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2.17 The Plan then sets out a general position SUPPORTING EVIDENCE BASE DOCUMENTS 2.19 The Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) is a statement in relation to new development document of particular importance. It fulfils 2.18 The plan is supported by a series of evidence in the borough, before using the same the statutory requirements for Sustainability base documents, some of which might still chapter headings as the draft London Plan Appraisal (SA) and Strategic Environmental be in draft form. Others might need to be to set out locally specific Brent policies on Assessment (SEA) (Directive (2001/42/EU) and commissioned to further support policies these matters. associated UK Regulations). It also fulfils the where required. The Plan identifies ‘key requirements for Health Impact Assessment evidence’ where relevant. We are also inviting 3. BRENT’S and Equalities’ Impact Assessment. All Local comments on these supporting documents. Plan policies, including alternative policy FIGURE 4 Proposed Structure of the Brent Local Plan options, have been appraised in the IIA. 2.20 In planning for Brent’s future, the council has CHARACTERISTICS also been mindful of the commitment the United Kingdom made to the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Growth and how this can be best delivered. The Integrated Impact Assessment embodies the 2030 Agenda principles within its objectives. All proposed policies in the Plan are have been assessed against these objectives. They seek to fairly balance the key pillars of social, economic and environmental sustainable development. 2.21 The scope of the IIA was subject to consultation at the Issues and Options stage. The council worked closely with statutory consultees and other interested parties in setting out the scope and objectives within the IIA against which to assess the contents of the draft Local Plan. 2.22 A Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) Screening exercise has been carried out in accordance with European Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna (the ‘Habitats Directive’). This is to determine whether the content of the Local Plan will generate an adverse impact on the integrity of a ‘Natura 2000’ site. For Brent, these sites are Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common. 14 LOCAL PLAN | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT LOCAL PLAN | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT 15 3.1 The London Borough of Brent covers an years or under. In 2018 Brent’s population increases in population and growth in its non-residential uses more likely to be mixed area of 4,325 hectares - almost 17 square was 334,700. As is common with most of economy. In Brent therefore the future would together. Open space is more limited in people live in Brent - miles, between inner and outer north west London, this has been subject to extensive appear to be a positive one of planning for terms of its scale of provision and more likely we are the 6th largest borough in London London. It extends from Burnt Oak, Kenton 334,700 increase, rising by 28% since 2001. Black and growth and the challenges and opportunities to be focused in formal spaces such as parks. and Kingsbury in the north, to Harlesden, Ethnic Minorities collectively constitute the that this might bring, particularly in 3.7 The north of the borough was predominantly Queen’s Park and Kilburn in the south. majority of Brent’s population. With over 149 improving the prospects of its residents and built out in the 1920s and 1930s as languages being spoken, it is recognised as businesses. 3.2 The borough is famous for being the home ‘metroland’ accompanying the growth of one of the most ethnically diverse places of the National Stadium at Wembley; an rail and underground services. This was in England. Brent’s successful designation SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS internationally renowned venue, principally essentially of a lower density residential 76,800 36 39,500 as London Borough of Culture 2020 was associated with football, but also other is our 3.6 The borough in terms of its character can suburban nature. It has greater segregation under the age of 18 aged 65 and over principally on the basis of its people and sporting events and concerts. This was 23% of the population average age 12% of the population essentially be split into two; north and south of land uses; planned more around activities they undertake. rebuilt and reopened in 2007 and its of the North Circular Road. The south was movement by car with more generous distinctive 315 metre-wide and 133 metre 3.5 The fortunes of all parts of the borough substantially developed between 1890 and incidental open space, tree planting and high arch is visible across London. and Chelsea, Westminster and Camden Oak and Park Royal Opportunity Area. depend now, as much as ever, on the 1910. This saw the addition of terraced parks and open spaces. in the south. It also has a boundary with This reduces the area of Brent where the prosperity of London as a whole. London’s houses for workers in industry and services, 3.3 Brent is bordered by the London Boroughs 3.8 Brent’s economic base, especially its the Old Oak and Park Royal Development council is the Local Planning Authority by success and position as a leading world city as well as a small number of estates of larger of Barnet to the east, Harrow to the town centres, other office locations and Corporation. This is the Local Planning approximately 200 hectares. has meant that there has been significant houses around Kilburn. Characteristic of north and Ealing to the west. It has small manufacturing sector have been subject to Authority for parts of Brent, Ealing and investment in the borough more recently. most development of this time, densities boundaries with the inner London Boroughs 3.4 Overall, Brent’s population is relatively young extensive restructuring and rationalisation. In Hammersmith and Fulham within the Old It also points to continued likely significant are reasonably high with residential and of Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington with about a quarter of its residents aged 18 the period 1971-2008 approximately 26% of 16 LOCAL PLAN | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT LOCAL PLAN | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT 17 jobs were lost in the borough1. Spatially DESIGN c) create high quality, mixed use higher being built for every 4 that exist currently. this resulted in vacant and underused land density environments that fit well into Brent has a high degree of household over- 3.11 The council has more recently placed a greater and buildings needing to be addressed the surrounding suburban context crowding (29.6%). As such there is a need for emphasis on improved design in recognition through regeneration and repurposing. In d) manage potential for evolution of larger family accommodation, with 65% of of the value that it creates in improving quality addition, the housing, environment and character of some suburban locations additional homes needing to be 3 bedrooms of life and the likely recurrence of significant quality of life on numerous council estates which are not designated heritage or more. The affordability of homes is a problems. It has updated its design guidance, was so poor that the only realistic solution assets significant issue with the average house provided better design advice in masterplans was wholesale regeneration. This started and requires the use of a design review panel to occur in earnest in the mid/late 1990s. HOUSING on major developments. For some estates such as Stonebridge, this 3.13 Over the past 5 years (2014/15-2018/19) 3.12 It has also led by example on developments is a process that is now coming to an end, Brent has delivered 6,334 additional dwellings such as the award winning regeneration of although others still require improvement. of which 1,592 (25%) were affordable, plus South Kilburn. This has sought to improve 3.9 Taking account of these factors the 2,216 bedrooms of student accommodation. housing quality and standards, providing principal focus on development activity London Plan targets now requires Brent to accessible and inclusive high quality design in over the last decade or so has been within provide 29,150 new homes from 2019/20 to a high quality public realm. Tall buildings have Brent’s Growth Areas: Alperton, Burnt 2028/29. This is equivalent to one new home historically been rare in Brent, but have started 1 for every 4 increase25% in housing Oak/Colindale, Church End, South Kilburn to appear in greater numbers. The area around and Wembley. These areas have delivered Wembley has previously been specifically the majority of new homes and jobs identified as a preferred location, with required to support population growth. additional potential in some of the Growth There are however still employment and Areas. The need to provide additional homes residential areas that are not reaching and jobs, aligned with policies in the London their full potential in a manner consistent Plan has required higher densities in many with the criteria that were used in areas. Increases in number of homes and the identifying the current Growth Areas. of these competing centres is such that meant some Growth Areas have amount of employment floorspace required to This points to new large scale regeneration despite the opening of the extensive not been subject to the levels meet future population needs will mean that opportunities within, adjacent to, or through London Designer Outlet in 2015, Wembley’s of investment/growth that was this trend will need to be continued. This will the creation of new Growth Areas. market share of Brent residents’ spend has anticipated, e.g.