RLP Runnymede Local Plan
Annual Monitoring Report
Veridis - Franklands Drive, Addlestone
2012/2013
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Portrait of Runnymede 5 Introduction 10 Core Output indicators (COIs) 10 New Local Plan Progress 11
SECTION 1 Infrastructure Delivery plan (IDP) & Community Infrastructure Levy 12 Business Development and Town Centres 14 BD1 Total amount of additional floorspace 15 Housing Development 16 H1 Plan Period and Housing targets 17 H2 (a) Net dwellings in previous years 17 H2(b1) Net dwellings for the reporting year 18 H2 (b2) Bedroom information on additional dwellings 18 H2(c) Net additional dwellings in future years 18 H2(d) Managed delivery target 19 H3: New and converted dwellings – on previously developed land 19 H4: Net additional pitches (Gypsy and Traveller) 19 H5: Gross affordable housing completions 20 H6: Building for Life Assessments 21 Environmental Quality 22 E1: Number of planning permissions granted contrary to Environment Agency advice 22 on flooding and water quality grounds E2: Change in areas of biodiversity importance 23 E3: Renewable energy generation 23
SECTION 2 Sustainability Appraisal Baseline Data Report 24 Objective 1 ‘To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live in a decent , 24 sustainably constructed and affordable home suitable to their need’ A. Net additional dwellings for the current year 24 B. Affordable housing completions 24 C. Ration of lower quartile house price to lower quartile income by district 24 D. Households on the housing register 25 E. Number of non‐decent homes per 1,000 dwellings 25 F. Percentage of new build and retrofit homes meeting EcoHomes Very Good 25 Standard or equivalent Code for Sustainable Homes Objective 2 ‘To improve the health and well‐being at the population and 26 reduce inequalities in health’ A.Early death rates for circulatory disease, cancer, accidents and suicide 26 B. Infant mortality rates 26 C. Under 18 conception rates 27 D. Life expectancy 27 E. Alcohol related hospital stays 28 F. Progress in reducing health inequalities 28 G. The extent to which older people receive the support they need to live 28 independently at home H. Obesity among primary school age children in Year 6 28 Objective 3 ‘To reduce poverty and social exclusion and by improving their 29 performance, close the gap between the most deprived areas in Runnymede and the rest of the region’
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A. Proportion of children in poverty 29 B. Percentage of the population of working age who are claiming key benefits 30 C. Percentage of households in fuel poverty 30 D. Proportion of the population who live in areas that rank within the most deprived 30 20% of areas in Runnymede (indices of multiple deprivation) E. Number of households experiencing financial exclusion 31 i. Number of households without a current account 31 ii. Number of households not able to access affordable personal credit 32 Objective 4 ‘To raise educational achievement levels across the borough and develop 32 opportunities for everyone to acquire the skills needed to find and remain in work’ A. Achievement of a Level 2 qualification by the age of 19 32 B. Proportion of adults with poor literacy and numeracy skills 32 C. 16‐18 year olds who are not in education , training or employment 33 Objective 5 ‘To reduce crime and perceptions of disorder’ 33 A. Level of serious violence and serious acquisitive crime 33 B. Perceptions of anti‐social behaviour 34 C.Fear of crime 34 Objective 6 ‘To create and sustain vibrant communities which recognise which 34 recognise the needs and contributions of all individuals’ A. Percentage of people who feel that their local area is a place where people 34 from different backgrounds and communities can live together harmoniously B. Percentage of people who say they are satisfied with their local area as a place 35 to live C. Participation in regular volunteering 36 Objective 7 ‘To improve accessibility to all services and facilities including the 36 countryside and the historic environment’ A. Access to key services and facilities by public transport , walking and cycling 36 B. Percentage of rural households at set distances from key services 37 C. Access to natural greenspace 37 Objective 8 ‘To encourage increased engagement in cultural activity across all 37 sections of the community in Runnymede and promote sustainable tourism’ A. Participation in cultural activity 37 Objective 9 ‘To ensure high and stable levels of employment so everyone can benefit 38 from the economic growth of Runnymede’ A. Overall employment rate 38 B. Change in the economic activity rate 39 C. The business stock per 1,000 inhabitants businesses in the area 39 D. Change in the number of businesses run by women 40 Objective 10 ‘To sustain economic growth and competitiveness across the borough by 40 focusing on the principles of smart growth: raising levels of enterprise, productivity and economic activity’ A. Real GVA per capita growth 40 B. Real productivity per employee (total) growth rate 41 Objective 11 ‘To stimulate economic revival in deprived areas’ 41 A. Number of income support claimants in the 20% most deprived areas 41 Objective 12 ‘To develop a dynamic diverse and knowledge based economy that 42 excels in innovation with high value lower impact activities’ A. The percentage of total Runnymede business attributable to new (new to 42 market) and significantly improved products B. Value of manufacturing exports per head 42 C. The expenditure on R&D as the proportion of GVA 43 Objective 13 ‘To develop and maintain a skilled workforce to support long term 43 competitiveness of the borough’
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A. Working age population qualified to Level 3 or higher 43 B. Working age population qualified to Level 4 or higher 44 C. The proportions of employers reporting skills gaps and shortages. 44 D. Proportion of the labour force receiving training 44 Objective 14 ‘To improve efficiency in land use through the appropriate re‐use of 45 previously developed land and existing buildings‐ including re‐use of materials from buildings – and encourage urban renaissance’ A. Development on previously developed land 45 B. Previously developed land that has been vacant or derelict for more than five 45 years Objective 15 ‘To reduce the risk of flooding and resulting detriment to public well‐ 45 being, the economy and the environment’ A.Properties at risk of flooding 45 B. Number of planning permissions granted contrary to the advice of the 46 Environment Agency on flood defence grounds C. New development with sustainable drainage installed 46 D. Number of additional houses where flood risk has been reduced 46 Objective 16 ‘To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality continues to improve’ 46 A. Days when air pollution is moderate or high 46 Objective 17 ‘To addresses the causes of climate change through reducing emissions 47 of greenhouse gases’ A. Emissions of greenhouse gases by source 47 B. Per capita CO2 emissions 47 Objective 18 ‘Ensure that Runnymede is prepared for the impacts of climate change’ 48 A. Population that are within water resource zones that are in deficit 48 Objective 19 ‘To conserve and enhance the boroughs biodiversity’ 48 A. Population of wild birds 48 B. Condition of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) 48 C. Extent and condition of key habitats for which Biodiversity Action Plan (BAPs) 49 have been established Objective 20 ‘To protect and enhance the boroughs countryside and historic 49 environment’ A. Number and area of sites damaged/destroyed by development 49 B. Area of land covered by HLS and ELS environmental stewardship schemes 50 C. Change in the character of the landscape 50 D. Designated heritage assets 50 Objective 21 ‘To improve the efficiency of transport networks by enhancing the 50 proportion of travel by sustainable modes and by promoting policies that reduce the need to travel’ A. Growth in road traffic volume 50 B. Time taken to travel to work (average time per journey) 51 C. Trips per person per mode 51 D. Freight transported by mode (tonnes lifted) 51 Objective 22 ‘To reduce the global social and environmental impact of consumption 52 of resources by using sustainably and ethically produced local or low impacts’ A. Regional ecological footprint 52 B. Percentage of commercial buildings meeting BREEAM Very Good Standard or 52 above or equivalent Objective 23 ‘To reduce waste generation and disposal, and achieve sustainable 52 management of waste’ A. Total types of all waste arising’s, and method used for its management 52 B. Inter‐regional movement of waste 53 Objective 24 ‘To maintain and improve the water quality of the Boroughs rivers, 53 ground waters and coasts and to achieve sustainable water resources management’
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A. Rivers of good or fair chemical and biological water quality 53 B. Compliance with EC Bathing Waters Directive 54 C. Nitrate status of groundwater/ % of sites not meeting standard 54 D. GQA nutrient status of freshwaters for Phosphate and Nitrate 54 E. Per capita consumption of water 54 Objective 25 ‘To increase energy efficiency, security and diversity of supply and the 55 proportion of energy generated from renewable sources in the borough’ A. Energy use per capita 55 B. Installed capacity for energy production from renewable sources 55 Appendix 1 Housing Trajectory 56 Appendix 2 Areas of Biodiversity Importance 60
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Portrait of Runnymede
Runnymede is in North West Surrey only twenty miles from Central London, and is strategically located at the junction of the MM25 and M3 motorways. It has excellee nt road and rail connections to the capital, Heathr ow Airport, and the wider South East Region, havinng good access to the motorway network and the Reading – Waterloo and W oking – Waterloo railway lines.
Runnymede is a relatively small Borough m easuring only 8 miles from north to south and approximately 79% of its area lies within the Metropolitan Green Belt.
Figure 1 Runnymede and neighbouring Boroughs
This is the first open land on the south west edge of the London Metropolitan arrea and much of Runnymede’s Green Belt is used for open land uses such as mineral workk ing and landfill, public utilities, motorways and their intersections, educational and other institutions, research and development establishments, hotel and conference centt res and large scale recreational uses, all of which were largely established before the Green Belt was designated.
Accessibility to London and Heathrow by r ail and motorway makes Runnymede a highly desirable business location. The Borough has a strong local economic base with many commercial enterprises in the town centres, industrial estates and business parr ks. The local economy, in common with the rest of Surrey, is dominated by the service sector, RBC Annual Monitoring Report ‐ 2012/13 5
which employs some 83% of the workforce, while manufacturing accounts for just 5%. Businesses and institutions in the Borough include: St Peters Hospital & NHS Trusts, Royal Holloway (University of London), The Veterinary Laboratory Agency, Thorpe Park, Procter and Gamble, Centrica, BUPA, Gartner UK, Samsung Electronics, Tesco Stores and Automatic Data Processing.
Figure 2 Runnymede Key Diagram
The population of Runnymede is growing; at the time of the 2011 Census there were 32,714 households in the Borough1 (translating to an average household size of 2.36
1 Source: ONS Census 2011 – Table HH01 Number of households with at least one usual resident, unrounded. RBC Annual Monitoring Report ‐ 2012/13 6
people), accommodating a population of 80,5102. With regard to the working population, Runnymede has a net inflow of 4,770 workers on a daily basis, which is the highest net inflow of all Surrey Districts.
