Bromley-By-Bow Masterplan

Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan

Sustainability Appraisal

November 2006

1 BROMLEY-BY-BOW MASTERPLAN: SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL

01 INTRODUCTION Page 3

Sustainability appraisal report Consequences of the Sustainability Appraisal process How to comment on this report

02 NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY Page 5

03 APPRAISAL METHODOLOGY Page 9 Introduction to the methodology Collection of baseline data Plans, programmes, policies, strategies and initiatives The sustainability framework Compatibility of objectives Consultation

04 BACKGROUND Page 14 What is sustainable development? Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan Compliance with government regulations and the SEA directive

05 SUSTAINABILITY OBVJECTIVES, BASELINE AND CONTEXT Page 18 Links to other plans, programmes, policies, strategies and initiatives A profile of Bromley-by-Bow: the baseline data The main social, environmental and economic issues for Bromley-by-Bow The sustainability appraisal framework: objectives Compatibility of objectives

06 APPRAISAL OF MASTERPLAN OBJECTIVES Page 29 Main options and how they were identified Appraisal of the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan Duration and reversibility of predicted impacts Cumulative impacts Uncertainty about implementation Mitigation

07 PROPOSED MONITORING Page 50

08 NEXT STEPS Page 52

APPENDICES Appendix A: Requirements of the SEA Directive Page 53 Appendix B: Plans, programmes, policies, strategies and initiatives Page 54 Appendix C: Assessment of preferred options, over time and reversibility Page 69 Appendix D: Assessment of preferred options, cumulative impacts Page 134

01 INTRODUCTION

Sustainability Appraisal Report

1.1 The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has commissioned a team of consultants led by Urban Initiatives to develop a Masterplan for Bromley-by-Bow, which will be adopted as Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) following consultation and adoption of the Core Strategy and Leaside Area Action Plan. As part of the process of developing this draft document, the Borough Council has undertaken a Sustainability Appraisal of the Masterplan.

1.2 This Sustainability Appraisal Report presents the process, findings and outcomes of the Sustainability Appraisal that has been undertaken for the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan.

1.3 The appraisal follows an iterative process, providing a view of the likely implications that proposals in the draft document will have and can therefore be taken into consideration in leading to the anticipated adoption of the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan as a Supplementary Planning Document.

1.4 The report is structured as follows:

Section 2 provides a non-technical summary of this report;

Section 3 provides detail on the appraisal methodology in terms of the approach adopted, when and who undertook the appraisal and who has been consulted up to this stage;

Section 4 provides background to the Sustainability Appraisal process, the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan that is being appraised and how this Sustainability Appraisal has met the requirements of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive/Regulations;

Section 5 covers the baseline collection work and identification of the plans, policies and programmes that will impact upon the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan. Current sustainability issues within the Borough and more specifically to Bromley-by-Bow are identified, as are the sustainability objectives;

Section 6 appraises the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan, establishing the duration and reversibility of predicted impacts, cumulative impacts, uncertainty about implementation and mitigation measures for any detrimental sustainability effects;

Section 7 identifies proposals for monitoring; and

Section 8 outlines the next steps to be taken.

3 Consequences of the sustainability appraisal process

1.5 The Sustainability Appraisal process, along with the Strategic Environmental Assessment process, has widened the range of issues considered in the production of the Masterplan, in particular by focusing attention on the need to consider a range of potential social, economic and environmental effects.

1.6 The process of identifying baseline data, as well as plans, programmes, policies, strategies and initiatives relevant to the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan, has ensured that the document has been formulated in light of relevant issues and guidance.

How to comment on this report

1.7 Along with the Draft Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan, this report has been made available for public consultation. All comments received during this period will be taken into consideration in preparing the Masterplan for adoption as an SPD.

1.8 All comments should be sent to:

Tower Hamlets Borough Council c/o Urban Initiatives 1, Fitzroy Square London W1T 5HE

[email protected]

4 02 NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Introduction

2.1 The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has commissioned a team of consultants led by Urban Initiatives to develop a Masterplan for Bromley-by-Bow. This work will provide additional guidance to supplement the London Borough of Tower Hamlets’ statutory planning guidance as set out in their Local Development Framework and Area Action Plan for Leaside and it will be used to help assess planning applications within the Masterplan area.

2.2 The Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan is the result of a collaborative process between the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London Thames Gateway Development Corporation, London Development Agency, Greater London Authority, Transport for London, London Underground Limited, London Borough of Newham, local residents and landowners.

2.3 A key aim of the Masterplan is to ensure that it contributes to sustainable development within Bromley-by-Bow. Sustainable development is about ensuring a better quality of life for everyone, now and for future generations. A Sustainability Appraisal has therefore been undertaken. Included within this process is the requirement for ‘The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004’ (known as Strategic Environmental Assessment). This non-technical summary presents a summary of this process and the work undertaken to date.

What is a Sustainability Appraisal?

2.4 A Sustainability Appraisal aims to predict and assess the economic, social and environmental effects that are likely to arise from a project, plan or strategy in order that the document can be amended and made more sustainable. The appraisal integrates two processes;

• Sustainability Appraisal: a process for understanding whether a project, plan or strategy promotes sustainable development, and for improving those plans etc. to deliver more sustainable outcomes. • Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA): a process for assessing and mitigating the negative environmental impacts likely to arise from a project, plan or strategy.

Methodology

2.5 In undertaking the Sustainability Appraisal of the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan data was collected about the Bromley-by-Bow area, with particular regard to its existing economic, social and environmental circumstances. This is known as ‘baseline’ data. The next stage of the process was to identify and analyse all plans, programmes and policies that would impact upon the Masterplan. These plans, programmes and policies ranged from documents produced at a national level (e.g.

5 Planning Policy Guidance Notes and Planning Policy Statements), to a regional level (e.g. the London Plan) and to a local level (e.g. Tower Hamlets Unitary Development Plan).

2.6 From this information it was possible to identify whether the LDF/AAP sustainability objectives needed to be tailored specifically towards the issues in Bromley-by-Bow and whether they would be suitable to assess the Masterplan against. It was determined that the same sustainability objectives would be used.

Baseline Data

2.7 The baseline data consisted of social, economic and environmental information gathered about the Borough, and where possible the Bromley-by-Bow area. This covers issues such as deprivation, education, health, employment, ethnic background, air quality, open space and community facilities. Further information is provided within section 5 of this report.

2.8 Bromley-by-Bow is located within the Lower Lea Valley in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Masterplan area (identified in figure 4) has a population of around 7,950, of which a significant proportion is of Bengali ethnic origin. The area also suffers from high levels of multiple deprivation and poor educational achievement.

2.9 In terms of economic characteristics, the study area is dominated by industry, but although industrial buildings cover a significant land area the number of jobs provided is low. The working population is relatively unskilled, with a significant proportion of individuals working in elementary occupations. Levels of unemployment are also considerably higher than those for London as a whole. In relation to households, the study area has a high proportion of low cost dwellings and the majority of households rent their property from a social landlord.

2.10 With regards to the environmental characteristics the study area lacks open green space. The quality of the environment is also lacking, both environmentally and physically, although there are a number of listed buildings within the area as well as identified sites of archaeological importance or potential.

2.11 The Masterplan area is relatively well served with regards to community facilities, including schools, health services and places of worship. There is no permanent library or idea store and no leisure centre within the study area. The population of the study area suffer from a higher incidence of illness, including limiting long-term illness. In relation to levels of crime, Bromley-by-Bow is becoming a safer place with reduced levels of crime. However, rates of crime are still above average for Tower Hamlets and London more generally. Rates of domestic crime, burglary, robbery and vehicle crime remain high, as well as the fear of crime.

6 Current sustainability issues

2.12 From the examination of the baseline data and the plans, programmes, policies, strategies and initiatives that will influence the Masterplan it has been possible to identify the current sustainability issues faced in Bromley-by-Bow. These issues are summarised as follows:

• Access to employment • Educational attainment and aspiration • Access to green space and open space • Crime and fear of crime • Air quality • Community integration • Poor physical environment

7 The sustainability objectives and indicators

2.13 The LDF/AAP process has identified sustainability objectives for the Leaside Area. These were reviewed in light of the Scoping Report for Bromley-by-Bow and it is considered that they are also relevant for this area. This has the benefit of allowing easy comparison between Bromley-by-Bow, Leaside and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. These objectives will be used to assess how the Masterplan will contribute to sustainability. The objectives form the Sustainability Framework. The sustainability objectives are as follows:

• To improve health, promote healthy lifestyles and reduce health inequalities • To give all residents quality, affordable housing • To provide accessible social and community facilities and open spaces • To create sustainable communities through the regeneration and efficient use of land and buildings with links to appropriate infrastructure • To promote good quality in urban design and the conservation and appreciation of the historic environment • To create safe and secure environments and reduce crime • To give all residents the opportunity of an occupation providing self worth and a good livelihood, particularly in deprived areas • To reduce poverty and ensure equality of opportunity for all residents • To reduce the need to travel, reduce private vehicular transport and encourage the use of public transport, cycling and walking • To improve air quality • To reduce the impact of noise • To combat fuel poverty, reduce energy consumption and promote renewable forms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions • To minimise waste requiring disposal and to increase recycling recovery • To improve water quality and reduce water use • To conserve, enhance and where appropriate create species habitats, green spaces and watercourses • To minimise flood risk within the Borough and elsewhere, and promote the use of sustainable urban drainage systems • To ensure that the plan does not negatively affect existing residents of Tower Hamlets and particularly disempowered groups

Assessment of the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan

2.14 In assessing the Draft Masterplan against the sustainability objectives outlined above, a range of potential impacts, both positive and negative, have been identified.

8 03 APPRAISAL METHODOLOGY

Collection of baseline data

3.1 The collection of baseline data and the identification of plans, programmes, policies, strategies and initiatives, which would impact upon the Masterplan, was part of the initial work undertaken on the Sustainability Appraisal. This work was carried out alongside initial work on the Masterplan.

3.2 The collection of baseline data was undertaken by a review of documents and existing data available. Such data sources included the Census data, Office of National Statistics, the Council’s air quality monitoring report, crime audit and data from external sources, such as the Environment Agency. Where possible, data was collected at the Bromley-by-Bow level, although in some instances such information was not available and was therefore collected at district, county or regional level. The information obtained by this process is detailed in Section 5 of this report.

Plans, programmes, policies, strategies and initiatives

3.3 The list of plans, programmes, policies, strategies and initiatives (PPPSI’s) that would impact upon the Masterplan was initially based upon the work undertaken for Sustainability Appraisals for other Local Development Documents that the Council are currently preparing. A few further PPPSI’s were suggested as a result of the Scoping Report consultation. Appendix B provides details of each of the PPPSI’s considered.

The sustainability framework

3.4 Through the examination of the baseline data as well as the plans, programmes, policies, strategies and initiatives it was possible to identify the current social, economic and environmental issues faced by Bromley-by-Bow.

