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16.223 The Council recognises the contribution the tourism industry has on the local economy. It will continue to support the development of existing attractions in order to realise their tourism potential, and to encourage projects which broaden the appreciation of the area’s natural environment and heritage. Runnymede is also an attractive and accessible location, and the historic fabric of the Borough is key to the tourist economy, particularly the sites of historic significance. It also has a rich supply of amenity and open space serving local communities. In addition to supporting the tourist economy, hotels and guesthouses are important in terms of providing direct employment and supporting other local firms that provide goods and services. 16.224 The overall conclusion of SEA as summarised in Appendix 4 is that Policy SP06 has a neutral effect, which was the same conclusion for the SP06–A1. 16.225 The overall conclusion of SA as summarised in Appendix 3 is that SP06 has a neutral effect on the objectives, the alternative SP06–A1 has scored better as it is able to address the causes of climate change RSF17 16.226 The Sustainable Community Strategy seeks to promote economic vibrancy. However, this needs to be balanced with the need to protect the (natural) environment. For the reasons set out above, in terms of the overall strategy, the preferred approach is set out in SP06. This seeks to support, promote, and encourage existing tourism, recreation, and leisure activities in the town centres and along the River Thames including the provision of more hotel accommodation. It caveats this support, premonition, and encouragement subject to other material considerations. The Local Plan team rejects the one alternative to Policy SP06–A1, which was: SP06‐A1: To support sustainable tourism, recreation and leisure in the area and to ensure that it remains a strong element of the Borough’s economy, the Council will: 1. Support existing hotels and the improvement of the quality of existing visitor attractions where this can secure their continued viability without compromising the amenities of local residents or the objectives of the guidance in NPPF on green belt development; 2. Promote all new built tourism, recreation and leisure development on previously developed land within or adjacent to town and district centres or visitor attractions; 3. Require new tourism, recreation and leisure development to be accessible by public transport. 16.227 To summarise Policy SP06 will (subject to other material considerations) provide encouragement for the continued use of heritage and waterways and the development of more hotel accommodation as contributors’ to the attractions of Runnymede. Strategic Policy 7 (SP07) – Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area 16.228 Natural England’s objection to housing development within 5km of this SPA has been a major constraint to development over the past few years and had the effect of halting development in local authority areas adjacent to it, including Runnymede. The SEP set out a comprehensive policy covering the main approach that needs to be taken with regard to the SPA. Similar to all other Councils, Runnymede put in place an interim supplementary planning guidance on its approach to development in the SPA. The Council uses this interim strategy when determining residential development proposals in the 5km SPA zone of influence (Supplementary Planning Guidance in 2008 (Revised 2009)). 16.229 Policy SP07 effectively replicates the advice as set out in Local Plan 2001 Supplementary Planning Guidance in 2008 (Revised 2009) and the protection embedded within the Habitats Directive and Regulations. It identifies development at the DERA site as requiring a bespoke solution. 16.230 The Local Plan promotes no alternatives to Policy SP07. 16.231 The overall conclusion of SEA as summarised in Appendix 4 is that Policy SP07 has a neutral effect. Page | 228 Runnymede BC FINAL Sustainability Appraisal Report – Feb 2013
16.232 The overall conclusion of SA as summarised in Appendix 3 is that the Policy SP07 has a neutral effect. 16.233 To summarise, Policy SP07 replicates advice approved by Natural England and currently being followed by the Council that permits the approval of residential development within 5 km of the TBH SPA. Development at DERA is singled out as ‘exceptional’, in that it requires a bespoke solution. Strategic Policy 8 (SP08) – Employment Development 16.234 Runnymede benefits from a strong local economy that has developed over the past 10 to 15 years and spread over a number of major sites as well as within its urban centres. Safeguarding these existing sites is seen as key to protecting its existing economy. 16.235 At the Issues and Options stage of consultation 55% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed with more intensive high value business development throughout Runnymede, particularly in town centres and major employment locations. 16.236 Over 70% were in favour of improving the quality of business space by allowing mixed use redevelopment and changes of use to existing business premises. However, there was no particular support for allowing those vacant business premises not situated in town centres or business areas to be redeveloped for housing. These results suggest that there is support for new and improved business development throughout the borough. 16.237 In terms of the SEA assessment, summarised in Appendix 4, the alternatives have an adverse impact on the use of materials ER07, the other receptors are uncertain to positive. 16.238 Having regard to the conclusion of SA in Appendix 3 overall, the policy approaches generally have a neutral/positive impact. However, there is an adverse affect form the alternative SP08‐A1 on RSF 3 (reducing poverty) , RSF 6 (creating vibrant communities), RSF 9 and 11 (stimulating the economy), and RSF 12 (developing a dynamic economy), RSF 13 (maintaining a skilled workforce), RSF 21 (improving transport), SP08‐A1 is less acceptable in the SA analysis 16.239 The need to accommodate growth will have a consequence for all the receptors. However there is a need to accommodate growth to reflect the overall strategy and to acknowledge the Sustainable Community Strategy. For this and the reasons set out above SP08 is the preferred alternative. SP08 promotes the continued safeguarding of the existing employment and town centre sites including DERA. Travel plans encouraging including home working provision will be encouraged The policy seeks to safeguard its existing employment development by effectively resisting proposals that would result in their loss or reduction. 16.240 The local Plan team reject the alternative SP08–A 1 which was: 16.241 SP08–A1: In view of the scale of the provision to be made on the former DERA site a relaxed attitude will be taken towards the loss of employment land for the alternative uses. Appropriate development of employment sites will be expected to follow the principles of sustainable development. 16.242 Accordingly there is no strong guidance from the impact on the receptors to assist with the selection of the preferred approach. 16.243 To summarise, Policy SP08 promotes the continued safeguarding of the existing employment sites including DERA. Travel plans encouraging including home working provision will be supported. Strategic Policy 9 (SP09) – Sustainable Transport 16.244 In the issues and options public consultation, over half of the respondents to transport related questions agreed residential development should make a financial contribution towards improving the Yellow Bus Scheme. Over half also agreed that all development should make a financial contribution towards improving existing (or providing new) bus services. 16.245 Nearly half agreed that development should make a contribution towards improving paths, and cycle routes, and almost two thirds of the respondents agreed that large commercial Page | 229 Runnymede BC FINAL Sustainability Appraisal Report – Feb 2013
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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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9.11 The Air Quality Strategy for E
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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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Runnymede Urban Area Character Appr
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