Figure 3 ‐ Runnymede Population by age (ONS)
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In recent years there has been considerable redevelopment and intensification of Runnymede’s mainly low rise, lower density housing, together with development and redevelopment of commercial premises in town centres and business areas. House building in Runnymede has exceeded the SEP target (and draft Local Plan target) of 161 dwellings per annum with an annual average of 236 additional dwellings being built over the past 5 years. House prices are on average higher than in the rest of the south east and similar to London. The availability of affordable housing to meet local needs remains a key issue in the Borough.
Runnymede has a rich architectural and environmental heritage, having four Grade 1 listed buildings: Royal Holloway, University of London Founders Building, the former Holloway Sanatorium, Runnymede Park and Great Fosters, along with important listed parks and gardens such as Great Fosters (Grade 2*) and Savill Garden (Grade 1). The Borough also has a number of nationally and internationally important nature conservation sites including a boundary with the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area to the west and Windsor Great Park to the north‐west.
Watercourses and lakes are a key characteristic of the Borough, with the River Thames forming the northern and eastern boundary, and the Basingstoke Canal forming the south eastern boundary. The rivers Wey, the Addlestone Bourne and the Chertsey Bourne run through the Addlestone and Chertsey areas of the Borough, and consequently much of the eastern side of the Borough is subject to flood risk. Recreationally, there are a number of
2 Source: ONS Census 2011 – Table PP04 Usual Resident population RBC Annual Monitoring Report ‐ 2012/13 7
water‐based activities available in Runnymede including sailing, water‐skiing, wind‐surfing, canal and river boating and fishing. The Thorpe No. 1 Gravel Pit is a flooded former gravel pit, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It forms part of the London Water Bodies Special Protection Area (SPA), as it supports many wintering birds including the endangered Gadwall migratory bird population.
Tourism is an important part of the local economy. The main attractions include Thorpe Park, the River Thames, the Runnymede meadows and Coopers Hill slopes (site of the Magna Carta memorial, the John F. Kennedy memorial and the Royal Air Forces Memorial), Wentworth Golf Club, Virginia Water Lake, Savill Gardens and Windsor Great Park, Thorpe Church, the site of Chertsey Abbey and St. Ann’s Hill.
The Borough has four main settlements; Addlestone, Chertsey, Egham, and Virginia Water. Addlestone is the Borough’s youngest centre, which grew with the coming of the railway in the late 19th century. Today the centre contains a mix of commercial and residential uses, with a large superstore at its centre and the Runnymede Civic Centre. Just outside the town is the long established Weybridge and Bourne business park and trading estate.
Chertsey is an historic town which had a famous abbey dating from Saxon times. Part of the town was ‘revitalised’ with modern offices and apartments in the 1990s but the high street conservation area retains much of its historic character. To the west of Chertsey is the St Peters Hospital and Hillswood Business Park, which are major employment locations.
Egham lies close to the historic Runnymede Meadow, site of the sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215. Egham has seen significant commercial redevelopment, both in the town centre and along the Causeway business area, which extends towards Staines to the north east of the town. Much of this area, known as Egham Hythe, is in the River Thames flood plain. The settlement of Englefield Green is situated to the west of Egham. It comprises a small commercial centre surrounded by large residential areas. Englefield Green is home to Royal Holloway University of London and together with Egham, has a significant and growing student population.
Virginia Water is a settlement of special character with limited office accommodation and two local shopping parades. The settlement includes the Wentworth Estate, a low density development at Virginia Park at the site of the former Holloway Sanatorium developed by W G Tarrant in the 1930s and the world famous golf course. Other parts of the settlement include the high quality development at Virginia Park at the site of the former Holloway Sanatorium and more typical suburban development to the east.
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The Borough also has a number of other smaller centres and villages, including New Haw, Woodham and the villages of Ottershaw, Lyne, Longcross and Thorpe. ______
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Introduction
1. Monitoring is an essential part of the continuous planning process and Plans should be monitored to give feedback as to the effectiveness of policies.
2. The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Local Planning Regulations, regulation 34(6)) (as amended by the Localism Act 2011) requires Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to produce a report containing information relating to; a) The implementation of the Local Development Scheme; b) The extent to the effectiveness of polices as set out within the New Local Plan. The regulations relating to the Annual monitoring reports can be found here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/767/regulation/34/made
3. Following enactment of the Localism Act, Councils are no longer required to submit an Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) to the Secretary of State. However, Councils are still required to prepare and publish an AMR.
4. From 1 April 2011, all previous Government set National (Core Output) Indicators were abolished, leaving LPAs to monitor what they consider relevant. New local indicators are currently being developed as part of the work on the development of a new Local Plan.
5. This AMR reports on indicators for the period 1st April 2012 to 31st March 2013.
Core Output Indicators (COIs) (Section 1)
6. Previously, the Government set out specific COIs for the Council to report on; these are now obsolete and Local Authorities are free to report annually what is deemed to be of local importance.
7. It is planned that new indicators which require monitoring will emerge as work on the New Local Plan progresses. This will ensure Local Plan policies and targets can be monitored as to their effectiveness over the plan period.
8. In the interim, the key statistics with regards to Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), Economic Floorspace, Housing and Environmental Quality.
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Sustainability Appraisal Baseline Data Report (Section 2)
9. This report also uses data indicators provided by the Regional Sustainability Framework (RSF) (published 2008) to present a variety of data relevant to Runnymede and its Sustainability Appraisal Report (SAR). The majority of RSF data indicators contain targets from which sustainable development is monitored.
10. There are 25 RSF objectives covering economic, environmental, resource and social data areas. Within these objectives indicators are identified to provide a basis for monitoring and review. Where appropriate targets have been identified to provide a guide to the speed and direction in which the indicators should move to achieve the objectives.
11. This data is presented in both written and graphical form. Data used in the collection of baseline data is found at several levels depending upon the data available. Data has been found at local, county, regional, national and international levels. This report also illustrates where no data has been found in support of the RSF objectives.
New Local Plan progress
12. Runnymede is currently progressing on with work on the Local Plan Core Strategy (LCPS) which is scheduled for adoption in 2014, with the Draft Local Plan Core Strategy document set to be submitted to the Secretary of State in December 2013 /January 2014. The schedule of dates for the preparation of the Local Plan and other DPDs are available in the latest Local Development Scheme (LDS) which is available on the Runnymede Planning Policy website: www.runnymede.gov.uk/planningpolicy
13. Copies of published documents and information on current progress on the Runnymede Local Plan can be found at the planning policy section of the website: www.runnymede.gov.uk/planningpolicy or can be obtained by emailing the Planning Policy team at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter: @rbcplanning
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Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDPs) and Community infrastructure Levy (CILs)
14. An important part of the monitoring process going forward will be the account of CIL monies collected on certain new developments and the Council adopts the CIL charging schedule in 2014.
15. The Council’s IDP and the accompanying Infrastructure Schedule (IS) aim to support the production of the Council’s Local Plan and identify the future infrastructure and service needs for the Borough for the plan period up to 2026.
16. The Council’s IDP and IS demonstrate that there is an aggregate funding gap between the amount of secured existing funding and the total cost of the infrastructure required to facilitate the growth forecasted in the Borough over the plan period. As such, the Council is able to look at adopting a charging levy under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations (2010) for new development (the Council will specify what types of developments will require payment under the levy). Work has already commenced in this regard.
17. CIL is not intended to replace main stream funding for infrastructure but instead is used to reduce the gap between the cost of providing the required infrastructure to support a growing population, and the amount of money available from other mainstream sources, such as from Central Government and the Local Authority’s own capital receipts.
18. The Community Infrastructure Levy Guidance: Charge Setting and Charging Schedule Procedures (March, 2010) encourages authorities to keep their charging schedules, once adopted, under review to ensure that that CIL charges remain appropriate over time and relevant to the gap in the funding for the infrastructure needed, for instance, as market conditions change and infrastructure projects are delivered.
19. To ensure that the CIL charges remain appropriate over time, the evidence base which informs CIL (the IDP and IS), and which determines the size of the aggregate funding gap must be kept up to date. The IDP and IS are therefore live documents, which, with the input of infrastructure providers will be reviewed and updated over the plan period.
The following will be monitored in relation to CIL:
a) the total CIL receipts for the reported year; b) the total CIL expenditure for the reported year;
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c) summary details of CIL expenditure during the reported year including: i. the items of infrastructure to which CIL (including land payments) has been applied, ii. the amount of CIL expenditure on each item, iii. the amount of CIL applied to repay money borrowed, including any interest, with details of the infrastructure items which that money was used to provide (wholly or in part), iv. the amount of CIL applied to administrative expenses pursuant to regulation 61, and that amount expressed as a percentage of CIL collected in that year in accordance with that regulation; and
d) the total amount of CIL receipts retained at the end of the reported year.
20. As the charging Authority, Runnymede must publish the report on its website by the end of December following the end of the reported year. This requires robust monitoring systems to be put in place before a CIL charging regime is adopted so that section 62 of the CIL regulations can be complied with.
21. Alongside its CIL charges, the Council is likely to adopt a Regulation 123 list which will detail the types of infrastructure or specific projects that CIL money will go towards funding. This list also needs to be reviewed over the plan period as priorities change and projects are delivered. Again therefore, monitoring will be required to ensure that the Regulation 123 list remains relevant and up to date.
22. Consultation on the draft charging schedule is due to commence in December 2013.
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Business Development and Town Centres
23. Runnymede has a strong economic base due to its location within the London Fringe Sub‐region, its good access to the primary road network, its proximity to Heathrow, a highly skilled workforce and a diversified business base that serves both local and sub‐regional needs.
24. The Council prepared an Employment Land Review (ELR) February 2010, which serves as the key piece of evidence to inform a policy approach towards the future of various employment sites across the Borough in the forthcoming Core Strategy.
25. The ELR has revealed that the Borough has a strong economy, outperforming regional averages on many indicators (e.g. qualifications and skills, earnings and low unemployment rates). Runnymede also has many economic strengths that should put the Borough in a strong position to support new employment space in the future. These include: excellent transport accessibility, location close to the M25 buoyant area and Heathrow, highly skilled labour force, high proportion of knowledge based businesses, historic towns and pleasant surroundings.
