Major Modifications Health and Equality Impact Assessment

July 2012

1.0 Background

The Minerals and Waste Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) was submitted to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in May 2011. A Planning Inspector was appointed by the Secretary of State (SoS) and hearing sessions took place from September to October 2011. The hearing sessions have been adjourned to allow for further consultation on some major changes to the DPD.

A new policy is to be included within the DPD. 'Policy NPPF 1: Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development' has been included in response to the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework. The policy is not site specific and not, therefore, considered further as part of this assessment.

Under Policy WM2 of the DPD, major changes have resulted in the removal of Heysham Port and Huncoat/Whinney Hill as Large Scale Built Waste Management Facilities in the Lancaster/Morecambe and East Lancashire catchment areas respectively. Where possible, local sites identified under Policy WM3 are being promoted as large scale sites under Policy WM2. In the Lancaster/Morecambe area, the Lancaster West Business Park is now being considered as the large scale site, and in East Lancashire, Lomeshaye Industrial Estate along with three additional sites are being considered. The additional sites are Altham Industrial Estate, Moorfield Industrial Estate and Burnley Bridge Industrial Estate. (The additional sites, as with other sites within the DPD, are existing industrial estates). Depending on the outcomes of the consultation in January, one or more of these new sites will go forward as a large scale site in the East Lancashire catchment area.

The Health and Equality Impact Assessment (HIA) of the Site Allocations and Development Management Development Plan Document (DPD) was submitted to the SoS alongside the DPD in May 2011. The study is concerned with the likely health risks associated with the proposed DPD. It concluded that any potential health issues will be dealt with through the regulatory assessment undertaken at the project level. Where appropriate the study made site and policy specific recommendations and promoted the use of Health Action Plans.

This purpose of this addendum is to reassess the HEIA in the light of the major changes outlined above.

2.0 Methodology

Reference is made to the HEIA which sets out the methodology adopted in the document (see paragraph 1.9). It is not considered necessary to repeat or reassess the generic parts of the assessment which apply to all sites. The relevant parts of the HEIA are therefore considered to be the Site Specific Community Profiles (see Appendix A – Site Specific Health Fact File) and the Health and Equalities Appraisal (see Section 4).

It should be noted that the Lancaster West Business Park and Lomeshaye Industrial Estate have already been subject to appraisal as sites for local waste facilities within the HEIA. Based on the methodology and recommendations set out in the HIA it is not considered necessary to re assess these sites.

3.0 Site Specific Health Fact Files

3.1 Altham Business Park

Site and Location

Site and Description: Altham Business Park is identified as being suitable for large scale built waste facilities amongst other employment uses.

Location: It is in close proximity to junction eight of the M65 motorway, within the boundary of Hyndburn Borough Council and in the ward of Altham. To the north of the site is Altham Industrial Estate, a number of farms and residential properties.

Receptors: Altham St James’ primary school is adjacent to the business park, alongside an ambulance station on Burnley Road.

Demography

Population Density: In the 2001 census the ward of Altham had a population of 4,686 and a population density of 5.63pph. This is under half the Hyndburn district level of 11.6pph but higher than the regional density of 4.77pph.

Ethnicity: The ward of Altham has less ethnic diversity than the district level. The 2001 census found that 96.9% of the population in the ward have a white ethnic background, compared to the district percentage of 90.1%. Approximately 1.1% is of Asian heritage, and 0.43% of mixed race.

Religion: In the 2001 census 82.4% people in the Altham ward recorded their religion as Christian. Approximately 16.1% were 'no religion' or did not state their religion. Almost 1% stated they were Muslim.

Health Profile:

Deprivation and Health within the district of Hyndburn is varied and the Inequality: overall levels of deprivation are high. The ward of Altham does have lower levels of health deprivation than Hyndburn in general and is within the fifth most deprived quintile nationally. Altham is in the second most deprived quintile at a district level.

Health Indicators: The 'all age, all cause' mortality rate in Hyndburn is worse than the national average for both males and females. Early death rates from cancer, heart disease and stroke are all above the national average. Furthermore, the area is significantly worse than the England average for 18 of the 32 health indicators including; smoking levels, smoking related deaths, diagnoses for diabetes and GCSE attainment. In the Altham ward approximately 68.3% of people rate their general health as ‘good’, which is above the Hyndburn rate of 64.4%.

