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Table 5 – SA Objectives and Current Condition RSF# (SO#) RSF Sustainability Objective Current Condition 23 1 ‘To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home suitable to their need’ 2 ‘To improve the health and well being of the population and reduce inequalities in health’ G R 3 ‘To reduce poverty and social exclusion and, by improving their performance, close the gap between the most deprived areas in the borough and the rest of the region’ A 4 ‘To raise educational achievement levels across the borough and develop opportunities for everyone to acquire the skills needed to find and remain in work’ 5 ‘To reduce crime and perceptions of disorder’ G G 6 ‘To create and sustain vibrant communities which recognise the needs and contributions of all individuals’ 7 ‘To improve accessibility to all services and facilities including the countryside and the historic environment’ 8 ‘To encourage increased engagement in cultural activity across all sections of the community in Runnymede and promote sustainable tourism’ 9 ‘To ensure high and stable levels of employment so everyone can benefit from the economic growth of the borough’ A G A G 10 ‘To sustain economic growth and competitiveness across the borough by focusing on the principles of smart growth: raising levels of enterprise, productivity and economic activity’ 11 ‘To stimulate economic revival in deprived areas’ A G 12 ‘To develop a dynamic, diverse and knowledge based economy that excels in innovation with higher value impact activities’ 13 ‘To develop and maintain a skilled workforce to support long‐term competitiveness of the borough and region’ 14 ‘To improve efficiency in land use through the appropriate re‐use of previously developed land and existing buildings – including re‐use of materials from buildings – and encourage urban renaissance’ G G G 15 ‘To reduce the risk of flooding and the resulting detriment to public well‐being, the economy and the environment’ 16 ‘To improve air quality and ensure it continues to improve’ R 17 ‘To address the causes of climate change through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases’ R 18 ‘Ensure that Runnymede is prepared for the impacts of climate change’ R 19 ‘To conserve and enhance the boroughs and region’s biodiversity’ A 20 ‘To protect and enhance the borough’s countryside and historic environment’ G R 21 ‘To improve the efficiency of transport networks by enhancing the proportion of travel by sustainable modes and by promoting policies which reduce the need to travel’ A 22 ‘To reduce the global social and environmental impact of consumption of resources by using sustainably and ethically produced, local or low impact products’ 23 ‘To reduce waste generation and disposal, and achieve the sustainable management of waste’ G G 24 ‘To maintain and improve the water quality of the borough’s and region’s rivers, ground waters and coasts , and achieve sustainable water resources management’ 25 ‘To increase energy efficiency, security and diversity of supply and the proportion of energy generated from renewable sources in the borough and region’ A A 23 Current condition relates to the potential for this SO’s target to be met. The colour key is represented by an analysis of this target reaching potential: Red = Currently not meeting SO target; Amber = Uncertainty whether or not SO target can be met; and Green = SO target likely to be met. Page | 36 Runnymede BC FINAL Sustainability Appraisal Report – Feb 2013
Table 6 – Meeting the requirements of the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive Key requirements of the SEA Directive (the ‘environmental report’ must include…) “an outline of the contents, main objectives of the plan or programme and relationship with other relevant plans and programmes” (Annex 1(a))[emphasis added] “an outline of the contents, main objectives of the plan or programme and relationship with other relevant plans and programmes “(Annex 1(a))[emphasis added] “the environmental protection objectives, established at international, Community or Member State level, which are relevant to the plan or programme and the way those objectives and any environmental considerations have been taken into account during its preparation;” (Annex I(e))[emphasis added] “the relevant aspects of the current state of the environment and the likely evolution thereof without implementation of the plan or programme;” (Annex I(b))[emphasis added] “ the environmental characteristics of areas likely to be significantly affected;” (Annex I(c)) [emphasis added] “ any existing environmental problems which are relevant to the plan or programme including, in particular, those relating to any areas of a particular environmental importance, such as areas designated pursuant to Directives 79/409/EEC and 92/43/EEC;” (Annex I(d)) [emphasis added] “the relevant aspects of the current state of the environment and the likely evolution thereof without implementation of the plan or programme;” (Annex I(b))[emphasis added] “the likely significant effects(1)_ on the environment, including on issues such as biodiversity, population, human health, fauna, flora, soil, water, air, climatic factors, material assets, cultural heritage including architectural and archaeological heritage, landscape and the interrelationship between the above factors;”(Annex I(f))[emphasis added] “(1) these effects should include secondary, cumulative, synergistic, short, medium and long‐term permanent and temporary, positive and negative effects”(Annex I(f) footnote) [emphasis added]. “the measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and as fully as possible offset any significant adverse effects on the environment of implementing the plan or programme;”(Annex I(g)) [emphasis added] “an outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with, and a description of how the assessment was undertaken including any difficulties (such as technical deficiencies or lack of know‐how) encountered in compiling the required information;”(Annex I(g)) [emphasis added] “an outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with, and a description of how the assessment was undertaken including any difficulties (such as technical deficiencies or lack of know‐how) encountered in compiling the required information;”(Annex I(g)) [emphasis added] “a description of the measures envisaged concerning monitoring…”(Annex I(i))[emphasis added] “a non‐technical summary of the information provided under the above headings.”(Annex I(i))[emphasis added] Questions for each policy What’s its objective? How does it fit with other plans or programmes with similar objectives? What are the key sustainability objectives that need to be considered? What is the situation now? (including any existing problems) What will the situation be like without the plan? (the ‘business‐as‐usual’ option) What will the situation be like with the plan? If significant adverse effects are identified, how are these effects being mitigated against? What alternatives were considered? How was the assessment carried out? What monitoring measures are being put in place? Has a Non Technical Summary been provided? Page | 37 Runnymede BC FINAL Sustainability Appraisal Report – Feb 2013
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Page 5 and 6: CONTENTS List of Tables ...........
