Derbyshire Dales Local Plan

Submission

Sustainability Appraisal Report

May 2014 Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 1 Sustainability Appraisal

CONTENTS

Glossary 6 Main Report 1 Introduction 8 A new Derbyshire Dales Local Plan 8 Sustainability Appraisal Background 8 Objectives and Structure of the SA Report 12

2 The Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Submission 18

3 Sustainability Appraisal Methodology and Framework 23 Tasks and Stages in Sustainability Appraisal 24 Appraisal Timetable 25

4 Baseline Characterisation, Plan and Programme Review and Sustainability Issues 44 Overview of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Stage 44 Review of Relevant Plans, Programmes and Policy Objectives 45 Baseline Data and Indicators 67 Difficulties and Limitations 67 The Local Plan area and sustainability issues 70 The Sustainability Appraisal Framework 85 Consultation requirements for the Sustainability Appraisal 96

5 Appraisal of Derbyshire Dales Local Plan, Reasonable Alternatives Considered and Choice of Preferred Options 98 Identification and Assessment of Alternatives 98 Initial Options Appraisal 99 Appraisal of the do nothing alternative 100 Alternative Options for the Strategic Housing Target 101 Development Approaches and Sub Area Strategies 109 Housing Allocations 116 The Sustainability Effects of the Submission Local Plan 176 - Testing the Local Plan Objectives 176 - Strategic and Development Management 181 Policies

6 Sustainability Appraisal of Submission Plan 183 Predicting and evaluating the effects of the Submission Local Plan 183 Cumulative effects 185

7 Monitoring Proposals 189 Monitoring Proposals and Monitoring Table 191

8 Conclusions and Next steps 195

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List of Tables Table 1 – European sites for which potential likely significant effects were identified as a result of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Table 2 – Summary of requirements of the SEA Directive and where these have been addressed in the SA Report Table 3 – Appraisal Timetable – Stages of plan preparation and relationship to the SA process Table 4 – SA Scoring Key Table 5 – Comments received from SEA Bodies to Draft SA Report June 2010 Table 6 – European sites for which likely significant effects were identified as a result of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Table 7 – Neighbouring Authorities Plans and Programmes Objectives and relationship to Derbyshire Dales SA Framework Table 8 – Key Environmental Issues Table 9 – Key Economic Issues Table 10 – Key Social Issues Table 11 – SA Objectives, SA Theme and relationship to SEA Directive Table 12 – Revised Sustainability Appraisal Framework Table 13 – Housing Target Options Considered Table 14 – Housing Scenarios 2014 Table 15 – Comparison of implications of Derbyshire Dales Alternative Sub Area Scenarios Table 16 – Sub Area Distribution Options Rejected Table 17 – Housing Issues and Options 2012 – Reasonable alternative sites considered, summary of SA outcomes, site prioritisation and reasons for site selection/rejection Table 18 – Testing the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Objectives Table 19 – Inter-plan cumulative effects Table 20 – Proposals for monitoring the sustainability effects of implementing the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan.

List of Figures Map 1 – Relationship between Derbyshire Dales and surrounding area.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 3 Sustainability Appraisal Appendices A Consultation Responses to Joint Core Strategy Draft Plan – Draft Sustainability Appraisal Report June 2010 B Consultation Responses to Derbyshire Dales Local Plan – Pre Submission Draft Sustainability Appraisal Report June 2013 C Updated Review of Relevant Plans, Programmes and Policy Objectives D Updated Summary of Baseline Data and Indicators E Scoping Report Addendum Consultation Responses F Appraisal of Housing Target Options (including SA and HRA) 2012 G Appraisal of Development Approaches and Sub Area Strategies (including SA and HRA) 2012 H Appraisal of Housing Allocations Issues and Options 2012 I HRA Screening of Housing Allocations Issues and Options 2012 J Site Prioritisation Assessment Methodology and Outcomes K Appraisal of Objectively Assessed Housing Needs Scenarios (including SA and HRA) February 2014 L Appraisal of Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Submission Policies M Results and Contribution of SA Recommendations

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Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 5 Sustainability Appraisal Glossary

AMR (Authority Monitoring Report) A document which monitors progress in implementing the Local Development Scheme and the effectiveness of the Council’s adopted policies.

Baseline Data Data (commonly collected as part of a scoping report) that is used to provide context to the SA Report and to guide the assessment and impacts of a Plan.

Development Plan The documents, which together provide the main point of reference when considering planning proposals.

Development Plan Documents A document containing local planning policies or proposals which form part of the Development Plan which has been subject to independent examination.

European Sites Consist of Special Protection Areas (SPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), RAMSAR sites and sites on draft lists for protection as outlined in Regulation 10 of the Habitats Regulations 1994.

Local Development Scheme Sets out the Council’s programme for preparing and reviewing Local Development Plan Documents.

Local Plan A Development Plan Document that sets out the key elements of the planning framework, including strategic objectives and also strategic and development management policies.

Mitigation Measures These are measures requested/carried out in order to limit the damage by a particular development/activity.

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This document, published in March 2012 sets out the Government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. The NPPF replaces previous Planning Policy Statements (PPS) and Planning Policy Guidance (PPG).

National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) A web based resource published in March 2014 which sets out national planning practice guidance and complements the NPPF.

Sustainability Appraisal (SA) A systematic process, required by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004) and incorporating the requirements of the SEA Directive, aimed at appraising the social, environmental and economic effects of plans strategies

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 6 Sustainability Appraisal and policies and ensuring that they accord with the objectives of sustainable development

Sustainable Development In broad terms this means development that meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The National Planning Policy Framework defines sustainable development in terms of its economic, social and environmental role.

SA Framework A set of locally specific objectives which are used to define what is important for a local area. As part of the SA/SEA the plan is then assessed against the framework in order to gauge its contribution to local objectives and its positive and negative effects.

SEA (Strategic Environmental Assessment) A process required by EU Directive 2001/42/EC (known as the SEA Directive) for the formal strategic assessment of certain plans and programmes which are likely to have significant effects on the environment.

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1. Introduction

A new Derbyshire Dales Local Plan

1.1 Derbyshire Dales District Council is preparing a new Local Plan, which will set out the overall vision, objectives and policies for the future development of the parts of the Derbyshire Dales that lie outside the Peak District National Park. The plan seeks to address local needs, especially for housing and economic development, while ensuring that the very special qualities of the District’s environment – both natural and built – are conserved and where possible enhanced. The Derbyshire Dales Local Plan includes a series of strategic policies which are intended to address the strategic priorities for the area, and a number of development management policies, which together are intended to be used in the day to day determination of planning applications. Once adopted the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan will guide future development across the plan area up to the year 2028.

1.2 The Derbyshire Dales Local Plan has now reached the Submission Stage. This report provides an account of the Sustainability Appraisal (SA) undertaken during the preparation of the Local Plan up to and including the Local Plan Submission Stage.

Sustainability Appraisal – Background

1.3 As part of the preparation of the Local Plan Councils are required to assess how they are addressing the key aims of sustainable development by undertaking a Sustainability Appraisal (SA). The purpose of the SA is to ensure that plans achieve sustainable development through the simultaneous integration of social, economic and environmental objectives in plan preparation and adoption. The preparation of the Local Plan needs to be subjected to SA under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. The SA conducted must also meet the requirements for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in accordance with European Directive 2001/42/EC (also known as the SEA Directive) which requires the preparation of an environmental report that considers the significant environmental effects of a plan or programme. This Directive is transposed into UK law by The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004: Statutory Instrument 2004 No. 1633 (SEA Regulations).

1.4 Guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF - March 2012) states a SA which meets the requirements of the European Directive on Strategic Environmental Assessment should be an integral part of the plan making process, and should consider all the likely significant effects on environmental, economic and social factors. The National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG – March 2014) states sustainability appraisal is required during the preparation of a Local

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 8 Sustainability Appraisal Plan and the local planning authority must carry out an appraisal of the sustainability of the proposals. This will in turn help the authority to assess how the plan will contribute to the achievement of sustainable development. This report incorporates the requirements of the SEA Directive, by combining the more environmentally focused considerations of SEA with the wider social and economic effects.

1.5 This Sustainability Appraisal Report has been published to accompany the Derbyshire Dales Submission Local Plan. Preparation of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan has not been undertaken in isolation by the District Council, it builds on the work previously undertaken in partnership with High Peak Borough Council to prepare a Joint Core Strategy, which has now ceased. This SA report builds upon work carried out on both the Joint Core Strategy and its accompanying Sustainability Appraisal.

1.6 An SA Scoping Report 1 to inform the Joint Core Strategy was first published for consultation in April 2009; this was accompanied by twelve topic papers 2 that provided details of the existing baseline situation across Derbyshire Dales and High Peak relating to a broad range of social, economic and environmental topics.

1.7 Based on the SA Framework presented in the SA Scoping Report an initial sustainability appraisal of options was carried out on the ‘Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy Issues and Options’ document and published for consultation in March 2009. A SA summary of conclusions about each option was included in the Issues and Options document to help provide context for the consultation 3.

1.8 In August 2009 consultation on ‘Growth Options’ to identify potential suitable locations to deliver new housing development in the emerging Joint Core Strategy was undertaken. A SA Report on the growth options 4 was published alongside the proposals and used to assist with

1 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/R/Revised%20Joint%20Core%20Strat egy%20Scoping%20Report.pdf 2 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/planning-a-building-control/planning-policy/local- plan/revised-derbyshire-dales-local-plan/145-revised-derbyshire-dales-local-plan

3 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/I/Issues%20and%20Options.pdf http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/I/Issues%20and%20Options%20%20- %20Initial%20Sustainability%20Appraisal%20Report.pdf http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/F/Final%20Interim%20%20Sustainabili ty%20Appraisal%20%20Assessment.pdf

4 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/G/Growth%20Options%20up%20to%2 0%202026%20Sustainability%20Appraisal%20Report.pdf

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 9 Sustainability Appraisal the selection of preferred options published in the Joint Core Strategy Draft Plan June 2010.

1.9 The Joint Core Strategy Draft Plan was published in June 2010 and accompanied by a draft SA Report 5, this provided the public and statutory bodies with an opportunity to comment on the SA work undertaken to inform the preparation of the Joint Core Strategy.

