe

recyclingof

waste

Breckland

CouncilEnvironm

entalServicesTeam

.Recyclingrates

compareverywell

with

regionaland

nationalfigures.

Breckland

has

BDCtargetof42%for

09/10

37(England)

41.79%

(12.89%

composted)

2008/9

improved

greatly

34.5(England)

42.44%

2007/8

inthelast2years

with

theaidof

initiatives

of(11.6%

composted)

prom

otionof

recycling.

Currentlya

reductionin

31(England)

39.3%

(11.1%

ofthisis

composting)

2006/7

domestic

waste

goingtolandfill.

Census

Datanot

yet

released

2011

Percentageof

peopletravelling

over10km

towork

5.Reduce

contributions

toclimatechange

andlocalised

airpollution

29%(England)

42%

2001

12015/16

Planning

applications

6.To

adaptto

climatechange

andavoid,

Gov.UKwebsite.HighLevelTarget5:D

evelopmentand

flood

riskinEngland.

Breckland

has

threeapplications

Environm

entAgency's

aimwouldbe

forsuch

Nodata

32008/9

approved

against

Environm

ent

Agencyadvice

115

02007/8

reduce

and

manageflood

risk

approved

contrary

toEAadvice.

decisionstobe

asfew

aspossible.

(orobjection)on

flood

risk

grounds.

(Minorand

Major

Development)

106

02006/7


Dataso

urce

Local

Trend/Assessment

Target

Nationa

lBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

(Minorand

Major

Development)

Breckland

condition

ofSS

SI’shasstayed

95%ofSSSIlandto

befavourableor

recoveringcondition

by2010.(Defra)

43%

2016

%ofSSSIareas

infavourable

condition

7.Protect,

conserve

and

enhanceand

expand

biodiversity

37.5%

44%

2015

thesameand

exceedsthe

44%

2014

national

45%

2013

Informationtaken

fromNatural

45%

2012

England.H

istoric

datacannotbe

46%

2011

generatedon

the

NaturalEngland

website.

48%

2016

%ofarea

unfavourableor

recovering

condition

58.19%

48%

2015

(Updated

26/10/2015)statistics

asawhole

46%

2014

44%

2013

42%

2012

42%

2011

6%2016

%ofareas

unfavourableor

nochange

condition

2.44%

6%2015

5%2014

8%2013

10%

2012

9%2011

3%2016

%ofarea

inunfavourableor

declining

condition

1.72%

2%2015

5%2014

3%2013

3%2012

3%2011

0%2016


9

Dataso

urce

Local

Trend/Assessment

Target

Nationa

lBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

%ofarea

destroyedorpart

destroyed

condition

0.03%

0%2015

0%2014

0%2013

0%2012

0%2011

12016

Num

berS

PA83

12015

12014

12013

42016

Num

berofS

AC

254

42015

42014

42013

12016

Num

berof

Ram

sarS

ites

721

2015

12014

12013

NorfolkGeodiversity

Partnership

Thereare2RIG

inBreckland:

Nosettarget.

02015

Changein

numberand

area

ofdesignated

geologicalSSSIs

andRIGS

10

2009

New

tonby

Castle

Acrechalkpit-

GRTF

837149.

30

2008

-61

2007

GtH

ockham

erratic

boulder-

GRTL

953924.

www.norfolkbiodiversity.org

www.ukbap.org.uk

Breckland

figures

areforthe

numberof

recorded

churring

Nationa

l

Achieve

anincrease

inthenumberof

churringmales

to4800

by2016.

4606

(UK)

(95%

confidence

level)

351

2004

Num

berof

churringmale

nightjars

RSPB

males

inthe

Breckland

SPA

-


Dataso

urce

Local

Trend/Assessment

Target

Nationa

lBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

notethatsome

areaswere

subjecttogreater

survey

efforts

than

others.

Maintainthecurrent

rangeofnightjar

(therewere269

occupied

10km

squaresin2004).

Increase

therangeto

305occupied

tenkm

squaresby

2016

(a13%rangeincrease

in12

years).

Inthelong

term

(next

20years),restore

nightjartoparts

ofits

formerrangein,for

exam

ple,south-west

England,w

est

Midlands,north-west

England,south-west

Scotland

andNorthern

Ireland.

Norfolk

Maintainas

aminimum

313

breeding

pairs

ofnightjarinNorfolkin

theexisting2004

rangeof14

tenkm

squares.

Byincreasing

thearea

ofsuitablehabitat,

increase

thepossible

breeding

andfeeding

areasforthe

nightjar,

andso

providescope

forfurtherpopulation

expansioninthe

county.

www.norfolkbiodiversity.org

www.ukbap.org.uk

Thestonecurlew

isarareand

decliningspecies,

numbersofwhich

Nationa

l

Increase

thebreeding

populationinthe

presentU

Krangeto

200pairs

by2000

and

300pairs

by2010.

354

(England)

230

(including

anestim

ate

for

Thetford)

2009

Num

berofS

tone

CurlewsBreeding

Pairs.

RSPB

have

fallenby

85%inthepast

50years,and

morethan

50%

351

216

2008

since1960.Itis

(England)


9

Dataso

urce

Local

Trend/Assessment

Target

Nationa

lBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

Encourage

recolonisationofthe

pastbreeding

range.

347

(England)

206

2007

nowlargely

restrictedtotwo

areasofthe

country,

Breckland

and

Wessex.

Breckland

figures

areforthe

Breckland

SPA

Increase

the

populationbreeding

onsemi-natural

grasslandto120pairs

by2000.

andareasof

Norfolk

Maintainthebreeding

populationin

Breckland

(Norfolkas

wellasSuffolk)atno

fewerthan

172pairs.

suitablehabitat

outsideofits

immediate

boundary.

Thetfordarea

and

Breckland

figures

areaminimum

asIncrease

thebreeding

populationinNorfolk

andSuffolktoatleast

225pairs

by2010.

area

north

ofA1066

not

monitoredin

recentyears.

Maintainaminimum

of7breeding

pairs

inNorthNorfolkwith

atargetof15

breeding

pairs

by2010.

Consolidateand

increase

the

protection,rangeand

numbersofbirdsin

thenorth-westN

orfolk

population.

Encourage

the

re-colonisationofthe

pastbreeding

rangein

NorfolkandSuffolk.

Increase

the

proportionof

populationnestingon

semi-natural

grasslands

andgrass

heaths

to20%where

they

wouldbe

less

relianton

intervention

andless

susceptible

toanyfuturechanges

infarmingpractice.


Dataso

urce

Local

Trend/Assessment

Target

Nationa

lBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

Maintainaminimum

productivity

of0.70

fledged

chickperpair

byinterventionon

arableandreserve

managem

entw

here

appropriate.

Therearean

estim

ated

3,063

Nationa

l

Achieve

anincrease

inthenumberof

breeding

pairs

inthe

3064

(95%

confidence

level)

470 (95%

confidence

level)

2006

Num

berof

Woodlark

terrritoriesin

England

in2006.

Breckland

figures

areforthe

Breckland

SPA

UK,from1,500

breeding

pairs

to2,150by

2018

(a43%

increase

in12

years).

(England)

(The

Brecks)

andareasof

suitablehabitat

outsideofits

immediate

boundary.

Increase

therangeof

thewoodlarkfrom90

to125tenkm

squares,includingthe

recolonisationof

Wales

andsouth-west

England,by2018.

Norfolk

Maintainas

aminimum

200

breeding

pairs

ofwoodlarkinNorfolkin

theexistingrangeof

16tenkm

squares.

(Targettobe

review

edfollowingtheresults

ofthe2006

national

survey.)

Byincreasing

thearea

ofsuitablehabitat,

increase

thepossible

breeding

andfeeding

areasforthe

woodlark,andso

providescopefor

furtherpopulation

expansioninthe

county.


9

Dataso

urce

Local

Trend/Assessment

Target

Nationa

lBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

Nodatarecorded

todate.M

onitoring

required.

HaofGreen

Infrastructure

provided

with

8.Protect,

enhanceand

increase

Green

new

developm

ents

Infrastructure

withinthe

District

N/a

N/a

Notarget

Nodatarecorded

todate.

Development

meetingBuilding

forLife

Standards.

9.Maintainand

enhancethe

diversity

and

distinctiveness

oflandscape

andtownscape

character

Monitoringrequired

StartApril2009.

Historic

Buildings

Team

N/a

Nosettarget

1536

2015

Num

beroflisted

buildings

(all

grades)

10.C

onserve

andwhere

appropriate,

1530

2009

enhancethe

historic

environm

ent

Historic

Buildings

Team

502015

Totalnum

berof

designated

conservation

areas

252016

Num

berofListed

Buildings

atRisk

(allgrades)

Historic

England

312015

282009

282008

292007

Table9.1


SocialBaseline

Dataso

urce

Local

Tren

d/Assessm

ent

Target

Nationa

lEa

stof England

Breckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

Census2001

&2011

UKas

awholehas

asageing

population.

Ithasbeen

suggestedthatthis

isduetothe

Notarget.

56,075,900

5,862,400

131,000

2011

Totalpopulation

11.Improve

thehealth

andwell

beingofthe

population

52,041,916

(England

and

Wales)

5,388,140

121,418

2001

post-W

orldWarII

baby

boom

and,toa

lesserdegree,due

tohigh

birth

ratesin

thelate1960s,when

nationalbirthrates

werefalling.

Breckland

isalso

apopulardestination

forretirementand

second

home

owners.

www.apho.org.uk

Generalincrease

inlifeexpectancy.

Noset

target.

79.4(m)

83.1(f)

80.3

(m)

83.8

(f)

80.2(m)

83.8(f)

2015

LifeExpectancy

(National

figures

for

England).

79.2(m)

80.1

(m)

80.0(m)

83.8(f)

2014

83.0(f)

83.7

(f)

78.6(m)

79.6

(m)

79.5(m)

83.3(f)

2013

82.6(f)


9

Dataso

urce

Local

Tren

d/Assessm

ent

Target

Nationa

lEa

stof England

Breckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

83.2

(f)

78.6(m)

79.6

(m)

79.5(m)

83.3(f)

2012

82.6(f)

83.2

(f)

Generalincrease

inobesity

inadults.

General

targetisto

reduce

incidences.

23.6

No

data

29.1

2009

Obese

Adults

(%)

23.6

29.1

2008

21.8

24.8

2007

Generalincrease

inobesity

inyear6

children.

9.5

No

data

8.6

2015

Obesityam

ong

primaryschoolaged

childreninreception

year(%

)

(National

Figuresfor

England)

9.3

8.8

2014

9.5

9.0

2013

9.4

9.6

2012

9.8

8.8

2011

Generaldecrease

in%ofincidence.

78.2

69.9

67.4

2011-13

MortalityfromHeart

Disease

andStroke.

81.1

72.6

70.4

2010-12

Directlyage

standardised

rateper

84.4

7570.4

2009-11

100,000population

under75yearsof

age.

Norfolk

Constabulary

Allcrimeratesare

reducing.

Nosettarget

butgeneral

aimtohave

areduction

incrime.

4,150,097

259,655

5490

2010/11

Allrecorded

crimes.

Num

ber/R

ateper

1,000population

12.Reduce

andprevent

crime


Dataso

urce

Local

Tren

d/Assessm

ent

Target

Nationa

lEa

stof England

Breckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

Rates

use

midyear

population

Breckland'sratesare

belowregionaland

nationalaverages.

4.67

3.73

1.39

2010/11

Dwellingburglary.

Num

ber/R

ateper

1,000population

Therearepocketsof

highercrimerates

withinBreckland.

estim

ates

given

above.

8.14

6.58

3.74

2010/11

Vehiclecrime.

Num

ber/R

ateper

1,000population

4.64

Apr-Jun

2015

Violentcrim

e

3.96

Jul-Se

p2014

Num

ber/R

ateper

1,000population

14.88

12.12

8.72

2010/11

Breckland

District

Council–Open

Thereisan

under

provisionwithinthe

Alldw

ellings

inmajor

housing

Nodata

No

data

-53.6ha

2015

Provision

ofoutdoor

playingspace

comparedtoNPFA

standard

13.Improve

thequality

andquantity

ofpublicly

Space

Assessment2007

&2010

&2015

majority

ofthe

district.

Nodata

No

data

-111.2ha

2007

areasmust

bewithin

accessible

open

space

1.2kmof

outdoor

sports

areas.

Intermsof

children’s

play

areas,

alldwellings

inhousing

areasshould

bewithin

100m

ofa

LAP,400m


9

Dataso

urce

Local

Tren

d/Assessm

ent

Target

Nationa

lEa

stof England

Breckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

ofaLE

AP

and1000m

ofaNEAP.

Census

Themajority

ofdw

ellings

withinthe

Notarget

Nodata

No

data

Nodata

2011

Householdswith

difficulty

accessing

14.Improve

thequality,

rangeand

Districtarelocated

corner

Nodata

No

data

93.86%

of2001

within30

minutes

publictransporttim

eofaGP'ssurgery

shops/supermarkets.

PostO

ffice,

Doctor/H

ospital.

accessibility

ofessential

houses

within

30minutes

public

transport

ofaGP

BrecklandAn

nual

MonitoringReport

ThelevelofA

1floorspacewithin

Notarget.

A1

Nodata

No

data

1163.15

2013/2014

Area

ofA1

Class

land

usedevelopedper

year.

-1346.15

2012/2013

Breckland

has

stayed

relatively

floorspace

shouldbe

383.65

2011/2012

stableinrecent

years.

maximised

within

designated

towncentres

Table9.2

TheEnglish

Indicesof

Deprivation

byCLG

Ranking

from1(most

deprived

inEngland)

to354(leastdeprived

inEngland).

Breckland

has

pocketsofdeprivation

butaverages

Decrease

Breckland'srank

inindexof

multiple

deprivation

N/AN/A

19.789

2015

Indexof

multiple

deprivation

averagescore

15.

Redress

inequalities

relatingto

age,

gender,

disability,

race,faith,

2010

15.30

2007

14.48

2004

142

2015

Rankof

averagescore


187

2010

favourably.

Itsrankinghas

increasedsince2004.

location

and

income.

213

2007

222

2004

164

2015

RankofLocal

Concentration

204

2010

218

2007

232

2004

155

2015

Rankof

incomescale

157

2010

159

2007

176

2004

143

2015

Rankof

employment

scale

165

2010

178

2007

190

2004

Fuelpoverty

statistics

www.gov.uk

Ahouseholdissaid

tobe

infuelpoverty

ifitneedstospend

10%ofits

incomeon

Decreaseinthe

percentage

ofpeoplewith

fuel

poverty.

8.8%

8.5%

2013

%Households

inFuel

Poverty

16%

19.5%

2010


9

16%

2006

fueltomaintainan

adequatestandardof

warmth.Thisis

usually

defined

as21

degreesforthe

main

livingroom

and18

degreesforother

room

s.

Thereappearstobe

andecrease

infuel

poverty

since2010.

Table9.3

BDCandEERAAnnualM

onitoringReport.EEERAhasnow

been

dissolved.

Morerecent

data

unavailable.

Seek

delivery

ofnew

houses

in

619

2015/16

Num

berof

new

houses

built(net)

16.E

nsure

allgroups

have

access

to491

2014/15

The

accordance

425

2013/14

econom

icwith

affordable,

329

2012/13

downturnis

likelytohave

hadan

effect

onnumbers.

requirements

oftheCore

Strategy

and

emerging

LocalPlan.

decentand

appropriate

housing.

346

2011/12

BDCandEERAAnnualM

onitoringReport.EERAhasnow

been

dissolved.

Low%due

tothesites

granted

Adopted

Core

Strategy

aims

129

2015/16

Num

ber

dwellings

Com

pleted

922014/15

permission

for40%

affordable

housing.

thatare

‘affordable’

Affordable

in

712013/14

areunder

lower

thresholds.

862012/13

682011/12

Breckland

Due

togovernment

targetsand

monitoring

contextis

homes

predicted

provided

population

through

RSL.

grow

ththese


figures

are

likelyto

increase.

AnnualM

onitoringReport2014/15

&Land

Registry

House

PriceIndex(Feb

2013)

Notethat

thesefigures

areaverages

Tobuild

more

affordable

andlowcost

homes

£213,004

Jan17

Average

House

Price

(£)

£200,630

2014/15

http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/public/house-prices-and-sales

across

all

typesof

dwellings.

£196,806

2013/14

£175,897

2012/13

£238,293

£203,535

£178,088

2011/12

Table9.4


9

Econ

omicBaseline

Dataso

urce

Local

Tren

d/Assessm

ent

Target

Englan

d&Wales

East

ofEn

glan

dBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

Breckland

Annual

MonitoringReport.

Higherorder

shopping

centres

outsidetheDistrict

attractshoppers

fromwithin

Breckland

which

resultinleakageof

expenditureaw

ayform

theDistrict.

Reduce

numberof

vacant

retailunits

and‘dead’

shop

frontages.

2,976.41

2015/16

Vacantretail

floorspaceon

towncentres

(sqm)

17.Increase

vitalityand

viabilityof

existingtown

centres

N/A

2014/15

5,050.86

2013/14

4,974.90

2012/13

5,803.52

2011/12

Breckland

Annual

MonitoringReport.

Figuresreferto

changesinarea

used

asan

Aclass

usecomparedtothe

previous

year.

Current

Core

Strategy

Policyisto

guide

2,185.11

2015/16

Changein

floorspace

(sqm

)ofA

Class

units

N/A

2014/15

794.14

2013/14

171.62

2012/13

changes

totry

and

86.49

2011/12

makesure

thereisa

34.49

2011/12

maximum

amountof

A1on

primary

frontages

andretail

uses

onsecondary

frontages.

NCCChildservices

No

specific

target

5859

492010/11

%ofKey

Stage

4(GCSE)5+

18.H

elppeople

gainaccess

tosatisfyingwork

5556

512009/10

otherthan

PassesatA-C

appropriateto

5052

482008/9

asmany

aspossible.

incEng

&Maths

theirskills,


Dataso

urce

Local

Tren

d/Assessm

ent

Target

Englan

d&Wales

East

ofEn

glan

dBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

potentialand

placeof

residence

4850

482007/8

4648

462006/7

www.nom

isweb.co.uk

Breckland'sfigures

areless

thatregional

andnationalfigures.

Notarget

541.0

569.4

460.8

2016

Gross

Weekly

pay.Fulltim

e(£)

520.8

539.1

450.9

2014

517.9

543.5

442.8

2013

508.3

531.4

448.1

2012

500.2

525.0

421.5

2011

13.66

14.3

10.94

2016

Hourly

pay.

Fulltim

e.(£)

13.15

13.62

10.29

2014

13.08

13.69

10.29

2013

12.80

13.34

10.44

2012

12.62

13.14

9.74

2011

www.nom

isweb.co.uk

ThenumberofJSA

claimantshas

decreasedsince

peakinginFebruary

2012.

Notarget

2.0%

(GB)

1.4%

1.2%

March

2017

JobSeekers

Allowance

Claimants.%

isaproportion

ofresident

working

age

population.

1.7%

(GB)

1.2%

0.9%

Aug

2015

2.0%

(GB)

1.5%

1.3%

Feb2015

2.3%

(GB)

1.7%

1.5%

Aug

2014

3.0%

(GB)

2.3%

2.3%

Feb2014

3.3%

(GB)

2.6%

2.4%

Aug

2013

3.9%

(GB)

3.2%

3.0%

Feb2013

3.8%

(GB)

3.0%

2.8%

Aug

2012

4.1%

(GB)

3.4%

3.2%

Feb2012

3.8%

(GB)

3.1%

2.8%

Aug

2011


9

Dataso

urce

Local

Tren

d/Assessm

ent

Target

Englan

d&Wales

East

ofEn

glan

dBreckland

Date

Indicator

Objectiv

e

3.7%

(GB)

3.0%

2.8%

Feb2011

www.nom

isweb.co.uk

VATregistrations

andde-registrations

Noset

target

10.2

7.3

9.6

7.2

6.8

6.3

2007

VATregistered

businesses:

registrations

deregistrations

19.Improvethe

efficiency,

competitiveness

andadaptability

ofthelocal

econom

y.

arethebestofficial

guidetothepattern

ofbusiness

start-ups

andclosures.They

arean

indicatorof

9.4

7.4

8.9

7.1

7.7

5.6

2006

(%ofendof

yearstock)

9.6

7.9

9.3

7.2

8.0

5.8

2005

thelevelof

entrepreneurship

9.9

8.2

9.4

7.9

8.29

5.6

2004

andofthehealthof

thebusiness

population.Assuch

they

areused

widely

inregionalandlocal

econom

icplanning.

Registrations

seem

tohave

decreased

overtim

e.Notethat

theavailabledatais

onlyup

until2007.

Table9.5


11 Assessment of Strategic Objectives

Land, water and Soil Resources

3. Ensure thesustainablereuse of watertoaccommodateadditionalgrowth anddevelopmentwith minimalimpacts onwater quality.

2. Limit waterconsumption to thecapacity of naturalprocesses and storagesystems and maintainand enhance waterquality.

1. Minimise theirreversible loss ofundeveloped land andproductive agriculturalholdings and encouragethe recycling/reuse of onsite resources tominimise the impacts onthe environment andsafeguard resources forthe future generations.

Strategic Objectives (summary ofeach objective)

Development in the right Place

+++/-1. Contribute to sustainabledevelopment

Vision statesimprovement inquality of life(i.e. waterquality)

Vision statesimprovement in quality oflife (i.e. water quality).Water conservationmeasures areencouraged, resulting inmore limitedconsumption.

Vision states Breckland willbe developed in asustainable manner. The% of dwellings completedon brownfield land hasincreased since 2003, from38.9% to 85.4%(CSSA).Inevitably someloss of undeveloped land,although land is of poorquality (CSSA - DEFRA).

Although inevitable loss ofGreenfield land across thedistrict.

Efficient use ofnaturalresources

+/-

Efficient use of naturalresources impliesconserving water

++

Efficient land planning.

2. Use of already developed land,buildings and natural resources;

impliesconservingwaterresources.

resources. However,there has been a steadyincrease in the householdconsumption of water(CSSA –www.ofwat.gov.uk)


11

http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/






0/++3. Development is focused whereservices are available, and facilitiessupported; Focused development

implies minimising loss ofundeveloped land,although may involvedeveloping on agriculturalland.

Meeting the Housing needs

00+4. Concentration of development inAttleborough and Thetford andadjacent to Dereham, Swaffham andWatton and support small scaledevelopment in rural areas.

Particularly goodrelationship between Planand housing/economicsustainability objectives.

Uses previously developedland in urban areas, whilstrecognising small scaledevelopment is necessaryin rural areas. No mentionof recycling/reusing.

Coupled with this is thethe overall developmentstrategy of seeking tobalance this housing andemployment, withfocused growth in markettowns.

0005. Support the development of avariety of decent, affordable housing

0/+0/+06. Encourage high quality,sustainable and safe design thatrespects the character and localdistinctiveness;

A Strong Economy







00+7. Promote and support economicgrowth to diversify the urban and ruraleconomic, investment is encouraged, Growth sustainable

locations, hence reduceloss of undeveloped land.

skills are developed and retained andnew and existing businesses aresupported;

0008. Enable the A11 gateway and A47corridor to contribute to economicgrowth of the District

/+/+09. Provide sufficient number andvariety of employment locations andopportunities Qualities of

environmentnot damagedi.e. waterquality

Qualities of environmentnot damaged i.e. waterquality

00010. Promote the vitality and viabilityof town centres, including the nighttime economy

00011. Provide for improved broadbandconnections,

A Rich Environment

00+12. Contribute to the positivemanagement of change whileprotecting the existing environment;

+++++ +13. Promote a safe and healthyenvironment;,


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++++14. Protect, conserve and enhancethe natural environment and valuinggreen infrastructure

0++15. Protection of key habitats forprotected species;

Biological and chemicalwater quality is increasing(CSSA – EnvironmentAgency)

Thriving Communities

++++016. Reducing health inequalities,promoting healthy living andsupporting locally accessible, highquality healthcare;

++017. To protect and enhancecommunity facilities and services andmaximise accessibility to them;

00018. To encourage and facilitate asense of community and belonging,and make sure decisions are madeat community level

Table 11.1


Climate change and air pollutionSustainability Objectives

6. To adaptto climatechange andavoid,reduce andmanageflood risk.

5. Reduce contributionsto climate change andlocalised air pollution.

4: Minimise theproduction ofwaste andsupport therecycling ofwaste.



+/-+++/-1. Contribute to sustainable development

Potential forincrease offlooding.

Evidence suggest areduction in CO2

emissions (CSSA –Norfolk Data

Recycling ratescompare very wellwith nationalfigures (CSSA –

Observatory). LargeDistrict Monitoringgeneration of electricity isprovided by renewablesources in this area.

and DEFRA).Currently areduction indomestic wastegoing to landfill.

Although potentialfor exhaustion oflandfill capacitythrough increaseddevelopment.

++-++2. Use of already developed land, buildingsand natural resources;

Not addingany moreimpermeableland.

Any development is likelyto increase emissions.

+-+3. Development is focused where servicesare available, and facilities supported;

Same as above


+0/-+4. Concentration of development inAttleborough and Thetford and adjacent toDereham, Swaffham and Watton and supportsmall scale development in rural areas.


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0005. Support the development of a variety ofdecent, affordable housing

++++6. Encourage high quality, sustainable andsafe design that respects the character andlocal distinctiveness; High quality design such

as setting technicaldesign standards.

A Strong Economy

+007. Promote and support economic growth todiversify the urban and rural economic,investment is encouraged, skills are developedand retained and new and existing businessesare supported;

0-/+08. Enable the A11 gateway and A47 corridorto contribute to economic growth of the District

Air quality worsened as aresult of increase in useof A11 and A47,depending upon trafficflows.

0-0/+9. Provide sufficient number and variety ofemployment locations and opportunities

Some environmentaldamage inevitable.

00010. Promote the vitality and viability of towncentres, including the night time economy


A Rich Environment







+0012. Contribute to the positive management ofchange while protecting the existingenvironment;

+++++13. Promote a safe and healthy environment;,

+++/-+14. Protect, conserve and enhance the naturalenvironment and valuing green infrastructure

Some increase inemissions will beinevitable.

+0015. Protection of key habitats for protectedspecies;


0+016. Reducing health inequalities, promotinghealthy living and supporting locallyaccessible, high quality healthcare;

00+17. To protect and enhance communityfacilities and services and maximiseaccessibility to them;

00018. To encourage and facilitate a sense ofcommunity and belonging, and make suredecisions are made at community level

Table 11.2


11

Cultural heritage and landscapeBiodiversitySustainability Objectives

10. Conserveand whereappropriateenhance thehistoricenvironment.

9. Maintain, enhanceand preserve thedistinctiveness,diversity and qualityof landscape andtownscape character.

8. Protect,enhance andincreaseGreenInfrastructurein the District.

7. Protect,conserve,enhance andexpandbiodiversity andpromote andconservegeodiversity.Strategic Objectives


+0+++/-1. Contribute to sustainabledevelopment

Acknowledgedin the Visionthat builtheritage will beprized.

(+) efficientland use impliesavoidingdesignatedheritage assets.

( +)

Environmentallysustainablecommunities willrequire open andrecreational space.

+++

2. Use of already developedland, buildings and naturalresources;

00++

3. Development is focusedwhere services are available,and facilities supported;


?

0++

4. Concentration ofdevelopment in Attleboroughand Thetford and adjacent to Potential

impacts onlisted building

Dereham, Swaffham andWatton and support smallscale development in ruralareas.

and scheduledmonumentspresent inAttleborough,Thetford andWatton. Thereare fewerscheduledmonumentspresent inSwaffham.







00+0

5. Support the development ofa variety of decent, affordablehousing

+

++

++

6. Encourage high quality,sustainable and safe designthat respects the characterand local distinctiveness;

Historicbuildings formpart of localdistinctiveness.

The local characterand distinctiveness willbe maintained orenhanced within thesustainable and safedesign.

A Strong Economy

0

+

+

+/-7. Promote and supporteconomic growth to diversifythe urban and rural economic, With economic growth

there is potential forenhancement oftownscape/landscape.

Depending onlocation ofdevelopment.

investment is encouraged,skills are developed andretained and new and existingbusinesses are supported;

?

0++0

8. Enable the A11 gatewayand A47 corridor to contributeto economic growth of theDistrict

Dependent onscope of worksproposed forboth roads,hence anypotential impacton builtheritage.

+

+

+

+/-9. Provide sufficient numberand variety of employmentlocations and opportunities This objective states it

will ensure qualities ofthe local environment

Potential forbiodiversity loss


11






are not damaged, thismay includelands/townscapes.

0+++0

10. Promote the vitality andviability of town centres,including the night timeeconomy

00+11. Provide for improvedbroadband connections,

A Rich Environment

++

?

0

-

12. Contribute to the positivemanagement of change whileprotecting the existingenvironment;

There are minorconflicts in relation tothe maintenance of the

The growthagenda of theLocal Plan could

character and diversity

impact on the

of settlements and

District’s naturaland historicenvironment.

protection of areas ofenvironmental orhistoric interest.

The different sub typesof landscape have avarying capacity toaccommodate newdevelopment,depending on theirnature and location.Although developmentwill not be permittedwhere it would besignificantly detrimentalto the landscapecharacteristics.







++++13. Promote a safe andhealthy environment;

0

0

++

++

14. Protect, conserve andenhance the naturalenvironment and valuinggreen infrastructure;

Brecks LandscapeCharacter Assessment(LCA, 2013)

As apredominantlyrural District,

Opportunities toprotect large areasof SSSIs,

recognises importanceof Brecks heath andwoodland.

Breckland hasa vast greeninfrastructure,stretching from

Brecklandcontains 21% haof East England’sSSSIs (CSSA –

protected

English Nature).

European

Condition of

sites, through

SSSI’s have

to hedgerows,

improved and is

and trees

better than theregional andnational statistics.

across thenorthernfarmlands.

Sites identified fortheir importanceare afforded a

The Council isseeking in itspolicy to

high degree of

recognise the

protection andtheir enhancementsought.

value of allgreeninfrastructureand thecontribution itmakes to thelocal area.

0+

++15. Protection of key habitatsfor protected species;

New developmentprovides qualityenvironments thatrespond to local


11






landscape andtownscapecharacter.


00++0

16. Reducing healthinequalities, promoting healthyliving and supporting locallyaccessible, high qualityhealthcare;

00++0

17. To protect and enhancecommunity facilities andservices and maximiseaccessibility to them;

+++0

18. To encourage andfacilitate a sense of communityand belonging, andmake suredecisions are made atcommunity level

Table 11.3

Population and human health

13. Improve thequality andquantity ofpubliclyaccessibleopen space.

12. Reduceand preventcrime

11. Improve the health andwell being of thepopulation.Strategic Objectives


++

++

++

1. Contribute to sustainable development

Integrated aspart of Vision

Vision aimsto improvesafety of thelocalenvironment.

Vision states to improvequality of life, health andsafety, access to services.






+002. Use of already developed land, buildingsand natural resources;

+0

++3. Development is focused where servicesare available, and facilities supported;

Houses will be located nearbasic amenities such ashealthcare.


+0

++4. Concentration of development inAttleborough and Thetford and adjacent toDereham, Swaffham andWatton and supportsmall scale development in rural areas.

Same note as above

+0

++5. Support the development of a variety ofdecent, affordable housing

Same note as above

++00

6. Encourage high quality, sustainable andsafe design that respects the character andlocal distinctiveness;

A Strong Economy

00

++7. Promote and support economic growth todiversify the urban and rural economic,investment is encouraged, skills aredeveloped and retained and new and existingbusinesses are supported;

Investment in healthcare

00

(+)8. Enable the A11 gateway and A47 corridorto contribute to economic growth of theDistrict Potentially improving access

to healthcare services, out oftown.

0?09. Provide sufficient number and variety ofemployment locations and opportunities

0+010. Promote the vitality and viability of towncentres, including the night time economy


11






A Rich Environment

+00

12. Contribute to the positive management ofchange while protecting the existingenvironment;

++++++13. Promote a safe and healthy environment;,

++0014. Protect, conserve and enhance the naturalenvironment and valuing green infrastructure

++0015. Protection of key habitats for protectedspecies;


++

+ +

++16. Reducing health inequalities, promotinghealthy living and supporting locallyaccessible, high quality healthcare;

There hasbeen areduction on

UK as a whole has an ageingpopulation. Breckland is alsoa popular destination for

the overallnumber ofcrimes.

retirement and second homeowners (CSSA –Statistics.gov). Although lifeexpectancy comparesfavourably with Regional andnational levels, together withimproved access tohealthcare will benefit locals.

?

0

+/-

17. To protect and enhance communityfacilities and services and maximiseaccessibility to them; Overall losses

and existingshort falls of

Population is increasing.

Ensure growth is locatedwhere there is convenientaccess to healthcare andsocial facilities.

publicallyaccessible openspace (CSSA,BrecklandDistrict Council –Planning PolicyTeam).






?00

18. To encourage and facilitate a sense ofcommunity and belonging, and make suredecisions are made at community level

Table 11.4

Inclusive communities

16. Ensure allgroups haveaccess toaffordable,decent andappropriatehousing thatmeets theirneeds.

15. Redressinequalities relatedto age, gender,disability, race, faith,location andincome.

14. Improve the quality,range and accessibility ofessential services andfacilities.



++

++

1.Contribute to sustainabledevelopment

The District has fewareas of highdeprivation and the

Retail development will befocused.

Policy seeks to maintain andenhance vitality and viabilityof five main town centres, andlocal shopping facilities withinsmaller villages.

most deprived areasare located inThetford. There willbe opportunities toaddress inequalitiesthrough adopting asustainable approachto development.

0

++

++2. Use of already developed land,buildings and natural resources;

See above note

??

++

3. Development is focused whereservices are available, and facilitiessupported; Uncertain

impact. Mostdeprived areas

Uncertain impact.Most deprived areasin Thetford would in Thetford


11






would benefitfromdevelopmentand inclusivecommunity.

benefit fromdevelopment andinclusive community.


?

?

+

4. Concentration of development inAttleborough and Thetford andadjacent to Dereham, Swaffham andWatton and support small scaledevelopment in rural areas.

CNSHMA(2017)concludes thatthere is a needCNSHMA (2017)

concludes that thereis a need to provideaffordable housingacross the housingmarket.

Retail development will befocused.

to provideaffordablehousing acrossthe housingmarket.

??

?5. Support the development of avariety of decent, affordable housing

See above noteSee above note

Affordable housing isincreasing, but slower thanother areas.

?0

+6. Encourage high quality, sustainableand safe design that respects thecharacter and local distinctiveness; Local shopping facilities will

be maintained.

A Strong Economy

++

+

7. Promote and support economicgrowth to diversify the urban and ruraleconomic, investment is encouraged,







Results in betteraccess to essentialservices and facilities.

skills are developed and retained andnew and existing businesses aresupported;

0

+

++8. Enable the A11 gateway and A47corridor to contribute to economicgrowth of the District

See note above

Will improve accessibility toservices. Currently health andeducation services tend to belocated in key settlementsand market towns.

+00

9. Provide sufficient number andvariety of employment locations andopportunities

+0

++10. Promote the vitality and viabilityof town centres, including the nighttime economy An objective of the Local Plan

is to promote the vitality andviability of town centres,including the night timeeconomy and support theretention of existing ruralservices


A Rich Environment

00+

12. Contribute to the positivemanagement of change whileprotecting the existing environment;

0+013. Promote a safe and healthyenvironment;,


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0+

014. Protect, conserve and enhancethe natural environment and valuinggreen infrastructure Council is seeking in its policy

to recognise the value of allgreen infrastructure and thecontribution it makes to thelocal area in which it islocated.

00

015. Protection of key habitats forprotected species;

Breckland has a range ofsites protected for theirbiodiversity or geologicalinterest.


0++

++16. Reducing health inequalities,promoting healthy living andsupporting locally accessible, highquality healthcare;

Improving health andwell-being of community is apriority of Breckland Council’sSustainable CommunityStrategy.

0++

++17. To protect and enhancecommunity facilities and services andmaximise accessibility to them; See note above

0++0

18. To encourage and facilitate asense of community and belonging,and make sure decisions are made atcommunity level

Table 11.5


Economic Activity

19. Improve theefficiency,competitivenessand adaptabilityof the localeconomy.

18. Help people gainaccess to satisfyingwork appropriate totheir skills, potentialand place of residence.

17.Increasethevitalityandviabilityofexistingtowncentres.Strategic Objectives


++++1. Contribute to sustainable development

+0

+2. Use of already developed land, buildings andnatural resources;

+++3. Development is focused where services areavailable, and facilities supported;


0+0

4. Concentration of development in Attleboroughand Thetford and adjacent to Dereham, Swaffhamand Watton and support small scale developmentin rural areas.

0+05. Support the development of a variety of decent,affordable housing

0+0

6. Encourage high quality, sustainable and safedesign that respects the character and localdistinctiveness;

A Strong Economy

++

+/-

+

7. Promote and support economic growth todiversify the urban and rural economic, investmentis encouraged, skills are developed and retainedand new and existing businesses are supported;

Four different scenariosof future employmentspace requirements wereconsidered for the periodup to 2031, with mostpointing to a lower levelof future economicgrowth, reflecting a morepessimisticpost-recession economicoutlook.


11

Economic Activity




However, proposedpolicy seeks to deliver67ha of employment landover the plan period.

++++08. Enable the A11 gateway and A47 corridor tocontribute to economic growth of the District

+++++9. Provide sufficient number and variety ofemployment locations and opportunities

++++10. Promote the vitality and viability of town centres,including the night time economy

++011. Provide for improved broadband connections,

A Rich Environment

00012. Contribute to the positive management ofchange while protecting the existing environment;

+0013. Promote a safe and healthy environment;,

++0014. Protect, conserve and enhance the naturalenvironment and valuing green infrastructure

++0015. Protection of key habitats for protected species;


000

16. Reducing health inequalities, promoting healthyliving and supporting locally accessible, high qualityhealthcare;

+++++17. To protect and enhance community facilitiesand services and maximise accessibility to them;


Economic Activity




++++

18. To encourage and facilitate a sense ofcommunity and belonging, andmake sure decisionsare made at community level

Table 11.6


11

12 Assessment of Local Plan Policies

Strategic Vision

Sustainability Objective

19181716151413121110987654321

+??+?++?+?++??+?-/?-/?--StrategicVision

Table 12.1 Summary Table Strategic Vision

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Breckland's Strategic Vision

Assessment of policy againstsustainability objective

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The vision seeks the provision of newhousing and employment land within

--D1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land

Land, water

and Soil PLT Breckland. Due to the rural nature of theDistrict, there is limited amounts previouslydeveloped land within the District and as

and productive agriculturalholdings and encouragethe recycling/reuse ofResources

such much of the development will occuron undeveloped land.

onsite resources tominimise the impacts onthe environment andsafeguard resources forthe future generations.

All net new development will have animpact upon water consumption and will

-/??2. Limit water consumptionto the capacity of natural

?? see an increase upon demand. The visionprocesses and storageseeks to support new development. Thesystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. Water Cycle Study concludes that the levelof growth can be accommodated butimprovements to water infrastructure arerequired for a number of settlements.

See comments in the row above.-/??3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to

??accommodate additional


growth and developmentwith minimal impacts onwater quality.

The impact on waste recycling is currentlyunclear.

??4. Minimise the productionof waste and support therecycling of waste.

Climate

change and ??

The vision for the District is to see newdevelopment occur in areas with

+D5. Reduce contributions toclimate change andlocalised air pollution.

air pollution

PLT co-ordinated transport provision. It isconsidered that this would include publictransport provision rather than just privatecar. The vision therefore scores positivelyagainst the sustainability objective.

The vision supports the delivery of newhousing development. The exact impact of

??6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. ?? the vision upon flood risk is unclear, but

this is addressed by the Local Plan policies

The vision makes no specific reference tobiodiversity or geodiversity of the District.

??7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

?? It is unclear the potential impact the theDistricts vision will have on biodiversity orgeodiversity.

biodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity.

Green infrastructure is formed by thelinkages of natural assets within the District

+D8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green

PLT including open space. The vision seeks toInfrastructure in theDistrict. see new development supporting open

spaces and as such scores positivelyagainst this sustainability objective.

The vision recognises the role the naturaland built assets of the play in shaping the

+D9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the

Cultural

heritage and PLT character of the district. It also recognisesdistinctiveness, diversitythat the should be protected through theand quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape plan period as they act as both a means ofattracting investment and visitors to theDistrict. The vision therefore scorespositively against the sustainabilityobjective.

The vision notes the importance of theDistrict's built assets and the need to

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? protect them for both their own sake and

also as a means of attracting investors andvisitors into the area. The vision does notspecifically note the role of the historicenvironment, however it is considered thatthis is grouped within the overall


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phraseology around built assets of theDistrict. It is not clear the exact impact thevision will have on the conservation andenhancement of the historic environment.

The vision seeks to build strong workingrelationships with stakeholders and

+D11. Improve the health andwell being of thepopulation.

Population

and human PLT partners to improve health care andwellbeing of the community.

healthNo reference is made within the vision tothe reduction or prevention of crime.

??12. Reduce and preventcrime

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The vision for the District is that all newdevelopments have good access to open

+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PLT space. Policies have been included within

the plan which support the delivery of openspace for all new dwellings.

The vision for the District is that newdevelopment will support services and

+D14. Improve the quality,range and accessibility of

Inclusive

communities PLT facilities and in rural areas the will besupported and prized. This statements

essential services andfacilities.

within the vision are positive in the supportthey give towards essential services andfacilities.

Whilst the vision supports the delivery ofservices and facilities within Breckland by

??15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

?? 2036, it is not clear the impact this has onredressing inequalities.

disability, race, faith,location and income.

The vision supports the delivery of newhousing development within the District in

+D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable,

PLT accordance with the locational strategy setout within the Local Plan. This approach

decent and appropriatehousing that meets theirneeds. scores positively against the sustainability

objective.

The vision makes no mention to the role ofthe Districts town centres. It does however

??17. Increase the vitalityand viability of existingtown centres.

Economic

Activity ?? talk about centring growth around areaswhere it can support existing services. Theimpact of the vision for Breckland on thevitality and viability of the town centres istherefore unclear.

The vision refers to the need for localdistinctiveness to be reflected through

??18. Help people gainaccess to satisfying work

?? local policies for the rural economy. Theappropriate to their skills,positive support for the rural economy has


the opportunity to help people within thecountryside gain work close to their place

potential and place ofresidence.

of residence. The exact impact of the visionon the sustainability objective is unclear.

The vision for the District by 2036 is for adiversified economy which is well

+D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PLT connected, with a growing number ofadaptability of the localeconomy. skilled workforce and population. This

aspect of the vision supports thesustainability objective to improve theefficiency, competitiveness and adaptabilityof the local economy and as such scorespositively against it.

Table 12.2 Local Plan: Strategic Vision

GEN1 - Sustainable Development in Breckland


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Comments: Both the proposed policy for a localised definition of sustainable development and the alternativeoption to rely on the definition set out within the NPPF score positively against the sustainability objectives. Theproposed option of a localised approach allows for key Breckland issues to be taken into consideration, thisincludes issues around the rural economy and sustaining local policies. By addressing local issues, the proposedpolicy scores more positively against the sustainability objectives than just relying on the NPPF. Furthermore,the policy also places a greater importance on the need to mitigate and adapt to climate change and reiteratesthe need to go back to the NPPF where the Local Plan is silent, absent or out of date.

Table 12.3 Summary Table Strategic Development in Breckland

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: GEN 1 Sustainable Development in Breckland


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Policy will seek to ensuredevelopment occurs in a

++D1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PLT sustainable manner, having regardproductive agriculturalto a number of key characteristics.holdings and encourage the

Resources The policy will have a district wideimpact as it will be applied to alldevelopments.

recycling/reuse of onsiteresources to minimise theimpacts on the environmentand safeguard resources forthe future generations.

The key principles within the policyseek to ensure the creation and

++D2. Limit water consumptionto the capacity of natural

PLT maintenance of environmentallyprocesses and storagesustainable communities, includingthe use of natural resources.

systems and maintain andenhance water quality.

The key principles within the policyseek to ensure the creation and

++D3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to

PLT maintenance of environmentallyaccommodate additionalsustainable communities, includingthe use of natural resources.

growth and development withminimal impacts on waterquality.

Policy includes key principlesaround environmental

++D4. Minimise the production ofwaste and support therecycling of waste.

Climate

change and PLT sustainability. The policy will beapplicable district wide.

air pollutionThe first principle set out within thepolicy refers to the need for

++D5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution. PLT development to mitigate and adapt

to climate change.

Whilst the policy does not makedirect reference to flood risk, it does

++D6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. ++LT refer to the need to mitigate and

adapt to climate change. The policyspecifically relates to the need toensure the creation ofenvironmentally sustainablecommunities.

One of the key principles ofsustainable development within

++D7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PLT Breckland, as set out within thebiodiversity and promote andconserve geodiversity. policy, is to protect and enhance

the natural environment.


The policy does not make specificreference to green infrastructure,

+D8. Protect, enhance andincreaseGreen Infrastructurein the District. PLT however it does seek to ensure the

protection of the naturalenvironment.

Whilst the policy makes no specificreference to landscape or

0D9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and PLT townscape character, it does seekdiversity and quality ofto ensure the protection andlandscape and townscape

character.landscape enhancement of the natural, builtand historic environment.

The policy defines one of the keyprinciples of sustainable

++D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PLT development as being the

protection and enhancement of thehistoric environment, which is inaccordance with the aims of thisobjective.

The policy promotes sustainabledevelopment, which includes

+D11. Improve the health andwell being of the population.

Population

and human PLT ensuring development occurs inlocations with good access to

health facilities, this includes healthfacilities.

N/aN/a12. Reduce and preventcrime

N/aN/a

The principles of sustainabledevelopment have been defined to

+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PLT include the development of facilities

to support growth. Whilst there isno specific reference to openspace, it does include reference tothe development of leisure facilities.

One of the principles of sustainabledevelopment as set out within the

++D14. Improve the quality,range and accessibility of

Inclusive

communities PLT policy is to provide new servicesand facilities where necessary.


0D15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

PLTdisability, race, faith, locationand income.

The policy seeks to ensure thedelivery of sustainable

++D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent


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PLT development, including housing. Itsupports the inclusion of inclusivecommunities.

and appropriate housing thatmeets their needs.

No specific reference within thepolicy to town centres

0D17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity PLT

The policy supports the sustainabledevelopment of employment land.

+D18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work appropriate

PLTto their skills, potential andplace of residence.

The policy supports the sustainabledevelopment of employment land.


PLTadaptability of the localeconomy.

Local Plan Policy: GEN 1 - Sustainable Development in Breckland

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TheNPPF encourages the re-useof of previously developed landin the first instance.

++D1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land andproductive agricultural

Land, water

and Soil PLTholdings and encourage the

Resources recycling/reuse of onsiteresources to minimise theimpacts on the environmentand safeguard resources forthe future generations.

A key principle within the NPPFis ensuring the prudent use ofnatural resources.

++D2. Limit water consumption tothe capacity of naturalprocesses and storage PLTsystems and maintain andenhance water quality.


One of the key dimensions withinthe NPPF is the need to ensure

++D3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to

PLT the creation and maintenance ofaccommodate additionalsustainable communitiesgrowth and development withincluding through the use ofnatural resources.

minimal impacts on waterquality.

The environment is highlightedas one of the 3 key dimensions

++D4. Minimise the production ofwaste and support therecycling of waste.

Climate

change and PLT of sustainable development andthis includes a reference to the

air pollution need to minimise the productionof waste.

Climate change falls within theenvironmental section of theNPPF definition of sustainabledevelopment.

++D5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution. PLT

See comment above++D6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanage flood risk. PLT

Within the environmentaldimension of sustainable

++D7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity and

Biodiversity

PLT development the need topromote and conservegeodiversity. contribute to protecting and

enhancing the naturalenvironment.

Green infrastructure includesmany parts of the natural

+D8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. PLT environment, however, the three

dimensions of sustainabledevelopment within the NPPFdoes not make any specificreference to the role of greeninfrastructure.

The landscape and townscapeform an important part of the

++D9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and PLT environmental dimension ofsustainable development.

diversity and quality oflandscape and townscapecharacter.landscape

See comment above.++D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PLT

The social dimension of forsustainable development includessupporting healthy communities.

++D11. Improve the health andwell being of the population.

Population

and human PLT


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health

N/aN/a

See comment relating to greeninfrastructure

+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PLT

The social strand of sustainabledevelopment revolves around

+D14. Improve the quality, rangeand accessibility of essentialservices and facilities.

Inclusive

communities PLT strong, vibrant healthycommunities which would includethrough the development of keyservices and facilities. This issupported by the sustainabilityobjective.

0N/a15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

N/aN/adisability, race, faith, locationand income.

The social dimension ofsustainable development states


PLT that the social role will beand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. supported by providing the supply

of housing required to meet theneeds of present and futuregenerations.

The economic dimension ofsustainable development makes

0D17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity PLT reference to a competitiveeconomy, however it makes noreference to the role of towncentres within this.

The economy is one of threestrands of sustainable


PLT development set out within theNPPF. The NPPF places a high

to their skills, potential andplace of residence.

level of importance on theeconomy and jobs growth and assuch scores well against thisobjective.

Whilst the NPPF supports theeconomy, it seeks to allow Local

0D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PLT Plans to provide the greater detailadaptability of the localeconomy. around the local economy and in

Breckland's case the rural natureof it.


GEN 02 - Promoting High Quality Design


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0N/a0N/aN/aN/aN/a0N/aN/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption:Rely onthe NPPF

Comments: Good design can impact upon not just how people view and use an area, it can also lead to improve thevitality, viability and competitiveness of an area by being attractive to people, impacting upon how they use spaces. PolicyGEN 2 requires all new development to demonstrate high quality design and as such scores positively against a numberof the objectives. The alternative option of relying on policies contained at a national level still attaches great importanceto design, however this is less specific than a local policy and as such does not score as well against the objectives.

