Babergh District Council Local Development Framework Submission Core Strategy

Sustainability Appraisal Appendices Part III September 2011 Babergh District Council Local Development Framework: Core Strategy Sustainability Appraisal Report Appendices

Babergh District Council Local Development Framework

Submission Core Strategy

Sustainability Appraisal Report

Appendices Part III

September 2011

Notice This report was produced by Atkins and Babergh District Council for the specific purpose of the Submission Core Strategy Development Plan Document Sustainability Appraisal.

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Contents

Appendix A – Broad Locations Assessment 4 A.1 Broad Locations Assessment Tables 5 Appendix B – Growth Scenarios Assessment Tables 62 Appendix C – Responses to Consultation on Growth Scenarios and Broad Locations Core Strategy106 Appendix D – Draft Submission Core Strategy Policies Assessment Tables 112 Appendix E – Council Response to SA Recommendations 180

List of Tables Table A-1- Key to Broad Locations Assessment 5 Table A-2- - Assessment Results for Broad Location 1 - Hadleigh 5 Table A-3- Assessment Results for Broad Location 2 - Hadleigh 11 Table A-4 - Assessment Results for Broad Location 3 - Hadleigh 17 Table A-5- Assessment Results for Broad Location 4 – Sudbury 23 Table A-6- Assessment Results for Broad Location 5 – Sudbury 30 Table A-7- Assessment Results for Broad Location 6 – Sudbury 37 Table A-8- Assessment Results for Broad Location 7 – Sudbury 44 Table A-9- Assessment Results for Broad Location 8 – Ipswich Fringe 50 Table A-10- Assessment Results for Broad Location 9 – South West Ipswich Fringe 56 Table B-1- Assessment Key 63 Table B-2- Component 1: Housing Growth Scenarios 64 Table B-3- Component 2: Employment Growth Scenarios 80 Table C-1 - Babergh Core Strategy Growth Options Consultees’ Comments on SA 107 Table D-1- Assessment Key 113 Table D-2 - Spatial Strategy: Levels of Growth and its Distribution 114 Table D-3 – Strategy for Sudbury/Great Cornard 122 Table D-4 - Strategy for Hadleigh 130 Table D-5 - Strategy for Growth in the Ipswich Fringe 137 Table D-6 - Strategy for development in Core and Hinterland Villages 144 Table D-7 - Sustainable Development and Climate Change 150 Table D-8 - Economy 158 Table D-9 - Mixed and Special Needs Housing 166 Table D-10 - Infrastructure Provision 174 Table E-1 – Council Response to SA Recommendations (June 2011) 181

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Appendix A – Broad Locations Assessment

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A.1 Broad Locations Assessment Tables

Table A-1- Key to Broad Locations Assessment

Not relevant to criterion / Neutral In conformity with the criterion effects

Partially meets the criterion / possibly in conflict with the criterion/ some constraints ? Insufficient information is available identified

In conflict with the criterion

Table A-2- - Assessment Results for Broad Location 1 - Hadleigh SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale Broad Location 1 - Hadleigh Proposed Use - Mixed Use Social 1 To improve the health of the Is it within 30 mins of a GP, dentist and The broad location is within 30min of a GP by population overall hospital by public transport? public transport. The nearest GP is located in about approximately 1.3km. Will it lead to a loss of public open space or The broad location development will not result in a open access land? loss of public open space. Will it improve accessibility by Public Rights of Nearby Public Rights of Way will improve Way? accessibility to the broad location. The broad location is adjacent to a footpath and cycle link. 2 To maintain and improve levels of Is it within 30 mins of a school by public The broad location is within 30 mins of a school by education and skills in the population transport? public transport. overall Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within walkable and cyclable distances. The and 2-5km)? nearest primary school is located about approximately 700 metres from the broad location.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale 4 To reduce poverty and social Will the broad location be situated near or As the broad location is not situated close or within exclusion within LSOAs in the most deprived 20% to a deprived area, opportunities for regeneration are 40% in the country? not likely. 5 To improve access to key services for Is it within 30 mins of the town centre by public The broad location is within 30 mins of the town all sectors of the population transport? centre by public transport. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within cyclable distance but not walkable and 2-5km) to key services? distance. Town centre is located approximately 1km from the broad location. Is it within 30 mins of a supermarket/ shopping The broad location is within 30 mins of centre by public transport? shops/supermarkets by public transport. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within cyclable distances but not walkable and 2-5km) to supermarkets/shopping centre? distance. The nearest grocery shop is located about 1km from the broad location.

Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use The broad location is proposed for mixed use development with good accessibility to local development and will have good accessibility to facilities? local facilities. 6 To offer everybody the opportunity for Is the broad location proposed for employment The broad location is proposed for mixed use rewarding and satisfying employment or mixed use with employment included? development with employment included.

7 To meet the housing requirements of Is the broad location proposal over the The broad location would be capable of the whole community relevant thresholds for the application of accommodating larger sites and provision of affordable housing policy? Babergh Local Plan affordable housing. policy HS08 specifies that sites which come forward for residential development in a settlement with a population of 3,000 or more and which are 0.5 hectares or more in size, capable of accommodating at least 15 dwellings, or on sites of similar size and capacity on which a renewal of planning permission is sought, the District Council will require up to 35% of dwellings to be provided in the form of affordable housing to meet identified local needs.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale 8 To improve the quality of where Does the broad location have a good access The broad location is adjacent to a public green people live and encourage community to natural green space? space which may stimulate social interaction. participation Environmental 9 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within a The broad location is not situated within a improve water quality groundwater source protection zone? groundwater source protection zone. 10 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within an Air The broad location is not within an AQMA. improve air quality Quality Management Area (AQMA)? 11 To conserve soil resources and quality Is the broad location proposed on Greenfield land? The broad location is proposed on Greenfield Land. Would it lead to the loss of best and most The broad location is located on Grade 3 versatile agricultural land (Grade 1, 2 and 3a)? Agricultural Land. Will it lead to remediation of contaminated There are no potentially contaminated sites within land? the area of the broad location, so effects against this indicator are neutral. 14 To reduce the effects of traffic on the Does the broad location have good The broad location can be accessed by public environment accessibility to local facilities (as assessed transport, therefore, it should help minimise the above)? need for travel and reliance on the private car. 15 To reduce emissions of greenhouse Will the broad location proposal promote the The size of the broad location will allow for gases from energy consumption incorporation of small-scale renewable in development proposals to incorporate the required developments? proportion of energy from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon sources. 16 To reduce vulnerability to climatic Does the broad location lie within the flood risk The broad location is not situated within Flood events zones (2, 3a, 3b) identified in the SERA and Zones 2, 3a or 3b or in proximity to a water course. have a proposed 'non-compatible' use or is located within 9m of a river?

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale 17 To conserve and enhance biodiversity Is the broad location in proximity to a Special The broad location is situated approximately 900m and geodiversity Protection Area (SPA), Special Area of west of the Hintlesham Woods SSSI. Conservation (SAC) or broad location of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 2-4 km of a SPA, SAC or SSSI. Differentiation is made between European and national designations given a different level of protection granted to these sites. Is the broad location in proximity to a County Part of the broad location is located approximately Wildlife Site, Local Nature Reserve or Ancient 500m east of the Railway Walk Local Nature Woodland? Note: For the purposes of this Reserve. assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 500m of a site. Are BAP habitats known to be represented There are no BAP habitats within the broad location within the broad location? or in its proximity. Would it lead to a loss of or damage to a There are no geological SSSIs or RIGS in proximity designated geological site - SSSI or RIGS of this broad location. (Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites)? The

broad location within 500m of a SSSI will be coded red and within 1km will be coded amber. The broad location adjacent to RIGS will be coded red and within 500m - amber. 18 To conserve and where appropriate Are there any listed buildings within or There are no listed buildings within or adjacent to enhance areas of historical and adjacent to the broad location? the broad location. archaeological importance Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The nearest Conservation Area is located Conservation Area? Note: The broad locations approximately 250m west of the broad location. located in a Conservation Area were coded However, this is the Conservation Area within the red, those within 40 metres of a town town, which is not likely to be affected by new Conservation Area or within 800m of a village development at the edge of the town. Conservation Area (a PPG2 criteria) were coded orange and broad locations not in

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale proximity to any Conservation Areas were coded green.

Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The broad location is not situated in proximity to a Historic Park and Garden? Note: For the Historic Park and Garden. purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Historic Park and Garden. Does the broad location contain or it is The nearest SAM is Toppesfield Bridge located adjacent to a Scheduled Ancient Monument approximately 1km away from the broad location. (SAM)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a SAM. Does the broad location fall within or it is The broad location is adjacent to a site of adjacent to an Area of Archaeological archaeological interest. However, this is only a tiny Importance or a potential archaeological site? section along the northern border of the location. Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of an Area of Archaeological Importance or a potential archaeological site. 19 To conserve and enhance the quality Do parts of the broad location cover or they The broad location does not cover and not being and local distinctiveness of are adjacent to a Green Corridor? Note: For adjacent to a Green Corridor. landscapes and townscapes the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Green Corridor. Is the broad location in or adjacent to areas of The broad location does not overlap with the area designated landscapes (AONB, designated as Special Landscape Area or AONB. Environmentally Sensitive Areas)?

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale Will the broad location development lead to The development of the broad location will not lead coalescence of urban extensions with nearby to coalescence of any villages with the urban villages? extension. Economic 20 To achieve sustainable levels of Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use prosperity and economic growth development or employment? The broad location is proposed for mixed-use throughout the plan area development accommodating employment uses. 21 To revitalise town centres Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use The proposed broad location is located at the edge development or employment in town centres? of the town, not providing immediate benefits to the vitality of the town centre. 22 To encourage efficient patterns of Is the broad location proposed in a proximity The broad location is located in proximity to a movement in support of economic to a public transport route or in a public transport route with the nearest bus stop in growth walkable/cyclable distance? approximately 120 meters from it. 23 To encourage and accommodate both Will it increase employment land availability? The broad location is proposed for mixed-use indigenous and inward investment development accommodating employment and other uses, which should stimulate investment flows. Summary Assessment The broad location abuts Hadleigh settlement boundary. Development of sites within it would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural land. On the positive side this broad location benefits from the services and facilities offered within Hadleigh and it has the advantage of being located in close proximity to public transport routes and Public Rights of Way. The broad location is not at flood risk. Proposed mixed use development should help minimise the need for travel. The broad location has been identified to be situated in proximity to the SSSI and LNR. It is also adjacent to an Area of Archaeological Importance and a Special Landscape Area and it is situated in a relative proximity to a village Conservation Area. These identified constraints do not represent 'show stoppers' for the broad location's development but will need to be carefully considered at the later stage of the sites allocation process.

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Table A-3- Assessment Results for Broad Location 2 - Hadleigh SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale

Broad Location 2 – Hadleigh Proposed Use - Housing Development/ Mixed Use Social 1 To improve the health of the Is it within 30 mins of a GP, dentist and population overall hospital by public transport? The broad location is within 30min of a GP by public transport. The nearest GP is located approximately 400m from the broad location. Will it lead to a loss of public open space or The development of the broad location will not open access land? result in any loss of public open space. Will it improve accessibility by Public Rights Nearby Public Rights of Way will improve of Way? accessibility to the broad location.

2 To maintain and improve levels of Is it within 30 mins of a school by public The broad location is within 30 mins of a school by education and skills in the population transport? public transport. overall Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within walkable and cyclable distances. The and 2-5km)? nearest primary school is located approximately 700 metres from the broad location. 4 To reduce poverty and social Will the broad location be situated near or As the broad location is not situated close or exclusion within LSOAs in the most deprived 20% to within a deprived area, opportunities for 40% in the country? regeneration are not likely.

5 To improve access to key services Is it within 30 mins of the town centre by The broad location is within 30 mins of the town for all sectors of the population public transport? centre by public transport. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within cyclable and walkable distance. Town and 2-5km) to key services? centre is located approximately 600m from the broad location. Is it within 30 mins of a supermarket/ The broad location is within 30 mins of a shopping centre by public transport? shops/supermarkets by public transport.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale

Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within cyclable and walkable distance. The and 2-5km) to supermarkets/shopping nearest supermarket is located approximately centre? 500m from the broad location.

Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use The broad location is proposed for mixed use development with good accessibility to local development and will have good accessibility to facilities? local facilities. 6 To offer everybody the opportunity Is the broad location proposed for The broad location is proposed for mixed use for rewarding and satisfying employment or mixed use with employment development with employment included. employment included? 7 To meet the housing requirements of Is the broad location proposal over the The broad location would be capable of the whole community relevant thresholds for the application of accommodating larger sites and provision of affordable housing policy? Babergh Local affordable housing. Plan policy HS08 specifies that sites which come forward for residential development in a settlement with a population of 3,000 or more and which are 0.5 hectares or more in size, capable of accommodating at least 15 dwellings, or on sites of similar size and capacity on which a renewal of planning permission is sought, the District Council will require up to 35% of dwellings to be provided in the form of affordable housing to meet identified local needs. 8 To improve the quality of where Does the broad location have a good access The broad location is adjacent to a public green people live and encourage to natural green space? space which may stimulate social interaction. community participation Environmental 9 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within a The broad location is situated within a improve water quality groundwater source protection zone? groundwater source protection zone 3 (Total Catchment Zone). 10 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within an Air The broad location is not within an AQMA. improve air quality Quality Management Area (AQMA)?

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale

11 To conserve soil resources and Is the broad location proposed on Greenfield The broad location is proposed on Greenfield quality land? Land. Would it lead to the loss of best and most The broad location is located on Grade 2 and 3 versatile agricultural land (Grade 1, 2 and Agricultural Land. 3a)? Will it lead to remediation of contaminated land? Although the broad location is largely a greenfield land, the eastern edges of it cover Brownfield sites that are potentially contaminated. Therefore, the development within this broad location may provide opportunities for remediation. 14 To reduce the effects of traffic on the Does the broad location have good The broad location can be accessed by public environment accessibility to local facilities (as assessed transport, therefore, it should help minimise the above)? need for travel and reliance on the private car.

15 To reduce emissions of greenhouse Will the broad location proposal promote the The size of the broad location will allow for gases from energy consumption incorporation of small-scale renewable in development proposals to incorporate the required developments? proportion of energy from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon sources.

16 To reduce vulnerability to climatic Does the broad location lie within the flood A small area, east of the broad location where the events risk zones (2, 3a, 3b) identified in the SFRA River Brett crosses the site, is partially located and have a proposed 'non-compatible' use or within Flood Zones 2 and 3. The remaining area is is located within 9m of a river? not within a Flood Risk Zone.

17 To conserve and enhance Is the broad location in proximity to a Special The broad location is not located in proximity to a biodiversity and geodiversity Protection Area (SPA), Special Area of SSSI, SAC or SPA. Conservation (SAC) or broad location of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 2-4 km of a SPA, SAC or SSSI. Differentiation is made between European and national designations given a different level of protection granted to these sites.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale

Is the broad location in proximity to a County Part of two Local Nature Reserves, the Riverside Wildlife Site, Local Nature Reserve or Walk LNR and the Broom Hill, are located within Ancient Woodland? Note: For the purposes the broad location. of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 500m of a site. Are BAP habitats known to be represented There are no BAP habitats within the broad within the broad location? location or in its proximity. Would it lead to a loss of or damage to a There are no geological SSSIs or RIGS. designated geological site - SSSI or RIGS (Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites)? The broad location within 500m of a SSSI will be coded red and within 1km will be coded amber. The broad location adjacent to RIGS will be coded red and within 500m - amber. 18 To conserve and where appropriate Are there any listed buildings within or There are no listed buildings within or adjacent to enhance areas of historical and adjacent to the broad location? the broad location. archaeological importance Is the broad location in or adjacent to a A small area, in the eastern part of the broad Conservation Area? Note: The broad location, is located within a Conservation Area. locations located in a Conservation Area were coded red, those within 40 metres of a town Conservation Area or within 800m of a village Conservation Area (a PPG2 criteria) were coded orange and broad locations not in proximity to any Conservation Areas were coded green. Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The broad location is not situated in proximity to a Historic Park and Garden? Note: For the Historic Park and Garden. purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Historic Park and Garden.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale

Does the broad location contain or it is There is one SAM, the Toppesfield Bridge, within adjacent to a Scheduled Ancient Monument the broad location area. (SAM)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a SAM. Does the broad location fall within or it is There are three relatively small sites of adjacent to an Area of Archaeological archaeological interest within the broad location. Importance or a potential archaeological site? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of an Area of Archaeological Importance or a potential archaeological site. 19 To conserve and enhance the quality Do parts of the broad location cover or they The broad location does not cover and not being and local distinctiveness of are adjacent to a Green Corridor? Note: For adjacent to a Green Corridor. landscapes and townscapes the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Green Corridor.

Is the broad location in or adjacent to areas The broad location is within a Special Landscape of designated landscapes (AONB, Area and partially within Environmentally Sensitive Environmentally Sensitive Areas)? Areas, Suffolk River Valleys. Will the broad location development lead to The development of the broad location will not coalescence of urban extensions with nearby lead to coalescence of any villages with the urban villages? extension.

Economic 20 To achieve sustainable levels of Is the site proposed for mixed-use The broad location is proposed for mixed-use prosperity and economic growth development or employment? development accommodating employment uses. throughout the plan area

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale

21 To revitalise town centres Is the site proposed for mixed-use The proposed broad location is located at the development or employment in town edge of the town, not providing immediate benefits centres? to the vitality of the town centre.

22 To encourage efficient patterns of Is the site proposed in a proximity to a public The broad location is located in proximity to a movement in support of economic transport route or in a walkable/cyclable public transport route with the nearest bus stop in growth distance? approximately 200 meters from it.

23 To encourage and accommodate Will it increase employment land availability? The broad location is proposed for mixed-use both indigenous and inward development accommodating employment and investment other uses, which should stimulate investment flows. Summary Assessment The development of sites within this broad location would result in the loss of greenfield agricultural land, apart from the eastern edges of the broad location. On the plus side, sites within the broad location would benefit from the services offered within Hadleigh and they would have the advantage of being located close to public transport route (the nearest bus stop is located approximately 200m from the broad location) and Public Rights of Way. The broad location would accommodate a mixed use development, offering good accessibility to local facilities. The development within the eastern edges of the broad location may provide opportunities for remediation. A water body (River Brett) crosses the broad location which is partially located within Flood Zones 2 and 3. Development within the broad location may affect the quality of groundwater, as it is located within a groundwater source protection zone 3 (Total Catchment Zone). The other environmental constraints identified for this broad location include the following: parts of the two Local Nature Reserves are located within its area; the broad location is partially located within a Conservation Area and an Area of Archaeological Importance, with one SAM (the Toppesfield Bridge) located within it and it is located within a Special Landscape Area. These identified constraints do not represent 'show stoppers' for the broad location's development but will need to be carefully considered at the later stage of the sites allocation process. Where possible areas of higher environmental sensitivity should be avoided or mitigation measures should be incorporated in the site design and development to avoid potential effects on ecological and heritage assets and their settings.

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Table A-4 - Assessment Results for Broad Location 3 - Hadleigh SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale Broad Location 3 - Hadleigh Proposed Use - Housing Development/ Mixed Use. Social 1 To improve the health of the population Is it within 30 mins of a GP, dentist and hospital The broad location is within 30min of a GP by overall by public transport? public transport. The nearest GP is located about approximately 800m from the broad location. Will it lead to a loss of public open space or The development within the broad location may open access land? result in a loss of public open space. Will it improve accessibility by Public Rights of Nearby Public Rights of Way will improve Way? accessibility to the broad location. 2 To maintain and improve levels of Is it within 30 mins of a school by public There is a school within the broad location - education and skills in the population transport? Beaumont Community Primary School. overall Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m There is a school within the broad location - and 2-5km)? Beaumont Community Primary School. 4 To reduce poverty and social exclusion Will the broad location be situated near or within As the broad location is not situated close or LSOAs in the most deprived 20% to 40% in the within a deprived area, opportunities for country? regeneration are not likely. 5 To improve access to key services for Is it within 30 mins of the town centre by public The broad location is within 30 mins of the town all sectors of the population transport? centre by public transport. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within cyclable and walkable distance. Town and 2-5km) to key services? centre is located approximately 400m from the broad location. Is it within 30 mins of a supermarket/ shopping The broad location is within 30 mins of a centre by public transport? shops/supermarkets by public transport. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within cyclable and walkable distance. The and 2-5km) to supermarkets/shopping centre? nearest grocery shop is located approximately 300m from the broad location. Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use The broad location is proposed for mixed use development with good accessibility to local development and will have good accessibility to facilities? local facilities.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale 6 To offer everybody the opportunity for Is the broad location proposed for employment The broad location is proposed for mixed use rewarding and satisfying employment or mixed use with employment included? development with employment included. 7 To meet the housing requirements of Is the broad location proposal over the relevant The broad location would be capable of the whole community thresholds for the application of affordable accommodating larger sites and provision of housing policy? Babergh Local Plan policy affordable housing. HS08 specifies that sites which come forward for residential development in a settlement with a population of 3,000 or more and which are 0.5 hectares or more in size, capable of accommodating at least 15 dwellings, or on sites of similar size and capacity on which a renewal of planning permission is sought, the District Council will require up to 35% of dwellings to be provided in the form of affordable housing to meet identified local needs. 8 To improve the quality of where people Does the broad location have a good access to The broad location is adjacent to a public green live and encourage community natural green space? space which may stimulate social interaction. participation Environmental 9 To maintain and where possible improve Is the broad location proposed within a The broad location is situated within a water quality groundwater source protection zone? groundwater source protection zones 2 and 3 (Outer Zone and Total Catchment Zone). 10 To maintain and where possible improve Is the broad location proposed within an Air The broad location is not within an AQMA. air quality Quality Management Area (AQMA)? 11 To conserve soil resources and quality Is the broad location proposed on Greenfield The broad location is proposed on Greenfield and land? Urban Land. Would it lead to the loss of best and most The broad location is located on Grade 3 versatile agricultural land (Grade 1, 2 and 3a)? Agricultural Land and urban area. Will it lead to remediation of contaminated land? Some areas within the broad location are identified as potentially contaminated sites. Therefore, development within this broad location may provide opportunities for remediation.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale 14 To reduce the effects of traffic on the Does the site have good accessibility to local The broad location can be accessed by public environment facilities (as assessed above)? transport, therefore, it should help minimise the need for travel and reliance on the private car. 15 To reduce emissions of greenhouse Will the broad location proposal promote the The size of the broad location will allow for gases from energy consumption incorporation of small-scale renewable in development proposals to incorporate the required developments? proportion of energy from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon sources. 16 To reduce vulnerability to climatic Does the site lie within the flood risk zones (2, The broad location is partially (i.e. a section in the events 3a, 3b) identified in the SFRA and have a middle of the location and a small pocket in the proposed 'non-compatible' use or is located north-east) located within Flood Zones 2 and 3, within 9m of a river? where the River Brett crosses it. The remaining area is not within a Flood Risk Zone. 17 To conserve and enhance biodiversity Is the broad location in proximity to a Special There is a SSSI, Hintlesham Woods, located and geodiversity Protection Area (SPA), Special Area of within 4km radius of the broad location in easterly Conservation (SAC) or broad location of Special direction. Scientific Interest (SSSI)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 2-4 km of a SPA, SAC or SSSI. Differentiation is made between European and national designations given a different level of protection granted to these sites. Is the broad location in proximity to a County Part of the broad location lies within 500m of the Wildlife Site, Local Nature Reserve or Ancient Riverside Walk Local Nature Reserve. Woodland? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 500m of a site. Are BAP habitats known to be represented There are no BAP habitats within the broad within the broad location? location or in its proximity.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale Would it lead to a loss of or damage to a There are no geological SSSIs or RIGS. designated geological site - SSSI or RIGS (Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites)? The broad

location within 500m of a SSSI will be coded red and within 1km will be coded amber. The broad location adjacent to RIGS will be coded red and within 500m - amber. 18 To conserve and where appropriate Are there any listed buildings within or adjacent There are no listed building within or adjacent to enhance areas of historical and to the broad location? the broad location. archaeological importance Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The south-western section of the broad location Conservation Area? Note: The broad locations lies within the town conservation area. located in a Conservation Area were coded red, those within 40 metres of a town Conservation Area or within 800m of a village Conservation Area (a PPG2 criteria) were coded orange and broad locations not in proximity to any Conservation Areas were coded green. Is the broad location in or adjacent to a Historic The broad location is not located in proximity to a Park and Garden? Note: For the purposes of Historic Park and Garden. this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Historic Park and Garden. Does the broad location contain or it is adjacent The nearest SAM is Toppesfield Bridge located to a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM)? approximately 700m away from the broad location. Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a SAM.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale Does the broad location fall within or it is A significant area within the broad location is adjacent to an Area of Archaeological identified as sites of archaeological interest. Importance or a potential archaeological site? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of an Area of Archaeological Importance or a potential archaeological site. 19 To conserve and enhance the quality Do parts of the broad location cover or they are The broad location does not cover and not being and local distinctiveness of landscapes adjacent to a Green Corridor? Note: For the adjacent to a Green Corridor. and townscapes purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Green Corridor. Is the broad location in or adjacent to areas of The broad location lies partially within a Special designated landscapes (AONB, Environmentally Landscape Area and partially within Sensitive Areas)? Environmentally Sensitive Areas, Suffolk River Valleys. Will the broad location development lead to The development of the broad location will not coalescence of urban extensions with nearby lead to coalescence of any villages with the urban villages? extension. Economic 20 To achieve sustainable levels of Is the site proposed for mixed-use development The broad location is proposed for mixed-use prosperity and economic growth or employment? development accommodating employment uses. throughout the plan area 21 To revitalise town centres Is the site proposed for mixed-use development The proposed broad location is located at the or employment in town centres? edge of the town, not providing immediate benefits to the vitality of the town centre. 22 To encourage efficient patterns of Is the site proposed in a proximity to a public The broad location is located in proximity to a movement in support of economic transport route or in a walkable/cyclable public transport route with the nearest bus stop in growth distance? approximately 200 meters from it. 23 To encourage and accommodate both Will it increase employment land availability? The broad location is proposed for mixed-use indigenous and inward investment development accommodating employment and other uses, which should stimulate investment flows.

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Summary Assessment The development of sites within this broad location would result in the loss of some greenfield agricultural land and public open space. However, the development within the broad location may also provide opportunities for remediation of potentially contaminated sites. Sites within the broad location would benefit from the services offered within Hadleigh as well as have the advantage of being located close to Public Rights of Way and public transport route - the nearest bus stop is located approximately 200m from the broad location. The broad location would accommodate a mixed use development, offering good accessibility to local facilities. A water body (River Brett) crosses the location which is partially located within Flood Zones 2 and 3. Development within this broad location may affect the quality of groundwater, as it is located within a groundwater source protection zones 2 and 3 (Outer Zone and Total Catchment Zone). Parts of the proposed broad location are located in proximity of Hintlesham Woods SSSI and Riverside Walk Local Nature Reserve. The location is also located within a Special Landscape Area and a Conservation Area and is adjacent to an Area of Archaeological Importance. At this planning stage the identified constraints do not represent 'show stoppers' but need to be carefully considered at the later stage of the sites allocation process. This may necessitate incorporation of mitigation measures in the site design and development to avoid potential effects on ecological and heritage assets and their settings.

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Table A-5- Assessment Results for Broad Location 4 – Sudbury SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale Broad Location 4 - Sudbury Proposed Use - Housing Development/ Mixed Use. Social 1 To improve the health of the Is it within 30 mins of a GP, dentist and The broad location is within 30min of a GP by public population overall hospital by public transport? transport. The nearest GP is located approximately 600m from the broad location. Will it lead to a loss of public open space or The development within the broad location may open access land? result in a loss of public open space. Will it improve accessibility by Public Rights Nearby Public Rights of Way will improve of Way? accessibility to the broad location. The broad location contains cycle links within. 2 To maintain and improve levels of Is it within 30 mins of a school by public The broad location is within 30 mins of a primary education and skills in the transport? school by public transport. population overall Is it within walkable/cyclable distances It is within cyclable distance but not within walking (800m and 2-5km)? distance. The nearest primary school is located approximately 1.5km from the broad location.

4 To reduce poverty and social Will the broad location be situated near or As the broad location is not situated close or within exclusion within LSOAs in the most deprived 20% to a deprived area, opportunities for regeneration are 40% in the country? not likely.

5 To improve access to key services Is it within 30 mins of the town centre by The broad location is within 30 mins of the town for all sectors of the population public transport? centre by public transport. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances It is within cyclable and walkable distance. Town (800m and 2-5km) to key services? centre is located approximately 800m from the broad location. Is it within 30 mins of a supermarket/ The broad location is within 30 mins of a shopping centre by public transport? shops/supermarkets by public transport.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale Is it within walkable/cyclable distances It is within cyclable distance but not within walking (800m and 2-5km) to distance. The nearest grocery shop is located supermarkets/shopping centre? approximately 1km from the broad location.

Is the broad location proposed for mixed- The broad location is proposed for mixed use use development with good accessibility to development and will have good accessibility to local facilities? local facilities. 6 To offer everybody the opportunity Is the broad location proposed for The broad location is proposed for mixed use for rewarding and satisfying employment or mixed use with employment development with employment included. employment included? 7 To meet the housing requirements Is the broad location proposal over the The broad location would be capable of of the whole community relevant thresholds for the application of accommodating larger sites and provision of affordable housing policy? Babergh Local affordable housing. Plan policy HS08 specifies that sites which come forward for residential development in a settlement with a population of 3,000 or more and which are 0.5 hectares or more in size, capable of accommodating at least 15 dwellings, or on sites of similar size and capacity on which a renewal of planning permission is sought, the District Council will require up to 35% of dwellings to be provided in the form of affordable housing to meet identified local needs. 8 To improve the quality of where Does the broad location have a good The broad location contains natural green spaces people live and encourage access to natural green space? within it, which may help stimulate social interaction. community participation Environmental 9 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within a The broad location is situated within a groundwater improve water quality groundwater source protection zone? source protection zone 2 (Outer Zone). 10 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within an Air Although the location is not adjacent to the AQMA, it improve air quality Quality Management Area (AQMA)? is in some proximity to such area and it is likely this could potentially have a negative effect on the area.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale Also in terms of pollution this area is rated amongst some of the worst in the country since cross street is very narrow. 11 To conserve soil resources and Is the broad location proposed on The broad location is partially proposed on quality Greenfield land? Greenfield Land. Would it lead to the loss of best and most The broad location is located on Grades 2 and 3 versatile agricultural land (Grade 1, 2 and Agricultural Land and urban area. 3a)? Will it lead to remediation of contaminated Some areas within the broad location are identified land? as potentially contaminated sites. Therefore, development within this broad location may provide opportunities for remediation.

14 To reduce the effects of traffic on Does the broad location have good The broad location can be accessed by public the environment accessibility to local facilities (as assessed transport, therefore, it should help minimise the above)? need for travel and reliance on the private car. 15 To reduce emissions of greenhouse Will the broad location proposal promote the The size of the broad location will allow for gases from energy consumption incorporation of small-scale renewable in development proposals to incorporate the required developments? proportion of energy from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon sources.

16 To reduce vulnerability to climatic Does the broad location lie within the flood The broad location is partially located (i.e. pockets events risk zones (2, 3a, 3b) identified in the SFRA in northern and eastern parts of the location) within and have a proposed 'non-compatible' use Flood Zones 2 and 3. The remaining area is not or is located within 9m of a river? within a Flood Risk Zone.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale 17 To conserve and enhance Is the broad location in proximity to a The Cornard Mere SSSI is located to the south-east biodiversity and geodiversity Special Protection Area (SPA), Special Area within a 4 km distance but further than 2km away of Conservation (SAC) or broad location of from the broad location. Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 2-4 km of a SPA, SAC or SSSI. Differentiation is made between European and national designations given a different level of protection granted to these sites. Is the broad location in proximity to a A small area within the northern part of the broad County Wildlife Site, Local Nature Reserve location lies within the Sudbury Common Lands (LNR) or Ancient Woodland? Note: For the Local Nature Reserve and is also adjacent to the purposes of this assessment, proximity will Railway Walks Local Nature Reserve. be taken to mean that the broad location is within 500m of a site. Are BAP habitats known to be represented A small part of the north east side of the location within the broad location? contains a BAP priority habitat - Coastal, Floodplain Grazing Marsh. Mitigation measures would need to be put in place to avoid negative effects of future development.