1.10 The SA work carried out to support and inform the preparation of the Joint Core Strategy provides a valuable evidence base and has been taken into account in the preparation of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan.

1.11 As part of the preparation of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan an addendum and update of the SA Scoping Report 6 has been undertaken to cover matters pertaining entirely to the preparation of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan.

1.12 SA reports on the review of policies and approaches to be taken forward in the Local Plan have been undertaken at key stages, this has included a Sustainability Appraisal of the ‘Strategic Housing Target Options’, ‘Development Approaches and Sub Area Strategies’ and ‘Housing Allocations Issues and Options’ documents in June 2012, the SA Report of the Pre Submission Draft Local Plan published for public consultation in June 2013 and SA of the objectively assessed housing need scenarios undertaken in February 2014. These documents are provided either in the supporting appendices to the SA Report or as background documents on the website.

Habitats Regulations

1.13 Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) is required by the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) for any proposed plan or project which may have a significant effect on one or more European sites and which is not necessary for the management of those sites. The purpose of the HRA is to determine whether or not significant effects are likely and to suggest ways in which they could be avoided. European sites are Special Protection Area (SPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and RAMSAR sites.

1.14 The term HRA refers to the assessment of the implication of a proposed plan on one or more European Sites in view of the sites’ conservation objectives. HRA is based on a rigorous application of the

5 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/S/Sustainability%20Appraisal%20Rep ort%20Draft.pdf

6 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/D/Derbyshire_Dales_Local_Plan_- _Sustainability_Appraisal_Scoping_Report_Addendum_-_Post_Consultation.pdf

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 10 Sustainability Appraisal precautionary principle, with the first stage of the HRA process being screening. The screening process involves the review of the proposed plan to identify any ‘likely significant effects’ (LSEs) on the European Sites either alone or in combination with other projects or plans. If LSEs are identified a full “appropriate assessment” would be required to assess the impact upon the integrity of European Sites – either alone or in combination and identify whether alternative measures could be employed to provide mitigation to avoid adverse effects.

1.15 In 2009 the District Council commissioned an HRA screening exercise for the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy. A Draft HRA report 7 was prepared to record the screening process of the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy.

1.16 Following the cessation of work on the Joint Core Strategy HRA screening has been provided at critical points in the preparation of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan. HRA screening input has been provided by consultants ENVIRON UK Ltd on the strategic housing target options and objectively assessed housing need scenarios; development approaches and sub area strategies; and housing allocation issues and options and policy development. The outcomes of these exercises are provided in the supporting appendices.

1.17 In June 2013 an HRA Screening Report was published for public consultation alongside the Pre Submission Draft Local Plan 8. The report concluded that one or more potential LSEs could occur as a result of the Local Plan on the European Sites listed in table 1 below, and these potential LSEs were progressed to the ‘appropriate assessment’ (AA) stage of the HRA process.

SPAs SACs RAMSAR Peak District Moors South Pennine Moors Midland Meres and (South Pennine Mosses – Phase 1 Moors Phase 1 Peak District Dales Midland Meres and South Pennine Moors Gang Mine Mosses – Phase 2 Phase 2 West Midland Mosses

7 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/D/Draft%20Habitats%20Regulations% 20Assessment%20Report%20Part%201.pdf http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/D/Draft%20Habitats%20Regulations% 20Assessment%20Report%20Part%202.pdf

8 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/D/Derbyshire_Dales_Local_Plan_Habit ats_Regulations_Assessment_- _Consultation_Draft_Screening_Report_on_the_Derbyshire_Dales_Local_Plan_Pre_Submis sion_Draft_-_June_2013.pdf

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Cannock Chase

Table 1 European Sites for which potential likely significant effects were identified as a result of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan

1.18 The conclusions of the Appropriate Assessment were that adverse effects would not occur as a result of the Local Plan on any of the following European Sites; • South Pennine Moors Phase 2 SPA • West Midland Mosses SAC • Cannock Chase SAC • Midland Meres and Mosses Phase 1 Ramsar; and • Midland Meres and Moses Phase 2 Ramsar.

1.19 However, adverse effects could not be ruled out on the remaining European Sites (Peak District Moors (South Pennine Moors Phase 1) SPA: South Pennine Moors SAC; Peak District Dales SAC) from adverse air quality effects from the operation of employment development, possible urban effects from housing and tourism development, effects of wind turbines, effects from construction of housing, employment and tourism; and effects from projects on the Derwent Valley Heritage Way near Matlock Woods SSSI.

1.20 Mitigation measures for all potential effects were suggested and have been incorporated within the submission version of the Local Plan. Consultation upon the HRA Report has been undertaken with Natural England and concludes that no adverse effects will occur on any European Sites as a result of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan. The HRA Report is available as a supporting document to the SA Report.

Equalities Impact Assessment

1.21 The District Council has duties under the Equalities Act 2010, to ensure that it promotes equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups; promotes equality of opportunity between disabled persons and other persons and eliminates unlawful discrimination. Such considerations must be taken into account in determining the effects of its policies, programmes or strategies, with the aim of promoting fair and equal opportunity in employment, training and access to services. In addition to race and disability factors the District Council has assessed the potential effects of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan on gender, sexuality, age, religion/faith and social exclusion. The Equalities Impact Assessment 9 (EIA) of the Pre

9 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/D/Derbyshire_Dales_Local_Plan_- _Equalities_Impact_Assessment.pdf

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 12 Sustainability Appraisal Submission Draft Local Plan identified a number of issues which have been taken into account in the preparation of the policies in this plan.

Objectives and Structure of the SA Report

1.21 This report constitutes the SA Report for the Derbyshire Dales Submission Local Plan. The key output of the SA process is the SA Report which seeks to describe what elements of the Local Plan have been appraised, the method of appraisal and the likely significant effects of implementing the plan. The SA report should set out the results of the SA process, outline why alternatives were selected, report on the assessment of the Plan and outline a programme for monitoring the significant effects of the Plan.

1.22 This report is supplemented by a series of appendices and background documents, a number of which relate to work undertaken as part of the SA of the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy and provide relevant evidence and context to the Derbyshire Dales Submission Local Plan. These are available on the District Councils website and include:

Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy Sustainability Appraisal Report June 2010

Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy – Sustainability Appraisal Report Draft June 2010 - Appendices 10 Appendix 1 – Review of Relevant Plans, Programmes and Policy Objectives Appendix 2 – Summary of Baseline Data and Indicators Appendix 3 – Scoping Report Consultation Responses Appendix 4 – Appraisal of Issues and Options – Summary of Key Findings Appendix 5 – Appraisal of Growth Options up to 2026 – Summary Appendix 6 – Appraisal of Preferred Options Appendix 7 – Contribution of SA Recommendations

Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy - Issues and Options Sustainability Appraisal 11 Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy – Growth Options Sustainability Appraisal 12

10 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/S/Sustainability%20Appraisal%20Rep ort%20Draft.pdf

11 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/F/Final%20Interim%20%20Sustainabili ty%20Appraisal%20%20Assessment.pdf

12 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/G/Growth%20Options%20up%20to%2 0%202026%20Sustainability%20Appraisal%20Report.pdf Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 13 Sustainability Appraisal Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy Draft HRA Report

1.23 This SA report on the Submission Derbyshire Dales Local Plan is supported by a number of appendices and background documents including the following;

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan – Submission May 2014 Appendices Appendix A – Consultation Responses to Joint Core Strategy Draft Plan – Draft Sustainability Appraisal Report June 2010 Appendix B – Consultation Responses to Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Pre Submission Draft Sustainability Appraisal June 2013 Appendix C – Updated Review of Relevant, Plans, Programmes and Policy Objectives Appendix D – Updated Summary of Baseline Data and Indicators Appendix E – Scoping Report Addendum Consultation Responses Appendix F – Appraisal of Housing Target Options (Including SA and HRA) 2012 Appendix G – Appraisal of Development Approaches and Sub Area Strategies (Including SA and HRA) 2012 Appendix H – Appraisal of Housing Allocations Issues and Options 2012 Appendix I – HRA Screening of Housing Allocations Issues and Options 2012 Appendix J – Site Prioritisation Assessment - methodology and outcomes Appendix K – Appraisal of Objectively Assessed Housing Needs Scenarios (Including SA and HRA) February 2014 Appendix L – Appraisal of Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission Policies Appendix M – Results and contributions of SA Recommendations

1.24 This Report takes account of the aims and requirements of Sustainability Appraisal and the SEA Directive 13 (implemented in the UK through the Environmental Assessment of Plans Programmes Regulations 2004 14 ) and sets out the findings to date of the SA of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan. Table 2 below provides a summary of the requirements of the SEA Directive and sign posts the relevant sections of the SA Report that are considered to meet these requirements. The reference to the ‘Regulations’ and ‘Schedules’ refer to the requirements in the English SEA Regulations and that ‘Articles’ and ‘Annexes’ make reference to the requirements of the SEA Directive.