Lifestyle

Alcohol: In the Hyndburn district the number of alcohol related hospital admissions per 100,000 is significantly worse than the national average (1,582.4) at 2,548.3. Additionally, 22.6% of adults binge drink compared to the national average of 20.1%.

Smoking: The percentage of adults who smoke in Hyndburn is amongst one of the worst levels in England at 33.7% and is significantly worse than the national average of 21.2%. Smoking during pregnancy is also significantly higher in Hyndburn (20.1%) compared to the England average of 14%

Obesity and Physical The percentage of adults who are obese in Hyndburn Activity: (25.1%) is comparable to levels within the region, with no significant difference to the England average of 24.2%. Obesity in children in Hyndburn is 18.5% in line with the England average of 18.7%. For physical activity levels 10.4% of adults in Hyndburn are active, compared to the England average of 11.5%, although the difference is not significant.

Crime: The crime rate in Hyndburn district is 67.4 incidents per 1,000 of the population; the Lancashire county average is 68.5 incidents per 1,000. Within the Altham ward, the rate is 53.2 incidents per 1,000; an increase of 7.7% on the previous year.

Summary

The Altham ward has lower levels of population density and has lower deprivation levels than Hyndburn district as a whole. However, the district has areas where health inequalities are significantly worse than the national levels.

References

1. Office for National Statistics. Area: Altham ward. http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadAreaSearch.do?a=7&c=hapto n+with+park&d=14&r=1&i=1001&m=0&s=1323854992180&enc=1&areaSearchText=Altham &areaSearchType=14&extendedList=false&searchAreas=

2. Association of Public Health Profiles (2011) Hyndburn Health Profile. http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/view.aspx?RID=50215&SEARCH=hyndburn&SPEAR=

3. Local Alcohol Profiles for England (LAPE) Hyndburn 2011 Profile http://www.lape.org.uk/index.html Binge drinking statistics http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=97287

4. Safer Lancashire Crime Data. Area: Altham http://www.saferlancashire.co.uk/2011/yourarea/statistics.asp

3.2 Moorfields Industrial Estate

Site and Location

Site and Moorfields Industrial Estate is identified as being suitable for Description: large scale built waste facilities amongst other uses on the site.

Location: It is in close proximity to junction seven of the M65 motorway, within the boundaries of Hyndburn Borough Council and in the ward of Altham. To the north of the site runs the Leeds and Liverpool canal. To the east are open areas of land with public access. To the south is Whinney Hill landfill site. The residential areas of Clayton le Moors are to the west of the proposed site.

Receptors: The residential area to the west of the site is in close proximity and could be susceptible to increased noise, odour and visual impact. Demography

Population In the 2001 census the ward of Altham had a population of Density: 4,686 and a population density of 5.63pph. This is under half the Hyndburn district level of 11.6pph but higher than the regional density of 4.77pph.

Health Profile

Deprivation and Health within the district of Hyndburn is varied and the overall Inequality: levels of deprivation are high. The ward of Altham does have lower levels of health deprivation than Hyndburn in general and is within the fifth most deprived quintile nationally. Altham is in the second most deprived quintile at a district level.

Health The 'all age, all cause' mortality rate in Hyndburn is worse Indicators: than the national average for both males and females. Early death rates from cancer, heart disease and stroke are all above the national average. Furthermore, the area is significantly worse than the England average for 18 of the 32 health indicators including; smoking levels, smoking related deaths, diagnoses for diabetes and GCSE attainment. In the Altham ward approximately 68.3% of people rate their general health as ‘good’, which is above the Hyndburn rate of 64.4%.

Lifestyle

Obesity and The percentage of adults who are obese in Hyndburn (25.1%) Physical is comparable to levels within the region, with no significant Activity: difference to the England average of 24.2%. Obesity in children in Hyndburn is 18.5% in line with the England average of 18.7%. For physical activity levels 10.4% of adults in Hyndburn are active, compared to the England average of 11.5%, although the difference is not significant.

