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LDF Core Strategy HIA - Screening and Scoping6 . Further analysis and prioritisationCSP 27 Parking StrategyThe development of a cross cutting andcomprehensive parking strategy is essential forthe long term sustainable development of theborough. However the key element and policiesof the strategy need to be in place as soon aspossible and these can be individuallyassessed in the short term.The strategies influence on other forms of traveland the opportunities to reducing trafficpollution and congestion whilst encouragingbehavioural change, need to be consideredover a longer term. Consequently the healthbenefits of the strategy will only becomeapparent in the longer term when a moredetailed assessment should take place whichcan consider issues such as reduction inpollution benefiting those suffering fromrespiratory illness.CSP 31 Town CentresCSP39 Contaminated LandCSP 41 Development in AirQuality Management AreasCSP 43 Educational Facilitiesand Community UsesThe redevelopment of the town centres needscontinual input from Public Health and thispolicy monitoring closely. i.e. The healthimpacts of the night time economy and thenumber and location of fast food outlets andthe developments influenced on active travelneed to be considered at each stage.The report proposed in this policy should setout the clear health implications on the endusers and local community of redeveloping thecontaminated land. The protocol for the reportshould be set out as soon as possible.This policy provides a clear link in the CoreStrategy between road traffic pollution,transport and health. In the short term thehealth implications of this policy should becarefully assessed in line with the existing sixAQMA’s and future AQMA's.This policy has a key role in encouraging activetravel consequently each individual site shouldbe assessed as soon as possible establishinga protocol in place, a assessing sites in thefuture.55
LDF Core Strategy HIA - Screening and Scoping6 . Further analysis and prioritisationThe Healthy Lifestyle survey of young people2008 commissioned by Barnsley Children andYoung People’s Board provides supportingevidence for such policies in increaseopportunities for exercise. The survey alsonoted that “in terms of physical exercise only0.9% 0f pupils taking part in the survey cycledto school.”Medium term13, 15, 18, 20, 21, 26, 28, 30,33, 38Further Assessment tocommence during firstreview of Core StrategyCSP15 Affordable HousingCSP16 Rural Exception PolicyCSP20 Promoting Tourism andencouraging Cultural ProvisionOnce in place this policy should be closelymonitored. In particular the polices impact onquality of life. With over 10,000 children under16 in the borough living in poverty at presentaffordable housing will form an important rolethe fight to reduce health inequalities animprove community health. The first ofeconomic growth are beginning to appear,consequently it is vital to ensure that robustassessment is commences within 2 years toestablish long terms levels of affordablehousing.Rural communities particularly those close tothe National Park have major difficulties inaccessing affordable housing. As with CSP15it essential to monitor the level of affordablehousing and assess the effect on health in themedium term.Encouraging the provision of a wide range ofopportunities for cultural activities andSafeguarding the existing cultural provision canhave major health benefits. Mental healthsuffers in particular can benefit enormouslyfrom taking part in cultural activities and morethat 25% of the UK population suffer some form56
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