13 The SEA Directive: European Directive 2001/42/EC (EC. 2001) 14 Statutory Instrument 2004/1663 Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 14 Sustainability Appraisal

Requirements Where Covered in the SA Report Preparation of an environmental report in which the likely significant effects The whole report does this, along with on the environment of implementing the plan or programme, and reasonable previous iterations of this SA. All the SA alternatives taking into account the objectives and geographical scope of the reports taken together form the plan or programme, are identified, described and evaluated. The information to ‘Environmental Report’ under the SEA be given is (Art. 5 and Annex I) (Regulation 12): Regulations a) An outline of the contents, main objectives of the plan or programme, and Section 2 relationship with other relevant plans and programmes (Schedule 2 paragraph Appendix C 1); b) The relevant aspects of the current state of the environment and Section 4 (para 4.29-4.68) the likely evolution thereof without implementation of the plan or programme (Schedule 2 paragraph 2); c) The environmental characteristics of areas likely to be significantly affected Section 4 (para 4.29-4.68) (Schedule 2 paragraph 2); Table 8 Appendix D d) Any existing environmental problems which are relevant to the plan or Section 4 (para 4.29-4.68) programme including, in particular, those relating to any areas of a particular Table 8 environmental importance, such as areas designated pursuant to Directives Appendix D 79/409/EEC and 92/43/EEC (Schedule 2 paragraph 4); e) The environmental protection objectives, established at international, Appendix C Community or national level, which are relevant to the plan or programme and Section 4 (notably para 4.5-4.11 – the way those objectives and any environmental considerations have been including table 7) taken into account during its preparation (Schedule 2 paragraph 5); f) The likely significant effects on the environment, including on issues such as Section 4 biodiversity, population, human health, fauna, flora, soil, water, air, climatic Section 6 on evaluating effects of factors, material assets, cultural heritage including architectural and preferred options and Appendix M archaeological heritage, landscape and the interrelationship between the above Section 6 on cumulative effects para 6.9- factors. (Note: These effects should include secondary, cumulative, synergistic, 6.15

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 15 Sustainability Appraisal Requirements Where Covered in the SA Report short, medium and long-term permanent and temporary, positive and negative Appendix F,G, H, I, J, K, L effects)(Schedule 2 paragraph 6); g) The measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and as fully as possible offset Appendix L, M any significant adverse effects on the environment of Section 6 on implementation, mitigation, implementing the plan or programme (Schedule 2 paragraph 7); maximising benefits h) An outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with, Section 5 on choice of preferred options and a description of how the assessment was undertaken including Section 4 on uncertainties and risks and any difficulties (such as technical deficiencies or lack of know-how) difficulties and limitations (para 4.15- encountered in compiling the required information (Schedule 2 paragraph 8); 4.28) i) a description of measures envisaged concerning monitoring in Section 7 on monitoring accordance with Art. 10; A description of measures envisages concerning monitoring in accordance 17 (Schedule 2 paragraph 9). j) a non-technical summary of the information provided under the above Provided in a separate non-technical headings (Schedule 2 paragraph 10) summary The report must include the information that may reasonably be Throughout SA report. required taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, the contents and level of detail in the plan or programme, its stage in the decision-making process and the extent to which certain matters are more appropriately assessed at different levels in that process to avoid duplication of the assessment (Art. 5.2). (Regulation 12(3) and (4)) Consultation: Section 4 (para 4.73-4.80) • authorities with environmental responsibility, when deciding on the scope Appendix E and level of detail of the information which must be included in the Appendix A and B environmental report (Art. 5.4) (Regulation 13); The public and environmental authorities have been consulted at each stage of Local Plan development. • authorities with environmental responsibility and the public, shall be given Section 4 (para 4.61-4.66) an early and effective opportunity within appropriate time frames to Appendix E (para 4.27 – 4.80)

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 16 Sustainability Appraisal Requirements Where Covered in the SA Report express their opinion on the draft plan or programme and the Appendix A and B accompanying environmental report before the adoption of the plan or The public and environmental authorities programme (Art. 6.1, 6.2); have been consulted at each stage of Local Plan development • Other EU Member States, where the implementation of the plan or N/a programme is likely to have significant effects on the environment of that country (Art. 7). Taking the environmental report and the results of the Section 4 consultations into account in decision-making (Art. 8). Appendix A, B and E and M Provision of information on the decision: To be addressed at a later stage in the When the plan or programme is adopted, the public and any countries consulted plan preparation and SA process. under Art.7 shall be informed and the following made available to those so informed: • the plan or programme as adopted; • a statement summarising how environmental considerations have been integrated into the plan or programme and how the environmental report pursuant to Article 5, the opinions expressed pursuant to Article 6 and the results of consultations entered into pursuant to Art. 7 have been taken into account in accordance with Art. 8, and the reasons for choosing the plan or programme as adopted, in the light of the other reasonable alternatives dealt with; and • the measures decided concerning monitoring (Art. 9 and 10). Monitoring of the significant environmental effects of the plan's or Section 7 on monitoring proposals programme's implementation (Art. 10). Quality assurance : environmental reports should be of a sufficient This table demonstrates where the standard to meet the requirements of the SEA Directive (Art. 12). requirements of the SEA Directive have been met and throughout the SA Report Table 2 Summary of the requirements of the SEA Directive and where these have been addressed in the SA Report

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 17 Sustainability Appraisal 2 The Derbyshire Dales Local Plan – Submission

2.1 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF – March 2012) commits the Government to the principle of a plan-led system, stating in order to support a presumption in favour of sustainable development the ‘golden thread’ running through plan making and decision taking, that development proposals in accordance with the Development Plan should be approved without delay. The NPPF sets out the importance of Local Plans as being key to delivering sustainable development that reflects the vision and aspirations of local communities.

2.2 The NPPF seeks to boost significantly the supply of housing and deliver a wide choice of high quality homes. It requires Local Planning Authorities to plan for at least 15 years of housing delivery, to meet the full, objectively assessed need for market and affordable housing and to maintain a five year supply of deliverable sites with a buffer to ensure choice and competition in the market for land.

2.3 Derbyshire Dales District Council are preparing a new Local Plan, which will set out the overall vision, objectives and policies for the future development of the parts of the Derbyshire Dales that lie outside the Peak District National Park. The plan seeks to address local needs, especially for housing and economic development, while ensuring that the very special qualities of the District’s environment – both natural and built – are conserved and where possible enhanced. The Derbyshire Dales Local Plan includes a series of strategic policies which are intended to address the strategic priorities for the area, and a number of development management policies, which together are intended to be used in the day to day determination of planning applications. Once adopted the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan will guide future development across the plan area up to the year 2028.

2.4 The purpose of the Local Plan is to set the long term vision for the local authority area and set out both strategic objectives and policies to help deliver the vision. The Derbyshire Dales Submission Local Plan comprises site specific allocations of land; strategic and development management policies and proposal maps. Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) will continue to provide more detailed guidance on specific policies or proposals in the Local Plan. The submission Local Plan contains the following elements, which have been appraised as part of the SA process;

• Introduction • Portrait of the Derbyshire Dales • Spatial Vision, Aims and Objectives – considers Derbyshire Dales as a whole, it includes a vision for the district, a spatial strategy and series of key objectives • The Spatial Strategy • Strategic and Development Management Policies under three themes including:

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 18 Sustainability Appraisal o Protecting Peak District Character o Supporting the Rural Economy and Enhancing Prosperity o Promoting Healthy and Sustainable Communities o Sub Area Strategies – sets out policies and strategy for the three sub areas of the Derbyshire Dales (Matlock and Wirksworth; Ashbourne; and Southern Parishes) - outlining how the development strategy will be delivered in each sub area, including policies relating to the allocation of residential and employment land. • Implementation and Monitoring - sets out how the objectives, policies and allocations of the plan will be implemented and monitored

2.5 The ‘Vision’ for the Local Plan sets out the direction that the District Council would like the plan area to take in the long term, setting out how the plan area and places within it should develop as well as setting the context for the policies in the plan. An overarching joint vision has been agreed for both the Sustainable Community Strategy 15 and Local Plan:

“The Peak District will be a distinctive high quality rural environment with… o People of all ages who are healthy and safe o High-wage, high-skill jobs o Affordable, decent homes for local people o Towns and villages that offer a high quality of life

2.6 The Local Plan also sets out a ‘Spatial Vision’ that builds on the Sustainable Community Strategy vision and sets out how the Plan Area will be by 2028. The Spatial Vision is set out below:

The vision for the Derbyshire Dales is that it will be widely recognised as a distinctive rural area with vibrant villages and market towns, which reflects the character of its Peak District landscape. The area will complement and not compete with Sheffield and Derby and out-commuting will reflect a sustainable balance of living and working.

Development in the Derbyshire Dales will be managed in a sustainable way that mitigates against, and responds to, our changing climate. Development will be characterised by high standards of energy efficiency, with much more of the energy that is used coming from zero or low carbon sources.

The traditional Peak District character of Market Towns and larger villages serving the smaller settlements within their rural hinterland will be maintained with increasing emphasis on the promotion of sustainable communities.

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Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 19 Sustainability Appraisal The landscape of the Derbyshire Dales is a complex combination of physical and cultural elements, developed over centuries to produce a landscape of particularly high quality which will be protected and enhanced.

Housing growth, particularly in Ashbourne, Matlock and Wirksworth, will be supported by the protection and enhancement of areas of green space around them. Opportunities for the provision of new and improved recreation opportunities will be identified.

Market towns will be encouraged to respond to pressure from competing centres outside the area in order to further strengthen the Peak District’s economy, provide more choice and reduce the need to travel. Proactive measures will be taken to maximise the use of previously development land whilst recognising that some development will be required on greenfield land.

Larger villages, including Tansley, Doveridge and Brailsford will benefit from development with an improved range of amenities and facilities while the areas of countryside and green space around the smaller villages will act as an important resource for recreational use.

The sustainability of the villages and countryside will be promoted through appropriate investment, including agricultural diversification and affordable homes will be provided on rural exception sites that will help people remain in, or return to their local communities.

The Peak District Character will be protected and enhanced with care taken to ensure new development is well integrated with its surroundings.

The integrity of our towns and villages will be maintained by ensuring that there is separation between settlements, in particular between Matlock and Darley Dale along the A6 corridor.

The transition to a new rural economy based on higher level skills and wages will be facilitated through the planned development of new employment opportunities at Matlock, Ashbourne and Wirksworth.

The rich legacy of craft and industrial traditions, like textile manufacture, will complement new sectors and provide employment that secures the traditions of the Peak District. Where appropriate, redundant quarry sites will be sensitively re-used to bring economic benefits to the area. The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site will continue to grow in significance and increasing visitor numbers will lead to the development of new accommodation and attractions in and around the corridor.

Residents will be happier, healthier and more active and will enjoy an improved quality of life. The promotion of healthy and sustainable communities will improve access to a wider range of local jobs, housing, high quality services and facilities, cultural and leisure opportunities.

Opportunities to secure improvements in accessibility to services and facilities throughout the rural area will be seized. There will be an emphasis upon minimising the adverse impacts of traffic on the adjoining Peak District National Park together and finding more sustainable ways to reap the benefits of tourism in the towns and villages without increasing the use of the private car.

