Dec 2010 - South Worcestershire Development Plan

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SOUTH WORCESTERSHIRE ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 20102087.3 Local IndicatorsTable 69: Use of Protecting the Environment PoliciesApplications in the AONB 2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010Refusals where protection of the AONB is 1 4 9a key factorListed Building ApplicationsApprovals for Listed Building consent with 182 142 114conditionsRefusals for Listed Building consent 21 12 15Conservation Area ApplicationsApprovals within Conservation Areas 6 3 0Refusals within Conservation Areas 3 0 0During the monitoring period there were no refusals or approvals within ConservationAreas where use of protecting the Environment policies apply. There is a much greaternumber year on year of refusals where protection of the AONB is a key factor whichshows that this policy is effective in protecting this asset.Table 70: Archaeological Consultations on planning applicationsArchaeological Consultations 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010Pre-determination evaluation 9 10 7 8Pre-determination Historic2 3 2 4Building evaluationsTotal Predetermination11 13 9 12AssessmentsConditional programme of14 33 21 25archaeological workConditional archaeological10 20 16 15watching briefsConditional Historic Building 14 19 17 14RecordingTotal Archaeological38 72 54 54ConditionsObjections 0 0 1 3The Total Archaeological Conditions for the District were nearly double the amount from2006/2007 which shows the importance attached to preserving and conserving thisaspect of the historic environment. However, the impact of the recession is responsiblefor the down turn in numbers for 2008/2009, and is also reflected in the 2009/2010figures.In order to ensure that the area maintains and enhances its natural and built assets,policies from the Protecting the Environment chapter in the Local Plan are regularlyapplied, and development within protected areas is carefully managed. Wheredevelopment is permitted; conditions are frequently applied.
SOUTH WORCESTERSHIRE ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 20102098.0 SOCIAL PROGRESS8.1 Access to ServicesLocal Schemes to assist in improving access to services include voluntary transportschemes especially in the rural areas, the completion of a DDA compliant ramp atEvesham Railway Station and a footbridge upgrade at Droitwich Spa Railway Station.There have also been improvements to Pershore Train Station with an electronic screenshowing the train arrivals and departures. Other local schemes to address transportrelated issues are highlighted in the Community Strategy 2007-2010.Community Strategy 2007-2010Make improvements to Evesham and Pershore railway stations.Create a cycle route between Evesham and Pershore off main roads8.3 Local IndicatorWychavon encourages the use of more sustainable forms of transport through PolicySR5, ‘Minimising Car Dependency’. One of the main ways Wychavon has achievedtangible success with this is through developer contributions for cycling provision, usingSection 106 agreements. These contributions fund the provision of better cyclingfacilities in the District, including improved signage, lane marking and the provision ofcycle stands. During 2009 - 2010, many cycling contributions were agreed throughSection 106 agreements resulting in £47,752.15 towards improving cycling facilities.Quota of eligible open spaces managed to Green Flag Award standardSince the previous AMR, Wychavon have retained their Green Flag status for the threemain parks in the District:Abbey Park, Evesham - 3.25 hectaresWorkman Gardens, Evesham - 1.04 hectaresAbbey Park, Pershore - 7.09 hectaresWychavon currently manage approximately 33 hectares / 82 acres of main parks in thedistrict that could be eligible for a Green Flag Award. Currently the three parkscomprising of 12.19 hectares have been awarded this standard representing 36.9% ofthe total eligible open space.8.5 Local IndicatorsThe provision of, and access to public open space is essential for the health and wellbeing of communities. Policy COM12 in the Adopted Local Plan addresses this issue.
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