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16.182 Alternative LP08 removes the DERA Site from the Green belt and similar to other location policies it sets out a number of development control outcomes the Council will look for in connection with new development in this area. Strategic Policy 1 (SP01) – Green Belt Areas 16.183 With the exception of two policies (LP05 and LP08) the Council’s policy out in SP01 is to primarily locate new development within existing urban areas, thus maintaining the extent and existing boundaries of the current Green Belt. In the case of the two exceptions LP05 proposes to relax the strictness of policy SP01 to permit development around the University site. LP08 removes the DERA site from the Green Belt. 16.184 During the Issues and Options consultation 66% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that future development should be in accessible urban locations rather than in the Green Belt and 60% agreed or strongly agreed that future development should be on previously developed sites of major developed sites. 16.185 The Local Plan promotes no alternatives to Policy SP01, stating that: “The policy provides a local perspective on the guidance set out in the NPPF in terms of green belt protection. Section 9 of the NPPF (paragraphs 86 to 92) emphasises the need to avoid inappropriate development that will, by definition, be harmful to the green belt. The policy approach specifically reflects the position for major developed sites, site specific guidance and the context for meeting the possible needs of the gypsy and traveller community. Apart from the reference to major developed sites it brings together matters dealt with in separate policy guidance in the Local Plan. So whilst the policy does not seek to set a new approach it does set out clearly that there is a local character to green belt policy.” 16.186 Having regard to the conclusion of both the SEA in Appendix 4 and the SA in Appendix 3, overall, all the policy approaches has a largely neutral effect. It is noted that the assessment team considered there to be potential impact of this policy on ER01, ER03 and ER07 impacts on the air quality appear to be the most relevant, as is adverse (RSF 16). Conversely, policy SP01 appears to result in a positive impact on the employment and social sustainable development objectives RSF 1, 9 and 13. 16.187 To summarise, Policy SP01 promotes strict protection of the Green belt but with a general relaxation in terms of Royal Holloway UOL and the removal of the DERA site from the green belt. Strategic Policy 2 (SP02) – Affordable Housing 16.188 There continues to be a need for more affordable housing despite the provision that has been made over the last few years, including for young families who live and work in the Borough but who cannot afford to buy a home locally. 16.189 There were 3 approaches that were examined. The first approach in SP02 recognises that with the current economic climate and the lack of funding for affordable housing, an appropriate starting point is to consider the implications of an aspirational target of 25% affordable housing provision on all qualifying sites. This would apply to sites providing 12 dwellings or more (net), or a financial contribution from 10,000 sq m of commercial of net additional floor space or above. Any affordable housing provision below 25% would need to be fully justified by the applicant with an affordable housing viability report. This would be assessed on a case by case basis. For sites less than 12 units, a commuted payment is proposed per new unit (net). Should a developer challenge the proportion of affordable housing required, a full viability study will need to be submitted, and the developer will be required to fund an independent audit of the report. 16.190 If this approach were adopted it would apply for at least two years at which time the policy approach will be reviewed to reflect any changes in the economic climate. The approach on affordable housing will be developed in supplementary guidance to support the core strategy. Page | 224 Runnymede BC FINAL Sustainability Appraisal Report – Feb 2013
16.191 Alternative SP02 ‐ A1 does not seek to provide any affordable housing. This is a fairly radical approach for the Council to consider. Whilst this approach does not plan for affordable housing it may still come forward voluntary through individual schemes. However, the impact is to significantly prejudice the need to meet those who require affordable housing. 16.192 Alternative SP02 ‐ A2 seeks to provide some 550 affordable houses each year. This will meet the identified annual needs for affordable housing. This will require a focus on many of the sites coming forward to provide exclusively affordable housing To meet full affordable housing need as identified in the Council’s SHMA would require implementation of a total housing supply that has been considered to be an unrealistic option for a number of reasons including the constraints on the land in the Borough from flooding, the proximity to the TBHSPA and also the Green Belt. Realistic affordable housing targets are more likely to be achieved by adopting a more realistic and deliverable approach which considers the economics of development. 16.193 With regard to the SEA assessments it is noted that SP02 and SP02‐A1 have a neutral or positive impact. However, in respect of ER07 (use of materials) SP02 has an adverse e impact. With regard to SP02–A2 there is a greater impact on the receptors, with ER01 being adverse, and ER02 being significantly adversely affected. 16.194 Having regard to the conclusion of SA in table 96, overall, the policy approaches SP02 and SP02‐A2 have a positive impact. However, there is an uncertain affect from the alternative SP02‐A1 on RSF 1 (providing decent homes), RSF 2 (improving health), RSF 3 (reducing poverty) , RSF 6 (creating vibrant communities), and RSF 9 and 11 (stimulating the economy). The alternative SP02‐A1 is less acceptable in the SA analysis. However, SP02 does have an affect on RSF 16((reducing air pollution). The need to accommodate affordable housing will have a consequence for all the receptors, but the impact of the alternative SP02‐A1 is different is uncertain and so the alternative SP02 and SP02‐A2 are clearly more acceptable. 16.195 The Sustainable Community strategy wishes to promote affordable housing to create healthy and vibrant communities and in the way that it can help to help recruitment for local companies. The overall impact of the alternatives in the SEA/SA consideration does not differ significantly. However, SP02 is more in accordance with the overall strategy and reflects the aspirations of the Sustainable Community Strategy. The approach SP02 requires 25% affordable housing to be provided on qualifying sites (greater than 12 net additional dwellings) and provide financial contributions on all non‐qualifying developments 16.196 The Local Plan team rejects two alternatives to Policy SP02, these are: SP02‐A1: No affordable housing; SP02‐A2: Meeting 500 units p/a. 16.197 To summarise, Policy SP02 promotes a 25% affordable housing requirement, that will in plan terms be primarily met on the DERA site. Strategic Policy 3 (SP03) – Gypsy, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople 16.198 Runnymede has the largest Gypsy and Traveller numbers in the North Surrey area according to the April 2007 North Surrey GTAA and also the highest proportion of Gypsies/Travellers in relation to the general population. Two caravans are equivalent to a pitch and the GTAA suggested that of the 49 additional Gypsy and Traveller pitches required in North Surrey, 20 of these should be in Runnymede. 16.199 In March 2012 the Government issued its National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) along with its policy on Travellers. It is assumed that the Local Plan has taken account of compliance with this new policy framework in promoting a policy which safeguards existing sites with the location of additional provision as suggest in the GTAA being considered between 2016 and 2026 in the form of a subsequent Sites DPD. 16.200 Currently the Council applies an Interim Strategy, which was established in March 2010. This is based upon the Borough’s requirements deriving from the North Surrey Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTAA) 2007. The strategy confirms that while no additional pitches are required to be provided up to 2016, an additional 23 pitches are Page | 225 Runnymede BC FINAL Sustainability Appraisal Report – Feb 2013