26. In respect of the future requirements for employment floorspace, the study identifies that in quantitative terms, overall there is likely to be sufficient employment space on existing sites and sites with planning permission for employment use to meet the highest forecast requirements up to 2026, in addition to any potential provision at the former DERA site. At the time of the preparation of the ELR, the redevelopment of the former DERA site for a mixed use community including employment provision was an allocation in the South East Plan May 2009. However, as the SEP is due to be abolished in 2013, future development of the site still remains uncertain.
27. The ELR report is available on the Councils website.
28. In terms of retail development, a retail study for the Borough was conducted by Chase & Partners and published in May 2009. This paper will also be a key part of evidence and data to inform the future approach of the Borough with regards to retail development in the town centres.
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BD 1: Total amount of additional employment floorspace – by type
29. 2011/12 saw modest losses in terms of office floorspace. These largely occurred through changes of use and conversions to housing.
30. The relevant figures for the reporting period are in table BD below.
Table BD – Employment Land completions and Losses a
Commercial Use Type Net Addition/Loss (sqm) A1 ‐2017 A2 0 A4 ‐150 B1a ‐604 B1c ‐1720 B2 ‐493 B8 1246
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Housing Development
Background
31. Housing delivery has been and remains one of the key National challenges Runnymede being no exception. The NPPF seeks to promote continuing economic and housing growth and promoting sustainable development.
32. Policy H1 of the South East Plan (SEP) previously set out the policy basis of housing requirements in Runnymede. The RSS required a total of 5,720 dwellings (286 dwellings per annum (dpa)) to be built within the Borough over 20 years (2006‐2026). This included 2,500 homes at the former DERA site at Longcross. Policy H1 of the RSS acknowledges that the former DERA site could be considered separately, making the annual requirement for Runnymede 3320 dwellings or 161 dpa over the plan period.
33. The draft Local Plan Core Strategy proposes a minimum delivery of 220 dpa over the 15 year plan period 2013‐2028 which includes approximately 1500 dwellings on the former DERA site with the contingency of reserve sites.
34. Runnymede has historically over‐achieved its targets for housing delivery with a significant proportion of housing provision coming from ‘windfall’ sites.
35. The NPPF requires local planning authorities to identify sufficient land to meet their housing requirements. The Runnymede SHLAA shows that having assessed the availability of housing sites in Runnymede, there is evidence to show that supply can largely or wholly be met within Runnymede’s urban areas, other than the former DERA site at Longcross.
36. In the 2012/13 reporting year, Runnymede’s housing supply situation has remained fairly similar to previous years, with the 2013 SHLAA providing the most up to date evidence on housing land supply.
37. The updated SHLAA published in December 2013 gives an assessment of the housing supply situation in Runnymede as at 31st of March 2013. The document concludes the following:
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Runnymede currently has approximately 5.88 years of supply of deliverable3 sites (the minimum requirement is 5 years). This takes into account the NPPF required buffer which in the case of Runnymede is limited to 5% due to previous delivery rates. The current supply continues to consist solely of sites that are situated within the more sustainable urban areas of the Borough.
38. The SHLAA will continue to be updated annually to monitor the supply of housing in the Borough.
H1: Plan period and housing targets
39. It should be noted however that whilst the SEP was partially revoked in March 2013, 161 dpa still remains the most recent tested figure hence it is the figure used as the basis until the LPCS is adopted. This approach has been accepted as reasonable by an Inspector at a recent Inquiry (APP APP/Q3630/A/13/2192120). A new figure will be tested as part of the EiP of the Local Plan Core Strategy (LPCS) in 2014.
40. The proposed Local Plan Core Strategy suggests that the housing target of 220 dwellings per annum. This will include the provision of around 1500 dwellings at the former DERA site, Longcross.
41. Runnymede housing targets are as in the table below.
Table H1 ‐ Plan period and housing targets Start of Plan End of Plan Total Housing Source of Plan period period Required Target H1 (a) SEP 01/04/2006 31/03/2026 161 dpa4 South East Plan H1 (6) 01/04/2013 31/03/2028 220 dpa Proposed LPCS
H2 (a): Net additional Dwellings in previous years 42. Runnymede has surpassed all stated housing targets over the past 5 years. Figure 3 below shows Runnymede’s completions over the past 5 years.
43. Additional detail on past and projected targets and completions, information on Indicators H2a, b, c, and d available in the housing trajectory (Appendix 1).
3 NPPF definition – sites that are suitable, available & achievable (i.e. sites that hold an extant permission or are currently under construction). 4 Dwellings per annum RBC Annual Monitoring Report ‐ 2012/13 17
Figure 4 ‐ Housing completions in Runnymede over the past 5 years 350
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H2 (b1): Net additional dwellings for the reporting year
44. Runnymede recorded a total of 168 new net dwellings in the 2012/13 reporting year. This figure exceeds the current target of 161 dwellings per annum.
45. For additional detail, please refer to Housing trajectory in Appendix 1.
H2 (b2): Bedroom information on additional dwellings
46. Information relating to bedroom numbers in new dwellings is monitored. History indicates that 2 bedroom dwellings are usually most common.
Dwelling Type Previous Proposed Net 1 Bed 1 47 46 2 Bed 2 62 60 3 Bed 3 47 44 4 Bed and above 4 22 18
H2 (c): Net additional dwellings in future years
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47. Please refer to Housing trajectory in Appendix 1.
H2 (d): Managed delivery target
48. Please refer to Housing trajectory in Appendix 1.
H3: New and converted dwellings – on previously developed land
49. For this indicator, the NPPF definition (Annex 2: Glossary Pg.55) is used.
50. The NPPF has removed references to national targets for gross housing completions on brownfield land as previously set out in PPS3. Policy SP3 of the SEP retains a target of 60%.
51. In 2010/11, 100% of gross housing completions were on previously developed land.
Table H3 ‐ Housing development on PDL
Gross Total Gross 1785 % Gross on PDL 100
H4: Net additional pitches (Gypsy and traveller)
52. In The South East Plan, published in May 2009, contained no policy for Gypsies and Travellers and made no provision for additional sites. An independent Panel conducted a single issue Examination in Public in February 2010, into the partial review of the South East Plan on Provisions for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople. This single issue review was to determine the number of pitches for the travelling community that each local authority needed to provide. Following the Secretary of State’s announcement in July 2010 concerning the revocation of Regional Spatial Strategies, the report was not completed and was therefore never issued.
53. As set out in the Planning Policy for Traveller Sites which was issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government in March 2012, it is now the
5 N.B This figure relates to bricks and mortar housing only. RBC Annual Monitoring Report ‐ 2012/13 19
responsibility of local authorities to identify the number of travellers’ pitches /plots that will be required based on local needs assessments. At the current time, the Council is preparing its Travellers’ Accommodation Assessment (TAA) which will identify what the need for pitches is in the Borough over the Plan period. It is anticipated that this document will be published in March 2014.
54. Runnymede no additional pitches during the 2011/2 (Table H4).
Table H4 ‐ Net additional Gypsy and traveller pitches Permanent Transit Total 0 0 0
H5: Gross affordable housing completions
55. and the target is set at 40% of total provision. Runnymede currently exercises a policy which requires affordable housing must be provided on developments of 0.5 hectares or 15 units or above at the rate of 40% as set out in the Runnymede Borough Council Supplementary planning Guidance (SPG) on affordable housing 2007
56. The SHMA indicates that the affordable housing need in Runnymede is 541 dpa. This figure far exceeds the entire annual housing provision, making this target unfeasible to achieve.
57. The SHMA has also suggested that efforts should be made to achieve a 60%‐ 40% split between market and affordable housing respectively. It continues to suggest affordable housing should be split into 40% intermediate and 60% social rented.
58. The draft LPCS sets out a proposed policy requiring 25% affordable housing on sites of 12 additional dwellings or over, and a financial contribution from sites of 10,000 sqm net additional floorspace. Sites under 12 units would be required to provide financial contributions to the equivalent of 10% affordable housing.
59. The affordable housing units completed in 2010/11 came from the following schemes:
Table H5a ‐ Affordable Housing Completions
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Scheme Gross Affordable units June Cottage 8 (RU.11/0855) Former Safeway foodstore 28 (RU.09/0999) Total 36
60. Table H5b summarises the total affordable homes provided in 2012/13.
Table H5b ‐ Total affordable housing provision 2010/11
H5 Social Intermediate Affordable homes total rent homes homes provided provided 0 36 36
H6: Building For Life Assessments
61. The Building for Life was an assessment produced by CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) and is designed to measure building quality. The assessment consists of 20 criteria and these are applied to developments with a net addition of 10 or more dwellings. The criteria can be viewed at:
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110107165544/http:/www.buildingforlif e.org/. (Archived content)
62. In 2010, the Government announced that it would withdraw public funding from CABE, at this point CABE's Design Review and Localism & Planning functions merged into a new organisation with The Design Council. For this reason, this indicator is no longer monitored. ______
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Environmental Quality
E1: Number of planning permissions granted contrary to Environment Agency advice on flooding and water quality grounds
63. Runnymede’s proximity to the River Thames and River Wey makes the Borough particularly susceptible to flooding. According to the recently published SFRA and information from the EA, approximately 30% of Runnymede is liable to flood at some point.
64. These flooding issues are particularly important in planning for future housing. National, Regional and Local Policy highlights the need to locate new housing outside the flood plain unless absolutely necessary with suitable mitigative measures in place.
65. As a statutory consultee, the Environment Agency is consulted on certain applications that fall within the flood plain.
66. Previously, this indicator reported the total number of applications granted with unresolved EA objections. As all applications we consistently upheld, it is no longer considered a relevant indicator. A more appropriate indicator will be formulated to ensure the NPPF and LCPS ambitions to keep residents out of the areas most at risk from flooding. Historic information on indicator E1 can be obtained directly from the EA’s website:
(http://www.environment‐agency.gov.uk/research/planning/125940.aspx)
E2: Change in areas of biodiversity importance
67. Appendix 2 contains a list of sites considered to be ‘Areas of biodiversity importance’ in Runnymede. Each of these holds at least one recognised designation. Definitions for each designation are included in Appendix 2.
