EVIDENCE BASE ANALYSIS MORETON, BOBBINGWORTH AND THE LAVERS NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN EVIDENCE BASE GUIDANCE NOTE AND DATA CAPTURE PRO FORMA 1. Purpose of the Evidence Base Our final NDP will be, essentially, an analysis of our parish and a set of policies informing its future development. We know that NDPs are based on a firm principle of being in ‘general conformity’ with a wider set of policy documents existing or, in the case of the Epping Forest Local Plan, under development. It is therefore essential that we understand what policy makers and implementers of that policy are saying and doing in relation to our parish. This will enable us to set our policies within the context of this wider policy environment and enable us to “proof” any proposed policies for Moreton, Bobbingworth and the Lavers against these other policies and ensure we are working in a complementary (and legal!) fashion. 2. What information we need to collect We need to know what government policy is and how it applies to the parish. This will often be a case of working down from a high level strategy through to operational programmes. We need to record general policies, area based policies where they apply to our parish, any specific sites, locations that can be identified as the outcome of, or covered by, the policy. Any maps that are included in policy, programmes that may be used to clarify the policy should be included if possible. 3. How will it be used The evidence collected will need to be cross referenced with our own policies as they develop to ensure conformity, particularly with any land use planning policy, heritage and conservation policy or human rights legislation. 4. How to collect and record data We will use a common format to record policy and this will form our Evidence Base. It will sit behind the NDP for justification purposes and be used during consultation exercises as reference material. In time, it will also form an important part of the statutory underpinning of the NDP, so that if and when our policies are challenged, we can point to a robust plan based firmly upon the current policy environment. The table overleaf is a ‘live’ document which should be updated where appropriate to show how a policy impacts upon a particular thematic policy area. The proforma that follows is used to undertake the analysis. Append any relevant information such as data tables, maps, diagrams that may be useful in explaining the policy. 1 | P a g e EVIDENCE BASE ANALYSIS EVIDENCE THEME REVIEWED REVIEWED BY BROADBAND DESIGN OF THE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND HOUSING PUBLIC AND RENEWABLES ROADS AND WORK AND & MOBILE BUILT LANDSCAPE WELL BEING COMMUNITY RIGHTS OF BUSINESS NETWORKS ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE TRANSPORT WAY National Planning DG Policy Framework Rural Strategy 2012 DG Council Directive DG 92/43/EEC – the Habitats Directive Council Directive DG 2009/147/EC – the Birds Directive Economic growth AB Strategy Superfast Essex CT Education Transport MP Essex Transport Plan DG 5 year land supply AJ ECC Design Guide DG 2 | P a g e EVIDENCE BASE ANALYSIS EVIDENCE THEME REVIEWED REVIEWED BY BROADBAND DESIGN OF THE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND HOUSING PUBLIC AND RENEWABLES ROADS AND WORK AND & MOBILE BUILT LANDSCAPE WELL BEING COMMUNITY RIGHTS OF BUSINESS NETWORKS ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE TRANSPORT WAY Heritage Asset DG Review Landscape Character DG Assessment Conservation Areas DG Local wildlife sites CR Open space sport MP and recreation Rights of Way DG Improvement Plan 2008 (ECC) Population CT projections Settlement Edge CR Sensitivity SHMA AJ SLAA AJ Sustainability AJ 3 | P a g e EVIDENCE BASE ANALYSIS EVIDENCE THEME REVIEWED REVIEWED BY BROADBAND DESIGN OF THE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND HOUSING PUBLIC AND RENEWABLES ROADS AND WORK AND & MOBILE BUILT LANDSCAPE WELL BEING COMMUNITY RIGHTS OF BUSINESS NETWORKS ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE TRANSPORT WAY Assessment Water and Flooding MP Shaping the Future AJ World Population CT 4 | P a g e EVIDENCE BASE ANALYSIS DOCUMENT NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK REVIEWED BY: DAVID GLUCK AUTHOR/DATE HM GOVERNMENT (DCLG) 2012 LOCATION https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/6077/2116950.pdf BROAD Government’s policy bringing together previous Guidance into one document, aimed at delivering sustainable DESCRIPTION development WHAT DOES BROADBAND Supports expansion of high speed communications networks while keeping masts to THE POLICY a minimum; SAY THAT HAS DESIGN Seeks high quality design of the built environment; positive strategies for DIRECT conservation & enjoyment of historic environment and assets. Non designated assets RELEVANCE which