Sustainability Appraisal for the Schedule of Modifications

Cornwall Site Allocations Development Plan Document

August 2018 Cornwall Site Allocations Development Plan Document

Sustainability Appraisal Addendum relating to the Schedule of Proposed Modifications

Consultation 10th September 2018 to 22nd October 2018

Introduction 1.1 The Publication Site Allocations Development Plan Document (Allocations DPD) was submitted to the Secretary of State on 31st October 2017. As a result of the examination process to date, including the examination’s Hearing Sessions, a number of ‘Main Modifications’ have been proposed by both the Planning Inspectors and the Council; the Main Modifications address the issues raised by the Inspectors during the examination as well as changes proposed by the Council and are likely to be required to make the Allocations DPD “sound”.

1.2 The proposed Main Modifications will be published for a six week period of consultation from 10th September – 22nd October 2018. Copies of the proposed Main Modifications are available as follows:  on the Council’s website at www.cornwall.gov.uk/allocationsplan;  in Cornwall’s main libraries; and,  at Cornwall Council One-Stop-Shops.

1.3 The Council is legally required under both European and UK law to prepare a Sustainability Appraisal (SA) of the Allocations DPD in order to help ensure that sustainability objectives including social, environmental and economic considerations are taken into account during all stages of the Plan preparation. The process of the SA has been integral to the development of the Allocations DPD, with findings published and consulted upon alongside this at each stage of its preparation (see Document D.5 in the Examination’s online Full Document Library).

1.4 The SA is an iterative process and has been used to assess policy options and site selection to ensure that the plan contributes to the achievement of sustainable development, and any potential negative impacts on sustainability are minimised or effectively mitigated.

1.5 This note is an Addendum to Document D5, the SA Report submitted as part of the Allocations DPD Examination, and supports the September/October 2018 consultation on the Main Modifications. It provides an assessment as to whether the proposed Main Modifications to the Allocations DPD are likely to have significant effects on the sustainability objectives.

The SA Review of the Main Modifications

2.1. This Addendum considers the potential sustainability implications of each of the proposed Main Modifications, which are reviewed and set out in Appendix 1; plus

the summary conclusions relating to any new/updated Sustainability Appraisals (SAs) are set out in Table 1, with the full SAs set out in Appendix 2.

2.2. The table in Appendix 1 presents a review of the sustainability implications of the Main Modifications by town; referring to where modifications have required an updated and/or new SA and whether there are likely to be any significant effects. In ascertaining whether a SA update is required the following questions were considered and a professional judgement made: 1. do the changes, deletions and additions significantly affect the findings, particularly the score of the SA objectives, of the Submission SA Report (Document Ref. D5, (including D5.3-D5.13));and/or, 2. do they give rise to significant environmental/sustainability effects, particularly the potential for negative effects?

2.3. On review of the main modifications it is concluded that the majority do not require an updated SA and that the Submission SA Report (Document Ref D5 and its associated appendices) should still be referred to regarding these.

2.4. As a result of this general assessment, where it was felt updated and/or new SA’s were required, they have been produced and presented in Appendix 2. A summary of the results of the revised and/or new SAs is set out below in Table 1.

Table 1. Summary of whether there are any significant effects evident in the revised and/or new SAs, as a result of the Main Modifications (MMs) Policy Reference Significant effects, as a result of the MMs? Policy 1: Windfall Development The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed new policy, set out (new SA) within MM3, there are likely to be positive effects with regards to the meeting the social inclusion and housing SA objectives by enabling the delivery of an appropriate mix of new housing. There are also positive effects with regard to the health, sport and recreation SA objective as facilitating infill development will enable housing in proximity to facilities and services, thus encouraging walking and cycling. The policy could have a negative effect on the historic environment as the delivery of new housing, if not sympathetically designed, but this would be assessed and controlled through the planning application process. Plus it is considered that LP:SP and national policies would mitigate any impact. It was felt that on balance this potential negative score is outweighed by the positive aspects relating to the Housing, Health, Sport & Recreation, and Social Inclusion objectives

PZ-H14: Jennings Street The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed new allocation (new SA) MM12b, there are likely to be significant positive effects with regards to the meeting the majority of SA objectives (e.g. climate, landscape, social inclusion and housing) as the previously developed town centre location minimises the need to travel for services and facilities and maximises opportunities for walking and cycling. The sole SA

objective with a negative score was the Historic Environment due to it being located within the Conservation Area and proximity to Listed Buldings. However, it is considered that LP:SP policies and site specific policies would help to mitigate any impact and sensitive development of this underutilised/ disused backland site could actually provide a positive benefit to the town centre. Overall, on balance, it is felt that the SA effects are considered to be positive and therefore the proposed MM works to strengthen the delivery of SA objectives and do not undermine them.

CPIR-UE1: Tolgus (updated SA) The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MMs (35/36/37), there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site. The only change in scoring relates to a slight negative impact on the Minerals and Geodiversity criteria reflecting the fact that half of the site now falls within a Mineral Safeguarding Area, however the Minerals DPD highlights that this designation should not preclude the allocation from coming forward. Overall the Council is satisfied that the MMs do not affect the sustainability score of the site; and that the overall SA, on balance still provides a positive outcome.

FP-H4: Falmouth Road (updated The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MMs (52a/ SA) 53), there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site. The only change in scoring relates to a positive impact on the Education and Skills criteria reflecting the fact that the allocation now includes student accommodation. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives is positive.

FP-M3 Treliever (updated SA) The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MMs, there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site. The SA highlights that with the introduction of ancillary uses, if this were to include C3 dwellings, this could have a positive effect on the SA score, but with the uncertainty as to whether such a use would be included, at this stage this is not reflected within the SA score. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, remains positive. NQ-H1: Riel: Nansleden The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MM (74) and (updated SA) other related MMs, there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site as the main MM relates to small amendment to the site boundary. There are no changes to the SA scores. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, remains positive.

NQ-H2: Trevenson and Kosti The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MM (75) and

Veur: Nansledan other related MMs, there are likely to be no significant changes (updated SA) to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site as the main MM relates to small amendments to the site boundary. There are no changes to the SA scores. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, remains positive.

ECO-M2: Par Docks The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MMs (92/ 93 (updated SA) 94/ 94a), there are no significant changes to the previous SA for the allocated site. There are no changes in scoring relating to the amended site area. There are positive changes to the policy criteria in relation to the adjacent pSPA. Overall the Council is satisfied that the impact of the MMs does not change the scoring of the SA; whilst the overall SA objectives, on balance, remain positive.

Bd-UE2a: Halgavor Urban The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MM94i, there Extension - West are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA (updated SA) for the previous larger Halgavor site. There is a slight positive change in scoring relating to the Soil criteria (- to +/-) and a slight positive change to the Housing criteria (+/- to +) reflecting the amended boundary. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, is positive.

Bd-UE2b: Halgavor Urban The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MM94j, there Extension - East are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA (updated SA) for the previous larger Halgavor site allocated site. There are slight negative (from + to +/-) changes in scoring to the Landscape and Education and Skills SA criteria reflecting the amended boundary. However, overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, is positive.

Bd-H1: Westheath Road The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed new (new SA) allocation, proposed through MM101a, there are likely to be significant positive effects with regards to meeting various SA objectives (e.g. air, biodiversity, design, health, sport and recreation and housing). The SA objectives with negative scores were soil, Historic Environment, economic development. However, it is considered that LP:SP policies and proposed policy criteria will help to mitigate these negative aspects; e.g. requiring masterplanning; criteria relating to landscaping, tree planting etc; open space contributions. Overall it is felt that the inclusion of the site, through the MM, on balance, provides a positive outcome and supports its inclusion as an allocation LAU-H3: Kensey Valley The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MMs (117/ (updated SA) 117a/ 118/ 119), there are likely to be no significant changes to

the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site as the MMs relates to amendments to the site boundary and strengthening the policy text re biodiversity, open space and pedestrian/ cycle links. Overall, there are no changes to the SA scores as a result of the MMs.

SLT-H1: North Pill The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed new (new SA) allocation, proposed through MM145a, there are likely to be significant positive effects with regards to the meeting the various SA objectives (e.g. climate, design, housing, health and transport). The SA objectives with negative scores were soil, biodiversity, Historic Environment, and economic development. However, it is considered that these negative elements can be mitigated through LP:SP policies, masterplanning and the policy criteria proposed. Overall the SA effects are considered,on balance, to be positive and therefore the proposed MM works to strengthen the delivery of SA objectives

Conclusion

3.1. This review of the SA concludes that there are no signicant effects on meeting the sustainability objectives of the SA. The majority of Main Modifications have positive effects and improve the Allocations DPD. Whilst the SAs for the proposed new sites were, on balance, providing a positive outcome which supports the sites’ inclusion.

Appendix 1: A Review of the Sustainability Implications of the Main Modifications

Introduction Section & Penzance Modifications Modification Summary of the Main Modification Sustainability Appraisal conclusion Ref MM1 Paragraph defining / providing an explanation The modification relates to supporting text, which only clarifies an existing position, so of ‘Directions of Growth’ would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM2 Explanatory text clarifying the approach to The modification relates to supporting text, which only clarifies an existing position, so retail provision in the Development Plan would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out Document (DPD) within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM3 Explanatory text and new Policy 1 to provide A SA has been completed to consider the new Policy 1 – Please see Appendix 2. clarity around other sources of small scale development ion the main towns It was felt that the potential negative score relating to historic environment is able to be mitigated; plus this would be, on balance, outweighed by the positive aspects relating to the Health, Sport & Recreation, and Social Inclusion objectives, and in particular the Housing objective. A more detailed summary can be seen in Table 1 within the body of this report.

MM4 Supporting text requiring developers to The modification relates to supporting text, which only clarifies an existing position consider crime & safety and Active Design within the Local Plan etc, so would not have a significant impact upon the existing guidance sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM4a Amend Penzance Strategy Map to reflect new The amendment to the strategy map reflects additional policy PZ-H14 (the SA for PZ-H14 site PZ-H14, deletion of sites PZ-H5, H6 & H7, is presented in Appendix 2) and effects considered against MM12b below. and add green buffer at Trannack The green buffers are considered in existing SA of Penzance and Newlyn’s Vision and Objectives (see Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10 ). MM4b Amend Penzance Transport Strategy Map to The amendment to the transport strategy map reflects additional policy PZ-H14 (the SA reflect new site PZ-H14, deletion of sites PZ-H5, for PZ-H14 is presented in Appendix 2) and significant effects considered against MM12b

H6 & H7 below. The amendments to the maps would not have any other significant effects on the remaining sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM4c & Amend Penzance Green Infrastructure (GI) The amendment to the strategy map reflects additional policy PZ-H14 (the SA for PZ-H14 MM7 Strategy Map to reflect new site PZ-H14, is presented in Appendix 2) and effects considered against MM12b below. deletion of sites PZ-H5, H6 & H7, and add green buffer at Trannack, & 3 corridors to GI Map at The principle behind the inclusion of the green buffers are considered in existing SA of Newlyn/Mount Misery, Chyandour Coombe and Penzance and Newlyn’s Vision and Objectives, as is the development of new/enhanced Ponsandane Brook GI routes (see Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10 ). MM4d Deletion of Site Allocation PZ-H5 The modification would not have a significant effect on the remaining site allocation SA’s, set out within the sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM4e Deletion of Site Allocation PZ-H6 The modification would not have a significant effect on the remaining site allocation SA’s, set out within the sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM4f Deletion of Site Allocation PZ-H7 The modification would not have a significant effect on the remaining site allocation SA’s, set out within the sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM5 Providing a link to the GI map in supporting text The modification relates to supporting text, which only clarifies an existing position, so would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM6 New supporting text referencing the Mounts The modification relates to supporting text, so would not have a significant impact upon Bay Conservation Area the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM8 Amendments to PZ-H1 policy text to ensure No significant effects – the Main Modification (MM) is focused on more clearly setting policy is consistent with Habitat Regulations out the requirements of the HRA, thereby not significantly altering the findings (in Assessment (HRA) recommendations particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to MM9 New text in Policy PZ-H3 providing link to GI No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the pedestrian Map connectivity by cross referencing to Figure PZ4, thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to. MM10 New text in Policy PZ-H4 referencing GI No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly emphasising the opportunities

corridors and link to the GI for green corridors and by cross referencing this to figure PZ4, thereby not significantly altering the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to. Furthermore, the principle of new/improved routes was already set within the strategic aims for the area, which were also subject to SA within the D5 & D5.10. MM11 Amended text in Policy PZ-H4 referring to No significant effects – the MM is focused on clarifying the access arrangements, thereby emergency access to the site not significantly altering the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to. MM12 Amended policy text in PZ-H8 to ensure There would be positive effects relating to the mitigation sections of the SA as a result of appropriate protection to Trengwainton the modification – the MM is focused on strengthening reference to the protection of heritage asset the heritage asset of Trengwainton and access arrangements, thereby not significantly altering the findings (i.e. the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to. MM12a Increased delivery on site PZ-H9 from 130 to There would be a minor positive effect as a result of the modification in terms of 197 reflecting a recent permission supporting increased housing supply, although it does not significantly alter the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to. MM12b Add new site allocation PZ-H14 Jennings Street A SA has been completed to consider the new site introduced through the addition of Policy PZ-H14 – Please see Appendix 2.

The SA concluded that there were multiple objectives with positive scores; which it is felt outweighs the one negative score (Historic Envrinoment) which was felt could be mitigated – so overall it was felt that, on balance, there would be a positive impact as a result of the modification. A more detailed summary can be seen in Table 1 within the body of this report. MM12c Amendments to PZ-H11 policy text to ensure No significant effects – the Main Modification (MM) is focused on more clearly setting policy is consistent with Habitat Regulations out the requirements of the HRA, thereby not significantly altering the findings (in Assessment (HRA) recommendations particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to MM13 Text clarifying approx. amount of employment No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of

space in PZ-M1 office development within the mix of uses thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to. MM14 Text clarifying approx. amount of employment No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of space in PZ-M2 office development within the mix of uses thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to. MM15 Text clarifying approx. amount of employment No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of space in PZ-M3 office and light industrial development within the mix of uses thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to. MM16 Text clarifying approx. amount of employment No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of space in PZ-E2 & reference to B1c employment development and being more explicit on the type of employment space; but it does not significantly alter the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to. MM17 Text clarifying approx. amount of employment No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of space in PZ-E3 & reference to B1c employment development and being more explicit on the type of employment space; but it does not significantly alter the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to. MM18 Text clarifying approx. amount of employment No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of space in PZ-E4 & reference to B1c employment space to be delivered thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to. MM19 Amendments to PZ-E4 policy text to ensure No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the requirements policy is consistent with HRA recommendations of the HRA, plus clarifying points relating to access, thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.10), which should be referred to. MM20 Insert site map to PZ-E1 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification, so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices)

Hayle Modification Summary of the Main Modification Sustainability Appraisal conclusion Ref MM21 Text clarifying approx. amount of employment No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of space in H-UE1, reference to B8, and exact employment space to be developed and including B8 to the mix of employment uses. The location based on existing policy map clarification and inclusion of B8 use does not significantly alter the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.6), MM22 New text in H-UE1 providing a link to the GI No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly cross referencing the GI map, Map thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.6), which should be referred to. MM23 Add new text to H-UE1 to ensure policy is No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the requirements of consistent with the HRA recommendations the HRA, thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.6), which should be referred to. MM23a New text, for accuracy, to H-UE1 providing No significant effects – the MM is focused on making a minor amendments to the slight amendment to the amount of open space quantum of open space to be provided (as well as highlighting the concept plan will be and a concept plan to be prepared by the prepared by Cornwall Council). It is felt that the modification would not significantly alter Council the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.6), which should be referred to. MM24 New text in H-E2 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of employment space office and industrial development thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.6), MM25 Add new text to H-E2 to ensure policy is No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the requirements of consistent with the HRA recommendations the HRA, thereby not significantly altering the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.6), which should be referred to. MM26 New text in H-E3 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of employment space office and industrial development thereby not significantly altering the findings of the

previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.6), MM27 Add new text to H-E3 to ensure policy is No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the requirements of consistent with the HRA recommendations the HRA, thereby not significantly altering the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.6), which should be referred to. MM28 New text in H-EM1 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of employment space office and industrial development thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.6), MM29 Add new text to H-EM1 to ensure policy is No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the requirements of consistent with the HRA recommendations the HRA, thereby not significantly altering the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.6), which should be referred to.

MM30 Insert site map to H-E1 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification, so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices)

MM31 Add new text to H-ED1 to ensure policy is No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the requirements of consistent with the HRA recommendations the HRA, thereby not significantly altering the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.6), which should be referred to.

MM32 Add new text to H-D1 to ensure policy is No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the requirements of consistent with the HRA recommendations the HRA, thereby not significantly altering the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.6), which should be referred to.

Camborne Pool Illogan Redruth Modification Summary of the Main Modification Sustainability Appraisal conclusion Ref MM32a Amend site ref to CPIR-UE1 on Strategy Map to The amendment to the map is to correct a referencing error, so the modification would correct an error not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM32b Amend Transport Map to reflect a recent The amendment to the map is to highlight a permitted scheme, to aide understanding of permission the area, so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM32c Amend GI Map to reflect a recent permission The amendment to the map is to highlight a permitted scheme, to aide understanding of the area, so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM33 New text in CPIR-UE1 clarifying approx. amount No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of of employment space office and light industrial development thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.4), MM34 New text in CPIR-UE1 providing ref to the GI No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the pedestrian map connectivity by cross referencing to the GI map, thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.4), which should be referred to. MM35 Add new text to CPIR-UE1 to give consideration The SA has been updated and can be found in Appendix 2. to a Minerals Safeguarding Area and the The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MM, together with MMs 35/36/37, Minerals DPD there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site. A more detailed summary can be seen in Table 1 within the body of this report. MM36 New text in CPIR-E1 clarifying approx. amount No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of of employment space office and light industrial development within the mix of uses thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.4), which should be referred to. MM37 New text in CPIR-E5 clarifying approx. amount No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of of employment space office development within the mix of uses (which is already set out in the additional Policy Requirements section of the policy), thereby it does not significantly alter the findings of

the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.4), which should be referred to. MM38 Insert site map to CPIR-E2 clarifying The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for safeguarded employment site area clarification, so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM39 Insert site map to CPIR-E3 clarifying The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for safeguarded employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM40 Insert site map to CPIR-E4 clarifying The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for safeguarded employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM41 Insert site map to CPIR-E8 clarifying The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for safeguarded employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM42 New text in CPIR-E7 clarifying approx. amount No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of of employment space office development within the mix of uses thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.4), which should be referred to. MM43 New text in CPIR-E7 providing ref to the GI map No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the pedestrian connectivity by cross referencing to the GI map, thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.4), which should be referred to. MM43a Delete the word ‘ancillary’ in criteria a) CPIR-E7 No significant effects – the MM is focused on adding more flexibility to additional uses thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.4), which should be referred to.

Helston Modification Summary of the Main Modification Sustainability Appraisal conclusion Ref MM44 New text in He-E2 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of employment space office and light industrial development within the mix of uses thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.7), which should be referred to.

MM45 New text in He-E3 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of employment space office and light industrial development within the mix of uses thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.7), which should be referred to. MM46 Insert site map to He-E1 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM47 Add new text to He-E3 to ensure policy is No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the requirements of consistent with the HRA recommendations the HRA, thereby not significantly altering the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.7), which should be referred to.

Falmouth & Penryn Modification Summary of the Main Modification Sustainability Appraisal conclusion Ref MM48 Add new para in the GI Strategy providing The modification relates to supporting text, which only clarifies an existing position that is justification for the strategic gap buffer area set out within the objectives for Falmouth & Penryn, so would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM49 New text in FP-H1 providing ref to the GI map No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the pedestrian connectivity by cross referencing to the GI map, thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 &

D5.5), which should be referred to. MM50 New text in FP-H2 providing ref to the GI map No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the pedestrian connectivity by cross referencing to the GI map, thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.5), which should be referred to. MM50a Amend criteria i) FP-H2 in relation to open No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the requirements space provision for public open space on and off site. It is felt that the modification would not significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.5), which should be referred to. MM51 New text in FP-H3 providing ref to the GI map No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the pedestrian connectivity by cross referencing to the GI map, thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.5), which should be referred to. MM52 MM superseded by MM52a See MM52a MM52a Various amendments to FP-H4 to incorporate The SA for FP-H4 has been updated and can be found in Appendix 2. student accommodation and mixed uses The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MMs (52a/ 53), there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site. The only change in scoring relates to a positive impact on the Education and Skills criteria reflecting the fact that the allocation now includes student accommodation. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives is positive. MM53 Amend criteria m) to ensure FP-H4 is consistent No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the requirements of with the HRA recommendations the HRA, thereby not significantly altering the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.5), which should be referred to. MM54 New text in FP-M1 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of employment space office development within the mix of uses thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.5), which should be referred to. MM55 New text in FP-H3 providing ref to the GI map No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the pedestrian connectivity by cross referencing to the GI map, thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 &

D5.5), which should be referred to. MM56, Various amendments to FP-M2 to clarify No significant effects – MM56 is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of office, MM56a, requirements and considerations light industrial development; together with an increase in the quantum of student MM57, MM58 accommodation within the site.

MM56a simplifies the policy requirement regarding design.

MM57 more clearly sets out the pedestrian connectivity by cross referencing to the GI map.

MM58 is focused on more clearly setting out the requirements of the HRA.

These modifications do not significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.5), which should be referred to. MM59 Insert site map to FP-E1 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM60 Insert site map to FP-E2 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM61 Insert site map to FP-E3 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM62 Insert site map to FP-E4 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM63 Insert site map to FP-E5 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing

sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM64 Insert site map to FP-E6 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM65 New text in FP-M3 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of employment space and use class office and light industrial development, plus the inclusion of some other industrial uses. As the policy was already proposing the delivery of employment development it is felt that the modifications would not significantly alter the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.5), which should be referred to. MM66, Amendments to FP-M3 policy text to reflect The SA for FP-M3 has been updated and can be found in Appendix 2. MM67, student accommodation and other uses MM68, MM70 The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MMs, there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site. The SA highlights that with the introduction of ancillary uses, if this were to include C3 dwellings, this could have a positive effect on the SA score, but with the uncertainty as to whether such a use would be included, at this stage this is not reflected within the SA score. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, remains positive.

MM69 Additional text to FP-E6 to ensure the The modification only seeks to provide additional clarification, relating to policies already consideration of the listed building and set out within the Local Plan Strategic Policies document; so the modification would not scheduled monument have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices)

Newquay Modification Summary of the Main Modification Sustainability Appraisal conclusion Ref MM71 Small scale factual amendments to the strategy The changes to the strategy maps do would not have a significant impact upon the existing Map NQ1, Transport Map NQ2 and GI map NQ3 sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices). For further assessment see the site specific modifcations MM72 Amendment to criteria d) NQ-H1 to reflect The SA for NQ-H1 has been updated and can be found in Appendix 2.

recent permission and HRA requirement, and to correct an error in relation to the site area size In combination with MM72a, the revised SA highlights that, there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site. There are no changes to the SA scores. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, remains positive.

MM72a Amend criteria c) NQ-H1 in relation to open The SA for NQ-H1 has been updated and can be found in Appendix 2. space provision and off site provision In combination with MM72, the revised SA highlights that, there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site. There are no changes to the SA scores. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, remains positive.

MM73 Amend Transport Map NQ2 to correct typo The changes to the strategy maps do would not have a significant impact upon the existing errors including site boundaries and site sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated numbers appendices). For further assessment see the site specific modifcations MM74 Amend policy map boundary for NQ-H1, in The SA for NQ-H1 has been updated and can be found in Appendix 2. accordance with proposed amendments to the strategy map NQ1 In combination with other MMs for the site, the revised SA highlights that, there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site as the MM relates to small amendments to the site boundary. There are no changes to the SA scores. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, remains positive. MM75 Amend policy map boundary for NQ-H2, in The SA for NQ-H2 has been updated and can be found in Appendix 2. accordance with proposed amendments to the strategy map NQ1 In combination with other MMs for the site, the revised SA highlights that there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site as the MM relates to small amendments to the site boundary. There are no changes to the SA scores. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, remains positive.

MM75a Amend criteria d) NQ-H2 in relation to open The SA for NQ-H2 has been updated and can be found in Appendix 2. space provision and off site provision

In combination with other MMs for the site, the revised SA highlights that there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site. There are no changes to the SA scores. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, remains positive. MM76 New text in NQ-M1 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of employment space employment space within the mix of uses thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.9), which should be referred to. MM77 New text in NQ-M2 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly setting out the quantum of employment space office and lindustrial development within the mix of uses thereby not significantly altering the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.9), which should be referred to. MM77a Amend criteria c) NQ-M2 in relation to open No significant effects – the MM is focused on providing some additional flexibility on how space provision and off site provision the public open space comes forward; therefore it does not significantly alter the findings of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.9), which should be referred to. MM78 New text requirement in NQ-H2 providing ref to No significant effects – the MM is focused on including the need to provide pedestrian the GI map connectivity. It is not felt that the inclusion would significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.9), which should be referred to. MM79, Amendments to criteria e) NQ-H2 to reflect The SA for NQ-H2 has been updated and can be found in Appendix 2.

MM79a recent permission and HRA requirement, and to In combination with other MMs for the site, the revised SA highlights that there are likely correct an error in relation to the site area size to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site. There are no changes to the SA scores. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, remains positive. MM80 New text requirement in NQ-M2 providing ref No significant effects – the MM is focused on including the need to provide pedestrian to the GI map connectivity. It is not felt that the inclusion would significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the previous existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.9), which should be referred to. MM81 Insert site map to NQ-E1 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices)

St Austell Modification Summary of the Main Modification Sustainability Appraisal conclusion Ref MM82 Add new text to STA-M1 to ensure policy is There would be positive effects as a result of the modification, although it does not consistent with the HRA recommendations significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.12), which should be referred to. MM83 New text in STA-E3 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on clarifying the amount of employment space. employment space This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.12), which should be referred to. MM84 Add new text to STA-M2 to ensure policy is There would be positive effects as a result of the modification, although it does not consistent with the HRA recommendations significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.12), which should be referred to. MM85 Add new text to STA-E3 to ensure policy is There would be positive effects as a result of the modification, although it does not consistent with the HRA recommendations significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.12), which should be referred to. MM86 Add new text to STA-R1 to ensure policy is There would be positive effects as a result of the modification, although it does not consistent with the HRA recommendations significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.12), which should be referred to. MM87 Insert site map to STA-E1 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices)

Eco-Communities Modification Summary of the Main Modification Sustainability Appraisal conclusion Ref MM88 New text in ECO-M1 clarifying approx. amount No significant effects – the MM is focused on clarifying the amount of employment space. of employment space This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (Document Ref. D9.1 & D9.1.1), which should be referred to. MM89 Minor ECO-M1 map amendment for accuracy, No significant effects – the MM only takes of some indificative lines from the map within the removal of two indicative dotted red lines policy, to provide additional flexibility, but does not affect what should be provided within the site. This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (Document Ref. D9.1 & D9.1.1), which should be referred to. MM90 Minor text amendment to criteria d) of ECO-M1 No significant effects – the MM is focused on adding detail to developer requirements, in to reflect recent permission line with the recent planning permission. This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (Document Ref. D9.1 & D9.1.1), which should be referred to. MM91 Add new text to ECO-M1 to ensure policy is There would be positive effects as a result of the modification, although it does not consistent with the HRA recommendations significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (Document Ref. D9.1 & D9.1.1), which should be referred to. MM92 New text in ECO-M2 clarifying approx. amount No significant effects – the MM is focused on clarifying that the quantum of employment of employment space space will be determined through the masterplanning. The principle of employment space within the site remains, so this doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (Document Ref. D9.1 & D9.1.2), which should be referred to. MM93, MM94 Add new text to ECO-M2 to ensure policy is There would be positive effects as a result of these modifications, although it does not consistent with the HRA recommendations & significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of priority habitat the existing Reg 19 SA Report (Document Ref. D9.1 & D9.1.2), which should be referred to. MM94a Minor boundary amendment to site map ECO- A revised SA has been completed to consider the new site area of Policy Eco-M2 – Please M2 see Appendix 2.

