Penzance and Newlyn Site Allocations SA Summary

1 Introduction This appendix sets out:

 a background to the Site Allocations at Penzance and Newlyn (Section 2);  a summary of how the sites at Penzance and Newlyn have been arrived at (Section 3), with a particular focus on . how the SA process has informed the selection of greenfield sites; . a consideration of what alternative greenfield sites were considered; . what alternative greenfield sites were chosen; and, . what alternative greenfield sites were discarded and why they were discarded;  an appraisal of the Allocations DPD’s Vision and Objectives for Penzance and Newlyn in the period to 2030 (Section 4); and,  the individual Site SAs (Section 5).

2 Background

2.1 LP:SP Requirements The LP:SP sets out the following targets for housing and employment delivery in Penzance and Newlyn and the wider Community Network Area (CNA)1 during the plan period (i.e., to 2030). These targets are set out in Table PZ1 below.

Table PZ1: Housing and Employment Targets for Penzance and Newlyn and West Penwith CNA. Housing (Penzance Employment Target and Newlyn) (West Penwith CNA) Office Industrial LP:SP Target 2,150 16,083 16,083 Quantity for Allocations 1292 11,884 12,287 Policies to plan for2

2.2 Penzance and Newlyn Site Allocation Policies The Allocations DPD sets out policies which allocate land at the following locations at Penzance and Newlyn and for the purposes shown:

Policy Reference Site Name Proposed Use Proposed Capacity PZ-H1 Long Rock Housing 150 PZ-H2 Posses Lane Housing 30 PZ-H3 Gulval Central Housing 68 PZ-H4 Trannack Housing 290 PZ-H5 Polmennor Housing 33 PZ-H6 Joseph’s Lane Housing 16 PZ-H7 Poltair Housing 30 PZ-H8 Heamoor Housing 350 PZ-H9 St Clare Housing 120

1 Whilst the housing target is set on a town basis, the employment targets are set on a CNA basis. 2 This figure takes into account completion and permission data as of April 2016 and other anticipated urban capacity as appropriate. More detail is set out in the Penzance and Newlyn Housing Evidence Report and the Penzance and Newlyn Employment Evidence Report, both available at www.cornwall.gov.uk. PZ-H11 Barn Site Housing 13 PZ-H12 Gurnick Housing 30 PZ-H13 Bellair Housing 40 PZ-M1 Harbour Car Park Mixed Use A class uses/ D1/ D2 PZ-M2 Coinagehall Street Mixed Use A3/A4/ B1a/ C1/ C3/D1 PZ-M3 Wherrytown Mixed Use B1a/ D1-2 PZ-E2 Stable Hobba Ext Employment 5,000sqm B1/ B2/ B8 PZ-E3 Sandy Cove Employment 6,000sqm B1/B2/B8 PZ-E4 Long Rock East Employment 9,400sqm B1/B2/B8 PZ-E1 Long Rock Industrial Safeguarded for employment uses (These sites Estate have not undergone an appraisal as part of the SA process. This is due to the policies not resulting in allocations or new land uses; instead existing land uses will be protected at these locations)

3. Site Selection The following Evidence Base Reports, which are both available at www.cornwall.gov.uk, set out how these sites were arrived at:

 Penzance and Newlyn Housing Evidence Report; and,  Penzance and Newlyn Employment Evidence Report

Whilst these evidence base reports present the detail behind the site selection, it is useful to also include a summary of the following key stages of the site selection process at Penzance and Newlyn within this SA Report, in particular:

1. What alternatives were considered; 2. What alternatives were chosen; 3. What alternatives were discarded and why they were discarded.

These aspects will be covered in Sections 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 of this appendix.

It should be noted that these aspects only relate to where sites outside of the existing urban areas have been selected (i.e. greenfield sites). Each town has been examined with regard to how potential future development can contribute to meeting the LP:SP targets. For housing and mixed use sites, this has been done by splitting the areas of search into two:

 Within the existing urban areas (generally areas within previous development boundaries); and,  Outside of the existing urban areas (greenfield sites immediately adjoining the existing urban areas/permitted development), through an ‘Urban Extension Assessment’.

In order to establish how much land needs to be allocated, Section 1 of the Penzance and Newlyn Housing Evidence Report and Section 3 of the Penzance and Newlyn Employment Evidence Report firstly set out a forecast of what can be assumed to be delivered in the more sustainable locations within the existing urban area. These urban sites primarily comprise previously developed land and as such meet the guidance of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which sets out in one of its 12 overarching principles to “encourage the effective use of land by reusing land that has been previously developed (brownfield land), provided that it is not of high environmental value”. There is also the emerging principle of a brownfield register that Councils will be obliged to compile and hold. The intention is that any sites that are on this register will in principle be suitable for development, subject to certain criteria which at the time of writing is yet to be confirmed. There is an acceptance that development within the existing urban area, provides a more sustainable location for future development than that on undeveloped greenfield land and an assumption that future development within these areas will progress through the usual planning procedure and with a lesser need for Site Allocation policies. Given the assumption that development within the urban area is more sustainable than on greenfield land, it was not felt necessary to carry out a SA of any sites referred to, but not allocated, within the existing urban area. Furthermore, policies within the adopted LP:SP (which has been subject to SA) sets the principle for appropriate development on urban sites and brownfield land.

In Penzance PZH9, PZ-H11 and PZ-H13 are housing allocations within the existing urban area; together with four mixed use or employment sites, PZ-M1, PZ-M2, PZ-M3 and PZ-E3. Here, allocation policies are considered necessary in order to help shape future development of the land. In these instances SAs have been undertaken to confirm that the sites are appropriate for development and to help inform policy development, i.e., the SA has not been used in order to compare sites’ performance to others (as was the case for sites on greenfield land). The SAs for these are presented within Section 5. It is considered more appropriate for other urban sites (such as those referred to in Section 1(f) of the Housing Evidence Report) to be determined through the usual planning procedure. The rationale behind the allocation of these sites is more in order to shape development in these locations than to direct it there over other urban sites.

3.1 Urban Extension Assessment – Overview A 13 step Urban Extension Assessment (UEA) was carried out at Penzance and Newlyn which examined all the land adjoining the existing built up area in order to assess its suitability to accommodate future development by gaining an understanding of the advantages and limitations of this land and in order to arrive at strategic site allocations.

This 13 step process is set out in Figure PZ1 and detailed in the Penzance and Newlyn Housing and Employment Evidence Reports. Figure PZ1 also illustrates the stages following on from this process through to submission and the related key SA stages (please refer to Section 9 of the main body of the SA report for more details on these).

3.2 What alternative greenfield sites were considered? The second step of the UEA process packaged the land surrounding the town into suitable ‘Cells’, with these Cells being manageable areas of land where assessments could be applied. In determining the extent of the individual Cells, consideration was given to features that would potentially create barriers between Cells, such as significant transport corridors and landform features, for instance topography and watercourses. The Cells identified for Penzance and Newlyn are illustrated in Figure PZ2.

The Housing Evidence Base Report sets out that at Stage 12 of the UEA process (i.e., the Options Consultation Stage) the work to this stage had resulted in 11 sites being considered as reasonable options for consultation. These sites are set out in Figure PZ3 and were as follows:

 Sites PNN1, PNN2, PNN3, PNE1, PNE2a, PNE2b, PNE3, PNE4, PNE5, PNE7 and PNE11 - Housing and Mixed Use Options

NB There were no greenfield employment options at this stage

The SA for these sites, carried out at that stage in the process, are available within ‘Penzance and Newlyn Framework Plan: Interim Sustainability Appraisal (September 2011)’, available at www.cornwall.gov.uk.

3.3 What alternative greenfield sites were chosen? Figure PZ4 presents the twelve greenfield sites that were chosen for allocation at Penzance and Newlyn: PZ- H1, PZ-H2, PZ-H3, PZ-H4, PZ-H5, PZ-H6, PZ-H7, PZ-H8, PZ-H12, PZ-E2, and PZ-E4 (PZ-H9, PZ-H11 and PZ-H13 as well as PZ-M1, PZ-M2 and PZ-M3 are allocations within the existing urban area). The rationale behind the selection of these greenfield sites is summarised within Table PZ2.

It should be noted that the site boundaries of the site allocations have altered from those consulted upon (for instance the reduction in size and capacity of PZ-H8 (for further information please refer to the Housing and Employment Evidence Reports).

Figure PZ1: The Urban Extension Sites Assessment Process & SA Stages.

Step 1 Mapping review

Step 2 Identify site areas (Cells)

Step 3 Step 4 Desk based Environmental Accessibility Mapping Assessment

Step 5 Review and discount cells

Step 7 Step 6 Step 8 Urban design Landscape Heat mapping analysis assessments exercise

Step 9 Qualitative review and discount inappropriate sites

Step 10 Stakeholder discussions EA/NE/HA etc.

Step 11 Options Stage SA Informal SA review (Reported as part of TFP Background Papers)

Step 12 Submit sites in Core Strategy Consultation

Site Prioritisation Stage SA Step 13 (Reported in the Penzance and Finalising Strategic Sites Newlyn Housing and Employment (Site Prioritisation) Evidence Reports)

Preferred Options Version Final Policy Formation (Public Consultation) Stage SA (Reported in the Site Allocations Preferred Option SA Report) Submission Version Final Submission SA (Presented in this Appendix) Figure PZ2: UEA Step 2 – Penzance and Newlyn Study Cell Boundaries

Figure PZ3: Core Strategy (Options Consultation) Sites

Table PZ2: Penzance and Newlyn’s Greenfield Site Allocations DPD Site Allocations – Penzance and Site Reason / Justification Newlyn’s Preferred Greenfield Sites

PZ-H1 Long Rock This site presents the opportunity to extend the existing community of Long Rock and reinforce the local facilities. It is close proximity to employment sites, has good public transport links and is well served by the road network. It is recognised that there could be up to a minor impact on the setting of the St Michaels Mount; plus it is adjacent to the Marazion Marsh Special Protection Area and SSSI. However, it is felt that with mitigation the impact on the SPA/SSSI can be managed to an acceptable level. As a result, it is felt that the adverse impacts from development of the site are outweighed by the benefits of providing housing, including affordable housing PZ-H2 Posses Lane This site presents the opportunity to extend the existing community of Gulval and reinforce the local facilities. It is recognised that the site is within close proximity of the conservation area, but it expected to have a limited negative impact. As a result, it is felt that on balance the delivery of housing, including affordable housing, outweighs the potential for a small negative impact on heritage assets PZ-H3 Gulval Central This site presents the opportunity to make use of a piece of land within the centre of Gulval village, in doing so improving pedestrian connectivity for the village. Whilst the site is classified as Grade 2 agricultural land and is in the wider setting of the conservation area, it is felt that the negative impacts are outweighed by the benefits discussed, as well as the ability to deliver much needed housing, including affordable housing PZ-H4 Trannack This site presents the opportunity to extend the existing community of Heamoor and reinforce the local facilities. Despite the fact that the site includes some grade 2 agricultural land, it is felt that this loss is outweighed by the benefits that would arise from delivering much needed housing, including affordable housing PZ-H5 Polmennor This site presents the opportunity to extend the existing community of Heamoor and reinforce the local facilities. Despite the fact that the site includes some grade 2 agricultural land, it is felt that this loss is outweighed by the benefits that would arise from delivering much needed housing, including affordable housing PZ-H6 Joseph’s Lane This site presents the opportunity to extend the existing community of Heamoor and reinforce the local facilities. DPD Site Allocations – Penzance and Site Reason / Justification Newlyn’s Preferred Greenfield Sites

PZ-H7 Poltair This site presents the opportunity to extend the existing community of Heamoor and reinforce the local facilities. It is recognised that the site is classified as grade 2 agricultural land, although is not in active use; plus the site is within close proximity to the Grade II Poltair House, but with mitigation it is considered to have a less than substantial impact, with opportunities to enhance some of the wider gardens which are in the immediate setting of the house. As a result, it is felt that on balance the negative impacts are outweighed by the benefits, which include the delivery of much needed housing, including affordable housing and the wider contribution to the gardens surrounding the site. PZ-H8 Heamoor This site presents the opportunity to extend the existing community of Heamoor and create new community facilities to serve the west of the village. It provides the opportunity to take school traffic to both Heamoor and Mounts Bay schools away from the heart of the village where there are existing problems of congestion and thus freeing up capacity on those roads. It is considered that the heritage concerns can be mitigated by careful design and masterplanning, resulting in a less than substantial impact; although it is recognised that it would be utilising grade 2 agricultural land. On balance it is felt that the negative impacts are outweighed by the positive benefits, including the delivery of much needed housing, including affordable housing, plus positive contributions to school traffic, improved facilities for the community etc. PZ-H12 Gurnick The site presents the opportunity to extend the existing community of Newlyn. It is recognised that the site is classified as Grade 2 agricultural land. However it is felt that on balance the negative impacts are out weighted by the delivery of much needed housing, including affordable housing DPD Site Allocations – Penzance and Site Reason / Justification Newlyn’s Preferred Greenfield Sites

PZ-E2 Stable Hobba Extension The site is well located adjacent to an existing industrial estate; plus the site is adjacent to the A30, which means it offers an opportunity for employment space at Newlyn, without having a significant adverse impact upon Newlyn’s constrained highway network. Furthermore, development of the site could contribute to the improvement of Trereife Crossroads, which is identified locally as a safety concern. Whilst the site is classified as grade 3a agricultural land, it is felt that on balance that this minor loss is outweighed by the positive benefits outlined PZ-E4 Long Rock East The site is well located adjacent to the A30 and on the eastern edge of the conurbation, so is amongst the most attractive locations for commercial development. The site is level, so would be conducive to larger footprint buildings. It is recognised that it is within close proximity to the Marazion Marsh SPA, but the HRA has indicated that the site could be appropriately mitigated to ensure minimal or no impact. Development of the site offers the opportunity to create a high quality entrance to the conurbation. It is recognised that there could be up to a minor impact on the setting of the St Michaels Mount; plus it is adjacent to the Marazion Marsh Special Protection Area and SSSI. However, it is felt that with mitigation the impact on the SPA/SSSI can be managed to an acceptable level. As a result, it is felt that the adverse impacts from development of the site are outweighed by the benefits outlined, which includes the delivery of a significant number of job opportunities for the area

Figure PZ4: Site Allocations at Penzance and Newlyn

3.4 What alternative greenfield sites were discarded? Table PZ3 sets out the greenfield sites that have not been progressed into Site Allocation policies and the reason(s) for this. Table PZ3 Penzance and Newlyn’s Discounted Greenfield Sites

Discounted Sites (Not allocated) Site Reason / Justification

PNN2 Castle Horneck Significant heritage objections and unable to support Isolation and poor connectivity PNE4 Gulval West Highways access issues and resultant viability Significant community and Local Member objection Part of PNN3 (PNE8) St Golder Road Accessibility No developer interest Part of PNN3 (PNE10) Forbes Road Highway infrastructure No developer interest 4 SA of Penzance and Newlyn’s Vision and Objectives

As well as setting out the site allocation policies for Penzance and Newlyn, the Allocations DPD sets the context of these policies against the overall strategy that the town is working to, including its Vision and Objectives. In order to establish whether any of these overarching aims are in conflict with the SA Objectives, an SA of Penzance and Newlyn’s Vision and Objectives has been carried out. This is reported in Table PZ3.

The town’s Vision and Objectives are as follows:

Penzance and Newlyn’s Vision: To celebrate the setting of Mount’s Bay, maximising its economic potential and in doing so becoming West Cornwall’s premiere tourism destination, whilst a thriving economy in the marine, creative and leisure industries..

Penzance and Newlyn’s Objectives:

 To broaden and diversify the local economy by stimulating and promoting ICT and artisanal industries, and an entrepreneurial culture.  To promote and expand Penzance and Newlyn’s cultural and arts based creative industries and support the existing high number of “self- employed” workers.  To strengthen Penzance Town Centre as a thriving retail, leisure and economic hub.  To enhance Penzance and Newlyn as a the key service centre and economic hub for the Penwith peninsula.  To support the harbours of Penzance and Newlyn, protecting their role for traditional industries, whilst offering opportunities for other marine related industry.  To utilise the setting of Mount’s Bay to promote and develop the leisure, recreation and business opportunities, to stimulate the economy.  To maintain and improve the area’s strategic transport connections with the Isles of Scilly, develop high end tourism and promote Penzance as West Cornwall’s Tourism Hub and destination in its own right.  To respect the natural and historic environment, whilst promoting, developing and maintaining the town’s natural and man-made green and blue infrastructure.  To ensure the settlements of Penzance, Newlyn, Heamoor, Gulval and Long Rock maintain their individual and distinctive characters.  To develop, enhance and promote the existing public transport, cycle route and footpath network within the town and develop the coastal route around Mount’s Bay and its links into the wider heritage and garden landscapes as a tourism attraction.  To improve the entrance to the conurbation, through improvements to infrastructure, public realm and the quality of the architecture.

Table PZ3: The SA of Penzance and Newlyn’s Vision and Objectives Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives

To celebrate To broaden To promote To strengthen To enhance To support To utilise the To maintain To respect the To ensure the To develop, To improve the setting of and diversify and expand Penzance Penzance and the harbours setting of and improve natural and settlements of enhance and the entrance Mount’s Bay, the local Penzance and Town Centre Newlyn as a of Penzance Mount’s Bay the area’s historic Penzance, promote the to the maximising economy by Newlyn’s as a thriving the key and Newlyn, to promote strategic environment, Newlyn, existing public conurbation, its economic stimulating cultural and retail, leisure service centre protecting and develop transport whilst Heamoor, transport, through potential and and arts based and economic and economic their role for the leisure, connections promoting, Gulval and cycle route improvements in doing so promoting ICT creative hub. hub for the traditional recreation and with the Isles developing Long Rock and footpath to becoming and artisanal industries and Penwith industries, business of Scilly, and maintain their network infrastructure, West industries, support the peninsula. whilst offering opportunities, develop high maintaining individual and within the public realm Cornwall’s and an existing high opportunities to stimulate end tourism the town’s distinctive town and and the premiere entrepreneuri number of for other the economy. and promote natural and characters. develop the quality of the tourism al culture. “self- marine Penzance as man-made coastal route architecture. destination, employed” related West green and around whilst a workers. industry. Cornwall’s blue Mount’s Bay thriving Tourism Hub infrastructure. and its links economy in and into the wider the marine, destination in heritage and creative and its own right. garden leisure landscapes as industries. a tourism attraction. 1. Climate The While this This objective The While this This objective The The This objective This objective This objective This objective factors achievement objective has is likely to achievement objective has is likely to achievement achievement has a positive has no direct has a positive has no direct of this Vision no direct have a of this no direct have a of this of this effect on the effect on the effect on the effect on the 1. 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2. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition of geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working effect on designated land? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4. Soil The vision While this No direct No direct While this No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct statement has objective has contribution contribution objective has contribution contribution contribution contribution contribution contribution contribution 1. To minimise uncertain no direct to supporting to supporting no direct to supporting to supporting to supporting to supporting to supporting to supporting to supporting the use of effects on soil effect on soil, or or effect on soil, or or or or or or or undeveloped factors. it could have undermining undermining it could have undermining undermining undermining undermining undermining undermining undermining land and protect a negative this objective. this objective. a negative this objective. this objective. this objective. this objective. this objective. this objective. this objective. and enhance soil effect if any effect if any quality. new new 2. To encourage associated associated and safeguard development development local food was proposed was proposed on Greenfield on Greenfield Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives production. agricultural agricultural a) Will it protect, land. land. enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil? ? ? 0 0 ? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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However, any water regard to this objective. green this objective. vulnerability to objective as it associated associated New associated objective as it green infrastructure, flooding, sea will lead to new new development new will lead to infrastructure however any level rise and increased development development should be development increased which can development coastal erosion. overall water is likely to is likely to designed to is likely to overall water strengthen can have 2. To maintain consumption have negative have negative mitigate have negative consumption the link negative and enhance through the effects on effects on against effects on through the between effects on water quality and increase in water water flooding and water increase in habitats to water reduce population objectives as objectives as water runoff objectives as visitors and increase the objectives and consumption and and visitors it will lead to it will lead to pollution it will lead to increased likelihood of in the case of increase and increased increased increased events. increased surface water adaptation to transport efficiency of surface water overall water overall water overall water run off as a climate improvements water use? run off as a consumption consumption consumption consequence change, in lead to consequence through the through the through the of associated addition it increased a) Does the surface water proposal reduce, of associated increase in increase in increase in development. seeks to development. population population population New develop blue run off which or avoid could increasing the New and visitors and visitors and visitors development (water) development and increased and increased and increased should be infrastructure. exacerbate risk of flooding flooding overall? should be surface water surface water surface water designed to designed to run off as a run off as a run off as a mitigate problems. b) Does the mitigate consequence consequence consequence against However, proposal reduce against of associated of associated of associated flooding and such issues the overall flooding and development. development. development. water runoff can be demand for water runoff New New New pollution mitigated so water? pollution development development development events. that this c) Will the events. should be should be should be impact is not proposal provide designed to designed to designed to necessarily for greater mitigate mitigate mitigate negative. integrated water against against against catchment flooding and flooding and flooding and management and water runoff water runoff water runoff strengthen links pollution pollution pollution between habitats events. events. events. to increase the likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives the risk of water - - ++ pollution events? - 0 0 - - - 0 +/- 0 7. Biodiversity The vision This objective No direct No direct This objective This objective No direct No direct This objective No direct This objective No direct statement has has no direct contribution contribution has no direct could have a contribution contribution has a positive contribution could have contribution 1. To conserve, uncertain impact on this to supporting to supporting impact on this negative to supporting to supporting effect on the to supporting both positive to supporting enhance and effects on SA objective. or or SA objective. effect on the or or SA or and negative or restore the biodiversity undermining undermining SA undermining undermining biodiversity undermining impacts on undermining condition and factors. this objective. this objective. biodiversity this objective. this objective. criteria, as it this objective. meeting this this objective. extent of criteria as any refers to SA objective, biodiversity in related new “respect the as new routes the county and development natural and may encroach allow its could have a historic on existing adaptation to negative environment”. habitats, climate change. effect on In addition however often a) Does the habitats for the blue and they can be proposal protect, biodiversity green used as enhance or both on land corridors will opportunities restore and in the sea be developed to create new biodiversity However, which will habitats and interest of BAP growth can be facilitate new links for habitats, mitigated so habitats and wildlife. Cornwall wildlife that this connections. sites, SSSI’s, impact is not and necessarily internationally, negative. nationally and regionally designated areas? b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate change through the connection of habitats (wildlife corridors)? c) Does it protect not only designated areas but also of wildlife interest everywhere? d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? ? 0 0 0 0 +/- 0 0 ++ 0 +/- 0

8. Landscape In order to This objective No direct No direct This objective While While In order to This objective This objective No significant Meeting this achieve the has no direct contribution contribution has no direct associated associated achieve the has a positive is likely to contribution objective 1. To protect and vision impact on this to supporting to meeting or impact on this development development objective effect on the have a to meeting or could work enhance the statement SA objective, or undermining SA objective, could have a could have a positive SA landscape positive undermining towards Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives quality of the positive although undermining this objective, although negative negative effects on objectives as impact on this objective. meeting this natural, historic effects on associated this objective. although associated effect on effect on landscape are it refers to meeting this SA objective and cultural landscape are development associated development meeting the meeting the likely to be “respect the SA objective (for instance, landscape and likely to be should be development should be SA landscape SA landscape seen as this natural and as it sees to by taking the seascape. seen as designed to should be designed to objective, the objective, the becomes historic sustain opportunity to a) Will it sustain opposed to minimise designed to minimise wider strategy overall protected and environment”. distinctive enhance and enhance negative ones adverse minimise adverse for the town intention is enhanced. As In addition to qualities of and/or restore and/or restore as the vision impacts on adverse impacts on seeks “to “to utilise the the town green the distinctive the distinctive is “to the impacts on the celebrate the setting of expands infrastructure settlements. qualities and qualities and celebrate the landscape. the landscape. setting of Mounts Bay” development and links. features of features of the setting of landscape. Mount’s Bay” and so will need to the area). natural, historic Mount’s Bay”. and so development pay particular and cultural As the town development will need to attention to landscape and expands will need to pay particular not seascape development pay particular attention to undermining character? will need to attention to not this setting pay particular not undermining and therefore b) Will it attention to undermining this setting impact on conserve and not this setting and impact on wider enhance the undermining and impact on wider landscape will natural beauty of this setting wider landscape and be a key the Cornwall and therefore landscape and seascape will consideration. AONB and the impact on seascape will be a key Tamar Valley wider be a key consideration AONB, and landscape will consideration of future increase be a key of future development understanding consideration. development proposals. and enjoyment proposals. of the special qualities of the AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives setting of + 0 0 0 +/- +/- + ++ + 0 + settlements? 0 9. Maritime Achieving this This objective No direct Meeting this This objective This objective This objective This objective This objective This objective The appraisal Meeting this vision could has no direct contribution objective is has no direct has the has the has the is likely to has no direct findings show objective is 1. To encourage both impact on this to supporting likely to have impact on this potential to potential to potential to have a impact on this that this likely to have clean, healthy, contribute to SA objective. or both positive SA objective. lead to both lead to both lead to both positive effect SA objective. strategic aim a positive productive and achieving and undermining and negative positive and positive and positive and on maritime has the impact on this diverse waters; undermining this objective. impacts on negative negative negative factors as potential to SA objective To protect this SA meeting this effects upon effects upon effects upon parts of the lead to both asinfrastructu coastal areas and Objective. SA Objective maritime maritime maritime town’s green positive and re to deliver ensure Whilst the – a thriving factors. For factors. For factors. For and blue negative the bay to bay sustainable vision is “to leisure hub at example, example, example, infrastructure effects upon cycling project maritime celebrate the Penzance is development development increased includes maritime will also environments. setting of likely to could have could have visitors, waterfront factors. For implement include a) Will the Mount’s Bay” some some associated areas. example, measures to increased proposal protect, encouraging negative negative water increased protect the marine leisure enhance or protection of implications implications transport and surface run coast from which could restore maritime the coastal for the for the development off and sea level rise present heritage, habitat area, maritime maritime could have pollution risk negative and biodiversity, additional environment environment some on the impacts, both designated recreational (e.g. (e.g. negative negative side however the and and economic increased increased implications but on the importance of undesignated? pressures on surface run surface run for the positive side it the maritime the maritime off and off and maritime could also b) Will the asset will proposal environment pollution risk), pollution risk), environment, have positive will need to mean that however it however it however in effects on the incorporate be well efforts will be could have could have order to coastal adaptation to made not to climate change managed to very positive very positive attract footpath and avoid adverse devalue this. effects by effects by tourists more cycle way. and its likely impacts. enhancing the enhancing the focus may be effects on the waterfront natural assets given to Infrastructure sea, coast and to deliver the estuaries? and harbour of the bay. enhancing the infrastructure natural assets bay to bay c) Will the of the towns, Infrastructure of the coast. cycling project proposal operate including to deliver the will also within the incorporating bay to bay implement carrying capacity adaptation to cycling project measures to of the receiving climate will also protect the environment, change in implement coast from without adverse future measures to sea level rise effect on its proposals. protect the sustainability? coast from d) Will the sea level rise proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

+/- 0 0 +/- 0 +/- +/- +/- + 0 +/- +/-

10. Historic Achieving this No direct No direct No direct This objective No direct This objective No direct This objective This objective The appraisal Meeting this Environment vision could contribution contribution contribution has no direct contribution has no direct contribution has a direct has a positive findings show objective both to meeting or to supporting to meeting or impact on this to supporting impact on this to supporting and positive effect on the that this could work or undermining or or Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives

1. To protect and contribute to undermining undermining this objective, SA objective, undermining SA objective, undermining impact with historic strategic aim towards enhance the achieving and this objective, this objective. although although this objective. although this objective. regards to environment could have meeting this quality and local undermining although associated associated However, this associated However, this meeting this SA objective both a SA objective distinctiveness of this SA associated development development objective development objective has SA objective. as it seeks to negative and (for instance, the historic Objective. development should be should be could should be the potential maintain the positive effect by taking the environment. Whilst the should be designed to designed to indirectly designed to to indirectly historic on the historic opportunity to a) Does the vision is “to designed to minimise minimise have negative minimise lead to both identities of environment reinforce the proposal celebrate the minimise adverse adverse effects on the adverse positive and the the delivery of distinctive reinforce the setting of adverse impacts on impacts on SA Historic impacts on negative settlements. new transport character of distinctive Mount’s Bay” impacts on the historic the historic Environment the historic effects upon infrastructure the area). character of encouraging the historic environment. environment. objective as environment. the historic and even Cornwall? protection of environment. any changes environment. signage, risk the historic require the b) Does the to the harbour For example, envionment, use of and/or proposal have an and increased additional undermining acceptable/unacc waterfront visitors and recreational the integrity eptable level of could, if not development and economic of historic effect on the sympatheticall could have activity and environment historic y designed, some associated assets.Howev environment? adversely negative development affect existing implications er, the c) Does the in the area historic for the objective also proposal will need to seeks to preserve and infrastructure. historic be well environment, improve enhance the managed to however in access to cultural and avoid adverse heritage social order to impacts. attract assets and significance of tourists more increased the historic focus may be tourist income asset? given to could help to d) Will it result in enhancing enhance development this. these. which is sympathetic towards the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic environment and culture? e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be compatible with the immediate historic environment? f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic environment?

+/- 0 0 0 0 0 0 +/- + + +/- +

11. Design The vision This objective No direct No direct This objective This objective This objective This objective This objective Meeting this This objective Meeting this statement has has no direct contribution contribution has no direct has no direct has no direct has no direct aim has no objective has no direct objective 1. To promote uncertain impact on this to supporting to supporting impact on this impact on this impact on this impact on this significant could work impact on this could work and achieve high effects on SA objective. or or SA objective. SA objective. SA objective. SA objective. effects on towards SA objective. towards quality design in design undermining undermining design meeting this meeting this development, factors. this objective. this objective. factors. SA objective SA objective sustainable land (for instance, (for instance, use and by promoting by promoting sustainable built local local development. distinctivenes distinctivenes a) Will it s). s). encourage developers to build to higher environmental standards? b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable energy capture and sustainable construction using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of sustainable construction and transport modes, and green infrastructure? ? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 + 0 +

12. Social The vision has This objective No direct This objective This objective This objective This objective This objective This objective No direct This objective No direct uncertain is likely to contribution performs well is likely to is likely to is likely to is likely to performs contribution performs contribution to supporting to supporting to supporting Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives

Inclusion effect on have a or against the have a have a have a have a relatively or positively or social positive effect undermining SA objective positive effect positive effect positive effect positive effect positively as undermining against the undermining 1. To reduce inclusion – on the SA this objective. as it seeks the on the SA on the SA on the SA on social well designed this objective. SA objective this objective. poverty and Although Social strengthen Social Social Social inclusion – and as it improves social exclusion direct Inclusion Penzance Inclusion Inclusion Inclusion indirect functioning accessibility and provide contributions objective in Town Centre objective in objective in objective in contributions green to services opportunities for are unclear terms of job as a thriving terms of job terms of job terms of job such as infrastructure facilities, all to participate indirect creation and retail, leisure creation and creation and creation and reduced including high reducing fully in society. contributions employment and economic employment employment employment poverty quality and reliance on a) Will it improve such as which will hub. This is which will which will which will through accessible private access to and reduced reduce social positive in reduce social reduce social reduce social increased natural transport and provision of poverty exclusion. terms of exclusion. exclusion. exclusion. economic spaces, in and encouraging services, health through helping to activity and around participation and community increased promote income housing, and social facilities economic access for all generation create better interaction. (including activity and and in terms through living community youth income of job creation tourism are environments facilities) generation and likely. which can especially in through employment help to rural areas and tourism are which will address for the socially likely. reduce social issues of excluded? exclusion. social b) Will it reduce exclusion. poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion + + 0 + + + + + + 0 + 0 and inequalities?