68. There were no known changes to any of the ‘Areas of biodiversity importance in 2013/14
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Table E2 ‐ Changes to the list of areas of biodiversity importance
Loss Addition Total E2 0 0 0
E3: Renewable energy generation
69. This required all new commercial developments (over 300m²) and residential units including replacement dwellings, to be designed so that at least 10% of the on site installed energy requirement was provided from a renewable source. This was set out in further detail in the Runnymede ‘Renewable Energy’ Interim Supplementary Guidance, adopted in 2007. This document was updated in February 2010.
70. As accurate information on the capacities of renewable technologies based on applications is not available, this indicator is not currently being monitored.
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Section 2
Sustainability Appraisal Baseline Data Report
The 25 RSF Objectives, Indicators and Targets
Objective 1 ‘To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home suitable to their need’
A. Net additional dwellings for the current year RSF Target: To fully meet the housing completion targets in the South East Plan Current Data: See indicator H2(b1) above Data Source: Runnymede Borough Council Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Achieved.
B. Affordable housing completions RSF Target: Regional target for affordable housing: 25% social rented and 10% intermediate Current Data: See indicator H5 above Trend: +VE Runnymede against RSF Target: Data available cannot be applied to the RSF Indicator.
C. Ratio of lower quartile house price to lower quartile income by district RSF Target: None Current data: In 2012 the average ratio of lower quartile house price to lower quartile income in Runnymede was 8.26. This can be compared to data collated in 2011 when a ratio of 9.25 was recorded. This illustrates a decrease of 0.99 between the datasets and shows a positive trend. Data Source: Communities Website Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
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Figure 5 ‐ Lower quartile house price to lower quartile income in Runnymede 10
9.5
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Lower Quartile 9.65 8.5 9.4 9.25 8.91 8 8.26
7.5 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
D. Households on the Housing Register RSF Target: To reduce the numbers of homeless households in priority need and the number of households in housing need on the housing register. Current Data: In September 2013 there were 3090 households on the housing register in Runnymede. This is a recorded increase from the last time the data was collected in September 2012 when 3040 households were recorded as on the housing register, an increase of 50 households and a negative trend. Data Source: Runnymede Borough Council Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF target: Not achieved.
Figure 6 ‐ Households on housing register in Runnymede Month/Year Households on Housing Register September 2013 3090 September 2012 3040 June 2011 2672 December 2010 2592 October 2009 2412
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E: Number of non‐decent homes per 1,000 dwellings RSF Target: To reduce the percentage of unfit/non‐decent homes, with a specific target to eliminate them in the public sector by 2010. Current Data: The most recent data collected in 2010 indicates that there were no Local Authority homes in Runnymede recorded as non‐decent. There is no previous data found to produce a trend. Data Source: Department for Communities and Local Government Trend: Neutral/unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: Achieved.
F. Percentage of new build and retrofit homes meeting EcoHomes Very Good Standard or above or equivalent Code for Sustainable Homes RSF Target: None Current Data: In Runnymede to date (data collected up to March 2013) there were 145 certificates issued at design stage to housing developments and 145 certificates issued at the post construction stage for housing developments. There is no comparable data available to produce a trend. Data Source: BREEAM Trend: Neutral/unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Objective 2 ‘To improve the health and well‐being at the population and reduce inequalities in health’
A. Early death rates for circulatory disease, cancer, accidents and suicide RSF Target: To reduce the death rates in persons aged under 75 for circulatory disease and cancer by 40% and 20% respectively by 2010 (PSA targets baseline 1995‐7). Improve other indicators of health and well‐being. To reduce the death rate for accidents by 20% by 2010 (our Healthier Nation target – baseline 1995‐7). Substantially reduce inequalities in health between groups and areas across the region. Current Data: The most recent data available for Runnymede records the following. Runnymede recorded 6 deaths from suicide in 2010. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2009 when Runnymede recorded 8 deaths from suicide. In Runnymede 42 deaths per 100,000 for persons under 75 were recorded between 2009‐11 from heart disease and stroke. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in Runnymede when 44 deaths per 100,000 for persons under 75 were recorded between 2008‐10 from heart disease and stroke. RBC Annual Monitoring Report ‐ 2012/13 26
In Runnymede 87 deaths per 100,000 for persons under 75 were recorded between 2009‐11 from cancer. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in Runnymede when 85 deaths per 100,000 for persons under 75 were recorded between 2008‐10 from cancer. In Runnymede for pooled data taken between 2007‐9 35 persons died from accidents. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2006‐8 when 38 persons died from accidents. Data Source: NHS Information Centre Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Data available cannot be applied to the RSF Indicator.
B. Infant mortality rates RSF Target: Reduce health inequalities by 10% by 2010 as measured by infant mortality (PSA Target Baseline 1995‐97) Current Data: In Runnymede for the period 2009‐11 there were 8 infants’ deaths under 1 year old per 1000 live births. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2008‐10 when there were 10 infant deaths under 1 year old per 1000 live births. This indicates a decrease of 2 deaths per 1000 births and a positive trend. Data Source: NCHOD (NHS) Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Data available cannot be applied to the RSF Target.
C. Under 18 conception rates RSF Target: To reduce the under 18 conception rate by 50% by 2010 (PSA Target – baseline 1998) Current Data: In Runnymede in 2007‐9 101 under 18 conceptions were recorded. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2006‐8 when 98 under 18 conceptions were recorded. This shows a difference of 3, indicating a negative trend. Data Source: Surreyi Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Data available cannot be applied to the RSF Target.
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D. Life expectancy RSF Target: To increase life expectancy at birth to 78.6 years for men and 82.5 years for women (PSA Target) and reduce health inequalities by 10% by 2010 (baseline 1995‐97) as measured by life expectancy at birth. Current Data: In Runnymede between 2007‐9 the average life expectancy for women at birth was 83.7 years and 80.7 years for men. This can be compared to the period of 2006‐8 in Runnymede when the average life expectancy for women at birth was 83.2 years and 79.9 years for men. This illustrates an increase of 0.5 years for women and 0.8 years for men between the datasets and illustrates a positive trend. Data Source: NHS Information Centre /Surreyi Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The PSA Target in the RSF target is achieved. The 10% is not found and can therefore not be applied to the available data.
Figure 7 ‐ Life Expectancy at Birth in Runnymede Time Period Female Male (Years) (Year) (Years) 2007‐9 83.7 80.7 2006‐8 83.2 79.9 2005‐7 83 79.1 2004‐6 82.5 78.8
E. Alcohol related hospital stays RSF Target: None Current Data: In Runnymede in 2010/11 1585 alcohol related hospital stays were recorded. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2009/10 when 1519 hospital stays for alcohol related harm were recorded. This shows a difference of 66 stays and indicates a negative trend. Data Source: NHS Health Profiles Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
F. Progress in reducing health inequalities RSF Target: None Current Data: Whilst no specific data can be found on inequalities in health, the Department of Health references some of the inequalities in health as life expectancy and infant mortality. It can be noted that a positive trend is recorded with regard to life expectancy and infant mortality recording an overall positive trend. Data Source: NHS RBC Annual Monitoring Report ‐ 2012/13 28
Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
G. The extent to which older people receive the support they need to live independently at home RSF Target: None Current Data: In 2008 in the South East 28.4% of older people received the support they needed to live independently at home. There is no previous data available to produce a trend. Trend: Neutral /Unchanged Data Source: SEERA AMR Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
H. Obesity among primary school age children in Year 6 RSF Target: None Current Data: For the period 2011/12 14.7% of children in year 6 in Runnymede were recorded as obese. Previously data collected for the period 2010/11 showed that 15.9% of children in year 6 in Runnymede were recorded as obese , a decrease of 1.2% between the data sets and indicates a positive trend. Data Source: NHS Health Profiles Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Figure 8 ‐ Children in Runnymede recorded as obese in school year 6 16 15.8 15.6 15.4 15.2 15 15.9 % of Obese Children in
14.8 Year 6 14.6 14.4 14.9 14.7 14.2 14 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12
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Objective 3 ‘To reduce poverty and social exclusion and by improving their performance, close the gap between the most deprived areas in Runnymede and the rest of the region’
A. Proportion of children in poverty RSF Target: By 2010 to improve performance and halve the gap between the most disadvantaged communities and the rest of the region Current Data: In 2010 12.4% of children were recorded as living in poverty in Runnymede. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2009 when 12.9% were recorded as living in poverty , indicating a decrease of 0.5% between the datasets and a positive trend. Data Source: NHS Health Profiles Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Not achieved.
Figure 9 ‐ Percentage of Children in Poverty in Runnymede 13.5
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10.5 11.2
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B. Percentage of the population of working age who are claiming key benefits RSF Target: None Current Data: In Runnymede in February 2013 there were 3,760 key benefit claimants. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in February 2012 when 3,850 persons in Runnymede were claiming key benefits. This shows a difference of 90 persons and indicates a positive trend. Data Source: NOMIS Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
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C. Percentage of households in fuel poverty RSF Target: None Current Data: In Runnymede in 2010 10.25% of the population were residing in fuel poor households. This can be contrasted against data for Surrey which shows that in 2010 10.54% of the population resided in fuel poor households, a difference of 0.29% and a positive trend. Data Source: Surreyi Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
D. Proportion of the population who live in areas that rank within the most deprived 20% of areas in Runnymede (indices of multiple deprivation (IMD)) RSF Target: None Current Data: Runnymede Borough Council does not have any areas that register within the 20% most deprived areas of the country. Therefore to produce a data trend wards that register a rank of 8122‐16241 within the IMD were used. The following table shows these wards in Runnymede within the IMD 2010:
Figure 10 ‐ Wards that register a rank of 8122‐16241 IMD 2010 Ward Number of Residents Englefield Green West 5488 Egham Hythe 6345 Chertsey St Ann’s 5483 Addlestone North 5500 Addlestone Bourneside 5211 Chertsey Meads 5359 Total 33,386
The following table shows these wards in Runnymede within the IMD 2007:
Figure 11 ‐ Wards that register a rank of 8122‐16241 IMD 2007 Ward Number of Residents Englefield Green West 5180 Egham Hythe 6474 Chertsey St Ann’s 6040 Addlestone North 5905 Addlestone Bourneside 5596 Chertsey Meads 6038 Total 35,233
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Data Source: Surreyi Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
E. Number of households experiencing financial exclusion i. Number of households without a current account RSF Target: None Current Data: Data is available to illustrate access to current/basic and saving accounts. It can be shown that in 2008/9 5% of adults were without access to current/basic or saving account in the United Kingdom. This figure is unchanged from previous years indicating a neutral/unchanged trend. Data Source: HM Treasury Trend: Neutral/unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Figure 12 ‐ Adults without access to current/basic or savings account in the United Kingdom Year Adults without access to current/basic or savings account 2008/9 5% 2007/8 5% 2006/7 5% 2005/6 5%
ii. Number of households not able to access affordable personal credit RSF Target: None Current Data: In 2006 207,159 households or 6.60% of households in the South East were without access to affordable personal credit. There is no comparable data available to produce a trend. Data Source: SEERA AMR Trend: Neutral/unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
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Objective 4 ‘To raise educational achievement levels across the borough and develop opportunities for everyone to acquire the skills needed to find and remain in work’
A. Achievement of a Level 2 qualification by the age of 19 RSF Target: National Target – the Plan will take into consideration and seek to align itself with higher education and skills strategies (PPS11). Above the England average of 44.7%. Current Data: In Surrey in 2008/9 81.4% of 19 year olds had achieved a level 2 qualification. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2007/8 whereby 78.5% of 19 year olds achieved a level 2 qualification , an increase of 2.9% between data collections and a positive trend. Data Source: Hub Data October 2010 Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Achieved.