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Draft Sustainability Appraisal Repo
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CONTENTS List of Tables ...........
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SECTION 8. [ER04] WATER RESOURCES A
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Local Plan Policy Context Conclusio
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Table 59 - ER04 - Water Resource an
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Commenting on this SAR Report Pleas
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Glossary of terms TERM Baseline Dat
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Section 1. Section 1 Introduction t
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Section 16 Conclusions 1.17 This se
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Section 2. Legal and Statutory Requ
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effects on the environment of certa
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Box 1 ‐ Elements of an Environmen
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Table 2 - Assessment Chapter Compon
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Date Key stage in SA/SEA Effect on
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Section 3. Introduction Framework a
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3.16 Monitoring reports will be aug
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Figure 4 - Compatibility between SA
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Table 6 - Meeting the requirements
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Environmental Receptor ER03 Land an
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the SEA. Each policy and its altern
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Table 10 - Additive and interactive
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3.43 In terms of environment, asses
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Section 4. Assessment of RBC’s Lo
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LP Objective Strategic Policy Objec
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No. Policy LP04 Development in Egha
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Location Policy 2 (LP02) - Housing
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4.41 The approach in Policy LP04 ac
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4.56 Policy LP08 seeks to provide
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4.73 To summarise, Policy SP03 prom
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4.90 However, the policy appears to
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Policy and Alternatives Considered
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Section 5. Introduction [ER01] Natu
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Protecting and enhancing valued lan
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Sites of International Importance a
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SSSI Area (ha) Reason for designati
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Evolution of Baseline in Absence of
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scenario) will have a similar impac
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5.63 LP07 overall in the SA conside
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Policy SP08 - Employment Developmen
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Cumulative Effects Assessment 5.100
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Section 6. Introduction [ER02] Welf
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European Nitrates Directive (1991)
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Figure 8 ‐ Projected Population i
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for community gain. Across the rang
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alternative to leave the site in th
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the policy requires all development
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6.96 With regard to WHWB5 (opportun
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Section 7. Introduction [ER03] Land
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County 7.12 Surrey Waste Plan (2008
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Evolution of Baseline condition in
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through the appropriate re‐use of
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Policy SP07: Thames Basin Heaths Sp
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Table 52 - Suggested Monitoring of
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Section 8. Introduction [ER04] Wate
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Local 8.11 Strategic Flood Risk Ass
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Figure 11 - Source Protection Zone
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8.32 An increase in population with
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the final development schemes. Ther
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encourages proposals that enhance t
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Section 9. Introduction [ER05] Air
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9.45 LP02 overall in the SA conside
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9.67 The overall conclusion of the
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Policy SP08: Employment Development
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and from ER06 Climate change. Syner
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not been approved yet and can be re
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11.8 The Directive requires buildin
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11.83 SP06 has a neutral effect on
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No. Policy Impact 66 Location Polic
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Suggested Monitoring Regime Table 7
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Section 12. Introduction [ER07] Mat
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Policy SP06: Tourism, Recreation an
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Section 13. Introduction [ER08] Bui
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