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LOCAL PLAN VISION: Breckland's Strategic Vision Mod Page Text with proposed Modification Reason for Change Ref Number

MM2 12 Add the following text at the end of the first paragraph: To ensure that the Strategic Vision reflects the New growth will be balanced, ensuring that the District adapts to, and mitigates against the impacts of government’s commitments climate change. to climate change.

To ensure that reference is Revise text in the fifth paragraph as follows: made to the historic environment. Breckland will continue to cherish the natural, built and built assets historic environment which make the District unique. SA Objective L ++ Assessment of policy against SA objective – Effect of proposed Main Modification D + Publication version N 0 - -- ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible D -- The vision seeks the provision of new housing and The addition of a reference to climate change in loss of undeveloped land employment land within Breckland. Due to the rural the Vision is positive with regards to this SA and productive agricultural nature of the District, there is limited amounts objective but would not significantly affect the holdings and encourage previously developed land within the District and as overall Vision that directs development to the recycling/reuse of such much of the development will occur on greenfield sites. onsite resources to undeveloped land. minimise the impacts on LT P the environment and safeguard resources for the future generations.

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2. Limit water consumption ? -/? All net new development will have an impact upon The addition of a reference to climate change in to the capacity of natural water consumption and will see an increase upon the Vision is positive with regards to this SA processes and storage demand. The vision seeks to support new development. objective but would not significantly affect the systems and maintain and The Water Cycle Study concludes that the level of previously assessed outcome. enhance water quality. growth can be accommodated but improvements to water infrastructure are required for a number of ? ? settlements.

3. Ensure the sustainable ? -/? See comments in the row above. The addition of a reference to climate change in reuse of water to the Vision is positive with regards to this SA accommodate additional objective but would not significantly affect the growth and development previously assessed outcome. with minimal impacts on water quality. ? ?

4. Minimise the production ? ? The impact on waste recycling is currently unclear. The addition of a reference to climate change and of waste and support the conservation of the historic environment in the Vision is positive with regards to this SA objective recycling of waste. but would not significantly affect the previously ? ? assessed outcome. 5. Reduce contributions to D + The vision for the District is to see new development The addition of a reference to climate change and climate change and occur in areas with co-ordinated transport provision. It conservation of the historic environment in the is considered that this would include public transport Vision is positive with regards to this SA objective localised air pollution. LT P provision rather than just private car. The vision but would not significantly affect the previously therefore scores positively against the sustainability assessed outcome. objective. 6. To adapt to climate ? ? The vision supports the delivery of new housing The addition of a reference to climate change in change and avoid, reduce development. The exact impact of the vision upon flood the Vision is positive with regards to this SA and manage flood risk. objective but would not significantly affect the risk is unclear, but this is addressed by the Local Plan previously assessed outcome. ? ? policies.

7. Protect, conserve, ? ? The vision makes no specific reference to biodiversity The proposed main modification would not have a enhance and expand or geodiversity of the District. It is unclear the potential significant effect.

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biodiversity and promote ? ? impact the Districts vision will have on biodiversity or and conserve geodiversity. geodiversity.

8. Protect, enhance and D + Green infrastructure is formed by the linkages of The addition of a reference to climate change in increase Green natural assets within the District including open space. the Vision is positive with regards to this SA Infrastructure in the The vision seeks to see new development supporting objective but would not significantly affect the District. open spaces and as such scores positively against this previously assessed outcome. LT P sustainability objective.

9. Maintain, enhance and D + The vision recognises the role the natural and built The proposed modification incorporates specific preserve the assets of the play in shaping the character of the additional reference to the historic environment distinctiveness, diversity district. It also recognises that the should be protected and retains reference to natural and built and quality of landscape LT P through the plan period as they act as both a means of environment. As such it strengthens the overall and townscape character. attracting investment and visitors to the District. The position of the strategic vision in relation to vision therefore scores positively against the sustainability objectives for landscape and sustainability objective. townscape character. However, on balance this is not considered to be significant enough to justify improvement from the previously assessed positive effect. 10. Conserve and where D + The vision notes the importance of the District's built The proposed Main Modification would add appropriate enhance the assets and the need to protect them for both their own reference to “historic environment”. The effect of historic environment. the Main Modification would mean that the sake and also as a means of attracting investors and previous unclear conclusion could be amended to visitors into the area. The vision does not specifically a positive outcome. LT P note the role of the historic environment, however it is considered that this is grouped within the overall phraseology around built assets of the District. It is not clear the exact impact the vision will have on the conservation and enhancement of the historic environment.

11. Improve the health and D + The vision seeks to build strong working relationships The addition of a reference to climate change and well being of the with stakeholders and partners to improve health care conservation of the historic environment in the

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population. LT P and wellbeing of the community. Vision is positive with regards to this SA objective but would not significantly affect the previously assessed outcome. 12. Reduce and prevent ? ? No reference is made within the vision to the reduction The proposed main modification would not have a crime or prevention of crime. significant effect. ? ? 13. Improve the quality and D + The vision for the District is that all new developments The addition of a reference to climate change in quantity of publicly have good access to open space. Policies have been the Vision is positive with regards to this SA objective but would not significantly affect the accessible open space. included within the plan which support the delivery of previously assessed outcome. LT P open space for all new dwellings.

14. Improve the quality, D + The vision for the District is that new development will The addition of a reference to climate change in range and accessibility of support services and facilities and in rural areas the will the Vision is positive with regards to this SA objective but would not significantly affect the essential services and be supported and prized. This statements within the previously assessed outcome. facilities. vision are positive in the support they give towards LT P essential services and facilities.

15. Redress inequalities ? ? Whilst the vision supports the delivery of services and The proposed main modification would not have a related to age, gender, facilities within Breckland by 2036, it is not clear the significant effect. disability, race, faith, impact this has on redressing inequalities. location and income. ? ?

16. Ensure all groups have D + The vision supports the delivery of new housing The proposed main modification would not have a access to affordable, development within the District in accordance with the significant effect. locational strategy set out within the Local Plan. This decent and appropriate approach scores positively against the sustainability housing that meets their LT P objective. needs.

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17. Increase the vitality ? ? The vision makes no mention to the role of the Districts The proposed main modification would not have a and viability of existing town centres. It does however talk about centring significant effect. town centres. growth around areas where it can support existing ? ? services. The impact of the vision for Breckland on the vitality and viability of the town centres is therefore unclear.

18. Help people gain access ? ? The vision refers to the need for local distinctiveness to The proposed main modification would not have a to satisfying work be reflected through local policies for the rural significant effect. appropriate to their skills, economy. The positive support for the rural economy potential and place of has the opportunity to help people within the residence. ? ? countryside gain work close to their place of residence. The exact impact of the vision on the sustainability objective is unclear.

19. Improve the efficiency, D + The vision for the District by 2036 is for a diversified The proposed main modification would not have a competitiveness and economy which is well connected, with a growing significant effect. adaptability of the local number of skilled workforce and population. This economy. aspect of the vision supports the sustainability objective to improve the efficiency, competitiveness and adaptability of the local economy and as such scores positively against it. LT P

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LOCAL PLAN VISION: Breckland's Strategic Vision - SA Summary

Sustainability Objective

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Proposed MM -- -/? -/? ? + ? ? + + + + ? + + ? + ? ? + effect (in bold and shaded if amended) Overall effect of The proposed main modification would not have a significant effect. Proposed Modification upon SA assessment

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PROPOSED NEW LOCAL PLAN STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4

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4. To + ++ 0 + + 0 0 + 0 0 adapt and Conservation Health and Protection of To best fulfill this Supporting the mitigate of the historic wellbeing are open space is SA objective, vitality and against environment directly linked a key services and viability of the involves reuse to climate approach in facilities should existing town impacts of and recycling change; these tackling be located in centres would climate of materials, objectives are climate those areas that help to keep change. and use of highly change are most services and existing compatible. through accessible to the facilities in the buildings, all prevention of community. most accessible of which are sprawl, These will likely locations. This intrinsically encouraging be places that are is compatible linked to active travel easiest to reach with the aim of tackling and protection via walking, tackling climate climate of trees. cycling and public change. change. transport. This is compatible with the aim of tackling climate change.

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PROPOSED NEW LOCAL PLAN STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4

Mod. ref. Sustainability Objective MM3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4. To + + + + ++ ++ 0 + 0 adapt and This strategic This strategic This strategic Some forms of This This Protection of mitigate objective is objective is objective is waste strategic strategic green against compatible with compatible with compatible with management can objective is objective is infrastructure is a the the SA the SA the SA have negative directly directly key approach in impacts of objective. objective. Good objective. impacts upon the compatible compatible tackling climate climate water environment and with the SA with the SA change through change. management so an objective objective. objective. prevention of processes would that supports sprawl, help mitigate minimising and encouraging flooding, which recycling of waste active travel and is an impact of is positive. protection of climate change. trees.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: GEN 1 Sustainable Development in Breckland

Mod Page Text with proposed Modification Reason for Change Ref Number

MM4 16 Revise the second bullet point as follows: To reflect that it may not always Protect and or where possible enhance the natural, built and historic environment be possible to enhance the natural, built and historic environment

Add an additional bullet point at the end of the list: To ensure cumulative impacts Consideration of the cumulative impact of development, in particular, the impact on the are addressed. environment.

To ensure the policies aligns Revise the final paragraph of the policy as follows: with the NPPF. Where there are no Local Plan development plan policies relevant to the application, or the relevant policies of most importance are out of date at the time of making the decision, the Council will grant permission unless material considerations indicate otherwise, unless taking into account whether any adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the National Planning Policy Framework, or if specific policies in the Framework indicate that development should be refused. that protect areas or assets of particular importance provides a clear reason for refusing the development proposed. L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT

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1. Minimise the irreversible loss of undeveloped land and productive D ++ Policy will seek to ensure development agricultural holdings and encourage occurs in a sustainable manner, having The proposed main modification would not the recycling/reuse of onsite resources regard to a number of key characteristics. have a significant effect. to minimise the impacts on the The policy will have a district wide impact environment and safeguard resources LT P as it will be applied to all developments. for the future generations. Whilst wording has changed to 'or' the D ++ 2. Limit water consumption to the The key principles within the policy seek to principles of the policy remain the same. capacity of natural processes and ensure the creation and maintenance of Therefore, there is no change to the scoring. storage systems and maintain and environmentally sustainable communities, The additional bullet point allows cumulative LT P enhance water quality. including the use of natural resources. impact to be assessed which adds protection to environment. Whilst wording has changed to 'or' the D ++ 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of The key principles within the policy seek to principles of the policy remain the same. water to accommodate additional ensure the creation and maintenance of Therefore, there is no change to the scoring. growth and development with minimal environmentally sustainable communities, The additional bullet point allows cumulative LT P impacts on water quality. including the use of natural resources. impact to be assessed which adds protection to environment.

D ++ Policy includes key principles around 4. Minimise the production of waste The proposed main modification would not environmental sustainability. The policy will and support the recycling of waste. have a significant effect. LT P be applicable district wide.

D ++ The first principle set out within the policy 5. Reduce contributions to climate The proposed main modification would not refers to the need for development to change and localised air pollution. have a significant effect. LT P mitigate and adapt to climate change. Whilst the policy does not make direct D ++ reference to flood risk, it does refer to the 6. To adapt to climate change and need to mitigate and adapt to climate The proposed main modification would not avoid, reduce and manage flood risk. change. The policy specifically relates to have a significant effect. LT ++ the need to ensure the creation of environmentally sustainable communities.

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The proposed main modification would D ++ support the previously assessed positive One of the key principles of sustainable 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and outcome. The addition of the consideration of development within Breckland, as set out expand biodiversity and promote and cumulative impact is highly positive with within the policy, is to protect and enhance conserve geodiversity. LT P regards to this objective. As the previous the natural environment. assessment noted highly positive outcomes, there would be no change to this assessment. Whilst the addition of the consideration of D + The policy does not make specific reference cumulative impact would be positive in 8. Protect, enhance and increase Green to green infrastructure, however it does relation to this objective, the overall effect of Infrastructure in the District. seek to ensure the protection of the natural LT P this would not be sufficient to affect the environment. previously assessed outcome. Whilst the policy makes no specific reference to landscape or townscape D 0 character, it does seek to ensure the protection and enhancement of the natural, Whilst the addition of the consideration of 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the built and historic environment. cumulative impact would be positive in distinctiveness, diversity and quality of relation to this objective, the overall effect of landscape and townscape character. this would not be sufficient to affect the previously assessed outcome. LT P

D ++ The policy defines one of the key principles of sustainable development as being the 10. Conserve and where appropriate The proposed main modification would not protection and enhancement of the historic enhance the historic environment. have a significant effect. environment, which is in accordance with LT P the aims of this objective.

The policy promotes sustainable D + 11. Improve the health and well being development, which includes ensuring The proposed main modification would not of the population. development occurs in locations with good have a significant effect. LT P access to facilities, this includes health

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N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime have a significant effect. N/a N/a

The principles of sustainable development D + Whilst the addition of the consideration of have been defined to include the cumulative impact would be positive in 13. Improve the quality and quantity of development of facilities to support growth. relation to this objective, the overall effect of publicly accessible open space. Whilst there is no specific reference to open this would not be sufficient to affect the space, it does include reference to the LT P previously assessed outcome. development of leisure facilities.

Whilst the addition of the consideration of D ++ One of the principles of sustainable 14. Improve the quality, range and cumulative impact would be positive in development as set out within the policy is accessibility of essential services and relation to this objective, the overall effect of to provide new services and facilities where facilities. LT P this would not be sufficient to affect the necessary. previously assessed outcome.

15. Redress inequalities related to age, D 0 The proposed main modification would not gender, disability, race, faith, location have a significant effect. and income. LT P

The policy seeks to ensure the delivery of 16. Ensure all groups have access to D ++ sustainable development, including The proposed main modification would not affordable, decent and appropriate housing. It supports the inclusion of have a significant effect. housing that meets their needs. LT P inclusive communities.

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D 0 17. Increase the vitality and viability of No specific reference within the policy to The proposed main modification would not existing town centres. town centres have a significant effect. LT P

18. Help people gain access to D + The policy supports the sustainable The proposed main modification would not satisfying work appropriate to their development of employment land. have a significant effect. skills, potential and place of residence. LT P

19. Improve the efficiency, D + The policy supports the sustainable The proposed main modification would not competitiveness and adaptability of the development of employment land. have a significant effect. local economy. LT P

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: GEN 1 Sustainable Development in Breckland Sustainability Objective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Publication version ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + 0 ++ + N/a + ++ 0 ++ 0 + + Proposed MM effect ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + 0 ++ + N/a + ++ 0 ++ 0 + + (in bold and shaded if amended) Overall effect of The proposed main modification would not have a significant effect. Proposed Modification upon SA assessment

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: GEN 2 - Promoting High Quality Design

Mod Page Text with proposed Modification Reason for Change Ref Number

MM5 17 After bullet points, revise policy as follows: To acknowledge that it may not always be possible to improve the Innovative and contemporary design where it enhances sustainability will be encouraged and character and quality of the promoted across the District. Development of poor design, that does not respect or improve the environment. character and quality of the area and the way the area functions, will be refused planning permission. L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of N/a N/a undeveloped land and productive agricultural holdings and encourage The proposed main modification would not have the recycling/reuse of onsite resources N/a N/a a significant effect. to minimise the impacts on the environment and safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not have storage systems and maintain and N/a N/a a significant effect. enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would not have growth and development with minimal N/a N/a a significant effect. impacts on water quality.

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4. Minimise the production of waste N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have and support the recycling of waste. N/a N/a a significant effect. 5. Reduce contributions to climate N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have change and localised air pollution. N/a N/a a significant effect. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have avoid, reduce and manage flood risk. N/a N/a a significant effect. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have expand biodiversity and promote and N/a N/a a significant effect. conserve geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase Green N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have

Infrastructure in the District. N/a N/a a significant effect. The policy seeks to ensure all The proposed main modification acknowledges 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the developments contribute positively to that new design could respect existing character D ++ distinctiveness, diversity and quality of the surrounding area. This scores rather than have to necessarily improve it. This landscape and townscape character. positively against the objective. represents a sensitive approach that supports ST-LT P the previously assessed highly positive score. D ++ The proposed main modification acknowledges The policy requires all development that new design could respect existing character within the District to respect and be rather than have to necessarily improve it. This 10. Conserve and where appropriate sensitive to the character of the represents a sensitive approach to the historic enhance the historic environment. ST-LT P surrounding area. This scores environment that would support an amendment positively against the criteria. to the previously assessed "positive" score to "highly positive". 11. Improve the health and well being N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have of the population. N/a N/a a significant effect. D + The proposed modification would not have a The policy requires planning significant effect to merit a change in the original applications to demonstrate high analysis of the sustainability appraisal, but the 12. Reduce and prevent crime quality design, which is a key element ST-LT P additional emphasis on delivering design that of the policy and reasoned enhances sustainability should strengthen the justification. positive effect on the objective. D 0/+ Whilst not necessarily increasing the 13. Improve the quality and quantity of The proposed main modification would not have quantity of open space, the policy does publicly accessible open space. ST-LT P a significant effect. seek to ensure schemes contribute

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positively to the public realm and public spaces, which can lead to quality improvements to the open space. 14. Improve the quality, range and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have accessibility of essential services and N/a N/a a significant effect. facilities. D + The reasoned justification includes the requirement that spaces are accessible to all, noting the way in which well 15. Redress inequalities related to age, designed spaces encourage social The proposed main modification would not have gender, disability, race, faith, location ST-LT P integration, equal access to a significant effect. and income. opportunities, services and facilities. This scores positively against the objective. 16. Ensure all groups have access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have affordable, decent and appropriate N/a N/a a significant effect. housing that meets their needs. D + Well designed public realm and public 17. Increase the vitality and viability of spaces are more attractive to users The proposed main modification would not have existing town centres. ST-LT P and as such can help to improve the a significant effect. vitality and viability of town centres. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have satisfying work appropriate to their N/a N/a a significant effect. skills, potential and place of residence. D 0/+ Well designed spaces, which are 19. Improve the efficiency, attractive to end users can lead to The proposed main modification would not have competitiveness and adaptability of the ST-LT P improvements in the local economy, as a significant effect. local economy. they are attractive to new businesses.

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Sustainability Objective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Publication N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a ++ + N/a + 0/+ N/a + N/a + N/a 0/+ version Proposed MM N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a ++ ++ N/a + 0/+ N/a + N/a + N/a 0/+ effect (in bold and shaded if amended)

Overall effect of The proposed main modification would acknowledge that it may not be possible or appropriate to improve the character and quality of Proposed the environment. It would not give rise to significant effects upon sustainable development. Modification upon SA assessment

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: GEN 4 - Development Requirements for the Strategic Urban Extension

Mod Page Text with proposed Modification Reason for Change Ref Number MM7 25 Amend first sentence of policy wording: Correction to reflect revised “Land to the south west of Attleborough amounting to approximately 296 217ha, as shown on the boundary of site Policies Map…”

Amend the first sentence of the policy to state To ensure consistency with ‘…of a total of at least 2,6580 net new dwellings with a further 1,3520 dwellings anticipated beyond the the amended housing plan period within the SUE boundary.’ trajectory.

Policy GEN 4, Under ‘Development Requirements of Attleborough Strategic Urban Extension (SUE)’, delete wording in the 5th paragraph and replace with the following text: To ensure the development Any proposal will have to consider the findings of the Historic Characterisation Study and carry out requirements adequately further assessment work into the historic landscape to the south of Attleborough to the satisfaction of address the significance of the Council and Historic . the historic environment and The development proposal for the Attleborough SUE will conserve, and where possible, enhance the that this forms an integral historic environment. The Historic Characterisation Study should inform an appropriate design response consideration in the planning and any masterplanning exercise, including any mitigation measures. Development proposals must: of Attleborough SUE. Conserve, and where possible, enhance designated heritage assets and non designated heritage assets and their settings. Designated heritage assets include Bunn’s Bank Scheduled Monument, Grade II listed Old Hall and Burgh Farm, Attleborough Conservation Area and Conservation Area Respect the rural nature of the site and the location of the site as a gateway from the south; Explore opportunities to create a pattern of development and open space which naturally aids the understanding and interpretation of the significance of heritage assets, in particular Bunn’s Bank Scheduled Monument; Retain and respond to important landscape features throughout the site; Be informed by archaeological surveys, where required, in line with policies ENV 07 and ENV 08, particularly the area to the west of Bunn’s Bank Scheduled Monument.

Policy GEN 4, Under ‘Development Requirements of Attleborough Strategic Urban Extension (SUE)’, delete wording in the 9th paragraph and replace with the following text: A Utilities Statement pre‐application enquiry with Anglian Water Services is required for this site in To remove reference to the accordance with the Water Cycle Study to demonstrate that sufficient capacity is available to transfer trigger point of 1,800

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wastewater for treatment and that there is available capacity in the foul sewerage network. Where homes to avoid confusion insufficient capacity within the wastewater network is identified, financial contributions may be sought. over the requirement to Ongoing discussion between the Council, the developer and Anglian Water Services to determine an determine an appropriate, appropriate, deliverable solution for Wastewater Treatment Work (WwTW) improvements is required deliverable solution for following the development of 1,800 homes in time to serve the development of 4,000 dwellings, of which, Wastewater 2,680 are to be completed within the plan period. Treatment Works for the entire allocation of 4,000 Under ‘Development Requirements of Attleborough Strategic Urban Extension (SUE)’ insert new wording homes. after final paragraph New or improved/expanded local healthcare facilities may be required to serve the increased population, In recognition that new subject to consultation with NHS England. residents will require healthcare provision

Masterplan, add an additional point following criteria 15: To ensure that the 16. The Masterplan will be informed by the presence of designated and non-designated heritage assets masterplan is informed by a and their settings, this will include an investigation of the archaeological significance of the site, full understanding of the particularly the area west of Bunn’s Bank Proposals for the siting of major infrastructure, such as the impact on the historic link road required to serve the development, or infrastructure upgrades to the existing town centre will environment seeking to be informed by an appraisal of the impact upon the historic environment; conserve and enhance designated and undesignated heritage assets. Masterplan, add an additional point following proposed criteria 16: 17. Consideration of the potential to provide a new healthcare facility on site, unless it is determined In recognition that new financial contributions to existing facilities would be more appropriate to serve the healthcare needs of residents will require new residents. healthcare provision

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1. Minimise the irreversible loss L -- The proposed Main Modification of undeveloped land and would see a reduction in the site area productive agricultural holdings and thus amount of greenfield land and encourage the The location of the strategic urban extension is on that would be developed. recycling/reuse of onsite undeveloped greenfield land which is predominantly in Nevertheless, the urban extension LT P resources to minimise the agricultural use. would still see the use of a large area impacts on the environment and of greenfield land and so the safeguard resources for the previously assessed outcome should future generations. not be changed. L 0 The policy specifies the requirement for 2,650 new 2. Limit water consumption to dwellings up to 2036, which will have an impact upon the capacity of natural water consumption. The Water Cycle Study has shown The proposed main modification processes and storage systems LT P that there is capacity within the system. The policy would not have a significant effect. and maintain and enhance also includes criteria around the requirement for water quality. development to include water efficiency measures. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse L 0 of water to accommodate The proposed main modification additional growth and See comment above. LT P would not have a significant effect. development with minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification waste and support the recycling N/a N/a would not have a significant effect. of waste. L - Attleborough is identified as a key settlement within the settlement hierarchy and has access to public 5. Reduce contributions to transport. Due to the size of the development The proposed main modification climate change and localised air proposed there is likely to be an implication on local air LT P would not have a significant effect. pollution. pollution. Evidence base around smarter transport options has been prepared as part of this local plan and should be included within a policy. L 0 The sustainable urban extension will see the 6. To adapt to climate change development of a significant quantum of housing on The proposed main modification and avoid, reduce and manage greenfield land. This will have an impact on runoff LT P would not have a significant effect. flood risk. rates. The proposed policy includes the requirement for a flood risk assessment to be submitted within the

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application and the site is predominantly in Flood Zone 1 (at lowest risk of flooding). L - The development will be on greenfield land and as 7. Protect, conserve, enhance such there is likely to be implications for biodiversity and expand biodiversity and The proposed main modification within the plan area. The policy does include reference promote and conserve LT P would not have a significant effect. to the retention and protection of hedgerows and trees geodiversity. within the urban extension. 8. Protect, enhance and increase L + The policy seeks the development of new green The proposed main modification Green Infrastructure in the infrastructure to act as a link between the existing LT P would not have a significant effect. District. town and the new development. ? ? The development of the sustainable urban extension The proposed main modification 9. Maintain, enhance and will have an impact on the landscape and townscape. ensures additional consideration for preserve the distinctiveness, Regard should be had to the findings of the Landscape the rural character of the area and to diversity and quality of Character Assessment and the Settlement Fringe ? ? the historic environment. This is a landscape and townscape Study. The impact of the development on the positive amendment but the overall character. landscape and townscape is currently uncertain and effect remains uncertain. will depend on the design of the scheme. There are a number of important heritage features The proposed main modification within Attleborough which have the potential to be ? ? ensures additional consideration for 10. Conserve and where impacted upon by the development of the sustainable the effect on the historic appropriate enhance the historic urban extension. environment. This is a positive environment. Whilst the impact of the development to the south amendment but the overall effect ? ? west of the town is lower than in other areas, the remains uncertain. impact is still unclear. L + The proposed Main Modification The new development will include pedestrian and cycle includes reference to providing new 11. Improve the health and well links to the town centre and also new outdoor sports healthcare facilities if required, which being of the population. LT P facilities. should improve accessibility to facilities. N/a N/a This should be considered through the design stage of The proposed main modification 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a the planning application would not have a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and L ++ The new development will be required to provide on- The proposed main modification quantity of publicly accessible site open space of both children's play and outdoor LT P would not have a significant effect. open space. sports facilities.

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D ++ The new development will provide a number of 14. Improve the quality, range essential services and facilities including new school The proposed main modification and accessibility of essential LT P provision, retail provision through local centres and would not have a significant effect. services and facilities. new sports facilities. 15. Redress inequalities related D + The policy will provide a number of new essential The proposed main modification to age, gender, disability, race, services and facilities which will be accessible to LT P would not have a significant effect. faith, location and income. everyone within the town. D ++ The proposed Main Modification The development of the urban extension will provide a 16. Ensure all groups have would see a difference in the timing significant proportion of the housing needs for the access to affordable, decent and of the housing delivery. The effect District as a whole. This will include new affordable appropriate housing that meets LT P would not be significant and so there housing to help meet the requirements of those in their needs. would not change to the previous housing need. assessment. D +/- The urban extension will provide retail provision within 17. Increase the vitality and the development. The Retail and Town Centre study The proposed main modification viability of existing town assessed the impact of local centres within the SUE LT P would not have a significant effect. centres. and due to the level of retail provision, this was assessed as being minimal. 18. Help people gain access to D + satisfying work appropriate to The urban extension will be required to provide new The proposed main modification their skills, potential and place LT P employment areas as part of the development. would not have a significant effect. of residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, D + New employment opportunities within the town will competitiveness and The proposed main modification help to improve the efficiency, competitiveness and adaptability of the local LT P would not have a significant effect. adaptability of the local economy. economy.