B. Proportion of adults with poor literacy and numeracy skills RSF Target: To reduce the proportion of the population with basic skills needs. National target – improve basic skill levels of 1.5 million adults between the launch of Skills for Life in 2001 and 2007 , with a milestone of 750,000 by 2004 (DFES 10). (Education targets will be reviewed following the end of the consultation on the definition of the National Indicator set). Current Data: In the South East in 2003 49% of the population recorded poor literacy and 68% poor numeracy skills. There is no comparable data available to produce a trend. Data Source: SEERA AMR Trend: Neutral/Unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: The data available is not suitable for comparison against the RSF Indicator.
C. 16‐18 year olds who are not in education , training or employment RSF Target: None Current Data: Data for Surrey in 2012 shows that there were approximately 1,170 16‐18 year olds who are not in education, employment or training. Out of all 16‐ 18 year olds in Surrey this accounts for approximately 4% of this group. This can be compared to data for the South East in 2012 which shows that there were approximately 14,540 16‐18 year olds who are not in education, training or
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employment. Out of all 16‐18 years olds in the South East this accounts for approximately 5.4% of this group. This indicates a difference 1.4% between the datasets and a positive trend. Data Source: www.education.gov.uk Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Objective 5 ‘To reduce crime and perceptions of disorder’
A. Level of serious violence and serious acquisitive crime RSF Target: To reduce violence and acquisitive crime from the 2007‐8 baseline to ensure that the South East remains one of the safest regions Current Data: In September 2013 there were 9 crimes of robbery and 1 crime of violence with injury recorded in Runnymede. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in August 2012 when no robberies were recorded and 19 crimes of violence with injury were recorded in Runnymede. This shows a decrease of 9 crimes between the two datasets and a positive trend. Data Source: Surreyi Runnymede against the RSF Target: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The 2007‐8 baselines as required by the RSF cannot be found.
B. Perceptions of anti‐social behaviour RSF Target: To reduce perceptions of anti‐social behaviour from the 2007‐8 baseline to ensure that the South East remains one of the safest regions Current Data: In September 2013 217 incidents of anti‐social behaviour were recorded. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in August 2012 when 250 incidents of anti‐social behaviour were recorded. This shows a decrease of 33 incidents and shows a positive trend. Data Source: Surreyi Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The 2007‐8 baselines as required by the RSF cannot be found.
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C. Fear of crime RSF Target: None Current Data: In 2010/11 data for England and Wales shows 60% of those interviewed say there was a little more or a lot more crime than two years ago. This is a reduction of 6% from the last time the data was collected in 2009/10. Data Source: Home Office Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Objective 6 ‘To create and sustain vibrant communities which recognise which recognise the needs and contributions of all individuals’
A. Percentage of people who feel that their local area is a place where people from different backgrounds and communities can live together harmoniously RSF Target: None Current Data: Current data suggests that 83.3% of persons in Runnymede during 2012/13 tend to agree or strongly agree that their neighbourhood was a place where people from different backgrounds get on well together. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2011/12 when 79.9% of persons in Runnymede tend to agree or strongly agree that their neighbourhood was a place where people of different backgrounds get on well together , an increase of 3.4% indicating a positive trend. Data Source: Surreyi Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Figure 13 ‐ Harmonious Communities in Runnymede Year Strongly agree/tend to agree that community is harmonious in Runnymede 2012/13 83.3% 2011/12 79.7% 2010/11 82.4% 2009/10 81.2%
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B. Percentage of people who say they are satisfied with their local area as a place to live RSF Target: None Current Data: Current data suggests that in 2012/13 93.7% of residents in Runnymede were either very satisfied or fairly satisfied with their neighbourhood as a place to live. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2011/12 when 90.7% of residents in Runnymede were either very satisfied or fairly satisfied with their neighbourhood as a place to live, an increase of 3% between the datasets and a positive trend. Data Source: Surreyi Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Figure 14 ‐ Runnymede as a place to live Very/Fairly Satisfied with Year neighbourhood in Runnymede 2012/13 93.7% 2011/12 90.7% 2010/11 93.7% 2009/10 89.6%
C. Participation in regular volunteering RSF Target: None Current Data: Data suggests that 38% of persons in the South East had participated in informal volunteering at least once a month during 2012/13. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2010/11 when 31% of persons in the South East participated in informal volunteering , an increase of 7% between the data sets and a positive trend. It can also be noted that 32% of persons in the South East had participated in formal volunteering at least once a month during 2012/13. This percentage is unchanged from the last time the data was collected in 2010/11, indicating a neutral/unchanged trend. Data source: Citizenship Survey
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Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Objective 7 ‘To improve accessibility to all services and facilities including the countryside and the historic environment’
A. Access to key services and facilities by public transport , walking and cycling RSF Target: None Current Data: Key services are defined in the South East Partnership AMR as accessibility to hospitals by various modes of transport. In 2008 in the South East 74% of the population were within 30 minutes of a hospital by public transport and walking. It can also be noted that 98% of residents in the South East were located within 60 minutes of a hospital by public transport and walking. This can be compared to data for England which shows that 77% of the population were within 30 minutes of a hospital by public transport and walking. It can also be noted that 97% of the population of England were within 60 minutes of a hospital by public transport and walking. This indicates an overall difference of 2% between the datasets and a negative trend. Data Source: South East Partnership Board AMR Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
B. Percentage of rural households at set distances from key services RSF Target: None Current Data: Data available at regional level shows that in 2009 79% of the population were within 2km to 4km of key services. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2007 when 74% of the population were within 2km to 4km of key services. This shows a difference of 5% between the two datasets and a positive trend. Data Source: South East Partnership Board AMR Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
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Figure 15 ‐ Percentage of rural households and key services
Year 2‐4km from key services 2000 77.8% 2007 74% 2009 79%
C. Access to natural greenspace RSF Target: None Current Data: Data collected in 2010 shows there was 1605ha within Runnymede which was deemed accessible, meaning it is open to the general public without having to pay a fee or requiring membership to gain access. There is no other suitable data available to produce a trend. Data Source: Runnymede Open Space Study 2010 Trend: Neutral/unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Objective 8 ‘To encourage increased engagement in cultural activity across all sections of the community in Runnymede and promote sustainable tourism’
A. Participation in cultural activity RSF Target: To increase participation in cultural and sporting activities and reduce the gap between participation in the population overall and participation among the priority groups. Current Data: Data available shows that 68% of adults engaged in the arts on three or more occasions in 2011/12 in the South East. This can be compared to the results for England which show 63% of adults engaged in the arts on three or more occasions in 2011/12 , a difference of 5% and a positive trend. Data Source: Taking Part Survey 2011/12 (South East Region) Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The data available is not suitable for comparison against the RSF Indicator.
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Objective 9 ‘To ensure high and stable levels of employment so everyone can benefit from the economic growth of Runnymede’
A. Overall employment rate RSF Target: None Current Data: Data collected between April 2012‐March 2013 shows that 80.5% of the population of Runnymede were in employment. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected for the period of April 2011 to March 2012 when 80.3% of the population of Runnymede were in employment. This shows an increase of 0.2% and a positive trend. Data Source: NOMIS Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Figure 16 ‐ Percentage in Employment in Runnymede 81% 80%
79%
78% 77% Percentage in Employment 80.30% 80.50% 76% in Runnymede 75% 77.80% 74% 75% 73% 72% 2009 2010 2012 2013
B. Change in the economic activity rate RSF Target: Improve the productivity of the workforce and increase economic activity from 82% to 85% by bringing 110,000 net additional South East residents of working age into the labour market by 2016 (as a step towards bringing up to 250,000 residents into the labour market by 2016) Current Data: Data collected for the period March 2013 to April 2013 shows that 82.3% of the population of Runnymede were economically active. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in January 2012 to December RBC Annual Monitoring Report ‐ 2012/13 39
2012 which showed that 84% of the population of Runnymede were economically active. This shows a decrease of 1.7% between the two datasets and a negative trend. Data Source: NOMIS Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The data available is not suitable for comparison against the RSF Indicator.
Figure 17 ‐ Economic Activity in Runnymede 85%
84%
84%
83%
83% 84% 84% Economic Activity 82% 83% Population in Runnymede 82.3% 82%
81% July 2011 ‐ October January April 2012‐ June 2012 2011‐ 2012 ‐ Mar 2013 September December 2012 2012
C. The business stock per 1,000 inhabitants businesses in the area RSF Target: Increase the business stock by 35% from 35 businesses per 1000 inhabitants in 2005 to 44 businesses per 1000 inhabitants by 2016, including 10,000 new businesses run by women by 2010. Current Data: In Runnymede in 2011 there were 4205 active enterprises within the borough. This can also be shown as 522.35 business births per 10,000 of the population of Runnymede. This can be compared to previous data collected for Runnymede which shows that in 2010 there were 4180 active enterprises within the borough. This can also be shown as 486.50 business births per 10,000 of the population of Runnymede. This illustrates a difference of 25 enterprises between the datasets and a positive trend. Data Source: Surreyi Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The target is achieved with regard to business stock. There is no available data with regard to businesses run by women that can be used against the RSF target.