The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MM, together with (92/ 93 / 94), there are no significant changes to the previous SA for the allocated site

Bodmin Modification Summary of the Main Modification Sustainability Appraisal conclusion Ref MM94b Slight amendment to strategy text para 11.13 to The modification relates to supporting text, which only clarifies the number of allocations, as reflect five not three urban extensions a result of other modifications. As a result, this would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM94c Amend strategy map to reflect new site Bd-H1, The modification relates to amendments to the strategy map to recognise changes resulting deleting Bd-UE2 with Bd-UE2a and Bd-UE2b from other modifications. As a result, this would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM94d Slight amendment to strategy text para 11.34 to The modification relates to supporting text, which only clarifies the number of allocations, as reflect revised urban extensions as a result of a result of other modifications. As a result, this would not have a significant impact upon the note CC.S10.2 existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM94e Slight amendment to strategy text para 11.35 to The modification relates to supporting text, which only clarifies the number of allocations, as reflect revised urban extensions as a result of a result of other modifications. As a result, this would not have a significant impact upon the note CC.S11.2 existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM94f Amend Transport Strategy map to reflect new The modification relates to amendments to the strategy map to recognise changes resulting site Bd-H1, deleting Bd-UE2 with Bd-UE2a and from other modifications. As a result, this would not have a significant impact upon the Bd-UE2b existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM94g Amend GI Strategy map to reflect new site Bd- The modification relates to amendments to the strategy map to recognise changes resulting H1, deleting Bd-UE2 with Bd-UE2a and Bd-UE2b from other modifications. As a result, this would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM94h Delete site Bd-UE2 as a recommended in note The modification relates to a deletion of a site, to be replaced with mods MM94i and CC.S10.2 MM94j. This modification would not have a significant impact upon the remaining sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices). Reviews of the mods replacing this site are set out below MM94i Add new site Bd-UE2a as recommended in note A SA has been prepared to consider the new site area and amended policy set out within Bd-

CC.S10.2 (supersedes MM95, MM96 & MM96a) UE2a – Please see Appendix 2.

The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MM94i, there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the previous larger Halgavor site allocated site. There is a slight positive change in scoring relating to the Soil criteria (- to +/-) and a slight positive change to the Housing criteria (+/- to +) reflecting the amended boundary. Overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, is positive. MM94j Add new site Bd-UE2b as recommended in note A SA has been prepared to consider the new site area and amended policy set out within Bd- CC.S10.2 (supersedes MM95, MM96 & MM96a) UE2b – Please see Appendix 2.

The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MM94j, there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the previous larger Halgavor site. There are slight negative (from + to +/-) changes in scoring to the Landscape and Education and Skills SA criteria reflecting the amended boundary. However, overall the Council is satisfied that the overall impact on the SA objectives, on balance, is positive.

MM95 Modification superseded by MM94h, MM94i & See reviews relating to the mods it is superseded by MM94j MM96 Modification superseded by MM94h, MM94i & See reviews relating to the mods it is superseded by MM94j MM96a Modification superseded by MM94h, MM94i & See reviews relating to the mods it is superseded by MM94j MM97 New text requirement in Bd-UE3 providing ref There would be positive effects as this MM doesnt just reference the GI map but also to the GI map enhances the requirement for developers to develop pedestrian/cycle links. However, this doesn’t significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.3), which should be referred to. MM98 New text in Bd-UE4 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on clarifying the amount of employment space. employment space This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.3), which should be referred to. MM99 Add new text to Bd-UE3 to ensure policy is There would be positive effects as a result of the modification, although it does not consistent with the HRA recommendations significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of

the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.3), which should be referred to. MM100 New text in Bd-UE4 providing ref to the GI map No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly indicating where pedestrian and cycle linkages should do provided (this already being a requirement of Policy Bd-UE4). This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.3), which should be referred to. MM101 Add new text to Bd-UE4 to ensure policy is There would be positive effects as a result of the modification, although it does not consistent with the HRA recommendations significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.3), which should be referred to. MM101a Add new policy Bd-H1 Westheath Rd as A SA has been completed to consider the new Policy Bd-H1 – Please see Appendix 2. recommended in CC.S10.2 The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed new allocation, proposed through MM101a, there are likely to be significant positive effects with regards to meeting various SA objectives (e.g. air, biodiversity, design, health, sport and recreation and housing). The SA objectives with negative scores were soil, Historic Environment, economic development. However, it is considered that LP:SP policies and proposed policy criteria will help to mitigate these negative aspects; e.g. requiring masterplanning; criteria relating to landscaping, tree planting etc; open space contributions. Overall it is felt that the inclusion of the site, through the MM, on balance, provides a positive outcome and supports its inclusion as an allocation MM102 New text in Bd-M1 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on clarifying the amount of employment space. employment space This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.3), which should be referred to. MM103 New text in Bd-E1 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on clarifying the amount of employment space employment space & use class and use type. As the existing SA considered the development of employment space within the site, it modification doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.3), which should be referred to. MM104 Add new text to Bd-M1 to ensure policy is There would be positive effects as a result of the modification, although it does not consistent with the HRA recommendations significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.3), which should be referred to. MM105 Add new text to Bd-E1 to ensure policy is There would be positive effects as a result of the modification, although it does not

consistent with the HRA recommendations significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.3), which should be referred to. MM106 Insert site map to Bd-E2 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM107 Insert site map to Bd-E3 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM108 Insert site map to Bd-E4 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM109 Insert site map to Bd-E5 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices)

Launceston Modification Summary of the Main Modification Sustainability Appraisal conclusion Ref MM110 Amend strategy text para 12.40 to reflect The modification relates to supporting text, which only clarifies an existing position, so education provision more accurately would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within the March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM111 Amend strategy text para 12.49 to clarify The modification relates to supporting text, which only clarifies an existing position and is in infrastructure improvements where funding line with the series of localised objectives for Launceston, so would not have a significant allows impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within the March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM112 Add reference in strategy text to para 12.51 The modification relates to supporting text, which only clarifies an existing position and

regarding an Air Quality Management Area supports the series of localised objectives for Launceston, so would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within the March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM113 Minor text amendment in table Lau3 reflecting The modification relates to supporting text. It is not felt that the amendment would have a Kensey Valley Estate Road significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within the March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices). Related policy modifications are reviewed separately (see MM117) MM114 New text in LAU-H1 providing ref to the GI map No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly indicating where appropriate sustainable movement connections should run through the site (this already being a requirement of Policy LAU-H3). This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.8), which should be referred to. MM115 Add new criteria h) to LAU-H1 to provide There would be positive effects as a result of the modification, although it does not reference to historic asset and its setting significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.8), which should be referred to. MM115a Amend and add new text to criteria d) of LAU- No significant effects – the MM is focused on amendments to the highways works that are H1 to reflect requirements for the Southern required, although the principle of providing the road remains. It is felt that the modification Loop Road would not significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.8), which should be referred to. MM116 Delete reference to employment uses in LAU- No significant effects – this MM corrects an error in the DPD. Policy LAU-H3 sets out that the H3 as site is for residential use site is for housing; the inclusion of a reference to employment uses in the policy summary box was erroneous and the March 2017 SA was prepared on the basis of no employment within the site. As a result this modification it does not significantly alter the findings of the site SA set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) (However, as a result of other modifications an updated SA for this policy has been prepared, see revised site SA in Appendix 2). MM117 Amend criteria b) of LAU-H3 to reflect No significant effects – the MM is focused on amendments to the highways works that are requirements of Kensey Valley Estate Road required, although the principle of enabling the road at a point in the future still remains. It (replacement map is superseded by MM117a) is felt that the modification does not significantly altering the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the site SA (However, as a result of other modifications an updated SA for this policy has been prepared, see revised site SA in Appendix 2).

MM117a Amend criteria d) of LAU-H3 regarding open A revised SA has been completed to consider the new site area and other amendments to space provision; amend site policy map to Policy LAU-H3 – Please see Appendix 2. include a new area at the south; and amend site size The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed MMs (117/ 117a/ 118/ 119), there are likely to be no significant changes to the previous Reg 19 SA for the allocated site as the MMs relates to amendments to the site boundary and strengthening the policy text re biodiversity, open space and pedestrian/ cycle links. Overall, there are no changes to the SA scores as a result of the MMs. MM117b Amend strategy map to reflect MM117a The modification relates to amendments to the strategy map reflecting mod MM17a. This only clarifies the position on the strategy map, so would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM117c Amend Transport Strategy map to reflect The modification relates to amendments to the strategy map reflecting mod MM17a. This MM117a only clarifies the position on the strategy map, so would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM17d Amend GI Strategy map to reflect MM117a The modification relates to amendments to the strategy map reflecting mod MM17a. This only clarifies the position on the strategy map, so would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM118 New text requirement in LAU-H3 providing ref No significant effects – the MM includes the need to provide pedestrian and cycle links, as to the GI map already set out on the GI Strategy Map. Whilst this would provide a positive impact on the site, it doesn’t significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (However, as a result of other modifications an updated SA for this policy has been prepared, see revised site SA in Appendix 2). MM119 Add new text to LAU-H3 reflecting the Priority There would be positive effects as a result of the modification, although it doesn’t Habitat significantly alter the findings (in particular the ‘Score’ and ‘Impact of Proposal’ sections) of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (However, as a result of other modifications an updated SA for this policy has been prepared, see revised site SA in Appendix 2). MM120 New text in LAU-E2 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on clarifying the amount of employment space employment space and new criteria stating that and that other ancillary uses will be considered.This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of

other ancillary uses will be considered the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.8), which should be referred to. MM121 New text in LAU-E2 providing ref to the GI map No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly indicating where appropriate sustainable movement connections should run through the site (this already being a requirement of Policy LAU-E2). This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.8), which should be referred to. MM122 Insert site map to LAU-E3 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM123 Insert site map to LAU-E4 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM124 Insert site map to LAU-E5 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM125 Amend text in LAU-H2 providing ref to the GI No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly indicating where appropriate and map sustainable movement linkages should run through the site (this already being a requirement of Policy LAU-H2). This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.8), which should be referred to. MM126 Add new text to LAU-H2 stating that if required No significant effects – the MM is focused on ensuring delivery within the plan period. This the site could come forward in plan period doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.8), which should be referred to. MM127 New text in LAU-E1 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on clarifying the amount of employment space. employment space This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.8), which should be referred to. MM128 Amend text in LAU-E1 providing ref to the GI No significant effects – the MM is focused on more clearly indicating where appropriate map sustainable movement linkages should run through the site (this already being a requirement of Policy LAU-E1). This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.8), which should be referred to.

Saltash Modification Summary of the Main Modification Sustainability Appraisal conclusion Ref MM129 Amendments to the strategy text to reflect role The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices the relationship between between Saltash and Plymouth Saltash with Plymouth. It is felt the modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM130 Amendments to the strategy text to reflect role The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices the relationship between between Saltash and Plymouth Saltash with Plymouth. It is felt the modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM130a Amend strategy text para 13.8 to reflect new The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices the position regarding the site SLT-H1 at North Pill (as recommended in proposed inclusion of a new allocation (reviewed separately through MM145a). As a result, CC.S10.3) it is felt this modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM130b Amend strategy map to reflect new site SLT-H1 The modification relates to amendment to the strategy map, which clarifices the position regarding the proposed inclusion of a new allocation (reviewed separately through MM145a). As a result, it is felt this modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM131 Amendments to the strategy text to reflect role The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices the relationship between between Saltash and Plymouth Saltash with Plymouth. It is felt the modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM132 Amendments to the strategy text to reflect role The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices the relationship between between Saltash and Plymouth Saltash with Plymouth. It is felt the modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM133 Minor amendments to para 13.12 strategy text The modification relates minor changes to supporting text. It is felt the modification would for clarity not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices)

MM134 Amendments to the strategy text to reflect role The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices the relationship between between Saltash and Plymouth Saltash with Plymouth. It is felt the modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM134a Amend para 13.20 two reflect ‘two’ urban The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices the position regarding the extensions proposed inclusion of a new allocation (reviewed separately through MM145a). As a result, it is felt this modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM135 Amend para 13.24 to reflect a recent The modification updates the situation with a site within the supporting text, which permission clarifices the position. As a result, it is felt this modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM135a Amend para 13.24 to reflect new site SLT-H1 The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices the position regarding the proposed inclusion of a new allocation (reviewed separately through MM145a). As a result, it is felt this modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM136 Amend para 13.36 to more accurately reflect The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices the position. As a result, it is felt traffic flows this modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM137 New text to the transport strategy to reflect The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices a position already discussed ongoing work between Plymouth City Council within the strategy text. As a result, it is felt this modification would not have a significant and Cornwall impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM138 Amendments to the strategy text to reflect role The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices work on-going between between Saltash and Plymouth Plymouth City Council and Cornwall Council. It is felt the modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM139 New text to the transport strategy to reflect The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices on-going work. It is felt the ongoing work between Plymouth City Council modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals and Cornwall set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM140 New text to the transport strategy to reflect The modification relates supporting strategy text regarding joint working between Plymouth

ongoing work between Plymouth City Council City Council and Cornwall Council on wider transport strategy proposals that don’t directly and Cornwall relate to growth proposed within the Allocations DPD. As a result, it is felt this modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM141 New text to the transport strategy to reflect The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices ongoing work between ongoing work between Plymouth City Council Plymouth City Council and Cornwall Council. It is felt the modification would not have a and Cornwall significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM142 New text to the transport strategy to reflect The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices ongoing work between ongoing work between Plymouth City Council Plymouth City Council and Cornwall Council. It is felt the modification would not have a and Cornwall significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM142a Amend Transport strategy map to reflect new The modification relates to amendment to the map, which clarifices the position regarding site SLT-H1 the proposed inclusion of a new allocation (reviewed separately through MM145a). As a result, it is felt this modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM142b Amend para 13.55 to reflect links between SLT- The modification relates to supporting text, which clarifices the position regarding the H1 and SLT-UE1 proposed inclusion of a new allocation (reviewed separately through MM145a). As a result, it is felt this modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM142c Amend GI strategy map to reflect new site SLT- The modification relates to amendment to the map, which clarifices the position regarding H1 the proposed inclusion of a new allocation (reviewed separately through MM145a). As a result, it is felt this modification would not have a significant impact upon the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM143 Minor amendments to criteria d) of SLT-UE1 for No significant effects – the MM is an amendent to the way a criteria is worded, thereby not clarity significantly altering the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.11), which should be referred to. MM144 Add ref to SLT-UE1 regarding a Priority Habitat There would be positive effects as a result of this modification, although it does not and enhancement significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.11), which should be referred to.

MM145 Minor text deletion in SLT-UE1 in line with the There would be positive effects as a result of this modification, although it does not HRA recommendation (no material change) significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.11), which should be referred to. MM145a Add new site SLT-H1 North Pill as recommended A SA has been completed to consider the new site introduced through the addition of Policy in CC.S10.3 SLT-H1 – Please see Appendix 2.

The SA highlights that, as a result of the proposed new allocation, proposed through MM145a, there are likely to be significant positive effects with regards to the meeting the various SA objectives (e.g. climate, design, housing, health and transport). The SA objectives with negative scores were soil, biodiversity, Historic Environment, and economic development. However, it is considered that these negative elements can be mitigated through LP:SP policies, masterplanning and the policy criteria proposed. Overall the SA effects are considered,on balance, to be positive and therefore the proposed MM works to strengthen the delivery of SA objectives MM146 New text in SLT-E1 clarifying approx. amount of No significant effects – the MM is focused on clarifying the amount of employment space. employment space This doesn’t significantly alter the findings of the existing Reg 19 SA Report (March 2017) (Document Ref. D5 & D5.11), which should be referred to. MM147 Insert site map to SLT-E2 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM148 Insert site map to SLT-E3 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM149 Insert site map to SLT-E4 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices) MM150 Insert site map to SLT-E5 clarifying safeguarded The maps were already set out within the Proposals Maps, so their inclusion was only for employment site area clarification; so the modification would not have a significant impact on the existing sustainability appraisals set out within March 2017 report (ref D5 and its associated appendices)

Appendix 2: Revised and New Sustainability Appraisal (SA) Tables

(Updated reflecting the Schedule of Modifications) August 2018

Contents  Policy 1  Jennings Street (PZ-H14)  Tolgus Urban Extension (CPIR-UE1)  Falmouth Road (FP-H4)  Treliever (FP-M3)  Riel: Nansleden (NQ-H1)  Trevenson and Kosti Veur: Nansledan (NQ-H2)  Halgavor Urban Extension - West (Bd-UE2a)  Halgavor Urban Extension - East (Bd-UE2b)  Westheath Road (Bd-H1)  North Pill (SLT-H1)  Kensey Valley (LAU-H3)  Par Docks (Eco-M2)

Policy 1 Policy 1: Windfall Development

Housing growth will be delivered for the settlements named in the Site Allocations DPD through the policies in this plan and through:

1. Existing sites with planning permission that can help contribute in a timely manner to the housing supply;

2. Infill development that does not physically extend into the open countryside or diminish a large gap that is important to the setting of the settlement;

3. Small scale rounding off that is appropriate to the size and role of the settlement and does not physically extend development into the open countryside;

4. The development of previously developed land within or adjoining the named settlements

Sustainability Appraisal Objectives SA Policy Impacts on Criteria Score 1. Climate factors ? The appraisal findings show that this policy could potentially 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through a reduction lead to increases in greenhouse gas emissions. However there in greenhouse gas emissions. is no significant negative effect above the baseline so effects 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce vulnerability. are uncertain until details of the development (eg energy a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? efficiency and design of the housing) are available. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and energy efficiency? c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy technologies? d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to the effects of climate change? 2. Waste +/- While this policy has no direct effect on the SA waste 1. To minimise the generation of waste and encourage greater re- objectives, any new housing development could increase the use and recycling of materials in accordance with the waste amount of waste generated. However this can be mitigated by hierarchy. the provision of sufficient storage and collection areas for a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, collected, and or recycling, composting and waste as well as avoiding landfilled? unacceptable adverse effects of waste during construction and b) Will it increase levels of composting or anaerobic digestion? operation. c) Has space for storage of recycled materials been planned for? d) Will it reduce the waste management industry’s contribution to climate change? 3. Minerals & Geodiversity o No direct contribution to supporting or undermining this SA 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral resources and ensure the criteria sustainable management of these resources 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition of geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working effect on designated land? 4. Soil +/- The policy is likely to have both positive and negative effects

1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect and enhance on the Soil SA criteria with a positive effect from paragraphs soil quality. 1, 2 and 4, relating to existing permissions, infill and 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. previously developed land, but possibly a negative effect from a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? paragraph 3 relating to “small scale rounding off” which b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil? involve a small degree of loss of agricultural land. 5. Air +/- While this policy has no direct effect on the SA air criteria, 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality continues to any increase in development risks negative effects on the improve. climate. However, new housing within the town will reduce a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse gas emissions? the need for travel by private car to the town centre and b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in Cornwall? other facilities and services and therefore reduce the need for vehicle movements and their associated greenhouse gas emissions. 6. Water +/- The appraisal findings show that this policy will have negative 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and reduce effects on water objectives as new housing development will vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise and coastal erosion. ultimately increase the overall use of water resources 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and reduce consumption (including sewage treatment) However, growth can be and increase efficiency of water use? mitigated so that this impact is not necessarily negative. a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing the risk of flooding overall? b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand for water? c) Will the proposal provide for greater integrated water catchment management and strengthen links between habitats to increase the likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water pollution events? 7. Biodiversity +/- The appraisal findings for this policy show that there could be 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition and extent of a negative effect on the SA biodiversity criteria as any new biodiversity in the county and allow its adaptation to climate change. development could have a negative effect on habitats for a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore biodiversity interest biodiversity. Infill development can fragment existing wildlife of BAP habitats, Cornwall wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, connections / corridors and habitats. Areas of wasteland / nationally and regionally designated areas? brownfield sites often have very high biodiversity levels and b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate change through the may be the only area of greenspace within an urban area. connection of habitats (wildlife corridors)? Biodiversity needs to be carefully considered when weighing c) Does it protect not only designated areas but also of wildlife up the options for an infill versus greenfield site development. interest everywhere? However, growth can be mitigated so that this impact is not d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife necessarily negative. habitats?

8. Landscape +/- The appraisal findings show that this policy could have a 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, historic and negative effect on the SA landscape objectives as any new cultural landscape and seascape. development could have a negative effect. However in a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive qualities paragraph 2 the policy refers to the importance of the setting and features of the natural, historic and cultural landscape and of the settlement and in paragraph 3 to the appropriateness seascape character? of development and that it does not physically extent b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Cornwall development into the open countryside. AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime o This policy has no direct impact on this SA objective. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - The appraisal findings show that this policy could have a 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local distinctiveness of the negative effect on the historic environment as the delivery of historic environment. new housing, if not sympathetically designed could be a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character of Cornwall? detrimental to historic environment assets; although it is b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/ unacceptable level of recognised that the Local Plan and national policy can be used effect on the historic environment? to consider and address any impacts through the planning c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural and social application process. significance of the historic asset? d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic towards the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic

37 environment and culture? e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be compatible with the immediate historic environment? f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic environment? 11. Design o The appraisal findings show that the policy does not 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in development, specifically refer to design and therefore has no effect on the sustainable land use and sustainable built development. Design SA objective a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher environmental standards? b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable energy capture and sustainable construction using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of sustainable construction and transport modes, and green infrastructure? 12. Social Inclusion + The appraisal findings show that this policy performs well 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide opportunities against the SA objective, by enabling new housing, including for all to participate fully in society. affordable housing. a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health and community facilities (including community youth facilities) especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social Behaviour o The appraisal findings show that this policy has no direct 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime. contribution to supporting or undermining this objective. a) Will it reduce crime and antisocial activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? 14. Housing ++ The appraisal findings show that this policy is likely to have a 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in terms of very positive effect on the SA Housing criteria as it will general market, affordable, adaptable and decent housing. facilitate the delivery of an appropriate mix of new housing. a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure delivery of

38 long-term regeneration schemes for the county? b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + The appraisal findings show that this policy positively 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier lifestyles supports the SA health objective as housing is important for and improving access to open space and health, recreation and health as it can lead to a better quality of life and life sports facilities. expectancy. By facilitating infill development the policy will a) Will it improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities in enable housing development to be constructed within the health? urban area and in proximity to the services and facilities of b) Will it improve access to health services? that town, thus encouraging sustainable means of transport c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation and such as walking and cycling. open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? 16. Economic Development, Regeneration and Tourism o The appraisal findings show that this policy has no effect on 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets the the Economic Development SA criteria needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality employment opportunities. a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including

Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality? 17. Education & Skills o The appraisal findings show that this policy has no effect on 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the necessary education, skills the education and skills SA criteria and knowledge to play a full role in society. a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young people? b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility ? The appraisal findings show that this policy has no significant 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing the effect on the Transport and Accessibility SA objectives, need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel choices. however it could contribute to reducing the need to travel by 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related encouraging new homes within the urban areas. greenhouse gas emissions. a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/ or sea? 19. Energy +/- The appraisal findings show that this policy has the potential 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, increase energy to support the SA objective to encourage the use of efficiency and security and reduce fuel poverty? renewable energy, increase energy efficiency and security and a) Will it promote energy conservation and efficiency? reduce fuel poverty as all new housing should meet high b) Will it promote and support the use of renewable and low carbon standards of sustainability design. However it could also

40 energy technologies? potentially have a negative effect on the SA objective as New c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? development will increase energy consumption overall d) Will it encourage local energy production? Conclusion Having reviewed the Sustainability Appraisal, it is considered that the new policy is appropriate, given the mitigation which will be implemented through the Local Plan Strategic Policies or the site specific policies. The nature of the policy resulted in only one negative score, which related to historic environment; but potential negative impacts can be mitigated through the use of Local Plan and national policy; with any potential impacts assessed and addressed through the application process. It was felt that on balance this potential negative score is outweighed by the positive aspects relating to the Housing, Health, Sport & Recreation, and Social Inclusion objectives

Penzance PZ-H14 – Jennings Street

The site is a previously developed urban area and consists of relatively flat land with a slight south easterly aspect, before the land drops away sharply to the east at the edge of the site. This would largely allow development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction. to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area, plus the site’s town Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and centre location will have to Development standards), and which reduce the use of private seek to secure high quality safe, car.+ sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential No action necessary the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water-related 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the entire The SFRA made the following water use? site. ++ recommendations : “Surface water drainage will need to a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by be designed in accordance with the the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- SUDS principles and standards set b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand out in the Drainage Guidance for for water? Cornwall to ensure surface water c) Will the proposal provide for greater run-off from development is integrated water catchment management and managed appropriately, so that flood strengthen links between habitats to increase the risk is not increased.” likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water Higher level policy provisions seek to pollution events? meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

Provision of SUDS and other Green

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Provision and enhancement of No action necessary a Special Area of wildlife habitats and corridors and 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special other Green Infrastructure condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other requirements are specified within the and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of Green Infrastructure Strategy section a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or of the DPD. biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, No specific policy requirements nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within proposed for PZ-H14 in line with the or is adjacent to a Cornwall existing HRA (ref.D2) in Section 6.2 b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ and Table 6.1. Policy Considerations change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site is not in proximity of c) Does it protect not only designated areas but a BAP habitat + also of wildlife interest everywhere? d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape + The site is not within a Mitigation will be required if the site No action necessary designated AONB or AGLV. + option is developed and this will be 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the looked at in more detail at a later natural, historic and cultural landscape and This urban previously stage to reduce any potential harm seascape. developed site was not to the seascape. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the covered by a landscape distinctive qualities and features of the natural, assessment. Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape meet this objective, for instance character? The site can be seen from LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific offshore and the harbour wording is required. b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural piers so there will be an beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar impact on the seascape, Valley AONB, and increase understanding and however any development enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? will be seen in the context of c) Will it protect, enhance and promote existing large scale recent opportunities for green infrastructure within and building development and between urban settlements. (depending on form, scale d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality and design) is not likely to be living environment? visually prominent. + e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime +/- The site is in proximity to the Higher level policy provision seeks to No action necessary coast. (at closest 83m) at its meet this objective, for instance 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and lowest 10m above MHW +/- LP:SP Policy 26 (Flood Risk diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and Management and Coastal Change) ensure sustainable maritime environments. No further wording is required. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of H14 Paragraph d) states “The site is in the Penzance have some effect on the recommended the following Conservation Area and within the setting of Grade II 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : listed buildings which should be conserved in a distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if manner appropriate to their significance. a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment as feasible in order to identify Particular regard must be given to the wider views of implies less than substantial potential exclusion areas, inform the harbour and the impact of development on b) Does the proposal have an harm and the potential for precise layouts, densities, design Market Jews Street, which are important to the acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the mitigation.- solutions etc.: significance to the conservation areas special historic environment?  Desk Based Assessment/walk- architectural and historic interest. The design, c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the The site contains no features over survey/ geophysical survey layout and quantum of development should be cultural and social significance of the historic recorded on the Cornwall informed by an appropriate assessment of the asset? Sites and Monuments  archaeological trial trenching historic assets’ character and significance. The d) Will it result in development which is Register. etc. where appropriate scheme should respond positively to these points sympathetic towards the need to promote the utilising the existing evidence base that should Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic The site is entirely within  Historic Building inform the design, which includes the Penzance environment and culture? Penzance Conservation Area assessments/recording Conservation Area Appraisal; Cornwall & Isles of e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed and in proximity to Listed Scilly Urban Survey; and the Penzance THI Final Buildings  Conservation Area Impact Report.” to be compatible with the immediate historic Assessment including environment? The site is classed as Urban assessment of impact on historic f) Has a balance been struck between the level of Land. street and plot patterns; impact

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or on the outcomes of historic flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the grant-aid schemes (THI). distinctive qualities of the historic environment?  Assessment of impact on setting, context and inter-relationship of HE assets/historic townscapes

 Assessment of impact on wider landscape setting of Mounts Bay 2. Development to be informed by existing urban assessments /conservation area assessments and management plans, and the overriding statutory duties to consider preservation or enhancement to character. 3. Design quality will be of paramount consideration.