13. Crime & The vision This objective No direct This objective This objective No direct This strategic This objective This strategic No direct No direct Anti Social statement has may have a contribution may have a may have a contribution aim has no may have a aim has no contribution contribution Behaviour no significant positive effect to supporting positive positive effect to supporting effect on the positive effect effect on the to supporting to supporting By improving effect on this on this SA or effect, as a on this SA or SA crime and on this SA SA crime and or or the quality of 1. To reduce SA objective, objective, as undermining more objective, as undermining anti-social objective, as anti-social undermining undermining architecture crime, anti-social however a more this objective. prosperous a more this objective. behaviour a more behaviour this objective. this objective. should have behaviour and reference to a prosperous local economy prosperous objectives, prosperous objectives, the knock on fear of crime. “thriving local economy may reduce local economy however new local economy however new impact of a) Will it reduce economy” is may reduce crime and may reduce leisure and may reduce leisure and helping to crime and anti- positive as a crime and anti-social crime and recreational crime and recreational design out social activity, more anti-social behaviour. anti-social facilities could anti-social facilities could crime and in turn, prosperous behaviour. behaviour. help to reduce behaviour. help to reduce provide safer town may crime. crime. communities in reduce crime Cornwall and anti- (particularly in social the most behaviour. deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? ? ? 0 ? ? 0 0 ? 0 0 0 ? Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives

14. Housing No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct This objective No direct No direct contribution contribution contribution contribution contribution contribution contribution contribution contribution is likely to contribution contribution 1. To meet the to supporting to supporting to supporting to supporting to supporting to supporting to supporting to supporting to supporting have a to supporting to supporting needs of the or or or or or or or or or negative or or local community undermining undermining undermining undermining undermining undermining undermining undermining undermining impact on the undermining undermining as a whole in this objective. this objective. this objective. this objective. this objective. this objective. this objective. this objective. this objective. SA Housing this objective. this objective. terms of general objective, as market, it could affordable, restrict sites adaptable and for housing decent housing. development. a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0

15. Health, Achieving this This strategic No direct No direct This strategic No direct This objective Achieving this Achieving this No direct This objective No direct Sport and vision is likely aim has no contribution contribution aim has no contribution could have a objective is objective is contribution is likely to contribution Recreation to contribute effect on the to supporting to supporting effect on the to supporting positive effect likely to likely to to supporting have a to supporting to meeting SA health or or SA health or on the SA contribute to contribute to or positive effect or 1. To improve this SA objective. undermining undermining objective. undermining health meeting this meeting this undermining on the SA undermining health through objective as this objective. this objective. this objective. objective in SA objective SA objective this objective. health this objective. the promotion of indirectly increasing the as indirectly as the objectives as healthier there is likely attractiveness there is likely promotion of enhanced lifestyles and to be of watersports to be green and public improving access improved and other improved blue transport will to open space access to leisure access to infrastructure improve and health, open spaces activities. open spaces and links will access to recreation and and and have health health sports facilities. recreation, recreation, benefits, services. The a) Will it improve encouraging encouraging through promotion of health and well- improvements improvements increased green links being and reduce in activity in activity recreation use and inequalities in levels and levels and and walking sustainable health? therefore therefore and cycling. transport b) Will it improve health. health. (including access to health walking and services? cycling) will also provide c) Will it improve opportunities access to the to improve countryside, health. coast, recreation and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? + 0 0 0 0 0 + + + 0 + 0 Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives

16. Economic Achieving this This objective This objective This objective This objective This objective This objective This objective This objective No direct This objective No direct Development, vision is likely is likely to is likely to is likely to is likely to is likely to is likely to is likely to is likely to contribution is likely to contribution Regeneration to have a have a direct have a direct have a direct have a direct have a direct have a direct have a direct have a direct to supporting have a direct to supporting and Tourism direct and and very and very and very and very and very and very and very and positive or and very or very positive positive positive positive positive positive positive positive benefit in undermining positive undermining 1. To support a impact on impact on impact on impact on impact on impact on impact on impact on relation to the this objective. impact in this objective. balanced and low meeting the meeting this meeting this meeting this meeting this meeting this meeting this meeting this economic relation to the carbon economy objective. objective. objective. objective. objective. objective. objective. objective. development, economic that meets the regeneration development, needs of the area and tourism regeneration and promotes a SA objective and tourism diverse range of as a high SA objective quality quality as a high employment designed and quality opportunities. functioning designed and a) Will it promote green functioning a diverse range infrastructure network of of employment is a driver for public opportunities? economic transport and b) Will it provide growth, green affordable, small employee infrastructure scale, managed productivity is a driver for workspace to and economic support local investment as growth, need? well as employee tourism. productivity c) Will it support and the development investment. It of access to ICT could be facilities amended to including refer to the Broadband, tourism particularly in benefits of an rural areas? improved d) Will it raise cycle network the quality of across the employment and bay reduce seasonality? ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + 0 ++ 0

17. Education It is likely that It is likely that It is likely that This objective It is likely that It is likely that This objective It is likely that This objective No direct Although this No direct & Skills increased this objective this objective has no this objective this objective has no increased has no contribution objective has contribution opportunities will have a will have a significant will have a will have a significant opportunities significant to supporting no significant to supporting 1. To maximise for training positive positive effect on the positive positive effect on the for training effect on the or effect on the or accessibility for will result impact as impact as education and impact as impact as education and will result education and undermining education and undermining all to the from opportunities opportunities skills SA opportunities opportunities skills SA from skills SA this objective. skills SA this objective. necessary improved for for criteria. for for criteria. improved criteria. criteria, education, skills economic apprenticeshi apprenticeshi apprenticeshi apprenticeshi economic improved and knowledge activity in the ps, training ps, training ps, training ps, training activity in the transport to play a full role area. and learning and learning and learning and learning area. infrastructure in society. development development development development will improve a) Will it help will likely will likely will likely will likely accessibility improve the accompany a accompany accompany accompany to educational qualifications and broader and any expansion these any expansion facilities. Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives skills of young diverse to these enhancement to these people? economy. industries. s. industries. b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? + + + 0 + + 0 + 0 0 0 0

18. Transport Achieving this Achieving this Achieving this This objective Achieving this Achieving this Achieving this This objective This objective No direct This objective No direct and Vision will objective will objective will positively objective will objective will objective will positively positively contribution is likely to contribution Accessibility help to reduce help to reduce help to reduce contributes to help to reduce help to reduce help to reduce contributes to contributes to to supporting have a very to supporting the need to the need to the need to meeting this the need to the need to the need to meeting this meeting this or positive effect or 1. To improve travel as jobs, travel as jobs travel as jobs SA objective travel as jobs travel as jobs travel as jobs SA objective, SA objective, undermining on the SA undermining access to key services and are increased are increased by seeking to are increased are increased are increased by seeking to in relation to this objective. transport and this objective. services and facilities are in the town. in the town. improve the in the town.. in the town.. in the town.In improve the provision accessibility facilities by increased in retail offer addition there strategic of green links objectives. reducing the the town. within the may be a transport which will need to travel town and future connections. encourage and by providing therefore potential to more safe sustainable reducing the improve sustainable travel choices. need to travel transport and modes of 2. To reduce to other accessibility travel. traffic congestion centres. along the and minimise waterfront transport related areas. greenhouse gas emissions. a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea? + + + + + + + + + 0 ++ 0

19. Energy No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct No direct This objective No direct impact on this impact on this impact on this impact on this impact on this impact on this impact on this impact on this impact on this contribution is unlikely to contribution 1. To encourage objective. objective. objective. objective. objective. objective. objective. objective. objective, to supporting have a to supporting the use of however or significant or renewable improving undermining effect on the undermining energy, increase green links this objective. Energy SA this objective. energy efficiency may objective, and security and encourage however reduce fuel sustainable improving the poverty. travel thus cycle and reducing footpath Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives a) Will it promote energy network and energy useage green links conservation and may efficiency? encourage b) Will it promote sustainable and support the travel thus use of renewable reducing and low carbon energy usage. energy technologies? c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? d) Will it encourage local energy production? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Comments and Recommendations

The Associated No additional The Associated Associated The The No specific This objective Opportunities Opportunities implementatio new comments/rec implementatio new new implementatio implementatio comments or risks to enhance should be n of a development ommendation n of a development development n of a n of a recommendati undermining wildlife taken to sustainable should be s sustainable should be should be sustainable sustainable ons regarding the ability to corridors enhance transport designed to transport designed to designed to transport transport this objective. deliver should be and/or restore strategy mitigate strategy mitigate mitigate strategy strategy housing in the sought when distinctive should be against should be against against should be should be area as developing qualities and designed to flooding and designed to flooding and flooding and designed to designed to available sites new cycle and features of minimise risks water runoff minimise risks water runoff water runoff minimise risks minimise risks for footpath the area; to climate pollution to climate pollution pollution to climate to climate development networks. reinforce the factors and air events. factors and air events. events. factors and air factors and air are restricted. distinctive quality. quality. quality. quality. Attention character of Attempts to Attempts to Future However, should be the area; and Attempts to mitigate Associated mitigate development Attempts to Attempts to sufficient sites given to promote local mitigate adverse development adverse will need to mitigate mitigate have been minimise distinctivenes adverse effects of should be effects of consider adverse adverse identified to impact on the s. effects of waste (e.g. by designed to waste (e.g. by impact on effects of effects of deliver the historic waste (e.g. by the provision minimise the provision biodiversity, waste (e.g. by waste (e.g. by housing target environment the provision of sufficient adverse of sufficient both on land the provision the provision without wherever of sufficient storage and impacts on storage and and in the of sufficient of sufficient having a possible (e.g. storage and collection the landscape collection sea. storage and storage and significant sympathetic collection areas for and historic areas for collection collection negative signage). areas for recycling, environment. recycling, Any areas for areas for impact upon recycling, composting composting associated recycling, recycling, this objective composting and waste in and waste in future composting composting and waste in new new development and waste in and waste in new development, development, will need to new new development, as well as as well as pay particular development, development, as well as avoiding avoiding attention to as well as as well as avoiding unacceptable unacceptable not avoiding avoiding unacceptable adverse adverse undermining unacceptable unacceptable adverse effects of effects of the Mounts adverse adverse effects of waste during waste during Bay setting effects of effects of Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives

waste during construction construction and waste during waste during construction and and consideration construction construction and operation) operation) will need to and and operation) should be should be be given to operation) operation) should be made. made. any impacts should be should be made. on the wider made. made. Associated Associated landscape and New development development seascape. New New development should be should be development development should be designed to designed to Attempts should be should be designed to minimise minimise should be designed to designed to mitigate adverse adverse made to mitigate mitigate against impacts on impacts on incorporate against against flooding and the landscape the landscape adaptation to flooding and flooding and water runoff and historic and historic climate water runoff water runoff pollution environment. environment. change in pollution pollution events. future events. events. proposals.

Particular As the town attention expands should be development paid to not will need to undermine pay particular but instead attention to enhance the not setting of undermine Mounts Bay towns and its wider landscape and landscape, seascape seascape and setting - historic impact on environment. these should be a key Opportunities consideration to improve in future transport and development accessibility proposals. along the waterfront Opportunities areas should to enhance be explored. the natural assets of the coast and historic environment should be encouraged.

High quality design should be achieved through future developments Penzance and Newlyn Vision and Objectives Sustainability Vision: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Appraisal Objectives

in order to attract and promote high end tourism.

Conclusion Having reviewed the Sustainability Appraisal, it is felt that the Vision and Objectives are appropriate, given the mitigation which will be implemented through either the Local Plan Strategic Policies or the site specific policies. Whilst the SA highlighted some potential negative effects relating to Water, it is felt that when balancing the small potential negative impacts against the potential positive economic opportunities of taking advantage of the town's natural assets, then the objectives are still appropriate. Furthermore, it is recognised that protecting the individual character of settlements could have a negative impact on the ability to identify sites. It is however felt that sufficient sites can and have been identified that will deliver the Local Plan growth whilst protecting the identity of the various settlements; as a result the objective is still appropriate. Finally, it is recognised that the objectives could have an indirect impact on waste, however this impact relates to growth generally, which was considered as part of the Local Plan Strategic Policies document, so the Vision and Objectives would not have any further detrimental impact.

5 The individual Site SAs. Sections 5.1-5.18 below set out the SA of each of the Site Allocation policies for Penzance and Newlyn

Section 5.1 – The SA of PZ-H1 (Long Rock)

Section 5.2 – The SA of PZ-H2 (Posses Lane)

Section 5.3 – The SA of PZ-H3 (Gulval Central)

Section 5.4 – The SA of PZ-H4 (Trannack)

Section 5.5 – The SA of PZ-H5 (Polmennor)

Section 5.6 – The SA of PZ-H6 (Josephs Lane)

Section 5.7 – The SA of PZ-H7 (Poltair)

Section 5.8 – The SA of PZ-H8 (Heamoor)

Section 5.9 – The SA of PZ-H9 (St Clare)

Section 5.10 – The SA of PZ- H11 (Barn Site)

Section 5.11 – The SA of PZ-H12 (Gurnick)

Section 5.12 – The SA of PZ-H13 (Bellair)

Section 5.13 – The SA of PZ-M1 (Harbour Car Park)

Section 5.14 – The SA of PZ-M2 (Coinagehall Street)

Section 5.15 – The SA of PZ-M3 (Wherrytown)

Section 5.16 – The SA of PZ-E2 (Stable Hobba Extension)

Section 5.17 – The SA of PZ-E3 (Sandy Cove)

Section 5.18 – The SA of PZ-E4 (Long Rock East)

5.1 SA of PZ-H1 – Long Rock (Housing)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors +/- The site is located adjacent to New development should seek to Paragraph e) states “Vehicular access to the site existing built up area of Long maximise use of sustainable modes should be from the south of the site and the 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change Rock village and its limited of transport and reduce reliance on development layout should ensure there is a clear through a reduction in greenhouse gas local facilities. However it is private vehicles for short trips. street hierarchy and safe pedestrian and cycle paths emissions. more distant from other providing continuous links to the existing settlement, 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and facilities and the town centre Where possible linkages for walking local shops and open spaces. Furthermore, the reduce vulnerability. of Penzance and in and cycling between the new design and layout of the site should enable good comparison to other site development and facilities outside of integration with the adjacent employment allocation a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? options, offers a location the site area should be encouraged. (Long Rock East: PZ-E4)4)” b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and which could have a more energy efficiency? limited use of more For public bus services, when road c) Does it encourage the use of renewable sustainable modes of links are built a cul de sac energy technologies? transport thereby it would not arrangement should be avoided as d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage minimise any increase in this will discourage bus operators resilience to the effects of climate change? greenhouse gas emissions.- from operating services through the future site. Roads that allow buses to The site consists of relatively run through a site using separate flat land which would allow access and egress are preferred as development to be orientated this will encourage bus services to be to maximise solar gain and routed through areas. would enable the use of renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral mineral safeguarding meet this objective through LP:SP resources and ensure the sustainable area.++ Policy 18: Minerals Safeguarding, management of these resources which sets out specific requirements The site is not in proximity to to safeguard important mineral 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the a County Geology (RIGS) resources and reserves against condition of geodiversity in the county. site.+ sterilisation from other forms of a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary development. mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil - The majority of the site is The proposed site should include new It is felt that on balance the loss of a small area of classified as Grade 3a allotments. Grade 3a land, with it being at the lower end of the 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and Agricultural Land so if scale, is outweighed by the delivery of much needed protect and enhance soil quality. developed would lead to a housing for the area, including affordable dwellings 2. To encourage and safeguard local food loss of the best and most production. versatile agricultural land, the Paragraph d) states “At least 69.4sqm of public open rest of the site is classified as space per dwelling should be provided on site, in line a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil grade 4 - with the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure quality in Cornwall? Strategy and the minimum size thresholds within b) Will it avoid development that leads to the * Source Agricultural Land Table 1. The open space should provide a high loss of productive soil? Classification field survey pre quality recreational resource for the existing and 88 (there is no post 88 expanded Long Rock community.)” assessment for this area)

5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph c) states “Development of the site will the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related require consideration of any likely significant effects 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate upon Marazion Marshes SPA by way of a project- reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate level Habitats Regulations Assessment. It will be and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. necessary to ensure that: 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the • A Construction Environment Management reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the entire The SFRA made the following Plan is prepared, which ensures impacts upon the water use? site.++ recommendations “Site specific – SPA are appropriately mitigated; this will need to be Development should not take place agreed with the Council prior to commencement on a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by within the area of flood zone within site. This should include use of timing to avoid key the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- the site, unless it is a land use • a noise/visual screen is provided to avoid b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand compatible with the flood disturbance within the SPA, should the existing scrub for water? designation. adjacent to Trescoe Road be removed. c) Will the proposal provide for greater • Environment Agency critical drainage integrated water catchment management and General - Surface water drainage will standards are incorporated into the scheme to avoid strengthen links between habitats to increase the need to be designed in accordance impacts due to run off, which ensures no detrimental likelihood of adaptation to climate change? with the SUDS principles and impact upon the SPA d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water standards set out in the Drainage • An appropriate off-site contribution will be pollution events? Guidance for Cornwall to ensure required to mitigate against adverse recreational surface water run-off from impacts on the Marazion Marsh SPA. This will need development is managed to be agreed and secured prior to approval of the appropriately, so that flood risk is not development. The level of contribution and details of increased.” the specific measures are set out in the European Sites Mitigation Strategy Supplementary Planning Higher level policy provisions seek to Document” meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD 7. Biodiversity - The site adjoins a Special Development in this area could be Paragraph c) states “Development of the site will Protection Area and SSSI.- accompanied by the provision of require consideration of any likely significant effects 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the some wildlife habitats and these upon Marazion Marshes SPA by way of a project- condition and extent of biodiversity in the county The site does not adjoin a could be an improvement to some level Habitats Regulations Assessment. It will be and allow its adaptation to climate change. Cornwall Wildlife Site.+ areas within the site and the necessary to ensure that: a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore introduction of new species. • A Construction Environment Management biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall The site is adjacent to a BAP Plan is prepared, which ensures impacts upon the wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, habitat.- Development of the area should have SPA are appropriately mitigated; this will need to be nationally and regionally designated areas? no adverse impact on the adjacent agreed with the Council prior to commencement on The screening relating to the Marazion Marsh SPA and SSSI site. This should include use of timing to avoid key b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Habitat Regulation • a noise/visual screen is provided to avoid change through the connection of habitats Assessment highlighted the As a consequence of the HRA to disturbance within the SPA, should the existing scrub LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners (wildlife corridors)? site for further investigation; minimise impact on biodiversity in adjacent to Trescoe Road be removed. c) Does it protect not only designated areas but however the appropriate and around the site, future • Environment Agency critical drainage also of wildlife interest everywhere? assessment indicated it was development which includes standards are incorporated into the scheme to avoid suitable for development, dwellings should be avoided. impacts due to run off, which ensures no detrimental d) Will it encourage the provision of new or subject to the inclusion of Consideration of alternative Land impact upon the SPA improved wildlife habitats? additional policy wording uses which do not include dwellings • An appropriate off-site contribution will be could be considered on this site. required to mitigate against adverse recreational NB subsequent results demonstrated impacts on the Marazion Marsh SPA. This will need that the impact could be mitigated to be agreed and secured prior to approval of the development. The level of contribution and details of Higher level policy provisions seek to the specific measures are set out in the European meet this objective, for instance Sites Mitigation Strategy Supplementary Planning LP:SP Policy 23. Document”

Provision and enhancement of wildlife habitats and corridors and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Strategy section of the DPD. 8. Landscape + At this stage it is not possible No action necessary to assess whether the Higher level policy provisions seek to 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a meet this objective, for instance natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green LP:SP Policy 23. seascape. infrastructure. This can be a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the assessed at the distinctive qualities and features of the natural, masterplanning stage. historic and cultural landscape and seascape character? The site is not within or is in proximity to a designated b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural AONB or AGLV. + beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar

Valley AONB, and increase understanding and The landscape assessment of enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? cell concluded that the site c) Will it protect, enhance and promote has a low overall landscape opportunities for green infrastructure within and assessment.+ between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality Although the site is in living environment? proximity to the sea and can e) Will it encourage the location and design of be seen from the top of St development to respect and improve landscape Michael’s Mount, the land is character and the landscape setting of relatively level and low lying settlements? and does not appear prominent. It is considered that development of the site for housing development will have no impact on the LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners seascape.+ 9. Maritime o The site is in proximity to but Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary not adjacent to the coast. At meet this objective, for instance 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and this stage it is not possible to LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and assess what specific impact management and Coastal Change). ensure sustainable maritime environments. development of this site could a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore have. This will be further maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both assessed through any designated and undesignated? planning application process. b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of H1 No action necessary have some effect on the recommended the following 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon as character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment feasible in order to inform precise implies less than substantial layouts, densities, design solutions b) Does the proposal have an harm and the potential for etc.: acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the mitigation.- • Desk Based Assessment & Walk historic environment? Over Survey c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the The site contains no features • Impact Assessment cultural and social significance of the historic recorded on the Cornwall • Geophysical survey to minimise asset? Sites and Monuments impact & target excavation d) Will it result in development which is Register. 2. Assessment /HE issues to inform sympathetic towards the need to promote the extent of development and design Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic The site is classed as Post solutions within the allocation cell environment and culture? Medieval Enclosed Land. 3. Specifics: e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed • The field system and drainage to be compatible with the immediate historic The site is within the wider ditches have some historic value – environment? setting of the Grade 1 St they include part of the first Michaels Mount, however the attempted drainage of the marshes f) Has a balance been struck between the level of impact is considered to have, (see left); these should guide risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or at most, a minor impact structure layout of development flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the rather than constrain it. distinctive qualities of the historic environment? • Hedgerow conservation • Setting of HE assets

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. 11. Design + The site is relatively level Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph g) states “Planning permission for the with a south easterly meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in gradient, therefore Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and topography is unlikely to Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site” sustainable built development. impede the sustainable seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher design of development in this sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? area.+ development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion - The site is distant from the At the scheme design stage, efforts Paragraph e) states “Vehicular access to the site town centre but in proximity should be made to incorporate should be from the south of the site and the 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and to the very limited elements that will reduce poverty development layout should ensure there is a clear provide opportunities for all to participate fully in neighbourhood facilities of and social exclusion. Access to street hierarchy and safe pedestrian and cycle paths society. Long Rock. However the cell services and facilities need to be providing continuous links to the existing settlement, a) Will it improve access to and provision of is not in proximity to schools considered. local shops and open spaces. Furthermore, the services, health and community facilities or a health facility.- design and layout of the site should enable good (including community youth facilities) especially integration with the adjacent employment allocation in rural areas and for the socially excluded? (Long Rock East: PZ-E4)” b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well-lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + The site is relatively level and None required Paragraph a) states “A residential development that there are no topographical will deliver approximately 150 dwellings, 1. To meet the needs of the local community as constraints in this area that representing an extension to the existing a whole in terms of general market, affordable, would affect the opportunity community” adaptable and decent housing. of developing an optimum a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing quantity and mix of Paragraph b) states “At least 25% of the dwellings to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration development including should be provided as ‘accessible homes’, in line with schemes for the county? affordable housing.+ Policy 13 of the Local Plan Strategic Policies document” b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless The site is of a scale to or in temporary accommodation? provide an appropriate mix of c) Will it contribute towards the provision of housing type and tenure. + affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph d) states “At least 69.4sqm of public open will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate space per dwelling should be provided on site, in line 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian with the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. Strategy and the minimum size thresholds within space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the Table 1. The open space should provide a high a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Give the below average quantity of quality recreational resource for the existing and reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to open space in Penzance and Newlyn, expanded Long Rock community.)” housing proposals. provision for this should be provided Paragraph f) states “Attention should be given to b) Will it improve access to health services? in any scheme. providing appropriate noise attenuation to the north c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site is not in close of the site, to mitigate against the noise generated coast, recreation and open spaces? proximity to existing health There could be noise implications by the A30” d) Will it increase participation and engagement facilities.- from the site’s proximity to the A30 LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners in physical activity and sport? dual carriageway. Paragraph f) e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? The site does not incorporate relates to noise attenuation along the any existing sports facilities north of the site to mitigate against (though part of the site has the noise generated by the A30. been used as a private cricket field in the past) so will not have an adverse impact. +

The site is adjacent to the coast, open countryside and the public footpath network which could encourage access for recreation, however the A30 forms a barrier to the north as does the railway line to the south.+/-

The site is well located in relation to the existing playing field in Long Rock, however it is less well related to formal sports facilities.+

The site is of a scale to enable the development of new open space/ sports facilities.+ 16. Economic Development, + The site is in proximity No specific measures required to No action necessary (800m) to existing address this objective. The site is Regeneration and Tourism employment areas.+ allocated for housing development. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets the needs of the area and The site has good links to the promotes a diverse range of quality employment strategic transport network, opportunities. in comparison to other sites around the urban area.+ a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? Development of this small b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, area would not sustain a new managed workspace to support local need? neighbourhood and therefore c) Will it support the development of access to would not improve access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in and provision of additional rural areas? services and facilities as well as employment d) Will it raise the quality of employment and opportunities.- reduce seasonality?

17. Education & Skills -- The site is not within close Site is not in proximity to schools. Paragraph e) states “Vehicular access to the site proximity of a Primary School Improved cycling, pedestrian and bus should be from the south of the site and the 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners necessary education, skills and knowledge to and a secondary school.-- routes and services could mitigate development layout should ensure there is a clear play a full role in society. this. street hierarchy and safe pedestrian and cycle paths a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site is not of a size and providing continuous links to the existing settlement, skills of young people? convenient location that could local shops and open spaces. Furthermore, the b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for offer an opportunity to design and layout of the site should enable good lifelong learning (particularly for those with improve the towns training integration with the adjacent employment allocation greatest need)? and/or educational facilities.- (Long Rock East: PZ-E4))” c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility +/- It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph e) states “Vehicular access to the site realistically development accessibility issues need to be should be from the south of the site and the 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy development layout should ensure there is a clear facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages street hierarchy and safe pedestrian and cycle paths providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and providing continuous links to the existing settlement, 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is not conveniently planned facilities will be required. local shops and open spaces. Furthermore, the transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a number of design and layout of the site should enable good facilities in comparison to integration with the adjacent employment allocation a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport other areas and does not (Long Rock East: PZ-E4))” (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and offer a location which could pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary optimise use of more associated infrastructure is made available? sustainable modes of b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting transport including walking alternative modes of transport? and cycling. However Long c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to Rock is well linked by balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? frequent bus services to the d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas town.- emissions? The development may be of a e) Will it improve service provision or provide a scale to provide linkages service or facility which is accessible to all, where public transport including those with disabilities and those in the services could be encouraged more rural areas? to operate.+ f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea? 19. Energy +/- Heat Mapping Analysis Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary concluded that the site has meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, little or no potential to Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and support a District Heating Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. scheme.- seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? The site has a relatively level development standards. These LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners b) Will it promote and support the use of south easterly aspect which is policies require development to renewable and low carbon energy technologies? most favourable to solar demonstrate the application of the c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? PV.++ guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

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

5.2 SA of PZ-H2 – Posses Lane (Housing)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is located adjacent to New development should seek to Paragraph c) states ”The vehicular access should be the built up area of Eastern maximise use of sustainable modes created from the centre of the site on to Posses 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change Green. Its location is less of transport and reduce reliance on Lane, maximising the visibility splay. Traffic calming through a reduction in greenhouse gas accessible to a number of private vehicles for short trips. measures should also be considered between the emissions. facilities in comparison to access to the site and the junction to Jelbert Way, to 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and other areas, and therefore Where possible linkages for walking create a safer environment for pedestrians. A reduce vulnerability. less favourable for the use of and cycling between the new pedestrian connection should be created at the more sustainable modes of development and facilities outside of north-western edge of the site, which links to the a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? transport which would the site area should be encouraged. existing footway that leads to Foxes Field” b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and minimise any increase in energy efficiency? greenhouse gas c) Does it encourage the use of renewable emissions.+/- energy technologies? d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage The site consists of relatively resilience to the effects of climate change? level land with a very slight south easterly aspect which would be beneficial for solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding area. 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral ++ resources and ensure the sustainable LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners management of these resources 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the The site is not in proximity to condition of geodiversity in the county. a County Geology (RIGS) a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary site.+ mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil - The site is partially classified Development of the proposed site It is felt that on balance that the loss of a small area as Grade 2 Agricultural Land could contribute to new allotments of Grade 2 / 3 land is outweighed by the delivery of 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and and partly as 3b so if housing, including affordable housing protect and enhance soil quality. developed partially lead to a 2. To encourage and safeguard local food loss of the best and most Paragraph b) states “b) “At least 69.4sqm of public production. versatile land.- open space per dwelling should be provided, in line with the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil * Source Agricultural Land Strategy. This should be delivered as an off-site quality in Cornwall? Classification field survey contribution, through the delivery of an open space b) Will it avoid development that leads to the post 88 within Gulval. Engagement with the local community loss of productive soil? on the type and design of the open space would be expected.” 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction. to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential No action necessary the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the entire The SFRA made the following water use? site. ++ recommendations “Surface water drainage will need to be designed in a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by accordance with the SUDS principles the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- and standards set out in the b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand Drainage Guidance for Cornwall to for water? ensure surface water run-off from c) Will the proposal provide for greater development is managed integrated water catchment management and appropriately, so that flood risk is not strengthen links between habitats to increase the increased.” likelihood of adaptation to climate change? Higher level policy provisions seek to d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water meet this objective, for instance pollution events? LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be No action necessary a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site does not fall within c) Does it protect not only designated areas but or is adjacent to a BAP also of wildlife interest everywhere? habitat.+ d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape + The site is not within or is in Mitigation will be required if the site No action necessary proximity to a designated option is developed and this will be 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the AONB or AGLV. + looked at in more detail at a later natural, historic and cultural landscape and stage to reduce harm to the higher seascape. The landscape assessment of quality landscape in particular. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the cell concluded that the site distinctive qualities and features of the natural, has an intermediate overall Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape landscape assessment.+/- meet this objective, for instance LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners character? LP:SP Policy 23. b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural Although the site is in beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar proximity to the sea and can Valley AONB, and increase understanding and be seen from offshore, the enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? land is largely surrounded by existing development and c) Will it protect, enhance and promote does not appear prominent. opportunities for green infrastructure within and It is considered that between urban settlements. development of the site for d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality housing development will living environment? have no impact on the e) Will it encourage the location and design of seascape.+ development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime o The site is in proximity to, Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary but not adjacent to the coast. meet this objective, for instance 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and However there is built LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and development including a large management and Coastal Change). ensure sustainable maritime environments. Sainsburys supermarket a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore between the site and the maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both coast. At this stage it is not designated and undesignated? possible to assess what specific impact development b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to of this site could have. This climate change and its likely effects on the sea, will be further assessed coast and estuaries? through any planning c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying application process. capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of H2 Paragraph d) states “Any proposal should assess and have some effect on the recommended the following describe the significance of the Churchtown 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : Conservation Area and the contribution of the site to distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if its setting. The design should respond to this a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon as evidence and conserve and where appropriate character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment feasible: enhance the character and appearance. Plus, the implies less than substantial • Desk Based Assessment & Walk development should look to conserve the existing b) Does the proposal have an harm and the potential for Over Survey field boundaries” acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the mitigation.- • Impact Assessment historic environment? • Geophysical survey to minimise c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the Development of the site may impact & target excavation cultural and social significance of the historic have a limited negative 2. Assessment of impact on setting, asset? impact of the Gulval context and inter-relationship of HE d) Will it result in development which is Churchtown Conservation assets/historic landscapes & LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners sympathetic towards the need to promote the Area to the north. settlements Landscape and historic Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic settlement impact assessment environment and culture? The site contains one feature 3. Hedgerow conservation e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed recorded on the Cornwall 4. Assessment /HE issues to inform to be compatible with the immediate historic Sites and Monuments extent of development and design environment? Register – a post medieval solutions within the allocation cell findspot. f) Has a balance been struck between the level of Assessments need to be done at the risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or The site is partly classed as appropriate master plan stage in flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the Anciently Enclosed Land and order to inform precise layouts, distinctive qualities of the historic environment? partly as settled. densities etc.

