Dec 2010 - South Worcestershire Development Plan

SOUTH WORCESTERSHIRE ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 20101922.5 Economic ProfileUnemployment figures in Wychavon are low, however, there are a greater proportion ofworkers involved in agricultural and manufacturing than the national average and assuch the average household income is below the national average, particularly forfemale workers.2.6 Natural and Built EnvironmentWychavon has a rich and diverse natural environment with a number of designatedsites recognised at a local, regional and national level. The District is also home to awealth of historic buildings and monuments.There are constraints to development within the floodplain, which is most significant atEvesham and Pershore.3.0 WYCHAVON’S LOCAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME (LDS)A revised LDS, for the period 2009-2012 was approved by Wychavon District Councilon 22 September 2009. The table below illustrates the actual timetable of work that hasbeen achieved during the monitoring period versus the milestones that were set in theLDS in 2009.Explanation of performance against Milestones 2009- 2010Residential Design Guide SPD:Evidence gathering and initial drafting has taken place during the monitoring periodhowever the consultation period has been delayed until March 2010 with a revisedadoption date of September 2010.Water Management SPDThis has been adopted in line with the LDS timetable.In summary:1 out of the 2 projects timetabled in 2009-2010 was completed in line with theoriginal milestones.1 out of the 2 projects was completed later than anticipated due to capacityissues.1 out of the 2 projects has been delayed and the timetable adjusted due to theneed for further evidence gathering or for capacity reasons.Residential Design Guide (SPD)Due to capacity issues and DPD commitments the Residential Design Guideconsultation and adoption date has been delayed until September 2010. The documentis now progressing well with an initial draft, informed by a workshop, circulated toattendees and submitted and reviewed by MADE in November 2009. The publicconsultation began in March 2010.