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2.7 The Local Plan includes a number of strategic objectives that will help deliver the spatial vision and guide development across the plan area to 2028. The objectives for the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan provide an interpretation of the spatial vision and create the link between the high level issues and the individual detailed strategic and development management policies. The following strategic objectives are set out within the Submission Local Plan:

Protecting Peak District Character o SO1 To protect and enhance the Green Infrastructure Network o SO2 To maintain, enhance and conserve the areas distinct landscape characteristics, biodiversity, and cultural and historic environment o SO3 To ensure that design of new development is of high quality and that it integrates effectively with its setting and promotes local distinctiveness o SO4 To protect and enhance the character, appearance and setting of the towns and villages o SO5 To address, mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change on people, wildlife and place; promoting the prudent and sustainable use of natural resources

Supporting the Rural Economy and Enhancing Prosperity o SO6 To facilitate development that will support the continued growth and diversification of the local economy o SO7 To support sustainable employment generating development in locations and of a scale appropriate to the plan area o SO8 To support and promote the areas tourism and cultural sectors, and in particular the development of sustainable tourism initiatives o SO9 To strengthen the vitality and viability of the town centres as places for shopping, leisure and tourism

Promoting Healthy and Sustainable Communities o SO10 To facilitate the required housing growth for the plan area in sustainable and accessible locations o SO11 To ensure that there is an adequate mix of housing types, sizes and tenures to meet the needs of all sectors of the community o SO12 To protect existing and support the delivery of new services, facilities and infrastructure o SO13 To support developments that minimise risks to health as a result if crime (or fear of crime), flooding, pollution and climate change o SO14 To increase opportunities for pursuing a healthy lifestyle, by maintaining and enhancing recreation opportunities and encouraging walking and cycling

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 21 Sustainability Appraisal o SO15 To prioritise the efficient use of previously developed land and buildings whilst minimising the use of greenfield land

2.8 The Submission Plan is accompanied by a series of Local Plan Policies Maps, these show how the proposal maps in the 2005 Local Plan would be amended by the Submission Local Plan once adopted 16 . The Local Plan is also supported by an Infrastructure Delivery Plan which shows what new infrastructure and key facilities will be needed to support the development strategy.

2.9 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires Derbyshire Dales District Council to prepare a Local Development Scheme (LDS) 17 which sets out the programme for the preparation and review of the authorities Development Plan Documents over the period 2014-2017. Key milestones identified in the LDS for the preparation of the Local Plan include Submission to the Secretary of State in May 2014. Examination of the Local Plan is anticipated in July 2014 with Adoption of the Local Plan expected in autumn/winter 2014.

16 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/D/Derbyshire_Dales_Local_Plan_- _Pre_Submission_Draft_Policies_Map.pdf

17 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/planning-a-building-control/planning-policy/local- plan/local-development-scheme

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 22 Sustainability Appraisal 3 Sustainability Appraisal Methodology and Framework

3.1 The purpose of SA is to promote sustainable development through contributing to the integration of social, environmental and economic considerations in the preparation and adoption of plans. It should be integral to the plan preparation process, reporting on the effects of the Plan and the extent to which sustainable development is likely to be achieved. This section explains the tasks of sustainability appraisal and how they relate to the stages of plan preparation.

3.2 The methodology for the sustainability appraisal has been developed in accordance with guidance and best practice 18 , including and meeting the requirements of the following:

• Sustainability Appraisal of Regional Spatial Strategic and Local Development Documents (ODPM 2005) • A Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive (ODPM 2005) • Planning Advisory Service (PAS) Sustainability Appraisal guidance contained in the Communities and Local Government Plan Making Manual 19 • Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment 20 • The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 (which requires an environmental assessment to be carried out on certain plans and programmes prepared by public authorities that are likely to have a significant effect upon the environment)21 • Section 19(5) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (which requires sustainability appraisal of Local Plans): and • The National Planning Policy Framework (March 2012): which as a matter of policy requires sustainability appraisal of local plans

3.3 The work on sustainability appraisal has run alongside the development of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan, so that it has made a direct contribution to the plan making process, in this way improving the document as it develops, helping to provide evidence to decision makers and the public that the Plan is the most appropriate given reasonable alternatives.

18 The documents provide guidance on the preparation of SA and SEA. The guidance issued by PAS is the latest official guidance for sustainability appraisal and replaces the section relating to development Plan Documents in the 2005 ODPM guidance. The latest guidance on SEA remains that issued by ODPM in 2005.

19 http://www.pas.gov.uk/pas/core/page.do?pageId=152450 20 OJ L19721.7.2001 (pg32) Commonly known as the SEA Directive 21 SI2004/1633 Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 23 Sustainability Appraisal

3.4 Derbyshire Dales District Council undertakes the sustainability appraisal in house with Officers based in the planning policy team. This work is supported by a critical review process provided on an ad-hoc basis by consultants ENVIRON UK.

Tasks and Stages in SA

3.5 Sustainability Appraisal is carried out in a series of stages that include setting the context and objectives; developing and refining options and assessing effects; preparing and consulting on the SA Report; and preparing the SA/SEA statement and monitoring the implementation of the Plan. The following table sets out the main stages of the plan making process and shows how these relate to the SA process and preparation of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan:

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 24 Sustainability Appraisal Table 3 Appraisal Timetable Stages of plan preparation and relationship to the SA process. Plan SA Stages Description Derbyshire Linkages to Plan Aim Making and Tasks Dales Local Preparation Stage Plan Stage Step 1 Pre Stage A – A1: Identifying SA Scoping Prepared alongside Identify plans, programmes Production Setting the other relevant Report for Joint gathering the evidence base and relevant baseline data. – Evidence Context and policies, plans Core Strategy, for the Joint Core Strategy. Identify sustainability Gathering objectives, and including 12 Following consultation on issues and set the SA establishing programmes Topic Paper the SA Scoping report Framework including the baseline and April 2009 appropriate revisions made scope, objectives and and deciding sustainability and revised SA Scoping indicators. Published on the scope objectives Report produced August 2009 A2: Collecting baseline SA Scoping Prepared alongside Provide an update to information Report Update preparation of the Local relevant plans, A3: Identifying Addendum Plan programmes, baseline and sustainability March 2013 sustainability issues. issues and Review and revise the SA problems Framework, if necessary, A4: Developing including scope, objectives the SA and indicators. Consulted Framework on for 6 weeks March A5: Consulting 2013. on the scope of the SA Step 2 - Stage B: B1: Testing the Initial SA Report Prepared alongside the Provide background to Production Developing DPD objectives of Options for Derbyshire Dales and High Issues and Options and refining against the SA Joint Core Peak Joint Core Strategy consultation, recommend options and Framework Strategy Feb- Issues and Options how options could be

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 25 Sustainability Appraisal Table 3 Appraisal Timetable Stages of plan preparation and relationship to the SA process. Plan SA Stages Description Derbyshire Linkages to Plan Aim Making and Tasks Dales Local Preparation Stage Plan Stage assessing B2: Developing March -2009 document improved through effects the DPD mitigation Options B3: Predicting the effects of the DPD SA Report of Prepared alongside the Appraise the effects B4: Evaluating Growth Options Derbyshire Dales and High (economic, social and the effects of August 2009 Peak Joint Core Strategy environmental) of the the DPD Growth Options growth options against the B5: Consultation. Sustainability Framework. Considering Assisting the selection of ways of preferred options. mitigating adverse effects Draft Prepared alongside the Testing the draft Joint Core and Sustainability Derbyshire Dales and High Strategy Objectives, maximising Appraisal Report Peak Joint Core Strategy Options and proposals beneficial for Joint Core Draft Plan. Consultation on against the SA Framework. effects Strategy June both took place at the same Identifying key B6: Proposing 2010 time sustainability issues and measures to recommending ways to monitor the improve options, including significant through mitigation effect of measures. implementing the DPD SA of Housing Prepared in light of Appraise Issues and

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 26 Sustainability Appraisal Table 3 Appraisal Timetable Stages of plan preparation and relationship to the SA process. Plan SA Stages Description Derbyshire Linkages to Plan Aim Making and Tasks Dales Local Preparation Stage Plan Stage Target Options, agreement to cease work Options for Derbyshire Development on the Joint Core Strategy Dales Local Plan, including Approaches and and inform preparation of strategic housing target, Sub Area Derbyshire Dales Local housing distribution and Strategies and Plan June 2012 housing allocation sites Housing against the SA Framework. Allocations and Assist selection of Settlement preferred options. Framework Boundaries

Derbyshire Prepared and consulted Testing the Pre Dales Local upon alongside the Submission Draft Plan Plan Pre Derbyshire Dale Local Plan objectives, options and Submission Pre Submission Draft June proposals against the SA Draft SA Report 13 – consultation took place Framework. Identifying key June 2013 at the same time sustainability issues and recommending ways to improve policies through mitigation and enhancement.