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. 11. Design + The site is relatively level Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph e) states “Planning permission for the with only a slight southerly meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in gradient, therefore Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and topography is unlikely to Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site” sustainable built development. impede the sustainable seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher design of development in this sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? area.+ development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion +/- The site is distant from the At the scheme design stage, efforts No action necessary town centre but in proximity should be made to incorporate 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and to a number of facilities elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in including major supermarkets and social exclusion. Access to society. and a primary school.+/- services and facilities need to be a) Will it improve access to and provision of considered. services, health and community facilities (including community youth facilities) especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing +/- The site is relatively level and None required Paragraph a) states “A residential site that should there are no topographical deliver approximately 30 dwellings. At least 25% of 1. To meet the needs of the local community as constraints in this area that the dwellings should be provided as ‘accessible a whole in terms of general market, affordable, would affect the opportunity homes’, in line with Policy 13 of the Local Plan adaptable and decent housing. of developing an optimum Strategic Policies document” a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing quantity and mix of to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration development including schemes for the county? affordable housing.+ b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless The site is not of a scale to or in temporary accommodation? provide an appropriate mix of c) Will it contribute towards the provision of housing type and tenure.- affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph b) states “b) “At least 69.4sqm of public will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate open space per dwelling should be provided, in line 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian with the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. Strategy. This should be delivered as an off-site space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the contribution, through the delivery of an open space a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Give the below average quantity of within Gulval. Engagement with the local community reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to open space in Penzance and Newlyn, on the type and design of the open space would be housing proposals. provision for this should be provided expected.” b) Will it improve access to health services? in any scheme. c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site is not in close Paragraph c) states ”The vehicular access should be coast, recreation and open spaces? proximity to existing health created from the centre of the site on to Posses d) Will it increase participation and engagement facilities Lane, maximising the visibility splay. Traffic calming in physical activity and sport? NB subsequent to the original measures should also be considered between the e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? assessment a new branch access to the site and the junction to Jelbert Way, to GPs surgery has opened in create a safer environment for pedestrians. A Sainsburys supermarket as pedestrian connection should be created at the well as a pharmacy. This is in north-western edge of the site, which links to the close proximity.+ existing footway that leads to Foxes Field”

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

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

The site is not well located and linked in relation to existing sports facilities and playing pitches.-

The site is not of a scale to enable the development of new open space/ sports facilities.- 16. Economic Development, + The site is in proximity No specific measures required to No action necessary (800m) to existing address this objective. The site is Regeneration and Tourism employment areas.+ allocated for housing development. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets the needs of the area and The site has good links to the promotes a diverse range of quality employment strategic transport network, LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners opportunities. being in proximity to the A30, a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment in comparison to other cells opportunities? around the urban area.+ b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, Development of this small managed workspace to support local need? area would not sustain a new c) Will it support the development of access to neighbourhood and therefore ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in would not improve access to rural areas? and provision of additional d) Will it raise the quality of employment and services and facilities as well reduce seasonality? as employment opportunities.-

Development of this site would not have an adverse effect on tourism. 17. Education & Skills +/- At this stage it is not possible Site is not in proximity to secondary To support sustainable access to the primary school to assess what specific schools. Improved cycling, the following paragraph states: 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the impact development of this pedestrian and bus routes and necessary education, skills and knowledge to site could have. services could mitigate this. Paragraph c) states ”The vehicular access should be play a full role in society. created from the centre of the site on to Posses a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site is within close Lane, maximising the visibility splay. Traffic calming skills of young people? proximity of a Primary School measures should also be considered between the b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for but not a secondary school.+ access to the site and the junction to Jelbert Way, to lifelong learning (particularly for those with create a safer environment for pedestrians. A greatest need)? The site is not of a size and pedestrian connection should be created at the c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and convenient location that could north-western edge of the site, which links to the professional workforce? offer an opportunity to existing footway that leads to Foxes Field” d) Will it support a viable future for rural improve the towns training communities? and/or educational facilities.- e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility - It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph c) states ”The vehicular access should be realistically development accessibility issues need to be created from the centre of the site on to Posses 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy Lane, maximising the visibility splay. Traffic calming facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages measures should also be considered between the providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and access to the site and the junction to Jelbert Way, to 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is not conveniently planned facilities will be required. create a safer environment for pedestrians. A transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a number of pedestrian connection should be created at the facilities in comparison to north-western edge of the site, which links to the a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport other areas and offers a existing footway that leads to Foxes Field” (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and location which could optimise pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary use of more sustainable associated infrastructure is made available? modes of transport including b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting walking and cycling. However alternative modes of transport? it is well related to a primary LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to school and supermarkets.+/- balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas The development of the area emissions? is not of a scale to provide linkages where public e) Will it improve service provision or provide a transport services could be service or facility which is accessible to all, encouraged to operate .- including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? Development of the site f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or would not cause a significant sea? increase in local traffic movements through Gulval Churchtown, so is unlikely to cause safety and capacity issues. 19. Energy ++ Heat Mapping Analysis Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary concluded that the site has meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, some potential to support a Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and District Heating scheme but Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. with some limitations/ seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and constraints.+ sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? development standards. These The site has a slight southerly policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of aspect which is most demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? favourable to solar PV.++ guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

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

5.3 SA of PZ-H3 – Gulval Central (Housing)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is conveniently New development should seek to Paragraph b) states “Pedestrian connectivity located adjacent to the built maximise use of sustainable modes represents an important component of the site and it 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change up areas of Eastern Green of transport and reduce reliance on should offer the opportunity to connect various parts through a reduction in greenhouse gas and Gulval and many private vehicles for short trips. of Gulval, in doing so creating safer pedestrian emissions. facilities. However its location routes, particularly to the school. As a result, 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and is less accessible to the town Where possible linkages for walking pedestrian connections should be created on to reduce vulnerability. centre in comparison to other and cycling between the new Foxes Fields, Pendrea Road, Chynoweth Gardens, site options, and may be less development and facilities outside of and to the lane to the north of the site which a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? favourable for the use of the site area should be encouraged. connects to Gulval School” b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and more sustainable modes of energy efficiency? transport which would c) Does it encourage the use of renewable minimise any increase in energy technologies? greenhouse gas d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage emissions.+/- resilience to the effects of climate change? The site occupies relatively flat land with a very slight southerly aspect. This would largely allow development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding area. 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral ++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is not in proximity to 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the a County Geology (RIGS) condition of geodiversity in the county. site.+ a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil -- The whole site is classified as The site is relatively small and sits It is felt that the relatively small area, setting within Grade 2 Agricultural Land so within the centre of the village, so its an urban setting means its productive value is 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and if developed would lead to a productive value as agricultural land reduced, so on balance the benefits of providing protect and enhance soil quality. loss of the best and most is diminished housing and transport connections for the village 2. To encourage and safeguard local food versatile agricultural land.-- outweigh the loss of agricultural land production. The proposed site should include new * Source Agricultural Land or contribute towards the delivery of Paragraph c) of states “At least 69.4sqm of public a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil Classification field survey allotments open space per dwelling should be provided, in line quality in Cornwall? post 88 with the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure b) Will it avoid development that leads to the Strategy. The preference is to provide land to deliver loss of productive soil? an open space on site, unless an appropriate alternative site can be identified and delivered within Gulval, in which case an equivalent off-site contribution should be provided.“ 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph f) states “Surface water on the site should the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related be managed either by on site infiltration or if this is 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate not possible by on-site attenuation prior to reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate discharging into Ponsandane Brook. Consideration and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. should be given to placing the surface water 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the management features on the far south-west of the reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the The SFRA made the following site, which sits within Flood Zone 3b; in doing so water use? majority of the site.+ recommendations: ensuring built development is away from this “Sequential test should be applied to sensitive area” a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by the site with built development being the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- accommodated only outside of Flood b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand Zone 3b. The area of Flood Zone for water? could be incorporated into the green c) Will the proposal provide for greater infrastructure within any proposed integrated water catchment management and scheme. strengthen links between habitats to increase the likelihood of adaptation to climate change? Surface water drainage will need to d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water be designed in accordance with the pollution events? SUDS principles and standards set out in the Drainage Guidance for Cornwall to ensure surface water run-off from development is managed appropriately, so that flood risk is not increased.”

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

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be No action necessary a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners change through the connection of habitats Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. (wildlife corridors)? c) Does it protect not only designated areas but The site does not fall within also of wildlife interest everywhere? or is adjacent to a BAP habitat.+ d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape +/- At this stage it is not possible Mitigation will be required if the site No action necessary to assess whether any option is developed and this will be 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a looked at in more detail at a later natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green stage to reduce harm to the higher seascape. infrastructure. quality landscape in particular. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive qualities and features of the natural, The site is not within or in Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape close proximity to a meet this objective, for instance character? designated AONB or AGLV. LP:SP Policy 23. However there is a b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural designated AONB beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar approximately 300 m to the Valley AONB, and increase understanding and north.+ enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote The landscape assessment opportunities for green infrastructure within and concluded that the site has a between urban settlements. high overall landscape d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality assessment. However the living environment? proposed site is relatively e) Will it encourage the location and design of small and closely related to development to respect and improve landscape other built development and character and the landscape setting of it is considered that this site’s settlements? landscape impact is more limited --

Although the site is in proximity to the sea and can be seen from offshore, the land is surrounded by existing development and does not appear prominent. It is considered that development of the site for housing development will have no impact on the seascape.+ 9. Maritime o The site is in proximity Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary (within 0.5 mile), but not meet this objective, for instance 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and adjacent to the coast. LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and At this stage it is not possible management and Coastal Change). ensure sustainable maritime environments. to assess what specific impact development of this LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore site could have. This will be maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both further assessed through any designated and undesignated? planning application process. b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of H3 Paragraph d) states “The site is located within the have some effect on the recommended the following wider setting of the Churchtown Conservation Area 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : and the Grade II* listed Church of St Gulval. The distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if design solution for the site must conserve, and a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon as where appropriate enhance, the setting of these character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment feasible: heritage assets” implies less than substantial • Desk Based Assessment & Walk b) Does the proposal have an harm and the potential for Over Survey acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the mitigation.- • Impact Assessment historic environment? • Geophysical survey to minimise c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the The site covers a partially impact & target excavation cultural and social significance of the historic open agricultural area on the • Assessment of impact on setting, asset? fringe of the Eastern Green context and inter-relationship of HE d) Will it result in development which is and Gulval neighbourhoods of assets/historic landscapes & sympathetic towards the need to promote the the Penzance urban area. settlements Landscape and historic Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic Development is likely to have settlement impact assessment environment and culture? a negative impact on historic 2. Assessment /HE issues to inform e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed character of the nearby extent of development and design to be compatible with the immediate historic Gulval Churchtown, which is a solutions within the allocation cell. environment? Conservation Area. 3. Density and design – needs to be respectful of Vicarage house and f) Has a balance been struck between the level of The site contains no features gardens group – remnant landscape risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or recorded on the Cornwall – open, low density edges of Gulval flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the Sites and Monuments which should set tone and numbers distinctive qualities of the historic environment? Register. for this part of site, not take cue from density of west adjoining areas The site is partly classed as –should be designed as if from Gulval Ancient Enclosed Land. outwards 4. Number/density allocations may need flexible review.

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. 11. Design + Topography is unlikely to Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph g) states “Planning permission for the impede the sustainable meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in design of development in this Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and area.+ Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site” sustainable built development. seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion + The site is near to the At the scheme design stage, efforts Paragraph b) states “Pedestrian connectivity neighbourhood facilities of should be made to incorporate represents an important component of the site and it 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and Gulval, including a primary elements that will reduce poverty should offer the opportunity to connect various parts provide opportunities for all to participate fully in school and within proximity and social exclusion. Access to of Gulval, in doing so creating safer pedestrian society. to supermarkets, however it services and facilities need to be routes, particularly to the school. As a result, a) Will it improve access to and provision of is not in close proximity to considered. pedestrian connections should be created on to services, health and community facilities the town centre.+/- Foxes Fields, Pendrea Road, Chynoweth Gardens, (including community youth facilities) especially and to the lane to the north of the site which in rural areas and for the socially excluded? The site offers an opportunity connects to Gulval School “ to create pedestrian linkages b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, through the site, which will discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? improve access to facilities for the village, including access to the school, where residents currently have to use unsafe roads + 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + Most of the site is relatively None required Paragraph a) states “Development of approximately flat and there are no 68 dwellings, representing an extension to the 1. To meet the needs of the local community as topographical constraints in existing community. At least 25% of the dwellings a whole in terms of general market, affordable, this area so this will help to should be provided as ‘accessible homes, in line with adaptable and decent housing. maximise the opportunity of Policy 13 of the Local Plan Strategic Policies a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing developing an optimum document.” to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration quantity and mix of schemes for the county? development including affordable housing.+ b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? The site is of a scale to c) Will it contribute towards the provision of provide for an appropriate affordable, social and key worker housing? mix of housing type and d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and tenure.+ those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph c) of states “At least 69.4sqm of public will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate open space per dwelling should be provided, in line 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian with the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. Strategy. The preference is to provide land to deliver space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the an open space on site, unless an appropriate a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Give the below average quantity of alternative site can be identified and delivered within reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to open space in Penzance and Newlyn, Gulval, in which case an equivalent off-site housing proposals. provision for this should be provided contribution should be provided.“ b) Will it improve access to health services? in any scheme. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site has good access to Paragraph g) states “Planning permission for the coast, recreation and open spaces? the beach, surrounding open development of only part of the site will not be d) Will it increase participation and engagement countryside and public granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan in physical activity and sport? footpath network which will / concept plan for the entire site” promote health, sport and Paragraph b) states “Pedestrian connectivity e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? recreation benefits.+ represents an important component of the site and it should offer the opportunity to connect various parts The site is not in close of Gulval, in doing so creating safer pedestrian proximity to existing health routes, particularly to the school. As a result, facilities pedestrian connections should be created on to NB subsequent to the original Foxes Fields, Pendrea Road, Chynoweth Gardens, assessment a new branch and to the lane to the north of the site which GPs surgery has opened in connects to Gulval School “ Sainsburys supermarket as well as a pharmacy. This is in reasonable proximity.+

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

The site is adjacent to the existing Gulval school sports field.+

Development of the site option could provide a potential opportunity to make provision for new designated play space. + 16. Economic Development, - The site has less favourable No specific measures required to No action necessary links to the strategic address this objective. The site is Regeneration and Tourism transport network, in allocated for housing development. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon comparison to other sites economy that meets the needs of the area and around the urban area due to promotes a diverse range of quality employment constrained road access.- opportunities. The site is in proximity to a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment existing employment areas.+ opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, Development of this small managed workspace to support local need? area would not sustain a new c) Will it support the development of access to neighbourhood and therefore ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in would not improve access to rural areas? and provision of additional services and facilities. It d) Will it raise the quality of employment and LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners reduce seasonality? would therefore not provide employment opportunities. - 17. Education & Skills +/- The site is within close Site is not in proximity to secondary Paragraph b) states “Pedestrian connectivity proximity of a Primary School schools. Improved cycling, represents an important component of the site and it 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the and within 1600m of a pedestrian and bus routes and should offer the opportunity to connect various parts necessary education, skills and knowledge to secondary school. ++ services could mitigate this. of Gulval, in doing so creating safer pedestrian play a full role in society. routes, particularly to the school. As a result, a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site is not of a size and pedestrian connections should be created on to skills of young people? convenient location that could Foxes Fields, Pendrea Road, Chynoweth Gardens, b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for offer an opportunity to and to the lane to the north of the site which lifelong learning (particularly for those with improve the towns training connects to Gulval School “ greatest need)? and/or educational facilities.- c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility - It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph g) states “Planning permission for the realistically development accessibility issues need to be development of only part of the site will not be 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages / concept plan for the entire site” providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is conveniently planned facilities will be required. Paragraph b) states “Pedestrian connectivity transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a number of represents an important component of the site and it facilities (but not the town should offer the opportunity to connect various parts a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport centre) and, in comparison to of Gulval, in doing so creating safer pedestrian (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and other areas, offers a location routes, particularly to the school. As a result, pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary which could optimise use of pedestrian connections should be created on to associated infrastructure is made available? more sustainable modes of Foxes Fields, Pendrea Road, Chynoweth Gardens, b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting transport.+/- and to the lane to the north of the site which alternative modes of transport? connects to Gulval School “ c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to The development of the area balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? is not of a scale to provide Paragraph e) states “The primary vehicular d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas linkages where public connection should be from Foxes Fields” emissions? transport services could be encouraged to operate.- e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, It is recognised that Gulval including those with disabilities and those in the has a constrained highway more rural areas? network, so any development f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or is likely to have a negative sea? impact upon this: however the relatively small scale of the site is likely to limit the scale of this impact.- LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 19. Energy +/- Heat Mapping Analysis Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary concluded that the site has meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, little or no potential to Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and support a District Heating Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. scheme.- seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? The site has a largely development standards. These southerly aspect which is policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of most favourable to solar demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? PV.++ guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

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

5.4 SA of PZ-H4 – Trannack (Housing)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors +/- The site is located adjacent to New development should seek to Paragraph e) states “Vehicular access to the site the urban area of Penzance maximise use of sustainable modes should be via the A30, with only pedestrian 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change and Heamoor but is of transport and reduce reliance on connections on to Polmennor Road.” through a reduction in greenhouse gas peripheral to its facilities. The private vehicles for short trips. emissions. west of the site has Pedestrian links to Heamoor should Paragraph f) states “It is expected that appropriate 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and pedestrian links to Heamoor, be improved both on and off site and east-west pedestrian links are created through the reduce vulnerability. however the site is largely a safe crossing of the A30 is needed. site, connecting to the existing public right of way on isolated from the rest of the the western boundary of the site; the development a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? urban areas and facilities by Where possible linkages for walking should upgrade this existing right of way, to create a b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and the barrier of the A30. As a and cycling between the new good quality pedestrian link through to Treneere energy efficiency? result of this isolation its development and facilities outside of Lane. Furthermore, pedestrian crossing point(s) c) Does it encourage the use of renewable location is less accessible in the site area should be encouraged. should be delivered on the A30, as well as other energy technologies? comparison to other areas, design / landscape measures to promote traffic d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage and less favourable for the For public bus services, when road calming; in doing so ensuring an appropriate resilience to the effects of climate change? use of more sustainable links are built a cul de sac capacity for the road is maintained “ modes of transport which arrangement should be avoided as would minimise any increase this will discourage bus operators in greenhouse gas from operating services through the emissions.- future site. Roads that allow buses to run through a site using separate The site consists of steeply access and egress are preferred as sloping land with a southerly this will encourage bus services to be aspect which would be routed through areas. beneficial for solar gain.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding area. 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral ++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is not in proximity to 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the a County Geology (RIGS) condition of geodiversity in the county. site.+ a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil - The site contains some Grade The proposed site should include new On balance it is felt that the small loss of Grade 2 2 Agricultural Land, with allotments land will be outweighed by the delivery of a 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and areas of 3b, 4, 5 and other so significant number of dwellings, including affordable protect and enhance soil quality. if developed would lead to a housing. 2. To encourage and safeguard local food loss of the best and most production. versatile agricultural land.- Paragraph c) states “At least 69.4sqm of public open space per dwelling should be provided, in line with a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil * Source Agricultural Land the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure quality in Cornwall? Classification field survey Strategy and the minimum size thresholds within b) Will it avoid development that leads to the post 88 Table 1. Some of this open space can be provided on loss of productive soil? adjacent land to the east of the allocation.” 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction. to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and well being 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph d) states “Dwellings should be drawn the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related away from the southern extremity of the site, along 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate the A30, ensuring the properties sit outside the flood reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate zone” and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the Paragraph g) states “The scheme should ensure an reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the The SFRA made the following appropriate on-site Sustainable Urban Drainage water use? majority of the site. + recommendations : Scheme is put in place, which should reduce water “Sequential test should be applied to run-off from the site” a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by the site with built development being the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- accommodated only outside of Flood b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand Zone 3a and 3b. The area of Flood for water? Zone should be incorporated into as c) Will the proposal provide for greater a blue/green infrastructure corridor integrated water catchment management and within any proposed scheme. strengthen links between habitats to increase the likelihood of adaptation to climate change? Future access to this site will require d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water appropriate crossing of this pollution events? watercourse to ensure safe access; furthermore pedestrian / emergency vehicle access should be created on to Polmennor Road.

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

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be Paragraph h) states “Planning permission for the a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to development of only part of the site will not be 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. / concept plan for the entire site. The masterplan / and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of concept plan should seek to protect as many of the a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of tree within and on the edge of the site as possible” biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site does not fall within c) Does it protect not only designated areas but or is adjacent to a BAP also of wildlife interest everywhere? habitat, however there is a d) Will it encourage the provision of new or BAP habitat within proximity improved wildlife habitats? to the south eastern part of the site, but this is over a busy road.+ 8. Landscape + The site is not within or in Mitigation will be required if the site No action necessary proximity to a designated option is developed and this will be 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the AONB or AGLV. + looked at in more detail at a later natural, historic and cultural landscape and stage to reduce harm to the higher seascape. The landscape assessment quality landscape in particular. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the concluded that some of the distinctive qualities and features of the natural, site has an intermediate Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape overall landscape meet this objective, for instance character? assessment. Part of the site LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific to the west has a high overall wording is required. b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural landscape assessment.+/- beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar

Valley AONB, and increase understanding and Although the site is in enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? proximity from the coast at c) Will it protect, enhance and promote its nearest point, the site is opportunities for green infrastructure within and not visible from offshore, so LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners between urban settlements. seascape will not be d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality affected.+ living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime o At its closest point, the site is Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary in proximity (0.5 miles) to meet this objective, for instance 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and the coast. At this stage it is LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and not possible to assess what management and Coastal Change). ensure sustainable maritime environments. specific impact development a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore of this site could have. This maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both will be further assessed designated and undesignated? through any planning application process. b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of H4 No action necessary have some effect on the recommended the following 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon as character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment feasible: implies less than substantial • Desk Based Assessment & Walk b) Does the proposal have an harm and the potential for Over Survey acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the mitigation.- • Impact Assessment historic environment? • Geophysical survey to minimise c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the The site contains no features impact & target excavation cultural and social significance of the historic recorded on the Cornwall • Landscape assessment, especially asset? Sites and Monuments including wider views and from d) Will it result in development which is Register. However it is coastal zone sympathetic towards the need to promote the adjacent to 2 features – a • Setting of HE assets (designated Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic post medieval corn mill and a and undesignated Inc. historic environment and culture? demolished cottage. gardens and historic settlements) e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed 2. Assessment /HE issues to inform to be compatible with the immediate historic The site is classed as Post extent of development and design LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners environment? Medieval Enclosed Land. solutions within the allocation cell. f) Has a balance been struck between the level of 3. Area proposed for development risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or should be constrained – esp. the flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the topmost developments along the top distinctive qualities of the historic environment? lane (Polmennor Road?) as harmful impact on setting of historic assets, including historic gardens and probable medieval farmstead sites; critical views

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. No further specific wording is required. 11. Design + The site has a steep southerly Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph h) states “Planning permission for the gradient, which may influence meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in the layout of any Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and development and viability. Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site. The masterplan / sustainable built development. However the south facing seek to secure high quality safe, concept plan should seek to protect as many of the a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher topography will allow for the sustainable and inclusive design and tree within and on the edge of the site as possible” environmental standards? sustainable design development standards. These development in this area, policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? particularly in regard to solar demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable gain.+ guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion +/- Its location is not within close At the scheme design stage, efforts Paragraph f) states “It is expected that appropriate proximity to the town centre should be made to incorporate east-west pedestrian links are created through the 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and or health facilities and it is elements that will reduce poverty site, connecting to the existing public right of way on provide opportunities for all to participate fully in separated by the barrier of and social exclusion. Access to the western boundary of the site; the development society. the A30 by pass, however it services and facilities need to be should upgrade this existing right of way, to create a a) Will it improve access to and provision of is proximity to the considered. good quality pedestrian link through to Treneere services, health and community facilities schools.+/- Lane. Furthermore, pedestrian crossing point(s) LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners (including community youth facilities) especially A safe crossing point of the A30 should be delivered on the A30, as well as other in rural areas and for the socially excluded? would enable safe pedestrian access design / landscape measures to promote traffic b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, and improve accessibility to a wide calming; in doing so ensuring an appropriate discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? range of services and facilities. capacity for the road is maintained “

Paragraph 6 of Policy PZ-H4 seeks, in part to improve social inclusion for residents by improving access to services and facilities. 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing +/- The site slopes steeply down None required Paragraph a) states “A residential development to the south and any consisting of approximately 290 dwellings.” 1. To meet the needs of the local community as topographical constraints in a whole in terms of general market, affordable, this area may affect the Paragraph b) states “At least 25% of the dwellings adaptable and decent housing. opportunity of developing an should be provided as ‘accessible homes’, as set out a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing optimum quantity and mix of in Policy 13 of the Cornwall Local Plan Strategic to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration development including Policies document” schemes for the county? affordable housing.- b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless The site is of a scale to or in temporary accommodation? provide an appropriate mix of c) Will it contribute towards the provision of housing type and tenure.+ affordable, social and key worker housing? LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph c) states “At least 69.4sqm of public open will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate space per dwelling should be provided, in line with 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. Strategy and the minimum size thresholds within space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the Table 1. Some of this open space can be provided on a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Give the below average quantity of adjacent land to the east of the allocation.” reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to open space in Penzance and Newlyn, housing proposals. provision for this should be provided Paragraph f) states “It is expected that appropriate b) Will it improve access to health services? in any scheme. east-west pedestrian links are created through the c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site has good access to site, connecting to the existing public right of way on coast, recreation and open spaces? the beach, surrounding open There could be noise implications the western boundary of the site; the development d) Will it increase participation and engagement countryside and public from the site’s proximity to the A30. should upgrade this existing right of way, to create a in physical activity and sport? footpath network which will good quality pedestrian link through to Treneere e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? promote health benefits. + Lane. Furthermore, pedestrian crossing point(s) should be delivered on the A30, as well as other The site is not in close design / landscape measures to promote traffic proximity to existing health calming; in doing so ensuring an appropriate facilities.- capacity for the road is maintained “

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

The site is not well located in relation to existing sports facilities and playing pitches+

Development of the site option could provide a potential opportunity to make provision for new designated LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners play space.+ 16. Economic Development, + The site is in proximity No specific measures required to No action necessary (800m) to existing address this objective. The site is Regeneration and Tourism employment areas.+ allocated for housing development. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets the needs of the area and The site has good links to the promotes a diverse range of quality employment strategic transport network, opportunities. in comparison to other cells around the urban area, if a a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment direct link to the A30 at the opportunities? roundabout was formed.+ b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? Development of this area c) Will it support the development of access to would not sustain a new ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in neighbourhood and therefore rural areas? would not improve access to and provision of additional d) Will it raise the quality of employment and services and facilities. It reduce seasonality? would therefore not provide employment opportunities.-