Mitigation to include appropriate design responding to historic context; Historic Building recording; archaeological assessments/Watching briefs/targeted excavation etc. as appropriate

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and The Design Guide includes guidance sympathetic design that takes account of and standards relating to, amongst sustainable construction and transport modes, others, energy and waste efficiency, and green infrastructure? crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion + The site is wholly within the At the scheme design stage, efforts No action necessary town centre and within should be made to incorporate 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and reasonable proximity to elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in schools and health facilities.+ and social exclusion. Access to society. services and facilities need to be a) Will it improve access to and provision of considered. services, health and community facilities (including community youth facilities) especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + The site slopes to the east None required Paragraph a) states “A residential development to and south east, however deliver approximately 80 dwellings. Further 1. To meet the needs of the local community as there are no topographical commercial uses will be acceptable, if they are a whole in terms of general market, affordable, constraints in this area that compatible with adjacent residential uses” adaptable and decent housing. would affect the opportunity a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing of developing an optimum Paragraph b) states “At least 25% of the dwellings to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration quantity and mix of should be provided as ‘accessible homes’, in line with schemes for the county? development including Policy 13 of the Local Plan Strategic Policies affordable housing.+ document” b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? The site is of an appropriate c) Will it contribute towards the provision of size to provide a mix of affordable, social and key worker housing? housing type and tenure of a d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and scale, height and massing those falling below the decent homes standards? that would be in keeping with e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the the surrounding area. + lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph c) of states “An off-site contribution will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate should be provided for the delivery of new/upgraded 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian open spaces. The sum sought will be equivalent to healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. 69.4sqm of public open space per dwelling, in line space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the with the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Give the below average quantity of Strategy.” reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to open space in Penzance and Newlyn, housing proposals. provision for this through off site b) Will it improve access to health services? contributions should be provided in c) Will it improve access to the countryside, While the site is not adjacent any scheme. coast, recreation and open spaces? to the open countryside and d) Will it increase participation and engagement the public footpath network, in physical activity and sport? it is in close proximity to the

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? SW coast path and Cornish Way cycle path enabling access to the beaches - which could encourage access for recreation.+

The site is in reasonable proximity to existing school sports facilities and playing pitches. It is also in close proximity to sporting facilities such as canoe/ sailing and pilot gig clubs +

The site is in close proximity to existing health facilities.+

The site does not incorporate any existing sports facilities so will not have an adverse impact. +

16. Economic Development, + The site is in proximity No specific measures required to Paragraph a) states “A residential development to (800m) to existing address this objective. The site is deliver approximately 80 dwellings. Further Regeneration and Tourism employment areas (town allocated for housing development. commercial uses will be acceptable, if they are 1. To support a balanced and low carbon centre and harbour).+ compatible with adjacent residential uses” economy that meets the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality employment The site has good links to the opportunities. strategic transport network, and is in proximity to the a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment main line railway station and opportunities? bus station in comparison to b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, other sites around the urban managed workspace to support local need? area. + c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in Development of this urban rural areas? area on the fringe of the main shopping street could sustain d) Will it raise the quality of employment and new commercial uses reduce seasonality? providing employment opportunities.+

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners

Development of this site could have some positive effect on tourism by the redevelopment of an area of backlands adjoining the town centre and harbour , however effects area uncertain at this stage.+/- 17. Education & Skills +/- The site is within close Improved cycling, pedestrian and bus No action necessary proximity of a Primary School routes and services could facilitate 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the and a secondary school.++ access and sustainable travel to necessary education, skills and knowledge to schools. play a full role in society. The site is not of a size and a) Will it help improve the qualifications and convenient location that could skills of young people? offer an opportunity to b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for improve the towns training lifelong learning (particularly for those with and/or educational facilities.- greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility ++ It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and No action necessary realistically development accessibility issues need to be 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The entire site is very planned facilities will be required. transport related greenhouse gas emissions. conveniently located within the existing urban area and a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport its wide range of facilities (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and and, in comparison to other pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary site options, offers a location associated infrastructure is made available? which could optimise use of b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting more sustainable modes of alternative modes of transport? transport thereby minimising c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to any increase in greenhouse

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? gas emissions – the site is d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas adjacent to the main emissions? shopping street and it is near existing bus stops and routes e) Will it improve service provision or provide a as well as near the bus and service or facility which is accessible to all, rail stations.++ including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea? 19. Energy +/- The site was not covered by a Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary Heat Mapping Analysis meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, however the site is adjacent Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and to the town centre and there Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. is little potential for a District seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and Heating Scheme.- sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? development standards. These Much of the site consists of policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of relatively flat land with a demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? slight south easterly aspect. guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? This would largely allow Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? development to be orientated Planning document. to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of The Design Guide includes guidance renewable technologies.+ and standards relating to energy efficiency.

CPIR SA of CPIR- UE1 – Tolgus Urban Extension

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations measures and have been considered by considerations Policy Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is conveniently New development should seek to Paragraph d) of Policy CPIR-UE1states located adjacent to the urban maximise use of sustainable modes “Improvements are required to the 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change area and its facilities such as of transport and reduce reliance on adjacent section of the A3047 to improve through a reduction in greenhouse gas the secondary school and private vehicles for short trips. pedestrian permeability between the site emissions. supermarket and, in and the existing settlement, to ensure the 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and comparison to other site Where possible linkages for walking site is well integrated into Redruth. reduce vulnerability. options, offers a location and cycling between the new Furthermore, the development should which could optimise use of development and facilities outside of provide a clear street hierarchy and safe a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? more sustainable modes of the site area should be encouraged. pedestrian and cycle paths, providing b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and transport thereby minimising continuous links to facilities on site and to energy efficiency? any increase in greenhouse For public bus services, when road adjoining areas as indicated on figure c) Does it encourage the use of renewable gas emissions.+ links are built a cul de sac CPIR5. The layout should avoid the use of energy technologies? arrangement should be avoided as cul-de-sacs, where possible, to encourage d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage The site occupies relatively this will discourage bus operators bus services to run through the site.” resilience to the effects of climate change? flat land with a slight south- from operating services through the easterly and easterly aspect future site. Roads that allow buses to which would allow run through a site using separate development to be orientated access and egress are preferred as to maximise solar gain and this will encourage bus services to be would enable the use of routed through areas. renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations measures and have been considered by considerations Policy Planners

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity +/- The western half of the site is Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph i) states “Consideration should within a mineral safeguarding meet this objective through LP:SP be given to the Minerals Safeguarding 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral area - Policy 18: Minerals Safeguarding, Area in relation to the New Tolgus Shaft; resources and ensure the sustainable which sets out specific requirements however this will not preclude delivery of management of these resources The site is not in proximity to to safeguard important mineral the scheme. Proposals should refer to the 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the a County Geology (RIGS) resources and reserves against Minerals Safeguarding DPD condition of geodiversity in the county. site.+ sterilisation from other forms of development. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil +/- The site is classified as Grade The proposed site could include new Paragraph e) refers to the Green 3b Agricultural Land. allotments Infrastructure Study as follows “At least 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and However this is not classed as 67.8sqm of public open space per dwelling protect and enhance soil quality. the best and most versatile should be provided on site, in line with the 2. To encourage and safeguard local food agricultural land.+/- CPIR Green Infrastructure Strategy and production. the minimum size thresholds within Table * Source Agricultural Land 1. Sustainable Urban Drainage solutions a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil Classification field survey pre will need to be implemented that do not quality in Cornwall? 88 (not surveyed post 88) allow infiltration.” b) Will it avoid development that leads to the This could include allotments loss of productive soil? 5. Air - Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal can be minimised 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be through careful design and continues to improve. minimised through careful construction and the implementation a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction. of sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The Camborne Pool Redruth Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in area was designated as an Air meet this objective through Local

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations measures and have been considered by considerations Policy Planners Cornwall? Quality Management Area in Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and 2005. - The site falls within Development standards), and which this designation - seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph e) states “At least 67.8sqm of the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related public open space per dwelling should be 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate provided on site, in line with the CPIR reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise The SFRA demonstrates that implementation of SUDS can mitigate Green Infrastructure Strategy and the and coastal erosion. proposed use is compatible these issues. minimum size thresholds within Table 1. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and with the flood zone status of Sustainable Urban Drainage solutions will reduce consumption and increase efficiency of the site.++ The SFRA made the following need to be implemented that do not allow water use? recommendations : infiltration.” The site is entirely covered by “Surface water drainage will need to a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing a Critical Drainage Area.-- be designed in accordance with the the risk of flooding overall? SUDS principles and standards set b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand out in the Drainage Guidance for for water? Cornwall to ensure surface water c) Will the proposal provide for greater run-off from development is integrated water catchment management and managed appropriately so that flood strengthen links between habitats to increase the risk is not increased, including adding likelihood of adaptation to climate change? flood risk of the Tolskithy Stream. d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water SUDS could form part of the green pollution events? infrastructure in the south west of the site.”

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26 (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change).

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD 7. Biodiversity + The site is not covered by or Development in this area could be No action necessary

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations measures and have been considered by considerations Policy Planners 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the in proximity to an SAC, SSSI accompanied by enhancements to condition and extent of biodiversity in the county or other designated site of habitats and ecological connections. and allow its adaptation to climate change. national or regional importance.+ Provision and enhancement of a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore wildlife habitats and corridors and biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall The site is not covered by or other Green Infrastructure wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, in proximity to a Cornwall requirements are specified within the nationally and regionally designated areas? Wildlife Site.+ Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats The site is not within or in (wildlife corridors)? proximity to a BAP habitat.+ c) Does it protect not only designated areas but also of wildlife interest everywhere? At this stage it is not possible to assess whether any d) Will it encourage the provision of new or proposal could have a improved wildlife habitats? positive impact on biodiversity.

8. Landscape + The site is not within or is in Mitigation will be required if the site No action necessary proximity to a designated option is developed and this will be 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the AONB or AGLV. + looked at in more detail at a later natural, historic and cultural landscape and stage to reduce harm to the higher seascape. The landscape assessment of quality landscape in particular. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the the cell concluded that distinctive qualities and features of the natural, majority of the site has a Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape moderate overall landscape meet this objective, for instance character? assessment, with a narrow LP:SP Policy 23 strip alongside the A30 b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural having a high landscape beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar assessment. +/- Valley AONB, and increase understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? At this stage it is not possible c) Will it protect, enhance and promote to assess whether any opportunities for green infrastructure within and proposal could have a between urban settlements. positive impact on green d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality infrastructure. living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements?

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations measures and have been considered by considerations Policy Planners 9. Maritime o The site is not in proximity to None required No action necessary the coast. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of H-1 Paragraph f) states “The site abuts the have some effect on the recommended the following World Heritage Site on its eastern 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : boundary, which includes the Grade II* distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if Sara’s Foundry Town Mill and the Grade II a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon as Foundry House. Development of the site character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment feasible in order to inform precise must conserve and where possible implies less than substantial layouts, densities, design solutions enhance the OUVs of the World Heritage b) Does the proposal have an harm (likely to be minor at etc.: Site, Sara’s Foundry and their settings. acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the most with the proposed • Desk Based Assessment & Walk The element of the site that contributes to historic environment? mitigation).- Over Survey the OUVs, significance and setting of these c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the • Geophysical survey to minimise historic assets on the east of the site will cultural and social significance of the historic The site is adjacent to the impact be delivered as open space so that they asset? Listed Sara’s Foundry which • Historic Building are conserved and where possible d) Will it result in development which is forms part of the World assessments/archaeological trial enhanced. The development should also sympathetic towards the need to promote the Heritage Site to the north trenching etc. where appropriate deliver a planting / screening scheme, Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic east However the topography • Assessment of impact on setting, based upon a landscape/setting analysis.” environment and culture? and tree cover significantly context and inter-relationship of HE e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed limits the ability to see the assets/historic landscapes including to be compatible with the immediate historic site from these historic setting of SM/WHS/LB/CA environment? assets. • Proximity/adjoining WHS critical – setting of WHS and Sara’s Foundry f) Has a balance been struck between the level of The site contains three complex risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or features recorded on the 2. Proposal(s) should comply with flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the Cornwall Sites and the WHS Management Plan

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations measures and have been considered by considerations Policy Planners distinctive qualities of the historic environment? Monuments Register, a 3. Mitigation to include medieval field boundary, post • appropriate design/densities etc. medieval spoil heap and an responding to historic context; early medieval building. • Historic Building recording; archaeological The site is classed as Post assessments/Watching Medieval Enclosed Land. briefs/targeted excavation etc. as appropriate 4. urban design solutions to ensure effective and sensitive urban linkages through historic land/townscapes

The policy should ensure that built development is drawn away from the eastern edge of the site, to minimise impact on the heritage assets beyond its boundary.

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. 11. Design + The site is relatively level Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph g) states “Consideration should with a slight south easterly meet this objective through Local also be given to creating appropriate high 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in and easterly gradient, Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and quality frontage along the A3047; plus development, sustainable land use and therefore topography is Development standards), and which providing noise attenuation for residential sustainable built development. unlikely to impede the seek to secure high quality safe, uses adjacent to the A30.” a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher sustainable design of sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development in this area.+ development standards. These Paragraphi) states “Planning permission policies require development to for the development of only part of the b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the site will not be granted, unless it is in c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s accordance with a masterplan / concept energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary plan for the entire site. Furthermore, the using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. plan should link with the extant d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and permission PA12/09717, to create a single sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance neighbourhood with good pedestrian and sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to energy and vehicular permeability within the site.” and green infrastructure? waste efficiency, crime and disorder,

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations measures and have been considered by considerations Policy Planners design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing, amongst others. 12. Social Inclusion + The proposed site is adjacent At the scheme design stage, efforts paragraphi) (as set out above) will to an area with planning should be made to incorporate address access to existing facilities 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and consent for housing. This elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in allocation would provide a and social exclusion. Access to society. second phase to the services and facilities need to be a) Will it improve access to and provision of committed development. considered. services, health and community facilities Together, the whole site (including community youth facilities) especially overall could sustain a new in rural areas and for the socially excluded? neighbourhood and improve access to and provision of b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, additional services and discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? facilities.+

Its location is also within good proximity to the majority of existing facilities but it is currently isolated by the A3047, (However funding is in place to address this issue – works due to be complete by the end of 2016) .+/- 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered e.g. overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well-lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations measures and have been considered by considerations Policy Planners Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + The site is relatively level and None required Paragraph a) states “A residential focused there are no topographical development, that should be delivered as 1. To meet the needs of the local community as constraints in this area that a second phase to the permitted a whole in terms of general market, affordable, would affect the opportunity development to its south-west adaptable and decent housing. of developing an optimum (PA12/09717)” a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing quantity and mix of to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration development including Paragraph b) states “Approximately 280 schemes for the county? affordable housing.+ dwellings should be delivered on site. At least 25% of the dwellings should be b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless The site is of a scale to provided as ‘accessible homes’; plus some or in temporary accommodation? provide an appropriate mix of of the dwellings should be specialised c) Will it contribute towards the provision of housing type and tenure.+ housing (including extra care housing)” affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph e) states “At least 67.8sqm of will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate public open space per dwelling should be 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian provided on site, in line with the CPIR healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. Green Infrastructure Strategy and the space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the minimum size thresholds within Table 1. a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Give the below average quantity of Sustainable Urban Drainage solutions will reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to open space in CPIR, provision for this need to be implemented that do not allow housing proposals. should be provided in any scheme. infiltration.” b) Will it improve access to health services? c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site is in close proximity There could be noise implications Paragraph g) states “Consideration should

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations measures and have been considered by considerations Policy Planners coast, recreation and open spaces? to existing health facilities.+ from the site’s proximity to the A30 also be given to creating appropriate high d) Will it increase participation and engagement dual carriageway. quality frontage along the A3047; plus in physical activity and sport? The site does not incorporate providing noise attenuation for residential any existing sports facilities.+ uses adjacent to the A30.” e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

The site is adjacent to the open countryside and the public footpath network which could encourage access for recreation.+

The site is near the Redruth School sports facilities.+

Development of the site option could provide a potential opportunity to make provision for new designated play space.+ 16. Economic Development, ++ The site is in proximity No specific measures required to Paragraph c) states “Approximately (800m) to existing address this objective. The site is 3,000sqm of B1a office space should be Regeneration and Tourism employment areas. + allocated for housing development. provided” 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets the needs of the area and The site has good links to the promotes a diverse range of quality employment strategic transport network, opportunities. in comparison to other areas around the urban area.+ a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? The site is of a scale to b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, enable the development of managed workspace to support local need? new employment units as c) Will it support the development of access to part of the development. The ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in proposal specifically includes rural areas? B1a uses ++ d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality? 17. Education & Skills - The site is within close Site is not in proximity to primary Paragraph d) states “Improvements are proximity of a Secondary schools. Improved cycling, required to the adjacent section of the 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the School but not a Primary pedestrian and bus routes and A3047 to improve pedestrian permeability necessary education, skills and knowledge to School.- services could mitigate this. between the site and the existing play a full role in society.

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations measures and have been considered by considerations Policy Planners a) Will it help improve the qualifications and settlement, to ensure the site is well skills of young people? Within the first phase of the integrated into Redruth (Plans to b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for masterplanned area with undertake this work was being progressed lifelong learning (particularly for those with planning consent, there is a at the time of writing). Furthermore, the greatest need)? community facility planned development should provide a clear street c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and which could offer an hierarchy and safe pedestrian and cycle professional workforce? opportunity to improve the paths, providing continuous links to d) Will it support a viable future for rural towns training and/or facilities on site and to adjoining areas as communities? educational facilities. indicated on figure CPIR5. The layout e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice should avoid the use of cul-de-sacs, where in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? possible, to encourage bus services to run f) Will it increase accessibility to training through the site” facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility + It is acknowledged that Mitigation is required to address the Paragraph d) states “Improvements are realistically development issue of the A3047 required to the adjacent section of the 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor A3047 to improve pedestrian permeability facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. Future transport arrangements and between the site and the existing providing safe sustainable travel choices. accessibility issues need to be settlement, to ensure the site is well 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is conveniently considered as part of any policy integrated into Redruth (Plans to transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located to most facilities and, development. Sustainable linkages undertake this work was being progressed in comparison to other areas, through the site to existing and at the time of writing). Furthermore, the a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport offers a location which could planned facilities will be required. development should provide a clear street (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and optimise use of more hierarchy and safe pedestrian and cycle pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary sustainable modes of paths, providing continuous links to associated infrastructure is made available? transport including walking facilities on site and to adjoining areas as b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting and cycling. Funding is in indicated on figure CPIR5. The layout alternative modes of transport? place to address the issue of should avoid the use of cul-de-sacs, where c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to the A3047 which will facilitate possible, to encourage bus services to run balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? this access – works due to be through the site” d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas complete by end of 2016).+ emissions? The development of the e) Will it improve service provision or provide a entire site (including the service or facility which is accessible to all, adjacent site with planning including those with disabilities and those in the consent) could provide more rural areas? linkages where public f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or transport services could be sea? encouraged to operate.+ 19. Energy ++ Heat Mapping Analysis carried Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary out as part of the CPIR meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, Energy Strategy concluded Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations measures and have been considered by considerations Policy Planners increase energy efficiency and security and that the cell has some Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. potential to support a District seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and Heating scheme due to the sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? proximity to major heat loads development standards. These such as the school but with policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of some limitations/ demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? constraints.+ guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? The site has a relatively level Planning document. south easterly aspect which is most favourable to solar The Design Guide includes guidance PV.++ and standards relating to energy and waste efficiency.

Falmouth and Penryn

SA of FP-H4 – Falmouth Road

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have measures and been taken into account by considerations Policy Planners 1. Climatic Factors +/- The site is conveniently New development should seek to Paragraph e) states “The main pedestrian and located adjacent to existing maximise use of sustainable modes vehicular access to the site would be from the 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change urban areas of Falmouth and of transport and reduce reliance on existing access point at the Ponshardon through a reduction in greenhouse gas Penryn with a range of private vehicles for short trips. roundabout. Pedestrian connections should also emissions. services and facilities; be explored and delivered where possiblelinks 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and however it is not in close Where possible linkages for walking from the site to the surrounding parts of the reduce vulnerability. proximity to Falmouth town and cycling between the new extended neighbourhood, including the centre. It offers a location development and facilities outside of proposed development at Falmouth North (FP- a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? which could allow use of more the site area should be encouraged. H2), and the existing communities around the b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and sustainable modes of Trescobeas open space (Lambs Lane, Oakfield energy efficiency? transport thereby minimising Higher level policy provisions seek to Road and Ashfield Road), thereby ensuring that c) Does it encourage the use of renewable any increase in greenhouse meet this objective, for instance LP: development of these sites and the new energy technologies? gas emissions.+/- SP Policy 13 (Development communities that are created complement and d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage Standards). No further specific support one another.” resilience to the effects of climate change? The site consists of land with wording is required. a slight northerly aspect. This would allow some degree of solar gain and enable the use of renewable technologies, although this would not be maximised. +/- 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled. composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Councils Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have measures and been taken into account by considerations Policy Planners

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and well-being. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The site is not within or in None required In consideration of the historic uses of this site; proximity to a mineral Paragraph k) states “Any development of the 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral consultation area.++ site will have appropriate regard to the resources and ensure the sustainable potential for below ground contamination, and management of these resources The site is not within or in demonstrate that this can be appropriately 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the proximity to a County addressed through the proposed development.” condition of geodiversity in the county. Geology (RIGS) site.+ a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary The site has a history as mineral resources and encourage re-use of having been used for gas secondary resources? storage b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil + The site is classified as Grade None required – the site has an Paragraph k) states “Any development of the 3b Agricultural Land (western existing retail consent site will have appropriate regard to the 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and half) and “Other” land, so if potential for below ground contamination, and protect and enhance soil quality. developed would partly lead demonstrate that this can be appropriately 2. To encourage and safeguard local food to a loss of agricultural land. addressed through the proposed development.” production. However the land has an existing planning consent for a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil the development of a quality in Cornwall? supermarket. + b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil? * Source Agricultural Land Classification field survey pre and post 88 (not all of site surveyed post 88)

The site has a history as

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have measures and been taken into account by considerations Policy Planners having been used for gas storage 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal can be minimised 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be through careful design and continues to improve. minimised through careful construction. a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction gas emissions? Higher level policy provisions seek to The site does not fall within meet this objective through Local b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Cornwall? Area.+ Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Councils Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and well being. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph j) states “A Sustainable Drainage the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related System (SuDS) will need to be provided as 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues; however appropriate appropriate or necessary, which minimises the reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood Risk assessment implementation of SuDS can mitigate risk of flooding both on and off-site. Any and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. scheme should have particular regard to the 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the potential for flooding into the surrounding reduce consumption and increase efficiency of Flood Zone status of the The SFRA made the following policy properties in the vicinity of the site and the water use? entire site.++ recommendations: wider locality.” “Surface water drainage will need to a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by be designed in accordance with the the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- SUDS principles and standards set b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand out in the Drainage Guidance for for water? Cornwall to ensure surface water c) Will the proposal provide for greater run-off from development is integrated water catchment management and managed appropriately so that flood

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have measures and been taken into account by considerations Policy Planners strengthen links between habitats to increase the risk is not increased.” likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water Higher level policy provisions seek to pollution events? meet this objective, for instance LP: SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD 7. Biodiversity + At this stage it is not possible Development in this area could be Paragraph l) states “Any development will need to assess whether any accompanied by the provision of to be supported by appropriate assessments 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the proposal could have a some wildlife habitats and these that demonstrate how any ecological assets or condition and extent of biodiversity in the county positive impact on could be an improvement to some natural habitat at the site can be appropriately and allow its adaptation to climate change. biodiversity. areas within the site however overall provided for within any development. Any loss a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore provisions would be unlikely to of trees or habitat from the site should be biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall The area does not fall within improve what already exists. avoided; appropriately protected and retained; wildlife sites; SSSI’s, and internationally, a Special Area of replaced; or mitigated.” nationally and regionally designated areas? Conservation, Site of Special Provision and enhancement of Scientific Interest, or other wildlife habitats and corridors and Paragraph m) states “an appropriate off-site b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate designated site of other Green Infrastructure contribution will be required to mitigate against change through the connection of habitats international, national or requirements are specified within the adverse recreational impacts on the Fal & (wildlife corridors)? regional significance. Green Infrastructure Strategy section Helford SAC. This will need to be agreed and c) Does it protect not only designated areas but However the estuary to the of the DPD. secured prior to approval of the development. also of wildlife interest everywhere? east forms part of the Fal and The level of contribution and details of the d) Will it encourage the provision of new or Helford SAC.- Wider implications of development on specific measures are set out in the European improved wildlife habitats? the Fal and Helford Special Area of Sites Mitigation Strategy Supplementary The site does not fall within Conservation (SAC) need to be Planning Document”. or is adjacent to a Cornwall considered. Wildlife Site.+

The site does not fall within or is adjacent to a BAP habitat.+ 8. Landscape +/- At this stage it is not possible Mitigation will be required if the site Paragraph f) states “A high quality design is to assess whether any option is developed and this will be expected that positively responds to the area’s 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a looked at in more detail at a later wider built, natural and historic environment. natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green stage to reduce harm to the higher The scheme should positively address Falmouth seascape. infrastructure. quality landscape in particular. Road, with particular focus on the design a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the quality in this location of the site, as it

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have measures and been taken into account by considerations Policy Planners distinctive qualities and features of the natural, The site is not within a Potential impacts on landscape can represents a gateway to both Falmouth and historic and cultural landscape and seascape designated AONB; however also be managed and addressed Penryn.” character? there is a designated AONB though appropriate master planning b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural approximately 400 m (on the in addition to the provision of green beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar other side of the Penryn buffer zones and planting and Valley AONB, and increase understanding and River) to the east of the site. through the scale and from of enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? The site is not within or in development. proximity to a designated c) Will it protect, enhance and promote AGLV.+ Higher level policy provisions seek to opportunities for green infrastructure within and meet this objective, for instance LP: between urban settlements. There was no landscape SP Policy 23. No further specific d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality assessment for this site. The wording is required. living environment? adjacent (to the west) site e) Will it encourage the location and design of had an intermediate overall Given the location of this site, along development to respect and improve landscape landscape assessment. a key gateway to Falmouth and character and the landscape setting of Penryn, high quality design should settlements? The site is in proximity to the work to ensure that the setting of coast and development, these settlements is enhanced. depending on form and massing could be visible from the estuary, so there could be a high impact on the seascape. -- 9. Maritime +/- The site is within wider The wider implications of Paragraph f) states “A high quality design is proximity to the Fal and development on the SAC are expected that positively responds to the area’s 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and Helford Special Area of addressed in more detail under wider built, natural and historic environment. diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and conservation (SAC), which Objective 7 Biodiversity above. The scheme should positively address Falmouth ensure sustainable maritime environments. could give rise to recreational Road, with particular focus on the design a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore impacts on the SAC being quality in this location of the site, as it maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both generated by development of represents a gateway to both Falmouth and designated and undesignated? the site Penryn.” b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have measures and been taken into account by considerations Policy Planners 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to Assessments need to be done at the Paragraph g) states “Planning permission for the have some effect on the appropriate master plan stage in development of the site will not be granted until 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. order to inform precise layouts, a heritage impact assessment has been distinctiveness of the historic environment. densities etc. produced to inform the layout, scale and a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive The site has not been subject Assessments to be carried out: massing of development and in particular the character of Cornwall? to a Historic Environment  Desk Based Assessment and Scheduled Jewish and Congregationalist Assessment. walk over survey Cemeteries at Ponshardon, demonstrating that b) Does the proposal have an  Impact Assessment any potential impacts do not harm the heritage acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the The site contains one feature  Setting of designated and assets and that the design responds historic environment? recorded on the Cornwall undesignated Historic accordingly.” c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the Sites and Monuments environment assets to be cultural and social significance of the historic Register – a modern considered Paragraph h) further emphasises the importance asset? trackway. It also borders a  Geophysical survey to of the historic environment “Planning permission d) Will it result in development which is number of sites in the SMR – minimise impact and target for the development of the site (or part of the sympathetic towards the need to promote the an air raid shelter, pillbox, a excavation site) will not be granted unless it is in general Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic post medieval jewish Assessment/ Historic Environment accordance with a masterplan that has been environment and culture? cemetery and a post issues to inform extent of the agreed in writing with the Council. This e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed medieval dissenters burial development and design solutions masterplan should be informed by an to be compatible with the immediate historic ground. The two cemeteries within the allocation site: assessment of the constraints of the site, environment? are also a Scheduled  Mitigation may affect including the viability assessment and Historic monument - number and location of Impact Assessment, as set out in parts (a) and f) Has a balance been struck between the level of development (g) above.” risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or The landscape character of  Consider retention of flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the the site is classed as urban hedgerows if present on site distinctive qualities of the historic environment? Land.