SA of Prepared to inform evidence Appraise the effects Derbyshire base and plan preparation (environmental, economic, Dales ahead of submission social) of the scenarios for

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 27 Sustainability Appraisal Table 3 Appraisal Timetable Stages of plan preparation and relationship to the SA process. Plan SA Stages Description Derbyshire Linkages to Plan Aim Making and Tasks Dales Local Preparation Stage Plan Stage Objectively version of the Local Plan the Local Plan against the Assessed SA Framework. Assisting Needs for the appraisal of Housing - alternatives and selection Appraisal of of preferred options. Alternative Scenarios

Stage C: C1: Preparing Preparation of Prepared alongside the Present SA information on Preparing the the SA Report SA Report preparation of the the Plan, providing a Sustainability This is the April- May 2014 Submission Local Plan. detailed account of the SA Appraisal stage we are process. Report currently at Appraise the effects of the now. preferred options policies D1: Public and proposals. Develop participation on proposals for monitoring. the draft DPD and the SA Report Stage D: D2(i): Consultation on Consultation on Pre Appraise any significant Consulting on Appraising Derbyshire Submission Plan June 13 changes resulting from the Draft DPD significant Dales Local consultation. Update to SA and the changes Plan – Pre undertaken Sustainability Submission

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 28 Sustainability Appraisal Table 3 Appraisal Timetable Stages of plan preparation and relationship to the SA process. Plan SA Stages Description Derbyshire Linkages to Plan Aim Making and Tasks Dales Local Preparation Stage Plan Stage Appraisal Draft and SA Report June 2013

Preparation of Appraisal of changes to Appraise effects of Submission policy/plan following amended policies in Local stage Local Plan consultation on draft Plan Plan following consultation and SA upon the Pre Submission Draft – informing preparation of Submission Version Local Plan and accompanying SA. Step 3: Stage D: D2(ii): EIP Examination anticipated SA will be used as part of Examination Consulting on Appraising July 2014 determining the robustness the Draft DPD significant of the plan and whether it and the SA changes should be adopted Report resulting from continued representations Step 4 & 5 Stage D: D3: Making Adoption and Adoption Anticipated Set out how environmental Adoption Consulting on decisions and preparation of Autumn/Winter2014 considerations have been and the Draft DPD providing SA Statement integrated into the plan, Monitoring and the SA information how options and Report consultation results have continued been taken into account, the reasons for choosing

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 29 Sustainability Appraisal Table 3 Appraisal Timetable Stages of plan preparation and relationship to the SA process. Plan SA Stages Description Derbyshire Linkages to Plan Aim Making and Tasks Dales Local Preparation Stage Plan Stage the plan as adopted, Stage E: E1: Finalising Predicted effects measures to monitor the Monitoring the aims and are monitored environmental effects. significant methods for after effects of monitoring implementation implementing of the plan, the DPD E2: identifying any Responding to unforeseen adverse effects effects and undertake remedial action where appropriate.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 30 Sustainability Appraisal SA Stage A: Setting the context and objectives, establishing the baseline and deciding the scope

3.6 The formation of an evidence base is one of the main requirements of the plan preparation process, with evidence base gathering integral to the preparation of Development Plan Documents. A wide range and comprehensive set of baseline data has been collected for the SA process in conjunction with the evidence base gathered for the Local Plan itself. During the preparation of the Local Plan various elements of the baseline evidence has been updated.

3.7 The first stage of the SA process, setting the context and objectives, establishing the baseline and deciding the scope was undertaken by Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Borough Council and presented in the SA Scoping Report and accompanying Topic Papers (April 2009)22 . This Scoping Report provided baseline information on the environmental, social and economic characteristics of the Joint Core Strategy Plan Area and also set out a methodology and framework for carrying out the SA of the emerging Development Plan Documents.

3.8 In light of the decision to prepare a Derbyshire Dales Local Plan, a review and update of the SA Scoping Report and supporting Topic Papers was undertaken to address new evidence and to ensure the SA Scoping Report covers issues specific to the Derbyshire Dales Plan area. The Derbyshire Dales District Council Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report Addendum was published for six weeks consultation in March 2013. Following consultation, revisions to the report were made and the final revised SA Scoping Report Addendum published 23 in 2013.

3.9 The Scoping Report 2009 and its accompanying Topic Papers and the Scoping Report Addendum fulfil Stage A of the SA process (Scoping) and meets with the requirements to;

• Identify environmental, social and economic issues and objectives contained in other strategies, plans and programmes that are relevant to the Local Plan area; • Provide baseline information on the environmental, social and economic characteristics of the area; • Outline an appropriate framework for carrying out the SA, including objectives and indicators against which the effect of the plan options and policies will be appraised, mitigated and monitored; • Meet the requirements of the SEA Directives; and

22 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/R/Revised%20Joint%20Core%20Strat egy%20Scoping%20Report.pdf 23 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/D/Derbyshire_Dales_Local_Plan_- _Sustainability_Appraisal_Scoping_Report_Addendum_-_Post_Consultation.pdf

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 31 Sustainability Appraisal • Feed into and reflect the findings of separate ‘Habitats Regulations Assessment’ and ‘Equalities Impact Assessment’.

3.10 The Derbyshire Dales District Council Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report Addendum was published for a six week consultation period from 15 March until 26 April 2013. Responses received as a result of this consultation are set out in Appendix E along with a summary of how they have been addressed. More detail is provided on this scoping stage in Section 4 of this report.

Stage B – Developing and refining options and assessing effects

3.11 Developing and assessing the options and policies for the Plan is an iterative process and has involved a number of consultations with the public and stakeholders. The SEA Directive requires the SA assessment to identify, describe and evaluate the ‘likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the plan or programme, and reasonable alternatives’.

3.12 Stage B of SA entails ‘assessing the elements of the Plan’ . This has been carried out throughout the plan making process, ensuring that the sustainability effects of the Plan have been taken into account at all stages. During Stage B, all reasonable alternative options to the proposals set out in the Plan were tested and the sustainability effects identified and evaluated.

3.13 When assessing elements of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan, in order to comply with the SEA Regulations, short, medium and long term effects, permanent and temporary effects, positive and negative effects and secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects were identified where relevant. As set out in Section 6 and Appendix L the Plan has been assessed using appraisal matrices; helping to identify the Plans potential effects against the SA objectives as set out in the SA Framework (see section 4 Table 12). A combination of expert judgement and analysis of baseline data has been used to judge the potential effects of the Plan.

3.14 Schedule 1 of the SEA Regulations specifies the criteria that should be taken into account when assessing and determining the likely significant effects on the environment from plans and programmes. The criteria consider the nature of the effects arising from the plan and the recognised value and vulnerability of the receptors. The assessment of the ‘significance of effect’ should include where possible consideration of the following criteria for each potential effect alongside consideration of how the plan will achieve or not achieve the SA objectives within the SA Framework;

• How valuable and vulnerable is the receptor that is being impacted

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 32 Sustainability Appraisal • How probable, frequent, long lasting and reversible are the likely effects • What is the scale and magnitude of the effect • Will the effects be positive or negative

3.15 The methodology used to carry out the evaluation and appraisal of the Local Plan, and alternative options considered and the prediction of effects was identified and agreed within the SA Scoping Report 2009. The SA Framework as set out in Section 4 (Table 12) was used to score each of the options against the 16 agreed SA Objectives. The appraisal has sought to differentiate between significant effects and other more minor effects through the use of the following symbols as summarised below:

SA Scoring Key ++ This scenario will have a very positive impact on the sustainability objective. + This scenario will have a slightly positive impact on the sustainability objective. O This scenario will have a negligible or neutral impact on the sustainability objective. A recorded neutral effect does not necessarily mean that there will be no effect arising from the implementation of the option, but shows that at this strategic level there are no identifiable effects. - This scenario will have a slightly negative impact on the sustainability objective. -- This scenario will have a very negative impact on the sustainability objective. I The outcome of implementing the scenario would be dependent upon the detail of that implementation, or more information is required to make an assessment. ? The impact of the issue cannot be predicted at this stage.

3.16 This system for the appraisal and comparison of options has provided useful outputs throughout the preparation of the Local Plan and SA. For the purposes of assessing the proposed Submission Local Plan 2014 the above system of ‘scoring’ policies and proposals has been used to ensure consistency of approach throughout the SA.

3.17 For clarity upon the interpretation of ‘significant effects’ additional explanatory text has been provided to the SA Scoring key to provide greater detail and clarification upon the identification of potential significant effects, rather than merely a comparison between very positive/slightly positive and very negative/slightly negative. The text set out in the following table seeks to clarify and describe the assessment of significant effects. This information is presented to ensure the reader can fully understand and comprehend the potential significant effects identified throughout the SA of the Local Plan and assessment of alternatives.

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SA Scoring Key ++ This scenario will have a significant positive impact on the sustainability objective. This policy/option fully achieves the SA objective and will have a positive effect in relation to characteristics of the effect and sensitivity of the receptors (where known) + This scenario will have a slightly positive impact on the sustainability objective. This policy/option partly achieves the SA objective and has a positive effect with relation to characteristics of the effect and the sensitivity of the receptors (where known) O This scenario will have a negligible or neutral impact on the sustainability objective. A recorded neutral effect does not necessarily mean that there will be no effect arising from the implementation of the option, but shows that at this strategic level there are no identifiable effects. - This scenario will have a slightly negative impact on the sustainability objective. The policy/option will partly conflict with the SA objective and have a negative effect with relation to the characteristics of the effect and the sensitivity of the receptors (where known) -- This scenario will have a significant negative impact on the sustainability objective. The policy/option will actively work against the SA objective and have a negative effect with relation to characteristics of the effect and the sensitivity of the receptors (where known) I The outcome of implementing the scenario would be dependent upon the detail of that implementation, or more information is required to make an assessment. ? The impact of the issue cannot be predicted at this stage. It is unclear whether there is the potential for a negative or positive effect on the SA objectives Table 4 – SA Scoring Key

3.18 The options for the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan have been developed and refined following a series of consultation exercises and through input from the SA process. In the case of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan, reasonable alternatives are the different options presented at various stages of the plan preparation process. The main stages of plan preparation and SA are outlined below.

3.19 As part of the principle of front loading plan preparation, Derbyshire Dales District Council began developing options from the start of the Joint Core Strategy Process in 2009. Starting the SA process in parallel with development of options helps to ensure that any adverse effects of proposals are identified as early as possible.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 34 Sustainability Appraisal 3.20 An Issues and Options Consultation for the Joint Core Strategy took place between 26 th March and 21 st May 2009. This sought views on the key issues and options within the plan area, including a development strategy; housing; employment; environment; retail; health and well- being; access and transport; open space, sport and recreation and climate change. The purpose of this consultation was to obtain as many views as possible on the main issues facing the area and policy approaches to tackle these key matters. Consultation responses received suggested that the Market Towns and some of the larger villages were the most appropriate locations for development.

3.21 Sustainability Appraisal of the Growth Options Consultation that took place between 27 th August and 1 st October 2009 also informed the development and refining of options. The Growth Options consultation built upon the Issues and Options consultation where the comments received indicated that the development strategy should focus new development in the market towns and larger villages. This consultation looked specifically at potential locations for housing growth, identifying broad locations rather than indicating any specific sites or the likely scale of development.