Development of this site would not have an adverse effect on tourism 17. Education & Skills +/- At this stage it is not possible A safe crossing point of the A30 Paragraph f) states “It is expected that appropriate to assess what specific would enable and facilitate east-west pedestrian links are created through the 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the impact development of this pedestrian access. Improved site, connecting to the existing public right of way on necessary education, skills and knowledge to site could have. This will be pedestrian routes to Heamoor would the western boundary of the site; the development play a full role in society. further assessed through any also improve access. should upgrade this existing right of way, to create a a) Will it help improve the qualifications and planning application process. good quality pedestrian link through to Treneere skills of young people? Lane. Furthermore, pedestrian crossing point(s) b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for The site is within 800m of a should be delivered on the A30, as well as other lifelong learning (particularly for those with Primary School and within design / landscape measures to promote traffic greatest need)? 1600m of a secondary school, calming; in doing so ensuring an appropriate c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and however the A30 forms a capacity for the road is maintained “ professional workforce? significant barrier to d) Will it support a viable future for rural access.++ communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice The site is not of a size and in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? convenient location that could f) Will it increase accessibility to training offer an opportunity to facilities? improve the towns training and/or educational facilities.- 18. Transport and Accessibility - It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph e) states “Vehicular access to the site LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To improve access to key services and realistically development accessibility issues need to be should be via the A30, with only pedestrian facilities by reducing the need to travel and by increases use of motor considered as part of any policy connections on to Polmennor Road.” providing safe sustainable travel choices. vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages through the site to existing and Paragraph f) states “It is expected that appropriate 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is not conveniently planned facilities will be required. east-west pedestrian links are created through the transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a number of site, connecting to the existing public right of way on a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport facilities in comparison to A safe crossing point of the A30 the western boundary of the site; the development (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and other areas due to the barrier would enable pedestrian access. should upgrade this existing right of way, to create a pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary of the A30 and does not offer good quality pedestrian link through to Treneere associated infrastructure is made available? a location which could Lane. Furthermore, pedestrian crossing point(s) b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting optimise use of more should be delivered on the A30, as well as other alternative modes of transport? sustainable modes of design / landscape measures to promote traffic transport including walking calming; in doing so ensuring an appropriate c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to and cycling. However part of capacity for the road is maintained “ balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? the site is within walking d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas distance of the facilities of emissions? Heamoor which does not e) Will it improve service provision or provide a require people to cross the service or facility which is accessible to all, A30- including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? The development of the area is not of a scale to provide f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or linkages where public sea? transport services could be encouraged to operate . – 19. Energy ++ Heat Mapping Analysis Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary concluded that the site has meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, some potential to support a Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and District Heating scheme but Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. with some limitations/ seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and constraints.+ sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? development standards. These The site has a southerly policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of aspect which is most demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? favourable to solar PV.++ guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

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

5.5 SA of PZ-H5 – Polmennor Road (Housing)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is conveniently New development should seek to No action necessary located adjacent to the built maximise use of sustainable modes 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change up area of Heamoor and its of transport and reduce reliance on through a reduction in greenhouse gas good range of facilities. Its private vehicles for short trips. emissions. location is more accessible in 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and comparison to other areas, Where possible linkages for walking reduce vulnerability. and favourable for the use of and cycling between the new more sustainable modes of development and facilities outside of a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? transport which would the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and minimise any increase in energy efficiency? greenhouse gas emissions.+ c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy technologies? The site consists of sloping d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage land with a southerly and resilience to the effects of climate change? south westerly aspect which would be beneficial for solar gain and enable the use of renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding area. 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral ++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is not in proximity to 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the a County Geology (RIGS) condition of geodiversity in the county. site.+ a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil -- The whole site is classified as The proposed site should include or Paragraph b) states “An off-site contribution to the Grade 2 Agricultural Land so contribute to new allotments delivery of open space should be provided, 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and if developed would lead to a equivalent to 69.4sqm of public open space per protect and enhance soil quality. loss of the best and most dwelling, in line with the Penzance & Newlyn Green 2. To encourage and safeguard local food versatile agricultural land-- Infrastructure Strategy” production. * Source Agricultural Land a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil Classification field survey pre quality in Cornwall? 88 (NB there has been no b) Will it avoid development that leads to the post 88 survey) loss of productive soil? 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction. to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph c) states “A Sustainable Urban Drainage the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related Scheme must be provided on site, which seeks to 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate reduce water run-off from the site” reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the entire The SFRA made the following water use? site.++ recommendations : “Surface water drainage will need to a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by be designed in accordance with the the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- SUDS principles and standards set b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand out in the Drainage Guidance for for water? Cornwall to ensure surface water c) Will the proposal provide for greater run-off from development is integrated water catchment management and managed appropriately, so that flood strengthen links between habitats to increase the risk is not increased.” likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water Higher level policy provisions seek to pollution events? meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be Paragraph e) states “Boundary hedges and trees a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to should be protected” 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site does not fall within c) Does it protect not only designated areas but or is adjacent to a BAP also of wildlife interest everywhere? habitat.+ LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape +/- At this stage it is not possible Mitigation will be required if the site No action necessary to assess whether any option is developed and this will be 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a looked at in more detail at a later natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green stage to reduce harm to the higher seascape. infrastructure. quality landscape in particular. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive qualities and features of the natural, The site is not within or is in Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape proximity to a designated meet this objective, for instance character? AONB or AGLV. + LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific wording is required. b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural The landscape assessment of beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar cell concluded that the site Valley AONB, and increase understanding and has a high overall landscape enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? assessment.-- c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime o The site is not in proximity to None required No action necessary the coast. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment + All development is likely to The HIA assessment of H5 No action necessary LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local have some effect on the recommended the following distinctiveness of the historic environment. historic environment. mitigation measures : 1. Assessments to be done or, if a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon as character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment feasible: b) Does the proposal have an implies no harm to heritage • Desk Based Assessment & Walk acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the assets + Over Survey historic environment? • Impact Assessment c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the The site contains one feature • Geophysical survey to minimise cultural and social significance of the historic recorded on the Cornwall impact & target excavation asset? Sites and Monuments • Assessment of impact on setting, Register, a post medieval context and inter-relationship of HE d) Will it result in development which is blacksmiths workshop. assets/historic landscapes & sympathetic towards the need to promote the settlements Landscape and historic Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic The site is classed as Post settlement impact assessment environment and culture? Medieval Enclosed Land. 2. Assessment /HE issues to inform e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed extent of development and design to be compatible with the immediate historic solutions within the allocation cell environment? f) Has a balance been struck between the level of Higher level policy provisions seek to risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or meet this objective, for instance flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic distinctive qualities of the historic environment? Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. No further specific wording is required. 11. Design + The site has a south westerly Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph f) states “Planning permission for the gradient, however, meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in topography is unlikely to Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and impede the sustainable Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site” sustainable built development. design of development in this seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher area.+ sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion +/- The site is distant from the At the scheme design stage, efforts No action necessary town centre but in proximity should be made to incorporate 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and to the neighbourhood elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in facilities of Heamoor.+/- and social exclusion. Access to society. services and facilities need to be a) Will it improve access to and provision of considered. services, health and community facilities (including community youth facilities) especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + The site slopes to the south, None required Paragraph a) states “A residential development however there are no delivering approximately 33 dwellings. At least 25% 1. To meet the needs of the local community as topographical constraints in of the dwellings should be provided as ‘accessible a whole in terms of general market, affordable, this area that would affect homes’, in line with Policy 13 of the Local Plan adaptable and decent housing. the opportunity of developing Strategic Policies document” a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing an optimum quantity and mix to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration of development including schemes for the county? affordable housing.+

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless The site is of a scale to or in temporary accommodation? provide an appropriate mix of c) Will it contribute towards the provision of housing type and tenure.+ affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation - Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph b) states “An off-site contribution to the will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate delivery of open space should be provided, 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian equivalent to 69.4sqm of public open space per healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. dwelling, in line with the Penzance & Newlyn Green space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the Infrastructure Strategy” a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Give the below average quantity of reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to open space in Penzance and Newlyn, housing proposals. provision for this should be provided b) Will it improve access to health services? in any scheme. c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site is not in close coast, recreation and open spaces? proximity to existing health d) Will it increase participation and engagement facilities.- in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? The site does not incorporate any existing sports facilities so will not have an adverse impact. +

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

The site is not well located in relation to existing sports facilities and playing pitches.- LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners

The site is not of a scale to enable the development of new open space/ sports facilities.- 16. Economic Development, - The site is not in proximity No specific measures required to No action necessary (800m) to existing address this objective. The site is Regeneration and Tourism employment areas.- allocated for housing development. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets the needs of the area and The site does not have good promotes a diverse range of quality employment links to the strategic opportunities. transport network, in comparison to other cells a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment around the urban area, as opportunities? traffic would have to travel b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, through Heamoor.- managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to Development of this small ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in area would not sustain a new rural areas? neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to d) Will it raise the quality of employment and and provision of additional reduce seasonality? services and facilities as well as employment opportunities.-

Development of this site would not have an adverse effect on tourism. 17. Education & Skills +/- The site is within close Improved cycling, pedestrian and bus No action necessary proximity of a Primary School routes and services could facilitate 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the and a secondary school.++ access and sustainable travel to necessary education, skills and knowledge to schools. play a full role in society. The site is not of a size and a) Will it help improve the qualifications and convenient location that could The Penzance Transport Strategy skills of young people? offer an opportunity to shown in the DPD sets out b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for improve the towns training improvements to pedestrian and lifelong learning (particularly for those with and/or educational facilities.- cycle links greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility +/- It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph d) states “It is expected that the main realistically development accessibility issues need to be vehicular link should be from the south-west of the 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy site, off of Polmennor Road; the access should facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages discourage traffic from going further east along providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and Polmennor Road. The layout should also provide 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is conveniently planned facilities will be required. frontage, where possible, on to this road..” transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a number of facilities in comparison to a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport other areas and offers a (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and location which could optimise pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary use of more sustainable associated infrastructure is made available? modes of transport including b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting walking and cycling.+ alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to The development of the area balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? is not of a scale to provide d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas linkages where public emissions? transport services could be encouraged to operate.- e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, Development of the site could including those with disabilities and those in the cause a small increase in more rural areas? local traffic movements f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or through existing residential sea? areas and Heamoor village centre but is unlikely to cause safety and capacity issues. 19. Energy + Heat Mapping Analysis Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary concluded that the site has meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, some potential to support a Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and District Heating scheme but Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. with some limitations/ seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and constraints.+ sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? development standards. These The site has a south westerly policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of aspect which is favourable to demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? solar PV.+ guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to energy LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners efficiency.

5.6 SA of PZ-H6 – Josephs Lane (Housing)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is conveniently New development should seek to No action necessary located adjacent to the built maximise use of sustainable modes 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change up area of Heamoor and its of transport and reduce reliance on through a reduction in greenhouse gas facilities. Its location is more private vehicles for short trips. emissions. accessible in comparison to 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and other areas, and favourable Where possible linkages for walking reduce vulnerability. for the use of more and cycling between the new sustainable modes of development and facilities outside of a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? transport which would the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and minimise any increase in energy efficiency? greenhouse gas emissions.+ c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy technologies? The site consists of sloping d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage land with a south easterly resilience to the effects of climate change? aspect which would be beneficial for solar gain.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding area. 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral ++ resources and ensure the sustainable LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners management of these resources The site is not in proximity to 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the a County Geology (RIGS) condition of geodiversity in the county. site.+ a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil +/- The whole site is classified as The proposed site should include or Paragraph b) states “An off-site contribution to the Grade 3b Agricultural Land so contribute to new allotments delivery of open space should be provided, 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and if developed would lead to a equivalent to 69.4sqm of public open space per protect and enhance soil quality. loss of agricultural land, dwelling, in line with the Penzance & Newlyn Green 2. To encourage and safeguard local food however this is not Infrastructure Strategy” production. considered the best and most versatile land.+/- a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? * Source Agricultural Land b) Will it avoid development that leads to the Classification field survey pre loss of productive soil? 88 (no survey data post 88) 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction. to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential No action necessary the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the entire The SFRA made the following water use? site.++ recommendations : Surface water drainage will need to a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by be designed in accordance with the the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- SUDS principles and standards set b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand out in the Drainage Guidance for for water? Cornwall to ensure surface water c) Will the proposal provide for greater run-off from development is integrated water catchment management and managed appropriately, so that flood strengthen links between habitats to increase the risk is not increased. likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water Higher level policy provisions seek to pollution events? meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be Paragraph c) states “The development of the site a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to should protect the existing boundary hedges and 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to trees, were possible” condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site does not fall within c) Does it protect not only designated areas but or is adjacent to a BAP also of wildlife interest everywhere? habitat.+ d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape +/- At this stage it is not possible Mitigation will be required if the site No action necessary LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the to assess whether any option is developed and this will be natural, historic and cultural landscape and proposal could have a looked at in more detail at a later seascape. positive impact on green stage to reduce harm to the higher infrastructure. quality landscape in particular. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive qualities and features of the natural, The site is not within or is in Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape proximity to a designated meet this objective, for instance character? AONB or AGLV. + LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural wording is required. beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar The landscape assessment of Valley AONB, and increase understanding and cell concluded that the site enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? has a high overall landscape c) Will it protect, enhance and promote value.-- opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime o The site is not in proximity to None required No action necessary the coast. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment + All development is likely to The HIA assessment of H6 No action necessary have some effect on the recommended the following 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon as LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment feasible: b) Does the proposal have an implies no harm to heritage • Desk Based Assessment & Walk acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the assets + Over Survey historic environment? • Impact Assessment The site contains no features • Geophysical survey to minimise c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the recorded on the Cornwall impact & target excavation cultural and social significance of the historic Sites and Monuments • Assessment of impact on setting, asset? Register. context and inter-relationship of HE d) Will it result in development which is assets/historic landscapes & sympathetic towards the need to promote the The site is classed as Post settlements Landscape and historic Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic Medieval Enclosed Land. settlement impact assessment environment and culture? 2. Assessment /HE issues to inform e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed extent of development and design to be compatible with the immediate historic solutions within the allocation cell environment? Higher level policy provisions seek to f) Has a balance been struck between the level of meet this objective, for instance risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the Environment) this sets out that distinctive qualities of the historic environment? proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. No further specific wording is required. 11. Design + The site has a generally Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph d) states “Planning permission for the southerly gradient, however, meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in topography is unlikely to Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and impede the sustainable Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site” sustainable built development. design of development in this seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher area.+ sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion +/- The site is distant from the At the scheme design stage, efforts No action necessary town centre but in proximity should be made to incorporate LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and to the neighbourhood elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in facilities of Heamoor.+/- and social exclusion. Access to society. services and facilities need to be considered. a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health and community facilities (including community youth facilities) especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing +/- The site slopes to the south None required Paragraph a) states “A residential development east, however there are no delivering approximately 16 dwellings. At least 25% 1. To meet the needs of the local community as topographical constraints in of the dwellings should be provided as ‘accessible a whole in terms of general market, affordable, this area that would affect homes’, in line with Policy 13 of the Local Plan adaptable and decent housing. the opportunity of developing Strategic Policies document.” a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing an optimum quantity and mix to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration of development including schemes for the county? affordable housing.+ b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless The site is not of a scale to or in temporary accommodation? provide an appropriate mix of c) Will it contribute towards the provision of housing type and tenure.- LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph b) states “An off-site contribution to the will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate delivery of open space should be provided, 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian equivalent to 69.4sqm of public open space per healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. dwelling, in line with the Penzance & Newlyn Green space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the Infrastructure Strategy” a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Give the below average quantity of reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to open space in Penzance and Newlyn, housing proposals. provision for this should be provided b) Will it improve access to health services? in any scheme. c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site is not in close coast, recreation and open spaces? proximity to existing health d) Will it increase participation and engagement facilities.- in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? The site does not incorporate any existing sports facilities so will not have an adverse impact. +

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

The site is well located in relation to existing school sports facilities and playing pitches.+

The site is not of a scale to enable the development of LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners new open space/ sports facilities.- 16. Economic Development, - The site is not in proximity No specific measures required to No action necessary (800m) to existing address this objective. The site is Regeneration and Tourism employment areas.- allocated for housing development. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets the needs of the area and The site does not have good promotes a diverse range of quality employment links to the strategic opportunities. transport network as traffic would have to travel through a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment Heamoor , in comparison to opportunities? other cells around the urban b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, area.- managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to Development of this small ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in area would not sustain a new rural areas? neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to d) Will it raise the quality of employment and and provision of additional reduce seasonality? services and facilities as well as employment opportunities.-

Development of this site would not have an adverse effect on tourism. 17. Education & Skills +/- The site is within close Improved cycling, pedestrian and bus No action necessary proximity of a Primary School routes and services could facilitate 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the and a secondary school.++ access and sustainable travel to necessary education, skills and knowledge to schools. play a full role in society. The site is not of a size and a) Will it help improve the qualifications and convenient location that could The Penzance Transport Strategy skills of young people? offer an opportunity to shown in the DPD sets out b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for improve the towns training improvements to pedestrian and lifelong learning (particularly for those with and/or educational facilities.- cycle links greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 18. Transport and Accessibility +/- It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and No action necessary realistically development accessibility issues need to be 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is conveniently planned facilities will be required. transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a number of facilities in comparison to The Penzance Transport Strategy a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport other areas and offers a shown in the DPD sets out (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and location which could optimise improvements to pedestrian and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary use of more sustainable cycle links associated infrastructure is made available? modes of transport including b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting walking and cycling.+ alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to The development of the area balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? is not of a scale to provide d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas linkages where public emissions? transport services could be encouraged to operate.- e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, Development of the site could including those with disabilities and those in the cause a small increase in more rural areas? local traffic movements f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or through existing residential sea? areas and Heamoor village centre, but is unlikely to cause safety and capacity issues. 19. Energy ++ Heat Mapping Analysis Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary concluded that the site has meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, some potential to support a Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and District Heating scheme but Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. with some limitations/ seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and constraints.+ sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? development standards. These The site has a southerly policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of aspect which is most demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? favourable to solar PV.++ guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to energy efficiency. 5.7 SA of PZ-H7 – Poltair (Housing)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is conveniently New development should seek to No action necessary located adjacent to the built maximise use of sustainable modes 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change up area of Heamoor and its of transport and reduce reliance on through a reduction in greenhouse gas facilities. Its location is more private vehicles for short trips. emissions. accessible in comparison to 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and other areas, and favourable Where possible linkages for walking reduce vulnerability. for the use of more and cycling between the new sustainable modes of development and facilities outside of a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? transport which would the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and minimise any increase in energy efficiency? greenhouse gas emissions.+ c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy technologies? The site consists of sloping d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage land with a south and south resilience to the effects of climate change? easterly aspect which would be beneficial for solar gain and enable the use of renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding area. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral ++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is not in proximity to a County Geology (RIGS) 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the site.+ condition of geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil -- The whole site is classified as The proposed site should include or At the time of writing it is believed that the land is Grade 2 Agricultural Land so contribute to new allotments not in active agricultural use; furthermore, such use, 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and if developed would lead to a together with adjacent land, could have a protect and enhance soil quality. loss of the best and most detrimental impact upon the setting of the listed 2. To encourage and safeguard local food versatile agricultural land. asset to its north. As a result, on balance it is felt production. Desite the classification, it is that the delivery of housing, including affordable recognised that the land is housing outweighs the loss of Grade 2 land a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil not currently used for quality in Cornwall? agricultural purposes -- Paragraph c) states “A contribution equivalent to the b) Will it avoid development that leads to the delivery of 69.4sqm of public open space per loss of productive soil? * Source Agricultural Land dwelling should be provided, in line with the Classification field survey pre Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure Strategy. 88 (no survey data post 88) This money should be used to upgrade the lawned area to the east of the site, in front of the listed Poltair House. The open space should be enhanced to provide a formal park area, which will act as an enhancement to the setting of the historic asset.” 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction. to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential No action necessary the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the entire The SFRA made the following water use? site.++ recommendations : “Surface water drainage will need to a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by be designed in accordance with the the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- SUDS principles and standards set b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand out in the Drainage Guidance for for water? Cornwall to ensure surface water c) Will the proposal provide for greater run-off from development is integrated water catchment management and managed appropriately, so that flood strengthen links between habitats to increase the risk is not increased.” likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water Higher level policy provisions seek to pollution events? meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be No action necessary a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners change through the connection of habitats Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. (wildlife corridors)? c) Does it protect not only designated areas but The site does not fall within also of wildlife interest everywhere? or is adjacent to a BAP habitat. However the site is d) Will it encourage the provision of new or surrounded by woodland improved wildlife habitats? protected by a TPO.+ 8. Landscape +/- At this stage it is not possible Mitigation will be required if the site No action necessary to assess whether any option is developed and this will be 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a looked at in more detail at a later natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green stage to reduce harm to the higher seascape. infrastructure. quality landscape in particular. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive qualities and features of the natural, The site is not within or is in Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape proximity to a designated meet this objective, for instance character? AONB or AGLV. + LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific wording is required. b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural The landscape assessment of beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar cell concluded that the site Valley AONB, and increase understanding and has a high overall landscape enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? assessment: although this c) Will it protect, enhance and promote precise area of land is opportunities for green infrastructure within and contained within a wooded between urban settlements. area, so cannot be seem d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality within the wider landscape.-- living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of The site is not visible from development to respect and improve landscape offshore so there will be no character and the landscape setting of impact on the seascape. settlements? 9. Maritime o The site is not in proximity to None required No action necessary the coast. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of H7 Paragraph b) states “The site is within the setting of have some effect on the recommended the following the Grade II Poltair House. The design solution for 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : the site must ensure the setting is conserved, and distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if where appropriate enhanced” a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon as character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment feasible: Paragraph c) states “A contribution equivalent to the indicates this revised site • Desk Based Assessment & Walk delivery of 69.4sqm of public open space per b) Does the proposal have an area would have less than Over Survey dwelling should be provided, in line with the acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the substantial harm to the • Geophysical survey to minimise Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure Strategy. historic environment? historic environment; plus impact & target excavation This money should be used to upgrade the lawned c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the there is opportunities to • Full and detailed Historic Building area to the east of the site, in front of the listed cultural and social significance of the historic improve some of the wider and ornamental grounds Poltair House. The open space should be enhanced to asset? gardens which could make a assessments/ provide a formal park area, which will act as an d) Will it result in development which is positive impact on the listed • Assessment of impact on setting, enhancement to the setting of the historic asset.” sympathetic towards the need to promote the asset - context and inter-relationship of HE Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic assets/historic landscapes environment and culture? The site is adjacent to a 2. Assessment /HE issues to inform e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed feature recorded on the extent of development and design to be compatible with the immediate historic Cornwall Sites and solutions within the allocation cell environment? Monuments Register, a post 3. Specifics: medieval garden.- Proposals to develop within current f) Has a balance been struck between the level of built area, and around edges of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or The Poltair Hospital building (woodland) setting may be flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the is a Listed Building. acceptable, but only inasmuch as it distinctive qualities of the historic environment? Development may adversely provides enhancement for the setting affect its setting.- of the listed building, and indeed for whatever remains of the historic grounds

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. No further specific wording is required. 11. Design + The site has a south easterly Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph e) states “Planning permission for the gradient, however, meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in topography is unlikely to Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and impede the sustainable Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site” LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners sustainable built development. design of development in this seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher area.+ sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion +/- The site is distant from the At the scheme design stage, efforts No action necessary town centre but in proximity should be made to incorporate 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and to the neighbourhood elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in facilities of Heamoor including and social exclusion. Access to society. schools.+/- services and facilities need to be a) Will it improve access to and provision of considered. services, health and community facilities (including community youth facilities) especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + The site slopes to the south, None required Paragraph a) states “A residential development however there are no delivering approximately 30 dwellings. At least 25% 1. To meet the needs of the local community as topographical constraints in of the dwellings should be provided as ‘accessible a whole in terms of general market, affordable, this area that would affect homes’, in line with Policy 13 of the Local Plan adaptable and decent housing. the opportunity of developing Strategic Policies document”. a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing an optimum quantity and mix to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration of development including schemes for the county? affordable housing.+ b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless The site is of a scale to or in temporary accommodation? provide an appropriate mix of c) Will it contribute towards the provision of housing type and tenure.+ affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph c) states “A contribution equivalent to the will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate delivery of 69.4sqm of public open space per 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian dwelling should be provided, in line with the healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure Strategy. space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the This money should be used to upgrade the lawned a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Give the below average quantity of area to the east of the site, in front of the listed reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to open space in Penzance and Newlyn, Poltair House. The open space should be enhanced to housing proposals. provision for this should be provided provide a formal park area, which will act as an b) Will it improve access to health services? in any scheme. enhancement to the setting of the historic asset.” c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site is not in close coast, recreation and open spaces? proximity to an existing d) Will it increase participation and engagement health facility.- in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? The site does not incorporate any existing sports facilities LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners so will not have an adverse impact. +

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

The site is well located in relation to existing school sports facilities and playing pitches.+

The site is of a scale to enable the development of new open space/ sports facilities.+ 16. Economic Development, - The site is not in proximity No specific measures required to No action necessary (800m) to existing address this objective. The site is Regeneration and Tourism employment areas.- allocated for housing development. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets the needs of the area and The site does not have good promotes a diverse range of quality employment links to the strategic opportunities. transport network, in comparison to other cells a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment around the urban area.- opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, Development of this small managed workspace to support local need? area would not sustain a new c) Will it support the development of access to neighbourhood and therefore ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in would not improve access to rural areas? and provision of additional services and facilities as well d) Will it raise the quality of employment and as employment reduce seasonality? opportunities.-

Development of this site would not have an adverse effect on tourism. 17. Education & Skills +/- The site is within close Improved cycling, pedestrian and bus No action necessary proximity of a Primary School routes and services could facilitate 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the and a secondary school.++ access and sustainable travel to necessary education, skills and knowledge to schools. play a full role in society. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site is not of a size and skills of young people? convenient location that could The Penzance Transport Strategy b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for offer an opportunity to shown in the DPD sets out lifelong learning (particularly for those with improve the towns training improvements to pedestrian and greatest need)? and/or educational facilities.- cycle links c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

18. Transport and Accessibility - It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph d) of states “Vehicular access should be realistically development accessibility issues need to be provided from the south-west of the site, on to 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy Boscathnoe Lane” facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is conveniently planned facilities will be required. transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a number of facilities in comparison to a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport other areas and offers a (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and location which could optimise pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary use of more sustainable associated infrastructure is made available? modes of transport including b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting walking and cycling.+ alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to The development of the area balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? is not of a scale to provide d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas linkages where public emissions? transport services could be encouraged to operate.- e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, Development of the site could including those with disabilities and those in the cause a small increase in more rural areas? local traffic movements f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or through existing residential sea? areas and Heamoor village centre, but it is unlikely to cause safety and capacity issues.- 19. Energy ++ Heat Mapping Analysis Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary concluded that the site has meet this objective through Local LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, the greatest potential to Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and support a District Heating Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. scheme.++ seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and a) Will it promote energy conservation and The site has a south easterly development standards. These efficiency? aspect which is most policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of favourable to solar PV.++ demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. d) Will it encourage local energy production?

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

5.8 SA of PZ-H8 – Heamoor (Housing)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The entire site is conveniently New development should seek to Paragraph b) states “The primary vehicular accesses located adjacent to existing maximise use of sustainable modes should be via Roscadghill Road (ref 4 on the plan 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change urban area and its facilities of transport and reduce reliance on above). Opportunities to create a bus route through through a reduction in greenhouse gas such as primary and private vehicles for short trips. the site should also be considered, accessed on to emissions. secondary schools and Boscathnoe Lane using a bus gate. 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and Penwith FE college and, in Where possible linkages for walking reduce vulnerability. comparison to other site and cycling between the new Paragraph c) states “The development should seek options, offers a location development and facilities outside of to provide a pedestrian link to Heamoor School and a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? which could optimise use of the site area should be encouraged. Mounts Bay Academy; whilst consideration should be b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and more sustainable modes of given to providing the primary vehicular access for energy efficiency? transport thereby minimising For public bus services, when road the schools from the site, which will alleviate traffic c) Does it encourage the use of renewable any increase in greenhouse links are built a cul de sac congestion within the exsting community “ energy technologies? gas emissions.+ arrangement should be avoided as d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage this will discourage bus operators Paragraph d) states “The development should create resilience to the effects of climate change? Much of the site consists of from operating services through the a community ‘hub’ which represents a focus for the relatively flat land with a future site. Roads that allow buses to new and existing residents. The hub should contain slight south westerly aspect. run through a site using separate community facilities appropriate for a residential This would largely allow access and egress are preferred as area (e.g. community hall, small shop, etc). The hub development to be orientated this will encourage bus services to be should be located in a position that the existing to maximise solar gain and routed through areas. Heamoor community would also be able to easily would enable the use of access” renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding area. 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral ++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is not in proximity to 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the a County Geology (RIGS) condition of geodiversity in the county. site.+ a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil -- The whole site is classified as The proposed site should include new When considering the benefits that the site offers, Grade 2 Agricultural Land so allotments against the loss agricultural land, it is felt that the 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and if developed would lead to a balance should be in favour of bringing forward the protect and enhance soil quality. loss of the best and most proposed development 2. To encourage and safeguard local food versatile agricultural land.-- production. Paragraph e) of states “At least 69.4sqm of public * Source Agricultural Land open space per dwelling should be provided on site, a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil Classification field survey pre delivered primarily in area 3 on the plan above.” quality in Cornwall? and post 88 (there is no post b) Will it avoid development that leads to the 88 assessment for some of loss of productive soil? this area) 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction. to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential No action necessary the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water-related 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the entire The SFRA made the following water use? site. ++ recommendations : “Surface water drainage will need to a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by be designed in accordance with the the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- SUDS principles and standards set b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand out in the Drainage Guidance for for water? Cornwall to ensure surface water c) Will the proposal provide for greater run-off from development is integrated water catchment management and managed appropriately, so that flood strengthen links between habitats to increase the risk is not increased.” likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water Higher level policy provisions seek to pollution events? meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be Paragraph g) states “Tree planting also represents a a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to key component in minimising any impact on the 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to setting of Trengwainton. Firstly, tree planting is condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. required on the northern edge of the open space, to and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of help screen the access road; plus an appropriate a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of lighting scheme is required to minimise the road’s biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and visual impact on the setting of Trengwainton. wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure Furthermore, tree planting is required on the nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the northern edge of the site (area 2 on the map above), or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section of at least 35metres in depth, to screen the b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. development from the road, in doing so maintaining change through the connection of habitats a green setting as the approach to Trengwainton.” LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners (wildlife corridors)? The site is in proximity (to c) Does it protect not only designated areas but the sw) of a BAP habitat also of wildlife interest everywhere? woodland.- d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape +/- It would be expected that a Mitigation will be required if the site Paragraph g) states “Tree planting also represents a relatively significant amount option is developed and this will be key component in minimising any impact on the 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the of the site is given over to looked at in more detail at a later setting of Trengwainton. Firstly, tree planting is natural, historic and cultural landscape and public open space stage to reduce harm to the higher required on the northern edge of the open space, to seascape. quality landscape in particular. help screen the access road; plus an appropriate a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the The site is not within a lighting scheme is required to minimise the road’s distinctive qualities and features of the natural, designated AONB or AGLV, Higher level policy provisions seek to visual impact on the setting of Trengwainton. historic and cultural landscape and seascape however there is a meet this objective, for instance Furthermore, tree planting is required on the character? designated AONB and AGLV LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific northern edge of the site (area 2 on the map above), to the west of the site.- wording is required. of at least 35metres in depth, to screen the b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural development from the road, in doing so maintaining beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar The landscape assessment of a green setting as the approach to Trengwainton.” Valley AONB, and increase understanding and the cell concluded that the enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? majority of the site has a low c) Will it protect, enhance and promote overall landscape opportunities for green infrastructure within and assessment.+ between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality The site cannot be seen from living environment? offshore so there will be no e) Will it encourage the location and design of impact on the seascape. development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime o The site is not in proximity to None required No action necessary the coast. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to Careful masterplanning and design The site boundary has been amended through the SA have some effect on the will be required to mitigate any and consultation process as a result of the 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. impact on the setting of the consultants report to mitigate any adverse impact on distinctiveness of the historic environment. Registered House and Garden at the setting of, and views from the Registered House a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive The site is near the historic Trengwainton and Garden at Trengwainton character of Cornwall? Trengwainton House and gardens and development A study has been undertaken by Paragraph f) has been strengthened as follows “The b) Does the proposal have an would negatively affect the consultants to ascertain if mitigation site is within the vicinity of various heritage assets, acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the setting of and views from the could address the issues raised by which need to form a key consideration in the historic environment? house. Outcome of Historic The National Trust. sensitive development of the site. In particular the c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the Environment Assessment site is located relatively close to Trengwainton, which cultural and social significance of the historic implies a potential for The HIA assessment of H8 comprises the Grade II listed Trengwainton Housing asset? substantial harm to the recommended the following and the Grade II* listed Park and Garden. Parts of d) Will it result in development which is historic environment, without mitigation measures : the site are visible from the garden, so great sympathetic towards the need to promote the mitigation measures and 1. Assessments to be done or, if attention needs to be given to minimising intrusion Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic careful management of the existing, made available as soon as into the pastoral setting of this historic asset. As a environment and culture? site’s development, then the feasible: result, open space should be provided within area 3 e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed harm would be less than • Desk Based Assessment & Walk on the plan above. This open space should be set out to be compatible with the immediate historic substantial.- Over Survey as parkland, in doing so minimising any built environment? • Geophysical survey to minimise structure or lighting, so that intrusions into the The site contains one feature impact & target excavation landscape are minimised.” f) Has a balance been struck between the level of recorded on the Cornwall • Full and detailed Historic Building risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or Sites and Monuments and ornamental grounds Paragraph g) states “Tree planting also represents a flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the Register, with evidence for a assessments/ key component in minimising any impact on the distinctive qualities of the historic environment? medieval settlement at • Assessment of impact on setting, setting of Trengwainton. Firstly, tree planting is Luthengwearne Farm. context and inter-relationship of full required on the northern edge of the open space, to range of HE assets/historic help screen the access road; plus an appropriate The site is classed as landscapes/ornamental landscapes lighting scheme is required to minimise the road’s Anciently Enclosed Land. 2. Assessment /HE issues to inform visual impact on the setting of Trengwainton. extent of development and design Furthermore, tree planting is required on the solutions within the allocation cell northern edge of the site (area 2 on the map above), 3. Specifics: of at least 35metres in depth, to screen the • Proposals need to respond to development from the road, in doing so maintaining existing studies on setting of a green setting as the approach to Trengwainton.” Trengwainton (including impact on approaches) in particular Paragraph “h) states “Masterplanning of the site • Setting of Lesingey is an important must also be undertaken guided by the other element to be considered mitigation measure set out in Stages 4 and 5 of the • Archaeological assets on site need Historic Assessment for Site Allocations – Heamoor not to be neglected in discussions (Jan 2016), available on Cornwall Council’s website. (Luthergwearne and church-path in It is also recommended that the Trengwainton particular) Setting Study January 2015 (prepared by Nicholas LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners • Consider the wider Pearson Partnership on behalf of the National Trust) setting/landscape issues as set out is also used to support the preparation of the masterplan and applications for the site.” Put in place detailed policy wording to address heritage concerns, particularly relating to Trengwainton.