3.5 By taking into account the current social, economic and environmental issues facing the area, a range of sustainability objectives were established. The objectives are the same as those used for the Sustainability Appraisal of the Local Development Framework (July 2005). The Sustainability Appraisal objectives provide a practical tool for considering the sustainability of the Masterplan.

Visioning and Objectives

3.6 By this stage there was a good understanding of the issues and aspiration in the area and a Vision and a series of Objectives were prepared which provide a framework for the delivery of the vision and are based on the aspirations of the community.

3.7 The sustainability objectives were assessed against each other and against the objectives of the Masterplan. This is a requirement of the SEA Directive and is a way of checking that the sustainability objectives are compatible with each other as well as with the objectives of the

9 Masterplan. Any conflicts can be identified and therefore possible ways to mitigate the conflicts can be found.

Scoping Study Consultation

3.8 As part of the Sustainability Appraisal process, a scoping exercise has been carried out, which involved consultation with the statutory bodies with environmental responsibilities. In accordance with ‘The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004’ these bodies were the Environment Agency, Countryside Agency, English Nature and English Heritage.

3.9 The consultation period lasted five weeks. Comments were received from English Nature, who highlighted the opportunity for the ecological enhancement of greenspace, especially in areas adjacent to the waterways in the Lower Lea Valley. The Environment Agency commented that part of the Masterplan area is in Flood Zone 3 and as such is at high risk from flooding, which should be considered and mitigated against as necessary. They also recommend that a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment should be carried out prior to the allocation of any land for development and a Flood Risk Assessment should be carried out for individual developments in the Flood Zone. With regard to biodiversity the Environment Agency recommend that green corridors should be provided adjacent to the river.

3.10 As a result of these representations the Masterplan has been amended to incorporate development guidance on new development within areas of flood risk. Furthermore, the Environment Agency’s and English Nature’s recommendation on biodiversity informed the decision to locate the area’s major green space along the riverfront.

Key Structuring Principles

3.11 Following an urban design and landscape analysis of the area, (see Appendix 3) and consideration of the social, economic, and property information a set of principles was developed that form the basis of the Masterplan.

Preparing the Masterplan Options

3.12 A master planning exercise was then undertaken to respond to these issues through the creation of three options; three different ways to deliver the structuring principles based on varying levels of intervention. In summary, the options were:

• Retain Tesco in its current location, developing the neighbourhood centre around it and carrying out minimal improvements to the A12; • Provide a relocated supermarket situated immediately to the north of the railway line integrated with other neighbourhood centre uses. The underpasses are improved and the alignment of Hancock Road is altered to allow access to the neighbourhood centre; • As Option Two with Twelvetrees Crescent realigned and a new junction on the A12 at Imperial Street to allow direct access to the neighbourhood centre.

10 Development of the Preferred Option

3.13 The options were discussed with the community and stakeholders as before, and the general consensus was that the most ambitious option best delivers the transformation of Bromley-by-Bow, meets the community’s aspirations and the sustainability objectives.

3.14 This was supported by the options appraisal:

Whilst Option 1 is the easiest to implement, it would not generate a sufficient level of contributions to deliver major infrastructure improvements and would not provide the best urban design solution for the new neighbourhood centre and riverside open space.

Option 2 and particularly Option 3, whilst requiring higher level of intervention, would provide much higher levels of contributions, enable a comprehensive approach to the design of the neighbourhood centre, school and new open space and begin to address the issues of severance cause by the A12 and railway lines.

Option 3 was therefore developed into the draft Masterplan. Nevertheless, there are uncertainties regarding some of the higher level interventions, particularly the feasibility and safety of the new A12 junctions. The Masterplan has therefore been developed with sufficient flexibility to ensure that delay or uncertainties relating to specific components do not threaten the delivery of the wider Masterplan.

Statutory Consultation

3.15 Statutory public consultation is now being undertaken on both the Masterplan and the Sustainability Appraisal. Comments arising from the consultation will then be considered with appropriate amendments to the Masterplan and text made.

11 Figure 1: Summary of Options Appraisal

Summary Positives Negatives

Common Community Spine Elements Creation of a variety of greenspaces Underpass improvements Station improvements U link Option One Tesco remains in situ and the • Does not require major public • Does not create sufficient neighbourhood centre develops sector intervention developer contributions or around it. Underpasses are regeneration benefits to deliver improved. infrastructure improvements • Green Boulevard cannot be implemented • Does not improve legibility and permeability • Riverside park not of sufficient size • It represents a contrived design solution • School is segregated from the park • A12 remains a significant barrier to movement

Option Two A relocated supermarket is • Addresses severance issues • Character of A12 remains situated immediately to the to a degree urban motorway with no north of the railway line and is • Creates a well designed and surface-level crossings integrated with other integrated neighbourhood neighbourhood centre uses. centre along the alignment of The underpasses are improved the Green Boulevard and the alignment of Hancock • Creates a large riverside park Road is altered to allow access with an adjacent school and to the neighbourhood centre. dwellings • Significantly transforms the identity of Bromley-by-Bow. • Creates legibility within the area • Generation of developer contributions towards a significant percentage of the total of infrastructure works Option Three As Option Two with As above plus: • A12 remains a severing Twelvetrees Crescent realigned • Introduces surface-level feature of the area, but starts and a new junction on the A12 crossings to become more urban in at Imperial Street to allow direct • Considerably reduces character access to the neighbourhood severance centre. • More efficient use of land

12 3.16 The following table summarises the responsibilities and timetable for the preparation of the Sustainability Appraisal.

Figure 2: Appraisal methodology

Stage Who carried this out When

Identifying other relevant policies, plans, programmes and objectives Urban Initiatives May 2006

Collecting baseline information Urban Initiatives May 2006 Identifying environmental/sustainability problems and issues Urban Initiatives May 2006 Developing the SA/SEA framework Urban Initiatives used the framework prepared by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets Consulting on the scope of the plan Urban Initiatives June 2006 Appraising issues and options Urban Initiatives October 2006 Testing the plan objectives against the SA/SEA framework Urban Initiatives October 2006 Predicting, assessing and mitigating the effects of the plan Urban Initiatives October 2006

Developing proposals for monitoring Urban Initiatives October 2006 Preparing the SA report Urban Initiatives October 2006

13 04 BACKGROUND

What is sustainable development?

4.1 Sustainable development is about ensuring a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come. It is about considering the long-term social, economic and environmental issues and impacts in an integrated and balanced way. The UK government has set five guiding principles to achieving sustainable development. These principles form the basis for policy in the UK and are as follows:

Living with the environment: Respecting the limits of the planet’s environment, resources and biodiversity – to improve our environment and ensure that the natural resources needed for life are unimpaired and remain so for future generations.

Ensuring a strong, healthy and just society: Meeting the diverse needs of all people existing and future communities, promoting personal wellbeing, social cohesion and inclusion, and creating equal opportunity for all.

Building a strong, stable and sustainable economy: Providing prosperity and opportunities for all, and in which environmental and social costs fall on those who impose them (polluter pays), and efficient resource use is incentivised.

Promoting good governance: Actively promoting effective, participative systems of governance in all levels of society – engaging people’s creativity, energy and diversity.

Using sound science responsibly: Ensuring policy is developed and implemented on the basis of strong scientific evidence, whilst taking into account scientific uncertainty (through the precautionary principle) as well as public attitudes and values.

Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment

4.2 The requirement for a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is set out in the European Directive 2001/42/EC, adopted into UK law as the ‘Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004’. A SEA ensures that the environmental effects of certain plans and programmes, including land-use plans are taken into account. A summary of the requirements of the SEA Directive is provided in Appendix A.

4.3 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (clause 38) places a duty on Local Authorities to exercise their functions with a view to contributing to the achievement of sustainable development. The aim of a Sustainability Appraisal for the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan is to set out how

14 sustainable development will be achieved through better integration of economic, social and environmental considerations into the preparation and adoption of the document.

4.4 Government guidance (ODPM, 2004) suggests that Sustainability Appraisal and SEA can be integrated, and recommends the Sustainability Appraisal/SEA stages in Figure 2. This report is an integrated Sustainability Appraisal and SEA and is highlighted in grey below.

Figure 3: Links between SEA/SA and plan development (ODPM, 2004)

Plan Stage SA/SEA Stage Pre-production A. Setting the context and objectives, establishing the baseline and deciding on the scope A1. Identify other relevant plans, programmes and sustainability objectives A2. Collect baseline information A3. Identify sustainability issues A4. Develop the SA framework A5. Test the plan objectives against the SA framework A6. Consult on the scope of the SA Production B. Developing and refining options B1. Appraise issues and options B2. Consult on the SA of emerging options C. Appraising the effects of the plan C1. Predict the effects of the plan, including plan options C2. Assess the effects of the plan C3. Mitigate adverse effects and maximize beneficial effects C4. Develop proposals for monitoring C5. Prepare the SA report D. Consulting on the plan and SA report D1. Consult on the SA report alongside the plan D2. Appraise significant changes D3. Decision making and provision of information Adoption and Monitoring E. Monitor implementation of plan E1. Monitor the significant effects of the plan E2. Respond to adverse effects

Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan

4.5 Prior to undertaking a Sustainability Appraisal it is necessary to have an understanding of how the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan fits into the land use planning process. The land use planning policy document for the Borough is the current Tower Hamlets Unitary Development Plan (adopted 1998). This document provides the Borough wide framework for development. In accordance with the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act and Planning Policy Statement 12 (PPS12), a Local Development Framework (LDF) will replace the Unitary Development Plan. The LDF will be a portfolio of documents setting out the planning policies and proposals for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Once adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan will form part of the Borough Council’s LDF.

4.6 The need for a detailed Masterplan for this area arose from the Leaside Area Action Plan. The purpose of the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan is to co-ordinate development within the neighbourhood, determine appropriate phasing and ensure that it is of a high standard of urban design quality. The Masterplan will provide guidance on the holistic development of the neighbourhood, which will be used in determining individual planning applications and inform funding decisions by public sector partners. The objectives of the draft Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan are as follows:

• To structure and positively plan for development that will address the severance created by the A12, railway and waterside to support and enable regeneration, economic opportunity and an increased population; • To develop a well connected, legible and cohesive neighbourhood by providing safe, direct and attractive routes that encourage walking, cycling and the use of public transport; • To provide a new neighbourhood centre that will give a focus to the area through the provision of local shops and community facilities; • To enhance the public realm, create new open green space with a range of facilities space and improve riverside opportunities; • To build on the existing broad mix of uses with a particular emphasis on increasing the diversity of housing choice, the raising in quality of commercial space and the need to promote local employment opportunities; • To ensure that new development fosters a positive identity for Bromley-by-Bow, through the use of appropriate height and scale and by optimising the existing assets of the waterside, St Andrew’s hospital, Three Mills and Kingsley Hall;

In the first draft of the Masterplan there was originally a seventh objective on achieving sustainable development. However, on reflection it is considered that standards and requirements on sustainable construction and renewable energy are adequately covered by national, regional and local guidance and policy and that there were not a need for an additional objective within the Masterplan.