3.22 In order to inform the decision on options that might be taken forward as part of the Joint Core Strategy, a Sustainability Appraisal was carried out upon the Issues and Options and each of the Growth Options. Each of the Issues and Options were appraised against the sustainability appraisal framework as set out in the 2009 SA Scoping Report, evaluating each issue and option against the 16 Sustainable Development Objectives. Appendix 4 to the Joint Core Strategy Draft Plan Sustainability Appraisal Report June 2010 provides the Appraisal of Issues and Options – Summary of Key Findings and Appendix 5 sets out the Appraisal of Growth Options up to 2026 Summary 24 . Consultations upon Issues and Options and the accompanying Sustainability Appraisal work has had a significant role in identifying and refining options considered to be reasonable alternatives as set out within Stage B of the SA process.

3.23 Reasonable alternatives for policies were first considered in the initial SA of options for the now discontinued Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy (June 2010). These options were further refined and assessed as set out within the SA Report that accompanied the Joint Core Strategy Draft Plan – June 2010.

3.24 Consultation on the Draft SA Report to the Joint Core Strategy Draft Plan June 2010 generated a relatively limited response. No comments on the Sustainability Appraisal were received from English Heritage or the Environment Agency. A letter from Natural England dated 14 th July 2010 suggested that changes be made to the decision making criteria.

24 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/S/Sustainability%20Appraisal%20Rep ort%20Draft.pdf Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 35 Sustainability Appraisal The comments from Natural England are set out in the following table and all other comments received in respect of the Draft SA Report June 2010 are presented in Appendix A.

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Comments on Draft SA Report to Joint Core Strategy June 2010 Officer Comment/response Natural England (NE) fully supports the comprehensive Sustainability Appraisal Comments and support noted for undertaken to date. NE note at section 11 that the appraisal complies with requirements approach in SA. of SEA regulations covering all required elements of an environmental report. NE supports the opening chapters of SA including the Environmental baseline. The first indicator under The Sustainability framework objectives have a strong emphasis on natural environment sustainability objective 9 to be objectives. NE suggest the following amendments to Table 8 (page 50) to strengthen the changed to: "Percentage of objectives developments refused where 3 To encourage sustainable tourism...... adverse impact on landscape character is referred to in the 6 To protect, enhance, restore and/or expand biodiversity... development and expansion decision notice." of..... The indicator for sustainability 9 To protect, enhance and restore the character..... objective 10 is the one favoured by 5 % of internationally, nationally or locally designated sites enhanced by measures over the Environment Agency and on this and above the minimum to mitigate for any damage i.e. basic mitigation requirements. - basis should be retained. This will show what the planning system has achieved. Natural England support for The second indicator at 5 should always be zero; therefore it does not provide a useful sustainability objective 11 and its indicator of the positive achievements of the plan. indicator is noted. 6 Decision making criteria should include contribution to targets within LBAP Changes made to indicators will be carried forward to the SA monitoring Second indicator - should be zero. The area of LBAP habitat created through proposals. development would be better. (NB this should be achievements over and above that necessary to compensate for loss of BAP habitat) Third - to have measurable achievements against LBAP indicator it is suggested it is changed to targets met or contributed to. 7 NE support the indicators for objective 7.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 37 Sustainability Appraisal 9 Indicator 1 is negative and should be zero. 10 The indicator again at best would achieve zero therefore does not record any of the positive gains which the decision making criteria for this objective aspire to achieve e.g. number of developments with SUDS. The council could also look to incorporate water efficiency achievements as set out in code for sustainable homes. 11 NE support. Where negative targets are used that would at best achieve zero as an indicator this only demonstrates that the plan has kept the status quo and met requirements within national legislation and policy. They do not indicate how the plan has made positive environmental gains. NE therefore advises these should be changed as suggested above. We are aware that previous consultation responses from NE may have offered support for negative results type indicators however understanding of and current best practice in undertaking sustainability appraisals has progressed and it is now considered best practice to include more positive and informative indicators. Any changes made with regard to indicators will need to be carried forward to the monitoring element of the SA.

Table 5 – Comments received from SEA Bodies to Draft SA Report June 2010.

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3.25 During 2011 and 2012 a comprehensive review of the emerging Joint Core Strategy was undertaken in light of the pending revocation of the East Midlands Regional Plan, the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework and emerging evidence upon housing growth within the plan area. The Localism Act 2011 introduced further changes stating that setting the level of housing provision to be planned for would become the responsibility of the local planning authority.

3.26 Following the discontinuation of work on the Joint Core Strategy and the requirement for local authorities to determine the requisite level of housing provision seven reasonable alternatives for a housing target were set out in the document “Derbyshire Dales – Strategic Housing Options” 25 Check web Link published in June 2012. This document set out seven different strategic housing targets for the plan area based on a combination of demographic; housing; economic and other factors such as infrastructure capacity and consultation responses to previous stages of plan preparation. The analysis of these factors and the outcomes of the SA concluded that of the seven alternative housing targets considered that three should go forward for public consultation during June-July 2012. The results of the sustainability appraisal of the alternatives can be viewed in Appendix F.

3.27 In June 2012 the District Council also published the paper “Derbyshire Dales – Development Approaches and Sub Area Strategies” 26 , the purpose of this paper was to review the distribution of the housing and sub area strategies set out in the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy Draft Plan and provide alternative scenarios for how a housing target for the plan period 2006-2028 may be distributed.

3.28 The Development Approaches paper set out all the available evidence on site availability, housing and population forecasts, consultation feedback, infrastructure constraints, land supply information including commitments and completions in the National Park and the outcomes of the accompanying sustainability appraisal. The results of the SA of the options for the development approach are provided as Appendix G.

3.29 Taking forward the preferred housing target option and distribution strategy the “Housing Allocations Issues and Options” 27 Document published in June 2012 set out various options and sites that could be

25 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/S/Strategic_Housing_Options_Paper_ June_2012.pdf

26 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/D/Development_Approaches_and_Sub _Area_Strategies.pdf

27 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/consultations/closed-consultations/1051- housing-options-consultation

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 39 Sustainability Appraisal allocated to meet the preferred residual housing requirement. A range of potential housing sites and options within the Matlock and Wirksworth; Ashbourne; and Southern Parishes sub areas were identified. A SA of the potential housing sites and options for locating housing growth and is contained within appendix H.

3.30 Habitats Regulations Screening of the housing allocations issues and options was also undertaken and is available to view in appendix I. The SA and HRA documents record the appraisal of the range of housing sites considered and contributed alongside other evidence (such as upon site availability, deliverability, landscape and environmental impacts) towards the decision on which sites should be taken forward as preferred options within the Local Plan and which of the options should be rejected.

3.31 During June 2012 consultation on proposed Settlement Framework Boundaries 28 was also undertaken. As this particular consultation looked at the delineation of settlement boundaries on maps against defined criteria it was not considered appropriate to undertaken a SA of this exercise. Sustainability appraisal assessment of the principle of establishing a settlement hierarchy and which settlements should be defined has been appraised at the initial issues and options consultation in the Draft Joint Core Strategy in 2009 and as part of the assessment of the policy approach contained within the Pre Submission Draft and submission stage Local Plan.

3.32 Under Regulation 19 ‘Publication of a Local Plan of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012, the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Pre Submission Draft 29 was published for public consultation between 13 th June 2013 – 25 th July 2013. Consultation on the accompanying Pre Submission Draft SA Report (June 2013) 30 generated a reasonable level of response. The main issues raised during that consultation which are relevant to the SA are summarised below:

• Allocation site at Halldale Quarry was not included in the assessment of options at Issues and Options stage. • Representations received querying the SA scores for individual sites and options, stating certain scores should either be more positive or negative to promote or discount sites put forward for allocation within the Local Plan.

28 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/consultations/closed-consultations/1052- settlement-framework-boundary-review

29 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/D/Derbyshire_Dales_Local_Plan_- _Pre_Submission_Draft.pdf

30 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/D/Derbyshire_Dales_Local_Plan_Pre_ Submission_Draft_-_Sustainability_Appraisal_June_2013.pdf

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 40 Sustainability Appraisal • The SA scores brownfield sites too favourably and does not consider the location, access to public transport and services and facilities of such sites and wider implications of viability due to site contamination. • Wording revisions suggested in respect of the promotion of SUDs and ensuring development does not exacerbate flood risk from any source elsewhere. • Representations received stating the Development Strategy and the Local Plans decision to not allocate land to any other settlements within the Southern Parishes Sub Area is not appropriately justified.

3.33 More detail on the representations received during consultation on the Derbyshire Dales Pre Submission Draft SA Report June 2013 and how the issues raised have been responded to and where necessary taken into account with the SA process are presented in Appendix B.

3.34 The Submission Local Plan includes a number of revisions and amendments in response to representations to consultation, publication of the NPPF, NPPG and Localism Act; and revocation of the East Midlands Regional Plan and publication of new evidence.

3.35 Significant changes and evolution of the Plan has taken place between Regulation 18 – Draft Strategy – Regulation 19 – Pre Submission Draft and the Submission version of the Local Plan. One of the most notable changes is the plans response to the NPPF and the presumption on favour of sustainable development. The topics addressed by the policies haven’t changed dramatically, however policies on ‘sustainable development’ and development management style policies have been inserted through the evolution of the Plan from Joint Core Strategy to Submission Stage. Additional development management policies have been added to provide clarity on the issues referred to in the strategic policies and on specific issues faced in the Derbyshire Dales, for instance DM3 Agricultural Workers Dwellings and DM5 Development Conspicuous from the Peak District National Park. Further detail on the evolution of the Plan and the SA to assess the effects of policies and proposals are detailed within section 5 and 6 of the SA Report.

Habitats Regulations Assessment

3.36 The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 31 require Local Plan making authorities to assess the implications of the Local Plan upon the integrity of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) or Special Areas for Conservation (SACs) to be subject to assessment. As previously set out in Section 1 the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan has been subject to and informed by a Habitats Regulations Assessment.