Table 12.4 Summary Table Promoting High Quality Design

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: GEN 2 - Promoting High Quality Design

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N/aN/a1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil N/aN/aproductive agricultural holdingsand encourage the


N/aN/a2. Limit water consumption tothe capacity of natural

N/aN/aprocesses and storage


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N/aN/a3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to

N/aN/aaccommodate additionalgrowth and development withminimal impacts on waterquality.

N/aN/a4. Minimise the production ofwaste and support therecycling of waste.

Climate

change and N/aN/a

N/aN/a5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

air pollution

N/aN/a

N/aN/a6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanageflood risk. N/aN/a

N/aN/a7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity and

Biodiversity

N/aN/apromote and conservegeodiversity.

N/aN/a8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. N/aN/a

The policy seeks toensure all developments


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT contribute positively todiversity and quality ofthe surrounding area.landscape and townscape

character.landscape This scores positivelyagainst the objective.

The policy requires alldevelopment within the

+D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT District to respect and be

sensitive to the characterof the surrounding area.This scores positivelyagainst the criteria.

N/aN/a11. Improve the health and wellbeing of the population.

Population

and human N/aN/a

The policy requiresplanning applications to

+D12. Reduce and prevent crimehealth

PST-LT


demonstrate high qualitydesign, which is a keyelement of the policy andreasoned justification.

Whilst not necessarilyincreasing the quantity of

0/+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST-LT open space, the policy

does seek to ensureschemes contributepositively to the publicrealm and public spaces,which can lead to qualityimprovements to theopen space.

N/aN/a14. Improve the quality, rangeand accessibility of essentialservices and facilities.

Inclusive

communities N/aN/a

The reasoned justificationincludes the requirement

+D15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

PST-LT that spaces aredisability, race, faith, locationand income. accessible to all, noting

the way in which welldesigned spacesencourage socialintegration, equal accessto opportunities, servicesand facilities. This scorespositively against theobjective.

N/aN/a16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent

N/aN/aand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs.

Well designed publicrealm and public spaces

+D17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity PST-LT are more attractive tousers and as such canhelp to improve thevitality and viability oftown centres.

N/aN/a18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate to

N/aN/atheir skills, potential and placeof residence.


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Well designed spaces,which are attractive to

0/+D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PST-LT end users can lead toadaptability of the localeconomy. improvements in the local

economy, as they areattractive to newbusinesses.

Table 12.5

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Land, water


Resources recycling/reuse of onsiteresources to minimise theimpacts on the environment andsafeguard resources for thefuture generations.


N/aN/aprocesses and storage systemsand maintain and enhancewater quality.

N/aN/a3. Ensure the sustainable reuseof water to accommodate

N/aN/aadditional growth anddevelopment with minimalimpacts on water quality.

N/aN/a4. Minimise the production ofwaste and support the recyclingof waste.

Climate

change and N/aN/a



air pollution

N/aN/a

N/aN/a6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce and manageflood risk. N/aN/a


Biodiversity



The NPPF requiresdecision makers to

+D9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT place great weight onoutstanding orinnovative design whichhelps to raise standards.This scores positivelyagainst the criteria.


N/aN/a10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance the historicenvironment. N/aN/a


Population

and human N/aN/a

The NPPF places greatimportance on design,

0D12. Reduce and prevent crimehealth

PST-LT which can have animpact on the reductionand prevention of crime.The NPPF does nothave specificinformation on design,seeking instead to relyon local policies and assuch scores neutrallyagainst this criteria.

N/aN/a13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. N/aN/a


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Inclusive

communities N/aN/a

N/aN/a15. Redress inequalities relatedto age, gender, disability, race,faith, location and income. N/aN/a




0D17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing town centres.

Economic

Activity PST-LT which can have animpact on the vitalityand viability of towncentres. Impacting onhow users see and usespaces. The NPPF doesnot have specificinformation on design,seeking instead to relyon local policies and assuch scores neutrallyagainst this criteria.




0D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PST-LT which can have anadaptability of the localeconomy. impact on the

attractiveness ofemployment centres,including how users seeand use spaces. TheNPPF does not havespecific information ondesign, seeking insteadto rely on local policiesand as such scoresneutrally against thiscriteria.

Table 12.6


GEN 03 - Settlement Hierarchy


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0/-0/-0/-0+0/-+?+00??00/-0----Alternative Option:New Settlement

Comments:The locational strategy has a number of implications on the sustainability objectives. The proposedpolicy sets the highest level of growth in the key settlements of Attleborough and Thetford alongside a balanceddistribution of growth between the Market Towns and the Local Service Centres with limited development in themore rural settlements. The level of development is proportional to the size and function of the existing settlementand the level of services, facilities and employment opportunities which already exist helping to reinforce thecharacter of the settlements and their role in each level of the hierarchy. The proposed policy has a number ofsustainability advantages including supporting services and facilities in the Districts settlements, ensuring newhousing opportunities for all and helping to reduce inequality in the rural area. The policy also directs greaterlevels of development to more accessible locations, whilst recognising that even in the less accessible locations,limited development is still required to sustain these villages and provide new housing options.

All of the options score negatively against the requirements to limit development on undeveloped or agriculturalland. Due to the limited levels of brownfield land within Breckland, the majority of new development will be ongreenfield land.

Table 12.7 Summary Table Settlement Hierarchy

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: GEN 3 - Settlement Hierarchy


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The policy continues the approach of twolarge scale urban extensions which will

-D1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land

Land, water

and Soil PLT be built in Thetford and Attleboroughand productive agriculturalpredominantly on greenfield land. Thereholdings and encourage

Resources is limited availability of brownfield landwithin Breckland.

the recycling/reuse ofonsite resources tominimise the impacts onthe environment andsafeguard resources forthe future generations.

The locational strategy has beeninformed by the Breckland Water Cycle

0D2. Limit water consumptionto the capacity of natural

PLT Study and the Strategic Flood Riskprocesses and storageAssessment. The studies confirm thatsystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. there is sufficient water capacity to meetthe requirements of the growth.

-D3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to

PLTaccommodate additionalgrowth and developmentwith minimal impacts onwater quality.

0L4. Minimise the productionof waste and support therecycling of waste.

Climate

change and PLT

The policy seeks to concentrate the mainquantum of development to the Key

+L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change andlocalised air pollution.

air pollution

PST Settlements and Market Towns. Theseare the more accessible locations withinthe District and offer other forms oftransport. In addition, part of theassessment of Local Service Centrevillages considered the availability ofpublic transport within the village.

The locational strategy has been sethaving due regard to the findings of the

+L6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PMT Water Cycle Study and Strategic Flood

Risk Assessment.

Compatibility with the objective will bedependent on specific sites. However,


Biodiversity

PST the need to deliver significant volume ofbiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. housing to meet housing requirements

in accordance with the spatial distributionwill mean pressure on both urbanbrownfield sites and peripheral greenfieldsites that have bio-diversity value.


The urban extensions within Thetford andAttleborough have the opportunity to

??8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green

PST increase green infrastructure within theseInfrastructure in theDistrict. areas. The impact on other areas will be

dependent on specific sites.

The locational strategy has beeninformed by the relevant evidence base;

0L9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the

Cultural

heritage and PST the Breckland Landscape Characterdistinctiveness, diversityAssessment and the Settlement Fringeand quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape Assessment. These assessmentsindicate that housing delivery can occurwithout significant harm to thelandscape/townscape in the areas.

The policy includes two large urbanextensions in Thetford and Attleborough.

-L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST The location of the urban extensions

have been informed by the heritageevidence base for Thetford. Furtherhistoric characterisation is currently beingprepared for Attleborough by the landagents, and as such, the impact iscurrently unclear.

Providing affordable housing on newhousing schemes will have a positive


Population

and human PST impact on meeting housing need andallied health issues related to access toand quality of accommodation.health


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Evidence from the Open SpaceAssessment demonstrates that the

++L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST greatest deficiencies in public open space

are found in the Districts market towns.A strategy of focusing the majority ofhousing growth to these locationspresents an opportunity to secure publicopen space for the benefit of new andexisting residents.

The policy seeks to locate growth inareas with good accessibility to essential


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communities PMT services and facilities. New developmentis also likely to see improvements tothese services and facilities



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The policy will support existingsettlements by enabling new housing and

++D15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

PMT employment opportunities which willdisability, race, faith,location and income. sustain the population in villages and

provide choice, particularly in the morerural parts of the District. This will help toredress existing inequalities.

In the short term, housing delivery willbegin to redress the disparity between

++D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable,

PMT housing demand and supply. During thedecent and appropriatemedium to long term the marked shift inhousing that meets their

needs. housing delivery as set out within thepolicy will deliver a strong compatibilityaround ensuring all groups have accessto affordable, decent and appropriatehousing. This is more than just supplyand demand and will be supported by thepolicy seeking different types and sizesof housing.

The main growth within Breckland will befocused on the District's five towns.

+L17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity PMT Further housing development will supportthe function of the towns and potentiallyallow for improvements to services.

The focus of growth is in areas wherethere are employment opportunities. In

+D18. Help people gainaccess to satisfying work

PMT addition these are areas where there isappropriate to their skills,public transport availability to higher ordercentres.


Focusing development on the District'stowns is likely to see an increase in


PMT demand for employment sites. The policyadaptability of the localeconomy. has been informed by the employment

growth study.

Table 12.8

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The policy continues the approach of twolarge scale urban extensions which will be

-D1. Minimise theirreversible loss of

Land, water

and Soil PLT built in Thetford and Attleboroughundeveloped land andpredominantly on greenfield land. There isproductive agricultural

Resources limited availability of brownfield land withinBreckland.

holdings and encouragethe recycling/reuse ofonsite resources tominimise the impacts onthe environment andsafeguard resources forthe future generations.

The locational strategy has been informedby the Breckland Water Cycle Study and

0D2. Limit waterconsumption to the

PLT the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment. Thecapacity of naturalstudies confirm that there is sufficient waterprocesses and storagecapacity to meet the requirements of thegrowth.

systems andmaintain andenhance water quality.

-D3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to



Climate

change and PLT

This approach will see developmentconcentrated in the Key Settlements andMarket Towns. These are the more

+/0L5. Reduce contributionsto climate change andlocalised air pollution.

air pollution

PSTaccessible locations within the District andoffer other forms of transport. In addition,part of the assessment of local servicecentre villages considered the availabilityof public transport within the village.

It should be noted that more concentrateddevelopment patterns could increase trafficflows within towns and therefore has thepotential to increase air pollution in theseareas.


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The locational strategy has been set havingdue regard to the findings of the Water

+L6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PMT Cycle Study and Strategic Flood Risk

Assessment.

Compatibility with the objective will bedependent on specific sites. However, the


Biodiversity

PST need to deliver significant volume ofbiodiversity and promotehousing to meet housing requirements inand conserve

geodiversity. accordance with the spatial distribution willmean pressure on both urban brownfieldsites and peripheral greenfield sites thathave bio-diversity value.

The urban extensions within Thetford andAttleborough have the opportunity to

??8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green

PST increase green infrastructure within theseInfrastructure in theDistrict. areas. The impact on other areas will be

dependent on specific sites.

The locational strategy has been informedby the relevant evidence base; the


Cultural

heritage and PST Breckland Landscape Characterdistinctiveness, diversityAssessment and the Settlement Fringeand quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape Assessment. These assessments indicatethat housing delivery can occur withoutsignificant harm to thelandscape/townscape in the areas.

The policy includes two large urbanextensions in Thetford and Attleborough.

-L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST The location of the urban extensions have

been informed by the heritage evidencebase for Thetford. Further historiccharacterisation is currently being preparedfor Attleborough by the land agents, and assuch the impacts is currently unclear.

Providing affordable housing on newhousing schemeswill have a positive impact

+D11. Improve the healthand well being of thepopulation.

Population

and human PST on meeting housing need and allied healthissues related to access to and quality ofaccommodation.health

This will be dependent on the design of thescheme and will be determined through theplanning application process.


??

Evidence from theOpenSpaceAssessmentdemonstrates that the greatest deficiencies

++L13. Improve the qualityand quantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST in public open space are found in the

Districts market towns. A strategy of


focusing the majority of housing growth tothese locations presents an opportunity tosecure public open space for the benefit ofnew and existing residents.

A focused development pattern will locategrowth in areas with good accessibility toessential services and facilities. New

+D14. Improve the quality,range and accessibility ofessential services andfacilities.

Inclusive

communities PMTdevelopment is also likely to seeimprovements to these services andfacilities

The Key Settlements and Market Townsform the focus for service delivery withinBreckland, a focused development patternwill not necessarily help the rural hinterlandsof Breckland to access services andfacilities.

A focused development pattern has thepotential to provide new infrastructure


PMT including local centres within the urbandisability, race, faith,location and income. extensions, schooling, health care and

affordable housing. This will help to redressexisting inequalities.

In the short term housing delivery will beginto redress the disparity between housingdemand and supply. During the medium to

+D16. Ensure all groupshave access to affordable,decent and appropriate PMT

long term the marked shift in housinghousing that meets theirneeds. delivery as set out within the policy will

deliver a strong compatibility aroundensuring all groups have access toaffordable, decent and appropriate housing.This is more than just supply and demandand will be supported by the policy seekingdifferent types and sizes of housing.

A focused development pattern will see themajority of housing allocated to the KeySettlements and Market Towns. Largerscale developments are likely to have anumber of infrastructure requirements,which may well put pressure on the viabilityof the scheme and therefore the ability todeliver affordable housing

The main growth within Breckland will befocused on the districts five towns. Further

+L17. Increase the vitalityand viability of existingtown centres.

Economic

Activity PMT housing development will support the


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function of the towns and potentially allowfor improvements to services.

The focus of growth is in areas where thereare employment opportunities. In addition


PMT these are areas where there is publictransport availability to higher order centres.

appropriate to their skills,potential and place ofresidence.

Focusing development on the District'stowns is likely to see an increase in demand


PMT for employment sites. The policy has beeninformed by the employment growth study.

adaptability of the localeconomy.

Table 12.9

Alternative Option: Dispersed/Scattered Development Pattern


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TMT

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A dispersed approach to housingdelivery will see development across


Land, water

and Soil PLT a number of settlements, due to theand productive agriculturallimited amount of brownfield landholdings and encourage the

Resources available within most settlements inthe district, it is likely that this will

recycling/reuse of onsiteresources to minimise the

occur on undeveloped agriculturalland.

impacts on the environmentand safeguard resources forthe future generations.

The locational strategy has beeninformed by the Breckland Water


PLT Cycle Study and the Strategic Floodprocesses and storageRisk Assessment. Whilst the studiessystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. confirm that there is sufficient watercapacity to meet the requirements ofthe growth, a dispersed approachmaysee the need for upgrading of facilitiesin settlements.


See comment above0D3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to



Climate

change and PLT

A dispersed strategy for housingdistribution is likely to increase the

0/-L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change andlocalised air pollution.

air pollution

PST need to use private car, due to limitedlevels of public transport availabilitywithin Breckland away from themarket towns.

Improvements to water and flood riskinfrastructure would be required for anumber of areas in the District.

0L6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PMT

Compatibility with the objective will bedependent on specific sites. However,


Biodiversity

PST the need to deliver significant volumebiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. of housing to meet housing

requirements in accordance with thespatial distribution will mean pressureon both urban brownfield sites andperipheral greenfield sites that havebio-diversity value.

See comment above??8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. PST

The locational strategy has beeninformed by the relevant evidence

0L9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and PST base; the Breckland Landscapediversity and quality ofCharacter Assessment and thelandscape and townscape

character.landscape Settlement Fringe Assessment. Theseassessments indicate that housingdelivery can occur without significantharm to the landscape/townscape inthe areas.

See comment above0L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST

Providing affordable housing on newhousing schemes will have a positive


Population


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and human impact on meeting housing need andallied health issues related to accessto and quality of accommodation.

PSThealth

This will be determined through theplanning application


??

Evidence from the Open SpaceAssessment demonstrates that the

0/+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST greatest deficiencies in public open

space are found in the District'smarket towns. A dispersed growthstrategy will not help to meetdeficiencies in these areas, howevernew developments will still be requiredto provide open space.

Lower growth levels across adispersed area will impact upon the

0/-D14. Improve the quality,range and accessibility of

Inclusive

communities PMT level of new service provision. Theplanning obligations regulations state


that they can only be provided whereit is directly related to a development.


PMTdisability, race, faith, locationand income.

In the short term housing delivery willbegin to redress the disparity between


PMT housing demand and supply. Duringthe medium to long term the markedshift in housing delivery as set outwithin the policy will deliver a strongcompatibility around ensuring all


groups have access to affordable,decent and appropriate housing. Thisis more than just supply and demandand will be supported by the policyseeking different types and sizes ofhousing.

A dispersed strategy will see less ofa focus on the districts five market

0/-L17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity PMT towns, and there may be knock oneffects on the vitality and viability ofthe town centre.

A dispersed strategy may result innew housing being developed in areas

0D18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work


PMT of limited employment opportunity andlead to people having to travel furtherto employment opportunities.


See comment above0D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PMTadaptability of the localeconomy.

Table 12.10

Alternative Option: New Settlement


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PST

TMT

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Due to the limited quantum ofpreviously developed land within

--D1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PLT Breckland, a new settlement wouldproductive agriculturalrequire the development ofundeveloped greenfield land.

holdings and encourage therecycling/reuse of onsiteResourcesresources to minimise theimpacts on the environmentand safeguard resources forthe future generations.

The locational strategy has beeninformed by the Breckland Water

-D2. Limit water consumption tothe capacity of natural

PLT Cycle Study and the Strategic Floodprocesses and storageRisk Assessment. The studiessystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. confirm that there is sufficient watercapacity to meet the requirementsof the growth. However a newsettlement is likely to requiresignificant upgrades to a waterrecycling centre so that they areable to deal with the growth

See comment above-D3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to

PLTaccommodate additional


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0L4. Minimise the production ofwaste and support therecycling of waste.

Climate

change and PLT

air pollutionA new settlement may be slow todeliver strategic and essential

0/-L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution. PST infrastructure required to service a

settlement, therefore it may lead tocommuting/trips to largersettlements. This may have anegative impact upon localised airpollution.

The specific location of a newsettlement would need to be

0L6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanage flood risk. PMT informed by the Water Cycle Study

and a flood risk assessment.

Compatibility with the objective willbe dependent on specific sites. Due

??7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity and

Biodiversity

PST to the limited amount of brownfieldpromote and conservegeodiversity. land within breckland, it is highly

likely that any new settlement willneed to be delivered on peripheralgreenfield sites that could havebio-diversity value.

A new settlement has theopportunity to incorporate greeninfrastructure from the design stage

??8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. PST

The delivery of a new settlement willhave an impact on the landscape


Cultural

heritage and PST and townscape of the area. Thediversity and quality ofexact impact will depend upon thelandscape and townscape

character.landscape siting of the area, however it shouldbe informed by the BrecklandLandscape Character Assessment.

See comment above0L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST

Providing affordable housing on newhousing schemes will have a


Population

and human PST positive impact on meeting housingneed and allied health issues related

health


to access to and quality ofaccommodation.

This will need to be included throughthe design and will be assessedthrough the planning application

??12. Reduce and prevent crime

??

A new settlement will be required toprovide on-site open space. It will

+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST not however help to meet existing

deficiencies in other parts of thedistrict.

This option seeks to create a newsettlement, which may be slow to

0/-D14. Improve the quality, rangeand accessibility of essentialservices and facilities.

Inclusive

communities PMT deliver infrastructure required toensure there is a sustainablecommunity.



A new settlement will deliver thehousing development requiredwhich

0D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent

PMT will help to meet the housing needsand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. of the District. However a new

settlement will have a longer lead intime for housing delivery.

A new settlement may result inunmet needs of market towns andlarger rural settlements.


Economic

Activity PMT

A new settlement will have long leadin times and is likely to be slow to

0/-D18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work appropriate

PMT deliver required infrastructureto their skills, potential andplace of residence. required to ensure access to

employment areas.

See comment above0/-D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PMTadaptability of the localeconomy.

Table 12.11


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Attleborough Strategic Vision


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+++++N/a+++N/a++++++0/+00/-N/aN/a--AttleboroughStrategicVision

0N/a0/-0N/a00N/a0/-0N/a0/-0/-00N/aN/aN/a--AlternativeOption: Relyon otherpolicieswithin theLocal Plan

Comments: The inclusion of a vision for the Attleborough Strategic Urban Extension scores positively against anumber of the sustainability objectives. Whilst the alternative option to rely on other policies within the Local Plandoes not necessarily score negatively there are a greater number of neutral impacts. Not including a vision hasthe potential that opportunities to incorporate key local requirements/features within the development may notoccur.

Table 12.12 Summary Table Attleborough Strategic Vision

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Attleborough Strategic Vision


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SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

The vision sets out the landallocation for Attleborough, due

--L1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PST-LT to the limited level of brownfieldproductive agriculturalland within the District, it islocated on greenfield land.

holdings and encourage therecycling/reuse of onsiteResourcesresources to minimise theimpacts on the environmentand safeguard resources forthe future generations.

N/aN/a2. Limit water consumptionto the capacity of natural


N/aN/aprocesses and storagesystems and maintain andenhance water quality.



No specific reference to waste isincluded within the vision.

0/-L4. Minimise the production ofwaste and support therecycling of waste.

Climate

change and PST-LT

The vision seeks to ensurepedestrian and cycle links withinthe urban extension to the towncentre. This scores neutrallyagainst the objective in relationlocalised air pollution, as it doesnot reduce climate change orlocalised air pollution, however itdoes not significantly worsen thesituation.

0L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

air pollution

PST-LT

The vision requires SuDS to beincorporated within the design of

0/+L6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PMT-LT the scheme. Actual impact upon

flood risk would need to beconsidered as part of anyplanning application.

Opportunities for greeninfrastructure linking sites is

+L7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PLT included within the vision for thebiodiversity and promote andconserve geodiversity. urban extension. This offers the

opportunity for improvements tobiodiversity.

The objective includes therequirement for the urban

+L8. Protect, enhance andincreaseGreen Infrastructurein the District. PLT extension to include green

infrastructure to connect places,which scores positively againstthis objective.

The vision requires the newdevelopment to have regard to

+L9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and PLT the land scape and townscape ofthe existing town.



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The vision sets out therequirement for the new

+L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PLT development to complement and

conserve the historic environmentwhich scores positively againstthe objective.

Walking and cycling facilities areincluded within the vision for

++L11. Improve the health andwell being of the population.

Population

and human PLT Attleborough, ensuring linkagesto the town centre and servicesand facilities.health

This objective is dependent onthe design of the application.


N/aN/a

The vision requires the urbanextension to secure defined open

+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PLT spaces, which scores positively

against this objective.

The vision includes therequirements for residents to

++L14. Improve the quality,range and accessibility of

Inclusive

communities PMT-LT have access to a range ofservices and facilities. This is in


accordancewith the requirementsof the objective

N/aN/a15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,


The vision requires a mix ofhomes and tenure types to reflect

++L16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent

PLT the needs and ambitions of the,and appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. which therefore scores positively

against this criteria.

The vision includes therequirement for linkages between


Economic

Activity PMT-LT the new site and the town centre.In addition new residentialdevelopment also means morepeople using the town centrewhich can lead to improvementsin the vitality and viability.

The new development will alsoinclude new employment land,

+L/D18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work appropriate

PMT-LT


which scores positively againstthis criteria

to their skills, potential andplace of residence.

The new development will alsoinclude new employment land,

+L/D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PMT-LT which scores positively againstthis criteria


Table 12.13

Alternative Option: Don't include a specific vision for the Attleborough SUE and instead rely on other policieswithin the plan


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Decision making(Appraisal) questions

SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

Not including a vision for theAttleborough SUE within the

--L1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PST-LT plan, does not impact upon theloss of undeveloped land.

productive agriculturalholdings and encourage the







Climate

change and N/aN/a


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air pollution New developments of thisscale would be expected to

0L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution. PST-LT provide other pedestrian and

cycle links.

New developments of thisscale would be expected to

0L6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PST-LT provide SuDS and other flood

risk management.

Whilst biodiversity andgeodiversity would need to be

0/-L7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PST-LT considered as part of abiodiversity and promote andconserve geodiversity. planning application, not

including a vision for the SUEreferencing it may mean thatopportunities for enhancingbiodiversity and notincorporated into the design ofthe scheme.

Green Infrastructure isincluded within the Local Plan,

0/-L8. Protect, enhance andincreaseGreen Infrastructurein the District. PLT however not including a

specific vision for it within theplan may impact upon thedelivery of it withinAttleborough.

Design policies areincorporated within the LocalPlan.

N/aN/a9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,diversity and quality of

Cultural

heritage and N/aN/alandscape and townscapecharacter.landscape

The NPPF requires all newdevelopment to consider this.

0L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT Therefore not including it

specifically within the visiondoes not necessarily impactupon this.

Not including a specific visionfor the the urban extension

0/-L11. Improve the health andwell being of the population.

Population

and human PST-LT may mean that opportunitiesto incorporate health and well

health being into the plan do notoccur.


N/aN/a


All new residentialdevelopment is required to

0L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PMT-LT provide open space within the

application.

Planning applications arerequired to provide services

0L14. Improve the quality,range and accessibility of

Inclusive

communities PMT-LT and facilities directly related tothem tomake them acceptablein planning terms. Thereforenot including a specific visionfor the urban extension would


not necessarily impact uponthis, however it may impactupon the way in which theseservices and facilities areintegrated into the existingtown.



Other policies within the planrequire a range of housing


PLT types and tenures to meet theand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. mix as set out within the

Strategic Housing MarketAssessment.

Without including a specificvision for linking the town


Economic

Activity PST-LT centre with the urbanextension, this may not beincorporated within the sitewhich may therefore impactupon the vitality and viability ofthe town centre.

N/aN/a18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work appropriate

N/aN/ato their skills, potential andplace of residence.

Other policies within the LocalPlan require the provision of

0L19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PST-LT employment land inAttleborough


Table 12.14


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GEN 04 - Development Requirements for the Attleborough Strategic Urban Extension


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+++/-+++++++N/a+??+-0-N/a00--GEN 04

+++/-+++++++N/a+??+-0-N/a0/-0/---AlternativeOption:Require thedevelopmentof alldwellings by2036

0/+0/++/-+++++N/a0/-??+--0/--N/a0/-0/---AlternativeOption: Donot include aspecificpolicy

0/+0/+++?++N/a???+--0/--N/a0/-0/---AlternativeOption:Allocatesmaller sitesto meet thehosuingrequirement

Comments: Policy GEN 04 sets out the development requirements for the strategic urban extension. Allocating4,000 homes as a strategic urban extension and setting development requirements in policy GEN 04 scoresfavourably against a number of SA objectives. The proposed approach maximises the opportunity for planninggain and requires a comprehensive masterplan for new green infrastructure, schools, medical and communityfacilities, local service hubs and employment which benefit both existing and new residents of Attleborough.The alternative approach; dispersing the housing requirement across a number of sites does not score asfavourably as it would not provide the same level of planning gain or benefits to the community as it would resultinto a piecemeal approach to the development/improvement of local infrastructure. Having no specific policy forAttleborough does not necessarily mean that an impact will not be taken into account in a planning application,but diminishes the weight which can be given to it. There are limited differences in sustainability terms betweenthe policy and the alternative option to deliver all 4,000 dwellings by 2036, as ultimately this level of housinggrowth remains proposed for the site just over a longer time period.

Table 12.15 Summary Table Development Requirements for the Attleborough Strategic Urban Extension

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: GEN 04 - Development Requirements of the Attleborough Strategic Urban Extension(SUE)



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PST

TMT

LT

The location of the strategic urbanextension is on undeveloped

--L1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land

Land, water

and Soil PLT greenfield land which is predominantlyin agricultural use.

and productive agriculturalholdings and encourage

Resources the recycling/reuse ofonsite resources tominimise the impacts onthe environment andsafeguard resources forthe future generations.

The policy specifies the requirementfor 2,650 new dwellings up to 2036,

0L2. Limit water consumptionto the capacity of natural

PLT which will have an impact upon waterprocesses and storageconsumption. The Water Cycle Studysystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. has shown that there is capacity withinthe system. The policy also includescriteria around the requirement fordevelopment to include waterefficiency measures.

See comment above.0L3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to


N/aN/a4. Minimise the productionof waste and support therecycling of waste.

Climate

change and N/aN/a

Attleborough is identified as a keysettlement within the settlement

-L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change andlocalised air pollution.

air pollution

PLT hierarchy and has access to publictransport. Due to the size of thedevelopment proposed there is likelyto be an implication on local airpollution. Evidence base around


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smarter transport options has beenprepared as part of this local plan andshould be included within a policy.

The sustainable urban extension willsee the development of a significant

0L6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PLT quantum of housing on greenfield land.

This will have an impact on runoffrates. The proposed policy includesthe requirement for a flood riskassessment to be submitted within theapplication and the site ispredominantly in Flood Zone 1 (atlowest risk of flooding).

The development will be on greenfieldland and as such there is likely to be

-L7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PLT implications for biodiversity within thebiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. plan area. The policy does include

reference to the retention andprotection of hedgerows and treeswithin the urban extension.

The policy seeks the development ofnew green infrastructure to act as a

+L8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green

PLT link between the existing town and thenew development.

Infrastructure in theDistrict.

The development of the sustainableurban extension will have an impact

??9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the

Cultural

heritage and ?? on the landscape and townscape.distinctiveness, diversityRegard should be had to the findingsand quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape of the Landscape CharacterAssessment and the Settlement FringeStudy. The impact of the developmenton the landscape and townscape iscurrently uncertain and will depend onthe design of the scheme.

There are a number of importantheritage features within Attleborough

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? which have the potential to be

impacted upon by the development ofthe sustainable urban extension.Whilst the impact of the developmentto the south west of the town is lowerthan in other areas, the impact is stillunclear.

The new development will includepedestrian and cycle links to the town

+L11. Improve the health andwell being of thepopulation.

Population

and human PLT


centre and also new outdoor sportsfacilities.

health

This should be considered through thedesign stage of the planningapplication


N/aN/a

The new development will be requiredto provide on-site open space of both

++L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PLT children's play and outdoor sports

facilities.

The new development will provide anumber of essential services and


Inclusive

communities PLT facilities including new schoolprovision, retail provision through localcentres and new sports facilities.


The policy will provide a number ofnew essential services and facilities


PLT which will be accessible to everyonewithin the town.


The development of the urbanextension will provide a significant


PLT proportion of the housing needs for thedecent and appropriateDistrict as a whole. This will includehousing that meets their

needs. new affordable housing to help meetthe requirements of those in housingneed.

The urban extension will provide retailprovision within the development. The

+/-D17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity PLT Retail and Town Centre studyassessed the impact of local centreswithin the SUE and due to the level ofretail provision, this was assessed asbeing minimal.

The urban extension will be requiredto provide new employment areas aspart of the development.

+D18. Help people gainaccess to satisfying workappropriate to their skills, PLTpotential and place ofresidence.

New employment opportunities withinthe town will help to improve the


PLT efficiency, competitiveness andadaptability of the local economy.


Table 12.16


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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Include a policy requiring all 4,000 dwellings to be built by 2036


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PST

TMT

LT

The location of the strategic urbanextension is on undeveloped


Land, water

and Soil PLT greenfield land which is predominantlyin agricultural use.

and productive agriculturalholdings and encourage the

Resources recycling/reuse of onsiteresources to minimise theimpacts on the environmentand safeguard resourcesfor the future generations.

The alternative option specifies therequirement for 4000 new dwellings,

0/-L2. Limit water consumptionto the capacity of natural

PLT which will have an impact upon waterprocesses and storageconsumption. The water cycle studysystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. shows that the number can beaccommodated over the longertimeframe, however it is not clear theimplications of completing all sites by2036.

See comment above.0/-L3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to



Climate

change and N/aN/a

Attleborough is identified as a keysettlement within the spatial hierarchy


air pollution

PLT and has access to public transport.Due to the size of the developmentproposed there is likely to be animplication on local air pollution.


Evidence base around smartertransport options has been preparedas part of this local plan and shouldbe included within a policy.

The sustainable urban extension willsee the development of a significant

0L6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PLT quantum of housing on greenfield

land. This will have an impact onrunoff rates. The application will needto consider the implications of surfacewater.


-L7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PLT implications for biodiversity within thebiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. plan area. The policy does include

reference to the retention andprotection of hedgerows and treeswithin the urban extension.

The policy seeks the development ofnew green infrastructure to act as a

+L8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. PLT link between the existing town and the

new development.

The development of the sustainableurban extension will have an impact


Cultural

heritage and ?? on the landscape and townscape.distinctiveness, diversityRegard should be had to the findingsand quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape of the Landscape CharacterAssessment and the SettlementFringe Study. The impact of thedevelopment on the landscape andtownscape is currently uncertain.



impacted upon by the development ofthe sustainable urban extension.Whilst the impact of the developmentto the south west of the town is lowerthan in other areas, the impact is stillunclear.

The new development will includepedestrian and cycle links to the town

+L11. Improve the health andwell being of the population.

Population

and human PLT centre and also new outdoor sportsfacilities.

health


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This should be considered through thedesign stage of the planningapplication


N/aN/a


++L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PLT children's play and outdoor sports

facilities.



Inclusive

communities PLT facilities including new schoolprovision, retail provision through localcentres and new sports facilities.


The policy will provide a number ofnew essential services and facilities


PLT which will be accessible to everyonewithin the town.


The development of the urbanextension will provide a significant


PLT proportion of the housing needs fordecent and appropriatethe District as a whole. This willhousing that meets their

needs. include new affordable housing to helpmeet the requirements of those inhousing need.


+/-D17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity PLT Retail and Town Centre studyassessed the impact of local centreswithin the SUE and due to the level ofretail provision, this was assessed asbeing minimal.

The urban extension will be requiredto provide new employment areas aspart of the development.

+D18. Help people gainaccess to satisfying workappropriate to their skills, PLTpotential and place ofresidence.

New employment opportunities withinthe town will help to improve the


PLT efficiency, competitiveness andadaptability of the local economy.


Table 12.17

Alternative Option: Do not include a specific policy on the Development Requirements for the Strategic UrbanExtension



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PST

TMT

LT

The location of the strategic urbanextension is on undeveloped greenfield

--L1. Minimise theirreversible loss of

Land, water

and Soil PLT land which is predominantly inagricultural use. Not including a specificpolicy in relation to the developmentrequirements of the urban extension, will

undeveloped land andproductive agriculturalholdings and encouragethe recycling/reuse of

Resources

not impact on the land take for the urbanextension.


The requirement for 4000 new dwellings,will have an impact upon water

0/-L2. Limit waterconsumption to the

PLT consumption. Not including a proposedcapacity of naturalpolicy means that further informationprocesses and storagefrom the water cycle study may not besystems and maintaintaken into account in the determinationof the application.

and enhance waterquality.



N/aN/a4. Minimise theproduction of waste and

Climate

change and N/aN/asupport the recycling ofwaste.

air pollutionAttleborough is identified as a keysettlement within the spatial hierarchy

-L5. Reduce contributionsto climate change andlocalised air pollution. PLT and has access to public transport. Due

to the size of the development proposedthere is likely to be an implication onlocal air pollution. Evidence base aroundsmarter transport options has been


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prepared as part of this local plan. Thepreferred direction includes informationon pedestrian and cycle links, notincluding a policy may reduce the weightwhich can be given to this.

The sustainable urban extension will seethe development of a significant quantum

0/-L6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PLT of housing on greenfield land. This will

have an impact on runoff rates. Theapplication will need to consider theimplications of surface water. Notincluding a policy on the urban extensionmeans that the requirements for the SUEare not set out as clearly.


--L7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PLT implications for biodiversity within thebiodiversity and promoteplan area. The preferred directionand conserve

geodiversity. specifically refers to the retention ofhedgerows and trees not including aspecific policy may diminish the weightwhich can be given to their protectionthrough a planning application.

Not including a specific policy on thedevelopment of the sustainable urban


PLT extension may reduce the weight thatInfrastructure in theDistrict. can be given to the provision of green

infrastructure through the determinationof a planning application.

The development of the sustainableurban extension will have an impact on


Cultural

heritage and ?? the landscape and townscape. Regarddistinctiveness, diversityshould be had to the findings of theand quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape Landscape Character Assessment andthe Settlement Fringe Study. The impactof the development on the landscapeand townscape is currently uncertain.

There are a number of important heritagefeatures within Attleborough which have

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? the potential to be impacted upon by the

development of the sustainable urbanextension. Whilst the impact of thedevelopment to the south west of thetown is lower than in other areas, theimpact is still unclear.


Not including a preferred policy may leadto health implications not being taken

0/-L11. Improve the healthand well being of thepopulation.

Population

and human PLT into account through the plan process,and may diminish the weight which canbe given to it through the plan process.health

This should be considered through thedesign stage of the planning application


N/aN/a


++L13. Improve the qualityand quantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PLT children's play and outdoor sports

facilities. This is included through aseparate open space policy.



Inclusive

communities PLT facilities including new school provision,retail provision through local centres and


new sports facilities. Whilst not includinga policy will not necessarily mean thatthese services are not provided it hasthe potential to diminish the weight whichcan be given through the planningprocess.

See comment above+D15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

PLTdisability, race, faith,location and income.

The development of the urban extensionwill provide a significant proportion of the

+D16. Ensure all groupshave access to

PLT housing needs for the District as a whole.affordable, decent andThis will include new affordable housingappropriate housing that

meets their needs. to help meet the requirements of thosein housing need. Not including a specificpolicy will see the need to rely on thedistrict wide affordable housing policyand may diminish the weight which canbe given to it through the planningprocess.


+/-D17. Increase the vitalityand viability of existingtown centres.

Economic

Activity PLT Retail and Town Centre study assessedthe impact of local centres within theSUE and due to the level of retailprovision, this was assessed as beingminimal.


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The urban extension will be required toprovide new employment areas as part

0/+D18. Help people gainaccess to satisfying work

PLT of the development. The preferred policyappropriate to their skills,includes requirements around pedestrianpotential and place of

residence. and cycle links to help people accessemployment. Not including a preferredpolicy will diminish the weight which canbe given to this.

See comment above0/+D19. Improve theefficiency,

PLTcompetitiveness andadaptability of the localeconomy.

Table 12.18

Alternative Option: Distribute development on smaller reasonable alternative sites around Attleborough to meetthe housing requirement.


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Themajority of reasonable alternativesites are located on undeveloped


Land, water

and Soil PLT greenfield land which is predominantlyin agricultural use. Developmentwould result in the permanent loss ofundeveloped land.

and productive agriculturalholdings and encouragethe recycling/reuse ofonsite resources to

Resources

minimise the impacts onthe environment andsafeguard resources forthe future generations.

The requirement for 4000 newdwellings will have an impact upon

0/-L2. Limit water consumptionto the capacity of natural

PLT water consumption. Attleboroughprocesses and storageWwTWhas limited capacity. Individualsystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. sites would need to developconnections and address any impactof the site on water quality.





Climate

change and N/aN/a

Attleborough is identified as a KeySettlement within the spatial hierarchy


air pollution

PLT and has access to public transport.Due to the level of residentialdevelopment proposed there is likelyto be an implication on local airpollution.

This option will see the developmentof a significant quantum of housing

0/-L6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PLT on greenfield land. This will have an

impact on runoff rates. Anyapplication will need to consider theimplications of surface water, butdispersing development on differentsites will limit the opportunity todevelop a comprehensive solution.


--L7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PLT implications for biodiversity within theplan area.


Individual sites will be required toprovide new open space. The


PLT opportunity for coordinated greenInfrastructure in theDistrict. infrastructure such as public footpaths

is dependant on the location of sitesfor development.

New development will have an impacton the landscape and townscape.


Cultural

heritage and ?? Regard should be had to the findingsdistinctiveness, diversityof the Landscape Characterand quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape Assessment and the SettlementFringe Study. The impact of thedevelopment on the landscape andtownscape is currently uncertain.


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impacted upon by new development,dependant on the specific location andproposal.

The outcome on health and wellbeingis uncertain as it is dependant on the

??11. Improve the health andwell being of thepopulation.

Population

and human ?? specific location of development,considering details such as the

health proximity to outdoor sport facilities,opportunities for walking and cyclingand is dependant on the specificproposals for the site.

This should be considered throughthe design stage of the planningapplication


N/aN/a

New development will be required toprovide on-site open space of both

+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PLT children's play and outdoor sports

facilities. This is included through aseparate open space policy. Provisionaccords to the scale of thedevelopment. A range of smallerdevelopment sites would deliver lessstrategic open space and facilities,which would predominantly benefit thedevelopment it serves.

The accessibility to local services isdependant on the location of individual


Inclusive

communities PLT sites. Cumulatively an increasedpopulation will help to support existing


services but spreading developmentacross individual sites limits theopportunity for new service provision.

The impact on this objective isunknown as it is dependant on the

??15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

?? location of the site and the specificproposal.


The quantity of proposed developmentfor Attleborough will provide a


PLT significant proportion of the housingdecent and appropriateneeds for the District as a whole. Thishousing that meets their

needs. will include new affordable housing tohelp meet the requirements of thosein housing need.


An increased population will supportexisting services, food and drink


Economic

Activity PLT establishments and retail in the towncentre, therefore scoring positivelyagainst this objective.

Access to employment is dependanton the location of development, but

0/+D18. Help people gainaccess to satisfying work

PLT there would be more housing optionsfor local workers.


See comments above.0/+D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and


Table 12.19

GEN 05 Settlement Boundaries


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N/aN/aN/a+N/a++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+N/aN/aN/a+HOU 15

N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a-N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a-N/aN/aN/a-AlternativeOption: Donot includea policy onsettlementboundaries.

Comments: The policy supports new development inside the settlement boundaries. Other policies within the planrequire the retention of settlement boundaries where there are services and facilities. This policy therefore scores positivelyagainst SA criteria which seek to ensure that new development is well located to services and facilities.

Table 12.20 Summary Table Settlement Boundaries

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: GEN 05 - Settlement Boundaries


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Land inside designatedsettlement boundaries

+D1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PST-LT will form the basis forproductive agricultural holdingsnew residentialand encourage the

Resources development. Thistherefore will reduce


the loss ofundeveloped land.

impacts on the environment andsafeguard resources for thefuture generations.






Climate

change and N/aN/a

The provision of publictransport is one of the

+D5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localised airpollution.

air pollution

PST-LT criteria for the retentionof settlementboundaries. The policyencouragesdevelopment inside thesettlement boundarieswhich is where therewould be services andfacilities to support thepopulations.



Biodiversity



N/aN/a8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructure inthe District. N/aN/a

Dependent onindividual planningapplication

N/aN/a9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,diversity and quality of

Cultural

heritage and N/aN/alandscape and townscapecharacter.landscape

Dependent onindividual planningapplication



Population

and human N/aN/a

N/aN/a12. Reduce and prevent crimehealth

N/aN/a

The policy allows fornew residential

+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST-LT development within

defined locations.There is a requirementfor new residentialdevelopment to provideopen space.

Allowing developmentinside settlement


Inclusive

communities PST-LT boundaries will ensurethat new developmentshave access toservices and facilitieswithin thosesettlements.


The policy directsdevelopment to inside

+D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent and

PST-LT defined settlementappropriate housing that meetstheir needs. boundaries.

Encouraging newresidentialdevelopment scores


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positively against thiscriteria.

N/aN/a17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing town centres.

Economic

Activity N/aN/a



N/aN/a19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

N/aN/aadaptability of the localeconomy.

Table 12.21

Alternative Option: Rely on other policies within the Local Plan

Assessmentof policy

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Not including apolicy on

-D1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PLT settlementproductive agricultural holdingsboundariesand encourage the

Resources could lead todevelopment


located onimpacts on the environment andpreviouslysafeguard resources for the

future generations. undevelopedland.

N/aN/a2. Limit water consumption to thecapacity of natural processes

N/aN/aand storage systems andmaintain and enhance waterquality.





Climate

change and N/aN/a

No including apolicy on

-D5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localised airpollution.

air pollution

PLT settlementboundaries,means thatdevelopmentcould belocated inareas with pooraccess topublictransport.



Biodiversity


N/aN/a8. Protect, enhance and increaseGreen Infrastructure in theDistrict. N/aN/a

N/aN/a9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and N/aN/adiversity and quality of landscapeand townscape character.

landscapeN/aN/a10. Conserve and where

appropriate enhance the historicenvironment. N/aN/a


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a


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-D14. Improve the quality, rangeand accessibility of essentialservices and facilities.

Inclusive

communities PST-LT settlementboundariescould lead todevelopmentlocated inareas with pooraccess toessentialservices andfacilities


N/aN/a16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent and

N/aN/aappropriate housing that meetstheir needs.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a


N/aN/atheir skills, potential and place ofresidence.

N/aN/a19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and adaptabilityof the local economy. N/aN/a

Table 12.22

HOU 01 Development Requirements (Minimum)


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++++++++++0000/-0000000-HOU 01: 612dwellings perannum



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++++++++++0000/-0000000--AlternativeOption 1:EconomicBaseline -634 dwellingsper annum

++++++++++0000/-0000000--AlternativeOption 2:DemographicLed - 699dwellings perannum

++++++++++0000/-0-00000--AlternativeOption 3:EconomicGrowth - 770dwellings perannum

Comments: Due to the limited quantum of previously developed land within Breckland, the majority of newhousing growth is likely to be on greenfield sites. The higher the level of housing development, the greater thequantum of new housing development which will occur on undeveloped land. The impact on a number of theobjectives is currently unclear, and will be dependent upon the location of the developed sites.

The preferred direction is for the lowest level of housing per annum. This is in accordance with the findings ofthe Central Norfolk Strategic Housing Market Assessment. A higher level of housing, would be greater that therecognised housing need within the District. Furthermore, the larger land take it would require to deliver theadditional houses is likely to score poorly against other sustainability objectives.

Table 12.23 Summary Table Development Requirements

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 01 Development Requirements (Minimum)


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PST

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The policy seeks to ensure thedelivery of housing and


Land, water

and Soil PLT economic growth. There isproductive agricultural holdingslimited previously developedand encourage the

Resources land within Breckland and assuch themajority of development


is likely to occur on undevelopedimpacts on the environmentland. This scores negativelyand safeguard resources for

the future generations. against the sustainabilityobjective.

All new development will havean impact upon water

0D2. Limit water consumption tothe capacity of natural

PLT consumption. The results of theprocesses and storageupdatedWater Cycle Study havesystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. been taken into considerationthrough the preparation of thisplan.

The policy will have a long termimpact as it allocates

0D3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to accommodate

PLT development, however theadditional growth andspecific impact on water is notclear.

development with minimalimpacts on water quality.

0D4. Minimise the production ofwaste and support therecycling of waste.

Climate

change and PLT

New development is likely toresult in increased car journeys,

0D5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

air pollution

PLT and add to greenhouse gasemissions. The location of thedevelopment and access topublic transport options willimpact upon this.

0D6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanageflood risk. PLT

0D7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity and

Biodiversity

PLTpromote and conservegeodiversity.

0D8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. PLT

The policy seeks the allocationof new housing and employment

0/-D9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural


heritage and land across the District. Thistherefore has the potential to

diversity and quality oflandscape and townscapecharacter.

PLTlandscape impact upon the landscape and

townscape, however the impactis unclear as it does not refer tothe location of the development.

0D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PLT

0D11. Improve the health and wellbeing of the population.

Population

and human PLT


PLT

All new residential developmentswill need to provide/contributetowards open space.


The policy supports thedevelopment of vibrant town and

++D14. Improve the quality, rangeand accessibility of essentialservices and facilities.

Inclusive

communities PMT district centres through new retailand leisure floorspace, which isin accordance with this objective.

The policy will support thedelivery of new services andfacilities

+D15. Redress inequalities relatedto age, gender, disability, race,faith, location and income. PMT

The policy seeks to provide newhousing development in theDistrict over the plan period.

++D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decentand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs.

PLT

The policy provides a supportiveapproach to the provision of new


Economic

Activity PLT retail and leisure facilities withinthe District, which can be usedin the determination of planningapplications. The policy does notprovide specific allocationshowever.

The policy sets the developmentrequirements for employment

+D18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate to

PLT land across the District. Thetheir skills, potential and placeof residence. policy has been informed by the

Employment Growth Study,


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whilst the policy does notallocate the highest scenario asset within the study, it is at thehigher end of the range ofscenarios.

++D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and


Table 12.24

Alternative Option: Economic Baseline - 634 dwellings


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The policy seeks to ensure thedelivery of housing and economic


Land, water

and Soil PLT growth. There is limitedproductive agricultural holdingspreviously developed land withinand encourage the

Resources Breckland and as such themajority of development is likely


to occur on undeveloped land.impacts on the environmentThis scores negatively againstthe sustainability objective.

and safeguard resources forthe future generations.

All new development will have animpact upon water consumption.


PLT The results of the updated Waterprocesses and storageCycle Study have been taken intosystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. consideration through thepreparation of this plan.


0D3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to accommodate





Climate

change and PLT



air pollution



The exact impact will depend onthe location of development.


Biodiversity





Cultural

heritage and PLT land across the District. Thisdiversity and quality oftherefor has the potential tolandscape and townscape

character.landscape impact upon the landscape andtownscape, however the impactis unclear as it does not refer tothe location of the development.



Population

and human PLT


PLT



The policy supports thedevelopment vibrant town and


Inclusive

communities PMT district centres through new retail


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and leisure floorspace, which isin accordance with this objective.





PLT



Economic

Activity PLT retail and leisure facilities withinthe District, which can be used inthe determination of planningapplications. The policy does notprovide specific allocationshowever.




Employment Growth Study, whilstthe policy does not allocate thehighest scenario as set within thestudy, it is at the higher end ofthe range of scenarios.



Table 12.25

Alternative Option: Demographic Led - 699 dwellings


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The policy seeks to ensure thedelivery of housing and


Land, water

and Soil PLT economic growth. There isproductive agricultural holdingslimited previously developed landand encourage the

Resources within Breckland and as such themajority of development is likely


to occur on undeveloped land.impacts on the environmentThis scores negatively againstthe sustainability objective.