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Sustainability Objective

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Publication -- 0 0 N/a - 0 - + ? ? + N/a ++ ++ + ++ +/- + + version Proposed MM -- 0 0 N/a - 0 - + ? ? + N/a ++ ++ + ++ +/- + + effect (in bold and shaded if amended) Overall effect of A number of amendments are proposed to this policy; this includes consideration of the historic environment, clarity on utilities and Proposed healthcare, a change in the site area and the timing of the housing delivery on the site. Despite the proposed differences, the Modification proposed main modification would not result in a change to the previously assessed SA outcomes and would not give rise to upon SA significant effects upon sustainable development. assessment

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: GEN 05 Settlement Boundaries Mod Page Text with proposed Modification Reason for Change Ref Number

MM11 30 Amend the first sentence to read: To ensure that the document refers to the Development Plan “subject to compliance with National and other Local Plan relevant Development Plan policies. and not just the Local Plan.

Amend the second paragraph to read: To ensure that the wording of the policy is in line with Paragraph 17 “Outside the defined settlement boundaries, development is restricted to preserve recognise the of the NPPF; to ensure that intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside. Development outside the defined settlement proposals have regard to all boundaries will only be acceptable where it is compliant with one or more of the following policies policies in the development plan. set out with the Local Plan Including all relevant policies set out in the development plan Local Plan, including but not necessarily restricted to:

Amend titles of bullet points as follows: To reflect changes made to the titles of the policies in the Policy HOU 03 – Development Outside of the Boundaries of Local Service Centres document. Policy HOU 04 – Rural Settlements with Boundaries Villages with Boundaries Policy HOU 05 – Small Villages and Hamlets Outside of Settlement Boundaries Policy HOU 08 – Provision for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Policy HOU 12 – Conversion of Building in the Countryside Policy HOU 13 – Agricultural Rural Workers Exceptions Policy HOU 14 – Affordable Housing Exceptions Policy ENV 03 – The Brecks Protected Habitats and Species Policy EC 04– Employment Development Outside General Employment Areas Policy EC 06 – Farm Diversification Policy EC 07 – Tourism Related Development

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SA Objective L ++ Assessment of policy against SA Effect of proposed Main Modification D + objective – Publication version N 0 - -- ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of D + Land inside designated settlement boundaries undeveloped land and productive will form the basis for new residential agricultural holdings and development. This therefore will reduce the encourage the recycling/reuse of loss of undeveloped land. The proposed main modification would not have a onsite resources to minimise the significant effect. impacts on the environment and safeguard resources for the future ST-LT P generations.

2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and storage systems and maintain and The proposed main modification would not have a enhance water quality. significant effect. N/a N/a

3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional growth and development with The proposed main modification would not have a minimal impacts on water quality. N/a N/a significant effect.

4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a waste and support the recycling significant effect. of waste. N/a N/a 5. Reduce contributions to D + The provision of public transport is one of the The proposed main modification would not have a climate change and localised air criteria for the retention of settlement significant effect.

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pollution. ST-LT P boundaries. The policy encourages development inside the settlement boundaries which is where there would be services and facilities to support the populations. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a avoid, reduce and manage flood The proposed main modification would not have a risk. significant effect. N/a N/a

7. Protect, conserve, enhance and N/a N/a expand biodiversity and promote The proposed main modification would not have a and conserve geodiversity. N/a N/a significant effect.

8. Protect, enhance and increase N/a N/a Green Infrastructure in the The proposed main modification would not have a District. N/a N/a significant effect.

9. Maintain, enhance and preserve N/a N/a Dependent on individual planning application the distinctiveness, diversity and The proposed main modification would not have a quality of landscape and significant effect. townscape character. N/a N/a

10. Conserve and where N/a N/a Dependent on individual planning application The proposed main modification would not have a appropriate enhance the historic significant effect. environment. N/a N/a

11. Improve the health and well N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a being of the population. significant effect. N/a N/a

12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a significant effect. N/a N/a 13. Improve the quality and L + The policy allows for new residential quantity of publicly accessible development within defined locations. The proposed main modification would not have a open space. ST-LT P There is a requirement for new residential significant effect. development to provide open space.

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14. Improve the quality, range D + Allowing development inside settlement and accessibility of essential boundaries will ensure that new developments The proposed main modification would not have a services and facilities. ST-LT P have access to services and facilities within significant effect. those settlements. 15. Redress inequalities related to N/a N/a age, gender, disability, race, faith, The proposed main modification would not have a significant effect. location and income. N/a N/a

16. Ensure all groups have access D + The policy directs development to inside to affordable, decent and defined settlement boundaries. The proposed main modification would not have a appropriate housing that meets ST-LT P Encouraging new residential development significant effect. their needs. scores positively against this criteria. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a viability of existing town centres. The proposed main modification would not have a N/a N/a significant effect.

18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to The proposed main modification would not have a their skills, potential and place of N/a N/a significant effect. residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a competitiveness and adaptability The proposed main modification would not have a of the local economy. N/a N/a significant effect.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: GEN 05 Settlement Boundaries SA Summary

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Proposed MM + N/a N/a N/a + N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a + + N/a + N/a N/a N/a effect (in bold and shaded if amended) Overall effect of The proposed main modification would alter how the effect of development upon the countryside would be considered. It would not, Proposed however, lessen the conservation afforded to the countryside and therefore no significant effect would arise from the proposed main Modification modification. upon SA assessment Modifications are proposed to some settlement boundaries. These tend to be minor and/or reflect planning permissions or to correct errors in map drawing. Overall, the effect of the proposed modifications to settlement boundaries would not be significant.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 01 Development Requirements (Minimum)

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MM12 31 To enable the District to meet future housing needs the Local Plan will provide for no less than 15,298 new homes between 2011 and 2036, an average of 612 dwellings per annum.

The annualised level of new housing provision will increase during the plan period, from 584 per year from 2017/18 - 2021/22 to 622 per year from 2021/22, as reflected in the housing trajectory.

L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA Effect of proposed Main SA Objective -- objective – Publication version Modification ST P MT T LT D - The policy seeks to ensure the delivery of 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of undeveloped housing and economic growth. There is land and productive agricultural holdings and limited previously developed land within The amount of land developed encourage the recycling/reuse of onsite Breckland and as such the majority of would not be affected by the resources to minimise the impacts on the LT P development is likely to occur on proposed main modification. environment and safeguard resources for the undeveloped land. This scores negatively future generations. against the sustainability objective. D 0 All new development will have an impact 2. Limit water consumption to the capacity of upon water consumption. The results of The proposed main modification natural processes and storage systems and the updated Water Cycle Study have been would not have a significant LT P maintain and enhance water quality. taken into consideration through the effect. preparation of this plan. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of water to D 0 The policy will have a long term impact as The proposed main modification accommodate additional growth and LT P it allocates development, however the would not have a significant

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development with minimal impacts on water specific impact on water is not clear. effect. quality. D 0 The proposed main modification 4. Minimise the production of waste and support would not have a significant the recycling of waste. LT P effect. D 0 New development is likely to result in increased car journeys, and add to The proposed main modification 5. Reduce contributions to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. The location of would not have a significant localised air pollution. LT P the development and access to public effect. transport options will impact upon this. D 0 New development could have an 6. To adapt to climate change and avoid, reduce impact on flooding, however the and manage flood risk. LT P specific impact on depends on location of development. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and expand D 0 The proposed main modification biodiversity and promote and conserve would not have a significant LT P geodiversity. effect. D 0 The proposed main modification 8. Protect, enhance and increase Green would not have a significant Infrastructure in the District. LT P effect. D 0/- The policy seeks the allocation of new housing and employment land across the 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the District. This therefore has the potential The proposed main modification distinctiveness, diversity and quality of to impact upon the landscape and would not have a significant LT P landscape and townscape character. townscape, however the impact is unclear effect. as it does not refer to the location of the development. D 0 The proposed main modification 10. Conserve and where appropriate enhance would not have a significant the historic environment. LT P effect. D 0 The proposed main modification 11. Improve the health and well being of the would not have a significant population. LT P effect. 12. Reduce and prevent crime D 0 The proposed main modification

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would not have a significant LT P effect. D + The proposed main modification 13. Improve the quality and quantity of publicly All new residential developments will need would not have a significant accessible open space. LT P to provide/contribute towards open space. effect. D ++ The policy supports the development of The proposed main modification 14. Improve the quality, range and accessibility vibrant town and district centres through would not have a significant of essential services and facilities. MT P new retail and leisure floorspace, which is effect. in accordance with this objective. D + The proposed main modification 15. Redress inequalities related to age, gender, The policy will support the delivery of new would not have a significant disability, race, faith, location and income. MT P services and facilities effect. D ++ The proposed main modification would affect the phasing of 16. Ensure all groups have access to affordable, The policy seeks to provide new housing housing development but not decent and appropriate housing that meets their development in the District over the plan LT P the overall amount of housing needs. period. delivery so would not affect the previous assessment outcome. D + The policy provides a supportive approach to the provision of new retail and leisure The proposed main modification 17. Increase the vitality and viability of existing facilities within the District, which can be would not have a significant town centres. LT P used in the determination of planning effect. applications. The policy does not provide specific allocations however. D + The policy sets the development requirements for employment land across the District. The policy has been informed 18. Help people gain access to satisfying work The proposed main modification by the Employment Growth Study, whilst appropriate to their skills, potential and place of would not have a significant LT P residence. the policy does not allocate the highest effect. scenario as set within the study, it is at the higher end of the range of scenarios.

19. Improve the efficiency, competitiveness and D ++ The proposed main modification adaptability of the local economy. LT P would not have a significant

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Overall effect of The proposed main modification would remove the phasing of delivery of housing that was previously included in the policy. The Proposed effect upon SA objectives arising from this would not be significant. Modification upon SA assessment

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 02 Level and Location of Growth

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MM14 33 Amend the first sentence of the policy to read: To ensure that the targets are a minimum in line Housing growth will be distributed in line with the following individual settlement minimum targets: with Policy HOU 01.

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Tier of Hierarchy Percentage of Growth Settlement Completions /Commitments(2011 and savedMarch2017) allocations Housing Target for additional dwellings ^ 2036 to Housing Allocations included within the Local Plan Total (Completions and Commitments 2011 Housing Target) Key Attleborough 1,808 2,650 2,650 4,458 50% Settlements 3,668 0 0 3,668 Market 797 750 750 1,547 Towns 28% 1,007 605 600 1,612 Watton 1,130 175 205 1,335 Ashill 71 20 20 91 Local Banham 69 42 42 111 Service 15% 6 36 36 42 Centres 9 35 35 44

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Great Ellingham 184 0 0 184 Harling 157 85 85 242 63 25 25 88 33 35 15* 68 5 22 0* 27 141 99 42 0*

147 Narborough 107 40 40

Necton 229 79 55* 301 50 41 27* 91 Old Buckenham 32 37 20* 69 205 80 80 285 Sporle 32 35 35 67 95 85 85 180 Weeting 100 0 0 100 Beeston, , , , , , , Lyng, , Villages , with 7% , Saham 902 150 0 1,052 Boundaries Toney, Thompson, Weasenham, , Eccles Road (), (including Clint Green).

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*Housing Allocation unable to meet Local Plan Housing Target. Policy HOU 03 applies to these villages †Policy HOU 04 applies to these villages ^Neighbourhood Plans can seek to exceed housing targets

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31 March31 201 Total completions 1 April 2011 to Total commitments to01/04/2011 31/03/2018 Tier of Hierarchy Settlement Allocations not superseded Decisions awaiting s106 Proposed allocation Attleborough 8 (Warrens Lane 3PL/2016/0486/H) Key 515 1180 4383

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Thetford 323 3343 3666 Dereham 48 (Greenfields Road: Market 3PL/2016/0952/O) 540 (216 have Towns 401 359 220 decision to 1784 (D2) 216 (Land off grant) Swanton Road: 3PL/2015/1487/O)

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Swaffham 525

185 (South of Road: 3PL/2015/0917/O) 75 (525 have 97 496 360 165 (north of decision to 1553 (SW1) Norwich road: grant) 3PL/2015/0550/O)

175 (west of Watton Road: 3PL/2016/0068/O) Watton 548 883 1636 Ashill 7 (Hale Road 39 39 105 3PL/2017/1077/O) Banham 17 58 117 Bawdeswell 0 (40 included within 8 41 completions 49 and commitments) Local Service Garboldisham 10 5 50 Centres Great 36 159 195 Ellingham Harling 126 39 250 Hockering 6 67 98 Kenninghall** 35 (20 to be delivered 27 4 66 through HOU 03) Litcham** 3 7 22 (22 to be 32

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delivered through HOU 03) Mattishall** 12 (Kensington Forge: 26 111 149 3PL/2017/1112/F

Narborough 10 (Land north of 1-14 Swaffham Rd: 92 18 160 3PL/2017/1046/O)

Necton** 33 (46 have decision to 46 (Erne Farm: grant) (18 to 80 124 283 3PL/2016/0983/O) be met through HOU 03) North 14 (27 Elmham** included in completions and 12 69 95 commitments) (14 to be met through HOU 03) Old to be met Buckenham** 17 19 through HOU 73 03) Shipdham dwellings included in 75 152 completions 282 and commitments) Sporle 19 18 72 Swanton 84 15 184

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Morley Weeting 41 60 101 Beeston, Beetley, Carbrooke, Caston, Gressenhall, Griston, Hockham, Lyng, Mundford, Villages with North Lopham, 206 268* 0 0 Boundaries Rocklands, , Thompson, Weasenham, Shropham, Eccles Road (Quidenham), 1247 Yaxham (including Clint Green). , Besthorpe, Billingford, , Blo Norton, Villages Bradenham, 6 (Land off Bridge without , 286 247 0 Street: boundaries Brettenham, 3PL/2017/1500/O) , , , , ,

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Cranworth, Croxton, , , , Foulden, , , , , , , , , , , Hoe, , , , , , , Lt Cressingham, Lt Dunham, Lt Ellingham, , , Merton, , , ,

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Newton, , , Ovington, , , Roudham, Rougham, , , , , , , , Stanfield, Stanford, , Sturston, Thompson, , Tottington, Twyford, , , Wendling, Whinburgh, , 16,630 Total 3493 7645 317 878 (8.7% buffer)

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*Housing Allocation unable to meet Local Plan Housing Target. Policy HOU 03 applies to these villages †Policy HOU 04 applies to these villages ^Neighbourhood Plans can seek to exceed housing targets L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA Effect of proposed Main SA Objective -- objective – Publication version Modification ST P MT T LT Thetford is surrounded by low quality agricultural land but this is because it is The proposed main modification ecologically sensitive heathland. indicates an increase in overall Swaffham, Dereham, Banham, housing delivery reflecting an update Bawdeswell, Garboldisham, Great for built and committed supply and D - Ellingham, Litcham, Mattishall, North 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of the addition of such supply at villages Elmham, Necton, Shipham and Sporle undeveloped land and productive agricultural without settlements, minor have Grade 2 agricultural land on their holdings and encourage the recycling/reuse of adjustments to supply from some periphery which will be protected, onsite resources to minimise the impacts on existing allocations and other sites reducing the land supply for potential the environment and safeguard resources for that are minded to grant planning development. the future generations. permission. The proposed main The proposed policy allocated modification would not allocate any development in Local Service Centres additional sites. The previous which tend to be more rural. However, ST-LT P assessed score should therefore agricultural grade 2 land is present remain. around market towns and ten of the Local Service Centres. There is concern that rises in demand The modification indicates as a result created by an increase in the total of commitments and completions a 2. Limit water consumption to the capacity of number of households will place greater level of delivery of homes to natural processes and storage systems and N 0/- increased pressure upon water than previously identified for maintain and enhance water quality. resources. Households exert Dereham and Watton which are considerable pressure on the water sensitive areas. Whilst this

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environment by using much of the water does increase potentially negative that is abstracted. With the number of effects on this objective it is not households increasing the average size significant enough to change to of the households decreasing, this will amend the previous assessment. put further pressure on water resources because smaller houses use more per person. The most sensitive areas for development due to increased water demand are Attleborough, Dereham, Watton and Swaffham. The waste water capacity sensitive urban areas are Attleborough, Watton and Dereham and ST-LT P to a lesser extent Thetford. The revised housing distribution will see more houses allocated to the market towns of Dereham Swaffham and Watton, and as such this may have a negative impact, which needs to be mitigated through appropriate infrastructure planning. N 0 The modification indicates as a result of commitments and completions a Attleborough, Dereham, Watton and greater level of delivery of homes 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of water to Swaffham are predicted to have limited than previously identified for accommodate additional growth and water resource availability up to 2026 Dereham and Watton which are development with minimal impacts on water ST-LT P and will require water to be pumped water sensitive areas. Whilst this quality. from other sources to meet the does increase potentially negative increased demand. effects on this objective it is not significant enough to change to amend the previous assessment. 4. Minimise the production of waste and N/a N/a The proposed main modification support the recycling of waste. N/a N/a would not have a significant effect. N 0 The policy seeks to provide the majority The proposed modification continues 5. Reduce contributions to climate change and of dwellings to the largest most to allocate the majority of the localised air pollution. ST-LT P sustainable settlements, with limited Districts housing numbers to the

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dwellings being allocated to the rural larger settlements. The proposed areas. In designating local service modification would not alter the centres one of the criteria is the previous assessment of the policy. requirement for frequent public transport to a higher order centre, to prevent reliance on private car use. N 0 All key settlements and market towns The proposed main modification are susceptible to fluvial and/or sewer 6. To adapt to climate change and avoid, would not have a significant effect; flooding. The preferred option takes into reduce and manage flood risk. ST-LT P this policy does not allocate specific account the availability of suitable land sites. including if it is at flood risk. D 0 The proposed main modification This policy seeks to allocate the majority indicates an increase in overall of dwellings to higher order settlements, housing delivery reflecting an update and proposes a proportional split for for built and committed supply and Local Service Centres which will see the addition of such supply at villages growth levels of 10% dependent on the without settlements, minor 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and expand existing size of the settlements. This adjustments to supply from some biodiversity and promote and conserve approach means that a settlement will ST-LT P existing allocations and other sites geodiversity. not receive a disproportional level of that are minded to grant planning growth dependent to their size which permission. The proposed main may have had a more significant impact modification would not allocate any upon biodiversity and geodiversity. The additional sites. The previous individual site assessments will be assessed score should therefore assessed against these criteria. remain. This policy runs the risk of impacting The proposed main modification D 0 upon green infrastructure within the indicates an increase in overall District. housing delivery reflecting the addition to the table of built and 8. Protect, enhance and increase Green committed supply at villages without Infrastructure in the District. However the sites will all be individually settlements and minor adjustments ST-LT P assessed against the sustainability to supply from some existing minor appraisal objectives. allocations and other sites that are minded to grant planning permission. The proposed main modification

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would not allocate any additional sites. The previous assessed score should therefore remain. D 0 The proposed main modification indicates an increase in overall housing delivery reflecting the addition to the table of built and The option runs the risk of impacting committed supply at villages without visually and reducing open space areas 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the settlements and minor adjustments but it is the specific locations of distinctiveness, diversity and quality of to supply from some existing minor ST-LT P development that will determine this landscape and townscape character. allocations and other sites that are rather than the tier of settlement where minded to grant planning permission. development is proposed. The proposed main modification would not allocate any additional sites. The previous assessed score should therefore remain. D 0 The proposed main modification indicates an increase in overall housing delivery reflecting the addition to the table of built and All options run the risk of impacting committed supply at villages without visually but it is the specific locations of settlements and minor adjustments 10. Conserve and where appropriate enhance development that will determine this to supply from some existing minor the historic environment. ST-LT P rather than the tier of settlement where allocations and other sites that are development is proposed. minded to grant planning permission. The proposed main modification would not allocate any additional sites. The previous assessed score should therefore remain. D 0 The option runs the risk of reducing open space areas but it is the specific 11. Improve the health and well being of the locations of development that will The proposed main modification population. ST-LT P determine this rather than the tier of would not have a significant effect. settlement where development is proposed.

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N/a N/a The spatial distribution is unlikely to impact upon crime levels. It is the The proposed main modification 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a specific development of well lit areas etc would not have a significant effect. that reduces crime. D + The proposed main modification would not have a significant effect, in that the amended information on 13. Improve the quality and quantity of All new residential developments will be delivery of housing development publicly accessible open space. ST-LT P expected to provide new open space. should not change the requirement to provide publicly accessible open space. L + The proposed main modification indicates an increase in overall housing delivery reflecting the addition to the table of built and committed supply at villages without The proposed policy takes into account settlements and minor adjustments 14. Improve the quality, range and the availability of public transport and to supply from some existing minor accessibility of essential services and facilities. MT P services within the Local Service allocations and other sites that are Centres. minded to grant planning permission. The proposed main modification would not allocate any additional sites. The previous assessed score should therefore remain. L 0 One of the main objectives of the Local 15. Redress inequalities related to age, Plan is to facilitate inclusive mixed The proposed main modification gender, disability, race, faith, location and ST-LT P communities and as such is particularly would not have a significant effect. income. important in the redress of inequalities. L ++ The proposed main modification indicates an increase in overall This policy seeks development within 16. Ensure all groups have access to housing delivery reflecting the the Local Service Centres which could affordable, decent and appropriate housing addition to the table of built and ST-LT P provide more affordable family housing that meets their needs. committed supply at villages without in rural settlements. settlements and minor adjustments to supply from some existing minor

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allocations and other sites that are minded to grant planning permission. The proposed main modification would not allocate any additional sites. The previous assessed score should therefore remain. D ++ This policy will see the majority of new development allocated to the Key The proposed modification continues Settlements of Attleborough and to allocate the majority of the Thetford and the market towns of 17. Increase the vitality and viability of Districts housing numbers to the Dereham, Swaffham and Watton. existing town centres. ST-LT P larger settlements. The proposed Allocating the majority of development modification would not alter the to the towns will help to increased the previous assessment of the policy. vitality and viability of those town centres. D + This policy includes development in the Local Service Centres which may need additional development to encourage businesses to locate there. Higher paid technical or managerial jobs are more common in larger urban areas like The proposed main modification 18. Help people gain access to satisfying work Norwich and development along or near would retain the main focus of appropriate to their skills, potential and place good connections to these areas would housing distribution to the key MT-LT P of residence. be positive. The majority of settlements and market towns. The development remains focused on the previous assessment should remain. Key Settlements of Attleborough and Thetford and the Market Towns of Dereham, Swaffham and Watton which have the best access to employment opportunities within the District. Improving the local economy relies on more factors than just the distribution of 19. Improve the efficiency, competitiveness The proposed main modification D + housing. and adaptability of the local economy. would not have a significant effect. Increased development in Local Service Centres will support and encourage new

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businesses. The difference may be that local facilities like Post Offices and Public Houses in Local Service Centres may be able to remain open from increased trade. This policy takes into account the quantity of suitability in LSC to MT P accommodate additional residential development.

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Overall effect of The proposed main modification increases the accuracy of information on housing delivery, providing figures for past development and Proposed commitments in villages without settlements and some further refinement to delivery from allocated sites. This establishes an effective Modification buffer over the total housing requirement of 8.7%. It is not considered that this would give rise to significant effects beyond those upon SA already previously assessed. assessment

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 03 Development Outside of Boundaries of Local Service Centres

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MM15 36 Amend the final sentence of paragraph 1 to state: To ensure that relevant policies “…will be allowed subject to being supported by other relevant policies within the Local Plan within the Development Plan are also Development Plan and meeting all of the following criteria:” referred to, to reflect Neighbourhood Plans.

Amend criterion 2 of the policy as follows: To ensure the policy conforms with 2. It would not lead to the number of dwellings in the settlement significantly exceeding the other policies within the Local Plan identified housing target.

To ensure that the Local Plan Amend the final sentence of the policy as follows: supports opportunities for self build Opportunities for self build dwellings which meet the criteria set out above will be considered dwellings. in accordance with national guidance supported.

L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible The policy allows for development outside of The proposed Main Modification would change the loss of undeveloped land and L - the settlement boundary in Local Service policy to allow, in certain circumstances, for an productive agricultural Centres. increase in dwellings beyond the settlement's holdings and encourage the LT P There is limited brownfield land within housing targets. This could allow for the further

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recycling/reuse of onsite Breckland and as such development is likely loss of greenfield land. However, in applying the resources to minimise the to result in the loss of undeveloped land. policy as a whole, the overall effect is unlikely to impacts on the environment alter from the previously assessed negative and safeguard resources for outcome. the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to N/a N/a the capacity of natural The proposed main modification would not have a processes and storage systems N/a N/a significant effect. and maintain and enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse N/a N/a of water to accommodate The proposed main modification would not have a additional growth and N/a N/a significant effect. development with minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a waste and support the N/a N/a significant effect. recycling of waste. L + A criteria for the designation of a Local 5. Reduce contributions to Service Centre was that there was accessible The proposed main modification would not have a climate change and localised public transport and also where there is other ST-LT P significant effect. air pollution. services and facilities which would reduce the need to travel by private car. 6. To adapt to climate change N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a and avoid, reduce and manage This would be site specific. N/a N/a significant effect. flood risk. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance N/a N/a and expand biodiversity and The proposed main modification would not have a promote and conserve N/a N/a significant effect. geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a increase Green Infrastructure N/a N/a significant effect. in the District. 9. Maintain, enhance and D 0 The policy includes a requirement for the The proposed main modification could see the

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preserve the distinctiveness, design of the scheme to contribute to and potential for an increase in housing outside of diversity and quality of where possible enhance the historic nature settlements, which could have some detrimental landscape and townscape and connectivity of settlements. effect upon landscape and townscape character. character. ST-LT P For this reason, the score will be amended from "0/+" to "0". The geographical scope would potentially be on a larger scale and so this score is amended from "L" to "D". L 0/+ The policy includes a requirement for the 10. Conserve and where design of the scheme to contribute to and The proposed main modification would not have a appropriate enhance the ST-LT P where possible enhance the historic nature significant effect. historic environment. and connectivity of settlements. 11. Improve the health and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a well being of the population. N/a N/a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and L + New residential development contributes The proposed main modification would not have a quantity of publicly accessible towards open space provision, which scores ST-LT P significant effect. open space. positively against the objective. L + Local Service Centre villages have been 14. Improve the quality, range designated because they have a good range The proposed main modification would not have a and accessibility of essential of services and facilities. This policy would LT P significant effect. services and facilities. help to ensure housing is delivered in these areas. L + The policy would allow for the development 15. Redress inequalities related of housing in Local Service Centre villages. The proposed main modification would not have a to age, gender, disability, race, This scores positively as it allows people to LT P significant effect. faith, location and income. remain within villages where housing is at a premium. 16. Ensure all groups have D + The policy seeks to support the development access to affordable, decent of additional dwellings within Local Service The proposed main modification would not have a and appropriate housing that LT P Centres, and as such scores positively significant effect. meets their needs. against the criteria. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a viability of existing town N/a N/a significant effect.