16 Compliance with government regulations and the SEA Directive

4.8 In carrying out the appraisal process, the requirements of the European Directive 2001/42/EC (the SEA Directive) and the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 (the SEA Regulations) that transpose the Directive into English law were followed. This appraisal followed the requirements and guidance contained in the following publications:

• The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 • Planning Policy Statement 12 (PPS12): Local Development Frameworks • A Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (ODPM, September 2005) • Sustainability Appraisal of Regional Spatial Strategies and Local Development Frameworks – Guidance for Regional Planning Bodies and Local Planning Authorities (November 2005)

4.9 This guidance seeks to ensure that Sustainability Appraisals widen the requirements of the SEA Directive to include social and economic as well as environmental issues. The Council is satisfied that the process it has adopted complies with the guidance issued in November 2005.

17 05 SUSTAINABAILITY OBJECTIVES, BASELINE AND CONTEXT

Links to other plans, programmes, policies strategies and initiatives

5.1 The content and detail within the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan has been influenced by a wide range of other plans, programmes, policies, strategies and initiatives (PPPSI’s), most notably the Tower Hamlets Unitary Development Plan (UDP), the emerging Local Development Framework and the Leaside Area Action Plan, which the Masterplan needs to be in accordance with. These PPPSI’s range from documents produced at an international level to those at a local level. The SEA Regulations, as well as the Government guidance on Sustainability Appraisals, require all PPPSI’s that have influenced the production of the Masterplan to be identified in the Sustainability Appraisal Report. Any potential constraints, conflicts and synergies that exist between the PPPSI’s should also be identified.

5.2 In identifying all the PPPSI’s that have and will influence the production of the Masterplan every attempt has been made to include as many of the PPPSI’s as possible. However, it should be noted that the final list is not completely exhaustive.

5.3 Appendix B of this report sets out the PPPSI’s that have and will influence the production of the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan. In the appendix the PPPSI’s have been split into five different categories, namely (i) general sustainable development, (ii) social progress which recognised the needs of everyone, (iii) effective protection of the environment, (iv) prudent use of natural resources and (v) maintaining a vibrant, flourishing and diverse economy. The following PPPSI’s were considered:

General sustainable development

• The Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development • European Spatial Development Perspective • A Better Quality of Life – A Strategy for Sustainable Development for the UK • Sustainability Appraisals of Regional Spatial Strategies and Local Development Frameworks (Nov 2005) • Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004) • Town and Country Planning Act (1990) • Planning Policy Statement 1 – Creating Sustainable Communities • Planning Policy Statement 12 – Local Development Frameworks • Sustainable Communities in London • The London Plan • The East London Sub-Regional Development Framework • The Lower Lea Valley Opportunity Area Planning Framework • Tower Hamlets Local Development Framework • Leaside Area Action Plan • Tower Hamlets – A Community Strategy

18 • Local Area Partnership 6 Action Plan • London Borough of Tower Hamlets Strategic Plan • Securing the Future: the UK Government Sustainable Development Strategy 2005 • Sustainable Development Framework for London

Social progress which recognises the needs of everyone

• Planning Policy Guidance Note 3 – Housing • Tower Hamlets Housing Strategy Statement • Crime and Drugs Reduction Strategy 2005-2006

Effective protection of the environment

• Kyoto Protocol (1997) • European Union Sixth Environmental Action Plan • European Directive 2001/42/EC (SEA Directive) • European Directive 92/43/EEC (amended by 97/62/EC) • European Directive 79/409/EEC • Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) • Countryside and Rights of Way Act (2000) • The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations (2004) • Planning Policy Statement 23 – Planning and Pollution Control • Planning Policy Guidance Note 24 – Planning and Noise • Planning Policy Guidance Note 25 – Development and Flood Risk • Draft Planning Policy Statement 9 – Biodiversity and Geological Conservation • The Water Framework Directive and the production of River Basin Management Plans • The London Assembly’s The Blue Ribbon Network • Biodiversity Action Plan for Tower Hamlets • Planning Policy Guidance Note 15 – Planning and the Historic Environment • Planning Policy Guidance Note 16 – Archaeology and Planning • The Future of Transport – White Paper (2004) • Planning Policy Guidance Note 13 – Transport • Mayor’s Transport Strategy • Tower Hamlets Local Transport Plan

Prudent use of natural resources

• Planning Policy Statement 22 – Renewable Energy • The Mayor’s Waste Strategy • BREEAM/Eco-homes • EU Landfill Directive • Energy White Paper: Our Energy Future • UK Waste Strategy (DEFRA, 2000)

19 • The Mayor’s Energy Strategy

Maintaining a vibrant, flourishing and diverse economy

• Planning Policy Guidance Note 4 – Industrial, Commercial Development and Small Firms • Planning Policy Statement 6 – Planning for Town Centres • Planning Policy Guidance Note 21 – Tourism • Tower Hamlets Regeneration Strategy • Regional Economic Strategy for London ‘Sustaining Success’

5.4 There are a number of PPPSI’s that cover one or more of the above headings; these have been placed in the general sustainable development category where it is clear that they can impact on all five principles of sustainable development. For PPPSI’s that could impact on two or three of the principles, a decision has been made to include them in only one category. Each of these identified PPPSI’s has been analysed in relation to the implications they have for the Masterplan and the Sustainability Appraisal, with comments made on how the issues raised by the PPPSI’s will be dealt with in the respective documents.

5.5 The analysis of the relevant PPPSI’s has highlighted a number of strong recurring themes. These themes have been reflected in the 17 Sustainability Appraisal objectives. These objectives are outlined in paragraph 5.33 of this document.

A profile of Bromley-by-Bow: the baseline data

5.6 Before the Sustainability Appraisal of the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan was undertaken, it was important to understand the characteristics of the area in economic, social and environmental terms. This information is known as the ‘baseline’ data and provided the basis for identifying current sustainability issues facing Bromley-by-Bow, which ultimately informed the development of the sustainability objectives.

5.7 The following section provides a brief overview of the baseline context, with statistics sourced from the 2001 Census unless otherwise stated. The study area for which the statistics have been gathered is shown in figure 4. Further detail is provided within the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report.

20 Figure 4: Study Area for Bromley-by-Bow

21 General Characteristics

5.8 Bromley-by-Bow is located within the Lower Lea Valley, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is bounded to the east by the River Lea, to the south by Limehouse Cut, to the west by Common Lane, the London Underground line and the DLR, and to the north by Bow Road. The neighbouring areas are Limehouse, Bow Common and Bow.

5.9 The population of the study area is approximately 7,950. Over 50% of the population is under 27 years of age, this being a much higher proportion of young people than for Tower Hamlets and London as a whole.

5.10 The population is made up of two main ethnic groups – 42% of people are of Bangladeshi origin and 36% are White. A further 12% of the population is Black and other ethnic minorities make up the remainder of the population. This is a significantly different ethnic make-up to London as a whole, which is 71% White, 11% Black, 2% Bangladeshi, 10% other Asian and 6% other minorities.

Economic Characteristics

5.11 The employment sites within the study area are heavily dominated by industry, with very little commercial space evident. Despite good transport links and considerable land given over to industry unemployment remains high in the area in comparison to both Tower Hamlets and London as a whole. At the 2001 Census there were 2645 (33% of the adult population) economically inactive and 442 unemployed (6%) compared to 4% in Tower Hamlets and 3% in London.

5.12 The workforce within the study area is also relatively low skilled. The percentage of people in elementary occupations, for example, is double that for London as a whole. It is therefore likely that average incomes will be significantly lower for the study area than for Tower Hamlets and London.

5.13 In terms of levels of deprivation, virtually all of the Masterplan area is in the bottom 3% of deprived areas in the country.

5.14 At the 2001 Census there were 2872 dwellings within the study area, almost 50% of which were in Council Tax Band B, with a further 30% in Band C. This reveals a concentration of low cost dwellings within the area and very few properties at the top end of the market. The majority of people live in purpose-built flats or maisonettes. There are very few semi-detached and detached properties within the area, resulting in a lack of sizeable properties suitable for large or extended families.

5.15 68% of households within the study area rent their property from a social landlord, compared to 52% in Tower Hamlets and only 26% in London as a whole. Only a small percentage of homes are in shared-ownership, which means that people do not have the opportunity of taking shared – ownership as a first step out of the rented sector and into home ownership.

22 5.16 An analysis of land use within the study area demonstrates the dominance of infrastructure and a lack of open green space. Only 29% of land is in use as open space (gardens, green space and water) compared with 46% in Tower Hamlets and 65% in London. Moreover, the land taken up for non-domestic buildings is the same as that for Tower Hamlets but higher than the London average, reflecting the East End’s industrial traditions.

Environmental Characteristics

5.17 There are no conservation areas within the study area, which generally lacks historic character given significant post-war development. Notable exceptions include Bow Church, St Andrew’s Hospital, Kingsley Hall and Bromley Public Hall.

5.18 The study area contains a number of grade II listed buildings:

• Kingsley Hall • Arch at Bromley Recreation Ground • How Memorial Gateway, Bromley High Street • Children’s House Nursery School, Bruce Road • Drapers Almshouses and Chapel, Rainhill Way • Rose and Crown Pub, Stroudley Walk

The Bromley-by-Bow United Reform Church is a locally listed building.

5.19 In relation to archaeology, the area of land between the River Lea and the A12 and the area between Bromley High Street and Bow Road are identified as an area of archaeological importance or potential. The area will be protected by a development control policy in the Local Development Framework, which seeks to secure, protect and enhance the archaeological heritage of the Borough, including industrial archaeology.

5.20 Generally the area is lacking in both quantity and quality of open space, which has a negative impact on biodiversity. The level of tree cover is also low both within the existing open spaces and street trees. According to Tower Hamlets Biodiversity Action Plan there are no important species within the study area, but the canals and waterways within the study area act as important corridors for animals and birds.

5.21 The area does not contain any nature reserves, Sites of Special Scientific Interest or other nature designations. However, St Leonard’s play space is a site of local nature conservation and contains protected trees.

5.22 At the present time there is little quantitative data available for the monitoring of recreational water quality. The council, however, are in the process of identifying relevant baseline data sources and monitoring methods.

23 5.23 In general, air quality in Bromley-by-Bow is poor with the A12 having a major local impact on air quality. Further, the number of construction sites in the hinterland area of the study area are likely to remain an important source of pollution in the next 5-10 years.

5.24 Following the completion of the first review and assessment of air quality in January 2000 by Tower Hamlets Borough Council, the whole of the Borough was declared an Air Quality Management Area under part V of the Environment Act 1995 in 2001. This declaration required the completion of an Air Quality Action Plan, which was published in December 2003.

Social Characteristics

5.25 In relation to transport and travel, 61% of the population does not have access to a car, which is a considerably higher figure than that for London as a whole (37%). Despite the lack of car ownership the distances travelled to work by the Bromley-by-Bow population are similar to those travelled by Londoners as a whole. The mode of transport, however, varies with more people relying upon public transport than the London average.