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D. Change in the number of businesses run by women RSF Target: None Current Data: In Runnymede 6.14% of females were recorded as self‐employed in 2011. This can be compared to data collected for Surrey in 2011 when 7.95% of females were recorded as self‐employed. This indicates a difference of 1.81% between the two datasets and a negative trend. Data Source: Census 2011/Surreyi Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Objective 10 ‘To sustain economic growth and competitiveness across the borough by focusing on the principles of smart growth: raising levels of enterprise, productivity and economic activity’
A. Real GVA per capita growth RSF Target: Achieve an average annual increase in GVA per capita of at least 3%. Current Data: Current data collected in 2011 shows GVA per head in Surrey as £26,657. This can be compared to the last time to the data was collected in 2010 when the GVA per head in Surrey was £26,006, an increase of £651 and a positive trend. Data Source: Surreyi Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Not achieved.
Figure 18 ‐ GVA Per Head in Surrey Year GVA Per Head in Surrey 2008 £26,146 2009 £25,361 2010 £26,006 2011 £26,657
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B. Real productivity per employee (total) growth rate RSF Target: Increase productivity per worker by an average of 2.4% annually from £39,000 in 2005 to at least £50,000 by 2016 (in constant prices). Current Data: In 2008 productivity per employee was £42.19 thousand (forecast) in the South East. This can be compared against 2007 productivity per employee was £41.69 thousand (estimate) showing an increase of £0.5 thousand and a positive trend. Data Source: SEERA AMR Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The increase in productivity per employee in the South East meets the RSF target for 2005.
Objective 11 ‘To stimulate economic revival in deprived areas’
A. Number of income support claimants in the 20% most deprived areas RSF Target: None Current Data: Runnymede Borough Council does not have any areas that register within the most 20% deprived areas of the country as shown in the 2010 Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD). Therefore to produce a data trend wards within Runnymede that register a rank of 8122‐16241 are used. Data collected in February 2013 shows that 2155 persons were in receipt of income support benefits within the wards discussed above. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in February 2012 when a total of 2215 persons living within the wards discussed above were in receipt of income support benefits, a decrease of 60 persons between the datasets and a positive trend. Data Source: Nomis Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
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Figure 19 ‐ Income Support Claimants in the Most Deprived Wards in Runnymede Month/Year Claimants (Number) February 2013 2155 February 2012 2215 February 2011 2250 November 2010 2210
Objective 12 ‘To develop a dynamic diverse and knowledge based economy that excels in innovation with high value lower impact activities’
A. The percentage of total Runnymede business attributable to new (new to market) and significantly improved products RSF Target: Increase the percentage of total South East business turnover attributable to new products (new to market) from 12% in 2004 to 20% by 2016, and the percentage attributable to significantly improved products from 18% in 2004 to 25% by 2016. Current Data: In the South East in 2006 10.13% of turnover was attributable to new and improved products. This can be compared to the South East in 2004 when 12% of turnover was attributable to new and improved products. This shows a decrease between the datasets and indicates a negative trend. Data Source: SEERA AMR Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The available data is not expressed in a way that allows it to be compared against the RSF indicator.
B. Value of manufacturing exports per head RSF Target: None Current Data: In the South East in 2008 the value of manufacturing exports per head was £821. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2007 when the value of manufacturing exports per head was £746.78. This shows an increase of £74.22 between the datasets and indicates a positive trend. Data Source: South East Partnership AMR Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
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Figure 20 ‐ Value of Manufacturing Exports per Head in the South East £840.00 £820.00 £800.00 £780.00 £760.00 £740.00 Manufacturing Exports in £821.00 £720.00 the South East £700.00 £746.78 £680.00 £712.66 £660.00 £640.00 2006 2007 2008
C. The expenditure on R&D as the proportion of GVA RSF Target: Increase expenditure on Research and Development (R&D) in the South East from 3.2% of Gross Value Added in 2003 to 4% by 2016 and increase the proportion of businesses in the South East reporting R&D links with universities from 11% in 2005 to 15% by 2016. Current Data: In 2006 the South East recorded 2.9% of expenditure on Research and Development. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2005 when the South East recorded 1.8% of expenditure on Research and Development as the proportion of GVA. This illustrates a 1.1% increase between the datasets and indicates a positive trend. Data Source: SEERA AMR Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Current data suggests that the RSF target may be likely to be met if future positive results are recorded.
Objective 13 ‘To develop and maintain a skilled workforce to support long term competitiveness of the borough’
A. Working age population qualified to Level 3 or higher RSF Target: To significantly raise the number of Level 3 qualifications in the region Current Data: Data collected for Runnymede for the period of January 2012 to December 2012 shows that 55.9% of the population held a Level 3 or higher qualification. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected for Runnymede during January 2011 to December 2011 when 57.6% of the RBC Annual Monitoring Report ‐ 2012/13 44
population was qualified to Level 3 or higher. This indicates a decrease of 1.7% and a negative trend. Data Source: NOMIS Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Not achieved.
B. Working age population qualified to Level 4 or higher RSF Target: None Current Data: Data collected for Runnymede for the period of January 2012 to December 2012 shows that 37.9% of the population of Runnymede held a Level 4 or higher qualification. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in January 2011 to December 2011 when 41.2% of the population of Runnymede was qualified to Level 4 or higher. This shows a decrease of 3.3% and a negative trend. Data Source: NOMIS Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
C. The proportions of employers reporting skills gaps and shortages. RSF Target: None Current Data: In 2007 14.7% of employers reported skills gaps and shortages in the South East. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2005 when 18.4% of employers reported skills gaps and shortages in the South East. This illustrates a 3.7% difference between the datasets and indicates a positive trend. Data Source: SEERA AMR Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
D. Proportion of the labour force receiving training RSF Target: Maximise the number of people ready for employment at all skill levels and ensure that they are continually equipped to progress in the labour market. Current Data: In the South East in 2008 22.22% of labour forces were receiving training. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in the South East in 2007 when 21.5% of the labour forces were receiving training. This shows an increase of 0.7% between the datasets and indicates a positive trend. Data Source: SEERA AMR
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Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The available data is not expressed in a way that allows it to be compared against the RSF indicator.
Objective 14 ‘To improve efficiency in land use through the appropriate re‐use of previously developed land and existing buildings‐ including re‐use of materials from buildings – and encourage urban renaissance’
A. Development on previously developed land RSF Target: By 2008, to develop 60% of all forms of development (not just housing) on previously developed land Current Data: See indicator H3 in section 1 above Data Source: Runnymede Borough Council Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Achieved.
B. Previously developed land that has been vacant or derelict for more than five years RSF Target: None Current Data: In Runnymede in 2008 0.05% of land had been vacant or derelict for more than five years. This figure is unchanged from the last time the data was collected in 2007. Data Source: Communities Website Trend: Neutral/Unchanged Runnymede against RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Objective 15 ‘To reduce the risk of flooding and resulting detriment to public well‐being, the economy and the environment’
A. Properties at risk of flooding RSF Target: To prevent all inappropriate development in the flood plain Current Data: In Runnymede in October 2013 there were 12,418 properties in flood zone 2 and 8,620 residential properties in flood zone 3. With regard to commercial properties 1267 were located within flood zone 2 and 668 commercial properties are located in flood zone 3. This is an increase from the last time the data was collected in February 2012 and indicates a negative trend. Data Source: GIS Runnymede Borough Council
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Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: achieved.
Figure 21 ‐ Properties at Risk of Flooding in Runnymede Month/Year Flood Zone 2 Flood Zone 3 October 2013 12,418(residential) 8,620 (residential) 1,267 (commercial) 668 (commercial) February 2012 11,694 (residential) 8,000 (residential) 1,254 (commercial) 655 (commercial) October 2011 11,703 (residential) 7,998 (residential) 1,264 (commercial) 668 (commercial) April 2011 11,657 (residential) 7,986 (residential) 1,242 (commercial) 668 (commercial)
B. Number of planning permissions granted contrary to the advice of the Environment Agency on flood defence grounds RSF Target: To prevent all inappropriate development in the flood plain Current Data: Section E1 in Section 1 above Data Source: Runnymede Borough Council Trend: Neutral/Unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: Achieved.
C. New development with sustainable drainage installed RSF Target: All new applications to show that sustainable drainage has been considered and implemented if appropriate. Current Data: Data Gap Trend: Neutral/Unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: No available information.
D. Number of additional houses where flood risk has been reduced RSF Target: By 2010 to increase the numbers of properties adequately protected by 15,000 Current Data: In 2008/9 there were 3215 additional homes where flood risk was reduced in the South East. This can be compared to 2007/8 when there were 1866 additional homes where flood risk has been reduced, an increase of 1349 homes. Data Source: SEERA AMR Trend: +VE
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Runnymede against the RSF Target: Previous data beginning in 2003/4 shows that the target has been met.
Objective 16 ‘To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality continues to improve’
A. Days when air pollution is moderate or high RSF Target: Local authorities to seek an improvement in air quality in their areas so that there is a significant reduction in the number of days of medium and high air pollution by 2026. To establish air quality action plans in areas which are unlikely to meet national air quality objectives (relevant local authorities in conjunction with partner agencies) Current data: Data held by Runnymede with regard to air quality comes in the form of a quantitative report last produced in 2010. As this in‐depth data on the borough cannot be expressed easily within a table in summary it can be noted that air quality levels were higher than government air quality objectives. Data Source: Runnymede Borough Council Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The available data is not expressed in a way that allows it to be compared against the RSF indicator.