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centres. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to The proposed main modification would not have a

their skills, potential and place N/a N/a significant effect. of residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a competitiveness and The proposed main modification would not have a

adaptability of the local N/a N/a significant effect. economy.

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 03 Development Outside of Boundaries of Local Service Centres SA Summary Sustainability Objective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Publication - N/a N/a N/a + N/a N/a N/a 0/+ 0/+ N/a N/a + + + + N/a N/a N/a version Proposed - N/a N/a N/a + N/a N/a N/a 0 0/+ N/a N/a + + + + N/a N/a N/a MM effect (in bold and shaded if amended) Overall The proposed main modification would change the policy approach from preventing development exceeding identified settlement targets to effect of allowing such development where it does not significantly exceed the settlement target. In applying the policy as a whole, and noting that Proposed overall housing requirements in the Plan were already established as minimum requirements, the overall effect is unlikely to alter from the Modification previously assessed effects. Landscapes of the District could be affected but the affect should be mitigated in applying other policies in the upon SA Plan. assessment

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 04 Rural Settlements with Boundaries Mod Page Text with proposed Modification Reason for Change Ref Number

MM17 37 The following rural villages settlements have settlement boundaries (as defined on the policies maps): To ensure that the Local Plan supports opportunities Beeston, Beetley, Carbrooke, Caston, Gressenhall, Griston, Hockham, Lyng, Mundford, North Lopham, for self build dwellings. Rocklands, Saham Toney, Thompson, Weasenham, Shropham, Eccles Road (Quidenham), Clint Green and Yaxham.

Appropriate development will be allowed immediately adjacent to the settlement boundary, subject to being supported by other policies within the development plan Local Plan* and where all of the following criteria are satisfied:

1. The development is It is minor development of an appropriate scale and design to the settlement of up to 5 dwellings; 2. It would not lead to the number of dwellings in the settlement increasing by significantly more than 5% from the date of adoption of the Plan. The settlement refers to the number of dwellings inside the defined settlement boundary; 3. Development provides a significant community benefit; 4. 3. The design contributes to preserving, and where possible enhancing, the historic nature and connectivity of communities; and 5. 4. The development avoids coalescence of settlements.

Opportunities for self-build dwellings which meet the criteria set out above will be considered in accordance with national guidance supported.

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-- ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible The proposed Main Modification would change loss of undeveloped land and the policy to be more flexible in permitting D - The policy allows for housing development in areas productive agricultural development outside of settlement boundaries outside of the locational strategy subject to a criteria holdings and encourage the but would not result in new development based approach. Development in these areas is likely recycling/reuse of onsite significantly above the original 5% threshold on to be on undeveloped land. Whilst the level of resources to minimise the existing dwellings in each settlement. Due to the growth within these settlements is unlikely to be impacts on the environment ST- policy’s criteria and wording, the effect of the P significant it will still impact on the sustainability and safeguard resources for LT modification is therefore not significant. The objective. the future generations. overall effect is unlikely to alter from the previously assessed negative outcome. 2. Limit water consumption to N/a N/a the capacity of natural The proposed main modification would not have processes and storage systems a significant effect. and maintain and enhance N/a N/a water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of water to accommodate N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have additional growth and development with minimal a significant effect. impacts on water quality. N/a N/a

4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a waste and support the The proposed main modification would not have recycling of waste. a significant effect. N/a N/a

5. Reduce contributions to The locational strategy has set out the most The proposed Main Modification would change L - climate change and localised sustainable settlements for growth in Breckland the policy to be more flexible in permitting

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air pollution. which has included having regard to the provision of individual developments outside of settlement public transport. In the rural areas defined within this boundaries but would not result in new ST- policy there is limited access to public transport and development significantly above the original 5% P LT developments are likely to rely on the private car. threshold on existing dwellings in each settlement. The overall effect is unlikely to alter from the previously assessed negative outcome. 6. To adapt to climate change N/a N/a and avoid, reduce and manage The proposed main modification would not have flood risk. a significant effect. N/a N/a

7. Protect, conserve, enhance ? ? and expand biodiversity and The impact of the policy on biodiversity and The proposed main modification would not affect promote and conserve geodiversity will depend on the sites location. the previously assessed outcome. geodiversity. ? ? 8. Protect, enhance and Development outside of settlement boundaries is increase Green Infrastructure N/a N/a likely to see a loss of green infrastructure. The in the District. proposed Main Modification would change the policy to be more flexible in permitting development outside of settlement boundaries but would not result in new development significantly above the original 5% threshold on N/a N/a existing dwellings in each settlement. Due to the policy’s criteria and wording, the level of growth within these settlements is unlikely to be significant. 9. Maintain, enhance and This policy allows for new development in preserve the distinctiveness, ? ? settlements outside the locational strategy subject to diversity and quality of a criteria based approach. The Landscape Character landscape and townscape Assessment Settlement Fringe Study does not cover The proposed main modification would not affect character. rural settlements outside of the Local Service the previously assessed outcome. ? ? Centres. The exact location of the development will depend on the impact upon the sustainability objective.

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10. Conserve and where A number of the smaller settlements within Breckland appropriate enhance the ? ? are characterised by their historic environment. The historic environment. policy includes infilling and rounding off opportunities. In settlements the views through settlements (including those provided by gaps in the The proposed main modification would not affect street scene) can often be important to the historic the previously assessed outcome. setting of the settlement. The policy does include a ? ? criterion on the need for the design to contribute to the historic environment. The exact impact of this policy will depend on the location of the development. 11. Improve the health and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have well being of the population. a significant effect. N/a N/a

12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a This would be determined at the planning application The proposed main modification would not have stage a significant effect. N/a N/a 13. Improve the quality and All new residential dwellings are required to L + contribute towards open space. As such a policy quantity of publicly accessible The proposed main modification would not affect which provides criteria for the delivery of new open space. ST- the previously assessed outcome. P housing development scores positively against the LT sustainability objective. Villages which have maintained a settlement 14. Improve the quality, range L 0 and accessibility of essential boundary have at least 2 of the key services and The proposed main modification would not services and facilities. facilities. Development in these areas is however significantly alter the policy’s potential to impact ST- P unlikely to be able to provide access to all essential service and facility provision. LT services and facilities.

15. Redress inequalities N/a N/a related to age, gender, disability, race, faith, location The proposed main modification would not have and income. a significant effect. N/a N/a

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16. Ensure all groups have The proposed main modification could support D + access to affordable, decent The policy supports the delivery of new housing further housing delivery and removal of the subject to a criteria based approach in rural areas. threshold for individual schemes would enable and appropriate housing that These are settlements and hamlets which historically affordable housing provision in rural meets their needs. have seen limited levels of housing growth. Whilst communities. The overall modifications proposed ST- P this policy is not intended to see high levels of would not significantly enhance the previously LT housing delivery it will still see housing growth. assessed positive outcome of the policy against this objective. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a viability of existing town The proposed main modification would not have centres. a significant effect. N/a N/a 18. Help people gain access to satisfying work appropriate to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have their skills, potential and place a significant effect. of residence. N/a N/a 19. Improve the efficiency, competitiveness and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have adaptability of the local a significant effect. economy. N/a N/a

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Overall effect of The proposed Main Modification would allow some small flexibility in permitting development outside of settlement boundaries and in Proposed particular removes the threshold that previously prevented development over 5 dwellings. However, whilst the change strengthens Modification upon some positive impacts upon and housing and affordable housing provision; in applying the policy as a whole the effect is unlikely to SA assessment alter from the previously assessed outcomes.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 05 Small Villages and Hamlets Outside of Settlement Boundaries

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MM18 38 Development in smaller villages and hamlets outside of defined settlement boundaries will be limited, apart from where it would comply with from in exceptional circumstances where planning permission may be granted subject to being supported by other policies within the development plan Local Plan* and if all of the following criteria are satisfied:

1. The development comprises of sensitive infilling and rounding off of a cluster of dwellings with access to an existing highway; 2. It is minor development of an appropriate scale and design to the settlement of up to 3 units; 3. It can be demonstrated that there is appropriate support by the parish council; 34. The design contributes to enhancing the historic nature and connectivity of communities; and 45. The proposal does not harm or undermine a visually important gap that contributes to the character and distinctiveness of the rural scene.

Opportunities for self-build dwellings which meet the criteria set out above will be considered in accordance with national guidance supported.

Farmsteads and sporadic small scale groups of dwellings are considered as lying in the open countryside and are not classed as small villages and hamlets. These, and isolated locations in the countryside, are unlikely to be considered acceptable.

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LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of undeveloped land and The policy allows for housing development in productive agricultural holdings areas outside of the locational strategy The proposed Main Modification would allow for and encourage the subject to a criteria based approach. some flexibility in permitting development recycling/reuse of onsite D -- Development in these areas is likely to be on outside of settlement boundaries. In applying resources to minimise the undeveloped land. Whilst the level of growth the policy as a whole, the previously assessed impacts on the environment and within these settlements is unlikely to be outcome would stand. safeguard resources for the significant it will still impact on the future generations. sustainability objective. ST-LT P 2. Limit water consumption to the capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not affect N/a N/a storage systems and maintain the previously assessed outcome. and enhance water quality. N/a N/a 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would not affect N/a N/a growth and development with the previously assessed outcome. minimal impacts on water quality. N/a N/a 4. Minimise the production of The proposed main modification would not affect waste and support the recycling N/a N/a the previously assessed outcome. of waste. N/a N/a The locational strategy has set out the most The proposed Main Modification would change sustainable settlements for growth in the policy to be more flexible in permitting 5. Reduce contributions to Breckland which has included having regard development outside of settlement boundaries. climate change and localised air L - to the provision of public transport. In the However, in applying the policy as a whole, the pollution. rural areas defined within this policy there is overall effect is unlikely to alter from the limited access to public transport and previously assessed negative outcome. developments are likely to rely on the private ST-LT P car. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not affect

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avoid, reduce and manage flood the previously assessed outcome. risk. N/a N/a 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and The proposed main modification would not affect expand biodiversity and promote ? ? The impact of the policy on biodiversity and the previously assessed outcome. and conserve geodiversity. geodiversity will depend on the sites location. ? ? Development outside of settlement boundaries is likely to see a loss of green infrastructure. The proposed Main Modification would change the 8. Protect, enhance and increase policy to be more flexible in permitting Green Infrastructure in the N/a N/a development outside of settlement boundaries. District. Due to the policy’s criteria and wording, the level of growth within these settlements is unlikely to be significant. N/a N/a

9. Maintain, enhance and This policy allows for new development in preserve the distinctiveness, settlements outside the locational strategy The proposed main modification would not affect ? ? diversity and quality of landscape subject to a criteria based approach. The the previously assessed outcome. and townscape character. Landscape Character Assessment Settlement Fringe Study does not cover rural settlements outside of the Local Service Centres. The ? ? exact location of the development will depend on the impact upon the sustainability objective. 10. Conserve and where A number of the smaller settlements within The proposed main modification would not affect appropriate enhance the historic ? ? Breckland are characterised by their historic the previously assessed outcome. environment. environment. The policy includes infilling and rounding off opportunities. In settlements the views through settlements (including those provided by gaps in the street scene) can ? ? often be important to the historic setting of the settlement. The policy does include a criterion on the need for the design to contribute to the historic environment. The

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exact impact of this policy will depend on the location of the development. 11. Improve the health and well The proposed main modification would not have N/a N/a being of the population. a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a This would be determined at the planning a significant effect. application stage N/a N/a 13. Improve the quality and All new residential dwellings are required to The proposed main modification would not affect quantity of publicly accessible L + contribute towards open space. As such a the previously assessed outcome. open space. policy which provides criteria for the delivery of new housing development scores

ST-LT P positively against the sustainability objective. 14. Improve the quality, range The smallest rural hamlets and villages have The proposed main modification would not affect and accessibility of essential L -- either limited or no services and facilities. the previously assessed outcome. services and facilities. Residential development in these areas would not have good access to essential

ST-LT P services and facilities. 15. Redress inequalities related The proposed main modification would not affect to age, gender, disability, race, N/a N/a the previously assessed outcome. faith, location and income. N/a N/a 16. Ensure all groups have access The policy supports the delivery of new The proposed main modification could support to affordable, decent and housing subject to a criteria based approach further housing delivery but not significantly D + appropriate housing that meets in rural areas. These are settlements and enough to affect the previously assessed their needs. hamlets which historically have seen limited outcome. levels of housing growth. Whilst this policy is ST-LT P not intended to see high levels of housing delivery, it will still see housing growth. 17. Increase the vitality and The proposed main modification would not have N/a N/a viability of existing town centres. a significant effect. N/a N/a 18. Help people gain access to The proposed main modification would not have N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to a significant effect.

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their skills, potential and place of residence. N/a N/a 19. Improve the efficiency, The proposed main modification would not have competitiveness and adaptability N/a N/a a significant effect. of the local economy. N/a N/a

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Overall effect The proposed Main Modifications would allow for some flexibility in permitting development outside of settlement boundaries, in certain of Proposed circumstances as the limit on the size of proposals in these locations has been removed. The remaining, unmodified policy criteria would Modification prevent large scale development in these locations. In applying the policy as a whole, the overall effect is unlikely to significantly alter the upon SA previously assessed outcomes. assessment

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 06 Principles of New Housing

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MM19 42 Add the following text to the third paragraph after the first sentence: To ensure the housing mix Regard should also be had to the needs of those who identify as Gypsy and Travellers as set out reflects the needs of those within the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment, including non-travelling within the District. gypsy and travellers. L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT The proposed policy does not set a maximum 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of density, however it does encourage higher undeveloped land and productive density in areas where this may be agricultural holdings and D + appropriate, such as town centre locations, encourage the recycling/reuse of The proposed main modification would not areas with good public transport and within onsite resources to minimise the have a significant effect. the urban extensions. impacts on the environment and Encouraging higher densities in sustainable safeguard resources for the future ST-LT P locations will ultimately reduce the quantities generations. of greenfield land that is developed. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not storage systems and maintain and N/a N/a have a significant effect. enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would not growth and development with N/a N/a have a significant effect. minimal impacts on water quality.

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4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not waste and support the recycling of N/a N/a have a significant effect. waste. 5. Reduce contributions to climate N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not change and localised air pollution. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not avoid, reduce and manage flood N/a N/a have a significant effect. risk. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not expand biodiversity and promote N/a N/a have a significant effect. and conserve geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not Green Infrastructure in the N/a N/a have a significant effect. District. L + The density of the development does not necessarily equate to the quality of the development, this is subject to design, layout and context. The preferred policy approach to focus high density development in areas where 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve there is already an efficient use of land and the distinctiveness, diversity and The proposed main modification would not sustainable locations where additional quality of landscape and ST-LT P have a significant effect. measures can be introduced such as strategic townscape character. landscaping to assist integration with landscape/townscape setting. Conversely low density development, especially in the rural areas, will assimilate to the existing form and character of these area. L + The historic environment of Breckland includes the 50 Conservation Areas identified in the baseline assessment. The density of 10. Conserve and where development in these Conservation Areas The proposed main modification would not appropriate enhance the historic ST-LT P varies considerably and the flexibility of the have a significant effect. environment. proposed approach to enable high density development in urban scenarios and low density development in the rural context

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should enable appropriately designed developments that have a positive effect against this objective. 11. Improve the health and well N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not being of the population. N/a N/a have a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a have a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not quantity of publicly accessible open N/a N/a have a significant effect. space. 14. Improve the quality, range and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not accessibility of essential services N/a N/a have a significant effect. and facilities. L + The proposed main modification adds reference to meeting the housing needs of Gypsy and 15. Redress inequalities related to Travellers thus having a positive impact on age, gender, disability, race, faith, redressing inequalities. The appraisal score has ST-LT P location and income. been amended to show this positive, local, permanent effect which will be short to long term. L + The proposed Main Modification would add the 16. Ensure all groups have access requirement to consider the housing needs of to affordable, decent and Gypsies and Travellers. The appraisal score has appropriate housing that meets ST-LT P been amended to show this positive, local, their needs. permanent effect which will be short to long term. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not viability of existing town centres. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to The proposed main modification would not their skills, potential and place of N/a N/a have a significant effect. residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not competitiveness and adaptability N/a N/a have a significant effect.

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of the local economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 07 Affordable Housing

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MM21 44 Add new criterion before i. and renumber criteria accordingly (numerical not roman numerals) Ensures the policy remains up to 1. The national definition of affordable housing as set out in the National Planning Policy date and consistent with national Framework, is applied for the purpose of this policy. government policy

Add wording to policy criterion iii Provide clarity by specifying The size, mix, type and tenure of affordable homes as defined in national policy, will meet the current tenure split identified housing need of Breckland as established by the CNSHMA and agreed by Breckland Council, currently a tenure split of 70:30 rented to shared ownership/intermediate products (CNSHMA 2017).

Delete wording in clause iv. and replace with the following wording: Consistency with the NPPF The affordable rented housing provided on-site should remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Provision will be provided through planning obligations in order to provide the affordable housing and ensure its availability to initial and successive occupiers. iv. The affordable housing should be provided on site. Provision will be made through planning obligations to secure the affordable housing and to ensure it is available at an affordable price for future eligible households or for the subsidy to be recycled for alternative affordable housing provision;

Clarification that the figure is Under the heading ‘commuted sums’ add following wording: based on the Viability Affordable housing should be delivered on site. Where evidence is provided that the site is not Assessment, but that this may be viable if provision is made on site in line with the requirements set out in this policy, a commuted subject to change dependant on sum will be sought at £50,000 per equivalent whole dwelling as recommended by the Council’s Council endorsed evidence base Local Plan CIL Viability Assessment, or the figure set out in any successor evidence endorsed by documents which are more up to the Council. date.

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Amend Policy HOU 07 – Affordable Housing, under commuted sums: In exceptional circumstances, oOff-site contributions in lieu of built units on site will only be To avoid misinterpretation and considered where evidence is provided to the Council’s satisfaction that the site is not otherwise to clarify the policy requirement viable. this is robustly justified by evidence. Where the provision of on site units threatens the viability of the development, Tthe applicant will be required to submit an open book viability assessment in accordance with clause vi of this policy.

L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss N/a N/a of undeveloped land and productive agricultural holdings and encourage the Compatibility with this objective will be The proposed main modification would not have recycling/reuse of onsite dependent on the specific sites which are to be N/a N/a a significant effect. resources to minimise the developed. impacts on the environment and safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to N + The policy facilitates the delivery of new the capacity of natural households, which will lead to an increase in The proposed main modification would not have processes and storage systems water consumption. However, the Water Cycle ST-LT P a significant effect. and maintain and enhance Study has shown that there is sufficient water water quality. capacity to meet the growth requirements. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse N 0 New households will lead to an increase in of water to accommodate water consumption. The findings of the Water The proposed main modification would not have additional growth and ST-LT P Cycle Study will need to be taken into a significant effect. development with minimal consideration within new developments impacts on water quality.

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D 0 New households will produce additional waste. 4. Minimise the production of The exact impact may depend on The proposed main modification would not have waste and support the recycling arrangements for recycling and composting. N/a N/a a significant effect. of waste. Overall, this will not be significantly affected by the levels of affordable housing. D 0 The impact will be dependent on the location 5. Reduce contributions to of new affordable housing development. The proposed main modification would not have climate change and localised air However, the spatial distribution focuses N/a N/a a significant effect. pollution. development on more accessible areas with access to public transport. 6. To adapt to climate change D 0 The compatibility with this objective is The proposed main modification would not have and avoid, reduce and manage dependent on the location of the development N/a N/a a significant effect. flood risk. rather than the tenure. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance D 0/- and expand biodiversity and Compatibility with this objective is likely to be The proposed main modification would not have promote and conserve ST-LT P dependent on the location of the development. a significant effect. geodiversity. D 0/+ The need for developers to fund affordable housing may lead to tensions between socio- 8. Protect, enhance and increase economic needs and landscape needs The proposed main modification would not have Green Infrastructure in the particularly for the funding of green ST-LT P a significant effect. District. infrastructure. A lower level of affordable housing may increase funds available for other facilities. 9. Maintain, enhance and D 0/- preserve the distinctiveness, Compatibility with this objective is likely to be The proposed main modification would not have diversity and quality of ST-LT P dependent on the location of the development. a significant effect. landscape and townscape character. 10. Conserve and where D 0 Compatibility with this objective is likely to be The proposed main modification would not have appropriate enhance the historic ST-LT P dependent on the location of the development. a significant effect. environment. D 0 The provision of new affordable housing will 11. Improve the health and well The proposed main modification would not have help to meet the District's needs and this will being of the population. ST P a significant effect. have related health benefits to the population.

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A lower level than required to meet housing needs may lead to some people living in unfit housing. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a a significant effect. D 0/+ The requirement for developments to provide onsite affordable housing, may cause tension 13. Improve the quality and with the need for the developer to also fund The proposed main modification would not have quantity of publicly accessible MT P open space. A lower level of affordable a significant effect. open space. housing would increase funds available for other facilities. D + Affordable housing will be delivered as part of wider development schemes. The settlement 14. Improve the quality, range hierarchy focuses development around the The proposed main modification would not have and accessibility of essential ST P market towns and larger villages which have a significant effect. services and facilities. better access to essential services and facilities. D 0 The preferred approach would seek to support 15. Redress inequalities related a lower level of affordable housing than set out The proposed main modification would not have to age, gender, disability, race, within the SHMA. This could lead to not ST P a significant effect. faith, location and income. enough affordable housing being provided to meet housing needs. D + The policy requires all new development over The proposed main modification clarifies the 16. Ensure all groups have 11 units or 1000sqm to provide onsite Council's position with regards to the delivery of access to affordable, decent and affordable housing. This scores well against affordable housing but would not significantly appropriate housing that meets ST P the SA objective to deliver more affordable affect the ability to meet local housing needs. No their needs. housing to meet local needs. change is proposed to the assessment. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a This will not be significantly affected by the The proposed main modification would not have viability of existing town N/a N/a level of affordable housing. a significant effect. centres. 18. Help people gain access to N + This is likely to be impacted by the location of satisfying work appropriate to The proposed main modification would not have the affordable housing. However, it should their skills, potential and place MT P a significant effect. have regard to the spatial distribution. of residence.

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N + The stability provided by an increased level of 19. Improve the efficiency, affordable housing may make the District more competitiveness and The proposed main modification would not have attractive as a labour base for employers who adaptability of the local MT P a significant effect. would be able to tap in to an increased labour economy. market.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 08 Provision for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople

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MM23 47 Policy HOU08 – Provision for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople To ensure the policy reflects the required level of need. The Local Plan supports the provision of the following: To clearly identify how the level of need for pitches will be met. • 10 4 additional pitches for Gypsy and Traveller households, of which 7 1 should be provided To ensure the retention of gypsy in the first five years of the plan; and traveller accommodation to meet identified needs. • 2 additional plots for Travelling Showpeople, to be delivered in years 11-15 and years 16-20 of the Local Plan.

These additional pitches / plots (and any additional requirements associated with newly confirmed need from unknown households) will be secured via:

• Support for the expansion of existing sites; and/or

• The provision of new sites where the criteria below are met.

The Local Plan supports the expansion of the following Gypsy and Traveller sites each for 1 additional pitch, subject to a planning application:

• Fayrehaven Caravan Site, Beetley (See Policies Map) • Summer Meadow Mill Road, Mattishall (See Policies Map)

The provision of pitches and plots on new sites will be supported, having regard to in accordance with the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment, where:

1. The site is otherwise suitable for residential development and the associated necessary infrastructure requirements will be made available as part of the development proposal;

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on the capacity and environment of the highway network;

3. The site is in a sustainable location in reasonable proximity to relevant services and facilities including but not limited too transport, education, healthcare and other community infrastructure provision;

4. The ability to achieve neighbourliness can be demonstrated in relation to the living conditions of current or future residents of the site and interaction with immediate neighbours and the wider settled community neighbourhood; and

5. The site is sensitive to local character and does not have an adverse visual impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding landscape.

Preference will be given to brownfield locations and those that can readily be serviced. Transit sites should be in close proximity to the main established travelling routes in the area. Sites that have unrestricted planning permission for

Gypsy and Traveller or Travelling Showpeople use are safeguarded for this use. Planning permission for alternative development or changes of use will not be permitted, unless it can be robustly evidenced that there is no longer a need for Gypsy and Traveller provision.

Non-Travelling Gypsy and Travellers

The provision of pitches and plots for non-travelling gypsy, travellers and showpeople will be supported, having regard to the need identified in the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment. Proposals will be considered in accordance with the criteria of this policy.

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LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of L 0/+ The policy gives a preference for undeveloped land and productive brownfield land to be used in the first agricultural holdings and encourage the instance. However, there is limited The proposed main modification would recycling/reuse of onsite resources to ST P brownfield land available within the not have a significant effect. minimise the impacts on the environment District and there is pressure from other and safeguard resources for the future uses on it. generations. D 0 The impact of new developments on 2. Limit water consumption to the capacity water consumption and quality are The proposed main modification would of natural processes and storage systems currently uncertain. Any new development MT P not have a significant effect. and maintain and enhance water quality. will be required to have regard to the findings of the Water Cycle Study. D 0 The impact of new developments on 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of water to water consumption and quality are accommodate additional growth and currently uncertain. The location of any The proposed main modification would development with minimal impacts on MT P new development will be required to have not have a significant effect. water quality. regard to the findings of the Water Cycle Study. L 0 The expansion of an existing site or the provision of a new site will produce 4. Minimise the production of waste and additional waste. The exact impact, and The proposed main modification would support the recycling of waste. ST P therefore the compatibility with this not have a significant effect. objective, may depend on arrangements for recycling and composting. L 0 New developments are likely to result in increased car journeys and add to 5. Reduce contributions to climate change The proposed main modification would greenhouse gas emissions. The level of and localised air pollution. ST P not have a significant effect. impact will be dependent on the location of the site. N/a N/a Any new development site within 6. To adapt to climate change and avoid, Breckland will need to be assessed in The proposed main modification would reduce and manage flood risk. N/a N/a regards to flood risk. The impact is not not have a significant effect. currently clear.