5.26 There are four primary schools located within the study area and one secondary school, the Ian Mikardo Special Needs Secondary School, whose pupils are boys between the ages of 11 and 16. The closest secondary school to the Masterplan area is Bow Secondary School for boys on Paton Close; Phoenix mixed special needs secondary school on Bow Road; and Central Foundation girls school (Lower) on College Terrace.

5.27 In relation to qualifications, 44% of the adult population does not have any qualifications, which is a much higher level than in either Tower Hamlets or London as a whole. This is reflected in the fact that 18% of the population is in elementary employment. This is a serious issue with regard to raising the aspirations of young people.

5.28 The Bromley-by-Bow area is relatively well served with regards to community facilities. There are three GP practices within the Masterplan area and several places of worship, including Coventry Cross Mosque and Islamic Centre and Bow Central Mosque and Islamic Centre just outside of the study area. Bow Church is the only place for Christian worship. The Bromley-by-Bow centre is a high quality community resource, offering a range of services, including a doctor’s surgery, childcare and training. Other community centres include The Marner Centre and Tudor Lodge. The Masterplan area is, however, poorly served by libraries and only has one mobile library service.

5.29 With regards to levels of health within the area, 64% of residents describe their overall health as good, which is lower than that for London as a whole (71%). The London Borough of Tower Hamlets also has a higher number of people with a limiting long-term illness (18%).

5.30 According to the Tower Hamlets Partnership Ward Data Report of January 2006, the Borough of Tower Hamlets is making progress in terms of reducing overall crime levels, including domestic crime, burglary, robbery and vehicle crime. There is a disproportionate fear of crime, however,

24 revealed by Police surveys. This fear stems from poor environmental features within Bromley-by- Bow, such as poor lighting, underpass crossings and a lack of pedestrian traffic.

The main social, environmental and economic issues for Bromley-by-Bow

5.31 As part of the Sustainability Appraisal it is necessary to identify the key sustainability issues facing the neighbourhood. The issues have been identified from a number of sources, including a review of the plans, policies, strategies and guidance influencing the LDF, the collection and analysis of baseline data, visioning work and a series of site visits.

5.32 Key sustainability issues facing Tower Hamlets and Leaside as a whole are identified in the Scoping Report into the Sustainability Appraisal of the LDF. The sustainability issues identified for the whole of Tower Hamlets are considered to apply also to Bromley-by-Bow. These issues are:

• Access to employment • Educational attainment and aspiration • Access to green space and open space • Crime and the fear of crime • Air quality • Community integration • Poor physical environment • Flood risk

25 The Sustainability Appraisal framework: objectives

5.33 In order to assess the contribution the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan will make towards sustainable development, a range of sustainability objectives have been developed. The objectives have been derived from the social, environmental and economic issues identified in the previous paragraph and are as follows:

26 Compatibility of the objectives

5.34 Before the appraisal of the Masterplan was carried out, the compatibility of the Sustainability Objectives with each other was undertaken. The aim of this process was to identify areas of potential conflict between the differing aims of sustainable development. This means that when assessing the Masterplan possible ways to mitigate any conflicts could be identified. Figure 5 and the following paragraph identifies any conflicts between the objectives, as well as identifying where objectives are compatible with each other.

Figure 5: Compatibility of the sustainability objectives

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27 5.35 From the examination of the chart on the previous page it is obvious that there are four main areas where certain sustainability objectives are potentially not compatible with each other.

• Provision of housing and flood risk are potentially incompatible as much of the land adjacent to the river has been allocated for housing. This could be addressed by undertaking a flood risk assessment for each development proposal in the flood risk area, which will identify necessary mitigation and/or amendments to the development.

• In the drive to provide affordable housing there is the risk that design quality could suffer. The Masterplan should therefore ensure that there are adequate design policies to ensure that this does not happen.

• Although it will be possible to increase the proportion of people using public transport, walking and cycling the absolute numbers of people travelling by all modes will increase which could impact negatively on air quality.

• The pressure for development in this area may lead to a lack of open space and will increase pressure on wildlife habitats. The Masterplan will therefore ensure that there is a network of linked green spaces.

28 06 APPRAISAL OF THE MASTERPLAN

Main options and how they were identified

6.1 In preparing the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan a series of options have been devised and appraised. A visioning exercise of the area was initially undertaken in Bromley-by-Bow to produce a focused and realistic vision for the future of the area. The next step was the preparation of a development plan for the area, with the vision document steering its preparation. It was decided that the most appropriate mechanism to implement this Masterplan would be through its incorporation into the Tower Hamlets LDF, via its adoption as a Supplementary Planning Document.

6.2 The process of creating the Masterplan for Bromley-by-Bow involved creating a set of structuring principles for the area, which was then followed by the production of three Masterplan options and three infrastructure intervention options. The different options and the overall framework has evolved through development by the Urban Initiatives designers, with significant inputs from various other actors including the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London Thames Gateway Development Corporation, London Development Agency, Greater London Authority, Transport for London, London Underground Limited, London Borough of Newham, local residents and landowners.

6.3 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 places a duty on local authorities preparing SPD’s to contribute to sustainable development. As this Masterplan will be adopted as an SPD it is essential that the Masterplan improves upon the situation, which would exist if there were no Masterplan. The design phase of the Masterplan development is an iterative one and during the development and assessment of the options the social, economic and environmental consequences of these options were considered.

6.4 Figure 6 shows whether each sustainability objective contributes to the social, economic and/or environmental well-being of Bromley-by-Bow, ensuring that each element of sustainability is given adequate consideration.

29 Figure 6: Sustainability Appraisal and SEA objectives

Econ Soc Env 1. To improve health, promote healthy lifestyles and reduce health inequalities   2. To give all residents quality, affordable housing  3. To provide accessible social and community facilities and open spaces   4. To create sustainable communities through the regeneration and efficient use of land    and buildings with links to appropriate infrastructure 5. To promote good quality in urban design, and the conservation and appreciation of the  historic environment 6. To create safe and secure environments and reduce crime   7. To give all residents the opportunity of an occupation providing self worth and a good   livelihood, particularly in deprived areas 8. To reduce poverty and ensure quality of opportunity for all residents   9. To reduce the need to travel, reduce private vehicular transport and encourage the use    of public transport, cycling and walking 10. To improve air quality  11. To reduce the impact of noise   12. To combat fuel poverty, reduce energy consumption, and promote renewable forms of    greenhouse gas emissions 13. To minimise waste requiring disposal and to increase recycling and recovery   14. To improve water quality and reduce water use   15. To conserve, enhance and where appropriate create species, habitats, green spaces   and watercourses 16. To minimise flood risk within the Borough and elsewhere, and promote the use of    sustainable urban drainage systems 17. To ensure that the plan does not negatively affect existing residents of Tower Hamlets,  and particularly disempowered groups

6.5 One of the main objectives of the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan is to provide a vision and additional guidance on how the area should develop in the future. A holistic urban design framework for this rapidly changing area has therefore been developed to integrate the fragmented assets of the Bromley-by-Bow area. The focus of the Masterplan is on managing and integrating growth and improving social, environmental and economic conditions.

6.6 It is considered that if the Masterplan was not adopted as an SPD and development in Bromley-by- Bow continued to rely on emerging Local Development Framework policy, development in the area might occur in a fragmented or piecemeal fashion and not provide the new neighbourhood centre or levels of open space needed. While building on the existing and emerging local planning policies, the Masterplan provides a more detailed spatial approach that the LDF policies, and plans for the future of Bromley-by-Bow in a holistic manner.

6.7 The nature of this Masterplan is to provide additional guidance and assistance to the Leaside Area Action Plan (which has itself been subject to a Sustainability Appraisal), not to implement radical change, and for these reasons there are no significant adverse social, environmental and economic effects anticipated. Notwithstanding this, a detailed framework has been produced in Section 7 of this

30 report to address any future significant social, environmental and economic effects through the monitoring and review of the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan.

31 Appraisal of the draft Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan

6.8 The SEA Regulations require an analysis of ‘the likely significant effects on the environment, including short, medium and long-term effects, permanent and temporary effects, positive and negative effects, and secondary cumulative and synergistic effects, on issues such as: - (a) biodiversity; (b) population; (c) human health; (d) fauna; (e) flora; (f) soil; (g) water; (h) air; (i) climatic factors; (j) material assets; (k) cultural heritage, including architectural and archaeological heritage; (l) landscape; and (m) the inter-relationship between the issues referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (l)’ and of ‘the measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and as fully as possible offset any significant adverse effects on the environment of implementing the plan’ (Schedule 2.6 and 2.7).

6.9 The key issues identified in this appraisal are that;

• The preferred policies are overall environmentally sound and encourage sustainability, although this depends on how the policies are implemented (see paragraph 6.19); • The policies have had to compromise to attempt to meet the complex and contradictory demands and pressures being places on the Borough. For example, protecting the physical environment could have a negative impact on the supply of social facilities.

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Objective 1: To structure and positively plan for development that will address the severance created by the A12, railway and waterside to support and enable regeneration, economic opportunity and an increased population.

Development Guidance ++ Alteration of the + + - | | | + The redesign of this junction could have a None A12/Twelvetrees positive or negative impact on air and Crescent/Devas Street noise quality depending on the movement junction of traffic after the development.

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Objective 2: To develop a well connected, legible and cohesive neighbourhood by providing safe, direct and attractive routes that encourage walking, cycling and use of public transport.

Development Guidance New north-south + ++ ++ + + + | | + + This proposal demands comprehensive implementation None community spine to ensure positive impacts on regeneration, safety and urban design quality. New north-south route + + + + | | | + This proposal demands sensitive implementation to None between Imperial Street ensure positive impacts upon air quality, noise levels area and the Twelvetrees and existing habitats. crescent/Bow Locks area

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35 New station entrance on + ++ | + + | + The proposal will have a positive impact on urban None Talwin Street level design as long as high design standards are adhered to.

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Objective 3: To provide a new neighbourhood centre that will give a focus to the area through the provision of local shops and community facilities.

Development Guidance Mixed use neighbourhood + ++ ++ ++ ++ + + + + + - - + Ensure environmental centre in Imperial Street design standards are area identified to help mitigate the impact. Varied mix of + + | | | | + High design and environmental standards convenience and must be adhered to. comparison goods Upper floor residential + ++ + ++ + and commercial Large new foodstore + + + | | | | + The new foodstore will need to adhere to high design and environmental standards. Underpass improvements + + ++ ++ New school plus nursery ++ + | | | | + High design and environmental standards Local of school facilities must be adhered to. amended away from A12 due to air pollution, safety concerns and access to green space.

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Objective 4: To enhance the public realm, create new open green space with a range of facilities space and improve riverside opportunities.

Development Guidance Station Plaza west + + | | + The proposal will have a positive impact on urban design as long as high design standards are adhered to.

To ensure a positive impact upon habitats and species the proposal will need to be sensitively implemented. Station Plaza east + + | | + The proposal will have a positive impact on urban design as long as high design standards are adhered to.