Objective 17 ‘To addresses the causes of climate change through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases’
A. Emissions of greenhouse gases by source RSF Target: To reduce the region’s carbon dioxide emissions by at least 20% below 1990 levels by 2010 and by at least 25% below 1990 levels by 2015‐ South East Plan Targets Current Data: Current data shows that in Runnymede in 2009 a total of 733 tonnes of carbon dioxide (co2) were produced from industry and commercial, domestic and road transport sources. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2008 when 797 tonnes was recorded, indicating a difference of 64 tonnes and a positive trend. Data Source: Defra Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The available data is not expressed in a way that allows it to be compared against the RSF indicator.
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B. Per capita CO2 emissions RSF Target: National Targets‐ by 2050 reduce greenhouse gas emissions from activities within the region by 60%. (This target will be reviewed in light of new national targets that are likely to emerge). Current Data: In Runnymede in 2009 a total of 5.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide were produced. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2008 when 6.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide were produced. This shows a decrease of 0.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide between datasets, indicating a positive trend. Data Source: Defra Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The available data is not expressed in a way that allows it to be compared against the RSF indicator.
Objective 18 ‘Ensure that Runnymede is prepared for the impacts of climate change’
A. Population that are within water resource zones that are in deficit RSF Target: None Current Data: In the South East in 2008‐9 there were 19% or 1.5 million of the population within water resource zones in deficit. There is no comparable data available to produce a trend. Data Source: SEERA AMR Trend: Neutral / unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Objective 19 ‘To conserve and enhance the boroughs biodiversity’
A. Population of wild birds RSF Target: By 2010 achieve a sustained increase in the regional wild bird population index (including to reverse the historical declines in the indices in the farmland and woodland species) Current Data: Between 2006‐2011 in the UK a decline of 3% was recorded against the all species index. This can be compared to the last time the data was published which shows that between 2005‐2010 in the UK a decline of 1% was recorded against the all species index. This shows a difference of 2% between the two datasets and a negative trend. Data Source: DEFRA
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Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Not Achieved.
B. Condition of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) RSF Target: To ensure there is no further loss, damage or deterioration of SSSIs. By 2010, to ensure that 95% of SSSIs are in favourable or recovering condition (target to directly reflect the national PSA target) Current Data: Data collected in October 2013 showed that Thorpe Hay Meadow SSSI, Langham Pond SSSI , Thorpe Park No.1 Gravel Pit SSSI, and Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI in Runnymede record a 100% favourable or recovering condition. Basingstoke Canal SSSI records which records 27% as favourable or unfavourable recovering. Data Source: Natural England Trend: Neutral/unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: Not Achieved
C. Extent and condition of key habitats for which Biodiversity Action Plan (BAPs) have been established RSF Target: To maintain the condition of all key regional habitats which are judged to be at a favourable status. To restore and/or create key regional habitats so these reach a favourable conservation status. Achieving the 2010 and 2026 regional biodiversity targets set out in the South East Plan. (Draft South East Plan targets will be revised to take account of priority habitats and new targets for England). Current Data: In 2009 in the South East little or no change was recorded in trend in condition. This result is unchanged from the last time the data was collected in 2007. Data Source: South East Partnership AMR Trend: Neutral/Unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: The available data is not expressed in a way that allows it to be compared against the RSF indicator.
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Objective 20 ‘To protect and enhance the boroughs countryside and historic environment’
A. Number and area of sites damaged/destroyed by development RSF Target: None Current Data: In 2007/8 in Surrey no areas of nature conservation were recorded as damaged or destroyed by development. In areas of outstanding natural beauty and/or national parks 0.754ha were recorded as damaged or destroyed by development. There is no historical data available to produce a trend. Data Source: SEERA AMR Trend: Neutral/Unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
B. Area of land covered by Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) and Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) environmental stewardship schemes RSF Target: None Current Data: In June 2011 in Runnymede 281 hectares were covered by environmental stewardship schemes. This can be compared to the last the time the data was collected when 133 were covered by environmental stewardship schemes. This shows an increase of 148 hectares and illustrates a positive trend. Data Source: Natural England Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
C. Change in the character of the landscape RSF Target: None Current Data: Data Gap Trend: Neutral/Unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
D. Designated heritage assets RSF Target: No loss of designated heritage assets and a reduction of those at risk Current Data: In September 2013 Runnymede recorded no buildings at grade 1 and 2 at risk. Runnymede records Woburn Farm in Addlestone as an at risk garden design as declining due to type of use. This data is unchanged since the last time the data was collected in September 2012. Data Source: Heritage at Risk Register (English Heritage) Trend: Neutral / unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: Achieved.
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Objective 21 ‘To improve the efficiency of transport networks by enhancing the proportion of travel by sustainable modes and by promoting policies that reduce the need to travel’
A. Growth in road traffic volume RSF Target: To reduce regional road traffic in the short to medium term, in line with the Government’s national 10 year plan (that is improving the ratio of traffic growth to GDP by 0.8:1 to 0.6:1 by 2010). To reduce ‘private vehicle kilometres travelled’ (Targets for reducing the proportion of travel by car need to be discussed with stakeholders to reach a consensus with ownership, but a downward trend is clearly desirable). Current Data: In Surrey in 2012 there were 8369 million vehicle miles travelled. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in Surrey in 2011 when 8394 million vehicle miles were travelled. This indicates a difference of 25 million vehicle miles and records a positive trend. Data Source: Department for Transport Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The available data is not expressed in a way that allows it to be compared against the RSF target.
B. Time taken to travel to work (average time per journey) RSF Target: None Current Data: In 2010 the average time to travel to work was 25 minutes. This time is unchanged from the last time the data was collected. Data Source: Department for Transport Trend: Neutral/unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
C. Trips per person per mode RSF Target: None Current Data: In the United Kingdom in 2012 residents made an average of 954 trips per person and travelled 6691 miles. The average trip length was 7 miles. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in the United Kingdom in 2011 when residents made an average of 958 trips per person and
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travelled 6,826 miles. The average trip length was 7.1 miles. This indicates a decrease between all datasets from 2011 to 2012 and indicates a positive trend. Data Source: Department for Transport Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
D. Freight transported by mode (tonnes lifted) RSF Target: Rail freight data currently lacking at regional level. It is anticipated that this data will start to be gathered through other processes. In the interim a national indicator of % per mode could be adopted for contextual analysis Current Data: In 2008 188 million tonnes of freight were lifted by road, down from 195 million tonnes in 2007. 96 million tonnes of freight were lifted by ports, a decrease from 101 million tonnes in 2007. 134 thousand tonnes of freight were handled at South East airports, a decrease from 200 thousand tonnes in 2007. Data Source: South East England Partnership AMR Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The available data is not expressed in a way that allows it to be compared against the RSF target.
Objective 22 ‘To reduce the global social and environmental impact of consumption of resources by using sustainably and ethically produced local or low impacts’
A. Regional ecological footprint RSF Target: To stabilise the Ecological Footprint by 2016 and reduce it thereafter Current Data: In the South East in 2006, the ecological footprint was 5.09, a reduction of 9.6% from when the data was last collected in 2004. Data Source: South East Partnership AMR Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The available data is not expressed in a way that allows it to be compared against the RSF target.
B. Percentage of commercial buildings meeting BREEAM Very Good Standard or above or equivalent RSF Target: None Current Data: In 2009 in the South East 60 new commercial developments were assessed by Building Research Establishment (BRE). Of these 54 schemes met the BREEAM very good standard or above. There is no previous data available to create a trend.
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Data Source: BREEAM Trend: Neutral/Unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
Objective 23 ‘To reduce waste generation and disposal, and achieve sustainable management of waste’
A. Total types of all waste arising’s, and method used for its management RSF Target: To increase diversion of all types of waste from landfill in the region to 71% by 2010 and 86% by 2025. To increase recycling and composting of all waste in the region to 50% by 2010 and 65% by 2025. To reduce growth of all waste in the region by 1% per annum by 2010 and by 0.5% per annum by 2020. Current Data: In Runnymede during the period of 2011/12 26,167.80 tonnes of household waste were collected. Of this amount collected, 12,385.57 tonnes/47.3% of household waste were sent for recycling, reuse or composting. This can be compared to the average from the Surrey Boroughs of 47.9%, a difference of 0.6%, indicating a positive trend. Data Source: Surrey County Council Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Not achieved.
B. Inter‐regional movement of waste RSF Target: None Current Data: In the South East in 2006, 2,257,922 tonnes of exported waste were land filled from London to the South East. In the South East in 2007 2,173,311 tonnes of exported waste were land filled from London to the South East, a reduction of 84,611 tonnes. Data Source: South East Partnership AMR Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
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Objective 24 ‘To maintain and improve the water quality of the Boroughs rivers, ground waters and coasts and to achieve sustainable water resources management’
A. Rivers of good or fair chemical and biological water quality RSF Target: By 2005 for 91% of river length to achieve compliance with Environment Agency River Quality Objectives (in line with Public Sector Agreement target) Current Data: In the South East a decrease was recorded in rivers of good or very good biological water quality between 2006 and 2007. There was an improvement in rivers recording fairly good and fair biological water quality between 2006 and 2007. Overall a negative trend was recorded between 2006 and 2007. In the South East a decrease was recorded for rivers of very good and good chemical water quality. A decrease was also recorded in chemical water quality of fairly good and fair between 2006 and 2007. Overall a negative trend was recorded between 2006 and 2007. Data Source: SEEERA AMR Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: Achieved.
B. Compliance with EC Bathing Waters Directive RSF Target: To ensure that all waters in the region comply with the EC Bathing Waters Directive in all years Current Data: The Thames region was 100% compliant with the EC Bathing Waters Directive as per the most recent data collected in 2009. This data is unchanged from the information collected in 2008, 2007 and 2006. Data Source: Defra Trend: Neutral/unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: Achieved.
C. Nitrate status of groundwater/ % of sites not meeting standard RSF Target: None Current Data: Data Gap Trend: None Applicable Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
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D. GQA nutrient status of freshwaters for Phosphate and Nitrate RSF Target: None Current Data: Available data indicated the majority of phosphate was recorded as high or above with levels increasing from 2006 to 2007 for the South East. In contrast nitrate levels in 2007 had diminished from their 2006 levels for the South East, indicating an overall neutral trend. Data Source: SEERA AMR Trend: Neutral/unchanged Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
E. Per capita consumption of water RSF Target: To stabilise and then reduce the per capita consumption of water to 135 litres per day by 2016 Current Data: In the South East in 2007‐8 157.8 litres per day was the average per capita consumption. This can be compared to more recent data collected in the South East in 2008‐9 when 156 litres per day was the average per capita consumption. This shows a reduction of 1.8 litres and indicates a positive trend. Data Source: South East England Partnership AMR Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The initial target is achieved. If the reduction continues at the same rate each year the RSF target should be met.