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L 0 The exact impact depends on the location 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and expand of any new site, the proposed policy does The proposed main modification would biodiversity and promote and conserve N/a P not make any reference to either not have a significant effect. geodiversity. biodiversity or geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase Green L 0 The policy does not make any reference The proposed main modification would Infrastructure in the District. N/a N/a to green infrastructure. not have a significant effect. L + The policy refers to the need to consider landscape and townscape. The impact will 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the be site specific, however regard will need The proposed main modification would distinctiveness, diversity and quality of MT P to be had to the Landscape Character not have a significant effect. landscape and townscape character. Assessment and the Settlement Fringe Study. L + The policy refers to the need to have regard to the historic environment. Any 10. Conserve and where appropriate The proposed main modification would impact will be location specific, and as enhance the historic environment. MT P not have a significant effect. such compatibility with the objective is currently unclear. 11. Improve the health and well being of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would the population. N/a N/a not have a significant effect. D + Making adequate provision for sites reduces the need for unauthorised The proposed main modification would 12. Reduce and prevent crime MT-LT P encampments, and as such the policy not have a significant effect. score positively against the objective. 13. Improve the quality and quantity of D + All development should contribute to the The proposed main modification would publicly accessible open space. MT-LT P provision of open space. not have a significant effect. D 0 The policy requires sites to be in a 14. Improve the quality, range and sustainable location in reasonable The proposed main modification would accessibility of essential services and proximity to services and facilities. It MT-LT P not have a significant effect. facilities. therefore scores well against the objective. 15. Redress inequalities related to age, D + The provision of suitable sites will help to The proposed main modification would gender, disability, race, faith, location and MT P redress inequalities. not have a significant effect. income. 16. Ensure all groups have access to D + A clear policy direction is provided which The proposed main modification would

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affordable, decent and appropriate housing scores positively against the objective to lower the number of pitches required. that meets their needs. ensure all groups have access to However as this is based upon the appropriate housing to meet their needs. available evidence, the policy would MT P continue to support meeting housing needs. The proposed main modification would not have a significant effect. 17. Increase the vitality and viability of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would existing town centres. N/a N/a not have a significant effect. D + The policy requires new sites to be in 18. Help people gain access to satisfying sustainable locations close to services and The proposed main modification would work appropriate to their skills, potential facilities, this can include employment. As MT P not have a significant effect. and place of residence. such the policy scores positively against the objective. D + The policy requires new sites to be in sustainable locations close to services and 19. Improve the efficiency, competitiveness The proposed main modification would facilities, this can include employment. As and adaptability of the local economy. MT P not have a significant effect. such the policy scores positively against the objective.

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 08 Provision for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople SA Summary

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 09 Specialist Housing

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MM25 49 Insert additional wording following criterion d: To ensure the policy addresses C2 Residential Institutions the need for C2 bed spaces. Applications which provide additional C2 bed spaces to meet the needs of Older People as defined within the Central Strategic Housing Market Assessment will be supported (subject to conformity with other relevant policies within the development plan). The Council will resist the loss of C2 bed spaces unless it can be demonstrated that a replacement facility will be provided or that such a use was no longer viable.

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water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse N/a N/a of water to accommodate New development will have a requirement for The proposed main modification would not additional growth and water provision. The impact is likely to minimal N/a N/a have a significant effect. development with minimal from specialist housing. impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not waste and support the recycling N/a N/a have a significant effect. of waste. L + The policy encourages the development of The proposed main modification would not specialist housing within settlements which have have a significant effect, but it is acknowledged 5. Reduce contributions to access to an adequate range of transport that the provision of new care homes has a climate change and localised air ST P facilities. This is in conformity with the potential impact on energy consumption but it pollution. expectations of the sustainability appraisal is not possible to determine how this compares objective. to alternative options. 6. To adapt to climate change ? ? The conformity with this sustainability objective The proposed main modification would not and avoid, reduce and manage ? ? will be dependent on the location of the site have a significant effect. flood risk. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance L 0 No reference to biodiversity or geodiversity is and expand biodiversity and The proposed main modification would not made within the policy. This will depend on the promote and conserve ST P have a significant effect. sites location geodiversity. L 0 No reference to green infrastructure is made 8. Protect, enhance and increase within the policy. This will depend on the sites The proposed main modification would not Green Infrastructure in the ST P location and will be determined through the have a significant effect. District. planning application. L + The policy includes a criteria to ensure the 9. Maintain, enhance and design and scale of schemes is appropriate to preserve the distinctiveness, the setting and surroundings with no adverse The proposed main modification would not diversity and quality of impact on local character and amenity. This ST P have a significant effect. landscape and townscape should ensure that the development comes character. forward in accordance with the expectations of the sustainability objective. 10. Conserve and where L + The policy includes a criteria to ensure the The proposed main modification would not

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appropriate enhance the historic design and scale of schemes is appropriate to have a significant effect. environment. the setting and surroundings with no adverse impact on local character and amenity. This ST P should ensure that the development comes forward in accordance with the expectations of the sustainability objective. L + The policy seeks to increase the level of specialist housing within the district in order to The proposed main modification adds support 11. Improve the health and well address the requirements of the ageing and protection to housing for older people. being of the population. ST P population. The development should occur in However, this does not significantly change the areas where there is access to public transport already positive appraisal of the policy. and health facilities. N/a N/a This will be determined at the planning The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a application stage have a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and N/a N/a All new residential development is required to The proposed main modification would not quantity of publicly accessible N/a N/a provide on-site open space. have a significant effect. open space. 14. Improve the quality, range N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not and accessibility of essential N/a N/a have a significant effect. services and facilities. N/a ++ The strategic housing market assessment confirms that the number of older people within The proposed main modification adds support 15. Redress inequalities related Breckland is increasing. The policy supports and protection to housing for older people. to age, gender, disability, race, specialist housing to meet the needs of this N/a N/a However, this does not significantly change the faith, location and income. section of Breckland's population and as such already positive appraisal of the policy. scores positively against this sustainability objective. D ++ The proposed Main Modification further 16. Ensure all groups have The policy will help to secure housing for an strengthens the policy in supporting the access to affordable, decent and ageing population which is accordance with the delivery of housing to meet all needs. The appropriate housing that meets MT P sustainability objective to ensure all groups have previously assessed highly positive outcome their needs. access to appropriate housing. would remain. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not viability of existing town N/a N/a have a significant effect.

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centres. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to The proposed main modification would not their skills, potential and place N/a N/a have a significant effect. of residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a competitiveness and The proposed main modification would not adaptability of the local N/a N/a have a significant effect. economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 10 Technical Design Standards for New Homes

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MM26 52 To ensure that new homes provide quality living environments for residents both now and in the future and to help delivery sustainable communities, the following standards will apply, subject to viability: Water efficiency All new housing must meet Building Regulation requirement of 110 l/h/d. Non-domestic buildings should as a minimum reach 'Good' BREEAM status. Internal Space in a Home All new homes across all tenures will meet the Government’s Nationally Described Space Standard (NDSS). Accessibility of Homes: Market Housing A minimum of 20 % of all new major housing developments are to meet building regulation M4(2) – ‘Accessible and adaptable dwellings’ Affordable Homes 1. A minimum of 20 % of all new housing developments, excluding low-rise non-lift serviced flats , should meet building regulation M4(2) – ‘Accessible and adaptable dwellings’. 2. A minimum of 5 % of all new affordable housing developments should meet building regulation M4(3)(2) (b) – ‘Wheelchair user dwellings’ standards. When providing for wheelchair user housing, early discussion with the Council is required to obtain the most up-to-date information on specific need in the local area. Where there is no specific need identified, then M4 (3) (2) (a) will apply, to allow the adaptation of the dwelling to meet the need of occupants who use wheelchairs. Sufficient space should be provided in the curtilage of the site to provide parking standards to meet Building Regulations and BS8300.

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-- ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss N/a N/a of undeveloped land and productive agricultural holdings and encourage the The proposed main modification would not have recycling/reuse of onsite N/a N/a a significant effect. resources to minimise the impacts on the environment and safeguard resources for the future generations. D 0 The policy sets water efficiency standards 2. Limit water consumption to to limit water consumption in new the capacity of natural development. Whilst this does not The proposed main modification would not affect processes and storage systems MT-LT P counteract the effect of new homes on the previously assessed outcome. and maintain and enhance water consumption it does limit the water quality. negative impact to some extent. D 0 The policy sets water efficiency standards 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse to limit water consumption in new of water to accommodate development. Whilst this does not The proposed main modification would not affect additional growth and MT-LT P counteract the effect of new homes on the previously assessed outcome. development with minimal water consumption it does limit the impacts on water quality. negative impact to some extent. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have waste and support the recycling N/a N/a a significant effect. of waste. 5. Reduce contributions to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have climate change and localised air N/a N/a a significant effect. pollution. 6. To adapt to climate change N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have and avoid, reduce and manage N/a N/a a significant effect. flood risk.

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faith, location and income. scores positively against the sustainability no longer has the positive benefits. Score has objective to redress inequalities. The been reduced to '0' neutral. strategic housing market assessment has demonstrated that Breckland has an increasing older population and this policy will go some way to meeting their needs within the housing market. D 0 A specific policy around design standards and the need to ensure the adaptability of 16. Ensure all groups have homes scores positively against the Main modification has removed requirements access to affordable, decent and sustainability objective. The strategic around accessibility and adaptability. The policy appropriate housing that meets MT-LT P housing market assessment has shown the no longer has the positive benefits. Score has their needs. need for adaptable dwellings to support been reduced to '0' neutral. these sections of the community within Breckland. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have viability of existing town N/a N/a a significant effect. centres. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to The proposed main modification would not have their skills, potential and place N/a N/a a significant effect. of residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a competitiveness and The proposed main modification would not have adaptability of the local N/a N/a a significant effect. economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 11 Residential Replacement, Extension and Alteration

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MM27 53 Delete last sentence of policy: Addressed in Policy ENV07 Extensions or alterations that adversely affect the setting of a Listed Building or group of Listed Buildings will be refused. L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss L + of undeveloped land and productive agricultural holdings The policy involves the replacement and and encourage the extension of existing dwellings, therefore it The proposed main modification would not have a recycling/reuse of onsite does not involve the take up of significant ST P significant effect. resources to minimise the amounts of new undeveloped land or impacts on the environment and productive agricultural land. safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a The policy will not see the creation of new capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not have a dwellings, so as such should not impact storage systems and maintain N/a N/a significant effect. upon water consumption. and enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would not have a growth and development with N/a N/a significant effect. minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a

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waste and support the recycling significant effect. N/a N/a of waste. 5. Reduce contributions to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a climate change and localised air N/a N/a significant effect. pollution. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a avoid, reduce and manage flood N/a N/a significant effect. risk. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a expand biodiversity and promote N/a N/a significant effect. and conserve geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a Green Infrastructure in the N/a N/a significant effect. District. Well designed replacement buildings can The proposed main modification would remove have a positive effect on the landscape and the reference to listed buildings. The reference as 9. Maintain, enhance and L + townscape. Additionally, contemporary included was not in accordance with the NPPF. preserve the distinctiveness, buildings add to the layers of our built Removal of the reference would not affect the diversity and quality of landscape heritage. statutory requirements with regards to listed and townscape character. Replacement dwellings can provide a buildings and so the proposed main modification ST P significant opportunity to improve the would not result in significant effect. landscape. The loss of traditional and smaller properties is at variance with the objective of conserving the historic environment. The proposed main modification would remove However, the character and built form is the reference to listed buildings. The reference as 10. Conserve and where continually evolving and contemporary included was not in accordance with the NPPF. ? ? appropriate enhance the historic buildings can add to the evolution of the Removal of the reference would not affect the environment. character of villages and hamlets. statutory requirements with regards to listed Given the subjectivity around design the buildings and so the proposed main modification effect of such an approach is at best would not result in significant effect. uncertain. ? ?

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being of the population. N/a N/a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a quantity of publicly accessible N/a N/a significant effect. open space. 14. Improve the quality, range N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a and accessibility of essential N/a N/a significant effect. services and facilities. 15. Redress inequalities related N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a to age, gender, disability, race, N/a N/a significant effect. faith, location and income. L + Ensuring that replacement dwellings reflect 16. Ensure all groups have access the size and scale of the original will help to to affordable, decent and The proposed main modification would not have a maintain the traditional local vernacular. It appropriate housing that meets MT P significant effect. also retains choice within the market for their needs. smaller dwellings within the countryside. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a viability of existing town centres. N/a N/a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to The proposed main modification would not have a their skills, potential and place of N/a N/a significant effect. residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a competitiveness and adaptability N/a N/a significant effect. of the local economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 13 Agricultural Workers Exceptions

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MM30 55 Change the title of the policy to : To be consistent with national Policy HOU13 Agricultural Workers Exceptions - Rural Workers Dwellings policy

Delete the final bullet point To be consistent with national •The dwelling has been made available to a minimum of three Registered Providers operating policy locally on terms which would prioritise its occupation by a rural worker as an affordable dwelling - and that option has been refused. L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA objective – SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss L - of undeveloped land and This policy allows for the development of new productive agricultural holdings dwellings, where there is a demonstrated and encourage the agricultural need. It is likely that the dwellings The proposed main modification would not recycling/reuse of onsite would be built on undeveloped or agricultural ST P have a significant effect. resources to minimise the land, however the number of dwellings coming impacts on the environment and forward under this policy are likely to be minimal safeguard resources for the and as such the impact is likely to be limited. future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the L - All new dwellings will have an impact upon water capacity of natural processes and consumption, however due to the limited number The proposed main modification would not storage systems and maintain ST P of dwellings likely to come forward under this have a significant effect. and enhance water quality. policy, the impact is likely to be limited. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of L - All new dwellings will have an impact upon water The proposed main modification would not

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water to accommodate additional consumption, however due to the limited number have a significant effect. growth and development with ST P of dwellings likely to come forward under this minimal impacts on water quality. policy, the impact is likely to be limited. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not waste and support the recycling N/a N/a have a significant effect. of waste. L - By virtue of the types of industry these dwellings 5. Reduce contributions to are intended to support, they are likely to be in The proposed main modification would not climate change and localised air ST P isolated locations which are less sustainable. have a significant effect. pollution. Transport options are likely to be limited to cars. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a The impact against this sustainability objective will The proposed main modification would not avoid, reduce and manage flood be determined based on the individual planning N/a N/a have a significant effect. risk. application. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and N/a N/a The impact against this sustainability objective will The proposed main modification would not expand biodiversity and promote be determined based on the individual planning N/a N/a have a significant effect. and conserve geodiversity. application. 8. Protect, enhance and increase N/a N/a The impact against this sustainability objective will The proposed main modification would not Green Infrastructure in the be determined based on the individual planning N/a N/a have a significant effect. District. application. 9. Maintain, enhance and L + preserve the distinctiveness, The policy includes reference for the proposed The proposed main modification would not diversity and quality of landscape ST P dwellings to include appropriate landscaping. have a significant effect. and townscape character. 10. Conserve and where N/a N/a The impact against this sustainability objective will The proposed main modification would not appropriate enhance the historic be determined based on the individual planning N/a N/a have a significant effect. environment. application. 11. Improve the health and well N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not being of the population. N/a N/a have a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a have a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and L + All new dwellings are required to contribute to The proposed main modification would not quantity of publicly accessible ST P open space. have a significant effect. open space. 14. Improve the quality, range N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not

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and accessibility of essential have a significant effect. N/a N/a services and facilities. 15. Redress inequalities related N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not to age, gender, disability, race, N/a N/a have a significant effect. faith, location and income. 16. Ensure all groups have access L ++ The policy supports the development of new to affordable, decent and The proposed main modification would not dwellings where they are demonstrated as appropriate housing that meets ST P have a significant effect. essential to the need of the business. their needs. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not viability of existing town centres. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to The proposed main modification would not their skills, potential and place of N/a N/a have a significant effect. residence. L ++ The proposed main modification broadens the 19. Improve the efficiency, The policy supports the development of new definition of the policy to allow increased competitiveness and adaptability dwellings where they are demonstrated as ST P opportunities for rural industries to attract of the local economy. essential to the need of the business. and retain employees in the area

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: HOU 14 Affordable Housing Exceptions

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MM31 56 Criterion a Add an * after 100% To avoid duplication. At the end of the policy insert the following text *The scheme should provide 100% affordable housing except where an element of market housing is essential to bring forward affordable housing. To provide clarification Merge criterion e. and g. into one criterion: to the policy requirement. e. The scheme demonstrates good design, is of a style appropriate to its immediate surroundings and scale proportionate to existing development; g. The scheme demonstrates good design that is sympathetic to the local area and existing settlement; and

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h. The scheme provides an element of specialist housing, subject to local need.

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Where there is an identified need for specialist housing, schemes will be encouraged to provide an element of specialist housing with the proposal.

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? ? Exception sites in rural areas are likely to occupy peripheral locations on the 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the edge of the built-up area. The precise distinctiveness, diversity and quality impact of such development on the The proposed main modification would not of landscape and townscape ? ? landscape and built environment will have a significant effect. character. depend on the specific site chosen and the design and layout of the proposed scheme. ? ? Any development proposal should have regard to the historic environment and the associated proposals within this document. The historic environment can 10. Conserve and where appropriate The proposed main modification would not include the landscape and townscape enhance the historic environment. ? ? have a significant effect. and as such the development of exception sites has the potential to impact upon it depending on the sites location. 11. Improve the health and well being N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not of the population. N/a N/a have a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a have a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and quantity N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not of publicly accessible open space. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 14. Improve the quality, range and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not accessibility of essential services and N/a N/a have a significant effect. facilities. D + Exception sites can form an important option in providing for people's housing needs in areas where there is a general 15. Redress inequalities related to policy of restraint on new development. The proposed main modification would not age, gender, disability, race, faith, MT-LT P Additionally, the controls on exception affect the previously assessed outcome. location and income. sites to provide for people with local connections can sustain local social and family networks, redressing inequalities

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related to age and income. D + The key role of exception sites is in The proposed main modification would allow providing affordable housing in rural for some market housing within rural areas where it would not normally be exceptions sites. Whilst this flexibility could 16. Ensure all groups have access to delivered. Whilst the quantum of lessen the amount of affordable homes per affordable, decent and appropriate housing delivered is likely to be MT-LT P site, it could enable the delivery of more sites housing that meets their needs. delivered, it will support the delivery of in rural areas and thus more affordable affordable housing and as such scores homes. It is considered reasonable therefore positively against this sustainability that the previous outcome would remain. objective. 17. Increase the vitality and viability N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not of existing town centres. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to their The proposed main modification would not skills, potential and place of N/a N/a have a significant effect. residence. D + The provision of a greater proportion of affordable housing which is aligned to 19. Improve the efficiency, the specific needs in Breckland will The proposed main modification would not competitiveness and adaptability of enable a greater number of people of MT-LT P have a significant effect. the local economy. working age to live in the area and access work, thereby supporting the local economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy TR01 Sustainable Transport Network

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‘locating development so as to ensure wherever possible, new development is close to access points such To provide clarity to the as bus stops accessible by sustainable modes of transport and makes that proposals include provision for policy. improved public transport’

Delete final paragraph: This is repeated in TR Major development proposals should include an assessment of the impacts of new development on the 02 and is better placed existing transport network. Where potential transport impacts are identified, developers will be expected there. to produce Transport Assessments to assess the impacts and identify appropriate mitigation, together with Travel Plans where appropriate. ’

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capacity of natural processes and storage significant effect. systems and maintain and enhance water N/a N/a quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of water N/a N/a to accommodate additional growth and The proposed main modification would not have a development with minimal impacts on N/a N/a significant effect. water quality. 4. Minimise the production of waste and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a support the recycling of waste. N/a N/a significant effect. D + The sustainable transport policy encourages the delivery of housing The proposed main modification provides development in sustainable additional clarity to increase opportunities for locations where it reduces the need travel by sustainable modes of transport and this to travel and in areas where there 5. Reduce contributions to climate change could further encourage people to travel by means is public transport availability. A key and localised air pollution. ST-LT P that would reduce traffic volumes and support case of localised air pollution is travel by means other than single occupancy car, through car use, as such a policy but overall not considered enough to change the which encourages other transport original scoring of the objective against the policy. options scores positively against this objective. 6. To adapt to climate change and avoid, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a reduce and manage flood risk. N/a N/a significant effect. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and expand N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a biodiversity and promote and conserve N/a N/a significant effect. geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase Green N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a

Infrastructure in the District. N/a N/a significant effect. 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a distinctiveness, diversity and quality of N/a N/a significant effect. landscape and townscape character. 10. Conserve and where appropriate N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a enhance the historic environment. N/a N/a significant effect. 11. Improve the health and well being of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a the population. N/a N/a significant effect.

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N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and quantity of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a publicly accessible open space. N/a N/a significant effect. ? ? Whilst this policy does not directly The proposed main modification further provide or enhance essential strengthens the role of sustainable modes of services and facilities, it requires transport to access new developments that should 14. Improve the quality, range and new developments to be located in increase opportunities to connect communities in accessibility of essential services and ? ? more sustainable locations. The new developments to existing facilities and facilities. overall implication is that this will services. Overall it is not considered to change the lead to better accessibility to overall score of the policy against this objective, facilities. which is positive. 15. Redress inequalities related to age, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a gender, disability, race, faith, location and N/a N/a significant effect. income. 16. Ensure all groups have access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a affordable, decent and appropriate N/a N/a significant effect. housing that meets their needs. N/a N/a The proposed main modification further strengthens the role of sustainable modes of transport to access new developments. This should increase opportunities for new developments to connect to town centres as they 17. Increase the vitality and viability of are public transport hubs. By making provision for existing town centres. N/a N/a improved public transport the new residents in the new developments should be able to access town centres, potentially increase the vitality and viability of existing town centres. Overall it is not considered to change the overall score of the policy against this objective, which is n/a. 18. Help people gain access to satisfying N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a work appropriate to their skills, potential N/a N/a significant effect. and place of residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would help

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competitiveness and adaptability of the ensure that those people occupying properties in local economy. the new developments have access to sustainable modes of transport. This would therefore help to improve business opportunities to connect to the N/a N/a local labour market and enhance their competiveness by being able to attract and retain and employees. Overall it is not considered to change the overall score of the policy against this objective, which is n/a.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy TR 02 - Transport Requirements for Major Developments

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MM113 148 Amend bullet point 4 to state: In order to link the policy clearly ‘Provide safe, suitable and convenient access for all users, including appropriate parking and to Appendix 2 of the plan. servicing provision in terms of amount, design and layout (Appendix 2 provides a starting point) and;’

Amend bullet point 5 to state: ‘avoid inappropriate traffic generation and do not compromise compromising highway safety.’

Amend final paragraph to state: To ensure that the policy also ‘Major development proposals should include an assessment of the impacts of new development meets the aims set out in Policy on the existing transport network; and demonstrate how they will maximise connectivity within GEN 02. and through a development and to the surrounding areas, including the provision of high quality and safe pedestrian and cycle routes. Where potential transport impacts are identified, developers will be expected to produce Transport Assessments, based on an appropriate methodology, to assess the impacts and identify appropriate mitigation, together with Travel Plans where appropriate.’

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productive agricultural holdings and encourage the recycling/reuse of onsite resources to minimise the impacts on the environment and safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not have a significant storage systems and maintain N/a N/a effect. and enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would not have a significant growth and development with N/a N/a effect. minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a significant waste and support the recycling N/a N/a effect. of waste. L + The policy requires proposals to The modification would further strengthen support for have regard to the cumulative pedestrian and cycle paths. As a consequence this would help effect of development on the 5. Reduce contributions to reduce the volume of traffic and improve air quality. The transport network. This is a climate change and localised air anticipated effect has been extended from 'Medium term' MT-LT P wider requirement than pollution. through to both 'short and long term' because the impact is previously included, and would anticipated to take effect from completion of the development be beneficial for considering and then into the long term. impacts upon air pollution. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a significant avoid, reduce and manage flood N/a N/a effect. risk. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a significant expand biodiversity and promote N/a N/a effect. and conserve geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a significant Green Infrastructure in the N/a N/a effect. District.

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9. Maintain, enhance and N/a N/a preserve the distinctiveness, The proposed main modification would not have a significant diversity and quality of landscape N/a N/a effect. and townscape character. 10. Conserve and where N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a significant appropriate enhance the historic N/a N/a effect. environment. L + The proposed main modification adds emphasis on improving connectivity including the provision of high quality and safe pedestrian and cycle routes. This modification may improve 11. Improve the health and well cycle and walking rates, improving health and wellbeing of being of the population. LT P the people around those new major developments. This local, positive effect will be permanent but long term as it will take time to implement and change habits. D + The proposed main modification will improve the effectiveness of the policy to reduce and prevent crime by providing safe access for all users and having a focus on the 12. Reduce and prevent crime design and layout for parking areas should result in long ST-LT P term, permanent positive effects of this policy across the District. This policy was previously judged to have had N/a effect. 13. Improve the quality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a significant quantity of publicly accessible N/a N/a effect. open space. L + The proposed main modification adds emphasis on improving Preparing high quality 14. Improve the quality, range connectivity including the provision of high quality and safe sustainable transport solutions is and accessibility of essential pedestrian and cycle routes. This modification may improve MT P beneficial to creating inclusive services and facilities. accessibility but it would be location dependent. The change communities. is not significant to alter scores. 15. Redress inequalities related N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a significant to age, gender, disability, race, N/a N/a effect. faith, location and income. 16. Ensure all groups have access N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a significant to affordable, decent and N/a N/a effect. appropriate housing that meets

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their needs. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a significant viability of existing town centres. N/a N/a effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to The proposed main modification would not have a significant their skills, potential and place of N/a N/a effect. residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a significant competitiveness and adaptability N/a N/a effect. of the local economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV01 Green Infrastructure

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MM116 150 Amend 1st para To ensure development proposals take into The network of green infrastructure in the District, including water bodies and the strategic green account relevant infrastructure corridors shown on the Policies Map should be safeguarded, retained and, where evidence, aiding opportunities arise, enhanced. Enhancement of the green infrastructure network will be sought through implementation of the promotion of positive action, and the development management process. policy.

Amend 3rd para, second sentence:

…Where it is considered that the development will have a detrimental effect on the quantity or function of existing green infrastructure, applications will be expected to demonstrate how the green infrastructure network will be enhanced as a result of the development compensatory provision will be required in the form of new and/or enhancements to the existing green infrastructure. Where appropriate, the Council will seek to secure through planning obligations provision for the future management and/or maintenance of green infrastructure. Developments that fail to exploit opportunities…

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Development proposals should also have regard to Council endorsed strategic green infrastructure strategies and made neighbourhood plans when considering opportunities on site to provide connections and linkages with the wider network of green infrastructure.