Would it lead to a loss of or damage to a There are no geological SSSIs or RIGS. designated geological site - SSSI or RIGS (Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites)? The broad location within 500m of a SSSI will be coded red and within 1km will be coded amber. The broad location adjacent to RIGS will be coded red and within 500m - amber.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale 18 To conserve and where appropriate Are there any listed buildings within or There are no listed building within or adjacent to the enhance areas of historical and adjacent to the broad location? broad location. archaeological importance Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The northern-eastern section of the broad location Conservation Area? Note: The broad lies within the town conservation area. locations located in a Conservation Area were coded red, those within 40 metres of a town Conservation Area or within 800m of a village Conservation Area (a PPG2 criteria) were coded orange and broad locations not in proximity to any Conservation Areas were coded green. Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The broad location is not located in proximity to a Historic Park and Garden? Note: For the Historic Park and Garden. purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Historic Park and Garden. Does the broad location contain or it is The broad location is not located in proximity to a adjacent to a Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM. (SAM)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a SAM. Does the broad location fall within or it is There are few sites of archaeological importance adjacent to an Area of Archaeological within the broad location. Their size is relatively Importance or a potential archaeological small compared to the whole size of the location. site? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of an Area of Archaeological Importance or a potential archaeological site.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale 19 To conserve and enhance the Do parts of the broad location cover or they The broad location does not cover and not being quality and local distinctiveness of are adjacent to a Green Corridor? Note: For adjacent to a Green Corridor. landscapes and townscapes the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Green Corridor. Is the broad location in or adjacent to areas The broad location lies within a Special Landscape of designated landscapes (AONB, Area and partially within Environmentally Sensitive Environmentally Sensitive Areas)? Areas, Suffolk River Valleys. Will the broad location development lead to The development of the broad location may lead to coalescence of urban extensions with coalescence of urban extension with Middleton. nearby villages? Economic 20 To achieve sustainable levels of Is the broad location proposed for mixed- The broad location is proposed for mixed-use prosperity and economic growth use development or employment? development accommodating employment uses. throughout the plan area 21 To revitalise town centres Is the broad location proposed for mixed- The proposed broad location is located at the edge use development or employment in town of the town, not providing immediate benefits to the centres? vitality of the town centre. 22 To encourage efficient patterns of Is the broad location proposed in a proximity The broad location is located in proximity to a public movement in support of economic to a public transport route or in a transport route with bus stops located within its growth walkable/cyclable distance? area. 23 To encourage and accommodate Will it increase employment land The broad location is proposed for mixed-use both indigenous and inward availability? development accommodating employment and investment other uses, which should stimulate investment flows. Summary Assessment

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale The development of sites within this broad location may result in the loss of some greenfield agricultural land and public open space. However, it may also offer opportunities for remediation of potentially contaminated sites. It also may lead to coalescence of the urban extension with Middleton. Sites allocated within this broad location would benefit from the services offered within Sudbury and would have the advantage of proximity to Public Rights of Way and public transport route with bus stops located within the location. The broad location would accommodate a mixed use development, offering good accessibility to local facilities. The broad location partially lies within Flood Zones 2 and 3. Development within this location may affect the quality of groundwater, as it is located within a groundwater source protection zone 2 (Outer Zone). The proposed broad location lies within a relative proximity to Cornard Mere SSSI and the northern parts of the location are within the Sudbury Common Lands Local Nature Reserve and also adjacent to the Railway Walks Local Nature Reserve. The broad location also lies within a Special Landscape Area, partially within a Conservation Area and Environmentally Sensitive Areas and hosts a BAP priority habitat. At this planning stage the identified constraints do not represent 'show stoppers' but need to be carefully considered at the later stage of the sites allocation process. This may necessitate incorporation of mitigation measures in the site design and development to avoid potential effects on ecological and heritage assets and their settings.

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Table A-6- Assessment Results for Broad Location 5 – Sudbury SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale

Broad Location 5 - Sudbury Proposed Use - Housing Development/ Mixed Use Social 1 To improve the health of the Is it within 30 mins of a GP, dentist and The broad location is within 30min of a GP by population overall hospital by public transport? public transport. The nearest GP is located approximately 2.8km from the broad location.

Will it lead to a loss of public open space or The broad location is not likely to result in any open access land? loss of public open space. Will it improve accessibility by Public Rights Nearby Public Rights of Way will improve of Way? accessibility to the broad location. There are cycle links close to the broad location (about 300m south and 400m west of the broad location). 2 To maintain and improve levels of Is it within 30 mins of a school by public The site is within 30 mins of a school by public education and skills in the transport? transport. population overall Is it within walkable/cyclable distances It is within walking and cyclable distance. The (800m and 2-5km)? nearest school is adjacent to the broad location. 4 To reduce poverty and social Will the broad location be situated near or As the broad location is not situated close or exclusion within LSOAs in the most deprived 20% to within a deprived area, opportunities for 40% in the country? regeneration are not likely.

5 To improve access to key services Is it within 30 mins of the town centre by The broad location is within 30 mins of the town for all sectors of the population public transport? centre by public transport. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances It is within cyclable distance but not within (800m and 2-5km) to key services? walkable distance. Town centre is located approximately 1.5km from the broad location.

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Is it within 30 mins of a supermarket/ The broad location is within 30 mins of a shopping centre by public transport? shops/supermarkets by public transport. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances It is within cyclable and walking distances. The (800m and 2-5km) to nearest grocery shop is adjacent to the broad supermarkets/shopping centre? location.

Is the broad location proposed for mixed- The broad location is proposed for mixed use use development with good accessibility to development and will have good accessibility to local facilities? local facilities.

6 To offer everybody the opportunity Is the broad location proposed for The broad location is proposed for mixed use for rewarding and satisfying employment or mixed use with employment development with employment included. employment included? 7 To meet the housing requirements Is the broad location proposal over the The broad location would be capable of of the whole community relevant thresholds for the application of accommodating larger sites and provision of affordable housing policy? Babergh Local affordable housing. Plan policy HS08 specifies that sites which come forward for residential development in a settlement with a population of 3,000 or more and which are 0.5 hectares or more in size, capable of accommodating at least 15 dwellings, or on sites of similar size and capacity on which a renewal of planning permission is sought, the District Council will require up to 35% of dwellings to be provided in the form of affordable housing to meet identified local needs. 8 To improve the quality of where Does the broad location have a good The broad location contains natural green people live and encourage access to natural green space? spaces within it, which may help stimulate social community participation interaction. Environmental

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9 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within a The broad location is situated within a improve water quality groundwater source protection zone? groundwater source protection zone 2 (Outer Zone) and is adjacent to an Inner Zone.

10 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within an Air The broad location is not within an AQMA. improve air quality Quality Management Area (AQMA)? 11 To conserve soil resources and Is the broad location proposed on The broad location is proposed on Greenfield quality Greenfield land? Land. Would it lead to the loss of best and most The broad location is located on Grade 3 versatile agricultural land (Grade 1, 2 and Agricultural Land. 3a)? Will it lead to remediation of contaminated There are no potentially contaminated sites land? within the area of the broad location, so effects against this indicator are neutral.

14 To reduce the effects of traffic on Does the broad location have good The broad location can be accessed by public the environment accessibility to local facilities (as assessed transport, therefore, it should help minimise the above)? need for travel and reliance on the private car.

15 To reduce emissions of greenhouse Will the broad location proposal promote The size of the broad location will allow for gases from energy consumption the incorporation of small-scale renewable development proposals to incorporate the in developments? required proportion of energy from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon sources. 16 To reduce vulnerability to climatic Does the broad location lie within the flood The broad location is not within a Flood Risk events risk zones (2, 3a, 3b) identified in the SFRA Zone. and have a proposed 'non-compatible' use or is located within 9m of a river?

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17 To conserve and enhance Is the broad location in proximity to a The broad location is not situated in proximity to biodiversity and geodiversity Special Protection Area (SPA), Special a SPA, SAC or SSSI. Area of Conservation (SAC) or broad location of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 2-4 km of a SPA, SAC or SSSI. Differentiation is made between European and national designations given a different level of protection granted to these sites. Is the broad location in proximity to a The broad location is not located in proximity to a County Wildlife Site, Local Nature Reserve County Wildlife Site, LNR or Ancient Woodland. (LNR) or Ancient Woodland? Note: For the The nearest LNR is Sudbury Common Lands, purposes of this assessment, proximity will located approximately 900m south-west of the be taken to mean that the broad location is broad location. within 500m of a site. Are BAP habitats known to be represented There are no BAP habitats within the broad within the broad location? location or in its proximity. Would it lead to a loss of or damage to a There are no geological SSSIs or RIGS. designated geological site - SSSI or RIGS (Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites)? The broad location within 500m of a SSSI will be coded red and within 1km will be coded amber. The broad location adjacent to RIGS will be coded red and within 500m - amber. 18 To conserve and where appropriate Are there any listed buildings within or There are no listed buildings within or adjacent to enhance areas of historical and adjacent to the broad location? the broad location.

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archaeological importance Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The broad location is not within or adjacent to a Conservation Area? Note: The broad Conservation Area. locations located in a Conservation Area were coded red, those within 40 metres of a town Conservation Area or within 800m of a village Conservation Area (a PPG2 criteria) were coded orange and broad locations not in proximity to any Conservation Areas were coded green. Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The broad location is not situated in proximity to Historic Park and Garden? Note: For the a Historic Park and Garden. The nearest Historic purposes of this assessment, proximity will Park and Garden is Chilton Hall, located be taken to mean that the broad location is approximately 500m south-east of the broad within 40m of a Historic Park and Garden. location.

Does the broad location contain or it is The broad location is located adjacent to a SAM, adjacent to a Scheduled Ancient Monument the Wood Hall Moated Site. (SAM)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a SAM. Does the broad location fall within or it is There are several sites of archaeological interest adjacent to an Area of Archaeological within the broad location. Importance or a potential archaeological site? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of an Area of Archaeological Importance or a potential archaeological site.

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19 To conserve and enhance the Do parts of the broad location cover or they The broad location does not cover and not being quality and local distinctiveness of are adjacent to a Green Corridor? Note: For adjacent to a Green Corridor. landscapes and townscapes the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Green Corridor.

Is the broad location in or adjacent to areas The broad location is not within or adjacent to of designated landscapes (AONB, areas of designated landscape. Environmentally Sensitive Areas)?

Will the broad location development lead to The development of the broad location will not coalescence of urban extensions with lead to coalescence of any villages with the nearby villages? urban extension. Economic 20 To achieve sustainable levels of Is the broad location proposed for mixed- The broad location is proposed for mixed-use prosperity and economic growth use development or employment? development accommodating employment uses. throughout the plan area 21 To revitalise town centres Is the broad location proposed for mixed- The proposed broad location is located at the use development or employment in town edge of the town, not providing immediate centres? benefits to the vitality of the town centre.

22 To encourage efficient patterns of Is the broad location proposed in a The broad location is located in proximity to a movement in support of economic proximity to a public transport route or in a public transport route with bus stops nearby its growth walkable/cyclable distance? boundary. 23 To encourage and accommodate Will it increase employment land The broad location is proposed for mixed-use both indigenous and inward availability? development accommodating employment and investment other uses, which should stimulate investment flows. Summary Assessment

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The development of sites within the broad location would result in the loss of greenfield agricultural land. However, sites allocated within this broad location would benefit from the services offered within Sudbury and have the advantage of being located in close proximity to Public Rights of Way and public transport route, with the nearest bus stop being adjacent to the location boundary. The broad location would accommodate a mixed use development, offering good accessibility to local facilities. One SAM, the Wood Hall Moated Site, is adjacent to the broad location. Development of the area may affect the quality of groundwater, as it is located within a groundwater source protection zone 2 (Outer Zone) and adjacent to an Inner Zone.

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Table A-7- Assessment Results for Broad Location 6 – Sudbury SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale

Broad Location 6 - Sudbury Proposed Use - Housing Development/ Mixed Use Social 1 To improve the health of the Is it within 30 mins of a GP, dentist and The broad location is within 30min of a GP by population overall hospital by public transport? public transport. The nearest GP is located approximately 1.8km from the broad location.

Will it lead to a loss of public open space or The development within the broad location may open access land? result in a loss of public open space.

Will it improve accessibility by Public Rights Nearby Public Rights of Way will improve of Way? accessibility to the broad location. There are cycle links within the broad location. 2 To maintain and improve levels of Is it within 30 mins of a school by public The broad location is within 30 mins of a school education and skills in the population transport? by public transport. overall Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within cyclable distance but not within and 2-5km)? walking distance. The nearest school is located approximately 1.2km from the broad location. 4 To reduce poverty and social Will the broad location be situated near or The broad location is partially situated within an exclusion within LSOAs in the most deprived 20% to LSOA with higher levels of deprivation (the 40% in the country? most deprived 32% in the country); therefore, new development should provide opportunities for regeneration of the area. 5 To improve access to key services for Is it within 30 mins of the town centre by The broad location is within 30 mins of the town all sectors of the population public transport? centre by public transport.

Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within cyclable distance but not within and 2-5km) to key services? walkable distance. Town centre is located approximately 1.2km from the broad location.

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Is it within 30 mins of a supermarket/ The broad location is within 30 mins of a shopping centre by public transport? shops/supermarkets by public transport.

Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within cyclable distances but not walkable and 2-5km) to supermarkets/shopping distance. The nearest grocery shop is located centre? about 1.3km from the broad location.

Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use The broad location is proposed for mixed use development with good accessibility to local development and will have good accessibility to facilities? local facilities.

6 To offer everybody the opportunity for Is the broad location proposed for The broad location is proposed for mixed use rewarding and satisfying employment employment or mixed use with employment development with employment included. included? 7 To meet the housing requirements of Is the broad location proposal over the The broad location would be capable of the whole community relevant thresholds for the application of accommodating larger sites and provision of affordable housing policy? Babergh Local affordable housing. Plan policy HS08 specifies that sites which come forward for residential development in a settlement with a population of 3,000 or more and which are 0.5 hectares or more in size, capable of accommodating at least 15 dwellings, or on sites of similar size and capacity on which a renewal of planning permission is sought, the District Council will require up to 35% of dwellings to be provided in the form of affordable housing to meet identified local needs. 8 To improve the quality of where Does the broad location have a good access The broad location contains natural green people live and encourage community to natural green space? spaces within it, which may help stimulate participation social interaction. Environmental

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9 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within a The broad location is situated within a improve water quality groundwater source protection zone? groundwater source protection zones 2 and 3 (Outer Zone and Total Catchment Zone).

10 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within an Air The broad location is not within an AQMA. improve air quality Quality Management Area (AQMA)?

11 To conserve soil resources and Is the broad location proposed on Greenfield The broad location is proposed on Greenfield quality land? and Urban Land.

Would it lead to the loss of best and most The broad location is partially located on versatile agricultural land (Grade 1, 2 and Grades 2 and 3 Agricultural Land and urban 3a)? area. Will it lead to remediation of contaminated Some areas within the broad location are land? identified as potentially contaminated sites. Therefore, development within this broad location may provide opportunities for remediation. 14 To reduce the effects of traffic on the Does the broad location have good The broad location can be accessed by public environment accessibility to local facilities (as assessed transport, therefore, it should help minimise the above)? need for travel and reliance on the private car.

15 To reduce emissions of greenhouse Will the broad location proposal promote the The size of the broad location will allow for gases from energy consumption incorporation of small-scale renewable in development proposals to incorporate the developments? required proportion of energy from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon sources.

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16 To reduce vulnerability to climatic Does the broad location lie within the flood The broad location is not within a Flood Risk events risk zones (2, 3a, 3b) identified in the SFRA Zone. and have a proposed 'non-compatible' use or is located within 9m of a river?

17 To conserve and enhance biodiversity Is the broad location in proximity to a Special The Edwardstone Woods SSSI is located to the and geodiversity Protection Area (SPA), Special Area of east within a 4 km distance but further than 2km Conservation (SAC) or broad location of away from the broad location. Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 2-4 km of a SPA, SAC or SSSI. Differentiation is made between European and national designations given a different level of protection granted to these sites.

Is the broad location in proximity to a County The broad location is not located in proximity to Wildlife Site, Local Nature Reserve (LNR) or a County Wildlife Site or LNR and the nearest Ancient Woodland? Note: For the purposes Ancient Woodland is located approximately of this assessment, proximity will be taken to 850m south of the broad location - the Abbas mean that the broad location is within 500m Hall Wood (Ancient and Semi-Natural of a site. Woodland)

Are BAP habitats known to be represented There are no BAP habitats within the broad within the broad location? location or in its proximity.

Would it lead to a loss of or damage to a There are no geological SSSIs or RIGS. designated geological site - SSSI or RIGS (Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites)? The broad location within 500m of a SSSI will be coded red and within 1km will be coded amber. The broad location adjacent to RIGS

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will be coded red and within 500m - amber. 18 To conserve and where appropriate Are there any listed buildings within or There are no listed building within or adjacent to enhance areas of historical and adjacent to the broad location? the broad location. archaeological importance Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The broad location is not in or adjacent to a Conservation Area? Note: The broad Conservation Area. locations located in a Conservation Area were coded red, those within 40 metres of a town Conservation Area or within 800m of a village Conservation Area (a PPG2 criteria) were coded orange and broad locations not in proximity to any Conservation Areas were coded green. Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The broad location is adjacent to a Historic Park Historic Park and Garden? Note: For the and Garden, the Chilton Hall. purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Historic Park and Garden.

Does the broad location contain or it is The broad location is not located in proximity to adjacent to a Scheduled Ancient Monument a SAM. (SAM)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a SAM.

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Does the broad location fall within or it is There are several sites of archaeological adjacent to an Area of Archaeological interest within the broad location. Importance or a potential archaeological site? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of an Area of Archaeological Importance or a potential archaeological site.

19 To conserve and enhance the quality Do parts of the broad location cover or they The broad location does not cover and not and local distinctiveness of are adjacent to a Green Corridor? Note: For being adjacent to a Green Corridor. landscapes and townscapes the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Green Corridor.

Is the broad location in or adjacent to areas The broad location is not within or adjacent to of designated landscapes (AONB, areas of designated landscapes. Environmentally Sensitive Areas)?

Will the broad location development lead to The development of the broad location may coalescence of urban extensions with nearby lead to coalescence of urban extension with villages? Great Waldingfield.

Economic 20 To achieve sustainable levels of Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use The broad location is proposed for mixed-use prosperity and economic growth development or employment? development accommodating employment throughout the plan area uses. 21 To revitalise town centres Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use The proposed broad location is located at the development or employment in town centres? edge of the town, not providing immediate benefits to the vitality of the town centre.

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22 To encourage efficient patterns of Is the broad location proposed in a proximity The broad location is situated in proximity to a movement in support of economic to a public transport route or in a public transport route with bus stops located growth walkable/cyclable distance? within it.

23 To encourage and accommodate both Will it increase employment land availability? The broad location is proposed for mixed-use indigenous and inward investment development accommodating employment and other uses, which should stimulate investment flows. Summary Assessment The development of sites within this broad location would result in the loss of some greenfield agricultural land and possibly public open space. It may also lead to coalescence of the urban extension with Great Waldingfield. However, the sites within the broad location would benefit from the services offered within Sudbury and have the advantage of being located in close proximity to Public Rights of Way and public transport route, with the nearest bus stop located within the broad location area. The broad location would accommodate a mixed use development, offering good accessibility to local facilities. The proposed broad location is situated in a relative proximity of Edwardstone Woods SSSI (within 4km) and adjacent to a Historic Park and Garden. The development within the broad location would not be constrained by flood risk but it may affect the quality of groundwater, as it is located within a groundwater source protection zones 2 and 3 (Outer Zone and Total Catchment Zone).

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Table A-8- Assessment Results for Broad Location 7 – Sudbury SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale Broad Location 7 - Sudbury Proposed Use - Housing Development/ Mixed Use Social 1 To improve the health of the Is it within 30 mins of a GP, dentist and The broad location is within 30min of a GP by population overall hospital by public transport? public transport. The nearest GP is located approximately 3km away. Will it lead to a loss of public open space or The development within the broad location open access land? may result in a loss of public open space. Great Cornard Country Park is located within the broad location. Will it improve accessibility by Public Rights Nearby Public Rights of Way will improve of Way? accessibility to the broad location. 2 To maintain and improve levels of Is it within 30 mins of a school by public The broad location is within 30 mins of a education and skills in the population transport? school by public transport. overall Is it within walkable/cyclable distances It is within walking and cyclable distance. The (800m and 2-5km)? nearest school is within the broad location.

4 To reduce poverty and social Will the broad location be situated near or As the broad location is not situated close or exclusion within LSOAs in the most deprived 20% to within a deprived area, opportunities for 40% in the country? regeneration are not likely.

5 To improve access to key services Is it within 30 mins of the town centre by The broad location is within 30 mins of the for all sectors of the population public transport? town centre by public transport. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances It is within cyclable distance but not within (800m and 2-5km) to key services? walkable distance. Town centre is located approximately 2km from the broad location. Is it within 30 mins of a supermarket/ The broad location is within 30 mins of a shopping centre by public transport? shops/supermarkets by public transport.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale Is it within walkable/cyclable distances It is within cyclable distances but not walkable (800m and 2-5km) to distance. The nearest grocery shop is located supermarkets/shopping centre? approximately 2.1km from the broad location.

Is the broad location proposed for mixed- The broad location is proposed for mixed use use development with good accessibility to development and will have good accessibility local facilities? to local facilities. 6 To offer everybody the opportunity Is the broad location proposed for The broad location is proposed for mixed use for rewarding and satisfying employment or mixed use with employment development with employment included. employment included? 7 To meet the housing requirements of Is the broad location proposal over the The broad location would be capable of the whole community relevant thresholds for the application of accommodating larger sites and provision of affordable housing policy? Babergh Local affordable housing. Plan policy HS08 specifies that sites which come forward for residential development in a settlement with a population of 3,000 or more and which are 0.5 hectares or more in size, capable of accommodating at least 15 dwellings, or on sites of similar size and capacity on which a renewal of planning permission is sought, the District Council will require up to 35% of dwellings to be provided in the form of affordable housing to meet identified local needs. 8 To improve the quality of where Does the broad location have a good The broad location contains natural green people live and encourage access to natural green space? spaces within it, which may help stimulate community participation social interaction. Environmental 9 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within a The broad location is situated within a improve water quality groundwater source protection zone? groundwater source protection zones 1 and 2 (Inner Zone and Outer Zone). 10 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within an Air The broad location is not within an AQMA. improve air quality Quality Management Area (AQMA)?

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale 11 To conserve soil resources and Is the broad location proposed on The broad location is proposed on Greenfield quality Greenfield land? and Urban Land. Would it lead to the loss of best and most The broad location is situated on Grade 3 versatile agricultural land (Grade 1, 2 and Agricultural Land and urban area. 3a)? Will it lead to remediation of contaminated There are no potentially contaminated sites land? within the area of the broad location, so effects against this indicator are neutral. 14 To reduce the effects of traffic on the Does the broad location have good The broad location can be accessed by public environment accessibility to local facilities (as assessed transport, therefore, it should help minimise above)? the need for travel and reliance on the private car. 15 To reduce emissions of greenhouse Will the broad location proposal promote The size of the broad location will allow for gases from energy consumption the incorporation of small-scale renewable development proposals to incorporate the in developments? required proportion of energy from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon sources. 16 To reduce vulnerability to climatic Does the broad location lie within the flood The broad location is not within a Flood Risk events risk zones (2, 3a, 3b) identified in the SFRA Zone. and have a proposed 'non-compatible' use or is located within 9m of a river? 17 To conserve and enhance Is the broad location in proximity to a The south-west corner of the broad location is biodiversity and geodiversity Special Protection Area (SPA), Special adjacent to Cornard Mere SSSI. Area of Conservation (SAC) or broad location of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 2-4 km of a SPA, SAC or SSSI. Differentiation is made between European and national designations given a different level of protection granted to these sites.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale Is the broad location in proximity to a The broad location is adjacent to Abbas Hall County Wildlife Site, Local Nature Reserve Wood (Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland). (LNR) or Ancient Woodland? Note: For the Part of the location lies within 500m to this purposes of this assessment, proximity will designation. be taken to mean that the broad location is within 500m of a site. Are BAP habitats known to be represented A small portion of the east edge of the within the broad location? location contains a BAP priority habitat - West Woodland and is adjacent to Reedbeds. Mitigation measures would need to be put in place to avoid negative effects of future development. Would it lead to a loss of or damage to a There are no geological SSSIs or RIGS. designated geological site - SSSI or RIGS (Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites)? The broad location within 500m of a SSSI will be coded red and within 1km will be coded amber. The broad location adjacent to RIGS will be coded red and within 500m - amber. 18 To conserve and where appropriate Are there any listed buildings within or There are no listed building within or adjacent enhance areas of historical and adjacent to the broad location? to the broad location. archaeological importance Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The broad location is not in or adjacent to a Conservation Area? Note: The broad Conservation Area. locations located in a Conservation Area were coded red, those within 40 metres of a town Conservation Area or within 800m of a village Conservation Area (a PPG2 criteria) were coded orange and broad locations not in proximity to any Conservation Areas were coded green.

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The broad location is not situated in proximity Historic Park and Garden? Note: For the to a Historic Park and Garden. purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Historic Park and Garden.

Does the broad location contain or it is The broad location is not located in proximity adjacent to a Scheduled Ancient Monument to a SAM. (SAM)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a SAM. Does the broad location fall within or it is There are few sites of archaeological adjacent to an Area of Archaeological importance within the broad location. Their Importance or a potential archaeological size is relatively small compared to the whole site? Note: For the purposes of this size of the location. assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of an Area of Archaeological Importance or a potential archaeological site. 19 To conserve and enhance the quality Do parts of the broad location cover or they The broad location does not cover and not and local distinctiveness of are adjacent to a Green Corridor? Note: For being adjacent to a Green Corridor. landscapes and townscapes the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Green Corridor.

Is the broad location in or adjacent to areas The broad location lies almost entirely within a of designated landscapes (AONB, Special Landscape Area. Environmentally Sensitive Areas)? Will the broad location development lead to The development of the broad location will not coalescence of urban extensions with lead to coalescence of any villages with the nearby villages? urban extension. Economic

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SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale 20 To achieve sustainable levels of Is the broad location proposed for mixed- The broad location is proposed for mixed-use prosperity and economic growth use development or employment? development accommodating employment throughout the plan area uses. 21 To revitalise town centres Is the broad location proposed for mixed- The proposed broad location is located at the use development or employment in town edge of the town, not providing immediate centres? benefits to the vitality of the town centre. 22 To encourage efficient patterns of Is the broad location proposed in a The broad location is located in proximity to a movement in support of economic proximity to a public transport route or in a public transport route and there are bus stops growth walkable/cyclable distance? located within its area. 23 To encourage and accommodate Will it increase employment land The broad location is proposed for mixed-use both indigenous and inward availability? development accommodating employment investment and other uses, which should stimulate investment flows. Summary Assessment The development of sites within this broad location would result in the loss of some greenfield agricultural land and possibly public open space. The sites within this location would benefit from the services offered within Sudbury and have the advantage of good accessibility to Public Rights of Way and public transport route with bus stops within the location. The broad location would accommodate a mixed use development, offering good accessibility to local facilities. The development within the broad location would not be constrained by flood risk but it may affect the quality of groundwater, as it is located within a groundwater source protection zone 1 and 2 (Inner Zone and Outer Zone). Other environmental constraints identified include close proximity to Cornard Mere SSSI and Abbas Hall Wood (Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland). The broad location is also situated within a Special Landscape Area and it hosts a BAP priority habitat. At this planning stage the identified constraints do not represent 'show stoppers' but need to be carefully considered at the later stage of the sites allocation process. This may necessitate incorporation of mitigation measures in the site design and development to avoid potential effects on ecological and heritage assets and their settings.

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Table A-9- Assessment Results for Broad Location 8 – Ipswich Fringe SA Objective Indicator Findings Assessment Scale

Broad Location 8 - Ipswich Fringe Proposed Use - Housing Development/ Mixed Use. Social 1 To improve the health of the Is it within 30 mins of a GP, dentist and The broad location is within 30min of a GP by population overall hospital by public transport? public transport. The nearest GP is nearby the broad location boundary. Will it lead to a loss of public open space or The development within the broad location may open access land? result in a loss of public open space. Chantry Park is partially located within the broad location. Will it improve accessibility by Public Rights of Nearby Public Rights of Way will improve Way? accessibility to the broad location. 2 To maintain and improve levels of Is it within 30 mins of a school by public The broad location is within 30 mins of a school education and skills in the population transport? by public transport. overall Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within walking and cyclable distance. The and 2-5km)? nearest school is adjacent to the broad location. 4 To reduce poverty and social exclusion Will the broad location be situated near or As the broad location is not situated close or within LSOAs in the most deprived 20% to within a deprived area, opportunities for 40% in the country? regeneration are not likely. 5 To improve access to key services for Is it within 30 mins of the town centre by The broad location is within 30 mins of the town all sectors of the population public transport? centre by public transport. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within cyclable distance but not within and 2-5km) to key services? walkable distance. Town centre is located approximately 1.8km from the broad location. Is it within 30 mins of a supermarket/ shopping The broad location is within 30 mins of a centre by public transport? shops/supermarkets by public transport. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within cyclable distances but not walkable and 2-5km) to supermarkets/shopping centre? distance. The nearest grocery shop is located about 1km from the broad location.

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Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use The broad location is proposed for mixed use development with good accessibility to local development and will have good accessibility to facilities? local facilities. 6 To offer everybody the opportunity for Is the broad location proposed for The broad location is proposed for mixed use rewarding and satisfying employment employment or mixed use with employment development with employment included. included? 7 To meet the housing requirements of Is the broad location proposal over the The broad location would be capable of the whole community relevant thresholds for the application of accommodating larger sites and provision of affordable housing policy? Babergh Local affordable housing. Plan policy HS08 specifies that sites which come forward for residential development in a settlement with a population of 3,000 or more and which are 0.5 hectares or more in size, capable of accommodating at least 15 dwellings, or on sites of similar size and capacity on which a renewal of planning permission is sought, the District Council will require up to 35% of dwellings to be provided in the form of affordable housing to meet identified local needs. 8 To improve the quality of where people Does the broad location have a good access The broad location contains natural green live and encourage community to natural green space? spaces within it, which may help stimulate social participation interaction. Environmental 9 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within a The broad location is situated within a improve water quality groundwater source protection zone? groundwater source protection zone 2 (Outer Zone). 10 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within an Air The broad location is not within an AQMA. improve air quality Quality Management Area (AQMA)? 11 To conserve soil resources and quality Is the broad location proposed on Greenfield The broad location is proposed on Greenfield land? and Urban Land. Would it lead to the loss of best and most The broad location is situated on Grades 2 and 3 versatile agricultural land (Grade 1, 2 and Agricultural Land and urban area. 3a)?

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Will it lead to remediation of contaminated There are little pockets of area identified as land? potentially contaminated sites within the southern part of the broad location. Therefore, development within this broad location may provide opportunities for remediation. 14 To reduce the effects of traffic on the Does the broad location have good The broad location can be accessed by public environment accessibility to local facilities (as assessed transport, therefore, it should help minimise the above)? need for travel and reliance on the private car. 15 To reduce emissions of greenhouse Will the broad location proposal promote the The size of the broad location will allow for gases from energy consumption incorporation of small-scale renewable in development proposals to incorporate the developments? required proportion of energy from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon sources. 16 To reduce vulnerability to climatic Does the broad location lie within the flood The broad location is not within a Flood Risk events risk zones (2, 3a, 3b) identified in the SFRA Zone. and have a proposed 'non-compatible' use or is located within 9m of a river? 17 To conserve and enhance biodiversity Is the broad location in proximity to a Special The broad location is situated approximately and geodiversity Protection Area (SPA), Special Area of 2km west of the Stoke Tunnel SSSI. The nearest Conservation (SAC) or broad location of SPA designation is Stour and Orwell Estuary Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)? Note: For located approximately 2.8km south-east of the the purposes of this assessment, proximity will broad location. The Habitats Regulations be taken to mean that the broad location is Assessment (HRA) Preliminary Review indicated within 2-4 km of a SPA, SAC or SSSI. that the broad location may support roosting and Differentiation is made between European and foraging birds of the European site and, national designations given a different level of therefore, this land take may have a detrimental protection granted to these sites. impact to the ecological function of this designation. This has been assessed in more detail at the next stage of the HRA process. Is the broad location in proximity to a County The broad location is not located in proximity to Wildlife Site, Local Nature Reserve (LNR) or a County Wildlife Site or Local Nature Reserve. Ancient Woodland? Note: For the purposes of The nearest Local Nature Reserve, the Bobbits this assessment, proximity will be taken to Lane LNR, is located approximately 1.3km mean that the broad location is within 500m of south-east of the location. a site.

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Are BAP habitats known to be represented The broad location does not support any BAP within the broad location? habitats. Would it lead to a loss of or damage to a There are no geological SSSIs or RIGS. The designated geological site - SSSI or RIGS nearest geological SSSI is Stoke Tunnel Cutting (Regionally Important Geological SSSI located approximately 1.6km Geological/Geomorphological Sites)? The from the broad location.

broad location within 500m of a SSSI will be coded red and within 1km will be coded amber. The broad location adjacent to RIGS will be coded red and within 500m - amber. 18 To conserve and where appropriate Are there any listed buildings within or There are no listed building within or adjacent to enhance areas of historical and adjacent to the broad location? the broad location. archaeological importance Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The broad location is not in or adjacent to a Conservation Area? Note: The broad locations Conservation Area. located in a Conservation Area were coded red, those within 40 metres of a town Conservation Area or within 800m of a village Conservation Area (a PPG2 criteria) were coded orange and broad locations not in proximity to any Conservation Areas were coded green. Is the broad location in or adjacent to a Part of an Historic Park and Garden, the Chantry Historic Park and Garden? Note: For the Park, is within the broad location. purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Historic Park and Garden. Does the broad location contain or it is The broad location is not located in proximity to adjacent to a Scheduled Ancient Monument a SAM. (SAM)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a SAM.

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Does the broad location fall within or it is There are several sites of archaeological interest adjacent to an Area of Archaeological within the broad location. Importance or a potential archaeological site? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of an Area of Archaeological Importance or a potential archaeological site. 19 To conserve and enhance the quality Do parts of the broad location cover or they The broad location does not cover and not being and local distinctiveness of landscapes are adjacent to a Green Corridor? Note: For adjacent to a Green Corridor. and townscapes the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Green Corridor.

Is the broad location in or adjacent to areas of The broad location is partially within a Special designated landscapes (AONB, Landscape Area. Environmentally Sensitive Areas)?

Will the broad location development lead to The development of the broad location will not coalescence of urban extensions with nearby lead to coalescence of any villages with the villages? urban extension. Economic 20 To achieve sustainable levels of Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use prosperity and economic growth development or employment? The broad location is proposed for mixed-use throughout the plan area development accommodating employment uses. 21 To revitalise town centres Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use development or employment in town centres? The proposed broad location is located at the edge of the town, not providing immediate benefits to the vitality of the town centre. 22 To encourage efficient patterns of Is the broad location proposed in a proximity movement in support of economic to a public transport route or in a The broad location is situated in proximity to a growth walkable/cyclable distance? public transport route with bus stops located within its area.