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. 11. Design + The site has a generally south Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph i) states “Planning permission for the westerly gradient, however, meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in topography is unlikely to Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and impede the sustainable Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site” sustainable built development. design of development in this seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher area.+ sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion + The site is distant from the At the scheme design stage, efforts Paragraph b) states “The primary vehicular accesses town centre but within should be made to incorporate should be via Roscadghill Road (ref 4 on the plan 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and reasonable proximity to elements that will reduce poverty above). Opportunities to create a bus route through provide opportunities for all to participate fully in schools.+/- and social exclusion. Access to the site should also be considered, accessed on to society. services and facilities need to be Boscathnoe Lane using a bus gate. “ a) Will it improve access to and provision of The site is of a scale to considered. services, health and community facilities enable the development of a Paragraph c) states “The development should seek (including community youth facilities) especially new neighbourhood which to provide a pedestrian link to Heamoor School and in rural areas and for the socially excluded? would improve access to and Mounts Bay Academy; whilst consideration should be provide some community given to providing the primary vehicular access for b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, facilities.+ the schools from the site, which will alleviate traffic discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners congestion within the existing community”

Paragraph d) states “The development should create a community ‘hub’ which represents a focus for the new and existing residents. The hub should contain community facilities appropriate for a residential area (e.g. community hall, small shop, etc). The hub should be located in a position that the existing Heamoor community would also be able to easily access” 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + The site slopes to the east None required Paragraph a) states “A residential development, and south east, however delivering approximately 350 dwellings, 1. To meet the needs of the local community as there are no topographical incorporating public open space and ancillary a whole in terms of general market, affordable, constraints in this area that community facilities. At least 25% of the dwellings adaptable and decent housing. would affect the opportunity should be provided as ‘accessible homes’, in line with a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing of developing an optimum Policy 13 of the Local Plan Strategic Policies to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration quantity and mix of document.” schemes for the county? development including affordable housing.+ b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? The site is of a scale to c) Will it contribute towards the provision of provide an appropriate mix of LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners affordable, social and key worker housing? housing type and tenure. + d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph e) of states “At least 69.4sqm of public will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate open space per dwelling should be provided on site, 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian delivered primarily in area 3 on the plan above.” healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Give the below average quantity of reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to open space in Penzance and Newlyn, housing proposals. provision for this should be provided b) Will it improve access to health services? in any scheme. c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site is adjacent to the coast, recreation and open spaces? open countryside and the d) Will it increase participation and engagement public footpath network which in physical activity and sport? could encourage access for e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? recreation.+

The site is well located in relation to existing school sports facilities and playing pitches.+

The site is not in close proximity to existing health facilities.-

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

Development of the site option could provide a LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners potential opportunity to make provision for new designated open space.+ 16. Economic Development, + The site is not in proximity Development would require careful See Historic Environment section for amendments (800m) to existing masterplanning and design to Regeneration and Tourism employment areas.- mitigate impact on the National Trust 1. To support a balanced and low carbon property Trengwainton House and economy that meets the needs of the area and The site has reasonable links gardens which is a significant tourist promotes a diverse range of quality employment (via Roscadgill Road) to the attraction. opportunities. strategic transport network, in comparison to other cells a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment around the urban area.+ opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, Development of this small managed workspace to support local need? area could sustain new c) Will it support the development of access to neighbourhood facilities ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in including employment rural areas? opportunities.+ d) Will it raise the quality of employment and Development of this site reduce seasonality? could have some negative impact on the landscape surrounding and views from Trengwainton Gardens, but assessments have indicated that the scale of impact is limited, so should not adversely affect the tourism experience.+/- 17. Education & Skills ++ The site is within close Improved cycling, pedestrian and bus Paragraph c) states “The development should seek proximity of a Primary School routes and services could facilitate to provide a pedestrian link to Heamoor School and 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the and a secondary school.++ access and sustainable travel to Mounts Bay Academy; whilst consideration should be necessary education, skills and knowledge to schools. given to providing the primary vehicular access for play a full role in society. The site is of a size and the schools from the site, which will alleviate traffic a) Will it help improve the qualifications and convenient location that could congestion within the existing community” skills of young people? offer an opportunity to b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for improve the towns training lifelong learning (particularly for those with and/or educational facilities.+ greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility + It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph b) states “The primary vehicular accesses realistically development accessibility issues need to be should be via Roscadghill Road (ref 4 on the plan 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy above). Opportunities to create a bus route through facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages the site should also be considered, accessed on to providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and Boscathnoe Lane using a bus gate. “ 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The entire site is conveniently planned facilities will be required. transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located adjacent to existing Paragraph c) states “The development should seek urban area and its facilities to provide a pedestrian link to Heamoor School and a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport such as primary and Mounts Bay Academy; whilst consideration should be (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and secondary schools and given to providing the primary vehicular access for pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary Penwith FE college and, in the schools from the site, which will alleviate traffic associated infrastructure is made available? comparison to other site congestion within the existing community” b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting options, offers a location alternative modes of transport? which could optimise use of c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to more sustainable modes of balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? transport thereby minimising d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas any increase in greenhouse emissions? gas emissions - there is a relatively level walking route e) Will it improve service provision or provide a to the town centre and it is service or facility which is accessible to all, near existing bus routes.+ including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? The development of the area f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or is of a scale to provide sea? linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to operate. The site might offer an opportunity to provide a new bus route through the site+ 19. Energy ++ Heat Mapping Analysis Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary concluded that the site has meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, the greatest potential to Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and support a District Heating Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. scheme.++ seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? Much of the site consists of development standards. These relatively flat land with a policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of slight south westerly aspect. demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? This would largely allow guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? development to be orientated Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? to maximise solar gain and Planning document. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners would enable the use of renewable technologies.+ The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to energy efficiency.

5.9 SA of PZ-H9 – St Clare (Mixed Use)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is a largely New development should seek to Paragraph d) states “The site is split into two parcels previously developed site maximise use of sustainable modes as a result of a belt of trees and shrubs within the 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change located on the fringe of the of transport and reduce reliance on western third of the site. Development of the site through a reduction in greenhouse gas built up area of Penzance and private vehicles for short trips. should seek to retain these trees, but in doing so emissions. its facilities. In comparison to creating a vehicular and pedestrian link between site 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and other areas, the site is more Where possible linkages for walking area A and B. The primary vehicular access should reduce vulnerability. accessible and more and cycling between the new be via Nancealverne, to the north of the site” a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? favourable for the use of development and facilities outside of more sustainable modes of the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and transport which would energy efficiency? minimise any increase in c) Does it encourage the use of renewable greenhouse gas emissions, energy technologies? and there is a relatively level d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage walking route to the town resilience to the effects of climate change? centre.+

The site consists of slightly sloping land with a southerly and westerly aspect which would not allow maximised solar gain over the entire site.+/- 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding area. 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral ++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is not in proximity to 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the a County Geology (RIGS) condition of geodiversity in the county. site.+ a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil - Part of the site is classified as The proposed site should include or Paragraph c) states “At least 69.4sqm of public open Grade 2 Agricultural Land so contribute to new allotments space per dwelling should be provided, in line with 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and if developed would lead to a the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure protect and enhance soil quality. loss of the best and most Strategy and the minimum size thresholds within 2. To encourage and safeguard local food versatile agricultural land, Table 1. It is anticipated that this would be delivered production. however much of the site is as an equivalent off-site contribution to the upgrade previously developed land of adjacent open space to the south-east of the site” a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil and classed as urban.- quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the * Source Agricultural Land loss of productive soil? Classification field survey pre 88 (no post 88 survey on this area) 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction. to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential No action necessary the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the entire The SFRA made the following water use? site.++ recommendations : “Development should not take place a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by within the area of flood zone within the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- the site, unless it is a land use b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand compatible with the flood for water? designation. c) Will the proposal provide for greater integrated water catchment management and Site access should be from the north- strengthen links between habitats to increase the east of the site rather than the west, likelihood of adaptation to climate change? demonstrating that safe access can d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water be achieved. pollution events? Surface water drainage will need to be designed in accordance with the SUDS principles and standards set out in the Drainage Guidance for Cornwall to ensure surface water run-off from development is managed appropriately, so that flood risk is not increased.”

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

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Infrastructure Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be Paragraph d) states “The site is split into two parcels a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to as a result of a belt of trees and shrubs within the 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to western third of the site. Development of the site condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. should seek to retain these trees, but in doing so and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of creating a vehicular and pedestrian link between site a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of area A and B. The primary vehicular access should biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and be via Nancealverne, to the north of the site” wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site is not covered by or c) Does it protect not only designated areas but adjoins a BAP habitat.+ also of wildlife interest everywhere? d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape + The site is not within or is in Mitigation will be required if the site No action necessary proximity to a designated option is developed and this will be 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the AONB or AGLV. + looked at in more detail at a later natural, historic and cultural landscape and stage to reduce harm to the higher seascape. The site was not covered quality landscape in particular. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the by a landscape distinctive qualities and features of the natural, assessment. Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape meet this objective, for instance character? The site cannot be seen from LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific offshore so there will be no wording is required. b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural impact on the seascape. beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime o The site is not in proximity to None required No action necessary the coast. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of H9 Paragraph e) states “The former Council offices are have some effect on the recommended the following Grade II listed, although it is only York House that is 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : considered to warrant future protection. The Grade II distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if listed York House must be retained and incorporated a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon as into the development, ensuring it is safeguard. character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment feasible in order to inform precise Opportunities should be taken to conserve, and implies less than substantial layouts, densities, design solutions where appropriate, enhance the setting of the b) Does the proposal have an harm and the potential for etc.: heritage asset. The preferred use for the building is acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the mitigation.- • Full and detailed Historic Building B1a / B1c employment space; but residential historic environment? and ornamental grounds development would be considered, if it was c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the The site contains one feature assessments/archaeological trial demonstrated that employment uses were unviable” cultural and social significance of the historic recorded on the Cornwall trenching etc. where appropriate asset? Sites and Monuments • Assessment of impact on setting, Paragraph f) states “The new built development d) Will it result in development which is Register, this is a cold war context and inter-relationship of HE must be set back from the Grade II listed York House sympathetic towards the need to promote the bunker in the basement of assets/historic landscapes and to respect its immediate setting” Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic York House. townscapes environment and culture? 2. Mitigation to include appropriate e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed Part of the site is classed as design/densities etc. responding to to be compatible with the immediate historic Ancient Enclosed Land, historic context; Historic Building environment? however the majority of the recording; archaeological site is urban. assessments/Watching f) Has a balance been struck between the level of briefs/targeted excavation etc. as risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or Development of the site may appropriate flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the adversely affect the setting of distinctive qualities of the historic environment? York House – a grade II For the western section (A) the HIA Listed Building. recommended : 1. Assessments to be done or, if existing, made available as soon as feasible: • Desk Based Assessment & Walk LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Over Survey • Impact Assessment • Geophysical survey to minimise impact & target excavation • Assessment of impact on setting, context and inter-relationship of HE assets/historic landscapes & settlements Landscape and historic settlement impact assessment 2. Assessment /HE issues to inform extent of development and design solutions within the allocation cell

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. 11. Design + The site has westerly and Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph h) states “Planning permission for the southern gradients, however, meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in topography is unlikely to Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and impede the sustainable Development standards), and which or concept plan for the entire site” sustainable built development. design of development in this seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher area.+ sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion + The site is in proximity to the At the scheme design stage, efforts Paragraph g) states “A D1 health facility should be town centre and within should be made to incorporate provided on site and appropriately integrated into 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and reasonable proximity to elements that will reduce poverty the wider development proposal for the site” provide opportunities for all to participate fully in schools and health facilities.+ and social exclusion. Access to society. services and facilities need to be LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners a) Will it improve access to and provision of The site is proposed for considered. services, health and community facilities mixed use development (including community youth facilities) especially including employment uses The site is of mixed use and includes in rural areas and for the socially excluded? by the conversion of the a health facility b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, Listed Building and there discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? have been plans for the establishment of a new “super surgery” on part of the site.+ 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + The site will support the None required Paragraph a) states “A mixed use development delivery of Penzance & delivering approximately 120 dwellings and a health 1. To meet the needs of the local community as Newlyn’s housing target centre; plus delivery of some B1 employment space a whole in terms of general market, affordable, would be supported.” adaptable and decent housing. Part of the site slopes to the a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing west, however there are no Paragraph b) states “At least 25% of the dwellings to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration topographical constraints in should be provided as ‘accessible homes in line with schemes for the county? this area that would affect Policy 13 of the Local Plan Strategic Policies the opportunity of developing document”. b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless an optimum quantity and mix or in temporary accommodation? of development including c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable housing.+ affordable, social and key worker housing? LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and The site is of a scale to those falling below the decent homes standards? provide an appropriate mix of e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the housing type and tenure.+ lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph a) states “A mixed use development will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate delivering approximately 120 dwellings and a health 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian centre; plus delivery of some B1 employment space healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. would be supported.” space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the a) Will it improve health and well-being and development. It is considered Give the below average quantity of Paragraph c) states “At least 69.4sqm of public open reduce inequalities in health? that minimal noise would be open space in Penzance and Newlyn, space per dwelling should be provided, in line with generated from the provision for this should be provided the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure b) Will it improve access to health services? employment within this in any scheme. Strategy and the minimum size thresholds within c) Will it improve access to the countryside, allocation. Table 1. It is anticipated that this would be delivered coast, recreation and open spaces? as an equivalent off-site contribution to the upgrade d) Will it increase participation and engagement The site is in close proximity of adjacent open space to the south-east of the site” in physical activity and sport? to existing (and proposed) e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? health facilities, including a Paragraph g) states “A D1 health facility should be main hospital.+ provided on site and appropriately integrated into the wider development proposal for the site” The site is adjacent to an existing playing field and leisure centre but does not include any existing sports facilities so will not have an adverse impact, however part of the site comprises a disused (and replaced) all weather pitch which has been used for parking.+

The site is adjacent to the open countryside and the public footpath network which could encourage access for recreation.+ LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners

The site is very well located in relation to existing school sports facilities and playing pitches.+

The site is not of a scale to enable the development of new open space/ sports facilities, however open space contributions would contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the adjacent playing field.+/- 16. Economic Development, + The site is not in proximity The site is allocated for mixed uses. Paragraph a) states “A mixed use development (800m) to existing No mitigation is required. delivering approximately 120 dwellings and a health Regeneration and Tourism employment areas, however centre; plus delivery of some B1 employment space 1. To support a balanced and low carbon it is in proximity to the town would be supported.” economy that meets the needs of the area and with its many employment promotes a diverse range of quality employment facilities and particularly opportunities. schools, hospital and college.+ a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? The site has good links to the b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, strategic transport network, managed workspace to support local need? in comparison to other cells c) Will it support the development of access to around the urban area.+ ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? The allocation of this site is for mixed uses which could d) Will it raise the quality of employment and include employment and reduce seasonality? would therefore improve access to employment opportunities.+ 17. Education & Skills ++ The site is within close Improved cycling, pedestrian and bus No action necessary proximity of a Primary School routes and services could facilitate 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the and a secondary school, as access and sustainable travel to necessary education, skills and knowledge to well as a FE/HE college.++ schools. play a full role in society. a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site has a convenient skills of young people? location near to the existing b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for College that could offer an lifelong learning (particularly for those with opportunity to improve the greatest need)? LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and towns training and/or professional workforce? educational facilities.+ d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility ++ It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph d) states “The site is split into two parcels realistically development accessibility issues need to be as a result of a belt of trees and shrubs within the 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy western third of the site. Development of the site facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages should seek to retain these trees, but in doing so providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and creating a vehicular and pedestrian link between site 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is very conveniently planned facilities will be required. area A and B. The primary vehicular access should transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a number of be via Nancealverne, to the north of the site” facilities in comparison to a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport other areas and offers a (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and location which could optimise pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary use of more sustainable associated infrastructure is made available? modes of transport including b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting walking and cycling although alternative modes of transport? with a relatively level walking c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to route to the town centre.++ balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas The site is well served by emissions? existing bus routes and is adjacent to a bus stop, e) Will it improve service provision or provide a however development of the service or facility which is accessible to all, area is not of a scale to including those with disabilities and those in the provide linkages where public more rural areas? transport services could be f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or encouraged to operate.+/- sea?

19. Energy ++ Although the site was not Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary assessed, Heat Mapping meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, Analysis of the adjacent cell Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and concluded that the site has Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. the greatest potential to seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and support a District Heating sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? scheme.++ development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of The site consists of slightly demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? sloping land with a southerly guidance set out within the Council’s LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? and westerly aspect which Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? would allow maximised solar Planning document. PV potential over most of the site.+ The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to energy efficiency.

Conclusion

The site is well located with the existing urban area. It is recognised that part of the site is identified as grade 2 agricultural land; plus the site contains the Grade II listed York House, although it is felt that a sensitive development can ensure impacts on the heritage asset are limited, plus the scheme can take away the poor quality development around it. On balance it is felt that the potential negative impacts from the development are outweighed by the opportunity to deliver a relatively significant housing development within a sustainable location, including the opportunity to deliver much needed affordable housing

5.10 SA of PZ-H11 –Barn Site, Gulval (Housing)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is conveniently New development should seek to Paragraph b) states “When developing the site, a located adjacent to the built maximise use of sustainable modes footway should be created on the south, east and 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change up areas of Eastern Green of transport and reduce reliance on western edges of the site, to improve the pedestrian through a reduction in greenhouse gas and Gulval and many private vehicles for short trips. permeability within the village” emissions. facilities. While it is not in 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and close proximity to the town Where possible, linkages for walking reduce vulnerability. centre its location is more and cycling between the new accessible in comparison to development and facilities outside of a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? other site options, and may the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and be more favourable for the energy efficiency? use of more sustainable c) Does it encourage the use of renewable modes of transport which energy technologies? would minimise any increase d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage in greenhouse gas resilience to the effects of climate change? emissions.+

The site occupies relatively flat land with a very slight southerly aspect. This would largely allow development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding area. 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral ++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is not in close 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the proximity to a County condition of geodiversity in the county. Geology (RIGS) site. However the intertidal shoreline to the a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary south is a designated CGS. + mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil + The whole site consists of None required No action necessary previously developed land so 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and if developed would not lead protect and enhance soil quality. to a loss of the best and most 2. To encourage and safeguard local food versatile agricultural land.+ production. * Source Agricultural Land a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil Classification field survey quality in Cornwall? post 88 b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil? 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential No action necessary the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the entire The SFRA made the following water use? site.++ recommendations : “Surface water drainage will need to a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by be designed in accordance with the the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- SUDS principles and standards set b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand out in the Drainage Guidance for for water? Cornwall to ensure surface water c) Will the proposal provide for greater run-off from development is integrated water catchment management and managed appropriately, so that flood strengthen links between habitats to increase the risk is not increased.” likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water Higher level policy provisions seek to pollution events? meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be Paragraph c) states “At least 69.4sqm of public open a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to space per dwelling should be provided, in line with 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. Strategy. This should be delivered as an equivalent and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of off-site contribution, to support the delivery of an a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of open space within Gulval. Delivery of this space will biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and also act as the mitigation necessary to address wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure recreational impacts upon the Marazion Marsh nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the Special Protection Area (SPA))” or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners (wildlife corridors)? c) Does it protect not only designated areas but The site does not fall within also of wildlife interest everywhere? or is adjacent to a BAP habitat.+ d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape + At this stage it is not possible Mitigation will be required if the site No action necessary to assess whether any option is developed and this will be 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a looked at in more detail at a later natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green stage to reduce harm to the higher seascape. infrastructure. quality landscape in particular. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive qualities and features of the natural, The site is not within or in Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape close proximity to a meet this objective, for instance character? designated AONB or AGLV.+ LP:SP Policy 23. b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural The site is previously beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar developed land within the Valley AONB, and increase understanding and existing urban area and was enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? not covered by a landscape c) Will it protect, enhance and promote assessment. opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. Although the site is in d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality proximity to the sea, the land living environment? is surrounded by existing e) Will it encourage the location and design of development and is not development to respect and improve landscape visible from the coast. It is character and the landscape setting of considered that development settlements? of the site for housing development will have no impact on the seascape.+ 9. Maritime o The site is in proximity Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary (within 0.5 mile) of the coast. meet this objective, for instance 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and At this stage it is not possible LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and to assess what specific management and Coastal Change). ensure sustainable maritime environments. impact development of this a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore site could have. This will be maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both further assessed through any designated and undesignated? planning application process.o b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment ++ All development is likely to Assessments need to be done at the No action necessary have some effect on the appropriate master plan stage in 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. order to inform precise layouts, distinctiveness of the historic environment. densities etc. a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive The site comprises a Assessments to be carried out: character of Cornwall? previously developed area of  Desk Based Assessment and land between the Eastern walk over survey b) Does the proposal have an Green and Gulval Impact Assessment acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the  neighbourhoods of the Setting of designated and historic environment?  Penzance urban area. undesignated Historic c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the Development is unlikely to environment assets to be cultural and social significance of the historic have a negative impact on considered asset? historic character.  Geophysical survey to d) Will it result in development which is minimise impact and target sympathetic towards the need to promote the The site contains no features excavation Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic recorded on the Cornwall Assessment/ Historic Environment environment and culture? Sites and Monuments issues to inform extent of the e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed Register.++ development and design solutions to be compatible with the immediate historic within the allocation site: environment? The site is classed as Urban  Mitigation may affect Land. number and location of f) Has a balance been struck between the level of development risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or The site was not covered by a  Consider retention of flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the Historic Environment hedgerows if present on site distinctive qualities of the historic environment? Assessment Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. 11. Design + Topography is unlikely to Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph d) states “Planning permission for the impede the sustainable meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in design of development in this Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and area.+ Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site” sustainable built development. seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion +/- The site is near to the At the scheme design stage, efforts Paragraph b) states “When developing the site, a neighbourhood facilities of should be made to incorporate footway should be created on the south, east and 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and Gulval, including a primary elements that will reduce poverty western edges of the site, to improve the pedestrian provide opportunities for all to participate fully in school and within proximity and social exclusion. Access to permeability within the village” society. to supermarkets, however it services and facilities need to be a) Will it improve access to and provision of is not in close proximity to considered. services, health and community facilities the town centre, although it (including community youth facilities) especially is more accessible than some in rural areas and for the socially excluded? other proposed sites.+/- b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

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

The site is not in close proximity to existing health facilities LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners NB subsequent to the original assessment a new branch GPs surgery has opened in Sainsburys supermarket as well as a pharmacy. This is in reasonable proximity.+

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

The site is in proximity to the existing Gulval school sports field.+

The site is not of a scale to enable a new open space/ sports facility. - 16. Economic Development, + The site has favourable links No specific measures required to No action necessary to the strategic transport address this objective. The site is Regeneration and Tourism network, in comparison to allocated for housing development. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon other sites around the urban economy that meets the needs of the area and area.+ promotes a diverse range of quality employment opportunities. The site is in proximity to existing employment areas.+ a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? Development of this small b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, area would not sustain a new managed workspace to support local need? neighbourhood and therefore c) Will it support the development of access to would not improve access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in and provision of additional rural areas? services and facilities. It would therefore not provide d) Will it raise the quality of employment and employment opportunities. - reduce seasonality? 17. Education & Skills +/- The site is within close While site is within 1600m to Paragraph b) states “When developing the site, a proximity of a Primary School secondary schools. Improved cycling, footway should be created on the south, east and 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the and within 1600m of a pedestrian and bus routes and western edges of the site, to improve the pedestrian necessary education, skills and knowledge to secondary school. ++ services could improve this access. permeability within the village” play a full role in society. a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site is not of a size and skills of young people? convenient location that could b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners lifelong learning (particularly for those with offer an opportunity to greatest need)? improve the towns training c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and and/or educational facilities.- professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility - It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph b) states “When developing the site, a realistically development accessibility issues need to be footway should be created on the south, east and 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy western edges of the site, to improve the pedestrian facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages permeability within the village” providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is conveniently planned facilities will be required. transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a number of facilities (but not in close a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport proximity to the town centre) (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and and, in comparison to other pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary areas, offers a location which associated infrastructure is made available? could optimise use of more b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting sustainable modes of alternative modes of transport? transport.+/- c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? The development of the area d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas is not of a scale to provide emissions? linkages where public transport services could be e) Will it improve service provision or provide a encouraged to operate.- service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the It is recognised that Gulval more rural areas? has a constrained highway f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or network, so any development sea? is likely to have a negative impact upon this: however the relatively small scale of the site is likely to limit the scale of this impact and it is considered that much of the traffic generated would access the site via the better roads to the south.- 19. Energy +/- Heat Mapping Analysis did Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, not cover this site, however it meet this objective through Local increase energy efficiency and security and in proximity to a cell that was Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and reduce fuel poverty. assessed as little or no Development standards), and which potential to support a District seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and Heating scheme.- sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? development standards. These b) Will it promote and support the use of The site has a level aspect policies require development to renewable and low carbon energy technologies? which is favourable to solar demonstrate the application of the c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? PV.+ guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

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

Summary

The site is well located within the existing urban area, without any significant constraints and is located close to an existing primary school