The absence of a detailed green infrastructure strategy for an area should not prevent the consideration of opportunities for linking strategic green areas at a higher level when preparing development proposals. As a starting point, green areas in the local vicinity of a site including designated areas of open space (in line with policy ENV 04), local green space designations, Public Rights of Way and areas protected by environmental designations should be identified to explore possible opportunities for improving connectivity between sites, where appropriate, and in the context of balancing other planning considerations for the site. SA Objective L ++ Assessment of policy against SA Effect of proposed Main

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benefits in terms of emissions. However, as changed. these effects will be dependant on the exact infrastructure provided it is difficult to quantify them at this point. ? ? The rationale for the impact of a positive green infrastructure policy is set out in the comments for sustainability objective 5. As one of the anticipated affects of climate change is an increased flood risk to some areas a positive effect in terms of sustainability objective 5 may also have benefits for this sustainability objective. The proposed main modification 6. To adapt to climate change and avoid, There are also potentially more direct would not affect the previously reduce and manage flood risk. ? ? impacts that green infrastructure can have assessed outcome. in terms of mitigating flood risk. Specifically, vegetation can trap run-off and increase rainfall capture. This can reduce flood risk. As the benefits in terms of this objective will depend upon the exact nature of the infrastructure provided it is difficult to quantify at this juncture. L + Protection of existing green infrastructure, The proposed main modification and its enhancement through new clarifies the position with regards to development will have significant benefits how green infrastructure would be in terms of preserving and enhancing the provided or enhanced in those cases 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and expand biodiversity of the district. Therefore there where development would have a biodiversity and promote and conserve ST-LT P is a strong compatibility with this objective. detrimental effect to green geodiversity. As more infrastructure improvement is infrastructure. This is a positive likely to be seen as development is realised, approach that would support the this compatibility is likely to strengthen over previous assessment against this SA time. objective. L ++ The key aim of this policy is to safeguard The proposed main modification 8. Protect, enhance and increase Green and enhance green infrastructure within clarifies the position with regards to Infrastructure in the District. ST-LT P Breckland. The policy scores very positively how green infrastructure would be against the sustainability objective. provided or enhanced in those cases

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where development would have a detrimental effect to green infrastructure, and clarifies that strategic infrastructure corridors identified on the policy map should be considered. This is a positive approach that would support the previous assessment against this SA objective. L + The proposed main modification clarifies the position with regards to Preserving areas of important green how green infrastructure would be infrastructure is also likely to preserve provided or enhanced in those cases 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the areas which are important to the where development would have a distinctiveness, diversity and quality of ST-LT P distinctiveness and diversity of the district. detrimental effect to green landscape and townscape character. Therefore there is a good compatibility with infrastructure. This is a positive this sustainability objective. approach that would support the previous assessment against this SA objective. L + The proposed main modification clarifies the position with regards to how green infrastructure would be The historic environment comprises the provided or enhanced in those cases natural environment as well as the built 10. Conserve and where appropriate enhance where development would have a environment. The preservation of certain the historic environment. ST-LT P detrimental effect to green location is likely to have particular benefits infrastructure. This is a positive in terms of this sustainability objective. approach that would support the previous assessment against this SA objective. L + Providing new and improved green infrastructure, including areas of open The proposed main modification 11. Improve the health and well being of the space, and other links, will have benefits in would not affect the previously population. ST-LT P terms of the available leisure and assessed outcome. recreational space to the districts residents. This would have a good compatibility with

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this sustainability objective. N/a N/a The proposed main modification 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a would not have a significant effect. L + The proposed main modification clarifies the position with regards to how green infrastructure would be Improved green infrastructure will include provided or enhanced in those cases the provision of open space, formal and 13. Improve the quality and quantity of where development would have a informal and improved linkages. There is publicly accessible open space. ST-LT P detrimental effect to green therefore a good compatibility with this infrastructure. This is a positive sustainability objective. approach that would support the previous assessment against this SA objective. 14. Improve the quality, range and N/a N/a The proposed main modification accessibility of essential services and facilities. N/a N/a would not have a significant effect. 15. Redress inequalities related to age, N/a N/a The proposed main modification gender, disability, race, faith, location and N/a N/a would not have a significant effect. income. ? ? Requiring the provision of green The proposed main modification infrastructure is likely to confer a cost to clarifies how mitigation/compensation 16. Ensure all groups have access to the developer, either in terms of physically and on-going management and affordable, decent and appropriate housing laying out infrastructure or management. ? ? maintenance would be secured. It that meets their needs. The cost in certain circumstances may would not affect the previously lessen the viability of a scheme and this assessed uncertain outcome. may effect delivery. L + The proposed main modification no longer expects an enhancement in Green infrastructure can enhance an areas green infrastructure (where image, can make it more pleasant to use development would have a 17. Increase the vitality and viability of and a more attractive investment. detrimental effect on it) because existing town centres. ST-LT P Therefore there is a clear compatibility with compensatory provision is now this sustainability objective. required, with the opportunity to consider future management and/or maintenance. The impact of the

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modifications to the overall scoring of the policy against the objective has not changed. 18. Help people gain access to satisfying work N/a N/a The proposed main modification appropriate to their skills, potential and place N/a N/a would not have a significant effect. of residence. L + The proposed main modification no longer expects an enhancement in green infrastructure (where development would have a The potential improved image described for detrimental effect on it) because 19. Improve the efficiency, competitiveness sustainability objective 17 can also compensatory provision is now and adaptability of the local economy. ST-LT P potentially have benefits in terms of this required, with the opportunity to sustainability objective. consider future management and/or maintenance. The impact of the modifications to the overall scoring of the policy against the objective has not changed.

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Overall effect of The proposed main modification no longer expects an enhancement in green infrastructure (where development would have a Proposed detrimental effect on it) because compensatory provision is now required, with the opportunity to consider future management and/or Modification upon maintenance. The proposed main modification clarifies the position with regards to how green infrastructure would be provided or SA assessment enhanced in those cases where development would have a detrimental effect to green infrastructure. The proposed main modification would support the previously assessed positive outcomes but otherwise would have no significant effect.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV02 Sites of European, National and Local Nature Conservation Importance

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MM118 152 Amend policy: To aid implementation of policy; Policy ENV 02 Biodiversity protection and enhancement Sites of International, to correct reference to Ecological European, National & Local Nature Conservation Importance Impact Assessments; to clarify The highest level of protection will be given to European Sites, with development only permitted that the policy applies to more where it can be demonstrated that the proposal is in accordance with the requirements of the than just designated sites. Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. there will be no adverse effect (either directly or indirectly) on the integrity of any European site (either alone or in-combination with other plans or projects).

Where measures to mitigate for potential adverse effects on European sites are required, identified, the proposed mitigation measures must be justified as fit for purpose with appropriate evidence, to inform the Council’s Habitats Regulations Assessment.

If it cannot be ascertained that no adverse effect on European site integrity will result, the proposed development will only be permitted where there is no alternative solution and there are imperative reasons of overriding public interest.

Development likely to have an adverse effect (either directly or indirectly) on a site of national, regional or local biodiversity, or geological interest, as identified on the Policies Map, will not be permitted unless:

a. it can be clearly demonstrated that there are reasons for the proposal that outweigh the need to safeguard the special ecological / geological interest of the site, and; b. it has been demonstrated, where development would result in significant harm, that it cannot be reasonably located on an alternative site that would result in less or no harm, and; c. residual harm, after all measures to prevent and adequately mitigate have been applied, will be adequately compensated for.

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Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006), of principal importance for conservation may be adversely affected by a development proposal, an ecological environmental impact assessment (EcIA) will be required to be submitted with the planning application to assess effects on European sites and effects on flora and fauna, commensurate with the scale of the impact and the importance of the species. Whilst the EIA and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) are separate and distinct elements, the EIA information is likely to inform the Council’s HRA where an appropriate assessment is required.

In accordance with the stepwise approach to protecting biodiversity (the mitigation hierarchy), all development with the potential to affect biodiversity should demonstrate how such effects have been considered, by firstly demonstrating how effects have been avoided, and then how effects that cannot be avoided have been minimised. Residual harm, after all measures to prevent and adequately mitigate have been applied, must be adequately compensated for.

All development should demonstrate and how net gains for biodiversity are being secured as part of the development, proportionate to the scale of development and potential impacts (if any).

Where development is permitted, the authority will consider the need for conditions or planning obligations to ensure the protection and enhancement of the site’s nature conservation and / or geological interest. Where development is likely to have an impact upon a species that is not protected by other legislation, and in particular where a habitat or species is listed as a Priority Habitat or Species under Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006), there will be an expectation that the development proposal will be accompanied by an impact study commensurate with the scale of the impact and the importance of the species. Wherever a proposed development may have a detrimental impact upon a designated site or protected species, appropriate conditions and/or planning obligations will be used to ensure that the appropriate mitigation measures incorporated within the proposal are fully implemented, and monitored where required. utilised.

Policy ENV03 outlines specific requirements that apply to The Breckland Special Protection Area.

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- -- ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible D + loss of undeveloped land and The policy seeks protection for sites with an productive agricultural environmental designation. The policy sets holdings and encourage the clear criteria regarding reasons where an The proposed main modification would not have a recycling/reuse of onsite ST-LT P environmentally designated site could be significant effect. resources to minimise the developed upon, it therefore scores well impacts on the environment against the sustainability objective. and safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to N/a N/a the capacity of natural The proposed main modification would not have a processes and storage systems N/a N/a significant effect. and maintain and enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse N/a N/a of water to accommodate The proposed main modification would not have a additional growth and N/a N/a significant effect. development with minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a waste and support the N/a N/a significant effect. recycling of waste. ? ? There are a number of potential benefits of protecting sites with a high biodiversity The proposed main modification would not have a 5. Reduce contributions to value, one of which is as a carbon sink. significant effect to change the uncertainties climate change and localised Although this will not directly reduce ? ? previously acknowledged when considering this air pollution. emissions into the atmosphere, it may reduce objective against the policy. contributions by increasing the amount of carbon that is fixed and therefore there is the

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potential for a good compatibility with this sustainability objective. It is however difficult to quantify the exact impact. Designated sites can often work as a carbon sink. Although they will not directly reduce emissions into the atmosphere, it may reduce 6. To adapt to climate change N + contributions by increasing the amount of The proposed main modification would not have a and avoid, reduce and manage carbon that is fixed and therefore there is the significant effect flood risk. potential for a good compatibility with this sustainability objective. ST-LT P 7. Protect, conserve, enhance N ++ The policy seeks the protection of designated The proposed Main Modification strengthens the and expand biodiversity and sites within Breckland which is in accordance policy's ability to protect, conserve and enhance promote and conserve ST-LT P with the expectations of the sustainability biodiversity. The previously assessed highly positive geodiversity. objective and the habitat regulations. outcome will remain. N + Designated sites for biodiversity and geodiversity often form part of the green The proposed Main Modification strengthens the infrastructure network. The policy provides a policy's ability to protect, conserve and enhance 8. Protect, enhance and set of criteria seeking to protect European, biodiversity. This will often involve green increase Green Infrastructure ST-LT P national, regional and local sites from infrastructure. However, as this won't always be the in the District. development. The policy approach therefore case, it is reasonable to retain the previous scores well against this sustainability assessment outcome. objective. N ++ The natural environment and in particular 9. Maintain, enhance and designated sites form a key part of deriving The proposed Main Modification strengthens the preserve the distinctiveness, the character of the landscape and policy's ability to protect, conserve and enhance diversity and quality of ST-LT P townscape of the District. The policy biodiversity. The previously assessed highly positive landscape and townscape therefore scores well with the sustainability outcome will remain. character. objective. ? ? The historic environment comprises the natural environment as well as the built. The 10. Conserve and where preservation of certain locations is likely to The proposed main modification would not have a appropriate enhance the ? ? have particular benefits in terms of this significant effect. historic environment. sustainability objective, however the exact implication is unclear.

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11. Improve the health and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a well being of the population. N/a N/a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a significant effect. D + The proposed Main Modification strengthens the Designated sites for biodiversity and policy's ability to protect, conserve and enhance 13. Improve the quality and geodiversity can include areas of open space. biodiversity. This will often involve open space. quantity of publicly accessible ST-LT P The protection of these areas scores well However, as this won't always be the case, it is open space. against the sustainability objective. reasonable to retain the previous assessment outcome. 14. Improve the quality, range N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a and accessibility of essential N/a N/a significant effect. services and facilities. 15. Redress inequalities N/a N/a related to age, gender, The proposed main modification would not have a disability, race, faith, location N/a N/a significant effect and income. 16. Ensure all groups have N/a N/a access to affordable, decent The proposed main modification would not have a and appropriate housing that N/a N/a significant effect. meets their needs. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a viability of existing town N/a N/a significant effect. centres. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to The proposed main modification would not have a their skills, potential and place N/a N/a significant effect. of residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a competitiveness and The proposed main modification would not have a adaptability of the local N/a N/a significant effect. economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV02 Sites of European, National and Local Nature Conservation Importance SA Summary

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV03 The Brecks Protected Habitats and Species

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MM120 155 Amend wording in Policy ENV 03: Consistency with the Habitats Regulation Assessment (LP/S/4). Policy ENV03 The Brecks Protected Habitats & Species The Council requires that a Habitats Regulations Assessment is undertaken on all proposals for development that are likely to have a significant effect on The Breckland Special Protection Area (SPA) which is classified for its populations of Stone Curlew, Woodlark and Nightjar, and/or Breckland Special Area of Conservation (SAC), which is designated for its heathland habitats. To provide clarity of the Development will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that the proposal will not Monitoring and Mitigation adversely affect the integrity of the SPA or the SAC. Framework as agreed in the SoCG between Stone Curlew Council and the RSPB.

Plan level Habitats Regulations Assessment has been undertaken to identify where built development is likely to significantly affect the Breckland SPA. Map 5.1 identifies a 1,500m buffer zone from the edge of those parts of the SPA that support, or are capable of supporting, Stone Curlew, where new built development would be likely to significantly affect the SPA population.

The plan level Habitats Regulations Assessment also identifies areas that have a functional link to the SPA, because they support Stone Curlew outside, but in close proximity to the SPA boundary.

These areas also have a 1500m buffer zone, within which new built development would be likely to significantly affect the SPA population.

A conclusion of no likely significant effect can be met where the proposed building is located further than 1500m away from the SPA boundary (red primary buffer) or the identified (blue secondary buffer) or possible (orange square cells) areas that have a functional link (see Map 5.1).

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Development within the SPA boundary, or located less than 1500m away from the SPA boundary or identified areas that have a functional link (see Map 5.1) will not normally be permitted.

Where a proposed building is outside the SPA but within 1500m of the SPA boundary or identified or possible areas that have a functional link (see Map 5.1), there may be circumstances where a project level Habitats Regulations Assessment is able to demonstrate that the proposal will not adversely affect the integrity of the SPA. For agricultural buildings, aApplicants must provide evidence to show how their proposal meets the criteria listed in Natural England’s “Agricultural Buildings and the Breckland SPA Stone Curlew constraint zone” advice note, or successor document. Circumstances where the proposal is able to conclusively demonstrate that it will not result in an adverse effect on Breckland SPA may include where the proposal is:

• More than 1500m away from potential stone curlew nesting sites habitat (such as arable land) inside the SPA (these are those parts of the SPA that are also designated as Breckland Farmland SSSI); • A new building that will be completely masked on all sides from the SPA by existing built development; • A proposed re-development of an existing building that would not alter its footprint or increase its potential impact; • A new agricultural building of less than 120 sqm; • An extension to existing agricultural buildings of less than 120 sqm or 100% of the original, whichever is less.

Large developments adjacent to, or just outside the primary or secondary buffer, particularly where occurring in an isolated area with few other buildings, are likely to also require project level assessment.

Woodlark and Nightjar

Development within 400m of the SPA that support, or are capable of supporting Woodlark and/or Nightjar will not normally be permitted. The Council will consider the need for a Habitats Regulations Assessment to determine the implications of development on Nightjar and Woodlark on a case by case basis, depending on the location and nature of the proposal.

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Recreation pressure and urban effects

Plan level Habitats Regulations Assessment has identified the potential for increased disturbance to Nightjar, Woodlark and Stone Curlew as a result of recreation, and the potential for other urban effects such as increased fire, litter and eutrophication to significantly affect Breckland SPA and SAC. The Council will work with partners to develop a framework of measures that manage and monitor access. Proposals for development in Thetford, Swaffham and Mundford will be required to demonstrate the inclusion of mitigation measures that contribute to the framework to address the potential impact of increased recreational pressure on Breckland SPA. This should comprise: • new on-site recreational areas in accordance with other policy requirements in this plan, and/or; • other measures that contribute to managing recreation pressure, such as educational/information materials, staff resources, managing car parking and projects targeting dog walking or; where the development will not provide on-site recreational space; • promotional materials for new residents to advertise existing local suitable alternative natural green space for recreation.

Monitoring and Mitigation Framework

The Council commits to a framework of measures that will enable it to co-ordinate the necessary monitoring and mitigation measures required to demonstrate that the increases in visitor pressure arising from new development in the District will be addressed before adverse effects on European sites occurs.

These will include as a minimum the following measures to be implemented following adoption of the Plan:

•Creation of an advisory group; •Production of a monitoring programme; •Identification of mitigation measures; and •Defining funding to support the above measures.

The Council will work with partners to develop a framework for managing and monitoring urban effects. Proposals for development where urban heaths at Thetford (Barnham Cross Common,

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Thetford Heath, Thetford Golf Club and Marsh), East Wretham or Brettenham are likely to be used as local greenspace will need to demonstrate the inclusion of mitigation measures that contribute to the framework to address the potential impact urban effects on Breckland SPA/SAC.

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of waste. ? ? There are a number of potential benefits of protecting sites with a high biodiversity value, one of which is as a carbon sink. Although this will not The proposed main modification would not 5. Reduce contributions to directly reduce emissions into the atmosphere, it have a significant effect to change the climate change and localised air may reduce contributions by increasing the uncertainties previously acknowledged ? ? pollution. amount of carbon that is fixed and therefore there when considering this objective against the is the potential for a good compatibility with this policy. sustainability objective. It is however difficult to quantify the exact impact. 6. To adapt to climate change N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not and avoid, reduce and manage N/a N/a have a significant effect flood risk. N ++ The policy has been developed with the key aim of ensuring that new development does not 7. Protect, conserve, enhance The proposed Main Modification strengthens adversely affect the integrity of the SPA. The and expand biodiversity and the policy with regards to protecting policy seeks to apply an appropriate assessment promote and conserve ST-LT P European sites. The previously assessed to assess the affect. This has been developed in geodiversity. highly positive outcome will remain. accordance with the adopted evidence base and as such score highly against the SA criteria. D + The Brecks Special Protection Area includes areas of green infrastructure, such as Thetford Forest. The proposed Main Modification strengthens 8. Protect, enhance and Whilst the policy itself is not seeking the the policy with regards to protecting increase Green Infrastructure in protection of green infrastructure, the need to European sites and therefore green ST-LT P the District. ensure there is not an adverse affect on the infrastructure. The previously assessed integrity of the SPA means that the affect is likely positive outcome will remain. to be symbiotic to this sustainability objective. D + The Brecks SPA forms a key part of the landscape 9. Maintain, enhance and The proposed Main Modification strengthens character of the District as a whole, and is where preserve the distinctiveness, the policy with regards to protecting the District gets its name. The policy which seeks diversity and quality of European sites and therefore landscape. ST-LT P to ensure that residential development does not landscape and townscape The previously assessed positive outcome have an adverse impact on the integrity of the character. will remain. SPA, is beneficial to the SA objective. 10. Conserve and where N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not appropriate enhance the N/a N/a have a significant effect.

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historic environment. 11. Improve the health and well N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not being of the population. N/a N/a have a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a have a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not quantity of publicly accessible N/a N/a have a significant effect. open space. 14. Improve the quality, range N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not and accessibility of essential N/a N/a have a significant effect. services and facilities. 15. Redress inequalities related N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not to age, gender, disability, race, N/a N/a have a significant effect. faith, location and income. D - The policy requires development to undergo an Appropriate Assessment to consider potential 16. Ensure all groups have adverse impacts on the SPA, where these are The proposed main modification would see access to affordable, decent and found the development should be refused. This the general policy aims remain and thus the appropriate housing that meets ST-LT P has the potential to restrict housing development previous outcome would stand. their needs. in parts of the district with the Breckland SPA and as such have an adverse impact on housing delivery. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not viability of existing town N/a N/a have a significant effect. centres. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to The proposed main modification would not their skills, potential and place N/a N/a have a significant effect. of residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a competitiveness and The proposed main modification would not adaptability of the local N/a N/a have a significant effect. economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV04 Open Space, Sport and Recreation

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MM123 160 Open space designations as identified through the 2015 Open Space Assessment are shown on the Policies Maps. To aid implementation Existing Provision

Development that would result in the loss of existing designated open space will only be permitted if:

(a) it can be demonstrated (through a local assessment) that there is an excess of recreational or amenity open space in the settlement and the proposed loss will not result in a current or likely shortfall during the plan period; or

(b) recreational facilities within the open space will be enhanced by the proposed development on an appropriate portion of the open space; or

(c) the community would gain greater benefit from the developer providing a suitable alternative recreational or amenity open space in an equally accessible and convenient location.

The development of existing open space with an ecological value (a known biodiversity or nature conservation interest) will not be permitted, unless there is a space of equal or ‘greater’ value provided as part of the proposal.

New Provision

All new residential development of 11 or more dwellings will be is expected to provide a contribution towards outdoor playing space equivalent to 2.56 hectares per 1,000 population*, which equates to 25.6m² of outdoor playing space per person. As set out in the Open Space Assessment (2015), this 25.6m² is broken down to 17.6m² of outdoor sport area and 8m² of children's play space.

There is a presumption that for developments comprising of 25 dwellings or more that open space, sport and recreation facilities outdoor playing space will be provided within the development site. Where on-site provision is provided, the space should be of an appropriate type to serve the needs of the development, well related to

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the proposed residential properties and having regard to in accordance with relevant standards.

Within residential developments of 25 or more dwellings priority should be given to the provision of children’s play areas since the facility is most likely to be required within an easy reach of dwellings and will be required to conform to the 0.8ha per 1000 people standard in provision of children’s play area. in accordance with the NPFA standard. On sites of 25 dwellings and above - Minimum of 1 Local Area for Play (LAP) On sites of 50 dwellings and above - Minimum of 2 LAPs (or equivalent provision if provided as 1 large LAP) On sites of 80 dwellings and above - Minimum of 1 Local Equipped Area for Play (LEAP) On sites of 200 dwellings and above - Minimum of 2 LEAPs and an Outdoor Sport Area On sites of 400 dwellings and above - Minimum of 1 Neighbourhood Equipped Area for Play (NEAP) and an Outdoor Sport Area

It is recognised that there may be cases where the direct provision of open space outdoor playing space on-site is not the preferred option. It may be that open space outdoor playing space does not represent an efficient use of land in the context of the site location or that there is a deliverable opportunity to secure a more meaningful area of open space outdoor playing space that better serves the whole community in close proximity to the application site. Contributions in lieu of on-site provision for sites of 25 or more dwellings will be the exception and will for sites of 25 or more dwellings will need to be supported by robust evidence from the applicant that on-site provision is not preferable appropriate and/or viable. For sites of less than 25 dwellings, on-site provision will be preferable, but may not be appropriate in all cases and proportionate evidence will be required from the applicant to demonstrate that on-site provision is not appropriate. Any contribution will need to be towards a specific deliverable scheme in consultation with the relevant parish council and the developer contributions policy in this document. It will be secured through a section 106 agreement. The contribution will be required to name a specific scheme. Where it is not possible to accommodate outdoor sports areas on-site, negotiations will occur on a site-by-site basis to determine specific provision and financial contributions, taking into account the financial viability of the development.

Major development sites comprising more than 10 dwellings but less than 25 dwellings will be expected to make proportionate off site contributions towards open space, sports and recreational facilities.

In addition to the on-site and off-site contributions, a contribution will be required for 10 years maintenance of the facility. The Off-site contribution will be proportional to the type of facility provided and will be calculated in accordance with the criteria set out in the Breckland Open Space Assessment (2015) which will be reviewed periodically having regard to the need for land acquisition, provision of facilities and 10 years maintenance.

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Where it can be established through an up-to-date Open Space Assessment that a proposal is located in a Parish assessed to have sufficient play space provision other forms of open space, informed by the findings of the Open Space Assessment would be considered as potential to mitigate the specific impacts arising from the proposal.

Local Green Space

Applications relating to Local Green Space will be determined in accordance with national policy.

* The population resulting from a particular development is calculated using the occupancy rates set out in the below table. Using these occupancy rates it is possible to calculate the level of outdoor playing space needs for any given development.