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP: SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by appropriate assessments and evaluations. 11. Design + The site has a slight northerly Through the master planning of the Paragraph f) states “A high quality design is gradient. Topography is site, development might be able to expected that positively responds to the area’s 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in unlikely to have an impact on be brought forward in a manner that wider built, natural and historic environment. development, sustainable land use and the sustainable design of minimises the impacts and costs The scheme should positively address Falmouth sustainable built development. development in this area.+ associated with the topography Road, with particular focus on the design a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher quality in this location of the site, as it environmental standards? Higher level policy provisions seek to represents a gateway to both Falmouth and meet this objective through Local Penryn.” b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable Development standards), and which Paragraph h) states “Planning permission for

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have measures and been taken into account by considerations Policy Planners energy capture and sustainable construction seek to secure high quality safe, the development of the site (or part of the site) using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? sustainable and inclusive design and will not be granted unless it is in general d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and development standards. These accordance with a masterplan that has been sympathetic design that takes account of policies require development to agreed in writing with the Council. This sustainable construction and transport modes, demonstrate the application of the masterplan should be informed by an and green infrastructure? guidance set out within the Councils assessment of the constraints of the site, Design Guide Supplementary including the viability assessment and Historic Planning document. Impact Assessment, as set out in parts (a) and (g) above.” The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and well being 12. Social Inclusion +/- The site is within good At the scheme design stage, efforts Paragraph c) states “The development of this proximity to a number of should be made to incorporate site will represent part of an expanded 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and existing services and facilities elements that will reduce poverty neighbourhood, which will also comprise the provide opportunities for all to participate fully in including education and and social exclusion. Access to adjacent allocation at Falmouth North (FP-H2); society. health, however it is less services and facilities need to be and the existing communities at and around a) Will it improve access to and provision of conveniently located for the considered. Lambs Lane, Oakfield Road and Ashfield Road. services, health and community facilities town centre.+/- The site should provide a financial contribution (including community youth facilities) especially Higher level policy provisions seek to to the delivery of a community facility, which in rural areas and for the socially excluded? meet this objective, for instance LP: will be located within Falmouth North (FP-H2). SP Policy 12. (Design) Furthermore, this site should provide space b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, within the scheme to deliver one or more of the discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? following A1 / A3 / A4 uses, which are of an appropriate scale for neighbourhood.”

Paragraph d) states “At least 50.8sqm of public open space per dwelling should be provided, in line with the Falmouth & Penryn Green Infrastructure Strategy and the minimum size thresholds within Table 2. However, this should be provide as an equivalent off-site contribution, to the regeneration and improvement of the adjoining Trescobeas open space; and the conservation and repair of the Scheduled Jewish and Congregationalist Cemeteries at Ponshardon. The intention is that the Trescobeas open space will become a

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have measures and been taken into account by considerations Policy Planners central focus for the new neighbourhood being created through this site allocation; the adjacent allocation at Falmouth North (FP-H2); and the existing communities at and around Lambs Lane, Oakfield Road and Ashfield Road”

13. Crime & Anti-Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered e.g. overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Councils Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and well being 14. Housing + The site is of a scale to None required – the site is Paragraph a) states “A high density mixed use provide for an appropriate specifically proposed for housing. development that should deliver approximately 1. To meet the needs of the local community as mix of housing type and 210 dwellings, approximately 400 student beds a whole in terms of general market, affordable, tenure. + and other land uses, where appropriate, to adaptable and decent housing. ensure a viable scheme can be achieved. The a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing The site has a gentle precise quantum and mix of uses on site will be to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration northerly gradient therefore informed by a masterplanning process and a schemes for the county? there are no topographical viability assessment that will form part of any constraints, which will planning application.” b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have measures and been taken into account by considerations Policy Planners or in temporary accommodation? negatively affect the c) Will it contribute towards the provision of opportunity for the Paragraph b) states “At least 25% of the affordable, social and key worker housing? development of an optimum dwellings should be provided as ‘accessible quantity and mix of homes’, in line with Policy 13 of the Local Plan d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and development including a Strategic Policies document.” those falling below the decent homes standards? higher % of affordable e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the housing.+ lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well-integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation +/- Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers No action necessary will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Further mitigation should make reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to provision for open space housing proposals. requirements. b) Will it improve access to health services? c) Will it improve access to the countryside, Overall, the site is not in Higher level policy provisions seek to coast, recreation and open spaces? proximity (800m) to existing meet this objective through Local d) Will it increase participation and engagement health facilities - Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and in physical activity and sport? Development standards), and which e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? The site does not have good seek to secure high quality safe, access to the open sustainable and inclusive design and countryside and the public development standards. These footpath network which will policies require development to promote health, sport and demonstrate the application of the recreation benefits.- guidance set out within the Councils Design Guide Supplementary The site does not incorporate Planning document. any existing sports facilities so will not have an adverse The Design Guide includes guidance impact.+ and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have measures and been taken into account by considerations Policy Planners The site is within walking efficiency, crime and disorder, distance of existing areas of design, social inclusion, drainage and open space.+ Health and well being 16. Economic Development, + The site is well linked to the No specific measures required to No action necessary strategic transport network address this objective. Regeneration and Tourism being in proximity to the A39 1. To support a balanced and low carbon Falmouth Road roundabout economy that meets the needs of the area and (+). promotes a diverse range of quality employment opportunities. The site is in proximity to existing employment areas.+ a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? Development of this small b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, area would not sustain a new managed workspace to support local need? neighbourhood and therefore c) Will it support the development of access to would not improve access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in and provision of additional rural areas? services and facilities as well as employment d) Will it raise the quality of employment and opportunities.- reduce seasonality?

17. Education & Skills ++ The site is in proximity to No specific measures required to Paragraph a) states “A high density mixed use both a primary and secondary address this objective. development that should deliver approximately 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the school ++ 210 dwellings, approximately 400 student beds necessary education, skills and knowledge to and other land uses, where appropriate, to play a full role in society. The site is not of a scale and ensure a viable scheme can be achieved. The a) Will it help improve the qualifications and location to improve training precise quantum and mix of uses on site will be skills of young people? and educational facilities such informed by a masterplanning process and a b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for as a new primary school - viability assessment that will form part of any lifelong learning (particularly for those with planning application. greatest need)? The site includes student c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and accommodation and will professional workforce? therefore facilitate access to d) Will it support a viable future for rural higher education + communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility + It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph d) states “The site layout should realistically development accessibility issues need to be enable bus services to appropriately enter and 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy leave the site, thereby facilitating the use of

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have measures and been taken into account by considerations Policy Planners facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages sustainable transport measures.” providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is conveniently planned facilities will be required. Paragraph e) states “The main pedestrian and transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located adjacent to existing vehicular access to the site would be from the urban area of Falmouth and existing access point at the Ponshardon a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport Penryn as well as a number roundabout. Pedestrian connections should also (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and of services and facilities; be explored and delivered where possible from pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary however it is not in proximity the site to the surrounding parts of the associated infrastructure is made available? to Falmouth town centre. It extended neighbourhood, including the b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting offers a location which would proposed development at Falmouth North (FP- alternative modes of transport? not optimise use of more H2), and the existing communities around the c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to sustainable modes of Trescobeas open space (Lambs Lane, Oakfield balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? transport.+/- Road and Ashfield Road), thereby ensuring that development of these sites and the new d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas The development of this high communities that are created complement and emissions? density residential site is support one another.” e) Will it improve service provision or provide a unlikely to provide linkages service or facility which is accessible to all, where public transport Paragraph i) states “Any development will be including those with disabilities and those in the services could be encouraged required to demonstrate that there would be more rural areas? to operate, however it is appropriate levels of parking provided to serve f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or adjacent to a bus route and the development.” sea? near existing bus stops.+/-

19. Energy +/- Although the site was not Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary assessed, Heat Mapping meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, Analysis of the adjacent cell Plan policies 12 and 13 (design and increase energy efficiency and security and concluded that the site has Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. some potential to support a seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and District Heating scheme but sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? with limitations/ development standards. These constraints.+ policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? The site consists of land with guidance set out within the Councils c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? a very slight northerly aspect. Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? This would allow some degree Planning document. of solar PV, although this would not be maximised. - The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have measures and been taken into account by considerations Policy Planners Health and well-being. No further specific wording is required.

SA of FP-M3 – Treliever

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1. Climatic Factors +/- The site is located on the New development should seek to Paragraph f) states in the first point re Zone 3 “ northern fringe of the urban maximise use of sustainable modes area of Penryn, adjacent to of transport and reduce reliance on • deliver the key vehicular access to the 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change the existing university private vehicles for short trips. southern half of the site (indicated at point 5 on the through a reduction in greenhouse gas campus. Its location is less policy plan above) and wider movement emissions. accessible to a number of The development Framework infrastructure for the southern half of the land, which 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and services and facilities and the identifies a need for high quality safe includes the delivery of a high quality and safe, north reduce vulnerability. town centre of Falmouth and pedestrian linkages and the provision south pedestrian / cycle bridge between this land a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? Penryn. It is therefore less of services and facilities and the existing Penryn campus (indicated at point 1 b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and favourable for the use of on the policy plan above The bridge must be Where possible linkages for walking energy efficiency? more sustainable modes of delivered prior to occupation of any accommodation transport which would and cycling between the new within this zone;” c) Does it encourage the use of renewable minimise any increase in development and facilities outside of energy technologies? greenhouse gas emissions.- the site area should be encouraged. d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to the effects of climate change? The site consists of land with Development should maximise a slight south easterly and opportunities arising from solar easterly aspect which would energy, and could deliver a range of be beneficial for solar gain. + alternative sustainable energy measures within the development Development within the and construction of the site. (as with existing campus has been previous projects within the delivered to very high University campus) sustainable and environmental standards, Higher level policy provisions seek to incorporating a range of support this objective, for instance features that seek to make LP; SP Policy 13 (Development the site more resilient to Standards). climate change

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2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and 1. To minimise the generation of waste and of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, encourage greater re-use and recycling of and or landfilled. composting and waste and materials in accordance with the waste addressing waste as a resource and hierarchy. looking to disposal as the last option. a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, Higher level policy provisions seek to collected, and or land filled? meet this objective through Local b) Will it increase levels of composting or Plan policies 12 and 13 (design and anaerobic digestion? Development standards), and which c) Has space for storage of recycled materials seek to secure high quality safe, been planned for? sustainable and inclusive design and d) Will it reduce the waste management development standards. These industry’s contribution to climate change? policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Councils Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency.

3. Minerals and Geodiversity +/- The site is partly within a Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary mineral safeguarding area.- meet this objective through LP:SP Policy 18: Minerals Safeguarding, 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral The site is not within or in which sets out specific requirements resources and ensure the sustainable proximity to a County to safeguard important mineral management of these resources Geology (RIGS) site.+ resources and reserves against 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the sterilisation from other forms of condition of geodiversity in the county. development. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil - The majority of the site is A new policy criteria has been Paragraph n) states “Any development of the land classified as Grade 3a (with a introduced to facilitate the relocate will be required to provide for the opportunity for the small area along the southern the existing agricultural and equine relocation of the combined agricultural and equine 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and fringe as Grade 4 and 5). As business to other land within the business (and associated accommodation) that protect and enhance soil quality. such development at this wider land holding. currently operated within the land, to other land 2. To encourage and safeguard local food location would lead to a loss within the wider agricultural holding and land production. of the best and most versatile ownership of that business; to the west of this site a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil agricultural land.- allocation.” quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the * Source Agricultural Land loss of productive soil? Classification field survey post 88

5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal can be minimised extent to which can be through careful design and 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality minimised through careful construction continues to improve. design and construction. a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse Higher level policy provisions seek to gas emissions? The site does not fall within meet this objective through Local b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management Plan policies 12 and 13 (design and Cornwall? Area.+ Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These

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policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Councils Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph g) states “Any built development of the the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related southern half of the land should be drawn away from issues; however appropriate the immediate southern boundary of the site, which 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate is a combination of Flood Zones 3 and 3b; plus the reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise demonstrates the proposed these issues. steep valley and the trees along the boundary which and coastal erosion. use is compatible with the represent an important ecological asset to be 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and flood zone status of the The SFRA made the following retained within any development (as indicated at reduce consumption and increase efficiency of majority of the site.+ recommendations : point 2 and shaded green on the policy plan above)” water use? a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by Development should be directed Paragraph i) states “Sustainable Urban Drainage the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- outside of the Flood Zone to the solutions will need to be provided as appropriate or south of the site. This area of Flood b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand necessary, that minimises the risk of flooding both Zone is at the lowest point of the site for water? on and off-site, and which has particular regard to and levels in this location might the potential for flooding into the surrounding c) Will the proposal provide for greater preclude built development, with properties in the vicinity of the site and the wider integrated water catchment management and access from the road being via a locality.” strengthen links between habitats to increase the bridge over the lower levels to the likelihood of adaptation to climate change? higher ground outside of the Flood d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water Zone. pollution events? The blue/green infrastructure corridor through the southern area of the site must be protected. Safe access to the site will need to be ensured if access is sought from the roundabout or road parallel to the souhern site boundary

Surface water drainage will need to

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be designed in accordance with the SUDS principles and standards set out in the Drainage Guidance for Cornwall to ensure surface water run-off from development is managed appropriately so that flood risk is not increased.

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP: SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

7. Biodiversity +/- The area does not fall within Development in this area could be Paragraph g) states “Any built development of the a Special Area of accompanied by the provision southern half of the land should be drawn away from Conservation, Site of Special enhancements to habitats and the immediate southern boundary of the site, which 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Scientific Interest, or other improvements to ecological is a combination of Flood Zones 3 and 3b; plus the condition and extent of biodiversity in the county designated site of networks. steep valley and the trees along the boundary which and allow its adaptation to climate change. international, national or represent an important ecological asset to be a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore regional significance. + Provision and enhancement of retained within any development (as indicated at biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall wildlife habitats and corridors and point 2 and shaded green on the policy plan above)” wildlife sites; SSSI’s, and internationally, The site does not fall within other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? or is adjacent to a Cornwall requirements are specified within the Paragraph h) states “It is anticipated that the main b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ Green Infrastructure Strategy section vehicular access for development of the southern change through the connection of habitats of the DPD. half of the land would be from the Treliever (wildlife corridors)? The southern fringe of the Roundabout (indicated at point 5 on the policy plan), site falls within a BAP habitat. Natural England have highlighted the c) Does it protect not only designated areas but and for phases of development on the northern half (Habitat Action Plan potential pressures on the Fal and also of wildlife interest everywhere? of the site from the A39 (as indicated at point 4 on woodland) -- Helford SAC as a consequence of the policy plan above), and in accordance with the d) Will it encourage the provision of new or housing development within a approaches set out within the Treliever development improved wildlife habitats? specified distance of the SAC. Such Framework, whilst ensuring ecological and schemes would require HRA environmental impacts are appropriately managed” screening that establishes the potential for recreational impacts and Paragraph l) states “Any development will need to be any mitigation that might be supported by appropriate assessments that

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required. demonstrate how any ecological assets or natural habitat at the site can be appropriately provided for, including opportunities for enhancement within any development, and that any loss of trees or habitat from the site can be avoided, appropriately protected and retained, replaced or mitigated, and that there should be no net loss of trees and hedgerows across the land”

Paragraph m) states “Any development of the land will be required to provide an HRA assessment that sets out the potential for any impacts on the Fal and Helford SAC, , which will help to determine what will represent an appropriate off-site contribution to mitigate against any potential water based recreational impacts.”

8. Landscape +/- The site is not within or is in Mitigation will be required if the site Paragraph d) states “Planning permission for the proximity to a designated option is developed and this will be development of only part of the site will not be AONB or AGLV. However looked at in more detail at a later granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the there is a designated AGLV stage to reduce harm to the higher that has been agreed in writing with the Council. natural, historic and cultural landscape and approximately 1.3km to the quality landscape in particular. Any masterplan shall be informed by the Treliever seascape. east.+ Development Framework and by the historic a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the Potential impacts on landscape can environment on and around this land, including distinctive qualities and features of the natural, The landscape assessment also be managed and addressed appropriate consideration for the potential for buried historic and cultural landscape and seascape concluded that part of the though appropriate master planning archaeology.. The masterplan must promote good character? site has a high overall in addition to the provision of green design principles that appropriately respond to the b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural landscape assessment.— buffer zones and planting and skyline and scale of development; and promote an beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar through the scale and from of appropriate palette of materials and colours. The Valley AONB, and increase understanding and At this stage it is not possible development. masterplan must provide appropriate provision for a enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? to assess whether the central hub area, within the zone identified at point 7 proposal could have a Higher level policy provisions seek to c) Will it protect, enhance and promote on the policy plan which shall provide a central focus positive impact on green meet this objective, for instance LP: opportunities for green infrastructure within and to the whole site. This central hub should provide infrastructure. This will be SP Policy 23. No further specific between urban settlements. services and facilities to support the business, further assessed through any employment and accommodation uses to be

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality planning application process. wording is required. provided on the land. Such key facilities should living environment? include social space, bars, cafes, restaurants and The framework sets out key e) Will it encourage the location and design of other facilities including health and or medical parameters related to scale, form development to respect and improve landscape facilities to support the wider occupiers and users of and layout having given character and the landscape setting of the whole site allocation” consideration to landscape and visual settlements? impact. The last points of paragraph e) state “

• The design quality, massing, and appearance of buildings shall respond appropriately to the landscape setting, prominence and topography of the landscape of the site and surrounding area.

• The development must respond appropriately to the surrounding topography and landscape, with particular regard to the skyline in terms of, scale, use of materials and colours. Any development that projects into or above the skyline shall be limited in number and shall be required to demonstrate that the quality of design and materials used along with the function and role of such a building within the use of the land, justifies any such intrusion above the skyline.

The last point of paragraph f) states “ The design quality, massing, and appearance of buildings shall respond appropriately to the landscape setting, prominence and topography of the landscape of the site and surrounding area”

9. Maritime o The site is not in proximity to Any wider implications of Paragraph m) states “Any development of the land the coast. development on the SAC are will be required to provide an HRA assessment that addressed in detail under this sets out the scale and nature of the impacts on the 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and Notwithstanding the above, Objective, and Objective 9 Maritime Fal and Helford SAC, which will help to determine diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and the site is within wider below. However the outline HRA what will represent an appropriate off-site

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners ensure sustainable maritime environments. proximity to the Fal and included within the framework has contribution to mitigate against any potential water a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore Helford Special Area of concluded that with appropriate based recreational impacts generated.” maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both conservation (SAC), which mitigation measures in place, the designated and undesignated? could give rise to recreational development of the site is impacts on the SAC being acceptable. b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to generated by development of climate change and its likely effects on the sea, the site coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment recommended Further Heritage Assessment work was undertaken have some effect on the the following mitigation measures: and concluded less than substantial harm, which was historic environment. outweighed by wider benefits 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local 1. Assessments to be done or, if distinctiveness of the historic environment. Paragraph c) states “Any development of this land Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon as should seek to deliver the amount and range of uses a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Environment Assessment feasible to inform any further set out within the Treliever Development Framework. character of Cornwall? implies less than substantial developments within any of these Developing the site in a phased manner will be b) Does the proposal have an harm to heritage assets with areas: permitted, provided it is in accordance with a master acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the the potential for mitigation - that has been agreed with the Council. Each phase historic environment? • Desk Based Assessment & Walk The site contains three Over Survey of any development should consider the viability of c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the features recorded on the the whole development in accordance with the cultural and social significance of the historic Cornwall Sites and • Impact Assessment Treliever Development Framework, and not solely on asset? Monuments Register –an the viability of any single phase.” d) Will it result in development which is early medieval settlement. • Geophysical survey to minimise Paragraph d) states “Planning permission for the sympathetic towards the need to promote the There are also records of post impact & target excavation development of only part of the site will not be Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic medieval milestones along granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan environment and culture? the roads that form the 2. Assessment of impact on setting, that has been agreed in writing with the Council. e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed western and southern context and inter-relationship of HE Any masterplan shall be informed by the Treliever to be compatible with the immediate historic boundaries of the site. assets/historic landscapes & Development Framework and by the historic environment? settlements environment on and around this land, including

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners f) Has a balance been struck between the level of The landscape character of 3. Assessment /HE issues must appropriate consideration for the potential for buried risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or the site is partly classed as inform extent of development and archaeology. The masterplan must l promote good flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the Anciently Enclosed Land and design solutions within the allocation design principles that appropriately respond to the distinctive qualities of the historic environment? partly as Post Medieval cell Mitigation to include appropriate skyline and scale of development, promote an Enclosed Land. design responding to historic appropriate pallete of material and colours. The landscape context masterplan should provide appropriate consideration for and provision of a central hub area within the Higher level policy provisions seek to zone identified at point 7 on the policy plan which meet this objective, for instance LP: shall provide a central focus to the whole site. This SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) central hub should provide services and facilities to this sets out that proposals should be support the business, employment and informed by proportionate accommodation uses to be provided on the land. assessments and evaluations. Such key facilities should include social space, bars, cafes, restaurants and other facilities including health facilities to support the wider occupiers and users of the whole site allocation”

11. Design + The majority of the site has a Through the master planning of the Paragraph b) states “Any development of the land south easterly or easterly site, development might be able to must demonstrate that it is in accordance with and gradient, therefore be brought forward in a manner that follow the key guidance and requirements set out 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in topography is unlikely to minimises the impacts and costs within the Treliever Development Framework” development, sustainable land use and impede the sustainable associated with the topography sustainable built development. design of development in this Paragraph c) states “Any development of this land a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher area.+ Higher level policy provisions seek to should seek to deliver the amount, range and mix of environmental standards? meet this objective through Local uses set out within the Treliever Development b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? Plan policies 12 and 13 (design and Framework. Developing the site in a phased manner c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable Development standards), and which will be permitted, provided it is in accordance with a energy capture and sustainable construction seek to secure high quality safe, masterplan that has been agreed by the Council. using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? sustainable and inclusive design and Each phase of any development should consider the development standards. These viability of the whole development in accordance d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and policies require development to with the Treliever Development Framework, and not sympathetic design that takes account of demonstrate the application of the solely on any single phase.” sustainable construction and transport modes, guidance set out within the Councils and green infrastructure? Design Guide Supplementary The last points of paragraph e) state “

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Planning document. • The design quality, massing, and appearance of buildings shall respond appropriately The Design Guide includes guidance to the landscape setting, prominence and topography and standards relating to, amongst of the landscape of the site and surrounding area. others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social • The development must respond inclusion, drainage and health and appropriately to the surrounding topography and wellbeing landscape, with particular regard to the skyline in terms of, scale, use of materials and colours. Any development that projects into or above the skyline shall be limited in number and shall be required to demonstrate that the quality of design and materials used along with the function and role of such a building within the use of the land, justifies any such intrusion above the skyline.