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39 New open space within + + + + ++ + the St Andrew’s site Creation of new space + + + + + enclosed by Kingsley Hall Talwin Street kick about + + + + + ++ Included as a result of community consultation. General enhancement of + + + + + The proposal will have a positive impact the public realm on urban design as long as high design standards are adhered to. Clear definition between + + + + + public and private space Small neighbourhood + + + + ++ + parks with play equipment Street tree planting + + + + ++ + Shared surfaces for cars, ++ + ++ + people and cyclists ‘Safer Places: The | ++ + The proposal will have a positive impact Planning System and on urban design as long as high design Crime Prevention’ standards are adhered to. Introduction of | + + + + The proposal will have a positive impact Included as a result of Sustainable Urban on urban design as long as high design SA in response to EIA Drainage Systems standards are adhered to. comments.

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Objective 5: To build on the existing broad mix of uses, with a particular emphasis on increasing the diversity of housing choice, the raising in quality of commercial space and the need to provide local employment opportunities.

Development Guidance Type and mix of housing | | | | | | | | | | If an appropriate mix of housing tenures, informed by Leaside AAP house types and prices is ensured and high quality design and environmental standards adhered to then positive impacts will ensue. Affordable housing ++ | ++ | | | | | | ++ The proposal will have a positive impact on urban design as long as high design standards are adhered to.

Positive environmental impacts will be ensured if high standards are adhered to in relation to energy efficiency and waste minimization.

41 Accommodation for all ++ | ++ | | | | | | ++ If an appropriate mix of housing tenures stages of life and prices is ensured and high quality design and environmental standards adhered to then positive impacts will ensue. Intensification of social | + | | | | | | | | | If an appropriate mix of housing tenures, housing estates house types and prices is ensured and high quality design and environmental standards adhered to then positive impacts will ensue. Development close to + + + ++ + + ++ noise and pollution must ensure residential amenity 3, 4, 5 and 6 bedroom ++ | ++ | | | | | | ++ The proposal will have a positive impact dwellings on the Bow on urban design as long as high design Locks site standards are adhered to.

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Positive environmental impacts will be ensured if high standards are adhered to in relation to energy efficiency. Small commercial units | | | | | | | | The proposal will have a positive impact with affordable rents on urban design as long as high design standards are adhered to.

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45 Duration and reversibility of predicted impacts

6.10 Different policies will have impacts over different timescales, depending on when they are implemented and the types of impacts these have. They also differ in whether they are reversible or irreversible: for instance, visual impacts are reversible whereas traffic accidents are irreversible.

6.11 Each preferred policy was assessed for the duration of the predicted impact, as well as whether the impact is reversible or permanent. The full appraisal results are shown in Appendix C. Due to the nature of the Masterplan and the policy options it is difficult to see any positive or negative impacts being short term. Most of the policies are likely to have a positive impact in the medium to long term. No policies were considered to have an irreversible negative impact.

Cumulative Impacts

6.12 A cumulative assessment of the preferred options was undertaken by combining the results of the other analyses into a summary matrix. This evaluated the combined impact of all the preferred options upon individual Sustainability Appraisal/SEA objectives. It also assessed the cumulative impact of individual policy sections upon all of the Sustainability Appraisal/SEA objectives.

6.13 Figure 8 summarises the findings of this appraisal, and Appendix D gives the full appraisal results. The key points and issues that can be drawn from the cumulative assessment are;

• The preferred options are predicted to have a very positive cumulative impact upon SA/SEA objectives 6 (safety, security, crime) and 7 (occupation, self- worth, livelihood). • It is predicted that the success of Masterplan objective 5 will depend largely upon its implementation. The careful monitoring of this objective must therefore be ensured. • In relation to SA/SEA objectives 10 (air quality), 11 (noise impact), 13 (waste generation, recycling, recovery) and 15 (species, habitats, green and open space), the cumulative impact is highly dependent upon the implementation of the Masterplan. For example, attempts to raise the quality of housing, to reduce vehicular severance, to create an attractive public realm and to promote the development of a safe and pedestrian-friendly environment may have a positive or a negative impact on a series of environmental considerations. Indeed, these policies demand sensitive implementation to ensure that air quality, noise levels, waste generation, water quality and species and habitats are not affected detrimentally. High design and environmental standards must therefore be adhered to. • Overall this appraisal has demonstrated that the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan will have a positive cumulative impact and will aid the attainment of the SA/SEA objectives.

46 Figure 8: Cumulative impact of preferred options

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47 Uncertainty about implementation

6.14 Some of the objectives could have either positive or negative impacts, depending upon how they are implemented. In summary, these issues include:

• Air quality • Noise impact • Water quality and use • Species, habitats, green and open spaces

6.15 In particular, Masterplan objectives 1 (to structure and positively plan for development that will address the severance created by the A12), objective 2 (to develop a well connected, legible and cohesive neighbourhood), objective 3 (to provide a new neighbourhood centre), and objective 5 (to retain the existing broad mix of uses with a particular emphasis on increasing the diversity of housing choice) demand considerable sensitivity with regards to their implementation.

6.16 The encouragement of further housing development and the alteration of existing transport networks, for example, could have a positive or negative environmental impact depending upon the standards of design implemented. It is likely, however, that future government guidance, both at a national level and a local level, will impose tighter environmental measures upon new developments, therefore ensuring that such developments will have a neutral or positive impact on the environmental issues identified in paragraph 6.14.

6.17 In relation to urban design and local heritage, the careful implementation of policies is also required to ensure that the new proposals within the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan have a positive impact upon the quality of the built environment.

48 Mitigation

6.18 In light of this appraisal, it has become clear that there is a tremendous need for the integrating of differing needs in an attempt to create the most appropriate environment for all who live, work and visit Bromley-by-Bow. All the predicted negative impacts are as a result of the very difficult conditions that are experienced in Tower Hamlets, and emphasise the intricate balance of social, economic and environmental policies that are required to render the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan as environmentally sound as possible. The careful balancing of policies has generally resulted in a sustainable set of preferred options.

6.19 As a result of this appraisal the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan has been amended as follows:

• The selection of the preferred option (the most ambitious option) was informed by the wishes of the steering group, landowners and the community, deliverability and the principles of sustainable development. Option 3 provided the optimum combination of environmental, social and economic improvements. • CHP has been recommended for inclusion within the neighbourhood centre • Flood risk appraisal is recommended for at risk sites • The largest open space for Bromley-by-Bow is to be located along the riverfront where it will contribute to both recreation and biodiversity. • The number and size of open spaces has been increased to conform with policy, recreation and nature aspirations. • The location of the school has been changed from close to the A12 where there were issues with road safety and air pollution to a parkside location with better access to open space.

49 07 PROPOSED MONITORING

7.1 The SEA regulations require that ‘The responsible authority shall monitor the significant environmental effects of the implementation of each plan or programme with the purpose of identifying unforeseen adverse effects at an early stage and being able to undertake appropriate remedial action’ (Regulation 17) and that the Sustainability Appraisal/SEA report should include ‘A description of the measures envisaged concerning monitoring’ (Schedule 2.9).

7.2 Monitoring of the Masterplan should seek to:

• Ascertain how the actual effects of the Masterplan compare to the predicted impact identified in the SEA • Fill the data gaps identified in the previous Scoping Report • Focus on significant effects where there was uncertainty in the SEA and where monitoring would enable preventative or mitigation measures to be taken • Not duplicate the vast amounts of monitoring that the London Borough of Tower Hamlets already carries out over an equally vast amount of subject area

7.3 Monitoring should be considered for issues identified in the collection of baseline data in the previous stage of the Sustainability Appraisal/SEA process. Namely,

• Access to and levels of employment • Educational attainment • Access to green and open space • Crime levels • Air quality • Use of community facilities • Quality of the built environment

7.4 An increase in the monitoring of specific policy areas would also be advised. These policy areas are ones that have clusters of policies where their impact could not be determined, as they would vary due to policy implementation and are highlighted in Appendix D. These specific policy areas include:

• Urban design, historic environment • Air quality • Noise impact • Fuel poverty, energy use • Waste management • Water quality and use • Habitats, species, green and open space

7.5 In other words, monitoring should be introduced in order to ensure the effective implementation of policies whose success demands sensitivity in approach as well as the establishment of high

50 standards. High quality and sustainable urban design must be ensured, alongside high environmental standards. Policies must seek to minimise their environmental impact, through the pursuit of energy efficiency and the minimisation of waste during the construction period.

7.6 Reference should be made to the suggestions for monitoring within the Sustainability Appraisal for the Local Development Framework (July 2005).

51 08 NEXT STEPS

8.1 This appraisal will be made public alongside the preferred option report. Comments on this appraisal should be sent to the contact details found at the beginning of this report.

8.2 This appraisal will inform the development of the draft Local Development Framework for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. In turn, the draft LDF will be appraised to ensure that it is as environmentally sound and sustainable as is possible. The proposed monitoring of subject areas need to be taken on board so that it is possible to ascertain whether the predicted impacts of the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan materialise and if they do changes can be made to mitigate them.

52 Appendix A: Requirements of the SEA Directive

Requirements Where covered in the SA Process (Stage) Preparation of an environmental report in which the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the plan or programme, and reasonable alternatives taking into account the objectives and geographical scope of the plan or programme, are identified, described and evaluation. The information to be given is (Art. 5 and Annex I): a) An outline of the contents, main objectives of the plan or programme, and relationship with other relevant plans and programmes; A b) The relevant aspects of the current state of the environment and the likely evolution thereof without implementation of the plan or programme; A c) The environmental characteristics of areas likely to be significantly affected A d) Any existing environmental problems which are relevant to the plan or programme including, in particular, those relating to any areas of a particular environmental A importance, such as areas designated pursuant to Directives 79/409/EEC and 92/43/EEC; e) The environmental protection objectives, established at international, Community or national level, which are relevant to the plan or programme and the way those A objectives and any environmental considerations have been taken into account during its preparation; f) The likely significant effects on the environment, including on issues such as biodiversity, population, human health, &13 fauna, flora, soil, water, air, climatic B,C factors, material assets, cultural heritage including architectural and archaeological heritage, landscape and the interrelationship between the above factors. (Footnote: These effects should include secondary, cumulative, synergistic, short, medium and long-term permanent and temporary, positive and negative effects); g) The measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and as fully as possible offset any significant adverse effects on the environment of implementing the plan or B,C programme; h) An outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with, and a description of how the assessment was undertaken including any difficulties (such as B,C technical deficiencies or lack of know-how) encountered in compiling the required information; i) a description of measures envisaged concerning monitoring in accordance with Article 10; C,E j) a non-technical summary of the information provided under the above headings. B,C The report shall include the information that may reasonably be required taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, the contents and level C of detail in the plan or programme, its stage in the decision-making process and the extent to which certain matters are more appropriately assessed at different levels in that process to avoid duplication of the assessment (Art. 5.2). Consultation: A • authorities with environmental responsibility, when deciding on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included in the environmental report (Art. 5.4). • authorities with environmental responsibility and the public shall be given an early and effective opportunity within appropriate time frames to express their opinion B,D on the draft plan or programme and the accompanying environmental report before the adoption of the plan or programme (Art. 6.1, 6.2). • other EU Member States, where the implementation of the plan or programme is likely to have significant effects on the environment of that country (Art. 7). B,D Taking the environmental report and the results of the consultations into account in decision-making (Art. 8) D Provision of information on the decision: D When the plan or programme is adopted, the public and any countries consulted under Art.7 shall be informed and the following made available to those so informed: • the plan or programme as adopted; • a statement summarising how environmental considerations have been integrated into the plan or programme and how the environmental report pursuant to Article 5, the opinions expressed pursuant to Article 6 and the results of consultations entered into pursuant to Article 7 have been taken into account in accordance with Article 8, and the reasons for choosing the plan or programme as adopted, in the light of the other reasonable alternatives dealt with; and • the measures decided concerning monitoring (Art. 9 and 10) Quality assurance: environmental reports should be of a Appendix 4 – QA sufficient standard to meet the requirements of the SEA checklist Directive (Art. 12). Monitoring of the significant environmental effects of the plan’s or programme’s implementation (Art. 10). E Quality assurance: environmental reports should be of a sufficient standard to meet the requirements of the SEA checklist Directive (Art. 12). QA Checklist