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water to accommodate additional have a significant effect. growth and development with minimal N/a N/a impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of waste N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not and support the recycling of waste. N/a N/a have a significant effect. D + The proposed modification removes the threshold for residential developments of 25 dwellings or more, to all residential development, giving priority to the provision of children’s play areas (where it is required). Protection of open spaces, Having a children’s play facility that is within particularly ones with trees present walking distance of a residential development can help reduce carbon would reduce the need for parents/carers to 5. Reduce contributions to climate concentration in the atmosphere. drive to a local facility and thereby reducing change and localised air pollution. MT-LT P Widespread provision of sports the traffic volumes and improving air quality. facilities across the District will The introduction of a threshold of 11 or more reduce people's need to drive to dwellings to the provision of outdoor playing access such facilities. space rather than on all residential proposals may reduce potential provision but the overall impact of the modifications to the previous assessment of the policy against the objective is not considered to have changed. D + Open green spaces can help to 6. To adapt to climate change and The proposed main modification would not absorb run off, thus reducing the risk avoid, reduce and manage flood risk. ST-LT P affect the previously assessed outcome. of flooding. D ++ The proposed main modification would mean that outdoor playing space should only provide Open space can be designated for a on developments of 11 or more dwellings, range of reasons, include biodiversity rather than on all residential proposals. As 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and and geodiversity. Protection of open outdoor playing space is unlikely to provide a expand biodiversity and promote and space and provision of new open ST-LT P quality habitat, the effect of this is not conserve geodiversity. spaces can expand, enhance, expected to be significant. The proposed main conserve and protect biodiversity and modification would also secure mitigation or geodiversity. enhancement for loss of open space with ecological value. Overall the previous

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assessment is considered to still stand. D ++ The proposed main modification would mean Open spaces are a form of green that outdoor playing space should only be infrastructure. The policies aim of provided on developments of 11 or more 8. Protect, enhance and increase Green protecting existing open spaces and dwellings, rather than on all residential Infrastructure in the District. ST-LT P provision of new spaces is proposals. Whilst this lessens the opportunities compatible with the sustainability for an increase in green infrastructure, the objective. overall policy remains very positive with regards to this SA objective. D ++ The proposed main modification mainly relates to outdoor playing space and children’s play equipment; these elements are unlikely to be Provision of open space and the 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the considered as distinct and quality elements of protection of existing open space can distinctiveness, diversity and quality of the landscape. The approach to the protection ST-LT P enhance the diversity of the landscape and townscape character. and enhancement of green infrastructure landscape and townscape. generally is not proposed to be amended and in this respect, the previous assessment score should remain. D + The approach to the protection and Protection of open spaces can enhancement of green infrastructure generally 10. Conserve and where appropriate enhance and protect the character is not proposed to be amended and in this enhance the historic environment. ST-LT P and setting of the historic respect, the previous assessment score should environment. remain. D ++ Protection of existing and provision of new outdoor sports facilities and 11. Improve the health and well being children's play areas, can improve The proposed main modification would not of the population. ST-LT P the health of and well-being of the affect the previously assessed outcome. population by encouraging people to exercise and play outdoors. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a have a significant effect. D ++ The policy requires all net new The proposed main modification may affect 13. Improve the quality and quantity of development to provide either a how open space provision is delivered but it publicly accessible open space. ST-LT P contribution towards or onsite open would not change that this is a very positive space. The policy has been policy with regards to the SA objective and not

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developed having regard to the affect the previously assessed outcome. deficit identified through the Open Space Assessment. D + The proposed modification removes the threshold for residential developments of 25 dwellings or more, to all residential development, to have priority to the provision of children’s play areas. Having a children’s play facility that is within walking distance of a The policy will seek to increase the 14. Improve the quality, range and residential development would improve the provision of open spaces, which accessibility of essential services and accessibility, but the introduction of a threshold ST-LT P scores positively against the facilities. of 11 or more dwellings to the provision of sustainability objective. outdoor playing space rather than on all residential proposals may reduce potential prov ision against the original text in the policy. Overall, the overall of the modifications to the previous assessment of the policy against the objective is not considered to have changed. D + All new development will be required 15. Redress inequalities related to age, to contribute towards open space, The proposed main modification would not gender, disability, race, faith, location ST-LT P which will help to address existing affect the previously assessed outcome. and income. deficiencies and redress inequalities. 16. Ensure all groups have access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not affordable, decent and appropriate N/a N/a have a significant effect. housing that meets their needs. 17. Increase the vitality and viability of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not existing town centres. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not satisfying work appropriate to their N/a N/a have a significant effect. skills, potential and place of residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not competitiveness and adaptability of the N/a N/a have a significant effect. local economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV05 Protection and Enhancement of the Landscape

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MM126 165 The landscape of the District will be protected for the sake of is recognised and valued for its own intrinsic Clarification of beauty, its benefit to the rural character and in the interests of biodiversity, geodiversity and historic how the evidence conservation. Development proposals will be expected to contribute to and where possible enhance the local will be used to environment by recognising the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside. Development should have assess particular regard to maintaining the aesthetic and biodiversity qualities of natural and man-made features within development the landscape, including a consideration of individual or groups of natural features such as trees, hedges and proposals. woodland or rivers, streams or other topographical features.

Release of land in Breckland Development proposals will have regard to the findings of the Council's Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) and Settlement Fringe Landscape Assessment and to ensure land is only released in areas where the impact on the landscape is minimal. Development should also be designed to be sympathetic to landscape character., and informed by the LCA.

High protection will be given to The Brecks landscape, reflecting its role as a regionally significant green infrastructure asset. Proposals within The Brecks Landscape Character Areas will not be permitted where these would result in harm to key visual features of the landscape type, other valued components of the landscape, or where proposals would result in an unacceptable change in the landscape character.

High protection will also be given to the river valleys and chalk rivers in Breckland as identified in the Landscape Character Assessment, recognising their defining natural features, rich biodiversity and the undeveloped character of their shallow valleys.

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MT T LT N ++ The proposed main modification would amend the policy to be flexible to the potential that development could affect landscape character and there are times when this could be acceptable. 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of The policy would no longer use the Many of the District's important natural features are undeveloped land and productive word “protect” but would replace it located in predominantly undeveloped areas. This agricultural holdings and with “value” – this is considered policy seeks to protect the landscape and natural encourage the recycling/reuse of important to allow for some acceptable assets of the District in accordance with the findings onsite resources to minimise the ST-LT P change to character. The proposed of the Landscape Character Assessments. This policy impacts on the environment and main modification adds the expectation approach scores highly against the sustainability safeguard resources for the future for development proposals to objective. generations. contribute to and where possible enhance the local environment. Overall the policy would continue to protect landscape and natural assets. The previous assessment outcome would remain. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would storage systems and maintain and N/a N/a not have a significant effect. enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would growth and development with N/a N/a not have a significant effect. minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would waste and support the recycling of N/a N/a not have a significant effect. waste. D + The policy provides protection to the District's See response to SA objective 1. 5. Reduce contributions to climate landscape. Protection of open spaces, particularly change and localised air pollution. ST-LT P ones with trees, present can help reduce carbon concentration in the atmosphere.

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D + The policy seeks high protection for river valleys 6. To adapt to climate change and within the District, based on their undeveloped The proposed main modification would avoid, reduce and manage flood nature and high biodiversity value. By protecting not affect the previously assessed ST-LT P risk. these areas this reduces the risk of buildings being outcome. developed within them. D ++ Many different types of land within the District contribute to its biodiversity, and this includes a significant contribution from the undeveloped 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and landscape and other natural features. A policy which expand biodiversity and promote See response to SA objective 1. ST-LT P helps to prevent land or natural features being lost and conserve geodiversity. through development is likely to make a positive contribution to the biodiversity or geodiversity of the District. D ++ Many different types of land within the district contribute to green infrastructure, and this includes a significant contribution from the undeveloped 8. Protect, enhance and increase landscape and other natural features. A policy which Green Infrastructure in the See response to SA objective 1. ST-LT P helps to prevent land or natural features being lost District. through development is likely to make a positive contribution to green infrastructure within the district. 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve D ++ A policy that protects the landscape of the District the distinctiveness, diversity and will have a direct benefit in terms of preserving the See response to SA objective 1. quality of landscape and ST-LT P distinctiveness and diversity of the landscape of the townscape character. district. ? ? The historic environment comprises areas of the landscape as well as buildings. Where a feature of the historic environment is also in an area of 10. Conserve and where landscape sensitivity then this policy will contribute to appropriate enhance the historic this achievement of this sustainability objective. In See response to SA objective 1. ? ? environment. the absence of a quantitative assessment of the correlation of these issues, it is not possible to quantify the beneficial contribution of the policy to this objective at this juncture. 11. Improve the health and well ? ? The landscape of the District can have a positive The proposed main modification would

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being of the population. impact on health. not affect the previously assessed ? ? outcome. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a not have a significant effect. ? ? Publicly accessible open space comprises in part areas of the countryside. Where open space is also in an area of landscape sensitivity then this policy will 13. Improve the quality and contribute to the achievement of the sustainability quantity of publicly accessible open See response to SA objective 1. ? ? objective. In the absence of a quantitative space. assessment of the correlation of these two issues, it is not possible to quantify the beneficial contribution of the policy to this objective at this juncture. 14. Improve the quality, range and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would accessibility of essential services N/a N/a not have a significant effect. and facilities. 15. Redress inequalities related to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would age, gender, disability, race, faith, N/a N/a not have a significant effect. location and income. D - Restricting the development of land through the 16. Ensure all groups have access application of a landscape protection policy may to affordable, decent and prevent some land from being available for housing See response to SA objective 1. appropriate housing that meets ST-LT P development. This may in turn impact upon the their needs. provision of housing in the District. There is therefore a minor conflict with this sustainability objective. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would viability of existing town centres. N/a N/a not have a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to their The proposed main modification would skills, potential and place of N/a N/a not have a significant effect. residence. D - Restricting the development of land through the 19. Improve the efficiency, application of a landscape protection policy may competitiveness and adaptability See response to SA objective 1. ST-LT P prevent come land from being available for economic of the local economy. development. This may in turn impact upon the

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development of the District's economy. There is therefore a minor conflict with the sustainability objective.

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV05 Protection and Enhancement of the Landscape SA Summary Sustainability Objective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Publication ++ N/a N/a N/a + + ++ ++ ++ ? ? N/a ? N/a N/a - N/a N/a - version Proposed MM ++ N/a N/a N/a + + ++ ++ ++ ? ? N/a ? N/a N/a - N/a N/a - effect (in bold and shaded if amended) Overall effect of Overall the policy would continue to protect landscape and natural assets, and the previous assessment outcomes would remain. Proposed Modification upon SA assessment

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV06 Trees, Hedgerows and Development

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MM127 166 Remove wording: Not necessary for Development requiring the loss of a protected tree or hedgerow (including preserved trees, protected hedgerows, the policy to be trees in Conservation Areas, ancient trees, aged and veteran trees and trees classified as being of categories A or sound B in value (BS5837:2012) will only be permitted where: a) the removal of a tree or hedgerow will enhance the survival or growth of other protected trees or hedgerows, or; b) it would allow for a substantially improved overall approach to the design and landscaping of the development that would outweigh the loss of any tree or hedgerow.

After point b insert the following wording and amend policy wording: In recognition Where the loss of such features is demonstrably unavoidable, adequate replacement provision, preferably by that losses must native species will be sought. Where the loss of trees a tree is accepted in these circumstances, developers will be adequately be required to retain enough space to ensure that at least one tree of a similar ultimate size to that removed is compensated for. planted with sufficient room to reach maturity without pressure for pruning or removal. the loss is will be suitably compensated for, taking into account the size and condition of the tree.

L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of D 0 Protection of trees and hedgerows could in The proposed main modification would not undeveloped land and productive some cases restrict development on ST-LT P have a significant effect. agricultural holdings and undeveloped and productive agricultural

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encourage the recycling/reuse of land. However, the focus of the policy onsite resources to minimise the option is not to minimise the loss of all impacts on the environment and undeveloped land and agricultural land. safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not storage systems and maintain and N/a N/a have a significant effect. enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would not growth and development with N/a N/a have a significant effect. minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not waste and support the recycling of N/a N/a have a significant effect. waste. Trees and other natural features such as hedgerows absorb carbon from the D + atmosphere, therefore their protection can 5. Reduce contributions to climate The proposed main modification would not reduce contributions to climate change. change and localised air pollution. have a significant effect. However, the scale of absorption associated LT P with trees and natural features at risk from development of negligible. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not avoid, reduce and manage flood N/a N/a have a significant effect. risk. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and D + Protection of trees and hedgerows from The policy would continue to conserve expand biodiversity and promote development will help to conserve biodiversity. The proposed Main Modifications ST-LT P and conserve geodiversity. biodiversity in the District. to the policy would not significantly alter this. 8. Protect, enhance and increase D + Greater protection for natural features The policy would continue to protect green Green Infrastructure in the within the landscape can help to improve infrastructure. The proposed Main Modifications ST-LT P District. green infrastructure. to the policy would not significantly alter this. 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve D ++ Trees and hedgerows are an important part The policy would continue to protect landscape the distinctiveness, diversity and ST-LT P of the landscape and townscape and have character. The proposed Main Modifications to

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quality of landscape and high amenity value. The protection of them the policy would not significantly alter this. townscape character. within developments will enhance the character of the landscape and townscape. D + Trees and hedgerows have a role in The proposed main modifications to the policy preserving the setting of the historic 10. Conserve and where would not affect the way in which the policy environment and the protection of them appropriate enhance the historic could assist in protecting trees and hedgerows ST-LT P within developments through this policy environment. and their contribution to the historic scores positively against the sustainability environment. objective. 11. Improve the health and well N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not being of the population. N/a N/a have a significant effect N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a have a significant effect. D + Trees and hedgerows play an important role in providing amenity within open 13. Improve the quality and spaces, their protection through the policy The proposed main modification would not quantity of publicly accessible open ST-LT P scores positively against the sustainability have a significant effect. space. objective in regards to improving the quality of open space. 14. Improve the quality, range and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not accessibility of essential services N/a N/a have a significant effect and facilities. 15. Redress inequalities related to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not age, gender, disability, race, faith, N/a N/a have a significant effect. location and income. 16. Ensure all groups have access N/a N/a to affordable, decent and The proposed main modification would not appropriate housing that meets N/a N/a have a significant effect. their needs. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not viability of existing town centres. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not satisfying work appropriate to their N/a N/a have a significant effect. skills, potential and place of

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV 07 Designated Heritage Assets

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MM129 168 Revise the wording of the policy as follows: To more accurately ensure The significance of designated heritage assets (including and their settings), such as including nationally the policy reflects protected listed buildings and their settings, scheduled monuments, archaeological sites, registered parks and national gardens, and conservation areas and their settings, will be conserved, or wherever possible and enhanced. Great guidance. weight shall be given to their conservation. and given the highest level of protection. Proposals that may would affect the significance of a designated heritage asset will be required to provide proportionate evidence to the assets importance, sufficient information to identify its significance, including any contribution that its setting makes to enable any impact to be fully assessed, in accordance with national policy.

Development that will affect any designated heritage asset will be subject to comprehensive assessment and will be expected to should conserve and or, wherever possible, enhance the architectural and historic character, appearance and setting of the asset Conservation Areas, Scheduled Monuments, Historic Parks and Gardens and other designated areas of historic interest.

Where a proposed development will affect the character or setting of a Listed Building, particular regard will need to be given to the protection, conservation and potential enhancement of any features of historic or architectural interest; this includes internal features, floor plans and spaces or any object or structure including within the curtilage of a listed building that predates 1st July 1948. The conversion of listed buildings of particular architectural or historic interest for economic or residential purposes in locations that would otherwise be unacceptable will be considered where this would ensure the retention and ongoing conservation of the building.

Proposals will be considered having regard to national policy and relevant guidance.

Where it is considered appropriate in cases where development coincides with the location of a known or suspected archaeological interest, an archaeological field evaluation will be required. Where appropriate, archaeological remains can be left in situ following further design/engineering work. If the benefits of a particular development are considered to outweigh the importance of retaining archaeological remains in situ satisfactory excavation and recording of remains will be required before development is begun.

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L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA Effect of proposed Main SA Objective -- objective – Publication version Modification ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of N/a N/a undeveloped land and productive agricultural holdings and encourage the recycling/reuse The proposed main modification would of onsite resources to minimise the impacts N/a N/a not have a significant effect. on the environment and safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the capacity of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would natural processes and storage systems and N/a N/a not have a significant effect. maintain and enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of water to N/a N/a accommodate additional growth and The proposed main modification would development with minimal impacts on water N/a N/a not have a significant effect. quality. 4. Minimise the production of waste and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would support the recycling of waste. N/a N/a not have a significant effect. 5. Reduce contributions to climate change N/a N/a The proposed main modification would and localised air pollution. N/a N/a not have a significant effect. 6. To adapt to climate change and avoid, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would reduce and manage flood risk. N/a N/a not have a significant effect. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and expand N/a N/a The proposed main modification would biodiversity and promote and conserve N/a N/a not have a significant effect. geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase Green N/a N/a The proposed main modification would

Infrastructure in the District. N/a N/a not have a significant effect. 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the D ++ A key element of the character of the The proposed main modification would

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distinctiveness, diversity and quality of landscape and townscape within ensure the policy was in line with the landscape and townscape character. Breckland is the historic environment and NPPF. This strengthens the policy and its assets. The policy seeks to ensure that supports the previously assessed development proposals will not lead to outcome. unacceptable harm to these heritage ST-LT P assets. It also requires additional information on any application which may cause harm to a designated heritage assets. The policy scores well against this sustainability objective. D ++ The policy seeks to ensure that development proposals will not lead to The proposed main modification would unacceptable harm to these heritage ensure the policy was in line with the 10. Conserve and where appropriate enhance assets. It also requires additional NPPF. This strengthens the policy and the historic environment. ST-LT P information on any application which may supports the previously assessed cause harm to a designated heritage outcome. assets. The policy scores well against this sustainability objective. 11. Improve the health and well being of the N/a N/a The proposed main modification would population. N/a N/a not have a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a not have a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and quantity of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would publicly accessible open space. N/a N/a not have a significant effect. 14. Improve the quality, range and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would accessibility of essential services and N/a N/a not have a significant effect. facilities. 15. Redress inequalities related to age, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would gender, disability, race, faith, location and N/a N/a not have a significant effect. income. 16. Ensure all groups have access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would affordable, decent and appropriate housing N/a N/a not have a significant effect. that meets their needs. 17. Increase the vitality and viability of D + Breckland's five market towns include The proposed modification to the

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existing town centres. numerous designated heritage assets. policy, when assessed against the These help to enhance the viability and objective, further strengthen the vitality of the town centre. A policy which positive effect of the policy, but it is ST-LT P seeks to protect heritage assets therefore not judged to have changed the scores positively against this sustainability previously assessed outcome. objective. 18. Help people gain access to satisfying N/a N/a The proposed main modification would work appropriate to their skills, potential and N/a N/a not have a significant effect. place of residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, competitiveness N/a N/a The proposed main modification would and adaptability of the local economy. N/a N/a not have a significant effect.

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV 07 Designated Heritage Assets SA Summary

Sustainability Objective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Publication version N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a ++ ++ N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a + N/a N/a Proposed MM N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a ++ ++ N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a + N/a N/a effect (in bold and shaded if amended) Overall effect of The proposed main modification would ensure the policy was in line with the NPPF. This strengthens the policy with regards to the Proposed conservation of the historic environment and supports the previously assessed positive outcomes. Otherwise there would be no Modification upon significant effect. SA assessment

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV 08 Non-Statutory Heritage Assets

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MM130 169 Development will should be expected to conserve, or and wherever possible enhance the historic character, To more appearance and setting of non-designated historic assets. Proposals that could affect previously unrecognised accurately ensure heritage assets will be expected, through agreement with the Council, to undergo an appropriate assessment, the policy reflects proportionate in line with to the significance of the asset. The assessment must provide sufficient information for national any impact to be fully assessed. In weighing applications that are likely to directly or indirectly affect non- guidance. designated heritage assets, a balanced judgement will be undertaken, having regard to the scale of any harm or loss and the significance of the heritage asset.

The conversion of non-designated buildings identified in the Norfolk Historic Environment Record, or through Neighbourhood Plans, of particular architectural or historic merit for economic or residential purposes in locations that would otherwise be unacceptable will be considered where this would ensure the retention of the building. Proposals will be considered having regard to relevant national policy and relevant guidance.

In the case of traditional dwellings which positively contribute to the character of Breckland, applications for replacement will be expected to be accompanied by a Design and Access Statement which includes a structural survey that demonstrates that the demolition is necessary and that there is no alternative and viable solution of renovation to provide an acceptable standard of accommodation.

Development proposals should identify assets of archaeological significance. An archaeological evaluation will be required for development sites that are known or thought to have the potential to include non-designated heritage assets of with archaeological interest. Where appropriate, archaeological remains should be left in situ following further design/engineering work. If the benefits of a particular development are considered to outweigh the importance of retaining archaeological remains in situ, satisfactory excavation and recording of remains will be required before development is begun.

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Green Infrastructure in the District. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve D + Non statutory heritage assets help to The proposed main modification would bring the distinctiveness, diversity and ST-LT P enhance the character of the landscape and the policy's wording more in line with the

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quality of landscape and townscape townscape, alongside the designated NPPF and add requirements with regards to character. heritage assets. These are not currently archaeological remains. This is a positive protected through national planning policy. approach but would not have a significant A policy seeking there retention scores effect on the previously assessed outcome for positively against the sustainability this objective. objective. D ++ The proposed main modification would bring the policy's wording more in line with the Non statutory heritage assets have an NPPF and add requirements with regards to important role to play in the setting of the archaeological remains. This would have a 10. Conserve and where appropriate historic environment in Breckland. A policy positive approach to the protection of non enhance the historic environment. ST-LT P which seeks their retention scores positively designated heritage assets, which make up a against this sustainability objective. large part of the historic environment. For this reason, the "+" score has been amended to "++". 11. Improve the health and well N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not being of the population. N/a N/a have a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a have a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and quantity N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not of publicly accessible open space. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 14. Improve the quality, range and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not accessibility of essential services N/a N/a have a significant effect. and facilities. 15. Redress inequalities related to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not age, gender, disability, race, faith, N/a N/a have a significant effect. location and income. The policy supports the conversion of non- statutory heritage assets to residential and 16. Ensure all groups have access to D + economic uses. This will see new housing The proposed main modification would not affordable, decent and appropriate provision which scores positively against have a significant effect. housing that meets their needs. the sustainability objective. ST-LT P

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of existing town centres. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to their The proposed main modification would not skills, potential and place of N/a N/a have a significant effect. residence. D 0 The proposed main modification concerning The policy supports the conversion of non- archaeological evaluation could increase statutory heritage assets to residential and development costs which could make a site 19. Improve the efficiency, economic uses. This could see new less attractive to develop. Whilst part of competitiveness and adaptability of business provision which scores positively NPPF, as the provision was not previously ST-LT P the local economy. against the sustainability objective for the included the effect of this provision had not efficiency, competitiveness and adaptability been assessed. Therefore, on balance the of the local economy. policy is no longer considered positive against this objective but a neutral effect.

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Proposed MM N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a + ++ N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a + N/a N/a 0 effect (in bold and shaded if amended) Overall effect of The proposed main modification would bring the policy's wording more in line with the NPPF and add requirements with regards to Proposed archaeological remains. This would have a positive approach to the protection of non designated heritage assets, which make up a Modification upon large part of the historic environment. This would support the previously positive outcome for SA objective 9 and improve the score for SA assessment SA objective 10. The modification could create some economic uncertainty and so a neutral rather than positive effect is envisaged against SA objective 19.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV09 Flood Risk & Surface Water Drainage

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MM131 170 Amend wording as follows: Clarification of Proposals for vulnerable development in medium (zone 2) and higher flood risk areas (zones 3a and 3b) must be application of accompanied by a site-specific flood risk assessment, clearly identifying whether the development will be safe for policy its lifetime, taking account of the vulnerability of its users, and whether there may be any potential increase or reduction in flood risk elsewhere.

Replace wording in penultimate paragraph: To reflect national In the case of major development on unallocated sites, if the sequential test shows that it isn’t possible to use an policy guidance alternative site, the applicant will need to submit an additional exception test in line with national policy on Flood Risk Assessments. wider sustainability benefits should not remove the need to consider flood risk or surface water management, or the need to mitigate accordingly. Development will need to provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that clearly outweigh the flood risk.

Add further wording to the last paragraph: To ensure All applications should reflect best practice and the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) guidance, and any updated development version (currently April 2017) providing the appropriate information required to assist in the determination of proposals such application as issued by the LLFA. This includes the requirement to provide details of means of adoption and adequately maintenance of the systems over the lifetime of the development at the pre-application stage. In adherence with address the this guidance, drainage strategies must also consider the potential increase in the volume of run-off from a potential increase development as a result of increases in the area of impermeable surfaces. Although run-off rates may be in the volume of restricted to equivalent greenfield rates, the duration over which the site could discharge at this rate is likely to run-off. increase.

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expand biodiversity and promote have a significant effect. N/a N/a and conserve geodiversity. L + The policy seeks to secure SuDS in line with the 8. Protect, enhance and increase guidance set out by Norfolk County Council as the The proposed main modification would not Green Infrastructure in the Lead Local Flood Authority to deal with ST-LT P have a significant effect. District. sustainable drainage. SuDS can form part of the green infrastructure network. 9. Maintain, enhance and N/a N/a preserve the distinctiveness, The proposed main modification would not diversity and quality of landscape N/a N/a have a significant effect. and townscape character. 10. Conserve and where N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not appropriate enhance the historic N/a N/a have a significant effect. environment. 11. Improve the health and well N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not being of the population. N/a N/a have a significant effect N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a have a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not quantity of publicly accessible N/a N/a have a significant effect. open space. 14. Improve the quality, range N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not and accessibility of essential N/a N/a have a significant effect. services and facilities. 15. Redress inequalities related N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not to age, gender, disability, race, N/a N/a have a significant effect faith, location and income. 16. Ensure all groups have access D + The policy requires all development to have to affordable, decent and regard to flood risk and to be suitably located in The proposed main modification would not appropriate housing that meets ST-LT P areas which will not place the development at risk have a significant effect. their needs. of flooding. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not viability of existing town centres. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV10 Renewable Energy Development

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MM133 173 Amend policy wording: Yes – the proposed Main Policy ENV 10 Renewable Energy Development Modification would change the The Council supports proposals for new renewable energy and low carbon development, subject to consideration requirements of of the impact of the development and whether this can be made acceptable. Proposals for renewable energy the policy. development including the landward infrastructure for offshore renewable schemes requiring planning permission will be assessed to determine whether the benefits they bring in terms of the volume and usability of energy generated outweigh any adverse impacts. Proposals will be considered having regard to the extent to which there are: 1. adverse impacts on the local landscape, townscape or designated and un non-designated heritage assets assessed in line with Policies ENV 05, ENV 07 and ENV 08 in the plan , particularly listed buildings, conservation areas, scheduled ancient monuments, historic parks and gardens; 2. adverse effects on residential amenity by virtue of outlook / overbearing impact, traffic generation, noise, vibration, overshadowing, flicker, glare or any other associated detrimental emissions, during construction, operation and decommissioning; and 3. an irreversible loss of the highest quality agricultural land; 4. cumulative impacts of renewable energy development on an area; and 3. 5. adverse impacts upon designated wildlife sites; nature conservation interests; and biodiversity, assessed in line with Policies ENV 02 and ENV 03 in the plan.

Proposals will be permitted where the impact is, or can be made, acceptable. Applications will be expected to demonstrate that any adverse impacts can be mitigated. Permission will be granted where there are no significant adverse impacts and effects or where any identified adverse effects and impacts are demonstrably outweighed by the benefits. Proposals for renewable energy development including the landward infrastructure for offshore renewable schemes requiring planning permission will be assessed to determine whether the benefits they bring in terms of the volume amount and usability of energy generated outweigh any adverse impacts. When attributing weight to any harm, in addition to other relevant policies in the Local Plan, regard will be given to national policy and guidance, statutory duty and legislation which seeks protection and enhancement of the

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landscape; designated and non-statutory heritage assets.

Where appropriate the authority will consider the need for planning conditions requiring the decommissioning and removal of all plant and ancillary equipment, and if necessary the restoration of land, on the cessation of use.

Solar Energy Development

The effective use of land by focusing large scale solar farms on previously developed and non agricultural land, will be encouraged provided that it is not of high environmental value.