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23 To encourage and accommodate both Will it increase employment land availability? The broad location is proposed for mixed-use indigenous and inward investment development accommodating employment and other uses, which should stimulate investment flows. Summary Assessment The broad location is situated in Ipswich Fringe. Development of sites within it would result in the loss of some greenfield agricultural land and possibly some public open space. However, the sites within this location would benefit from the services offered within Ipswich and have the advantage of being located in close proximity to Public Rights of Way and public transport route with bus stops located within the location area. The broad location would accommodate a mixed use development, offering good accessibility to local facilities. The nearest SPA designation is Stour and Orwell Estuary located approximately 2.8km south-east of the broad location and the Stoke Tunnel SSSI is located approximately 2km to the east. There is a Historic Park and Garden within the location's area. The broad location is also partially within a Special Landscape Area. There are no flood constraints to the development within the location's area but it may affect the quality of groundwater, as it is located within a groundwater source protection zone 2 (Outer Zone). The Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Preliminary Review indicated that the broad location may support roosting and foraging birds of the European site and, therefore, this land take may have a detrimental impact to the ecological function of this designation. This has been assessed in more detail at the next stage of the HRA process.

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Table A-10- Assessment Results for Broad Location 9 – South West Ipswich Fringe Broad Location 9 – South West Ipswich Fringe Proposed Use - Mixed Use Social 1 To improve the health of the Is it within 30 mins of a GP, dentist and The broad location is within 30min of a GP by population overall hospital by public transport? public transport.

Will it lead to a loss of public open space or The broad location development is not likely to open access land? result in a loss of public open space. Will it improve accessibility by Public Rights of Internal and adjacent public rights of way will Way? improve accessibility to the broad location.

2 To maintain and improve levels of Is it within 30 mins of a school by public The broad location is within 30 mins of a school education and skills in the population transport? by public transport. overall Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m It is within walking and cycling distances of the and 2-5km)? nearest primary school.

4 To reduce poverty and social exclusion Will the broad location be situated near or The broad location is not situated close to within LSOAs in the most deprived 20% to deprived areas; therefore opportunities for 40% in the country? regeneration are not possible. 5 To improve access to key services for Is it within 30 mins of the town centre by The broad location is within 30 mins of Ipswich all sectors of the population public transport? town centre by public transport. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m The broad location is within walking and cycling and 2-5km) to key services? distance from all key services (despite being more than 3.7 km from Ipswich town centre) Is it within 30 mins of a supermarket/ shopping The broad location is adjacent to a large centre by public transport? supermarket and retail park. Is it within walkable/cyclable distances (800m The broad location is adjacent to a large and 2-5km) to supermarkets/shopping centre? supermarket and retail park.

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facilities? mixed-use development with good accessibility to local facilities.

6 To offer everybody the opportunity for Is the broad location proposed for The broad location is proposed for mixed use rewarding and satisfying employment employment or mixed use with employment development with employment included. included? 7 To meet the housing requirements of Is the broad location proposal over the The broad location would be capable of the whole community relevant thresholds for the application of accommodating larger sites and provision of affordable housing policy? Babergh Local affordable housing. Plan policy HS08 specifies that sites which come forward for residential development in a settlement with a population of 3,000 or more and which are 0.5 hectares or more in size, capable of accommodating at least 15 dwellings, or on sites of similar size and capacity on which a renewal of planning permission is sought, the District Council will require up to 35% of dwellings to be provided in the form of affordable housing to meet identified local needs. 8 To improve the quality of where people Does the broad location have a good access The broad location is adjacent to a public green live and encourage community to natural green space? space which may stimulate social interaction. participation Environmental 9 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within a Part of the broad location is situated within a improve water quality groundwater source protection zone? groundwater source protection zone 2 (Outer Zone). 10 To maintain and where possible Is the broad location proposed within an Air The broad location is not within an AQMA. improve air quality Quality Management Area (AQMA)? 11 To conserve soil resources and quality Is the broad location proposed on Greenfield The broad location is proposed on Greenfield land? Land.

Would it lead to the loss of best and most The broad location is located on grades 2 and 3 versatile agricultural land (Grade 1, 2 and Agricultural Land. 3a)?

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Will it lead to remediation of contaminated There are only a few small potentially land? contaminated sites within the area of the broad location, so effects against this indicator are neutral. 14 To reduce the effects of traffic on the Does the broad location have good The broad location can be accessed by public environment accessibility to local facilities (as assessed transport, therefore, it should help minimise the above)? need for travel and reliance on the private car. 15 To reduce emissions of greenhouse Will the broad location proposal promote the The size of the broad location will allow for gases from energy consumption incorporation of small-scale renewable in development proposals to incorporate the developments? required proportion of energy from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon sources. 16 To reduce vulnerability to climatic Does the broad location lie within the flood Part of the broad location is within flood zones 2 events risk zones (2, 3a, 3b) identified in the SERA and 3. A river (Belstead Brook) runs across the and have a proposed 'non-compatible' use or middle of the site. is located within 9m of a river? 17 To conserve and enhance biodiversity Is the broad location in proximity to a Special The broad location is situated approximately: and geodiversity Protection Area (SPA), Special Area of 1.2km west of Bobbitshole SSSI; 2.7 km west of Conservation (SAC) or broad location of the Orwell Estuary SPA and SSSI; and 2.9 km Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)? Note: For north of Freston and Cutlers’ Woods SSSIs. the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 2-4 km of a SPA, SAC or SSSI. Differentiation is made between European and national designations given a different level of protection granted to these sites. Is the broad location in proximity to a County Belstead Brook CWS lies within the broad Wildlife Site, Local Nature Reserve or Ancient location; and Spring Wood CWS, LNR and AW Woodland? Note: For the purposes of this lies approximately 500m to the east of the site. assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 500m of a site. Are BAP habitats known to be represented Smaller parts of the location could contain BAP within the broad location? habitats.

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Would it lead to a loss of or damage to a There are no geological SSSIs or RIGS in designated geological site - SSSI or RIGS proximity of this broad location. (Regionally Important Geological/Geomorphological Sites)? The

broad location within 500m of a SSSI will be coded red and within 1km will be coded amber. The broad location adjacent to RIGS will be coded red and within 500m - amber. 18 To conserve and where appropriate Are there any listed buildings within or There is one grade II listed building immediately enhance areas of historical and adjacent to the broad location? adjacent to the location (Belstead House). archaeological importance Is the broad location in or adjacent to a There are no conservation areas in or near the Conservation Area? Note: The broad locations broad location (nearest is Old Stoke located in a Conservation Area were coded conservation area in Ipswich, approx 3km from red, those within 40 metres of a town the broad location). Conservation Area or within 800m of a village Conservation Area (a PPG2 criteria) were coded orange and broad locations not in proximity to any Conservation Areas were coded green. Is the broad location in or adjacent to a The broad location is not situated in proximity to Historic Park and Garden? Note: For the a Historic Park and Garden. purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Historic Park and Garden. Does the broad location contain or it is The broad location is not situated in proximity to adjacent to a Scheduled Ancient Monument a SAM. (SAM)? Note: For the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a SAM.

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Does the broad location fall within or it is There are no sites of Archaeological importance adjacent to an Area of Archaeological or interest within the location; however there are Importance or a potential archaeological site? several areas adjacent to the location to the Note: For the purposes of this assessment, east, south and west. However these sites are proximity will be taken to mean that the broad unlikely to impact upon development location is within 40m of an Area of opportunities within the site. Archaeological Importance or a potential archaeological site. 19 To conserve and enhance the quality Do parts of the broad location cover or they Belstead Brook Green Corridor runs through the and local distinctiveness of landscapes are adjacent to a Green Corridor? Note: For middle of the site. and townscapes the purposes of this assessment, proximity will be taken to mean that the broad location is within 40m of a Green Corridor. Is the broad location in or adjacent to areas of The broad location does not overlap with the designated landscapes (AONB, area designated as Special Landscape Area or Environmentally Sensitive Areas)? AONB. Will the broad location development lead to The development of the broad location will not coalescence of urban extensions with nearby lead to coalescence of any villages with the villages? urban extension. Economic 20 To achieve sustainable levels of Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use The broad location is proposed for mixed-use prosperity and economic growth development or employment? development accommodating employment uses. throughout the plan area 21 To revitalise town centres Is the broad location proposed for mixed-use The proposed broad location is located at the development or employment in town centres? edge of the town, not providing immediate benefits to the vitality of the town centre. 22 To encourage efficient patterns of Is the broad location proposed in a proximity The broad location is adjacent to a public movement in support of economic to a public transport route or in a transport route, with several existing bus stops in growth walkable/cyclable distance? close proximity to it. 23 To encourage and accommodate both Will it increase employment land availability? The broad location is proposed for mixed-use indigenous and inward investment development accommodating employment and other uses, which should stimulate investment flows. Summary Assessment

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The broad location abuts Ipswich settlement boundary. Development of sites within it would lead to the loss of greenfield agricultural land. The location is also at risk of flooding and is within a ground water protection zone. A County Wildlife Site lies within the location and it has a Green Corridor running through it. On the positive side this broad location benefits from the services and facilities offered within Ipswich and it has the advantage of being located adjacent to public transport routes and Public Rights of Way. Proposed mixed use development should help minimise the need for travel. The broad location has been identified to be situated in proximity to SSSIs, an SPA, a CWS, a LNR, an AW and a LNR. It is also adjacent to Areas of Archaeological Importance and it is situated adjacent to a grade II listed building. These identified constraints do not represent 'show stoppers' for the broad location's development but will need to be carefully considered at the later stage of the sites allocation process.

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Appendix B – Growth Scenarios Assessment Tables

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Table B-1- Assessment Key Key

Effects Assessment Strongly Local ST- Temp Low MT +++ positive Terms Sub- ST- Perm Med Mag Magnitude Reg LT ++ Moderately positive MT- Scale Geographic extent - Reg/Nat High + Slightly positive LT T/P Temporary/permanent ? ST 0 No effect Cert Certainty Slightly MT - negative ST Short term LT -- Moderately negative Strongly MT Medium --- negative term +/- Combination of positive and negative effects / neutral effect LT Long term n/a Not assessed Sm Summary assessment

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Table B-2- Component 1: Housing Growth Scenarios Housing Growth - Scenario 1: Balancing housing and economic growth – 347 to 449 dwellings per annum

Effects Assessment SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the The development of employment opportunities within the Enhancing local service population overall district may encourage more of the population to walk or centres may also go some cycle to work and improve health levels through increased way to improve local health physical activity. This effect may increase over time as more levels as these seek to meet local sites are developed. In addition meeting local housing the needs of the local needs is likely to have a positive effect on health. Different communities and may include ST- ++ Local Temp Med LT + + + employment targets are considered in this scenario and it is health and leisure facilities. + therefore difficult to anticipate the significance of the effects Consider the promotion of over the long term as it depends on the employment targets strategic and local access in considered. It could have a significant positive effect over the district and the need for the long term if the higher job targets are considered. the provision of associated infrastructure including open space. 2 To maintain and improve Balanced housing and employment growth may lead to an Improve local service centres levels of education and skills increase in overall employment, which is likely to deliver an and increase a range of in the population overall increase in vocationally based training and skills. The facilities at these locations. scenario would also help to retain skilled members of the This may include educational workforce, contributing to a reduction in out-migration. facilities. Greater job opportunities per head of the population could encourage numbers in existing academic institutions. Effects Local LT Temp Low + ++ ++ ++ are likely to be more significant over the medium to long term as the economy diversifies and more sites are developed. Different employment targets are considered in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to anticipate the significance of the effects over the long term as it depends on the employment targets considered. It could have a significant positive effect over the medium to long term if the higher job targets are considered. 3 To reduce crime and anti- This scenario could help to reduce crime and the fear of Enhance local service centres social activity crime in the district through additional employment and reduce pockets of opportunities. More generally, an increase in the self deprivation in the district sufficiency of the district, reduction in out-commuting and including the provision of ST- Local Temp Low LT + + + + increase in walking and cycling to access employment health and leisure facilities. opportunities could increase natural surveillance through increased footfall, reducing the fear of crime. The significance of effects will be limited due to the low crime rates in the district at present.

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4 To reduce poverty and social Baseline conditions suggest that in general terms there are Focus housing growth and job exclusion relatively few pockets of deprivation in Babergh. Housing creation in identified pockets ST- growth in line with job creation could help to reduce those of deprivation. Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ social and geographical inequalities that do persist, with increasing effectiveness over time as more developments are realised. 5 To improve access to key Planning for new jobs in the district could help improve the Focus housing and services for all sectors of the access to employment in the district. The scenario would employment growth in and population also improve access to housing and affordable housing. around key settlements to ST- Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ increase access to services and service provision. Promote the provision of other key services in the district. 6 To offer everybody the A comparatively (Suffolk) large proportion of the population Locate housing to reflect opportunity for rewarding travels out of the district for work. The scenario will employment provision and and satisfying employment encourage the 'self-containment' of the district by locating reduce travel to work Sub- ST- ++ ++ Temp Med Reg LT + ++ housing to reflect employment provision. This will improve distances. + + accessibility to employment within the district, which is particularly significant when considered against the current baseline position. 7 To meet the housing The scenario would provide higher to significantly higher “Pepper potting” of affordable requirements of the whole numbers of new homes than the current rate of delivery and units to avoid creating areas of community ST- ++ this would include providing for affordable housing. deprivation, crime and Local Temp High + ++ ++ LT + Affordability has been identified as a sustainability issue in antisocial behaviour. the district and this scenario would delivery substantial benefits under this objective over the long term. 8 To improve the quality of Addressing housing needs and increasing the employment The consideration of factors where people live and to opportunities of the local community should help to reduce such as open space provision encourage community social exclusion caused by isolation and poor accessibility to could also help to improve participation ST- services. Scenario 1 has the potential to encourage local quality of life. Planning Local Temp Med LT + + ++ + increased community participation and interaction. Good contributions to be used to baseline and therefore significance limited to long term. improve community quality of life, including open space provision 9 To maintain and where This scenario will provide for higher levels of new dwellings Development should not possible improve water than currently the case. Extensive concentrated new exceed existing water cycle quality housing and employment development could place capacity. ST- Local Temp Low LT - - -- - significant pressure on existing water cycle capacity. The Water Cycle Study will further inform this objective and the potential impacts of future growth. Through mitigation there is scope to reduce these effects. 10 To maintain and where Extensive concentrated new housing and employment Measures should be included possible improve air quality development could have a negative impact on air quality to address potential adverse ST- depending on the size of the development and the location. effects, such as the provision Local Temp Low LT - - -- - There is scope for mitigating these effects through site of sustainable transport specifics and general policies. infrastructure and planting/greening to provide

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increased pollution sequestration. The impacts on air should be considered at site specifics.

11 To conserve soil resources This scenario would means potentially releasing a significant Prioritisation of Brownfield and quality ST- amount of Greenfield land potentially for housing and rather than Greenfield sites for Local Temp Low LT ------employment development leading to a loss overall of soil housing development. resources. 12 To use water and mineral Extensive concentrated housing and employment Measures should be included resources efficiently, and re- development could have a negative impact on water and to promote water efficiency ST- Local Temp Low use and recycle where LT - - -- - mineral resources but it depends on the size of the and recycling and re-use possible development and the location. There is scope for mitigating where possible. these effects through site specifics and general policies. 13 To reduce waste Extensive concentrated housing and employment Include measures to reduce ST- development could lead to additional waste being generated. waste. Local Temp Low LT - - -- - There is scope for mitigating these effects through site specifics and general policies. 14 To reduce the effects of A significant overall increase in housing and employment Locate new housing traffic on the environment development in a rural district could to lead to an overall development close to existing increase in trip generation although provision of balanced and future employment sites economic and housing growth could reduce commuting to and green infrastructure MT- Local Temp Med LT +/- - - - work. High level of out-commuting in the district at present. networks. Include mitigation In addition mitigation measures should be included. measures such as sustainable transport provision, etc

15 To reduce emissions of All new development will lead to an overall increase in GHG Encourage an increase in greenhouse gases from emissions. Current trends in traffic growth associated with more sustainable modes of energy consumption development may be reduced through a policy of co-locating transport and ensure new development that offers potential to reduce the need to travel development is low carbon ST- Local Temp Low LT ------by private car and/or increase the proportion of trips that are both in its construction and linked. New built development is likely to increase GHG operation. emissions to some extent; however, emissions per unit may be minimised through the implementation of appropriate planning policy. 16 To reduce vulnerability to The release of new sites for housing and employment Steer development away from climatic events development, some of which may be previously flood risk areas where undeveloped, offers the potential to increase vulnerability to, possible and ensure Sub- ST- and the frequency of, flooding events through alterations to appropriate mitigation Temp Low Reg LT - - -- - run-off rates. Through the application of flood risk techniques are used where assessments and appropriate mitigation techniques new not possible. development could be more resilient to the effects of climatic events such as flooding.

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17 To conserve and enhance Higher numbers of new homes will need to be provided than Guide development away from biodiversity and geodiversity the current the case. The provision of new housing and areas of important biodiversity employment development could impact on the biodiversity and geodiversity. and geodiversity of the district. Mitigation measures could Reg/ ST- Perm Low Nat LT ------be included and site specifics will determine with much more certainty the scale of the impact on this objective.

18 To conserve and where Higher numbers of new homes will need to be provided than Steer development away from appropriate enhance areas the currently the case. Significantly higher numbers could historic villages, historic town of historical and have an adverse impact on the overall character of towns centres and other areas of Reg/ ST- Perm Low archaeological importance Nat LT - - -- - and villages and specific historic areas and sites. Mitigation historic and archaeological measures could be included and site specifics will determine importance. with much more certainty the scale of the impact on this objective. 19 To conserve and enhance This scenario will lead to a significant amount of new Develop specific design the quality and local housing development, most of which will be allocated in and standards to guide distinctiveness of landscapes around existing townscapes and some could potentially be in development in areas of high ST- Local Perm Med and townscapes LT - - -- - areas of high landscape value. However, effects are likely to landscape value and minimise be minimised through detailed planning considerations and potentially negative effects. at Site Specific Stage.

20 To achieve sustainable The balancing of housing growth with job creation in this None identified. levels of prosperity and Sub- MT- ++ ++ scenario will provide the potential to achieve sustainable Temp Med ++ ++ economic growth throughout Reg LT + + levels of prosperity and economic growth. the plan area 21 To revitalise town centres With a significant number of the district’s overall housing None identified. target potentially directed to the key settlements, this is likely Sub- MT- to lead to significant levels of development that has the Temp Med Reg LT + ++ ++ ++ potential to reduce the need to travel through co-location and encourages investment in local services and facilities leading to increased vitality within the town centres over time. 22 To encourage efficient With the large proportion of housing potentially being None identified. patterns of movement in directed to key settlements and close to existing and future ST- ++ ++ support of economic growth Local Temp Med employment sites, there is a simultaneous encouragement to LT ++ ++ + + reducing the need to travel and a promotion of increased levels of employment. 23 To encourage and Providing high levels of housing and associated None identified. accommodate both infrastructure may encourage inward investment into the indigenous and inward Sub- ST- ++ ++ area as housing provision will address the needs of a diverse Temp Med ++ ++ investment Reg LT + + labour force. Directing employment towards the towns/urban areas and key service centres may also encourage inward investment.

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Housing Growth - Scenario 2: Address affordable housing needs and market housing needs – 670 new dwellings per annum

Effects Assessment SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the Meeting local housing needs is likely to have a positive effect Make provision for specific population overall on health and in particular providing for affordable housing needs in the district if there is will meet some of the needs of the most deprived residents such a particular need since with good quality housing. this may be a significant determinant of the quality of ST- Local Temp Med LT + + ++ + life for a particular part of the community. Look at strategic and local access promotion and the need for the provision of associated infrastructure including open space. 2 To maintain and improve No identified effects Ensure that new development levels of education and skills is close to or incorporates in the population overall - Local LT Temp Low 0 0 0 0 social infrastructure, services and facilities. This may include educational facilities. 3 To reduce crime and anti- This scenario would provide for an increase in housing and “Pepper potting” of affordable social activity affordable housing. This may lead to an increase in the units to avoid creating areas of ST- diversity of communities, which could help to increase deprivation, crime and Local Temp Low LT + + + + community interaction and reduce the fear of crime. The antisocial behaviour. significance of effects will be limited due to the low crime rates in the district at present. 4 To reduce poverty and social The scenario along with the location of affordable units “Pepper potting” of affordable exclusion amongst market housing will provide more inclusive units to avoid creating areas of developments and could help to reduce those social and deprivation, crime and geographical inequalities that do persist, with increasing antisocial behaviour. ST- Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ effectiveness over time as more development is realised. However, baseline conditions suggest that in general terms there are relatively few pockets of deprivation in Babergh and therefore the scenario will not return strongly positive results. 5 To improve access to key This scenario would improve access to housing and in Focus housing growth in and services for all sectors of the particular affordable housing. around key settlements to population ST- increase access to services Local Temp Low - LT + ++ ++ ++ and service provision. Promote the provision of other key services in the district.

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6 To offer everybody the No identified effects Locate housing growth as far opportunity for rewarding as possible to reflect and satisfying employment employment provision within Sub- ST- the district and reduce travel Temp Med - Reg LT 0 0 0 0 to work distances by locating housing development in settlements with access to good transport corridors. 7 To meet the housing The scenario would provide significantly higher numbers of “Pepper potting” of affordable requirements of the whole new homes than the current rate of delivery, ensuring that units to avoid creating areas of community ST- ++ ++ ++ affordable housing requirements are met. Affordability has deprivation, crime and Local Temp High ++ LT + + + been identified as a sustainability issue in the district and this antisocial behaviour. scenario would delivery substantial benefits under this objective over the long term. 8 To improve the quality of Addressing housing needs and affordable housing needs of The consideration of factors where people live and to the local community should help to reduce social exclusion such access to services and encourage community caused by isolation and poor accessibility to affordable facilities such as open space participation homes. This scenario has the potential to encourage provision could also help to ST- Local Temp Med LT + + ++ + increased community participation and interaction. Good improve local quality of life. baseline and therefore significance limited to long term. Include policies to improve community quality of life and access to services such as open space. 9 To maintain and where This scenario will provide for 670 new dwellings per annum. Development should not possible improve water Extensive concentrated housing development could place exceed existing water cycle quality significant pressure on existing water cycle capacity. The capacity. ST- Local Temp Low LT ------Water Cycle Study will further inform this objective and the potential impacts of future growth. Through mitigation there is scope for mitigating these effects through site specifics and general policies. 10 To maintain and where Extensive concentrated housing development could have a Measures should be included possible improve air quality negative impact on air quality depending on the size of the to address potential adverse development and the location. There is scope for mitigating effects in key settlements, these effects through site specifics and general policies. such as the provision of sustainable transport Reg/ ST- infrastructure and Temp Med Nat LT ------planting/greening to provide increased pollution sequestration in these areas. Long distance public transport schemes for commuters should also be supported. 11 To conserve soil resources Limited brownfield land is available in the Babergh District. Prioritisation of Brownfield and quality This scenario would mean releasing a significant amount of rather than Greenfield sites for ST- Local Temp Med LT ------Greenfield land for housing development leading to a loss housing development where overall of soil resources through the necessary use of new possible. sites for housing.

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12 To use water and mineral Extensive concentrated housing development could have a Mitigate impacts on water and resources efficiently, and re- negative impact on water and mineral resources but it mineral resources though site ST- Local Temp Low use and recycle where LT ------depends on the size of the development and the location. specifics and general policies. possible There is scope for mitigating these effects through site specifics and general policies. 13 To reduce waste Extensive concentrated development could lead to additional Reduce waste through site waste being generated. Relatively good and improving specifics and general policies. ST- Local Temp Low LT ------baseline and significant effects likely to be limited to long term. There is scope for mitigating these effects through site specifics and general policies. 14 To reduce the effects of An overall significant increase in housing development in a Locate new housing traffic on the environment rural district is likely to lead to an overall increase in trip development close to existing generation. Already high out commuting in the district and and future employment sites significant effects identified. Mitigation measures should be and green infrastructure Reg/ MT- Temp Med Nat LT ------included as part of the detailed policies and site specifics. networks. Seek planning contributions towards upgrading highway and rail infrastructure. 15 To reduce emissions of All new development will lead to an overall increase in GHG Encourage an increase in greenhouse gases from emissions. Current trends in traffic growth associated with more sustainable modes of energy consumption development may be reduced through a policy of co-locating transport and ensure new development that offers potential to reduce the need to travel development is low carbon ST- Local Temp Low LT ------by private car and/or increase the proportion of trips that are both in its construction and linked. New built development is likely to increase GHG operation. emissions to some extent; however, emissions per unit may be minimised through the implementation of appropriate planning policy. 16 To reduce vulnerability to The release of new sites for housing development, some of Steer development away from climatic events which may be previously undeveloped, offers the potential to flood risk areas where increase vulnerability to, and the frequency of, flooding possible and ensure Sub- ST- Temp Low Reg LT ------events through alterations to run-off rates. Through the appropriate mitigation application of flood risk assessments and appropriate techniques are used where mitigation techniques new development shall be more this is not possible. resilient to the effects of climatic events such as flooding. 17 To conserve and enhance The provision of a significant increase in new housing Guide development away from biodiversity and geodiversity development could impact on the biodiversity and areas of important biodiversity Reg/ ST- Perm Low Nat LT ------geodiversity of the district. Declining baseline. Mitigation and geodiversity. measures could be included and site specifics will determine the impact on this objective. 18 To conserve and where The provision of a significant increase in new homes will Steer development away from appropriate enhance areas have an adverse impact on the overall character of towns historic villages, historic town of historical and Reg/ ST- and villages and specific historic areas and sites. centres and other areas of Perm Low archaeological importance Nat LT ------historic importance. Include appropriate polices about the design of new development.

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19 To conserve and enhance This scenario will lead to a significant amount of new Develop specific design the quality and local housing development, most of which will be allocated in and standards to guide distinctiveness of landscapes around existing townscapes and some could potentially be in development design and and townscapes ST- areas of high landscape value. Effects could potentially be layout. Housing numbers Local Perm Med LT ------limited through detailed planning considerations. should be minimised in areas of high landscape value to minimise potentially negative effects. 20 To achieve sustainable No identified effects None identified. levels of prosperity and Sub- MT- Temp Med economic growth throughout - Reg LT 0 0 0 0 the plan area To revitalise town centres No identified effects None identified. 21 - Sub- MT- Temp Med 0 0 0 0 Reg LT

22 To encourage efficient - No identified effects None identified. patterns of movement in MT- support of economic growth Local Temp Med 0 0 0 0 LT

23 To encourage and No identified effects None identified. accommodate both Sub- ST- Temp Med indigenous and inward - Reg LT 0 0 0 0 investment

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Housing Growth - Scenario 3: Depressed market and continuing the existing level of development – 255 dwellings per annum

Effects Assessment SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the Meeting local housing needs is likely to have a positive effect Make provision for specific population overall on health. needs such as the elderly in the district and affordable housing may be a significant determinant of the quality of ST- life for a particular part of the Local Temp Med LT + + + + community. Consider strategic and local access promotion and the need for the provision of associated infrastructure including open space. 2 To maintain and improve No identified effects Ensure that new development levels of education and skills is close to or incorporates in the population overall - Local LT Temp Low 0 0 0 0 social infrastructure, services and facilities. This may include educational facilities. 3 To reduce crime and anti- This scenario would continue to provide housing and Enhance local service centres social activity affordable housing in the district. This may lead to an and pockets of deprivation in increase in the diversity of communities, which could help to the district including the increase community interaction and reduce the fear of crime. provision of health and leisure ST- Local Temp Low LT + + + + facilities. Pepper potting” of affordable units to avoid creating areas of deprivation, crime and antisocial behaviour. 4 To reduce poverty and social The scenario will provide for new housing development Pepper potting” of affordable exclusion which will include affordable units amongst market housing units to avoid creating areas of ST- and will provide more inclusive developments and could help deprivation, crime and Local Temp Med LT + + + + to reduce those social and geographical inequalities that do antisocial behaviour. persist, with increasing effectiveness over time as more development is realised. 5 To improve access to key This scenario would improve access to housing and Focus housing growth in and services for all sectors of the affordable housing. around key settlements to population ST- increase access to services Local Temp Med LT + + + + and service provision. Promote the provision of other key services in the district.

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6 To offer everybody the No identified effects Locate housing growth as far opportunity for rewarding as possible to reflect and satisfying employment employment provision within Sub- ST- the district and reduce travel Temp Med - Reg LT 0 0 0 0 to work distances by locating housing development in settlements with access to good transport corridors. 7 To meet the housing The scenario would provide for new homes including None identified. requirements of the whole affordable housing. MT- Local Temp High community LT + + + +

8 To improve the quality of Provision for housing and affordable housing for local Include policies to improve where people live and to community should help to reduce social exclusion caused by community quality of life and ST- Local Temp Med encourage community LT + + + + isolation and poor accessibility to affordable homes. The access to services. participation consideration of factors such as open space provision could also help to improve local quality of life. 9 To maintain and where New housing development could place pressure on existing Development should not possible improve water water cycle capacity. The Water Cycle Study will further exceed existing water cycle ST- Local Temp Low quality LT - - - - inform this objective and the potential impacts of future capacity. growth. There is scope for mitigating these effects through site specifics and general policies. 10 To maintain and where New housing development could have a negative impact on Measures should be included possible improve air quality air quality depending on the size of the development and the to address potential adverse location. There is scope for mitigating these effects through effects in key settlements, site specifics and general policies. such as the provision of sustainable transport ST- infrastructure and Local Temp Low LT - - - - planting/greening to provide increased pollution sequestration in these areas. Long distance public transport schemes for commuters should also be supported. 11 To conserve soil resources Limited brownfield land is available in the Babergh District. Prioritisation of Brownfield and quality This scenario would mean releasing Greenfield land for rather than Greenfield sites for ST- Local Temp Low LT - - -- - housing development leading to a loss overall of soil housing development where resources through the necessary use of new sites for possible. housing. 12 To use water and mineral New housing development could have a negative impact on Mitigate impacts on water and resources efficiently, and re- water and mineral resources but it depends on the size of minerals through site specifics ST- Local Temp Low use and recycle where LT - - - - the development and the location. There is scope for and general policies. possible mitigating these effects through site specifics and general policies. 13 To reduce waste ST- New housing development could lead to additional waste Reduce waste through site Local Temp Low LT - - - - being generated. There is scope for mitigating these effects specifics and general policies.

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through site specifics and general policies.

14 To reduce the effects of An overall significant increase in housing development in a Locate new housing traffic on the environment rural district is likely to lead to an overall increase in trip development close to existing generation. Mitigation measures should be included as part and future employment sites of the distribution of growth, detailed policies and site and green infrastructure MT- Local Temp Med LT - - - - specifics. networks. Seek planning contributions towards upgrading highway and rail infrastructure. 15 To reduce emissions of All new development will lead to an overall increase in GHG Encourage an increase in greenhouse gases from emissions. Current trends in traffic growth associated with more sustainable modes of energy consumption development may be reduced through a policy of co-locating transport and ensure new ST- development that offers potential to reduce the need to travel development is low carbon Local Temp Low LT - - -- - by private car and/or increase the proportion of trips that are both in its construction and linked. New built development is likely to increase GHG operation. emissions to some extent; however, emissions per unit may be minimised through the implementation of planning policy. 16 To reduce vulnerability to The release of new sites for housing development, some of Steer development away from climatic events which may be previously undeveloped, offers the potential to flood risk areas where increase vulnerability to, and the frequency of, flooding possible and ensure Sub- ST- Temp Low Reg LT - - - - events through alterations to run-off rates. Through the appropriate mitigation application of flood risk assessments and appropriate techniques are used where mitigation techniques new development shall be more this is not possible. resilient to the effects of climatic events such as flooding. 17 To conserve and enhance New housing development could impact on the biodiversity Guide development away from biodiversity and geodiversity Reg/ ST- and geodiversity of the district. Mitigation measures could areas of important biodiversity Perm Low Nat LT - - -- - be included and site specifics will determine the impact on and geodiversity. this objective. 18 To conserve and where New housing development could have an adverse impact on Steer development away from appropriate enhance areas Reg/ ST- the overall character of towns and villages and specific historic villages, historic town Perm Low of historical and Nat LT - - - - historic areas and sites. centres and other areas of archaeological importance historic importance. 19 To conserve and enhance This scenario will lead to new housing development in and Develop specific design the quality and local around existing townscapes and some could potentially be in standards to guide distinctiveness of landscapes areas of high landscape value. Effects could potentially be development design and and townscapes ST- limited through detailed planning considerations. layout. Housing numbers Local Perm Med LT - - -- - should be minimised in areas of high landscape value to minimise potentially negative effects. 20 To achieve sustainable No identified effects None identified. levels of prosperity and Sub- MT- Temp Med economic growth throughout - Reg LT 0 0 0 0 the plan area

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21 To revitalise town centres No identified effects None identified.

Sub- MT- Temp Med - Reg LT 0 0 0 0

22 To encourage efficient No identified effects None identified. patterns of movement in ST- Local Temp Med support of economic growth - LT 0 0 0 0

23 To encourage and No identified effects None identified. accommodate both Sub- ST- Temp Med indigenous and inward - Reg LT 0 0 0 0 investment

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Housing Growth - Scenario 4: Market intervention / quick market recovery and continuation of existing level of development – 266 dwellings per annum

Effects Assessment SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the Meeting local housing needs is likely to have a positive effect Make provision for specific population overall on health. needs such as the elderly and affordable housing as this may be a significant determinant of the quality of life for a particular part of the ST- Local Temp Med LT + + + + community. Look at strategic and local access promotion and what would need to be considered in the district and the need for the provision of associated infrastructure including open space. 2 To maintain and improve No identified effects Ensure that new development levels of education and skills is close to or incorporates in the population overall - Local LT Temp Low 0 0 0 0 social infrastructure, services and facilities. This may include educational facilities. 3 To reduce crime and anti- This scenario would continue to provide housing and Enhance local service centres social activity affordable housing in the district. This may lead to an and pockets of deprivation in ST- Local Temp Low LT + + + + increase in the diversity of communities, which could help to the district including the increase community interaction and reduce the fear of crime. provision of health and leisure centres in some instances. 4 To reduce poverty and social The scenario will provide for new housing development Pepper potting” of affordable exclusion which will include affordable units amongst market housing units to avoid creating areas of ST- and will provide more inclusive developments and could help deprivation, crime and Local Temp Med LT + + + + to reduce those social and geographical inequalities that do antisocial behaviour. persist, with increasing effectiveness over time as more development is realised. 5 To improve access to key This scenario would improve access to housing and Focus housing growth in and services for all sectors of the affordable housing. around key settlements to population ST- increase access to services Local Temp Med LT + + + + and service provision. Promote the provision of other key services in the district.