Summary

References

5. Office for National Statistics. Area: Altham ward. http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadAreaSearch.do?a=7&c=hapto n+with+park&d=14&r=1&i=1001&m=0&s=1323854992180&enc=1&areaSearchText=Altham &areaSearchType=14&extendedList=false&searchAreas=

6. Association of Public Health Profiles (2011) Hyndburn Health Profile. http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/view.aspx?RID=50215&SEARCH=hyndburn&SPEAR=

7. Local Alcohol Profiles for England (LAPE) Hyndburn 2011 Profile http://www.lape.org.uk/index.html Binge drinking statistics http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=97287

8. Safer Lancashire Crime Data. Area: Altham http://www.saferlancashire.co.uk/2011/yourarea/statistics.asp

3.3 Burnley Bridge Business Park

Site and Location

Site and Burnley Bridge Business Park is located on the former Description: Hepworths site. The Business Park is part of a 28 hectare regeneration scheme and is potentially a major employment site for Burnley.

Location: It is adjacent to junction nine of the M65 motorway, within the boundary of Burnley Borough Council, in the ward of Hapton with Park. The south of the site is bordered by the M65 and the Leeds and Liverpool canal. To the east is a dismantled railway and open land with public access. To the north is a residential area, with moorland to the west (Pollard Moor).

Receptors: The residential area to the north of the site is in close proximity and could be susceptible to noise, odour and visual impact.

Demography

Population In the 2001 census the ward of Hapton with Park had a Density: population of 6084 and a population density of 3.58pph. This is under half of the Burnley district level of 8.09pph and lower than the regional density of 4.77pph.

Ethnicity: The ward of Hapton with Park has less ethnic diversity than the district level. The 2001 census found that 97.37% of the population in the ward have a white ethnic background, compared to the district percentage of 90.11%. Asian Pakistani (0.26%) and mixed white/black Caribbean (0.21%) backgrounds were the next largest groups.

Religion: In the 2001 census 81.37% people in Hapton with Park stated their religion as Christian. Of the remaining 18.63%, 17.73% did not state their religion or were 'no religion'. Almost 0.5% stated they were Muslim.

Health Profile

Deprivation and Health within the district of Burnley is varied and the overall Inequality: levels of deprivation are high. The ward of Hapton with Park is within the fifth most deprived quintile nationally. Compared to the district level, health inequality within the ward is lower, falling in the fourth most deprived quintile.

Health The 'all age, all cause' mortality rate in Burnley is worse than Indicators: the national average for both males and females. Early death rates from cancer, heart disease and stroke are all above the national average. Furthermore the area is significantly worse than the England average for 18 of the 32 health indicators including; alcohol related hospital stays, smoking related deaths and GCSE attainment.

Lifestyle

Alcohol: In the Burnley district the number of alcohol related hospital admissions per 100,000is 3,072.2, which is significantly worse than the national average of 1,582.4. Additionally, 23.9% of adults binge drink compared to the national average of 20.1%.

Smoking: The percentage of adults who smoke in Burnley (29.1%) is significantly worse than the national average of 21.2%, with the same findings for smoking during pregnancy (20.1% versus 14% respectively).

Obesity and The percentage of adults who are obese in Burnley (24.5%) is Physical comparable to levels within the region with no significant Activity: difference to the England average (24.2%). For physical activity levels, 12.9% of adults in Burnley are active, compared to the England average of 11.5%.

Crime: The crime rate in Burnley district is 93.9 incidents per 1,000 of the population; the Lancashire county average is 68.5 incidents per 1,000. Within the Hapton with Park ward, the rate is 52.4 incidents per 1,000.

Summary

The Hapton with Park ward has lower levels of deprivation than Burnley district as a whole although still has areas where health inequalities are worse than the national rates. The number of road injuries and deaths remains high in the district.