Source: ODPM, November 2005

53 Appendix B: Plans, Programmes, Policies, Strategies and Initiatives

General Sustainable Development

Name of document Broad aims / relevant policies Requirements of the plan in relation to the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan The Johannesburg Declaration on Commitment to sustainability principles and the Interpreted into national sustainable Sustainable Development sustainable development agenda agreed at Rio development strategies, which will inform de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992. the Local Development Framework, including the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan. European Spatial Development Sustainable development of the European Interpreted into national guidance, which Perspective Union, balancing competitiveness with will inform the Masterplan. economic and social cohesion, conservation and management of natural resources and the cultural heritage. "A Better Quality of Life" – A Sets out the Government's commitment and Interpreted into regional guidance and Strategy for Sustainable four key objectives to achieving sustainable objectives and used to inform the Development for the UK development: sustainable objectives of the Local . Social progress which recognises the needs Development Framework, as well as the of everyone objectives of the Masterplan. . Effective protection of the environment . Prudent use of natural resources . Maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth. Sustainability Appraisals of Sets out guidance on how to prepare The Sustainability Appraisal must be fully Regional Spatial Strategies and sustainability appraisals, incorporating the SEA integrated with the Masterplan and the Local Development Frameworks, Directive requirements at a national level to emerging document must demonstrate published Nov 2005 accompany the Local Development that the findings of the sustainability work Framework. have been taken into account at each stage. Planning and Compulsory Clause 38 places a duty on Local Authorities to Local Planning Authority is required to Purchase Act 2004 contribute to the achievement of sustainable produce a Sustainability Appraisal to development. accompany certain planning documents, including the Sustainable Construction SPD. Town and Country Planning Act Set out the procedures for the preparation, Certain parts of the Act need to be 1990 approval and adoption of Development Plans adhered to in preparing the Masterplan. and for the control of development.

Name of document Broad aims / relevant policies Requirements of the plan in relation to the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan Planning Policy Statement 1(PPS1) Sets out the Government’s vision for creating The Masterplan must integrate the four – Creating Sustainable sustainable communities through planning. key sustainable development objectives. Communities The document highlights key policies and This Statement also require planning principles that should underpin the planning authorities to have an open inclusive system to achieve sustainable development. planning process, with clear community engagement and a positive approach to proactively managing development. Planning Policy Statement 12 Reiterates the four key sustainable objectives: The Masterplan must have an integrated (PPS12) – Local Development . Social progress which recognises the needs approach to the key objectives of Frameworks of everyone sustainable development. The . Effective protection of the environment production of the Masterplan needs to . Prudent use of natural resources adhere to the guidance contained within . Maintenance of high and stable levels of this document. economic growth. Sustainable Communities in Regional programme of action sets out The issues raised and actions proposed London proposals for achieving sustainable will inform the whole Local Development communities in London which: Framework, including the Masterplan. Are prosperous; Have decent homes for sale or rent at a price people can afford; Safeguard green and open space; Enjoy a well-designed, accessible and pleasant living and working environment; Are effectively and fairly governed with a strong sense of community. The London Plan The London Plan sets the planning framework The Masterplan will be in accordance for Greater London, setting out London’s place with the London Plan in the world, the forces driving change and the overall policy framework for living, working and travelling in London The East London Sub-Regional The East London Sub-Regional Development The Masterplan will need to have regard Development Framework Framework sets out how the London Plan will to this plan be delivered in East London The Lower Lea Valley Opportunity The OAPF provides a planning policy context The Masterplan will need to have regard Area Planning Framework for the sensitive management of land use to this plan change, promoting and improving the profile of the area. The OAPF is a material consideration of a strategic scale for planning decisions. Tower Hamlets Local Development The LDF sets the local planning policy for The Masterplan will need to be in Framework Tower Hamlets and identified the need for the conformity with this plan. Leaside AAP and Masterplans for certain areas.

55 Name of document Broad aims / relevant policies Requirements of the plan in relation to the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan Leaside Area Action Plan The AAP will help ensure growth is delivered to The Masterplan will need to be in provide the maximum long-term benefit for the conformity with this plan. Borough’s communities and ensure the area’s exceptional characteristics are protected and enhanced. A Community Strategy The Community Plan seeks to make Tower The issues raised by this Strategy will Hamlets: inform the Vision and Core Policies of A better place for living safely – reducing crime, the Local Development Framework, of making people feel safer and creating a more which the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan secure and cleaner environment will eventually form part. The delivery of A better place for living well – improving the Local Development Framework will housing, health and social care and promoting to some extent be with the Local healthy living Strategic Partnership responsible for delivering the Community Strategy. A better place for creating and sharing prosperity – bringing investment into the borough and ensuring that all our residents and businesses are in a position to benefit from, and contribute to, growing economic prosperity A better place for learning, achievement and leisure – raising educational aspirations, expectations and achievement, providing the widest range of arts and leisure opportunities for all and celebrating the cultural rich diversity of our communities A better place for excellent public services – improving public services for local people to make sure they represent good value for money and are provided in ways that meet local needs

Name of document Broad aims / relevant policies Requirements of the plan in relation to the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan Local Area Partnership 6 Action The LAP6 area covers the wards of Bromley- The Masterplan will have regard to this Plan by-Bow and Mile End. The Action Plan has 3 plan. priorities 1. Improve community safety 2. Improve access to health care 3. Improve range and quality of provision for young people London Borough of Tower Hamlets The strategic plan describes the council’s The Masterplan will reflect the issues Strategic Plan overall aims and objectives for 2002 - 2006, highlighted by the Corporate Plan, and how well it is performing, the improved also contribute to achieving improvement outcomes intended for people who live and within the three themes. work in the borough, and the actions to be taken to deliver that improvement. Securing the Future: the UK The Strategy highlights the renewed The Strategy will impact upon all Government Sustainable international push for sustainable development Government guidance (e.g. PPS’s) that Development Strategy 2005 from the World Summit on Sustainable will be produced over the coming years, Development in 2002 and details the which will inform the Local Development Government’s new approach towards Framework. sustainable development, in particular to the issue of climate change. Sustainable Development Provides the context for policy development The Masterplan will contribute to the Framework for London and decision-making and for undertaking aims of the Framework. sustainability appraisals of projects, plans and strategies and monitors progress towards a more sustainable city.

57 Constraints, conflicts & challenges

Sustainable Development has been placed at the centre of the new planning system. Legislation and guidance for planning and many other elements of sustainable development has been emerging for many years. It is essential that this be reflected in all Local Development Framework documents, including the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan, which is to be adopted as a SPD. The challenge is to ensure that it is easily understandable and that it is clear that economic, environmental and social considerations have been taken into account.

From the plans, policies, strategies and guidance identified in the above table it is obvious that there is a significant amount of documentation that places general sustainable development principles as a central issue of the document. The documents that should be given priority are the most recently published and the ones that are a material consideration in producing the Masterplan.

58 Social progress which recognises the needs of everyone

Name of document Broad aims / relevant policies Requirements of the plan in relation to the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan Planning Policy Guidance Note 3 This document sets out government polices The Masterplan will need to ensure that (PPG3) – Housing (as amended in relating to the provision of housing. Key the key principles in respect of the January 2005) principles include giving priority to previously delivery of housing are not compromised developed land within urban areas in order to by the content of the document. The protect the countryside and green field land; Masterplan will also be able to promote efficient use of land; density standards. The guidance within this document, such as document seeks to ensure a greater choice in promoting the energy efficiency of new housing is to be provided to meet the needs of housing where possible. the local community, including affordable housing and that housing is well designed with good public transport links in sustainable locations. Tower Hamlets Housing Strategy The Strategy Statement continues to provide The Masterplan will have regard to this Statement the framework for the housing service, setting strategy out the roles played by the Council’s partners and illustrating the links with key corporate strategies. Crime and Drugs Reduction Sets out how the LSP will make Tower Hamlets The LDF should include policies that set Strategy 2005-6 a better place for living safely by delivering their out the criteria by which planning goals for the next 3 years: applications would be assessed in order • Reduce total crime by 20% to achieve these aims. Reference should • Significantly reduce fear of crime be made to guidance produced by others e.g. ‘Safer Places’ and ‘By Design’. The Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan could assist in designing out crime.

59 Constraints, conflicts & challenges

There is a general consensus in these documents that housing development provided by both the private sector and through a Registered Social Landlord has to occur within Bromley-by-Bow. The challenge is to ensure that new development does not occur to the detriment of the environment of the place. It is also essential that the provision of new housing is linked with the provision of community facilities and services. Failure to do this would be likely to result in increased levels of social exclusion.

60 Effective protection of the environment

Name of document Broad aims / relevant policies Requirements of the plan in relation to the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan Kyoto Protocol, 1997 The protocol commits 38 industrialised As the UK is signed up to the protocol, countries to cut their emissions of greenhouse Tower Hamlets needs to contribute gases between 2008 and 2012 to levels that towards the protocol target. The are 5.2% below 1990 levels. Masterplan can assist in achieving this target. European Union Sixth High level of protection of the environment and Interpreted into national guidance Environmental Action Plan human health and a general improvement in the environment and quality of life. European Directive 2001/42/EC Sets out detailed requirements of The sustainability appraisal (SEA Directive) on the assessment environmental assessment required for plans accompanying the Masterplan must of the effects of certain plans and such as Supplementary Planning Documents. comply with the requirements of this programmes on the environment. legislation. European Directive 92/43/EEC (and To conserve natural habitats and threatened The sustainability appraisal amended by 97/62/EC) on the species. accompanying the Masterplan must conservation of natural habitats and comply with the requirements of this of wild flora and fauna (Known as To protect natural heritage. legislation. the Habitats Directive) European Directive 79/409/EEC Preservation, maintenance or restoration of This Directive has been interpreted into sufficient diversity and area of habitats in order national guidance to conserve all species of birds. Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Serves to protect the most important examples This Act has been interpreted into (as amended) of habitats and species in Britain. national guidance. Countryside and Rights of Way Act Tightens the provisions of the above mentioned This Act has been interpreted into 2000 (the CROW Act) Act by making it an offence to recklessly national guidance. Regard needs to be damage protected habitats and fauna. given to this guidance in the Masterplan.