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6 To offer everybody the No identified effects Locate housing growth as far opportunity for rewarding as possible to reflect and satisfying employment employment provision within Sub- ST- the district and reduce travel Temp Med - Reg LT 0 0 0 0 to work distances by locating housing development in settlements with access to good transport corridors. 7 To meet the housing The scenario would provide for new homes including None identified. requirements of the whole affordable housing. MT- Local Temp High community LT + + + +

8 To improve the quality of Addressing housing needs and affordable housing needs of Include policies to improve where people live and to the local community should help to reduce social exclusion community quality of life and ST- Local Temp Med encourage community LT + + + + caused by isolation and poor accessibility to affordable access to services. participation homes. The consideration of factors such as open space provision could also help to improve local quality of life. 9 To maintain and where New housing development could place pressure on existing Development should not possible improve water water cycle capacity. The Water Cycle Study will further exceed existing water cycle ST- Local Temp Low quality LT - - - - inform this objective and the potential impacts of future capacity. growth. Through mitigation there is scope for mitigating these effects through site specifics and general policies. 10 To maintain and where New housing development could have a negative impact on Measures should be included possible improve air quality air quality depending on the size of the development and the to address potential adverse location. There is scope for mitigating these effects through effects in key settlements, site specifics and general policies. such as the provision of sustainable transport ST- infrastructure and Local Temp Low LT - - - - planting/greening to provide increased pollution sequestration in these areas. Long distance public transport schemes for commuters should also be supported. 11 To conserve soil resources Limited brownfield land is available in the Babergh District. Prioritisation of Brownfield and quality This scenario would mean releasing Greenfield land for rather than Greenfield sites for ST- Local Temp Low LT - - -- - housing development leading to a loss overall of soil housing development where resources through the necessary use of new sites for possible. housing. 12 To use water and mineral New housing development could have a negative impact on Mitigate impacts on water and resources efficiently, and re- water and mineral resources but it depends on the size of mineral resources through site ST- Local Temp Low use and recycle where LT - - - - the development and the location. There is scope for specifics and general policies. possible mitigating these effects through site specifics and general policies. 13 To reduce waste ST- New housing development could lead to additional waste Reduce waste through site Local Temp Low LT - - - - being generated. There is scope for mitigating these effects specifics and general policies.

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through site specifics and general policies.

14 To reduce the effects of An overall significant increase in housing development in a Locate new housing traffic on the environment rural district is likely to lead to an overall increase in trip development close to existing generation. Mitigation measures should be included as part and future employment sites of the detailed policies and site specifics. and green infrastructure MT- Local Temp Med LT - - - - networks. Seek planning contributions towards upgrading highway and rail infrastructure. 15 To reduce emissions of All new development will lead to an overall increase in GHG Encourage an increase in greenhouse gases from emissions. Current trends in traffic growth associated with more sustainable modes of energy consumption development may be reduced through a policy of co-locating transport and ensure new ST- development that offers potential to reduce the need to travel development is low carbon Local Temp Low LT - - -- - by private car and/or increase the proportion of trips that are both in its construction and linked. New built development is likely to increase GHG operation. emissions to some extent; however, emissions per unit may be minimised through the implementation of planning policy. 16 To reduce vulnerability to The release of new sites for housing development, some of Steer development away from climatic events which may be previously undeveloped, offers the potential to flood risk areas where increase vulnerability to, and the frequency of, flooding possible and ensure Sub- ST- Temp Low Reg LT - - - - events through alterations to run-off rates. Through the appropriate mitigation application of flood risk assessments and appropriate techniques are used where mitigation techniques new development shall be more this is not possible. resilient to the effects of climatic events such as flooding. 17 To conserve and enhance New housing development could impact on the biodiversity Guide development away from biodiversity and geodiversity Reg/ ST- and geodiversity of the district. Mitigation measures could areas of important biodiversity Perm Low Nat LT - - -- - be included and site specifics will determine the impact on and geodiversity. this objective. 18 To conserve and where New housing development could have an adverse impact on Steer development away from appropriate enhance areas Reg/ ST- the overall character of towns and villages and specific historic villages, historic town Perm Low of historical and Nat LT - - - - historic areas and sites. centres and other areas of archaeological importance historic importance. 19 To conserve and enhance This scenario will lead to new housing development in and Develop specific design the quality and local around existing townscapes and some could potentially be in standards to guide distinctiveness of landscapes areas of high landscape value. Effects could potentially be development design and and townscapes ST- limited through detailed planning considerations. layout. Housing numbers Local Perm Med LT - - -- - should be minimised in areas of high landscape value to minimise potentially negative effects. 20 To achieve sustainable No identified effects None identified. levels of prosperity and Sub- MT- Temp Med economic growth throughout - Reg LT 0 0 0 0 the plan area

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21 To revitalise town centres No identified effects None identified.

Sub- MT- Temp Med - Reg LT 0 0 0 0

22 To encourage efficient No identified effects None identified. patterns of movement in ST- Local Temp Med support of economic growth - LT 0 0 0 0

23 To encourage and No identified effects None identified. accommodate both Sub- ST- Temp Med indigenous and inward - Reg LT 0 0 0 0 investment

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Table B-3- Component 2: Employment Growth Scenarios Employment Growth - Scenario 1: “Business as usual” - 8,100 jobs Effects Assessm ent SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the Local MT- Temp Low The development of employment opportunities Enhancing local service centres may also population overall LT within the district may encourage more of the improve local health levels as these seek population to walk or cycle to work and improve to meet the needs of the local health levels through increased physical activity. communities and may include health and This effect may increase over time as more leisure facilities. Consider strategic and + + + + local sites are developed. local access promotion and the need for the provision of associated infrastructure including open space.

2 To maintain and improve Sub- MT- Temp Med + + ++ + This scenario seeks to provide for 8,100 jobs to It would be beneficial if local service Reg LT levels of education and skills be provided within the district. This may lead to centres can be improved and the range of in the population overall an increase in overall employment, which is facilities at these locations be increased. likely to deliver an increase in vocationally This may also include educational based training and skills. Effects are likely to be facilities. more significant over the long term as the economy diversifies and more sites are developed. 3 To reduce crime and anti- Local MT- Temp Med This scenario could help to reduce crime and Enhance local service centres and social activity LT the fear of crime in the district through additional pockets of deprivation in the district employment opportunities. More generally, an including the provision of health and increase in the self sufficiency of the district, leisure facilities. reduction in out-commuting and increase in + + + + walking and cycling to access employment opportunities could increase natural surveillance through increased footfall, reducing the fear of crime. The significance of effects will be limited to the long term due to the low crime rates in the district at present.

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4 To reduce poverty and Local MT- Temp Med + + ++ + Planning for new jobs in the district could help to At the district level, deprivation in terms of social exclusion LT reduce those social and geographical accessibility to services is a key issue. inequalities that do persist, with increasing Therefore, enhancing town, key services effectiveness over time as more development is centres and villages will provide key local realised. However, baseline conditions suggest services and facilities, which could help to that in general terms there are relatively few improve accessibility for all members of pockets of deprivation in Babergh and therefore the community and may enable a the magnitude of addressing this issue would be reduction in social inequalities. low in any case.

5 To improve access to key Local ST- Temp Med Planning for new jobs in the district could help Focus housing and employment growth in services for all sectors of the LT improve the access to employment in the and around key settlements to increase population + + ++ + district. Access to employment is just one of the access to services and service provision. key facilities and the magnitude is therefore Promote the provision of other key predicted to be limited in significance. services in the district. 6 To offer everybody the Sub- ST- Temp Med A comparatively (Suffolk) large proportion of the Locate housing to reflect employment Reg LT opportunity for rewarding population travels out of the district for work. provision and reduce travel to work and satisfying employment The scenario will encourage the 'self- distances. containment' of the district by planning for new jobs. This will improve accessibility to + ++ ++ ++ employment within the district, which is particularly significant when considered against the current baseline position.

7 To meet the housing - 0 0 0 0 No obvious effects. None identified. requirements of the whole community 8 To improve the quality of Local ST- Temp Med + + ++ + Planning for job growth could potentially leading Creating and strengthening a network of where people live and to LT to an enhanced sense of community pride, as local centres across the district may encourage community people will have more of a vested interest in the increase footfall and accessibility by foot, participation success of the local community, increasing which may encourage community participation levels. Quality of life overall is likely interaction and subsequent cohesion over to improve as people will have greater time. accessibility to employment. Good baseline and significance limited.

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9 To maintain and where Local LT Temp Low - - - - This scenario plans for new jobs in the district Include policies to mitigate effects of possible improve water and it is likely to lead to the development of new development on water quality. quality employment sites. This is likely to lead to an overall increase in surface water runoff, including associated pollution. The scenario could however reduce the need to travel over the long term through increasing service provision could reduce overall traffic levels and, consequently, the runoff of pollutants from traffic entering watercourses. The overall balance of effects is predicted to be negative but this could be mitigated by detailed policies and site specifics.

10 To maintain and where Local LT Temp Low - - - - This scenario is likely to lead to new Include policies to mitigate the effects of possible improve air quality employment development across the district. It development on air quality. is likely that increased air pollution from increases in traffic will result. The effects could be mitigated by detailed policies and site specifics.

11 To conserve soil resources Local MT- Temp Low - - -- - This scenario will lead to an increase in overall Development should seek to specify that and quality LT development. It is likely that there is not a to avoid the fragmentation of agricultural sufficient level of brownfield sites for holdings. Applications should demonstrate development where employment sites, are that other sustainability factors override needed. As brownfield sites are developed, the the need for brownfield development (such need for new sites will increase, leading as reducing the need to travel by car). In pressure for greenfield development and a loss these cases, development should be of of soil resources over time. the highest sustainable design standards, including making the most efficient use of land and ensuring sites of high value (such as for agriculture) are avoided.

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12 To use water and mineral Sub- ST- Perm Low - - - - This scenario is likely to lead to an increase the Include policies to mitigate the effects of resources efficiently, and re- Reg LT overall level of development across the district increased development and to use water use and recycle where area, which is likely to lead to the development and mineral resources efficiently an re-use possible of new sites. This is likely to lead to increased and recycle where possible. pressure on water resources in terms of potable water supply and the use of construction materials. However, through mitigation this could be reduced.

13 To reduce waste Sub- ST- Temp Low - - - - This scenario is likely to lead to an increase the Include policies to mitigate the effects of Reg LT overall level of development across the district increased development and to reduce area, which is likely to lead to the development waste. of new sites. This is likely to lead to increased waste generation. However, through mitigation this could be reduced. 14 To reduce the effects of Local LT Temp Low - - - - Increases in the amount of development across Enhancing local service centres may also traffic on the environment the district are likely to result in increased improve local health levels as these seek development densities, building and trip to meet the needs of the local generation-related emissions. This scenario communities and may include health and could however reduce the need to travel leisure facilities. Consider strategic and through increasing service provision and this local access promotion and the need for could reduce overall traffic levels, however in a the provision of associated infrastructure rural district like Babergh it is likely that including open space. residents will still need to travel for other services. The overall effect is predicted to be slightly negative.

15 To reduce emissions of Reg/N ST- Temp Med - - -- - An overall increase in development through the Promote sustainable modes of travel and greenhouse gases from at LT provision of employment sites is likely to impacts on climate changes through energy consumption increase overall greenhouse gas emissions planning policies through the buildings themselves, as well as trip generation. This effect may, however, be minimised through planning policies, although reducing a growth in traffic, especially due to the rural nature of the district, is not likely to be significant.

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16 To reduce vulnerability to Sub- LT Temp Med - - - - Directing development of employment sites The allocation of sites should be informed climatic events Reg mainly towards built up areas may help to by the broad sites assessment undertaken reduce an increased risk of flooding; especially at the previous assessment stage. if development will be directed towards However, it should be ensured that, as brownfield sites. However, the intensification of well as mitigating flood risk; development development in existing flood risk areas could is directed away from flood risk areas in exacerbate problems, especially in the longer the first instance. This should be term as the effects of climate change become implemented by national policy through more prominent and the overall amount of PPS25; but a locally specific policy could greenfield land lost to development increases. be developed.

17 To conserve and enhance Reg/N ST- Perm Med - - -- - The district contains a large proportion of areas Include detailed criteria-based policies for biodiversity and geodiversity at LT designated for their biodiversity value, and one the management of the built and natural site designated as RIGS. Negative effects on environment, and mitigation issues will be biodiversity (particularly undesignated sites) addressed through the Core Strategy, site may arise from an increase in employment specifics and development management development, experienced at both the strategic policies as required. This should include and key service centre locations through a loss the consideration of RIGS. of connectivity of habitats, which will become more important over time in a changing climate. A policy could be included to implement a network of green open spaces, which could have a benefit for biodiversity and offset predicted adverse effects.

18 To conserve and where Local ST- Perm Med - - - - The district has a high quality historical Include a policy aimed at encouraging - LT appropriate enhance areas environment and areas of archaeological good design. of historical and importance. The intensification of employment archaeological importance development in the area may lead to negative effects on the local character of towns. This could be mitigated by ensuring that where development may be within areas protected for heritage value, development should seek to enhance this character.

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19 To conserve and enhance Local ST- Temp Med - - - - The district has some high quality landscapes National policies protect designated the quality and local LT and townscapes. The intensification of landscapes. However, it is recommended distinctiveness of employment development in the area may lead that an additional policy is developed to landscapes and townscapes to negative effects on the local character of address the importance of local landscape towns and villages. This could be mitigated by character at the more detailed policy stage promoting development in the key service to minimise potentially negative effects on centres to reduce the need to travel in rural the landscape and townscape areas and therefore reduce potential effects on landscape and townscape quality from traffic. It is furthermore recommended that policies include requirements for appropriate design of development as well as the promotion of tourism that could lead to enhancements of the local townscape, which could provide benefits against this objective.

20 To achieve sustainable Local MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ This scenario seeks to continue to achieve It is recommended that a policy include levels of prosperity and LT growth in the local economy, leading to likely details with regard to the types of uses economic growth throughout significant positive effects against this objective, that will be regarded as contributing to the the plan area especially in the longer term and capitalising on local economy and increasing the identified opportunities. sustainability of villages.

21 To revitalise town centres Local MT- Perm Med + ++ ++ ++ This scenario seeks to continue to focus on Include policies to focus on improving the LT improving employment opportunities which is range of employment opportunities, shops likely to catalyse the revitalisation of town and services available in town centres. centres over the medium to longer term.

22 To encourage efficient Sub- MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ Creating increased levels of employment in the It is recommended that home working is Reg LT patterns of movement in district is likely to encourage a decrease in out promoted through the policies for support of economic growth commuting over time as more people change economic development as a sustainable their travelling habits. This will provide support way to increase contributions to the local to economic growth locally. economy.

23 To encourage and Sub- MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ Improving the attractiveness of the district Include policies to increase the provision Reg LT accommodate both through increased provision of employment may of local services and facilities in the indigenous and inward increase the district's attractiveness to a skilled district. investment labour force and investors over time.

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Employment Growth - Scenario 2: ‘Shortfall’ forecast figure and one-third of the former RSS jobs target – 10,480 jobs Effects Assessm ent SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the Local MT- Temp Low The development of employment opportunities Enhancing local service centres may also population overall LT within the district may encourage more of the improve local health levels as these seek population to walk or cycle to work and improve to meet the needs of the local health levels through increased physical activity. communities and may include health and This effect may increase over time as more leisure centres in some instances. Make local sites are developed. reference to strategic and local access + + ++ + promotion and what would need to be considered in the district and the need for the provision of associated infrastructure including open space.

2 To maintain and improve Sub- MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ This scenario seeks to provide for 10,480 It would be beneficial if local service Reg LT levels of education and skills + (highest number) jobs to be provided within the centres can be improved and the range of in the population overall district. This may lead to an increase in overall facilities at these locations be increased. employment, which is likely to deliver an This may also include educational increase in vocationally based training and facilities. skills. Effects are likely to be more significant over the long term as the economy diversifies and more sites are developed.

3 To reduce crime and anti- Local MT- Temp Med This scenario could help to reduce crime and Enhance local service centres and social activity LT the fear of crime in the district through additional pockets of deprivation in the district employment opportunities. More generally, an including the provision of health and increase in the self sufficiency of the district, leisure facilities. reduction in out-commuting and increase in + + + + walking and cycling to access employment opportunities could increase natural surveillance through increased footfall, reducing the fear of crime. The significance of effects will be limited due to the low crime rates in the district at present.

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4 To reduce poverty and Local MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ Planning for new jobs in the district could help to At the district level, deprivation in terms of social exclusion LT reduce those social and geographical accessibility to services is a key issue. inequalities that do persist, with increasing Therefore, enhancing town, key services effectiveness over time as more development is centres and villages will provide key local realised. However, baseline conditions suggest services and facilities, which could help to that in general terms there are relatively few improve accessibility for all members of pockets of deprivation in Babergh and therefore the community and may enable a the magnitude of addressing this issue would be reduction in social inequalities. low in any case.

5 To improve access to key Local ST- Temp Med Planning for new jobs in the district could help Focus housing and employment growth in services for all sectors of the LT improve the access to employment in the and around key settlements to increase population + ++ ++ ++ district. Access to employment is just one of the access to services and service provision. key facilities and the magnitude is therefore Promote the provision of other key predicted to be limited in significance. services in the district. 6 To offer everybody the Sub- ST- Temp Med A comparatively (Suffolk) large proportion of the Locate housing to reflect employment Reg LT opportunity for rewarding population travels out of the district for work. provision and reduce travel to work and satisfying employment The scenario will encourage the 'self- distances. ++ ++ containment' of the district by planning for new ++ ++ + + jobs (highest number). This will improve accessibility to employment within the district, which is particularly significant when considered against the current baseline position. 7 To meet the housing - 0 0 0 0 No obvious effects. None identified. requirements of the whole community 8 To improve the quality of Local ST- Temp Med + + ++ + Planning for job growth could potentially leading Creating and strengthening a network of where people live and to LT to an enhanced sense of community pride, as local centres across the district may encourage community people will have more of a vested interest in the increase footfall and accessibility by foot, participation success of the local community, increasing which may encourage community participation levels. Quality of life overall is likely interaction and subsequent cohesion over to improve as people will have greater time. accessibility to employment. Good baseline and significance limited.

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9 To maintain and where Local LT Temp Low - - -- - This scenario plans for new jobs in the district Consider outcome of Water Cycle Study. possible improve water and it is likely to lead to the development of new quality employment sites. This is likely to lead to an overall increase in surface water runoff, including associated pollution. The scenario could however reduce the need to travel over the long term through increasing service provision could reduce overall traffic levels and, consequently, the runoff of pollutants from traffic entering watercourses. The overall balance of effects is predicted to be negative but this could be mitigated by detailed policies and site specifics.

10 To maintain and where Local LT Temp Low - - -- - This scenario is likely to lead to new Include mitigation measures and consider possible improve air quality employment development across the district. It in more detail in site specifics. is likely that increased air pollution from increases in traffic will result. The effects could be mitigated by detailed policies and site specifics.

11 To conserve soil resources Local MT- Temp Low ------This scenario will lead to an increase in overall Development should seek to specify that and quality LT development. It is likely that there is not a to avoid the fragmentation of agricultural sufficient level of brownfield sites for holdings. Applications should demonstrate development where employment sites, are that other sustainability factors override needed. As brownfield sites are developed, the the need for brownfield development (such need for new sites will increase, leading as reducing the need to travel by car). In pressure for Greenfield development and a loss these cases, development should be of of soil resources over time. the highest sustainable design standards, including making the most efficient use of land and ensuring sites of high value (such as for agriculture) are avoided.

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12 To use water and mineral Sub- ST- Perm Low - - -- - This scenario is likely to lead to an increase the Include policies to mitigate the effects of resources efficiently, and re- Reg LT overall level of development across the district increased development and to use water use and recycle where area, which is likely to lead to the development and mineral resources efficiently an re-use possible of new sites. This is likely to lead to increased and recycle where possible. pressure on water resources in terms of potable water supply and the use of construction materials. However, through mitigation this could be reduced.

13 To reduce waste Sub- ST- Temp Low - - -- - This scenario is likely to lead to an increase the Include policies to mitigate the effects of Reg LT overall level of development across the district increased development and to reduce area, which is likely to lead to the development waste. of new sites. This is likely to lead to increased waste generation. However, through mitigation this could be reduced. 14 To reduce the effects of Local LT Temp Low - - -- - Substantial increases in the amount of Enhancing local service centres may also traffic on the environment development across the district are likely to improve local health levels as these seek result in increased development densities, to meet the needs of the local building and trip generation-related emissions. communities and may include health and The scenario could however reduce the need to leisure centres in some instances. Make travel through increasing service provision could reference to strategic and local access reduce overall traffic levels, however in a rural promotion and what would need to be district like Babergh it is likely that residents will considered in the district and the need for still need to travel for other services. The the provision of associated infrastructure overall effect is predicted to be slightly negative including open space. with potentially more significant effects over the long term. 15 To reduce emissions of Reg/N ST- Temp Med ------An overall increase in development through the Promote sustainable modes of travel and greenhouse gases from at LT provision of employment sites is likely to impacts on climate changes through energy consumption increase overall greenhouse gas emissions planning policies through the buildings themselves, as well as trip generation. This effect may, however, be minimised through planning policies, although reducing a growth in traffic, especially due to the rural nature of the district, is not likely to be significant.

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16 To reduce vulnerability to Sub- LT Temp Med + - -- - Directing development of employment sites The allocation of sites should be informed climatic events Reg mainly towards built up areas may help to by the broad sites assessment undertaken reduce an increased risk of flooding; especially at the previous assessment stage. if development will be directed towards However, it should be ensured that, as brownfield sites. However, the intensification of well as mitigating flood risk; development development in existing flood risk areas could is directed away from flood risk areas in exacerbate problems, especially in the longer the first instance. This should be term as the effects of climate change become implemented by national policy through more prominent and the overall amount of PPS25; but a locally specific policy could Greenfield land lost to development increases. be developed.

17 To conserve and enhance Reg/N ST- Perm Med ------The district contains a large proportion of areas Include detailed criteria-based policies for biodiversity and geodiversity at LT designated for their biodiversity value, and one the management of the built and natural site designated as RIGS. Negative effects on environment, and mitigation issues will be biodiversity (particularly undesignated sites) addressed through development may arise from an increase in employment management policies as required. This development, experienced at both the strategic should include the consideration of RIGS. and key service centre locations through a loss of connectivity of habitats, which will become more important over time in a changing climate. A policy could be included to implement a network of green open spaces, which could have a benefit for biodiversity and offset predicted adverse effects.

18 To conserve and where Local ST- Perm Med - - -- - The district has a high quality historical Include a policy aimed at encourage good appropriate enhance areas LT environment and areas of archaeological design. of historical and importance. The intensification of employment archaeological importance development in the area may lead to negative effects on the local character of towns. This could be mitigated by ensuring that where development may be within areas protected for heritage value, development should seek to enhance this character.

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19 To conserve and enhance Local ST- Temp Med - - -- - The district has some high quality landscapes National policies protect designated the quality and local LT and townscapes. The intensification of landscapes. However, it is recommended distinctiveness of employment development in the area may lead that an additional policy is developed to landscapes and townscapes to negative effects on the local character of address the importance of local landscape towns. This could be mitigated by promoting character at the more detailed policy stage development in the key service centres to to minimise potentially negative effects on reduce the need to travel in rural areas and the landscape and townscape therefore reduce potential effects on landscape and townscape quality from traffic. It is furthermore recommended that policies include requirements for appropriate design of development as well as the promotion of tourism that could lead to enhancements of the local townscape, which could provide benefits against this objective.

20 To achieve sustainable Local MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ This scenario seeks to continue to achieve It is recommended that a policy include LT levels of prosperity and + + growth in the local economy (highest job details with regard to the types of uses economic growth throughout numbers), leading to likely significant positive that will be regarded as contributing to the the plan area effects against this objective, especially in the local economy and increasing the longer term and capitalising on identified sustainability of villages. opportunities.

21 To revitalise town centres Local MT- Perm Med + ++ ++ ++ This scenario seeks to continue to focus on Include policies to focus on improving the LT + + improving employment opportunities (highest range of employment opportunities, shops job numbers), which is likely to catalyse the and services available in town centres. revitalisation of town centres over the medium to longer term. 22 To encourage efficient Sub- MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ Creating increased levels of employment in the It is recommended that home working is Reg LT patterns of movement in + + district (highest job numbers), is likely to promoted through the policies for support of economic growth encourage a decrease in out commuting over economic development as a sustainable time as more people change their travelling way to increase contributions to the local habits. This will provide support to economic economy. growth locally.

23 To encourage and Sub- MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ Improving the attractiveness of the district Include policies to increase the provision Reg LT accommodate both + + through increased provision of employment of local services and facilities in the indigenous and inward provision (highest job numbers), may increase district. investment the district's attractiveness to a skilled labour force and investors over time.

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Employment Growth - Scenario 3: Shortfall forecast figure and percentage growth to the jobs target up to 2031 – 9,720 jobs Effects Assessm ent SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the Local MT- Temp Low The development of employment opportunities Enhancing local service centres may also population overall LT within the district may encourage more of the improve local health levels as these seek population to walk or cycle to work and improve to meet the needs of the local health levels through increased physical activity. communities and may include health and This effect may increase over time as more leisure centres in some instances. Make local sites are developed. reference to strategic and local access + + ++ + promotion and what would need to be considered in the district and the need for the provision of associated infrastructure including open space.

2 To maintain and improve Sub- MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ This scenario will provide for 9,720 jobs in the It would be beneficial if local service Reg LT levels of education and skills district. This may lead to an increase in overall centres can be improved and the range of in the population overall employment, which is likely to deliver an facilities at these locations be increased. increase in vocationally based training and This may also include educational skills. Effects are likely to be more significant facilities. over the long term as the economy diversifies and more sites are developed.

3 To reduce crime and anti- Local MT- Temp Med This scenario could help to reduce crime and Enhance local service centres and social activity LT the fear of crime in the district through additional pockets of deprivation in the district employment opportunities. More generally, an including the provision of health and increase in the self sufficiency of the district, leisure facilities. reduction in out-commuting and increase in + + + + walking and cycling to access employment opportunities could increase natural surveillance through increased footfall, reducing the fear of crime. The significance of effects will be limited due to the low crime rates in the district at present.

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4 To reduce poverty and Local MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ Planning for new jobs in the district could help to At the district level, deprivation in terms of social exclusion LT reduce those social and geographical accessibility to services is a key issue. inequalities that do persist, with increasing Therefore, enhancing town, key services effectiveness over time as more development is centres and villages will provide key local realised. However, baseline conditions suggest services and facilities, which could help to that in general terms there are relatively few improve accessibility for all members of pockets of deprivation in Babergh and therefore the community and may enable a the magnitude of addressing this issue would be reduction in social inequalities. low in any case.

5 To improve access to key Local ST- Temp Med Planning for new jobs in the district could help Focus housing and employment growth in services for all sectors of the LT improve the access to employment in the and around key settlements to increase population + ++ ++ ++ district. Access to employment is just one of the access to services and service provision. key facilities and the magnitude is therefore Promote the provision of other key predicted to be limited in significance. services in the district. 6 To offer everybody the Sub- ST- Temp Med A comparatively (Suffolk) large proportion of the Locate housing to reflect employment Reg LT opportunity for rewarding population travels out of the district for work. provision and reduce travel to work and satisfying employment The scenario will encourage the 'self- distances. ++ containment' of the district by planning for new ++ ++ ++ + jobs (second highest number). This will improve accessibility to employment within the district, which is particularly significant when considered against the current baseline position. 7 To meet the housing - 0 0 0 0 No obvious effects. None identified. requirements of the whole community 8 To improve the quality of Local ST- Temp Med + + ++ + Planning for job growth could potentially leading Creating and strengthening a network of where people live and to LT to an enhanced sense of community pride, as local centres across the district may encourage community people will have more of a vested interest in the increase footfall and accessibility by foot, participation success of the local community, increasing which may encourage community participation levels. Quality of life overall is likely interaction and subsequent cohesion over to improve as people will have greater time. accessibility to employment. Good baseline and significance limited.

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9 To maintain and where Local LT Temp Low - - -- - This scenario plans for new jobs in the district Consider outcome of Water Cycle Study. possible improve water and it is likely to lead to the development of new quality employment sites. This is likely to lead to an overall increase in surface water runoff, including associated pollution. The scenario could however reduce the need to travel over the long term through increasing service provision and this could reduce overall traffic levels and, consequently, the runoff of pollutants from traffic entering watercourses. The overall balance of effects is predicted to be negative but this could be mitigated by detailed policies and site specifics. 10 To maintain and where Local LT Temp Low - - -- - This scenario is likely to lead to new Include mitigation measures and consider possible improve air quality employment development across the district. It in more detail in site specifics. is likely that increased air pollution from increases in traffic will result. The effects could be mitigated by detailed policies and site specifics.

11 To conserve soil resources Local MT- Temp Low ------This scenario will lead to an increase in overall Development should seek to specify that and quality LT development. It is likely that there is not a to avoid the fragmentation of agricultural sufficient level of brownfield sites for holdings. Applications should demonstrate development where employment sites, are that other sustainability factors override needed. As brownfield sites are developed, the the need for brownfield development (such need for new sites will increase, leading as reducing the need to travel by car). In pressure for Greenfield development and a loss these cases, development should be of of soil resources over time. the highest sustainable design standards, including making the most efficient use of land and ensuring sites of high value (such as for agriculture) are avoided. 12 To use water and mineral Sub- ST- Perm Low - - -- - This scenario is likely to lead to an increase the Include policies to mitigate the effects of resources efficiently, and re- Reg LT overall level of development across the district increased development and to use water use and recycle where area, which is likely to lead to the development and mineral resources efficiently an re-use possible of new sites. This is likely to lead to increased and recycle where possible. pressure on water resources in terms of potable water supply and the use of construction materials. However, through mitigation this could be reduced. 13 To reduce waste Sub- ST- Temp Low - - -- - This scenario is likely to lead to an increase the Include policies to mitigate the effects of Reg LT overall level of development across the district increased development and to reduce area, which is likely to lead to the development waste. of new sites. This is likely to lead to increased waste generation. However, through mitigation this could be reduced.

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14 To reduce the effects of Local LT Temp Low - - -- - Substantial increases in the amount of Enhancing local service centres may also traffic on the environment development across the district are likely to improve local health levels as these seek result in increased development densities, to meet the needs of the local building and trip generation-related emissions. communities and may include health and The scenario could however reduce the need to leisure centres in some instances. Make travel through increasing service provision and reference to strategic and local access could reduce overall traffic levels, however in a promotion and what would need to be rural district like Babergh it is likely that considered in the district and the need for residents will still need to travel for other the provision of associated infrastructure services. The overall effect is predicted to be including open space. slightly negative with potentially more significant effects over the long term. 15 To reduce emissions of Reg/N ST- Temp Med ------An overall increase in development through the Promote sustainable modes of travel and greenhouse gases from at LT provision of employment sites is likely to impacts on climate changes through energy consumption increase overall greenhouse gas emissions planning policies through the buildings themselves, as well as trip generation. This effect may, however, be minimised through planning policies, although reducing a growth in traffic, especially due to the rural nature of the district, is not likely to be significant. 16 To reduce vulnerability to Sub- LT Temp Med + - -- - Directing development of employment sites The allocation of sites should be informed climatic events Reg mainly towards built up areas may help to by the broad sites assessment undertaken reduce an increased risk of flooding; especially at the previous assessment stage. if development will be directed towards However, it should be ensured that, as brownfield sites. However, the intensification of well as mitigating flood risk; development development in existing flood risk areas could is directed away from flood risk areas in exacerbate problems, especially in the longer the first instance. This should be term as the effects of climate change become implemented by national policy through more prominent and the overall amount of PPS25; but a locally specific policy could Greenfield land lost to development increases. be developed.

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17 To conserve and enhance Reg/N ST- Perm Med ------The district contains a large proportion of areas Include detailed criteria-based policies for biodiversity and geodiversity at LT designated for their biodiversity value, and one the management of the built and natural site designated as RIGS. Negative effects on environment, and mitigation issues will be biodiversity (particularly undesignated sites) addressed through development may arise from an increase in employment management policies as required. This development, experienced at both the strategic should include the consideration of RIGS. and key service centre locations through a loss of connectivity of habitats, which will become more important over time in a changing climate. A policy could be included to implement a network of green open spaces, which could have a benefit for biodiversity and offset predicted adverse effects.

18 To conserve and where Local ST- Perm Med - - -- - The district has a high quality historical Include a policy aimed at encourage good appropriate enhance areas LT environment and areas of archaeological design. of historical and importance. The intensification of employment archaeological importance development in the area may lead to negative effects on the local character of towns. This could be mitigated by ensuring that where development may be within areas protected for heritage value, development should seek to enhance this character.

19 To conserve and enhance Local ST- Temp Med - - -- - The district has some high quality landscapes National policies protect designated the quality and local LT and townscapes. The intensification of landscapes. However, it is recommended distinctiveness of employment development in the area may lead that an additional policy is developed to landscapes and townscapes to negative effects on the local character of address the importance of local landscape towns. This could be mitigated by promoting character at the more detailed policy stage development in the key service centres to to minimise potentially negative effects on reduce the need to travel in rural areas and the landscape and townscape. therefore reduce potential effects on landscape and townscape quality from traffic. It is furthermore recommended that policies include requirements for appropriate design of development as well as the promotion of tourism that could lead to enhancements of the local townscape, which could provide benefits against this objective.

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20 To achieve sustainable Local MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ This scenario seeks to continue to achieve It is recommended that a policy include LT levels of prosperity and + + growth in the local economy, leading to likely details with regard to the types of uses economic growth throughout significant positive effects against this objective, that will be regarded as contributing to the the plan area especially in the longer term and capitalising on local economy and increasing the identified opportunities. sustainability of villages.