12. Social Inclusion +/- This mixed use allocation will None required Paragraph d) states “Planning permission for the provide additional services development of only part of the site will not be and facilities as well as granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and improving the accessibility of that has been agreed in writing with the Council. provide opportunities for all to participate fully in existing facilities through Any masterplan shall be informed by the Treliever society. improved pedestrian and Development Framework and by the historic a) Will it improve access to and provision of cycle routes environment on and around this land, including services, health and community facilities appropriate consideration for the potential for buried (including community youth facilities) especially It is not well related to archaeology.The masterplan must promote good in rural areas and for the socially excluded? existing facilities - design principles that appropriately respond to the b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, skyline and scale of development and promote an discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? appropriate paletye of material and colours, The , masterplan must provide appropriate consideration

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for a central hub area within the zone identified at point 7 on the policy plan which shall provide a central focus to the whole site. This central hub shouldprovide services and facilities to support the business, employment and accommodation uses to be provided on the land. Such key facilities should include social space, bars, cafes, restairants and other facilities including health facilities to support the wider occupiers and users of the whole site allocation”

13. Crime & Anti-Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered e.g. overlooking of public have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and behaviour. to design out crime fear of crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Councils Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion.

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14. Housing ? This allocation is for mixed The proposal will include student The allocation of specific sites for student uses including education accommodation. This could relieve accommodation not only seeks to meet the needs of uses, employment space and pressure on the housing market the student community within Falmouth and Penryn, 1. To meet the needs of the local community as C1 student accommodation within Falmouth and Penryn. but also seeks to address and rebalance the existing a whole in terms of general market, affordable, pressures being experienced within the local housing adaptable and decent housing. With the inclusion of text market in the towns, arising from speculative a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing relating to ancillary use, if student related developments. Specific allocations of to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration this were to include C3 The policy allows “other associated sites for accommodation will help to direct schemes schemes for the county? dwellings this could change development that supports the towards such allocations, releasing the pressures on b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless the SA score to a +. However delivery of the economic aspirations smaller sites within the towns to deliver student or in temporary accommodation? with the uncertainty of for the site” related growth, so that they might then contribute c) Will it contribute towards the provision of whether such a use would be towards general housing or employment proposals. affordable, social and key worker housing? included at this time the SA score is maintained as a ? Paragraph a) states “A mixed use site that should d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and deliver: those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the • B1(a) office space and B1(b) Research and lifelong needs of the population? Development Space f) Will it provide a well-integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support • D1 higher education facilities and / or academic a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? support facilities. Supplementary development will also be permitted where it is demonstrated that it g) Will it provide energy efficient development supports the University’s activity which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? • C1 Student Accommodation (focused on post h) Will it make the best use of land? graduates) and associated support facilities including academic support, shop, café and health provisions, and associated car parking provision”

• Other associated development that supports the delivery of the economic aspirations of the site

Paragraph f) states “Accommodation:

Student accommodation shall be focused within the

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zones indicated within zones 3 and 8 of the policy plan above.

Zone 3 shall provide accommodation (including post graduate accommodation) within a higher density scheme with building heights of predominantly three and four storey(maximum). This zone will also:

• deliver the key vehicular access to the southern half of the site (indicated at point 5 on the policy plan above) and wider movement infrastructure for the southern half of the land, which includes the delivery of a high quality and safe, north south pedestrian / cycle bridge between this land and the existing Penryn campus (indicated at point 1 on the policy plan above). The bridge must be delivered prior to occupation of any accommodation within this zone:

• Include the delivery of a core space that provides a central social and supporting hub area of services and facilities to support the employment and accommodation uses on all of the land within the allocation in the zone identified at point 7 on the policy plan above. Such key facilities should include social and leisure space, small shops and other facilities to support the uses on the land and should include health facilities to support the wider occupiers and users of the whole site allocation

• support the delivery of employment space (as referred to in paragraph (e) above) on the southern half of the site within zone 6 on the policy plan; and,

• The design quality, massing, and appearance of

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buildings shall respond appropriately to the landscape setting, prominence and topography of the landscape of the site and surrounding area.

Zone 8 shall provide in the region of 700 units of student accommodation at a lower density and shall:

• respond appropriately to its landscape setting and its location on the periphery of the site, and shall be of a lower density with it scale responding appropriately to its location, being predominantly two and three story development;

• support the delivery of employment space on the northern half of the land (as referred to in paragraph (e) above),

• deliver the key infrastructure vehicular access to the northern half of the site (indicated at point 9 on the policy plan above) and wider movement infrastructure within the northern half of the site and supporting development;

• deliver as part of any student accommodation within zone 4, a social and supporting facility of an appropriate scale to provide support and facilities for the level of accommodation provided within this zone, but which is subservient to and only supporting of the wider and larger provision of social space and facilities to be delivered on the southern half of the land within a core hub within the central zone indicated at point 7 on the policy plan, (as referred to in this paragraph above); and,

• the design quality, massing, and appearance of

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buildings shall respond appropriately to the landscape setting, prominence and topography of the landscape of the site and surrounding area

Zone 8 offers the opportunity to deliver some additional accommodation as part of an employment focused mixed use area within the site..Tthis zone shall:

• be of a scale that responds appropriately to its location, being prominently two and three storey development;

• support the delivery of employment space within zone 5(as referred to in paragraph (e));

• The design quality, massing, and appearance of buildings shall respond appropriately to the landscape setting, prominence and topography of the landscape of the site and surrounding area”

15. Health, Sport and Recreation + The site has good access to The allocation will include services Paragraph a) states “A mixed use site that should the coast, open countryside, and facilities including health, deliver: public footpath network and framework indicates provision for 1. To improve health through the promotion of cycle network which will sports • B1(a) office space and B1(b) Research and healthier lifestyles and improving access to open promote health sport and Development Space space and health, recreation and sports facilities. recreation benefits + a) Will it improve health and well-being and • D1 higher education facilities and / or academic reduce inequalities in health? The site does not include support facilities. Supplementary development will b) Will it improve access to health services? formal and informal sports also be permitted where it is demonstrated that it supports the University’s activity c) Will it improve access to the countryside, facilities. + coast, recreation and open spaces? The site is not easily • C1 Student Accommodation (focused on post d) Will it increase participation and engagement accessible to existing health graduates) and associated support facilities including in physical activity and sport? facilities, However the academic support, shop, café and health provisions,

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? masterplan and policy and associated car parking provision wording includes new health facilities • Other associated development that supports the delivery of the economic aspirations for the site The site is of scale to deliver new sports facilities – the masterplan refers to new sports facilities

16. Economic Development, ++ The provision of improved None required Paragraph a) states “A mixed use site that should educational provision can deliver: Regeneration and Tourism lead to greater opportunities for skills and training, which • B1(a) office space and B1(b) Research and 1. To support a balanced and low carbon can support economic growth Development Space economy that meets the needs of the area and and development. The promotes a diverse range of quality employment Universities in Cornwall are • D1 higher education facilities and / or academic opportunities. seen as an important part of support facilities. Supplementary development will also be permitted where it is demonstrated that it a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment the economic strategy within supports the University’s activity opportunities? Cornwall and locally to Falmouth and Penryn. b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, • C1 Student Accommodation (focused on post managed workspace to support local need? The allocation includes B1a graduates) and associated support facilities including c) Will it support the development of access to and B1b employment academic support, shop, café and health provisions, ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in provision and associated car parking provision” rural areas? • Other associated development that supports the d) Will it raise the quality of employment and delivery of the economic aspirations for the site reduce seasonality?

Paragraph e) states “Employment and innovation:

Employment and innovation space shall be provided within zone 8 and predominantly at zone6 on the policy plan above, and shall:

• Provide an appropriate mix of B1(a) and (b) office,

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technology, innovation and research and development employment space;

• Within zone 8 employment space will be provided as set out above, as part of a mixed use zone with student accommodation

• Make provision for an appropriate amount of parking space to support the mix of employment uses delivered;

• The design quality, massing, and appearance of buildings shall respond appropriately to the landscape setting, prominence and topography of the landscape of the site and surrounding area.

17. Education & Skills ++ This site is allocated for This site would make direct provision Paragraph a) states “A mixed use site that should mixed use, including for additional and improved deliver: education, research and educational and skills provision, 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the development linked to associated with the expansion of the • B1(a) office space and B1(b) Research and necessary education, skills and knowledge to business growth, and existing University campus, as such Development Space play a full role in society. student accommodation in no additional mitigation would be • D1 higher education facilities and / or academic a) Will it help improve the qualifications and support of the future growth required. support facilities. Supplementary development will

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners skills of young people? of the university campus.++ also be permitted where it is demonstrated that it supports the University’s activity b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong learning (particularly for those with • C1 Student Accommodation (focused on post greatest need)? graduates) and associated support facilities including academic support, shop, café and health provisions, c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and and associated car parking provision” professional workforce? • Other associated development that supports the d) Will it support a viable future for rural delivery of the economic aspirations of the site communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

18. Transport and Accessibility +/- It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph h) states “It is anticipated that the main realistically development accessibility issues need to be vehicular access for development of the southern increases use of motor considered as part of any policy half of the land would be from the Treliever 1. To improve access to key services and vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages Roundabout (indicated at point 5 on the policy plan), facilities by reducing the need to travel and by through the site to existing and and for phases of development on the northern half providing safe sustainable travel choices. The site location on the planned facilities will be required. of the site from the A39 (as indicated at point 4 on 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise northern fringe of the urban the policy plan above), and in accordance with the transport related greenhouse gas emissions. area is less accessible and The Treliever development approaches set out within the Treliever development a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport less favourable for use of framework sets out key Framework, whilst ensuring ecological and (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and more sustainable forms of infrastructure requirements to secure environmental impacts are appropriately managed” pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary transport including walking an appropriate and safe means of associated infrastructure is made available? and cycling.- access to the site and an essential Paragraph i) states “A north-south spine route b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting pedestrian/ cycle link (bridge) should be created through the site linking with the The expansion of the existing alternative modes of transport? hub (7) and pedestrian/ cycle bridge (1). The route campus on this land to the should have high quality built frontage on either c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to north would provide side, connecting the employment and balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? opportunities for improved accommodation uses. The route should perform as a

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas provision for public transport key pedestrian/ cycle route, as well as offer vehicular emissions? that compliments the existing access to various parts of the site e) Will it improve service provision or provide a transport hub on the existing Paragraph k) states “Any development would also be service or facility which is accessible to all, campus facility.+ expected to provide an appropriate Travel Plan that including those with disabilities and those in the addresses the following key issues including: more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or • Measures to encourage students to utilise non car sea? modes of transport;

• Communication with students regarding no parking provision either within the site or in the vicinity of the site;

• A management strategy for the drop off and pick up;

• A monitoring and review mechanism to assess the success of the Plan;

• a liaison strategy with local communities; and,

• A Travel Plan Coordinator role to be situated at the site to manage the implementation and operation of the Plan.”

19. Energy ++ Heat Mapping Analysis Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary concluded that the site has meet this objective through Local the highest potential to Plan policies 12 and 13 (design and 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, support a District Heating Development standards), and which increase energy efficiency and security and Scheme. ++ seek to secure high quality safe, reduce fuel poverty. sustainable and inclusive design and a) Will it promote energy conservation and The site has a south easterly development standards. These efficiency? and easterly aspect which is policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of most favourable to solar demonstrate the application of the

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners renewable and low carbon energy technologies? PV.++ guidance set out within the Councils c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. d) Will it encourage local energy production? The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to energy and waste efficiency.

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors +/- The site is located adjacent to New development should seek to Paragraph c) states “The main vehicular access the existing urban area of maximise use of sustainable modes should be onto Lostwithiel Road, where the junction 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change Bodmin and in comparison to of transport and reduce reliance on should be appropriately located to enable the through a reduction in greenhouse gas some other areas, offers a private vehicles for short trips. delivery of a continued highway route into the emissions. location which could optimise Halgavor Urban Extension East allocation (Bd-UE2b); 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and the use of more sustainable Where possible linkages for walking this new junction will enable early phases of this reduce vulnerability. modes of transport. This will and cycling between the new allocation to proceed. A highway contribution will be help minimise any increases development and facilities outside of required from this development towards the delivery a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? in greenhouse gas emissions the site area should be encouraged. of a new junction from Carminnow Road, over the b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and resulting from new railway line, into the Bd-UE2b allocation. Delivery of energy efficiency? development as the site is For public bus services, when road this entire site will not be permitted until the new c) Does it encourage the use of renewable more accessible to the town links are built a cul de sac Carminnow Road junction and route through the Bd- energy technologies? centre, employment and arrangement should be avoided as UE2b site on to Lostwithiel Road is in place. The site d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage other facilities. The location is this will discourage bus operators should also provide good walking and cycling routes resilience to the effects of climate change? however less accessible to from operating services through the through the site, as indicated on figure Bd3.” other facilities such as a future site. Roads that allow buses to primary school, health run through a site using separate facilities and a access and egress are preferred as supermarket.+/- this will encourage bus services to be routed through areas. The site has a south-westerly aspect. While not ideal, this would largely allow development to be orientated to utilise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies.+/- 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled. +/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and

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The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to energy and waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The site is not within a None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral area.++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is not within or in 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the proximity to a County condition of geodiversity in the county. Geology (RIGS) site.+ a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil +/- The site is classified as Grade The proposed site could include new Paragraph d) states “At least 50.3sqm of public open 3b and 4 agricultural land on allotments space per dwelling should be provided on site, in line 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and the post 88 survey. so if with the Bodmin Green Infrastructure Strategy and protect and enhance soil quality. developed would not lead to the minimum size thresholds within Table 1. 2. To encourage and safeguard local food loss of the best and most Furthermore, a sustainable urban drainage scheme production. versatile agricultural land needs to be implemented, which precludes (3a).+/ - infiltration” a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? * Source Agricultural Land b) Will it avoid development that leads to the Classification field survey loss of productive soil? post 88

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal can be minimised 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be through careful design and continues to improve. minimised through careful construction and the implementation a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction of sustainable transport gas emissions? improvements. Bodmin Town Centre was b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in designated as an Air Quality The extent of air pollution resulting Cornwall? Management Area in 2008. from the proposal can be minimised However this area is not in through careful design and proximity+ construction

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water ++ All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph d) states “At least 50.3sqm of public open the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related space per dwelling should be provided on site, in line 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate with the Bodmin Green Infrastructure Strategy and reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise The SFRA demonstrates the implementation of SUDS can mitigate the minimum size thresholds within Table 2. and coastal erosion. proposed use is compatible these issues. Furthermore, a sustainable urban drainage scheme 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and with the flood zone status of needs to be implemented, which precludes reduce consumption and increase efficiency of the majority of the site.+ The SFRA made the following infiltration” water use? recommendations : The site is not covered by or Site Specific - Built development to Paragraph f) states “A small section of the western a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing in close proximity to a Critical be sited outside of the area of Flood edge of the site is adjacent to a Flood Zone 3b area; the risk of flooding overall? Drainage Area.++ Zone 3 on south-western edge which built development must be drawn away from this b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand should be integrated into GI for the area, to minimise the risk of flooding. Any for water? site. application must undertake a full hydrological c) Will the proposal provide for greater assessment of the site to inform the design and integrated water catchment management and There is plenty of scope here for layout of the scheme.” strengthen links between habitats to increase the surface water SUDS but the likelihood of adaptation to climate change? hydrology and ground conditions will

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water need to be carefully considered, pollution events? investigated and integrated into the development design. Need to ensure water quality is also integrated into SUDS to protect water quality and help prevent deterioration.

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area could be Paragraph g) states “To ensure likely significant a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to effects upon the SAC are avoided or appropriately 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special biodiversity habitats and networks. mitigated, the following must be undertaken and condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other delivered: a CEMP; and an appropriately designed and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of Provision and enhancement of SUDs scheme.” a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or wildlife habitats and corridors and biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + other Green Infrastructure Paragraph h) states “Confirmation of capacity within wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, requirements are specified within the the local sewage Treatment facility, or provision of nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within Green Infrastructure Strategy section alternative facilities, is required prior to or is adjacent to a Cornwall of the DPD. commencement of the scheme, to ensure there is b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ not a detrimental impact upon the River Camel SAC” change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site does not fall within Paragraph i) state “Planning permission for the c) Does it protect not only designated areas but or is adjacent to a BAP development of only part of the site will not be also of wildlife interest everywhere? habitat. However there is a granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan d) Will it encourage the provision of new or BAP habitat within / concept plan for the entire site. The masterplan / improved wildlife habitats? approximately 400m to the concept plan should ensure the most important extreme south east corner of ecological features on the edges of the site are the proposed allocation.- protected” 8. Landscape + The site is not within or in Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph i) states “Planning permission for the close proximity to a meet this objective, for instance development of only part of the site will not be 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the designated AONB or AGLV. LP:SP Policy 23. Plus inclusion of granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan natural, historic and cultural landscape and However there is a criteria relating to masterplanning / concept plan for the entire site. The masterplan / seascape. designated AGLV will help to mitigate any remaining concept plan should ensure the most important a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the approximately 900m to the issues ecological features on the edges of the site are distinctive qualities and features of the natural, east of the site. This is protected” historic and cultural landscape and seascape separated from the site by character? the barrier of the A30.+ b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural The site was assessed as beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners Valley AONB, and increase understanding and being of intermediate enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? landscape value. +/- c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and At this stage it is not possible between urban settlements. to assess whether any proposal could have a d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality positive impact on green living environment? infrastructure. e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime o The site is not in proximity of None required No action necessary the coast. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment + All development is likely to The HIA assessment of the original No action necessary have some effect on the UE-2 allocation recommended the 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. following mitigation measures : distinctiveness of the historic environment. Assessments to be done to inform a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic masterplan stage in order to inform character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment precise layouts, densities etc.: implies no harm to heritage • Desk Based Assessment & b) Does the proposal have an assets + Walk Over Survey acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the • Impact Assessment historic environment? The proposed site contains • Geophysical survey to c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the one feature recorded on the minimise impact & target excavation cultural and social significance of the historic Cornwall Sites and • Assessment of impact on

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners asset? Monuments Register, with a setting, context and inter- d) Will it result in development which is medieval field system, there relationship of HE assets/historic sympathetic towards the need to promote the is also documentary evidence landscapes Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic of the site of a Post Medieval 2. Assessment /HE issues must environment and culture? corn mill. inform extent of development and design solutions within the allocation e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed The site is classed as Post cell. to be compatible with the immediate historic Medieval Enclosed land with a 3. Mitigation to include environment? small section classed as proportionate design responding to f) Has a balance been struck between the level of Upland Rough Ground. historic landscape context risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the Higher level policy provisions seek to distinctive qualities of the historic environment? meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by appropriate assessments and evaluations. No further specific wording is required. 11. Design + Topography is unlikely to Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph i) states “Planning permission for the impede the sustainable meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in design of development over Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and most of this area.+ Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site. The masterplan / sustainable built development. seek to secure high quality safe, concept plan should ensure the most important a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher sustainable and inclusive design and ecological features on the edges of the site are environmental standards? development standards. These protected” policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to energy and and green infrastructure? waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing, amongst others. 12. Social Inclusion +/- Its location is less accessible At the scheme design stage, efforts Paragraph c) states “The main vehicular access to a number of existing should be made to incorporate should be onto Lostwithiel Road, where the junction 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and facilities such as health elements that will reduce poverty should be appropriately located to enable the

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners provide opportunities for all to participate fully in facilities and a supermarket and social exclusion. Access to delivery of a continued highway route into the society. than other sites.- services and facilities need to be Halgavor Urban Extension East allocation (Bd-UE2b); a) Will it improve access to and provision of considered. this new junction will enable early phases of this services, health and community facilities Development of the whole allocation to proceed. A highway contribution will be (including community youth facilities) especially site overall could sustain a required from this development towards the delivery in rural areas and for the socially excluded? new neighbourhood and of a new junction from Carminnow Road, over the improve access to and railway line, into the Bd-UE2b allocation. Delivery of b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, provision of additional this entire site will not be permitted until the new discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? services and facilities. + Carminnow Road junction and route through the Bd- UE2b site on to Lostwithiel Road is in place. The site should also provide good walking and cycling routes through the site, as indicated on figure Bd3.” 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + The site has a gentle south- None required Paragraph a) states “A residential development that westerly gradient and there should accommodate approximately 540 dwellings.” 1. To meet the needs of the local community as should be no topographical a whole in terms of general market, affordable, constraints to developing an Paragraph b) states “At least 25% of the dwellings adaptable and decent housing. optimum quantity and mix of should be provided as ‘accessible homes’, in line with a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing development including Policy 13 of the Local Plan Strategic Policies to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration affordable housing.+ document.”

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners schemes for the county? b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless The site is of a scale to or in temporary accommodation? provide for an appropriate mix of housing type and c) Will it contribute towards the provision of tenure.+ affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph c) states “The main vehicular access will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate should be onto Lostwithiel Road, where the junction 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian should be appropriately located to enable the healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. delivery of a continued highway route into the space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the Halgavor Urban Extension East allocation (Bd-UE2b); a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore this new junction will enable early phases of this reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to allocation to proceed. A highway contribution will be housing proposals. required from this development towards the delivery b) Will it improve access to health services? of a new junction from Carminnow Road, over the c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site has good access to railway line, into the Bd-UE2b allocation. Delivery of coast, recreation and open spaces? the, surrounding open this entire site will not be permitted until the new d) Will it increase participation and engagement countryside and public Carminnow Road junction and route through the Bd- in physical activity and sport? footpath network which will UE2b site on to Lostwithiel Road is in place. The site e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? promote health, sport and should also provide good walking and cycling routes recreation benefits.+ through the site, as indicated on figure Bd3.”

The site is not in close Paragraph d) states “At least 50.3sqm of public open proximity to existing health space per dwelling should be provided on site, in line facilities.- with the Bodmin Green Infrastructure Strategy and the minimum size thresholds within Table 2. The site does not incorporate Furthermore, a sustainable urban drainage scheme any existing sports facilities needs to be implemented, which precludes so will not have an adverse infiltration”

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The site is within walking distance of existing areas of open space and other sports facilities.+

Development of the site option could provide a potential opportunity to make provision for a new designated play space.+ 16. Economic Development, + The site is less accessible to No specific measures required to No action necessary the strategic transport address this objective. The site is Regeneration and Tourism network compared to some allocated for housing development. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon other sites but adjoins the economy that meets the needs of the area and B3268 at its eastern promotes a diverse range of quality employment boundary.- opportunities. Most of the site is in a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment proximity to existing opportunities? employment areas.+ b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? The wider site is of a scale to c) Will it support the development of access to enable the development of ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in new employment units as rural areas? part of the development, however the allocation does d) Will it raise the quality of employment and not specifically include any reduce seasonality? employment facilities.+

17. Education & Skills + The site is in close proximity Site is in proximity to schools. Paragraph c) states “The main vehicular access to a secondary school and Improved cycling, pedestrian and bus should be onto Lostwithiel Road, where the junction 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the partially within 1200m of a routes and services could further should be appropriately located to enable the necessary education, skills and knowledge to Primary School.+ facilitate sustainable access. delivery of a continued highway route into the play a full role in society. Halgavor Urban Extension East allocation (Bd-UE2b); a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site is of a size and this new junction will enable early phases of this skills of young people? convenient location that could allocation to proceed. A highway contribution will be b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for offer an opportunity to required from this development towards the delivery lifelong learning (particularly for those with improve the towns training of a new junction from Carminnow Road, over the greatest need)? and/or educational facilities.+ railway line, into the Bd-UE2b allocation. Delivery of c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners professional workforce? this entire site will not be permitted until the new d) Will it support a viable future for rural Carminnow Road junction and route through the Bd- communities? UE2b site on to Lostwithiel Road is in place. The site e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice should also provide good walking and cycling routes in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? through the site, as indicated on figure Bd3.” f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? Paragraph e) states “An off-site education contribution will be sought to support the delivery of a new primary school within allocation Bd-UE3 or the upgrade of an existing primary school within Bodmin.” 18. Transport and Accessibility - It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph c) states “The main vehicular access realistically development accessibility issues need to be should be onto Lostwithiel Road, where the junction 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy should be appropriately located to enable the facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages delivery of a continued highway route into the providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and Halgavor Urban Extension East allocation (Bd-UE2b); 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is not conveniently planned facilities will be required. this new junction will enable early phases of this transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a number of allocation to proceed. A highway contribution will be facilities in comparison to required from this development towards the delivery a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport other site options, although it of a new junction from Carminnow Road, over the (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and is adjacent to the secondary railway line, into the Bd-UE2b allocation. Delivery of pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary school and leisure centre. It this entire site will not be permitted until the new associated infrastructure is made available? does not therefore offer a Carminnow Road junction and route through the Bd- b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting location which could optimise UE2b site on to Lostwithiel Road is in place. The site alternative modes of transport? use of more sustainable should also provide good walking and cycling routes c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to modes of transport - through the site, as indicated on figure Bd3.” balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas The development of the emissions? entire site could provide linkages where public e) Will it improve service provision or provide a transport services could be service or facility which is accessible to all, encouraged to operate.+ including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? Development of the site may f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or cause a significant increase in sea? local traffic movements through existing residential areas and/or the town centre which may cause safety and capacity issues.- 19. Energy +/- There has been no heat Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, mapping analysis of the meet this objective through Local increase energy efficiency and security and Bodmin area. However the Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and reduce fuel poverty. site is in close proximity of to Development standards), and which possible large users of heat seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and (School, leisure centre), so sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? may justify a district heat development standards. These b) Will it promote and support the use of network.+ policies require development to renewable and low carbon energy technologies? demonstrate the application of the c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? The site has a south-westerly guidance set out within the Council’s aspect which is less Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? favourable to solar PV. - Planning document.

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors +/- The site is located adjacent to New development should seek to Paragraph c) states “It is anticipated that the main the existing urban area of maximise use of sustainable modes vehicular access to the site will come via Carminow 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change Bodmin and in comparison to of transport and reduce reliance on Road; which should include an improved railway through a reduction in greenhouse gas some other areas, offers a private vehicles for short trips. crossing and a new junction on Lostwithiel Road; the emissions. location which could optimise junction on to Lostwithiel Road should be 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and the use of more sustainable Where possible linkages for walking appropriately located to enable the delivery of a reduce vulnerability. modes of transport. This will and cycling between the new continued highway route into the Halgavor Urban help minimise any increases development and facilities outside of Extension West allocation (Bd-UE2a). The site should a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? in greenhouse gas emissions the site area should be encouraged. also provide good walking and cycling routes through b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and resulting from new the site, as indicated on figure Bd3.” energy efficiency? development as the site more For public bus services, when road c) Does it encourage the use of renewable accessible to the town centre, links are built a cul de sac energy technologies? employment and other arrangement should be avoided as d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage facilities. The location is this will discourage bus operators resilience to the effects of climate change? however less accessible to from operating services through the other facilities such as a future site. Roads that allow buses to primary school, health run through a site using separate facilities and a access and egress are preferred as supermarket.+/- this will encourage bus services to be routed through areas. The site has a south-westerly aspect. While not ideal, this would largely allow development to be orientated to utilise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies.+/- 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled. +/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and

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The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to energy and waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The site is not within a None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral area.++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is not within or in 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the proximity to a County condition of geodiversity in the county. Geology (RIGS) site.+ a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil - Just over half of the site is The proposed site could include new Paragraph d) states “At least 50.3sqm of public open classified as Grade 3b allotments space per dwelling should be provided on site, in line 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and agricultural land on the post with the Bodmin Green Infrastructure Strategy and protect and enhance soil quality. 88 survey. However an area the minimum size thresholds within Table 2. 2. To encourage and safeguard local food of land in the south east of Furthermore, a sustainable urban drainage scheme production. the area was not surveyed needs to be implemented, which precludes post 88 and was graded 3a infiltration” a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil on the pre 88 survey, so if quality in Cornwall? developed would lead to b) Will it avoid development that leads to the some loss of the best and loss of productive soil? most versatile agricultural land (3a). -

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners * Source Agricultural Land Classification field survey pre 88 and post 88 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal can be minimised 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be through careful design and continues to improve. minimised through careful construction and the implementation a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction of sustainable transport gas emissions? improvements. Bodmin Town Centre was b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in designated as an Air Quality Higher level policy provisions seek to Cornwall? Management Area in 2008. meet this objective through Local However this area is not in Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and proximity+ Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water ++ All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph d) states “At least 50.3sqm of public open the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related space per dwelling should be provided on site, in line 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate with the Bodmin Green Infrastructure Strategy and reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise The SFRA demonstrates the implementation of SUDS can mitigate the minimum size thresholds within Table 2. and coastal erosion. proposed use is compatible these issues. Furthermore, a sustainable urban drainage scheme 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and with the flood zone status of needs to be implemented, which precludes reduce consumption and increase efficiency of the majority of the site.+ The SFRA made the following infiltration” water use? recommendations for this part of the The site is not covered by or original Halgavor site : a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing in close proximity to a Critical the risk of flooding overall? Drainage Area.++ There is plenty of scope here for b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand surface water SUDS but the for water? hydrology and ground conditions will c) Will the proposal provide for greater need to be carefully considered, integrated water catchment management and investigated and integrated into the strengthen links between habitats to increase the development design. Need to ensure likelihood of adaptation to climate change? water quality is also integrated into d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water SUDS to protect water quality and pollution events? help prevent deterioration.