All new development will havean impact upon water


PLT consumption. The results of theprocesses and storage systemsupdatedWater Cycle Study haveand maintain and enhance

water quality. been taken into considerationthrough the preparation of thisplan.


0D3. Ensure the sustainable reuseof water to accommodate



0D4. Minimise the production ofwaste and support the recyclingof waste.

Climate

change and PLT



air pollution




Biodiversity





Cultural

heritage and PLT land across the District. Thisdiversity and quality of


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landscape and townscapecharacter.

therefor has the potential toimpact upon the landscape and

landscape

townscape, however the impactis unclear as it does not refer tothe location of the development.



Population

and human PLT


PLT





Inclusive

communities PMT district centres through new retailand leisure floorspace, which isin accordance with this objective.





PLT



Economic

Activity PLT retail and leisure facilities withinthe District, which can be usedin the determination of planningapplications. The policy does notprovide specific allocationshowever.




Employment Growth Study,whilst the policy does not


allocate the highest scenario asset within the study, it is at thehigher end of the range ofscenarios.



Table 12.26

Alternative Option: Economic Growth - 770 dwellings per annum


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TopicDecisionmaking (Appraisal)questions - -N

PST

TMT

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The policy seeks to ensure thedelivery of housing and economic

-D1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PLT growth. There is limited previouslyproductive agriculturaldeveloped land within Brecklandholdings and encourage the

Resources and as such the majority ofdevelopment is likely to occur on


undeveloped land. This scoresimpacts on the environmentnegatively against the sustainabilityobjective.


All new development will have animpact upon water consumption. A


PLT new water cycle study is currentlyprocesses and storagebeing prepared and the results ofsystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. which will be taken intoconsideration through thepreparation of this plan.

The policy will have a long termimpact as it allocates development,

0D3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to

PLT however the specific impact onwater is not clear.

accommodate additionalgrowth and development withminimal impacts on waterquality.


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Climate

change and PLT

New development is likely to resultin increased car journeys, and add


air pollution

PLT to greenhouse gas emissions. Thelocation of the development andaccess to public transport optionswill impact upon this.

0D6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanage flood risk. PLT

The exact impact will depend onthe sites location. However the

-D7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity and

Biodiversity

PLT impact is likely to be greater wherepromote and conservegeodiversity. there is higher housing numbers

as this will increase the land takerequired.


The policy seeks the allocation ofnew housing and employment land


Cultural

heritage and PLT across the District. This therefordiversity and quality ofhas the potential to impact uponlandscape and townscape

character.landscape the landscape and townscape. Theimpact is unclear as it does notrefer to the location of thedevelopment, however the impactis likely to be greater based on thehigher housing numbers and theimpact this has on land take up.


0D11. Improve the health andwell being of the population.

Population

and human PLT


PLT






Inclusive

communities PMT district centres through new retailand leisure floorspace, which is inaccordance with this objective.

The policy will support the deliveryof new services and facilities



The policy seeks to provide newhousing development in the District


PLT over the plan period. The higherand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. housing levels set out within this

option will support a greaternumber of affordable dwellings,which allows for choice in themarket.



Economic

Activity PLT retail and leisure facilities within theDistrict, which can be used in thedetermination of planningapplications. The policy does notprovide specific allocationshowever.

The policy sets the developmentrequirements for employment land


PLT across the District. The policy hasto their skills, potential andplace of residence. been informed by the Employment

Growth Study, whilst the policydoes not allocate the highestscenario as set within the study, itis at the higher end of the range ofscenarios.



Table 12.27


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HOU 02 Level and Location of Growth


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+++++000N/a000---0N/a00-AlternativeOption 1:No specifictarget forLocalServiceCentres.

+++00++N/a+000--+N/a---AlternativeOption 2:Higherlevels ofgrowth toMarketTowns

Comments: The proposed policy and alternative Option 1 as compared to Option 2 have more developmentrecommended for Local Service Centres (LSC). Option 1 distributes development evenly within each tier ofsettlement type and the proposed policy and alternative option 2 take into account the Breckland StrategicHousing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) conclusions in defining specific numbers to each tier.

Overall development in Local Service Centres as opposed to large settlements will potentially have negativeimpacts from increased visual impacts on the surrounding landscape and increased numbers of residents needingto commute to significant facilities like hospitals, senior schools and work opportunities. Conversely developmentin LSC's should increase the vitality and economy of these local areas and may stimulate new local employmentopportunities.

Development in Key Settlements and Market Towns have a greater risk of pressure on water resources, fluvialand sewer flood risk and reducing the percentage of local green belt and open space. The significant benefitof development in larger settlements is the reduction in commuting distances to facilities and services.

Where development in an area can be unpopular and cause significant issues, is where local day-to-day facilitieslike primary schools and doctors surgeries are at capacity. The proposed policy and alternative option 2 takeinto account the quantity of suitable land (including capacity of existing facilities, flood risk and pressure onhabitats) to accommodate development, in defining the quantity of development to each development.

The proposed approach which distributes growth across the sustainable settlements in the District should providethe most sustainable development by taking into account the suitability of areas to accommodate development,offering opportunities to support the local economy in more rural areas and not reducing the easy access toopen spaces in and around Key Settlements and Market Towns.

Table 12.28 Summary Table Level and Location of Growth


LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Level and Location of Growth


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Thetford is surrounded by low qualityagricultural land but this is because it isecologically sensitive heathland. Swaffham,

-D1. Minimise theirreversible loss ofundeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PST-LTDereham, Banham, Bawdeswell,productive agricultural

Resources Garboldisham, Great Ellingham, Litcham,Mattishall, North Elmham, Necton, Shipham

holdings and encouragethe recycling/reuse of

and Sporle have Grade 2 agricultural landonsite resources toon their periphery which will be protected,reducing the land supply for potentialdevelopment.


The proposed policy allocateddevelopment in Local Service Centreswhich tend to be more rural. However,agricultural grade 2 land is present aroundmarket towns and ten of the Local ServiceCentres.

There is concern that rises in demandcreated by an increase in the total numberof households will place increased pressure

0/-N2. Limit waterconsumption to thecapacity of natural PST-LT

upon water resources. Households exertprocesses and storageconsiderable pressure on the environmentsystems and maintainby using much of the water that isand enhance water

quality. abstracted. With the number of householdsincreasing the average size of thehouseholds decreasing, this will put furtherpressure on water resources becausesmaller houses use more per person.

The most sensitive areas for developmentdue to increased water demand areAttleborough, Dereham, Watton andSwaffham. The waste water capacitysensitive urban areas are Attleborough,Watton and Dereham and to a lesser extent


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Thetford. The revised housing distributionwill see more houses allocated to themarket towns of Dereham Swaffham andWatton, and as such this may have anegative impact, which needs to bemitigated through appropriate infrastructureplanning.

Attleborough, Dereham, Watton andSwaffham are predicted to have limited

0N3. Ensure thesustainable reuse of

PST-LT water resource availability up to 2026 andwater to accommodatewill require water to be pumped from othersources to meet the increased demand.

additional growth anddevelopment withminimal impacts onwater quality.


Climate


air pollutionThe policy seeks to provide the majority ofdwellings to the largest most sustainable

0N5. Reduce contributionsto climate change andlocalised air pollution. PST-LT settlements, with limited dwellings being

allocated to the rural areas. In designatinglocal service centres one of the criteria isthe requirement for frequent publictransport to a higher order centre, toprevent reliance on private car use.

All key settlements and market towns aresusceptible to fluvial and/or sewer flooding.

0N6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid,

PST-LT The preferred option takes into account thereduce and manageflood risk. availability of suitable land including if it is

at flood risk.




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This policy seeks to allocate the majorityof dwellings to higher order settlements,

0D7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PST-LT and proposes a proportional split for Localbiodiversity andService Centres which will see growthpromote and conserve

geodiversity. levels of 10% dependent on the existingsize of the settlements. This approachmeans that a settlement will not receive adisproportional level of growth dependentto their size which may have had a moresignificant impact upon biodiversity andgeodiversity. The individual siteassessments will be assessed againstthese criteria.

This policy runs the risk of impacting upongreen infrastructure within the District.

0D8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green

PST-LT However the sites will all be individuallyInfrastructure in theDistrict. assessed against the sustainability

appraisal objectives.

The option runs the risk of impactingvisually and reducing open space areas but

0D9. Maintain, enhanceand preserve the

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT it is the specific locations of developmentdistinctiveness, diversitythat will determine this rather than the tierand quality of landscape

landscape of settlement where development isproposed.

and townscapecharacter.

All options run the risk of impacting visuallybut it is the specific locations of

0D10. Conserve andwhere appropriate

PST-LT development that will determine this ratherenhance the historicenvironment. than the tier of settlement where

development is proposed.

The option runs the risk of reducing openspace areas but it is the specific locations

0D11. Improve the healthand well being of thepopulation.

Population

and human PST-LT of development that will determine this


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rather than the tier of settlement wheredevelopment is proposed.

health

The spatial distribution is unlikely to impactupon crime levels. It is the specific


N/aN/a development of well lit areas etc thatreduces crime.

All new residential developments will beexpected to provide new open space.

+D13. Improve the qualityand quantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST-LT

The proposed policy takes into account theavailability of public transport and serviceswithin the Local Service Centres.

+L14. Improve the quality,range and accessibilityof essential servicesand facilities.

Inclusive

communities PMT

One of the main objectives of the LocalPlan is to facilitate inclusive mixed

0L15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

PST-LT communities and as such is particularlyimportant in the redress of inequalities.


This policy seeks development within theLocal Service Centres which could provide

++L16. Ensure all groupshave access to

PST-LT more affordable family housing in ruralsettlements.

affordable, decent andappropriate housing thatmeets their needs.

This policy will see the majority of newdevelopment allocated to the Key

++D17. Increase the vitalityand viability of existingtown centres.

Economic

Activity PST-LT Settlements of Attleborough and Thetfordand the market towns of Dereham,Swaffham and Watton. Allocating themajority of development to the towns willhelp to increased the vitality and viability ofthose town centres.




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This policy includes development in theLocal Service Centres which may need

+D18. Help people gainaccess to satisfying

PMT-LT additional development to encouragework appropriate to theirbusinesses to locate there. Higher paidskills, potential and

place of residence. technical or managerial jobs are morecommon in larger urban areas like Norwichand development along or near goodconnections to these areas would bepositive. The majority of developmentremains focused on the Key Settlementsof Attleborough and Thetford and theMarket Towns of Dereham, Swaffham andWatton which have the best access toemployment opportunities within theDistrict.

Improving the local economy relies onmorefactors than just the distribution of housing.

+D19. Improve theefficiency,

PMTIncreased development in Local ServiceCentres will support and encourage newbusinesses. The difference may be that

competitiveness andadaptability of the localeconomy.

local facilities like Post Offices and PublicHouses in Local Service Centres may beable to remain open from increased trade.

This policy takes into account the quantityof suitability in LSC to accommodateadditional residential development.

Table 12.29

Alternative Option 1: No specific targets for Local Service Centres


12


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

Option 1 would result in furtherdevelopment of market towns.Agricultural grade 2 land is present


Land, water

and Soil PST-LTaround market towns and ten of theproductive agricultural

Resources Local Service Centres and therefore thisoption would still result in loss ofundeveloped land.

holdings and encouragethe recycling/reuse ofonsite resources tominimise the impacts onthe environment andsafeguard resources forthe future generations.

The most sensitive areas fordevelopment due to increased waterdemand are Attleborough, Dereham,Watton and Swaffham. There is equalfocus on these areas in Option 1.

0N2. Limit waterconsumption to thecapacity of naturalprocesses and storagesystems and maintain

PST-LT

The waste water capacity sensitiveurban areas are Attleborough, Wattonand Dereham and to a lesser extentThetford. Option 1 focuses equally onthese areas.

and enhance waterquality.

The most sensitive areas fordevelopment due to increased water

0N3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to

PST-LT demand are Attleborough, Dereham,accommodate additionalWatton and Swaffham. Option 1 hasequal focus on these areas.


There is no difference in the productionor management of waste between thethree options

N/aN/a4. Minimise theproduction of waste andsupport the recycling ofwaste.

Climate

change and

air pollution

N/aN/a


Option 1 has the highest percentage ofresidential units in Local Service

0D5. Reduce contributionsto climate change andlocalised air pollution. PST-LT Centres. This is likely to create the

highest level of emissions fromresidents commuting to work, seniorschools, hospitals and supermarketshopping.

All Key Settlements and Market Townsare susceptible to fluvial and/or sewer

-D6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PST-MT flooding. Development of less than 50

houses at the Local Service Centreswould be expected to have a minorflooding impact unless all proposed inone development, in which caseassessment of the effects to define amitigation and protection strategy wouldbe required.

All options propose no newdevelopment around Thetford (other

-D7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PMT-LT than the SUE) which could affect thebiodiversity and promotedesignated areas on its outskirts. Bothand conserve

geodiversity. Weeting and Mundford are not definedas suitable for further developmentbecause they are within a 1500m bufferzone around designated SpecialProtection Areas with breeding curlews.

Option 1 does not split dwellingnumbers according to land available in

-D8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green

PMT-LT the SHLAA which took account ofInfrastructure in theDistrict. potential impacts on green

infrastructure.

All options run the risk of impactingvisually and reducing open space areas


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT but it is the specific locations ofdistinctiveness, diversitydevelopment that will determine thisand quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape rather than the tier of settlement wheredevelopment is proposed.

All options run the risk of impactingvisually but it is the specific locations of

0L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT development that will determine this

rather than the tier of settlement wheredevelopment is proposed.

All options run the risk of reducing openspace areas but it is the specific

0L11. Improve the healthand well being of thepopulation.

Population

and human PST-LT locations of development that willdetermine this rather than the tier of


12

health settlement where development isproposed.


N/aN/a

New development will be required toprovide open space

0L13. Improve the qualityand quantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST-LT

Option 1 shares development evenlywithout taking account that larger urban


Inclusive

communities PMT developments already have facilities orthe availability of public transport orservices within Local Service Centres.


All options have the same impact onredressing inequalities related to age,


TST-LT gender, disability, race, faith, locationand income.


Option 1, similarly to the the proposedpolicy, has higher development numbers


PST-LT in the Local Service Centres whichaffordable, decent andcould provide more affordable familyappropriate housing that

meets their needs. housing in rural settlements and LocalService Centres. However, Option 1does not take account of the availabilityof services within areas in the District.

Development needs to distribute growthacross those settlements that would


Economic

Activity PMT-LT receive an overall benefit from it. Inaddition, the distribution of growth optionneeds to provide clarity to residents,businesses and industry on minimumgrowth in local areas so they can planwhere to invest. Option 1 does not takethis into account in distributingdevelopment.

Option 1 focuses development in theLocal Service Centres which may need


PMT-LT the development to encourageappropriate to their skills,businesses to locate there. Higher paidpotential and place of

residence. technical or managerial jobs are morecommon in larger urban areas likeNorwich and development along or neargood connections to these areas wouldbe positive.


Improving the local economy relies onmore factors than just the distribution ofhousing.

+D19. Improve theefficiency,competitiveness and PMT

Increased development in Local ServiceCentres will support and encourage newbusinesses. Local facilities like Post


Offices and Public Houses in LocalService Centres may be able to remainopen from increase trade.

Table 12.30

Alternative Option 2: Higher levels of growth to market towns


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0

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SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

Agricultural grade 2 land is present aroundmarket towns and ten of the Local ServiceCentres, therefore this option would stillresult in the irreversible loss of undevelopedland.

-D1. Minimise theirreversible loss ofundeveloped land andproductive agriculturalholdings and encourage

Land, water

and Soil

Resources

PST-LT


The most sensitive areas for developmentdue to increased water demand areAttleborough, Dereham and Swaffham.

-D2. Limit waterconsumption to thecapacity of natural PST-LT

Option 2 has increased development inprocesses and storageDereham, Swaffham and Watton andtherefore greatest pressure on waterresources.

systems and maintainand enhance waterquality.


12

The waste water capacity sensitive urbanareas are Attleborough and Dereham andWatton and to a lesser extent Thetford.Option 2 has increased development inDereham and therefore greatest pressureon waste water capacity.

The most sensitive areas for developmentdue to increased water demand are

-N3. Ensure thesustainable reuse of

PST-LT Attleborough, Dereham, Watton andwater to accommodateSwaffham. Option 2 has increasedadditional growth anddevelopment in Dereham, Watton anddevelopment withSwaffham and therefore greatest pressureon water resources.

minimal impacts onwater quality.

There is no difference in the production ormanagement of waste between the threeoptions.

N/aN/a4. Minimise theproduction of waste andsupport the recycling ofwaste.

Climate

change and

air pollution

N/aN/a

All options introduce more residential unitsand therefore more emissions associatedwith domestic heating, power and transport.

+D5. Reduce contributionsto climate change andlocalised air pollution. PST-LT

All Key Settlements and Market Towns aresusceptible to fluvial and/or sewer floodingand Option 2 has the highest levels ofdevelopments in these areas creating ahigher risk of flooding.

-D6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid,reduce and manageflood risk.

PST-LT

Development of less than 50 houses at theLocal Service Centres would be expectedto have a minor flooding impact unless allproposed in one development, in whichcase assessment of the effects to definemitigation and protection strategies wouldbe required.

All options propose no new developmentaround Thetford (other than the SUE)whichcould affect the designated areas on its

-D7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expandbiodiversity and

Biodiversity

PMT-LToutskirts. Option 2 has the highest proposedpromote and conserve

geodiversity. number of residual residential units requiredat Market towns including Watton puttingpressure on the designated area to thesouth of its existing boundary.

Options 2 splits dwelling numbers accordingto land available in the SHLAA and will havelower numbers at Beetley, Litcham,Munford


and Weeting which all border designatedareas. BothWeeting andMundford are notdefined as suitable for further developmentbecause they are within a 1500m bufferzone around designated Special ProtectionAreas with breeding stone curlews.

Alternative option 2 splits dwelling numbersaccording to land available in the SHLAA


PMT-LT which took account of potential impacts ongreen infrastructure.

Infrastructure in theDistrict.

All options run the risk of impacting visuallyand reducing open space areas but it is the

0L9. Maintain, enhanceand preserve the

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT specific locations of development that willdistinctiveness, diversitydetermine this rather than the tier ofsettlement where development is proposed.

and quality of landscapeand townscapecharacter.

landscape


0L10. Conserve andwhere appropriate

PST-LT development that will determine this ratherenhance the historicenvironment. than the tier of settlement where

development is proposed.

All options run the risk of reducing openspace areas but it is the specific locationsof development that will determine thisrather than the tier of settlement wheredevelopment is proposed.

+L11. Improve the healthand well being of thepopulation.

Population

and human

health

PST-LT

Alternative option 2 considered theavailability of day-to-day facilities.


N/aN/a

All new developments will be expected toprovide new open space.


Alternative option 2 focuses developmenton the larger urban areas where facilitiesalready exist.


Inclusive

communities PMT

All options have the same impact onredressing inequalities related to age,



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TST-MT gender, disability, race, faith, location andincome.


Options do not define the type of housingjust the percentage in each tier ofsettlement. Similarly there is no difference

0L16. Ensure all groupshave access toaffordable, decent and PST-LT

between the options in deliveringappropriate housing thatmeets their needs. development for more manageable homes

and housing with care for elderly residents.The option that delivered housing withinwalking distance of day-to-day facilitieswould be a positive benefit to elderlyresidents.

Option 2 restricts development numbers inLSC's which therefore would result in lessnew affordable family housing in rural andLocal Service Centres.

Development needs to distribute growthacross those settlements that would receive

+LT17. Increase the vitalityand viability of existingtown centres.

Economic

Activity PMT-LT an overall benefit from it. In addition thedistribution of growth option needs toprovide clarity to residents, businesses andindustry on minimum growth in local areasso they can plan where to invest.

Alternative option 2 focuses moredevelopment on the larger urban areaswhere skilled and semi-skilled employment

+D18. Help people gainaccess to satisfyingwork appropriate to their PMT-LT

opportunities already exist reducing theskills, potential andplace of residence. need to commute. Conversely it reduces

the extent of development in the LocalService Centres which may need thedevelopment to encourage businesses tolocate there.

Higher paid technical or managerial jobsare more common in larger urban areaslike Norwich and development along or neargood connections to these areas would bepositive.

Improving the local economy relies onmorefactors than just the distribution of housing.Option 2 has greater residential

+D19. Improve theefficiency,competitiveness and


PMT development proposed in Key Settlementsand Market Towns which should lead toincreased trade to the local businesses


already based there and increaseopportunities for new businesses toestablish to meet demand.

Option 2 focuses development away fromLocal Service Centres which may needdevelopment to increase trade and keeplocal facilities like Post Offices and PublicHouses open.

Table 12.31

HOU 03 Development Outside of Boundaries of Local Service Centres


19181716151413121110987654321

N/aN/aN/a++++N/aN/a0/+0/+N/aN/aN/a+N/aN/aN/a-HOU 03

N/aN/aN/a--N/a0/-N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+AlternativeOption: Nopolicy

Comments: The policy scores positively against the criteria for the provision of new housing and also re-dressinginequalities. Overall the policy scores more positively that the alternative approach which would be to not have a policywhich would lead to an under-allocation against the housing target.

Table 12.32 Summary Table Development Outside of Boundaries of Local Service Centres

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 03 Development Outside of Boundaries of Local Service Centres


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0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT


12

The policy allows fordevelopment outside of the

-L1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PLT settlement boundary inproductive agriculturalLocal Service Centres.holdings and encourage the

Resources There is limited brownfieldland within Breckland and


as such development isimpacts on the environmentlikely to result in the loss ofundeveloped land.







Climate

change and N/aN/a

A criteria for thedesignation of a Local

+L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

air pollution

PST-LT Service Centre was thatthere was accessible publictransport and also wherethere is other services andfacilities which wouldreduce the need to travelby private car.

This would be site specific.N/aN/a6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanage flood risk. N/aN/a


Biodiversity



The policy includes arequirement for the design

0/+L9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural


heritage and of the scheme to contributeto and where possible


PST-LTlandscape enhance the historic nature

and connectivity ofsettlements.

The policy includes arequirement for the design

0/+L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT of the scheme to contribute

to and where possibleenhance the historic natureand connectivity ofsettlements.

N/aN/a11. Improve the health andwell being of the population.

Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a

New residentialdevelopment contributes

+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST-LT towards open space

provision, which scorespositively against theobjective.

Local Service Centrevillages have been

+L14. Improve the quality, rangeand accessibility of essentialservices and facilities.

Inclusive

communities PLT designated because theyhave a good range ofservices and facilities. Thispolicy would help to ensurehousing is delivered inthese areas.

The policy would allow forthe development of

+L15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

PLT housing in Local Servicedisability, race, faith, locationand income. Centre villages. This

scores positively as itallows people to remainwithin villages wherehousing is at a premium.

The policy seeks to supportthe development of

+D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent

PLT additional dwellings withinand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. Local Service Centres, and


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as such scores positivelyagainst the criteria.

N/aN/a17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.33

Alternative Option: Don't include a policy on development outside of boundaries of Local Service Centres


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0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The majority of landwithin Breckland is

+L1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PST-LT greenfield, particularlyproductive agricultural holdingswithin the Localand encourage the

Resources Service Centres andrural areas. Not


including a policyimpacts on the environmentwould lead to anand safeguard resources for the

future generations. under-allocationagainst the housingtarget, however it couldalso prevent the loss ofundeveloped land.


N/aN/aprocesses and storage systems


and maintain and enhancewater quality.




Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity




Cultural

heritage and N/aN/adiversity and quality oflandscape and townscapecharacter.landscape

N/aN/a10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. N/aN/a


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a

New residentialdwellings are required

0/-L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST-LT to contribute towards


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open space. Anunder-allocationagainst the housingtarget would lead to areduction in the level ofopen space provided.


Inclusive

communities N/aN/a

The policy has beendeveloped to allow for

-D15. Redress inequalities relatedto age, gender, disability, race,faith, location and income. PLT housing to come

forward where anallocation was notpossible in a LocalService Centre village.Not including a policywould lead to ahousing shortfall inthese areas whichwould score negativelyagainst the objective.

The policy has beendeveloped to allow for

-D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent

PLT housing to comeand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. forward where an

allocation was notpossible in a LocalService Centre village.Not including a policywould lead to ahousing shortfall inthese areas whichwould score negativelyagainst the objective.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a






Table 12.34

HOU 04 Rural Settlements with Boundaries


19181716151413121110987654321

N/aN/aN/a+N/a0+N/aN/a??N/a?N/a-N/aN/aN/a-HOU 04

N/aN/aN/a0/+N/a+0/+N/aN/a??N/a?N/a0N/aN/aN/a-AlternativeOption:Restrictnew privateresidentialdevelopmentoutside ofsettlementboundaries.

Comments: This policy deals with the approach to rural areas outside of the locational strategy. The settlementswithin the location strategy are considered to be the most sustainable, and any new development outside of theseareas is likely to impact upon the sustainability objectives. There is however a need for housing within some of theseareas and the approach scores positively against the sustainability objectives in relation to providing new dwellings.

Table 12.35 Summary Table Rural Settlements with Boundaries

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 04 Rural Settlements with Boundaries


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0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

The policy allows for housingdevelopment in areas outside of


Land, water

and Soil PST-LT the locational strategy subject toand productive agriculturala criteria based approach.holdings and encourage the


12

Resources Development in these areas islikely to be on undeveloped land.


Whilst the level of growth withinimpacts on the environmentthese settlements is unlikely toand safeguard resources for

the future generations. be significant it will still impact onthe sustainability objective.




N/aN/aaccommodate additionalgrowth and developmentwith minimal impacts onwater quality.


Climate

change and N/aN/a

The locational strategy has setout the most sustainable


air pollution

PST-LT settlements for growth inBreckland which has includedhaving regard to the provision ofpublic transport. In the ruralareas defined within this policythere is limited access to publictransport and developments arelikely to rely on the private car.

N/aN/a6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. N/aN/a

The impact of the policy onbiodiversity and geodiversity willdepend on the sites location.

??7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expandbiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity.

Biodiversity

??

N/aN/a8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. N/aN/a

This policy allows for newdevelopment in settlements

??9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and ?? outside the locational strategydiversity and quality ofsubject to a criteria based


approach. The LandscapeCharacter Assessment


landscape

Settlement Fringe Study doesnot cover rural settlementsoutside of the Local ServiceCentres. The exact location ofthe development will depend onthe impact upon the sustainabilityobjective.

A number of the smallersettlements within Breckland are

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? characterised by their historic

environment. The policy includesinfilling and rounding offopportunities. In settlements theviews through settlements(including those provided bygaps in the street scene) canoften be important to the historicsetting of the settlement. Thepolicy does include a criterion onthe need for the design tocontribute to the historicenvironment. The exact impactof this policy will depend on thelocation of the development.


Population

and human N/aN/a

This would be determined at theplanning application stage


health

N/aN/a

All new residential dwellings arerequired to contribute towards

+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST-LT open space. As such a policy

which provides criteria for thedelivery of new housingdevelopment scores positivelyagainst the sustainabilityobjective.

Villages which have maintaineda settlement boundary have at


Inclusive

communities PST-LT least 2 of the key services andfacilities. Development in these


areas is however unlikely to beable to provide access to allessential services and facilities.


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N/aN/adisability, race, faith,location and income.

The policy supports the deliveryof new housing subject to a


PST-LT criteria based approach in ruraland appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. areas. These are settlements

and hamlets which historicallyhave seen limited levels ofhousing growth.Whilst this policyis not intended to see high levelsof housing delivery it will still seehousing growth.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a

N/aN/a18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work

N/aN/aappropriate to their skills,potential and place ofresidence.



Table 12.36

Alternative Option: Restrict new private residential development outside of settlement boundaries.


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

The policy allows for housingdevelopment in areas outside


Land, water

and Soil PST-LT of the locational strategy in theand productive agriculturalrural areas. The alternativeholdings and encourage the


Resources option is to retain the use ofsettlement boundaries. There


remains limited brownfield landimpacts on the environmentacross the district so newand safeguard resources for

the future generations. development is still likely to beon undeveloped land.






Climate

change and N/aN/a

The alternative option to rely onthe approach within the Core

0L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change andlocalised air pollution.

air pollution

PST-LT Strategy using settlementboundaries is still likely to meanthat new developments arepredominantly reliant on privatecar for their transport.


The impact of the policy onbiodiversity and geodiversity


Biodiversity

?? will depend on the site'slocation.





Cultural

heritage and ?? outside the locational strategydiversity and quality ofsubject to a criteria basedlandscape and townscape

character.landscape approach. The LandscapeCharacter AssessmentSettlement Fringe Study does


12

not cover rural settlementsoutside of the Local ServiceCentres. The exact location ofthe development will depend onthe impact upon thesustainability objective.

A number of the smallersettlements within Breckland

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? are characterised by their

historic environment. The policyincludes infilling and roundingof opportunities. In settlementsthe views through settlements(including those provided bygaps in the street scene) canoften be important to thehistoric setting of thesettlement. The policy doesinclude a criterion on the needfor the design to contribute tothe historic environment. Theexact impact of this policy willdepend on the location of thedevelopment.


Population

and human N/aN/a

This would be determined atthe planning application stage.


health

N/aN/a

Further development withinsettlement boundaries would

0/+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST-LT still be subject to the

requirement to deliver openspace. However limited landand therefore limitedopportunities remain to delivernew housing and open spacewithin the settlement boundary.

The alternative option is tocontinue the use of settlement

+L14. Improve the quality,range and accessibility of

Inclusive

communities PST-LT boundaries to define areaswhere new development is


acceptable. Settlementboundaries are located in areaswith a level of service provision.




The continuation of theapproach would still see

0/+D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent

PST-LT housing development in theand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. rural areas. However limited

land and therefore limitedopportunities remain to delivernew housing within thesettlement boundary.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.37

HOU 05 Small Villages and Hamlets Outside of Settlement Boundaries


19181716151413121110987654321

N/aN/aN/a+N/a--+N/aN/a??N/a?N/a-N/aN/aN/a--HOU 05

N/aN/aN/a-N/a++N/aN/a??N/a?N/a0N/aN/aN/a-AlternativeOption:Restrict newprivateresidentialdevelopmentoutside ofsettlementboundaries.


12


19181716151413121110987654321

Comments: This policy considers new residential development in the most rural villages and hamlets in Breckland.The proposed policy HOU 05 approach allows limited private residential development in the most rural villagesand hamlets, this is restricted based on a number of criteria. Development in this area is likely to be on undevelopedland, however it should be noted that there is limited brownfield land within Breckland. The policy scores positivelyin relation to the sustainability objective on increasing the supply of housing. The alternative approach whichrestricts newmarket dwellings outside of settlement boundaries would mean that some housing needs within thesecommunities are unlikely to be being met.

Table 12.38 Summary Table Small Villages and Hamlets Outside of Settlement Boundaries

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 05 Small Villages and Hamlets Outside of Settlement Boundaries


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

The policy allows for housingdevelopment in areas outside of


Land, water

and Soil PST-LT the locational strategy subject toand productive agriculturala criteria based approach.holdings and encourage the

Resources Development in these areas islikely to be on undeveloped land.


Whilst the level of growth withinimpacts on the environmentthese settlements is unlikely toand safeguard resources for

the future generations. be significant it will still impacton the sustainability objective.







Climate

change and N/aN/a

The locational strategy has setout the most sustainable


air pollution

PST-LT settlements for growth inBreckland which has includedhaving regard to the provision ofpublic transport. In the ruralareas defined within this policythere is limited access to publictransport and developments arelikely to rely on the private car.


The impact of the policy onbiodiversity and geodiversity willdepend on the sites location.

??7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expandbiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity.

Biodiversity

??




Cultural

heritage and ?? outside the locational strategydiversity and quality ofsubject to a criteria basedlandscape and townscape

character.landscape approach. The LandscapeCharacter AssessmentSettlement Fringe Study doesnot cover rural settlementsoutside of the Local ServiceCentres. The exact location ofthe development will depend onthe impact upon thesustainability objective.

A number of the smallersettlements within Breckland are

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? characterised by their historic

environment. The policy includesinfilling and rounding offopportunities. In settlements theviews through settlements(including those provided bygaps in the street scene) canoften be important to the historic


12

setting of the settlement. Thepolicy does include a criterionon the need for the design tocontribute to the historicenvironment. The exact impactof this policy will depend on thelocation of the development.


Population

and human N/aN/a

This would be determined at theplanning application stage.


health

N/aN/a

All new residential dwellings arerequired to contribute towards

+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST-LT open space. As such a policy

which provides criteria for thedelivery of new housingdevelopment scores positivelyagainst the sustainabilityobjective.

The smallest rural hamlets andvillages have either limited or no

--L14. Improve the quality,range and accessibility of

Inclusive

communities PST-LT services and facilities.Residential development in


these areas would not havegood access to essentialservices and facilities.



The policy supports the deliveryof new housing subject to a


PST-LT criteria based approach in ruraland appropriate housingthat meets their needs. areas. These are settlements

and hamlets which historicallyhave seen limited levels ofhousing growth. Whilst thispolicy is not intended to see highlevels of housing delivery, it willstill see housing growth.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a






Table 12.39

Alternative Option: Restrict new private residential development outside of settlement boundaries.


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The policy allows forhousing development in


Land, water

and Soil PST-LT areas outside of theproductive agriculturallocational strategy in theholdings and encourage the

Resources rural areas. The alternativeoption is to retain the use of


settlement boundaries.impacts on the environmentThere remains limitedand safeguard resources for

the future generations. brownfield land across thedistrict so new developmentis still likely to be onbrownfield land.




N/aN/aaccommodate additionalgrowth and development with


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Climate

change and N/aN/a

The alternative option to relyon the approach within the

0L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

air pollution

PST-LT Core Strategy usingsettlement boundaries is stilllikely to mean that newdevelopments arepredominantly reliant onprivate car for theirtransport.

N/aN/a6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanage flood risk. N/aN/a

The impact of the policy onbiodiversity and geodiversity


Biodiversity

?? will depend on the siteslocation.

promote and conservegeodiversity.


The impact upon thesustainability objective will


Cultural

heritage and ?? depend on the exactlocation of the development.


The exact impact of thisoption will depend on thelocation of the development.

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ??


Population

and human N/aN/a

This would be determinedat the planning applicationstage


N/aN/a

All new residential dwellingsare required to contribute

+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST-LT towards open space. As

such, a policy which


provides criteria for thedelivery of new housingdevelopment scorespositively against thesustainability objective.

The alternative option is tocontinue the use of

+L14. Improve the quality, rangeand accessibility of essentialservices and facilities.

Inclusive

communities PST-LT settlement boundaries todefine areas where newdevelopment is acceptable.Settlement boundaries arelocated in areas with a levelof service provision.



Restricting development ofprivate residential


PST-LT development outside ofand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. settlement boundaries

would not allow for anydevelopment within thesmallest villages andhamlets in Breckland. Thiswould mean that the needsof people within these areaswould have to be metelsewhere within theDistrict.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.40


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HOU 06 Principles of New Housing


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N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+HOU 06

N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a--N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a-AlternativeOption:Rely onpolicieswithin theNPPF

Comments: The proposed policy supports new housing development inside existing settlement boundaries and aimsto ensure that new developments make efficient use of land which reflects the character of the area. This policy scoreswell against the sustainability objectives. Whilst not including a policy does not mean that these issues will not beaddressed, the weight that can be attributed to them may be diminished and as such this scores negatively against thesustainability objectives.

Table 12.41 Summary Table Principles of New Housing

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 06 Principles of New Housing


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Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The proposed policy doesnot set a maximum

+D1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PST-LT density, however it doesproductive agriculturalencourage higher densityholdings and encourage the

Resources in areas where this maybe appropriate, such as


town centre locations,impacts on the environmentareas with good publicand safeguard resources for

the future generations. transport and within theurban extensions.Encouraging higherdensities in sustainablelocations will ultimatelyreduce the quantities of


greenfield land that isdeveloped.






Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity



The density of thedevelopment does not


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT necessarily equate to thediversity and quality ofquality of the development,landscape and townscape

character.landscape this is subject to design,layout and context. Thepreferred policy approachto focus high densitydevelopment in areaswhere there is already anefficient use of land andsustainable locationswhere additionalmeasures can beintroduced such as


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strategic landscaping toassist integration withlandscape/townscapesetting. Conversely lowdensity development,especially in the ruralareas, will assimilate to theexisting form andcharacter of these area.

The historic environmentof Breckland includes the

+L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT 50 Conservation Areas

identified in the baselineassessment. The densityof development in theseConservation Areas variesconsiderably and theflexibility of the proposedapproach to enable highdensity development inurban scenarios and lowdensity development in therural context shouldenable appropriatelydesigned developmentsthat have a positive effectagainst this objective.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a







Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.42

Alternative Option: Do not include a specific Local Plan policy on principles of new housing

Assessment ofpolicy against

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L

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Topic sustainabilityobjective

- -NDecision making (Appraisal)questions

PST

TMT

LT

Not including apolicy in regards to


Land, water

and Soil PST-LT optimising theproductive agricultural holdingsdensity ofand encourage the

Resources developments onsites may lead to


lower densityimpacts on the environment andschemes comingsafeguard resources for the

future generations. forward. This wouldincrease theamount of land asite will need todevelop the samenumber ofdwellings. As suchthe approachscores negatively


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against thesustainabilityobjective.






Climate

change and N/aN/a

N/aN/a5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localised airpollution.

air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity



The density of thedevelopment does

-L9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT not necessarilydiversity and quality of landscapeand townscape character.

landscapeequate to the qualityof the development,this is subject todesign, layout andcontext. Notincluding a specificpolicy arounddensity may lead todevelopment whichdoes not reflect thelocal area and, assuch, is damaging


on the landscapeand townscapecharacter.

See commentabove.

-L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance the historicenvironment. PST-LT


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a





Economic

Activity N/aN/a




Table 12.43


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HOU 07 Affordable Housing


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++N/a+0+0/+N/a000/-0/+0/-0000+N/aHOU 07

0+N/a+++++0/-++00/-00/-0000+N/aAlternativeOption 1:Retain thelevel ofaffordablehousing asper theCoreStrategy

++N/a++++0/-+0/-++00/-0000+N/aAlternativeOption 2:Vary levelofaffordablehousingbased onlocationacross theDistrictand need

Comments: All of the options (preferred and alternative) score well against the sustainability objectives in regardto the provision of affordable housing. The proposed policy and the second alternative option score more positivelyagainst this objective. Providing affordable housing will meet the needs of a number of groups within society.Alternative option number 1, seeking a higher level of affordable housing may put other infrastructure provisionat risk.

The second alternative option seeks to vary the level of affordable housing based on housing need within differentlocations in the District. Varying the level of affordable housing requirement, will respond well to the District'sneeds in different locations. However it may lead to some developers being additionally burdened thereforereducing the level of contributions which can be sought for other types of services and facilities.

Table 12.44 Summary Table Affordable Housing

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 07 Affordable Housing


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PST

TMT

LT

Compatibility with this objective willbe dependent on the specific siteswhich are to be developed.

N/aN/a1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped landand productive agricultural

Land, water

and Soil N/aN/aholdings and encourage the


The policy facilitates the delivery ofnew households, which will lead to

+N2. Limit water consumptionto the capacity of natural

PST-LT an increase in water consumption.processes and storageHowever, theWater Cycle Study hassystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. shown that there is sufficient watercapacity to meet the growthrequirements.

New households will lead to anincrease in water consumption. The


PST-LT findings of the Water Cycle Studyaccommodate additionalwill need to be taken intogrowth and developmentconsideration within newdevelopments

with minimal impacts onwater quality.

New households will produceadditional waste. The exact impact

0D4. Minimise the productionof waste and support therecycling of waste.

Climate

change and N/aN/a may depend on arrangements forrecycling and composting. Overall,this will not be significantly affectedby the levels of affordable housing.

air pollution

The impact will be dependent on thelocation of new affordable housing

0D5. Reduce contributions toclimate change andlocalised air pollution. N/aN/a development. However, the spatial

distribution focuses development onmore accessible areas with accessto public transport.

The compatibility with this objectiveis dependent on the location of thedevelopment rather than the tenure.

0D6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. N/aN/a


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Compatibility with this objective islikely to be dependent on thelocation of the development.

0/-D7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expandbiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity.

Biodiversity

PST-LT

The need for developers to fundaffordable housing may lead to

0/+D8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. PST-LT tensions between socio-economic

needs and landscape needsparticularly for the funding of greeninfrastructure. A lower level ofaffordable housing may increasefunds available for other facilities.


0/-D9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve thedistinctiveness, diversity

Cultural

heritage and PST-LTand quality of landscapeand townscape character.landscape


0D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT

The provision of new affordablehousing will help to meet the


Population

and human PST District's needs and this will haverelated health benefits to the

health population. A lower level thanrequired to meet housing needsmaylead to some people living in unfithousing.


N/aN/a

The requirement for developmentsto provide onsite affordable housing,

0/+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PMT may cause tension with the need for

the developer to also fund openspace. A lower level of affordablehousing would increase fundsavailable for other facilities.

Affordable housing will be deliveredas part of wider development


Inclusive

communities PST schemes. The settlement hierarchyfocuses development around the


market towns and larger villageswhich have better access toessential services and facilities.


The preferred approach would seekto support a lower level of affordable

0D15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

PST housing than set out within thedisability, race, faith,location and income. SHMA. This could lead to not

enough affordable housing beingprovided to meet housing needs.

The policy requires all newdevelopment over 11 units or


PST 1000sqm to provide onsite affordabledecent and appropriatehousing. This scores well against thehousing that meets their

needs. SA objective to deliver moreaffordable housing to meet localneeds.

This will not be significantly affectedby the level of affordable housing.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a

This is likely to be impacted by thelocation of the affordable housing.

+N18. Help people gainaccess to satisfying work

PMT However, it should have regard tothe spatial distribution.


The stability provided by anincreased level of affordable housing

+N19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PMT may make the District moreadaptability of the localeconomy. attractive as a labour base for

employers who would be able to tapin to an increased labour market.

Table 12.45

Alternative Option 1: Retain affordable housing as per the Core Strategy target


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L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT



Land, water

and Soil N/aN/a


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Resources








PST-LT findings of theWater Cycle Study willaccommodate additionalneed to be taken into considerationin new developments.




Climate

change and N/aN/a may depend on arrangements forrecycling and composting. Overall,

air pollution this will not be significantly effectedby the levels of affordable housing.






Compatibility with this objective islikely to be dependent on the locationof the development.


Biodiversity

PST-LT


0D8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. PST-LT tensions between socio-economic

needs and landscape needs,particularly for the funding of greeninfrastructure.




Cultural

heritage and PST-LTand quality of landscapeand townscape character.landscape



The provision of new affordablehousing will help to meet the District's


Population

and human PST needs and this will have relatedhealth benefits to the population.

healthIncreased access to improved,secure, affordable housing and the

+D12. Reduce and preventcrime

PMT wider environment through increasedaffordable housing schemes cancreate community cohesion and asense of ownership. This can reducecrime and improve people's personalsense of security.

The requirement for developmentsto provide onsite affordable housing,

0/-D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PMT may cause tension with the need for

the developer to also fund openspace. Higher levels of affordablehousing provision may put this atgreater risk.



Inclusive



market towns and larger villageswhich have better access to essentialservices and facilities.

This policy seeks to provideadditional affordable housing within


PST the District, this will help to redressdisability, race, faith,location and income. inequalities. The policy is applicable

across the District, which will improveaccess to affordable housing. It willalso rely on the Councils allocationstrategy.

This existing approach requires newdevelopments to provide onsite


PST affordable housing at a rate of 40%.decent and appropriate


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housing that meets theirneeds.

This is compatible with therequirements of the objective.



Economic

Activity N/aN/a






0N19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PMT maymake the District more attractiveas a labour base for employers whowould be able to tap in to anincreased labour market. However,the higher level of affordable housing


may put the delivery of developmentsat risk.

Table 12.46

Alternative Option 2: Vary level of affordable housing across the District based on location and need


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SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT



Land, water

and Soil N/aN/aholdings and encourage

Resources the recycling/reuse ofonsite resources tominimise the impacts onthe environment andsafeguard resources forthe future generations.








PST-LT findings of theWater Cycle Study willaccommodate additionalneed to be taken into considerationwithin new developments




Climate

change and N/aN/a may depend on arrangements forrecycling and composting. Overall,

air pollution this will not be significantly affectedby the levels of affordable housing.








Biodiversity

PST-LT



PST-LT tensions between socio-economicInfrastructure in theDistrict. needs and landscape needs

particularly for the funding of greeninfrastructure. Varying the level ofaffordable housing based on locationmay adversely impact somedevelopers being able to fund otherservices.



Cultural

heritage and PST-LT


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and quality of landscapeand townscape character.

landscape



The provision of new affordablehousing will help to meet the


Population

and human PST District's needs and this will haverelated health benefits to thepopulation.health

Increased access to improved,secure, affordable housing and the


PMT wider environment through increasedaffordable housing schemes cancreate community cohesion and asense of ownership. This can reducecrime and improve peoples personalsense of security.

The requirement of developments toprovide onsite affordable housing

0/-D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PMT may cause tension with the need for

the developer to also fund openspace. Some developers may beadditionally affected based on thelocation of the development.



Inclusive



market towns and larger villageswhich have better access toessential services and facilities.

Varying the level of affordablehousing by location across the


PST District will allow it to be responsiveto local needs within different areas.


By tailoring the level of affordablehousing to the location, it may be


PST more responsiveness to the needsdecent and appropriateof the area. However the viabilityhousing that meets their

needs. study has shown that it may bedifficult to achieve higher levels ofaffordable housing.



N/aN/a17. Increase the vitalityand viability of existingtown centres.

Economic

Activity N/aN/a






+N19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PMT maymake the District more attractiveadaptability of the localeconomy. as a labour base for employers who

would be able to tap in to anincreased labour market.

Table 12.47

HOU 08 Provision for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople


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++N/a++0++N/a++00N/a00000/+HOU 08

N/aN/aN/aN/a++N/a+0N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a0N/aN/a0AlternativeOption:Allocate aspecificsite withinthe LocalPlan

Comments: Policy HOU 08 seeks to provide a criteria based approach for dealing with planning applications and alsosupports the expansion of existing sites to meet identified need. The approach scores preferably in relation to the socialsustainability indicators, for instance, in regards to redressing inequalities between different groups within the community.

The alternative option is to allocate a specific site within the Local Plan. The impact upon the objectives will be dependenton the sites location. The approach does, however, score particularly well against the provision of housing to meetneeds and also the objective relating to reducing inequalities.

Table 12.48 Summary Table Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 08 Provision for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople


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0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

The policy gives a preference forbrownfield land to be used in the

0/+L1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land

Land, water

and Soil PST first instance. However, there islimited brownfield land availablewithin the District and there ispressure from other uses on it.

and productive agriculturalholdings and encourage therecycling/reuse of onsiteresources to minimise the

Resources


The impact of new developmentson water consumption and quality


PMT are currently uncertain. Any newprocesses and storagedevelopment will be required tosystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. have regard to the findings of theWater Cycle Study.

The impact of new developmentson water consumption and quality


PMT are currently uncertain. Theaccommodate additionallocation of any new developmentgrowth and developmentwill be required to have regard towith minimal impacts on

water quality. the findings of the Water CycleStudy.

The expansion of an existing siteor the provision of a new site will


Climate

change and PST produce additional waste. Theexact impact, and therefore the

air pollution compatibility with this objective,may depend on arrangements forrecycling and composting.

New developments are likely toresult in increased car journeys

0L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change andlocalised air pollution. PST and add to greenhouse gas

emissions. The level of impact willbe dependent on the location ofthe site.


Any new development site withinBreckland will need to be assessed

N/aN/a6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. N/aN/a in regards to flood risk. The impact

is not currently clear.

The exact impact depends on thelocation of any new site, the

0L7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PN/a proposed policy does not makebiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. any reference to either biodiversity

or geodiversity.

The policy does not make anyreference to green infrastructure.

0L8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. N/aN/a

The policy refers to the need toconsider landscape and


Cultural

heritage and PMT townscape. The impact will be sitediversity and quality ofspecific, however regard will needlandscape and townscape

character.landscape to be had to the LandscapeCharacter Assessment and theSettlement Fringe Study.

The policy refers to the need tohave regard to the historic

+L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PMT environment. Any impact will be

location specific, and as suchcompatibility with the objective iscurrently unclear.


Population

and human N/aN/a

Making adequate provision forsites reduces the need for


health

PMT-LT unauthorised encampments, andas such the policy score positivelyagainst the objective.

All development should contributeto the provision of open space.

+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PMT-LT

The policy requires sites to be in asustainable location in reasonable

0D14. Improve the quality,range and accessibility of

Inclusive

communities PMT-LT proximity to services and facilities.It therefore scores well against theobjective.


The provision of suitable sites willhelp to redress inequalities.



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PMTdisability, race, faith,location and income.

A clear policy direction is providedwhich scores positively against the


PMT objective to ensure all groups haveand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. access to appropriate housing to

meet their needs.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a

The policy requires new sites to bein sustainable locations close to

+D18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work

PaMT services and facilities, this canappropriate to their skills,include employment. As such thepotential and place of

residence. policy scores positively against theobjective.

The policy requires new sites to bein sustainable locations close to


PMT services and facilities, this caninclude employment. As such the


policy scores positively against theobjective.

Table 12.49

Alternative Option: Allocate a new site for gypsy and traveller provision.


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0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

This would be dependenton the site location.

0D1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PMT-LT However, it should benoted that there is limitedpreviously developedland within Breckland.

productive agricultural holdingsand encourage therecycling/reuse of onsiteresources to minimise the

Resources

impacts on the environment







Any new site will produceadditional waste. The

0L4. Minimise the production ofwaste and support therecycling of waste.