Particular factors that the Council will need to consider where a proposal involves greenfield land include: the proposed use of any agricultural land has been shown to be necessary and poorer quality land has been used in preference to higher quality land, where possible; and that the proposal allows for continued agricultural use where applicable and/or encourages biodiversity improvements around arrays.

Wind Energy Development

Proposals for wind energy development will only be permitted if: the development site is in an area identified as suitable for wind energy development in an adopted Neighbourhood Plan; and following consultation, it can be demonstrated that the planning impacts identified by affected local communities have been fully addressed and therefore the proposal has their backing.

L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of D 0 Renewable energy can often require the The proposed main modification adds greater

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undeveloped land and productive use of undeveloped land for siting, emphasis on the avoidance of harmful agricultural holdings and encourage particularly for schemes such as solar environmental impacts, including loss of greenfield the recycling/reuse of onsite farms. In some instances the use of the and high quality agricultural land. For this reason, resources to minimise the impacts land for a renewable scheme may be the policy should be reassessed as "0" instead of ST-LT P/T on the environment and safeguard temporary, however this is not always "-". resources for the future generations. the case. The policy may therefore have a negative impact against this sustainability objective. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not have a storage systems and maintain and N/a N/a significant effect. enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would not have a growth and development with N/a N/a significant effect. minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of waste N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a and support the recycling of waste. N/a N/a significant effect. N ++ The proposed modification makes explicit reference to 'supporting' and 'encouraging' new The policy supports the development of renewable energy and low carbon development renewable energy schemes within the with a specific reference to solar energy 5. Reduce contributions to climate District, where there is no significant development that collectively contributes to the change and localised air pollution. ST-LT P adverse effects. The policy scores policy being considered as 'very positive' when positively against the sustainability measured against the objective and provides objective. benefits not restricted to within the district but contributing to a wider national climate change programme. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a avoid, reduce and manage flood risk. N/a N/a significant effect. ? ? The development of renewable energy The proposed main modifications would not affect 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and schemes on undeveloped greenfield land the protection afforded to biodiversity in the expand biodiversity and promote ? ? has the potential to impact upon policy. There would be no significant effect to this and conserve geodiversity. biodiversity and geodiversity within the SA objective.

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District. The policy does include a criteria around the assessment of effect on biodiversity. The precise impact upon this sustainability objective will depend on the sites location. 8. Protect, enhance and increase N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a

Green Infrastructure in the District. N/a N/a significant effect. ? ? The development of renewable energy schemes has the potential to impact upon the landscape and townscape of 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the District. No specific reference is The proposed main modifications would not the distinctiveness, diversity and made within the policy to landscape and significantly affect the impact upon landscape and quality of landscape and townscape ? ? townscape character. The exact impact townscape, and so there would be no change to character. of a scheme will depend on the sites the previous assessment. location, however regard should be had to the Landscape Character Assessment and the Settlement Fringe Study. ? ? The historic environment comprises both built heritage assets and also the environment. The development of The proposed main modifications would not 10. Conserve and where appropriate renewable energy schemes has the significantly affect the impact upon the historic enhance the historic environment. ? ? potential to impact upon the historic environment, and so there would be no change to environment of the District. The exact the previous assessment. impact of a scheme will depend on the sites location. 11. Improve the health and well N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a being of the population. N/a N/a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and quantity N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a of publicly accessible open space. N/a N/a significant effect. 14. Improve the quality, range and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a accessibility of essential services N/a N/a significant effect. and facilities.

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15. Redress inequalities related to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a age, gender, disability, race, faith, N/a N/a significant effect. location and income. 16. Ensure all groups have access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a affordable, decent and appropriate N/a N/a significant effect. housing that meets their needs. 17. Increase the vitality and viability N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a of existing town centres. N/a N/a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to their The proposed main modification would not have a skills, potential and place of N/a N/a significant effect. residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a competitiveness and adaptability of N/a N/a significant effect. the local economy.

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy ENV10 Renewable Energy Development SA Summary

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Proposed MM effect 0 N/a N/a N/a ++ N/a ? N/a ? ? N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a (in bold and shaded if amended) Overall effect of The proposed main modification would strengthen the policy and improve scoring against SA objectives 1, 5 and 19. The proposed Proposed main modification would also support the policy’s aims with regards to landscape, townscape and the historic environment, but Modification upon SA would not affect the previously assessed scores. assessment

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy EC 02 - Snetterton Heath

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MM137 183 Remove first sentence of the policy To avoid repetition

All proposals at Snetterton Heath will be determined subject to criteria a) to e) of Policy EC 03 General Employment Areas. L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of L - There is limited brownfield land available undeveloped land and productive within the District. The allocation of agricultural holdings and encourage the employment land at Snetterton would The proposed main modification would not recycling/reuse of onsite resources to ST P require the use of greenfield land, and have a significant effect. minimise the impacts on the environment as such scores negatively against this and safeguard resources for the future criteria. generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and storage The proposed main modification would not systems and maintain and enhance water N/a N/a have a significant effect. quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of water N/a N/a to accommodate additional growth and This would be dependent on the design The proposed main modification would not development with minimal impacts on N/a N/a of the buildings. affect the previously assessed outcome. water quality.

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4. Minimise the production of waste and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not support the recycling of waste. N/a N/a have a significant effect. N/a N/a The removal of specific reference to criteria a-e of Policy EC03 would not affect the 5. Reduce contributions to climate change implementation of the Plan as a whole and and localised air pollution. N/a N/a therefore the proposed main modification would not have a significant effect. 6. To adapt to climate change and avoid, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not reduce and manage flood risk. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and expand N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not biodiversity and promote and conserve N/a N/a have a significant effect. geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase Green N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not

Infrastructure in the District. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the L 0 The policy includes the requirement for The proposed main modification would not distinctiveness, diversity and quality of employment development to include ST-LT P have a significant effect. landscape and townscape character. suitable landscaping to minimise impact. N/a N/a The policy does not include any specific reference to the historic environment. 10. Conserve and where appropriate This was considered in the Historic The proposed main modification would not enhance the historic environment. N/a N/a Character Assessment would be dealt have a significant effect. with through other policies within the Local Plan. 11. Improve the health and well being of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not the population. N/a N/a have a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a have a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and quantity of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not publicly accessible open space. N/a N/a have a significant effect. N/a N/a The policy seeks to provide 20ha of 14. Improve the quality, range and employment with guidance on different The proposed main modification would not accessibility of essential services and B uses within the site. The policy is N/a N/a have a significant effect. facilities. designed to support a range of job types suitable for people seeking a variety of

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work opportunities. 15. Redress inequalities related to age, D ++ The proposed main modification would not gender, disability, race, faith, location and LT P have a significant effect. income. 16. Ensure all groups have access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not affordable, decent and appropriate N/a N/a have a significant effect. housing that meets their needs. N/a N/a The policy seeks to provide 20ha of employment with guidance on different 17. Increase the vitality and viability of B uses within the site. The policy is The proposed main modification would not existing town centres. N/a N/a designed to support a range of job types have a significant effect. suitable for people seeking a variety of work opportunities. D ++ Snetterton is a major employment 18. Help people gain access to satisfying centre within Breckland, extension to The proposed main modification would not work appropriate to their skills, potential the site will help to meet employment LT P have a significant effect. and place of residence. needs within the District and as such it score positively against this criteria. 19. Improve the efficiency, D ++ The proposed main modification would not competitiveness and adaptability of the LT P have a significant effect. local economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy EC 02 - Snetterton Heath SA Summary

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy EC 03 General Employment Areas Mod Page Text with proposed Modification Reason for Ref Number Change

MM140 195 Sites that are identified as General Employment Areas, employment allocations that have not been superseded by To reflect the this Plan and proposed employment allocations in this Plan, as illustrated on the Policies Map will be protected for findings of the employment use. General Employment Area Proposals to accommodate new employment development (B1, B2 and B8 uses) will be permitted on General Topic Paper Employment Areas where the following criteria apply:

1. It is not a town centre use1, unless the location is sequentially preferable and need has been demonstrated; 2. It will not undermine the function of the wider employment area; 3. The scale, bulk and appearance of the development is compatible with the character of its surroundings; 4. There is no significant detrimental health impacts, (assessed through a health impact assessment where appropriate), on the amenity of neighbouring land uses and the character of the area by virtue of increased levels of noise, odour, emissions, or dust and impacts on light; and 5. The traffic generated does not have a severe adverse impact on local amenity, highway safety or the operation of the highways network.

Proposals for mixed-use development in identified employment areas will be supported provided that they:

• incorporate a significant employment element (B1, B2 and B8 uses); • Are compatible with existing employment uses; • support the improvement of an employment area that is in need of upgrading; and • are compatible and Ddo not constrain the operations of adjoining businesses.; and • Are capable of reinstatement for business and industrial use.

Where the site is considered as having no reasonable prospect of coming into use justification would be needed as to whether the site no longer suitable, available and/or economically viable, including evidence of appropriate marketing and future market demand.

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SA Objective L ++ Assessment of policy against SA Effect of proposed Main Modification D + objective – Publication version N 0 - -- ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of D 0 Restricting development on employment undeveloped land and productive sites for non-employment uses may put agricultural holdings and encourage some pressure on the release of The proposed main modification would not have a the recycling/reuse of onsite undeveloped and agricultural land for LT P significant effect. resources to minimise the impacts development. on the environment and safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not have a storage systems and maintain and significant effect. N/a N/a enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would not have a growth and development with N/a N/a significant effect. minimal impacts on water quality.

4. Minimise the production of waste N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a and support the recycling of waste. N/a N/a significant effect.

5. Reduce contributions to climate N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a change and localised air pollution. N/a N/a significant effect.

6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a avoid, reduce and manage flood risk. The proposed main modification would not have a N/a N/a significant effect.

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7. Protect, conserve, enhance and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a expand biodiversity and promote significant effect. and conserve geodiversity. N/a N/a 8. Protect, enhance and increase N/a N/a Green Infrastructure in the District. The proposed main modification would not have a N/a N/a significant effect.

9. Maintain, enhance and preserve N/a N/a the distinctiveness, diversity and The proposed main modification would not have a quality of landscape and townscape N/a N/a significant effect. character. 10. Conserve and where appropriate N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a enhance the historic environment. significant effect. N/a N/a

11. Improve the health and well N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a being of the population. significant effect. N/a N/a

12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a N/a N/a significant effect.

13. Improve the quality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a quantity of publicly accessible open N/a N/a significant effect. space. 14. Improve the quality, range and D - Restricting development on accessibility of essential services employment sites for non-employment The proposed main modification would not have a MT P and facilities. uses may be detrimental to the significant effect. provision of facilities and services in settlements. 15. Redress inequalities related to N/a N/a age, gender, disability, race, faith, The proposed main modification would not have a location and income. N/a N/a significant effect.

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affordable, decent and appropriate MT P employment sites for non-employment significant effect. housing that meets their needs. uses could result in vacant under used land which could be used to provide homes for the population. 17. Increase the vitality and viability D + Restricting development on The inclusion of footnote 1 would support some of existing town centres. employment sites for non- mixed use development in employment areas. However, the policy includes criteria to ensure the employment uses will result in less effect on town centres would not be negative. The out-of-town retail units, thus policy continues to support town centres. ST- P improving the vitality and viability of LT town centres. 18. Help people gain access to D ++ Protecting employment sites allows for The proposed main modification would allow for the satisfying work appropriate to their enhancement of employment policy to continue to protect and enhance skills, potential and place of ST- P opportunities and greater accessibility employment uses. The previous assessment residence. LT to employment. outcome should remain. 19. Improve the efficiency, D ++ Providing and protecting areas from competitiveness and adaptability of employment use will ensure there is the local economy. The proposed main modification would not have a appropriate areas of accessible land significant effect and continues to support the ST- P available to improve efficiency, objective. LT competitiveness and adaptability of the local economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy EC 03 General Employment Areas SA Summary

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy EC04 Employment Development Outside of General Employment Areas

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MM141 197 Add additional new subtitle and text at the end of Policy EC04: To provide further protection Existing Employment (Outside General Employment Areas, employment allocations that have not been to employment superseded and proposed employment allocations) uses that do not site within a Employment uses in locations outside of those outlined in Policy EC 03 are considered important to the economy, General particularly those in rural areas. Proposals that will result in a permanent loss of employment uses with no Employment alternative proposed will be considered on their own merits. The loss will be weighed in the planning balance, Area or a taking into account factors such as the long term sustainability of the location, individual site constraints and the proposed or not existing and potential market demand for employment uses. superseded allocation. L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss L - of undeveloped land and productive agricultural holdings Option could result in limited loss of and encourage the undeveloped and agricultural land The proposed main modification would not have a recycling/reuse of onsite MT-LT P particularly in the case of industries significant effect. resources to minimise the related to agriculture and forestry. impacts on the environment and safeguard resources for the future generations.

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2. Limit water consumption to N/a N/a the capacity of natural The proposed main modification would not have a processes and storage systems N/a N/a significant effect. and maintain and enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse N/a N/a of water to accommodate The proposed main modification would not have a additional growth and N/a N/a significant effect. development with minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a waste and support the recycling N/a N/a significant effect. of waste. L 0/- Employment development in remote 5. Reduce contributions to countryside locations could result in The proposed main modification would not have a climate change and localised air MT-LT P employees having to travel long significant effect. pollution. distances to work. 6. To adapt to climate change N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a and avoid, reduce and manage N/a N/a significant effect. flood risk. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance L - Limited loss of undeveloped land could and expand biodiversity and The proposed main modification would not have a result in a detrimental effect on promote and conserve ST-LT P significant effect. biodiversity geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a Green Infrastructure in the N/a N/a significant effect. District. 9. Maintain, enhance and L - B class use outside of General The proposed main modification relates to the protection preserve the distinctiveness, Employment Areas could have a of existing employment uses from loss. This would not diversity and quality of ST-LT P detrimental affect on the townscape and have a significant effect with regards to this SA landscape and townscape landscape. objective. character. 10. Conserve and where L - B class use outside of General The proposed main modification relates to the protection appropriate enhance the historic ST-LT P Employment Areas could have a of existing employment uses from loss. This would not

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environment. detrimental affect on the townscape and have a significant effect with regards to this SA landscape, including the historic objective. environment. 11. Improve the health and well N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a being of the population. N/a N/a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a quantity of publicly accessible N/a N/a significant effect. open space. 14. Improve the quality, range N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a and accessibility of essential N/a N/a significant effect. services and facilities. L + The proposed main modification offers further protection to employment areas outside of allocations, some of 15. Redress inequalities related which lie in the rural areas. Protecting these areas helps to age, gender, disability, race, to address rural inequalities. Previously it was judged ST-LT P faith, location and income. that there would be no effect, however, due to the proposed main modification, a positive score has been added. 16. Ensure all groups have N/a N/a access to affordable, decent and The proposed main modification would not have a appropriate housing that meets N/a N/a significant effect. their needs. 17. Increase the vitality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a viability of existing town N/a N/a significant effect. centres. L ++ Option allows flexibility for the location 18. Help people gain access to of employment use where there is an The proposed main modification offers further protection satisfying work appropriate to identified need, thus creating to employment areas outside of allocations, supporting their skills, potential and place ST-LT P employment opportunities to meet the the previously assessed highly positive outcome. of residence. needs of the local population. 19. Improve the efficiency, L ++ Option allows for diverse rural economy The proposed main modification offers further protection competitiveness and ST-LT P by allowing for employment to employment areas outside of allocations, supporting

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adaptability of the local development in the countryside which the previously assessed highly positive outcome. economy. supports agriculture and forestry. The option allows a level of flexibility to ensure economic development is not overly restricted by lack of appropriately located, available land.

LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy EC04 Employment Development Outside of General Employment Areas SA Summary

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy EC 05 - Town Centre and Retail Strategy

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MM143 201 Replace figures in table: To reflect Town Hierarchy Convenience Comparison Food and corrected and Requirement Requirement beverage updated (net sq m) (net sq m) (gross sq m) evidence - Thetford Key Centre 862 1,509 3669 2,986 925 757 Breckland Retail Dereham Main centre 1950 839 5220 4,793 849 and Town Centre Attleborough Medium town centre 1025 578 1242 1,016 820 Study Second Swaffham Medium town centre 0 804 737 220 Addendum (May 2018) LP/ER/3AA Watton Medium town centre 491 514 1172 1,048 181

Amend wording of second to last paragraph of policy:

Clarification of For the Key Settlements of Attleborough and Thetford, a significant proportion of the retail need for the plan policy period will be met through development of small scale service provision in the Strategic Urban Extensions to requirements serve the expanded communities. Retail proposals for the Strategic Urban Extensions in Thetford and

Attleborough will be supported where they seek to deliver up to 2,400 sq m gross floorspace A1-A5 use in Thetford and up to 1,900 sq m gross floorspace A1-A5 use in Attleborough in a local parade format, which has been informed by the Breckland Retail and Town Centre Study. Proposals should be…

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LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss L 0 of undeveloped land and productive agricultural holdings and encourage the The proposed main modification would not recycling/reuse of onsite Policy relates to existing town centres N/a N/a have a significant effect. resources to minimise the impacts on the environment and safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a 0 capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not storage systems and maintain N/a N/a have a significant effect. and enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would not growth and development with N/a N/a have a significant effect. minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a Compatibility with this objective will be The proposed main modification would not waste and support the recycling N/a N/a determined at the planning application stage. have a significant effect. of waste. D + The supports the development of town The proposed modification further clarifies centre uses within the Districts town centres. the policy but does not change the 5. Reduce contributions to This is compatible with the aims of the previous assessment other than the climate change and localised air ST - LT P objective as these are more accessible positive effects of the policy would not pollution. locations by means other than single just be for the medium term but cover the occupancy car. short to long term. L 0 The policy allocates retail floorspace across the District, including to Thetford. Whilst the level of growth can be accommodated within 6. To adapt to climate change and the town, any new development will need to The proposed main modification would not avoid, reduce and manage flood ST P have regard to the town centres location at have a significant effect. risk. the confluence of the Rivers Thet and Little Ouse and the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment. No specific reference is made to

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this within either the policy or the reasoned justification. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not expand biodiversity and promote N/a N/a have a significant effect. and conserve geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not Green Infrastructure in the N/a N/a have a significant effect. District. L + Direct enhancements to the townscape are 9. Maintain, enhance and not included within the policy. However, the preserve the distinctiveness, The proposed main modification would not retail and town centre strategy states that diversity and quality of landscape MT P have a significant effect. applications should deliver improvements to and townscape character. the built environment. 10. Conserve and where L - No specific mention to the historic The proposed main modification would not appropriate enhance the historic ST P environment is provided within the policy have a significant effect. environment. L + The policy supports the location of retail 11. Improve the health and well The proposed main modification would not facilities within accessible locations, including being of the population. MT P have a significant effect. through new pedestrian and cycle links. N/a N/a This will be determined at the planning The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a application stage have a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not quantity of publicly accessible N/a N/a have a significant effect. open space. D ++ The policy allows for new retail floorspace within the town centres in accordance with 14. Improve the quality, range the Retail and Town Centre Strategy. This The proposed main modification would not and accessibility of essential MT P will improve access to key services and as have a significant effect. services and facilities. such scores well against the sustainability objective. 15. Redress inequalities related D + The policy supports the development of town The proposed main modification would not to age, gender, disability, race, centre uses within accessible locations which MT P have a significant effect. faith, location and income. is compatible with the objective. 16. Ensure all groups have access N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not

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to affordable, decent and have a significant effect. appropriate housing that meets N/a N/a their needs. L ++ The proposed main modification would not change the previous score of the policy against this objective even though the The policy reflects the findings of the Retail floorspace figures have been amended. It and Town Centre Study. Increases in 17. Increase the vitality and is considered the policy still promotes the floorspace within the town centre and lower viability of existing town centres. ST P vitality and viability of the centres. The impact assessment thresholds will improve policy outlines the amount of land the vitality and viability of the town centre. required to support the town centres and the Key Settlements that will provide for the needs of the local community. 18. Help people gain access to L + The policy allows for an increase in retail and satisfying work appropriate to town centre floorspace across the A use class The proposed main modification supports their skills, potential and place of MT P in accordance with the findings of the Retail the previous assessment outcomes. residence. and Town Centre study. L + The proposed main modification would not change the previous score of the policy against this objective even though the floorspace figures have been amended. It The policy does not directly allocate land for 19. Improve the efficiency, is considered the policy still promotes the business development, however it is competitiveness and adaptability vitality and viability of the centres that MT P supportive of new floorspace within the town of the local economy. supports the competiveness and centre. adaptability of the local economy. The policy outlines the amount of land required to support the town centres and the Key Settlements.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy EC 07 Tourism Related Development

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MM144 210 Revise policy wording as follows: To ensure that Policy EC07 Tourism Related Development there is a The creation, enhancement and expansion of existing tourism attractions, and tourism infrastructure will be distinction supported in accordance with the development strategy where this would enhance the existing tourism offer, between new benefit the local economy; the environment and infrastructure can accommodate the visitor impact; and tourism proposals proposals would be of a suitable scale and type for its their location. and tourist destinations that Development of an appropriate scale should be located where the environment and infrastructure can already exist. accommodate the visitor impact. Where a proposal is not readily accessible by public transport, then it will be supported where it relies on a specific geographical resource or contributions are made to improve accessibility.

Proposals for new tourism related development Leisure, tourism and cultural development proposals and visitor accommodation attracting a significant number of visitors should be located within, or be accessible to the five market towns. Smaller development proposals involving new tourism related development should be of a suitable scale and type to protect the character of the townscape and landscape within which they are situated.

All D development proposals will be assessed against the extent to which they meet the following criteria: Support the vitality and enhance the role of the market towns as tourist and leisure destinations through encouraging greater visitor numbers; Bring regeneration benefits, particularly through the redevelopment of brownfield land; Are accessible by sustainable modes of transport and / or are in close proximity to existing visitor attractions or where a proposal is not readily accessible by sustainable modes of transport, it can be demonstrated that the development relies on a specific geographical resource or contributions are made to improve accessibility; Offer the potential to improve access to rights of way, and/or green infrastructure; and In the case of proposals in the countryside, demonstrate the need for a rural location for that development. Support agricultural diversification of an appropriate scale and type in rural areas, and would support the continued viability of rural businesses. Particular emphasis is placed on improving the quality of existing visitor accommodation/ attractions and the need to broaden the range of accommodation and attractions provided.

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Camping and caravan sites will be supported where there is an unmet need. Proposals should be small in scale to limit impact on landscape and amenity and utilise, or be well related to, existing rural buildings.

L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA objective – Effect of proposed Main SA Objective -- Publication version Modification ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of L -- The policy allows for tourist related development across the undeveloped land and productive district, whilst the focus for major schemes is on the market agricultural holdings and towns, smaller scale development is acceptable across the The proposed main modification encourage the recycling/reuse of district subject to scale and type. Whilst, the effect on this ST- would not have a significant onsite resources to minimise the P objective will be dependent on the particular site, due to LT effect. impacts on the environment and the limited quantum of brownfield land across the District it safeguard resources for the future is likely that most development will occur on undeveloped generations. land. 2. Limit water consumption to the D 0 New development will see a need for increased water The proposed main modification capacity of natural processes and consumption, however the impact from tourism would not have a significant storage systems and maintain and LT P development is likely to be minimal. effect. enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of D 0 New development will see a need for increased water The proposed main modification water to accommodate additional consumption, however the impact from tourism would not have a significant growth and development with LT P development is likely to be minimal. effect. minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification waste and support the recycling of would not have a significant N/a N/a waste. effect. L 0 The preferred direction allows for smaller scale tourism The proposed modification adds 5. Reduce contributions to climate development across the district. This may lead to greater consideration to change and localised air pollution. MT P development in areas without public transport access and accessibility and impact upon the as such lead to reliance on the private car. The impact environment. The score is

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upon air pollution likely to be minimal. therefore amended from 0/- to 0. ? ? The effect of this objective will be dependent on the 6. To adapt to climate change and The proposed main modification particular site selected, as such the impact is unclear at avoid, reduce and manage flood would not have a significant ? ? present but should be dealt with during the planning risk. effect. application stage. ? ? The policy would continue to The effect on this objective will be dependent on the consider the impact upon the 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and particular site selected. The effect will need to be carefully environment. The proposed Main expand biodiversity and promote considered given the close relationship between tourism ? ? Modification would not have a and conserve geodiversity. and rural areas with known biodiversity value such as significant effect that would alter Thetford Forest or the river valleys. the previously assessed outcome. ? ? The policy would continue to The effect on this objective will be dependent on the consider the impact upon green 8. Protect, enhance and increase particular site selected. The effect will need to be carefully infrastructure. The proposed Main Green Infrastructure in the considered given the close relationship between tourism ? ? Modification would not have a District. and rural areas with known biodiversity value such as significant effect that would alter Thetford Forest or the river valleys. the previously assessed outcome. ? ? The policy would continue to The effect on this objective will be dependent on the 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve consider the impact upon the particular site selected. The impact will need to be carefully the distinctiveness, diversity and environment. The proposed Main considered given the dependency between a successful quality of landscape and ? ? Modification would not have a tourist economy and an attractive landscape and built townscape character. significant effect that would alter environment. the previously assessed outcome. ? ? The policy would continue to The impact on this objective will be dependent on the consider the impact upon the 10. Conserve and where particular site selected. The effect will need to be carefully environment. The proposed Main appropriate enhance the historic ? ? considered given the close relationship between tourism Modification would not have a environment. and heritage, including e historic environment. significant effect that would alter the previously assessed outcome. N/a N/a The proposed main modification 11. Improve the health and well would not have a significant being of the population. N/a N/a effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification 12. Reduce and prevent crime would not have a significant N/a N/a effect.