5.11 SA of PZ-H12 – Gurnick (Housing)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors +/- The site is located adjacent to New development should seek to No action necessary the built up area of Newlyn maximise use of sustainable modes 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change and its many facilities. of transport and reduce reliance on through a reduction in greenhouse gas However, due to private vehicles for short trips. emissions. unfavourable topography its 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and location is less accessible in Where possible linkages for walking reduce vulnerability. comparison to other areas, and cycling between the new and less favourable for the development and facilities outside of a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? use of more sustainable the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and modes of transport which energy efficiency? would minimise any increase c) Does it encourage the use of renewable in greenhouse gas energy technologies? emissions.- d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to the effects of climate change? The site consists of sloping land with an easterly aspect which would be beneficial for solar gain and enable the use of renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled. +/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral mineral safeguarding area. resources and ensure the sustainable ++ management of these resources The site is not in proximity to 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the a County Geology (RIGS) condition of geodiversity in the county. site.+ a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil -- The site is classified Grade 2 The proposed site is not of a size to Paragraph g) states “An off-site contribution to the Agricultural Land so if include new allotments creation or upgrade of public open space within 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and developed would lead to a Newlyn should be provided, which is equivalent to protect and enhance soil quality. loss of the best and most providing 69.4sqm of public open space per dwelling, 2. To encourage and safeguard local food versatile land.-- in line with the Penzance & Newlyn Green production. Infrastructure Strategy” * Source Agricultural Land a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil Classification field survey pre quality in Cornwall? 88 (not surveyed post 88) b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil? 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph f)states “The site must provide an the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related appropriate sustainable urban drainage system which 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate does not create flooding issues off-site” reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the entire The SFRA made the following water use? site.++ recommendations : “Surface water drainage will need to a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by be designed in accordance with the the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- SUDS principles and standards set b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand out in the Drainage Guidance for for water? Cornwall to ensure surface water c) Will the proposal provide for greater run-off from development is integrated water catchment management and managed appropriately, so that flood strengthen links between habitats to increase the risk is not increased.” likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water Higher level policy provisions seek to pollution events? meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD. 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be No action necessary a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site is not covered by or c) Does it protect not only designated areas but adjoins a BAP habitat.+ also of wildlife interest everywhere? d) Will it encourage the provision of new or LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape + At this stage it is not possible Mitigation will be required if the site No action necessary to assess whether any option is developed and this will be 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a looked at in more detail at a later natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green stage to reduce harm to the higher seascape. infrastructure. quality landscape in particular. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive qualities and features of the natural, The site is not within or in Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape close proximity to a meet this objective, for instance character? designated AONB. However LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific there is a designated AGLV wording is required. b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural approximately 435 m to the beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar south west at the nearest Valley AONB, and increase understanding and point.+ enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote The landscape assessment of opportunities for green infrastructure within and cell concluded that the site between urban settlements. has an intermediate overall d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality landscape assessment.+/- living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of The site is visible from development to respect and improve landscape offshore so there could be a character and the landscape setting of low impact on the seascape; settlements? however the site is small and immediately adjacent to the existing built area. + 9. Maritime o The site is in proximity to the None required No action necessary coast. At this stage it is not 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and possible to assess what diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and specific impact development ensure sustainable maritime environments. of this site could have. This a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore will be further assessed maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both through any planning designated and undesignated? application process o b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 10. Historic Environment +/- All development is likely to Assessments need to be done at the No action necessary have some effect on the appropriate master plan stage in 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. order to inform precise layouts, distinctiveness of the historic environment. densities etc. a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive This site has not been subject Assessments to be carried out: character of Cornwall? to a Historic Environment  Desk Based Assessment and Assessment – so has been walk over survey b) Does the proposal have an scored on the individual Impact Assessment acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the  criteria. Setting of designated and historic environment?  undesignated Historic c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the The site contains no features environment assets to be cultural and social significance of the historic recorded on the Cornwall considered asset? Sites and Monuments  Geophysical survey to d) Will it result in development which is Register ++ minimise impact and target sympathetic towards the need to promote the excavation Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic The site is classed as Ancient Assessment/ Historic Environment environment and culture? Enclosed Land - issues to inform extent of the e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed development and design solutions to be compatible with the immediate historic within the allocation site: environment?  Mitigation may affect number and location of f) Has a balance been struck between the level of development risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or  Consider retention of flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the hedgerows if present on site distinctive qualities of the historic environment? Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. 11. Design + The site has a steep easterly Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph e) states “The design solution should gradient, however, meet this objective through Local ensure the built development is of a similar scale and 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in topography is unlikely to Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and massing as surrounding development and does not development, sustainable land use and impede the sustainable Development standards), and which dominate the landscape when viewed from a sustainable built development. design of development in this seek to secure high quality safe, distance” a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher area as it is favourable for PV sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? + development standards. These Paragraph h) states “Planning permission for the policies require development to development of only part of the site will not be b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s / concept plan for the entire site” energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion +/- The site is in proximity to the At the scheme design stage, efforts No action necessary neighbourhood facilities of should be made to incorporate 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and Newlyn including the primary elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in school, however there are and social exclusion. Access to society. topographical constraints services and facilities need to be a) Will it improve access to and provision of which limits this considered. services, health and community facilities accessibility.+/- (including community youth facilities) especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing - The site slopes steeply to the None required Paragraph a) states “A residential development east. Topographical delivering approximately 30 dwellings” 1. To meet the needs of the local community as constraints in this area that a whole in terms of general market, affordable, may affect the opportunity of Paragraph b) states “It is anticipated that the site LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners adaptable and decent housing. developing an optimum would be able to achieve a level of affordable a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing quantity and mix of housing above the policy position within the Cornwall to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration development. - Local Plan: Strategic Policies document; as a result a schemes for the county? higher percentage would be expected (set through The site is not of a scale to an agreed viability assessment at the time of an b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless provide an appropriate mix of application). This should be delivered on site, or as or in temporary accommodation? housing type and tenure.- an off-site contribution towards the delivery of c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable housing within the area” affordable, social and key worker housing? It is felt that the values that d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and could be achieved might those falling below the decent homes standards? enable a higher percentage of affordable housing to be e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the achieved, whether on site or lifelong needs of the population? as an off-site contribution. + f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph g) states “An off-site contribution to the will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate creation or upgrade of public open space within 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian Newlyn should be provided, which is equivalent to healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future residents. providing 69.4sqm of public open space per dwelling, space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the in line with the Penzance & Newlyn Green a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore Give the below average quantity of Infrastructure Strategy” reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to open space in Penzance and Newlyn, housing proposals. provision for this should be provided b) Will it improve access to health services? in any scheme. c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site is in proximity to an coast, recreation and open spaces? existing health facility.+ d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? The site does not incorporate e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? any existing sports facilities so will not have an adverse impact. +

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

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners The site is not well located in relation to existing sports facilities and playing pitches.-

The site is not of a scale to enable the development of new open space/ sports facilities.- 16. Economic Development, - The site is in proximity No specific measures required to No action necessary (800m) to existing address this objective. The site is Regeneration and Tourism employment areas.+ allocated for housing development. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets the needs of the area and The site does not have good promotes a diverse range of quality employment links to the strategic opportunities. transport network, in comparison to other cells a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment around the urban area.- opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, Development of this small managed workspace to support local need? area would not sustain a new c) Will it support the development of access to neighbourhood and therefore ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in would not improve access to rural areas? and provision of additional services and facilities as well d) Will it raise the quality of employment and as employment reduce seasonality? opportunities.-

Development of this site would not have an adverse effect on tourism. 17. Education & Skills +/- At this stage it is not possible Site is not in proximity to secondary No action necessary to assess what specific schools. Improved cycling, 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the impact development of this pedestrian and bus routes and necessary education, skills and knowledge to site could have. services could mitigate this. play a full role in society. a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site is within close skills of young people? proximity of a Primary School b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for but not a secondary school.+ lifelong learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? The site is not of a size and c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and convenient location that could professional workforce? offer an opportunity to d) Will it support a viable future for rural improve the towns training communities? and/or educational facilities.- e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility - It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph c) states “Vehicular access must be from realistically development accessibility issues need to be the north of the site; plus there should only be 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy pedestrian access on to Gurnick Estate to the south facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages of the site” providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is conveniently planned facilities will be required. Paragraph d) states “The site must deliver a level of transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a number of parking appropriate for the scale of development and facilities in comparison to recognising it is away from public transport option; a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport other areas but is affected by the level of provision should ensure it does not (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and topographical constraints creating parking issues for surrounding streets” pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary which may discourage associated infrastructure is made available? walking and cycling.+/- b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? The development of the area c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to is not of a scale to provide balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? linkages where public d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas transport services could be emissions? encouraged to operate.- e) Will it improve service provision or provide a Development of the site could service or facility which is accessible to all, cause a small increase in including those with disabilities and those in the local traffic movements more rural areas? through existing residential f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or areas and Newlyn centre.- sea? 19. Energy + Heat Mapping Analysis of the Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary wider original cell concluded meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, that the site has some Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and potential to support a District Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. Heating scheme.+ seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? The site has an easterly development standards. These aspect which is favourable to policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of solar PV.+ demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to energy efficiency. 5.12 SA of PZ-H13 – Bellair (Housing)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is previously New development should seek to No action necessary developed land located within maximise use of sustainable modes 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change the urban area and offers a of transport and reduce reliance on through a reduction in greenhouse gas location that is more private vehicles for short trips. emissions. accessible and more 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and favourable for use of more Where possible linkages for walking reduce vulnerability. sustainable forms of and cycling between the new transport, thereby minimising development and facilities outside of a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? any increase in greenhouse the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and gas emissions.+ energy efficiency? c) Does it encourage the use of renewable The site consists of land with energy technologies? a gentle southerly gradient d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage which would allow resilience to the effects of climate change? development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole of the site is None required No action necessary outside of a Mineral LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Safeguarding Area. ++ 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral resources and ensure the sustainable The site is not within or in management of these resources proximity to a County Geology (RIGS) site.+ 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition of geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil + The site is previously None required No action necessary developed land and not 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and classified so if developed protect and enhance soil quality. would have no impact on 2. To encourage and safeguard local food agricultural land.+ production. * Source Agricultural Land a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil Classification field survey pre quality in Cornwall? 88 (not surveyed post 88) b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil? 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential No action necessary the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise The site is not within or in implementation of SUDS can mitigate and coastal erosion. proximity to a flood zone.++ these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and reduce consumption and increase efficiency of The site is entirely covered by Higher level policy provisions seek to water use? a Critical Drainage Area.-- meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing Management and Coastal Change) the risk of flooding overall? b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand Provision of SUDS and other Green for water? Infrastructure requirements are c) Will the proposal provide for greater specified within the Green integrated water catchment management and Infrastructure Section of the DPD No strengthen links between habitats to increase the further wording is required. likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water pollution events? 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be Paragraph c) states “The scheme must deliver a high a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to quality built development fronting on to Alverton 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to Road, whilst seeking to protect as many of the trees condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. on site as possible” and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site is not covered by or c) Does it protect not only designated areas but in proximity to a BAP also of wildlife interest everywhere? habitat.+ d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape + At this stage it is not possible Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary to assess whether the meet this objective, for instance 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green wording is required. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners seascape. infrastructure. This will be a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the further assessed through any distinctive qualities and features of the natural, planning application process. historic and cultural landscape and seascape character? The site is not within or in close proximity to a b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural designated AONB or AGLV.+ beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase understanding and This urban previously enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? developed site was not c) Will it protect, enhance and promote covered by a landscape opportunities for green infrastructure within and assessment. between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime o The site is not in proximity to None required No action necessary the coast. (over 500m) 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment +/- All development is likely to Assessments need to be done at the Paragraph d) states “The site sits within the have some effect on the appropriate master plan stage in Penzance Conservation Area and adjacent to a row of 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. order to inform precise layouts, Grade II listed buildings on Alverton Terrace. The distinctiveness of the historic environment. densities etc. development proposals for the site should conserve, a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive The site contains no features Assessments to be carried out: and where appropriate enhance, the Conservation character of Cornwall? recorded on the Cornwall  Desk Based Assessment and Area and setting of the listed buildings” Sites and Monuments walk over survey b) Does the proposal have an LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the Register.++  Impact Assessment historic environment?  Setting of designated and c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the The site is classed as urban undesignated Historic cultural and social significance of the historic land. environment assets to be asset? considered The site is in proximity (over  Geophysical survey to d) Will it result in development which is the road) and adjacent to a minimise impact and target sympathetic towards the need to promote the number of Listed Buildings, excavation Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic however these are all Grade Assessment/ Historic Environment environment and culture? II. Development could have a issues to inform extent of the e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed negative impact on the development and design solutions to be compatible with the immediate historic historic character, however within the allocation site: environment? the existing buildings on the  Mitigation may affect f) Has a balance been struck between the level of site are of poor quality.- number and location of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or development flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic environment? Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. No further specific wording is required. 11. Design + Topography is unlikely to Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph c) states “The scheme must deliver a high impede the sustainable meet this objective through Local quality built development fronting on to Alverton 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in design of development in this Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Road, whilst seeking to protect as many of the trees development, sustainable land use and area.+ Development standards), and which on site as possible” sustainable built development. seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 12. Social Inclusion + Development of this site for At the scheme design stage, efforts No action necessary employment purposes will should be made to incorporate 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and improve access to elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in employment opportunities and social exclusion. Access to society. contributing to reducing services and facilities need to be a) Will it improve access to and provision of poverty and social considered. services, health and community facilities exclusion.+ (including community youth facilities) especially The development will improve access in rural areas and for the socially excluded? to services and facilities. No further wording is required. b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + Most of the site is relatively None required Paragraph a) states “A site that should deliver flat and there are no approximately 40 dwellings in a flatted 1. To meet the needs of the local community as topographical constraints in development.” a whole in terms of general market, affordable, this area so this will help to adaptable and decent housing. maximise the opportunity of a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing developing an optimum to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration quantity and mix of schemes for the county? development including affordable housing.+ b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? This urban site is of a scale to LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners c) Will it contribute towards the provision of provide for an appropriate affordable, social and key worker housing? mix of housing type and d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and tenure.+ those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph b) states “The site must reprovide the will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate health facilities on-site on lower storey(s) of any 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian scheme, unless it can be demonstrated that they will healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future employees. be reprovided elsewhere within Penzance” space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the a) Will it improve health and well-being and development – and therefore New development should incorporate reduce inequalities in health? not scored as not relevant to health facilities housing proposals. b) Will it improve access to health services? c) Will it improve access to the countryside, The site is in very close coast, recreation and open spaces? proximity to existing health d) Will it increase participation and engagement facilities (GPs surgeries) and in physical activity and sport? incorporates the existing e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? Bellair Health Clinic +

The site is in very close proximity to existing open space and sports facilities +

This urban brownfield site is well located to the coast (promenade) and footpath network leading to the countryside +

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

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners The site is not of a scale to enable a new open space/ sports facility. - 16. Economic Development, - No specific measures required to No action necessary The site is not in proximity to address this objective. The site is Regeneration and Tourism an existing employment area allocated for employment 1. To support a balanced and low carbon but is adjacent to the town development economy that meets the needs of the area and centre and a cluster of office promotes a diverse range of quality employment based employment including opportunities. St John’s Hall which houses the local office of Cornwall a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment Council and the PZ 360 office opportunities? building.+ b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? Development of this small c) Will it support the development of access to area would not sustain a new ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in neighbourhood and therefore rural areas? would not improve access to and provision of additional d) Will it raise the quality of employment and services and facilities. It reduce seasonality? would therefore not provide employment opportunities. -

The site does not have good links to the strategic transport network, in comparison to other sites around the urban area. - 17. Education & Skills +/- The site is within close None required No action necessary proximity of a Primary School 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the and within 1600m of a necessary education, skills and knowledge to secondary school. ++ play a full role in society. a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site is not of a size and skills of young people? convenient location that could b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for offer an opportunity to lifelong learning (particularly for those with improve the towns training greatest need)? and/or educational facilities.- c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners facilities?

18. Transport and Accessibility + It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and No action necessary realistically development accessibility issues need to be 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site location very planned facilities will be required. transport related greenhouse gas emissions. accessible and very favourable for use of a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport sustainable forms of (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and transport.++ pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? The development of the area b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting is not of a scale to provide alternative modes of transport? linkages where public c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to transport services could be balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? encouraged to operate, d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas however it is adjacent to bus emissions? routes and a bus stop.+/- e) Will it improve service provision or provide a Development of the site may service or facility which is accessible to all, cause a significant increase in including those with disabilities and those in the local traffic movements more rural areas? through the existing urban f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or area and/or the local highway sea? network which may cause safety and capacity issues.- 19. Energy +/- The site was not covered by a Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary Heat Mapping Analysis meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, however the site is adjacent Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and to the urban area and there is Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. little potential for a District seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and Heating Scheme. - sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? development standards. These The site occupies reasonably policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of level land which would be demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? favourable to solar PV.+ guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

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

Conclusion

The site is well located within the existing urban area, without any significant constraints 5.13 SA of PZ-M1 – Harbour Car Park (Mixed Use)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is an existing car New development should seek to Paragraph c)states “The site should be developed as park located within the maximise use of sustainable modes a high quality gateway to the town, whether coming 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change existing built up area of of transport and reduce reliance on by car, rail, bus or foot. The development should through a reduction in greenhouse gas Penzance and its wide range private vehicles for short trips. represent an extension to the town centre, in doing emissions. of facilities. It is adjacent to so ensuring good permeability is created between 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and the town centre of Penzance Where possible linkages for walking the site and Market Jew Street. Furthermore, reduce vulnerability. and in proximity to other and cycling between the new development of the site should create better facilities including the bus development and facilities outside of pedestrian access to the waterfront” a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? and railway station. In the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and comparison to other site Paragraph h) states “Redevelopment of the site will energy efficiency? options it offers a location also need to ensure a high quality transport c) Does it encourage the use of renewable which could encourage the interchange is maintained, in particular the site energy technologies? use of more sustainable needs to maintain or reprovide an appropriate bus d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage modes of transport thereby it facility that links to the railway station” resilience to the effects of climate change? would minimise any increase in greenhouse gas emissions.+

The site consists of level ground which would allow development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies. + 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required. No action necessary mineral safeguarding 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral area.++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is in proximity, but 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the not adjacent to a County condition of geodiversity in the county. Geology (RIGS) site (this is the fossilised forest in a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary Mount’s Bay) + mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil + The site is classified as Urban None required. Paragraph j) states “At least 69.4sqm of public open Land so if developed would space per dwelling should be provided, in line with 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and have no impact on the Penzance & Newlyn Green Infrastructure protect and enhance soil quality. agricultural land.+ Strategy and the minimum size thresholds within 2. To encourage and safeguard local food Table 1, as an off-site contribution.” production. * Source Agricultural Land Classification field survey pre a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil 88 quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil? 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and well being 6. Water -- All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph i) states “Flood protection represents an the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related important part of the overall project. A Flood Risk 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate Assessment would be expected as part of any reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood Risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate application; this should include: measures to be and coastal erosion. demonstrates that an these issues. implemented to ensure flood resilience, taking into 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and Exception Test is required to consideration the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly reduce consumption and increase efficiency of ascertain whether the The SFRA made the following Shoreline Management Plan. The Assessment should water use? proposed use, for the recommendations: also include a flood warning and evacuation plan; as majority of the site, is The SMP2 is currently undergoing well as demonstrate safe access and egress to Wharf a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing compatible with the Flood review, it currently states that the Road.” the risk of flooding overall? Zone status.- northern part of the site will not be b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand defended from the 2nd epoch for water? The site is entirely covered by onwards, however there is a wider c) Will the proposal provide for greater a Critical Drainage Area.-- shoreline management strategy integrated water catchment management and which sets out solutions and strengthen links between habitats to increase the recommendations – to the north of likelihood of adaptation to climate change? the site the rail line and station will d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water be defended. pollution events? The existing harbour wall currently offers some protection to storm surges and waves. Any development of the site would have to provide enhanced future-proofed harbour wall sea defences around the southern and eastern seaward perimeters of the site at an appropriate height. For example such a defence could include an inner and outer wall to enable overtopping LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners waves to then drain away to the sea; however this will be a key consideration at any detailed design stage of development proposals.

There needs to be an element of flexibility in considerations due to need to incorporate the emerging long term solutions and recommendations in the ‘Mounts Bay Shoreline Management Strategy’ which will be relevant to this site. Any site proposals will need to consider, incorporate and contribute to the preferred strategic sea flood defence solution.

Under consideration at the time of writing is an ‘outer harbour breakwater’ which if feasible and deliverable as a project would create an adequate sea defence for the site and wider area over the medium and long term.

Any finished levels above 4.5 m.OD should be outside tidal flood zone. However, there is still a residual risk of wave overtopping and therefore a need to provide additional raised defences on seaward sides of development

Raising of ground levels would not increase flood risk elsewhere as the nature of the risk is wave overtopping with water then receding back to the sea and not elsewhere.

Floor levels will be established in any detailed design scheme but must be above surrounding ground level to enable water move around without entering buildings e.g. as a guide LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners around 0.3 metres.

Flood resilient internal finishes should be considered i.e. services/wiring above set heights and internal safe refuge provided.

Ground level low impact areas of the site such as public realm and footpaths should be designed to be ‘floodable’ during extreme flood events.

Residual uses should only be on upper floors of any development.

Safe access and egress routes during a tidal flooding event will need to be provided along the western boundary of the site on to Wharf Road, Albert Street and Station Road – Albert St and Station Rd in particular are both outside of the (undefended) hazard area and are of a height to ensure they would not flood. The junction onto wharf road shows a low hazard and this location should be considered for the safe access route from the site in flood events, such a route may need to be raised on entering the site. Specific design of the safe access and egress will need to be undertaken at the detailed development design stage. Careful planning of the development, any overland flow pathways and flood management measures will be required.

A flood warning and evacuation plan must be developed and Cornwall Councils Emergency Planning Team must be consulted during any detailed design proposal. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners

Due to the nature of the hazard which is a combination of extreme high tides and extreme weather events there will be several hours flood warning before significant events to enable necessary measures to be implemented as part of a site flood warning and evacuation plan.

There is a multi-agency emergency plan for Penzance which will be updated to reflect any new development of this site.

The site drains to tidal waters so water quality will need to be of the highest standard for amenity and biodiversity interests. Site management must ensure no negative impacts on water quality during construction and use.

Surface water drainage will need to be designed in accordance with the SUDS principles and standards set out in the Drainage Guidance for Cornwall to ensure surface water run-off from development is managed appropriately, so that flood risk is not increased. Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

A project is being prepared by Cornwall Council which will protect this element of the coastline, in doing so seeking European funding to support its delivery

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be No action necessary a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site is not covered by or c) Does it protect not only designated areas but adjoins a BAP habitat.+ also of wildlife interest everywhere? d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape +/- At this stage it is not possible Mitigation will be required if the site No action necessary to assess whether any option is developed and this will be 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a looked at in more detail at a later natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green stage to reduce harm to the higher seascape. infrastructure. quality landscape in particular. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive qualities and features of the natural, The site is not within or in Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape close proximity to a meet this objective, for instance character? designated AONB or AGLV.+ LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific wording is required. b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural This urban previously beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar developed site was not Valley AONB, and increase understanding and covered by a landscape enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? assessment. c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and The site largely comprises a between urban settlements. previously infilled area of d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality Penzance harbour. living environment? Development of the site will e) Will it encourage the location and design of have a high impact on the development to respect and improve landscape seascape of the harbour area. character and the landscape setting of It is however recognised that settlements? good design could create a positive feature. -- 9. Maritime +/- The site is adjacent to the Higher level policy provision seeks to Paragraph f) states “The site currently provides boat LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and coast so any development meet this objective, for instance storage; a similar provision should either be diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and could have an impact. At this LP:SP Policy 26 (Flood Risk maintained / reprovided on site, or reprovided on an ensure sustainable maritime environments. stage it is not possible to Management and Coastal Change) appropriate off-site location prior to occupation of assess what specific impact any development on site. If retained on site, the a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore development of this site could space should be appropriately interegrated with the maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both have. This will be further remainder of the site; consideration should be given designated and undesignated? assessed through any to using this area as an events space during the b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to planning application process months not used for storage” climate change and its likely effects on the sea, +/- coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of M1 Paragraph g) states “The site is in the Penzance have some effect on the recommended the following conservation area and within the setting of the Grade 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : II listed Albert Pier and warehouse buildings which distinctiveness of the historic environment. should be conserved in a manner appropriate to their a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic 1. Assessments to be done or, if significance. The design, layout and quantum of character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment existing, made available as soon as development should be informed by an appropriate implies less than substantial feasible in order to inform precise assessment of the historic assets character and b) Does the proposal have an harm and the potential for layouts, densities, design solutions significance. The existing evidence base that should acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the mitigation.- etc.: inform the design includes the Penzance historic environment? • Historic Building Conservation Area Appraisal;; Cornwall & Isles of c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the The site contains one feature assessments/archaeological trial Scilly Urban Survey; Penzance THI Final Report; and cultural and social significance of the historic recorded on the Cornwall trenching etc. where appropriate the Penzance South Pier Assessment” asset? Sites and Monuments • Conservation Area Impact d) Will it result in development which is Register, this is a post Assessment including assessment of sympathetic towards the need to promote the medieval mine. impact on historic street and plot Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic patterns; impact on the outcomes of environment and culture? The site is classed as urban historic grant-aid schemes (THI). e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed land and largely comprises a • Assessment of impact on setting, to be compatible with the immediate historic site created by infilling a context and inter-relationship of HE environment? previous area of harbour. assets/historic townscapes 2. Development to be informed by f) Has a balance been struck between the level of Development of the site may existing urban assessments risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or adversely affect the setting of (CSUS/Harbour area flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the the Albert Pier – a grade II assessments)/Conservation Area distinctive qualities of the historic environment? Listed Building which is Appraisal and Management Plan, and adjacent to the site and other the overriding statutory duties to nearby listed properties. It is consider preservation or also in proximity to the North enhancement to of character. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Arm and South Piers of the 3. Mitigation to include appropriate harbour, which are grade II* design/densities etc. responding to listed. historic context; Historic Building recording; archaeological The site is within the assessments/Watching Penzance Conservation Area. briefs/targeted excavation etc. as appropriate

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. No further specific wording is required. 11. Design + Topography is unlikely to Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph k) states “Planning permission for the impede the sustainable meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in design of development in this Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and area.+ Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site” sustainable built development. seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion + At this stage it is not possible At the scheme design stage, efforts No action necessary to assess what specific should be made to incorporate 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and impact development of this elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in site could have. and social exclusion. Access to society. services and facilities need to be a) Will it improve access to and provision of The site is located within the considered as well as access to the services, health and community facilities urban area and within the new development from residential (including community youth facilities) especially town centre. It is also within areas. reasonable proximity to LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners in rural areas and for the socially excluded? schools and health facilities.+ The development will improve access b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, to services and facilities. No further discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? The proposed allocation is for wording is required. mixed use development including retail, employment and residential. This would therefore improve access to services and facilities.+ 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing + The site is a level previously None required Paragraph a) states A mixed use site comprising a developed site and there are combination of retail, office and residential uses; 1. To meet the needs of the local community as no topographical constraints plus D1 and D2 uses will be considered, when a whole in terms of general market, affordable, in this area that would affect ancillary to the overall development” adaptable and decent housing. the opportunity of developing a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing an optimum quantity and mix to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration of development including schemes for the county? affordable housing.+ b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless The site is of a scale to or in temporary accommodation? provide an appropriate mix of c) Will it contribute towards the provision of housing type and tenure, affordable, social and key worker housing? however the allocation is for d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and a mixed use development and LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners those falling below the decent homes standards? this may affect the mix of e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the residential development.+ lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + At this stage it is not possible Development should seek to improve Paragraph c) states “The site should be developed as to assess what specific access and facilities to the waterfront a high quality gateway to the town, whether coming 1. To improve health through the promotion of impact development of this by car, rail, bus or foot. The development should healthier lifestyles and improving access to open site could have on access to At the design stage, developers represent an extension to the town centre, in doing space and health, recreation and sports facilities. open space and sports should be encouraged to incorporate so ensuring good permeability is created between a) Will it improve health and well-being and facilities. This will be further new and improve existing pedestrian the site and Market Jew Street. Furthermore, reduce inequalities in health? assessed through any and cycle links for future residents. development of the site should create better planning application process. pedestrian access to the waterfront” b) Will it improve access to health services? c) Will it improve access to the countryside, Assumption – the criteria “e) Paragraph d) states “The site is recognised as a coast, recreation and open spaces? will it lead to unacceptable future hub / stopping point in the development of a d) Will it increase participation and engagement noise levels?” has been cycle route from Marazion to Newlyn (see in physical activity and sport? considered as the noise that Transportation Strategy); as a result the site should e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? would be generated by the provide its element of the route, plus consideration development – this allocation should also be given to the delivery of cycle storage is for a mixed development and associated facilities” including retail, employment and residential so could have a noise impact that would require mitigation.

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

The site does not include an existing playing field so will not have an adverse impact. However it includes an area used for winter yacht storage and facilities for a local pilot gig rowing club.

The site is adjacent to the LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners coast and the public footpath and Cornish Way cycle network which could encourage access for recreation.+ 16. Economic Development, ++ The site is in proximity This site is part of a wider strategy to Paragraph a) states A mixed use site comprising a (800m) to an existing regenerate the waterfront of the combination of retail, office and residential uses; Regeneration and Tourism employment area and town. It provides an opportunity to plus D1 and D2 uses will be considered, when 1. To support a balanced and low carbon adjacent to the town centre strengthen the town centre which ancillary to the overall development” economy that meets the needs of the area and and dry dock and other has been perceived as declining, by promotes a diverse range of quality employment marine based employment. providing units of a scale to attract Paragraph b) states “Any A1 units should be of a opportunities. retailers to the town. The type and scale that does not compete with existing The site has good links to the regeneration of the waterfront and vacant premises within the town centre. Residential a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment strategic transport network, town centre is the major focus of the uses should be contained on upper storeys, with safe opportunities? and is adjacent to the main Penzance Neighbourhood Plan. means of access and egress.” b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, line railway station and bus managed workspace to support local need? station in comparison to other c) Will it support the development of access to sites around the urban area. ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? Development of this mixed use allocation is proposed to d) Will it raise the quality of employment and include retail and reduce seasonality? employment provision, so would improve access to and provision of additional services and facilities and therefore provide employment opportunities. Plus there is the opportunity to create a development that compliments the existing retail area, in doing so supporting the vitality of the town centre++ 17. Education & Skills ++ At this stage it is not possible Improved cycling, pedestrian and bus No action necessary to assess what specific routes and services could facilitate 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the impact development of this access to schools for residents. necessary education, skills and knowledge to site could have. This will be play a full role in society. further assessed through any a) Will it help improve the qualifications and planning application process. skills of young people? b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for The site is within close lifelong learning (particularly for those with proximity of several Primary greatest need)? Schools and a secondary c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners professional workforce? school.++ d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? The site may be of a scale e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice and location to improve in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? training and educational f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities as part of the mix of facilities? uses.+ 18. Transport and Accessibility ++ It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph c) states “The site should be developed as realistically development accessibility issues need to be a high quality gateway to the town, whether coming 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy by car, rail, bus or foot. The development should facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages represent an extension to the town centre, in doing providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and so ensuring good permeability is created between 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is conveniently planned facilities and from residential the site and Market Jew Street. Furthermore, transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a wide range of areas will be required. development of the site should create better facilities and in comparison to pedestrian access to the waterfront” a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport other areas, offers a location (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and which could optimise use of Paragraph d) states “The site is recognised as a pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary more sustainable modes of future hub / stopping point in the development of a associated infrastructure is made available? transport. It is also located cycle route from Marazion to Newlyn (see b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting adjacent to the railway and Transportation Strategy); as a result the site should alternative modes of transport? bus stations.++ provide its element of the route, plus consideration c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to should also be given to the delivery of cycle storage balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? The development of the area and associated facilities” d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas could provide enhanced emissions? facilities for and connectivity Paragraph e) states “Development of the site must from the public transport ensure a similar scale of parking provision is e) Will it improve service provision or provide a network. maintained within the site; enabled through the service or facility which is accessible to all, delivery of a decked car park. The decked car park including those with disabilities and those in the Development of the site may must have a high quality façade that complements more rural areas? cause a significant increase in the wider scheme; this could include development f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or local traffic movements wrapping around it. For any reduction of parking sea? through the existing urban spaces on site to be deemed acceptable, it must be area and/or the local highway demonstrated that an appropriate parking provision network which may cause for the town (both in terms of scale and location) is safety and capacity issues. retained on-site and/or off-site”

Paragraph h) states “Redevelopment of the site will also need to ensure a high quality transport interchange is maintained, in particular the site needs to maintain or reprovide an appropriate bus facility that links to the railway station” 19. Energy +/- The site was not covered by a Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary Heat Mapping Analysis meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, however the site is adjacent Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners increase energy efficiency and security and to the town centre and there Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. is little potential for a District seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and Heating Scheme.- sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? development standards. These The site occupies level land policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of which would be favourable to demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? solar PV.+ guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

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

Conclusion

The site is within Penzance town centre and offers the opportunity to make a significant positive contribution to the vitality of the town centre. Plus the site links well with wider aspirations relating to reconnecting the town to the sea and creating ped/cycle links along the waterfront.