Climate

change and PMT-LT exact impact, andtherefore the

air pollution compatibility with thisobjective, may dependon arrangements forrecycling andcomposting.

N/aN/a5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution. N/aN/a





Biodiversity






Cultural




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Population

and human N/aN/a

Allocating a specific siteto meet the need forGypsy and Travellers


PST-LTwithin Breckland willreduce the likelihood ofunauthorisedencampments.

Good site design canprevent crime and alsothe fear of crime. This isdependent on theplanning applicationdesign,

All development shouldcontribute to theprovision of open space.

+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PMT-LT


Inclusive

communities N/aN/a

Allocating a specific sitefor gypsy and traveller


PMT-LT provision scores welldisability, race, faith, locationand income. against the requirement

to redress inequalities,as it will meet the needfor the gypsy andtraveller community.

Allocating a specific sitefor gypsy and travellers


PMT-LT scores positively againstand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. the requirement to

ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable,decent and appropriatehousing.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a






Table 12.50

HOU 09 Specialist Housing


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N/aN/aN/a++++N/aN/aN/a+++N/aN/a?+N/a00N/AHOU 09

N/aN/aN/a--N/aN/aN/a+++N/aN/a?+N/a00N/aAlternativeOption: Donot includea policyand rely onthe NPPF

N/aN/aN/a++++N/aN/aN/a+++00?+N/a000/-AlternativeOption:Allocate aspecificsite(s) forspecialisthousing

Comments: The Strategic Housing Market Assessment highlights the fact that Breckland's older population isincreasing. In order to meet the needs of this group, the policy supports the development of specialist housing.The preferred policy approach scores positively against the sustainability criteria around redressing inequalitiesand the provision of new dwellings to meet the needs of the population. Whilst the NPPF is supportive of deliveringa full range of house types., it is considered that the preferred direction scores better against the socialrequirements of the sustainability appraisal. The second alternative option is to allocate a specific site for specialisthousing. This approach also scores well against the sustainability objectives, and should help to meet therequirements within the strategic housing market assessment. However any new allocation is likely to be onundeveloped greenfield land due to limited brownfield land availability within Breckland.

Table 12.51 Summary Table Specialist Housing

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 09 Specialist Housing


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Topic


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- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The policy seeks to support newdevelopment which provides

N/aN/a1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land

Land, water

and Soil N/aN/a housing solutions for an ageingand productive agriculturalpopulation. This could includeholdings and encourage the

Resources development on undeveloped orgreenfield land, however this will


be determined by by the sitesimpacts on the environmentlocation and the planningapplication.


New development will have arequirement for water provision.


N/aN/a The impact is likely to minimalfrom specialist housing.

processes and storagesystems and maintain andenhance water quality.

New development will have arequirement for water provision.


N/aN/a The impact is likely to minimalfrom specialist housing.

accommodate additionalgrowth and developmentwith minimal impacts onwater quality.


Climate

change and N/aN/a

The policy encourages thedevelopment of specialist housing

+L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change andlocalised air pollution.

air pollution

PST within settlements which haveaccess to an adequate range oftransport facilities. This is inconformity with the expectationsof the sustainability appraisalobjective.

The conformity with thissustainability objective will be

??6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. ?? dependent on the location of the

site

No reference to biodiversity orgeodiversity is made within the

0L7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity


PST policy. This will depend on thesites location


No reference to greeninfrastructure is made within the

0L8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. PST policy. This will depend on the

sites location and will bedetermined through the planningapplication.

The policy includes a criteria toensure the design and scale of


Cultural

heritage and PST schemes is appropriate to thediversity and quality ofsetting and surroundings with nolandscape and townscape

character.landscape adverse impact on local characterand amenity. This should ensurethat the development comesforward in accordance with theexpectations of the sustainabilityobjective.

The policy includes a criteria toensure the design and scale of

+L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST schemes is appropriate to the

setting and surroundings with noadverse impact on local characterand amenity. This should ensurethat the development comesforward in accordance with theexpectations of the sustainabilityobjective.

The policy seeks to increase thelevel of specialist housing within


Population

and human PST the district in order to address therequirements of the ageing

health population. The developmentshould occur in areas where thereis access to public transport andhealth facilities.

This will be determined at theplanning application stage


N/aN/a

All new residential developmentis required to provide on-site openspace.

N/aN/a13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. N/aN/a

N/aN/a14. Improve the quality,range and accessibility of

Inclusive

communities N/aN/a


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The strategic housing marketassessment confirms that the

++N/a15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

N/aN/a number of older people withindisability, race, faith,location and income. Breckland is increasing. The

policy supports specialist housingto meet the needs of this sectionof Breckland's population and assuch scores positively against thissustainability objective.

The policy will help to securehousing for an ageing population


PMT which is accordance with theand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. sustainability objective to ensure

all groups have access toappropriate housing.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.52

Alternative Option: Do not include a specific policy on Specialist Housing options.


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0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT



Land, water



New development willhave a requirement for


N/aN/a water provision. Theprocesses and storage systemsimpact is likely toand maintain and enhance

water quality. minimal from specialisthousing.

New development willhave a requirement for


N/aN/a water provision. Theadditional growth andimpact is likely todevelopment with minimal

impacts on water quality. minimal from specialisthousing.


Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity




Cultural



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The policy seeks toincrease the level of

+L11. Improve the health and wellbeing of the population.

Population

and human PST specialist housingwithin the district in

health order to address therequirements of theageing population. Thedevelopment shouldoccur in areas wherethere is access topublic transport andhealth facilities.

This will be determinedat the planningapplication stage.

N/aN/a12. Reduce and prevent crime

N/aN/a

All new residentialdevelopment is

N/aN/a13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. N/aN/a required to provide

on-site open space.


Inclusive

communities N/aN/a

The NPPF atparagraph 50 notes

-D15. Redress inequalities relatedto age, gender, disability, race,faith, location and income. PMT that local planning

authorities should planto deliver a wide choiceof high quality ofhomes, including forolder people. TheNPPF does not provideany specificrequirements aroundthe level of new homeswhich should beadaptable or accessibleand as such scorespoorly against thesustainability objective.

See comment above.-D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent

PMTand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs.



Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.53

HOU 10 Technical Design Standards for New Homes


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N/aN/aN/a++++N/aN/aN/a0N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a00N/aHOU 10

N/aN/aN/a--N/aN/aN/a0N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption:Rely onNPPF anddo notapply localtechnicalstandards

Comments: The preferred direction scores positively against the sustainability objectives for ensuring acces0s to newhomes for all groups within society. The requirements for adaptability and accessibility of dwellings should help to redressexisting inequalities and allow people to stay within their homes for longer

Table 12.54 Summary Table Technical Design Standards for New Homes

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 10 Technical Design Standards for New Homes


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0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT


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LT

N/aN/a1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil N/aN/aproductive agriculturalholdings and encourage the


The policy sets waterefficiency standards to limit


PMT-LT water consumption in newprocesses and storagedevelopment. Whilst thissystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. does not counteract theeffect of new homes onwater consumption it doeslimit the negative impact tosome extent.

The policy sets waterefficiency standards to limit


PMT-LT water consumption in newaccommodate additionaldevelopment. Whilst thisgrowth and development withdoes not counteract theminimal impacts on water

quality. effect of new homes onwater consumption it doeslimit the negative impact tosome extent.


Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity





Cultural



This policy does notspecifically relate to any of


Population

and human PMT-LT the decision makingquestions associated with

health this sustainability objective.However ensuringadaptability andaccessibility of dwellings isconsidered positive inregards to well being. Thepolicy approach shouldensure that people areable to remain within theirown home longer.


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a

The inclusion of a policyaround the adaptability and


PMT-LT accessibility of dwellingsdisability, race, faith, locationand income. scores positively against

the sustainability objectiveto redress inequalities. Thestrategic housing marketassessment hasdemonstrated thatBreckland has anincreasing older population


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and this policy will go someway to meeting their needswithin the housing market.

A specific policy arounddesign standards and the


PMT-LT need to ensure theand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. adaptability of homes

scores positively againstthe sustainability objective.The strategic housingmarket assessment hasshown the need foradaptable dwellings tosupport these sections ofthe community withinBreckland.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a



N/aN/a19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness andadaptability of the localeconomy.

Table 12.55

Alternative option - Rely on policies within the NPPF


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water

and Soil N/aN/a


productive agricultural holdingsand encourage the

Resources

recycling/reuse of onsiteresources to minimise theimpacts on the environment andsafeguard resources for thefuture generations.

N/aN/a2. Limit water consumption to thecapacity of natural processes and

N/aN/astorage systems and maintainand enhance water quality.




Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity




Cultural




This policy does notspecifically relate to


Population

and human PMT-LT any of the decision


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making questionsassociated with this

health

sustainabilityobjective. Howeverensuring adaptabilityand accessibility ofdwellings isconsidered positivein regards to wellbeing. The policyapproach shouldensure that peopleare able to remainwithin their ownhome longer.


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a

The NPPF atparagraph 50 notes

-D15. Redress inequalities relatedto age, gender, disability, race,faith, location and income. PMT-LT that local planning

authorities shouldplan to deliver awide choice of highquality of homes,including for olderpeople. The NPPFdoes not provide anyspecificrequirements aroundthe level of newhomes which shouldbe adaptable oraccessible and assuch scores poorlyagainst thesustainabilityobjective.

See commentabove.

-D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent and

PMT-LT


appropriate housing that meetstheir needs.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a



N/aN/a19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and adaptabilityof the local economy.

Table 12.56

HOU 11 Residential Replacement, Extension and Alteration


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N/aN/aN/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a?+N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+HOU 11

N/aN/aN/a-N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a?+N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+AlternativeOption:Rely onpolicieswithin theNPPF

Comments:Dwellings within the countryside often form a key part of the traditional vernacular of the area. The StrategicHousing Market Assessment has demonstrated the need for different size dwellings including smaller dwellings. Theinclusion within the policy of the requirements for replacement dwellings to be similar in scale to the original dwellingtherefore scores positively against the sustainability objective.

Table 12.57 Summary Table Residential Replacement, Extension and Alteration

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 11 Residential Replacement, Extension and Alteration


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST


12

TMT

LT

The policy involves thereplacement and


Land, water

and Soil PST extension of existingproductive agricultural holdingsdwellings, therefore itand encourage the

Resources does not involve the takeup of significant amounts


of new undeveloped landimpacts on the environmentor productive agriculturalland.


The policy will not seethe creation of new


N/aN/a dwellings, so as suchprocesses and storage systemsshould not impact uponwater consumption.





Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity



Well designedreplacement buildings


Cultural

heritage and PST can have a positivediversity and quality ofeffect on the landscapelandscape and townscape

character.landscape and townscape.


Additionally,contemporary buildingsadd to the layers of ourbuilt heritage.Replacement dwellingscan provide a significantopportunity to improvethe landscape.

The loss of traditionaland smaller properties is

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? at variance with the

objective of conservingthe historic environment.However, the characterand built form iscontinually evolving andcontemporary buildingscan add to the evolutionof the character ofvillages and hamlets.Given the subjectivityaround design the effectof such an approach isat best uncertain.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a


Ensuring thatreplacement dwellings

+L16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent

PMT reflect the size and scaleand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. of the original will help to

maintain the traditionallocal vernacular. It also


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retains choice within themarket for smallerdwellings within thecountryside.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a

N/aN/a18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate totheir skills, potential and placeof residence.

N/aN/a



Table 12.58

Alternative Option: Allow for replacement dwellings principally on the basis of design rather than the need toprotect property size


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The policy involves thereplacement and

+L1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PST extension of existingproductive agricultural holdingsdwellings, therefore itand encourage the

Resources does not involve the takeup of significant amounts


of new undeveloped landimpacts on the environmentor productive agriculturalland.


The policy will not seethe creation of new


N/aN/a dwellings, so as suchprocesses and storageshould not impact uponwater consumption.






Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity



Well designedreplacement buildings


Cultural

heritage and PST can have a positivediversity and quality ofeffect on the landscapelandscape and townscape

character.landscape and townscape.Additionally,contemporary buildingsadd to the layers of ourbuilt heritage.Replacement dwellingscan provide a significantopportunity to improvethe landscape, especiallythose which are designled.

The loss of traditionaland smaller properties is

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? at variance with the

objective of conservingthe historic environment.However, the characterand built form iscontinually evolving and


12

contemporary buildingscan add to the evolutionof the character ofvillages and hamlets.Given the subjectivityaround design the effectof such an approach isat best uncertain.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a



The replacementdwelling section of the

-L16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent

PMT policy does not includeand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. reference to the scale of

the replacement with theexception of its height.This could lead to theloss of smaller scaledwellings within thecountryside.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a

N/aN/a18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work appropriateto their skills, potential andplace of residence.

N/aN/a




Table 12.59

HOU 12 Conversion of Buildings in the Countryside


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++N/a+N/aN/a+N/aN/a+++N/aN/aN/a?N/aN/aN/a0HOU 12

--N/a+N/aN/a+N/aN/a+++N/aN/aN/a?N/aN/aN/a0AlternativeOption: Donot requireaneconomicreuse inthe firstinstance

Comments: The policy allowing the conversion of existing buildings within the countryside scores well againstthe sustainability objectives. Agricultural buildings form a key characteristic of the countryside within Breckland.The policy supports the retention of suitably constructed buildings. The proposed policy requires considerationof an economic reuse in the first instance. The Employment Growth Study highlights the role of the rural economyand the use of small units to support Breckland's wider economy.

Table 12.60 Summary Table Conversion of Buildings in the Countryside

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 12 Conversion of Buildings in the Countryside


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The policy involves theconversion of existing

0L1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PST-LT dwellings in the countryside.productive agriculturalAdditional undeveloped landholdings and encourage the

Resources


12

may be required to providegarden land for dwellings.







Climate

change and N/aN/a

There is a risk that allowingthe conversion of buildings

??5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

air pollution

?? in unsustainable locationsis going to lead to anincreased need to travel,with the only option for thattravel being the private car.This in turn may lead to anincrease in emissionsconflicting with thissustainability objective.



Biodiversity



A key feature of thedistinctiveness and diversity


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT of the townscapes anddiversity and quality oflandscapes is its historic


environment. Allowingconversion that would retain


landscape

these historically importantbuildings would thereforehave a good compatibilitywith this sustainabilityobjective.

Allowing conversion thatwould retain these

++L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT historically important

buildings would have astrong compatibility with thissustainability objective.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a

All new dwellings will berequired to contributetowards open space.

+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST-LT


Inclusive

communities N/aN/a



The policy allows theconversion of buildings to


PST-LT residential where anand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. economic reuse is not

suitable.Whilst the quantumof dwellings providedthrough this mechanism islikely to be minimal, it willstill meet a need forresidential dwellings.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a


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The policy requiresapplicants to demonstrate


PST-LT that an economic reuse ofto their skills, potential andplace of residence. buildings is not possible,

prior to the conversion to aresidential dwelling. Thisseeks to ensure whereverpossible an economicre-use happens in the firstinstance. The EconomicGrowth Study demonstratedthe need for smaller unitsincluding rural workshops,and this policy is beneficialto this.

See comment above+D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PST-LTadaptability of the localeconomy.

Table 12.61

Alternative Option: Allow for the conversion of buildings without the need for an economic reuse.


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The policy involves theconversion of existing


Land, water

and Soil PST-LT dwellings in theproductive agriculturalcountryside. Additionalholdings and encourage the

Resources undeveloped land may berequired to provide gardenland for dwellings.









Climate

change and N/aN/a

There is a risk that allowingthe conversion of buildings


air pollution

?? in unsustainable locationsis going to lead to anincreased need to travel,with the only option for thattravel being the private car.This in turn may lead to anincrease in emissionsconflicting with thissustainability objective.



Biodiversity



A key feature of thedistinctiveness and diversity


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT of the townscapes anddiversity and quality oflandscapes is its historiclandscape and townscape

character.landscape environment. Allowingconversion that wouldretain these historicallyimportant buildings wouldtherefore have a goodcompatibility with thissustainability objective.


12

Allowing conversion thatwould retain these

++L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT historically important

buildings would have astrong compatibility withthis sustainability objective.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a

All new dwellings arerequired to contribute

+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST-LT towards open space

provision


Inclusive

communities N/aN/a



The policy allows theconversion of buildings to


PST-LT residential. Whilst theand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. quantum of dwellings

provided through thismechanism is likely to beminimal, it will still meet aneed for residentialdwellings.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a

The Economic GrowthStudy showed that whilst

-D18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work appropriate

PST-LT the majority of the workersto their skills, potential andplace of residence. within the District work

within higher ordersettlements, there is still aneed for a number ofsmaller rural workshops. Bynot seeking an economic


reuse in the first instancethis removes these unitsfrom an existing economicrole, which scoresnegatively against thissustainability objective.

See comment above-D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PST-LTadaptability of the localeconomy.

Table 12.62

HOU 13 Agricultural Workers Exceptions


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++N/aN/a++N/aN/a+N/aN/aN/a+N/aN/aN/a-N/a---HOU 13

0/-N/aN/a++N/aN/a+N/aN/aN/a0N/a

N/aN/a-N/aN/aN/a-AlternativeOption:Rely onpolicieswithin theNPPF

Comments: Due to the nature of the businesses that they are intended to support agricultural workers dwellingsare often located within isolated locations in the countryside and are developed upon undeveloped or agriculturalland. The proposed policy requires consideration of whether there is a suitable site nearby or a building which maybe possible to convert. This scores more positively against the sustainability objectives in this regard.

Both the preferred and alternative approaches score well in the provision of new dwellings.

Table 12.63 Summary Table Agricultural Workers Exceptions

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 13 Agricultural Workers Exceptions


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT


12

LT

This policy allows for thedevelopment of new


Land, water

and Soil PST dwellings, where there is aproductive agriculturaldemonstrated agriculturalholdings and encourage the

Resources need. It is likely that thedwellings would be built on


undeveloped or agriculturalimpacts on the environmentland, however the number ofand safeguard resources for

the future generations. dwellings coming forwardunder this policy are likely tobe minimal and as such theimpact is likely to be limited.

All new dwellings will have animpact upon water

-L2. Limit water consumption tothe capacity of natural

PST consumption, however due toprocesses and storagethe limited number ofsystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. dwellings likely to comeforward under this policy, theimpact is likely to be limited.

All new dwellings will have animpact upon water

-L3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to

PST consumption, however due toaccommodate additionalthe limited number ofgrowth and development withdwellings likely to comeminimal impacts on water

quality. forward under this policy, theimpact is likely to be limited.


Climate

change and N/aN/a

By virtue of the types ofindustry these dwellings are

-L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

air pollution

PST intended to support, they arelikely to be in isolatedlocations which are lesssustainable. Transport optionsare likely to be limited to cars.

The impact against thissustainability objective will be

N/aN/a6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanage flood risk. N/aN/a determined based on the

individual planningapplication.



Biodiversity


N/aN/a determined based on theindividual planningapplication.



N/aN/a8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. N/aN/a determined based on the


The policy includes referencefor the proposed dwellings to


Cultural

heritage and PST include appropriatelandscaping.



N/aN/a10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. N/aN/a determined based on the



Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a

All new dwellings are requiredto contribute to open space.

+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST


Inclusive

communities N/aN/a



The policy supports thedevelopment of new dwellings


PST where they are demonstratedand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. as essential to the need of the

business.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a


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The policy supports thedevelopment of new dwellings

++L19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PST where they are demonstratedadaptability of the localeconomy. as essential to the need of the

business.

Table 12.64

Alternative Option: Do not include a policy on Agricultural Workers Exceptions


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The NPPF allows dwellingsin isolated areas of the


Land, water

and Soil PST-LT countryside where there isproductive agriculturalan essential need for a ruralholdings and encourage the

Resources worker. This will primarily beon undeveloped oragricultural land.








Climate

change and N/aN/a

By virtue of the types ofindustry these dwellings are

-L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

air pollution

PST intended to support, theyare likely to be in isolatedlocations which are lesssustainable. Transportoptions are likely to belimited to cars.

The impact against thissustainability objective will

N/aN/a6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanage flood risk. N/aN/a be determined based on the




Biodiversity

N/aN/a be determined based on thepromote and conservegeodiversity. individual planning

application.


N/aN/a8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. N/aN/a be determined based on the


The approach within theNPPF does not make


Cultural

heritage and PST reference to the landscapediversity and quality ofor townscape character.landscape and townscape

character.landscape Whilst this will depend uponthe sites location, notincluding it within a specificpolicy has the potential todiminish the weight whichcan be attributed to itthrough the planningprocess.


N/aN/a10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. N/aN/a be determined based on the

individual planningapplication


Population


12

and humanN/aN/a

healthN/aN/a12. Reduce and prevent crime

N/aN/a

All new dwellings arerequired to contribute toopen space.

+L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST


Inclusive

communities N/aN/a



The NPPF supports thedevelopment of new


PST dwellings where they areand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. demonstrated as essential

to the need of the business.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a



The NPPF does allow forisolated dwellings in the

0/-L19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PST countryside where there isadaptability of the localeconomy. an essential need. The

option does not defineessential need. The lack ofdefinition around essentialneed has the potential tohave a negative impactupon the sustainabilityobjective.

Table 12.65


HOU 14 Affordable Housing Exceptions


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+N/aN/a++N/aN/aN/aN/a??N/a?N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a-HOU 14

-N/aN/a--N/aN/aN/aN/a??N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+AlternativeOption: Donot includea policy onexceptionsites andinsteadrely on theNPPF

Comments: The proposed policy on affordable housing exception sites scoresmore positively against the sustainabilityobjectives than not including a specific policy. Whilst the NPPF does support the role of exception sites, it is consideredthat a specific policy would be beneficial for housing delivery. In addition it also scores well in regard to redressinginequalities and supporting the local economy.

Table 12.66 Summary Table Affordable Housing Exceptions

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 14 Affordable Housing Exceptions


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

The development of affordablehousing exception sites is on


Land, water

and Soil PST-LT land which is located outsideproductive agriculturalof settlement boundaries. Oftenholdings and encourage the

Resources this land is likely to beundeveloped or agricultural and


therefore the use of this policyimpacts on the environmentis likely to lead to its loss. Theand safeguard resources for

the future generations. amount of land likely to be usedfor affordable housingexception sites is minimal.


12






Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a


Affordable housing exceptionsites are likely to be built on


Biodiversity

?? undeveloped greenfield land,biodiversity and promote andconserve geodiversity. which as such will have a

biodiversity impact. The exactimpact however will depend onthe sites location and anymitigation measures which areproposed.

N/aN/a8. Protect, enhance andincreaseGreen Infrastructurein the District. N/aN/a

Exception sites in rural areasare likely to occupy peripheral


Cultural

heritage and ?? locations on the edge of thediversity and quality ofbuilt-up area. The preciselandscape and townscape

character.landscape impact of such development onthe landscape and builtenvironment will depend on thespecific site chosen and thedesign and layout of theproposed scheme.


Any development proposalshould have regard to the

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? historic environment and the

associated proposals within thisdocument. The historicenvironment can include thelandscape and townscape andas such the development ofexception sites has thepotential to impact upon itdepending on the siteslocation.


Population

and human N/aN/a


health

N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/aessential services andfacilities.

Exception sites can form animportant option in providing


PMT-LT for people's housing needs indisability, race, faith, locationand income. areas where there is a general

policy of restraint on newdevelopment. Additionally, thecontrols on exception sites toprovide for people with localconnections can sustain localsocial and family networks,redressing inequalities relatedto age and income.

The key role of exception sitesis in providing affordable


PMT-LT housing in rural areas where itand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. would not normally be

delivered. Whilst the quantumof housing delivered is likely tobe delivered, it will support thedelivery of affordable housingand as such scores positively


12

against this sustainabilityobjective.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a



The provision of a greaterproportion of affordable


PMT-LT housing which is aligned to theadaptability of the localeconomy. specific needs in Breckland will

enable a greater number ofpeople of working age to live inthe area and access work,thereby supporting the localeconomy.

Table 12.67

Alternative Option: Do not include a policy within the Local Plan and instead rely on the NPPF


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

Not including a specificpolicy on exception sites,


Land, water

and Soil PST-LT may reduce the numberproductive agricultural holdingswhich come forward onand encourage the

Resources undeveloped agriculturalland.









Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity



Not allowing foraffordable houses on the


Cultural

heritage and ?? edge of villages maydiversity and quality ofresult in more homeslandscape and townscape

character.landscape being crammed into theexisting built fabric ofrural settlements to thedetriment of thelandscape and builtenvironment of ruralBreckland. This effect isrelatively uncertain asnational planning policyon housing would allowfor an exception sitescheme.

See comment above??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ??


12


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a

Not providing foraffordable housing in

-D15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

PMT-LT rural communities wheredisability, race, faith, locationand income. there is a general policy

on restrainingdevelopment will have anegative effect in termsof redressing inequalitiesrelated to age andincome.

The key role of exceptionsites is in providing


PMT-LT affordable housing inand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. rural areas where it

would not normally bedelivered. Whilst theNPPF includesinformation around therole of exception sites, itis considered that aspecific policy would beuseful in supportinghousing developmentgoing forward.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a




Restricting the supply ofaffordable housing invillages may result in

-D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness andadaptability of the localeconomy.

PMT-LTrural based businessesfacing issues aroundproximity and numbers ofworkforce who cansupport/work at theirbusiness.

Table 12.68

Policy TR01 Sustainable Transport Network


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N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a?N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aTR 01

N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a?N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a0N/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption:Rely onotherpolicieswithin theLocal Plan

Comments: The sustainable transport policy includes requirements for new dwellings to be located in areas with goodpublic transport access. The alternative option of not including a policy does not mean that sites will not be sustainablylocated in areas with good access to public transport. However, it may diminish the weight which can be given to it throughthe planning application process.

Table 12.69 Summary Table Sustainable Transport Network

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: TR01 Sustainable Transport Network


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


12


Land, water


Resources recycling/reuse of onsiteresources tominimise the impactson the environment andsafeguard resources for the futuregenerations.


N/aN/astorage systems and maintainand enhance water quality.




Climate

change and N/aN/a

The sustainabletransport policy

+D5. Reduce contributions to climatechange and localised air pollution.

air pollution

PST-LT encourages thedelivery of housingdevelopment insustainablelocations where itreduces the needto travel and inareas where thereis public transportavailability. A keycase of localisedair pollution isthrough car use, assuch a policy whichencourages othertransport optionsscores positivelyagainst thisobjective.

N/aN/a6. To adapt to climate change andavoid, reduce and manage floodrisk. N/aN/a



Biodiversity




Cultural





Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a


Whilst this policydoes not directly

??14. Improve the quality, range andaccessibility of essential servicesand facilities.

Inclusive

communities ?? provide or enhanceessential servicesand facilities, itrequires newdevelopments to belocated in moresustainablelocations. Theoverall implicationis that this will leadto betteraccessibility tofacilities.



N/aN/a


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Economic

Activity N/aN/a




Table 12.70

Alternative Option: Do not include a specific policy on Sustainable Transport and rely on other policies withinthe Local Plan


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water




N/aN/aprocesses and storage systemsandmaintain and enhancewaterquality.





Climate

change and N/aN/a

Not including asustainable

0D5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localised airpollution.

air pollution

PST-LT transport policywithin the local planwill not necessarilyimpact upon localair pollution fromcars as thelocational strategysets out that newdevelopmentsshould be in moresustainablelocations. However,it may diminish theweight which can begiven to the issuethrough thedetermination of aplanning application.



Biodiversity




Cultural




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Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



??14. Improve the quality, rangeand accessibility of essentialservices and facilities.

Inclusive

communities ?? sustainabletransport has thepotential to impactupon the location ofnew developments.Whilst the policydoes not directlyprovide or enhanceessential servicesand facilities, itrequires newdevelopments to belocated in moresustainablelocations, the overallimplication is thatthis will lead tobetter accessibilityto facilities.





Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.71

Policy TR 02 - Transport Requirements for Major Developments


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N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aTR 02

N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a?/-N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a?/-N/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption:Rely onotherpolicieswithin theLocal Plan

Comments: The policy TR 02 requires the cumulative impact of development to be considered in regard to transport formajor development. This scores positively against sustainability objectives 5 and 14.

Table 12.72 Summary Table Transport Requirements for Major Development

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: TR 02 - Transport Requirements for Major Developments

Assessmentof policy

++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT

N/aN/a1. Minimise the irreversible loss ofundeveloped land and productive

Land, water

and Soil N/aN/aagricultural holdings andencourage the recycling/reuse of

Resources onsite resources to minimise theimpacts on the environment andsafeguard resources for the futuregenerations.


12


N/aN/astorage systems and maintain andenhance water quality.

N/aN/a3. Ensure the sustainable reuse ofwater to accommodate additional

N/aN/agrowth and development withminimal impacts on water quality.

N/aN/a4. Minimise the production of wasteand support the recycling of waste.

Climate

change and N/aN/a

The policyrequires

+L5. Reduce contributions to climatechange and localised air pollution.

air pollution

PMT proposals tohave regard tothe cumulativeeffect ofdevelopmenton thetransportnetwork. This isa widerrequirementthan previouslyincluded, andwould bebeneficial forconsideringimpacts uponair pollution.


N/aN/a7. Protect, conserve, enhance andexpand biodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity.

Biodiversity

N/aN/a

N/aN/a8. Protect, enhance and increaseGreen Infrastructure in the District.

N/aN/a

N/aN/a9. Maintain, enhance and preservethe distinctiveness, diversity and

Cultural

heritage and N/aN/aquality of landscape andtownscape character.

landscape




Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a

N/aN/a13. Improve the quality and quantityof publicly accessible open space.

N/aN/a

Preparing highquality

+L14. Improve the quality, range andaccessibility of essential servicesand facilities.

Inclusive

communities PMT sustainabletransportsolutions isbeneficial tocreatinginclusivecommunities.

N/aN/a15. Redress inequalities related toage, gender, disability, race, faith,location and income. N/aN/a

N/aN/a16. Ensure all groups have accessto affordable, decent and


N/aN/a17. Increase the vitality and viabilityof existing town centres.

Economic

Activity N/aN/a

N/aN/a18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate to their

N/aN/askills, potential and place ofresidence.


Table 12.73

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: TR 02 - Transport Requirements for Major Developments


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Assessmentof policy

++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water

and Soil N/aN/aagricultural holdings and encouragethe recycling/reuse of onsite

Resources resources to minimise the impactson the environment and safeguardresources for the futuregenerations.






Climate

change and N/aN/a

Other policieswithin the plan

?/-L5. Reduce contributions to climatechange and localised air pollution.

air pollution

PMT don'tnecessarilyconsider thecumulativeimpact ontransportprovision,which wouldimpact uponair pollution.




Biodiversity

N/aN/a


N/aN/a


Cultural

heritage and N/aN/aquality of landscape and townscapecharacter.




Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a


N/aN/a

Preparing highquality

?/-L14. Improve the quality, range andaccessibility of essential servicesand facilities.

Inclusive

communities PMT sustainabletransportsolutions isbeneficial tocreatinginclusivecommunities.





Economic

Activity N/aN/a


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N/aN/a19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and adaptability ofthe local economy. N/aN/a

Table 12.74

Policy ENV01 Green Infrastructure


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+N/a+?N/aN/a+N/a++++++??N/aN/aN/a+ENV 01

N/aN/a-N/aN/aN/a0N/aN/aN/a+--N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption: Donot includea specificpolicy andinsteadrely on theNPPF

Comments: Green infrastructure includes a wide range of multi-functional green spaces and can play an importantrole in the landscape and townscape of Breckland. The inclusion of a policy within the Local Plan will help to safeguardgreen infrastructure and seek to secure its protection and enhancement. The policy scores positively against thesustainability objections. Furthermore, the lack of a policy and the reliance on the NPPF scores negatively againstthe sustainability objectives.

Table 12.75 Summary Table Green Infrastructure

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: ENV01 Green Infrastructure


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT


LT

Although the release of land tofacilitate the growth of the district is

+L1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land

Land, water

and Soil PST-LT unavoidable, a green infrastructureand productive agriculturalpolicy will help to ensure the mostholdings and encourage

Resources valuable land is preserved. Therefore,there is good compatibility with thissustainability objective.



N/aN/aprocesses and storagesystems andmaintain andenhance water quality.




Climate

change and N/aN/a

There are a number of potentialbenefits of green infrastructure one of

??5. Reduce contributions toclimate change andlocalised air pollution.

air pollution

?? which is as a carbon sink. Althoughthis will not directly reduce emissionsinto the atmosphere, it may reducecontributions by increasing the amountof carbon that is fixed and thereforethere is the potential for a goodcompatibility with this sustainabilityobjective. An attractive and integratedgreen infrastructure network couldalso encourage people to walk asopposed to drive to places and thismay have direct benefits in terms ofemissions. However, as these effectswill be dependant on the exactinfrastructure provided it is difficult toquantify them at this point.


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The rationale for the impact of apositive green infrastructure policy is

??6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. ?? set out in the comments for

sustainability objective 5. As one ofthe anticipated affects of climatechange is an increased flood risk tosome areas a positive effect in termsof sustainability objective 5 may alsohave benefits for this sustainabilityobjective. There are also potentiallymore direct impacts that greeninfrastructure can have in terms ofmitigating flood risk. Specifically,vegetation can trap run-off andincrease rainfall capture. This canreduce flood risk. As the benefits interms of this objective will dependupon the exact nature of theinfrastructure provided it is difficult toquantify at this juncture.

Protection of existing greeninfrastructure, and its enhancement


Biodiversity

PST-LT through new development will havebiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. significant benefits in terms of

preserving and enhancing thebiodiversity of the district. Thereforethere is a strong compatibility with thisobjective. As more infrastructureimprovement is likely to be seen asdevelopment is realised, thiscompatibility is likely to strengthenover time.

The key aim of this policy is tosafeguard and enhance green

++L8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green

PST-LT infrastructure within Breckland. TheInfrastructure in theDistrict. policy scores very positively against

the sustainability objective.

Preserving areas of important greeninfrastructure is also likely to preserve

+L9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT areas which are important to thedistinctiveness, diversitydistinctiveness and diversity of theand quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape district. Therefore there is a goodcompatibility with this sustainabilityobjective.

The historic environment comprisesthe natural environment as well as the

+L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT built environment. The preservation of

certain location is likely to have


particular benefits in terms of thissustainability objective.

Providing new and improved greeninfrastructure, including areas of open

+L11. Improve the health andwell being of thepopulation.

Population

and human PST-LT space, and other links, will havebenefits in terms of the available

health leisure and recreational space to thedistricts residents. This would have agood compatibility with thissustainability objective.


N/aN/a

Improved green infrastructure willinclude the provision of open space,

+L13. Improve the qualityand quantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST-LT formal and informal and improved

linkages. There is therefore a goodcompatibility with this sustainabilityobjective.


Inclusive




Requiring the provision of greeninfrastructure is likely to confer a cost

??16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable,

?? to the developer, either in terms ofdecent and appropriatephysically laying out infrastructure orhousing that meets their

needs. management. The cost in certaincircumstancesmay lessen the viabilityof a scheme and this may effectdelivery.

Green infrastructure can enhance anareas image, can make it more


Economic

Activity PST-LT pleasant to use and a more attractiveinvestment. Therefore there is a clearcompatibility with this sustainabilityobjective.

N/aN/a18. Help people gainaccess to satisfying work

N/aN/aappropriate to their skills,


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The potential improved imagedescribed for sustainability objective

+L19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PST-LT 17 can also potentially have benefitsin terms of this sustainability objective.


Table 12.76

Alternative Option: Do not include a policy on Green Infrastructure and instead rely on the NPPF


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT


Land, water








Climate

change and N/aN/a



air pollution

N/aN/a


The absence of a localpolicy which seeks to


Biodiversity

PST-LT improve local greenpromote and conservegeodiversity. infrastructure may

significantly underminethe potential for thecouncil to achieveimprovements. This wouldconflict with thissustainability objective interms of its aims toenhance biodiversity.

Without the inclusion of alocal policy within the

-D8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. PST-LT Local Plan, the protection

and enhancement ofgreen infrastructure willbe dependent uponpolicies within the NPPF.This could undermine thepotential to achieveenhancements to greeninfrastructure and as suchscores negatively againstthis policy requirement.

Green infrastructure canplay an important role in


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT shaping the landscapediversity and quality ofand townscape of thelandscape and townscape

character.landscape area. To rely solely onpolicies within the NPPFrather than seek specificprotection through theLocal Plan has thepotential to undermine thethe requirements of thissustainability objective.



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Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a

Green infrastructure caninclude open space.

0D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST-LT Whilst open space is

protected separatelythrough local policiesincluding additionalpolicies around greeninfrastructure can also aidthis sustainabilityobjective.


Inclusive

communities N/aN/a





Green infrastructure canenhance an areas image,

-D17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity PST-LT can make it morepleasant to use and amore attractiveinvestment. Therefore thelack of a clear local policyon green infrastructurescores negatively againstthis objective






Table 12.77

Policy ENV02 Sites of European, National and Local Nature Conservation Importance


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N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+N/aN/a?++++++?N/aN/aN/a+ENV 02

N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+N/aN/a?0/-0/-0/++?N/aN/aN/a-AlternativeOption: Retainapproach toInternationallyand Nationallydesignatedsites howeverlower level ofprotection forlocal sites

Comments: The protection of designated sites from redevelopment scores positively against the sustainabilityobjectives, particularly in regards to those which are directly related to the environment. The alternative option is toprovide a lower level of protection to those sites which only have a local level of protection. This scores poorly againsta number of the sustainability objectives. A lower level of protection is likely to see these sites facing pressure forredevelopment and it may diminish the weight which can be given to their protection through the planning process.

Table 12.78 Summary Table Sites of European, National and Local Nature Conservation Importance

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: ENV02 Sites of European, National & Local Nature Conservation Importance


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The policy seeks protection forsites with an environmental

+D1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land

Land, water

and Soil PST-LT designation. The policy setsand productive agricultural


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holdings and encourage therecycling/reuse of onsite

Resources clear criteria regarding reasonswhere an environmentally

resources to minimise the designated site could beimpacts on the environment developed upon, it thereforeand safeguard resources forthe future generations.

scores well against thesustainability objective.






Climate

change and N/aN/a

There are a number ofpotential benefits of protecting


air pollution

?? sites with a high biodiversityvalue, one of which is as acarbon sink. Although this willnot directly reduce emissionsinto the atmosphere, it mayreduce contributions byincreasing the amount ofcarbon that is fixed andtherefore there is the potentialfor a good compatibility withthis sustainability objective. Itis however difficult to quantifythe exact impact.

Designated sites can oftenwork as a carbon sink.

+N6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PST-LT Although they will not directly

reduce emissions into theatmosphere, it may reducecontributions by increasing theamount of carbon that is fixedand therefore there is thepotential for a goodcompatibility with thissustainability objective.


The policy seeks the protectionof designated sites within

++N7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PST-LT Breckland which is inbiodiversity and promote andconserve geodiversity. accordance with the

expectations of thesustainability objective and thehabitat regulations.

Designated sites forbiodiversity and geodiversity

+N8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. PST-LT often form part of the green

infrastructure network. Thepolicy provides a set of criteriaseeking to protect European,national, regional and localsites from development. Thepolicy approach thereforescores well against thissustainability objective.

The natural environment andin particular designated sites

++N9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT form a key part of deriving thediversity and quality ofcharacter of the landscape andlandscape and townscape

character.landscape townscape of the District. Thepolicy therefore scores wellwith the sustainabilityobjective.

The historic environmentcomprises the natural

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? environment as well as the

built. The preservation ofcertain locations is likely tohave particular benefits interms of this sustainabilityobjective, however the exactimplication is unclear.


Population

and human N/aN/a


health

N/aN/a

Designated sites forbiodiversity and geodiversity

+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST-LT can include areas of open

space. The protection of these


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areas scores well against thesustainability objective.


Inclusive







Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.79

Alternative Option: Retain approach to Internationally and Nationally designated sites however lower level ofprotection for local sites


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT


The alternative option seeks alower level of protection for local


Land, water

and Soil PST-LT sites as opposed to those whichand productive agriculturalhave a national or internationalholdings and encourage the

Resources designation. Not placing asmuch weight on local sites may


lead to pressure for theirimpacts on the environmentredevelopment and as suchand safeguard resources

for the future generations. could see the loss ofundeveloped land.






Climate

change and N/aN/a

There are a number of potentialbenefits of protecting sites with


air pollution

?? a high biodiversity value, one ofwhich is as a carbon sink.Although this will not directlyreduce emissions into theatmosphere, it may reducecontributions by increasing theamount of carbon that is fixedand therefore there is thepotential for a good compatibilitywith this sustainability objective.It is however difficult to quantifythe exact impact.

Designated sites can often workas a carbon sink. Although they

+N6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PST-LT will not directly reduce

emissions into the atmosphere,it may reduce contributions byincreasing the amount of carbonthat is fixed and therefore thereis the potential for a good


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compatibility with thissustainability objective.

Whilst national andinternationally designated sites

0/+N7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PST-LT are protected, placing a lowerbiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. level of protection on locally

designated sites, may lead topressure for theirredevelopment. This could leadto a loss of sites with abiodiversity or geodiversityvalue.

Designated sites for biodiversityand geodiversity often form part

0/-N8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. PST-LT of the green infrastructure

network. The potential loss oflocally designated sites wouldalso impact upon those siteswhich form part of the Districtsgreen infrastructure network.

The natural environment and inparticular designated sites form

0/-N9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT a key part of deriving thedistinctiveness, diversitycharacter of the landscape andand quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape townscape of the District.Locally designated sites form akey part of the landscape andtownscape character alongsidenationally and internationallydesignated sites. A lower levelof protection for locallydesignated sites will diminishthe weight they can be giventhrough the planning processand this will negatively impactupon this sustainabilityobjective.

The historic environmentcomprises the natural

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? environment as well has the

built. The preservation of certainlocations is likely to haveparticular benefits in terms ofthis sustainability objective,however the exact implicationis unclear.



Population

and human N/aN/a


health

N/aN/a

Designated sites for biodiversityand geodiversity can include

+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST-LT areas of open space. The

protection of these areas scoreswell against the sustainabilityobjective.


Inclusive




N/aN/a16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable,

N/aN/adecent and appropriatehousing that meets theirneeds.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.80


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Policy ENV03 The Brecks Protected Habitats and Species


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N/aN/aN/a-N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a++++N/a?N/aN/aN/a++ENV03

Comments: The HRA has defined the need for this policy. There are no reasonable alternatives which meetthe requirements of the HRA. This approach is a continuation of that which is set out within the Core Strategyand Development Control Policies DPD, The Site Specifics Policies and Proposals DPD and the Thetford AreaAction Plan DPD.

Table 12.81 Summary Table The Brecks Protected Habitats and Species

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: ENV03 The Brecks Protected Habitats and Species


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The Brecks forms a large areaof undeveloped, often arable,

++N1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land

Land, water

and Soil PST-LT land to the south west of theand productive agriculturalDistrict, much of which isholdings and encourage the

Resources designated as a SpecialProtection Area (SPA). The


policy seeks to ensure thatimpacts on the environmentdevelopment does not causeand safeguard resources for

the future generations. an adverse impact on the SPA,and as such will help tominimise the loss ofundeveloped land inaccordance with theexpectations of this objective.







Climate

change and N/aN/a

There are a number ofpotential benefits of protecting


air pollution

?? sites with a high biodiversityvalue, one of which is as acarbon sink. Although this willnot directly reduce emissionsinto the atmosphere, it mayreduce contributions byincreasing the amount ofcarbon that is fixed andtherefore there is the potentialfor a good compatibility withthis sustainability objective. Itis however difficult to quantifythe exact impact.


The policy has been developedwith the key aim of ensuring

++N7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PST-LT that new development does notbiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. adversely affect the integrity of

the SPA. The policy seeks toapply an appropriateassessment to assess theaffect. This has beendeveloped in accordance withthe adopted evidence baseand as such score highlyagainst the SA criteria.

The Brecks Special ProtectionArea includes areas of green

+D8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. PST-LT infrastructure, such as Thetford

Forest. Whilst the policy itselfis not seeking the protection ofgreen infrastructure, the needto ensure there is not anadverse affect on the integrity


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of the SPA means that theaffect is likely to be symbioticto this sustainability objective.

The Brecks SPA forms a keypart of the landscape character


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT of the District as a whole, anddiversity and quality ofis where the District gets itslandscape and townscape

character.landscape name. The policy which seeksto ensure that residentialdevelopment does not have anadverse impact on the integrityof the SPA, is beneficial to theSA objective.



Population

and humanN/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive




The policy requiresdevelopment to undergo an


PST-LT Appropriate Assessment toand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. consider potential adverse

impacts on the SPA, wherethese are found thedevelopment should berefused. This has the potentialto restrict housing developmentin parts of the district with theBreckland SPA and as such


have an adverse impact onhousing delivery.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.82

Policy ENV04 Open Space, Sport and Recreation


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N/aN/aN/aN/a++++N/a+++++++++++N/aN/aN/a+ENV 04

N/aN/aN/aN/a+++N/a++++++++++N/aN/aN/a+AlternativeOption: Seekoff-sitecontributionsrather thanon-site

Comments: The requirement of all new dwellings to contribute towards open space scores positively againstthe sustainability objectives. In addition, it also helps to meet the existing deficiencies open space set out withinthe Open Space Assessment. Providing on-site open space wherever possible, scores higher against the objectivesthan providing off-site. The provision of on-site spaces will ensure that it will be provided within the developmentthat it is intended to serve.

Table 12.83 Summary Table Open Space, Sport and Recreation

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: ENV04 Open Space, Sport & Recreation


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N


12

PST

TMT

LT

Protection of current openspace will reduce the loss ofundeveloped land.

+D1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land andproductive agricultural

Land, water

and Soil PST-LTholdings and encourage the







Climate

change and N/aN/a

Protection of open spaces,particularly ones with trees

+D5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

air pollution

PMT-LT present can help reducecarbon concentration in theatmosphere. Widespreadprovision of sports facilitiesacross the District will reducepeople's need to drive toaccess such facilities.

Open green spaces can helpto absorb run off, thusreducing the risk of flooding.

+D6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanage flood risk. PST-LT

Open space can bedesignated for a range of


Biodiversity

PST-LT reasons, include biodiversitypromote and conservegeodiversity. and geodiversity. Protection


of open space and provisionof new open spaces canexpand, enhance, conserveand protect biodiversity andgeodiversity.

Open spaces are a form ofgreen infrastructure. The

++D8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. PST-LT policies aim of protecting

existing open spaces andprovision of new spaces iscompatible with thesustainability objective.

Provision of open space andthe protection of existing


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT open space can enhance thediversity and quality ofdiversity of the landscapeand townscape.

landscape and townscapecharacter.landscape

Protection of open spacescan enhance and protect the

+D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT character and setting of the

historic environment.

Protection of existing andprovision of new outdoor


Population

and human PST-LT sports facilities and children'splay areas, can improve the

health health of and well-being ofthe population byencouraging people toexercise and play outdoors.


N/aN/a

The policy requires all netnew development to provide

++D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST-LT either a contribution towards

or onsite open space. Thepolicy has been developedhaving regard to the deficitidentified through the OpenSpace Assessment.

The policy will seek toincrease the provision of


Inclusive

communities PST-LT open spaces, which scorespositively against thesustainability objective.


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All new development will berequired to contribute


PST-LT towards open space, whichdisability, race, faith, locationand income. will help to address existing

deficiencies and redressinequalities.




Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.84

Alternative Option: Seek off-site open space contributions rather than on-site


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

Protection of current openspace will reduce the loss ofundeveloped land.

+D1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land andproductive agricultural

Land, water

and Soil PST-LTholdings and encourage the








Climate

change and N/aN/a

Protection of open spaces,particularly ones with trees


air pollution

PMT-LT present can help reducecarbon concentration in theatmosphere. Widespreadprovision of sports facilitiesacross the District will reducepeoples need to drive toaccess such facilities.

Open green spaces can helpto absorb run off, thusreducing the risk of flooding.

+D6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanage flood risk. PST-LT

Open space can bedesignated for a range of


Biodiversity

PST-LT reasons, include biodiversitypromote and conservegeodiversity. and geodiversity. Protection

of open space and provisionof new open spaces canexpand, enhance, conserveand protect biodiversity andgeodiversity.

Open spaces are a form ofgreen infrastructure. The

++D8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. PST-LT policies aim of protecting

existing open spaces andprovision of new spaces iscompatible with thesustainability objective.

Provision of open space andthe protection of existing


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT open space can enhance thediversity and quality of


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diversity of the landscapeand townscape.

landscape

Protection of open spacescan enhance and protect the

+D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT character and setting of the

historic environment.

Protection of existing andprovision of new outdoor


Population

and human PST-LT sports facilities and children'splay areas, can improve the

health health of and well-being ofthe population byencouraging people toexercise and play outdoors.


N/aN/a

The requirement for solelyoff-site provision of open

+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST-LT space will not directly impact

the quantity of new openspace supplied, however itmay lead to open spacebeing provided away from thedevelopment it is expectedto serve.

The policy will seek toincrease the provision of


Inclusive

communities PST-LT open spaces, which scorespositively against thesustainability objective.

All new development will berequired to contribute


PST-LT towards open space, whichdisability, race, faith, locationand income. will help to address existing

deficiencies and redressinequalities.




Economic

Activity N/aN/a






Table 12.85

Policy ENV05 Protection and Enhancement of the Landscape


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-N/aN/a-N/aN/a?N/a??++++++++N/aN/aN/a++ENV 05

N/aN/aN/a-N/aN/a?N/aN/a?----N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption:Relyon theNPPF

Comments: The proposed policy approach to include a local plan policy on the protection and enhancement of thelandscape scores positively against the sustainability objective. The landscape forms a key part of the character of theDistrict. This policy also is in accordance with paragraph 17 of the NPPF which states that planning should take accountof the different role and characters of different areas, recognising the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside.

