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Section 6.
Introduction
[ER02] Welfare, Health and Well‐being
6.1 The Welfare, Health and Well‐being receptor covers effects on the welfare, health and well
being of the local population, including perceived risks to people’s health and well‐being (e.g.
noise, odour, light pollution, etc.) or of ill‐health or injury (e.g. increased exposure to air
pollution), and the capacity to create opportunities for people to engage in activities that
could give rise to health benefits. The receptor covers the topic of ‘population’ and ‘human
health’ as required by the European Directive and UK Regulations on the environmental
assessment of plans and programmes and incorporates a number of SA sustainable
development objectives as outlined in Table 42.
6.2 The risks to the welfare, health and well‐being receptor directly associated with land use
development arise as a number of consequences of use of development and infrastructure
exacerbated by cumulative and synergistic lifestyle risks. Use of the highways network
increases the exposure to air pollution whilst the use itself contributes to the hazard.
Conversely, using the highways network can facilitate gainful employment which can improve
well‐being and life chances.
6.3 This receptor will also take account of the effect of being a Runnymede resident has on the
individual ‘Life Chances’ to improve their quality of life and the effect that the SCS can have
on this factor.
Table 42 – Applicable SA/SEA Objective/Factor ER02
Objective/Factor
Relevant SA Objective(s)
No. Title Status
SO01
SO02
SO03
SO04
To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live in a decent, sustainably
constructed and affordable home suitable to their need
To improve the health and well being of the population and reduce inequalities
in health’
To improve the health and well being of the population and reduce inequalities
in health
To raise educational achievement levels across the borough and develop
opportunities for everyone to acquire the skills needed to find and remain in
work
SO05 To reduce crime and perceptions of disorder G
R
G
A
G
SO06
SO07
SO09
SO10
SO12
SO13
To create and sustain vibrant communities which recognise the needs and
contributions of all individuals
To improve accessibility to all services and facilities including the countryside
and the historic environment
To ensure high and stable levels of employment so everyone can benefit from
the economic growth of the borough
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
To develop a dynamic , diverse and knowledge based economy that excels in
innovation with higher value impact activities
To develop and maintain a skilled workforce to support long‐term
competitiveness of the region
A
G
G
A
G
A
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