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13. Improve the quality and N/a N/a The proposed main modification quantity of publicly accessible open would not have a significant N/a N/a space. effect. 14. Improve the quality, range and N/a N/a The proposed main modification accessibility of essential services would not have a significant N/a N/a and facilities. effect. 15. Redress inequalities related to N/a N/a The proposed main modification age, gender, disability, race, faith, N/a N/a would not have a significant effect location and income. 16. Ensure all groups have access N/a N/a The proposed main modification to affordable, decent and would not have a significant appropriate housing that meets N/a N/a effect. their needs. D + The proposed modification supports new development The policy seeks to promote larger scale development attracting a significant number of 17. Increase the vitality and within or close to town centres as sustainable locations visitors should be within or be ST- viability of existing town centres. P from which to explore Breckland. This scores good accessible to the five market LT compatibility with this objective. towns and therefore this policy would have a positive effect against this objective. L ++ The proposed modification seeks 18. Help people gain access to The policy supports the development of new tourist to clarify proposals for new satisfying work appropriate to facilities and accommodation within the District. Tourism is tourism development and those their skills, potential and place of ST P a key employment sector within Breckland and as such the that are existing. The policy still residence. policy scores well against this objective. has a positive effect when considered against the objective. L ++ The proposed modification seeks to clarify proposals for new Tourism and tourist related employment is a key sector tourism development and those 19. Improve the efficiency, within Breckland's economy. The policy supports the that are existing. The policy still competitiveness and adaptability sustainable development of tourist facilities within the ST P has a positive effect when of the local economy. District. The preferred direction supports smaller scale considered against the objective tourism development across the district. and the additional clarification helps support development

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy COM 01 Design

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MM146 214 Revise the text after criteria O to state the following: To provide additional clarity Development that does not fully address the values of the design principles of the criteria above or the design to the policy. issues outlines above will not be acceptable permitted. The policy has All development proposals should respond to current best practice and demonstrate that they are in general also been conformity with the design principles set out in established urban design guidance, any subsequently produced amended to design guidance Supplementary Planning Document adopted by the Council or other design guidance endorsed included by the Council and/or through neighbourhood planning. reference to viability in relation In some cases the Council will request the involvement of a developer funded Design Review, subject to viability. to Design Reviews. L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA objective SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- – Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible N/a N/a loss of undeveloped land and productive agricultural holdings and encourage the The proposed main modification would not have a recycling/reuse of onsite N/a N/a significant effect. resources to minimise the impacts on the environment and safeguard resources for

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the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to N/a N/a the capacity of natural The proposed main modification would not have a processes and storage systems N/a N/a significant effect. and maintain and enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse N/a N/a of water to accommodate The proposed main modification would not have a additional growth and N/a N/a significant effect. development with minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a waste and support the N/a N/a significant effect. recycling of waste. 5. Reduce contributions to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a climate change and localised N/a N/a significant effect. air pollution. 6. To adapt to climate change N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a and avoid, reduce and manage N/a N/a significant effect. flood risk. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance N/a N/a and expand biodiversity and The proposed main modification would not have a promote and conserve N/a N/a significant effect. geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a increase Green Infrastructure N/a N/a significant effect. in the District. D ++ The proposed Main Modification would potentially The most obvious effects of good design is the 9. Maintain, enhance and remove the requirement for Design Review. Whilst contribution that is made to the townscape and preserve the distinctiveness, this could result in some proposals being subject landscape of places. The effective application of diversity and quality of to less scrutiny, which may be a missed ST-LT P good design principles should result in a landscape and townscape opportunity for design of the very highest quality, particular compatibility with this sustainability character. these occasions are likely to be rare and overall objective. the policy remains highly positive in its approach.

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D ++ The proposed Main Modification would potentially Good design should take into account the remove the requirement for Design Review. Whilst 10. Conserve and where setting of the area and the local character. The this could result in some proposals being subject appropriate enhance the application of the good design policy should to less scrutiny, which may be a missed ST-LT P historic environment. result in a particular compatibility with this opportunity for design of the very highest quality, sustainability objective. these occasions are likely to be rare and overall the policy remains highly positive in its approach. D + Well designed development should incorporate open space and/or create good accessibility links. It should also incorporate features that 11. Improve the health and The proposed main modification would not have a promote a choice of transport, including walking well being of the population. ST-LT P significant effect. or cycling. This may contribute to the improvement of the health and well being of the population. D ++ The policy incorporates crime prevention as one of the principles of good design. This can be The proposed main modification would not have a 12. Reduce and prevent crime ST-LT P through both the prevention of crime and the significant effect. prevention of the fear of crime. 13. Improve the quality and D + Well designed development should integrate any The proposed main modification would not have a quantity of publicly accessible element of open space, or forge links to existing ST-LT P significant effect. open space. open space as far as is practicable. 14. Improve the quality, range N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a and accessibility of essential N/a N/a significant effect. services and facilities. 15. Redress inequalities N/a N/a related to age, gender, The proposed main modification would not have a disability, race, faith, location N/a N/a significant effect. and income. D + Well designed housing should incorporate an The proposed main modification adds that a appropriate mix of house types and should be Design Review should be subject to viability. This 16. Ensure all groups have designed in such a way as to be capable of would go some way to avoiding market access to affordable, decent adaptation to meet the changing needs of its uncertainty in the delivery of housing. This and appropriate housing that ST-LT P occupiers. There are risks that very high however would not result in a significant meets their needs. standards of design confer additional costs to difference when considering the effects of the the developer, in terms of money and time, and policy as a whole and so, on balance, the positive

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this may impact upon the market attractiveness assessment should remain. of sites and therefore the delivery of housing. D + Well designed buildings, spaces and 17. Increase the vitality and transportation routes will contribute to the The proposed main modification would not have a viability of existing town creation of an attractive environment that ST-LT P significant effect. centres. people will want to use. This will help to create vital and viable town centres. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to The proposed main modification would not have a their skills, potential and place N/a N/a significant effect. of residence. Well designed buildings, spaces and transportation routes will contribute to the D + creation of an attractive and well functioning environment that people will want to use and invest in. Therefore well designed places will help to 19. Improve the efficiency, contribute to the competitiveness of the competitiveness and economy. Buildings designed to be adaptable The proposed main modification would not have a adaptability of the local will build in adaptability which should help the significant effect. economy. reactiveness of the economy by ensuring that ST-LT P buildings are suitable for a number of purposes. There are risks that very high standards of design confer additional costs to the developer, and this may impact upon the attractiveness of sites and therefore the delivery of employment development.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy COM 02 - Healthy Lifestyles

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MM147 218 Revise Policy COM02 as follows: To add clarity for when health All new development (excluding minor applications) will be expected to: impact demonstrate that appropriate steps have been taken through its design and construction and implementation to assessments and avoid or mitigate potential negative effects on the health of the population; healthy urban facilitate enhanced health and well being through the provision of conditions supportive of good physical and planning mental health (such as enabling physical activity); and checklists will be reduce, where possible, disparities in health between different parts of Breckland by addressing detrimental required. environmental social and economic conditions.

New development will be expected to take appropriate steps to avoid/mitigate potential negative effects on the health of the population and facilitate enhanced health and well-being through the provision of conditions supportive of good physical and mental health. Where possible, new development should also seek to reduce disparities in health between different parts of Breckland by addressing detrimental environmental social and economic conditions.

Development in Air Quality Management Areas and those areas identified as affecting or likely to affect the control of relevant pollutants within the Air Quality Management Area, should be consistent with the local air quality action plan.

Developers will be expected to demonstrate the above, through the following complete and submit the following with planning applications: i. A Health Impact Assessment for large and complex proposals where the Council consider there are likely to be clear health implications from the proposal; ii. A Healthy Urban Planning Checklist for developments of 5 dwellings/1,000m2 of non-residential development or more. iii. An assessment of the likely impact of the development on air quality, for developments of 5 dwellings/1,000m2 of non-residential development or more, in or impacting on areas identified as ‘at risk’ of exceeding air quality objectives.

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All proposals relating to the provision, loss or redevelopment of Indoor Sports Facilities will have regard to the key findings and recommendations of the Indoor Sport and Built Sports and Recreational Facilities Study (2017) L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of N/a N/a undeveloped land and productive agricultural holdings and encourage The proposed main modification would not the recycling/reuse of onsite resources N/a N/a have a significant effect. to minimise the impacts on the environment and safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not storage systems and maintain and N/a N/a have a significant effect. enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would not growth and development with minimal N/a N/a have a significant effect. impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of waste N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not and support the recycling of waste. N/a N/a have a significant effect. L ++ The proposed main modification further The policy requires all new developments to strengthens the policy against the objective. consider health impacts through design and 5. Reduce contributions to climate The 'negative effects on the health of the ST - construction. This would include access to change and localised air pollution. P population' are not listed in the main LT services and facilities by means other than modification, but when considered against single occupancy car. the objective to reduce localised air

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pollution, this policy has short to long term positive effects that are not only positive but very positive and hence the change in scoring. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not avoid, reduce and manage flood risk. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not expand biodiversity and promote and N/a N/a have a significant effect. conserve geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase Green N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not

Infrastructure in the District. N/a N/a have a significant effect. D + The policy requires new development to 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the consider the health impact through the The proposed main modification would not distinctiveness, diversity and quality of design and construction phase. The ST-LT P have a significant effect. landscape and townscape character. landscape and townscape of a development can have a significant health impact. D + The policy requires new development to consider the health impact through the 10. Conserve and where appropriate The proposed main modification would not design and construction phase. The enhance the historic environment. ST-LT P have a significant effect. landscape and townscape of a development can have a significant health impact. D ++ The policy requires all new development to The proposed main modifications add clarity 11. Improve the health and well being consider health impacts from the initial to the policy rather than changing the of the population. ST-LT P design phase and as such score positively priorities; therefore, there is no significant against the sustainability objective. changes to the sustainability of the policy. N/a N/a Compatibility with the objective will occur The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a through the planning application stage. have a significant effect. D + All new developments should provide open space. As part of the application proposal 13. Improve the quality and quantity of The proposed main modification would not developments will now need to consider publicly accessible open space. ST P have a significant effect. impact upon health, which includes access to open space. 14. Improve the quality, range and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not accessibility of essential services and N/a N/a have a significant effect.

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facilities. D + The policy requires new development to have The proposed main modifications add clarity 15. Redress inequalities related to age, regard to health impacts, particularly in to the policy rather than changing the gender, disability, race, faith, location regards to economic, environmental and ST-LT P priorities; therefore, there is no significant and income. social conditions. This should help to redress changes to the sustainability of the policy. inequalities within the district. D + The policy requires new development to have The proposed main modifications add clarity 16. Ensure all groups have access to regard to health impacts, particularly in to the policy rather than changing the affordable, decent and appropriate regards to economic, environmental and ST-LT P priorities; therefore, there is no significant housing that meets their needs. social conditions. This should help to redress change to the sustainability of the policy. inequalities within the district. 17. Increase the vitality and viability of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not existing town centres. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not satisfying work appropriate to their N/a N/a have a significant effect. skills, potential and place of residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not competitiveness and adaptability of the N/a N/a have a significant effect. local economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy COM 04 - Community Facilities

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MM151 221 Revise the policy as follows: To add clarity to the policy Proposals for the provision and retention of community facilities will be supported.

The creation, enhancement and expansion of community facilities will be supported in accordance with the development strategy where this would enhance the existing offer, benefit the local economy and be of a suitable scale and type for its location and in locations in close proximity to the area that they will serve. Proposals, including change of use (outside permitted development rights), which result in the loss of local community buildings (most recently used for this purpose where the use has ceased), will not be permitted unless: It can be demonstrated that there is no local need for the facility or that its continuing function is no longer viable following appropriate marketing; and or An equivalent facility in terms of quality is provided to serve the same community in an accessible location. or; An appropriate alternative community facility to meet local needs is not required or likely to be viable, as demonstrated by evidence submitted by the applicant. Where new development increases the demand for community facilities, the Council may require a developer contribution to improve the qualitative and quantitative offer of the existing facilities.

All proposals relating to the provision, loss or redevelopment of Indoor Sports Facilities will have regard to the key findings and recommendations of the Indoor Sport and Built Sports and Recreational Facilities Study (2017). L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT

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1. Minimise the irreversible loss of N/a N/a undeveloped land and productive agricultural holdings and encourage The proposed main modification would not have a the recycling/reuse of onsite N/a N/a significant effect. resources to minimise the impacts on the environment and safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not have a storage systems and maintain and N/a N/a significant effect. enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would not have a growth and development with N/a N/a significant effect. minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of waste N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a and support the recycling of waste. N/a N/a significant effect. L + Protection of key local services 5. Reduce contributions to climate reduces peoples need to travel long The proposed main modification would not have a change and localised air pollution. LT P distances, thus lowering carbon significant effect. dioxide emissions. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a avoid, reduce and manage flood risk. N/a N/a significant effect. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a expand biodiversity and promote and N/a N/a significant effect. conserve geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a

Green Infrastructure in the District. N/a N/a significant effect. 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the N/a N/a distinctiveness, diversity and quality The proposed main modification would not have a of landscape and townscape N/a N/a significant effect. character. 10. Conserve and where appropriate N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a enhance the historic environment. N/a N/a significant effect.

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L ? Reducing peoples need to travel by The proposed main modifications add clarity to the 11. Improve the health and well being protecting key local services could policy rather than changing the priorities, therefore, of the population. MT P improve the well being of the local there is no significant change to the sustainability of population the policy. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and quantity N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a of publicly accessible open space. N/a N/a significant effect. 14. Improve the quality, range and L ++ Protection of local services ensures The proposed main modification would not have a accessibility of essential services and everyone has access to key local MT P significant effect. facilities. services and facilities L + The proposed main modifications add clarity to the 15. Redress inequalities related to Protection of local services ensures policy rather than changing the priorities, therefore, age, gender, disability, race, faith, everyone has reasonably easy access MT P there is no significant change to the sustainability of location and income. to the services that they need. the policy. 16. Ensure all groups have access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a affordable, decent and appropriate N/a N/a significant effect. housing that meets their needs. 17. Increase the vitality and viability N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a of existing town centres. N/a N/a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to their The proposed main modification would not have a skills, potential and place of N/a N/a significant effect. residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have a competitiveness and adaptability of N/a N/a significant effect. the local economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy INF 01 - Telecommunications

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MM152 222 Add additional wording to first bullet point: To ensure due regard is made to The Council will support proposals for the provision and improvement of telecommunications infrastructure the impact of provided that: telecommunications •The installation and any associated apparatus is sited and designed to avoid any unacceptable impact on visual development on and residential amenity, highway safety, the historic environment and the character and appearance of the area the historic where it would be sited; environment

L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of ? ? The technical requirements of some undeveloped land and productive telecommunications infrastructure will dictate agricultural holdings and encourage that they will need to be located in the The proposed main modification would not the recycling/reuse of onsite ? ? countryside. However, locally defined criteria have a significant effect. resources to minimise the impacts on should ensure that this is a last resort, and the environment and safeguard that all visual impacts will be minimised. resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not storage systems and maintain and N/a N/a have a significant effect. enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not

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water to accommodate additional have a significant effect. growth and development with N/a N/a minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of waste N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not and support the recycling of waste. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 5. Reduce contributions to climate N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not change and localised air pollution. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not avoid, reduce and manage flood risk. N/a N/a have a significant effect. N - No specific reference is made to the 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and protection of biodiversity or geodiversity The proposed main modification would not expand biodiversity and promote and ST-LT P within the policy, instead the policy relies on have a significant effect. conserve geodiversity. visual impact. N - No specific reference is made to the protection of biodiversity or geodiversity 8. Protect, enhance and increase The proposed main modification would not (including green infrastructure) within the Green Infrastructure in the District. ST-LT P have a significant effect. policy, instead the policy relies on visual impact. N + The policy includes a locally defined criteria 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the around avoidance of sites with an distinctiveness, diversity and quality The proposed main modification would not unacceptable impact on visual or residential of landscape and townscape ST-LT P have a significant effect. amenity. This provides compatibility with this character. sustainability objective. D + The proposed main modification makes The policy includes a locally defined criteria explicit reference to the historic environment. around avoidance of sites with an 10. Conserve and where appropriate Whilst this is a positive amendment with unacceptable impact on the historic enhance the historic environment. ST-LT P regards to this SA objective, it would not environment. This provides compatibility with result in a change to the previously assessed this sustainability objective. outcome. 11. Improve the health and well being N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not of the population. N/a N/a have a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a have a significant effect. 13. Improve the quality and quantity N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not

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of publicly accessible open space. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 14. Improve the quality, range and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not accessibility of essential services and N/a N/a have a significant effect. facilities. 15. Redress inequalities related to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not age, gender, disability, race, faith, N/a N/a have a significant effect. location and income. 16. Ensure all groups have access to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not affordable, decent and appropriate N/a N/a have a significant effect. housing that meets their needs. 17. Increase the vitality and viability N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not of existing town centres. N/a N/a have a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to D + A good telecommunication network is satisfying work appropriate to their essential to the development of the local The proposed main modification would not skills, potential and place of MT P economy, and therefore is important to this have a significant effect. residence. sustainability objective. D + A good telecommunication network is 19. Improve the efficiency, essential to the development of the local The proposed main modification would not competitiveness and adaptability of MT P economy, and therefore is important to this have a significant effect. the local economy. sustainability objective.

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Overall effect of The proposed main modification adds a reference about the historic environment. This is positive but would not alter the previously Proposed assessed positive outcome. Modification upon SA assessment

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy INF 02 - Developer Contributions

Mod Page Text with proposed Modification Reason for Ref Number Change

MM153 224 Amend first paragraph of policy as follows: For additional The Council will secure site specific developer contributions for developments of 11 or more dwellings (which clarity in the policy have a maximum combined gross floorspace of no more than 1,000 square metres (gross internal area)), and for consistency excluding rural exception sites, in order to properly service, manage and mitigate the impact of development, with national policy subject to viability, which… (particularly paragraph 173 of the NPPF)

Amend policy clause 4: Clarify obligations 4. Pedestrian and highway safety improvements necessary to mitigate the impact of development on the wider also must mitigate highway network and to secure satisfactory access to the development; the impact of development on the wider highway network

To provide Policy INF 02, delete policy clause 8, add new wording at the end of the policy: clarification that phasing of Details of significant infrastructure requirements are identified within the Council’s Infrastructure Delivery Plan. development Developer contributions will be required to secure infrastructure which is necessary to ensure: should align with … the provision of 7. The delivery of environmental infrastructure (biodiversity management, landscaping, flood defences, SUD’s, infrastructure. waste management) and, where necessary their maintenance; and 8. Where appropriate, in order that the delivery is integrated with development phasing to ensure timely provision and commuted payments will secure necessary future maintenance; and 9. The delivery of any other infrastructure requirements in a made Neighbourhood Plan.

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The delivery of development will need to align with the provision of infrastructure. As such, development may require to be phased to ensure the provision of infrastructure in a timely manner. Planning obligations may be used to secure the phasing arrangement. Commuted payments will be sought to secure the necessary future maintenance of infrastructure.

L ++ D + N 0 - Assessment of policy against SA SA Objective Effect of proposed Main Modification -- objective – Publication version ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of N/a N/a undeveloped land and productive agricultural holdings and encourage The proposed main modification would not have the recycling/reuse of onsite N/a N/a a significant effect. resources to minimise the impacts on the environment and safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the N/a N/a capacity of natural processes and The proposed main modification would not have storage systems and maintain and N/a N/a a significant effect. enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of N/a N/a water to accommodate additional The proposed main modification would not have growth and development with N/a N/a a significant effect. minimal impacts on water quality. 4. Minimise the production of waste N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have and support the recycling of waste. N/a N/a a significant effect. 5. Reduce contributions to climate N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have change and localised air pollution. N/a N/a a significant effect. 6. To adapt to climate change and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have

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avoid, reduce and manage flood risk. N/a N/a a significant effect. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have expand biodiversity and promote and N/a N/a a significant effect. conserve geodiversity. 8. Protect, enhance and increase N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have

Green Infrastructure in the District. N/a N/a a significant effect. 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the N/a N/a distinctiveness, diversity and quality The proposed main modification would not have of landscape and townscape N/a N/a a significant effect. character. 10. Conserve and where appropriate N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have enhance the historic environment. N/a N/a a significant effect. 11. Improve the health and well being N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have of the population. N/a N/a a significant effect. N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have 12. Reduce and prevent crime N/a N/a a significant effect. D + All new development is required to contribute towards open space. This will need to be secured through a planning 13. Improve the quality and quantity obligation to ensure it comes forward. As The proposed main modification would not have of publicly accessible open space. ST-LT P such a policy setting out the requirements a significant effect. for developer contributions scores positively against this sustainability objective. D + Where a new development requires the provision of infrastructure including essential facilities such as schools to make 14. Improve the quality, range and it acceptable in planning terms a planning The proposed main modification would not have accessibility of essential services and obligation will be required to secure this. ST-LT P a significant effect. facilities. As such a policy setting out the requirements for developer contributions scores positively against this sustainability objective. 15. Redress inequalities related to N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have

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age, gender, disability, race, faith, a significant effect. N/a N/a location and income. D + Affordable housing will need to be secured through a planning obligation to 16. Ensure all groups have access to ensure it comes forward. As such a policy The proposed main modification would not have affordable, decent and appropriate ST-LT P setting out the requirements for developer a significant effect. housing that meets their needs. contributions scores positively against this sustainability objective. 17. Increase the vitality and viability N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have of existing town centres. N/a N/a a significant effect. 18. Help people gain access to N/a N/a satisfying work appropriate to their The proposed main modification would not have skills, potential and place of N/a N/a a significant effect. residence. 19. Improve the efficiency, N/a N/a The proposed main modification would not have competitiveness and adaptability of N/a N/a a significant effect. the local economy.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: Policy INF 02 - Developer Contributions SA Summary

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Publication N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a + + N/a + N/a N/a N/a version

Proposed MM N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a + + N/a + N/a N/a N/a effect (in bold and shaded if amended) Overall effect of The proposed main modification would not have a significant effect. Proposed Modification upon SA assessment

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: INF 03: Local Plan Policy Review Mod Page Text with proposed Modification Reason for Ref Number Change

MM155 226 Policy INF 03: Local Plan Policy Review To allow for review of the Plan. The Council will undertake an immediate partial review of the Plan, with regard to the following matters:

1.Policy HOU 01 Development Requirements (minimum): To consider housing need and the subsequent strategy for meeting the identified need. 2.Policy HOU 08 Gypsy and Travellers: To consider the needs of non-travelling gypsy and travellers and identify suitable provision to meet such a need. 3.Policy HOU 10 Technical Design Standards for New Homes: To consider the accessibility of homes standards. 4.Policy EC 01 Economic Development: To consider the effect of the dualling of the A47 on the Plan’s economic strategy.

The partial review of the Plan will be submitted for examination 3 years after the date of adoption of this Plan or by June 2022, whichever is soonest. In the event that the review is not submitted for examination by this time, then the Council’s policies that relate to the supply of housing, economic development and gypsy and travellers will be deemed to be out-of-date. SA Objective L ++ Assessment of policy against Effect of proposed Main Modification D + SA objective – Publication N 0 version - -- ST P MT T LT 1. Minimise the irreversible loss of The proposed new policy would not have a significant undeveloped land and productive n/a n/a n/a - proposed new policy effect upon this SA objective.

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agricultural holdings and encourage the recycling/reuse of onsite resources to minimise the impacts on the n/a n/a environment and safeguard resources for the future generations. 2. Limit water consumption to the n/a n/a capacity of natural processes and The proposed new policy would not have a significant n/a - proposed new policy storage systems and maintain and n/a n/a effect upon this SA objective. enhance water quality. 3. Ensure the sustainable reuse of n/a n/a water to accommodate additional The proposed new policy would not have a significant n/a - proposed new policy growth and development with minimal effect upon this SA objective. impacts on water quality. n/a n/a

4. Minimise the production of waste n/a n/a The proposed new policy would not have a significant and support the recycling of waste. n/a - proposed new policy n/a n/a effect upon this SA objective.

5. Reduce contributions to climate n/a n/a The proposed new policy would not have a significant n/a - proposed new policy change and localised air pollution. n/a n/a effect upon this SA objective. 6. To adapt to climate change and n/a n/a The proposed new policy would not have a significant avoid, reduce and manage flood risk. n/a - proposed new policy n/a n/a effect upon this SA objective. 7. Protect, conserve, enhance and expand biodiversity and promote and n/a n/a The proposed new policy would not have a significant n/a - proposed new policy conserve geodiversity. effect upon this SA objective. n/a n/a 8. Protect, enhance and increase Green n/a n/a The proposed new policy would not have a significant Infrastructure in the District. n/a - proposed new policy n/a n/a effect upon this SA objective. 9. Maintain, enhance and preserve the n/a n/a n/a - proposed new policy The proposed new policy would not have a significant

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distinctiveness, diversity and quality of effect upon this SA objective. landscape and townscape character. n/a n/a

10. Conserve and where appropriate n/a n/a The proposed new policy would not have a significant enhance the historic environment. n/a - proposed new policy n/a n/a effect upon this SA objective. n/a - proposed new policy The proposed new policy would ensure a prompt 11. Improve the health and well being D + of the population. review of policy HOU 10 Technical Housing Standards. This could result in changes being made to the policy that would be positive for health and wellbeing. The ST-LT T proposed new policy is positive in respect of this SA objective.

12. Reduce and prevent crime n/a n/a The proposed new policy would not have a significant n/a - proposed new policy n/a n/a effect upon this SA objective.

13. Improve the quality and quantity of n/a n/a The proposed new policy would not have a significant publicly accessible open space. n/a - proposed new policy effect upon this SA objective. n/a n/a

14. Improve the quality, range and n/a n/a accessibility of essential services and The proposed new policy would not have a significant n/a - proposed new policy facilities. effect upon this SA objective. n/a n/a

15. Redress inequalities related to n/a n/a age, gender, disability, race, faith, The proposed new policy would not have a significant n/a - proposed new policy location and income. effect upon this SA objective. n/a n/a

16. Ensure all groups have access to n/a - proposed new policy The proposed new policy would ensure that the D + affordable, decent and appropriate delivery of the correct amount and types of housing

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housing that meets their needs. including the needs of non-travelling gypsy and travelers, and would be reviewed and identified needs ST-LT T are met. The proposed new policy is positive in respect of this SA objective. 17. Increase the vitality and viability of n/a n/a existing town centres. The proposed new policy would not have a significant n/a - proposed new policy effect upon this SA objective. n/a n/a 18. Help people gain access to The proposed new policy ensures that housing delivery D + satisfying work appropriate to their and economic development is taking placed as n/a - proposed new policy skills, potential and place of residence. required, and if not, a new strategy adopted. The

ST-LT T proposed new policy is positive in respect of this SA objective. 19. Improve the efficiency, The proposed new policy refers to the role of policy competitiveness and adaptability of the D + EC01 to consider the effect of dualling the A47 on the local economy. Plan's economic strategy and this is a proactive policy n/a - proposed new policy that will be able to respond to changing economic situation and improve the adaptability of the local ST-MT T economy. The assessment of the policy against the objective would have a temporary positive effect across the district in the short to medium term.

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LOCAL PLAN POLICY: INF 03: Local Plan Policy Review SA Summary

Sustainability Objective

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Publication PROPOSED NEW POLICY – NO PREVIOUS ASSESSMENT version Proposed MM n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a + n/a n/a n/a n/a + n/a + + effect

Overall effect of The proposed main modification would require for a Local Plan review to be submitted for examination by June 2022 or within 3 years Proposed of adoption of this plan, with regards to policies HOU 01, HOU 08, HOU 10 and EC 01. This is considered a positive approach with Modification regards to the relevant SA objectives (11, 16, 18 and 19) but otherwise no significant effect is envisaged. upon SA assessment

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