Table 12.86 Summary Table Protection and Enhancement of the Landscape

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: ENV05 Protection and Enhancement of the Landscape


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

Many of the District's importantnatural features are located in

++N1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land

Land, water

and Soil PST-LT predominantly undeveloped areas.and productive agricultural


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Resources This policy seeks to protect thelandscape and natural assets of the

onsite resources to District in accordance with theminimise the impacts on findings of the Landscape Characterthe environment and Assessments. This policy approachsafeguard resources forthe future generations.

scores highly against thesustainability objective.






Climate

change and N/aN/a

The policy provides protection to theDistrict's landscape. Protection of


air pollution

PST-LT open space,s particularly ones withtrees, present can help reducecarbon concentration in theatmosphere.

The policy seeks high protection forriver valleys within the District,

+D6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PST-LT based on their undeveloped nature

and high biodiversity value. Byprotecting these areas this reducesthe risk of buildings beingdeveloped within them.

Many different types of land withinthe District contribute to its

++D7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PST-LT biodiversity, and this includes abiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. significant contribution from the

undeveloped landscape and othernatural features. A policy whichhelps to prevent land or naturalfeatures being lost throughdevelopment is likely to make apositive contribution to thebiodiversity or geodiversity of theDistrict.


Many different types of land withinthe district contribute to green

++D8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green

PST-LT infrastructure, and this includes aInfrastructure in theDistrict. significant contribution from the

undeveloped landscape and othernatural features. A policy whichhelps to prevent land or naturalfeatures being lost throughdevelopment is likely to make apositive contribution to greeninfrastructure within the district.

A policy that protects the landscapeof the District will have a direct

++D9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT benefit in terms of preserving thedistinctiveness, diversitydistinctiveness and diversity of thelandscape of the district.

and quality of landscapeand townscape character.landscape

The historic environment comprisesareas of the landscape as well as

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? buildings. Where a feature of the

historic environment is also in anarea of landscape sensitivity thenthis policy will contribute to thisachievement of this sustainabilityobjective. In the absence of aquantitative assessment of thecorrelation of these issues, it is notpossible to quantify the beneficialcontribution of the policy to thisobjective at this juncture.

The landscape of the District canhave a positive impact on health.

??11. Improve the health andwell being of thepopulation.

Population

and human ??


health

N/aN/a

Publicly accessible open spacecomprises in part areas of the

??13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. ?? countryside. Where open space is

also in an area of landscapesensitivity then this policy willcontribute to the achievement of thesustainability objective. In theabsence of a quantitativeassessment of the correlation ofthese two issues, it is not possibleto quantify the beneficial


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contribution of the policy to thisobjective at this juncture.


Inclusive




Restricting the development of landthrough the application of a

-D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable,

PST-LT landscape protection policy maydecent and appropriateprevent some land from beinghousing that meets their

needs. available for housing development.This may in turn impact upon theprovision of housing in the District.There is therefore a minor conflictwith this sustainability objective.

N/aN/a17. Increase the vitalityand viability of existingtown centres.

Economic

Activity N/aN/a



Restricting the development of landthrough the application of a

-D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PST-LT landscape protection policy mayadaptability of the localeconomy. prevent come land from being

available for economicdevelopment. This may in turnimpact upon the development of theDistrict's economy. There istherefore a minor conflict with thesustainability objective.

Table 12.87

Alternative Option: Do not protect the landscape or natural features of the District through local planning policyand do not seek enhanced access through development and other means



++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT


Land, water

and Soil N/aN/aand productive agriculturalholdings and encourage therecycling/reuse of onsiteResourcesresources to minimise theimpacts on the environmentand safeguard resourcesfor the future generations.






Climate

change and N/aN/a

N/aN/a5. Reduce contributions toclimate change andlocalised air pollution.

air pollution

N/aN/a


Areas of of natural landscapeand natural features

-D7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PST-LT contribute to the overallbiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. biodiversity of the District. An


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absence of local planningpolicy that will protect thesefeatures is likely to have adetrimental impact in respectof this sustainability objective.

A number of the key featuresof the landscape are also

-D8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. PST-LT likely to form green

infrastructure. The lack of aspecific local policy is likely tobe detrimental to the aims ofthis sustainability objective.

The absence of local planningpolicy which protects the

--D9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT landscape of the District willdistinctiveness, diversityreduce the significance andand quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape weight that can be given tothese considerations in theplanning process and willprevent local priorities beingset. There is therefore asignificant conflict with thissustainability objective.

The historic environmentcomprises areas of the

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? landscape as well as

buildings. Where a feature ofthe historic environment isalso an a part of a sensitivelandscape, then an absenceof local policy may contributeto the loss of said historicenvironment. In this way theremay be a conflict with thesustainability objective. In theabsence of a quantitativeassessment of the correlationof these issues, it is notpossible to quantify the effectof a lack of local policy inrelation to this objective at thisjuncture.


Population

and human N/aN/a


health


N/aN/a

Open space comprises partsof the District's landscape as

??13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. ?? well as specific play space or

playing fields. Where an areaof open space is also in partof a sensitive landscape thenan absence of local policymay contribute to the loss ofsaid open space. In this waythere may be a conflict withthe sustainability objective. Inthe absence of a quantitativeassessment of the correlationof these issues, it is notpossible to quantify the effectof a lack of local policy inrelation to this objective at thisjuncture.


Inclusive




Restricting the developmentof land through the application

-D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable,

PST-LT of a landscape protectiondecent and appropriatepolicy may prevent some landhousing that meets their

needs. from being available forhousing development. Thismay in turn impact upon theprovision of housing in thedistrict. There is therefore aminor conflict with thissustainability objective.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a




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Table 12.88

Policy ENV06 Trees, Hedgerows and Development


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N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+N/aN/a+++++N/a+N/aN/aN/a0ENV 06

N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a---N/a-N/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption: Donot includea localpolicy

Comments: Trees and hedgerows form a vital part of the landscape character of Breckland. Not including a policyfor there protection and enhancement through development scores negatively against the sustainability objectives.

Table 12.89 Summary Table Trees, Hedgerows and Development

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: ENV06 Trees, Hedgerows and Development


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0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

Protection of trees andhedgerows could in some

0D1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PST-LT cases restrict developmentproductive agriculturalon undeveloped andholdings and encourage the

Resources productive agriculturalland. However, the focus


of the policy option is notimpacts on the environmentto minimise the loss of alland safeguard resources for

the future generations.


undeveloped land andagricultural land.






Climate

change and N/aN/a

Trees and other naturalfeatures such as


air pollution

PLT hedgerows absorb carbonfrom the atmosphere,therefore their protectioncan reduce contributionsto climate change.However, the scale ofabsorption associated withtrees and natural featuresat risk from developmentof negligible.


Protection of trees andhedgerows from

+D7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity and

Biodiversity

PST-LT development will help topromote and conservegeodiversity. conserve biodiversity in

the District.

Greater protection fornatural features within the

+D8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. PST-LT landscape can help to

improve greeninfrastructure.

Trees and hedgerows arean important part of the


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT landscape and townscapediversity and quality of


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and have high amenityvalue. The protection of

landscape

them within developmentswill enhance the characterof the landscape andtownscape.

Trees and hedgerowshave a role in preserving

+D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT the setting of the historic

environment and theprotection of them withindevelopments through thispolicy scores positivelyagainst the sustainabilityobjective.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a

Trees and hedgerows playan important role inproviding amenity withinopen spaces, theirprotection through thepolicy scores positivelyagainst the sustainabilityobjective in regards toimproving the quality ofopen space.

+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST-LT


Inclusive

communities N/aN/a






Economic

Activity N/aN/a






Table 12.90

Alternative Option: Do not include a policy on trees and hedgerows


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0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water




N/aN/aprocesses and storage systemsandmaintain and enhance waterquality.




Climate

change and N/aN/a

Trees and othernatural features such

-D5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localised airpollution.

air pollution

PLT as hedgerows absorbcarbon from the


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atmosphere, thereforetheir protection canreduce contributionsto climate change. Alack of a specific LocalPlan policy maytherefore lead to theloss of these featuresthrough newdevelopment and assuch cores negativelyagainst thissustainabilityobjective.


Trees and hedgerowshave an important


Biodiversity

PST-LT biodiversity value. Thepromote and conservegeodiversity. lack of a policy

protecting them maylead to their loss andas such scoresnegatively against thesustainabilityobjective.

Greater protection fornatural features within

-D8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructure inthe District. PST-LT the landscape can

help to improve greeninfrastructure.

Trees and hedgerowsare an important part

-D9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT of the landscape anddiversity and quality oftownscape and havelandscape and townscape

character.landscape high amenity value.The lack of a clearlocal policy for theprotection of thesefeatures may makethem vulnerable todetrimental impactfrom development.




Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a





Economic

Activity N/aN/a




Table 12.91

Policy ENV 07 Designated Heritage Assets


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N/aN/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a++++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aENV 07


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N/aN/a0N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption:Rely onthe NPPF

Comments: The historic environment and designated heritage assets are an important part of the character of Breckland.The inclusion of a local policy on the historic environment within the Local Plan scores more positively against thesustainability objectives. The local policy allows for additional information to be provided with the planning applicationwhich will allow greater information for decisions to be made. The preferred direction also includes the guidance set outby Historic England.

Table 12.92 Summary Table Designated Heritage Assets

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: ENV07 Designated Heritage Assets


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0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT


Land, water






N/aN/aadditional growth and




Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity



A key element of thecharacter of the


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT landscape anddiversity and quality oftownscape withinlandscape and townscape

character.landscape Breckland is thehistoric environmentand its assets. Thepolicy seeks to ensurethat developmentproposals will not leadto unacceptable harmto these heritageassets. It also requiresadditional informationon any applicationwhichmay cause harmto a designatedheritage assets. Thepolicy scores wellagainst thissustainability objective.

The policy seeks toensure that

++D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance the historicenvironment. PST-LT development proposals

will not lead tounacceptable harm tothese heritage assets.


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It also requiresadditional informationon any applicationwhichmay cause harmto a designatedheritage assets. Thepolicy scores wellagainst thissustainability objective.


Populationand human

N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a




Breckland's five markettowns include

+D17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing town centres.

Economic

Activity PST-LT numerous designatedheritage assets. Thesehelp to enhance theviability and vitality ofthe town centre. Apolicy which seeks toprotect heritage assetstherefore scorespositively against thissustainability objective.






Table 12.93

Alternative Option: Do not consider a specific Local Policy


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water








Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a


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Biodiversity



A key element of thecharacter of the


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT landscape anddiversity and quality of landscapeand townscape character.

landscapetownscape withinBreckland is thehistoric environmentand its assets.National policy seeksto ensure thatdevelopmentproposals will lead tounacceptable harmto these heritageassets.

The alternativeoption is to rely on

+D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance the historicenvironment. PST-LT national policy. This

will still see theprotection of thehistoric environment,and scores positivelyagainst thesustainabilityobjective. However alocal policy is able toreflect localcircumstances andinformationrequirements.


Populationand human

N/aN/a


N/aN/a




Inclusive

communities N/aN/a




Breckland's fivemarket towns include

0D17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing town centres.

Economic

Activity PST-LT numerousdesignated heritageassets. These help toenhance the viabilityand vitality of thetown centre. Whilstthere would benational protectionfor the historicenvironment, this isless specific than aseparate policy.




Table 12.94

Policy ENV 08 Non-Statutory Heritage Assets


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+N/aN/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aENV 08


12


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N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a--N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption:Rely onnationalplanningpolicy

Comments:Non-statutory heritage assets contribute towards the character of the landscape and townscape of the District.A policy seeking the protection of those assets which are listed on the Norfolk Historic Environment Record scores positivelyagainst the sustainability objectives relating to landscape and townscape and the historic environment. These heritageassets also impact upon the vitality of the town centre in a positive manner.

Table 12.95 Summary Table Non-Statutory Heritage Assets

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: ENV08 Non-Statutory Heritage Assets


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT


Land, water






N/aN/aadditional growth and




Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity



Non statutory heritageassets help to enhance


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT the character of thediversity and quality oflandscape andlandscape and townscape

character.landscape townscape, alongsidethe designated heritageassets . These are notcurrently protectedthrough nationalplanning policy. Apolicy seeking thereretention scorespositively against thesustainability objective.

Non statutory heritageassets have an

+D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance the historicenvironment. PST-LT important role to play in

the setting of thehistoric environment inBreckland. A policywhich seeks theirretention scorespositively against thissustainability objective.


Population


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and humanN/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a


The policy supports theconversion of


PST-LT non-statutory heritageand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. assets to residential

and economic uses.This will see newhousing provisionwhich scores positivelyagainst thesustainability objective.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a



The policy supports theconversion of



PST-LT non-statutory heritageassets to residential


and economic uses.This could see newbusiness provisionwhich scores positivelyagainst thesustainability objectivefor the efficiency,competitiveness andadaptability of the localeconomy.

Table 12.96

Alternative Option: Do not include a policy within the Local Plan

Assessmentof policy

++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water

and Soil N/aN/aagricultural holdings and encouragethe recycling/reuse of onsite

Resources resources to minimise the impactson the environment and safeguardresources for the futuregenerations.






Climate

change and N/aN/a


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air pollution N/aN/a5. Reduce contributions to climatechange and localised air pollution.

N/aN/a



Biodiversity

N/aN/a


N/aN/a

Non statutoryheritage

-D9. Maintain, enhance and preservethe distinctiveness, diversity and

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT assets help toquality of landscape and townscapecharacter.

landscapeenhance thecharacter ofthe landscapeandtownscape.These are notcurrentlyprotectedthroughnationalplanningpolicy.Reliance onnational policymay see theloss of theseassets.

See commentabove.

-D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance the historicenvironment. PST-LT


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a


N/aN/a


N/aN/a14. Improve the quality, range andaccessibility of essential servicesand facilities.

Inclusive

communities N/aN/a



N/aN/aappropriate housing that meets theirneeds.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a



N/aN/a19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and adaptability ofthe local economy. N/aN/a

Table 12.97

Policy ENV09 Flood Risk & Surface Water Drainage


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N/aN/aN/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a++N/aN/aN/a+N/aENV 09

N/aN/aN/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+N/a++N/aN/aN/a+N/aAlternativeOption:Rely onpoliciescontainedwithin theNPPF

Comments: Both the proposed policy and alternative option score well against the sustainability objectives, as they seekto ensure that new developments are not placed in areas at risk of flooding. The proposed policy also places the NorfolkCounty Council Guidance on sustainable drainage systems (SuDs) into policy, in their role as the Lead Local FloodAuthority.

Table 12.98 Summary Table Flood Risk and Surface Water Drainage


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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: ENV09 Flood Risk & Surface Water Drainage


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water



The policy requiresnew developments to

+D2. Limit water consumption tothe capacity of natural

PMT-LT mitigate any flood riskprocesses and storage systemsthrough design andandmaintain and enhance water

quality. the implementation ofsustainable drainagesystems.

The policy specificallyrelates to flood risk


N/aN/a rather than waterquality.

additional growth anddevelopment with minimalimpacts on water quality.


Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a

The policy requires allnew development to

++D6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce and manageflood risk. PMT-LT have regard to flood

risk and the need toincorporate surface


water drainage intothe design anddevelopment of thescheme. This scorespositively against thesustainabilityappraisal objective.

N/aN/a7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity andpromote and conservegeodiversity.

Biodiversity

N/aN/a

The policy seeks tosecure SuDS in line

+L8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructure inthe District. PST-LT with the guidance set

out by Norfolk CountyCouncil as the LeadLocal Flood Authorityto deal withsustainable drainage.SuDS can form partof the greeninfrastructurenetwork.


Cultural




Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a


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The policy requires alldevelopment to have


PST-LT regard to flood riskand to be suitablylocated in areas


which will not placethe development atrisk of flooding.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a




Table 12.99

Alternative option: Rely on policies contained within the NPPF


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water


Resources recycling/reuse of onsiteresources tominimise the impactson the environment andsafeguard resources for the futuregenerations.


The alternativeapproach of relying

+D2. Limit water consumption to thecapacity of natural processes and

PMT-LT on nationalstorage systems and maintainand enhance water quality. planning policy

`requires newdevelopments tomitigate any floodrisk through designand theimplementation ofsustainabledrainage systems.




Climate

change and N/aN/a

N/aN/a5. Reduce contributions to climatechange and localised air pollution.

air pollution

N/aN/a

TheNPPF requiresall new

++D6. To adapt to climate change andavoid, reduce and manage floodrisk. PMT-LT development to

have regard toflood risk and theneed to incorporatesurface waterdrainage into thedesign anddevelopment of thescheme. Thisscores positivelyagainst thesustainabilityappraisal objective.

N/aN/a7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity andpromote and conservegeodiversity.

Biodiversity

N/aN/a



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Cultural





Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a


TheNPPF requiresall development to


PST-LT have regard toflood risk and to besuitably located in


areas which will notplace thedevelopment atrisk of flooding.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a




Table 12.100


Policy ENV10 Renewable Energy Development


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N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a??N/a?N/a+N/aN/aN/a-PolicyENV 10

N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a??N/a?N/a+N/aN/aN/a-AlternativeOption:Rely onpolicieswithin theNPPF

Comments: A number of the impacts of renewable energy development on the sustainability objectives is currentlyunclear, and it will depend upon the sites location. The exact impact will be determined through the planningprocess. However, it is possible to note that most renewable energy schemes are likely to occur on undevelopedagricultural land. The proposed policy on renewable energy development will help to guide this. The approachscores well in relation to the objectives around climate change.

Table 12.101 Summary Table Renewable Energy Development

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: ENV10 Renewable Energy Development


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0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

Renewable energy canoften require the use of


Land, water

and Soil P/TST-LT undeveloped land for siting,productive agriculturalparticularly for schemesholdings and encourage the

Resources such as solar farms. Insome instances the use of


the land for a renewableimpacts on the environmentscheme may be temporary,and safeguard resources for

the future generations. however this is not alwaysthe case. The policy maytherefore have a negative


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impact against thissustainability objective.






Climate

change and N/aN/a

The policy supports thedevelopment of renewable


air pollution

PST-LT energy schemes within theDistrict, where there is nosignificant adverse effects.The policy scores positivelyagainst the sustainabilityobjective.


The development ofrenewable energy schemes


Biodiversity

?? on undeveloped greenfieldpromote and conservegeodiversity. land has the potential to

impact upon biodiversityand geodiversity within theDistrict. The policy doesinclude a criteria around theassessment of effect onbiodiversity. The preciseimpact upon thissustainability objective willdepend on the siteslocation.



The development ofrenewable energy schemes


Cultural

heritage and ?? has the potential to impactdiversity and quality ofupon the landscape andlandscape and townscape

character.landscape townscape of the District.No specific reference ismade within the policy tolandscape and townscapecharacter. The exact impactof a scheme will depend onthe sites location, howeverregard should be had to theLandscape CharacterAssessment and theSettlement Fringe Study.

The historic environmentcomprises both built

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? heritage assets and also the

environment. Thedevelopment of renewableenergy schemes has thepotential to impact upon thehistoric environment of theDistrict. The exact impact ofa scheme will depend onthe sites location.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a




N/aN/a


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Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.102

Alternative Option: Do not set out local criteria under which proposals for renewable energy generationdevelopment will be permitted


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT

Renewable energycan often require the


Land, water

and Soil P/TST-LT use undeveloped landproductive agricultural holdingsfor siting, particularlyand encourage the

Resources for schemes such assolar farms. In some


instances the use ofimpacts on the environment andthe land for asafeguard resources for the

future generations. renewable schememay be temporary,however this is notalways the case. Thepolicy may thereforehave a negativeimpact against this


sustainabilityobjective.






Climate

change and N/aN/a

The policy supportsthe development of


air pollution

PST-LT renewable energyschemes within theDistrict, where there isno significant adverseeffects. The policyscores positivelyagainst thesustainabilityobjective.


Higher level guidancegives a degree of


Biodiversity

?? weight to thepromote and conservegeodiversity. consideration of locally

important features.However the lack of alocally defined criteriafor the assessment ofcommercial scaleenergy generationdevelopments has aninherent risk towardsthe District'samenities.


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See comment inrelation to


Cultural

heritage and ?? sustainability objective6.


See comment inrelation to

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance the historicenvironment. ?? sustainability objective

6.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a





Economic

Activity N/aN/a






Table 12.103

Policy EC 01 - Economic Development


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+++++0++0N/a+000+++00+-EC 01

0+0/+0++0N/a+000+++N/aN/a+0/-AlternativeOption 1:Lower levelofemploymentland

+++++0++0N/a+00/-0+++N/aN/a+--AlternativeOption 2:Employmentgrowthbased onpast take uprates

Comments: The three options presented all look to increase the level of employment growth within Brecklandand have regard to the findings of the Employment Growth Study. The proposed policy seeks to allocateemployment growth in line with the 'policy on' scenario set out within the Employment Growth Study. All theapproaches score well against the sustainability objectives related to the provision of employment land for thelocal economy. The Employment Growth Scenario based on past take up rates will require a greater supply ofland. This will have an impact upon development on undeveloped land, due to the limited levels of brownfieldland in Breckland.

Table 12.104 Summary Table Economic Development

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: EC 01 Economic Development


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0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST


12

TMT

LT

Themajority of the employment landrequired over this plan period will be


Land, water

and Soil PMT met through the existing allocations.These are predominantly located on

productive agriculturalholdings and encourage the

Resources greenfield land, and as such scorenegatively against the SA objective.


The level and location ofemployment development has been

+D2. Limit water consumptionto the capacity of natural

PMT informed by the Breckland Waterprocesses and storageCycle Study. The evidence basesystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. shows that there is sufficient watercapacity to support the employmentdevelopment.


PMTaccommodate additionalgrowth and development withminimal impacts on waterquality.


Climate

change and PMT

The policy allocates employmentland to the District's five market


air pollution

PMT towns and Snetterton Heath. Theseareas are served by public transport.

The employment site selection hasbeen informed by the Breckland

+D6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. PST Strategic Flood Risk Assessment.

Breckland has significant proportionsof land within Flood zone 1 and thisshould be used in the first instance.

The sites have been assessedhaving due regard to the findings of


Biodiversity

PMT the Landscape Characterbiodiversity and promote andconserve geodiversity. Assessment and the Settlement

Fringe Study.


The policy itself does not incorporategreen infrastructure, this will need

0L8. Protect, enhance andincreaseGreen Infrastructurein the District. PMT to be considered as part of any

planning application.

The land allocations have beenconsidered having regard to the


Cultural

heritage and PMT Landscape Character Assessmentdiversity and quality ofand the Settlement Fringe Study,landscape and townscape

character.landscape however the impact will bedependent on the planningapplication.


0L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PMT Landscape Character Assessment

and the Settlement Fringe Study,however the impact will bedependent on the planningapplication.

The sites are located in areas withaccess to other services andfacilities.


Population

and human PMT

This should be included in thedesign at the planning applicationstage


health

N/aN/a

Employment land allocations will notrequire an increase in public openspace.

0L13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST

The employment land is beingfocused on the District's five market


Inclusive

communities PMT towns which is in accordance withthe employment growth study. This


will improve access to services andfacilities.

Thetford is the area of the Districtwhich sores lowest against the


PMT indices of multiple deprivation.disability, race, faith, locationand income. Increases in employment land

availability in this area will help this.

The policy seeks to allocate newemployment land in accordance with


PMT the spatial strategy. Whilst there isand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. not a direct link to housing within the

policy, the strategy is in line with thehousing allocations.


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Themajority of employment land willbe allocated to the Districts market


Economic

Activity PMT towns, the population increases inthis area will provide a secondarybenefit to the town centre in themedium term.

The employment allocations arepredominantly within the market

++D18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work appropriate

PMT towns in accordance with theto their skills, potential andplace of residence. findings of the employment growth

study, this approach therefore scorehighly against the sustainabilityobjective.

The policy will see an increase inemployment land availability in


PMT accordance with the employmentgrowth study.


Table 12.105

Alternative Option 1: Lower level of employment growth


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

Themajority of the employment landrequired over this plan period will be

0/-L1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land

Land, water

and Soil PMT met through the existing allocations.These are predominantly located on


Resources greenfield land, and as such scorenegatively against the SA objective.


A lower level of employment land willreduce the amount of land required.


The level and location of employmentdevelopment has been informed by


PMT the Breckland Water Cycle Study.processes and storageThe evidence base shows that there


is sufficient water capacity to supportthe employment development





Climate

change and N/aN/a



air pollution







Biodiversity

PMT the Landscape Characterbiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. Assessment and the Settlement

Fringe Study.

The policy itself does not incorporategreen infrastructure, this will need to

0L8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. PMT be considered as part of any




Cultural

heritage and PMT Landscape Character Assessmentdiversity and quality ofand the Settlement Fringe Study,landscape and townscape

character.landscape however the impact will bedependent on the planningapplication.


0L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PMT Landscape Character Assessment

and the Settlement Fringe Study,however the impact will bedependent on the planningapplication.


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Population

and human PMT

This should be included in the designat the planning application stage.


health

N/aN/a



The employment land is beingfocused on the District's market


Inclusive




Thetford is the area of the districtwhich sores lowest against the

0/+D15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,

PMT indices of multiple deprivation. Adisability, race, faith,location and income. lower level of employment land

compared to the preferred approachmay reduce access to employmentopportunities.



PMT the spatial strategy. Whilst there isand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. not a direct link to housing within the


Themajority of employment land willbe allocated to the District's market

0/+D17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity PMT towns, the population increases inthis area will provide a secondarybenefit to the town centre in themedium term. A lower level ofemployment land than the preferreddirection may reduce access.


+D18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work

PMT towns in accordance with the findingsappropriate to their skills,of the employment growth study, thispotential and place of

residence. approach therefore score positivelyagainst the sustainability objective.


A lower level of employment landmay reduce choice within the marketand impact on the local economy.

0D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness andadaptability of the localeconomy.

PMT

Table 12.106

Alternative Option 2: Allocate employment land based on past take up rates


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

Relying on past take up rates will seethe requirement for more land to be


Land, water

and Soil PMT made available for employment uses.Due to the limited quantum of


Resources brownfield land available withinBreckland it is likely that the majorityof this will be undeveloped land.


The level and location of employmentdevelopment has been informed by


PMT the Breckland Water Cycle Study.processes and storageThe evidence base shows that theresystems and maintain and

enhance water quality. is sufficient water capacity to supportthe employment development




Climate

change and N/aN/a



air pollution


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Biodiversity

PMT the Landscape Characterbiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. Assessment and the Settlement

Fringe Study.

The policy itself does not incorporategreen infrastructure, this will need to

0L8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. PMT be considered as part of any



0/-L9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the

Cultural

heritage and PMT Landscape Character Assessmentdistinctiveness, diversityand the Settlement Fringe Study,and quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape however the impact will bedependent on the planningapplication. The requirement formore land to be made available mayhave an adverse impact upon thelandscape and townscape.


0L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PMT landscape character assessment and

the settlement fringe study, howeverthe impact will be dependent on theplanning application. Therequirement for more land to bemade availablemay have an adverseimpact upon the historicenvironment.



Population

and human PMT

This should be included in the designat the planning application stage


health

N/aN/a




The employment land is beingfocused on the District's market


Inclusive




Thetford is the area of the districtwhich sores lowest against the


PMT indices of multiple deprivation.disability, race, faith,location and income. Increases in employment land

availability in this area will help this.



PMT the spatial strategy. Whilst there isand appropriate housingthat meets their needs. not a direct link to housing within the


Themajority of employment land willbe allocated to the District's market


Economic

Activity PMT towns, the population increases inthis area will provide a secondarybenefit to the town centre in themedium term.


++D18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work

PMT towns in accordance with the findingsappropriate to their skills,of the employment growth study, thispotential and place of

residence. approach therefore score highlyagainst the sustainability objective.

Having regard to past take up rateswill see an increase in employment


PMT land availability in accordance withthe employment growth study.


Table 12.107


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Policy EC 02 - Snetterton Heath


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++++N/aN/a++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a0N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a-EC 02

--N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a-AlternativeOption:Rely onotherpolicieswithin theLocal Plan

Comments: The sustainability appraisal shows that the policy scores positively against the requirement to provide newemployment land within the DIstrict and ensure that the economy is competitive and adaptable. Snetterton remains animportant employment location within Breckland. Including within the policy the opportunity to direct different B classuses to different areas of the site also scores positively against the appraisal objectives.

Table 12.108 Summary Table Snetterton Heath

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: EC02 Snetterton Heath


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L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

There is limitedbrownfield land available

-L1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PST within the District. Theproductive agricultural holdingsallocation of employmentand encourage the

Resources land at Snetterton wouldrequire the use of


greenfield land, and asimpacts on the environmentsuch scores negativelyagainst this criteria.

and safeguard resources for thefuture generations.





This would be dependenton the design of thebuildings.

N/aN/a3. Ensure the sustainable reuseof water to accommodateadditional growth and N/aN/adevelopment with minimalimpacts on water quality.


Climate

change and N/aN/a

air pollutionN/aN/a5. Reduce contributions to

climate change and localisedair pollution. N/aN/a



Biodiversity



The policy includes therequirement for


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT employment developmentdiversity and quality ofto include suitablelandscape and townscape

character.landscape landscaping to minimiseimpact.

The policy does notinclude any specific

N/aN/a10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. N/aN/a reference to the historic

environment. This wasconsidered in the HistoricCharacter Assessmentwould be dealt withthrough other policieswithin the Local Plan.


Population

and human N/aN/a



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N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a

The policy seeks toprovide 20ha of

++D15. Redress inequalities relatedto age, gender, disability, race,faith, location and income. PLT employment with

guidance on different Buses within the site. Thepolicy is designed tosupport a range of jobtypes suitable for peopleseeking a variety of workopportunities.




Economic

Activity N/aN/a

The policy seeks toprovide 20ha of

++D18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate to

PLT employment withtheir skills, potential and placeof residence. guidance on different B

uses within the site. Thepolicy is designed tosupport a range of jobtypes suitable for peopleseeking a variety of workopportunities.

Snetterton is a majoremployment centre within


PLT Breckland, extension toadaptability of the localeconomy. the site will help to meet

employment needs withinthe District and as such itscore positively againstthis criteria.

Table 12.109


Alternative Option: Don't define areas of the site for different employment uses


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0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT

Not defining Bclass uses within

-L1. Minimise the irreversible loss ofundeveloped land and productive

Land, water

and Soil PST the generalagricultural holdings andemployment areaencourage the recycling/reuse of

Resources would not impactupon the loss of

onsite resources to minimise theimpacts on the environment and

undevelopedland.

safeguard resources for the futuregenerations.


N/aN/astorage systems andmaintain andenhance water quality.


N/aN/aadditional growth anddevelopment withminimal impactson water quality.


Climate

change and N/aN/a

N/aN/a5. Reduce contributions to climatechange and localised air pollution.

air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity

N/aN/a


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N/aN/a


Cultural





Population

and human N/aN/a

Depends on thespecification


N/aN/a within theplanningapplication.



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a





Economic

Activity N/aN/a

By defining theemployment area

-L/D18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate to their

PST-LT into zones byuses this helps to

skills, potential and place ofresidence.

ensure that a


range of jobtypes areavailable.

Directingemployment uses

-L/D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and adaptabilityof the local economy. PST-LT to different areas

of theemployment sitehas the benefit ofensuringcompatible usesare well relatedto each other.Not including thismay impact uponthecompetitivenessand adaptabilityof theemploymentarea.

Table 12.110

Policy EC 03 General Employment Areas


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-----+N/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a?AlternativeOption: Donot protectemploymentareas solelyfor B classuses

Comments: The proposed policy is to protect general employment areas within Breckland for employment uses. Thisapproach scores well against the sustainability objectives based around the economy. The approach is also in conformitywith the Employment Growth Study 2013.

Table 12.111 Summary Table General Employment Areas

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: EC 03 General Employment Areas


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0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

Restrictingdevelopment on

0D1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PLT employment sites forproductive agricultural holdingsnon-employment usesand encourage the

Resources may put some pressureon the release of


undeveloped andimpacts on the environment andagricultural land fordevelopment.

safeguard resources for thefuture generations.






Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity





Cultural




Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a




Inclusive

communities PMT employment sites fornon-employment usesmay be detrimental tothe provision of facilitiesand services insettlements.



-D16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent and

PMT employment sites forappropriate housing that meetstheir needs. non-employment uses

could result in vacantunder used land whichcould be used toprovide homes for thepopulation.


+D17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing town centres.

Economic

Activity PST-LT employment sites for


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non-employment useswill result in lessout-of-town retail units,thus improving thevitality and viability oftown centres.

Protecting employmentsites allows for

++D18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate to

PST-LT enhancement oftheir skills, potential and placeof residence. employment

opportunities andgreater accessibility toemployment.

Providing andprotecting areas from

++D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and adaptabilityof the local economy. PST-LT employment use will

ensure there isappropriate areas ofaccessible landavailable to improveefficiency,competitiveness andadaptability of the localeconomy.

Table 12.112

Alternative Option: Do not protect employment areas solely for B class uses


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT

Development ofnon-employment uses

??1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil ?? on employment landcould result in a

productive agricultural holdingsand encourage the

Resources minimal reduction indemand on




undeveloped andagricultural land.






Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity




Cultural





Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a


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Not protectingemployment areas will


Inclusive

communities PMT result in more landbeing available for thedevelopment ofservices and facilities.


Not protectingemployment areas will


PMT result in more landappropriate housing that meetstheir needs. available to support

housing growth.

No protection foremployment areas

-D17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing town centres.

Economic

Activity PST-LT may result in retailunits being developedin employment areasoutside of towncentres, thusundermining thevitality and viability oftown centres.

Not protectingemployment areas

--D18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate to

PST-LT could result in a losstheir skills, potential and placeof residence. of land availability for

employmentopportunities. Thiscould reduce theaccessibility ofsatisfying work for thelocal people.

Option could result inloss of land for

--D19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and adaptabilityof the local economy. PST-LT employment uses,

which could have adetrimental effect onthe local economy.

Table 12.113


Policy EC04 Employment Development Outside of General Employment Areas


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++++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a--N/a-N/a0/-N/aN/aN/a-EC 04

0-N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a--N/a-N/a0/-N/aN/aN/a--AlternativeOption: allowforemploymentdevelopmentwherever itchooses tolocate

Comments: The proposed policy seeks to locate employment development to general employment areas in the firstinstance, however it acknowledges that this approach is not always suitable. This policy is carried forward from theCore Strategy and scores negatively against some of the sustainability objectives around the landscape. The proposedapproach is more favourable in relation to the employment objectives.

Table 12.114 Summary Table Employment Development Outside of General Employment Areas

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: EC 04 Employment Development Outside of General Employment Areas


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0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

Option could result inlimited loss of

-L1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PMT-LT undeveloped andproductive agricultural holdingsagricultural landand encourage the

Resources particularly in the caseof industries related toagriculture and forestry.



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Climate

change and N/aN/a

Employmentdevelopment in remote

0/-L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

air pollution

PMT-LT countryside locationscould result inemployees having totravel long distances towork.


Limited loss ofundeveloped land could

-L7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity and

Biodiversity

PST-LT result in a detrimentaleffect on biodiversity



B class use outside ofGeneral Employment

-L9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,diversity and quality oflandscape and townscapecharacter.

Culturalheritage and

PST-LT Areas could have adetrimental affect on thetownscape andlandscape.


-L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT Areas could have a

detrimental affect on thetownscape andlandscape, including thehistoric environment.



Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a





Economic

Activity N/aN/a

Option allows flexibilityfor the location of

++L18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate to

PST-LT employment use wheretheir skills, potential and placeof residence. there is an identified

need, thus creatingemploymentopportunities to meetthe needs of the localpopulation.

Option allows fordiverse rural economy



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PST-LT by allowing foremployment


development in thecountryside whichsupports agriculture andforestry. The optionallows a level offlexibility to ensureeconomic developmentis not overly restrictedby lack of appropriatelylocated, available land.

Table 12.115

Alternative Option: Allow for employment development wherever it chooses to locate


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0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

Limited restrictions onemployment

--L1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PMT-LT development in theproductive agricultural holdingscountryside would resultand encourage the

Resources in a loss of undevelopedand agricultural land.




N/aN/a3. Ensure the sustainablereuse of water to accommodate




Climate

change and N/aN/a

Employmentdevelopment in remote


air pollution

PMT-LT countryside locationscould result inemployees having totravel long distances towork.


Limited loss ofundeveloped land could

-L7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity and

Biodiversity

PST-LT result in a detrimentaleffect on biodiversity




-L9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,diversity and quality oflandscape and townscapecharacter.

Culturalheritage and

PST-LT Areas could have adetrimental affect on thetownscape andlandscape.


-L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT Areas could have a

detrimental affect on thetownscape andlandscape, including thehistoric environment.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



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Inclusive

communities N/aN/a





Economic

Activity N/aN/a

Option would createemployment

-L18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate to

PST-LT opportunities throughouttheir skills, potential and placeof residence. the district, but these

opportunities might notbe accessible to thewhole population

Option would ensure thatthere are no land

0L19. Improve the efficiency,competitiveness and

PST-LT availability restrictions toadaptability of the localeconomy. employment

development and wouldallow business to locatewhere they though it waseconomically viable forthem to locate. However,the dispersal ofbusinesses in rural areasmay not be economicallyefficient in the longerterm, due to the loss ofnetworks associated withconcentrated areas ofemployment land uses.

Table 12.116


Policy EC 05 - Town Centre and Retail Strategy


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++++N/a+++N/aN/a+-+N/aN/a0+N/aN/a00EC 05

++-N/a--N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption:reliance onthe impactassessmentthresholdset outwithin theNPPF

Comments: The preferred policy option has been developed having regard to the findings of the Retail and Town CentreStudy. The approach takes into account the size of the town centres within Breckland's market towns and scores wellagainst the economic objectives relating to the vitality and viability of these centres. The preferred direction also scoreswell against the social aspects of the sustainability appraisal relating to access to service and facilities.

The alternative option is rely on the impact assessment threshold within the NPPF. This is a higher threshold thanrecommended within the preferred policy. A significant proportion of retail development which comes forward withinBreckland is below this level. Relying on a higher threshold may adversely impact the vitality and viability of the towncentres.

Table 12.117 Summary Table Town Centre and Retail Strategy

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: EC 05 Town Centre and Retail Strategy


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0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

Policy relates to existing towncentres


Land, water

and Soil N/aN/aproductive agriculturalholdings and encourage therecycling/reuse of onsiteResourcesresources to minimise the


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0N/a2. Limit water consumption tothe capacity of natural




Compatibility with this objectivewill be determined at theplanning application stage.


Climate

change and N/aN/a

The supports the developmentof town centre uses within the


air pollution

PMT Districts town centres. This iscompatible with the aims of theobjective as these are moreaccessible locations by meansother than single occupancy car.

The policy allocates retailfloorspace across the District,

0L6. To adapt to climate changeand avoid, reduce andmanage flood risk. PST including to Thetford. Whilst the

level of growth can beaccommodated within the town,any new development will needto have regard to the towncentres location at theconfluence of the Rivers Thetand Little Ouse and theStrategic Flood RiskAssessment. No specificreference is made to this withineither the policy or the reasonedjustification.


Biodiversity




Direct enhancements to thetownscape are not included


Cultural

heritage and PMT within the policy. However, thediversity and quality ofretail and town centre strategylandscape and townscape

character.landscape states that applications shoulddeliver improvements to the builtenvironment.

No specific mention to thehistoric environment is providedwithin the policy

-L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST

The policy supports the locationof retail facilities within


Population

and human PMT accessible locations, includingthrough new pedestrian andcycle links.health

This will be determined at theplanning application stage


N/aN/a


The policy allows for new retailfloorspace within the town


Inclusive

communities PMT centres in accordance with theRetail and Town CentreStrategy. This will improveaccess to key services and assuch scores well against thesustainability objective.

The policy supports thedevelopment of town centre


PMT uses within accessible locationsdisability, race, faith, locationand income. which is compatible with the

objective.




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The policy reflects the findingsof the Retail and Town Centre

++L17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity PST Study. Increases in floorspacewithin the town centre and lowerimpact assessment thresholdswill improve the vitality andviability of the town centre.

The policy allows for anincrease in retail and town

+L18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work appropriate

PMT centre floorspace across the Ato their skills, potential andplace of residence. use class in accordance with the

findings of the Retail and TownCentre study.

The policy does not directlyallocate land for business


PMT development, however it issupportive of new floorspacewithin the town centre.


Table 12.118

Alternative Option: Reliance on the impact assessment levels set out within the NPPF


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT


Land, water

and Soil N/aN/aproductive agricultural holdingsand encourage therecycling/reuse of onsiteResourcesresources to minimise theimpacts on the environment andsafeguard resources for thefuture generations.







Compatibility with thisobjective will be


Climate

change and N/aN/a determined at theplanning applicationstage.air pollution

N/aN/a5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localised airpollution. N/aN/a



Biodiversity




Cultural




Population

and human N/aN/a

healthThis will be determinedat the planningapplication stage


N/aN/a


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The higher threshold forimpact assessments


Inclusive

communities PMT could lead to more retaildevelopments beinglocated outside ofexisting town centres.This would reduceaccessibility to thesedevelopments.

See comment above-D15. Redress inequalities relatedto age, gender, disability, race,faith, location and income. PMT



The threshold to requireimpact assessments for

-L17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing town centres.

Economic

Activity PST developments outsidethe designated towncentre within the NPPFis for 2,500 sqm.Development of2500sqm would berelatively large scale forthe town centres inBreckland. As suchbelow this levelproposals comingforward may adverselyimpact the vitality andviability of the towncentres.

The policy allows for anincrease in retail andtown centre floorspaceacross the A use classin accordance with thefindings of the Retailand Town Centre study.

+L18. Help people gain access tosatisfying work appropriate totheir skills, potential and placeof residence.

PMT

The policy does notdirectly allocate land for



PMT business development,however it is supportive


of new floorspace withinthe town centre.

Table 12.119

Policy EC 06 Farm Diversification


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++-N/aN/a0/+N/aN/aN/aN/a-N/a-N/a0/-N/aN/aN/a0/-EC 06

++0/-N/aN/a0/+N/aN/aN/aN/a-N/a-N/a0/-N/aN/aN/a0/-AlternativeOption:Retainexisting CoreStrategypolicy on farmdiversification

Comments: Farm diversification is an important mechanism for support farming enterprises and securing their ongoingviability and scores well against the economic sustainability objectives. The policy scores less well in relation to theloss of undeveloped agricultural land and also impacts on climate change.

Table 12.120 Summary Table Farm Diversification

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: EC 06 Farm Diversification


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0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The policy approach couldsee the loss of agricultural

0/-L1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PST land, however the approachproductive agriculturaldoes require theholdings and encourage the

Resources development to besubservient to the main



12


agriculture use and requiredto support its continuedviability.






Climate

change and N/aN/a

Diversification of farms couldlead to development in


air pollution

PST-LT remote areas, increasing theneed for people to travel bycar to access to services.


The policy could see furtherdevelopment on agricultural


Biodiversity

PST-LT holdings across the District.promote and conservegeodiversity. This may lead to impacts

upon biodiversity and hencethe negative score on thesustainability appraisal.


The policy could see furtherexpansion into the


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT countryside taking indiversity and quality ofundeveloped land andlandscape and townscape

character.landscape agricultural land. This couldresult in a detrimental impacton landscape. The policydoes however include acriterion on proposals not


having an unacceptableimpact on residentialamenity.



Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a


Farm diversification canpresent an opportunity to

0/+L14. Improve the quality, rangeand accessibility of essentialservices and facilities.

Inclusive

communities PMT-LT provide services to ruralcommunities in the form of afarm shop or communityfacility. As a result ruralaccessibility to services canbe improved through farmdiversification, althoughmuch of this will depend onthe proposed use.

N/aN/a15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,disability, race, faith, locationand income.

N/aN/a



Farm diversification mayinclude town centre retail

-L17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity PMT-LT uses, for instance on theform of farm shops. As thepolicy requires thediversification to besubservient to the farmholding, the impact on thevitality and viability of thetown centre is likely to beminimal.


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The option allows someflexibility in the localeconomy

+L18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work appropriateto their skills, potential andplace of residence.

PST-LT

This policy approach allowsfor the diversification of the


PST-LT rural economy and theadaptability of the localeconomy. potential for job creation

within the rural area. Thepolicy has been developedto support the continuingviability of agriculturalholdings.

Table 12.121

Alternative Option: Retain existing Core Strategy policy on Farm Diversification


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The policy approach couldsee the loss of agriculturalland.

0/-L1. Minimise the irreversibleloss of undeveloped land andproductive agricultural

Land, water

and Soil PSTholdings and encourage the





N/aN/aaccommodate additional




Climate

change and N/aN/a

Diversification of farmscould lead to development


air pollution

PST-LT in remote areas, increasingthe need for people totravel by car to access toservices.


The policy could seefurther development on


Biodiversity

PST-LT agricultural holdingspromote and conservegeodiversity. across the District. This

may lead to impacts uponbiodiversity and hence thenegative score on thesustainability appraisal.


The policy could seefurther expansion into the


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT countryside taking indiversity and quality ofundeveloped land andlandscape and townscape

character.landscape agricultural land. Thiscould result in adetrimental impact onlandscape. The policydoes however include acriterion on proposals nothaving an unacceptableimpact on residentialamenity.



Population


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and humanN/aN/a


N/aN/a


Farm diversification canpresent an opportunity to

0/+L14. Improve the quality, rangeand accessibility of essentialservices and facilities.

Inclusive

communities PMT-LT provide services to ruralcommunities in the form ofa farm shop or communityfacility. As a result ruralaccessibility to servicescan be improved throughfarm diversification,although much of this willdepend on the proposeduse.

N/aN/a15. Redress inequalitiesrelated to age, gender,disability, race, faith, locationand income.

N/aN/a



The Core Strategy policyspecifically makesmention


Economic

Activity PMT-LT to the development of retailuses and the requirementfor proposals todemonstrate need withinthe local area.

The option allows someflexibility in the localeconomy

+L18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work appropriateto their skills, potential andplace of residence.

PST-LT

This policy approachallows for the



PST-LT diversification of the ruraleconomy and the potential


for job creation within therural area. The policy hasbeen developed to supportthe continuing viability ofagricultural holdings.

Table 12.122

Policy EC 07 Tourism Related Development


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+++++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a?????0/-N/a00--EC 07

++++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a?????N/aN/a00-AlternativeOption:Retain theCoreStrategyPolicy

Comments: Both the preferred direction and the alternative option recognise the importance of tourism forBreckland's economy and support its development, in this regard both the policy options score well againstsustainability objectives relating to the local economy. The preferred direction is more supportive of smallerscale developments within the rural area than the alternative option, which sought information around the facilityit would sustain. Due to the limited levels of brownfield land within the District, particularly in rural areas, thisscores negatively against the sustainability objectives relating to loss of undeveloped land.

Table 12.123 Summary Table Tourism Related Development

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: EC 07 Tourism Related Development


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0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT


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The policy allows for tourist relateddevelopment across the district,


Land, water

and Soil PST-LT whilst the focus for major schemesand productive agriculturalis on the market towns, smallerholdings and encourage the

Resources scale development is acceptableacross the district subject to scale


and type. Whilst, the effect on thisimpacts on the environmentobjective will be dependent on theand safeguard resources for

the future generations. particular site, due to the limitedquantum of brownfield land acrossthe District it is likely that mostdevelopment will occur onundeveloped land.

New development will see a needfor increased water consumption,


PLT however the impact from tourismdevelopment is likely to be minimal.

processes and storagesystems and maintain andenhance water quality.



PLT however the impact from tourismdevelopment is likely to be minimal.

accommodate additionalgrowth and developmentwith minimal impacts onwater quality.


Climate

change and N/aN/a

air pollution The preferred direction allows forsmaller scale tourism development

0/-L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change andlocalised air pollution. PMT across the district. This may lead to

development in areas without publictransport access and as such leadto reliance on the private car. Theimpact upon air pollution likely tobe minimal.

The effect of this objective will bedependent on the particular site

??6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. ?? selected, as such the impact is

unclear at present but should bedealt with during the planningapplication stage.

The effect on this objective will bedependent on the particular site


Biodiversity

?? selected. The effect will need to bebiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. carefully considered given the close

relationship between tourism and


rural areas with known biodiversityvalue such as Thetford Forest orthe river valleys.


??8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. ?? selected. The effect will need to be

carefully considered given the closerelationship between tourism andrural areas with known biodiversityvalue such as Thetford Forest orthe river valleys.



Cultural

heritage and ?? selected. The impact will need todiversity and quality ofbe carefully considered given thelandscape and townscape

character.landscape dependency between a successfultourist economy and an attractivelandscape and built environment.

The impact on this objective will bedependent on the particular site

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? selected. The effect will need to be

carefully considered given the closerelationship between tourism andheritage, including e historicenvironment.


Population

and human N/aN/a


health

N/aN/a



Inclusive





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N/aN/aand appropriate housingthat meets their needs.

The policy seeks to promote largerscale development within or close


Economic

Activity PST-LT to town centres as sustainablelocations from which to exploreBreckland. This scores goodcompatibility with this objective.

The policy supports thedevelopment of new tourist facilities

++L18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work

PST and accommodation within theappropriate to their skills,District. Tourism is a keypotential and place of

residence. employment sector within Brecklandand as such the policy scores wellagainst this objective.

Tourism and tourist relatedemployment is a key sector within


PST Breckland's economy. The policyadaptability of the localeconomy. supports the sustainable

development of tourist facilitieswithin the District. The preferreddirection supports smaller scaletourism development across thedistrict.

Table 12.124

Alternative Option: Retain existing Core Strategy policy


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT

The alternative option allows fortourist related development in the


Land, water

and Soil PST-LT countryside with an emphasis onproductive agriculturalre-using existing buildings or onholdings and encourage the

Resources


previously developed land.However, the effect on this


objective will be dependent on theimpacts on the environmentparticular site, the availability ofand safeguard resources for

the future generations. brownfield opportunities in thatlocation and therefore the effectis uncertain.



PLT however the impact from tourismprocesses and storagedevelopment is likely to beminimal.