21 To revitalise town centres Local MT- Perm Med + ++ ++ ++ This scenario seeks to continue to focus on Include policies to focus on improving the LT + improving employment opportunities which is range of employment opportunities, shops likely to catalyse the revitalisation of town and services available in town centres. centres over the medium to longer term.

22 To encourage efficient Sub- MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ Creating increased levels of employment in the It is recommended that home working is Reg LT patterns of movement in + + district is likely to encourage a decrease in out promoted through the policies for support of economic growth commuting over time as more people change economic development as a sustainable their travelling habits. This will provide support way to increase contributions to the local to economic growth locally. economy.

23 To encourage and Sub- MT- Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ Improving the attractiveness of the district Include policies to increase the provision Reg LT accommodate both + through increased provision of employment of local services and facilities in the indigenous and inward provision may increase the district's district. investment attractiveness to a skilled labour force and investors over time.

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Employment Growth - Scenario 4: Jobs growth target in accordance with housing growth target Effects Assessm ent SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the Local MT- Temp Low The development of employment opportunities Make provision for specific needs such as population overall LT within the district may encourage more of the the elderly in the district if there is a population to walk or cycle to work and improve particular need as this may be a significant health levels through increased physical activity. determinant of the quality of life for a This effect may increase over time as more particular part of the community. Enhance local sites are developed. In addition meeting local service centres may also go some local housing needs is likely to have a positive way to improve local health levels as + + + + effect on health. The number of new jobs to these seek to meet the needs of the local provide for is not specified in this scenario and it communities and may include health and is therefore difficult to compare it with the other leisure facilities. Consider strategic and scenarios and the effects could be more local access promotion and what would significant than anticipated in this scenario at need to be considered in the district and this stage (depending on the exact numbers). the need for the provision of associated infrastructure including open space. 2 To maintain and improve Sub- MT- Temp Med + + ++ + This scenario seeks to provide a number of jobs It would be beneficial if local service Reg LT levels of education and skills that are balanced with housing growth in the centres can be improved and the range of in the population overall district. This may lead to an increase in overall facilities at these locations be increased. employment, which is likely to deliver an This may also include educational increase in vocationally based training and facilities. skills. Effects are likely to be more significant over the long term as the economy diversifies and more sites are developed. The number of new jobs to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers. 3 To reduce crime and anti- Local MT- Temp Med This scenario could help to reduce crime and Enhance local service centres and social activity LT the fear of crime in the district through additional pockets of deprivation in the district employment opportunities. More generally, an including the provision of health and increase in the self sufficiency of the district, leisure facilities. reduction in out-commuting and increase in + + + + walking and cycling to access employment opportunities could increase natural surveillance through increased footfall, reducing the fear of crime. The significance of effects will be limited to the long term due to the low crime rates in the district at present.

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4 To reduce poverty and Local MT- Temp Med + + ++ + Baseline conditions suggest that in general At the district level, deprivation in terms of social exclusion LT terms there are relatively few pockets of accessibility to services is a key issue. deprivation in Babergh. Housing growth in line Therefore, enhancing town, key services with job creation could help to reduce those centres and villages will provide key local social and geographical inequalities that do services and facilities, which could help to persist, with increasing effectiveness over time improve accessibility for all members of as more development is realised. However, the community and may enable a baseline conditions suggest that in general reduction in social inequalities. terms there are relatively few pockets of deprivation in Babergh and therefore the magnitude of addressing this issue would be low in any case. 5 To improve access to key Local ST- Temp Med Planning for new jobs in the district could help Focus housing and employment growth in services for all sectors of the LT improve the access to employment in the and around key settlements to increase population district. Effects are likely to be more significant access to services and service provision. over the long term as the economy diversifies Promote the provision of other key and more sites are developed. Access to services in the district. housing and affordable housing would also be + + ++ + improved by this scenario. The number of new jobs and houses to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers. 6 To offer everybody the Sub- ST- Temp Med A comparatively (Suffolk) large proportion of the Locate housing to reflect employment Reg LT opportunity for rewarding population travels out of the district for work. provision and reduce travel to work and satisfying employment The scenario will encourage the 'self- distances. containment' of the district by locating housing + ++ ++ ++ to reflect employment provision. This will improve accessibility to employment within the district, which is particularly significant when considered against the current baseline position. 7 To meet the housing The scenario would provide for new housing None identified. requirements of the whole + ++ ++ ++ and this would include affordable housing community together with new employment. 8 To improve the quality of Local ST- Temp Med + + ++ + Planning for job growth balanced with new Creating and strengthening a network of where people live and to LT housing could potentially be leading to an local centres across the district may encourage community enhanced sense of community pride, as people increase footfall and accessibility by foot, participation will have more of a vested interest in the which may encourage community success of the local community, increasing interaction and subsequent cohesion over participation levels. Quality of life overall is likely time. to improve as people will have greater accessibility to employment and that this is balanced with housing provision.

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9 To maintain and where Local LT Temp Low - - - - This scenario plans for new employment and Consider outcome of Water Cycle Study. possible improve water housing in the district. It is also likely to lead to quality the development of new sites. This is likely to lead to an overall increase in surface water runoff, including associated pollution. This scenario could however reduce the need to travel over the long term through increasing service provision as well as balancing new housing and employment in the district and this could reduce overall traffic levels and, consequently, the runoff of pollutants from traffic entering watercourses. The overall balance of effects is predicted to be slightly negative. The number of new jobs and houses to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers. Mitigation measures could be included in detailed policies and site specifics. 10 To maintain and where Local LT Temp Low - - - - This scenario plans for new employment and Include mitigation measures and consider possible improve air quality housing in the district. It is likely that increased in more detail in site specifics. air pollution from increases in traffic will result. Substantial increases in the amount of development is likely to result in increased development densities, building and trip generation-related emissions and an overall slightly negative effect in the town centres and key service centres. The number of new jobs and homes to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers. Mitigation measures could be included in detailed policies and site specifics.

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11 To conserve soil resources Local MT- Temp Low - - -- - This scenario will lead to an increase in overall Development should seek to specify that and quality LT development. It is likely that there is not a to avoid the fragmentation of agricultural sufficient level of brownfield sites for holdings. Applications should demonstrate development where needed. As brownfield sites that other sustainability factors override are developed, the need for new sites will the need for brownfield development (such increase, leading pressure for Greenfield as reducing the need to travel by car). In development and a loss of soil resources over these cases, development should be of time. The number of new jobs and homes to the highest sustainable design standards, provide for is not specified in this scenario and it including making the most efficient use of is therefore difficult to compare it with the other land and ensuring sites of high value scenarios. The effects could be more or less (such as for agriculture) are avoided. significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers. 12 To use water and mineral Sub- ST- Perm Low - - - - This scenario is likely to lead to an increase the Include policies to mitigate the effects of resources efficiently, and re- Reg LT overall level of development across the district increased development and to use water use and recycle where area, which is likely to lead to the development and mineral resources efficiently an re-use possible of new sites. This is likely to lead to increased and recycle where possible. pressure on water resources in terms of potable water supply and the use of construction materials. However, through mitigation this could be reduced. The number of new jobs and homes to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers. 13 To reduce waste Sub- ST- Temp Low - - - - This scenario is likely to lead to an increase the Include policies to mitigate the effects of Reg LT overall level of development across the district increased development and to reduce area, which is likely to lead to the development waste. of new sites. This is likely to lead to increased waste generation. However, through mitigation this could be reduced. The number of new jobs and homes to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers.

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14 To reduce the effects of Local LT Temp Low - - - - Increases in the amount of development across Make provision for specific needs such as traffic on the environment a range of centres is likely to result in increased the elderly in the district if there is a development densities, building and trip particular need as this may be a significant generation-related emissions and an overall determinant of the quality of life for a slightly negative effect in the town centres and particular part of the community. Enhance key service centres. Balancing housing and local service centres may also go some employment provision could reduce the need to way to improve local health levels as travel to work. Overall the effect is predicted to these seek to meet the needs of the local be slightly negative but with more significant communities and may include health and effects over the long term. The number of new leisure facilities. Consider strategic and jobs and homes to provide for is not specified in local access promotion and what would this scenario and it is therefore difficult to need to be considered in the district and compare it with the other scenarios. The effects the need for the provision of associated could be more significant than anticipated in this infrastructure including open space. scenario depending on the exact numbers. 15 To reduce emissions of Reg/N ST- Temp Med - - -- - An overall increase in development through the Promote sustainable modes of travel and greenhouse gases from at LT provision of employment sites is likely to impacts on climate changes through energy consumption increase overall greenhouse gas emissions planning policies. through the buildings themselves, as well as trip generation. This effect may, however, be minimised through planning policies, although reducing a growth in traffic, especially due to the rural nature of the district, is not likely to be significant. The number of new jobs and homes to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers. 16 To reduce vulnerability to Sub- LT Temp Med - - - - Directing development of employment sites The allocation of sites should be informed climatic events Reg mainly towards built up areas may help to by the broad sites assessment undertaken reduce an increased risk of flooding; especially at the previous assessment stage. if development will be directed towards However, it should be ensured that, as brownfield sites. However, the intensification of well as mitigating flood risk; development development in existing flood risk areas could is directed away from flood risk areas in exacerbate problems, especially in the longer the first instance. This should be term as the effects of climate change become implemented by national policy through more prominent and the overall amount of PPS25; but a locally specific policy could Greenfield land lost to development increases. be developed. The number of new jobs and homes to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers.

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17 To conserve and enhance Reg/N ST- Perm Med - - -- - The district contains a large proportion of areas Include detailed criteria-based policies for biodiversity and geodiversity at LT designated for their biodiversity value, and one the management of the built and natural site designated as RIGS. The intensification of environment, and mitigation issues will be development in this area may lead to negative addressed through development effects on biodiversity and geodiversity in the management policies as required. This district through a loss of connectivity of habitats, should include the consideration of RIGS. which will become more important over time in a changing climate. A policy could be included to implement a network of green open spaces, which could have a benefit for biodiversity and offset predicted adverse effects. The number of new jobs and homes to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers.

18 To conserve and where Local ST- Perm Med - - - - The district has a high quality historical Include a policy aimed at encouraging appropriate enhance areas LT environment and areas of archaeological good design. of historical and importance. The intensification of employment archaeological importance development in the area may lead to negative effects on the local character of towns. This could be mitigated by ensuring that where development may be within areas protected for heritage value, development should seek to enhance this character. The number of new jobs and homes to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers.

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19 To conserve and enhance Local ST- Temp Med - - - - The district has some high quality landscapes National policies protect designated the quality and local LT and townscapes. The intensification of landscapes. However, it is recommended distinctiveness of employment development in the area may lead that an additional policy is developed to landscapes and townscapes to negative effects on the local character of address the importance of local landscape towns. This could be mitigated by promoting character at the more detailed policy stage development in the key service centres to to minimise potentially negative effects on reduce the need to travel in rural areas and the landscape and townscape therefore reduce potential effects on landscape and townscape quality from traffic. It is furthermore recommended that policies include requirements for appropriate design of development as well as the promotion of tourism that could lead to enhancements of the local townscape, which could provide benefits against this objective. The number of new jobs and homes to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers. 20 To achieve sustainable Local MT- Temp Med + + ++ + This scenario seeks to provide for new jobs and It is recommended that a policy include levels of prosperity and LT that this growth is balanced with housing details with regard to the types of uses economic growth throughout growth, leading to likely significant positive that will be regarded as contributing to the the plan area effects against this objective, especially in the local economy and increasing the longer term and capitalising on identified sustainability of villages. opportunities. The number of new jobs to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers. 21 To revitalise town centres Local MT- Perm Med + + ++ + This scenario seeks to continue to focus on Include policies to focus on improving the LT improving employment opportunities which is range of employment opportunities, shops likely to catalyse the revitalisation of town and services available in town centres. centres over the medium to longer term. The number of new jobs to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers.

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22 To encourage efficient Sub- MT- Temp Med + + ++ + Creating increased levels of employment in the It is recommended that home working is Reg LT patterns of movement in district and balancing employment and housing promoted through the policies for support of economic growth is likely to encourage a decrease in out economic development as a sustainable commuting over time as more people change way to increase contributions to the local their travelling habits. This will provide support economy. to economic growth locally. The number of new jobs to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers. 23 To encourage and Sub- MT- Temp Med + + ++ + Improving the attractiveness of the district Include policies to increase the provision Reg LT accommodate both through increased provision of employment of local services and facilities in the indigenous and inward provision may increase the district's district. investment attractiveness to a skilled labour force and investors over time. The number of new jobs to provide for is not specified in this scenario and it is therefore difficult to compare it with the other scenarios. The effects could be more significant than anticipated in this scenario depending on the exact numbers.

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Appendix C – Responses to Consultation on Growth Scenarios and Broad Locations Core Strategy

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Table C-1 - Babergh Core Strategy Growth Options Consultees’ Comments on SA Name and date Subject Comments Response RSPB Methodology; We agree that the methodology adopted in the SA is The Haven Gateway Water Cycle Study Environmental Sustainable appropriate. However, we do have some concerns in regard that covered part of the district was 26 Nov 2010 Issues; Baseline Data; to the limited data used to assess some key environmental completed during May 2008. This Broad Locations constraints. included information about water quality and implications for dealing with increased Table 4.2 in the Environmental Sustainable Issues contains wastewater. Following the Haven currently no information on water quality issues within the Gateway Water Cycle Study, a more district. It is essential that baseline data on water quality is detailed Babergh Water Cycle Study that provided so that reliable estimates can be made about the covers Babergh District has recently been potential detrimental impact on water quality from the undertaken. Both the Environment proposed growth in Babergh. Information on water quality is Agency and Anglian Water Services have necessary to determine if sufficient infrastructure exists to been part of the Steering Group cope with increased wastewater within the district. The Core overseeing the Babergh Water Cycle Strategy should ensure that measures, such as phased Study. development are included in the policies should it not be possible to accommodate all new development. We have used the Babergh Water Cycle Study in terms of context to update the The SA also does not seem to present any baseline data on SAR, including Table 4.2 on water availability for the Babergh area and how this will be Environmental Sustainability Issues; Table affected by the broad growth locations. Babergh is already in a 6.1 on SA Framework; Appendix Part I, highly stressed water area. Consequently, it is important that Table A.2 on Environmental baseline further abstraction of water from new developments is South data. Essex Reserves, Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon, Essex NR1 4UH minimised. We recommend that We have also used the Study in terms of both water quality and water resource issues are discussed the assessment of the Core Strategy with the Environment Agency. policies, including area specific ones. The SA notes the constraints and We note that out of the 9 proposed broad locations for growth, recommendations made by the Study and number 5 (North of Sudbury) has been selected to perform highlights that those need to be best in terms of sustainability. Our main concern relates to addressed prior to the site allocations adverse impacts from growth locations on designated sites process. and in terms of this we would have most concerns about broad location 8 (Western Ipswich Fringe) and location 9 (South The Babergh Water Cycle Study has been West Ipswich Fringe). These locations are situated in close considered as part of the HRA Screening proximity to the Stour and Orwell Estuaries Special Protection process. The HRA Screening Report Area (SPA). This site is important for 13 species of wintering (September 2011) is subject to Natural wildfowl. Both the Stour Estuary and Orwell Estuary are also England’s review. identified as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, as they are nationally important for the habitats, birds and plant assemblages that they support. Development in these broad locations could impact on these estuaries if not carefully managed, as recreation (terrestrial and aquatic) has the potential to erode sensitive saltmarsh habitat and disturb birds

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Name and date Subject Comments Response foraging and roosting within these sites. Impacts from water quality and availability can also be detrimental to these sites. Policies in the Core Strategy must show that such impacts are understood and that development alone, or in-combination with that proposed in other districts, will not result in adverse effects to the designated sites. Environment Agency Water quality; We note that it is considered that no water quality information Noted.. The Babergh Water Cycle Study Infrastructure constraints is available. We would be happy to provide further guidance which has recently been completed has 30 Nov 2010 on this. Relevant information may be found within your WCS now been considered as part of the SA/ (when finalised). SEA and the HRA process. Water quality and wastewater treatment works We note that infrastructure constraints are highlighted as a key constraints have been reported and taken issue within the SA. However it would not appear that this into consideration in the assessments. potential constraint has been carried through the remainder of the document. You may wish to consider whether this, Indicators used in the Water Cycle Study informed by your finalised WCS, would be a useful addition to have been included in the SA Framework the SA. This may highlight potential constraints in terms of and the proposed monitoring programme. water quality.

We would be happy to provide further guidance if required. Should you wish to discuss any of the environmental constraints indicated above, or any of the comments within our previous letters (AE/2006/000226/CS-01/P01-L01 and AE/2006/000226/CS-01/PO1-L02), please contact me on the number given below. J & J Design Broad Locations; We concur with the SA conclusions regarding the Sudbury Noted. Consultants broad locations 5 and 6, together with Hadleigh broad location 26 Nov 2010 1. These conclusions reinforce our client’s representations under Options for Broad (growth) locations. We urge the Council to give due weight to these findings.

We endorse the SA conclusions in respect of the assessment that broad locations 2 and 9, west of Hadleigh and South West Ipswich Fringe, perform least favourably overall. We note the constraints on Broad Location 4, west of Sudbury. We urge the Council to give these findings due weight. We strongly endorse the Council’s decision to engage an independent multidisciplinary consultant to prepare a wholly independent and objective Sustainability Appraisal. We urge the Council to continue this approach throughout the LDF process in order to give an assurance that the emerging DPDs have been objectively appraised.

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Name and date Subject Comments Response Colchester Borough Appropriate Assessment Sustainability Appraisal Report: Noted. HRA Screening identified the need Council Colchester Borough Council note that detailed HRA work is to monitor recreational impacts on the ongoing. Appropriate Assessments (AA) completed to support Stour and Orwell Estuaries SPA/Ramsar the development of Core Strategies, Site Allocations and site. BDC is happy to discuss this further Development Policy DPDs in Colchester, Braintree and with Colchester Borough Council. Tendring identified likely significant effects of growth proposals on Natura 2000 sites. Recommendations in the Appropriate Assessments for these Boroughs and Districts also identified the need to monitor changes in recreational pressure/ impacts on the integrity of international sites and their associated species arising from development in these areas. Colchester Borough Council is currently carrying out visitor surveys on behalf of Tendring and Braintree Councils (and Colchester) at Natura 2000 sites potentially affected by growth. Should the HRA report being prepared as part of Babergh’s LDF process, identify the need to monitor recreational impacts on Natura 2000 sites Colchester Borough Council would welcome the opportunity to discuss extending the HRA monitoring work into the Babergh District area. Orwell Broad Locations 8 and 9 BDC’s Sustainability Appraisal Report (June 2010) and The broad location on greenfield land Developments Ltd Sustainability Appraisal Appendix (June/July 2010) assesses Although the SA objective reads “To each of the nine broad locations of growth. The land proposed conserve soil resources and quality”, the for development by Orwell Developments comprises broad protection of greenfield land is part of it. It locations 8 and 9. The land generally performs well but the is deemed preferable that broad locations Sustainability Appraisal identifies weaknesses in relation to: use brownfield over greenfield land, although we acknowledge the limited • the broad location on greenfield land availability of the former in the Babergh • loss of best and most versatile agricultural land district. • proximity to Special Protection Areas, Special Area of Conservation and Sites of Special Scientific Interest The importance of greenfield land is • proximity to County Wildlife sites, local nature reflected in Table 7.1 which includes reserves ancient woodland decision making criteria such as “Will it • parts of the site falling within or adjacent to Green minimise the loss of Greenfield land to Corridors development?”. Table 7.1 also uses indicators such as “Is the broad location These are suggested as being in conflict with the specified proposed on Greenfield land?”. This then Sustainability Appraisal criterion. We would like to comment enables a systematic comparison of broad on some of the conclusions reached: locations.

The broad location on greenfield land As broad location 8 is partly on greenfield land, this has been scored as partially in The actual Sustainability Appraisal objective to which this conflict with the criterion (amber). As criterion relates refers to conserving soil resources and quality. broad location 9 is on greenfield land, this On that basis, the limited assessment of whether the site has been scored in conflict with the

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Name and date Subject Comments Response comprises greenfield land is misleading. Although criterion (red). It is worth noting that no development of land south of the Copdock junction would other broad locations are in conformity result in the development of greenfield land, this does not with this indicator (green). necessarily impact negatively on soil resources and quality. The land uses proposed would not in themselves lead to the The assessment is therefore unchanged. contamination or degradation of the soils and the master planning process could take such matters into consideration.

Loss of best and most versatile agricultural land Loss of best and most versatile agricultural land The site does not contain any grade 1 agricultural land. Without detailed proposals it is impossible to determine the The indicator for this SA objective is set proportion of loss of grade 2 or grade 3 land and the master out in Table 7.1 as “Would it lead to the planning process can be devised to minimise the loss of the loss of best and most versatile agricultural best agricultural land. There is no empirical comparison land (Grade 1, 2 and 3a)?”. Whilst it is between sites so it is impossible to determine which broad recognised that neither broad location 8 or location option may result in the loss of the best agricultural 9 contain grade 1 agricultural land, they land. As such we suggest that the identified conflict identified do contain grade 2 and 3 land, as per the under broad location 9 should be amended from red to amber. indicator.

Proximity to Special Protection Areas, Special Area of As broad location 8 is partly urban, this Conservation and Sites of Special Scientific Interest has been scored as partially in conflict with the criterion (amber). As broad The actual Sustainability Appraisal objective refers to location 9 is fully on agricultural land conserving and enhancing biodiversity and geodiversity. defined above, this has been scored in Broad location 8 is suggested to be in conflict with this conflict with the criterion (red). It is worth objective in the SA on the basis that: noting that no other broad locations are in conformity with this indicator (green). • the Stoke Tunnel SSSI is 2km to the west and • the Stour and Orwell Estuary SPA is 2.8 km to the Whilst the masterplanning process can south east minimise the loss of agricultural land, the impact nevertheless occurs (unlike, for For broad location 9 the SA suggests that it is in conflict with example, developing on previously the objective as it is: developed land) and therefore cannot be scored positively against the indicator. • 1.2km west of the Bobbitshole SSSI • 2.7km west of the Orwell Estuary SPA and SSI and The assessment is therefore unchanged. • 2.9 km north of the Freston and Cutlers’ Woods SSSI Proximity to Special Protection Areas, The conflict appears to have been identified on the basis that Special Area of Conservation and Sites of the broad locations are deemed to be closest to the SSSIs and Special Scientific Interest SPAs. This conclusion, however, has not been informed by an appraisal of the likely impacts that development in these locations may have on these ecological resources. This is not As confirmed by the above RSPB

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Name and date Subject Comments Response correct: proximity is not necessarily a cause of negative comment adverse effects may arise from impact. development within broad locations 8 and 9, as they are situated in close proximity Land to the east at Adastral Park has been identified for to the Stour and Orwell Estuaries Special growth by Suffolk coastal District Council and this is Protection Area (SPA). This SPA site is approximately 1.5km from the Orwell SPA. The developer, important for 13 species of wintering BT, has agreed a number of mitigation measures to ensure wildfowl. Both Estuaries also nationally that there is no significant impact on the SPA. There is then, important for the habitats, birds and plant no reason why a site further away from the SPA could not do assemblages that they support. the same. Development in these broad locations could impact on these estuaries if not Furthermore, the SA process has not taken account of the carefully managed, as recreation potential of the site to respond positively to the overarching (terrestrial and aquatic) has the potential objective of conserving and enhancing biodiversity and geo- to erode sensitive saltmarsh habitat and diversity has not been recognised. The scale of the disturb birds foraging and roosting within development area would allow for significant new these sites. Impacts from water quality environmental benefits to be realised. and availability can also be detrimental to these sites. In addition a negative assumption is made against the potential of broad location 8 to support roosting and foraging Broad location 9, which could potentially birds though the Habitats Regulations Assessment is not result in a higher level of effects, has not complete. In the absence of a complete assessment it is been taken forward and broad location 8 suggested that the assessment scale should be amber rather now forms part of Policy CS5 subject to than red. both SA and HRA Screening processes. HRA Screening suggested the necessary For these reasons we suggest that the appraisal reduces the safeguards which have been incorporated identified conflict to amber or green. in the Core Strategy to ensure appropriate protection of the European sites. Proximity to County Wildlife sites, local nature reserves, ancient woodland and Green Corridor Proximity to County Wildlife sites, local nature reserves, ancient woodland and Conflict with the SA objective is also suggested due to the Green Corridor Belstead Brook County Wildlife Site and Green Corridor being situated within broad location 9 and Spring Wood CWS, local SA aims to flag up potential negative nature reserve and ancient woodland situated 500m to the effects early in the planning process in east. Proximity is not necessarily a cause of negative impact. order to steer new development to less It is wholly feasible that the setting of the Green Corridor, constrained areas. Therefore, it is CWSs, LNR and AW can be preserved and indeed enhanced. believed that the red colour coding is For these reason we suggest that the appraisal reduces the appropriate against this SA question. On identified conflict to amber. the other hand, the assessment does recognize that that the size of each of the broad locations offers the potential for avoiding or mitigating most of the possible negative effects.

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Appendix D – Draft Submission Core Strategy Policies Assessment Tables

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Table D-1- Assessment Key Key

Effects Assessment Strongly Local ST- Temp Low MT +++ positive Terms Sub- ST- Perm Med Mag Magnitude Reg LT ++ Moderately positive MT- Scale Geographic extent - Reg/Nat High + Slightly positive LT T/P Temporary/permanent ? ST 0 No effect Cert Certainty Slightly MT - negative ST Short term LT -- Moderately negative Strongly MT Medium --- negative term +/- Combination of positive and negative effects / neutral effect LT Long term n/a Not assessed Sm Summary assessment

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Table D-2 - Spatial Strategy: Levels of Growth and its Distribution 1. Spatial Strategy: Levels of Growth and its Distribution • Policy CS 1: Settlement Pattern Policy; • Policy CS2: Strategy for Growth and Development (section relating to housing).

Effects Assessment

SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the Development across the identified None identified. population overall strategic locations will reflect identified local needs and be reflective of local infrastructure constraints. These considerations are likely to include needs of the growing elderly population and those requiring special needs housing which may benefit their ST- Local Temp Med LT + + + + wellbeing. Baseline data indicate that there are small areas where people have poor health, including parts of Sudbury and Gt Cornard. Therefore, directing new development towards these areas will help regenerate them, which may benefit factors influencing public health. 2 To maintain and improve In the long term, an improvement It is recommended that the list of planning levels of education and skills in the range of facilities and constraints in Policy CS1 includes a reference in the population overall services at settlements and to specific accessibility criteria that could be promotion of a close geographical provided in more detailed DPDs. This could location of housing and jobs include the requirement for development to be should help retain skilled members within walking/ cycling distance or easy reach Local LT Temp Low 0 0 + + of the workforce, contributing to a by public transport to specified local services reduction in out-migration. and facilities, including education facilities for both children and adults and employment opportunities.

3 To reduce crime and anti- Deprivation levels are higher in the None identified. social activity urban centres; therefore, the spatial strategy that directs growth ST- to these centres and identifies Local Temp Low LT + + + + local needs may help reduce social and geographical inequalities, which could help reduce crime levels.

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4 To reduce poverty and social Baseline conditions suggest that in None identified. exclusion general terms there are relatively few pockets of deprivation in Babergh which are located mainly in Sudbury and to the north of it. The spatial strategy that directs growth to these areas centres and ST- Local Temp Med LT + + ++ ++ identifies local housing and employment needs may help reduce social and geographical inequalities, which could help reduce deprivation levels. Effects may increase in the longer term when more development is realised. 5 To improve access to key The spatial strategy will lead to the See recommendation for objective 2 in services for all sectors of the increased development of housing, relation to the Development Management population employment and retail focused (DM) Policies with regard to accessibility to around Sudbury and Great various facilities and services. Cornard, Hadleigh and the Ipswich Fringe. These areas are the key settlements in the district and increased development is likely to increase accessibility to services ST- Local Temp Med LT ++ ++ ++ ++ and facilities for a greater number of people. Additionally, all housing development will be considered alongside criteria that will require the identification and addressing of infrastructural needs, aiming to reduce the need to travel by car and improve accessibility to key services and facilities for a greater number of people. 6 To offer everybody the A comparatively large proportion of The policies in Component 7 (Economy) seek opportunity for rewarding the population travels out of the to increase the diversity of employment based and satisfying employment district for work, which is explained around identified and emerging opportunities by the rural nature of the area. such as tourism and low carbon services. However, the distribution of development under this component promotes a close Sub- ST- Temp Med Reg LT ++ ++ +++ +++ geographical location of housing and jobs, increasing opportunities for employment for a larger number of people. This may go some way in improving accessibility to employment locally, which is particularly significant considered against the current

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baseline position.

7 To meet the housing The policies seek to provide None identified. requirements of the whole increased levels of housing community reflective of local needs, seeking ST- Local Temp High LT ++ +++ +++ +++ to meet the housing requirements of the entire community based on the recent evidence base and realistic future forecast. 8 To improve the quality of Addressing the housing needs of The planning considerations are to be where people live and to the local community and provided as part of a site allocations DPD. It encourage community increasing employment is recommended that this document participation opportunities locally should help to specifically refers to the needs for cultural reduce social exclusion caused by facilities within communities, as well as isolation and poor accessibility to providing a clear link to the local green ST- Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ services. If successful, this has infrastructure network. the potential to encourage increased community interaction. The consideration of factors such as green infrastructure provision should also help improve local quality of life. 9 To maintain and where An increase in development could It is suggested that the water quality possible improve water affect water resources, especially protection requirements are set out in the DM quality where this development is close to DPD. The planning considerations in the Site a watercourse/estuary or will be on Allocations DPD should also include greenfield land, through increases safeguarding against potential pollution to in polluted run off. However, water watercourses/estuaries and groundwater and quality is likely to be maintained promote opportunities for water quality ST- through other policies within the improvements. Local Temp Low ? LT +/- +/- +/- +/- CS, promoting green space and infrastructure, incorporating sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) where appropriate and minimising surface water run-off and waste water during construction. Overall effects are deemed mixed.

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10 To maintain and where Decisions governing the location of It is suggested that planning considerations to possible improve air quality new housing development will be included in a separate DPD include the include consideration of local consideration of effects of development on employment need and local air quality. Measures should be infrastructural considerations included to address potential adverse effects, including local services and such as the provision of sustainable transport facilities, which could reduce the infrastructure and planting/greening to provide need to travel by private car. increased pollution sequestration. ST- However, an overall increase in Local Temp Low LT - - - - development in the rural district is likely to lead to an overall increase in air pollution associated with transport. These effects will be minimised to some extent through the implementation of Policy CS7, requiring transport assessment plans and Travel Plans for new development. 11 To conserve soil resources In accordance with Policy CS7 It is recommended that the protection of soil and quality brownfield land will be prioritised quality is followed through and addressed in for the development of housing. more detail in the DM DPD. It should specify However, the quantity of that although greenfield sites may be development proposed is likely to permitted for development in some cases, the lead to a loss of soil resources fragmentation of agricultural holdings should through the necessary use of new be avoided. A requirement for developers to sites for housing, as the supply of assess the potential for development on brownfield land for re-development brownfield land, ahead of greenfield within the district is very limited. development could be included. Applications More specifically, development should demonstrate that where brownfield pressure could mean that the development is not possible, other policy leads to the fragmentation of sustainability factors (such as reducing the agricultural land where it is of need to travel by car) could justify the release ST- Local Temp Low variable quality (national policy of Greenfield land. The use and remediation LT ------only protects BMV agricultural of potentially contaminated sites should be land). considered as the first priority. Development on Greenfield land should be of the highest sustainable design standards, including making the most efficient use of land and ensuring areas of high agricultural value are avoided.

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12 To use water and mineral Resource efficiency is promoted None identified. resources efficiently, and re- through the implementation of use and recycle where Policy CS7. Policies within this possible component will contribute towards resource efficiency through well thought through spatial distribution of new development, which will ST- help avoid piecemeal and Local Temp Low ? LT +/- +/- +/- +/- disconnected development. However, an overall increase in the development level, will inevitably involve the use of primary and secondary materials and resources during construction and operation. Therefore, effects are deemed mixed. 13 To reduce waste Waste will be minimised through It is recommended that the future DM DPD the implementation of Policy CS7. includes a policy relating to sustainable waste Policies within this component will management, specifically promoting help minimise waste generation adherence to the waste hierarchy. It should through well thought through also include the requirement for major spatial distribution of new development proposals to prepare site waste development, which will help avoid management plans and construction and piecemeal and disconnected environmental management plans (CEMP). development. Directing ST- Local Temp Low ? LT +/- +/- +/- +/- development to larger urban areas will also help promote waste recycling, as it may be easier to integrate new development with the existing local waste management initiatives. However, an increase in development is likely to lead to the growth of waste arisings; therefore, overall effects are deemed mixed.

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14 To reduce the effects of New targeted development in Predicted effects will be reduced when traffic on the environment larger urban areas and villages is combined with the successful implementation likely to increase accessibility to of Policy CS7, seeking to minimise the need services and facilities for a greater to travel and encourage the use of more number of people. The distribution sustainable forms of transport. See of development under this recommendations for Policy CS7. component promotes a close geographical location of housing and jobs and mixed developments, MT- which minimises the need to Local Temp Med LT - - +/- - travel. However, an overall increase in development in a rural district is likely to lead to an overall increase in trip generation. In the longer term these effects may decrease, as new generation of cleaner cars become more widely used and a higher proportion of residents take up sustainable ways of travelling. 15 To reduce emissions of All new development will lead to Performance against this objective will greenhouse gases from an overall increase in GHG depend on the successful implementation of energy consumption emissions. Current trends in traffic the policies CS7-CS10. See also growth associated with recommendations for component 6. development may be reduced through a policy of co-locating development that offers potential to reduce the need to travel by private car and/or increase the proportion of trips that are linked. ST- Local Temp Low LT - - - - New built development is likely to increase GHG emissions to some extent; however, emissions per unit may be minimised through the implementation of policies CS7- CS10. Policies CS8 and CS9 aim to reduce CO2 emissions from development and Policy CS7 seeks to reduce carbon intensity of transport and CS10 provides for carbon sequestration.

