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Council’s involvement in the Surrey collaboration project and its adoption of the “planning tariff” approach is supported by a policy LF10 in the SEP. This policy support s the small scale site tariff, and our proposed approach builds on this. 4.82 It was considered important to address the provision of community facilities at the Local Plan level as it contributes towards maintaining the sustainability of locations and helps with community cohesion. However, given the fact that the Government has replaced Circular 05/2005 with the NPPF coupled with the fact that the CIL Regulations 2010 are being implemented following the adoption of the Local Plan – it is questionable as to the effectiveness of this policy that largely replicates higher legislation in terms of CIL, s106 Obligations (Planning Act) and Section 278 (Highways Act). 4.83 To summarise, Policy SP04 requires new development to contribute to the delivery of infrastructure identified in the IDP whilst promoting partnership working to secure the same. Strategic Policy 5 (SP05) – Design 4.84 Design has a key role to play in planning, in helping to meet the requirements of sustainable development, which is a key element of the NPPF and supported by the Sustainable Community Strategy. As the Borough will see an increase in built development, the Council requires that all development proposals respect and improve the quality of the environment in the Borough. Therefore, a Local Plan policy is necessary to require built design to be of a high quality. 4.85 No alternative was put forward for the Built Design, Accessibility and Sustainable Construction policy, therefore the only policy made available for consideration to SA/SEA is SP05. The policy encourages the continued replication of the existing form and function of the built environment found in Runnymede, contributing to local distinctiveness and reducing the potential for crime and fear of crime. The policy also favours that proposals will be permitted that incorporate measures to minimise energy consumption. 4.86 At the Issues and Options stage there was considerable support (over 80% agreed or strongly agreed) with the premise that future development should enhance the built and natural environment with high quality design. 4.87 The Local Plan considered one policy option for Policy SP05 to deliver its objective, which has been summarised inTable 27. Table 27 – SP05 Policy Options Considered Policy and Alternatives Considered Assessment ID. Policy/Alternative Policy Text Strategic Policy 5 (SP05) – Design Policy SP05 encourages the continued replication of the existing form and function of the built environment found in Runnymede. ‐ Alternatives not considered relevant to this policy. 4.88 The Local Plan promotes no alternatives to Policy SP05, stating that: “The NPPF establishes that design should contribute positively to making places better for people. It adds (paragraph 58) that Local Plans should develop robust and comprehensive policies that set out the quality of development that will be expected for the area. Policy SP05 sets out how the Council has provided an approach that reflects local circumstances and links into the Council’s Urban Area Appraisal 2009. The provision of an alternative policy approach is not considered appropriate.” 4.89 The policy team do consider that a main alternative approach could have been to rely on the now outdated government guidance, regional policies, the Surrey Design Guide or the production of supplementary documents regarding design issues. Having considered the importance of design locally and taking on board the advice of the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE), the Council considered that it is important to have a policy in the Core Strategy that covers this issue, and this consideration has transferred to this Local Plan. Page | 60 Runnymede BC FINAL Sustainability Appraisal Report – Feb 2013
4.90 However, the policy appears to be ‘all things to all men’, in that it main thrust is on the continued respect of the existing built, natural and historic environment with little scope for innovation that accompanies ‘exceptional quality design’ promoted by both the SCS and NPPF. 4.91 To summarise, Policy SP05 encourages the continued replication of the existing form and function of the built environment found in Runnymede. Strategic Policy 6 (SP06) – Tourism, Recreation, and Leisure 4.92 Tourism, recreation and leisure all have a key role in supporting sustainable communities, which is supported in the Council’s Sustainable Community Strategy. As the Borough has a number of tourist attractions and recreation and leisure facilities, the Council wishes to retain these to enhance residents quality of life and encourage visitors to the Borough by revitalising the area to create healthy and vibrant communities. Therefore, a Local Plan policy is necessary to plan for tourism, recreation and leisure in the Borough for the future. 4.93 The Local Plan considered two policy options for Policy SP06 to deliver its objective. These have been summarised inTable 28. Table 28 – SP06 Policy Options Considered Policy and Alternatives Considered Assessment ID. Policy/Alternative Policy Text Strategic Policy 6 (SP06) – Tourism, Recreation, and Leisure This approach 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. 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. 4.94 Two policy approaches have been made available for consideration. SP06 supports the retention, improvement and provision of regional and local visitor attractions and facilities, and the promotion of local town centre focused facilities, whilst encouraging the promotion of heritage and waterways assets and protecting Green Belt (subject to other material considerations) as well as supporting the development of more hotel accommodation. 4.95 SP06‐A1 promotes the use of previously developed land within or adjacent to town and district centres or visitor attractions for new tourism, recreation and leisure opportunities to be accessible by public transport. The alternative also supports 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 Green Belt. Strategic Policy 7 (SP07) – Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area 4.96 The NPPF requires that “Distinctions should be made between the hierarchy of international, national and locally designated sites, so that protection is commensurate with their status and gives appropriate weight to their importance and the contribution that they make to wider ecological networks” (par. 113). The approach to be taken with regard to residential development proposals that could have an effect on the SPA has been agreed with Natural England. There is therefore no scope to give consideration to alternative approaches. 4.97 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 Page | 61 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
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 and 36: Figure 4 - Compatibility between SA
Page 37 and 38: Table 6 - Meeting the requirements
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: 4.73 To summarise, Policy SP03 prom
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
Page 85 and 86: European Nitrates Directive (1991)
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Page 95 and 96: 6.96 With regard to WHWB5 (opportun
Page 97 and 98: Section 7. Introduction [ER03] Land
Page 99 and 100: County 7.12 Surrey Waste Plan (2008
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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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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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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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