PLT however the impact from tourismaccommodate additionaldevelopment is likely to beminimal.



Climate

change and N/aN/a

air pollution N/aN/a5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution. N/aN/a

The effect of this objective will bedependent on the particular site

??6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid, reduceand manage flood risk. ?? selected, as such the impact is

unclear at present but should bedealt with during the planningapplication stage.



Biodiversity

?? selected. The effect will need tobiodiversity and promote andconserve geodiversity. be carefully considered given the

close relationship between tourismand rural areas with knownbiodiversity value such as ThetfordForest or the river valleys.


??8. Protect, enhance andincreaseGreen Infrastructurein the District. ?? selected. The effect will need to

be carefully considered given theclose relationship between tourismand rural areas with known


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biodiversity value such as ThetfordForest or the river valleys.



Cultural

heritage and ?? selected. The impact will need todiversity and quality ofbe carefully considered given thelandscape and townscape

character.landscape dependency between a successfultourist economy and an attractivelandscape and built environment.

The impact on this objective willbe dependent on the particular site

??10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. ?? selected. The effect will need to

be carefully considered given theclose relationship between tourismand heritage, including e historicenvironment.


Population

and human N/aN/a


health

N/aN/a



Inclusive






The Core Strategy policy seeks topromote hotel and motel


Economic

Activity PST-LT accommodation within or close totown centres as sustainablelocations from which to explore


Breckland. This scores goodcompatibility with this objective.

The Core Strategy policy supportsthe development of new tourist

++L18. Help people gain accessto satisfying work appropriate

PST facilities and accommodationto their skills, potential andplace of residence. within the District subject to a

number of criteria. Tourism is akey employment sector withinBreckland and as such the policyscores well against this objective.

Tourism and tourist relatedemployment is a key sector within


PST Breckland's economy. The policyadaptability of the localeconomy. supports the sustainable

development of tourist facilitieswithin the District where theysupport an existing facility.

Table 12.125

Policy EC 08 Advertising and Signs


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N/aN/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a++++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aEC 08

N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a--N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption: Do notinclude a localpolicy onadvertisementsand signs

Comments: Advertisements and Signs can have a significant impact on the aesthetics of an area and a development. Includinga positive local plan policy should help to ensure that the impact of signs on the districts environment, including landscape andtownscape character and also the historic environment are taken into account through the planning process. This approachscores positively against the sustainability objectives for the environment.

Table 12.126 Summary Table Advertising an Signs

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: EC 08 Advertising and signs


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



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PST

TMT

LT


Land, water








Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity




Advertisements andsignage can have a

++L9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and TST significant impact ondiversity and quality of landscapeand townscape character.

landscapethe character and theperception of an area.The preferredapproach requiresadvertisements andsigns to have regardto their settingspecifically landscapeand townscape.


++L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance the historicenvironment. TST significant impact on

the character and theperception of an area.The preferredapproach requiresadvertisements andsigns to have regardto their settingspecifically landscapeand townscape. Italsomakes referenceto the specificrequirements of thehistoric environment.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a




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The policy has beenassessed as having a

+L17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing town centres.

Economic

Activity YST positive impactagainst thesustainabilityobjective relating tothe landscape andtownscape.Improvements to thestreet scene withinthe Districts towncentres will improvethe vitality of theseareas.




Table 12.127

Alternative Option: Do not include a local policy on advertisements and signs


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water


Resources recycling/reuse of onsiteresources to minimise theimpacts on the environment and


safeguard resources for thefuture generations.






Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity




-L9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and TST significant impact ondiversity and quality ofthe character and thelandscape and townscape

character.landscape perception of an area.Not including a localpolicy within LocalPlan will not meanthat the landscapeand townscape isn'ttaken into account,however it risks alevel of inconsistencyin the way in whichthey are assessedwhich could be


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detrimental to theprotection of thelandscape andtownscape of thedistrict.


-L10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance the historicenvironment. TST significant impact on

the character and theperception of an area.The preferredapproach requiresadvertisements andsigns to have regardto their settingspecifically landscapeand townscape. Notincluding a policyrisks a level ofinconsistency in theway in which they areassessed which couldbe detrimental to theprotection of thehistoric environmentof the District


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a






Economic

Activity N/aN/a




Table 12.128

Policy COM 01 Design


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+N/a++N/aN/a++++++++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aCOM 01

N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a--N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption:Rely onpolicieswithin theNPPF

Comments: The design of a development is a key part of the planning process and should be considered at the verybeginning of the scheme. Including a locally led set of design principles will help to achieve this goal and scores positivelyagainst the sustainability objectives. Not including a local policy does not mean that design would not be considered throughthe planning process, however it risks not being as responsive to the local area. Furthermore it scores poorly around ideason the the landscape and townscape character and the historic environment.

Table 12.129 Summary Table Design

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: COM01 Design


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST


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TMT

LT


Land, water

and Soil N/aN/aand productive agriculturalholdings and encourage the







Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a


N/aN/a7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

N/aN/abiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity.


The most obvious effects ofgood design is the contribution


Cultural

heritage and


PST-LT that is made to the townscapeand landscape of places. Theeffective application of good


landscape

design principles should resultin a particular compatibility withthis sustainability objective.

Good design should take intoaccount the setting of the area

++D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT and the local character. The

application of the good designpolicy should result in aparticular compatibility with thissustainability objective.

Well designed developmentshould incorporate open space


Population

and human PST-LT and/or create good accessibilitylinks. It should also incorporate

health features that promote a choiceof transport, including walking orcycling. This may contribute tothe improvement of the healthand well being of the population.

The policy incorporates crimeprevention as one of the

++D12. Reduce and preventcrime

PST-LT principles of good design. Thiscan be through both theprevention of crime and theprevention of the fear of crime.

Well designed developmentshould integrate any element of

+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. PST-LT open space, or forge links to

existing open space as far as ispracticable.


Inclusive




Well designed housing shouldincorporate an appropriate mix


PST-LT of house types and should beand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. designed in such a way as to be


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capable of adaptation to meetthe changing needs of itsoccupiers. There are risks thatvery high standards of designconfer additional costs to thedeveloper, in terms of moneyand time, and this may impactupon the market attractivenessof sites and therefore thedelivery of housing.

Well designed buildings, spacesand transportation routes will


Economic

Activity PST-LT contribute to the creation of anattractive environment thatpeople will want to use. This willhelp to create vital and viabletown centres.



Well designed buildings, spacesand transportation routes will


PST-LT contribute to the creation of anadaptability of the localeconomy. attractive and well functioning

environment that people willwant to use and invest in.Therefore well designed placeswill help to contribute to thecompetitiveness of the economy.Buildings designed to beadaptable will build inadaptability which should helpthe reactiveness of the economyby ensuring that buildings aresuitable for a number ofpurposes. There are risks thatvery high standards of designconfer additional costs to thedeveloper, and this may impactupon the attractiveness of sitesand therefore the delivery ofemployment development.

Table 12.130


Alternative Option: Do not set out locally defined principles to be used to assess the quality of developmentproposals


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water








Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity


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The absence of alocal design policy


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT would not removedesign as aconsideration from

diversity and quality of landscapeand townscape character.

landscapethe designprocess. However,the designation ofdesign principlesat the site levelrisks aninconsistency thatwould bedetrimental to theprotection of thelandscape andtownscape of thedistrict.

The absence of alocal design policy

-D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance the historicenvironment. PST-LT would not remove

design as aconsideration fromthe designprocess. However,the designation ofdesign principlesat the site levelrisks inconsistencythat would bedetrimental to theprotection andenhancement ofthe districtshistoricenvironment.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a




Inclusive

communities N/aN/a





Economic

Activity N/aN/a




Table 12.131

Policy COM 02 - Healthy Lifestyles


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N/aN/aN/a++N/a+N/a++++N/aN/aN/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aCOM 02

N/aN/aN/aN/a0N/aN/aN/a000N/aN/aN/a0N/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption: Donot includea policy inthe LocalPlan.

Comments: Including a policy on healthy lifestyles within the plan scores well against the social sustainability objectives,including redressing existing inequalities. Having a policy should ensure that health is considered at the design stage


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of any development. Whilst not having a policy does not necessarily score negatively against the sustainabilityobjectives it is not as positive.

Table 12.132 Summary Table Healthy Lifestyles

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: COM 02 Healthy Lifestyles


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT


Land, water








Climate

change and N/aN/a


The policy requires all newdevelopments to consider

+L5. Reduce contributions toclimate change and localisedair pollution.

air pollution

PST health impacts throughdesign and construction.This would include accessto services and facilities bymeans other than singleoccupancy car.



Biodiversity



The policy requires newdevelopment to consider


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT the health impact throughdiversity and quality ofthe design and constructionlandscape and townscape

character.landscape phase. The landscape andtownscape of adevelopment can have asignificant health impact.

The policy requires newdevelopment to consider

+D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT the health impact through

the design and constructionphase. The landscape andtownscape of adevelopment can have asignificant health impact.

The policy requires all newdevelopment to consider


Population

and human PST-LT health impacts from theinitial design phase and as

health such score positivelyagainst the sustainabilityobjective.

Compatibility with theobjective will occur through


N/aN/a the planning applicationstage.


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All new developmentsshould provide open space.

+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST As part of the application

proposal developments willnow need to considerimpact upon health, whichincludes access to openspace.


Inclusive

communities N/aN/a

The policy requires newdevelopment to have


PST-LT regard to health impacts,disability, race, faith, locationand income. particularly in regards to

economic, environmentaland social conditions. Thisshould help to redressinequalities within thedistrict.

The policy requires newdevelopment to have


PST-LT regard to health impacts,and appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. particularly in regards to

economic, environmentaland social conditions. Thisshould help to redressinequalities within thedistrict.


Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.133

Alternative Option: Do not include a policy on healthy lifestyles within the Local Plan



++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water




N/aN/astorage systems andmaintain andenhance water quality.



N/aN/a4. Minimise the production ofwaste and support the recycling ofwaste.

Climate

change and N/aN/a

The locationalstrategy means

0L5. Reduce contributions to climatechange and localised air pollution.

air pollution

PST that the majorityof developmentwithin the districtwill be located inareas of publictransportavailability.However it maymean thatprovision withindevelopment forwalking andcycling may notbe included.


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Biodiversity

N/aN/a


N/aN/a

0D9. Maintain, enhance and preservethe distinctiveness, diversity and

Cultural

heritage and PST-LTquality of landscape andtownscape character.

landscape0D10. Conserve and where

appropriate enhance the historicenvironment. PST-LT


Population

and human PST-LT


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a

A policy onhealthy lifestyles

0D15. Redress inequalities related toage, gender, disability, race, faith,location and income. PST-LT would benefit a

number ofgroups within thedistrict. Notincluding thepolicy will notscore negativelyagainst thisobjectivehowever it willmaintain thestatus quo.





Economic

Activity N/aN/a




Table 12.134

Policy COM 03 - Protection of Amenity


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N/aN/a?+N/aN/a?N/a?++++++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aCOM 03

M/aN/a?-N/aN/a?N/a?--??N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption: Donot seek toprotect theamenitiesof theDistrictthrough aLocal Planpolicy

Comments: Consideration of amenity is a key part of the planning process. Without a specific local plan processit does not mean that amenity will not be considered through the planning process. However, the level of weightwhich can be given to different amenity issues through the planning process may be diminished. Not including apolicy within the local plan scores negatively against a number of the sustainability objectives, particularly thoserelating to the environment.

Table 12.135 Summary Table Protection of Amenity

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: COM03 Protection of Amenity


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++

0

L

D


SEA/SA


PST

TMT

LT


Land, water

and Soil N/aN/aand productive agriculturalholdings and encourage the







Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a


Areas of particular conservation orenvironmental interest are also

+D7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PST-LT often areas that are important localbiodiversity and promoteand conserve geodiversity. amenities. Therefore the protection


of amenities will have an indirectbenefit to areas contributing to thebio-diversity of the district. Thereis therefore good compatibility withthis sustainability objective. Thereis no substantial evidence thatthere will be any notableimprovement of this compatibilityover time.

Areas of green infrastructure arealso often areas that are important

+D8. Protect, enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure in the District. PST-LT local amenities. Therefore the

protection of amenities will havean indirect benefit to areascontributing to the bio-diversity ofthe district. There is therefore goodcompatibility with this sustainabilityobjective. There is no substantialevidence that there will be anynotable improvement of thiscompatibility over time.

The diversity and distinctivenessof the landscape of the district is

++D9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT clearly an amenity that would bedistinctiveness, diversitypreserved within this policy.and quality of landscape

and townscape character.landscape Therefore there is a strongcompatibility with this sustainabilityobjective.

The historic environment is a keylocal amenity that ought to be

++D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT protected by a general amenity

policy. Therefore this is a strongcompatibility with this sustainabilityobjective.

The maintenance of the amenitiesof the district may potentially help

??11. Improve the health andwell being of the population.

Population

and human ?? to maintain the attractiveness ofopen space and community areas.

health This may in turn attract people touse these facilities and as suchhelp to improve health. However,this is a subjective andunsubstantiated assumption andtherefore the level of compatibilityhas not been defined at thisjuncture.


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N/aN/a

The protection of local amenitieswill include the interests of

??13. Improve the quality andquantity of publiclyaccessible open space. ?? maintaining the quality of areas of

open space. Although this will notimprove quality or quantity it willensure that there is not adetrimental wasting of areas ofopen space. Therefore althoughnot a positive compatibility withthis sustainability objective, thereis a degree of compatibility with itsunderlying aims.


Inclusive




An essential element ofmaintaining decent and

+L16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable,

PST-LT appropriate housing is ensuringdecent and appropriatethe protection of residentialhousing that meets their

needs. amenity. Therefore there is a goodcompatibility with this sustainabilityobjective. It is not considered thatthere is a strong compatibility withthis objective as it will not deliverthe affordable aspect of thesustainability objective.

The protection of the districtsamenities, including the features

??17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity ?? of its historic and naturalenvironment may have benefits interms of the vitality of the districtstown centres. The principlepotential benefit is that byprotecting desirable features theattractiveness of town centres canbe maintained against a backdropof expansion and this may aid theirattractiveness to consumers.However, this is an


unsubstantiated effect that cannotbe quantified at this juncture.





Table 12.136

Alternative Option: Do not include a specific local policy on protection of amenity


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT


Land, water






N/aN/aaccommodate additionalgrowth and development with


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Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a


The absence of a locallydefined amenity policy would

?D7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity and

Biodiversity

PST-LT not preclude consideration ofpromote and conservegeodiversity. the impact of development

on natural features from acontribution to local amenity.However the lack of a localpolicy may diminish theweight that can be attachedto such issues in theplanning process. To thisextent there may be a conflictwith this sustainabilityobjective.

See comment above?D8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. PST-LT

There is a risk that the lackof a local policy seeking to


Cultural

heritage and PST-LT preserve the districts visualdiversity and quality ofamenities will diminish thelandscape and townscape

character.landscape weight that can be given tothis issue through thedevelopment managementprocess. This leads to aminor conflict with thissustainability objective.

A lack of a specific policy onamenity may lead to the

-D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT impact of it not being fully

taken into account in regardsto the historic environment.


??11. Improve the health andwell being of the population.

Population

and human ??


N/aN/a

A locally defined policy thataims to preserve the

??13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. ?? amenities of the district will

not improve the quality orquantity, it might help toensure that there is not adetrimental wasting of areasof open space. An absenceof a locally defined planningpolicy may have the oppositeeffect. There is a degree ofconflict with the underlyingaims of this sustainabilityobjective.


Inclusive

communities N/aN/a



A key element of providingdecent and appropriate

-L16. Ensure all groups haveaccess to affordable, decent

PST-LT housing is ensuring that anand appropriate housing thatmeets their needs. appropriate level of

residential amenity isafforded to all properties. Thefailure to set out a locallydefined set of criteria mayundermine this aim.

A potential benefit ofprotecting the desirable

??17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing towncentres.

Economic

Activity ?? features and attractivenessof town centres against abackdrop of expansion, is anadded attraction toconsumers. An absence oflocal policy seeking tomaintain these amenitiesmay have the opposite effect.


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However, it is difficult toquantify the impact of this.





Table 12.137

Policy COM 04 - Community Facilities


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N/aN/aN/aN/a+++N/aN/a?N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a+N/aN/aN/aN/aCOM 04

N/aN/aN/aN/a---N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a-N/aN/aN/aN/aAlternativeOption:Rely onotherpolicieswithin theNPPF

Comments: The preferred direction is to include a policy around the protection of community facilities through the LocalPlan. This approach is carried forward from the Core Strategy and scores well against the social sustainability objectives.Local facilities provide access to facilities for people who may not be able to travel to higher order settlements. Thealternative option is to not include a specific policy within the Local Plan and instead rely on policies within the NPPF.This approach scores negatively against a number of sustainability objectives and will lead to the need to travel furtherto services and facilities.

Table 12.138 Summary Table Community Facilities

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: COM04 Community Facilities


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST


TMT

LT


Land, water








Climate

change and N/aN/a

Protection of keylocal services

+L5. Reduce contributions to climatechange and localised air pollution.

air pollution

PMT reduces peoplesneed to travellong distances,thus loweringcarbon dioxideemissions.



Biodiversity

N/aN/a


N/aN/a


Cultural



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landscape N/aN/a10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance the historicenvironment. N/aN/a

Reducingpeoples need to

?L11. Improve the health and wellbeing of the population.

Population

and human PMT travel byprotecting key

health local servicescould improvethe well being ofthe localpopulation


N/aN/a

N/aN/a13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessible openspace. N/aN/a

Protection oflocal services

++L14. Improve the quality, range andaccessibility of essential servicesand facilities.

Inclusive

communities PMT ensureseveryone hasaccess to keylocal servicesand facilities

Protection oflocal services

+L15. Redress inequalities related toage, gender, disability, race, faith,location and income. PMT ensures

everyone hasreasonably easyaccess to theservices that theyneed.




Economic

Activity N/aN/a





Table 12.139

Alternative Option: Rely on other policies within the NPPF


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water








Climate

change and N/aN/a

This optioncould result in

-L5. Reduce contributions to climatechange and localised air pollution.

air pollution

PMT-LT the loss ofservices in ruralareas,increasingpeople's need totravel longer


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distances tohigher ordersettlement, thuscontributing toclimate change.



Biodiversity

N/aN/a


N/aN/a


Cultural





Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a

N/aN/a13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessible openspace. N/aN/a

Option couldresult in loss of

--L14. Improve the quality, range andaccessibility of essential servicesand facilities.

Inclusive

communities PMT-LT essentialservices andfacilities toredevelopment.

Loss of servicesand facilities

-L15. Redress inequalities related toage, gender, disability, race, faith,location and income. PMT-LT could result in

some areas ofthe populationhaving more


difficultyaccessingessentialservices andfacilities.




Economic

Activity N/aN/a




Table 12.140

Policy INF 01 - Telecommunications


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++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a++--N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a?INF 01

++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/a------N/aN/aN/aN/aN/a-Alternative Option:Allowtelecommunicationsdevelopmentwherever it isproposed

Comments: New telecommunications infrastructure is important for delivering and supporting a strong economy withinBreckland, as such policies supporting the development of telecommunications infrastructure score well against thesustainability objectives for the economy. The alternative option of allowing telecommunication infrastructure wherever itchooses potentially has significant negative impacts in relation to landscape and townscape character, the historicenvironment, biodiversity, green infrastructure and geodiversity.

Table 12.141 Summary Table Telecommunications


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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: INF 01 Telecommunications


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The technicalrequirements of some

??1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil ?? telecommunicationsinfrastructure will dictatethat they will need to be

productive agricultural holdingsand encourage therecycling/reuse of onsiteResources

located in the countryside.resources to minimise theHowever, locally definedimpacts on the environmentcriteria should ensure thatand safeguard resources for the

future generations. this is a last resort, andthat all visual impacts willbe minimised.






Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



No specific reference ismade to the protection of

-N7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity and

Biodiversity

PST-LT biodiversity orpromote and conservegeodiversity. geodiversity within the

policy, instead the policyrelies on visual impact.

No specific reference ismade to the protection of

-N8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. PST-LT biodiversity or

geodiversity (includinggreen infrastructure)within the policy, insteadthe policy relies on visualimpact.

The policy includes alocally defined criteria

+N9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT around avoidance of sitesdiversity and quality ofwith an unacceptablelandscape and townscape

character.landscape impact on visual orresidential amenity. Thisprovides compatibility withthis sustainabilityobjective.

The policy includes alocally defined criteria

+D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance thehistoric environment. PST-LT around avoidance of sites

with an unacceptableimpact on the historicenvironment. Thisprovides compatibility withthis sustainabilityobjective.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a


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Economic

Activity N/aN/a

A goodtelecommunication


PMT network is essential to thetheir skills, potential and placeof residence. development of the local

economy, and therefore isimportant to thissustainability objective.



PMT network is essential to theadaptability of the localeconomy. development of the local

economy, and therefore isimportant to thissustainability objective.

Table 12.142

Alternative Option: Allow telecommunications development wherever it is proposed


++

0

L

D



SEA/SA

Topic

- -N

PST

TMT

LT

The technicalrequirements of some

-N1. Minimise the irreversible lossof undeveloped land and

Land, water

and Soil PMT-LT telecommunicationsinfrastructure will dictatethat they will need to be

productive agricultural holdingsand encourage therecycling/reuse of onsiteResources

located in theresources to minimise the



countryside. A policywhich permitsdevelopment whereverit is proposed potentiallyhas conflict with thispolicy.






Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a


Allowing developmentwherever it is proposed

-N7. Protect, conserve, enhanceand expand biodiversity and

Biodiversity

PST-LT may endanger areas ofpromote and conservegeodiversity. particular interest.

Therefore there is aconflict with thissustainability objective.

See comment above-N8. Protect, enhance andincrease Green Infrastructurein the District. PST-LT

Allowingtelecommunications

--N9. Maintain, enhance andpreserve the distinctiveness,

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT development whereverdiversity and quality ofit chooses to locate willlandscape and townscape

character.landscape not have regard to theimpact on thelandscape or townscapecharacter and scores


12

negatively against thissustainability objective.

Telecommunicationsdevelopment has the

--D10. Conserve and whereappropriate enhance the historicenvironment. PST-LT potential to have a

significant impact uponthe historicenvironment.


Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a



Inclusive

communities N/aN/a





Economic

Activity N/aN/a



PMT network is essential totheir skills, potential and placeof residence. the development of the

local economy, andtherefore is important tothis sustainabilityobjective.




PMT network is essential tothe development of the


local economy, andtherefore is important tothis sustainabilityobjective.

Table 12.143

Policy INF 02 - Developer Contributions


19181716151413121110987654321

N/aN/aN/a+N/a++N/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aN/aINF02

Comments: The preferred direction is to include a policy on developer contributions. What can be secured as adeveloper contribution is set out within the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations. Having regard to therequirements of these regulations it is not considered that there is a reasonable alternative to the approach proposedwithin the preferred direction.

Table 12.144 Summary Table Developer Contributions

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: INF 02 Developer Contributions


++

0

L

D


SEA/SA



PST

TMT

LT


Land, water




12






Climate

change and N/aN/a


air pollution

N/aN/a



Biodiversity




Cultural




Population

and human N/aN/a


N/aN/a


All new developmentis required to

+D13. Improve the quality andquantity of publicly accessibleopen space. PST-LT contribute towards

open space. This willneed to be securedthrough a planningobligation to ensure itcomes forward. Assuch a policy settingout the requirementsfor developercontributions scorespositively against thissustainabilityobjective.

Where a newdevelopment requires


Inclusive

communities PST-LT the provision ofinfrastructureincluding essentialfacilities such asschools to make itacceptable in planningterms a planningobligation will berequired to securethis. As such a policysetting out therequirements fordevelopercontributions scorespositively against thissustainabilityobjective.


Affordable housingwill need to be


PST-LT secured through aappropriate housing that meetstheir needs. planning obligation to

ensure it comesforward. As such apolicy setting out therequirements fordevelopercontributions scorespositively against this


12

sustainabilityobjective.

N/a1N/a17. Increase the vitality andviability of existing town centres.

Economic

Activity N/aN/a




Table 12.145


13Cum

ulativeAssessm

ento

fLoc

alPlan

Policies

13.1

Thefollowingtableshow

sthecumulativeimpactofthepoliciesagainstthe

sustainabilityappraisalobjectives.

SAObjectiv

ePo

licy

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

+?

?+

?+

+?

??

++

??

+?

-/?-/?

--StrategicVision

++

0++

0++

+N/a

+++

0+

++++

++++

++++

++GEN01

Sustainable

Developmentin

Breckland

0/+

N/a

+N/a

+N/a

0/+

+N/a

+++

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

GEN02

Promoting

HighQualitydesign

++

+++

+++

++?

+-

0?

?+

+0

-0

-GEN03

Settlement

Hierarchy

++

+++

N/a

+++

N/a

+++

++

+0/+

00/-

N/a

N/a

--AttleboroughStrategic

Vision

++

0++

+++

++N/a

+?

?+

-0

-N/a

00

--GEN04

Development

Requirementsforthe

AttleboroughStrategic

Urban

Extension

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

++

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

+GEN05

Settlement

Boundaries

+++

++++

+++

+0

00

0/-

00

00

00

0-

HOU01

Development

Requirements

(Minimum

)

++

+++

0+

+N/a

00

00

00

0N/a

00

-HOU02

Leveland

LocationofGrowth

N/a

N/a

N/a

++

++

N/a

N/a

0/+

0/+

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

-HOU03

Development

Outside

ofBo

undaries


13

SAObjectiv

ePo

licy

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

ofLocalService

Centres

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

??

N/a

?N/a

-N/a

N/a

N/a

-HOU04

Rural

Settlementswith

Boundaries

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

--+

N/a

N/a

??

N/a

?N/a

-N/a

N/a

N/a

--HOU05

SmallVilla

ges

andHam

letsOutside

ofSettlement

Boundaries

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

++

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

+HOU06

Principles

ofNew

Housing

++

N/a

+0

+0/+

N/a

00

0/-

0/+

0/-

00

00

+N/a

HOU07

Affordable

Housing

++

N/a

++

0+

+N/a

++

00

N/a

00

00

0/+

HOU08

Provision

for

Gypsies,Travellers

andTravelling

Showpeople

N/a

N/a

N/a

++++

N/a

N/a

N/a

++

+N/a

N/a

?+

N/a

00

N/a

HOU09

Specialist

Housing

N/a

N/a

N/a

++++

N/a

N/a

N/a

0N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

HOU10

Technical

DesignStandards

for

New

Hom

es

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

?+

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

+HOU11

Residential

Replacement,

Extension

and

Alteration


SAObjectiv

ePo

licy

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

++

N/a

+N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

+++

N/a

N/a

N/a

?N/a

N/a

N/a

0HOU12

Conversionof

Buildings

inthe

Countryside

++N/a

N/a

++N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

-N/a

--

-HOU13

Agricultural

WorkersExceptions

+N/a

N/a

++

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

??

N/a

?N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

-HOU14

Affordable

Housing

Exceptions

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

?N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

TR01

Sustainable

TransportN

etwork

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

TR02

Transport

Requirementsfor

MajorDevelopments

+N/a

+?

N/a

N/a

+N/a

++

+++

+?

?N/a

N/a

N/a

+ENV01

Green

Infrastructure

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

?++

+++

+?

N/a

N/a

N/a

+ENV02

Sitesof

European,National

andLocalN

ature

Conservation

Importance

N/a

N/a

N/a

-N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

++

++N/a

?N/a

N/a

N/a

++ENV03

TheBrecks

ProtectedHabitatsand

Species

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

++

++N/a

+++

++++

+++

+N/a

N/a

N/a

+ENV04

OpenSpace,

SportandRecreation

-N/a

N/a

-N/a

N/a

?N/a

??

++++

+++

+N/a

N/a

N/a

++EN

V05

Protectionand

Enhancementofthe

Landscape


13

SAObjectiv

ePo

licy

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

+++

++

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

0ENV06

Trees,

Hedgerowsand

Development

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

++++

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

ENV07

Designated

Heritage

Assets

+N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

++

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

ENV08

Non-Statutory

Heritage

Assets

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

++N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

ENV09

FloodRisk

andSurface

Water

Drainage

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

??

N/a

?N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

-ENV10

Renew

able

EnergyDevelopment

++++

+0

++

0N/a

+0

00

++

+0

0+

-EC01

Economic

Development

++++

N/a

N/a

++N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

0N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

-EC02

Snetterton

Heath

++++

+-

N/a

-N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

0EC03

General

EmploymentA

reas

++++

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

--

N/a

-N/a

0/-

N/a

N/a

N/a

-EC04

Employment

DevelopmentO

utside

ofGeneral

EmploymentA

reas

++

++N/a

+++

N/a

N/a

+-

+N/a

N/a

0+

N/a

N/a

00

EC05

TownCentre

andRetailStrategy

++

-N/a

N/a

0/+

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

-N/a

-N/a

0/-

N/a

N/a

N/a

0/-

EC06

Farm

Diversification


SAObjectiv

ePo

licy

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

++++

+N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

??

??

?0/-

N/a

00

--EC07

Tourism

Related

Development

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

++++

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

EC08

Advertisingand

Signs

+N/a

++

N/a

N/a

+++

+++

++N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

COM01

Design

N/a

N/a

N/a

++

N/a

+N/a

+++

+N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

COM02

Healthy

Lifestyles

++

N/a

+N/a

N/a

?N/a

?++

+++

+N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

COM03

Protectionof

Amenity

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

+++

N/a

N/a

?N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

COM04

Com

munity

Facilities

++

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

++

--

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

?INF01

Telecommunications

N/a

N/a

N/a

+N/a

++

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

N/a

INF02

Developer

Contributions

Table13.1Cum

ulativeIm

pact

ofPo

liciesag

ains

tSus

tainab

ility

Objectiv

es


13

15 Sustainability Appraisal ObjectivesSustainability Appraisal (SA) Process - Site Assessment

15.1 The SA provides the starting point for the site selection process. The site selection process is also informedby the evidence base that is used to underpin the Local Plan, responses to Local Plan consultations and The entireprocess is summarised in the Site Selection Topic Paper, 2017.

15.2 As part of the SA framework, 19 SA objectives have been established that are appropriate indicators totest new Local Plan proposals against. They cover social, environmental and economic elements. For each SAobjective, a series a decision making questions and criteria are provided, which were established within the SAScoping Report. This ensures that the assessment is transparent, consistent and undertaken using the correctevidence and understanding. The framework is set out below.

Decision making criteriaDecisionmaking (Appraisal) questionsSustainabilityAppraisalObjective

Site includes a house or garden/previous use (y=+,n=o)

Will it use land that has been previouslydeveloped?

1. Minimise theirreversible lossof undeveloped

Close to the settlement boundary/ brownfield/ notusing high grade agricultural land

Will it use land efficiently?land andproductiveagricultural

Grade 1,2,3 (y=-, n=+)Will it protect and enhance the best andmost versatile agricultural land?

holdings andencourage therecycling/reuse

NPPF definition (exclude garden) (y=+, n=o)Will it use brownfield land?of on siteresources to Dependent on type and design of development,

not location.Will it recycle on site resources?minimise the

impacts on theenvironment andsafeguardresources for thefuturegenerations.

Dependent on type and design of development,not location.

Will it reduce water consumption?2. Limit waterconsumption tothe capacity of

Would the development of the site have thepossibility to harm a protected aquifier (y=-, n=+)

Will it conserve groundwater resources?naturalprocesses andstorage systems


Will it maintain or enhance water quality?and maintainand enhancewater quality.


Will it reduce water consumption?3. Ensure thesustainablereuse of water to

Would the development of the site have thepossibility to harm a protected aquifier (y=-, n=+)

Will it conserve groundwater resources?accommodateadditional



growth anddevelopmentwith minimalimpacts onwater quality.


Will it maintain or enhance water quality?


Will it reduce waste?4: Minimise theproduction ofwaste and


Will it re-use waste?support therecycling ofwaste.


Will it enable composting of waste?

Is the site 2km from a household waste recyclingplant? (y=+, n=o)

Will it enable recycling of waste?


Will waste be recovered in other ways forother uses?


Will it increase waste going to landfill?


Will it encourage the re-use and recyclingof aggregates?


Will it lead to an increased proportion ofenergy needs being met from renewablesources?

5. Reducecontributions toclimate changeand localised airpollution. Dependent on type and design of development,

not location.Will it reduce the emissions ofgreenhouse gases by reducing energyconsumption?

Is it in a AQMA (y=-, n=o)Will it improve air quality?

Is it within 300m of convenience shopping ? Is itwithin 800m of a school?(y=+, n=o)

Will it reduce traffic volumes?

Is the site within 800m of a bus stop (y=+, n=o)Will it support travel by means other thansingle occupancy car?

Is the site within an EA flood zone 2 or 3 or aSFRA defined flood zone (1 in 100yr risk)? (y=-,n=+)

Will it increase risk of flooding?6. To adapt toclimate changeand avoid,reduce andmanage floodrisk.


15


Is the site adjacent to an EA flood zone 2 or 3 ora SFRA defined flood zone (1 in 100yr risk)? (y=-,n=+)

Will it contribute to a higher riskelsewhere?


Will it attenuate the flow and run off ofwater?

Would it result in the direct loss of all or part of thedesignated site? Is the site adjacent to adesignated site? (SPA, SAC, Ramsar, HRA) (y=-,n=+)

Will it protect, maintain and enhance sitesdesignated for their nature conservationinterest?

7. Protect,conserve,enhance andexpandbiodiversity and

Will it involve the loss of a Norfolk BiodiversityAction Plan Habitat (County Wildlife Site)? (y=-,n=+)

Will it conserve and enhance species,diversity and green, infrastructure andavoid harm to protected species?

promote andconservegeodiversity.

Will it involve the loss of trees and hedgerows?(y=-, n=+)

Will it promote and conservegeodiversity?

Will it interfere with connectivity of habitats(consistent with Norfolk Econets project) (y=-, n=o)

Will it protect the district's infrastructure?8. Protect,enhance andincrease GreenInfrastructure inthe District.

Will it enhance connectivity of habitats (consistentwith Norfolk Econets project) (y=+, n=-)

Will it enhance the district'sinfrastructure?


Will it facilitate the creation of new GreenInfrastructure which will improve links andcorridors between open space?

Is the site within a landscape that hasmoderate-high or high sensitivity to change asdefined in the Breckland Settlement FringeLandscape Assessment (y=-, n=+)

Will it maintain and enhance thedistinctiveness of landscape andtownscape character?

9. Maintain,enhance andpreserve thedistinctiveness,diversity and

Does it involve the re-use or re-development ofderelict buildings? (y=+, n=-)

Will it maintain and enhance the characterof settlements?

quality oflandscape andtownscapecharacter. Would it involve the loss of designated open space

(y=-, n=+)Will it protect and enhance open spacesof amenity and recreational value?

Will it result in the direct loss or damage to a listedbuilding/ conservation area or damage to thesetting of a listed building/ conservation area?(y=-, n=+)

Will it protect or enhance (designated)heritage assets?

10. Conserveand whereappropriateenhance thehistoricenvironment. Will it result in impact upon the setting of a listed

building/conservation area? (y=-, n=+)Will it protect or enhance the significanceand setting of (designated) heritageassets?



Is the site within a AQMA/ within or adjacent to aHazardous installation Consultation Area? (y=-,n=o)

Will it reduce early death rates?11. Improve thehealth and wellbeing of thepopulation.

Is the site within 1200m of outdoor playing spaceor sports facilities (y=+, n=-) (NFRA standards)?

Will it increase life expectancy?

Would it result in a loss of outdoor playing spaceor sports facilities? (y=-, n=o)

Is the site within 30 minutes public transport timeor walking time of a primary health care facility?(Norfolk LTP) (y=+, n=o)

Will it improve access to essentialservices such as health facilities?

Summary of 5d, 5e, 11cWill it encourage healthy lifestyles,including travel and food choices? Will ithelp the population to move more, eatwell and live longer?


Will it reduce levels of crime?12. Reduce andprevent crime

Is the site within 1200m of outdoor playing spaceor sports facilities? (residential allocation proposalsonly) (NPFA standards) (y=+, n=-)? Is the sitewithin 1200m of a residential area? (Outdoorplaying space allocation proposals only) (y=+, n=-)

Will it improve accessibility to openspace?

13. Improve thequality andquantity ofpubliclyaccessible openspace.

Increase open space (+) decrease open space (-)Will it improve the quality, quantity andmulti functionality of accessible openspace?

Is it within walking distance (1000m) to a school,shop, doctor or public open space? (y=+, n=o)

Will it improve accessibility to key localservices and facilities, including health,education and leisure?

14. Improve thequality, rangeand accessibilityof essentialservices andfacilities.

Is it within walking distance (300m) or 30 minutespublic transport or to a town centre (y=+, n=-)

Will it improve accessibility to shoppingfacilities?

Will it increase services in a ward within the 20%most deprived wards in England (y=+, n=-)

Will it address the Indices of MultipleDeprivation and the underlying indicators?

15. Redressinequalitiesrelated to age,

Is it connected to public transport and within 30minutes public transport time of retail provision,and employment (y=+, n=-)

Will it improve accessibility to essentialservices and facilities?

gender,disability, race,faith, locationand income.


15



Will it improve relations between peoplefrom different backgrounds and socialgroups?

Is it an allocation for housing? (y=+, n=o)Will it support the range of housing typesand sizes, including affordable to meetthe needs of all sectors in the community?

16. Ensure allgroups haveaccess toaffordable,

Will it involve the redevelopment of unfit homes?Will it reduce the number of unfit homes?decent andappropriate

Is the allocation proposal for housing? (y=+, n=o)Will it reduce housing need?housing thatmeets theirneeds. Is the allocation for a gypsy and traveller site?Will it meet the needs of the travelling

community?

Is it in the town centre? (y=+, n=-)Will it increase vitality of existing towncentres?

17. Increase thevitality andviability ofexisting towncentres.

Is it in the town centre? (retail and leisureallocations only) (y=+, n=-)

Will it increase viability of existing towncentres?

Is it within walking distance (1000m) to a school,shop, doctor or public open space? (y=+, n=o)

Will it provide for the needs of the localcommunity?

Is the allocation for an educational establishment?(y=+, n=-)

Will it support and improve education?18. Help peoplegain access tosatisfying work

Is the allocation proposal for employment land?(y=+, n=o)

Will it encourage employment and reduceemployment overall?

appropriate totheir skills,potential andplace ofresidence.

Is the site within 800m or 30 minute publictransport time of residential areas? (for residentialand employment use allocations only) (y=+, n=-)

Will it improve access to employment?

Is the site within 800m or 30 minute publictransport time of residential areas? (for residentialand employment use allocations only) (y=+, n=-)

Will it improve access to employment bymeans other than single occupancy car?

Is it in an area with a deficiency of employmentland? (for employment use allocation proposalsonly) (y=+, n=o)

Will it improve business development andenhance competitiveness?


Is the allocation proposal for employment land?(y=+, n=o)

Will it make land and property availablefor business development?



Is the allocation proposal within a town or localservice centre or accessible by public transport?(y=+, n=o)

Will it support sustainable tourism?

Table 15.1


15

16 Residential Sites16.1 Since the completion of th Preferred Directions document, the proposed policy approach to the Level andLocation of Growth has been updated and forms part of the consultation document. As such the revised policyhas been re-assessed against the sustainability objectives and is shown below.



++

0

- -

L

D

N



SEA/SA

Topic

P

T

ST

MT

LT

Thetford is surrounded by low qualityagricultural land but this is because it isecologically sensitive heathland. Swaffham,


Land, water

and Soil PST-LTDereham, Banham, Bawdeswell,productive agricultural

Resources Garboldisham, Great Ellingham, Litcham,Mattishall, North Elmham, Necton, Shipham


and Sporle have Grade 2 agricultural landonsite resources toon their periphery which will be protectedreducing the land supply for potentialdevelopment.


The preferred option has developmentrecommended for Local service Centreswhich tend to be more rural however theagricultural grade 2 land is present aroundmarket towns and ten of the Local ServiceCentres.

There is concern that rises in demandcreated by an increase in the total numberof households will place increased pressure

0/-N2. Limit waterconsumption to thecapacity of natural PST-LT

upon water resources. Households exertprocesses and storageconsiderable pressure on the environmentsystems and maintainby using much of the water that isand enhance water

quality. abstracted. With the number of householdsincreasing the average size of thehouseholds decreasing, this will put furtherpressure on water resources becausesmaller houses use more per person.




++

0

- -

L

D

N



SEA/SA

Topic

P

T

ST

MT

LT

The most sensitive areas for developmentdue to increased water demand areAttleborough, Dereham and Swaffham. Thewaste water capacity sensitive urban areasare Attleborough and Dereham and to alesser extent Thetford. The revised housingdistribution will see more houses allocatedto the market towns of Dereham Swaffhamand Watton, and as such this may have anegative impact, which needs to bemitigated through appropriate infrastructureplanning.

Attleborough, Dereham and Swaffham arepredicted to have limited water resource

0N3. Ensure thesustainable reuse of

PST-LT availability up to 2026 and will require waterwater to accommodateto be pumped from other sources to meetthe increased demand.

additional growth anddevelopment withminimal impacts onwater quality.


Climate


air pollutionThe policy seeks to provide the majority ofdwellings to the largest most sustainable

0N5. Reduce contributionsto climate change andlocalised air pollution. PST-LT settlements, with limited dwellings being

allocated to the rural areas. In designatinglocal service centres one of the criteria isthe requirement for frequent publictransport to a higher order centre, toprevent reliance on private car use.


16



++

0

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L

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N



SEA/SA

Topic

P

T

ST

MT

LT

All key settlements and market towns aresusceptible to fluvial and/or sewer flooding.

0N6. To adapt to climatechange and avoid,

PST-LT The preferred option takes into account thereduce and manageflood risk. availability of suitable land including if it is

at flood risk.

This policy seeks to allocate the majorityof dwellings to higher order settlements,

0D7. Protect, conserve,enhance and expand

Biodiversity

PST-LT and proposes a proportional split for Localbiodiversity andService Centres which will see growthpromote and conserve

geodiversity. levels of 10% dependent on the existingsize of the settlements. This approachmeans that a settlement will not receive adisproportional level of growth dependentto there size which may have had a moresignificant impact upon biodiversity andgeodiversity. The individual siteassessments will be assessed againstthese criteria.

This policy runs the risk of impacting upongreen infrastructure within the District.


PST-LT However the sites will all be individuallyInfrastructure in theDistrict. assessed against the sustainability

appraisal objectives.

The option runs the risk of impactingvisually and reducing open space areas but

0D9. Maintain, enhanceand preserve the

Cultural

heritage and PST-LT it is the specific locations of developmentdistinctiveness, diversitythat will determine this rather than the tierand quality of landscape

landscape of settlement where development isproposed.

and townscapecharacter.


0D10. Conserve andwhere appropriate

PST-LT development that will determine this ratherenhance the historicenvironment.




++

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Topic

P

T

ST

MT

LT

than the tier of settlement wheredevelopment is proposed.

The option runs the risk of reducing openspace areas but it is the specific locations

0D11. Improve the healthand well being of thepopulation.

Population

and human PST-LT of development that will determine thisrather than the tier of settlement wheredevelopment is proposed.health

The spatial distribution is unlikely to impactupon crime levels. It is the specific


N/aN/a development of well lit areas etc thatreduces crime.

All new residential developments will beexpected to provide new open space.


The preferred direction takes into accountthe availability of public transport andservices within the Local Service Centres.


Inclusive

communities PMT

One of the main objectives of the a LocalPlan is to facilitate inclusive mixed


PST-LT communities and as such is particularlyimportant in the redress of inequalities.


This policy seeks development within theLocal Service Centres which could provide


PST-LT more affordable family housing in rural andLocal Service Centres.

affordable, decent andappropriate housing thatmeets their needs.

This policy will see the majority of newdevelopment allocated to the key

++D17. Increase the vitalityand viability of existingtown centres.

Economic

Activity PST-LT settlements of Attleborough and Thetford


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Topic

P

T

ST

MT

LT

and the market towns of Dereham,Swaffham and Watton. Allocating themajority of development to the towns willhelp to increased the vitality and viability ofthose town centres.

This policy includes development in theLocal Service Centres which may need the

+D18. Help people gainaccess to satisfying

PMT-LT development to encourage businesses towork appropriate to theirlocate there. Higher paid technical orskills, potential and

place of residence. managerial jobs aremore common in largerurban areas like Norwich and developmentalong or near good connections to theseareas would be positive. The majority ofdevelopment remains focused on the keysettlements of Attleborough and Thetfordand the market towns of Dereham,Swaffham andWatton which have the bestaccess to employment opportunities withinthe District.

Improving the local economy relies onmorefactors than just the distribution of housing.

+D19. Improve theefficiency,

PMTIncreased development in Local ServiceCentres will support and encourage newbusinesses. The difference may be that

competitiveness andadaptability of the localeconomy.

local facilities like Post Offices and PublicHouses in Local Service Centres may beable to remain open from increase trade.

This policy takes into account the quantityof suitability in LSC to accommodateadditional residential development.

Table 16.1


16.2 The following tables assess sites across the Market Towns and Local Service Centres, which can be seenin Appendix D of the main consultation document.


16

Dereh

am

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

positivelyagainstcriteria

1duetothesitebeingpartialbrow

nfield

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

+o

++

++

++

+LP

[025]001

andbeingsituated

withinthesettlem

ent

boundary.The

siteiswithinclose

proximity

tokeyservices.

Although

thesitescores

positively

againstcriteria5and11

thesiteis

distantfromsomekeyservices.

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

-o

++

++

++

-LP

[025]002

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetobeingsituated

within

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

-o

o-

++

++

-LP

[025]003

FloodZone

3a.The

sitescores

negativelyagainstcriteria7duetobeing

withincloseproximity

toaSpecialArea

ofConservation.Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

duetothe

potentialim

pactthatdevelopm

entofthe

sitemay

have

upon

thenearby

listed

building.

Thesitesscores

neutrallyagainstcriteria

6duetotheproximity

ofthesitetoflood

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

oo

o+

++

-LP

[025]004

zone

2.Thesitescores

negatively

againstcriteria7duetobeingwithin

closeproximity

toaSpecialAreaof

Conservation.

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria

10duetothepotentialimpactthat

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

-o

++

++

++

-LP

[025]005

developm

entofthe

sitemay

have

upon

thenearby

listedbuilding.


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria

5and11

although

thesiteisdistantfrom

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

+-

o+

++

oLP

[025]006

keyservices

andfacilities.Thesite

scores

negativelyagainstcriteria6due

tothesitebeingsituated

withinflood

zone

3b.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetothesitebeingsituated

withinflood

zone

3a.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

+-

++

++

-LP

[025]007

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

++

o+

++

-LP

[025]008

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

++

o+

--

-LP

[025]009

distantfromsomekeyservices.The

site

scores

negativelyagainstcriteria2and


withina

groundwatersource

protectionzone.

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

++

o+

++

-LP

[025]010

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

+o

o+

++

oLP

[025]011

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetobeingsituated

within

FloodZone

3b

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

+-

++

++

-LP

[025]017


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetobeingsituated

within

FloodZone

3b

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

+o

++

++

-LP

[025]018

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetobeingsituated

within

FloodZone

3b

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

+-

++

++

-LP

[025]019

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

7duetobeingwithinclose

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

o+

++

++

oLP

[025]021

proximity

toaSpecialAreaof

Conservation.

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria

10duetothepotentialimpactupon

the

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

-o

++

++

--

oLP

[025]022

setting

ofthenearby

listedbuilding.The

sitescores

negativelyagainstcriteria2

and3duetothesitebeingsituated

withinagroundwatersource

protection

zone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

+-

++

--

-LP

[025]023

withinflood

zone

3a.The

sitescores

negativelyagainstcriteria2and3due


withina

groundwatersource

protectionzone.

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

++

o+

++

–LP

[025]024

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria

10duetothepotentialimpactupon

the

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

-o

++

o+

++

–LP

[025]025

setting

ofthenearby

listedbuilding.

Although

thesitescores

positively


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1


thesiteis


Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

++

++

++

–LP

[025]027

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

2and3duetothesitebeing

oo

-+

o+

+o

+-

-o

++

++

––

+LP

[025]028

situated


protectionzone.The

sitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

duetothepotential

impactupon

thelistedbuilding.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

-o

++

++

––

oLP

[025]029

situated


protectionzone.The

sitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

duetothepotential

impactupon

thesetting

ofthenearby

listedbuilding.

Thesiterepresentssites017,018and

019combinedandreducedtoavoid

areassubjecttoflood

risk.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

++

++

++

-LP

[025]030

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

++

o+

++

-LP

[025]031

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

++

o+

++

-LP

[025]032


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

++

o+

++

–LP

[025]036

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

-+

-o

+-

oo

++

-LP

[083]003


site

scores


tobeingpartiallysituated

withinan

area

subjecttoflood

risk.

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis


oo

-+

o+

+o

++

-o

++

oo

++

-LP

[083]004

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis


oo

-+

o+

+o

++

-o

++

oo

++

-LP

[083]005

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria

7duetobeingwithincloseproximity

toaSpecialAreaofConservation.

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

-o

o+

oo

++

oLP

[083]006

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis


oo

-+

o+

+o

++

-o

oo

oo

++

oLP

[083]007

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

-o

o+

oo

++

-LP

[083]008


site

scores

neutrally

againstcriteria7dueto

beingwithincloseproximity

toaSpecial

AreaofConservation.

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

o+

oo

++

-LP

[083]009


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1


site

scores

neutrally



toaSpecial

AreaofConservation.

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

-o

o+

oo

++

oLP

[083]010


site

scores

neutrally



toaSpecial

AreaofConservation.

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

o+

oo

++

-LP

[083]011


site

scores

neutrally



toaSpecial

AreaofConservation.

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-o

o+

+o

++

-o

o+

oo

++

oLP

[083]012


site

scores

neutrally



toaSpecial

AreaofConservation.