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16 To reduce vulnerability to The release of new sites for None identified. climatic events development, some of which may be previously undeveloped, may increase vulnerability to, and the frequency of, localised flooding events through alterations to run- ST- off rates. This effect may be Local Temp Low - - - - LT partially countered through the implementation of national policy PPS25 and policies CS7 and CS10. The overall balance of effects is slightly negative.

17 To conserve and enhance There are a wide range of Performance against this objective will biodiversity and geodiversity biodiversity and geodiversity depend on the successful implementation of designations in the district. In the policies CS7 and CS10. See also particular, the estuaries in the recommendations for component 6. district provide a key resource in terms of wildlife habitats and are subject to international designation. Development in the identified areas in the policies in ST- Local Temp Low LT - - - - this component may affect the district's ecological assets and designations either directly through land take and disturbance (e.g., noise, vibration) or indirectly (e.g. increased recreation pressure). As other policies include biodiversity safeguards, overall effects are deemed minor negative. 18 To conserve and where The increase in development may National planning policy including PPS5 will appropriate enhance areas increase the pressure on heritage provide support against this objective. It is of historical and assets. There are a number of recommended that detailed planning archaeological importance historic and archaeological assets guidance includes the protection of sites of in proximity to growth locations archaeological interest. ST- Local Temp Low LT - - - - identified in this component. This is assessed in more detail in the area specific components 2-5. As other policies include heritage safeguards, overall effects are deemed minor negative.

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19 To conserve and enhance The policies are likely to lead to a Specific design standards could be developed the quality and local significant amount of new housing as part of the site allocations DPD to guide distinctiveness of development, some of which may development in areas of high landscape value landscapes and townscapes affect areas of high landscape and minimise potentially negative effects. value. For example, a number of the core villages listed in the policies in this component, are within areas designated as AONB. ST- These effects are likely to be Local Temp Low LT - - - - mitigated/minimised through landscape safeguards in Policy CS7 and through detailed planning considerations to be provided in lower tier documents: a site allocations DPD, Development Briefs and Masterplans. Overall effects are deemed minor negative on a precautionary basis. 20 To achieve sustainable Distribution of future growth is The policies in Component 7 seek to develop levels of prosperity and underpinned by the examination of the local economy through measures economic growth throughout relationship between jobs and including diversification. the plan area ST- housing growth. A coordinated Local Temp Low LT + + + + location of housing and employment areas should help create economic growth in these areas. 21 To revitalise town centres The policies within the Component None identified. will direct a large proportion of housing, employment and retail development to the key settlements of the plan area. Through the forthcoming site Sub- MT- allocations DPD, area action Temp Med Reg LT + ++ +++ ++ plans/ masterplans, this is likely to lead to significant levels of development that has the potential to encourage investment in local services and facilities leading to increased vitality within the town centres over time. 22 To encourage efficient The spatial strategy seeks None identified. patterns of movement in specifically to provide the co- support of economic growth location of local services, facilities and employment with housing, ST- Local Temp Med LT ++ ++ ++ ++ thus encouraging a reduction in the need to travel or giving an option of sustainable travel, whilst promoting increased levels of employment.

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23 To encourage and Providing high levels of housing None identified. accommodate both and associated infrastructure may indigenous and inward encourage inward investment into investment the area as housing provision will ST- address the needs of a diverse Local Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ LT labour force. Directing employment towards the towns/urban areas and key service centres may also encourage inward investment.

Table D-3 – Strategy for Sudbury/Great Cornard Strategy for Sudbury/Great Cornard • Policy CS3: Strategy for Sudbury/Great Cornard

Effects Assessment

SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the The component provides for Given the scale of potential development population overall residential development associated with the policy, it is recommended which, through the provisions that health facilities be provided in the new of other policies in the plan, directions of growth, or existing facilities be will provide accommodation extended and improved to support the potential for vulnerable groups such as growth in population. the elderly, thereby benefitting groups who have particular health needs. The policy also seeks to provide a green infrastructure framework, for ST- Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ example by adding or extending green spaces, thereby providing recreational health benefits. The policy also seeks to provide good links and/or the enhancement of existing links for pedestrians and cyclists to the town centre, rail station, employment areas, schools, bus stops, etc, thus promoting health through travel. 2 To maintain and improve levels The component provides for Given the scale of potential development of education and skills in the employment uses in the associated with the policy, it is recommended population overall shorter term at Chilton and that education facilities like schools be provided ST- the longer term to the north- in the new directions of growth, or existing Local Temp Low LT + + + + east of Sudbury. This may facilities be extended and improved to support lead to an increase in overall the potential growth in population. employment, which is likely to deliver an increase in

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vocationally based training and skills and retention of local labour.

3 To reduce crime and anti-social The implementation of Policy Relevant lower-tier documents (e.g. the site activity CS3 may lead to positive allocations DPD, area action plans, masterplans) effects, as good design should include the requirement for new principles will be promoted development to conform to the Secured by and it will be ensured that Design guidelines, thus reducing the opportunity development is integrated for crime. with existing communities. The largest pockets of deprivation in the district are ST- found around Sudbury, close Local Temp Low LT + + + + to which a large mixed use development at Chilton is proposed. This could help to reduce levels of deprivation in this area and reduce crime and the fear of crime through an improved environmental quality and additional employment and recreational opportunities. 4 To reduce poverty and social The component seeks to It is recommended that the Sudbury/Great exclusion provide good links and/or the Cornard AAP provides further focus on pockets enhancement of existing links of deprivation and sets out measures to address for pedestrians and cyclists social exclusion and deprivation issues. which may improve access. It seeks to provide improvements to public transport, strategic and local access. The largest pockets of deprivation in the district ST- Local Temp Low LT + + + + are found around Sudbury, close to which a large mixed use development at Chilton is proposed. This could help to reduce levels of deprivation in this area through an increase in accessibility to employment. The increase in development will help add to the overall vitality and choices available in Sudbury.

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5 To improve access to key The component seeks to Performance against this objective will depend services for all sectors of the provide good links and/or the on the successful implementation of the policy population enhancement of existing links CS7. Further detail should be provided on where for pedestrians and cyclists improved access will be provided. This could be ST- Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ which may improve access. It done in the Area Action Plan or the site seeks to provide allocations DPD. improvements to public transport, strategic and local access. 6 To offer everybody the The component seeks to None identified opportunity for rewarding and provide employment uses at satisfying employment the two main directions of ST- growth, which will be mixed Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ use developments. The policy also seeks to strengthen the town centre and provide additional retail facilities. 7 To meet the housing The component seeks to None identified requirements of the whole provide housing both in the community short-term and the long-term. The scale of the housing proposed is such that there will be a significant provision Sub- ST- of mixed types of dwellings, Perm Med Reg LT ++ ++ +++ +++ notably a proportion of which will be affordable and for vulnerable group. This will increase in the long-term when the direction of growth in the north-east of the town comes forward. 8 To improve the quality of where The component makes The planning considerations are to be provided people live and to encourage deliberate reference to as part of a site allocations DPD. It is community participation ensuring that new directions recommended that this document specifically of growth are properly refers to the need for cultural and community integrated into the rest of the facilities and spaces to encourage community town. This will be important so participation. as to ensure that urban extensions are not isolated from existing centres. The ST- Local Temp Med LT + + + + policy seeks to provide access to and within new and existing communities. The creation of increased provision of services and facilities within communities could increase local participation and quality of life, as will the provision of green infrastructure.

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9 To maintain and where The current water quality in Measures should be identified and implemented possible improve water quality the area is classified as to protect groundwater. moderate in the Water Cycle Study (WCS). The component It is suggested that the water quality protection seeks to increase the overall requirements are set out in the DM DPD. The level of development across planning considerations in the Site Allocations Sudbury, which is also likely DPD should also include safeguarding against to lead to the development of potential pollution to watercourses/estuaries and new sites. This is likely to lead groundwater and promote opportunities for water to an overall increase in quality improvements. surface water runoff, including associated pollution. However, this effect may be mitigated through other ST- Local Temp Low LT - - - - policies within the CS that seek to ensure reduced surface water runoff and promote the use of SUDS, including the provision in policies CS7 and CS16. Locationally, the new directions for growth are also situated within a groundwater source protection zones 2 and 3 (Outer Zone and Total Catchment Zone) to the east and zone 2 (Outer Zone) to the north. Overall, effects are deemed to be minor adverse. 10 To maintain and where The component seeks to There should be targeted traffic improvements in possible improve air quality increase the overall level of traffic and air quality hotspots, such as Cross development across Sudbury, Street. Lower tier documents, e.g. the Area which is also likely to lead to Action Plan DPD, should include more specific the development of new sites details on how congestion in the town centre will and an increase in traffic. be tackled. This should be linked to measures in This may be offset by the the local transport plan. provision of more sustainable transport modes, including improved access through ST- walking and cycling. However, Local Temp Low - - + - LT the effects are still deemed to be minor adverse given the scale of the planned development and existing air quality problems. The situation may start improving in the longer term when cleaner vehicles are more widely used and sustainable ways of travelling become more popular.

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11 To conserve soil resources and The component will lead to an In accordance with recommendations for quality increase in overall Component 1, development should seek to avoid development both within and the fragmentation of agricultural holdings. on the fringes of Sudbury for Applications should demonstrate that other the new directions of growth. sustainability factors override the need for This will lead to greenfield brownfield development (such as reducing the development and a loss of soil need to travel by car). In these cases, ST- resources and agricultural development should be of the highest Local Perm Med ------ LT land in the absence of sustainable design standards, including making sufficient brownfield land. the most efficient use of land and ensuring sites of high value (such as for agriculture) are avoided.

12 To use water and mineral The component seeks to Performance against this objective will depend resources efficiently, and re- increase the overall level of on the successful implementation of the policies use and recycle where possible development across Sudbury, CS7-CS9. which is likely to lead to a In terms of water resources conservation the requirement for more water WCS recommends such measures as leakage and material resources. control, water efficiency, and metering. ST- However, this effect may be Local Temp Med LT - - - - mitigated through other policies within the CS, that seek to ensure efficiency, including the provision in policies CS7. However, effects are sitll likely to be minor adverse on the whole. 13 To reduce waste The component seeks to Performance against this objective will depend increase the overall level of on the successful implementation of the policy development across Sudbury, CS7. which is likely to lead to more waste. However, this effect ST- may be mitigated through Local Temp Med LT - - - - other policies within the CS, that seek to ensure efficiency, including the provision in policies CS7. However, effects are sitll likely to be minor adverse on the whole.

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14 To reduce the effects of traffic The component seeks to There should be targetted traffic improvements on the environment increase the overall level of in traffic and air quality hotspots, such as Cross development across Sudbury, Street. See also recommendations for objective which is likely to lead to more 10. traffic. However, this effect may be mitigated through other aspects of the CS3 policy (e.g. co-location of employment and housing, ST- improving cycling and walking Local Temp Med LT - - + - routes) and other policies such as CS7 which seek to provide for better sustainable transport. However, effects are still likely to be minor adverse on the whole. In the longer term the situation should improve with the higher use of cleaner vehicles and sustainable modes. 15 To reduce emissions of The component seeks to Performance against this objective will depend greenhouse gases from energy increase the overall level of on the successful implementation of the policies consumption development across Sudbury, CS7-CS10. which is likely to lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions associated with development and traffic. Sub- ST- However, this effect may be Temp Med Reg LT - - - - mitigated through other aspects of the CS3 policy and other policies such as CS7- CS10 which seek to minimise CO2 emissions through various. However, effects are still likely to be minor adverse on the whole. 16 To reduce vulnerability to The component seeks to Performance against this objective will depend climatic events increase the overall level of on the successful implementation of the policy development across Sudbury, CS7. which is likely to lead to an increase the amount of hardstanding and increase ST- flood risk. However, the new Local Temp Med +/- +/- +/- +/- ? LT directions for growth lie outside of flood risk zones. Furthermore, other policies such as CS7 look to reduce flood risk through, for example, the incorporation of SUDS measures. Overall, the

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effects are considered mixed.

17 To conserve and enhance The increase in development None identified biodiversity and geodiversity may increase the pressure on ecological assets such as flora and fauna. However, parts of the policy seek to protect and enhance ecological assets by focusing on improvements to the green ST- Local Temp Low - LT +/- +/- 0 +/- infrastructure. In addition, the new directions for development identified in the policy largely avoid ecological designations such as SSSIs, Ramsars, SACs, SPAs, BAP habitats and LNRs. Overall effects are likely to be mixed or neutral. 18 To conserve and where The increase in development Performance against this objective will depend appropriate enhance areas of may increase the pressure on on the successful implementation of the policy historical and archaeological heritage assets. For example, CS7. importance close to the new directions of growth, there is a Historic Park and Garden at Chilton Hall and a SAM, the Wood ST- Local Perm Low LT - - - - Hall Moated Site. However, policy CS3 and other such as CS7 do seek protect heritage and to ensure high quality design , which respects townscape. Overall effects are likely to be minor adverse on the precautionary basis.

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19 To conserve and enhance the The increase in development The development within the identified directions quality and local distinctiveness may increase the pressure on of growth should avoid coalescence of urban of landscapes and townscapes landscapes and townscapes. extension with Great Waldingfield. The site The new directions for growth allocations DPD should address this issue. will inevitably involve landtake and expansion of Sudbury. This will be partly mitigated ST- through the other provisions in Local Perm Low LT - - - - the policy for high quality design, structural landscape planting, green infrastructure and avoiding creeping coalescence with adjacent settlements. The overall effects are likely to be minor adverse though. 20 To achieve sustainable levels The component seeks to None identified of prosperity and economic increase the prosperity and growth throughout the plan economic growth of Sudbury area through a balanced increase in housing and employment, a ST- revitalised town centre with Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ better retail, and associated infrastructure to support this. The overall effects will be positive and will increase over time as more development comes forward. 21 To revitalise town centres The component seeks to None identified increase the prosperity and economic growth of Sudbury through a balanced increase in housing and employment, a ST- revitalised town centre with Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ better retail, and associated infrastructure to support this. The overall effects will be positive and will increase over time as more development comes forward.

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22 To encourage efficient patterns The component seeks to None identified of movement in support of increase the prosperity and economic growth economic growth of Sudbury through a balanced increase in housing and employment, a revitalised town centre with better retail, and associated ST- infrastructure to support this, Local Temp Med LT + + ++ ++ including better cycling and walking routes. There is the potential for the town to become more self-sufficient and encourage efficient patterns of movement across the town and the network of villages clustered around it. 23 To encourage and The component seeks to None identified accommodate both indigenous increase the prosperity and and inward investment economic growth of Sudbury through a balanced increase in housing and employment, a ST- revitalised town centre with Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ better retail, and associated infrastructure to support this. The overall effects will be positive and will increase over time as more development comes forward.

Table D-4 - Strategy for Hadleigh 3. Strategy for Hadleigh Policy CS4: Strategy for Hadleigh

Effects Assessment

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1 To improve the health of the The component provides for Given the scale of potential development population overall residential an employment associated with the policy, it is recommended development in Hadleigh, the second that health facilities be provided in the new largest settlement in Babergh. The directions of growth, or existing facilities be policy seeks to provide a green extended and improved to support the potential infrastructure framework, thereby growth in population. providing recreational health benefits. Relevant lower tier documents such as Site ST- Local Temp Med The policy also seeks to provide good Allocations or Development Management DPD LT + + + + links and/or the enhancement of and design proposals should properly address existing links for pedestrians and the issues of safety on Hadleigh High Street so cyclists to the town centre, walking and cycling can be encouraged. employment areas, schools, bus stops, etc, thus promoting more active forms of travelling with benefits for public health. 2 To maintain and improve Development in Hadleigh will help Given the scale of potential development levels of education and skills ensure that more people in the district associated with the policy, it is recommended in the population overall have good access to education that education facilities like schools be provided facilities and main employment sites, in the new direction of growth, or existing which is likely to deliver benefits facilities be extended and improved to be able against this objective. to accommodate the potential growth in population. It is recommended that the list of planning Local LT Temp Low 0 0 + + constraints includes reference to specific accessibility criteria that could be provided in more detailed DPDs. This could require development to be within walking/ cycling distance or easy reach by public transport of specified local services and facilities, including education facilities for both children and adults and employment opportunities. 3 To reduce crime and anti- The component may lead to positive Relevant lower-tier documents (e.g. the site social activity effects as there is emphasis in the allocations DPD, area action plans, ST- policy on good design and townscape masterplans) should include the requirement for Local Temp Low LT + + + + features. This may help to design new development to conform to the Secured by crime out from public places. Design guidelines, thus reducing the opportunity for crime. 4 To reduce poverty and social The component seeks to provide None identified. exclusion good links and/or the enhancement of existing links for pedestrians and cyclists to local shops and services, ST- Local Temp Med LT + + + + employment areas, schools, and public transport routes and services. This may improve opportunities for more vulnerable social groups and encourage community cohesion.

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5 To improve access to key The component seeks to provide See recommendation for objective 2 in relation services for all sectors of the good links and/or the enhancement of to the Development Management Policies with population existing links for pedestrians and regard to accessibility to various facilities and cyclists which may improve access for services. ST- all, including those without access to Further detail should be provided on where Local Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ LT a private car. Simultaneous promotion improved access will be provided. This could be of both housing and employment done in the Area Action Plan or the site allocation will also improve access to allocations DPD. local job opportunities.

6 To offer everybody the Hadleigh is an important employment None identified. opportunity for rewarding and and local service centre for the mid- satisfying employment Babergh area. The component seeks to provide employment within the main direction of growth east of Hadleigh as part of ST- Sub-Reg Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ mixed use development. The policy also seeks to strengthen the town centre as a visitor attraction and provide additional retail and other types of facilities which provide employment opportunities for local people. 7 To meet the housing The component seeks to provide None identified. requirements of the whole housing within the main direction of community growth east of Hadleigh as part of ST- Local Temp High mixed use development. The scale of LT ++ ++ ++ ++ the housing proposed is such that a proportion of it is expected to be affordable. 8 To improve the quality of In addition to requirements under The planning considerations are to be provided where people live and to Policy CS7, this component specifies as part of a site allocations DPD. It is encourage community that new development should be of recommended that this document specifically participation high quality, provide structural refers to the need for cultural and community landscape planting and respect the facilities and spaces to encourage community local landscape, townscape and participation. ST- Local Temp Med LT + + + + Hadleigh's identity. The policy seeks to enhance access to main destinations and provide new faculties and green infrastructure. This should increase the quality of life and community cohesion.

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9 To maintain and where The current water quality in the area It is suggested that the water quality protection possible improve water quality is classified as moderate in the Water requirements are set out in the DM DPD. The Cycle Study (WCS). The component planning considerations in the Site Allocations seeks to increase the level of DPD should also include safeguarding against development in Hadleigh. This is potential pollution to watercourses/estuaries and likely to lead to an overall increase in groundwater and promote opportunities for surface water runoff, including water quality improvements. associated pollution. However, this ST- Local Temp Low ? LT +/- +/- +/- +/- effect may be mitigated through the provision of green infrastructure under this component and other policies within the CS, that seek to ensure reduced surface water runoff and SUDS, including the provisions in policies CS7 and CS16. Overall effects are deemed mixed.

10 To maintain and where The component seeks to increase the None identified. possible improve air quality overall level of development in Hadleigh, which will involve the development of new sites and may lead to an increase in traffic. This may be offset by the provision of more sustainable transport modes, ST- including improved access through Local Temp Low +/- +/- + + ? LT walking and cycling. Overall effects are deemed mixed in the short to medium term. The situation may start improving in the longer term when cleaner vehicles are more widely used and sustainable ways of travelling become more popular.

11 To conserve soil resources The component will lead to an See recommendations under Component 1. and quality increase in development on the fringe of Hadleigh. This will lead to ST- Local Temp Low LT ------greenfield development and a loss of soil resources and agricultural land in the absence of sufficient brownfield land.

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12 To use water and mineral The component seeks to increase the Performance against this objective will depend resources efficiently, and re- level of development in Hadleigh, on the successful implementation of the policies use and recycle where which is likely to lead to a requirement CS7-CS9. possible for more water and material Restrictions in wastewater treatment capacity resources. The WCS indicates that would require consent increase and review as there is limited headroom in terms of recommended in the WCS. wastewater treatment capacity. In terms of water resources conservation the ST- Local Temp Med LT - - - - However, these effects may be WCS recommends such measures as leakage mitigated through recommendations control, water efficiency, and metering. in the WCS and other policies within the CS, that seek to ensure efficiency, including the provision in policies CS7. However, effects are still likely to be minor adverse on the whole. 13 To reduce waste The component seeks to increase the Performance against this objective will depend level of development in Hadleigh, on the successful implementation of the policy which is likely to lead to more waste. CS7. However, this effect may be mitigated ST- through other policies within the CS, Local Temp Med - - - - LT that seek to ensure efficiency, including the provision in policies CS7. However, effects are still likely to be minor adverse on the whole.

14 To reduce the effects of traffic The component seeks to increase the Performance against this objective will depend on the environment development in Hadleigh, which may on the successful implementation of the policies lead to more traffic. However, CS7-CS10. directing new development to the employment centre, promoting co- location of housing and employment as well as enhancement of sustainable travel options should be help mitigate these effects. Further mitigation will be provided through ST- ? Local Temp Low +/- +/- + + other policies such as CS7 which LT seek to provide for better sustainable transport and require Transport Plans for new development. Transport effects may decline in the long term when new generation of cleaner cars become more widely used and a higher proportion of residents take up sustainable ways of travelling. Overall effects are minor positive.

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15 To reduce emissions of The component seeks to increase the Performance against this objective will depend greenhouse gases from development in Hadleigh, which is on the successful implementation of the policies energy consumption likely to lead to increased greenhouse CS7-CS10. gas emissions associated with development and traffic. However, this effect may be mitigated through ST- Local Temp Low other aspects of the CS4 policy and LT - - - - other policies such as CS7-CS10 which seek to minimise CO2 emissions through various requirements. However, effects are still likely to be minor adverse on the whole. 16 To reduce vulnerability to The component seeks to increase the None identified. climatic events development in Hadleigh, involving greenfield land development. This is likely to lead to an increase in the amount of hardstanding and increase flood risk. However, the new direction ST- ? Local Temp Low +/- +/- +/- +/- for growth lies outside of flood risk LT zones. Furthermore, other policies such as CS7 look to reduce flood risk through, for example, the incorporation of SUDS measures. Overall, the effects are considered mixed. 17 To conserve and enhance The increase in development may Performance against this objective will depend biodiversity and geodiversity increase the pressure on ecological on the successful implementation of the policies assets such as flora and fauna. There CS7 and CS10. are two designations (a SSSI and an LNR) in some proximity to the new ST- direction for growth as identified by Local Temp Low ? LT +/- +/- +/- +/- the broad locations assessment. However, parts of the policy seek to protect and enhance ecological assets by focusing on improvements to the green infrastructure. Overall effects are likely to be mixed.

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18 To conserve and where The increase in development may It is recommended that the site allocation DPD appropriate enhance areas of increase the pressure on heritage includes safeguards for the protection of sites of historical and archaeological assets. However, the identified archaeological interest, as the broad location importance direction of growth largely avoids assessment identified potential for some effects areas of historic and archaeological at the northern edge of the direction of growth. importance. Additionally, Policy CS4 ST- and other such as CS7 do seek to Reg/Nat Perm Low LT + + + + ensure high quality design, respecting townscape features and identity. Overall effects are likely to be minor positive.

19 To conserve and enhance the The increase in development may None identified. quality and local increase the pressure on landscapes distinctiveness of landscapes and townscapes. The new direction and townscapes for growth will involve land take and expansion of Hadleigh. However, this is likely to be mitigated through the other provisions in the policy for high ST- Local Perm Med quality design, structural landscape LT + + + + planting, green infrastructure and respect for townscape features and the town's identity. The broad location assessment didn't identify any constraints against this objective. The overall effects are likely to be minor positive. 20 To achieve sustainable levels The component seeks to increase the None identified of prosperity and economic prosperity and economic growth of growth throughout the plan Hadleigh through a balanced increase area in housing and employment, a ST- revitalised town centre with better Local Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ LT retail, and associated infrastructure to support this. The overall effects will be positive and will increase over time as more development comes forward.

21 To revitalise town centres The component seeks to increase the None identified prosperity and economic growth of Hadleigh through a balanced increase in housing and employment, a revitalised town centre with better ST- Local Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ retail and other attractions for visitors, LT and associated infrastructure to support this. The overall effects will be positive and will increase over time as more development comes forward.

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22 To encourage efficient The component seeks to increase the None identified patterns of movement in prosperity and economic growth of support of economic growth Hadleigh through a balanced increase in housing and employment, a revitalised town centre with better ST- retail, associated infrastructure to Local Temp Med LT + + + + support this, including better cycling and walking routes. This is .likely to encourage efficient patens of movement within the town as well as the network of villages clustered around it. 23 To encourage and The component seeks to increase the None identified accommodate both prosperity and economic growth of indigenous and inward Hadleigh through a balanced increase investment in housing and employment, a revitalised town centre, attractive for ST- Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ visitors, with better retail, and associated infrastructure to support this. The overall effects will be positive and will increase over time as more development comes forward.

Table D-5 - Strategy for Growth in the Ipswich Fringe Strategy for Growth in the Ipswich Fringe • Policy CS5: Strategy for Growth in the Ipswich Fringe

Effects Assessment

SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the The component requires Given the scale of potential development population overall development to be based and associated with the policy, it is recommended that designed around a green health facilities be provided in the new directions infrastructure framework, for of growth, or existing facilities be extended and example, by adding or improved to support the potential growth in extending green spaces, population. thereby providing recreational ST- health benefits. The policy also Local Temp Med LT + + + + seeks to provide good links and/or the enhancement of existing links for pedestrians and cyclists to the town centre, rail station, employment areas, schools, bus stops, etc, thus promoting health through active travel.

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2 To maintain and improve levels The component may lead to an Given the scale of potential development of education and skills in the increase in overall associated with the policy, it is recommended that population overall employment, which is likely to education facilities like schools be provided in the deliver an increase in new directions of growth, or existing facilities be ST- Local Temp Low vocationally based training and extended and improved to support the potential LT + + + + skills and retention of local growth in population. labour.

3 To reduce crime and anti-social The component may lead to None identified activity positive effects as there is emphasis in the policy to good ST- Local Temp Low design, and this may help LT + + + + design crime out from public places and minimise fear of crime. 4 To reduce poverty and social The component seeks to It is recommended that the relevant lower tier exclusion provide good links and/or the documents provide further focus on pockets of enhancement of existing links deprivation and set out measures to address for pedestrians and cyclists to social exclusion and deprivation issues. local shops and services, ST- employment areas, schools, Local Temp Low LT + + + + and public transport routes and services. However, the policy does not focus necessarily on pockets of deprivation and therefore the effects overall will be minor positive. 5 To improve access to key The component seeks to Further detail should be provided on where services for all sectors of the provide good links and/or the improved access will be provided. There should population enhancement of existing links be a clear preference for sustainable modes of for pedestrians and cyclists travel over the private car usage. which may improve access to ST- Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ Ipswich and beyond. Ipswich is a key settlement and increased development is likely to increase accessibility to services and facilities for a greater number of people. 6 To offer everybody the The component directs growth None identified opportunity for rewarding and in housing and employment to satisfying employment the Ipswich fringe. Ipswich is a key settlement and ST- Local Temp Med LT ++ ++ ++ ++ simultaneously increased employment and housing development is likely to benefit a greater number of people in terms of local job opportunities.

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7 To meet the housing The component directs growth None identified requirements of the whole in housing and employment to community ST- the Ipswich fringe. The scale of Local Temp High LT ++ ++ ++ ++ the housing proposed is such that a proportion of it is expected to be affordable. 8 To improve the quality of where In addition to requirements None identified people live and to encourage under Policy CS7, this community participation component specifies that new development should be of high quality, provide structural landscape planting and ST- connections with existing Local Temp Med LT + + + + landscape features. The policy seeks to provide access to and within new and existing communities. The provision of green infrastructure could increase local participation and quality of life. 9 To maintain and where possible The component seeks to Measures should be identified and implemented improve water quality increase the overall level of to protect groundwater. development in the Ipswich It is suggested that the water quality protection Fringe, which is also likely to requirements are set out in the DM DPD. The lead to the development of new planning considerations in the Site Allocations sites. This is likely to lead to an DPD should also include safeguarding against overall increase in surface potential pollution to watercourses/estuaries and water runoff, including groundwater and promote opportunities for water associated pollution. However, quality improvements. this effect may be mitigated through other policies within the CS, that seek to ensure ST- reduced surface water runoff Local Temp Low LT - - - - and promote the use of SUDS, including the provision in policies CS7 and CS16. Locationally, the new direction for growth is also situated within a groundwater source protection zone 2 (Outer Zone), which may be a constraint. Overall, effects are deemed to be adverse, in particular given that the current water quality is poor (see the Water Cycle Study).

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10 To maintain and where possible The component seeks to There should be targeted traffic improvements in improve air quality increase the overall level of traffic hotspots such as at the Copdock junction. development across the Lower tier documents, e.g. the site allocations Ipswich Fringe, which is also DPD, should include more specific details on how likely to lead to the congestion will be tackled. This should be linked development of new sites and to measures in the local transport plan. an increase in traffic. This may be offset by the provision of more sustainable transport modes, including improved ST- Local Temp Low LT - - + - access through walking and cycling. However, the effects are still deemed to be minor adverse given the existing congestion problems. The situation may start improving in the longer term when cleaner vehicles are more widely used and sustainable ways of travelling become more popular. 11 To conserve soil resources and The component will lead to an In accordance with recommendations for quality increase in overall Component 1, development should seek to avoid development on the fringe of the fragmentation of agricultural holdings. Ipswich within the new Applications should demonstrate that other direction of growth. This will sustainability factors override the need for ST- Local Perm Med involve some greenfield brownfield development (such as reducing the LT ------development and a loss of soil need to travel by car). In these cases, resources and agricultural land development should be of the highest sustainable in the absence of sufficient design standards, including making the most brownfield land. efficient use of land and ensuring sites of high value (such as for agriculture) are avoided. 12 To use water and mineral The component seeks to Restrictions in wastewater treatment capacity resources efficiently, and re-use increase the overall level of would require consent increase and review as and recycle where possible development on the fringes of recommended in the WCS. In terms of water Ipswich, which is likely to lead resources conservation the WCS recommends to a requirement for more such measures as leakage control, water water and material resources. efficiency, and metering. The Water Cycle Study (WCS) indicates that there is no headroom in terms of ST- Local Temp Med LT - - - - wastewater treatment capacity. However, these effects may be mitigated through recommendations in the WCS and other policies within the CS, that seek to ensure efficiency, including the provision in policies CS7. However, effects are still likely to be minor adverse on the

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whole.

13 To reduce waste The component seeks to Performance against this objective will depend on increase the overall level of the successful implementation of the policy CS7. development on the fringes of Ipswich, which is likely to lead to more waste. However, this effect may be mitigated ST- Local Temp Med LT - - - - through other policies within the CS, that seek to ensure efficiency, including the provision in policies CS7. However, effects are still likely to be minor adverse on the whole. 14 To reduce the effects of traffic The component seeks to There should be targeted traffic improvements on the environment increase the overall level of where congestion is a problem. See also development on the fringe of recommendations for objective 10. Ipswich, which is likely to lead to more traffic. However, this effect may be mitigated through other aspects of the CS5 policy and other policies ST- Local Temp Med LT - - + - such as CS7 which seek to provide for better sustainable transport. However, effects are still likely to be minor adverse on the whole. In the longer term the situation should improve with the higher use of cleaner vehicles and sustainable modes. 15 To reduce emissions of The component seeks to Performance against this objective will depend on greenhouse gases from energy increase the overall level of the successful implementation of the policies consumption development on the fringe of CS7-CS10. Ipswich, which is likely to lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions associated with development and traffic. Sub- ST- However, this effect may be Temp Med Reg LT - - - - mitigated through other aspects of the CS3 policy and other policies such as CS7- CS10 which seek to minimise CO2 emissions through various. However, effects are still likely to be minor adverse on the whole.

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16 To reduce vulnerability to The component seeks to Performance against this objective will depend on climatic events increase the overall level of the successful implementation of the policy CS7. development on the fringes of Development in the flood risk zone should be Ipswich, which is likely to lead avoided or a flood risk assessment should be to an increase the amount of required for such development. Mitigation of flood hardstanding and increase risk should be based on the national policy in flood risk. Added to that, areas PPS25. Additionally a locally specific policy could at the southern edge of the be developed in the development management direction of growth are in DPD. ST- proximity to the Belstead Brook Local Temp Med LT - - - - and may be at flood risk. However, most of the new direction of growth is outside the flood risk zones. In addition, other policies such as CS7 look to reduce flood risk through, for example, the incorporation of SUDS measures. Overall, the effects are considered minor adverse. 17 To conserve and enhance The increase in development Performance against this objective will depend on biodiversity and geodiversity may increase the pressure on the successful implementation of the policy CS7. ecological assets such as flora and fauna. The new direction The results of the preliminary and final HRA for growth is situated Screening must be incorporated in the Core approximately 2km west of the Strategy development. Stoke Tunnel SSSI. The nearest SPA designation is Stour and Orwell Estuary which is a bit further south-east. This land take may have a detrimental impact to the ST- ecological function of this Local Temp Low LT ------designation. That said, other parts of the policy seek to protect and enhance ecological assets by focusing on improvements to the green infrastructure and the Gipping Valley, Chantry Park and Belstead Brook Park are all mentioned. Overall, however, a precautionary approach has been taken in this assessment with effects deemed moderate adverse.

