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LDF Core Strategy HIA - Screening and Scoping5 . Scoping the Core Strategy specific “Policies”2.Do the polices contribute tothe ambitions of the communitystrategy?This policy supports a number of SCS ambitions. Forexample:Ambition 1 “Our communities are attractive, clean andsustainable places to live”Improving the quality of the public realm such as openspace, public footpaths are essential to encourage exerciseand as a result contribute towards:Ambition 6 ”Enabling adults to have healthy and fulfillinglives”GREEN3.Do the policies reduce healthinequalities?4.What resources are availableto carry out a full HIA?Further commentsThe provision of green space in and around areas ofdeprivation plays an important role in reducing healthinequalities.At present only limited resources are available.-GREENREDCSP 34 Protection of Green BeltCriteria1.Will the policies impact onhealth of the variouscommunities?2.Do the polices contribute tothe ambitions of the communitystrategy?Potential Health BenefitsProtection of the Green Belt in Barnsley is particularlyimportant as the land availability for housing andcommercial use is limited. Therefore pressure to developon green belt land will continue to grow. This policy setsclear criteria for development in the green belt.This policy will contribute towards many of the SCSambitions including:-AMBITION 1 – Our communities are attractive, cleanand sustainable places to liveAMBITION 6 – Enabling adults to have healthy andfulfilling livesAMBITION 11 - Promote Barnsley, at home and abroad,as a great place to live, work and visitIf green belt land is managed effectively this policy canalso contribute to sustainable development specificallyaimed at tourism, encourage a wide range ofemployment.AssessmentGREENGREEN43
LDF Core Strategy HIA - Screening and Scoping5 . Scoping the Core Strategy specific “Policies”3.Do the policies reduce healthinequalities?4. What resources are availableto carry out a full HIA?Further commentsCSP 35 Green SpaceThe effects of this policy in the long term on healthshould be considered in more detail in an HIA.At present only limited resources are available.-AMBERREDCriteriaPotential Health BenefitsAssessment1.Will the policies impact onhealth of the variouscommunities?2.Do the polices contribute tothe ambitions of the communitystrategy?Well located and well maintained areas of Green spacecan be vital to the health and wellbeing of the community.However, there are areas where land defined as greenspace could be appropriately developed and other moreaccessible areas used as green space. This policy stronglysupports the proposals within the Green Space StrategyThis policy will contribute towards many of the SCSambitions including:-AMBITION 1 – Our communities are attractive, clean andsustainable places to liveAMBITION 6 – Enabling adults to have healthy and fulfillinglivesGREENGREEN3.Do the policies reduce healthinequalities?4.What resources are availableto carry out a full HIA?Further commentsThe reallocation of green space if linked to the needs ofthe community can have positive impacts on health. Theimportance of exercise particularly for children and theelderly in reducing obesity and Circulatory disease cannotbe over emphasised. Using this policy to redefine GreenSpace will support planning officers in their discussion withdevelopers leading to healthier lifestyles for thecommunities concerns.At present only limited resources are available.-GREENRED44
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