Objective 25 ‘To increase energy efficiency, security and diversity of supply and the proportion of energy generated from renewable sources in the borough’
A. Energy use per capita RSF Target: None Current Data: In the South East in 2008 electricity use per capita was 1970.5kWh and gas use per capita was 6250kWh. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2007 when in the South East electricity energy per capita was 2,043.73kWh and gas was 6,537.63kWh. This indicates a decrease between the two datasets and a positive trend Data Source: South East Partnership AMR Trend: +VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: No target is supplied with this indicator.
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B. Installed capacity for energy production from renewable sources RSF Target: By 2010, install 620MW of renewable energy (5.5% of generation capacity). By 2016, install 895MW of renewable energy (8% of generation capacity). By 2026, install 1,750MW of renewable energy (16% of generational capacity). Proposed European target to provide 20% of energy from renewable sources by 2020. Current Data: In Runnymede in 2008/9 an estimated 15,708kWh was produced from renewable resources. This can be compared to the last time the data was collected in 2007/8 when an estimated 16,669.8kWh was produced from renewable resources. This shows a decrease of 961.8kWh between the two datasets and indicates a negative trend. Data Source: Runnymede Borough Council Trend: ‐VE Runnymede against the RSF Target: The available data is not expressed in a way that allows it to be compared against the RSF target.
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Appendix 1 – Housing Trajectory ______
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Runnymede Housing Trajectory 2013 Surrey Structure Plan Period (2001‐2005) ORIGINAL SOUTH EAST PLAN PERIOD (2006‐2026) LOCAL PLAN CORE STRATEGY 2013‐2028 (15 Yr)
Years 1‐5 Years 6 ‐10 Years 10 ‐15 1st April to 31st March 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28
Deliverable sites over 10 Units
Former Civic Offices Site, Addlestone 70 70
Former Brunel University 50 54 St Augustine's Care Home 40 Land on the North side of Pretoria Road 25 Franklands 72 73 55 56 Land at Aviator Park, Station Road, 50 75 75 Addlestone Former Gas Works 32 Pooley Green Road 36 10 ‐18 Station Road 13
Developable Sites
Former DERA Site (North ) 66 67 67
Alwyn House 35
Station Road North Egham Library 52 53
Station Car Parks (Bourne), Virginia 30 Water Land at Marshall Place 8 Fernlands Open Space 13 Prestige House 25 Katherine House 15 Ledger Drive, Marley Close, Ongar Hill 8 Brick Works Dairy Crest Site , Addlestone 10 Land at ilex Close 4 Heritage House, Eastworth Road, 14 Chertsey Former DERA Site (South) 200 250 250 250 250 100 Windfall 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2
Reserve Sites (if required)
Brox End Nursery, Ottershaw Coombelands Byfleet Road, New Haw Hanworth Lane, Chertsey Wick Road, Englefield Green Pyrcroft Road, Chertsey
Dwellings expected from other sources
B1 >C3 Conversions 40 40 41 Small and Medium Sites Completions 158 72 126 152 400 158 168 76 91 47 53 56 Large Sites Completions 14 83 126 10 119 45 83 155 221 132 133 112 G&T Pitches _ _ _ _ X X X X 6 X 5 X Affordable Units 70 83 30 54 141 0 39 113 53 81 97 36 5yr Supply 1173 1123 1056 Total Past Completions 172 155 252 162 519 203 251 231 318 179 191 168
Total Projected Completions (rounded) 158 189 310 242 152 157 145 160 309 351 291 291 291 141 41
Cumulative Completions 172 327 579 741 1260 1463 1714 1945 2263 2442 2633 2633 2959 3148 3459 3701 3853 4010 4155 4316 4625 4976 5267 5558 5850 5991 6032
PLAN ‐ Structure Plan Requirement 135 135 135 135 135 (annualised)
RSS Strategic Requirement (annualised) 161 161 161 161 161 161 161
Proposed Local Plan Requirement 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 Total Projected Completions (rounded) Runnymede Housing Trajectory ‐ Monitor and Manage Total Past Completions 600
RSS Strategic Requirement (annualised) 519
500 Proposed Local Plan Requirement
2 per. Mov. Avg. (Total Projected Completions (rounded)) 400 351
318 310 309
Dwellings 291 291 291 300 252 251 242 231 203 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220
200 191 189 172 179 162 168 155 158 152 157 160 161 161 161 161 161 161 161 145 135 135 135 135 135 100
0 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 Notes (1) Cumulative completions run from 2001 - 2006 (Structure Plan period). Then from 2006 to 2026 (SE Plan period) Future Completions assume that all large sites are implemented and that small and medium sites will be completed at a rate of 129 per annum i.e. at half the rate that has historically been achieved. (2) Cumulative completions assuming that all large sites are completed but no small and medium sites are included (3) Structure Plan annual requirement for Runnymede = 135 p/a until 2006 to be replaced by SE Consultation Plan (July 2008) annual requirement of 161 p/a from 2006 to 2026 plus 2500 on the DERA site (4) SE Consultation Plan proposes 2500 dwellings for DERA site between 2006 and 2026 = annualised 125 p/a. Runnymede Core Strategy will recognise that provision at DERA is unlikely to built before 2016. Therefore 250 p/a at DERA 2016 - 2026 is a more likely scenario. (5) Cumulative requirement taking into account previous years (6) Monitoring goes up to 2006 against the Structure Plan. Followed by monitoring against the SE Plan from 2006 to 2026
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Appendix 2 – Areas of Biodiversity Importance ______
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Natura 2000 Site Name LNR SNCI SSSI RAMSAR NNR SAC SPA Abbey Lake Complex SNCI Addlestone Bourne at Birch & Hoyt Wood SNCI Basingstoke Canal Basingstoke Canal, Scotland Bridge to River Wey SNCI Birch Wood & Hoyt Wood SNCI Chertsey Bourne at Abbey Lake Complex SNCI Chertsey Bourne at Chertsey Meads SNCI Chertsey Meads SNCI Chertsey Water Works ‐ Well Field SNCI Chobam Common [*] 1 2 Fan Grove SNCI Hall's Farm Wood and Grassland SNCI Hardwick Court Farm Fields SNCI Knowle Grove SNCI Laleham Burway Golf Course SNCI Langham Pond Longcross Churchyard SNCI Monk's Walk North & West (incl. M3 Exchange Land) SNCI Pannells Farm SNCI Park Wood SNCI Queenwood Golf Course SNCI River Thames ‐ Runnymede SNCI River Wey ‐ Runnymede SNCI Riverside Walk, The Bourne SNCI Runnymede SNCI (including Cooper's Hill and Cooper's Hill Slopes) Simplemarsh Farm SNCI Spinney Wood SNCI The Dell ‐ Ancient Woodland SNCI The Moat, Woodcock Farm SNCI Thorpe Hay Meadow Thorpe Park No.1 Gravel Pit [ ] Trumps Mill SNCI Wentworth Golf Courses ‐ West Wood SNCI Wentworth Golf Courses ‐ Duke's Copse and Wentworth Pond SNCI Wentworth Golf Courses ‐ Fish Ponds Wood SNCI Wentworth Golf Courses ‐ Knowle Hill SNCI Wentworth Golf Courses ‐ Valley Wood (inc. Great Wood) SNCI Wey Navigation (including Addlestone Mill Pond) SNCI Windsor Forest Windsor Great Park (Combined) SNCI Woburn Park Stream SNCI
Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are for both people and wildlife. They offer people special opportunities to study or learn about nature or simply to enjoy it. source: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatedareas/lnr/default.aspx
Sites of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI) - is a designation used in many parts of the United Kingdom to protect areas of importance for wildlife at a county scale
Sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) - are the country's very best wildlife and geographical sites. They include some of the most spectacular and beautiful habitats; wetlands teeming with wading birds, winding chalk rivers, flower-rich meadows, windswept shingle beaches and remote upland peat bogs. source- http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatedareas/sssi/default.aspx
Ramsar Sites Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance, designated under the Ramsar Convention. source: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatedareas/ramsars/default.aspx
National Nature Reserves (NNR) - Many of the finest sites in England for wildlife and geology are National Nature Reserves. There are currently 222 across the country and almost all are accessible and provide great opportunities for people to experience nature. source: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatedareas/nnr/default.aspx
Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) - SACs are areas which have been given special protection under the European Union’s Habitats Directive. They provide increased protection to a variety of wild animals, plants and habitats and are a vital part of global efforts to conserve the world’s biodiversity. source: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatedareas/sac/default.aspx
Special Protection Areas (SPAs)- SPAs are areas which have been identified as being of national and international importance for the breeding, feeding, wintering or the migration of rare and vulnerable species of birds found within European Union countries. They are European designated sites, classified under the ‘Birds Directive 1979’ which provides enhanced protection given by the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) status all SPAs also hold. source: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatedareas/spa/default.aspx
Natura 2000 In May 1992 European Union governments adopted legislation designed to protect the most seriously threatened habitats and species across Europe. This legislation is called the Habitats Directive and complements the Birds Directive adopted in 1979. At the heart of both these Directives is the creation of a network of sites called Natura 2000. The Birds Directive requires the establishment of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for birds. The Habitats Directive similarly requires Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) to be designated for other species, and for habitats. Together, SPAs and SACs make up the Natura 2000 series. All EU Member States contribute to the network of sites in a Europe-wide partnership source: http://www.natura.org/about.html
Notes [#] Thorpe Park No.1 Gravel Pit Is a component of South-West London waterbodies SPA [*] Chobam Common not located in Runnymede, but its close proximity to the borough is significant 1 - Thursley, Ash, Pirbright and Chobham SAC 2 - Thames basin heaths SPA All enquiries about this paper or the LDF should be directed to:
Planning Policy Team Runnymede Borough Council The Civic Centre Station Road Addlestone Surrey KT15 2AH
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