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18 To conserve and where The increase in development Performance against this objective will depend on appropriate enhance areas of may increase the pressure on the successful implementation of the policy CS7. historical and archaeological heritage assets. For example, importance Chantry Park is a Historic Park and Garden and there are other sites of archaeological ST- Local Perm Low LT - - - - interest nearby. However, policy CS5 and other such as CS7 do seek to protect heritage and ensure high quality design, which respects townscape. Overall effects are likely to be minor adverse. 19 To conserve and enhance the The increase in development The Development Management DPD should quality and local distinctiveness may increase the pressure on include specific safeguards to protect the local of landscapes and townscapes landscapes and townscapes, landscape, in particular areas designated as part of which is specifically Special Landscape Areas and other local designated as a Special landscape designations. This should then be Landscape Area. The new taken on board in the development of the site directions for growth will allocations DPD. ST- inevitably involve landtake and Local Perm Low - - - - LT expansion of Ipswich. This will be partly mitigated through the other provisions in the policy for high quality design, structural landscape planting and green infrastructure. The overall effects are likely to be minor adverse though. 20 To achieve sustainable levels of Ipswich is closely connected None identified prosperity and economic growth with Babergh district, providing throughout the plan area jobs, services, facilities for its ST- residents. Therefore, Local Temp Med LT ++ ++ ++ ++ accommodating a proportion of Babergh's growth within the Ipswich Fringe is important for the local prosperity. 21 To revitalise town centres The component directs growth None identified in housing and employment to the Ipswich fringe, which is not - 0 0 0 0 likely to have visible effects on the Ipswich town centre itself. The effects are therefore considered neutral.

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22 To encourage efficient patterns Ipswich is closely connected None identified of movement in support of with Babergh district, providing economic growth jobs, services, facilities for its residents. Therefore, accommodating a proportion of Sub- ST- Babergh's growth within the Temp Med Reg LT ++ ++ ++ ++ Ipswich Fringe is important for the local prosperity and it will encourage efficient patterns of movement, as this area has good access to public transport links. 23 To encourage and Identification of the Ipswich None identified accommodate both indigenous Frnge as the new direction of Sub- ST- Temp Med and inward investment Reg LT ++ ++ ++ ++ growth should encourage indigenous and inward investment.

Table D-6 - Strategy for development in Core and Hinterland Villages Strategy for development in Core and Hinterland Villages • Policy CS6: Strategy for development in Core and Hinterland Villages

Effects Assessment

SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the The component provides for Given the scale of potential development population overall residential development in core associated with the policy, it is recommended that and hinterland villages which, health facilities be provided in key sites such as may contribute to local Brantham to support the potential growth in affordable housing provision. population. The component allows for a ST- Local Temp Med LT + + + + flexible approach in terms of the provision of leisure and recreation facilities in a catchment area, which relates to the local use patterns. All this may have indirect positive effects on public health. 2 To maintain and improve levels The component provides for Given the scale of potential development of education and skills in the employment uses. This may associated with the policy, it is recommended that population overall lead to an increase in overall education facilities like schools be provided in key ST- employment, which is likely to sites such as Brantham, or existing facilities be Local Temp Low LT + + + + deliver an increase in extended and improved to support the potential vocationally based training and growth in population. skills and retention of local labour.

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3 To reduce crime and anti-social Development will have to None identified activity demonstrate a close functional relationship to the existing ST- settlement and be well Local Temp Low LT + + + + designed and appropriate in scale. This should ensure the integration with existing communities. 4 To reduce poverty and social The component does not None identified exclusion allocate where specifically development will take place and remains flexible. In that sense, it is not possible to determine whether development will occur in or adjacent to particularly ST- Local Temp Low LT + + + + deprived areas; with an exception of Brantham site which would clearly benefit from re-development. Provision of local housing, jobs and key facilities in the rural areas is likely to improve opportunities for those in more remote places. 5 To improve access to key Policy CS6 itself seeks to None identified services for all sectors of the allocate development, including population local services, where the need ST- was identified, within Core Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ Villages and Hinterlands. This will improve access to key services for those living in the remote places. 6 To offer everybody the The component seeks to None identified opportunity for rewarding and provide employment uses in satisfying employment functional clusters based around Core Villages and ST- Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ Hinterlands. The redevelopment of the site at Brantham is also likely to be a significant generator of employment. 7 To meet the housing Whilst the component does not None identified requirements of the whole specifically identify where community housing will be allocated other than at Brantham, the scale of Sub- ST- Perm Med Reg LT + ++ ++ ++ housing overall is considered significant. The development will be encouraged where it supports the local need in affordable housing or targeted

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market housing. 8 To improve the quality of where The component makes None identified people live and to encourage reference to ensuring that new community participation developments in the Core Villages and Hinterlands are integrated and appropriate and ST- this is important for community Local Temp Med LT + + + + cohesion. The creation of increased provision of services and facilities within communities could increase local participation and quality of life. 9 To maintain and where possible The component seeks to Measures should be identified and implemented improve water quality increase the overall level of to protect surface and groundwater quality. development across Babergh, which is also likely to lead to the development of new sites. This is likely to lead to an overall increase in surface water runoff, including associated pollution. The presence of the Stour Estuary ST- Local Temp Low LT - - - - is a particularly sensitive water feature next to the Brantham site and must be protected from harm. However, this effect may be mitigated through other policies within the CS that seek to ensure reduced surface water runoff and promote the use of SUDS, including the provision in policies CS7 and CS16. 10 To maintain and where possible The component seeks to Development of sites with good accessibility to improve air quality increase the overall level of public transport routes should be prioritised. development across Babergh, which is also likely to lead to the development of new sites in more rural areas and an inevitable increase in traffic. ST- Although a traffic increase will Local Temp Low LT - - - - lead to higher levels of transport emissions, the effects are deemed to be minor adverse, given the existing good baseline (e.g. exceedences of the Air Quality Strategy Objectives are not likely).

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11 To conserve soil resources and The component will lead to an In accordance with recommendations for quality increase in overall Component 1, development should seek to avoid development within rural the fragmentation of agricultural holdings. communities. This will lead to Applications should demonstrate that other greenfield development and a sustainability factors override the need for ST- Local Perm Med loss of soil resources and brownfield development (such as reducing the LT ------agricultural land in the absence need to travel by car). In these cases, of sufficient brownfield land. development should be of the highest sustainable design standards, including making the most efficient use of land and ensuring sites of high value (such as for agriculture) are avoided. 12 To use water and mineral The component seeks to Performance against this objective will depend on resources efficiently, and re-use increase the overall level of the successful implementation of the policy CS7. and recycle where possible development across Babergh, In terms of water resources conservation the which is likely to lead to a WCS recommends such measures as leakage requirement for more water control, water efficiency, and metering. and material resources. ST- However, this effect may be Local Temp Med - - - - LT mitigated through other policies within the CS, that seek to ensure efficiency, including the provision in policies CS7. However, effects are sitll likely to be minor adverse on the whole. 13 To reduce waste The component seeks to Performance against this objective will depend on increase the overall level of the successful implementation of the policy CS7. development across Babergh, which is likely to lead to more waste. However, this effect may be mitigated through other policies within the CS, that ST- seek to ensure efficiency, Local Temp Med - - - - LT including the provision in policies CS7. Such sustainable waste management initiatives as composting may be more effective in rural areas. However, effects are still likely to be minor adverse on the whole.

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14 To reduce the effects of traffic The component seeks to See recommendation against the objective 10. on the environment increase the overall level of development across the rural communities in Babergh, which is likely to lead to more traffic. These effects may be mitigated ST- to some extent through policy Local Temp Med LT - - - - CS7 which seeks to provide for better sustainable transport. However, as increasing sustainable transport provision and use in rural areas are challenging, effects are likely to be minor adverse overall. 15 To reduce emissions of The component seeks to See recommendation against the objective 10. greenhouse gases from energy increase the overall level of Performance against this objective will depend on consumption development across Babergh, the successful implementation of the policies which is likely to lead to CS7-CS10. increased greenhouse gas emissions associated with development and traffic. Sub- ST- However, this effect may be Temp Med Reg LT ------mitigated through other aspects of the policy and other policies such as CS7-CS10 which seek to reduce CO2 emissions through various measures. However, effects are still likely to be moderate adverse on the whole. 16 To reduce vulnerability to The component seeks to Development in the flood risk zone should be climatic events increase the overall level of avoided or a flood risk assessment should be development across Babergh, required for such development. Mitigation of flood which is likely to lead to an risk should be based on the national policy in increase the amount of PPS25. Additionally a locally specific policy could hardstanding and increase be developed in the development management flood risk. However, other DPD. policies such as CS7 look to ST- reduce flood risk through, for Local Temp Med ? LT +/- +/- +/- +/- example, the incorporation of SUDS measures. Other than Brantham, the locations of the development sites are not yet allocated and therefore it is not clear what constraints may be posed by flood risk. At Brantham, a flood risk assessment is required.

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17 To conserve and enhance For the Core Villages and Further ecological asssessment and mitigation is biodiversity and geodiversity Hinterland, the increase in needed particularly at Brantham reflecting the development may increase the importance of the assets and designations on and pressure on ecological assets around the site. such as flora and fauna. Performance against this objective will depend on However, parts of the policy the successful implementation of the policy CS7. seek to protect and enhance The results of the preliminary and final HRA ecological assets by focusing Screening must be incorporated in the Core on improvements to the green Strategy development. ST- Local Temp Med LT ------infrastructure. For the site at Brantham, there are several major constraints in terms of ecological assets and designations, including Ramsar, SSSIs, SPAs. There are also ecological assets on site. Further assessment and mitigation of effects will be fundamental. 18 To conserve and where The increase in development None identified appropriate enhance areas of may increase the pressure on historical and archaeological heritage assets. For example, importance at Brantham the site is considered to be of archaeological interest and ST- there are listed buildings and a Local Perm Low - - - - LT war memorial. However, other policies such as CS7 seek to protect heritage and ensure high quality design, which respects townscape. Overall effects are likely to be minor adverse. 19 To conserve and enhance the The major issue for this The Development Management DPD should quality and local distinctiveness objective relates to the include specific safeguards to protect the local of landscapes and townscapes development of the Brantham landscape, in particular areas designated as site. The latter is in an area of Special Landscape Areas and other local high landscape sensitivity and landscape designations. This should then be includes an AONB designation. taken on board in the development of the site Elsewhere, in the Core Villages allocations DPD. and Hinterlands, development Consideration should be given in particular to ST- may increase the pressure on avoiding, reducing and compensating for Local Perm Med LT ------landscapes and townscapes. landscape impacts at Brantham. Though the exact locations of developments are not yet known and will be flexible in future, they are likely to involve landtake and expansion. This will be partly mitigated through the provisions of other policies such as CS7. However, overall

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the effects are likely to be significant 20 To achieve sustainable levels of The component seeks to None identified prosperity and economic growth increase the prosperity and throughout the plan area economic growth of Babergh through a balanced increase in housing and employment in the right locations. Apart from ST- Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ Brantham which is a major site, these exact locations are not yet known, but will reflect local need. The overall effects will be positive and will increase over time as more development comes forward. 21 To revitalise town centres The component seeks to None identified increase the prosperity and economic growth of Babergh through a flexible approach to allocating sites in Core Villages ST- Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ and Hinterlands. It is a positive approach which ensures that smaller local places play a complementary role to the towns of Sudbury, Hadleigh and Ipswich. 22 To encourage efficient patterns The component seeks to See recommendation for objective 10. of movement in support of increase the prosperity and economic growth economic growth of Babergh through a balanced increase in housing and employment in the ST- right locations. Apart from Local Temp Med LT + + + + Brantham which is a major site, these exact locations are not yet known, but will reflect local need. This has the potential to increase the self-sufficiency of Core Villages and Hinterlands. 23 To encourage and The component seeks to None identified accommodate both indigenous increase the prosperity and and inward investment economic growth of Babergh through a balanced increase in ST- housing and employment in the Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ right locations. Identification of the Core and Hinterland villages in the Core Strategy should encourage indigenous and inward investment.

Table D-7 - Sustainable Development and Climate Change

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Sustainable Development and Climate Change • Policy CS7: Sustainable Development • Policy CS8: Reducing carbon dioxide emissions • Policy CS9: Renewable Energy • Policy C10: Green Infrastructure (GI)

Effects Assessment

SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the Policy CS7 seeks that all More detailed policy considerations for Policy population overall development is located close to CS7 could include a specific list of the types of existing services and facilities. This services and facilities that should be provided could help to improve accessibility based on nationally accepted accessibility to healthcare facilities for new criteria communities. Minimising the need to travel by car could help to encourage healthy lifestyles through ST- Local Temp Med LT ++ ++ ++ ++ increasing the proportion of journeys made by foot or bicycle. Improvements in the built environment through the implementation of design standards through CS8 and renewable energy through CS9 may improve health through improved living environments. 2 To maintain and improve Policy CS7 seeks that development None identified. levels of education and skills is located close to existing services in the population overall and facilities. This could help to improve accessibility to educational facilities for new communities. Over ST- the long term, policies to ensure the Local Temp Med LT + + ++ ++ implementation of sustainable design standards and the development of onsite renewable energy generation may lead to the creation of local skills in these industries.

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3 To reduce crime and anti- Building for Life Criteria (required Secured by Design standards, or reducing the social activity through policy CS8) seek that fear of crime through design could be included housing layouts are designed so as in the list of sustainable design principles at the to reduce potential tensions more detailed policy stages. between different social groups, which could help to reduce anti- social activity. Criteria also seek to improve legibility in development as ST- "A neighbourhood that is easy to get Local Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ LT around tends to feel safer and more secure." Further, development that seeks to reduce the need to travel by car may improve community cohesion through increased community mixing; and could reduce the fear of crime directly through increased natural surveillance. 4 To reduce poverty and social Requirements for all new None identified. exclusion development to be close to services and facilities should help to reduce poverty and social exclusion through improving equality of opportunity. Further, an overall ST- Local Temp Med LT ++ ++ ++ ++ increase in the quality of the design of development, including improvements to the existing housing stock, should help to ensure that all members of the community are able to access high quality housing. 5 To improve access to key Building for Life Criteria are required It is recommended that Policy CS8 includes a services for all sectors of the as part of policy CS8 including definition of 'larger' developments to which the population consideration of the provision of requirement of Building for Life Silver local services and facilities including Standards will be applied. Reducing food miles the ease of access to public through the creation of local farmers markets transport, as well as increasing as detailed in the supporting text, should be ST- legibility through design. CS7 also included in more detailed planning policy that Local Temp Med ++ ++ +++ +++ LT seeks to reduce the need to travel may specify ways in which the council plan to by private car and will lead to an reduce the need to travel through the LDF. improvement in accessibility to services and facilities. This effect is likely to be greater in the long term as more new developments are realised.

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6 To offer everybody the Policy CS7 seeks to ensure that None identified. opportunity for rewarding and developments are comprehensive, satisfying employment and include provision for employment, which could increase MT- Local Temp Med LT + + ++ ++ local job opportunities. This would deliver increasing benefits against the objective as the plan period progresses.

7 To meet the housing In line with policies in the Housing It is suggested that Policy CS8 title is changed requirements of the whole component, the requirement for to 'Sustainable design standards', as the community Building for Life Criteria within this requirements for both the Building for Life ST- Local Temp Med component seeks to ensure that the Standards and BREEAM cover a wide range of LT + ++ +++ ++ mix of accommodation and tenure issues, not just CO2 reductions. reflects the needs and aspirations of the local community. 8 To improve the quality of Building for Life Criteria suggest Access to greenspace is considered in policy where people live and to consultation with the local CS16. encourage community community to ensure that local participation needs are reflected. Criteria that seek to ensure developments have a clear identity and a legible ST- network of walking routes through Local Temp Med LT ++ ++ +++ +++ and connecting settlements could enhance community cohesion. Policy CS9 seeks to support community initiatives that will contribute to the generation of off- site renewable energy, which could encourage community participation. 9 To maintain and where Policy CS7 requires development to It is suggested that the planning considerations possible improve water incorporate SUDS where to be included in the site allocations DPD quality appropriate, which could help to include safeguarding against potential pollution improve local water quality. Further, to watercourses/estuaries and groundwater the implementation of BREEAM and promote opportunities for water quality requirements for non-residential improvements. Safeguards with regard to the ST- Local Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ development and the requirement water quality protection could be further LT for GI provision and enhancement enhanced through appropriate incorporation in under Policy CS 10 will also help the Development Management DPD. improve water quality.

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10 To maintain and where The policy CS7 seeks to reduce the It is recommended that the Core Strategy possible improve air quality need to travel through the provision requirement for Travel Plans and transport of local services and facilities where assessments is strengthened and made more possible in new development and specific in the DM DPD, e.g. thresholds for promotes transport hierarchy. This development size for this requirement need to could help reduce increases in be specified to avoid ambiguity in the ST- Local Temp Med LT - - - - traffic over the plan period. interpretation. The DM DPD could include a However, a substantial modal shift separate policy on Sustainable Transport. to more sustainable modes of transport may not be possible across the district due to its rural nature. Therefore, transport related emissions may increase. 11 To conserve soil resources The use of BREEAM requirements See recommendation in Component 1. and quality could lead to the minimisation of the loss of soils in some cases. However, negative effects are likely to result overall, as the majority of development in the district is likely ST- Local Temp Med LT - - - - to be on greenfield land. Further, Building for Life standards do not include such controls and thus housing development is likely to lead to the continued loss of soils.

12 To use water and mineral Building for Life Criteria include the None identified. resources efficiently, and re- use of advances in construction use and recycle where materials, which could lead to the possible more efficient use of natural resources in construction. Water consumption reduction is a ST- Sub-Reg Temp Med LT ++ ++ ++ ++ mandatory criteria under BREEAM 'Very Good'. Policy CS7 promotes the use of sustainable building methods that optimise energy and water efficiency, which could provide benefits against this objective. 13 To reduce waste Building for Life Criteria include the It is recommended that Policy CS 8 requires use of advances in construction mandatory scoring for waste criteria within the materials, which could reduce requirements for BREEAM, which only waste. BREEAM standards also becomes mandatory under BREEAM require a minimisation of waste, 'Excellent' rating. ST- Sub-Reg Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ although this is not mandatory LT under 'Very Good' ratings. Policy CS7 also seeks to ensure that both waste from construction and waste from operational use is minimised.

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14 To reduce the effects of traffic Building for Life Criteria are required See recommendation for objective 10. on the environment as part of policy CS8 including consideration of the provision of local services and facilities and including the ease of access to public transport. CS8 also promotes the transport hierarchy and ST- Sub-Reg Temp Med LT - - - - provision of locally accessible services which should help minimise the effect of traffic on the environment. However, it is likely that new development will lead to some increases in traffic with associated effects on the environment. 15 To reduce emissions of Criteria 5 of the Building for Life It is recommended that bullet 13 of Policy CS7 greenhouse gases from standards seeks to reduce the is reworded to reflect the energy hierarchy, energy consumption environmental impact of buildings, without specifying particular methods, which specifically cross-referencing the could be included in the supporting text. Text Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH) could read: 'reflect the principles of the energy although there are no requirements hierarchy, seeking to minimise the demand for specifically for the reduction of CO2 energy through the design and layout of emissions in these standards. The development, followed by energy efficiency, implementation of BREEAM then the production of energy from zero or low standards will help minimise CO2 carbon sources to meet residual demand.' from new buildings. However, the Policy CS9 could then be entitled 'meeting standard of BREEAM 'very good' residual energy demand through low and zero doesn't include any mandatory carbon energy sources.' It is recommended ST- ratings for the reduction of CO2 that policy CS8 be revised to include locally Reg/Nat Temp Med ? LT +/- +/- +/- +/- emissions, so developments could specific standards for the implementation of the attain this score without achieving Code for Sustainable Homes. This could be in the target of the policy title. The addition to requirements for Building for Life measures in policy CS7 promote the Standards. Further, it is recommended that transport hierarchy, which should where development is in greenfield locations, a help reduce the growth of traffic. higher standard of sustainable design is Policy CS9 seeks that 15% of required, which could include the development development's energy should be of locally specific mandatory requirements generation on-site from renewable within the CfSH criteria. or low carbon sources unless it can The wording of Policy CS9 could be be demonstrated that this is not strengthened by defining large-scale viable or feasible. This will help developments and changing the wording from reduce a growth in greenhouse gas 'will be expected' to 'will be required' in relation emissions from new development. to the use of zero/low carbon energy.

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16 To reduce vulnerability to Policy CS7 seeks to ensure that The message regarding flood mitigation in the climatic events development is built to be resilient policy CS7 should be taken through to the to the effects of climate change lower tier policy in the DM DPD. It should through the use of materials, as well elaborate on the requirements for flood risk ST- as mitigating flood risk. These assessments, flood mitigation and flood Sub-Reg Temp Med LT ++ ++ ++ ++ elements of the Core Strategy resilience measures. should help ensure that the design of development minimises vulnerability to climate change effects. 17 To conserve and enhance Mitigating ecological impact is a It is noted that further Development Control biodiversity and geodiversity mandatory requirement under the policies will consider the protection of BREEAM 'Very Good' rating, which biodiversity and geodiversity in more detail. could lead to benefits against this Biodiversity conservation should include both objective. A similar requirement may designated and non-designated habitats and be achieved under the Building for species, as well as the connectivity between Life standards through the them. implementation of the referenced It is recommended that the supporting text of ST- CfSH. Policy CS10 includes the following additional Sub-Reg Temp Med LT ++ ++ ++ ++ aims of GI: to contribute to habitat connectivity and habitats themselves, and to assist in adapting to climate change and to contribute towards mitigating climate change. It is recommended that the Site Allocations DPD includes a map demonstrating the intended and existing GI network, including important ecological and geological sites as well as non- designated assets. 18 To conserve and where Building for Life criteria include the Further detailed DPD should seek to address appropriate enhance areas of need for development to reflect local potentially negative effects that may arise from historical and archaeological design character and respond to the incorporation of low and zero carbon importance and reinforce locally distinctive energy technologies on the historic patterns of development, landscape environment in accordance with the latest and culture which could provide national guidance (PPS5). benefits against this objective. ST- Local Temp Low ? LT +/- +/- +/- +/- Potentially negative effects may arise as a result of a significant increase in the generation of energy from low and zero carbon sources, both on and off sites in relation to their visual impact. Therefore scoring reflects a range of both positive and negative effects.

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19 To conserve and enhance the Improving the quality of design in See recommendation for objective 18. quality and local new development should have a distinctiveness of landscapes positive effect on local landscapes and townscapes and townscapes. Potentially negative effects in terms of visual ST- ? Local Temp Low +/- +/- +/- +/- impact may arise from the LT development of large scale renewable energy generation schemes. Therefore a range of positive and negative effects are predicted. 20 To achieve sustainable levels An improvement in the quality of None identified. of prosperity and economic design may improve the growth throughout the plan attractiveness of the area which area could encourage economic growth. ST- Local Temp Low LT + + + + Economic growth may also be stimulated through increasing footfall through the co-location of services, facilities and employment with housing (Policy CS7). 21 To revitalise town centres Policies seek to improve the quality None identified. of design throughout the district which could help to improve the attractiveness of town centres to potential residents and employers. ST- An increase in travel by walking and Local Temp Med LT ++ ++ ++ ++ cycling could help to reinforce this effect through increasing footfall locally, as well as leading to reduced traffic and related environmental improvements such as reduced air and noise pollution. 22 To encourage efficient Economic growth may also be None identified. patterns of movement in stimulated through increasing support of economic growth footfall through the co-location of services, facilities and employment ST- with housing. Encouraging Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ development to be close to public transport may encourage greater accessibility supporting economic growth and reducing out- commuting.

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23 To encourage and An improvement in the quality of None identified. accommodate both design may improve the indigenous and inward attractiveness of the area which investment could encourage further investment in the long term. However, stringent Sub-Reg LT Temp Low +/- +/- + + planning controls through sustainable design standards could reduce initial investment interest from developers who may regard this as creating increased initial costs.

Table D-8 - Economy Economy • Policy CS2: Strategy for Growth and Development (section related to economy) • Policy CS11: Local Economic Strategy • Policy CS12: The Rural Economy

Effects Assessment

SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the The local economic strategy, as The policy CS2 could specify the types of population overall described in part through Policy access promotion, which should include local CS11, may enhance health through walking and cycling. More detailed policy in the direct provision of leisure and forthcoming DPDs should specify accessibility health facilities. Further, the standards, so as to ensure that the majority of development of employment within the population live within walking/cycling easy access to existing centres of distance or good access by public transport of MT- population in functional clusters local key services, and specifically have good Local Temp Low 0 + + + LT centred around urban areas and access to health care facilities. Core Villages may encourage more of the population to walk or cycle to work, and improve health levels through increased physical activity. This effect may increase over time as more local sites are developed.

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2 To maintain and improve The policies seek to improve the None identified. levels of education and skills provision of employment within the in the population overall district through the provision of a range of both strategic and local employment sites across the plan MT- Sub-Reg Temp Med + ++ ++ + area as well as diversifying the local LT economy. This may lead to an increase in overall employment, which is likely to deliver an increase in vocationally based training and skills and retention of local skills. 3 To reduce crime and anti- The largest pockets of deprivation in None identified. social activity the district are found around Sudbury, close to which a large mixed use development at Chilton is proposed. This could help to reduce levels of deprivation in this area and reduce crime and the fear of crime through an improved environmental quality and additional employment MT- and recreational opportunities. More Local Temp Med LT 0 + ++ + generally, an increase in the self sufficiency of the district, reduction in out-commuting and increase in walking and cycling to access employment opportunities, could increase natural surveillance through increased footfall, reducing the fear of crime. Effects are likely to be more prominent over the medium or longer term.

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4 To reduce poverty and social The largest pockets of deprivation in None identified. exclusion the district are found around Sudbury, close to which a large mixed use development at Chilton is proposed. This could help to reduce levels of deprivation in this area through an increase in accessibility to employment. At the district level, deprivation in terms of accessibility to services is a key issue. MT- Local Temp Med Therefore, the policies may enable LT + ++ ++ ++ a reduction in social inequalities, as the town, key services centres and villages are to be enhanced to provide key local services and facilities, which could help to improve accessibility for all members of the community. Effects are likely to be more prominent over the medium or longer term.

5 To improve access to key Policy CS2 designates Sudbury and See recommendations for objective 1. services for all sectors of the Hadleigh as the two principal towns population within the district. These are the main towns of the district at present, thus their enhancement may lead to improved accessibility by catalysing public transport and local and strategic accessibility improvements. Northern and more eastern areas of the district may, however, continue to look to centres ST- outside the district to meet their Local Temp Med LT + + ++ + needs, including Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. The ten Core Villages will provide a network to ensure that local needs in hinterlands (in the form of ‘functional clusters’.) are met throughout the plan area, although accessibility standards are not specified. Improvements are likely to be most significant in the long term as improvements are realised and behaviour patterns change.

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6 To offer everybody the All of the policies in the Component None identified. opportunity for rewarding and may lead to an increase in satisfying employment employment within the district. The policies seek to provide strategic and local employment sites, as well as diversify the local economy and build on the business sectors that are currently major employers in the district. Examples of emerging ST- Sub-Reg Temp Med LT ++ ++ +++ +++ employment sectors are identified in policy CS2, such as low carbon services. Diversifying the economy is likely to create employment for a wider range of people in the district. This could reduce unemployment over time. The scale of jobs envisaged for the next 20 years is in the order of 9,700, a significant number. 7 To meet the housing No obvious effects. None identified. requirements of the whole 0 0 0 0 community - 8 To improve the quality of Policies to diversify the local None identified. where people live and to economy could increase local encourage community employment levels, potentially participation leading to an enhanced sense of community pride and increase participation levels. Creating and strengthening a network of ST- functional clusters across the district Local Temp Med + + + + LT may also increase footfall and accessibility by foot, which may encourage community interaction and subsequent cohesion over time. Quality of life overall is likely to improve as people will have greater accessibility to local services and facilities than at present.

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9 To maintain and where The policies seek to increase the It is suggested that the planning considerations possible improve water overall level of development across to be included in the site allocations DPD quality the district area, which is also likely include safeguarding against potential pollution to lead to the development of new to watercourses/estuaries and groundwater sites. This is likely to lead to an and promote opportunities for water quality overall increase in surface water improvements. This could be further enhanced runoff, including associated through incorporation of the water quality ST- Local Temp Low ? LT +/- +/- +/- +/- pollution. However, this effect may protection requirements in the DM DPD. be mitigated through other policies within the CS, that seek to ensure reduced surface water runoff and SUDS, including the provisions in policies CS7 and CS16 (green infrastructure). Overall effects are deemed mixed. 10 To maintain and where Although the plan seeks to increase Employment development with good links to possible improve air quality travel by more sustainable modes, a residential development by sustainable modes substantial shift to more sustainable or with potential for their development and modes of transport may not be improvement should be prioritised. ST- Local Temp Low possible across the district due to its LT - - - - rural nature. Therefore, transport emissions may increase. An overall slightly negative effect is predicted.

11 To conserve soil resources The policies will lead to an increase In accordance with recommendations for and quality in overall development. It is likely Component 1, development should seek to that there is not a sufficient level of avoid the fragmentation of agricultural holdings. brownfield sites for development Applications should demonstrate that other where employment sites are sustainability factors override the need for MT- needed. As brownfield sites are brownfield development (such as reducing the Local Temp Med LT ------developed, the need for new sites need to travel by car). In these cases, will increase, leading pressure for development should be of the highest greenfield development and a loss sustainable design standards, including making of soil resources over time. the most efficient use of land and ensuring sites of high value (such as for agriculture) are avoided.

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12 To use water and mineral The policies seek to increase the None identified. resources efficiently, and re- overall level of development across use and recycle where the district area, which is likely to possible lead to the development of new sites. This is likely to lead to increased pressure on water resources in terms of potable water supply and the use of construction ST- materials. However, these effects Sub-Reg Perm Med - LT +/- +/- +/- +/- are likely to be offset to some extent by policy CS7 aiming to ensure that resources are used efficiently, including water and the reduction of waste, and policy CS8 requiring adherence to BREEAM 'Very good' standards for non-residential developments. Overall effects are thus likely to be mixed or neutral. 13 To reduce waste The potential for a increase in waste See recommendation for component 6 to make will be minimised through the scoring for waste criterion mandatory within the delivery of measures in policy CS7 requirement for BREEAM. to reduce construction waste as well as provide for waste management ST- Sub-Reg Temp Med in the completed development. This - LT +/- +/- +/- +/- issue may be further addressed through adherence to BREEAM standards which seek to minimise waste. Overall effects are likely to be mixed or neutral overall. 14 To reduce the effects of traffic Although the plan seeks to increase See recommendations for objective 1 and 10. on the environment travel by more sustainable modes, a substantial shift to more sustainable ST- modes of transport may not be Local Temp Low LT - - - - possible across the district due to its rural nature. Therefore, traffic levels and transport emissions may increase. 15 To reduce emissions of An overall increase in development See recommendations for objective 1 and 10. greenhouse gases from through the provision of energy consumption employment sites is likely to increase overall greenhouse gas emissions through the buildings themselves, as well as trip ST- Reg/Nat Temp Med LT ------generation. This effect may, however, be minimised slightly through policies CS7-CS9, although reducing a growth in traffic, especially due to the rural nature of the district, is not likely to be significant.

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16 To reduce vulnerability to Directing development of See recommendation for component 7. climatic events employment sites mainly towards previously developed land may help to reduce an increased risk of flooding. However, some employment development is likely to be accommodated on Greenfield Sub-Reg LT Temp Med +/- - - - land, increasing impermeable surface and rates of water run off. This effect may be partially countered through the implementation of national policy PPS25 and policies CS7 and CS10. The overall balance of effects is slightly negative. 17 To conserve and enhance The district contains a large It is understood that further detailed policy biodiversity and geodiversity proportion of areas designated for considerations will include detailed criteria- their biodiversity value, and one site based policies for the management of the built designated as a RIGS. The RIGS is and natural environment, and mitigation issues located in Sudbury, which has been will be addressed through development identified as an urban area. The management policies as required. This should intensification of development in this include the consideration of RIGS. area may lead to negative effects on the RIGS. Negative effects on biodiversity (particularly undesignated sites) may arise from ST- Reg/Nat Perm Med ------an increase in development, LT experienced at both the strategic and core villages locations through a loss of connectivity of habitats, which will become more important over time in a changing climate. Policies CS7 and CS10 seek to implement a network of green open spaces, which will benefit biodiversity, but it may not be able to fully offset predicted adverse effects.

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18 To conserve and where The development of sites for None identified. appropriate enhance areas of employment purposes may have an historical and archaeological adverse effect on historic assets. importance However, other policies such as those in the component for Sustainable Development and Climate Change require that new development should protect heritage and be well designed to ST- contribute to the local character of Local Perm Med LT + + + + towns. This will ensure that where development may be within areas protected for heritage value, development should seek to enhance this character. Policy CS13 specifically mentions the re- use of redundant rural buildings, which if viewed in context of other policies, is likely to be a beneficial effect. 19 To conserve and enhance the The strategic employment sites in National policies protect designated quality and local policy CS2 are to be close to the landscapes. However, it is recommended that distinctiveness of landscapes existing towns/built up areas in the an additional policy is developed to address the and townscapes district including the area that forms importance of local landscape character at the a boundary of Ipswich. This limits more detailed policy stage. The Wherstead site the amount of landtake and in particular is subject to specific design associated impacts on landscape. standards in further detailed policy ST- Local Temp Med Regeneration of derelict sites may considerations, to minimise potentially negative ? LT + + - +/- improve their visual effects. effects on the AONB. However, in the longer term, the allocation of employment sites may cumulatively impact on landscape and therefore negative effects may arise.

20 To achieve sustainable levels The policies seek to achieve growth None identified. of prosperity and economic in the key sectors of the local growth throughout the plan economy, as well as increased area economic diversification, leading to MT- Local Temp Med likely significant positive effects LT + ++ +++ ++ against this objective, especially in the longer term and capitalising on identified existing and emerging opportunities. 21 To revitalise town centres The policies focus on improving the None identified. range of employment opportunities MT- in urban areas, core villages and Local Perm Med LT + ++ ++ ++ functional clusters, which is likely to catalyse their revitalisation over the medium to longer term.