31 Regulation 102 Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 41 Sustainability Appraisal 3.37 HRA is required under the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) for any proposed plan or project which is likely to have a significant effect on one or more European sites and which is not necessary for the conservation management of those sites. The purpose of HRA is to determine whether or not significant effects are likely and to suggest ways in which they could be avoided. The Derbyshire Dales Local Plan may only be adopted by the District Council once it has determined that it will not adversely affect the integrity of any European Sites.

3.38 In June 2013 an HRA Screening Report 32 was published for public consultation alongside the Pre Submission Draft version of the Local Plan, which concluded that one or more potential ‘Likely Significant Effects’ (LSE’s) could occur as a result of the Local Plan on the European Sites listed in the table below. These potential LSEs were progressed to the ‘appropriate assessment’ (AA) stage of the HRA process.

SPAs SACs Ramsar Peak District Moors Peak District Dales Midland Meres & (South Pennine Moors Mosses – Phase 1 Phase 1) South Pennine Moors South Pennine Moors Midland Meres & Phase 2 Mosses – Phase 2 Cannock Chase Gang Mine West Midlands Mosses Table 6 – European Sites for which potential likely significant effects were identified as a result of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan.

3.39 The conclusions of the 2013 HRA screening were that the Local Plan could potentially result in adverse effects on European designated sites and measures would be needed in order to avoid such effects. The conclusions of the Appropriate Assessment stated that adverse effects could not be ruled out on a number of European Sites (Peak District Moors (South Pennine Moors Phase 1) SPA; South Pennine Moor SAC; Peak District Dales SAC) from adverse air quality effects from the operation of employment, residential and tourism developments, possible urban effects from the construction of such developments and effects from projects on the Derwent Valley Heritage Way near Matlock Woods SSSI. Avoidance and mitigation measures with regard to potential effects were suggested and have been incorporated within the Submission Stage Local Plan.

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Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 42 Sustainability Appraisal 3.40 Consultation on the HRA process and proposed mitigation measures has been undertaken with Natural England, which concludes that no adverse effects will occur on any European Sites as a result of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan. The HRA Report is available as a background document to the Submission Local Plan. .

Stage C – Preparing the Sustainability Appraisal Report

3.41 This document is the SA Report, it documents the process undertaken to date in carrying out the SA of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan. It describes the significant effects on the environment, social and economic factors of the Submission Local Plan.

Stage D - Consulting on the SA Report

3.42 This version of the SA Report has been produced to accompany the Derbyshire Dales Submission Local Plan 2014. Formal consultation on the SA Reporting has been undertaken at key stages of plan preparation, notably at Issues and Options stage, alongside publication of the Joint Core Strategy and Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Pre Submission Draft.

Stage E – Monitoring Implementation of the Local Plan

3.43 This SA report includes proposals for monitoring the social, environmental and economic effects of implementing the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan. The proposals for monitoring should be viewed in the context of the monitoring framework set out within the ‘Implementation and Monitoring’ section of the Local Plan and the Derbyshire Dales Authority Monitoring Report.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 43 Sustainability Appraisal 4. Baseline Characterisation, Plan and Programme Review and Sustainability Issues

4.1 The SEA Regulations require the relationship that other plans and programmes could have with the Local Plan be considered. This section of the SA report discusses the review of relevant plans and programmes, policy guidance, strategies and characteristics of the plan area in terms of sustainability issues through the collection of baseline information. It also sets out the sustainable development objectives used in the SA of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan.

Overview of the SA Scoping Stage

4.2 This stage collates the evidence base for ongoing appraisal work and sets out the SA Framework including SA objectives. Key tasks contained within the compilation of evidence including the following:

• Identifying relevant policies, plans and programmes; • Collecting baseline information; • Identifying key sustainability issues in the plan area; and • Establishing sustainability objectives.

4.3 Initial evidence base gathering and a review of relevant plans and programmes was undertaken and documented in the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy Scoping Report in 2009. This report was accompanied by 12 topic papers that comprehensively provided evidence on the social, environmental and economic issues in the plan area.

4.4 The 2009 Scoping Report has been updated by the SA Scoping Report Addendum published in 2013 as part of a continuing baseline evidence review to inform the preparation of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan. The Derbyshire Dales District Council Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report Addendum was published for a six week consultation period from 15 March until 26 April 2013. Responses received as a result of this consultation are set out in Appendix E along with a summary of how they have been addressed. As a result of consultation revisions were made to the SA Scoping Report Addendum and the final version published in June 2013 33

4.5 The SEA Directive requires that data is gathered on biodiversity, population, human health, flora, fauna, soil, water, air, climatic factors, material assets, cultural heritage including architectural heritage, landscape and the inter relationship between these factors. The review of baseline data and evidence has studied a range of international, national, regional and local documents that should be taken into

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Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 44 Sustainability Appraisal account during the preparation of the Local Plan, under the following main sustainability themes:

• Climate change • Landscape character and natural resources • Air, noise and light pollution • Townscape quality, historical and cultural heritage • Transport and Accessibility • Water resources and flood risk • Biodiversity and green infrastructure • Health and well being • Leisure and recreation • Community safety and neighbourhood quality • Homes for everyone • Employment and economy

Review of Relevant Plans, Programmes and Policy Objectives

4.6 The SEA Regulations require that the relationship that other plans and programmes could have with the Local Plan be considered. The Derbyshire Dales Local Plan has not been prepared in isolation, being influenced by a number of other plans, programmes and policies and wider sustainability objectives. There are potentially a large number of other plans and programmes that are relevant, for instance the Local Plan is required to take into consideration the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and should provide a spatial expression of other plans and programmes and where relevant, assist in their implementation, for example the Sustainable Community Strategy for Derbyshire Dales and High Peak.

4.7 As part of the Scoping Report 2009 a comprehensive list of relevant plans, programmes and policy objectives were reviewed and contained within Appendix 1 – Review of Relevant Plans, Programmes and Policy Objectives to the SA Report to the Joint Core Strategy June 2010 34 . An update of this review was undertaken as part of the SA Scoping Report Addendum 2013 to reflect changes in the national policy context and to provide updates to previously reviewed plans and programmes in addition to identifying new plans and programmes that have been published since 2009.

4.8 An updated review of other relevant Plans, Programmes and Policy Objectives as taken from the revised Scoping Report 2013 is contained within Appendix C. The table in Appendix C considers how the environmental and sustainability objectives within the plans,

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Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 45 Sustainability Appraisal programmes and policies have implications for the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan.

4.9 The review of relevant plans, policies, programmes, environmental data, sustainability objectives and information presented within these documents have been used to help develop the SA Framework and SA Objectives. The review of relevant plans, programmes and policies has also been used to inform plan-making directly in addition to informing the development of SA Objectives.

4.10 Revisions have been made to the SA Framework as a result of the updated review of plans, policies and programmes undertaken as part of the revised Scoping Report 2013. The changes made to the SA Framework relate primarily to the proposed indicators, for instance including reference to the Water Framework Directive targets and water consumption per capita for objective 10 “to ensure sustainable management of water resources and to minimise the risk of flooding” Further detail on the SA Framework is presented in Table 12.

4.11 In addition to considering relevant national, regional and local plans, programmes and policy objectives the SA should be particularly mindful of the policy objectives contained within neighbouring authorities’ plans and strategies. The table below details neighbouring authorities’ policy objectives as developed to date and seeks to identify where such issues are addressed through the SA objectives identified in the Derbyshire Dales Sustainability Appraisal Framework.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 46 Sustainability Appraisal

Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) Amber Valley Local Plan to Amber Valley Key issues 35 ; BC 2028 – Part of Local Plan Part • To achieve sustainable design and • SAO4 SAO7 the 1: Core construction of all new development by SAO10 preparation of Strategy – promoting carbon neutral buildings and an aligned Submitted to best practice design standards that Core Strategy Secretary of facilitate reductions in resource with Derby State Dec 13. consumption and waste, whilst City and South Examination maximising opportunities for renewable Derbyshire March 14 energy generation and utilisation where appropriate. • To foster economic development by • SAO1 SAO13 improving the quality and accessibility of employment land within the Borough and reducing socio-economic inequalities through the regeneration of deprived communities. • To promote the growth and viability of • SAO2 the market towns of Alfreton, Belper, Heanor and Ripley in a way that is consistent with the role and function of these towns. • To enable the provision of a sufficient • SAO15

35 Key issues taken from ‘Amber Valley Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy Submission December 13

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 47 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) number of decent, affordable and well- designed dwellings to meet the housing needs of all local communities • To promote the principles of community • SAO14 safety by supporting initiatives that engenders reductions in local levels of crime and fear of crime in the Borough. • To improve the health and wellbeing of • SAO6 SAO12 local people and promote equality and SAO16 cohesion within and between communities in the Borough, by increasing opportunities for local people to participate in a range of leisure, cultural, sport and community activities and providing access to the natural environment, particularly for children and young people. • To protect and enhance the • SAO6 SAO8 SAO9 environmental quality and local distinctiveness of spaces and places in the Borough in relation to landscapes and heritage including, but not limited to the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site and the Special Landscape Area. • To protect, maintain, restore, enhance • SAO5 SAO6 and create areas of nature conservation

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 48 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) and woodland in the environment with a focus on enhancing wildlife corridors and networks of habitats, preventing further fragmentation and extending the connectivity of habitats. • To ensure that a network of easily • SAO6 SAO16 accessible and high quality open spaces, parks and recreational areas, leisure facilities, community facilities, sports facilities, green infrastructure and cultural facilities is maintained and enhanced in the Borough. • To provide and support improvements to • SAO13 the transport network, including a new A610 link road between Ripley and Woodlinkin. • To provide infrastructure that creates • SAO11 SAO13 opportunities for non-motorised transport, increases public transport accessibility and mitigates against the creation of traffic congestion. • To aim to ensure that local services, • SAO1 SAO13 facilities and employment opportunities in the Borough are accessible by as many sectors of the population as possible.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 49 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) • To ensure that new development is • SAO10 directed away from areas at highest risk of flooding and to maintain, enhance and where necessary remediate the quality of surface and groundwater resources. Chesterfield Core Strategy Core Strategy • Minimise greenhouse gas emissions in BC to 2031 Adopted July line with Government targets, increase • SAO4 SAO7 2013 the use of renewable energy and help SAO10 the Borough adapt to the effects of climate change • Provide sites for 7,600 homes to be built • SAO15 between 2011 and 2031 to meet the housing requirement for Chesterfield borough • Support the growth, vitality and viability • SAO1 SAO2 of Chesterfield and Staveley town centres and the borough’s district and local centres • Adopt the approach to flood risk set out • SAO10 by the Government in allocating land for development, so that the risk of flooding at existing and new properties is reduced • Deliver significant amounts of affordable • SA015 housing to meet identified needs