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Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area could be Paragraph f) states “To ensure likely significant a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to effects upon the SAC are avoided or appropriately 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special biodiversity habitats and networks. mitigated, the following must be undertaken and condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other delivered: a CEMP; and an appropriately designed and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of Provision and enhancement of SUDs scheme” a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or wildlife habitats and corridors and biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + other Green Infrastructure Paragraph g) states “Confirmation of capacity within wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, requirements are specified within the the local sewage Treatment facility, or provision of nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within Green Infrastructure Strategy section alternative facilities, is required prior to or is adjacent to a Cornwall of the DPD. commencement of the scheme, to ensure there is b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ not a detrimental impact upon the River Camel SAC” change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site does not fall within Paragraph h) states “ Planning permission for the c) Does it protect not only designated areas but or is adjacent to a BAP development of only part of the site will not be also of wildlife interest everywhere? habitat. However there is a granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan d) Will it encourage the provision of new or BAP habitat within 150m to / concept plan for the entire site. The masterplan / improved wildlife habitats? the extreme south east concept plan should ensure the most important corner of the proposed ecological features on the edges of the site are allocation.- protected” 8. Landscape +/- The site is not within or in Mitigation will be required if the site close proximity to a is developed and this will be looked Paragraph h) states “Planning permission for the 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the designated AONB or AGLV. at in more detail at a later stage to development of only part of the site will not be natural, historic and cultural landscape and However there is a reduce harm to the higher quality granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan seascape. designated AGLV landscape in particular. / concept plan for the entire site. The masterplan / a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the approximately 650m to the concept plan should ensure the most important distinctive qualities and features of the natural, east of the site. This is Higher level policy provisions seek to ecological features on the edges of the site are historic and cultural landscape and seascape separated from the site by meet this objective, for instance protected” character? the barrier of the A30.+ LP:SP Policy 23. b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural This area of the original site beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar east of the B3263 was Valley AONB, and increase understanding and assessed as being part of a enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? wider cell that was considered c) Will it protect, enhance and promote to be of high landscape value opportunities for green infrastructure within and (although the proposed area between urban settlements. for development is located

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality adjacent to the existing urban living environment? area).-- e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape At this stage it is not possible character and the landscape setting of to assess whether any settlements? proposal could have a positive impact on green infrastructure. 9. Maritime o The site is not in proximity of None required No action necessary the coast. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment + All development is likely to The HIA assessment of the original No action necessary have some effect on the UE-2 allocation recommended the 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. following mitigation measures : distinctiveness of the historic environment. Assessments to be done to inform a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic masterplan stage in order to inform character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment precise layouts, densities etc.: implies no harm to heritage • Desk Based Assessment & b) Does the proposal have an assets + Walk Over Survey acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the • Impact Assessment historic environment? The proposed site adjoins the • Geophysical survey to c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the medieval settlement of minimise impact & target excavation cultural and social significance of the historic Halgavor. • Assessment of impact on asset? setting, context and inter- d) Will it result in development which is The site is classed as Post relationship of HE assets/historic sympathetic towards the need to promote the Medieval Enclosed land. landscapes Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic 2. Assessment /HE issues must

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners environment and culture? inform extent of development and e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed design solutions within the allocation to be compatible with the immediate historic cell. environment? 3. Mitigation to include proportionate design responding to f) Has a balance been struck between the level of historic landscape context risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the Higher level policy provisions seek to distinctive qualities of the historic environment? meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by appropriate assessments and evaluations. No further specific wording is required. 11. Design + Topography is unlikely to Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph h) states “Planning permission for the impede the sustainable meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in design of development over Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and most of this area.+ Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site. The masterplan / sustainable built development. seek to secure high quality safe, concept plan should ensure the most important a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher sustainable and inclusive design and ecological features on the edges of the site are environmental standards? development standards. These protected.” policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to energy and and green infrastructure? waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing, amongst others. 12. Social Inclusion +/- Its location is less accessible At the scheme design stage, efforts Paragraph c) states “It is anticipated that the main to a number of existing should be made to incorporate vehicular access to the site will come via Carminow 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and facilities such as health elements that will reduce poverty Road; which should include an improved railway provide opportunities for all to participate fully in facilities and a supermarket and social exclusion. Access to crossing and a new junction on Lostwithiel Road; the society. than other sites.- services and facilities need to be junction on to Lostwithiel Road should be a) Will it improve access to and provision of considered. appropriately located to enable the delivery of a services, health and community facilities Development of the whole continued highway route into the Halgavor Urban

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners (including community youth facilities) especially site overall could sustain a Extension West allocation (Bd-UE2a). The site should in rural areas and for the socially excluded? new neighbourhood and also provide good walking and cycling routes through b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, improve access to and the site, as indicated on figure Bd3.” discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? provision of additional services and facilities. + 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing +/- The site has a south-westerly None required Paragraph a) states “A residential development that gradient and there may be should accommodate approximately 230 dwellings.” 1. To meet the needs of the local community as topographical which may not a whole in terms of general market, affordable, allow the maximisation of the Paragraph b) states “At least 25% of the dwellings adaptable and decent housing. opportunity to develop an should be provided as ‘accessible homes’, in line with a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing optimum quantity and mix of Policy 13 of the Local Plan Strategic Policies to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration development including document.” schemes for the county? affordable housing.- b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless The site is of a scale to or in temporary accommodation? provide for an appropriate c) Will it contribute towards the provision of mix of housing type and affordable, social and key worker housing? tenure.+ d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph c) states “It is anticipated that the main will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate vehicular access to the site will come via Carminow 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian Road; which should include an improved railway healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. crossing and a new junction on Lostwithiel Road; the space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the junction on to Lostwithiel Road should be a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore appropriately located to enable the delivery of a reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to continued highway route into the Halgavor Urban housing proposals. Extension West allocation (Bd-UE2a). The site should b) Will it improve access to health services? also provide good walking and cycling routes through c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site has good access to the site, as indicated on figure Bd3.” coast, recreation and open spaces? the, surrounding open d) Will it increase participation and engagement countryside and public Paragraph d) states “At least 50.3sqm of public open in physical activity and sport? footpath network which will space per dwelling should be provided on site, in line e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? promote health, sport and with the Bodmin Green Infrastructure Strategy and recreation benefits.+ the minimum size thresholds within Table 2. Furthermore, a sustainable urban drainage scheme The site is not in close needs to be implemented, which precludes proximity to existing health infiltration” facilities.-

The site does not incorporate any existing sports facilities so will not have an adverse impact.+

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners Development of the site option could provide a potential opportunity to make provision for a new designated play space.+ 16. Economic Development, + The site is less accessible to No specific measures required to No action necessary the strategic transport address this objective. The site is Regeneration and Tourism network compared to some allocated for housing development. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon other site options but adjoins economy that meets the needs of the area and the B3268.- promotes a diverse range of quality employment opportunities. Most of the site is in proximity to existing a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment employment areas.+ opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, The wider site is of a scale to managed workspace to support local need? enable the development of c) Will it support the development of access to new employment units as ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in part of the development, rural areas? however the allocation does not specifically include any d) Will it raise the quality of employment and employment facilities.+ reduce seasonality?

17. Education & Skills +/- The site is in close proximity Site is in proximity to the secondary Paragraph c) states “It is anticipated that the main to a secondary school but not school. Improved cycling, pedestrian vehicular access to the site will come via Carminow 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the within 1200m of a Primary and bus routes and services could Road; which should include an improved railway necessary education, skills and knowledge to School.- further facilitate sustainable access. crossing and a new junction on Lostwithiel Road; the play a full role in society. junction on to Lostwithiel Road should be a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site is of a size and appropriately located to enable the delivery of a skills of young people? convenient location that could continued highway route into the Halgavor Urban b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for offer an opportunity to Extension West allocation (Bd-UE2a). The site should lifelong learning (particularly for those with improve the towns training also provide good walking and cycling routes through greatest need)? and/or educational facilities.+ the site, as indicated on figure Bd3.” c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? Paragraph e) states “An off-site education d) Will it support a viable future for rural contribution will be sought to support the delivery of communities? a new primary school within allocation Bd-UE3 or the e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice upgrade of an existing primary school within in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? Bodmin.” f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners 18. Transport and Accessibility - It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph c) states “It is anticipated that the main realistically development accessibility issues need to be vehicular access to the site will come via Carminow 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy Road; which should include an improved railway facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages crossing and a new junction on Lostwithiel Road; the providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and junction on to Lostwithiel Road should be 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is not conveniently planned facilities will be required. appropriately located to enable the delivery of a transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a number of continued highway route into the Halgavor Urban facilities in comparison to Extension West allocation (Bd-UE2a). The site should a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport other sites, although it is also provide good walking and cycling routes through (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and adjacent to the secondary the site, as indicated on figure Bd3.” pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary school and leisure centre. It associated infrastructure is made available? does not therefore offer a b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting location which could optimise alternative modes of transport? use of more sustainable c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to modes of transport - balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas The development of the emissions? entire site could provide linkages where public e) Will it improve service provision or provide a transport services could be service or facility which is accessible to all, encouraged to operate.+ including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? Development of the site may f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or cause a significant increase in sea? local traffic movements through existing residential areas and/or the town centre which may cause safety and capacity issues.- 19. Energy +/- There has been no heat Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary mapping analysis of the meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, Bodmin area. However the Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and site is in close proximity of to Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. possible large users of heat seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and (School, leisure centre), so sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? may justify a district heat development standards. These network.+ policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? The site has a south-westerly guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? aspect which is less Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? favourable to solar PV. - Planning document.

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors +/- The site is located adjacent to New development should seek to No action necessary the existing urban area of maximise use of sustainable modes 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change Bodmin, however it does not of transport and reduce reliance on through a reduction in greenhouse gas offer a location which could private vehicles for short trips. emissions. optimise use of more 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and sustainable modes of Where possible linkages for walking reduce vulnerability. transport (thereby minimising and cycling between the new any increase in greenhouse development and facilities outside of a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? gas emissions) as it is more the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and distant from the town centre energy efficiency? and other facilities apart from For public bus services, when road c) Does it encourage the use of renewable health.- links are built a cul de sac energy technologies? arrangement should be avoided as d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage The site consists of with a this will discourage bus operators resilience to the effects of climate change? slight south westerly aspect. from operating services through the This would largely allow future site. Roads that allow buses to development to be orientated run through a site using separate to maximise solar gain and access and egress are preferred as would enable the use of this will encourage bus services to be renewable technologies.+ routed through areas. 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary

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The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding area. 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral ++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is not in proximity to 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the a County Geology (RIGS) condition of geodiversity in the county. site.+ a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil -- The whole site is classified as The proposed site could include new Paragraph c) states “An off-site contribution should Grade 3a Agricultural Land so allotments be provided for the delivery of new/upgraded open 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and if developed would lead to a spaces. The sum sought will be equivalent to protect and enhance soil quality. loss of the best and most 50.3sqm of public open space per dwelling, in line 2. To encourage and safeguard local food versatile agricultural land; with the Bodmin Green Infrastructure Strategy” production. although it avoids the higher agricultural land a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil classifications.-- quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the * Source Agricultural Land loss of productive soil? Classification field post 88 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction. to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions?

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Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be Paragraph e) states “To ensure likely significant a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to effects upon the SAC are avoided or appropriately 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to mitigated, the following must be undertaken and

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. delivered: a CEMP; and an appropriately designed and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of SUDS scheme. a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and Paragraph f) states “Confirmation of capacity within wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure the local sewage Treatment facility, or provision of nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the alternative facilities, is required prior to or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section commencement of the scheme, to ensure there is b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. not a detrimental impact upon the River Camel SAC. change through the connection of habitats (wildlife corridors)? The site is not covered by or A HRA has been carried out on the c) Does it protect not only designated areas but in proximity to a BAP site and concludes that No European also of wildlife interest everywhere? habitat.+ sites identified as being vulnerable to d) Will it encourage the provision of new or recreational pressures within ZoI. improved wildlife habitats? The mitigation proposed is as follows: A Construction Environment Management Plan will be required, which ensures that likely significant effects upon River Camel SAC are avoided or appropriately mitigated; this will need to be agreed with the Council prior to commencement on site. When designing the SUDs scheme attention must be given to ensuring that likely significant effects upon the River Camel SAC including as a result of changes in water quality or flow are avoided or appropriately mitigated. The scheme design will need to demonstrate its effectiveness in this respect and be approved by the Council prior to development commencing. Confirmation of capacity within the Local Sewage Treatment facility or provision of alternative facilities is required prior to commencement of the scheme, to avoid likely significant effects upon the River Camel SAC 8. Landscape +/- The site is not within or is in Mitigation will be required if the site Paragraph g) states “Planning permission for the

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proximity to a designated option is developed and this will be development of only part of the site will not be natural, historic and cultural landscape and AONB, however while the site looked at in more detail at a later granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan seascape. is not within an AGLV there is stage to reduce harm to the higher / concept plan for the entire site. This should be a AGLV approximately 1km to quality landscape in particular. informed by a historic landscape assessment.” a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the the north. + distinctive qualities and features of the natural, Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape The landscape assessment of meet this objective, for instance character? the cell concluded that the LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural site has a high landscape wording is required. beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar assessment; however it is Valley AONB, and increase understanding and recognised that this parcel of enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? land within the cell is c) Will it protect, enhance and promote surrounded by development, opportunities for green infrastructure within and roads or railway line, which between urban settlements. limits the value on this element.- d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime o The site is not in proximity to None required No action necessary the coast. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of Bd-H1 Paragraph g) states “Planning permission for the have some effect on the recommended the following development of only part of the site will not be

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if / concept plan for the entire site. This should be Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon informed by a historic landscape assessment.” a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Environment Assessment as feasible: character of Cornwall? implies less than substantial  Geophysical survey Paragraph d) of Policy Bd H1 states “Consideration b) Does the proposal have an harm and the potential for required; potential trial should be given to the impact of development on the acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the mitigation.- trenching wider landscape setting and Bodmin Railway, with historic environment?  Hedgerow assessment consideration of tree planting on the western side of The site contains no features the site to help address these issues” c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the required as both natural and recorded on the Cornwall cultural and social significance of the historic historic asset (including Sites and Monuments asset? possible springhead site) Register. d) Will it result in development which is 2. Assessment /HE issues to inform sympathetic towards the need to promote the extent of development and The site is classed as Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic design solutions within the Anciently Enclosed Land. environment and culture? allocation cell, including boundary treatment/ access to e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed site to be compatible with the immediate historic environment? Higher level policy provisions seek to f) Has a balance been struck between the level of meet this objective, for instance risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the Environment) this sets out that distinctive qualities of the historic environment? proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. 11. Design + The site has a generally south Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph g) states “Planning permission for the westerly gradient, however, meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in topography is unlikely to Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and impede the sustainable Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site. This should be sustainable built development. design of development in this seek to secure high quality safe, informed by a historic landscape assessment.” a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher area.+ sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency,

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion +/- The location of the site is less At the scheme design stage, efforts Paragraph g) states “Planning permission for the accessible to a number of should be made to incorporate development of only part of the site will not be 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and existing facilities than other elements that will reduce poverty granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan provide opportunities for all to participate fully in sites, however it is in and social exclusion. Access to ped / concept plan for the entire site. This should be society. proximity to health and cycle routes enabling better informed by a historic landscape assessment.” a) Will it improve access to and provision of facilities.+/- access services and facilities need to services, health and community facilities be considered. (including community youth facilities) especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered e.g. overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + The site slopes to the east None required Paragraph a) states “A residential development and south west, however delivering approximately 50 dwellings.” 1. To meet the needs of the local community as there are no topographical a whole in terms of general market, affordable, constraints in this area that Paragraph b) states “At least 25% of the dwellings adaptable and decent housing. would affect the opportunity should be provided as ‘accessible homes’, in line with

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing of developing an optimum Policy 13 of the Local Plan Strategic Policies to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration quantity and mix of document.” schemes for the county? development including b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless affordable housing.+ or in temporary accommodation? The site is of a scale to c) Will it contribute towards the provision of provide an appropriate mix of affordable, social and key worker housing? housing type and tenure. + d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph c) states “An off-site contribution should will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate be provided for the delivery of new/upgraded open 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian spaces. The sum sought will be equivalent to healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. 50.3sqm of public open space per dwelling should be space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the provided on site, in line with the Bodmin Green a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Infrastructure Strategy” reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to housing proposals. Paragraph g) states “Planning permission for the b) Will it improve access to health services? development of only part of the site will not be c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site is adjacent to the granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan coast, recreation and open spaces? open countryside and the / concept plan for the entire site. This should be d) Will it increase participation and engagement public footpath network which informed by a historic landscape assessment.” in physical activity and sport? could encourage access for e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? recreation.+

The site is well located in relation to existing sports facilities, playing pitches and area of open space.+

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The site does not incorporate any existing sports facilities so will not have an adverse impact.+

Development of the site option could provide a potential opportunity to make provision for new/improved open space off-site.+ 16. Economic Development, - The site is in proximity Development of the site would need Paragraph d) of Policy Bd H1 states “Consideration (800m) to existing to consider the neighbouring Bodmin should be given to the impact of development on the Regeneration and Tourism employment areas.+ and Wenford Railway. wider landscape setting and Bodmin Railway, with 1. To support a balanced and low carbon consideration of tree planting on the western side of economy that meets the needs of the area and The site is less accessible to the site to help address these issues” promotes a diverse range of quality employment the strategic transport opportunities. network than other locations, but does adjoins the A389, a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment which provides a link to the opportunities? A30.+/- b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? Development of this small c) Will it support the development of access to area is not of a scale to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in sustain new neighbourhood rural areas? facilities including employment opportunities.- d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality? Development of this site could have some negative impact on the setting of the Bodmin and Wenford heritage railway, however this site sits between the railway and the existing built up area, which is only a short distance away, so is considered to have a lesser effect than other sites.+/-

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 17. Education & Skills +/- The site is within proximity of Improved cycling, pedestrian and bus No action necessary a Primary School, but is not routes and services could facilitate 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the in proximity to a secondary access and sustainable travel to necessary education, skills and knowledge to school.+ schools. play a full role in society. a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site is not of a size and skills of young people? convenient location that could b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for offer an opportunity to lifelong learning (particularly for those with improve the towns training greatest need)? and/or educational facilities.- c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility +/- It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph g) states “Planning permission for the realistically development accessibility issues need to be development of only part of the site will not be 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages / concept plan for the entire site. This should be providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and informed by a historic landscape assessment.” 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The entire site is located on planned facilities will be required. transport related greenhouse gas emissions. the fringe of the existing urban area and its facilities a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport such as primary and (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and secondary schools, FE college pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary and hospital. It offers a associated infrastructure is made available? location which enables use of b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting more sustainable modes of alternative modes of transport? transport thereby minimising c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to any increase in greenhouse balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? gas emissions. There is a d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas relatively level walking route emissions? (although over 1.5km) to the town centre and it is near e) Will it improve service provision or provide a existing bus routes.+ service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the The development of the area more rural areas? is not of a scale to provide f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or linkages where public

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners sea? transport services could be encouraged to operate. - 19. Energy + There has been no heat Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary mapping analysis of the meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, Bodmin area. However the Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and site is in close proximity of to Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. possible large users of heat seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and (hospital), so may justify a sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? district heat network.+ development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of The site consists of land with demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? a slight south westerly guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? aspect. This would largely Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? allow development to be Planning document. orientated to maximise solar gain and would enable the The Design Guide includes guidance use of renewable and standards relating to energy technologies.+ efficiency.

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed Mitigation How the Measures and considerations have Considerations been taken into account by Policy Planners 1. Climatic Factors +/- The proposal provides for a New development should seek Paragraph b) of Policy LAU-H3 connecting road through the to maximise use of sustainable states “Development of this site 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through site, east to west, connecting modes of transport and reduce must contribute to the delivery a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Kensey Valley Meadow with reliance on private vehicles for of the Launceston Transport 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce Newport Industrial Estate. short trips. Strategy; specifically the vulnerability. Therefore the site will be more development of the site must a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? accessible and favourable for Where possible linkages for provide part of the Kensey use of more sustainable modes walking and cycling between Valley Estate Road on either b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and of transport, thereby minimising the new development and side of Ridgegrove Hill (with the energy efficiency? greenhouse gas emissions. + facilities outside of the site area indicative alignment set out on c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy should be encouraged. the above plan), with an technologies? alignment that would “future d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage The sites north easterly aspect For public bus services, when proof” the ability to connect the resilience to the effects of climate change? does not allow maximised solar road links are built, a cul-de-sac two elements of the road either gain and renewable arrangement for the site area side of Ridgegrove Hill, as well technologies. - should be avoided as this will as safeguard the land required discourage bus operators from to make the connection. operating services through the Pedestrian / cycle links must be future site. Roads which allow provided as indicated in figure buses to run through a site Lau3.” using a separate access and egress point are preferred and Paragraph h) of Policy LAU-H3 will encourage bus services to states “Planning permission for be routed through areas. the development of only part of the site will not be granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan or concept plan for the entire site, which clearly sets out the pedestrian, cycling and vehicular connections through the site; and open space provision.” 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to No action necessary 1. To minimise the generation of waste and encourage any positive or negative impact reduce waste by increasing greater re-use and recycling of materials in accordance on the overall amount of waste recycling, the provision of with the waste hierarchy. produced, collected and or land sufficient storage and collection filled. +/- areas for recycling, composting a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, and waste and addressing collected, and or land filled? waste as a resource and looking b) Will it increase levels of composting or anaerobic

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The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required. No action necessary mineral safeguarding area. ++ 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral resources and ensure the sustainable management of these The site is not in close proximity resources to a County Geology (RIGS) 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition of site. + geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil +/- The site is classified as partly The proposed site could Paragraph d) of Policy LAU-H3 Grade 3b and partly grade 4 incorporate new allotment states “Development of this site

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed Mitigation How the Measures and considerations have Considerations been taken into account by Policy Planners 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect Agricultural Land so if provision. should deliver elements of the and enhance soil quality. developed would lead to a loss Green Infrastructure Strategy of productive soil. However this for Launceston. This includes 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. is not classed as the best and providing at least 114sqm of a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in most versatile agricultural public open space per dwelling, Cornwall? land+/- in line with the minimum size b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of thresholds within TableLau4. productive soil? * Source Agricultural Land This provision should be Classification field survey pre 88 focused predominantly in one (area not surveyed post 88) main location of the site, with other landowners providing off- site contributions to its development. A partial off-site contribution would be acceptable where the full quantum of open space provision on-site is unsuitable due to site constraints” (this can include allotments). 5. Air + All development will have an The extent of air pollution No action necessary impact on air pollution the resulting from the proposal can 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be be minimised through careful continues to improve. minimised through careful design and construction and the a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse gas design and construction. implementation of sustainable emissions? transport infrastructure b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in Cornwall? The site does not fall within a enhancements. proposed or existing Air Quality Management Area. + Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective through LP:SP policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed Mitigation How the Measures and considerations have Considerations been taken into account by Policy Planners Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water ++ All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraphf) of Policy LAU-H3 the overall demand of water. negative impacts on water states” Surface water drainage 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and related issues. However, must be designed in accordance reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise and costal The site does not fall within a appropriate implementation of with the Sustainable Urban erosion. flood zone. Sustainable Urban Drainage Drainage Systems (SUDS) 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and reduce Systems (SUDS) can mitigate principles and standards set out consumption and increase efficiency of water use? The SFRA demonstrates the these issues. in the Drainage Guidance for a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing the proposed use is compatible with Cornwall to ensure surface risk of flooding overall? the flood zone status of the The SFRA made the following water run-off from development entire site.++ recommendations” Surface is managed appropriately, so b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand for water drainage will need to be that flood risk is not increased”. water? The site is entirely outside a designed in accordance with the c) Will the proposal provide for greater integrated water Critical Drainage Area. ++ SUDS principles and standards catchment management and strengthen links between set out in the Drainage habitats to increase the likelihood of adaptation to Guidance for Cornwall to ensure climate change? surface water run-off from d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water pollution development is managed events? appropriately, so that flood risk is not increased. “

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Strategy Section of the DPD.