have equal value should be treated the same as designated ones. TO THE EDUCATION Sufficient school places to meet local needs; PARISH? ENVIRONMENT Allows for designation of Local Green Space; protects Green Belt positively and seeks enhancements; only alter boundaries in exceptional circumstances; exceptions to development include: agricultural/forestry; outdoor space; reasonable extensions; replacements buildings; limited village infilling; limited affordable housing; previously developed land + mineral extraction, engineering operations; transport infrastructure; Community Right to Build. Avoid flood risk/ management areas – apply sequential testing where proposed. Protect natural environment, biodiversity, ecosystem services; protecting best and most versatile agricultural land HEALTH Supports social interaction, safe & accessible developments; shared space and community facilities, inc. Shops, pubs, places of worship, community buildings, pen space, sports facilities. HOUSING Seeks to deliver a wide choice of high quality homes, boosting supply; evidence based; housing densities reflect local circumstances; TRANSPORT Supports maximising sustainable transport solutions in rural areas; RENEWABLES Restrictions in Green Belt except where special circumstance for renewable energy projects; positive about low carbon solutions in building design and community led initiatives ROADS/RoW Reduce congestion; Protect & enhance rights of way. WORK Supports growth through conversion and new build; promote farm diversification; supports sustainable tourism; retention & development of services and facilities. IMPACT ON Subject to policy formulation. POLICY OTHER “Golden thread” is sustainable development; demonstrate contribution to this, then NPPF will support. COMMENTS 5 | P a g e EVIDENCE BASE ANALYSIS DOCUMENT Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May REVIEWED BY: David Gluck 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (and Consolidated version 1. 1. 2007 AUTHOR/DATE European Commission LOCATION http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/legislation/habitatsdirective/ BROAD The Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) forms the cornerstone of DESCRIPTION Europe's nature conservation policy. It is built around two pillars: the Natura 2000 network of protected sites and the strict system of species protection. All in all the directive protects over 1.000 animals and plant species and over 200 so called "habitat types" (e.g. special types of forests, meadows, wetlands, etc.), which are of European importance. WHAT DOES THE BROADBAND - POLICY SAY THAT HAS DIRECT DESIGN - RELEVANCE TO THE PARISH? EDUCATION - ENVIRONMENT TO FOLLOW HEALTH - HOUSING - TRANSPORT - RENEWABLES - ROADS/RoW - WORK - IMPACT ON POLICY Subject to policy formulation. OTHER COMMENTS (attach maps/URLs to maps) (specify any data pertaining to the parish if not included thematically above) 6 | P a g e EVIDENCE BASE ANALYSIS DOCUMENT Directive 2009/147/EC of the European REVIEWED BY: D.Gluck Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds AUTHOR/DATE European Commission 2009 LOCATION http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/legislation/birdsdirective/ BROAD The directive recognises that habitat loss and degradation are the most serious threats to DESCRIPTION the conservation of wild birds. It therefore places great emphasis on the protection of habitats for endangered as well as migratory species, especially through the establishment of a coherent network of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) comprising all the most suitable territories for these species. Since 1994 all SPAs form an integral part of the NATURA 2000 ecological network. WHAT DOES THE BROADBAND - POLICY SAY THAT HAS DIRECT DESIGN - RELEVANCE TO THE PARISH? EDUCATION - ENVIRONMENT TO FOLLOW HEALTH - HOUSING - TRANSPORT - RENEWABLES - ROADS/RoW - WORK - IMPACT ON POLICY Subject to policy formulation. OTHER COMMENTS (attach maps/URLs to maps) (specify any data pertaining to the parish if not included thematically above) 7 | P a g e EVIDENCE BASE ANALYSIS DOCUMENT ECONOMIC GROWTH STRATEGY REVIEWED BY: David Gluck AUTHOR/DATE ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL ( September 2012 ) LOCATION http://www.essex.gov.uk/Business-Partners/Business-Advice-Support/Pages/Economic- Growth-Policy.aspx BROAD Set out long term county vision for achieving economic growth: to unlock growth now, DESCRIPTION secure jobs and earnings tomorrow, and create the conditions for long term economic growth and strengthening communities. WHAT DOES THE BROADBAND The County Council intends to ensure that a superfast broadband service is available to POLICY SAY THAT at least 90% of all business premises, and a 2Mbps service to the remainder, by the end of 2015; and that all premises will have access