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the main approach that needs to be taken with regard to the SPA. Similar to all other Councils, Runnymede also put in place interim supplementary planning guidance on its approach to development in the SPA which it uses when determining residential development proposals in the 5km SPA zone of influence (Supplementary Planning Guidance in 2008 (Revised 2009)). 4.98 The Local Plan considered one policy option for Policy SP07 to deliver its objective which has been summarised inTable 29. Table 29 – SP07 Policy Options Considered Policy and Alternatives Considered Assessment ID. Policy/Alternative Policy Text Strategic Policy 7 (SP07) – Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area Policy SP07 replicates advice approved by Natural England which is currently being followed by the Council that permits the approval of residential development with 5 km of the TBH SPA. Development at DERA is singled out as ‘exceptional’, in that it requires a bespoke solution. ‐ Alternatives not considered relevant to this policy. 4.99 The policy replicates the advice as set out in its Supplementary Planning Guidance in 2008 (Revised 2009). It identifies development at the DERA site as requiring a bespoke solution. 4.100 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 4.101 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. 4.102 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. 4.103 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. 4.104 The NPPF advises that the Government is committed to securing economic growth in order to create jobs and prosperity. Local authorities are required to support existing business sectors and to plan for new or emerging sectors likely to locate in their area. Runnymede Borough is part of the London Fringe area of the South East Region. One of the key themes of the Council’s Sustainable Community Strategy is Revitalisation, fostering economic prosperity and strong local businesses. In 2007, Runnymede Borough had approximately 47,500 jobs, reflecting a job growth rate of approximately 25% over the previous ten years. The Borough is also fortunate in having a much higher skilled and better qualified workforce than the South East region as a whole, 4.105 The Local Plan considered two policy options for Policy SP08 to deliver its objective. These have been summarised in Table 30. Table 30 – SP08 Policy Options Considered Policy and Alternatives Considered Assessment ID. Policy/Alternative Policy Text Strategic Policy 8 (SP08) – Employment Development This approach promotes the continued safeguarding of the existing employment and town centre sites including DERA. Travel plans encouraging including home working provision will be encouraged. Page | 62 Runnymede BC FINAL Sustainability Appraisal Report – Feb 2013
Policy and Alternatives Considered Assessment ID. SP08‐A1 Policy/Alternative Policy Text In view of the scale of provision to be made on the former DERA site a relaxed attitude will be taken towards the loss of employment land for alternative uses. Appropriate development of employment sites will be expected to follow the principles of sustainable development. 4.106 The approach in SP08 promotes the continued safeguarding of existing employment sites and supports employment generating development in the town centres of Addlestone, Chertsey and Egham, providing there is no loss of retail floorspace. Also promotes the proposed employment floorspace at the former DERA site to meet a significant part of the identified need for additional floorspace. Travel plans will be encouraged to include approaches aimed at reducing travel journeys during peak times. 4.107 SP08‐A1 takes a relaxed attitude towards the loss of employment land for alternative uses in view of the scale of provision to be made on the former DERA site. The appropriate development of employment sites will be expected to follow the principles of sustainable development. Strategic Policy 9 (SP09) – Sustainable Transport 4.108 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. 4.109 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 developments, public buildings, and schools should have Travel Plans. Respondents also supported the suggestion that development should contribute towards improving the travelling facilities and services at railways stations. 4.110 Specific comments also suggested that reducing car parking provision would only reduce travel demand by car if alternative arrangements such as car sharing were made. Points were also raised about the need to improve connectivity across the borough and with cross boundary areas. 4.111 On the basis of its consultations, the Council considered it necessary to include a sustainable transport policy for Runnymede. An alternative would have been to prepare a sustainability principles policy. However, as transport is considered to be such a major issue for Runnymede, the approach was taken to set out the key elements or criterion required in order to work towards creating sustainable development. 4.112 The purpose of the policy approach is therefore to improve accessibility by sustainable modes of transport to town centres, local centres, and facilities needed on an everyday basis to reduce reliance on the private car. 4.113 The Local Plan considered one policy option for Policy SP09 to deliver its objective, and summarised in Table 31. Table 31 – SP09 Policy Options Considered Policy and Alternatives Considered Assessment ID. Policy/Alternative Policy Text Strategic Policy 9 (SP09) – Sustainable Transport Policy SP09 effectively outlines a set of 8 ‘good to have’ criteria that will “…achieve sustainability…” that could apply to any location within the borough. ‐ Alternatives not considered relevant to this policy. 4.114 To summarise, Policy SP09 effectively outlines a set of 8 ‘good to have’ criteria that will “…achieve sustainability…” that could apply to any location within the borough. Strategic Policy 10 (SP10) – Development and Flood Risk Page | 63 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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Page 13 and 14: Commenting on this SAR Report Pleas
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Page 23 and 24: effects on the environment of certa
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Page 51 and 52: No. Policy LP04 Development in Egha
Page 53 and 54: Location Policy 2 (LP02) - Housing
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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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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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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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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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(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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Table 87 - ER09 Summary Key Environ
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15.11 Soil Strategy for England (20
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Provision of sustainable homes for
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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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16.191 Alternative SP02 ‐ A1 does
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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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