References

9. Office for National Statistics. Area: Hapton with Park ward. http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadAreaSearch.do;jsessionid=lP GCTnTG9x3JGQLVfb19yTtz11lPg1yZchcyZclqLNxv1vDMTyyZ!1719901429!132376656479 0?a=3&r=1&i=1001&m=0&s=1323766564790&enc=1&areaSearchText=hapton+with+park& areaSearchType=14&extendedList=false&searchAreas=Search&nsjs=true&nsck=true&nssv g=false&nswid=1259

10. Association of Public Health Profiles (2011) Burnley Health Profile. http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/view.aspx?RID=50215&SEARCH=Burnley&SPEAR=

11. Local Alcohol Profiles for England (LAPE) Burnley 2011 Profile http://www.lape.org.uk/LAProfile.aspx?reg=b Binge drinking statistics http://www.apho.org.uk/resource/item.aspx?RID=97287

12. Safer Lancashire Crime Data. Area: Hapton with Park http://www.saferlancashire.co.uk/2011/yourarea/statistics.asp

4.0 Health and Equalities Appraisal

Strategic Waste Site: Altham Business Park Altham Business Park has been identified as being suitable for large scale built waste facilities amongst other uses on the site; currently it is of mixed industrial and commercial use, located in Hyndburn district. Health Health Pathway Potential Health Outcome Sensitive Potential Actions to minimise Determinant Construction Operation Communities/ adverse impacts and Groups inequality and enhance opportunities to improve health Demography The proposed use of Altham 0 0 No particular No additional Business Park for waste will sensitive group. recommendations. not influence local demography (i.e. no change in population number, age, ethnicity or social groups etc). Income and Generation of direct, indirect + + Sensitive It is recommended that Employment and induced income and communities developers demonstrate the employment opportunities include those measures and initiatives in during the construction and subject to relative place to support the uptake of operation of the waste facilities socio-economic local employment opportunities contributing towards improved deprivation. as part of any proposal. socio-economic, mental and physical health.

The provision of a permanent facility will create long term stable employment opportunities.

Education There is a primary school - - Students and Relative community sensitivity adjacent to the proposed site. socio- will be addressed at the Depending on the location of economically planning stage through the proposed facility there is deprived. appropriately scoped regulatory the potential for disruption assessments. Where during construction and GCSE attainment appropriate mitigation will be operation. in Hyndburn is provided to minimise disruption lower than the to sensitive receptors including national average. schools. Housing The proposed allocation will not 0 0 No particular No additional influence the number, type, mix sensitive group. recommendations. or affordability of housing Transport There is the potential for a - - Residential Potential local level transport change in traffic nature and communities in issues and relative community flow rates to the site including close proximity to sensitivity will be addressed at both light and heavy goods the site. the planning stage through vehicles, with potential to appropriately scoped regulatory influence local air quality and assessments. Where noise. The site is close to the appropriate a transport M65, with access to the site via assessment will be performed rural single 2-way and urban to investigate and mitigate single 2-way roads. There is potential community disruption an ambulance station on and risk. Burnley Road and a primary school where increased traffic Such assessments will also may have an adverse affect. include an appropriate section on road network capacity and is recommended to include and assessment of the potential change in risk of collision and injury directly attributed to the proposed development.

Crime and The proposed allocation is 0 0 Local residents. No additional Safety unlikely to increase the risk of recommendations. crime within the ward although there have been high levels of crime on the Business Park. A crime-reduction initiative has been in place on the site since April 2007 Access and The proposed allocation is not 0 0 Local residents. No additional Accessibility anticipated to impact on local recommendations. access or accessibility Services, The proposed allocation is not 0 0 No particular No additional Amenities anticipated to influence the sensitive group. recommendations. and Leisure provision of services and amenities. Lifestyle The proposed allocation is not 0 0 No particular No additional anticipated to influence lifestyle sensitive group. recommendations. choices. Health The proposed allocation is not 0 0 No particular No additional Needs anticipated to increase demand sensitive group. recommendations. or change local health care requirements. Environment Construction activities have the - - Local residents. Waste management facilities potential to give rise to will be designed, assessed and changes in local air quality (i.e. permitted to meet particulate matter and nuisance environmental standards set to dust) and noise with the protect the environment and potential to cause disruption to health. the properties in the vicinity.