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

o-

oo

++

-LP

[083]013


site

scores

neutrally



toaSpecial

AreaofConservation.Thesitescores

negativelyagainstcriteria6duetosite

beingsubjecttosurface

waterflooding.


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

-o

o-

oo

++

-LP

[083]014


site

scores


tobeingwithincloseproximity

toa

SpecialAreaofConservation.Thesite

scores


tositebeingsubjecttosurface

water

flooding.

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

o-

oo

++

-LP

[083]015


site

scores


tobeingwithincloseproximity

toa

SpecialAreaofConservation.Thesite

scores


tositebeingsubjecttosurface

water

flooding.

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

-o

o-

oo

++

-LP

[083]016


site

scores

neutrally



toaSpecial

AreaofConservation.Thesitescores

negativelyagainstcriteria6duetosite


waterflooding.

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

o+

oo

++

-LP

[083]017


site

scores

neutrally



toaSpecial

AreaofConservation.


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

-o

o+

oo

++

-LP

[083]018


site

scores

neutrally



toaSpecial

AreaofConservation.

Although

thesitescores

positively


thesiteis

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

-o

o+

oo

++

-LP

[083]019


site

scores

neutrally



toaSpecial

AreaofConservation.

SummaryCom

men

ts:

Themajority

ofthesitesaresituated

withinan

area

ofmoderate-high

/highlandscapesensitivitywith

theexceptionofsitesLP

[025]017,018,

019and030.

Due

tothenatureofthesitesbeingprimarily

greenfield,the

majority

ofthesitesscorenegativelyagainstcriteria1.

Thereislittle

differencebetweenthemajority

ofsiteswithinthetownintermsofdistance

toservices

asthemajority


ontheedge

oftheexistingsettlem

entboundary.

Table16.2Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Dereh

am


16


Swaffham

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Eventhough

thesite

scores

neutrallyagainst

oo

-+

o+

oo

o+

-o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[097]001

criteria

19,the

majority

ofthethesiteisalready

allocatedfor

employmentuse

throughtheSite

Specific

Policiesand

ProposalsDPD2012.

Thesiteissituated

withinan

area

ofo

o-

+o

+o

o+

+-

oo

++

o–

––

LP[097]002

Moderate-High

sensitivitytochange.

Thesiteissituated

withinan

area

ofo

o-

+o

+o

o+

+-

oo

++

o–

––

LP[097]003

Moderate-High


Thesitescores


oo

-+

o+

oo

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[097]004

10,butreflectsthat

theremay

beapotential

impactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

Thesiteissituated

withinan

area

ofo

o-

+o

+o

oo

+-

oo

++

o–

––

LP[097]005

Moderate-High


oo

-+

o+

oo

o+

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[097]006


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

oo

-+

o+

oo

o+

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[097]008

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[097]009

Thesitescores


oo

-+

o+

oo

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[097]010

10,butreflectsthat

theremay

beapotential

impactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

Thesiteisalready

allocatedfor

oo

-+

o+

oo

o+

-o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[097]011

employmentuse

throughtheSite

Specific

Policiesand

ProposalsDPD2012.

oo

-+

o+

oo

o+

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[097]012

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

+o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[097]013

Thesiteissituated

withinan

area

ofo

o-

+o

+o

o+

+-

oo

++

o–

––

LP[097]014

Moderate-High


Thesiteisalso

within

closeproximity

tothe

SPA

tothesouth.

Thesiteissituated

withinan

area

ofo

o-

+o

+o

oo

+-

oo

+o

o–

––

LP[097]015

Moderate-High



SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesiteissituated

upon

protectedopen

space.

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

-o

o+

–o

––

–LP

[097]016

Thesitescores


oo

-+

o+

oo

oo

+o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[097]018

10,butreflectsthat

theremay

beapotential

impactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

Thesiteissituated

withinan

area

ofo

o-

+o

+o

oo

+-

oo

+o

o–

––

LP[097]019

Moderate-High


Thesiteissituated

withinan

area

ofo

o-

+o

+–

o–

+-

oo

+o

o–

––

LP[097]020

Moderate-High


Thesitescores


oo

++

o+

oo

+o

oo

o+

+o

––

+LP

[097]021

10,butreflectsthat

theremay

beapotential

impactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

Developmentoptions

inSwaffham

tend

tobe

onGreenfieldsitesandso

donothavepositiveoutcom

eswith

regardstothefirstthreeSA

objectives,relatingtoland,w

aterandsoilresources.Due

totheruralnatureoftheBreckland

districtthereislim

itedbrow

nfieldland

available.

Themajority

ofsitesscorerelativelyevenlyagainstthe

SAobjectives,w

ithlim

iteddifferences

betweenthesites.


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Ahandfulofsitesseesomepredictednegativeeffects(LP[097]001,LP[097]005,LP[097]014,LP[097]016,LP[097]020);none

oftheseare

preferredsites.Thesesitesallscorenegativelyfordifferentreasons.SitesLP

[0097]001andLP

[097]011

arebothlocatedon

savedem

ployment

allocations

andas

such

scorepoorlyagainstthe

employmentobjectives,w

hilstsite

LP[097]016

islocatedon

protectedopen

space.

Table16.3Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Swaffham


Watton

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetosurface

water

oo

–+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[104]001

floodingon

thesite.The

sitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

dueto

thepotentialim

pactupon

theGrade

II*listedChurchofSt.Mary.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetosurface

water

floodingon

thesite.

oo

–+

o+

+o

++

+o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[104]002

Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5thesiteisdistant

oo

–+

o+

+o

o+

-o

o–

oo

––

+LP

[104]003

fromsomekeyservices

and

facilities.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainstcriteria6dueto

surface

waterfloodingon

thesite.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

9andneutrally

against

criteria

11duetotheloss

ofpublic

open

space.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetosurface

water

floodingon

thesite.

oo

–+

o+

+o

++

-o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[104]004

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetosurface

water

oo

–+

o+

+o

+o

-o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[104]005

floodingon

thesite.The

sitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

dueto

thepotentialimpactupon

the

historicenvironm

ent.


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


oo

–+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[104]006

fromsomekeyservices

and

facilities.Thesitescores

negatively

againstcriteria6duetosurface

waterfloodingon

thesite.The

site

scores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

duetothepotentialimpactupon

thehistoricenvironm

ent.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetosurface

water

floodingon

thesite.

oo

–+

o+

+o

++

+o

o–

+o

––

+LP

[104]007

oo

–+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[104]008

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


oo

–+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[104]009

fromsomekeyservices

and


negatively


waterfloodingon

thesite.The

site

scores

neutrally

againstcriteria10


thehistoricenvironm

ent.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


oo

–+

o+

+o

++

-o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[104]010

fromsomekeyservices

and

facilities.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


oo

–+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o-

oo

––

–LP

[104]011

fromsomekeyservices

and


negatively



SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

waterfloodingon

thesite.The

site

scores

neutrally

againstcriteria10


thehistoricenvironm

ent.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

9andneutrally

against

oo

–+

o+

+o

o+

-o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[104]012

criteria

11duetotheloss

ofpublic

open

space.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


oo

–+

o+

+o

++

-o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[104]013

fromsomekeyservices

and

facilities.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

9andneutrally

against

oo

–+

o+

+o

o+

-o

o-

+o

--

-LP

[104]014

criteria

11duetotheloss

ofpublic

open

space.Thesitescores


surface

waterfloodingon

thesite.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


oo

–+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

oo

––

oLP

[104]015

fromsomekeyservices

and


positively

againstthe

criteria

16,w

hich

ensuresallgroupshave

access

toappropriatehousingtomeettheir

needs,duetotheproposed

useof

acarehome.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetosurface

water

floodingon

thesite.

oo

–+

o+

+o

++

-o

o-

+o

––

–LP

[104]016


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

oo

–+

o+

+o

++

-o

–+

+o

––

–LP

[104]017

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetosurface

water

floodingon

thesite.

oo

–+

o+

+o

++

-o

––

+o

––

–LP

[104]018

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetosurface

water

floodingon

thesite.

oo

–+

o+

+o

++

+o

+–

+o

––

oLP

[104]019

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetosurface

water

floodingon

thesite.

oo

–+

o+

+o

++

+o

+–

+o

––

-LP

{104]021

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

9andneutrally

against

oo

–+

o+

-o

o+

-o

o–

+o

––

+LP

[017]007

criteria

11duetotheloss

ofpublic

open

space.Thesitescores


surface

waterfloodingon

thesite.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

Thesiteappraisalsincludeland

withinCarbookeparish(LP[017]007)w

hich

islocatedwithinthebuiltup

extentofWatton.

Themajority

ofsitesinWattonareGreenfield,and

thishasresultantsustainabilityissues.H

owever,the

good

transportlinks,economicbase

andcommunity

services

andfacilitiesmakepotentialsitesinthearea

scorewellotherwise.

Themajority

ofthesitesinWattonaresubjecttosurface

waterfloodingandthisisreflected

intheassessmentagainstcriteria

6;however,the

levelofsurface

waterfloodingvaries.

Table16.4Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Watton


Ash

ill

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Whilstthe

sitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

+-

o+

oo

-LP

[001]001

criteria

5thesiteis

distantfromkey

services

andfacilities.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetothe

sitebeingsubjectto

anarea

ofsurface

waterflooding.

Developmentofthe

sitemay

have

ao

o-

+o

++

o+

oo

o+

-+

+o

o-

LP[001]002

negativeimpactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.Thesite

scores

negatively

againstcriteria6due

tothesitebeing

subjecttoan

area

ofsurface

water

flooding.

Developmentofthe

sitemay

have

ao

o-

+o

++

o+

oo

o+

++

+o

o+

LP[001]003

negativeimpactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

++

++

oo

-LP

[001]004

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

++

++

oo

-LP

[001]005


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Whilstthe

sitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

++

++

oo

-LP

[001]006

criteria

5thesiteis

quite

distantfromkey

services

andfacilities,

justbeingwithinthe

bufferfordistancesto

keyservices

and

facilities.

Whilstthe

sitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

++

++

oo

-LP

[001]007

criteria

5thesiteis

quite

distantfromkey

services

andfacilities,

justbeingwithinthe

bufferfordistancesto

keyservices

and

facilities.

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

++

++

oo

-LP

[001]008

Although

thesite

scores

neutrally

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

oo

++

++

oo

-LP

[001]009

againstcriteria13

and

positivelyagainst

criteria

11,the

siteis

currently

designated

open

space.

Whilstthe

sitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

++

o+

oo

-LP

[001]010

criteria

5thesiteis

distantfromkey

services

andfacilities.


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Whilstthe

sitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

++

o+

oo

-LP

[001]011

criteria

5thesiteis

distantfromkey

services

andfacilities.

Whilstthe

sitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

++

o+

oo

-LP

[001]012

criteria

5thesiteis

distantfromkey

services

andfacilities.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

AllsiteswithinAshillscorerelativelysimilarly

throughthesustainabilityappraisal.Allthesitesarelocatedon

greenfieldland

with

theexception

ofsiteLP

[001]003,w

hich

willinvolvethere-developmentofexistingproperties.Due

tothegreenfieldnatureofthesitesthey

thereforescore

negativelyagainstS

Aobjective1,howeverduetotheruralnatureofBreckland

andlim

itedam

ountofbrow

nfieldland

themajority

ofsites

scorenegativelyagainstthiscriteria.

SitesLP

[001]002

andLP

[001]003

scorenegativelyagainstobjective10

duetotheimpactupon

thetheGrade

1Listed

Building'Churchof

St.N

icholas'.

Site

LP[001]001,010,011

and012aredistantfromanumberofkey

services

andfacilitieswithinthevillage,including

theprimaryschool,

shop

andopen

space.Due

tothisthesitesscorenegativelyagainstS

Aobjectives

14,15and17

incomparison

totheothersiteswhich

score

morepositively.WhilstS

itesLP

[001]006

and007scorepositivelyagainstthese

criteria

thesitesarejustwithinthebufferfordistancestokey

services

andfacilities.

Table16.5Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Ash

ill


16

Ban

ham

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

positively


oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

–o

o+

+o

––

+LP

[003]002

beingabrow

nfieldsite.The

sitescores

negatively


beingsituated

withinan

area

ofmoderate-high

landscape

sensitivity.Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

duetothepotentialimpact

upon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

Thesitescores

negatively

againstcriteria6duetoflood

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

–o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[003]003

risk.Thesitescores


duetobeingsituated

within

anarea

ofmoderate-high

landscapesensitivity.The

sitescores

neutrally

against

criteria

10duetothe

potentialimpactupon

the

historicenvironm

ent.

Thesitescores

negatively


oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

–o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[003]004

risk.Thesitescores


duetobeingsituated

within

anarea

ofmoderate-high

landscapesensitivity.The

sitescores

neutrally

against

criteria

10duetothe


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

potentialimpactupon

the

historicenvironm

ent.

Thesitescores

negatively


oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

–o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[003]005

beingsituated

withinan

area

ofmoderate-high

landscape

sensitivity.Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

duetothepotentialimpact

upon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[003]006

and11

thesiteisdistant

fromthekeyservices

and

facilities.

Thesitescores

negatively


oo

-+

o+

+o

++

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[003]007

risk.Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5

and11

thesiteisdistant

fromthekeyservices

and

facilities.

Thesitescores

negatively


oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

–o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[003]008

risk.Thesitescores


duetobeingsituated

within

anarea

ofmoderate-high

landscapesensitivity.


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria13

oo

-+

o+

oo

oo

–o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[003]009

&11,the

siteissituated

upon

designated

open

space.Thesitescores


duetobeingsituated

within

anarea

ofmoderate-high


Thesitescores

negatively


oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

–o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[003]010

risk.Thesitescores


duetobeingsituated

within

anarea

ofmoderate-high


Thesitescores

negatively


risk.

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[003]011

Thesitescores

negatively


oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

–o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[003]012

beingsituated

withinan

area

ofmoderate-high

landscape

sensitivity.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

SitesLP

[003]006,007,008

and011scoreneutrallyagainstobjective5duetothesitesnotbeing

locatedwithinreasonableproximity

tofacilities

andservices

cancreateclimatechange

issues.LP[003]008

scores

neutrally

againstpolicy5duetobeingwithincloseproximity

totheschool,

butdistancefromotherfacilities.


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Site

LP[003]009

soresnegativelyagainstcriteria13

duetothesitebeingsituated

upon

anarea

ofpublicopen

space.

Preferred

siteLP

[003]003

istheonlysitetoscorenegativelywhenconsideringflood

risk,duetopartofthesitebeingincluded

withinFlood

Zone

3a.Thiswouldneed

tobe

managed

throughtheplanning

process.Severalofthesites,includingthepreferredandalternativeoptions,

arelocatedwithinaconservationarea

butthistoocanbe

carefully

managed

astonotharmits

characterand

appearance.

AlternativesitesLP

[003]004

andLP

[003]005

scorenegativelyagainstcriteria9,duetothepotentialimpactupon

thelandscapeandcharacter

ofthesettlem

ent.

Table16.6Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Ban

ham


16

Baw

desw

ell

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores


oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[004]002

10duetothesite

adjoiningthe

conservationarea.The

sitescores

negatively


surface

waterflooding.

Thesitescores


oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[004]003

10duetothesite

adjoiningthe


sitescores

negatively


surface

waterflooding.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[004]004

criteria

6duetosurface

waterflooding.

Thesitescores


oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[004]005

10duetothesite

adjoiningthe


sitescores

negatively


surface

waterflooding.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[004]006


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

criteria

6duetosurface

waterflooding.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-+

o+

+o

+-

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[004]007

criteria

10duetothe

sitebeingsituated

withintheconservation

area.The

sitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetosurface

waterflooding.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[004]008

criteria

6duetosurface

waterflooding.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

Thelack

ofbrow

nfieldsitesinBaw

desw

ellm

eanthatallsitesscorepoorlyagainstS

Aobjectives

1,2and3.

Allsitesscorenegativelyagainstcriteria6duetovaryinglevelsofsurface

waterfloodingon

thesites.SitesLP

[004]003

and004areentirely

coveredwith

area

ofsurface

waterfloodingwhereas

theothersitesareonlyaffected

bysm

allareas

ofsurface

waterflooding.

LP[004]007

scores


duetothesitebeingsituated

partiallywithintheconservationarea.S

itesLP

[004]002,003

&005scoreneutrally

againstcriteria10

duetothesitesbeingadjacenttothesettlem

entboundary.

Table16.7Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Baw

desw

ell


16

Garbo

ldisha

m

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and11;

oo

-o

o+

+o

o+

+o

oo

oo

––

+LP

[031]002

however,the

siteis

distantfromtheexisting

settlem

entboundaryand

thekeyservices

and

facilitieswithinthe

settlem

ent.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-o

o+

+o

+-

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[031]003

criteria

10duetothe

access

tothesitebeing

situated

withina

conservationarea.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-o

o+

+o

++

+o

o-

+o

––

oLP

[031]004

criteria

6duetosurface

waterandfluvialflooding

ontheeasternpartofthe

site.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-o

o+

+o

++

+o

o-

+o

––

oLP

[031]005

criteria

6duetosurface

waterandfluvialflooding

ontheeasternpartofthe

site.

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

dueto

oo

-o

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[031]006

proximity

ofthesiteto

theconservationarea.


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

dueto

oo

-o

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[031]007

proximity

ofthesiteto


Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

dueto

oo

-o

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[031]008

proximity

ofthesiteto


Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

dueto

oo

-o

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[031]009

proximity

ofthesiteto


Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-o

o+

+o

+–

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[031]010

criteria

10duetothe

access

tothesitebeing

situated

withina

conservationarea.

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and11;

oo

-o

o+

+o

o+

+o

oo

oo

––

+LP

[031]011

however,the

siteis

distantfromtheexisting

settlem

entboundaryand

thekeyservices

and

facilitieswithinthe

settlem

ent.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:W

hilstthereisalack

ofbrow

nfieldsitesinGarboldisham,site

LP[031]002

and011arelocatedon

partialbrow

nfield

land,asaresultthesesitesscorepositivelyagainstcriteria1.Thesamesitesalso

scoreneutrally


duetothesites

beingdistantfromtheexistingsettlem

entboundaryandthekeyservices

andfacilitieswithinthesettlem

ent.


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

SitesLP

[031]004

and005scorenegativelyagainstcriteria6duetosurface

waterfloodingandfluvialflooding.

LP[031]010

scores

negativelyagainstcriteria003and010duetotheaccess


withinaconservationarea.S

ites006,

007,008&009scoreneutrally

againstthiscriteria

duetobeingwithincloseproximity

totheconservationarea.

Table16.8Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Garbo

ldisha

m


Great

Ellin

gham

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[037]001

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.The

site

scores


duetothesitebeingsubjectto

surface

waterflooding.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]002

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesiteis

oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o–

oo

++

–LP

[037]003

distantfromkeyservices

and


negatively

againstcriteria6duetothesite


water

flooding.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]004

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesiteis

oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[037]005


and

facilities.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]006


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

-o

-o

oo

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]007

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

oo

oo

+–

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]008

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]010

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]009

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o–

+o

––

oLP

[037]011

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.The

site

scores



surface

waterflooding.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesiteis

oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o–

oo

++

–LP

[037]012


and

facilities.

Thesitescores

negatively

againstcriteria6duetothesite


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1


water

flooding.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetothesitebeing

oo

–+

o–

oo

–o

+o

o–

oo

++

–LP

[037]013

partiallysubjecttofluvialandsurface

waterflooding.Although

thesite

scores

neutrally

againstcriteria5

and11

thesiteisdistantfromkey

services


scores



surface

waterflooding.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

+LP

[037]014

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]015

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]016

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]017

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]018


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]019

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

oo

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]020

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

–+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[037]021

situated

withinazone

3groundwater

source

protectionzone.

Summary:

Themajority


upon

greenfieldland

ofgrade2/3quality

and,as

such,m

ostofthe

sitesscorenegativelyagainstcriteria

1. Themajority

ofthesitesarewithincloseproximity

tothesettlem

entboundaryand,therefore,withincloseproximity

tokeyservices

andfacilities.

Whilstnoneofthesitesaresubjecttofluvialflooding,someofthesitesaresubjecttovaryinglevelsofsurface

waterflooding.

Table16.9Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Great

Ellin

gham



16

Harlin

g

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

+o

o+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[042]001

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

+o

o+

o+

+o

+o

-o

o+

+o

––

oLP

[042]002

criteria

10duetothe

potentialimpactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.Thesite

scores

negatively

againstcriteria9due

tothesitebeing

situated

withinan

area

ofmoderate-high


+o

o+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[042]003

+o

o+

o+

+o

++

-o

o+

+o

––

oLP

[042]004

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

+o

o+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o–

oo

––

oLP

[042]005

criteria

6duetoflood

riskon

thesite.

Although

thesite

scores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and

11itisdistantfromkey

services

andfacilities.

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

+o

o+

o+

+o

o+

+o

oo

oo

––

oLP

[042]006

criteria

6duetoflood

risknearby

thesite.

Although

thesite


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

scores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and


services

andfacilities.

+o

o+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

––

oLP

[042]007

+o

o+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[042]008

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

+o

o+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

oLP

[042]009

criteria

10duetothe

potentialimpactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

+o

o+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

––

oLP

[042]010

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

+o

o+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[042]011

criteria

10duetothe

potentialimpactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

+o

o+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[042]014

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

+o

o+

o+

+o

o+

-o

o–

oo

––

oLP

[042]015

criteria

6duetoflood

riskon

thesite.

Although

thesite

scores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and


services

andfacilities.


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

9duetothe

sitebeingsituated

withinan

area

ofmoderate-high


+o

o+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[042]016

+o

o+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

––

oLP

[042]017

+o

o+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

––

oLP

[042]018

+o

o+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[042]019

+o

o+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[042]020

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

Themajority

ofthesiteswithinHarlingaresituated

withingroundwatersource

protectionzonesandso

scorenegativelyagainstcriteria2and

3.Themajority

ofthesiteswithinthesettlem

entarealso

greenfieldsiteswith

theeasternhalfofthevillage

being,predom

inantly,grade

3agriculturalland.

AllsitesinHarlingofferthe

opportunitytoimprovethelocaleconomyandnone

wouldhave

anegativeimpacton

open

spaceprovision.With

theexceptionofsites005,006and015thesitesarewithincloseproximity

totheexistingsettlem

entboundaryandscorepositivelyinrelation

todistance

tokeyservices.

Table16.10Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Harlin

g


Hoc

kerin

g

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-+

o+

+o

o–

+o

o+

+o

++

oLP

[044]001

criteria

10dueto

theimpactupon

the

historic

environm

ent.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

+o

++

oLP

[044]002

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[044]003

criteria

1duetothe

greenfieldnatureof

thesite.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[044]004A

criteria

1duetothe

greenfieldnatureof

thesite.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[044]004B

criteria

1duetothe

greenfieldnatureof

thesite.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[044]005

criteria

1duetothe

greenfieldnatureof

thesite.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Allsitesscorefairlysimilarly.S

iteLP

[044]001

sees

anegativeimpactregardingthehistoricenvironm

entfollowingconcerns

raised

byHistoric

England

around

theimpacton

significanceofthelistedbuildings.

Themajority

ofthesitesscores

positivelyagainstthe

SAframew

ork,particularly

criteria

regardingClim

ateChangeandAirP

ollution,Po

pulation

andHum

anHealth

andInclusiveCom

munities.

Table16.11Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Hoc

kerin

g


Ken

ning

hall

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

dueto

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

oLP

[051]001


thehistoricenvironm

ent.

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

dueto

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[051]003


thehistoricenvironm

ent.

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

dueto

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

oLP

[051]004


thehistoricenvironm

ent.

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

dueto

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[051]005


thehistoricenvironm

ent.

Thesitescores

negatively

againstcriteria13

and14

oo

-+

o-

–o

o+

–o

+o

oo

––

–LP

[051]006

andneutrally

against

criteria

5and11

duetothe

distance

ofthesitefrom

keyservices

andfacilities.

Thesitescores

negatively

againstcriteria9duetothe

potentialimpactupon

the

widerlandscape.

Thesitescores

neutrally


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

–o

+o

oo

––

oLP

[051]007

duetothedistance

ofthe


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

sitefromkeyservices

and


negativelyagainstcriteria

9duetothepotential

impactupon

thewider

landscape.

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria10

dueto

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

–o

+o

+o

––

-LP

[051]008


thehistoricenvironm

ent.

Thesitescores

negatively


potentialimpactupon

the

widerlandscape.

Thesitescores

negatively


oo

-+

o+

+o

++

–o

++

+o

––

-LP

[051]009

potentialimpactupon

the

widerlandscape.

Thesitescores

negatively


oo

-+

o+

+o

++

–o

++

+o

––

-LP

[051]010

potentialimpactupon

the

widerlandscape.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

Therearealack

ofbrow

nfieldsiteswithinthesettlem

entand

thisisreflected

incriteria

1.

Allofthesitesscorenegativelyagainstcriteria2and3duetobeingsituated


protectionzones.


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Severalofthesitesarelocatedinareasofsensitive

landscapeandperform

poorlyinthisregard(SAobjective9).C

onversely,theremaining

siteshave

been

recognised

asthepotentialtohave

anegativeimpacton

climatechange.O

nbalance,thesitesscoresimilarly,apartfrom

siteLP

[051]006,w

hich

hasmorenegativeSAoutcom

esthan

theothersitesduetothedistance

ofthesitefromthesettlem

ent.

Table16.12Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Ken

ning

hall


16

Litcha

m

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[054]001

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[054]002

criteria

13as

thesite

issituated

upon

designated

open

space.

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[054]004

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[054]005A

criteria

10duetothe

sitebeingwithin

closeproximity

totheconservation

area

andGrade

IIlistedLitchamHall.

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[054]005B

criteria

10duetothe

sitebeingwithin

closeproximity

totheconservation

area.

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[054]006

criteria

10duetothe

sitebeingwithin

closeproximity

to


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

theconservation

area.

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[054]007

criteria

10duetothe

sitebeingwithin

closeproximity

totheconservation

area.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

Therearealack

ofbrow

nfieldsiteswithinthesettlem

entand

thegreenfieldsitesaresituated

upon

agriculturallandofhigh

quality.A

ssuch,

allofthe

sitesscorenegativelyagainstcriteria1.

Site

LP[054]002

scores


asthesiteissituated

upon

designated

open

space.

SitesLP

[054[005A,005B,006

and007allscoreneurallyduetothepotentialimpactupon

thehistoricenvironm

ent.LP

[054]005Ainparticular

couldhave

potentialimpactupon

theGrade

IIlistedLitchamHall.

Table16.13Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Litcha

m


16

Mattis

hall

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesiteis


andfacilities.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

–o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[061]001

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesiteis


andfacilities.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

o+

oo

––

–LP

[061]002

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesiteis


andfacilities.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

o+

oo

––

–LP

[061]003

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

13duetobeingdistantfrom

oo

-+

o+

–o

o+

–o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[061]004

publicopen

space.Thesitescores

negativelyagainstcriteria6duetothe

sitebeingsubjecttosurface

water

flooding.Although

thesitescores

neutrally


the

siteisdistantfromkeyservices

and

facilities.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

-+

o+

–o

o+

–o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[061]006

publicopen

space.Thesitescores



water

flooding.Although

thesitescores

neutrally


the


and

facilities.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

-+

o+

–o

o+

oo

oo

oo

––

oLP

[061]007


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

publicopen

space.Thesitescores

neutrallyagainstcriteria6duetobeing

withincloseproximity

toan

area

ofsurface

waterflooding.Although

the

sitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5

and11

thesiteisdistantfromkey

services

andfacilities.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

-+

o+

–o

o+

–o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[061]008

publicopen

space.Although

thesite

scores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and

11thesiteisdistantfromkeyservices

andfacilities.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

-+

o+

–o

oo

–o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[061]009

publicopen

space.Although

thesite

scores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and


andfacilities.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetothesitebeingsubject

tosurface

waterflooding.

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

oo

o–

+o

––

–LP

[061]010

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesiteis


andfacilities.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[061]011

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


tosurface

waterflooding.

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

–o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[061]012

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

-+

o+

–o

o+

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[061]013


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

publicopen

space.Thesitescores



water

flooding.Although

thesitescores

neutrally


the


and

facilities.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesiteis


andfacilities.

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

–o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[061]014

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

10duetobeingsituated

within

oo

-+

o+

+o

+-

oo

o–

+o

––

oLP

[061]015

theconservationanddevelopm

entof

thesitemay

resultinpotentialharmto

nearby

listedbuildings.The

sitescores



water

flooding.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


tosurface

waterflooding.

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

oo

o–

+o

––

oLP

[061]016

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesiteis


andfacilities.

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

oo

o+

oo

––

–LP

[061]017

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesiteis


andfacilities.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[061]018

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetothelevelsofsurface

oo

-+

o+

–o

o+

-o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[061]019

waterfloodingon

thesite.The

site


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

scores


duetobeingdistantfrompublicopen

space.Although

thesitescores

neutrally


the


and

facilities.

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

–o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[061]020

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


tosurface

waterflooding.

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

–o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[061]021

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

-+

o+

–o

o+

–o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[061]022

publicopen

space.Thesitescores



water

flooding.Although

thesitescores

neutrally


the


and

facilities.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

-+

o+

–o

+o

–o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[061]023

publicopen

space.Thesitescores



water

flooding.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

-+

o+

–o

oo

+o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[061]024

publicopen

space.Thesitescores



waterflooding

andareasnearthesitebeingsubject


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

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32

1

tofluvialflooding.Although

thesite

scores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and


andfacilities.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria


oo

-+

o+

–o

o+

–o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[061]025

publicopen

space.Although

thesite

scores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and


andfacilities.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetolevelsofsurface

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

–o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[061]026

Thesiterepresentsareducedversion

ofLP

[061]019

toavoidtheareasof

oo

-+

o+

–o

o+

-o

oo

oo

––

–LP

[061]027

surface

waterflooding.Thesitescores

neutrallyagainstcriteria6duetobeing

incloseproximity

toareassubjectto

surface

waterflooding.Thesitescores


dueto

beingdistantfrompublicopen

space.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesiteis


andfacilities.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

Themajority

ofthesiteswithinthesettlem

entaresituated

upon

greenfieldland

ofgrade3agriculturalquality.

Alargenumberofthe

sitesscorenegativelyagainstcriteria6duetoissues

surroundingsurface

waterflooding.Insomecases,whilethere

may

beanegativescoreitdoes

notm

eanthatthewholesiteissubjecttosurface

waterflooding.


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

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1

Due

totheservices

andfacilitiesbeingsituated

mainlywithinonearea

ofthevillage

anumberofthe

sitesscoreneutrally

againstcriteria5

and11.

Table16.14Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Mattis

hall


16

Narbo

roug

h

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

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1514

1312

1110

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76

54

32

1

Site

scores

negatively

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o–

+o

––

–LP

[065]001

againstcriteria

6duetoflood

risk.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[065]002

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

o+

+o

++

–LP

[065]003

Thesitescores

neutrally

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

oo

++

oLP

[065]004

againstcriteria

1duetothe

poorerquality

ofthe

agricultural

land.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[065]005

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[065]006

Thesitescores

positively

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

oo

++

+LP

[065]007

againstcriteria

1duetothe

brow

nfield

natureofthe

site.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[065]008

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[065]009


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

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76

54

32

1

Site

scores

negatively

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o–

+o

++

–LP

[065]010

againstcriteria

6duetoflood

risk.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

Themajority

ofthesitesscorenegativelyagainstcriteria1duetothegreenfieldnatureofthesitesandtheagriculturalgrade

oftheland

inthearea.S

itesLP

[065]010

and001scorenegativelyagainstcriteria6inrelationtoflood

risk.

Thereislittle

differencebetweenthesitesinNarboroughbasedon

theSAcriteria

with

themajority

ofthesitesscorepositivelyagainstcriteria

regardingInclusiveCom

munities,P

opulationandHum

anHealth

andEconomicActivity.

Table16.15Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Narbo

roug

h


16

Necton

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Although

thesitescores

neutrallyagainstcriteria5

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

++

oo

––

–LP

[067]001

and11,the

siteisdistant

fromkeyservices

and

facilities.

Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria1reflecting

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

+o

++

+o

––

oLP

[067]002

thebrow

nfieldnatureof

thesite.

Thesitescores

neutrally


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

o+

+o

––

–LP

[067]003

thebrow

nfieldnatureof

thesite.

Thesitescores

negatively


oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

oo

+–

+o

––

–LP

[067]004

flood

risk.Thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria

10toreflectthepotential

impactupon

thenearby

listedChurchofAllSaints.

Thesitescores

negatively


flood

risk.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

+–

+o

––

–LP

[067]005

Thesitescores

negatively


flood

risk.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

+–

+o

––

–LP

[067]005A


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

negatively


flood

risk.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

+–

+o

––

–LP

[067]007

Thesitescores

negatively


flood

risk.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

+–

+o

––

–LP

[067]008

Thesitescores

negatively

againstcriteria10

too

o-

+o

++

oo

-+

o+

++

o–

–o

LP[067]010

reflecttheimpactof

developm

entonthe

un-designatedheritage

assets.The

sitescores

neutrallyagainstcriteria1

reflectingthebrow

nfield

natureofthesite.

Thesitescores

neutrally


theTP

Oson

site.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

o+

+o

––

–LP

[067]011

Thesitescores

negatively


flood

risk.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

+–

+o

––

–LP

[067]012

Thesitescores

negatively


flood

risk.

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

+–

oo

––

–LP

[067]013

Thesiteisareduced

versionofsite5,which

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

oo

++

+o

––

–LP

[067]014

avoids

flood

riskarea

onthesite.


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Summaryco

mmen

ts:T

helack

ofbrow

nfieldland

inNectonmeans

thatnearlyallsitesdo

notperform

positivelyagainstthe

Land,W

aterand

SoilR

esources

SAobjectives.

Som

esitesrepresenta

flood

risk,eitheragainstfluvialflood

riskorsurface

waterflooding.Thisisrepresentedincriteria

7andincludes

the

followingsites:LP

[067]004,005,005A,007,008,012

and013.

Themajority

ofthesitesscorewellagainstcriteria

regardingPopulationandHum

anhealth,Inclusive

Com

munities

andEconomicActivity.

Table16.16Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Necton


North

Elmha

m

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

criteria

10duetothepotential

oo

–+

o+

+o

+o

oo

o–

+o

++

–LP

[070]001

impactupon

theadjoining


site

scores


6duetothelevelsofflood

risk

onthesite.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesite

oo

–+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[070]002

isdistantfromkeyservices

and

facilities.

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

criteria

10duetothepotential

oo

–+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

++

oLP

[070]003

impactupon

theadjoining

conservationarea.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesite

oo

–+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o–

oo

++

+LP

[070]006


and



tothelevelsofflood

riskon

the

site.

Thesitescores

negatively

againstcriteria10

duetothe

oo

–+

o+

+o

+–

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[070]007

potentialim

pactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

Thesitescores

negatively

againstcriteria10

duetothe

oo

–+

o+

+o

+–

+o

o+

+o

++

oLP

[070]008


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

potentialim

pactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

criteria

10duetothepotential

oo

–+

o+

+o

+o

+o

o–

+o

++

–LP

[070]009

impactupon

theadjoining


site

scores


6duetothelevelsofflood

risk

onthesite.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesite

oo

–+

o+

+o

o+

+o

o+

oo

++

+LP

[070]010


and

facilities.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesite

oo

–+

o+

-o

o+

+o

oo

oo

++

+LP

[070]011


and



totheproximity

ofthesiteto

areasofflood

risk.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally


thesite

oo

–+

o+

-o

o+

+o

oo

oo

++

+LP

[070]012


and



totheproximity

ofthesiteto

areasofflood

risk.

Thesitescores

negatively

againstcriteria10

duetothe

oo

–+

o+

+o

+–

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[070]013

potentialim

pactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

negatively

againstcriteria10

duetothe

oo

–+

o+

+o

+–

+o

o–

+o

++

–LP

[070]014

potentialim

pactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.Thesitescores


tothelevelsofflood

riskon

the

site.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

Themajority


upon

greenfieldland,w

iththeexceptionof006.Sitestothewestaresituated

predom

inantly

upon

agriculturallandofGrade

2/3with

sitestotheveryeastofthesettlem

entbeing

situated

upon

lowergradeagriculturalland.

With

theexceptionofsites002,006,010,011and012thesitesareallw

ithincloseproximity

toservices

andfacilities.

Table16.17Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

North

Elmha

m


16

Old

Buc

kenh

am

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

–o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[074]001

11,the

siteisdistantfromkey

services

andfacilities.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

–o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[074]002

11,the


services


scores


2and3duetobeingina

groundwatersource

protection

zone.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

–o

o–

oo

––

–LP

[074]003

11,the


services


also

scores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetoflood

riskand

neutrally

againstcriteria10

due

tothepotentialimpactupon

the

historicenvironm

ent.Thesite

scores


2and3duetobeingina

groundwatersource

protection

zone.

Thesitescores

negatively

againstcriteria2and3dueto

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

–o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[074]004

beinginagroundwatersource

protectionzone.


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

negatively


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

–o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[074]005


protectionzone.

Thesitealso

scores

negatively


oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

–o

o–

+o

++

–LP

[074]006

riskandneutrallyagainstcriteria

10duetothepotentialimpact

upon

thehistoricenvironm

ent.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

–o

o–

oo

++

–LP

[074]007

11,the


services


also

scores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetoflood

riskand

neutrally

againstcriteria10

due


the

historicenvironm

ent.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

–o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[074]008

11,the


services


scores


2and3duetobeingina

groundwatersource

protection

zone.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

–o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[074]009

11,the


services

andfacilities.


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

–o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[074]010

11,the


services

andfacilities.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

–o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[074]011

11,the


services

andfacilities.

Thesitescores

neutrallyagainst

criteria

10duetothepotential

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

–o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[074]012

impactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

Although

thesitescores

neutrally

againstcriteria5and

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

–o

o–

oo

++

–LP

[074]013

11,the


services


also

scores

negativelyagainst

criteria

6duetoflood

riskand

neutrally

againstcriteria10

due


the

historicenvironm

ent.

Thesitescores

negatively


oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

–o

o+

+o

––

–LP

[074]014


protectionzone.

Thesitescores

neutrallyagainst

criteria

10duetothepotential

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

–o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[074]015

impactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

neutrallyagainst

criteria

10duetothepotential

oo

-+

o+

+o

oo

–o

o–

oo

++

–LP

[074]016

impactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

AllsitesinOldBuckenham

aregreenfieldandso

donotperform

wellagainstSAobjective1.Otherwisemostsitestend

toperform

wellon

balance.Sitestothesouthofthevillage

scorenegativelyagainstcriteria2and3duetobeingsituated


protection

zone.S

itesLP

[074]003,006,007,013,015

&016scorenegativelyagainstcriteria6duetofluvialandorsurface

waterflooding.

Allsitesscorenegativelyagainstcriteria9duetothelandscapecharacterofthe

area;the

OldBuckenham

Fringe

characterareaisofhigh

sensitivity.The

majority

ofthesitesscorepositivelyagainstcriteriaregardingpopulationandhuman

health&inclusivecommunities.

Table16.18Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Old

Buc

kenh

am


16

Shipdh

am

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

o+

+o

––

–LP

[085]001

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

o+

+o

––

–LP

[085]002

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

–o

o–

oo

++

–LP

[085]003

criteria

5and11

duetothe

distance

ofthe

sitefromkey

services.The

sitescores

negatively

againstcriteria6

duetothesite

beingsituated

withinan

area

offlood

risk.

Thesitesscores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

+o

oo

o+

+o

––

–LP

[085]004

criteria

10dueto

thepotential

impactof

developm

ent

upon

thenearby

listedbuilding.

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

o+

+o

--

–LP

[085]005

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

o+

+o

––

–LP

[085]006

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

o+

+o

++

–LP

[085]007


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

+o

o+

–o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[085]008

criteria

5and11

duetothe

distance

ofthe

sitefromkey

services.

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[085]009

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

oo

o+

+o

––

–LP

[085]010

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

+o

o+

+o

––

-LP

[085]011

oo

-+

o+

+o

++

+o

--

-LP

[085]012

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

Allofthesitesscorepoorlyagainstcriteria1duetothelack

ofbrow

nfieldsitesinthesettlem

entand

thearea

beingofgrade3agricultural

land.

Themajority

ofthesiteswithinShipdhamscorenegativelyagainstcriteria2and3duetobeingsituated


protection

zones.

Thereislittle


ofthesitesinShipdhaminregardstoaccess

toservices

andfacilitiesas

mostofthe

sitesare

locatedon

theedge


entboundary.

Table16.19Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Shipdh

am


16

Sporle

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Whilstthe

sitescores


oo

-+

++

+o

o+

+o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[092]001

5and11

thesiteis

distantfromthemain

settlem

ent.

oo

-+

++

+o

++

+o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[092]002

Whilstthe

sitescores


oo

-+

++

+o

oo

+o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[092]003

5and11

thesiteis

distantfromthemain

settlem

ent.

Furthermore,thesiteis

situated

withinzone

3of

agroundwatersource

protectionzone.

Developmentofthe

site

may

have

animpact

oo

-+

++

+o

+o

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[092]004

upon

thenearby

listed

building.

Thesiteissituated

withinzone

3ofa

oo

-+

++

+o

++

+o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[092]005

groundwatersource

protectionzone.

Thesiteissituated

withinzone

3ofa

oo

-+

++

+o

++

+o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[092]006

groundwatersource

protectionzone.


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesiteissituated

withinzone

3ofa

oo

-+

++

+o

+o

+o

o+

oo

––

–LP

[092]007

groundwatersource

protectionzone.

Developmentofthe

site

may

have

animpact

upon

thenearby

listed

building.

Whilstthe

sitescores


oo

-+

++

+o

o+

+o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[092]008

5and11

thesiteis

distantfromthemain

settlem

ent.

Whilstthe

sitescores


oo

-+

++

+o

o+

+o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[092]009

5and11

thesiteis

distantfromthemain

settlem

ent.

Summaryco

mmen

ts:S

itesinSporle

scoresimilarly

inregardstoSAobjectives,w

ithsiteLP

[092]002

scoringthebestintermsoftheSA

criteria.A

numberofthe

sitesfallwithinZone

3ofagroundwatersource

protectionzone,w

hich

isreflected

incriteria

2&3.

SitesLP

[092]003,004

and007areconsidered

tohave

potentialimpactupon

nearby

listedbuildings,w

hich

isreflected

againstcriteria10.

Anumberofthe

sitesscoreneutrally

againstcriteria5and11;how

ever,m

anyofthesesitesaredistantfromkeyservices

andfacilities.

Table16.20Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Sporle


16

Swan

tonMorley

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

oo

o+

+o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[098]001

criteria

5and11

dueto

thesitebeingdistant

fromkeyservices

and

facilities.

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

oo

o+

+o

++

–LP

[098]002

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

oo

o+

+o

++

–LP

[098]003

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

oo

o+

+o

++

–LP

[098]004

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

oo

+o

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[098]005

criteria

10duethe

potentialimpactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

–o

oo

+o

++

–LP

[098]006

criteria

9duetothesite

beingsituated

withinan

area

ofmoderate-high


Thesitescores

neutrally

against

criteria

6duetothe

closeproximity

ofthe

sitetoan

area

offlood

risk.


SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

oo

o+

+o

o+

oo

++

–LP

[098]007

criteria

5and11

dueto

thesitebeingdistant

fromkeyservices

and

facilities.

Thesitescores

neutrally

against

oo

-+

o+

oo

+o

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[098]009

criteria

10duethe

potentialimpactupon

thehistoric

environm

ent.

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[098]010

Thesitescores

negativelyagainst

oo

-+

o+

–o

++

oo

o+

+o

++

–LP

[098]011

criteria

13duetothe

sitebeingsituated

upon

open

space.

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[098]012

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[098]013

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[098]014

oo

-+

o+

oo

++

+o

o+

+o

++

–LP

[098]016

Summaryco

mmen

ts:

Allsitesscorenegativelyagainstobjective1duetobeinglocatedon

greenfieldland

ofgrade3agriculturalquality.


16

SAObjectiv

esSite

Referen

ceSu

mmary

1918

1716

1514

1312

1110

98

76

54

32

1

Thereislittle


ofthesiteswithinSwantonMorleyinregardstodistance

fromservices

asmostofthe

sitesare

locatedon

theedge


entboundary.

Table16.21Su

staina

bilityApp

raisalof

Sitesin

Swan

tonMorley


17 Employment Sites

Attleborough

SA ObjectivesSite

Reference Summary19181716151413121110987654321

The sitescores

++-oo+-o+++++-+-++-LP[002]002

negativelyagainst criteria1 due to beingsituated upongreenfieldagriculturalland of grade3/2 quality.The sitescoresnegativelyagainst criteria13 due to thesite beingdistant fromopen space.

The sitescores

++-oo+-oo+++++o-++-LP[002]007

negativelyagainst criteria1 due to beingsituated upongreenfieldagriculturalland of grade3 quality. Thesite scoresneutrallyagainst criteria5 and 11although thesite is distantfrom keyservices. Thesite scoresnegativelyagainst criteria13 due to thesite being


17

SA ObjectivesSite


distant fromopen space.

The sitescores

++-oo++o+++++++-++-LP[002]017

negativelyagainst criteria1 due to beingsituated upongreenfieldagriculturalland of grade3 quality.

The sitescores

++-oo+-oo+++++o----LP[002]021

negativelyagainst criteria1 due to beingsituated upongreenfieldagriculturalland of grade3 quality. Thesite scoresneutrallyagainst criteria5 and 11although thesite is distantfrom keyservices. Thesite scoresnegativelyagainst criteria13 due to thesite beingdistant fromopen space.

Although thesite scores

++-oo+-oo+++++o----LP[002]022

positivelyagainst criteria10 the siteadjoins thescheduled


SA ObjectivesSite


monument,Bunn's bank.The sitescoresnegativelyagainst criteria1 due to beingsituated upongreenfieldagriculturalland of grade3 quality. Thesite scoresneutrallyagainst criteria5 and 11although thesite is distantfrom keyservices. Thesite scoresnegativelyagainst criteria13 due to thesite beingdistant fromopen space.

The sitescores

++-oo++o+++++++-++-LP[002]026


The sitescores

++-oo+-oo-+++oo-++-LP[002]029

negativelyagainst criteria1 due to beingsituated upongreenfieldagricultural


17

SA ObjectivesSite


land of grade3 quality. Thesite scoresnegativelyagainst criteria10 due to thepotentialimpact uponthe nearbyGrade II listedbuilding. Thesite scoresneutrallyagainst criteria5 and 11although thesite is distantfrom keyservices. Thesite scoresnegativelyagainst criteria13 due to thesite beingdistant fromopen space.

The sitescores

++-oo++oo+++++o-++-LP[002]031

negativelyagainst criteria1 due to beingsituated upongreenfieldagriculturalland of grade3 quality. Thesite scoresneutrallyagainst criteria5 and 11although thesite is distantfrom keyservices.


SA ObjectivesSite


The sitescores

++-oo++o+++++++-++-LP[002]033


Although thesite is

++-oo++oo+++++o---oLP[002]035

predominantlysituated upongreenfieldagriculturalland of grade3 quality, dueto the sitebeing partiallybrownfield itscoresneutrallyagainst criteria1. The sitescoresneutrallyagainst criteria5 and 11although thesite is distantfrom keyservices.

Summary comments:

The majority of the sites are situated upon agricultural land of high agricultural grade. The only exception being siteLP[002]035, which is partially situated upon previously developed land. Some of the sites are distant from the mainservices and facilities within the town.

Site LP[002]029 scores negatively against criteria 10 due to the potential impact upon the nearby Grade II listedbuilding.


17

SA ObjectivesSite


Site LP[002]002 scores negatively against criteria 6 due to partial flooding on the site itself.

Table 17.1 Sustainability Appraisal of Sites in Attleborough

Dereham

SA ObjectivesSite


The sitescores

++-oo++o+o-++++o++-D5

negativelyagainst criteria1 due to beingsituated ongreenfield landof grade 3quality. Thesite scoresnegativelyagainst criteria9 due to thesite beingsituated withinan area ofmoderate-highlandscapesensitivity.

The sitescores

++-oo++o++-++++o---LP[025]031

negativelyagainst criteria1 due to beingsituated ongreenfield landof grade 2quality. Thesite scoresnegativelyagainst criteria2 and 3 due tothe site beingsituated within


SA ObjectivesSite


a groundwatersourceprotectionzone. The sitescoresnegativelyagainst criteria9 due to thesite beingsituated withinan area ofmoderate-highlandscapesensitivity.

The sitescores

++-oo++o++-++++o---LP[025]032

negativelyagainst criteria1 due to beingsituated ongreenfield landof grade 2quality. Thesite scoresnegativelyagainst criteria2 and 3 due tothe site beingsituated withina groundwatersourceprotectionzone. The sitescoresnegativelyagainst criteria9 due to thesite beingsituated withinan area ofmoderate-highlandscapesensitivity.


17

SA ObjectivesSite


Summary comments:

The sites are situated upon agricultural land of high agricultural quality.

The sites are all situated within an area of moderate-high landscape sensitivity.

Sites LP[025]031 and LP[025]032 are situated within a groundwater source protection zone and, therefore, scorenegatively against criteria 2 and 3.

The sites generally score well against the assessment criteria, particularly against those around economic activity.

Table 17.2 Sustainability Appraisal of Sites in Dereham

Snetterton

SA ObjectivesSite


The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++-LP[087]001

negativelyagainstcriteria 1due tobeingsituatedupongreenfieldland ofgrade 3agriculturalquality.The sitescoresneutrallyagainstcriteria 5and 11, butis distantfrom keyservicesandfacilities.


SA ObjectivesSite


The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++-LP[087]002


The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++-LP[087]003

negativelyagainstcriteria 1due tobeingsituatedupongreenfieldland ofgrade 3agriculturalquality.The sitescoresneutrallyagainstcriteria 5and 11, butis distant


17

SA ObjectivesSite


from keyservicesandfacilities.