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22 To encourage efficient Creating increased levels of None identified. patterns of movement in employment in the district is likely to support of economic growth encourage a decrease in out commuting over time as more MT- Sub-Reg Temp Med people change their travelling LT + ++ ++ ++ habits. This will provide support to economic growth locally. There is also a flexible approach to home working which reduces traffic. 23 To encourage and Improving the attractiveness of the None identified. accommodate both district through increased provision indigenous and inward of local services and facilities as investment well as employment provision may MT- increase the district's attractiveness Sub-Reg Temp Med LT + ++ +++ ++ to a skilled labour force and investors over time. There is reference specifically to growth sectors such as low carbon services.

Table D-9 - Mixed and Special Needs Housing

Mixed and Special Needs Housing • Policy CS13: Mix and Types of Dwellings • Policy CS14: Affordable Housing • Policy CS15: Rural Exception Sites

Effects Assessment

SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the Policy CS13 seeks to provide a mix None identified. population overall of dwelling types to meet established local needs. This is likely to have positive effect on health, particularly as the provision of elderly/special needs accommodation may be a significant determinant of the quality MT- of life for this section of the Local Temp Med LT + ++ ++ ++ community. The provision of pitches for gypsies, travellers and travelling showpeople communities may improve the health of these communities through ensuring that they have good access to health facilities that may otherwise not be the case. Effects are likely to be more significant over the medium to

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longer term as more sites are developed. 2 To maintain and improve Insofar as the provision of Gypsy, None identified. levels of education and skills Traveller and Travelling in the population overall Showpeople sites will ensure that these communities have good access to educational services, overall skills levels may increase in the long term. The development of bricks and mortar housing may Local MT Temp Low 0 + ++ + increase potential to access to education and job opportunities, again delivering potential improvements in local skills levels as policy CS7 and CS16 require that new development is close to or incorporates social infrastructure, services and facilities. This may include educational facilities. 3 To reduce crime and anti- The development of Gypsy, The Policy CS13 relating to the provision of social activity Traveller and Travelling Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Showpeople sites through policy sites should be strengthened to provide a CS13 is likely to give rise to a range clearer expression of numbers and location of effects: efforts to integrate of pitches, targets, deliverability and travelling and settled communities emphasis the need for integration of and upgrade the quality of provision travelling and settled communities. Some of for gypsies, travellers and travelling these details can be set out in the lower tier showpeople; however, significant document, e.g. the site allocations DPD. prejudices exist and it is likely that perceptions of crime will continue ST- Local Temp Low LT +/- + + + the current trend of outstripping actual crime levels. Policies CS13, CS14 and CS15 seek to provide an increase mix of bricks and mortar housing, affordable housing and rural housing. These policies may lead to an increase in the diversity of communities, which could help to increase community interaction and reduce the fear of crime. Overall, the balance of effects is predicted to be slightly beneficial.

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4 To reduce poverty and social Policies CS13 to CS15 seek to Further details regarding the established exclusion redress the balance in the provision needs in terms of accommodation needs are of housing across the district by expected to be provided in the Site responding to specific identified Allocations DPD as mentioned in the policy needs across a range of CS13 supporting text. demographic groups. This could help to reduce social exclusion through the provision of specific ST- types of housing to meet local Sub-Reg Temp Med LT ++ ++ ++ ++ needs as well as improving accessibility to local services and facilities alongside new development through policy CS7. This may help to increase the mix of population ages, retaining younger people within communities and increase local employment levels, adding to vitality and viability. 5 To improve access to key Policy CS14 and CS15 seek to It should be ensured that any provision of services for all sectors of the provide affordable housing in all new services and facilities as part of new population areas including rural locations. In development are provided to benefit existing accordance with policy CS7, this as well as new communities, and that they development will have good access are provided ahead of the occupation of new to services and facilities, which will residential developments. help generate benefits for more Reference could be made in Policy CS13 to ST- sectors of the population. Policy ensuring that Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Local Temp Med LT ++ ++ ++ ++ CS15 states that rural exception Showpeople's accommodation also has sites will only allow proposals good access to local services and facilities, adjacent or well related to the so that they are not isolated communities settlement development boundaries. A sequential approach will be used with preference given to sites that are closer to existing settlements. 6 To offer everybody the The provision of a mix of housing, None identified. opportunity for rewarding and through the policies in this satisfying employment Component, for a range of people could help to improve the diversity of the community and enable a greater diversity in the composition of the workforce in the district. This, Local LT Temp Low + + + + alongside the requirement in policy CS7 for developments to be within accessible distances to employment facilities, may help to improve the potential for greater levels of employment within the district over the long term.

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7 To meet the housing The policies seek to meet the See recommendation for objective 3 in terms requirements of the whole housing requirements of the whole of a clearer commitment to the delivery of community community, specifically those with accommodation for gypsies and travellers. identified housing needs (both the travelling and settled population). There is an affordable housing MT- target for all developments to Local Temp High LT ++ +++ +++ +++ provide a minimum of 35%. Effects are likely to be greater over the medium to long term as more development sites are realised and the required proportions of special needs/affordable housing are provided. 8 To improve the quality of An increase in the mix of housing, Green space will be provided through policy where people live and to including affordable housing and CS17. encourage community Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling participation Showpeople sites, is likely to lead to an increase in the socioeconomic mix of the communities within the district. The delivery of this policy in line with policy CS7 will ensure that that development is provided close MT- Local Temp Med LT + + ++ + to or with the necessary infrastructure for developments to reduce the need to travel. This may increase the proportion of the community that live, work and play within their local area and lead to an increase in social mixing and cohesion, with greater effects being realised in the medium to longer term. 9 To maintain and where Effects against this policy are See recommendation for this objective in possible improve water mainly associated with Policy CS15 component 5. quality on rural exception sites - more development in rural areas may have slight negative effects on ST- water quality due to increased run Local Perm Low LT - - - - off. The type of housing development under Policies CS 13 and 14 will not directly affect the quality of local water resources as all development will be subject to the planning requirements of CS7.

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10 To maintain and where Effects against this policy are See recommendation for this objective in possible improve air quality mainly associated with Policy CS15 component 5. on rural exception sites - more development in rural areas may have slight negative effects on air ST- Local Perm Low LT - - - - quality due to increased traffic. The type of housing development under Policies CS 13 and 14 will not directly affect the air quality as all development will be subject to the planning requirements of CS7. 11 To conserve soil resources Effects against this policy are See recommendation for this objective in and quality mainly associated with Policy CS15 component 5. on rural exception sites - more development in rural areas may have slight negative effects in terms of loss of soil resources. The type of ST- Local Perm Low LT - - - - housing development under Policies CS 13 and 14 will not have a direct effect on soil resources as all development will be subject to the same requirements under policy CS7 which seeks to prioritise brownfield land. 12 To use water and mineral Effects against this policy are See recommendation for this objective in resources efficiently, and re- mainly associated with Policy CS15 component 5. use and recycle where on rural exception sites - more possible development in rural areas will require the growth in use of natural resources for construction and ST- Local Perm Low LT - - - - operation. The type of housing development under Policies CS 13 and 14 will not have a direct effect on resource use as all development will be subject to the same requirements under policies CS7 and CS8. 13 To reduce waste Effects against this policy are See recommendation for this objective in mainly associated with Policy CS15 component 5. on rural exception sites - more development in rural areas will lead to an increased generation of ST- waste. The type of housing Local Perm Low LT - - - - development under Policies CS 13 and 14 is not likely to have a direct effect on waste as all development will be subject to the same requirements under policies CS7 and CS8.

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14 To reduce the effects of traffic Effects against this policy are See recommendation for this objective in on the environment mainly associated with Policy CS15 component 5. on rural exception sites - more development in rural areas is likely to lead to an increase in traffic ST- Local Perm Low LT - - - - levels. The type of housing development under Policies CS 13 and 14 is not likely to have a direct effect on traffic as all development will be subject to the same requirements under policy CS7. 15 To reduce emissions of Effects against this policy are See recommendation for this objective in greenhouse gases from mainly associated with Policy CS15 component 5. energy consumption on rural exception sites - more development in rural areas is likely to lead to an increase in GHG emissions from development itself ST- and associated traffic. The type of Local Perm Low LT - - - - housing development under Policies CS 13 and 14 is not likely to have a direct effect on greenhouse gas emissions as all development will be subject to the same requirements under policies CS7 and CS8 16 To reduce vulnerability to Allocation of exception sites in rural The site allocations document could be used climatic events areas is not likely to lead to visible to clarify the location of potential Gypsy, effects against this objective. The Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites. type of housing provided is not likely This offers the opportunity to ensure national to have a direct effect against this policies are effectively translated into local objective. All development will be approaches to delivery. Specifically, the high - 0 0 0 0 subject to the same requirements vulnerability of pitches to flood risk should under policy CS7. Potential be recognised in site allocation process. locational constraints in relation to the provision of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites are accommodated in national planning policy.

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17 To conserve and enhance The type of housing provided is not The site allocations document could be used biodiversity and geodiversity likely to have a direct effect against to clarify the location of potential Gypsy, this objective. All development will Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites - be subject to the same this offers the opportunity to ensure national requirements under policy CS7. policies are effectively translated into local Potential locational constraints in approaches to delivery. relation to the provision of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling MT- Showpeople sites are Local Temp Low ? LT 0 0 0 0 accommodated in national planning policy. New development in rural areas may have some effects on biodiversity and geodiversity, although it is likely that these effects will be mitigated through the development criteria in Policy CS 15 and Policy CS7. Therefore, overall effects are deemed neutral. 18 To conserve and where The type of housing provided is not The site allocations document could be used appropriate enhance areas of likely to have a direct effect against to clarify the location of potential Gypsy, historical and archaeological this objective. All development will Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites - importance be subject to the same this offers the opportunity to ensure national requirements under policy CS7. policies are effectively translated into local Potential locational constraints in approaches to delivery. relation to the provision of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites are MT- Local Temp Low ? LT 0 0 0 0 accommodated in national planning policy. New development in rural areas may have some effects on heritage assets, although it is likely that these effects will be mitigated through the development criteria in Policy CS 15 and Policy CS7. Therefore, overall effects are deemed neutral.

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19 To conserve and enhance the The type of housing provided is not The site allocations document could be used quality and local likely to have a direct effect against to clarify the location of potential Gypsy, distinctiveness of landscapes this objective. All development will Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites - and townscapes be subject to the same this offers the opportunity to ensure national requirements under policy CS7. policies are effectively translated into local Potential locational constraints in approaches to delivery. relation to the provision of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites are MT- Local Temp Low ? LT 0 0 0 0 accommodated in national planning policy. New development in rural areas may have some effects on landscape quality, although it is likely that these effects will be mitigated through the development criteria in Policy CS 15 and Policy CS7. Therefore, o+M18verall effects are deemed neutral. 20 To achieve sustainable levels The increased diversity in the None identified. of prosperity and economic socioeconomic mix that may arise growth throughout the plan from an increase in diversity within MT- area Local Temp Low housing provision may help to LT + + + + encourage improved economic diversity and thus help to strengthen the resilience of the local economy. 21 To revitalise town centres The increased diversity in the None identified. socioeconomic mix that may arise from an increase in diversity within housing provision may help to MT- encourage improved economic Local Temp Med LT + + ++ ++ diversity. A more diverse and larger catchment population is also likely to better support the revitalisation and longer term viability of the town centres. 22 To encourage efficient The type of housing provided may None identified. patterns of movement in have an effect against this objective support of economic growth in that the provision of a greater mix of socioeconomic groups within the community alongside the provision of increased accessibility to MT- employment opportunities may help Local Temp Med + + ++ + LT to encourage more people to work locally, and access employment by more sustainable modes of transport. This effect will be most noticeable over the medium to long term.

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23 To encourage and The increased diversity in the None identified. accommodate both socioeconomic mix that may arise indigenous and inward from an increase in diversity within investment housing provision may help to ST- encourage inward investment Local Temp Low LT + + + + through an increase in the diversity of the local labour force, especially as new housing provision will be within accessible distances of employment sites.

Table D-10 - Infrastructure Provision Infrastructure Provision • Policy CS16: Infrastructure Provision

Effects Assessment

SA Objective Mag Scale Dur T/P Cert ST MT LT Sm Commentary Recommendations 1 To improve the health of the Health care facilities provision will be It should be ensured that the specific health population overall required under the policy at Sudbury needs of the ageing population are catered for / Great Cornard and potentially other in the provision of facilities. This may include developments too. This will benefit specific accessibility arrangements. public health. In addition, the policy More specific references should be made to seeks to develop green infrastructure the number and location of health facilities. through landscape corridors, play More specific references should be made to Local ST-LT Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ area and sports fields. This is in sustainable transport improvements in the addition to policy CS10 on green form of walking and cycling, detailing location infrastructure. Provision of green of such facilities. The latter could be included infrastructure should also provide in the Site Allocations DPD. health benefits through opportunities for walking and cycling.

2 To maintain and improve Infrastructure provision will be Further details should be provided on where levels of education and skills in required under the policy for a new and how many educational facilities are the population overall primary school at Sudbury / Great located. The policy should ensured the Cornard. However, there is a lack of provision of educational facilities for adults. Local ST-LT Temp Med + + + + detail on additional educational facilities elsewhere and thus the assessment is presumed to be minor positive.

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3 To reduce crime and anti- Ensuring that development includes None identified. social activity an appropriate level of services and facilities could help to reduce the potential for anti-social activity. Reducing the need to travel by car may improve community mixing and cohesion. Effects may be immediate, as there is reference to the co- Local ST-LT Temp Med + + + + ordinated provision of infrastructure elements with development timetables through planning conditions and Section 106 Agreements attached to the planning permissions for developments, and/or through a Community Infrastructure Levy programme. 4 To reduce poverty and social Promoting an improvement in None identified. exclusion accessibility to services and facilities including measures such as improving public transport provision and other measures aimed towards Local ST-LT Temp Med + + ++ ++ encouraging a healthy community, may help to increase equality of opportunity across the district and thus reduce deprivation.

5 To improve access to key The policy seeks to improve It is recommended that there be more specific services for all sectors of the accessibility through the provision of requirements for infrastructure improvements population adequate social, green and physical for walking and cycling, including location of Local ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ infrastructure as well public transport facilities. Some of more specific details could infrastructure as part of new be set out in the Site Allocations DPD. developments.

6 To offer everybody the The policy may generate None identified. opportunity for rewarding and employment associated with the satisfying employment provision of services such as education, health service and public Local LT Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ transport. Benefits will become more pronounced in the medium to long term as more services are provided as part of new developments. 7 To meet the housing The policy will not directly provide None identified. requirements of the whole 0 0 0 0 housing. community -

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8 To improve the quality of An increased provision of services None identified. where people live and to and facilities, including community encourage community halls and play areas, within participation communities should help increase Local LT Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ local participation and quality of life. This is particularly important for the young and old, who may be restricted in accessing facilities outside their immediate community. 9 To maintain and where Infrastructure can also include water The findings of the WCS (e.g. infrastructure possible improve water quality infrastructure in the form of utilities. upgrades required in the growth locations) However, there is little mention of need to be considered and addressed before such infrastructure in the policy, the site allocations process. whilst the Water Cycle Study (WCS) Performance against this objective will also identifies a number of constraints in depend on the successful implementation of terms of water supply and water the policy CS7 (e.g. SUDS) and CS10 (green treatment capacity. The lack of infrastructure). treatment capacity may result in effluents being discharged into water courses. The policy focuses on Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Med - - - - other forms of infrastructure, which may negatively contribute to this objective, as the creation of other infrastructure, including road improvements, could lead to an increased development of greenfield land and harm to water resources through run off of pollutants. This will be mitigated in part through the policies included in CS7 and green infrastructure provision. 10 To maintain and where The implementation of road See recommendation below. possible improve air quality improvements through aspects such as traffic impact works and off-site highway improvements for Chilton Meadows may encourage increased traffic. On the other hand, highway improvements should help reduce congestion, improve flow and thus reduce air pollution. Provision of the Local ST-LT Temp Med + + + + key social and green infrastructure locally and public transport improvements should minimise the need to travel and reduce reliance on a private car. The provision of green infrastructure may play a role of pollution sequestration with a positive local effect. Therefore, overall effects are deemed positive.

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11 To conserve soil resources The implementation of a green Performance against this objective will depend and quality infrastructure network could have on the successful implementation of the policy positive effects on soil resources. CS7 (e.g. prioritise the use of brownfield land However, the creation of other and incorporate SUDS) Local ST-LT Temp Med ? +/- +/- +/- +/- infrastructure, including road improvements, could lead to an increased development of Greenfield land and a loss of soil resources. 12 To use water and mineral Water infrastructure is not mentioned The findings and recommendations of the resources efficiently, and re- in the policy, whilst the WCS WCS (e.g. building a storage use and recycle where identifies a number of constraints in reservoir to make supply more reliable) need possible terms of water supply and water to be considered and addressed before the treatment capacity. Delivery of new site allocations process. development without properly See also recommendations for objective 9. addressing such constraints can lead Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low ------to over-abstraction of water and put strain on treatment infrastructure. It terms of the other resources use, it is assumed that adherence to BREEAM for non-residential developments will promote resource efficiency.

13 To reduce waste The component seeks to increase Policy CS16 could include a requirement for the level of infrastructure provision, the provision of sustainable waste which will lead to more waste management facilities such as community generation during construction and 'bring' sites. operation. However, this effect may Performance against this objective will also be mitigated through other policies depend on the successful implementation of Local ST-LT Temp Med - - - - within the CS, that seek to ensure the policies CS7 and CS8. efficiency, including the provision in policies CS7 and CS8 (BREEAM requirement). However, effects are still likely to be minor adverse on the whole. 14 To reduce the effects of traffic Traffic impact works measures could None identified. on the environment help to improve flow and reduce the environmental effects of traffic congestion such as from localised air, noise and light pollution. Other infrastructural provision is to include Local ST-LT Temp Med + + + + sustainable modes of travel, which could help to reduce effects from traffic to a certain degree. Provision of local infrastructure will also minimise the need to travel.

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15 To reduce emissions of Construction and operation of such Performance against this objective will also greenhouse gases from facilities as social infrastructure (e.g. depend on the successful implementation of energy consumption shops and health centres) will lead to the policies CS7 - CS10. See also the generation of GHG emissions. recommendations for this objective for However, this may be offset by the component 6. reduced need to travel and an in increase in the use of sustainable modes, as well as provision of green Reg/Nat ST-LT Temp Med + + + + infrastructure (carbon sequestration function). Further reductions are expected through the implementation of other policies requiring adherence to BREEAM standards and the use of low/zero carbon energy. Overall, the impacts are deemed to be minor positive.

16 To reduce vulnerability to The creation of a green infrastructure Performance against this objective will also climatic events network could help the plan area to depend on the successful implementation of Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low + + + + adapt to the effects of climate the policy CS10. change. 17 To conserve and enhance The creation of a green infrastructure Performance against this objective will depend biodiversity and geodiversity network could help the plan area to on the successful implementation of the policy adapt to the effects of climate CS10. See recommendation for this objective change as well as enhance local in component 6. Sub-Reg ST-LT Temp Low ++ + + ++ biodiversity. The benefits over time may reduce as more greenfield land comes under pressure from development. 18 To conserve and where An increase in the infrastructure National planning policy including PPS5 will appropriate enhance areas of provision and road improvements provide support against this objective together historical and archaeological may increase the pressure on with Policy CS7. It is recommended that importance Local ST-LT Perm Low - - - - heritage assets. As other policies detailed planning guidance includes the include heritage safeguards, overall protection of sites of archaeological interest. effects are deemed minor negative.

19 To conserve and enhance the The creation of a green infrastructure None identified. quality and local network may help to improve the distinctiveness of landscapes quality of townscapes within the and townscapes more built up areas. Landscape quality may be conserved to some Local ST-LT Temp Low + + + + degree through increasing the provision of sustainable modes of transport, and ensuring that people have local access to services and facilities.

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20 To achieve sustainable levels Ensuring an appropriate level of None identified. of prosperity and economic infrastructure provision may help to growth throughout the plan support the delivery of economic area Local MT-LT Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ development over time. The development of infrastructure will be essential for rural areas that are poorly connected at present. 21 To revitalise town centres Infrastructural improvements, None identified. especially those relating to improved sustainable modes of transport and measures to promote healthy communities, may lead to the Local ST-LT Temp Med ++ ++ ++ ++ revitalisation of town centres through increased footfall. Other infrastructural improvements may underpin further investment in town centres and increase their viability. 22 To encourage efficient patterns The policy seeks to encourage None identified. of movement in support of infrastructural improvements to economic growth underpin new development including both road and sustainable transport provision, the latter of which is inherently efficient. Road Local ST-LT Temp Med + ++ ++ ++ improvements will see an improvement in efficiency through traffic impact works. Efficient patterns of movements will be encouraged further through local provision of facilities and reduced need to travel. 23 To encourage and Infrastructural improvements may None identified. accommodate both indigenous underpin further investment in town and inward investment centres and increase their viability. Investment may also be attracted to ST- the area if a green infrastructure Local Temp Med MT + + ++ ++ network leads to increased attractiveness to both businesses and prospective residents.

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Table E-1 – Council Response to SA Recommendations (June 2011)

Sustainability Appraisal recommendation Core Strategy Core Strategy / BDC Response / justification Policy ref / other Subsequent component DPD Objective 2 (education and skills) - It is recommended that the Component 1 Policy Detail to be provided Considered this is adequately covered in CS policies 3-6 list of planning constraints in Policy CS1 includes a reference to CS 1&Policy CS2 in subsequent DPDs specific accessibility criteria that could be provided in more detailed DPDs SA objective 8 (quality of life and community participation) - The Detail to be provided “Cultural” added to list in supporting text describing the planning considerations are to be provided as part of the Site in subsequent DPDs term ‘infrastructure’. Allocations DPD. It is recommended that this document specifically refers to the need for cultural and community facilities and spaces to encourage community participation.

SA objective 9 (water quality) - It is suggested that the water Subsequent DPD Noted quality protection requirements are set out in the Development Management (DM) DPD. SA objective 10 (air quality) - It is suggested that planning Subsequent DPD Noted considerations in a separate DPD (e.g. the DM DPD) Objective 11 (soil resources and quantity) - It is recommended Subsequent DPD Noted that the protection of soil quality is followed through and addressed in more detail in the DM DPD. Objective 13 (waste) - It is recommended that the future DM Subsequent DPD Noted DPD includes a policy relating to sustainable waste management, specifically promoting adherence to the waste hierarchy. Objective 18 (heritage) - It is recommended that detailed Subsequent DPD Noted planning guidance includes the protection of sites of archaeological interest. Objective 19 (landscape) - Specific design standards could be Subsequent DPD Noted developed as part of the Site Allocations DPD to guide development in areas of high landscape value and minimise potentially negative effects. Objective 1 (public health) - Given the scale of potential CS3 Strategy for Core Strategy The infrastructure Table now complete in Appendix 3. development associated with the policy, it is recommended that Growth Sudbury / This adequately covers this point health facilities be provided in the new directions of growth, or Great Cornard existing facilities be extended and improved to support the potential growth in population. Objective 2 (education and skills) - Given the scale of potential Core Strategy The infrastructure Table now complete in Appendix 3. development associated with the policy, it is recommended that This adequately covers this point education facilities like schools be provided in the new directions

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Objective 1 (public health) - Given the scale of potential Component 3 Policy Core Strategy The infrastructure Table now complete in Appendix 3. development associated with the policy, it is recommended that CS4: Strategy for This adequately covers this point health facilities be provided in the new directions of growth, or Hadleigh existing facilities be extended and improved to support the potential growth in population. Objective 2 (education and skills) - Given the scale of potential Core Strategy The infrastructure Table now complete in Appendix 3. development associated with the policy, it is recommended that This adequately covers this point education facilities like schools be provided in the new direction of growth, or existing facilities be extended and improved to support the potential growth in population. Objective 2(education and skills) Core Strategy The infrastructure Table now complete in Appendix 3. Given the scale of potential development associated with the This adequately covers this point policy, it is recommended that education facilities like schools be provided in the new direction of growth, or existing facilities be extended and improved to support the potential growth in population. Objective 18 (heritage) - It is recommended that the Site Subsequent DPD Noted Allocations DPD includes safeguards for the protection of sites of archaeological interest, as the broad location assessment identified potential for some effects at the northern edge of the Hadleigh direction of growth. Objective 1 (public health) - Given the scale of potential Component 4 Core Strategy The infrastructure Table now complete in Appendix 3. development associated with the policy, it is recommended that Policy This adequately covers this point health facilities be provided in the new directions of growth, or CS5:Strategy for existing facilities be extended and improved to support the Growth in the Ipswich potential growth in population. Fringe

Objective 2 (education and skills) - Given the scale of potential Core Strategy The infrastructure Table now complete in Appendix 3. development associated with the policy, it is recommended that This adequately covers this point education facilities like schools be provided in the new direction of growth, or existing facilities be extended and improved to support the potential growth in population.

Objective 17 (biodiversity) - The results of the preliminary and Core Strategy Agreed. Amendments incorporated. See table xx on final HRA Screening must be incorporated in the Core Strategy HRA recommendations

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Objective 2 (education and skills) - Given the scale of potential Core Strategy The infrastructure Table now complete in Appendix 3. development associated with the policy, it is recommended that This adequately covers this point education facilities like schools be provided in key sites such as Brantham, or existing facilities be extended and improved to support the potential growth in population. Objectives 10 (air quality) - Development of sites with good Core Strategy and Adequately covered by CS policies CS2, 3-6 and 10 accessibility to public transport routes should be prioritised subsequent DPD Objective 17 (biodiversity) - The results of the preliminary and Core Strategy Agreed. Amendments incorporated. See table xx on final HRA Screening must be incorporated in the Core Strategy HRA recommendations development. The policy promoting growth at Brantham must provide robust protection for the European site. Component 6 Policy CS10: Sustainable Development; Policy CS7: Reducing carbon dioxide emissions; Policy CS8: Renewable Energy; Policy CS9 Green Infrastructure (GI).

Objective 1 (public health) - More detailed policy considerations Core Strategy The infrastructure Table now complete in Appendix 3. for Policy CS10 could include a specific list of the types of This adequately covers this point. More details are services and facilities that should be provided based on available in background evidence. nationally accepted accessibility criteria Objective 3 (crime) - Secured by Design standards, or reducing Subsequent DPD Noted the fear of crime through design could be included in the list of sustainable design principles at the more detailed policy stages. Objective 5 (access to key services) - It is recommended that Subsequent DPD No change necessary to Core Strategy – will be the policy CS7 includes a definition of 'larger' developments to addressed through allocations in Site Allocations DPD which the requirement of Building for Life Silver Standards will be applied. Objective 7 ( housing) - It is suggested that Policy CS7 title is Core Strategy Agreed – policy CS7 title amended to “Helping to reduce changed to 'Sustainable design standards', as the requirements carbon dioxide emissions – design standards” – will re- for both the Building for Life Standards and BREEAM cover a visit at end of consultation period. wide range of issues, not just CO2 reductions.

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Objective 10 (air quality) - It is recommended that the Core Subsequent DPD It is considered that this is adequately covered in CS 10 Strategy requirement for Travel Plans and transport and more specific guidance and requirements will be assessments is strengthened and made more specific in the provided in subsequent DPDs. Development Management DPD, e.g. thresholds for development size for this requirement need to be specified to avoid ambiguity in the interpretation. Objective 13 (waste) - It is recommended that Policy CS7 Subsequent DPD Noted requires mandatory scoring for waste criteria within the requirements for BREEAM, which only becomes mandatory under BREEAM 'Excellent' rating. Objective 15 (GHG emissions) - It is recommended that bullet Core Strategy Not considered necessary. Format of CS10 intended to 13 of Policy CS10 is reworded to reflect the energy hierarchy be non-technical and covers the points raised (see Error! Reference source not found.), without specifying adequately. Energy hierarchy explained in Technical particular methods, which could be included in the supporting Background Document. text. Text could read: 'reflect the principles of the energy hierarchy, seeking to minimise the demand for energy through the design and layout of development, followed by energy efficiency, then the production of energy from zero or low carbon sources to meet residual demand.' Policy CS8 could then be entitled 'meeting residual energy demand through low and zero carbon energy sources.' It is recommended that policy CS7 be revised to include locally specific standards for the implementation of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH). This could be in addition to requirements for Building for Life Standards. Further, it is recommended that where development is in greenfield locations, a higher standard of sustainable design is required (see also recommendation for Objective 11 for Component 1), which could include the development of locally specific mandatory requirements within the CfSH criteria. The wording of Policy CS8 could be strengthened by defining large-scale developments and changing the wording from 'will be expected' to 'will be required' in relation to the use of zero/low carbon energy Objective 16 (vulnerability to climatic events) - The message Subsequent DPD Noted regarding flood mitigation in the policy CS10 should be taken through to the lower tier policy in the DM DPD. It should elaborate on the requirements for flood risk assessments, flood mitigation and flood resilience measures. Objective 17 (biodiversity) - It is recommended that the Core Strategy Agreed, amendment made – bullet points added in supporting text of Policy CS9 includes the following additional supporting text for CS9: aims of GI: to contribute to habitat connectivity and habitats themselves, and to assist in adapting to climate change and to • Contribute to habitat connectivity and to habitat contribute towards mitigating climate change. It is creation, protection and enhancement; recommended that the Site Allocations DPD includes a map • Assist in adapting to climate change and

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Subsequent DPD Objective 18 (heritage) - Further detailed DPD should seek to Subsequent DPD Noted address potentially negative effects that may arise from the incorporation of low and zero carbon energy technologies on the historic environment in accordance with the latest national guidance (PPS5). Objective 1 (health) - Policy CS2 could specify the types of Component 7 Subsequent DPD Adequately covered in CS policies 3-6 and 10 access promotion, which should include local walking and Policy CS2: Strategy cycling. More detailed policy in forthcoming DPDs should for Growth and specify accessibility standards, so as to ensure that the majority Development (section of the population live within walking/cycling distance or good related to economy); access by public transport of local key services, and specifically Policy CS12: Local have good access to health care facilities. Economic Strategy; Policy CS13: The Rural Economy.

Objective 10 (air quality) - Employment development with good Subsequent DPD Noted links to residential development by sustainable modes or with potential for their development and improvement should be prioritised in the Site Allocations DPD. Objective 17 (biodiversity and geodiversity) - It is understood Subsequent DPD Noted that further detailed policy considerations will include detailed criteria-based policies for the management of the built and natural environment, and mitigation issues will be addressed through development management policies as required. This should include the consideration of RIGS. Objective 19 (landscape) - National policies protect designated Subsequent DPD Noted landscapes. However, it is recommended that an additional policy is developed to address the importance of local landscape character at the more detailed policy stage. Component 8 Policy CS14: Mix and Types of Dwellings; Policy CS15: Affordable Housing;

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Policy CS16: Rural Exception Sites. Objective 3 (crime and anti-social activity) - Policy CS14 relating Core Strategy and Agree, amendment to Policy CS 14 provides further to the provision of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Subsequent DPDs guidance. The following has been added to policy: sites should be strengthened to provide a clearer expression of numbers and location of pitches, targets, deliverability and The preferred approach to any provision necessary is to emphasise the need for integration of travelling and settled be through major developments or through small, rural communities. Some of these details can be set out in lower tier exceptions sites, depending upon whether the identified documents, e.g. the Site Allocations DPD. need is urban or rural in nature. Proposals will be assessed against the policies of this Core Strategy (particularly Policy CS10) and relevant policies of subsequent DPD(s).

Additional detail is to be provided in subsequent DPDs Objective 4 poverty and social exclusion) - Further details Subsequent DPD Noted regarding the established needs in terms of accommodation needs are expected to be provided in the Site Allocations DPD as mentioned in the policy CS14 supporting text.

Objective 5 (access to key services) - It should be ensured that Core Strategy The infrastructure Table now complete in Appendix 3. any provision of new services and facilities as part of new This adequately covers this point development are provided to benefit existing as well as new communities, and that they are provided ahead of the occupation of new residential developments. In policy CS14, reference could be made to ensuring that Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople's accommodation also has good access to local services and facilities, so that they are not isolated communities

Agree, amendment to Policy CS 14 provides further guidance. Additional detail is to be provided in Core Strategy and subsequent DPDs Subsequent DPDs Objective 16 (vulnerability to climatic events) - The Site Subsequent DPD Noted Allocations DPD will identify the location of potential Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites. This offers the opportunity to ensure national policies are effectively translated into local approaches to delivery. Specifically, the high vulnerability of pitches to flood risk should be recognised in the site allocation process. Objective 1 (health) - It should be ensured that the specific Component 9 Core Strategy and Adequately covered in policies CS3-6 and DC17. The health needs of the ageing population are catered for in the subsequent DPD infrastructure Table now complete in Appendix 3. This provision of facilities. This may include specific accessibility Policy CS17: adequately covers this point. Also more details provided arrangements. More specific references should be made to the in supporting evidence and subsequent DPDs

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Objective 2 (education and skills) - Further details should be Core Strategy and Adequately covered in policies CS3-6 and DC17. The provided on where and how many educational facilities are subsequent DPD infrastructure Table now complete in Appendix 3. This located. The policy should ensure the provision of educational adequately covers this point. Also more details provided facilities for adults. in supporting evidence and subsequent DPDs Objective 9 (water quality) - The findings of the WCS (e.g. Subsequent DPD Noted infrastructure upgrades required in the growth locations) need to be considered and addressed before the site allocations process. Performance against this objective will also depend on the successful implementation of the policy CS10 (e.g. SUDS) and CS9 (green infrastructure). Objective 12 (water and mineral resources efficiency) - The Subsequent DPD Noted. findings and recommendations of the WCS (e.g. building a storage reservoir to make supply more reliable) need to be considered and addressed before the site allocations process is initiated. Objective 13 (waste) - Policy CS17 could include a requirement Core Strategy Adequately covered. Appendix 3 infrastructure table. for the provision of sustainable waste management facilities More detail can be considered at later stage, as such as community 'bring' sites. appropriate site by site. Recommendations for the lower-tier documents (refer to Policies CS3- CS6 Subsequent DPD Noted and will be considered in more detail at the paragraph 11.32) appropriate time

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Contact: Cristina West Telephone number: +44 (0) 1372 756931 Fax number: +44 (0) 1372 746608

Email: [email protected] Web address: www.atkinsglobal.com/environment

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