Once operational, potential Potential environmental issues environmental health pathways will be addressed at the will be dependent upon the planning stage through particular waste management appropriately scoped regulatory methods employed. (Please assessments, where see the Health and Waste appropriate mitigation will be Management Evidence Base developed to reduce community within the appendices for more disruption and annoyance. information regarding the Given the level of community potential health pathways concern associated with waste associated with specific waste management facilities, it is management and mineral recommended to request a extraction activities). Health Impact Assessment (HIA) be submitted as a supporting planning document to address local community health concerns, and to develop a bespoke Health Action Plan.

Strategic Waste Site: Moorfields Industrial Estate Moorfields Industrial Estate has been identified as being suitable for large scale built waste facilities amongst other uses on the site. Currently it is of mixed industrial and commercial use located in the Hyndburn district. Health Health Pathway Potential Health Outcome Sensitive Potential Actions to minimise Determinant Construction Operation Communities/ adverse impacts and Groups inequality and enhance opportunities to improve health Demography The proposed use of 0 0 No particular No additional Moorfields for built waste sensitive group. recommendations. facilities will not influence local demography (i.e. no change in population number, age, ethnicity or social groups etc). Income and Generation of direct, indirect + + Sensitive It is recommended that employment and induced income and communities developers demonstrate the employment opportunities include those measures and initiatives in during the construction and subject to relative place to support the uptake of operation of the waste facilities socio-economic local employment opportunities contributing towards improved deprivation. as part of any proposal. socio-economic, mental and physical health.

The provision of a permanent facility will create long term stable employment opportunities. Education The proposed allocation will not 0 0 No particular No additional impact upon the provision or sensitive group. recommendations. quality of education.

Housing The proposed allocation will not 0 0 No particular No additional influence the number, type, mix sensitive group. recommendations. or affordability of housing Transport There is the potential for a - - Residential Potential local level transport change in traffic nature and communities in issues and relative community flow rates to the site including close proximity to sensitivity will be addressed at both light and heavy goods the site. the planning stage through vehicles, with potential to appropriately scoped regulatory influence local air quality, and assessments. It is noise. The site is close to the recommended that an M65 and access is via urban appropriate transport single 2-way roads. The assessment be performed to A680/A678 junction suffers investigate and mitigate from congestion and poor air potential community disruption quality. and risk, particularly with regard to air quality at the A680/A678 junction.

Such assessments will also include an appropriate section on road network capacity and is recommended to include and assessment of the potential change in risk of collision and injury directly attributed to the proposed development. Crime and The proposed allocation is 0 0 Local residents. No additional Safety unlikely to increase the risk of recommendations. crime within the ward. Access and The proposed allocation is not 0 0 Local residents. No additional Accessibility anticipated to impact on local recommendations. access or accessibility.

Services, The proposed allocation is not 0 0 No particular No additional amenities anticipated to influence the sensitive group. recommendations. and leisure provision of services and amenities. Lifestyle The proposed allocation is not 0 0 No particular No additional anticipated to influence lifestyle sensitive group. recommendations. choices. Health The proposed allocation is not 0 0 No particular No additional Needs anticipated to increase demand sensitive group. recommendations. or change local health care requirements. Environment Construction activities have the - - Local residents. Waste management facilities potential to give rise to will be designed, assessed and changes in local air quality (i.e. permitted to meet particulate matter and nuisance environmental standards set to dust) and noise with the protect the environment and potential to cause disruption to health. the properties in the vicinity.

potential health pathways Given the level of community associated with specific waste concern associated with waste management and mineral management facilities, it is extraction activities). recommended to request a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) be submitted as a supporting planning document to address local community health concerns, and to develop a bespoke Health Action Plan.