The Environmental Assessment of National Interpretation of the requirements of The sustainability appraisal Plans and Programmes the SEA Directive and Habitats Directive as accompanying the Masterplan must Regulations 2004 listed above. comply with the requirements of these regulations. Planning Policy Statement 23 To encourage close consultation and prevent The Masterplan needs to consider the (PPS23) – Planning and Pollution unnecessary duplication and conflict of interest guidance in this document with regards Control between planning and pollution control to pollution control. It may be that the authorities in order to protect the environment Masterplan contains a section that from the potential harm caused by development relates to pollution control. and operations. Planning Policy Guidance Note 24 Outlines the considerations for determining The Masterplan needs to consider the – Planning and Noise planning applications for noise sensitive guidelines within this document when development and those activities which planning for sustainable construction generate noise – recommends noise exposure techniques that may give rise to noise levels for certain forms of development and (wind turbines). mitigation measures.

61 Name of document Broad aims / relevant policies Requirements of the plan in relation to the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan Planning Policy Guidance Note 25 Flood risk should be considered at all stages of The Local Development Framework – Development and Flood Risk the planning and development process. needs to consider these guidelines and Management and reduction of flood risk, acting apply where applicable locally. The on a precautionary basis taking account of Masterplan can further promote the use climate change. Flood plains should be of SUDS as well as reducing flood risk protected from inappropriate development. The by providing further guidance on use of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) avoiding areas of flood risk for new to reduce surface water run-off rates are developments. promoted by this PPG. Draft Planning Policy Statement 9 The draft document seeks to ensure that The Masterplan should also seek to (PPS9) – Biodiversity and biodiversity is conserved and enhanced within promote, and add to, biodiversity and Geological Conservation the context of sustainable development. The geological features through new document also promotes the conservation, developments. enhancement and restoration of the diversity of England's wildlife and geology. The Water Framework Directive The Water Framework Directive seeks to The Masterplan should promote and the production of River Basin promote the sustainable use of water, sustainable water management and Management Plans. protecting and restoring aquatic ecosystems improvements in water quality of 'water and to contribute towards the mitigation of the bodies'. effects of flood and droughts. The London Assembly`s The Blue The Masterplan will have regard to this Ribbon Network strategy. Biodiversity Action Plan for Tower The document provides a habitats map for The Masterplan is required to take Hamlets Tower Hamlets and sets out actions to account of nature conservation and preserve and enhance specific species and biodiversity issues. habitats. Planning Policy Guidance Note 15 Reconcile the need for economic growth with The Masterplan will refer to PPG15 as a (PPG15) – Planning and the the need to protect the natural and historic source of detailed guidance, in particular Historic Environment environment. with regards to care being taken in respect of the setting of listed buildings. Planning Policy Guidance Note 16 The document identifies the need to reconcile The Masterplan will refer to PPG16 as a (PPG16) – Archaeology and the need for development with any source of detailed guidance. Planning archaeological interests in the area. The Future of Transport – White The document looks at the factors that will The Masterplan should have regard to Paper 2004 shape travel and transport over the next thirty the governments transport plans for the years and sets out how the Government will coming years as put forward in this respond to the increasing demand for travel, document. maximising the benefits of transport while minimising the negative impact on people and the environment. Planning Policy Guidance Note 13 The guidance seeks to promote more The Masterplan will refer to PPG13 as a (PPG13) – Transport sustainable transport choices and improve source of detailed guidance. access to jobs, services and facilities whilst reducing the need to travel by car.

62 Name of document Broad aims / relevant policies Requirements of the plan in relation to the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan Mayor’s Transport Strategy Sets the policy framework for transport across The Masterplan will need to be in London over the next 10 years conformity with this strategy Tower Hamlets Local Transport Sets the policy framework for transport within The Masterplan will need to be in Plan Tower Hamlets conformity with this strategy

63 Constraints, conflicts and challenges

Concerning conflicts between the environmental plans and policies, there does not seem to be any obvious cases. This is generally due to International and European environmental legislation being incorporated into national and regional planning guidance.

There is a general consensus that the built and natural environment is an important resource that should be safeguarded, and that public open space should be expanded and improved. Decisions need to be made at a local level as to which areas of Bromley-by-Bow should be used for development, which areas should be identified for new open space, particularly green space and how existing areas should be enhanced and protected.

With there being a presumption for new development to be accommodated within the existing urban areas it will be important that the existing natural environment of the urban areas is considered and a balance is struck between the need for new development and the importance attached to natural areas that are valued by the residents and visitors.

One of the major challenges for this Masterplan will be integrating strategic infrastructure with the local network of streets, particularly pedestrian connections.

Prudent use of natural resources Name of document Broad aims / relevant policies Requirements of the plan in relation to the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan Planning Policy Statement 22 – To promote positive planning which facilitates The Masterplan will detail renewable Renewable Energy (including the renewable energy developments. energy schemes that will be promoted companion guide) Provides guidance on planning for renewable within the Borough – this detail needs to energy schemes. be in accordance with this PPS.

The Mayor’s Waste Strategy The principal goal of the strategy is that by The Masterplan could address waste 2020 municipal waste should no longer issues at the appropriate scale and compromise London’s future as a sustainable detail. city BREEAM / Eco-homes This program sets standards for development The Masterplan could detail how the schemes to attain, so minimising their BREEAM / Eco-homes standards can be environmental impact, in particular through the met. implementation of energy and water efficiency techniques. EU Landfill Directive The Directive's overall aim is "to prevent or The Directive sets demanding targets to reduce as far as possible negative effects on reduce the amount of biodegradable the environment, in particular the pollution of municipal landfill. The Masterplan can surface water, groundwater, soil and air, and on provide guidance in how to assist in the global environment, including the achieving these targets. greenhouse effect, as well as any resulting risk to human health, from the landfilling of waste, during the whole life-cycle of the landfill".

Energy White Paper: Our Energy This strategy defines a long-term strategic To assist in implementing the Future: Creating a Low Carbon vision for energy policy combining the governments goals for the energy policy Economy (DTI, 2003) governments environmental, security of supply, (i.e. cut carbon dioxide emissions and competitiveness and social goals. maintain the reliability of energy supplies). UK Waste Strategy (DEFRA, 2000) The strategy describes the government’s vision The Masterplan should reflect the vision for managing waste and resources better. This of this document. includes, seeking to increase the percentages of waste that is either recycled or composted over a given period of time. The Mayor’s Energy Strategy Aims to reduce London's contribution to global The Masterplan should have regard to its climate change, tackle the problem of fuel impact on climate change and whether it poverty and promote London's economic is climate proof. development through renewable and energy efficient technologies

Note: Other documents are also applicable to this strand of sustainable development but have been included under a different category (e.g. The Water Framework Directive).

65 Constraints, conflicts and challenges

There do not seem to be any obvious conflicts between the plans and policies with regards to the use of natural resources. There is a general consensus that sustainable methods for construction, waste management, energy efficiency and water management need to be implemented and this will have to be recognised against the requirement for new development within Bromley-by-Bow.

66 Maintaining a vibrant, flourishing and diverse economy Name of document Broad aims / relevant policies Requirements of the plan in relation to the Bromley-by-Bow Masterplan Planning Policy Guidance Note 4 Guidance on the industrial, commercial Development needs to balance (PPG 4) – Industrial, Commercial development of small firms. economic and environmental issues. Development and Small Firms. Planning Policy Statement 6 This document sets out government policies on The Masterplan will have regard to the (PPS6) – Planning for Town town centres and retail developments. guidance contained within this Centres. document. Planning Policy Guidance Note 21 The documents aim is to facilitate and The Masterplan will have regard to the (PPG 21) – Tourism encourage development and improvement in guidance contained within this tourist provision, while tackling any adverse document. effects of existing tourist attractions and activities. Tower Hamlets Regeneration The regeneration strategy aims to: The Masterplan can play an important Strategy Develop the economy, people, places and role in delivering the regeneration marketing of Tower Hamlets. strategy in Bromley-by-Bow. Regional Economic Strategy for The document has four investment themes: The Masterplan can play its part in London ‘Sustaining Success’ o Place & infrastructure helping to deliver the economic strategy o People at a local level. o Enterprise o Marketing & promoting London

Note: Other documents are also applicable to this strand of sustainable development but have been included under a different category (e.g. RPG9 sets out the planning framework and strategy for the region in relation to the regional economy).

67 Constraints, conflicts and challenges

There are no obvious constraints or conflicts between the economic and employment related plans or policies. However, there is no clear direction on what types of employment uses would be considered preferable/acceptable within the Bromley-by-Bow area.

Similar to the need for new housing, the need the new employment facilities will have to balance the need to protect the environment of Bromley-by-Bow and make prudent use of natural resources.

68 Appendix C: Assessment of preferred options, over time and reversibility

Individual policy assessment of predicted impact over time and reversibility

Objective 1

Alteration of the A12/Twelvetrees Crescent/Devas Street junction Impact Impact over time Reversible

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A new all-manoeuvres junction on the A12 near the Hancock Road/Imperial Street junction Impact Impact over time Reversible

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Pedestrian bridge to new station Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y Y4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings ++ + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | Y 6. Safety, security, crime + + + Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity + + + Y 9. Need to travel, non-car transport ++ + ++ Y 10. Air quality | | Y 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces | | | Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

71 Bridge from Imperial Street to Bow Locks Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings ++ + ++ Y 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | Y 6. Safety, security, crime + + + Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity + + + Y 9. Need to travel, non-car transport ++ + ++ Y 10. Air quality | | Y 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces | | | Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

Widening and improvement of the Empson Street and Tesco subway Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage 6. Safety, security, crime ++ + ++ Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents ++ + ++ Y

Widening and improvement of the station subway Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage 6. Safety, security, crime ++ + ++ Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents ++ + ++ Y

74 Objective 2

New north-south community spine Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities + + + Y 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities ++ + ++ Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings ++ + ++ Y 5. Urban design, local heritage + + + Y 6. Safety, security, crime + + + Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport + + + Y 10. Air quality | | Y 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces + + + Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

New north-south route between Imperial Street area and the Twelvetrees Crescent/Bow Locks area Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage + + + Y 6. Safety, security, crime + + + Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality | | Y 11. Noise impact | | | Y 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces | | | Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

East-west green boulevard along Talwin Street Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities + + + Y 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage + + + Y 6. Safety, security, crime 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces ++ + ++ Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

The ‘U’ link Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | Y 6. Safety, security, crime + + + Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality | | Y 11. Noise impact | | | Y 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use