Page 7 and 8: SECTION 8. [ER04] WATER RESOURCES A
Page 9 and 10: Local Plan Policy Context Conclusio
Page 11 and 12: Table 59 - ER04 - Water Resource an
Page 13 and 14: Commenting on this SAR Report Pleas
Page 15 and 16: Glossary of terms TERM Baseline Dat
Page 17 and 18: Section 1. Section 1 Introduction t
Page 19 and 20: Section 16 Conclusions 1.17 This se
Page 21 and 22: Section 2. Legal and Statutory Requ
Page 23 and 24: effects on the environment of certa
Page 25 and 26: Box 1 ‐ Elements of an Environmen
Page 27 and 28: Table 2 - Assessment Chapter Compon
Page 29 and 30: Date Key stage in SA/SEA Effect on
Page 31 and 32: Section 3. Introduction Framework a
Page 33 and 34: 3.16 Monitoring reports will be aug
Page 35: Figure 4 - Compatibility between SA
Page 39 and 40: Environmental Receptor ER03 Land an
Page 41 and 42: the SEA. Each policy and its altern
Page 43 and 44: Table 10 - Additive and interactive
Page 45 and 46: 3.43 In terms of environment, asses
Page 47 and 48: Section 4. Assessment of RBC’s Lo
Page 49 and 50: LP Objective Strategic Policy Objec
Page 51 and 52: No. Policy LP04 Development in Egha
Page 53 and 54: Location Policy 2 (LP02) - Housing
Page 55 and 56: 4.41 The approach in Policy LP04 ac
Page 57 and 58: 4.56 Policy LP08 seeks to provide
Page 59 and 60: 4.73 To summarise, Policy SP03 prom
Page 61 and 62: 4.90 However, the policy appears to
Page 63 and 64: Policy and Alternatives Considered
Page 65 and 66: Section 5. Introduction [ER01] Natu
Page 67 and 68: Protecting and enhancing valued lan
Page 69 and 70: Sites of International Importance a
Page 71 and 72: SSSI Area (ha) Reason for designati
Page 73 and 74: Evolution of Baseline in Absence of
Page 75 and 76: scenario) will have a similar impac
Page 77 and 78: 5.63 LP07 overall in the SA conside
Page 79 and 80: Policy SP08 - Employment Developmen
Page 81 and 82: Cumulative Effects Assessment 5.100
Page 83 and 84: Section 6. Introduction [ER02] Welf
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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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Cumulative Effects Assessment 8.87
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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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to 23 μg/m 3 in 2011 55 . It is as
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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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The dispersion software used to mod
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not been approved yet and can be re
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Table 66 - Suggested Monitoring of
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Section 11. Introduction [ER06] Cli
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11.8 The Directive requires buildin
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Local to reduce distance travelled
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11.36 By the 2050s, it has been pro
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is a reflection of the scale of dev
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the receptors, but the impact of th
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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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12.14 With regard to waste manageme
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(MEW2). However, the impact is unce
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Policy SP06: Tourism, Recreation an
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Cumulative Effects Assessment 12.67
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Section 13. Introduction [ER08] Bui
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Runnymede Urban Area Character Appr
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13.29 Having regard to the conclusi
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13.52 Having regard to the conclusi
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Table 83 - Summary of Local Plan Po
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Section 14. Introduction [ER09] His
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Table 87 - ER09 Summary Key Environ
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whilst it also has a negative impac
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14.53 LP07 overall in the SA consid
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14.74 SP06 has an adverse effect on
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Section 15. Introduction [ER10] Lan
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15.11 Soil Strategy for England (20
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whilst it also has a negative impac
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Policy SP01: Green Belt Areas 15.44
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Section 16. Introduction Conclusion
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16.14 Cumulative effects are consid
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covers the capacity to create oppor
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Provision of sustainable homes for
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16.70 Policy LP03 and its two alter
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of urban developments and supportin
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of their natural beauty). Runnymede
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SEA and SA Conclusion of the Local
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the Core Strategy have identified s
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16.154 The overall conclusion in th
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16.173 The approach in LP07‐A1 is
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16.191 Alternative SP02 ‐ A1 does
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16.210 The overall conclusion of SE
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16.232 The overall conclusion of SA
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team saw a positive effect due in p
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Section 17. Data Used Data, Data Un
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Section 18. Plan Uncertainty and Ri
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Section 19. Monitoring 19.1 The SEA
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Section 20. Next Stages 20.1 A key
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