The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++-LP[087]004


The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++-LP[087]005

negativelyagainstcriteria 1due tobeingsituatedupongreenfieldland ofgrade 3agriculturalquality.The sitescores


SA ObjectivesSite


neutrallyagainstcriteria 5and 11, butis distantfrom keyservicesandfacilities.

The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++-LP[087]006


The sitescores

++-oo+ooo++++-o+++-LP[087]007

negativelyagainstcriteria 1due tobeingsituatedupongreenfieldland of


17

SA ObjectivesSite


grade 3agriculturalquality.The sitescoresneutrallyagainstcriteria 5and 11, butis distantfrom keyservicesandfacilities.The sitescoresnegativelyagainstcriteria 7due tobeingsituatedwithinFlood Zone2.

The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++oLP[087]008

neutrallyagainstcriteria 1due tobeingsituatedupongreenfieldland. Thesite scoresneutrallyagainstcriteria 5and 11, butis distantfrom keyservicesandfacilities.


SA ObjectivesSite


The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++-LP[087]009

negativelyagainstcriteria 1due tobeingsituatedupongreenfieldland ofgrade 3quality.The sitescoresneutrallyagainstcriteria 5and 11, butis distantfrom keyservicesandfacilities.

Althoughthe site is

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++oLP[087]010A

situatedupon grade3agriculturalland thesite is alsopartiallybrownfieldandthereforescoresneutrallyagainstcriteria 1.The sitescoresneutrallyagainstcriteria 5and 11, but


17

SA ObjectivesSite


is distantfrom keyservicesandfacilities.

The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++-LP[087]010B

negativelyagainstcriteria 1due tobeingsituatedupongreenfieldland ofgrade 3quality.The sitescoresneutrallyagainstcriteria 5and 11, butis distantfrom keyservicesandfacilities.

The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o++++LP[087]011

positivelyagainstcriteria 1due tobeingsituateduponbrownfieldland. Thesite scoresneutrallyagainstcriteria 5and 11, but


SA ObjectivesSite


is distantfrom keyservicesandfacilities.

The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++oLP[087]012


The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++oLP[087]013

neutrallyagainstcriteria 1due tobeingsituatedupongreenfieldland. Thesite scoresneutrallyagainstcriteria 5and 11, butis distantfrom keyservices


17

SA ObjectivesSite


andfacilities.

The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++oLP[077]003A


The sitescores

++-oo+ooo+++++o+++oLP[077]003B



SA ObjectivesSite


Summary comments:

Most of the sites score neutrally or negatively against criteria 1 due to most sites being greenfield even though theyare within close proximity to the existing General Employment Area.

The majority of the sites score well against the SA criteria, particularly against the criteria around Economic Activity.

Table 17.3 Sustainability Appraisal of Sites in Snetterton

Swaffham

SA ObjectivesSite


The sitescores

++-oo++o+o-++++o---SW2

negativelyagainst criteria1 due to thesite beingsituated upongreenfield landof grade 3agriculturalquality. Thesite scoresnegativelyagainst criteria2 and 3 due tobeing situatedwithin agroundwatersourceprotectionzone. The siteis situatedwithin an areaofmoderate-high


17

SA ObjectivesSite



The sitescores

++-oo++o+o-++++o---SW3

negativelyagainst criteria1 due to thesite beingsituated upongreenfield landof grade 3agriculturalquality. Thesite scoresnegativelyagainst criteria2 and 3 due tobeing situatedwithin agroundwatersourceprotectionzone. The siteis situatedwithin an areaofmoderate-highlandscapesensitivity.

Summary comments:

The sites are both situated upon agricultural land of a high grade in a groundwater source protection zone and withinan area of moderate-high landscape sensitivity. The sites do, however, score well in terms of the distance of thesites to key services and facilities and the impact this would have on reducing carbon emissions.

Table 17.4 Sustainability Appraisal of Sites in Swaffham


18 Retail Sites

Dereham

SA ObjectivesSite


The sitescores

+++oo++o+-+++-++--+D6

negativelyagainst criteria2 and 3 due tothe site beingsituated withina groundwatersourceprotectionzone. The sitescoresnegativelyagainst criteria10 due to theGrade 2 listedbuilding onsite.

The sitescores

++-oo++oo+-+--o+++-LP[083]002

negativelyagainst criteria1 due to thesite beingsituated uponhigh gradeagriculturalland. Althoughthe site scoresneutrallyagainst criteria5 and 11 thesite is distantfrom keyservices andfacilities. Thesite scoresnegativelyagainst criteria7 due to thesite adjoining


18

SA ObjectivesSite


an SAC. Thesite scoresnegativelyagainst criteria9 due to beingsituated withinan area ofmoderate-highlandscapesensitivity.

Summary comments:

Site D6 is a brownfield site within the centre of the town and scores positively against criteria around reducing climatechange, population and human health, inclusive communities and economic activity.

Site LP[083]002 is a greenfield site situated within an area of moderate-high landscape sensitivity and is within closeproximity to an SAC.

Table 18.1 Sustainability Appraisal of Sites in Dereham


19 Settlement Boundaries19.1 The Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) states ‘a thriving rural community in a living, working countrysidedepends, in part, on retaining local services and community facilities such as schools, local shops, cultural venues,public houses and places of worship. Rural housing is essential to ensure viable use of these local facilities.’

19.2 It is now proposed that the approach to development in the rural areas, as initially proposed in the PreferredDirections consultation, is split into two separate policies. The policies are set out within HOU 04 and HOU 05,which are assessed within the policies section of the SA. The two policies seek to make a clearer distinctionbetween availability of services / facilities and housing development – with a more permissive approach in areaswith 3 or more of the following services and facilities:

Public Transport – An assessment of the level of public transport access within the village. This has includedlooking at the frequency of services and whether you can reach a higher order settlement for normal workinghours.

Community Facility - This can include a number of different facilities such as a village hall, public house,restaurant or café.

Employment – The assessment has looked at the level of employment available within the village. This hasincluded whether there is a business park and also the size of the businesses within the settlement.

Shop/Post Office

School

19.3 The assessment, with the findings contained in Appendix C, has had regard to the distance of services andfacilities from the designated settlement boundary/village core – and should only be considered to be availablewhere they are within a recognised acceptable walking distance - taken to be 800m.

19.4 This has led to a total of 17 settlements being identified as having 3/4 of the services / facilities listed.

Beeston, Beetley, Carbrooke, Caston, Gressenhall, Griston, Hockham, Lyng, Mundford, North Lopham,Rocklands, Saham Toney, Thompson, Weasenham, Shropham, Quidenham and Yaxham

19.5 As locations with a greater level of services / facilities compared to other rural areas, these areas will seea higher level of development when compared to other rural areas over the plan period. It is also proposed thatthey retain a settlement boundary and the provision of PD05A apply.

19.6 For those areas with 2 or fewer of the services / facilities, it is proposed that the settlement boundaries arenow to be removed on the basis that they don’t have the necessary level of service provision. However developmentwill be carefully managed in line with PD05B, in a manner which is more restrictive than for those named settlementswith boundaries.

19.7 The following settlements are proposed to have their boundary deleted in line with the services audit andthe provisions of PD05 B:

Besthorpe, Bintree, Bradenham, Brisley, Cockley Cley, Colkirk, Croxton, East Tuddenham, Foulden, Foxley,Garvestone, Gooderstone, Great Dunham, Guist, Ickburgh, Little Cressingham, Longham, Mileham, NewBuckenham, North Pickenham, Scarning, Snetterton North End, Sparham, Stanfield, Stow Bedon, Tittleshall,Whissonsett


19

19.8 The subsequent SA considers the changes to the settlement boundaries.

Compatibility with SA objectives

Conforms+

No relationship or significant impactO

Conflicts-

Effect of sustainability uncertain at this stage.?

19.9 The following text considers the specific implications of the application of revised PD05A/B to thosesettlements identified for either the retention (and potential revisions) of their settlement boundary and thoseproposed for deletion.

Beeston

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

++OO?+OOO++++++OOO+PO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

++O+O+OOOO-OO+OOOOOAO:AmendSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Beeston contains a number of services and facilities including a primary school andpublic house. There are also employment sites to the south of the village at both Paynes business park and alongHerne Lane. The settlement boundary was last reviewed in 2012 when a number of amendments were madeto it. This included an extension of the settlement boundary to the rear of Beeston village stores. The boundaryremains logical and in line with the criteria of HOU 04. The alternative option is to amend the settlement boundary.

Table 19.1 Beeston Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Beetley

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

++OO?+OOO++++++OOO+PO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

++O+O+OOOO-OO+OOOOOAO:AmendSettlementBoundary


Additional Comments: Beetley contains a number of services and facilities including a primary school, publichouse, employment opportunities and public transport. The village does not have a shop or post office whichwould be required for the designation of a Local Service centre. The preferred option is to retain the existingsettlement boundary without amendment. The boundary remains logical and in line with the criteria of HOU 04.The alternative option is to amend the settlement boundary.

Table 19.2 Beetley Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Besthorpe

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

++OO?OOOO+++++OOOO+PO:RemoveSettlementBoundary

++OO?-OO-+++++OOOO+AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Besthorpe village settlement boundary directly adjoins the village of Morley St Peter,which falls within South Norfolk Council's area. Within the village there are two employment areas, BesthorpeTrading Estate and Rookery Business Park. Neither of these are designated as a GEA however, they do provideemployment opportunities and this is reflected in the above assessment. Shops comprise of Besthorpe PlantCentre and Farmshop, which is distant from the settlement boundary and so does not satisfy criteria for aconvenience store within a short walking distance within the village. There are no community facilities. Thepreferred option is to delete the settlement boundary. The removal of the boundary would mean that any planningapplications would be determined against the criteria based policy. This would allow to guide development tomore sustainable locations. The alternative approach would be to retain the existing settlement boundaries; thisapproach is not preferred. This alternative scores similarly to the preferred option but poorly when consideringcommunity services and facilities.

Table 19.3 Besthorpe Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Bintree

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

OOOO?OOOOOOOO+OOOOOPO:RemoveSettlementBoundary

OOO-?OOO-OOOO+OOOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary


19

Additional Comments: Bintree is located to the north-east of Breckland, with access from the A1067 Norwichto Fakenham Road. The village contains limited services and facilities, including the Royal Oak public houseand Algys Farm Shop, but it does not have the required number of services to justify a settlement boundary.There are a number of areas of protected open space within the village. There is no identified employment inthe parish, however, there is a frequent bus service X29 Norwich to Fakenham. The preferred approach is todelete the settlement boundary. The removal of the boundary would mean that any planning applications wouldbe determined against the criteria based policy. This would allow to guide development to more sustainablelocations. The alternative approach would be to retain the existing settlement boundaries; this approach is notpreferred. This alternative scores similarly to the preferred option but poorly when considering community servicesand facilities.

Table 19.4 Bintree Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Bradenham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

++OO?++OO++++-OOOO+PO:RemoveSettlementBoundary

++OO?-+OO++++-OOOO+AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Bradenham village contains three individual settlement boundaries that are focusedaround groupings of dwellings. The village contains a public house, the Lord Nelson but limited other communityfacilities to support the retention of a settlement boundary in accordance with the rural areas policy. In additionto this, George Tufts building supplies is centrally located within the village. The northern part of the village issusceptible to flood risk and this could represent a negative sustainability impact if not managed correctly. Thepreferred approach is to delete the settlement boundaries. The alternative option is to retain the existing settlementboundaries. This alternative approach is not considered as favourably as it is not in accordance with the criteriaset out in HOU 04 Rural Areas.

Table 19.5 Bradenham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Brisley

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

OOOO?OOOOOOOOOOOOOOPO:RemoveSettlementBoundary

-O--?--O-OOOOO-OOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary


Additional Comments: Brisley is located to the north of Breckland. The settlement boundary was last reviewedin 2012 and one of the settlement boundaries (around St Bartholemew's Church) was removed. The villagecontains a primary school and a public house (The Brisley Bell). The primary school is located within the settlementboundary, whilst the public house is located on the green, which is located approximately 1km from the southernpart of the settlement boundary. The existing settlement boundary is tightly drawn around properties on SchoolRoad. The alternative approach is to retain this existing settlement boundary. Within the settlement boundarythere are no opportunities for further development, without harm to the form and character of the village andthis is recognised in the assessment above. Whilst the settlement does contain some services and facilities thepreferred option is to remove the settlement boundary. This would mean that any applications would be determinedhaving regard to the criteria based approach set out within HOU 05 and other policies within the emerging Plan,allowing for greater opportunity to guide development to more sustainable locations.

Table 19.6 Brisley Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Carbrooke

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

+++O?++O+++OO-OOOO+PO:AmendSettlementBoundary

+++O?++O+++OO-OOOO+AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments:Carbrooke parish contains two settlement boundaries within themain village of Carbrooke.Within Carbrooke village there is a primary school which is centrally located, however there are no other servicesand facilities. Carbrooke village is located approximately 1.5km from the edge of theWatton settlement boundary,where there are several other services and facilities. The settlement boundary remains relatively logical andfollows natural features on the ground. The preferred approach is to retain the existing settlement boundary withamendments along Mill Lane to include properties known as “Toad Hall” and “The Bungalow”, reflecting planningapprovals. The preferred approach has positive and neutral predicted impacts, with one negative outcomerelating to flood risk. Development within the settlement boundary would have to carefully consider this risk toavoid negative impacts. The alternative option is to retain the existing settlement boundary without amendments.The small difference between the preferred and alternative boundary sees no significant difference in sustainabilityimpacts. However, the alternative approach is not considered as favourably as it is not in accordance with thecriteria set out in HOU 04.

Table 19.7 Carbrooke Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Caston

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

O+OO?+OOO++OO-OOOO+PO:AmendSettlementBoundary


19

O+OO?+OOO++OO-OOOO+AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments:Caston village has two settlement boundaries which are located around The Street andThe Green. The village has some service provision with a school, community facility and public house. Thevillage lacks a shop or post office or employment opportunities. The village is designated as a conservation areaand contains several heritage assets. A settlement boundary allows for the continued protection of these assetsand their settings. The assessment above has one negative outcome relating to flood risk. Development withinthe settlement boundary would have to carefully consider this risk to avoid negative impacts. Due to the levelof service provision within Caston, it is recommended that a settlement boundary should be retained within thevillage. However due to recent planning approvals, it is recommended that the boundary should be extendedto the north east, west, and south east. The alternative option is to retain the existing settlement boundary withoutamendment. The small difference between the preferred and alternative boundary sees no significant differencein sustainability impacts. However the preferred approach will see a more logical settlement boundary reflectiveof existing development on the ground.

Table 19.8 Caston Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Cockley Cley

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


OOOO?-OO-OO----OOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Cockley Cley has limited services and facilities within the village, with only a publichouse. It is however within a reasonable distance to Swaffham. The village lies completely within the 1,500mSPA buffer zone of land that is supporting or capable of supporting Stone Curlew. Further residential developmentis not supported unless it is screened by existing development from the SPA. Land to the north of the village isalso designated as a Special Protection Area for the preservation of Woodlark and Nightjar. To the south of thevillage is an area of flood risk. The existing settlement boundary is tightly drawn and there are limited opportunitiesfor further development inside the boundary, which would not impact upon the form and character of the village.Due to the environmental constraints within the village and the limited opportunities for further growth within theexisting settlement boundary, the preferred option is for the boundary to be deleted. This would allow fordevelopment to be guided towards more sustainable locations. The alternative option is to retain the existingsettlement boundary without amendments. This option, for the reasons outlined above, is not a reasonablealternative.

Table 19.9 Cockley Cley Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal


Colkirk

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

OOOO?OOOOOOOOO+OOOOPO:RemoveSettlementBoundary

OOOO?-OOOOOOOOOOOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Colkirk village is reasonably close to the market town of Fakenham. The existingsettlement boundary in Colkirk is logical and follows defensible boundaries. The village however only containslimited services and facilities in the form of the primary school and the public house. The preferred approach istherefore to delete the settlement boundary. This will allow for development to be guided to more sustainablelocations. The alternative option is to retain the existing settlement boundary without amendment. However,this approach is considered to be less sustainable as the village does not contain sufficient services and facilitiesto support growth and contribute to a sustainable community.

Table 19.10 Colkirk Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Croxton

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

OOOO?OOOOOOOO+OOOOOPO:RemoveSettlementBoundary

O-OO?-OOOOOOO+OOOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Croxton village lies approximately 3 miles to the north of Thetford. The village has ashop and a village hall, however it is lacking in other services and facilities to support further development. Thepreferred approach to the Croxton settlement boundary is to delete the existing boundary. The alternative optionwould be to retain the settlement boundary. This approach does not score as positively against the sustainabilityappraisal objectives as the deletion of the settlement boundary, as the current level of services and facilities arenot considered sufficient to support a sustainable growth in this village.

Table 19.11 Croxton Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

East Tuddenham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


19

OOOO?O+OOOOOOO+OOOOPO:Removesettlementboundary

OOOO?-+OOOOOO+OOOOOAO:Retainexistingsettlementboundary

Additional Comments: East Tuddenham village has good public transport access, being located close to theA47, and there is also a village hall incorporating a social club. There are no other services or facilities withinthe village. The alternative option is to retain the settlement boundary without amendment. This is not thepreferred approach due to the limited services and facilities within the village. Without the boundary it is consideredthat any proposed development that would come forward would in the main be neutral in impact through theapplication of HOU 05 and other policies within the Plan.

Table 19.12 East Tuddenham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Foulden

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


O--O?-+OOOOOO-OOOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Foulden village is entirely contained within 1,500m buffer zone of the SPA for land thatis supporting or capable of supporting Stone Curlew. The village contains limited services and facilities, howeverthis does include a public house. Foulden is not particularly close to a larger settlement or town centre, so isnot able to support town centres and employment opportunities. The preferred option is to delete the settlementboundary; this would help to direct development to more sustainable locations. The alternative would be retainthe boundary, but this gives rise to several negative sustainability impacts and is not in conformity with HOU05.

Table 19.13 Foulden Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Foxley

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


OOO+?OOOOOOOOOOOOOOPO:RemoveSettlementBoundary

OOOO?-OO-OOOO+OOOO-AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Foxley village is located on either side of the A1067, the main Fakenham to NorwichRoad and has two settlement boundaries. Due to the village's location it has a good public transport network,however it is lacking in other services and facilities. The village is located to the north of Bawdeswell, which isproposed as a Local Service Centre. The existing settlement boundaries are tightly drawn around the settlementand there are no further opportunities for development within the existing settlement limit. Further to this, thereare limited services available within the village that would support development. The preferred approach is toremove the settlement boundary. This will mean that any application would need to be determined in accordancewith the criteria based approach set out in HOU 05. The alternative option would be to retain the existingsettlement boundary with amendments. The existing boundary does not follow logical features on the ground,and any amendments would draw the boundary to follow natural features. Due to the lack of facilities availablewithin the village, it would not be supported to expand the settlement boundary. This alternative is therefore notconsidered reasonable.

Table 19.14 Foxley Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Garvestone

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


OOOO?-OO-OOOOOOOOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Garvestone contains three individual settlement boundaries located along DerehamRoad and Town Lane. The village contains a primary school and an active village hall but no other services orfacilities. This is not considered an acceptable level of service provision to retain the existing settlement boundary,and so the preferred option is to delete this boundary. The preferred option performs well against the sustainabilityobjectives. The alternative option is to retain the existing settlement boundary. The small difference betweenthe preferred and alternative boundary sees no significant difference in sustainability impacts. However, thealternative approach is not considered as favourably as it is not in accordance with the criteria set out in HOU05.

Table 19.15 Garvestone Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal


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Gooderstone

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


OO-O?-OOOOOO--OOOOOAO: RetainSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Gooderstone village contains a primary school and The Swan Public House; these areconsidered key local services but there are no other services and facilities. The village lies entirely within the1,500m buffer zone from the SPA for land supporting or capable of supporting Stone Curlews. The assessmentabove recognises the potential negative impact of the large areas of flood risk located to the north of the villagefollowing the path of the River Gadder; development within the settlement has the potential for negative effectif not well managed. For these reasons the preferred option is to delete the settlement boundary. The alternativeoption is to retain the existing settlement boundary. This alternative approach is not considered as favourablyin the SA assessment and it is not in accordance with the criteria set out in HOu )%.

Table 19.16 Gooderstone Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Great Dunham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective



Additional Comments:Great Dunham village contains a primary school and a village hall, but there are limitedother services and facilities, which is not sufficient to support growth in the village. The preferred option is todelete the settlement boundary. Without the boundary it is considered that any proposed development that wouldcome forward would in the main be neutral in impact through the application of HOU 05 Rural Areas and otherpolicies within the emerging Plan. The alternative option is to retain the settlement boundary.

Table 19.17 Great Dunham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Gressenhall

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


+O+O?++O+++++-+OOO+PO:AmendSettlementBoundary

+O+O?++O+++++-+OOO+AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Gressenhall is one of the larger villages in Breckland. The village has a good range ofservices and facilities, including a public house, shop and post office and employment opportunities. The villagedoes not however contain a primary school, which is located in the nearby village of Beetley. Due to the levelof services and facilities within the village, it is considered appropriate to retain a settlement boundary. Thepreferred approach is to amend the existing boundary to ensure it reflects the existing development pattern, asfollows:

Extend the settlement boundary around "2 Chequers Drift" and properties "85-91 Bittering Street" to createa logical defensible settlement boundary. At present it runs through "2 Chequers Drift" and does not followany natural boundary features.Extend the settlement boundary to create a logical boundary around "Stable Conversion" and "PorchCottage" on Bittering Street.Extend the settlement boundary around "Woodstock Rectory". The settlement boundary currently dividesthe property; redrawing it would ensure it follows features on the ground.Amend the settlement boundary to remove The Swan Inn Public House. The existing settlement boundarydoes not follow existing features on the ground. Removal of the public house will help to ensure thatdevelopment does not occur in close proximity to it, which may undermine its value as a community asset.

The preferred option is considered to offer a sustainable approach, with potential positive and neutral impactsassessed. The assessment above recognises the potential negative impact of the area of flood risk locatedwithin the south of the village; development within the settlement has the potential for negative effect if notmanaged well. The alternative approach is to retain the existing settlement boundary. The small differencebetween the preferred and alternative boundary sees no significant difference in sustainability impacts. However,the alternative approach is not considered as favourably as it does not create a logical settlement boundary.

Table 19.18 Gressenhall Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Griston

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

+O+O?OOOO+++++OOOO+PO:AmendSettlementBoundary

+O+O?OOOO+++++OOOO+AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary


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Additional Comments: Griston village contains a public house (“The Waggon and Horses”) and employmentopportunities. It is fairly close to the larger settlement of Watton. The village is also home to HMP Wayland; thisis outside of the settlement boundary. Due to the level of services and facilities within the village it is proposedto retain the settlement boundary with minor amendments. The proposed two amendments are extensions inthe south west and north east to create a logical boundary that follows features on the ground. The preferredsettlement boundary has envisaged positive and neutral sustainability impacts. The alternative option is to retainthe existing settlement boundary without modification. The small difference between the preferred and alternativeboundary sees no significant difference in sustainability impacts. However, the alternative approach is notconsidered as favourably as it does not create a logical settlement boundary.

Table 19.19 Griston Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Guist

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


----?O+OO-----OOOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundaries.

Additional Comments: Guist has a distinctive vernacular with many of the properties within the ownership ofthe Sennowe Estate. The centre of the village is covered by a conservation area. The village contains GuistGeneral Store, which includes a shop, post office and cafe. There are no other services and facilities within thevillage and it is fairly isolated from any larger settlements. The River Wensum runs to the south of Guist whichis a designated Special Area of Conservation but also represents an area of flood risk. Guist has four definedsettlements of varying sizes. The settlement boundaries are relatively tightly drawn around existing dwellings,with no space for additional dwellings without harm to the form and character of the area. Furthermore thereare limited services and facilities within the village to support development. The preferred approach is to deletethe boundaries from the settlements. The removal of the boundaries would mean that any planning applicationswould be determined against the criteria based policy. This would allow to guide development to more sustainablelocations. The alternative approach would be to retain the existing settlement boundaries. For the reasons setout above, this approach is not preferred. This alternative scores poorly against several sustainability objectives,namely those connected with the presentation and enhancement of character and appearance, naturalenvironment constraints and the isolation from employment and educational opportunities.

Table 19.20 Guist Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Hockham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

++OO?+OOO++++++OOO+PO:AmendSettlementBoundary


++O+O+OOOO-OO+OOOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments:Hockham contains a number of services and facilities including a primary school, publichouse and public transport. Whilst the boundary remains relatively logical However, any development associatedwith an alternative boundary would be assessed using HOU 04 and other policies within the emerging Plan, andit is considered reasonable therefore that any affects would in the main be neutral in impact. Overall the preferredoption is considered the most sustainable.

Table 19.21 Hockham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Ickburgh

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


O-O-?-OOOO-----OOO-AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Ickburgh village has a lack of services and facilities although it is quite close to thelarger settlement of Mundford with access via the A1065. Directly to the north of the settlement boundary isNaturediet Pet Foods factory. There are a number of environmental designations that impact upon Ickburgh,the most significant of which is the Breckland SPA located both to the north and south of the village. Thesettlement boundary entirely falls within the 1,500m Stone Curlew buffer zone. Further residential developmentwould not be supported in this area unless it is screened from the SPA by other development. To the south ofthe village there are large areas of flood risk associated with the River Wissey. The preferred approach is todelete the settlement boundary. The settlement boundary is tightly drawn around the existing development withlittle space for further development without harm to the form and character of the area and to comply with therequirements of the SPA buffer zone. There is a lack of services and facilities within the village. Deleting theboundary would allow to guide development to more sustainable locations, as reflected in the assessment above.The alternative approach is to retain the existing boundary without modification. This approach is not preferreddue to the environmental constraints and lack of services and facilities.

Table 19.22 Ickburgh Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Little Cressingham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective



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O-O-?--O-O---O-OOO-AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Little Cressingham is a small village located directly west of the larger settlement ofWatton. The village is located to the north of the Breckland SPA and is entirely located within the 1,500m bufferzone for land supporting or capable of supporting Stone Curlews. There is a lack of services and and facilitieswithin the village. Little Cressingham's settlement boundary is one of the smallest in Breckland. It is tightly drawnaround existing development and does not allow any opportunity for expansion. This combined with the lack ofservices and facilities and the 1,500m buffer zone, mean that new development inside the settlement boundaryis highly unlikely. It is therefore proposed to delete the settlement boundary. The alternative approach is to retainthe existing boundary without modification. This is not seen as reasonable for the reasons outlined above andis reflected in the outcomes of the assessment. The removal of the settlement boundary would mean that planningapplications would be determined against a criteria based policy set out within HOU 05. Deleting the boundarywould allow for development to be guided to more sustainable locations.

Table 19.23 Little Cressingham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Longham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


O-OO?-OOOOOOOOOOOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Longham village's existing settlement boundary follows a logical pattern, with theboundary following natural features on the ground. However, with only a village hall and The White Horse publichouse, it is not considered that the facilities and services are adequate to meet the needs of the current populationalong with any further population associated with some potential development. Therefore the preferred approachis to delete the boundary. Without the boundary it is considered that any proposed development that would comeforward would in the main be neutral in impact through the application of HOU 05 and other policies within thePlan. The alternative option is to retain the settlement boundary; this is not considered to support a sustainablecommunity.

Table 19.24 Longham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Lyng

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


O++O?++OOOOOO-+OOO+PO:AmendSettlementBoundary

O++O?++OOOOOO-+OOO+AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Lyng is one of the larger villages within Breckland. The village has a school, shop andcommunity facility, however it is lacking in employment and public transport. Due to the good level of serviceprovision within Lyng it is considered to support a sustainable community and it is proposed to retain a settlementboundary with amendments. The amendments are in the south east and south west, and will ensure that thedevelopment incorporates recent planning approvals and ensure the boundary follows natural features. Somesmall areas of the village are susceptible to flood risk and so this represents a negative sustainable impact. Thisflood risk is associated with the River Wensum, which is also designated as a SAC. Parts of the village are withina conservation area; development would have to pay special attention to preserving or enhancing the characterand appearance of the area. The alternative option is to retain the existing settlement boundary withoutamendment. The small difference between the preferred and alternative boundary sees no significant differencein sustainability impacts. However, the alternative approach is not considered as it does not create a logicalsettlement boundary

Table 19.25 Lyng Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Mileham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


OOOO?-OOO-OOO-OOOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: The village is located along the B1145 and contains two settlement boundaries. Thesettlement boundaries are separated by Mileham Castle Scheduled Monument, which is also designated openspace. The presence of the ScheduledMonument means that development must not harm its heritage significance,likewise for the impact on the conservation area that covers much of the village. Mileham contains limited servicesand facilities in the form of a post office and village hall. An area of flood risk lies to the west of the village sothis has to be given consideration should future development occur within the boundary. For these reasons,retention of the settlement boundary is not seen as the most sustainable option and the preferred option is todelete the boundary.

Table 19.26 Mileham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Mundford

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


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++OO?+OOO++++o+OOO+PO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

++O+O+OOOO-O--OOOOOAO:AmendSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Mundford contains a primary school, public house, community facility and publictransport. The village was previously designated as a Local Service Centre through the Core Strategy andDevelopment Control Policies DPD. The villages contains a number of environmental constraints with the SPAlocated directly to the south and areas of flood risk to the north of the village. The alternative option to amendthe boundary scores poorly due to the environmental constraints surrounding the village.

Table 19.27 Mundford Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

New Buckenham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


OOOO?-OOO-OOOOOOOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: New Buckenham village contains two public houses and shops, but no other servicesor facilities. Buckenham Castle Scheduled Monument is located to the west of the village, and the whole villageis located inside a conservation area. The presence of these heritage assets means that development must notharm their heritage significance. There are areas of flood risk to the south of the village; this has to be givenconsideration should future development occur within the boundary. For these reasons, retention of the settlementboundary has some negative SA scores and the preferred option is the delete the boundary. This could seedevelopment being guided to more sustainable locations.

Table 19.28 New Buckenham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

North Lopham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

O++O?++OOOO++++OOO+PO:AmendSettlementBoundary


O++O?++OOOO++++OOO+AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: North Lopham village has a primary school, village hall and post office and shares anumber of services and facilities with South Lopham which does not have a settlement boundary. Due to thelevel of services and facilities within North Lopham, able to support a sustainable community, it is consideredappropriate that it retains a settlement boundary. In accordance with the criteria set out within PD05 Rural Areasit is proposed to make seven amendments to the boundary, to ensure that it reflects natural features on theground and has regard to planning approvals:

Move the settlement boundary to the rear boundary of properties on Kenninghall Road to create a logicalsettlement boundary.Extend the settlement boundary in the north east to include a recent planning approval.Extend the settlement boundary around "Meadow Farm". The settlement boundary currently runs throughthe property; the amendment will move the boundary to include all of the property and be more logical.Extend the settlement boundary to include "Elmfield House" and "Eden House", which are currently locatedoutside of the boundary. Including them would mean that it follows existing features on the ground.Extend the settlement boundary to include "Church Farm Stables"; this would ensure it follows existingfeatures.Amend the settlement boundary to include a recent planning approvalExtend the settlement boundary around "Mayflower Cottage". The boundary currently runs through theproperty; the amendment will move the boundary to include all of the property and be more logical.

Much of the village is designated as a conservation area and this would require special attention to ensure itscharacter and appearance are preserved or enhanced. There are no other environmental sensitivities, and thisis reflected in the assessment. The alternative option is to retain the existing settlement boundary withoutamendments. The small difference between the preferred and alternative boundary sees no significant differencein sustainability impacts. However, the alternative approach is not considered as favourably as would not createa logical settlement boundary.

Table 19.29 North Lopham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

North Pickenham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


O+OO?-OOOOOOO-OOOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary


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Additional Comments: North Pickenham is located reasonably close to Swaffham. The existing settlementboundary is logical and follows natural features. However, it includes a primary school and village hall but noother services or facilities. A small part of the settlement is within an area of flood risk and this represents anegative sustainability impact. It is proposed that the village should not retain a settlement boundary. Withoutthe boundary it is considered that any proposed development that would come forward would in the main beneutral in impact through the application of HOU 05 and other policies within the Plan. The alternative optionwould be to retain the settlement boundaries. However, this is not considered to support a sustainable community.

Table 19.30 North Pickenham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Rocklands

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

O++O?++OOO+++++OOO+PO:AmendSettlementBoundary

O++O?++OOO+-+++OOO+AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Rocklands parish includes the villages Rockland All Saints and Rockland St Peter;there is a settlement boundary within each. Together they contain a good range of services and facilities, includingprimary school, public house and shop. Due to the level of services and facilities within Rocklands, it is consideredappropriate that the villages should each retain a settlement boundary. The villages have no environmentalsensitivities and this is reflected positively in the assessment. The settlement boundaries have been reviewedin line with HOU 04 and the preferred approach is to amend the Rockland All Saints boundary in two locations.This involves re-drawing the settlement boundary to remove the village hall and its associated open space. Asthe site is designated open space, removing it from the settlement boundary will help to increase the protectionon the site from development. The further proposed amendment is to extend the settlement boundary at thesouthernmost end to accommodate land recently granted planning permission for a single dwelling. The alternativeoption is to retain the existing settlement boundaries without modification. The small difference between thepreferred and alternative boundary sees no significant difference in sustainability impacts.

Table 19.31 Rocklands Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Quidenham (Eccles Road)

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

+O+O?++OOO+++OOOOO+PO:AmendSettlementBoundary


+O+O?++OOO+-+OOOOO+AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments:Quidenhamparish includes the hamlets of Eccles Road, Hargham,Wilby andQuidenham.Eccles Road is the only area within the parish with a settlement boundary. Eccles Road's village primary schoolclosed in 2014: however the village does contain a public house and village hall, and is also well related to theSnetterton Heath employment area. Eccles Road is a relatively small village, however it has a reasonable rangeof services and facilities that can support a sustainable community. It is considered appropriate that the villageshould retain a settlement boundary. Since the settlement boundary was last reviewed in 1999 a number ofapplications have come forward outside of the settlement boundary and it is proposed to amend the boundaryto include them as per PD05 Rural Areas . This involves an extension in the north to include two properties andan extension in the south to take in the properties on Wilby Road along with a further 24 dwellings for whichplanning permission was granted in 2015. It is also proposed to re-draw the settlement boundary to excludeGarnier Hall and its associated open space, which would reduce pressure from redevelopment. This is seen asa positive approach in protecting open space. The preferred option has been assessed to have positive andneutral sustainability impacts. The alternative option is to retain the existing settlement boundary withoutmodification. Whilst the preferred amendment represents a relatively large physical change, the sustainabilityimpacts between the preferred and alternative boundary is marginal. However, the alternative approach is notconsidered as favourably as it does not represent a logical settlement boundary

Table 19.32 Quidenham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Saham Toney

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

++OO?+OOO+++++oOOO+PO:AmendSettlementBoundary

++O+?+OOOOoOO+OOOOOAO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Saham Toney contains a primary school, public transport and community facilities inthe form of a village hall and public house. The village is closely related to Watton which provides employmentopportunities. The village was previously designated as a local service centre through the Core Strategy andDevelopment Control Policies DPD. The preferred option is to amend the settlement boundary to take includeexisting development around Cley Lane. The preferred option scores well against the sustainability appraisalcriteria. The alternative option would be to extend the settlement boundary further which does not score aspositively against the criteria.

Table 19.33 Saham Toney Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Scarning

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


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OOO+?OOOOOOOOOOOOOOPO:RemoveSettlementBoundary

O---?-+OOO-O++-OOO-AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Scarning has two settlement boundaries within the village. Whilst there are a numberof services and facilities within the wider Scarning parish, these are not particularly well related to the villagesettlement boundaries, e.g. Scarning has a primary school but this is over 2km from the village settlementboundaries. Due to the distance of Scarning village from services and facilities, along with that there is no landwithin the settlement boundary that could be developed without harm to the form and character of the village,it is considered that further development here would not represent a sustainable approach and the preferredoption is to delete the settlement boundary. The removal of the settlement boundary would mean that planningapplications would be determined against a criteria based policy set out within PD05 Rural Areas. Deleting theboundary would allow for development to be guided to more sustainable locations. The alternative option wouldbe to retain the existing settlement boundary without modification. Due to the reasons outlined above, and thepotential negative sustainability impacts, this is not a reasonable alternative.

Table 19.34 Scarning Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Shropham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

OOOO?OOOOOOOOO+OOOOPO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

O+OO?-OOOOOOOOOOOOOAO:AmendSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Shropham village contains a number of services including employment. However, itdoes not contain the level of services and facilities considered necessary to justify a settlement boundary. Thepreferred approach is to delete the existing settlement boundary and the alternative is to retain it. The two optionsscore similarly but the alternative is not in line with the criteria of HOU 04.

Table 19.35 Shropham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Snetterton (North End)

19181716151413121110987654321Objective



+O--?--O-O-+++-OOO-AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: North End is a hamlet within the parish of Snetterton. Snetterton contains two generalemployment areas located on either side of the A11, these are located over 1km from the village. The village islacking other services and facilities, which sees it perform poorly against the relevant sustainability objectivesin the assessment above. Furthermore, Snetterton North End is one of the smallest settlement boundaries withinBreckland. Due to the limited services and facilities available within Snetterton North End, the size of thesettlement boundary and the lack of further opportunities to develop within it without harm to the form andcharacter of the area, the preferred option is to delete the settlement boundary. Any planning application wouldtherefore need to be determined against the criteria based approach set out within the preferred directions PD05Rural Areas. The alternative approach would be to retain the existing settlement boundary. This approach isnot preferred due to the lack of services and facilities to support sustainable development. The preferred optionallows to guide development towards more sustainable locations.

Table 19.36 Snetterton North End Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Sparham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


----?-+O-O-+++-OOO-AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Sparham lacks essential services and facilities, which sees it perform poorly againstthe relevant sustainability objectives in the assessment above. The existing settlement boundary is tightly drawnaround the dwellings within Sparham, and there are no further opportunities for infilling without harm to the formand character of the area. For these reasons, the preferred option is to remove the settlement boundary. Anyplanning application would therefore need to be determined against the criteria based approach set out withinthe preferred directions PD05 Rural Areas. The alternative approach would be to retain the existing settlementboundary. This approach is not preferred due to the lack of services and facilities to support sustainabledevelopment. The preferred option allows to guide development towards more sustainable locations.

Table 19.37 Sparham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal


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Stanfield

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


----?-+O-O-+++-OOO-AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Stanfield is a small village that lacks any services and facilities that would normally beconsidered for the retention of a settlement boundary. This sees it perform poorly against the relevant sustainabilityobjectives in the assessment above. The existing settlement boundary is tightly drawn around dwellings withinStanfield and there is no space for further expansion inside the existing boundary. For these reasons the preferredapproach is therefore to delete the settlement boundary. Any planning application would therefore need to bedetermined against the criteria based approach set out within HOU 05. The alternative option is to retain theexisting settlement boundary without amendment. This approach is not preferred due to the lack of services andfacilities to support sustainable development. The preferred option allows to guide development towards moresustainable locations.

Table 19.38 Stanfield Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Stow Bedon

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


----?-+O-O-+-+-OOO-AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments:Within the Stow Bedon settlement boundary there is a lack of services and facilities,which sees it perform poorly against the relevant sustainability objectives in the assessment above. The settlementboundary is closely drawn around the properties on Mere Road and is predominantly to the north of the road.To the south is the Stow Bedon Mere County Wildlife Site. There is no opportunity to provide further developmentwithin the settlement without compromising the character of the village or the integrity of the wildlife site. Thepreferred option is to delete the settlement boundary due to the lack of services and facilities to supportdevelopment. Any planning application would therefore need to be determined using the criteria based approachset out within HOU 05. The alternative option is to retain the existing settlement boundary without amendment.This approach is not preferred due to the lack of services and facilities to support sustainable development. Thepreferred option allows to guide development towards more sustainable locations.

Table 19.39 Stow Bedon Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal


Thompson

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

O++O?++O+O++-++OOO+PO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

OOOO?OOOOOOOOOOOOOOAO:AmendSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Thompson village has a number of services and facilities including a primary school,shop and The Chequers Inn public house. Thompson is located within the 1,500m buffer zone for land thatsupports or is capable of supporting Stone Curlew. Further appropriate development can be accommodatedwithin the buffer zone; nevertheless, this has been noted as a potential negative impact in the assessment.Thompson contains a number of services and facilities that justify the retention of the settlement boundary; thisis the preferred option. The existing settlement boundary follows existing features on the ground and is logicaland defensible, so it is preferred to retain the boundary without amendment. The alternative approach is todelete the settlement boundary. The removal of the settlement boundary would mean that planning applicationswould be determined against a criteria based policy set out within HOU 05. It is considered therefore that anyfuture proposed development that could come forward would in the main be neutral in impact. This approach isnot preferred due to the level of services and facilities within Thompson that can support a sustainable community;this is reflected in the above assessment.

Table 19.40 Thompson Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Tittleshall

19181716151413121110987654321Objective


--OO?-+O---+++-OOO-AO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Tittleshall contains a village hall, but lacks any other services or facilities. However,the village is closely related to Litcham, which is a designated Local Service Centre village and has a good rangeof services and facilities. Tiitleshall includes a conservation area within the centre of the village. There is a lackof services and facilities within the village to support new residential development. Furthermore there are onlylimited opportunities for further development inside the settlement boundary without harm to the form andcharacter. For these reasons, the preferred option is to delete the settlement boundary. Any planning applicationwould therefore need to be determined using the criteria based approach set out within HOU 05. The alternativeoption is to retain the existing settlement boundary without amendment. This approach is not preferred due to


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the lack of services and facilities to support sustainable development and the potential impact on the characterand appearance of the conservation area. This is reflected in the assessment above. The preferred option allowsto guide development towards more sustainable locations.

Table 19.41 Tittleshall Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Weasenham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

OO+O?++OOO+++++OOO+PO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

OO+-?++OOO+++++OOO-AO:AmendSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments:Weasenham contains two settlement boundaries, which are focused around TheGreenand Massingham Road. Weasenham includes a number of services and facilities including a primary school,post office and The Fox and Horses public house. It should be noted that the primary school is located outsideof the settlement boundary but a practical distance away. The settlement boundary supports the principles ofprotecting the environment and access to community facilities. The existing settlement boundaries are logicaland follow natural boundaries. There is limited space within the settlement boundary that would allow for someinfill. Due to the level of services within the village the preferred option is to retain the existing settlement boundary.The alternative option would be to amend the settlement boundary tighter around existing dwellings; howeverthis would lessen the opportunity for some small infill development, which is something that the village couldaccommodate in a sustainable way.

Table 19.42 Weasenham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Whissonsett

19181716151413121110987654321Objective



Additional Comments:Whissonsett is a large village containing a village hall and a post office that opens twomornings a week; however there are no other services or facilities and this reflects in the assessment. To thenorth of the village is an area of flood risk but this is unlikely to represent a significant impact. It is proposed todelete the settlement boundary. The removal of the settlement boundary would mean that planning applications


would be determined against a criteria based policy set out within HOU 05 and this is considered more sustainablethan the alternative option of retaining the boundary.

Table 19.43 Whissonsett Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Yaxham

19181716151413121110987654321Objective

OOOO?OOOOOOOOO+OOOOPO: RetainExistingSettlementBoundary

OOOO?-OOOOOOOOOOOOOAO:AmendSettlementBoundary

Additional Comments: Yaxham contains two settlement boundaries and services and facilities are locatedbetween the two. There is a distance of over 800m between the two settlement boundaries. The preferredapproach is to retain the existing settlement boundary. This approach represents a logical settlement boundarywhich is defensible. Planning applications would need to be determined against the criteria based policy set outwithin HOU 04.

Table 19.44 Yaxham Settlement Boundary Sustainability Appraisal

Conclusions

19.10 Policies HOU 04 and HOU 05 set the overarching principle for settlement boundaries and the groundson which they should be designated.

19.11 The SA undertaken at this stage also gives further consideration to each individual boundary and thescope for specific changes.

19.12 The findings of this SA illustrates that the preferred options generally perform well when assessed, althoughthere are also some potential negative effects which need to be mitigated through appropriate policy in the LocalPlan. The preferred boundaries or preferred removal of boundary tend to have overall better sustainability impactsthan the alternative options considered.

Environmental SA Objectives

19.13 The use of settlement boundaries, when in sustainable locations, promotes efficient use of land. Thedevelopment within settlement boundaries tends to be infill or rounding-off opportunities, often on brownfield sites.This avoids the deterioration of green infrastructure. Whilst this development is usually on a small scale, cumulativelyit can have a noticeable impact, and the contribution to Breckland's overall sustainability is positive.

19.14 With regards to water usage and quality and waste management, it is considered that when assessing asettlement boundary, it has little to no impact on these objectives. These are mostly factors that would be managedthrough the development management process, regardless of whether the associated development was within asettlement boundary or in another location.


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19.15 In reducing air pollution, the most noteworthy element to assess with regards to settlement boundaries isthe degree to which residents would have to travel via private vehicle to reach the facilities and service they need.The small size and level of service provision of settlements means that residents of these places will inevitablyfind themselves needing to travel at times. However, in some cases the level of provision is sufficiently low thatmore travel would be required. Additional travel and journeys will result in more fossil fuel use. These could leadto increases in emissions of CO2 and other combustion gases; due to the small amounts of further developmentthat could be accommodated in settlements, this would lead to a small increase in the atmospheric burden atindividual level and cumulatively more so when it affects several settlements. This could further contribute to climatechange, acid rain and other air quality impacts, which represents a major long-term in-combination negative impact.In those cases where there is a lack of services and public transport, it is usually the case that the preferred optionis for the settlement boundary to be deleted, and development can be guided to more sustainable locations. Thishelps to avoid the impacts described. Conversely, when settlements have a sufficient level of service and facilitiesprovision and/or good public transport links, the preferred option is often to retain the boundary, which would havethe opposite effect on those impacts described above.

19.16 Most settlements are free from flood risk. A small number have areas within flood zones or are close toflood zones. In those cases, a negative impact is predicted, as being within the flood zone does render those smallareas undevelopable. However, due to the potentially insignificant amount of further development that could comeforward within the settlements, it is unlikely to represent anything more than a minor negative impact.

19.17 Settlements tend to be in locations that represent no concerns with regards to biodiversity and geodiversity.This reduces the need to consider mitigation or avoidance and is considered to represent a positive impact onBreckland’s sustainability. Guiding development to such constraint-free locations can have a long-term positiveimpact.

19.18 Several settlements are within the SPA 1,500m buffer zone. Development can be permitted in such areas,given it is appropriate infill. Therefore being within the buffer zone in itself would not necessarily represent a negativeoutcome. Where a settlement could not accommodate the infill-type development appropriate to the buffer zone,it tends to be the case that the preferred approach is to delete the boundary, allowing for development to be steeredto more appropriate and sustainable locations.

19.19 Even the small amount of further development that could be accommodated within these establishedsettlements could represent a threat to their character. This is especially the case where it has been identified thatthe form of the settlement could not accommodate any additions, or it has a heritage asset within it or is recognisedas a heritage asset itself. In those cases, further development could have a significant negative impact that wouldmanifest in the short term and have permanent effects. In these instances, the settlement boundary should bedeleted or very careful management should be employed at the planning application stage to ensure these effectsare minimised.

Social SA Objectives

19.20 In most cases, the preferred approached are predicted to have neutral to positive impact on the socialobjectives.

19.21 The Local Plan has to deliver sufficient homes to meet the housing needs of Breckland. There is noreasonable alternative to this. Providing settlement boundaries supports this delivery of homes in sustainablelocations. Whilst this is on a small scale, together with the other site allocations and potential future appropriatewindfall sites, over the long term it helps to cumulatively deliver the homes needed. Being able to deliver theobjectively assessed housing needs of the district in turn ensures a population to support the economy and servicesand facilities of the district. This is beneficial across Breckland but also at settlement-level to ensure the retentionof the services and facilities in those locations.


19.22 The need to protect and enhance human health and well-being is considered in the SA process. It tendsto be the case that the preferred option ensures generally adequate access for residents to local open space, ahealth care facility and sports facility. When the preferred option is the retention of the boundary, it is usually thecase that the open space provision is within the settlement and there is good transport links to a larger settlementto access built health facilities. When the preferred option is to delete the boundary it is assumed that throughimplementing policies in the Local Plan, health matters will be addressed through the planning process. Due tothe relatively small amounts of population, the long-term impacts of well-managed health and well-being would besmall across a geographically large scale but would be noticeably positive at a settlement level.

19.23 In terms of access to services and facilities, all the preferred options have been assessed as being positiveor neutral. The provision of and/or access to services and facilities is of major consideration when determining thesuitability of a settlement boundary and it tends to be the case that the preference is to delete the boundary whenthis provision of or access to is not adequate, or would not be able to cope with additional demands. Being ableto access services and facilities is seen to have significant positive impacts across a wide range of factors includingsocial interaction, health, well-being, the local economy and lowering CO2 emissions.

Economic SA Objectives

19.24 Under the assessment of the economic objectives, the preferred options mostly have envisaged positiveor neutral impacts.

19.25 Defining settlement boundaries can help, albeit in a relatively small way, to ensure that potential economicdevelopment is directed to sustainable locations. The SA process also assesses access to existing economic andeducational opportunities. Preferred options tend to score well due to having such opportunities within or close tothe settlement and/or good access to such opportunities via public transport. Where settlements do not offer this,it is often the case that the preferred option would be to delete the boundary so that future development could beguided to more sustainable locations. Having good access to economic and educational opportunities assists inreducing journeys so that private vehicle emissions are lessened; and ensures a happy and prosperous populationwithin the settlements that support their local services and facilities.

19.26 In the long term, it is envisaged that these preferred approaches on settlement boundaries can contributeto a cumulatively positive impact across Breckland where high quality employment opportunities are retained orcreated, encouraging people to live and work in the District. It is envisaged that over time, strength in the economyand workforce would attract further strength.


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Breckland Local Plan Pre Submission SA · 1.1 Thefollowingnon-technicalsummaryisavailableaspartoftheSustainabilityAppraisal(SA) ... airpollution. Promotetheusageofrenewableenergyandreducecontributions