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change) 7. Biodiversity +/- The area does not fall within or Development in this area should The western boundary avoids in proximity to a Special Area of be by enhancements to habitats the majority of the BAP in this 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition and Conservation, Site of Special and improvements to ecological location. An area which is extent of biodiversity in the county and allow its Scientific Interest or other networks. designated as Habitat Action adaptation to climate change. designated site of international, Woodland covers a very small a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed Mitigation How the Measures and considerations have Considerations been taken into account by Policy Planners biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall wildlife national or regional interest.+ Provision and enhancement of proportion of the most westerly sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, nationally and wildlife habitats and corridors field within this allocation and regionally designated areas? The west of the site forms part and other Green Infrastructure here Policy 23 of the LP:SP b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate change of a BAP habitat woodland. -- requirements are specified would be taken into through the connection of habitats (wildlife corridors)? within the Green Infrastructure consideration to mitigate The site is not covered by, Strategy Section of the DPD. impacts of development. c) Does it protect not only designated areas but also of adjacent to or in proximity to a wildlife interest everywhere? County Wildlife Site. + Higher level policy provisions Paragraph e) states “Measures d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved seek to meet this objective, for for the protection and, where wildlife habitats? instance LP:SP Policy 23. possible, enhancement of the woodland priority habitat at the western edge of the site should be incorporated” 8. Landscape + The site is not in proximity to a Mitigation may be required if No action necessary designated AONB or AGLV . + the site is developed to reduce 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, harm to the higher quality historic and cultural landscape and seascape. The site was not covered by a landscape in particular. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the landscape assessment distinctive qualities and features of the natural, historic Higher level Policy provisions and cultural landscape and seascape character? At this stage it is not possible to seek to meet this objective, for b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of assess whether the proposal instance LP:SP Policy 23. the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and could have a positive impact on increase understanding and enjoyment of the special green infrastructure. qualities of the AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime 0 No sites surrounding None required No action necessary Launceston will impact on the 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse maritime environment. waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed Mitigation How the Measures and considerations have Considerations been taken into account by Policy Planners maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to have Assessments need to be done at Mechanisms are already in some effect on the historic the appropriate master plan place that ensure such 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local environment. stage in order to inform precise assessments are carried out, in distinctiveness of the historic environment. layouts, densities etc. not order to meet higher level a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character NB: The site has not been the appropriate to leave to policies (NPPF & LP:SP). of Cornwall? subject to a Historic Impact mitigation until after these have b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/unacceptable Assessment. been determined. level of impact on the historic environment? The site is partly adjacent to Assessments to be carried out: c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural the town’s conservation area. It • Desk Based Assessment & and social significance of the historic asset? is however also adjacent to Walk Over Survey d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic modern residential development • Impact Assessment towards the need to promote the Cornwall's unique and an industrial estate. • Geophysical survey to heritage value, historic environment and culture? Development, if not minimise impact & target e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be sympathetically designed could excavation compatible with the immediate historic environment? have a negative impact on the • Watching briefs etc. historic character. - f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk Assessment /Historic (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the distinctive qualities of the The site contains two features Environment issues to inform historic environment? recorded on the Cornwall Sites extent of further development and Monuments Register, a post and design solutions within the medieval quarry and part of a allocation site post medieval railway. - LP:SP Policy 24 sets out that The site is partly classed as proposals should be informed Ancient Enclosed Land and by proportionate assessments partly as urban land. – and evaluations. 11. Design - The site has a north easterly Higher level policy provisions Paragraphg) states “planning

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to, amongst others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing.

Measures should be taken to ensure that the site is planned out according to an overall masterplan covering the entire site, to avoid piecemeal development and thereby optimising scheme layout and design. 12. Social Inclusion + The site is in proximity to the The location of this site, in Paragraph a) sets out the town centre and education relation to current employment requirements connectivity as 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide facilities. + and the town centre, presents part of future plan proposals: opportunities for all to participate fully in society. benefits for future residents “Land identified at Kensey a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, with regards to improving social Valley offers the opportunity to health and community facilities (including community inclusion. accommodate approximately 75 youth facilities) especially in rural areas and for the houses, together with open socially excluded? Improved connectivity (which space, pedestrian and cycle

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13. Crime & Anti Social Behaviour ? At this stage, it is difficult to At scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of development in this area will considered. crime. have on crime and antisocial a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in behaviour. ? Higher level policy provisions turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly seek to meet this objective in the most deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot through LP:SP policies 12 and spots) 13 (Design and Development b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing +/- The site is of a scale to provide None required Paragraph a) states “Land for an appropriate mix of identified at Kensey Valley 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole housing type and tenure. + offers the opportunity to in terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and accommodate approximately 75 decent housing. There are significant houses, together with open a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to topographical constraints which space, pedestrian and cycle ensure delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for will affect the opportunity for links and an estate road the county? the development of an optimum connecting Kensey Valley

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed Mitigation How the Measures and considerations have Considerations been taken into account by Policy Planners b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in quantity and mix of Meadow residential area with temporary accommodation? development including a higher Newport Industrial Estate” c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, % of affordable housing. - social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers No action necessary will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier noise levels?” has been incorporate new and improve lifestyles and improving access to open space and considered as the noise that existing pedestrian and cycle health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the links for future residents. a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce development – and therefore inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to Given the very low level of b) Will it improve access to health services? housing proposals. natural open space in and around Launceston, provision c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, The site is located over 800m for this should be provided in recreation and open spaces? from existing health facilities. - any scheme proposals. Sports d) Will it increase participation and engagement in provision should also be physical activity and sport? Launceston has a very low level considered. e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? of natural open space (90% below average for inland towns Having taken into consideration only) and outside of the town the paragraphs of Policy LAU- are only privately owned natural H3, it is considered that, once spaces with very limited access, implemented, these should consequently this site, as others work well to promote healthier around the town, does not have lifestyles. good access to open countryside (or the coast). Neither does it currently have

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The site is of a scale to enable the development of new open space/ sports facilities.+ 16. Economic Development, +/- The site is in proximity (800m) None specific required to No action necessary Regeneration and Tourism to existing employment areas + address this objective. The site is primarily allocated for 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that In comparison to other sites it housing development. meets the needs of the area and promotes a diverse does not have good links to the range of quality employment opportunities. strategic transport network - a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? Any development may have an adverse effect on tourism b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed although effects uncertain at workspace to support local need? this stage.+/- c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

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The development of the growth area will provide day to day shopping needs to reduce the need to travel. Much of this has already been agreed in the committed schemes. 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy.

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The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside of a None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral area.++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is not in proximity to 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the a County Geology (RIGS) condition of geodiversity in the county. site.+ a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil -- The entire site is classified as An appraisal has been carried out to When considering the benefits that the site offers, a mixture of Grade 2 and 3a assess the most suitable and against the loss of agricultural land, it is felt that the 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and Agricultural Land. sustainably located sites around balance should be in favour of bringing forward the protect and enhance soil quality. Development would therefore Newquay. The proposed site could proposed development 2. To encourage and safeguard local food lead to the loss of land maximise growing opportunities classified as the best and through the green infrastructure Paragraph c) states “42.7sqm of public open space

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Newquay sits within the zone of influence of the Penhale Dunes Special Area of Conservation (SAC). As a result, development proposals within the town will be required to provide off-site contributions to a range of measures to mitigate against recreational impact upon the SAC. Further detail on the nature of the mitigation measures are set out in the European Sites Mitigation Strategy Supplementary Planning Document. 8. Landscape + The site is not within or in Mitigation may be required to limit No action necessary close proximity to a potential effects on landscape 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the designated AONB or AGLV. + character in the area. natural, historic and cultural landscape and seascape. The landscape assessment of Higher level policy provisions seek to a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the the original cell concluded protect and enhance landscape distinctive qualities and features of the natural, that the site has an character, for instance LP:SP Policy

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The site is primarily classed as Ancient Enclosed Land, with small areas as Modern Enclosed Land. 11. Design + The site has an easterly Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph e) states “The layout of the site should aspect. Topography is meet this objective through Local ensure it is appropriately integrated with the 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in unlikely to impede the Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and surrounding permitted development “ development, sustainable land use and sustainable design of Development standards), and which sustainable built development. development in this area.+ seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance

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Development of the site could provide a potential opportunity to make provision for new designated play space. The wider masterplanned area (including areas with planning permission, includes new open space and green infrastructure)+ 16. Economic Development, ++ The site is in close proximity None specifically required to address No action necessary (800m) to existing this objective. The site is allocated Regeneration and Tourism employment areas both to for mixed use development and the 1. To support a balanced and low carbon the north and south. The existing permissions on the growth economy that meets the needs of the area and wider masterplanned area area provide for high levels of promotes a diverse range of quality employment includes new employment employment uses. opportunities. units. ++ a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment The site has good links to the opportunities? strategic transport network b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, with access from the A3059 managed workspace to support local need? from the north and A392 c) Will it support the development of access to from the south. The wider ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in masterplanned area includes rural areas? a new strategic route through the site.+ d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality? 17. Education & Skills ++ The majority of the site is in Although this site performs well No action necessary proximity to both primary against this SA objective 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the (1200m) and secondary consideration ought to be given to necessary education, skills and knowledge to (1600m) schools.++ the development contributing to play a full role in society. further education provision at the a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The wider masterplanned site extant primary school if required at skills of young people? includes an extant permission time of application. b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for for a primary school. The site lifelong learning (particularly for those with is of a scale to provide greatest need)? neighbourhood facilities which c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners professional workforce? could provide space to enable d) Will it support a viable future for rural additional education/ communities? training.+ e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility + It is acknowledged that New development should seek to The Rialton section of the road has been delivered. realistically development maximise use of sustainable modes No action necessary 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor of transport and reduce reliance on facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. private vehicle for short trips. The providing safe sustainable travel choices. Masterplan for the growth area 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise While the site is not shows a bus only link between the transport related greenhouse gas emissions. conveniently located for a growth area and the existing built up number of facilities it forms area of Newquay. This would be a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport part of the wider Newquay delivered through the proposed (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and Growth Area which will allocated site and adjacent playing pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary provide a wide range of new fields. associated infrastructure is made available? facilities including retail, b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting employment and education. Where possible linkages for walking alternative modes of transport? This therefore offers a and cycling between the new c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to location which could optimise development and facilities outside of balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? use of more sustainable the site area should be encouraged. d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas modes of transport including emissions? walking and cycling.+ The development of the growth area is predicated on the delivery of the e) Will it improve service provision or provide a The development of the Newquay Strategic Route (NSR). service or facility which is accessible to all, entire site could provide including those with disabilities and those in the linkages where public The development of the growth area more rural areas? transport services could be will provide day to day shopping f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or encouraged to operate.+ needs to reduce the need to travel. sea? Much of this has already been agreed Without mitigation in the committed schemes. development of the site may cause a significant increase in local traffic movements through existing residential areas and may cause safety and capacity issues, however the wider masterplanned area includes extant permission for

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners phases of the Newquay Strategic Route which will relieve traffic congestion.- 19. Energy +/- Heat mapping analysis of the Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary Newquay area demonstrated meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, that the site would not Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and support a viable District Heat Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. Scheme. -- seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? The site has an easterly development standards. These aspect which is most policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of favourable to solar PV.++ demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy efficiency.

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and been planned for? Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside of a None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding area.++ 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral resources and ensure the sustainable The site is not in proximity to management of these resources a County Geology (RIGS) 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the site.+ condition of geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil - The site is classified as a An appraisal has been carried out to When considering the benefits that the site offers, mixture of Grade 2, 3a and 3b assess the most suitable and against the loss of agricultural land, it is felt that 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and Agricultural Land. sustainably located sites around the balance should be in favour of bringing forward protect and enhance soil quality. Development would therefore Newquay. The proposed site could the proposed development. 2. To encourage and safeguard local food lead to the loss of some of the maximise growing opportunities production. best and most versatile through the green infrastructure Paragraph d) states “42.7sqm of public open space agricultural land.- strategy to be developed. per dwelling should be provided on site or within a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil the wider Nansledan masterplan area (including

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners quality in Cornwall? * Source Agricultural Land Table NQ4 of the DPD sets out the any proposed SANG), in line with the Green b) Will it avoid development that leads to the Classification field survey post open space requirements for Infrastructure strategy” loss of productive soil? 88 Newquay including allotments. This could include allotment provision 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal can be minimised 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be through careful design and continues to improve. minimised through careful construction and sustainable a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction. transport network enhancements. gas emissions? The site does not fall within an Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in existing or proposed Air meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Quality Management Area + Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water ++ All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph g) states “The layout of the site should the overall demand for water. negative impacts on some water ensure it is appropriately integrated with the 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and related issues, however appropriate surrounding permitted development. The reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate southern tip of the site is within a Flood Zone 3b and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. area; no built development should be placed 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the within that section of the site“ reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the The SFRA made the following water use? majority of the site.+ recommendations : Built development must be outside of a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is not covered by a the Flood Zone. Surface water the risk of flooding overall? Critical Drainage Area.++ drainage must be addressed and b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand should make best use of existing for water? water features and geography, plus c) Will the proposal provide for greater creation of green-blue infrastructure. integrated water catchment management and The stream corridor and existing strengthen links between habitats to increase the ponds should be utilised for the likelihood of adaptation to climate change? creation of SuDS and green-blue d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water infrastructure at scheme design pollution events? stage.

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners Surface water drainage will need to be designed in accordance with the SUDS principles and standards set out in the Drainage Guidance for Cornwall to ensure surface water run-off from development is managed appropriately, so that flood risk is not increased.

The Masterplan for the Growth Area includes strategic system of SUDs.

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Strategy Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The site is not covered by or Development in this area should be Paragraph e) states “An appropriate off-site in proximity to an SAC, SSSI accompanied by enhancements to contribution will be required to mitigate against 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the or other designated site of biodiversity habitats and recreational impacts on the Penhale DunesSAC condition and extent of biodiversity in the county national or regional improvements to ecological where it is considered that the provision of an on- and allow its adaptation to climate change. importance.+ networks. site Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore provision cannot be made. This will need to be biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall The site is not covered by or Mitigation will be required if the site agreed and secured prior to approval of the wildlife sites, SSSIs, and internationally, in proximity to a Cornwall option is developed and this will be development. The level of contribution and details nationally and regionally designated areas? Wildlife Site.+ looked at in more detail at a later of the specific measures areset out in the European stage to reduce harm to the higher Sites Mitigation Strategy Supplementary Planning b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate The site is not within or in quality landscape in particular. Document.” change through the connection of habitats proximity to a BAP habitat.+ (wildlife corridors)? Provision and enhancement of c) Does it protect not only designated areas but wildlife habitats and corridors and also of wildlife interest everywhere? other Green Infrastructure d) Will it encourage the provision of new or requirements are specified within the improved wildlife habitats? Green Infrastructure Strategy Section of the DPD.

Newquay sits within the zone of influence of the Penhale Dunes Special Area of Conservation (SAC). As a result, development proposals within the town will be required to

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners provide off-site contributes to a range of measures to mitigate against recreational impact upon the SAC. Further detail on the nature of the mitigation measures are set out in the European Sites Mitigation Strategy Supplementary Planning Document. 8. Landscape + The site is not within or in Mitigation may be required to limit No action necessary proximity to a designated potential effects on landscape 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the AONB or AGLV. However there character in the area. natural, historic and cultural landscape and is a designated AGLV seascape. approximately 1km to the Higher level policy provisions seek to a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the west of the site. + protect and enhance landscape distinctive qualities and features of the natural, character, for instance LP:SP Policy historic and cultural landscape and seascape The landscape assessment of 23. character? the original cell concluded that the site has an intermediate b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural overall landscape value.+/- beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar

Valley AONB, and increase understanding and At this stage it is not possible enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? to assess whether any c) Will it protect, enhance and promote proposal could have a positive opportunities for green infrastructure within and impact on green between urban settlements. infrastructure. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime o The site is not in close None required No action necessary proximity to the coast. The 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and closest distance being diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and approximately 1km ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of the wider No action necessary have some effect on the Newquay Growth Area including H2 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. recommended the following distinctiveness of the historic environment. mitigation measures: a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic 1. Assessments to be done or, if character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment existing, made available as soon as implies a potential for feasible to inform any further b) Does the proposal have an substantial harm to the developments within any of these acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the historic environment, however areas: historic environment? this could be avoided or • Desk Based Assessment & Walk c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the mitigated.- Over Survey cultural and social significance of the historic • Impact Assessment asset? The site covers an open • Geophysical survey to minimise d) Will it result in development which is agricultural area on the impact & target excavation sympathetic towards the need to promote the eastern fringe of Newquay. 2. Assessment /HE issues must Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic Development will not have a inform extent of remaining environment and culture? negative impact on the development and design solutions e) Have flood mitigation measures been historic character and identity within the allocation cell designed to be compatible with the immediate to the town as it is adjoining a historic environment? modern estate development. LP:SP Policy 24 sets out that proposals should be informed by f) Has a balance been struck between the level The proposed site contains a proportionate assessments and of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or number of features recorded evaluations. flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the on the Cornwall Sites and distinctive qualities of the historic environment? Monuments Register including a medieval cross, a medieval field system, iron age round and post medieval mine.

The site is primarily classed as Ancient Enclosed Land, with small areas as Modern Enclosed Land.

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners 11. Design + The site has a south and Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph f) states “The layout of the site should south easterly aspect, meet this objective through Local ensure it is appropriately integrated with the 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in however topography is Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and surrounding permitted development. The southern development, sustainable land use and unlikely to impede the Development standards), and which tip of the site is within a Flood Zone 3b area; so no sustainable built development. sustainable design of seek to secure high quality safe, built development should be placed within that a) Will it encourage developers to build to development in this area.+ sustainable and inclusive design and section of the site” higher environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to Paragraph g) states “Planning permission for the b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the development of only part of the site will not be c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s granted, unless it is in accordance with a energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary masterplan / concept plan for the entire site” using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion + Development of the whole site The growth area is subject to No action necessary overall is of a scale that could detailed masterplanning and a 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and sustain a new neighbourhood commitment to the provision of a provide opportunities for all to participate fully in and improve access to and new primary school, local shopping society. provision of additional facilities (including a large a) Will it improve access to and provision of services and facilities.+ supermarket), employment, services, health and community facilities community buildings and a church. (including community youth facilities) especially Its location is accessible to a This will help to create a sense of in rural areas and for the socially excluded? number of existing facilities place for the area and encourage a including schools, but is less degree of self-containment for the b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, accessibility to health facilities area, which can help raise social discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? and the town centre.+/- inclusion.

13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At scheme design stage, crime and No action necessary establish what impacts safety issues need to be considered Behaviour development in this area will (e.g. public spaces which are 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial overlooked 24/7). fear of crime. behaviour. Higher level policy provisions seek to a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, meet this objective through Local and in turn, provide safer communities in Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived

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The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + There are no significant None required. Paragraph a) states “A residential site delivering topographical constraints in approximately 1170 dwellings” 1. To meet the needs of the local community as this area, so this will help to a whole in terms of general market, affordable, maximise the opportunity of Paragraph b) states “At least 25% of the dwellings adaptable and decent housing. developing an optimum should be provided as ‘accessible homes’, in line a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing quantity and mix of with Policy 13 of the Local Plan Strategic Policies to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration development including document.” schemes for the county? affordable housing.+ b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless The site is of a scale to or in temporary accommodation? provide an appropriate mix of c) Will it contribute towards the provision of housing type and tenure.+ affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + The site is not in close At the design stage, developers Paragraph d) states “42.7sqm of public open proximity to existing health should be encouraged to incorporate space per dwelling should be provided on site or 1. To improve health through the promotion of facilities.- new and improve existing pedestrian within the wider Nansledan masterplan area

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners healthier lifestyles and improving access to open and cycle links for future residents. (including any proposed SANG) in line with the space and health, recreation and sports facilities. The site does not incorporate Green Infrastructure strategy a) Will it improve health and well-being and any existing sports facilities. Given the very low level of natural reduce inequalities in health? open space in and around this part of The site is adjacent to the b) Will it improve access to health services? Newquay (albeit beach accessibility open countryside and the makes Newquay very well provided c) Will it improve access to the countryside, public footpath network which for in terms of open space overall), coast, recreation and open spaces? could encourage access for provision for this should be provided d) Will it increase participation and engagement recreation.+ in any scheme proposals. Sports in physical activity and sport? provision should also be considered. The site is within walking e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? distance of existing areas of open space and school sports facilities.+

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners reduce seasonality? 17. Education & Skills ++ The whole area of the site is Although this site performs well No action necessary in proximity to both primary against this SA objective 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the (1200m) and secondary consideration ought to be given to necessary education, skills and knowledge to (1600m) schools.++ the development contributing to play a full role in society. further education provision at the a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The wider masterplanned site extant primary school if required at skills of young people? includes an extant permission time of application. b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for for a primary school. The site lifelong learning (particularly for those with is of a scale to provide greatest need)? neighbourhood facilities which c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and could provide space to enable professional workforce? additional education/ d) Will it support a viable future for rural training.+ communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility + It is acknowledged that New development should seek to Paragraph c) of Policy NQ-H2, amended to read: realistically development maximise use of sustainable modes “The site must deliver part of the Newquay 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor of transport and reduce reliance on Strategic Route in line with the permitted scheme facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. private vehicle for short trips. The that runs through the site Pedestrian/ cycle routes providing safe sustainable travel choices. Masterplan for the wider growth area should also be created as indicated in figure NQ3.“ 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise While the site is not shows a bus only link between the transport related greenhouse gas emissions. conveniently located for a growth area and the existing built up number of facilities it forms area of Newquay. This would be a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport part of the wider Newquay delivered through the proposed (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and Growth Area which will allocated site and adjacent playing pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary provide a wide range of new fields. associated infrastructure is made available? facilities including retail, b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting employment and education. Where possible linkages for walking alternative modes of transport? This therefore offers a location and cycling between the new c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to which could optimise use of development and facilities outside of balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? more sustainable modes of the site area should be encouraged. d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas transport including walking emissions? and cycling.+ The development of the growth area is predicated on the delivery of the e) Will it improve service provision or provide a The development of the entire Newquay Strategic Route (NSR). service or facility which is accessible to all, site could provide linkages This, combined with the scale of including those with disabilities and those in the where public transport development committed and

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners more rural areas? services could be encouraged proposed will also allow buses to run f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or to operate.+ through the site using a separate sea? access and egress point at Tretheras Without mitigation School. The provision of the NSR is a development of the site may requirement of the Policy cause a significant increase in local traffic movements The development of the growth area through existing residential will provide day-to-day shopping areas and may cause safety needs to reduce the need to travel. and capacity issues, however Much of this has already been agreed the wider masterplanned area in the committed schemes. includes extant permission for phases of the Newquay Strategic Route which will relieve traffic congestion.- 19. Energy + Heat mapping analysis of the Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary Newquay area demonstrated meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, that the site shows some Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and potential but with limitations/ Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. constraints. + seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? The site has a south and development standards. These south westerly aspect which is policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of favourable for solar PV over demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? most of the site.+ guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to energy efficiency.

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations (North Pill (Option A)) measures and have been taken into considerations account by Policy Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is located adjacent to New development should seek to Paragraph d of Policy-SLT-H1 states: “At existing urban area and its facilities, maximise use of sustainable modes of the design stage, proposals must: 1. To reduce our contribution to climate and would allow limited use of transport and reduce reliance on private i) provide and encourage sustainable change through a reduction in greenhouse sustainable modes of transport vehicles for short trips, especially walking movement connections through the site, gas emissions. thereby having some limited effect and cycling both to/from the town centre particularly walking and cycling to/from 2. To increase resilience to climate in minimising any increase in and to/from Avery Way at Carkeel. the town centre and to/from Avery Way, change, and reduce vulnerability. greenhouse gas emissions. - there is Carkeel (via Pill Lane).” a relatively easy walking route to the Linkages for walking and cycling between a) Does it limit greenhouse gas town centre, but the site is not near the new development and facilities outside Paragraph i states: “Planning permission emissions? existing bus routes. +/- of the site area will be required. for the development of only part of the b) Does it secure the highest viable site will not be granted, unless it is in resource and energy efficiency? The site consists of land with a For public bus services, with additional accordance with a masterplan or concept c) Does it encourage the use of renewable southerly aspect. This allows residents and the China Fleet Club plan for the entire site, which clearly sets energy technologies? development to be orientated to (already located at the end of Salt Mill out the pedestrian, cycling and vehicular d) Does it minimise vulnerability and maximise solar gain and would Road) bus operators could be more connections through the site.” encourage resilience to the effects of enable the use of renewable inclined to operate services in this area. climate change? technologies.+ Development should be designed with two access points in order to avoid a cul-de- sac layout and which would encourage bus services to operate through it. 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have any New development will seek to reduce No action necessary. positive or negative impact on the waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste overall amount of waste produced, provision of sufficient storage and and encourage greater re-use and collected and or land filled.+/- collection areas for recycling, composting recycling of materials in accordance with and waste and addressing waste as a the waste hierarchy. resource and looking to disposal as the a) Will it reduce the amount of waste last option. produced, collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to meet anaerobic digestion? this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development c) Has space for storage of recycled standards), and which seek to secure high materials been planned for? quality safe, sustainable and inclusive d) Will it reduce the waste management design and development standards. industry’s contribution to climate change?

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations (North Pill (Option A)) measures and have been taken into considerations account by Policy Planners 3. Minerals and ++ The whole site is outside any mineral None required. No action necessary.r safeguarding area. ++ Geodiversity 1. To minimise the consumption of The site is not in proximity to a mineral resources and ensure the County Geology (RIGS) site.+ sustainable management of these resources 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition of geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil - The site is classified as a mixture of The proposed site should include new Paragraph d of Policy-SLT-H1 states: “At Grade 2, 3a, 3b and Grade 4 allotments. the design stage, proposals must: 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped Agricultural Land (with the majority ii) ensure that elements of the Green land and protect and enhance soil quality. of the site 3a or 4), so if developed Infrastructure Strategy for Saltash are 2. To encourage and safeguard local food would lead to a loss of some of the delivered, including public open space production. best and most versatile agricultural provision or an off-site contribution, in line land.- with the minimum size thresholds set out a) Will it protect, enhance and improve within Table Slt4.” soil quality in Cornwall? * Source Agricultural Land (NB The open space requirements include b) Will it avoid development that leads to Classification field pre 88 (area not a minimum quantity of 2.30sqm of the loss of productive soil? covered by post 88 survey) allotment provision per new dwelling.)

Paragraph i states: “Planning permission for the development of only part of the site will not be granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan or concept plan for the entire site, which clearly sets out the pedestrian, cycling and vehicular connections through the site

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations (North Pill (Option A)) measures and have been taken into considerations account by Policy Planners 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting from No action necessary. impact on air pollution the extent to the proposal could be minimised through 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air which can be minimised through careful design and construction and quality continues to improve. careful design and construction. enhancements to sustainable transport a) Will it reduce pollution including networks. greenhouse gas emissions? The site does not fall within an Air Quality Management Area.+ Higher level policy provisions seek to meet b) Will it maintain or improve air quality this objective through Local Plan policies in Cornwall? 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water ++ All development will increase the Development will have potential negative Paragraph d of Policy-SLT-H1 states: overall demand for water. impacts on water-related issues, however “At the design stage, proposals must: 1. To reduce and manage the risk of appropriate implementation of SUDS can iii) ensure that surface water drainage is flooding and reduce vulnerability to Flood risk assessment demonstrates mitigate these issues. designed in accordance with the flooding, sea level rise and coastal the proposed use is compatible with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems erosion. the flood zone status of the majority The SFRA made the following (SUDS) principles and standards set out in 2. To maintain and enhance water quality of the site. + recommendations : the Drainage Guidance for Cornwall to and reduce consumption and increase “Surface water drainage will need to be ensure surface water run-off from efficiency of water use? The site is entirely outside and not designed in accordance with the SUDS development is managed appropriately, so adjacent to a Critical Drainage principles and standards set out in the that flood risk is not increased, and also to a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid Area.++ Drainage Guidance for Cornwall to ensure ensure no detrimental impact on Tamar increasing the risk of flooding overall? surface water run-off from development is Estuaries Complex Special Protection Area b) Does the proposal reduce the overall managed appropriately, so that flood risk (SPA), including as a result of changes in demand for water? is not increased.“ water quality or flow.”; c) Will the proposal provide for greater integrated water catchment management Higher level policy provisions seek to meet Paragraph e states: “All development shall and strengthen links between habitats to this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26 incorporate a Construction Environment increase the likelihood of adaptation to (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Management Plan (CEMP) which is agreed climate change? Change). with the Council prior to commencement d) Will the proposal increase the risk of on site. The CEMP must ensure that: water pollution events? i) likely significant effects upon the Tamar Estuaries Complex SPA are avoided or appropriately mitigated”;

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations (North Pill (Option A)) measures and have been taken into considerations account by Policy Planners Paragraph f states: “The site will be expected to provide an appropriate off-site contribution to mitigate against adverse in-combination recreational impacts on the Tamar Estuaries Complex SPA. This will need to be agreed and secured prior to approval of the development. The level of contribution and details of the specific measures are set out in the European Sites Mitigation Strategy Supplementary Planning Document”

Paragraph g states: “Any development shall avoid any detrimental impact on the Tamar Estuaries Complex SPA by ensuring that there is capacity within Riverview Treatment Facility or alternative sewerage treatment facilities (the public foul sewerage network), subject to written approval by the sewage undertaker”.