Strategic Waste Site: Burnley Bridge Business Park Burnley Bridge Business Park has been identified as being suitable for large scale built waste facilities amongst other uses on the site. It is adjacent to junction nine of the M65 motorway, within the boundary of Burnley Borough Council and in the ward of Hapton with Park. Health Health Pathway Potential Health Outcome Sensitive Potential Actions to minimise Determinant Construction Operation Communities/ adverse impacts and Groups inequality and enhance opportunities to improve health Demography The proposed use of Burnley 0 0 No particular No additional Bridge Business Park for waste sensitive group. recommendations. will not influence local demography (i.e. no change in population number, age, ethnicity or social groups etc). Income and Generation of direct, indirect + + Sensitive It is recommended that employment and induced income and communities developers demonstrate the employment opportunities include those measures and initiatives in during the construction and subject to relative place to support the uptake of operation of the waste facilities socio-economic local employment opportunities contributing towards improved deprivation. as part of any proposal. socio-economic, mental and physical health.

Housing New housing is planned to the 0 0 Residential Developers will need to assess north west of the site and communities to the the proximity of residential existing housing lies to the north. areas as part of regulatory north. The proposed allocation assessments. will not influence the number, type, mix or affordability of housing. Transport There is the potential for a - - Residential Constructing a bridge across change in traffic nature and communities in the Leeds Liverpool Canal will flow rates to the site including close proximity to provide a direct link to the M65. both light and heavy goods the site. This will help to reduce traffic vehicles, with potential to levels on the surrounding roads influence local air quality, and network. noise. The site is adjacent to the M65, which makes it an ideal location for most business uses. However to gain access, vehicles currently have to travel through Hapton or Padiham. Retaining the current access would mean additional vehicles and an increase in HGV movements through these villages. Crime and The proposed allocation is 0 0 Local residents. No additional Safety unlikely to increase the risk of recommendations. crime within the ward. Access and The proposed allocation is not 0 0 Local residents. No additional Accessibility anticipated to impact on local recommendations. access or accessibility. Services, The proposed allocation is not 0 0 No particular No additional amenities anticipated to influence the sensitive group. recommendations. and leisure provision of services and amenities.

Lifestyle The proposed allocation is not 0 0 No particular No additional anticipated to influence lifestyle sensitive group. recommendations. choices. Health The proposed allocation is not 0 0 No particular No additional Needs anticipated to increase demand sensitive group. recommendations. or change local health care requirements. Environment Construction activities have the - - Local residents. Waste management facilities potential to give rise to will be designed, assessed and changes in local air quality (i.e. permitted to meet particulate matter and nuisance environmental standards set to dust) and noise with the protect the environment and potential to cause disruption to health. the properties in the vicinity. Potential environmental issues Once operational, potential will be addressed at the environmental health pathways planning stage through will be dependent upon the appropriately scoped regulatory particular waste management assessments, where methods employed. (Please appropriate mitigation will be see the Health and Waste developed to reduce community Management Evidence Base disruption and annoyance. within the appendices for more information regarding the Given the level of community potential health pathways concern associated with waste associated with specific waste management facilities, it is management and mineral recommended to request a extraction activities). Health Impact Assessment (HIA) be submitted as a supporting planning document to address local community health concerns, and to develop a bespoke Health Action Plan.

5. Conclusion

The site specific policies relating to the three additional sites have been appraised in line with the methodology set out in the HEIA conducted at the submission stage of the DPD.

The policies generally present an opportunity to improve the socio-economic circumstance and wellbeing of local communities. This includes direct, indirect and induced employment opportunities that can be maximised through improving the viability and success of existing cultural, leisure and retail industries.

Potential health issues largely relate to:

• a potential change in road vehicle movements (increases and decreases), with associated changes in community exposure to noise, emissions and risk of road traffic collision;

• potential environmental disruption during construction and operation, compounding existing burdens of poor health; and

• socio-economic health opportunities associated with direct, indirect and induced income and employment opportunities.

The site specific policies are not anticipated to adversely impact upon any particular sensitive community groups. However, there are a number of sensitive receptors in proximity to sites including schools, nurseries hospitals and resident communities that will be addressed through the regulatory assessment process at the project level.

Steve Browne BA DIP LA ALI MRTPI MBA Director of Strategy and Policy Lancashire County Council John Donnellon BA MA Assistant Director of Housing, Planning and Transport Blackpool Council Neil Rodgers BA MPHil DMS MRTPI InstLM Head of Planning Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council www.lancashire.gov.uk