It is recognised that the site is in a critical drainage area and a Flood Zone 3a area; however the site is part of a wider area that is recognised to need protection regarding shoreline management, therefore the site offers the opportunity to support these wider aspirations to deliver flood protection for the town. Plus the exception test indicated that there are no reasonable alternatives to deliver proposals to support the town centre and there is the ability to create a safe means of access and egress for any vulnerable uses. Furthermore, it is recognised that there are some listed buildings / structures that are on the edge of the site; however it is felt that the impact can be less than substantial and that a sensitive scheme could manage these impacts further

As a result, on balance it is felt that the potential negative impacts are outweighed by the benefits that the site’s development can provide to the town and particularly the town centre 5.14 SA of PZ-M2 – Coinagehall Street (Mixed Use)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is previously New development should seek No action necessary developed land located within to maximise use of 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change the existing built up area of sustainable modes of through a reduction in greenhouse gas Penzance and its wide range transport and reduce reliance emissions. of facilities. It is adjacent to on private vehicles for short 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and the town centre of Penzance trips. reduce vulnerability. and in proximity to other facilities. In comparison to Where possible linkages for a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? other site options it offers a walking and cycling between b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and location which could the new development and energy efficiency? encourage the use of more facilities outside of the site c) Does it encourage the use of renewable sustainable modes of area should be encouraged. energy technologies? transport thereby it would d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage minimise any increase in resilience to the effects of climate change? greenhouse gas emissions.+

The site consists of level ground which would allow development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies. + 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to No action necessary any positive or negative reduce waste by increasing 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount recycling, the provision of encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected sufficient storage and materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- collection areas for recycling, hierarchy. composting and waste and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, addressing waste as a collected, and or land filled? resource and looking to b) Will it increase levels of composting or disposal as the last option. anaerobic digestion? Higher level policy provisions c) Has space for storage of recycled materials seek to meet this objective been planned for? through Local Plan policies 12 d) Will it reduce the waste management and 13 (Design and industry’s contribution to climate change? Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral area.++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is in proximity, but 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the not adjacent to a County condition of geodiversity in the county. Geology (RIGS) site (this is the fossilised forest in a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary Mount’s Bay).+ mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil + The site is classified as Urban None required No action necessary Land so if developed would 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and have no impact on protect and enhance soil quality. agricultural land.+ 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. * Source Agricultural Land Classification field survey pre a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil 88 quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil? 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution No action necessary impact on air pollution the resulting from the proposal 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be could be minimised through continues to improve. minimised through careful careful design and a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction construction and gas emissions? enhancements to sustainable The site does not fall within transport networks. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management Cornwall? Area.+ Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and well being 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have No action necessary the overall demand for water. potential negative impacts on 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and water related issues, however reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment appropriate implementation of and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed SUDS can mitigate these 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the issues. reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the entire water use? site.++ The SFRA made the following recommendations: a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by Surface water drainage will the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- need to be designed in b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand accordance with the SUDS for water? principles and standards set c) Will the proposal provide for greater out in the Drainage Guidance integrated water catchment management and for Cornwall to ensure surface strengthen links between habitats to increase the water run-off from likelihood of adaptation to climate change? development is managed d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water appropriately, so that flood pollution events? risk is not increased LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners

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

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area No action necessary a Special Area of should be accompanied by 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special enhancements to habitats and condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other improvements to ecological and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of networks. a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + Provision and enhancement of wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, wildlife habitats and corridors nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within and other Green or is adjacent to a Cornwall Infrastructure requirements b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ are specified within the Green change through the connection of habitats Infrastructure Strategy (wildlife corridors)? The site is not covered by or section of the DPD. c) Does it protect not only designated areas but adjoins a BAP habitat.+ also of wildlife interest everywhere? d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape +/- The site is not within or in Design of development should No action necessary close proximity to a mitigate any negative impact 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the designated AONB or AGLV.+ on the landscape or seascape natural, historic and cultural landscape and in this location. seascape. This urban previously a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the developed site was not Higher level policy provisions distinctive qualities and features of the natural, covered by a landscape seek to meet this objective, historic and cultural landscape and seascape assessment. for instance LP:SP Policy 23. character? No further specific wording is This prominent site is visible required. b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural from the sea and coast. beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Development of the site will Valley AONB, and increase understanding and have a high impact on the enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? seascape of the harbour area. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners c) Will it protect, enhance and promote However the current site is opportunities for green infrastructure within and poor and a new scheme could between urban settlements. improve the situation -- d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime +/- The site is in very close Higher level policy provision No action necessary proximity to the coast so any seeks to meet this objective, 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and development could have an for instance LP:SP Policy 26 diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and impact +/- (Flood Risk Management and ensure sustainable maritime environments. Coastal Change) a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of M2 Paragraph d) states “The site is within the Penzance have some effect on the recommended the following Conservation Area and within the setting of the Grade II* 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : listed Church of St Mary. The design, layout and quantum of distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, development should be informed by an appropriate a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic if existing, made available as assessment of the historic assets, character and character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment soon as feasible in order to significance. The existing evidence base that should inform implies less than substantial inform precise layouts, the design includes the Penzance Conservation Area b) Does the proposal have an harm and the potential for densities, design solutions Appraisal and the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Urban Survey. acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the mitigation.- etc.: Proposals must conserve, and where appropriate enhance, historic environment? • Historic Building the setting of the heritage assets.” c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the The site is adjacent to a assessments /archaeological cultural and social significance of the historic number of features recorded trial trenching etc. where asset? on the Cornwall Sites and appropriate d) Will it result in development which is Monuments Register, these • Conservation Area Impact sympathetic towards the need to promote the are the site of a post Assessment including Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic medieval mission church, the assessment of impact on environment and culture? site of a medieval cross and historic street and plot LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed the site of a post medieval patterns; impact on the to be compatible with the immediate historic fish cellar. outcomes of historic grant-aid environment? schemes (THI). f) Has a balance been struck between the level of The site is classed as urban • Assessment of impact on risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or land. setting, context and inter- flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the relationship of HE assets distinctive qualities of the historic environment? The site is bordered by a /historic townscapes number of significant Listed 2. Development to be Buildings including the Grade informed by existing urban II* Listed St Mary’s Church assessments /conservation and South Pier, as well as the area assessments and Grade II Jubilee Pool. management plans, and the Development of the site may overriding statutory duties to adversely affect the historic consider preservation or setting of these properties; enhancement to of character. although there is also an opportunity to make a 3. Mitigation to include positive contribution to the appropriate design/densities setting Jubilee Pool. etc. responding to historic context; Historic Building The site is within the recording; archaeological Penzance Conservation Area. assessments/Watching briefs/targeted excavation Regeneration of the site etc. as appropriate offers the opportunity to create a better setting for the Higher level policy provisions listed assets seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. No further specific wording is required. 11. Design + Topography is unlikely to Higher level policy provisions Paragraph b) states “The site’s prominent location means a impede the sustainable seek to meet this objective high quality design solution is expected. The design should 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in design of development in this through Local Plan policies 13 also ensure the development interacts with St Anthony development, sustainable land use and area.+ and 14 (Design and Gardens and Jubilee Pool” sustainable built development. Development standards), and a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher The site currently contains a which seek to secure high Paragraph e) states “Planning permission for the environmental standards? mixture of poor quality quality safe, sustainable and development of only part of the site will not be granted, buildings; as a result its inclusive design and unless it is in accordance with a masterplan / concept plan b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? redevelopment offers the development for the entire site” c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable opportunity to regenerate a standards. These policies energy capture and sustainable construction LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? prominent site require development to d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and demonstrate the application of sympathetic design that takes account of the guidance set out within sustainable construction and transport modes, the Council’s Design Guide and green infrastructure? Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to, amongst others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion + At this stage it is not possible At the scheme design stage, No action necessary to assess what specific efforts should be made to 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and impact development of this incorporate elements that will provide opportunities for all to participate fully in site could have. reduce poverty and social society. exclusion. Access to services a) Will it improve access to and provision of The site is located within the and facilities need to be services, health and community facilities urban area and adjacent to considered. (including community youth facilities) especially the town centre. It is also in rural areas and for the socially excluded? within reasonable proximity The development will improve to schools and health access to services and b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, facilities.+ facilities. No further wording is discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? required. The proposed allocation is for mixed use development. This could therefore improve access to services and facilities.+ 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, No action necessary establish what impacts crime and safety issues need Behaviour development in this area will to be considered eg 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial overlooking of public spaces fear of crime. behaviour. and well lit footpaths in order to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Higher level policy provisions Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived seek to meet this objective neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) through Local Plan policies 12 b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing +/- The site is a level previously None required No action necessary developed site and there are 1. To meet the needs of the local community as no topographical constraints a whole in terms of general market, affordable, in this area that would affect adaptable and decent housing. the opportunity of developing a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing an optimum quantity and mix to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration of development including schemes for the county? affordable housing.+ b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless The site is not of a scale to or in temporary accommodation? provide an appropriate mix of c) Will it contribute towards the provision of housing type and tenure and affordable, social and key worker housing? the allocation is for a mixed d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and use development which may those falling below the decent homes standards? affect the mix of residential e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the development.- lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation + At this stage it is not possible At the design stage, Paragraph c) states “The site, together with St Anthony to assess what specific developers should be Garden and Jubilee Pool, is recognised as a key node on the 1. To improve health through the promotion of impact development of this encouraged to incorporate proposed cycle route (see transportation strategy), to healthier lifestyles and improving access to open site could have on access to new and improve existing create a hub / stopping point. As a result the design and LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners space and health, recreation and sports facilities. open space and sports pedestrian and cycle links for mix of uses on site should support these aspirations” a) Will it improve health and well-being and facilities. future residents. This is reduce inequalities in health? covered in the DPD Assumption – the criteria “e) Transportation Strategy b) Will it improve access to health services? will it lead to unacceptable c) Will it improve access to the countryside, noise levels?” has been The Penzance & Newlyn Green coast, recreation and open spaces? considered as the noise that Infrastructure Strategy sets d) Will it increase participation and engagement would be generated by the minimum size thresholds. It is in physical activity and sport? development – as this not considered that specific proposal is for mixed use with reference is required in the e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? a commercial focus there policy which is for a mixed use may be a noise impact that site. would require mitigation, however as the allocation includes residential development it is unlikely that this would be a significant issue.

The site is in close proximity to existing health facilities+

The site does not include an existing playing field so will not have an adverse impact.+

The site is adjacent to a public gardens and an open air swimming pool (currently awaiting repair).+

The site is adjacent to the coast and the public footpath and Cornish Way cycle network which could encourage access for recreation.+ 16. Economic Development, ++ At this stage it is not possible No specific measures required Paragraph a) states “A mixed use site that should deliver a to assess what specific to address this objective. The commercially focused mixed use development, which Regeneration and Tourism impact development of this site is allocated for mixed use includes B1a office space” 1. To support a balanced and low carbon site could have. This will be development economy that meets the needs of the area and further assessed through any promotes a diverse range of quality employment planning application process. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners opportunities. a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment The site is not in proximity to opportunities? an existing employment area but is adjacent to the town b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, centre as well as the dry dock managed workspace to support local need? and other marine based c) Will it support the development of access to employment. ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? The site has good links to the d) Will it raise the quality of employment and strategic transport network, reduce seasonality? and is in reasonable proximity to the main line railway station and bus station in comparison to other sites around the urban area.

Development of this mixed use allocation could include retail and employment provision, so would improve access to and provision of additional services and facilities and therefore provide employment opportunities.++

Furthermore, the site offers the opportunity to link into wider ambitions relating to reconnecting the town to the sea and representing a stopping point along a proposed ped/cycle route 17. Education & Skills +/- At this stage it is not possible Improved cycling, pedestrian No action necessary to assess what specific and bus routes and services 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the impact development of this could facilitate access to necessary education, skills and knowledge to site could have. schools for residents. This is play a full role in society. covered in the DPD a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site is within close Transportation Strategy skills of young people? proximity of several Primary b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for Schools and a secondary lifelong learning (particularly for those with school.++ greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and The site is not of a scale and professional workforce? LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners d) Will it support a viable future for rural location to improve training communities? and educational facilities.- e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility +/- It is acknowledged that Future transport Paragraph c) states “The site, together with St Anthony realistically development arrangements and Garden and Jubilee Pool, is recognised as a key node on the 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor accessibility issues need to be proposed cycle route (see transportation strategy), to facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. considered as part of any create a hub / stopping point. As a result the design and providing safe sustainable travel choices. policy development. mix of uses on site should support these aspirations” 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is conveniently Sustainable linkages through transport related greenhouse gas emissions. located for a wide range of the site to existing and facilities and in comparison to planned facilities will be a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport other areas, offers a location required. (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and which could optimise use of pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary more sustainable modes of associated infrastructure is made available? transport. It is also located in b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting reasonable proximity to the alternative modes of transport? railway and bus stations.+ c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? Development of the site may d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas cause an increase in local emissions? traffic movements through the existing urban area e) Will it improve service provision or provide a and/or the local highway service or facility which is accessible to all, network which may cause including those with disabilities and those in the safety and capacity issues.- more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea? 19. Energy +/- The site was not covered by a Higher level policy provisions No action necessary Heat Mapping Analysis seek to meet this objective 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, however the site is adjacent through Local Plan policies 12 increase energy efficiency and security and to the town centre and there and 13 (Design and reduce fuel poverty. is little potential for a District Development standards), and a) Will it promote energy conservation and Heating Scheme.- which seek to secure high efficiency? quality safe, sustainable and The site occupies level land inclusive design and b) Will it promote and support the use of which would be favourable to development renewable and low carbon energy technologies? solar PV.+ standards. These policies c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? require development to d) Will it encourage local energy production? demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

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

Conclusion

Development of the site offers the opportunity to regenerate a poor quality area of the town; plus it offers the opportunity to support the wider aspirations to reconnect the town to the sea.

It is recognised that there a Grade II* Church within the vicinity of the site, plus the Grade II listed Jubilee Pool. There is the potential for limited impact on these assets; although a high quality scheme could also make a positive contribution in comparison with the current buildings on the site.

As a result, whilst the redevelopment of the site needs to be sensitively delivered to ensure impacts are managed on the surrounding heritage assets, it is felt that on balance this is outweighed by the benefits of being able to regenerate a prominent site to deliver housing and economic growth for the area. 5.15 SA of PZ-M3 – Wherrytown (Employment/ Leisure)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is previously New development should seek to Paragraph b) states “The Wherry Town area is developed land located within maximise use of sustainable modes recognised as a location for a hub / stopping point in 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change the urban area and is well of transport and reduce reliance on the development of a waterfront cycle route (see through a reduction in greenhouse gas located for its wide range of private vehicles for short trips. transportation strategy). As a result, development of emissions. facilities. It therefore offers a the site should deliver a design and mix of uses that 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and location which could Where possible linkages for walking would support the development of a hub / stopping reduce vulnerability. encourage the use of more and cycling between the new point” sustainable modes of development and facilities outside of a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? transport thereby it would the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and minimise any increase in energy efficiency? greenhouse gas emissions.+ c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy technologies? The site consists of level d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage ground which would allow resilience to the effects of climate change? development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and/or landfilled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any None required No action necessary mineral safeguarding LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral area.++ resources and ensure the sustainable management of these resources The site is in close proximity, but not adjacent to a County 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the Geology (RIGS) site (this is condition of geodiversity in the county. the fossilised forest in a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary Mount’s Bay).+ mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil + The site is previously None required No action necessary developed land and not 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and classified so if developed protect and enhance soil quality. would have no impact on 2. To encourage and safeguard local food agricultural land.+ production. * Source Agricultural Land a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil Classification field survey pre quality in Cornwall? 88 b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil? 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and well being 6. Water -- All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph c) states “The site is located within a flood the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related zone 3 area, so it is critical that safe access and 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate egress is provided as part of the design solution for reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood Risk assessment on the implementation of SUDS can mitigate the site” and coastal erosion. site demonstrates that an these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and Exception Test is required to reduce consumption and increase efficiency of ascertain whether the The SFRA made the following water use? proposed use, for the recommendations: The SMP2 is majority of the site, is currently undergoing review, it a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing compatible with the Flood currently states that the northern the risk of flooding overall? Zone status. The Exception part of the site will not be defended b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand Test has been applied and the from the 2nd epoch onwards, for water? Council considers that the however there is a wider shoreline c) Will the proposal provide for greater wider sustainability planning management strategy which sets out integrated water catchment management and objectives outweigh the flood solutions and recommendations – to strengthen links between habitats to increase the risks in relation to the site. - the north of the site the rail line and likelihood of adaptation to climate change? station will be defended. d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water The site is entirely covered by pollution events? a Critical Drainage Area.-- Any development of the site would have to incorporate some form of future-proofed sea defences at the southern seaward perimeter of the site at an appropriate height; this will be a key consideration at any detailed design stage of development proposals.

There needs to be an element of flexibility in considerations due to need to incorporate the emerging long term solutions and recommendations in the ‘Mounts Bay Shoreline Management Strategy’ which will be relevant to this site. Any site proposals will need to LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners consider, incorporate and contribute to the preferred strategic sea flood defence solution.

Under consideration at the time of writing is an ‘outer harbour breakwater’ which if feasible and deliverable as a project would create an adequate sea defence for the site and wider area over the medium and long term.

Any finished levels above 4.5 m.OD should be outside tidal flood zone. However, there is still a residual risk of wave overtopping and therefore a need to provide additional raised defences on seaward sides of development

Raising of ground levels would not increase flood risk elsewhere as the nature of the risk is wave overtopping with water then receding back to the sea and not elsewhere.

Floor levels will be established in any detailed design scheme but must be above surrounding ground level to enable water move around without entering buildings e.g. as a guide around 0.3 metres.

Flood resilient internal finishes should be considered i.e. services/wiring above set heights and internal safe refuge provided.

Ground level low impact areas of the site such as public realm and footpaths should be designed to be ‘floodable’ during extreme flood events.

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Residual uses should only be on upper floors of any development.

Safe access and egress during a flooding event can be provided towards the northern eastern corner of the site, careful planning of the development, any overland flow pathways and flood management measures will be required. Specific design of the safe access and egress will be undertaken at the detailed development design stage.

A flood warning and evacuation plan must be developed and Cornwall Councils Emergency Planning Team must be consulted during any detailed design proposal.

There is a multi-agency emergency plan for Penzance which will be updated to reflect any new development of this site.

Due to the nature of the hazard which is a combination of extreme high tides and extreme weather events there will be several hours flood warning before significant events to enable necessary measures to be implemented as part of a site flood warning and evacuation plan.

The site drains to tidal waters so water quality will need to be of the highest standard for amenity and biodiversity interests. Site management must ensure no negative impacts on water quality during construction and use.

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

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

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be No action necessary a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site is not covered by or c) Does it protect not only designated areas but in proximity to a BAP also of wildlife interest everywhere? habitat.+ d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape +/- At this stage it is not possible Design of development should No action necessary to assess whether any mitigate any negative impact on the 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a landscape or seascape in this natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green location. seascape. infrastructure. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the Paragraph d of the Policy refers to a distinctive qualities and features of the natural, The site is not within or in good quality façade. so no further historic and cultural landscape and seascape close proximity to a specific wording is required. character? designated AONB or AGLV.+ Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural This urban previously meet this objective, for instance beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Valley AONB, and increase understanding and developed site was not LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? covered by a landscape wording is required. c) Will it protect, enhance and promote assessment. opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. The site comprises a seafront location on Western d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality Promenade Road. living environment? Development of the site will e) Will it encourage the location and design of have a high impact on the development to respect and improve landscape seascape. However it is character and the landscape setting of recognised that a new settlements? scheme could make an improvement on the current site -- 9. Maritime +/- The site is in very close Higher level policy provision seeks to No action necessary proximity to the coast so any meet this objective, for instance 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and development could have an LP:SP Policy 26 (Flood Risk diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and impact.+/- Management and Coastal Change) ensure sustainable maritime environments. No further wording is required. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to HIA assessment of the neighbouring No action necessary have some effect on the site recommended the following 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures: distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive The site has been subject to a existing, made available as soon as character of Cornwall? desk based Historic feasible in order to inform precise Environment Assessment. layouts, densities, design solutions b) Does the proposal have an etc.: acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the The site contains one feature • Historic Building historic environment? recorded on the Cornwall assessments/archaeological trial c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the Sites and Monuments trenching etc. where appropriate cultural and social significance of the historic Register, this is the former • Conservation Area Impact asset? site of a post medieval corn Assessment including assessment of LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners d) Will it result in development which is mill.- impact on historic street and plot sympathetic towards the need to promote the patterns. Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic The site is classed as urban • Assessment of impact on setting, environment and culture? land. context and inter-relationship of HE e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed assets/historic townscapes to be compatible with the immediate historic 2. Development to be informed by environment? existing urban assessments /conservation area assessments and f) Has a balance been struck between the level of management plans, and the risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or overriding statutory duties to flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the consider preservation or distinctive qualities of the historic environment? enhancement to of character. 3. Mitigation to include appropriate design/densities etc. responding to historic context; Historic Building recording; archaeological assessments/Watching briefs/targeted excavation etc. as appropriate

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. No further specific wording is required. 11. Design + Topography is unlikely to Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph d) states “Development of the site should impede the sustainable meet this objective through Local deliver a good quality façade on to Western 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in design of development in this Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Promenade Road” development, sustainable land use and area.+ Development standards), and which sustainable built development. seek to secure high quality safe, Paragraph e) states “Planning permission for the a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher The site is relatively sustainable and inclusive design and development of only part of the site will not be environmental standards? prominent on the Prom and development standards. These granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan adjacent to the boating lake. policies require development to / concept plan for the entire site” b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? Redevelopment of the site demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable offers the opportunity to help guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction regenerate the area and Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? improve upon the existing Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and food store building sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion + At this stage it is not possible At the scheme design stage, efforts No action necessary to assess what specific should be made to incorporate 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and impact development of this elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in site could have. and social exclusion. Access to society. services and facilities need to be a) Will it improve access to and provision of Development of this site for considered. services, health and community facilities employment and leisure (including community youth facilities) especially purposes will improve access The development will improve access in rural areas and for the socially excluded? to employment opportunities to services and facilities. No further contributing to reducing wording is required. b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, poverty and social exclusion discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? + 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing o This allocation is for None required No action necessary employment and leisure uses 1. To meet the needs of the local community as and so this criteria is not a whole in terms of general market, affordable, relevant o adaptable and decent housing. a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners schemes for the county? b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation ? This allocation is for At the design stage, developers No action necessary employment and leisure uses should be encouraged to incorporate 1. To improve health through the promotion of and so this criteria is not new and improve existing pedestrian healthier lifestyles and improving access to open relevant. At this stage future and cycle links for future residents. space and health, recreation and sports facilities. occupiers of the proposed a) Will it improve health and well-being and employment units are The Penzance & Newlyn Green reduce inequalities in health? unknown and noise impacts Infrastructure Strategy sets uncertain ? minimum size thresholds. It is not b) Will it improve access to health services? considered that specific reference is c) Will it improve access to the countryside, required in the policy which is for a coast, recreation and open spaces? mixed use site. d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? Paragraph b of the policy refers to e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? cycle routes. No further amendment is required. 16. Economic Development, ++ The site does not have good No specific measures required to Paragraph a) states “A mixed use site that comprises links to the strategic address this objective. The site is two or more of the following uses: B1 Office uses; Regeneration and Tourism transport network in allocated for mixed use development. D1-2 uses” 1. To support a balanced and low carbon comparison to other cells. economy that meets the needs of the area and This site is part of a wider strategy to promotes a diverse range of quality employment The proposed allocation is for regenerate the waterfront of the opportunities. mixed employment and town. The regeneration of the leisure uses, therefore waterfront is a major focus of the a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment development of the site could Penzance Neighbourhood Plan. opportunities? improve access to and b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, provision of additional LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners managed workspace to support local need? services and facilities as well c) Will it support the development of access to as employment opportunities. ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in It is proposed as a focus for rural areas? the wider regeneration of the seafront++ d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality? Inappropriate development on this seafront location may have an adverse effect on tourism, however the allocation states that development of the site should deliver a good quality façade on to Western Promenade Road and it is recognised as a key opportunity to create a hub / stopping point which would have a very positive effect on tourism. 17. Education & Skills + At this stage it is not possible None required No action necessary to assess what specific 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the impact development of this necessary education, skills and knowledge to site could have. play a full role in society. a) Will it help improve the qualifications and The site is allocated for skills of young people? employment and leisure uses b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for and may provide lifelong learning (particularly for those with opportunities for work placed greatest need)? training facilities + c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility + It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph b) states “The Wherry Town area is realistically development accessibility issues need to be recognised as a location for a hub / stopping point in 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy the development of a waterfront cycle route (see facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages transportation strategy). As a result, development of providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and the site should deliver a design and mix of uses that 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise The site is conveniently planned facilities will be required. would support the development of a hub / stopping located for a wide range of point” LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners transport related greenhouse gas emissions. facilities in comparison to a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport other areas and offers a (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and location which may optimise pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary use of more sustainable associated infrastructure is made available? modes of transport.+ b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting Development of the site is alternative modes of transport? unlikely to generate more trip c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to movements than the current balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? use. +/- d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea? 19. Energy +/- The site was not covered by a Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary Heat Mapping Analysis meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, however the site is adjacent Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and to the urban area and there is Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. little potential for a District seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and Heating Scheme. - sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? development standards. These The site occupies level land policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of which would be favourable to demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? solar PV.+ guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

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

Conclusion

The development of the site offers the opportunity to regenerate a prominent site previously used as a food store. Plus the site links well with wider aspirations relating to reconnecting the town to the sea and being used as a stopping point for a proposed waterside ped/cycle route. 5.16 SA of PZ-E2 – Stable Hobba Extension (Employment)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is located on New development should seek to The Penzance Transport Strategy sets out transport greenfield land adjacent to maximise use of sustainable modes improvements, which will support the delivery of 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change the existing Stable Hobba of transport and reduce reliance on development in this location through a reduction in greenhouse gas Industrial Estate on the fringe private vehicles for short trips. emissions. of Newlyn. It offers a location 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and which could encourage the Where possible linkages for walking reduce vulnerability. use of more sustainable and cycling between the new modes of transport thereby it development and facilities outside of a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? would minimise any increase the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and in greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency? however this is not as c) Does it encourage the use of renewable favourable as some other energy technologies? sites.+/- d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to the effects of climate change? The site consists of land with a gentle south easterly aspect which would allow development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary mineral safeguarding meet this objective through LP:SP 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral area.++ Policy 18: Minerals Safeguarding, resources and ensure the sustainable which sets out specific requirements management of these resources The site is not within or in to safeguard important mineral 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the proximity to a County resources and reserves against condition of geodiversity in the county. Geology (RIGS) site.+ sterilisation from other forms of development. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil -- The whole site is classified as None required Whilst is it recognised that the site is Grade 3a land, Grade 3a Agricultural Land so it is at the lower end of the scale, so it is felt that on 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and if developed would lead to a balance the delivery of new workspace for the town protect and enhance soil quality. loss of the best and most would outweigh the small loss of Grade 3a 2. To encourage and safeguard local food versatile agricultural land. -- agricultural land production. * Source Agricultural Land a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil Classification field survey quality in Cornwall? post 88 b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil? 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and Well Being 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph d) states “The far eastern corner of the the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related site sits within Flood Zone 3b, development of the 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate site must ensure any built development and any reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate access and egress do not go into this area” and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the The SFRA made the following water use? majority of the site.+ recommendations : “Consider adjusting the site a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by boundary to exclude the area of the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- Flood Zone 3b. b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand for water? Where site boundary adjustment is c) Will the proposal provide for greater unfeasible, a sequential approach to integrated water catchment management and development will need to be taken strengthen links between habitats to increase the with built development outside of likelihood of adaptation to climate change? Flood Zone 3b (and not over the d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water Culverted water course). pollution events? Development should not take place within the area of flood zone within the site, unless it is a land use compatible with the flood designation.