7. Biodiversity - At this stage it is not possible to A HRA has been carried out on the site Paragraph d of Policy-SLT-H1 states: “At assess whether any proposal could and concludes that, with the the design stage, proposals must: 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the have a positive impact on implementation of the mitigation iii) ensure that surface water drainage is condition and extent of biodiversity in the biodiversity. proposed, there will be no Likely designed in accordance with the county and allow its adaptation to climate Significant Effects. The mitigation Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems change. The area does not fall within a proposed is as follows: (SUDS) principles and standards set out in a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or Special Area of Conservation, Site of the Drainage Guidance for Cornwall to restore biodiversity interest of BAP Special Scientific Interest, or other  A Construction Environment ensure surface water run-off from habitats, Cornwall wildlife sites, SSSI’s, designated site of international, Management Plan will be development is managed appropriately, so and internationally, nationally and national or regional significance, but required, which ensures that that flood risk is not increased, and also to regionally designated areas? is in close proximity to the Plymouth likely significant effects upon ensure no detrimental impact on Tamar Sound and Estuaries SAC and the Tamar Estuaries Complex SPA are Estuaries Complex Special Protection Area b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to Tamar-Tavy SSSI. - avoided or appropriately (SPA), including as a result of changes in climate change through the connection of mitigated; this will need to be water quality or flow.”; habitats (wildlife corridors)? The site does not fall within or is agreed with the Council prior to c) Does it protect not only designated adjacent to a Cornwall Wildlife commencement on site. Paragraph d states: “All development shall areas but also of wildlife interest Site.+ incorporate a Construction Environment everywhere?  When designing the SUDs Management Plan (CEMP) which is agreed d) Will it encourage the provision of new The site is not covered by, but is in scheme attention must be given with the Council prior to commencement or improved wildlife habitats? proximity to a BAP habitat ( to ensuring that likely significant on site. The CEMP must ensure that:

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Provision and enhancement of wildlife habitats and corridors and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Strategy section of the DPD.

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations (North Pill (Option A)) measures and have been taken into considerations account by Policy Planners 8. Landscape +/- At this stage it is not possible to Lower density development will help to The site is proposed for low density assess whether any proposal could mitigate any negative impacts development and paragraph h of Policy 1. To protect and enhance the quality of have a positive impact on green SLT-H1 states: “Development should be the natural, historic and cultural infrastructure. Higher level policy provisions seek to meet drawn away from the northern boundary landscape and seascape. this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy of the site to ensure that the development The site is not within a designated 23. No further specific wording is required. sits below the landscape ridgeline. Site a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or AONB or AGLV, however there is a layout should be of a density and form restore the distinctive qualities and designated AONB approximately that reflects the sites urban fringe features of the natural, historic and 420m (at closest point) to the character and estuary location, east of the cultural landscape and seascape northwest of the site (however it A38.” character? should be noted that a ridgeline b) Will it conserve and enhance the screens this site from the AONB and natural beauty of the Cornwall AONB and AGLV).+ the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase The landscape assessment of the understanding and enjoyment of the (wider original) cell concluded that special qualities of the AONBs? the site has moderate/high c) Will it protect, enhance and promote landscape sensitivity, although this opportunities for green infrastructure element of the cell sits under the within and between urban settlements. ridgeline, which helps to reduce any d) Will it maintain and enhance a high impacts.-- quality living environment? Although parts of the site can be e) Will it encourage the location and seen from the estuary, impacts on design of development to respect and the seascape are considered to be improve landscape character and the minimal given there is already landscape setting of settlements? development surrounding the site and the topography of this. + 9. Maritime +/- The site is in proximity to the coast The proximity of the Tamar Estuary will be Paragraph d of Policy-SLT-H1 states: “At (Tamar Estuary).+/- a consideration of development proposals. the design stage, proposals must: iii) 1. To encourage clean, healthy, ensure that surface water drainage is productive and diverse waters; To protect designed in accordance with the coastal areas and ensure sustainable Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems maritime environments. (SUDS) principles and standards set out in a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or the Drainage Guidance for Cornwall to restore maritime heritage, habitat and ensure surface water run-off from biodiversity, both designated and development is managed appropriately, so undesignated? that flood risk is not increased, and also to ensure no detrimental impact on Tamar b) Will the proposal incorporate Estuaries Complex Special Protection Area adaptation to climate change and its likely (SPA), including as a result of changes in effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? water quality or flow.”; c) Will the proposal operate within the

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Paragraph e states: “f) The site will be expected to provide an appropriate off-site contribution to mitigate against adverse in-combination recreational impacts on the Tamar Estuaries Complex SPA. This will need to be agreed and secured prior to approval of the development. The level of contribution and details of the specific measures are set out in the European Sites Mitigation Strategy Supplementary Planning Document.”

10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to have The HIA assessment of North Pill Site Archaeological assessments/mitigation some effect on the historic recommended the following mitigation and NPPF/Local Plan design requirements 1. To protect and enhance the quality and environment. measures : will inform the site beyond the allocation local distinctiveness of the historic stage to ensure adequate mitigation. environment. Outcome of Historic Environment 3. Assessments to be done or, if a) Does the proposal reinforce the Assessment implies less than existing, made available as soon as A section within the introduction to the distinctive character of Cornwall? substantial harm to heritage assets. feasible: DPD stipulates the importance of sites - undertaking heritage assessments at an b) Does the proposal have an  Desk Based Assessment & Walk Over early stage to inform master planning of acceptable/unacceptable level of impact Survey The site contains one feature the site.

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations (North Pill (Option A)) measures and have been taken into considerations account by Policy Planners 11. Design + The site has a generally southerly Higher level policy provisions seek to meet Paragraph j of Policy SLT H1 states: gradient, however, topography is this objective through Local Plan policies “Planning permission for the development 1. To promote and achieve high quality unlikely to impede the sustainable 12 and 13 (Design and Development of only part of the site will not be granted, design in development, sustainable land design of development in this area.+ standards), and which seek to secure high unless it is in accordance with a use and sustainable built development. quality safe, sustainable and inclusive masterplan or concept plan for the entire a) Will it encourage developers to build to design and development standards. site, which clearly sets out the pedestrian, higher environmental standards? cycling and vehicular connections through the site.” b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable energy capture and sustainable construction using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of sustainable construction and transport modes, and green infrastructure? 12. Social Inclusion +/- The site is within approximately 1km At the scheme design stage, efforts should Paragraph a Policy SLT-H1 states: from the town centre but within be made to incorporate elements that will “Land identified at North Pill offers the 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion reasonable proximity to schools.+/- reduce poverty and social exclusion. opportunity to accommodate and provide opportunities for all to Access to services and facilities need to be approximately 85 dwellings, which participate fully in society. considered. includes self or custom build homes a) Will it improve access to and provision Paragraph b) states “In lieu of an of services, health and community affordable housing contribution, 30% of facilities (including community youth the site should be given over to the facilities) especially in rural areas and for Council to progress a self or custom build the socially excluded? scheme, which will be offered to the market by the Council at a discounted b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, rate”. discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities?

Paragraph d of Policy-SLT-H1 states: “At the design stage, proposals must: i) provide and encourage sustainable movement connections through the site, particularly walking and cycling to/from the town centre and to/from Avery Way, Carkeel (via Pill Lane).”

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations (North Pill (Option A)) measures and have been taken into considerations account by Policy Planners Paragraph j states: “Planning permission for the development of only part of the site will not be granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan or concept plan for the entire site, which clearly sets out the pedestrian, cycling and vehicular connections through the site.” 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime and Paragraph j states: “Planning permission establish what impacts development safety issues need to be considered e.g. for the development of only part of the Behaviour in this area will have on crime and overlooking of public spaces and well lit site will not be granted, unless it is in 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour antisocial behaviour. footpaths in order to design out crime accordance with a masterplan or concept and fear of crime. plan for the entire site, which clearly sets Higher level policy provisions seek to meet out the pedestrian, cycling and vehicular a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social this objective through Local Plan policies connections through the site.” activity, and in turn, provide safer 12 and 13 (Design and Development communities in Cornwall (particularly in standards), and which seek to secure high the most deprived neighbourhoods and quality safe, sustainable and inclusive identified hot spots) design and development standards. b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime?

14. Housing + The site slopes generally to the None required. Paragraph a) of Policy SLT-H1 states: south, however there are no “Land identified at North Pill offers the 1. To meet the needs of the local topographical constraints in this area opportunity to accommodate community as a whole in terms of general that would affect the opportunity of approximately 85 dwellings, which market, affordable, adaptable and decent developing a sufficient quantity and includes self or custom build homes.” housing. mix of development including a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of affordable housing.+ Paragraph b) states “In lieu of an housing to ensure delivery of long-term affordable housing contribution, 30% of regeneration schemes for the county? The site is of a scale to provide an the site should be given over to the appropriate mix of housing type and Council to progress a self or custom build b) Will it reduce the number of people tenure; plus the site offers the scheme, which will be offered to the homeless or in temporary opportunity to deliver self build market by the Council at a discounted accommodation? properties. + rate”. c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population?

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15. Health, Sport and + Assumption – the criteria “e) will it At the design stage, developers should be Paragraph d of Policy-SLT-H1 states: lead to unacceptable noise levels?” encouraged to incorporate new and “At the design stage, proposals must: Recreation has been considered as the noise improve existing pedestrian and cycle i) provide and encourage sustainable 1. To improve health through the that would be generated by the links for future residents. Plus the movement connections through the site, promotion of healthier lifestyles and development – and therefore not development will support the particularly walking and cycling to/from improving access to open space and scored as not relevant to housing enhancement of existing off-site open the town centre and to/from Avery Way, health, recreation and sports facilities. proposals. space(s) Carkeel (via Pill Lane).” a) Will it improve health and well-being The site is adjacent to the open Paragraph d(ii) states “ensure that and reduce inequalities in health? countryside, the public footpath elements of the Green Infrastructure b) Will it improve access to health network and waterfront which could Strategy for Saltash are delivered, as an services? promote health, sport and off-site contribution, in line with the c) Will it improve access to the recreational benefits.+ minimum size thresholds set out within countryside, coast, recreation and open Table Slt4” spaces? The site is well located in relation to existing sports facilities and playing Paragraph j states: “Planning permission d) Will it increase participation and pitches, being in very close for the development of only part of the engagement in physical activity and proximity to Saltmill Park and the site will not be granted, unless it is in sport? China Fleet Club (acknowledging accordance with a masterplan or concept e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise that the China Fleet Club is privately plan for the entire site, which clearly sets levels? owned).+ out the pedestrian, cycling and vehicular connections through the site.” Part of the site is in close proximity to existing health facilities.+

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3. Minerals and Geodiversity +/- The site is former China Clay Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this No action necessary workings and is within the objective through LP:SP Policy 18: Minerals 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral consultation area. Safeguarding, which sets out specific mineral resources and ensure the This site however, does not requirements to safeguard important mineral sustainable management of these contain any reserves as it is a resources and reserves against sterilisation resources port and processing facility. from other 2. To conserve, enhance and restore +/- the condition of geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of forms of development. primary mineral resources and encourage A County Geology (RIGS) site is re-use of secondary resources? located to the south west of the A Port review was undertaken by MDS b) Will it ensure development does not site.--/+ Transmodal, the final report titled ‘Fowey/Par irreversibly sterilise important mineral Bulk Transport Study was published in August resources? 2009. This report favoured investment in the c) Will it prevent harm to and, where Port of Fowey to improve port facilities by rail appropriate, enhance geological linking the port to aggregate processing sites conservation interests in the county? and providing silo storage and ship loading d) Will mineral working impact on equipment at the port , provides the better designated land? long term solution to the handling of secondary aggregate. The future of Par as a commercial cargo handling port is severely limited because of the depth of water, which places restrictions on ship access and ship size.

4. Soil + The site is a former China Clay The site currently comprises hardstanding and Paragraph e) states “At least 87.02sqm of works comprising a port and redundant buildings, the proposal presents net additional public open space per 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land drying works. It is has a number opportunities to improve soil quality, provide dwelling should be provided, in line with and protect and enhance soil quality. of redundant buildings and is more greenspace and potentially micro the minimum size thresholds within Table 2. To encourage and safeguard local hardstanding. The land is allotments. 2. It is anticipated that this will be food production. previously developed land. + provided predominately as an equivalent a) Will it protect, enhance and improve Table Eco1 of the DPD sets out the open space off-site contributions, which will be spent requirements for St Austell area including soil quality in Cornwall? on projects within the local area.” allotments. b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil?

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b) Will it maintain or improve air quality (Design and Development standards), and Site location does not fall within which seek to secure high quality safe, in Cornwall? a proposed or existing AQMA + sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

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6. Water - All development will increase the Development will have potential negative Paragraph b) states “The residential overall demand for water. impacts on water related issues, however development should be located in the 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding appropriate implementation of SUDS can areas that are not designated as Flood and reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea The site contains a mix of mitigate these issues. Zone 3” level rise and coastal erosion. flood risk designations 2. To maintain and enhance water quality comprising flood zones The SFRA 2 set out that a number of Paragraph f) refers to shoreline and reduce consumption and increase 1, 2 and 3a and therefore a detailed mitigation measures will be required management and flooding “Flood efficiency of water use? sequential test is required for to ensure the development is safe for its protection represents a critical part of the this site. lifetime. These are likely to include overall project. A Flood Risk Assessment a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid • Taking advantage of natural topographic must accompany any application; this increasing the risk of flooding overall? Flood Risk assessment features such as existing levels/ridges which assessment should include: measures to b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demonstrates that an Exception mean large parts of the site are within Flood be implemented to ensure flood resilience, demand for water? Test is required to ascertain Risk Zone 1 and it is these areas that taking into consideration the Cornwall and c) Will the proposal provide for greater whether the proposed use, for should accommodate ‘more vulnerable’ the Isles of Scilly Shoreline Management integrated water catchment management the majority of the site, is residential development. Plan; a flood warning and evacuation plan; and strengthen links between habitats to compatible with the Flood Zone • Raising ground/finished floor levels. as well as demonstrate safe access and increase the likelihood of adaptation to Status - • Setting back of buildings. egress to the A3082. “ climate change? • Low impacts areas of the development d) Will the proposal increase the risk of Site is entirely outside and designed to be floodable Paragraph g) states “The development water pollution events? not adjacent to a Critical during extreme flood events. should also adhere to the principles of Drainage Area ++ • Construction of a flood defence bund at the Sustainable Urban Drainage. As part of quayside. the drainage solution, the scheme should • Extension of breakwater. incorporate an overland flow route that • Provision of safe access and egress to connects to the Par Moor Road flood Polmear Road. mitigation plans that are being taken • Formalisation of overland flow forward by the Environment Agency” pathways across the site. • Measures to ensure water draining directly into the St Austell Bay achieves good water quality. • Works to the existing docks. • Flood warning and evacuation plan. • Flood resilient internal finishes and internal safe refuge.

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Strategy Section of the DPD.

7. Biodiversity - At this stage it is not possible to Development in this area should be Paragraph e) states “At least 87.02sqm of assess whether any proposal accompanied by the provision of some wildlife net additional public open space per 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the could have a positive impact on habitats. These could be an improvement to dwelling should be provided, in line with condition and extent of biodiversity in the county biodiversity. existing areas within the site and the the minimum size thresholds within Table introduction of new areas. 2. It is anticipated that this will be provided predominately as an equivalent off-site

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners and allow its adaptation to climate change. Contributions, which will be spent on projects within the a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or The site is adjacent to a SPA Higher level policy provisions seek to local area.“ restore biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, - meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Cornwall wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and Policy 23. Paragraph h) states “The site is adjacent to the internationally, nationally and regionally Part of the site is in close Falmouth Bay to St Austell proposed Special Area of designated areas? proximity to BAP habitat Provision and enhancement of wildlife Protection (pSPA). To ensure no inappropriate impacts (woodland) - habitats and corridors and other Green on the sSPA b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to Infrastructure requirements are specified i A Construction Environment Management Plan, which climate change through the connection of within the Green Infrastructure Strategy ensures impacts upon Falmouth Bay to St Austell pSPA habitats (wildlife corridors)? Section of the DPD. are appropriately mitigated; this will need to be agreed c) Does it protect not only designated areas with the Council prior to commencement on site. but also of wildlife interest everywhere? Mitigation will be required as part of any ii When designing the SUDs scheme attenuation must d) Will it encourage the provision of new development proposals. be given to ensuring there is no detrimental impact or improved wildlife habitats? upon Falmouth Bay to St Austell pSPA iii An appropriate off site contribution will be required to mitigate against these impacts. This will need to be agreed and secured prior to the approval of the development. The level of contribution and details of the specific measures are set out in the European Sites Mitigation Strategy Supplementary Planning Document. iv No land take of the pSPA or functionally linked habitats Paragraph j) states “Ensure the protection and, where possible, enhancement of the priority habitat (mudflats) within the site

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8. Landscape + At this stage it is not possible Mitigation may be required to reduce No action necessary to assess whether any harm to the wider landscape. 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green Higher level Policy provisions seek to seascape. infrastructure. meet this objective, for instance LP:SP a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore Policy 23. the distinctive qualities and features of the The site is not within or in natural, historic and cultural landscape and close proximity to a seascape character? designated AONB or AGLV. However there is an AONB b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural approximately 800m away on beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the the other side of Par Sands + Tamar Valley AONB, and increase understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? The eastern side of Par Beach is the start of an area of c) Will it protect, enhance and promote Heritage Coast. opportunities for green infrastructure within Any views of the Par Docks and between urban settlements. site from these locations will d) Will it maintain and enhance a high be altered as result of the quality living environment? proposal, however the e) Will it encourage the location and design redevelopment of the docks of development to respect and improve may improve the site and landscape character and the landscape views towards it. setting of settlements? 9. Maritime - At this stage it is not possible Higher level policy provision seeks to Paragraph f) refers to shoreline management and to assess what specific meet this objective, for instance LP:SP flooding “Flood protection represents a critical part 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and impact development of this Policy 26 (Flood Risk Management and of the overall project. A Flood Risk Assessment diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and site could have. This will be Coastal Change) must accompany any application; this assessment ensure sustainable maritime environments. further assessed through any should include: measures to be implemented to a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or planning application process. ensure flood resilience, taking into consideration restore maritime heritage, habitat and the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Shoreline biodiversity, both designated and Management Plan; a flood warning and evacuation undesignated? Adjoins the coast. - plan; as well as demonstrate safe access and b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to egress to the A3082. “ climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

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10. Historic Environment +/- All development is likely to Assessments need to be done at the No action necessary have some effect on the appropriate master plan stage in order 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. to inform precise layouts, densities etc. distinctiveness of the historic environment. not appropriate to leave to mitigation a) Does the proposal reinforce the The site contains no until after these have been determined. distinctive character of Cornwall? Scheduled Monuments (SMs) or listed Buildings. + Assessments to carried out: b) Does the proposal have an • Desk Based Assessment & Walk Over acceptable/unacceptable level of impact The proposed site contains a Survey on the historic environment? number of features recorded • Impact Assessment c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance on the Cornwall Sites and • Setting of designated and undesignated the cultural and social significance of the Monuments Register including HE assets to be considered historic asset? early medieval, post medieval • Geophysical survey to minimise impact d) Will it result in development which is and modern features. – & target excavation sympathetic towards the need to promote the Cornwall's unique The site is significantly Assessment /Historic Environment issues heritage value, historic environment shaped by the industrial to inform extent of development and and culture? period, which has removed design solutions within the allocation site e) Have flood mitigation measures been many of the former land uses • mitigation my affect number and designed to be compatible with the or historic features. The location of development immediate historic environment? original Par Harbour, • hedgerows - consider retention consisting of a breakwater f) Has a balance been struck between the (which is still present), LP:SP Policy 24 sets out that proposals level of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate canals, tramways and railway should be informed by appropriate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to sidings, was created in 1828- assessments and evaluations. preserve the distinctive qualities of the 40. In the intervening years Development on this site would require historic environment? the area of the site has been EIA. used for a number of different industries alongside china clay processing, including pilchard fishery, ship repair yard with dry dock, candle manufactory, and tin streaming in the nearby river valley. Works to reuse the harbour will require mitigation.

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11. Design + The site has a level aspect. Higher level policy provisions seek to Policy criteria k) states “planning permission for the Topography is unlikely to meet this objective through Local Plan development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in impede the sustainable policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and design of development in this Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site.” sustainable built development. area.+ seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies Being next to the port/coast require development to demonstrate the b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? presents opportunities for application of the guidance set out within c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable positive design responses. the Council’s Design Guide energy capture and sustainable construction Supplementary Planning document. using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? The Design Guide includes guidance and d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and standards amongst others relating to sympathetic design that takes account of energy and waste efficiency, crime and sustainable construction and transport disorder, design, social inclusion, modes, and green infrastructure? drainage and Health and well being

12. Social Inclusion + Its location is accessible to a At scheme design stage, efforts should Paragraphs d) state “a small amount of A1 / A3 / A4 number of existing facilities be made to incorporate elements which retail use would be supported in principle, as would 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and including a primary school, will reduce poverty and social exclusion. C1 hotel use.” provide opportunities for all to participate fully in but is less accessibility to Services and facilities need to be society. health facilities and the considered both in terms of access to a) Will it improve access to and provision of facilities of St Austell town and from those outside of the site and services, health and community facilities centre.+/- provision of some within it. (including community youth facilities) The site is allocated for mixed especially in rural areas and for the socially use and is of a scale to excluded? enable the development of some new facilities such as b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, shops and services. It discrimination, social exclusion and represents an opportunity to inequalities? provide a new centre for Par. +

13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At scheme design stage, crime and No action necessary establish what impacts safety issues need to be considered (e.g. Behaviour development in this area will public spaces which are overlooked 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial 24/7). fear of crime. behaviour. Higher level policy provisions seek to a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, meet this objective through Local Plan

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LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into account by Policy considerations Planners and in turn, provide safer communities in policies 12 and 13 (Design and Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Development standards), and which neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) seek to secure high quality safe, b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and well being 14. Housing + There are no significant Local Plan Policy 3 states 30% affordable Paragraph a) states “a mixed use development of topographical constraints in housing and 5% self and/or custom build approximately 500 dwellings, together with 1. To meet the needs of the local community as this area, so this will help to housing. employment uses (B1 / B2 – quantum to be a whole in terms of general market, affordable, maximise the opportunity of determined through masterplanning) and ancillary adaptable and decent housing. developing an optimum A3/ A4 retail space” a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to quantity and mix of ensure delivery of long-term regeneration development including schemes for the county? affordable housing.+ Paragraph c) states “at least 25% of the dwellings b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or should be provided as ‘accessible homes’ (Policy in temporary accommodation? The site is of a scale to 13(8) of the Cornwall LP:SP document” provide an appropriate mix of c) Will it contribute towards the provision of housing type and tenure.+ affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land?

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15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers should Paragraph e) states “at least 87.02sqm of net will it lead to unacceptable be encouraged to incorporate new and additional public open space per dwelling should be 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been improve existing pedestrian and cycle provided, in line with the minimum size thresholds healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that links for future residents particularly within Table 1. It is anticipated that this will be space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the with regards to links to the coast path provided predominately as an equivalent off-site a) Will it improve health and well-being development – and therefore and Par Beach. contributions, which will be spent on projects within and reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to the local area.” housing proposals. b) Will it improve access to health services?

c) Will it improve access to the The site is not in proximity countryside, coast, recreation and (800m) to existing health open spaces? facilities. – d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? The site has reasonable e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? access to the open countryside, public footpath network and cycle network which will promote heath, sport and recreational benefits. +/-

The site does not incorporate any existing sports facilities. +

The site is within walking distance of existing areas of open space and sports facilities.+

The site is of a scale to enable the development of new open space/sports facilities which are likely to be water based such as a marina. +

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16. Economic Development, + The site is located adjacent to The site is allocated for mixed use Paragraph a) states “A mixed use development of the existing China Clay dries development. approximately 500 dwellings, together with Regeneration and Tourism which currently remain in use employment uses (B1 / B2 – quantum to be 1. To support a balanced and low carbon but is not within proximity determined through masterplaning) and ancillary economy that meets the needs of the area and (800m) to other employment A3/A4 retail space” promotes a diverse range of quality employment areas. +/- opportunities. Paragraph d) states “A small amount of A1 / A3 / A4 The site is of a scale to retail use would be supported in principle, as would a) Will it promote a diverse range of enable the development of C1 hotel use” employment opportunities? new employment b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, opportunities. ++ managed workspace to support local need? Development of the site c) Will it support the development of access would have a positive effect to ICT facilities including Broadband, on tourism. + particularly in rural areas? The development of the site d) Will it raise the quality of employment does not have good links to and reduce seasonality? the strategic transport network in comparison to other sites. Issues of access and skew bridge will have to be addressed. - 17. Education & Skills - Part of the site is in proximity Education is covered within the Paragraph 10.18 of the Allocations DPD states “The to a primary (1200m) but is infrastructure section of the DPD. measures to address these impacts include the 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the not in proximity to a development of a new primary school on the West necessary education, skills and knowledge to secondary (1600m) The nature of the site mean that it is Carclaze site; plus both Eco- Community sites will be play a full role in society. school.+/- likely to be more suited to small flatted expected to provide off-site contributions towards a) Will it help improve the qualifications accommodation rather than family the delivery of improved secondary education and skills of young people? The site is not of a scale and dwellings, therefore high demand for facilities”. b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities location to improve training school places as a result of future for lifelong learning (particularly for and educational facilities, development is less likely. those with greatest need)? such as a new primary c) Will it help increase the County's skilled school. - and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

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19. Energy + No heat mapping exercise was Higher level policy provisions seek to No action needed undertaken for the St Austell meet this objective through Local Plan 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, area. It is unknown whether policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and there is any potential for a Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. District Heating Scheme seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation sustainable and inclusive design and and efficiency? The site has a level aspect development standards. These policies which is favourable to solar require development to demonstrate the b) Will it promote and support the use of PV.+ application of the guidance set out renewable and low carbon energy within the Council’s Design Guide technologies? Supplementary Planning document. c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? d) Will it encourage local energy production? The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and well being

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