15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces | | | Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

New station entrance on Talwin Street level Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings ++ + ++ Y 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | Y 6. Safety, security, crime + + + Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport + + + Y 10. Air quality | | Y 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

The retention of existing station entrance at A12 level Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings ++ + ++ Y 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | Y 6. Safety, security, crime + + + Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport + + + Y 10. Air quality | | Y 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

A new western station entrance Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings ++ + ++ Y 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | Y 6. Safety, security, crime + + + Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport + + + Y 10. Air quality | | Y 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

81 Active Street frontages Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage ++ + ++ Y 6. Safety, security, crime ++ + ++ Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents ++ ++ ++ Y

82 Objective 3

Mixed use neighbourhood centre in Imperial Street area Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing + + + Y 3. Social and community facilities ++ + ++ Y Y4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings ++ + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage ++ ++ ++ Y 6. Safety, security, crime ++ + ++ Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood + 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity + 9. Need to travel, non-car transport + + + Y 10. Air quality + + Y 11. Noise impact + + + Y 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery - - - Y 14. Water quality and use - - - Y 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

83 Varied mix of convenience and comparison goods Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | Y 6. Safety, security, crime 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery | | | Y 14. Water quality and use | | | Y 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces | | | Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

Upper floors residential and commercial Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings ++ + ++ Y 5. Urban design, local heritage + + + Y 6. Safety, security, crime ++ + ++ Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

Large new foodstore Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities + + + Y 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | Y 6. Safety, security, crime 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery | | | Y 14. Water quality and use | | | Y 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces | | | Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

Underpass improvements Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage 6. Safety, security, crime ++ + ++ Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents ++ + ++ Y

New school plus nursery facilities Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities ++ + ++ Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | Y 6. Safety, security, crime 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery | | | Y 14. Water quality and use | | | Y 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces | | | Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

New leisure facilities in the neighbourhood centre Impact Impact over time Reversible

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CHP in the neighbourhood centre Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | Y 6. Safety, security, crime 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable ++ + ++ Y 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

90 Objective 4

Station Plaza west Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | Y 6. Safety, security, crime 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces | | | Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

Station Plaza east Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | Y 6. Safety, security, crime 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces | | | Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

Green boulevard along Talwin Street Impact Impact over time Reversible

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93 Riverside park Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities + + + Y 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage ++ + ++ Y 6. Safety, security, crime 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces ++ + ++ Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents ++ + ++ Y

Ob4:7 New open space within the St Andrew’s site Impact Impact over time Reversible

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Creation of new space enclosed by Kingsley Hall Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage + + + Y 6. Safety, security, crime 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces + + + Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

Talwin Street kick about Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities + + + Y 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage + + + Y 6. Safety, security, crime 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces + + + Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents ++ + ++ Y

General enhancement of the public realm Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage 6. Safety, security, crime + + + Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces + + + Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

Clear definition between public and private space Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + Y 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage 6. Safety, security, crime + + + Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces + + + Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

99 Small neighbourhood parks with play equipment Impact Impact over time Reversible

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Street tree planting Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities + + + Y 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings + + + Y 5. Urban design, local heritage + + + Y 6. Safety, security, crime + + + Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces ++ + ++ Y 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

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Shared surfaces for cars, people and cyclists Impact Impact over time Reversible

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u t i r g d o n e h o S M L SEA Objectives 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities 4. Regeneration, efficient use of land/buildings ++ + ++ Y 5. Urban design, local heritage + + + Y 6. Safety, security, crime ++ + ++ Y 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewable 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + Y

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‘Safer Places: The Planning System and Crime Prevention’ Impact Impact over time Reversible

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103 Introduction of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Impact Impact over time Reversible

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104 Objective 5

Type and mix of housing informed by Leaside AAP Impact Impact over time Reversible

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Affordable housing Impact Impact over time Reversible

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106

Accommodation for all stages of life Impact Impact over time Reversible

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107

Intensification of social housing estates Impact Impact over time Reversible

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108 Development close to noise and pollution must ensure residential amenity Impact Impact over time Reversible

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109

3, 4, 5 and 6 bedroom dwellings on the Bow Locks site Impact Impact over time Reversible

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110

Proposals must respect residential amenity Impact Impact over time Reversible

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111

Commercial and light industrial uses to the east of the A12 Impact Impact over time Reversible

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112 Expand upon creative industries Impact Impact over time Reversible

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113

Small commercial units with affordable rents Impact Impact over time Reversible

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114

Provision for health, education and other public services Impact Impact over time Reversible

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115

Manufacturing at Epsom Street and Gillender Street Impact Impact over time Reversible

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Relocation strategy for businesses moving out of the area Impact Impact over time Reversible

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117 Objective 6

High quality, contemporary design Impact Impact over time Reversible

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118

Strong street/block relationship Impact Impact over time Reversible

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119

Fine grain and vertical rhythm Impact Impact over time Reversible

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120

Fine grain development around large floor plates Impact Impact over time Reversible

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121

Shoulder height of 3-5 storeys in existing residential areas Impact Impact over time Reversible

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To the east of the A12, building shoulder heights of 6-8 storeys Impact Impact over time Reversible

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123 Buildings should be highest along the east of the A12 Impact Impact over time Reversible

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124

Tall buildings should be strategically located Impact Impact over time Reversible

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125

Taller developments should increase in height incrementally from existing development Impact Impact over time Reversible

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126

New buildings should embrace existing landmarks Impact Impact over time Reversible

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127 New development should define key views and vistas Impact Impact over time Reversible

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New development should be constructed to recognised standards Impact Impact over time Reversible

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Varied roofscape Impact Impact over time Reversible

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Riverside walkway Impact Impact over time Reversible

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Development must face onto the Riverside Park Impact Impact over time Reversible

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Victorian structure at St Andrews Hospital should be retained as far as possible Impact Impact over time Reversible

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133 Appendix D: Assessment of Preferred Options, Cumulative Impacts

SEA Objectives/Masterplan Objectives Ob1:1 Ob1:2 Ob1:3 Ob1:4 Ob1:5 Ob1:6 Cumulative Impact 1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + + + 4. Regeneration, efficient use of + + ++ ++ + + + land/buildings 5. Urban design, local heritage | | | 6. Safety, security, crime + + + + ++ ++ + 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity + + + 9. Need to travel, non-car transport - - ++ ++ | 10. Air quality | | | | | 11. Noise impact | | | 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewables 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open | | | | | spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + + ++ ++ +

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Cumulative Impacts of policies

SEA Objectives/Masterplan Objectives Ob2:1 Ob2:2 Ob2:3 Ob2:4 Ob2:5 Ob2:6 Ob2:7 Ob2:8 Cumulative Impact

1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health + + + inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities ++ + + + + + + 4. Regeneration, efficient use of ++ + + + ++ ++ ++ + ++ land/buildings 5. Urban design, local heritage + + + | | | | ++ + 6. Safety, security, crime + + + + + + ++ + 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport + + + + + 10. Air quality | | | | | | | 11. Noise impact | | | | 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewables 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open + | ++ | + spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + + + + + ++ +

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SEA Objectives/Masterplan Objectives Ob3:1 Ob3:2 Ob3:3 Ob3:4 Ob3:5 Ob3:6 Ob3:7 Ob3:8 Cumulative Impact

1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health + + inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing + + 3. Social and community facilities ++ + + + + ++ ++ ++ 4. Regeneration, efficient use of ++ + ++ + + + + + land/buildings 5. Urban design, local heritage ++ | + | | | | | 6. Safety, security, crime ++ ++ ++ ++ 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood + + 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity + + 9. Need to travel, non-car transport + + 10. Air quality + + 11. Noise impact + + 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewables ++ ++ 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery - | | | | | 14. Water quality and use - | | | | | 15. Species, habitats, green and open | | | | | spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + + ++ + ++ + +

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SEA Objectives/Masterplan Objectives Ob4:1 Ob4:2 Ob4:3 Ob4:4 Ob4:5 Ob4:6 Ob4:7 Ob4:8 Ob4:9 Ob4:10 Ob4:11

1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health + + + + + + inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + + + + + + + + + + + 4. Regeneration, efficient use of + + + + + + + + + + + land/buildings 5. Urban design, local heritage | | + ++ + + + + + 6. Safety, security, crime + + 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewables 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use 15. Species, habitats, green and open | | ++ ++ ++ + + + + ++ ++ spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents + + + ++ + + ++ + + + +

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SEA Objectives/Masterplan Objectives Ob4:12 Ob4:13 Ob4:14 Cumulative Impact

1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health + inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities + 4. Regeneration, efficient use of ++ + land/buildings 5. Urban design, local heritage + | | + 6. Safety, security, crime ++ ++ ++ 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality 11. Noise impact 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewables + + 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery 14. Water quality and use + + 15. Species, habitats, green and open + spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences + 17. Effect on existing residents + + + +

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SEA Objectives/Masterplan Objectives Ob5:1 Ob5:2 Ob5:3 Ob5:4 Ob5:5 Ob5:6 Ob5:7 Ob5:8 Ob5:9 Ob5:10 Ob5:11

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SEA Objectives/Masterplan Objectives Ob5:12 Ob5:13 Cumulative Impact

1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health | | inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing ++ 3. Social and community facilities + 4. Regeneration, efficient use of + + land/buildings 5. Urban design, local heritage | + | 6. Safety, security, crime + 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood ++ ++ 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity ++ 9. Need to travel, non-car transport | | 10. Air quality | | | 11. Noise impact | | 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewables | | 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery | | 14. Water quality and use | | 15. Species, habitats, green and open | | spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents | + ++

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SEA Objectives/Masterplan Objectives Ob6:1 Ob6:2 Ob6:3 Ob6:4 Ob6:5 Ob6:6 Ob6:7 Ob6:8 Ob6:9 Ob6:10

1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing 3. Social and community facilities 4. Regeneration, efficient use of + land/buildings 5. Urban design, local heritage ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ 6. Safety, security, crime 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality + 11. Noise impact + 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewables + 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery + 14. Water quality and use + 15. Species, habitats, green and open | | spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents ++

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SEA Objectives/Masterplan Objectives Ob6:11 Ob6:12 Ob6:13 Ob6:14 Ob6:14 Cumulative impact

1. Health, healthy lifestyles, health + + inequalities 2. Quality, affordable housing ++ ++ 3. Social and community facilities + + 4. Regeneration, efficient use of ++ + + land/buildings 5. Urban design, local heritage ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ 6. Safety, security, crime ++ ++ 7. Occupation, self-worth, livelihood 8. Poverty, equality of opportunity + + 9. Need to travel, non-car transport 10. Air quality + 11. Noise impact + + 12. Fuel poverty, energy use, renewables + + 13. Waste generation, recycling/recovery + + 14. Water quality and use + + 15. Species, habitats, green and open | + ++ | spaces 16. Flood risk, flood defences 17. Effect on existing residents ++ + + ++

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