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

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD 7. Biodiversity + The area does not fall within Development in this area should be Paragraph c) states “The site is located within the or in proximity to a Special accompanied by enhancements to wider setting of the Grade II* listed Trereife Manor. 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Area of Conservation, Site of habitats and improvements to The existing trees on the northern edge of the site condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Special Scientific Interest, or ecological networks. must be retained, to ensure the potential for visual and allow its adaptation to climate change. other designated site of impact is minimised” a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance. + wildlife habitats and corridors and wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? The site does not fall within requirements are specified within the or is adjacent to a Cornwall Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate Wildlife Site.+ of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats

(wildlife corridors)? The site is not covered by but c) Does it protect not only designated areas but is in proximity to the west to also of wildlife interest everywhere? a BAP habitat.- d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats? 8. Landscape - At this stage it is not possible Design of development should No action necessary to assess whether the mitigate any negative impact on the 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a landscape or seascape in this natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green location. seascape. infrastructure. a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the Higher level policy provisions seek to distinctive qualities and features of the natural, The site is not within or in meet this objective, for instance historic and cultural landscape and seascape close proximity to a LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific character? designated AONB however it wording is required. is adjacent to an AGLV.- b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar The landscape assessment of Valley AONB, and increase understanding and cell concluded that the site enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? has an intermediate overall c) Will it protect, enhance and promote landscape assessment.+/- opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime o The site is not in proximity to None required No action necessary the coast. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment +/- All development is likely to Assessments need to be done at the Paragraph c) states “The site is located within the have some effect on the appropriate master plan stage in wider setting of the Grade II* listed Trereife Manor. 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. order to inform precise layouts, The existing trees on the northern edge of the site distinctiveness of the historic environment. densities etc. must be retained, to ensure the potential for visual a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive The site has not been subject Assessments to be carried out: impact is minimised” character of Cornwall? to a Historic Environment  Desk Based Assessment and Assessment. walk over survey b) Does the proposal have an Impact Assessment acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the  The site contains no features Setting of designated and historic environment?  recorded on the Cornwall undesignated Historic c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the Sites and Monuments environment assets to be cultural and social significance of the historic Register.++ considered asset?  Geophysical survey to d) Will it result in development which is The site is classed as ancient minimise impact and target sympathetic towards the need to promote the enclosed land.- excavation Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic Assessment/ Historic Environment environment and culture? The site is part in proximity issues to inform extent of the e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to the Grade II* Listed development and design solutions to be compatible with the immediate historic Trereife House and it’s estate. within the allocation site: environment? Development could have a  Mitigation may affect negative impact on historic number and location of f) Has a balance been struck between the level of LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or character.- development flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the  Consider retention of distinctive qualities of the historic environment? hedgerows if present on site

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. No further specific wording is required. 11. Design + Topography is unlikely to Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph e) states “Planning permission for the impede the sustainable meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in design of development in this Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and area.+ Development standards), and which / concept plan for the entire site” sustainable built development. seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion + Development of this site for At the scheme design stage, efforts No action necessary employment purposes will should be made to incorporate 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and improve access to elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in employment opportunities and social exclusion. Access to society. contributing to reducing services and facilities need to be a) Will it improve access to and provision of poverty and social considered. services, health and community facilities exclusion.+ (including community youth facilities) especially The development will improve access in rural areas and for the socially excluded? to employment opportunities. No further wording is required. b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and behaviour. to design out crime. fear of crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing o This allocation is for None required No action necessary employment uses. 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and decent housing. a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation ? Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers No action necessary will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future employees. space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the a) Will it improve health and well-being and development. As an reduce inequalities in health? employment development focus it is possible there will b) Will it improve access to health services? be a noise impact that will c) Will it improve access to the countryside, require mitigation. At this coast, recreation and open spaces? stage future occupiers of the d) Will it increase participation and engagement proposed employment units in physical activity and sport? are unknown and noise e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? impacts uncertain 16. Economic Development, ++ Any development may have No specific measures required to Paragraph a) states “An employment site that should an adverse effect on tourism address this objective. The site is deliver approximately 5,000sqm of B1 / B2 / B8 Regeneration and Tourism although effects uncertain at allocated for employment employment space “ 1. To support a balanced and low carbon this stage. development. economy that meets the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality employment The site is proposed to be In regards to the possible tourism opportunities. allocated for employment impact, mitigation, such as screening uses.++ could reduce or alleviate the impact. a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? The site is in proximity to an b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, existing employment area. managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to The site has good links to the ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in strategic transport network, rural areas? in comparison to other sites around the urban area. d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality? Development on this location, adjacent to Trereife House and estate may have an adverse effect on tourism. 17. Education & Skills + This site is allocated for None required No action necessary employment uses and may 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the provide opportunities for necessary education, skills and knowledge to work placed training play a full role in society. facilities.+ a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young people? b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners lifelong learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility +/- It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph b) states “Development of the site will realistically development accessibility issues need to be only be permitted: 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any  once a junction improvement is facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. The scheme could implemented at Trereife crossroads, which providing safe sustainable travel choices. deliver the improvement of the is considered a safety concern; or 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise Site location reasonably Trereife Cross junction which is an  if an appropriate route through the site is transport related greenhouse gas emissions. accessible and favourable for accident blackspot. provided that delivers appropriate use of more sustainable alternative accesses on to the A30 and a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport forms of transport, however Key transportation measures B3315, that is of a capacity to (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and there are constraints due to including for Newlyn are specified accommodate other Newlyn traffic” pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary poor pedestrian and cycle within the Transportation Strategy associated infrastructure is made available? links between the site and section of the DPD. b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting residential areas which may alternative modes of transport? discourage walking and c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to cycling.+/- balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas Development of the site emissions? adjacent to the main highway network may not cause a e) Will it improve service provision or provide a significant increase in local service or facility which is accessible to all, traffic movements through including those with disabilities and those in the the existing urban area more rural areas? and/or the local highway f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or network and could reduce sea? existing congestion if businesses relocated to the site.? 19. Energy ++ Heat Mapping Analysis Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary concluded that the site has meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, some potential to support a Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and District Heating scheme.+ Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and The site occupies land with a sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? slight south easterly aspect development standards. These LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners b) Will it promote and support the use of which would be most policies require development to renewable and low carbon energy technologies? favourable to solar PV.++ demonstrate the application of the c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

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

5.17 SA of PZ-E3 – Sandy Cove, Newlyn (Employment)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors + The site is previously New development should seek to No action necessary developed land located on the maximise use of sustainable modes 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change fringe of the existing built up of transport and reduce reliance on through a reduction in greenhouse gas area of Newlyn. It offers a private vehicles for short trips. emissions. location which could 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and encourage the use of more Where possible linkages for walking reduce vulnerability. sustainable modes of and cycling between the new transport thereby it would development and facilities outside of a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? minimise any increase in the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency? however this is not as The Penzance Transport Strategy c) Does it encourage the use of renewable favourable as some other sets out transport improvements energy technologies? sites and there are d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage topographical constraints resilience to the effects of climate change? between the site and residential areas.+/-

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

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity -- The entire site is within a Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary mineral safeguarding area.-- meet this objective through LP:SP 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral Policy 18: Minerals Safeguarding, resources and ensure the sustainable The site is not within or in which sets out specific requirements management of these resources proximity to a County to safeguard important mineral 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the Geology (RIGS) site.+ condition of geodiversity in the county. resources and reserves against sterilisation from other forms of a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of development. secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil + The site is previously None required No action necessary developed land and not 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and classified so if developed protect and enhance soil quality. would have no impact on 2. To encourage and safeguard local food agricultural land.+ production. * Source Agricultural Land a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil Classification field survey pre quality in Cornwall? 88 (not surveyed post 88) b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil? 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and well being 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential Paragraph c) states “Flood protection represents a the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related key component of the overall project. A Flood Risk 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate Assessment would be expected as part of any reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood Risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate application; this should include: measures to be and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. implemented to ensure flood resilience, taking into 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and marine related use is consideration the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly reduce consumption and increase efficiency of compatible with the Flood The SFRA made the following Shoreline Management Plan. The Assessment should water use? Zone status of the entire recommendations: also include a flood warning and evacuation plan; as site.++ “Development should not take place well as demonstrate safe access and egress to Fore a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing within the area of Flood Zone within St” the risk of flooding overall? The site is entirely covered by the site, unless it is a land use b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand a Critical Drainage Area.-- compatible with the flood for water? designation. c) Will the proposal provide for greater integrated water catchment management and Whilst this site is potentially strengthen links between habitats to increase the identified for marine employment likelihood of adaptation to climate change? uses, which are compatible for Flood d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water Zone 2 and3a areas, close attention pollution events? nonetheless needs to be paid to flood and erosion risk to the site. Measures will also need to be put in place, at a strategic or site specific level, prior to build development being permitted within the areas identified as potential erosion zones within the Shoreline Management Plan.

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

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

Provision of SUDS and other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Section of the DPD 7. Biodiversity - The area does not fall within Development in this area should be No action necessary a Special Area of accompanied by enhancements to 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the Conservation, Site of Special habitats and improvements to condition and extent of biodiversity in the county Scientific Interest, or other ecological networks. and allow its adaptation to climate change. designated site of a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore international, national or Provision and enhancement of biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall regional significance, however wildlife habitats and corridors and wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, it is in proximity to the Penlee other Green Infrastructure nationally and regionally designated areas? Quarry SSSI. - requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Strategy section b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate The site does not fall within of the DPD. change through the connection of habitats or is adjacent to a Cornwall (wildlife corridors)? Wildlife Site.+ c) Does it protect not only designated areas but also of wildlife interest everywhere? The site is not covered by but d) Will it encourage the provision of new or is in proximity to a BAP improved wildlife habitats? habitat.- 8. Landscape +/- At this stage it is not possible Design of development should No action necessary to assess whether the mitigate any negative impact on the 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a landscape or seascape in this natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green location. seascape. infrastructure. This will be a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the further assessed through any Higher level policy provisions seek to distinctive qualities and features of the natural, planning application process. meet this objective, for instance historic and cultural landscape and seascape LP:SP Policy 23. No further specific character? The site is not within or in wording is required. close proximity to a b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural designated AONB or AGLV.+ beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar

Valley AONB, and increase understanding and This urban previously LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? developed site was not c) Will it protect, enhance and promote covered by a landscape opportunities for green infrastructure within and assessment. between urban settlements. The site comprises a seafront d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality location adjacent to Newlyn living environment? harbour. Development of the e) Will it encourage the location and design of site will have a high impact development to respect and improve landscape on the seascape.-- character and the landscape setting of settlements? 9. Maritime +/- The site is adjacent to the Higher level policy provision seeks to Paragraph a) states “A site that should deliver coast. At this stage it is not meet this objective, for instance approximately 6,000sqm of marine related B2 / B2 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and possible to assess what LP:SP Policy 26 (Flood Risk employment space.” diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and specific impact development Management and Coastal Change) ensure sustainable maritime environments. of this site could have. This No further wording is required. Paragraph b) states “Subject to the satisfactory a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore will be further assessed resolution of highway access both into the site and maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both through any planning through Newlyn, proposals for the development of designated and undesignated? application process. +/- Sandy Cove to provide new maintenance facilities for the fishing fleet is welcomed. Any land not required b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to for this purpose should be safeguarded for future climate change and its likely effects on the sea, harbour or marine related uses.” coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

10. Historic Environment + All development is likely to The HIA assessment of E3 Paragraph d) states “The site is within the Newlyn have some effect on the recommended the following Conservation Area; development proposals for the 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : site should conserve, and where appropriate distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if enhance, the Conservation Area” a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive Outcome of Historic existing, made available as soon as character of Cornwall? Environment Assessment feasible in order to inform precise implies no harm to heritage layouts, densities, design solutions b) Does the proposal have an assets+ etc.: acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the • Desk Based Assessment & Walk historic environment? The site contains one feature Over Survey c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the recorded on the Cornwall • Impact Assessment cultural and social significance of the historic Sites and Monuments • Geophysical survey to minimise asset? Register, this is a modern impact & target excavation d) Will it result in development which is flying boat station from the 2. Assessment /HE issues to inform LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners sympathetic towards the need to promote the First World War. extent of development and design Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic solutions within the allocation cell environment and culture? The site is classed as urban 3. Specifics: e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed land. • One of key issues is impact on to be compatible with the immediate historic coastal views – seascape analysis environment? The site is partially covered and characterisation. Broader on the western fringe of the Neighbourhood Planning and f) Has a balance been struck between the level of site by the Newlyn shoreline management Mounts Bay risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or Conservation Area. studies of relevance flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the • impact on setting of historic distinctive qualities of the historic environment? settlement and historic assets

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. No further specific wording is required. 11. Design + Topography is unlikely to Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph e) states “Planning permission for the impede the sustainable meet this objective through Local development of only part of the site will not be 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in design of development in this Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan development, sustainable land use and area.+ Development standards), and which or concept plan for the entire site” sustainable built development. seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher sustainable and inclusive design and environmental standards? development standards. These policies require development to b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion + Development of this site for At the scheme design stage, efforts No action necessary employment purposes will should be made to incorporate 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and improve access to elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in employment opportunities and social exclusion. Access to society. contributing to reducing services and facilities need to be LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners a) Will it improve access to and provision of poverty and social considered. services, health and community facilities exclusion.+ (including community youth facilities) especially The development will improve access in rural areas and for the socially excluded? to employment opportunities. No b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, further wording is required. discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing o This allocation is for None required No action necessary employment uses. 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and decent housing. a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation ? Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers No action necessary will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future employees. space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the a) Will it improve health and well-being and development. As an Transport schemes are set out in the reduce inequalities in health? employment development Penzance Transport Strategy within with a marine focus it is the DPD b) Will it improve access to health services? possible there will be a noise c) Will it improve access to the countryside, impact that will require coast, recreation and open spaces? mitigation. At this stage d) Will it increase participation and engagement future occupiers of the in physical activity and sport? proposed employment units e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? are unknown and noise impacts uncertain 16. Economic Development, ++ No specific measures required to Paragraph a) states “A site that should deliver The site is proposed to be address this objective. The site is approximately 6,000sqm of marine related B2 / B2 Regeneration and Tourism allocated for employment allocated for employment employment space.” 1. To support a balanced and low carbon uses.++ development. economy that meets the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality employment The site is not in proximity to With regard to effecting tourism, opportunities. an existing employment area higher level policy provisions seek to but is adjacent to Newlyn meet this objective through Local a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment Harbour as well as other Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and opportunities? marine based employment Development standards), and which b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, and there are few sites that seek to secure high quality safe, managed workspace to support local need? provide the opportunity to sustainable and inclusive design and c) Will it support the development of access to enhance Newlyn’s marine development standards. ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in related industries rural areas? The Design Guide includes guidance The site does not have good and standards amongst others d) Will it raise the quality of employment and links to the strategic relating to energy and waste reduce seasonality? transport network, in efficiency, crime and disorder, comparison to other sites design, social inclusion, drainage and around the urban area; Health and well being. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners however its coastal location and promotion as a marine focused development has clear benefits.

Development on this seafront location may have an adverse effect on tourism, so development proposals must have a sensitive design solution. 17. Education & Skills + This site is allocated for None required No action necessary employment uses and may 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the provide opportunities for necessary education, skills and knowledge to work placed training play a full role in society. facilities.+ a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young people? b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility +/- It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph b) states “Subject to the satisfactory realistically development accessibility issues need to be resolution of highway access both into the site and 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any through Newlyn, proposals for the development of facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sandy Cove to provide new maintenance facilities for providing safe sustainable travel choices. the fishing fleet is welcomed. Any land not required 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise Site location accessible and Key transportation measures for this purpose should be safeguarded for future transport related greenhouse gas emissions. favourable for use of more including for Newlyn are specified harbour or marine related uses.” sustainable forms of within the Transportation Strategy a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport transport, however there are section of the DPD. (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and severe topographical pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary constraints between the site associated infrastructure is made available? and residential areas which b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting may discourage walking and alternative modes of transport? cycling.+/- c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to Development of the site may LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? cause an increase in local d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas traffic movements through emissions? the existing urban area and/or the local highway e) Will it improve service provision or provide a network which may cause service or facility which is accessible to all, safety and capacity issues. including those with disabilities and those in the There are particular pinch more rural areas? points throughout Newlyn.- f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea? Its coastal location provides good access for marine craft + 19. Energy +/- The site was not covered by a Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary Heat Mapping Analysis meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, however the site is adjacent Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and to the urban area and there is Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. little potential for a District seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and Heating Scheme. - sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? development standards. These The site occupies level land policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of which would be favourable to demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? solar PV.+ guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

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

Conclusion

Development of the site offers the opportunity to deliver economic growth for the area and is one of only a very limited number of sites that can support Newlyn’s marine industries. As a result, it is felt that this outweighs the potential negative impacts that might result from the development of the site. 5.18 SA of PZ-E4 – Long Rock East (Employment)

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. Climatic Factors +/- The site is located adjacent to New development should seek to Paragraph b) states “A high quality design would be a proposed housing allocation maximise use of sustainable modes expected, in recognition of its location as a key 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change PZ- H1 and near the built up of transport and reduce reliance on gateway location into the conurbation. Furthermore, through a reduction in greenhouse gas area of Long Rock village and private vehicles for short trips. the design and layout of the site should enable good emissions. its limited local facilities. integration with the adjacent residential allocation 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and However it is more distant Where possible linkages for walking (Long Rock: PZ-H1) “ reduce vulnerability. from other facilities and the and cycling between the new town centre of Penzance and development and facilities outside of a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? in comparison to other site the site area should be encouraged. b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and options, offers a location energy efficiency? which could have a more c) Does it encourage the use of renewable limited use of more energy technologies? sustainable modes of d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage transport to access resilience to the effects of climate change? employment thereby it would not minimise any increase in greenhouse gas emissions.-

The site consists of relatively flat land which would allow development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies.+ 2. Waste +/- Site location unlikely to have New development will seek to reduce No action necessary any positive or negative waste by increasing recycling, the 1. To minimise the generation of waste and impact on the overall amount provision of sufficient storage and encourage greater re-use and recycling of of waste produced, collected collection areas for recycling, materials in accordance with the waste and or land filled.+/- composting and waste and hierarchy. addressing waste as a resource and a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, looking to disposal as the last option. collected, and or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or Higher level policy provisions seek to anaerobic digestion? meet this objective through Local Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and c) Has space for storage of recycled materials Development standards), and which been planned for? seek to secure high quality safe, d) Will it reduce the waste management sustainable and inclusive design and industry’s contribution to climate change? development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to waste efficiency. 3. Minerals and Geodiversity ++ The whole site is outside any Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary mineral safeguarding meet this objective through LP:SP 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral area.++ Policy 18: Minerals Safeguarding, resources and ensure the sustainable which sets out specific requirements management of these resources The site is not in proximity to to safeguard important mineral 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the a County Geology (RIGS) resources and reserves against condition of geodiversity in the county. site.+ sterilisation from other forms of development. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? 4. Soil - The majority of the site is Site not currently in agricultural use. Whilst the land is Grade 3a, on balance it is felt that classified as Grade 3a No mitigation required its loss in favour of the opportunity to create jobs 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and Agricultural Land so if from the site, particularly as its grade is at the lower protect and enhance soil quality. developed would lead to a end of the scale 2. To encourage and safeguard local food loss of the best and most production. versatile agricultural land, the rest of the site is classified as a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil grade 4 - quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the * Source Agricultural Land loss of productive soil? Classification field survey pre 88 (not surveyed post 88) 5. Air + Any development will have an The extent of air pollution resulting No action necessary impact on air pollution the from the proposal could be 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality extent to which can be minimised through careful design continues to improve. minimised through careful and construction and enhancements a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse design and construction to sustainable transport networks. gas emissions? The site does not fall within Higher level policy provisions seek to b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in an Air Quality Management meet this objective through Local Cornwall? Area.+ Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners Development standards), and which seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards amongst others relating to energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and Health and well being 6. Water +/- All development will increase Development will have potential No action necessary the overall demand for water. negative impacts on water related 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and issues, however appropriate reduce vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise Flood risk assessment implementation of SUDS can mitigate and coastal erosion. demonstrates the proposed these issues. 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and use is compatible with the reduce consumption and increase efficiency of flood zone status of the entire The SFRA made the following water use? site.++ recommendations : “Watercourse should be retained as a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing The site is entirely covered by an open feature and incorporated the risk of flooding overall? a Critical Drainage Area.-- into the development’s future design. b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand for water? The management of water quality c) Will the proposal provide for greater should be integrated into SUDS to integrated water catchment management and protect water quality and to help strengthen links between habitats to increase the prevent deterioration or impact on likelihood of adaptation to climate change? neighbouring Marazion Marsh SPA. d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water pollution events? Surface water drainage will need to be designed in accordance with the SUDS principles and standards set out in the Drainage Guidance for Cornwall to ensure surface water run-off from development is managed appropriately, so that flood risk is not increased.”

Higher level policy provisions seek to LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk Management and Coastal Change)

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

Paragraph d refers to Environment Agency critical drainage standards 7. Biodiversity -- The site adjoins a Special Development in this area should be Paragraph d) states “Development of the site will Protection Area and SSSI.- accompanied by enhancements to require consideration of any likely significant effects 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the habitats and improvements to upon Marazion Marshes SPA by way of a project- condition and extent of biodiversity in the county The site does not adjoin a ecological networks. level Habitats Regulations Assessment. and allow its adaptation to climate change. Cornwall Wildlife Site.+ Notwithstanding the need for any specific project- a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore Development of the area should have level mitigation requirements, it will be necessary to biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall The site partially includes a no adverse impact on the adjacent ensure that: wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and internationally, BAP habitat.-- Marazion Marsh SPA and SSSI  A Construction Environment Management nationally and regionally designated areas? Plan, which ensures impacts upon Marazion Initial outcome of HRA As a consequence of the HRA to Marsh SPA are appropriately mitigated; this b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate implies significant harm to minimise impact on biodiversity in will need to be agreed with the Council prior change through the connection of habitats site biodiversity (Nb and around the site, future to commencement on site. This should (wildlife corridors)? subsequent results development which includes include use of timing to avoid key sensitive c) Does it protect not only designated areas but demonstrated that the impact dwellings should be avoided. periods also of wildlife interest everywhere? could be mitigated) Consideration of alternative Land  A noise/visual screen is provided to avoid d) Will it encourage the provision of new or uses which do not include dwellings disturbance within the SPA, should the improved wildlife habitats? could be considered on this site. (Nb existing scrub adjacent to Trescoe Road be subsequent results demonstrated removed. that the impact could be mitigated)  Environment Agency critical drainage standards are incorporated into the scheme Higher level policy provisions seek to to avoid impacts due to run off, ensuring meet this objective, for instance there is no detrimental impact upon the SPA LP:SP Policy 23.  Existing hedgerows on the southern boundary of the site should be retained, so Provision and enhancement of that it acts as a buffer between the built wildlife habitats and corridors and development and the SPA “ other Green Infrastructure requirements are specified within the Green Infrastructure Strategy section of the DPD. 8. Landscape + At this stage it is not possible Mitigation will be required if the site Paragraph b) states “A high quality design would be to assess whether the option is developed and this will be expected, in recognition of its location as a key 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the proposal could have a looked at in more detail at a later gateway location into the conurbation. Furthermore, LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners natural, historic and cultural landscape and positive impact on green stage to reduce harm to the higher the design and layout of the site should enable good seascape. infrastructure. This can be quality landscape in particular. integration with the adjacent residential allocation a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the assessed at the (Long Rock: PZ-H1) “ distinctive qualities and features of the natural, masterplanning stage. Higher level policy provisions seek to historic and cultural landscape and seascape meet this objective, for instance character? The site is not within or is in LP:SP Policy 23. proximity to a designated b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural AONB or AGLV. + beauty of the Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase understanding and The landscape assessment of enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? cell concluded that the site c) Will it protect, enhance and promote has a low overall landscape opportunities for green infrastructure within and assessment.+ between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality Although the site is in living environment? proximity to the sea and can be seen from the top of St e) Will it encourage the location and design of Michael’s Mount, the land is development to respect and improve landscape relatively level and low lying character and the landscape setting of and does not appear settlements? prominent. It is considered that development of the site will have no impact on the seascape unless the scale was inappropriate .+ 9. Maritime o The site is in proximity to, Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary but not adjacent to the coast meet this objective, for instance 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and At this stage it is not possible LP:SP Policy 26. (Flood Risk diverse waters; To protect coastal areas and to assess what specific management and Coastal Change). ensure sustainable maritime environments. impact development of this a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore site could have. maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits? 10. Historic Environment - All development is likely to The HIA assessment of E4 No action necessary have some effect on the recommended the following LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local historic environment. mitigation measures : distinctiveness of the historic environment. 1. Assessments to be done or, if Assessment implies less than existing, made available as soon as a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive substantial harm and the feasible in order to inform precise character of Cornwall? potential for mitigation.- layouts, densities, design solutions b) Does the proposal have an etc.: acceptable/unacceptable level of impact on the The site contains no features • Desk Based Assessment & Walk historic environment? recorded on the Cornwall Over Survey c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the Sites and Monuments • Impact Assessment cultural and social significance of the historic Register. • Geophysical survey to minimise asset? impact & target excavation The site is classed as Post 2. Assessment /HE issues to inform d) Will it result in development which is Medieval Enclosed Land. extent of development and design sympathetic towards the need to promote the solutions within the allocation cell Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic The site is within the wider 3. Specifics: environment and culture? setting of the Grade 1 St • The field system and drainage e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed Michaels Mount. However it is ditches have some historic value – to be compatible with the immediate historic considered that the they include part of the first environment? development of the site attempted drainage of the marshes f) Has a balance been struck between the level of would have, at most, a minor (see left); these should guide risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or impact on the historic asset structure layout of development flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the rather than constrain it. distinctive qualities of the historic environment? • Hedgerow conservation • Setting of HE assets

Higher level policy provisions seek to meet this objective, for instance LP:SP Policy 24. (Historic Environment) this sets out that proposals should be informed by proportionate assessments and evaluations. 11. Design + The site is relatively level Higher level policy provisions seek to Paragraph b) states “A high quality design would be with a south easterly meet this objective through Local expected, in recognition of its location as a key 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in gradient, therefore Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and gateway location into the conurbation. Furthermore, development, sustainable land use and topography is unlikely to Development standards), and which the design and layout of the site should enable good sustainable built development. impede the sustainable seek to secure high quality safe, integration with the adjacent residential allocation a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher design of development in this sustainable and inclusive design and (Long Rock: PZ-H1) “ environmental standards? area.+ development standards. These policies require development to Paragraph e) states “Planning permission for the b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? demonstrate the application of the development of only part of the site will not be c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable guidance set out within the Council’s granted, unless it is in accordance with a masterplan energy capture and sustainable construction Design Guide Supplementary / concept plan for the entire site” using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? Planning document. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of The Design Guide includes guidance sustainable construction and transport modes, and standards relating to, amongst and green infrastructure? others, energy and waste efficiency, crime and disorder, design, social inclusion, drainage and health and wellbeing. 12. Social Inclusion + Development of this site for At the scheme design stage, efforts No action necessary employment purposes will should be made to incorporate 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and improve access to elements that will reduce poverty provide opportunities for all to participate fully in employment opportunities and social exclusion. Access to society. contributing to reducing services and facilities need to be a) Will it improve access to and provision of poverty and social considered. services, health and community facilities exclusion.+ (including community youth facilities) especially The development will improve access in rural areas and for the socially excluded? to employment opportunities. No further wording is required. b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? 13. Crime & Anti Social ? At this stage, it is difficult to At the scheme design stage, crime No action necessary establish what impacts and safety issues need to be Behaviour development in this area will considered eg overlooking of public 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and have on crime and antisocial spaces and well lit footpaths in order fear of crime. behaviour. to design out crime. a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, Higher level policy provisions seek to and in turn, provide safer communities in meet this objective through Local Cornwall (particularly in the most deprived Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) Development standards), and which b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime? seek to secure high quality safe, sustainable and inclusive design and development standards. These policies require development to demonstrate the application of the guidance set out within the Council’s Design Guide Supplementary Planning document.

The Design Guide includes guidance and standards relating to crime and disorder, design and social inclusion. 14. Housing o This allocation is for None required No action necessary employment uses. 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in terms of general market, affordable, LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners adaptable and decent housing. a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social and key worker housing? d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? 15. Health, Sport and Recreation ? Assumption – the criteria “e) At the design stage, developers Paragraph b) states “A high quality design would be will it lead to unacceptable should be encouraged to incorporate expected, in recognition of its location as a key 1. To improve health through the promotion of noise levels?” has been new and improve existing pedestrian gateway location into the conurbation. Furthermore, healthier lifestyles and improving access to open considered as the noise that and cycle links for future employees. the design and layout of the site should enable good space and health, recreation and sports facilities. would be generated by the integration with the adjacent residential allocation a) Will it improve health and well-being and development. As an (Long Rock: PZ-H1) “ reduce inequalities in health? employment development focus it is possible there will b) Will it improve access to health services? be a noise impact that will c) Will it improve access to the countryside, require mitigation. At this coast, recreation and open spaces? stage future occupiers of the d) Will it increase participation and engagement proposed employment units in physical activity and sport? are unknown and noise e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? impacts uncertain

16. Economic Development, ++ The site is proposed to be No specific measures required to Paragraph a) states “An employment site that should allocated for employment address this objective. The site is deliver approximately 9,400sqm of employment Regeneration and Tourism uses.++ allocated for employment space (B1, B2, B8), with the majority focused on B1a 1. To support a balanced and low carbon development. office space” economy that meets the needs of the area and The site is in proximity promotes a diverse range of quality employment (800m) to existing In regards to the possible tourism opportunities. employment areas. impact, mitigation, such as screening could reduce or alleviate the impact. LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment The site has good links to the opportunities? strategic transport network, b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, in comparison to other sites managed workspace to support local need? around the urban area. c) Will it support the development of access to Development of this site ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in would not have an adverse rural areas? effect on tourism although it d) Will it raise the quality of employment and would be visible to those reduce seasonality? accessing tourism facilities and attractions. 17. Education & Skills + This site is allocated for None required No action necessary employment uses and may 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the provide opportunities for necessary education, skills and knowledge to work placed training play a full role in society. facilities.+ a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young people? b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities? 18. Transport and Accessibility +/- It is acknowledged that Future transport arrangements and Paragraph a) states “An employment site that should realistically development accessibility issues need to be deliver approximately 9,400sqm of employment 1. To improve access to key services and increases use of motor considered as part of any policy space (B1, B2, B8), with the majority focused on B1a facilities by reducing the need to travel and by vehicles. development. Sustainable linkages office space” providing safe sustainable travel choices. through the site to existing and 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise Site location is less accessible planned facilities will be required. Paragraph b) states “A high quality design would be transport related greenhouse gas emissions. and favourable for use of expected, in recognition of its location as a key more sustainable forms of gateway location into the conurbation. Furthermore, a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport transport due to the distance the design and layout of the site should enable good (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and from the majority of the integration with the adjacent residential allocation pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary residential areas which may (Long Rock: PZ-H1) “ associated infrastructure is made available? discourage walking and b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting cycling. However Long Rock Paragraph c) states “Vehicular access should be from alternative modes of transport? is well linked by frequent bus the south of the site” c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to services to the town.+/-

LDF SA Objectives Score Impacts of proposal Proposed mitigation How the considerations have been measures and taken into consideration by Policy considerations Planners balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea? 19. Energy +/- Heat Mapping Analysis Higher level policy provisions seek to No action necessary concluded that the site has meet this objective through Local 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, little or no potential to Plan policies 12 and 13 (Design and increase energy efficiency and security and support a District Heating Development standards), and which reduce fuel poverty. scheme.- seek to secure high quality safe, a) Will it promote energy conservation and sustainable and inclusive design and efficiency? The site has a relatively level development standards. These south easterly aspect which is policies require development to b) Will it promote and support the use of most favourable to solar demonstrate the application of the renewable and low carbon energy technologies? PV.++ guidance set out within the Council’s c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? Design Guide Supplementary d) Will it encourage local energy production? Planning document.

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