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 50 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) • Provide 79ha of new employment land • SAO1 SAO13 between 2011 and 2031 • Promote a net gain in biodiversity and • SAO5 SAO6 SAO9 protect and improve the boroughs key green infrastructure assets and landscape character • Ensure that new development is • SAO7 SAO8 designed to a high standard, promotes SAO9 SAO14 architectural quality, protects and enhances the borough’s historic environment and reflects local distinctiveness • Tackle traffic congestion, improve air • SAO4 SAO11 quality, secure strategic improvements SAO13 to the transport system in the borough and enable healthier and more sustainable transport choices • Ensure that all development is • Cross cutting supported by appropriate and inclusive infrastructure provision • Maintain the Green Belt • N/A • Restore the Chesterfield Canal to • N/A navigable state along all its length within the Borough Derby City Local Plan to Consultation on • To enhance Derby as an attractive, • SAO1 Council 2028 – Part of Derby City vibrant and compact liveable City which

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 51 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) the Local Plan – has a strong City Centre of regional preparation of Part 1 Draft importance, regenerated older urban an aligned Core Strategy areas and locally distinct • Cross cutting Core Strategy Consultation neighbourhoods. with Amber October 2013 • To develop stronger, safer and more Valley and cohesive communities through the South provision of quality housing, Derbyshire employment opportunities, education, health care, sport, recreation, leisure and community facilities to help ensure that everyone has equal life opportunities, feel they belong to their communities and are less likely to take part in anti-social behaviour or commit • SAO4 SAO7 crime. SAO14 • To reduce Derby’s impact on climate change by promoting more sustainable forms of development, especially through the location and design of new development, the promotion of low carbon technologies, renewable forms of energy, recycling, the careful use of • SAO1 SAO13 resources and minimising waste. • To strengthen Derby’s economy by making it an attractive location for major employers and inward investment,

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 52 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) especially high tech and creative industries, by supporting businesses to start up, survive and grow, delivering new communications infrastructure and retaining wealth by ensuring people have the opportunity to obtain the skills necessary to match jobs available. • To give priority to making the best use of • Cross cutting previously developed land and vacant or under used buildings in urban or other sustainable locations, including bring empty homes back into use. • To support the development of balanced • SAO14 SAO15 communities by ensuring that new, well designed, sustainable residential development helps to meet the city’s housing needs, providing at least 12,500 new homes with a mix of types, sizes and tenures, including: affordable and social housing; lifetime homes; high quality homes that respect local distinctiveness and help make Derby a more attractive place to live and invest in; and homes to meet the needs of our diverse communities, including older people, and minority ethnic

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 53 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) communities. • To protect and improve Derby’s natural • SAO5 SAO6 environment by developing a network of SAO16 SAO9 green infrastructure based around our parks and other green open spaces, wildlife sites and open corridors such as the River Derwent, the Derby and Sandiacre Canal, cycleways and walkways. These will improve biodiversity. • To enhance the role of Derby’s Green • SAO6 SAO16 Wedges by recognising and protecting SAO12 them in terms of their contribution towards creating a network of Green Infrastructure that improves access to open spaces and the countryside, brings the countryside into the city, defines the character of our neighbourhoods and providing opportunities for supporting education, sport, recreation, healthy lifestyles, biodiversity and adapting to climate change. • Increase the opportunity for people to • SAO12 SAO6 socialise, play, be physically active and lead healthy lifestyles through a network of high quality, safe and accessible

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 54 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) green infrastructure, sporting facilities, walking and cycling routes to help Derby become one of the most active cities in the country and tackle the incidence of premature deaths and childhood obesity. • To protect and enhance Derby’s • SAO8 SAO9 character and built heritage; its historic assets, public realm, older inner city neighbourhoods, established suburbs. All new development will be of the highest quality, accessible, have regard to local context and be appropriate in terms of scale, density and design. • To promote equality and community • Crosscutting cohesion, healthy and active lifestyles and support improvements in community safety, particularly for children and young people. • To make the best use of existing • Crosscutting infrastructure and to fully integrate and coordinate new development with investment in and provision of new infrastructure, taking into account changes to our population including the needs of older people, children and

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 55 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) young people. • To improve accessibility to and between • SAO11 SAO13 jobs, homes and services through sustainable transport links and public transport in order to reduce travel distances, especially commuting. • To enhance the River Derwent corridor • SAO9 SAO10 as the city’s key environmental, cultural and historic asset, creating a more attractive and welcoming riverside area for Derby residents and visitors and supporting the Environment Agency in providing a ‘Blue Corridor’ within it to improve overall flood protection to surrounding areas. • Ensuring a vibrant, accessible and • SAO2 attractive City Centre of regional importance that has a thriving evening economy and Cathedral Quarter, improved links to the train station and new residential areas. • To strengthen the range and quality of • SAO16 Derby’s cultural and learning opportunities and facilities by celebrating diversity, ensuring that the role of culture in the economy is better understood and

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 56 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) that significant new developments always integrate public art. • To enhance transport links and • SAO11 SAO13 accessibility to and between different land uses such as housing, employment, shopping, education and leisure and to deliver an integrated transport system that improves travel choice and reduces car use, especially commuting. East Local Plan to Consultation on • Well designed communities • Crosscutting Staffordshire 2031 Pre Submission • Housing Choice • SAO15 BC Local Plan • Accessibility and transport infrastructure • SAO11 SAO13 October - • Neighbourhood planning • Cross cutting November 2013 • Education Infrastructure • SAO16 SAO13 • Town Centres • SAO2 SAO3 SAO16 SAO14 • Economic Diversification • SAO1 SAO2 SAO6

• Rural Economy • SAO1 SAO3 SAO8 SA09 • Heritage (Historic Environment – • SAO8 SAO9 Sustainable Management and Use)

• Flood Risk • SAO4 SAO7 SAO10

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 57 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO)

• Prudent use of resources • SAO7 SAO11 SAO13 • Countryside • SAO5 SAO6 SAO8 SAO9 North East DC North East Consultation on Following strategic objectives identified in Derbyshire Pt 1 – Strategic North East Derbyshire Local Plan – Spatial Local Plan to Policies August Portrait, Vision and Objective August 2012; 2031 Pt1 2012 Further • D1 To ensure that regeneration is the • Cross cutting Strategic consultation on main driver in the future development of Policies Pt2 Part 1 to take the District recognising opportunities to Allocations place in 2014. redevelop previously developed land and and seeking to narrow the gap between Development the more deprived areas and the more Management affluent areas, so that everyone benefits Policies from living in the District. • D2 To create inclusive communities, • SAO15 SAO13 catering for the housing and service needs of the growing proportion of elderly people, at the same time being mindful of the requirements of younger residents who need recreational facilities and eventually a home of their own that they can afford. • D3 To create a safe, sustainable • SAO14 SAO13 environment by ensuring that new SAO7

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 58 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) development delivers good design and timely infrastructure (including transport, health, education and other local facilities), that addresses the impacts of climate change. • D4 To protect the most valuable • SAO8 SAO9 landscape that separates the built up SAO13 SAO11 areas and ensure that it is easily accessed from the built up areas by a range of travel modes other than the private car, including walking and cycling. As well as assisting in reducing congestion on local roads, this will ensure people remain healthy and active. • D5 To recognise the value of open • SAO16 SAO14 space within communities, providing SAO12 SAO6 opportunities for recreation and self- sufficiency. • D6 To preserve the general area of the • N/A Green Belt so that the towns and villages in the north of the District maintain their identities and are prevented from merging with the Sheffield conurbation and that villages such as Wingerworth and Grassmoor

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 59 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) remain separate from each other and from Chesterfield. • D7 To improve employment • SAO1 opportunities and, where possible, seek to ensure that education and training are better related to skill shortages. • D8 To foster links with Sheffield City • N/A Region through strong transport infrastructure and employment opportunities to ensure the District does not exist in isolation. • D9 To recognise that the District has a • SAO3 SAO5 SAO6 role to play in the development of SAO9 tourism by developing assets such as the reinstated Chesterfield Canal and rebranding the District as Peak District Historic Border Country to act as a gateway to and deflect pressure away from the National Park. • D10 To address the impact that • SAO11 SAO13 relatively high levels of traffic, high car dependency and limited public transport facilities have on the social, economic and environmental state of certain parts of the District. High Peak Local Plan Local Plan • To protect and enhance the Green • SAO6

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 60 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) Borough Options Infrastructure Network Council Consultation • To maintain, enhance and conserve the • SAO5 SAO6 SAO8 Sept 12 Boroughs distinct landscape SAO9 Local Plan characteristics, biodiversity and cultural Preferred and historic environment Options • To ensure new development is well • SAO9 Additional designed, promotes local distinctiveness Consultation and integrates effectively with its setting Dec13-Feb14 • To protect and enhance the character, • SAO9 SAO8 appearance and setting of towns and villages • To address, mitigate and adapt to the • SAO7 effects of climate change on people, wildlife and places; promoting the safeguarding and prudent sustainable use of natural resources • To welcome development that supports • SAO1 the sustainable growth and diversification of the local economy, including the mixed use development of industrial legacy sites • To further develop the Borough’s • SAO3 tourism and cultural offer as part of a wider Peak District destination • To strengthen the vitality and viability of • SAO2 town centres by adapting to changing

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 61 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) customer habits in shopping and leisure. • To provide an appropriate mix of housing types, sizes and tenures in • SAO15 sustainable and accessible locations that meets the needs of all residents in the Borough. • To protect existing, and support the • SA013 SAO11 delivery of new services, facilities and infrastructure and improve accessibility and connectivity. • To promote opportunities for healthy • SAO12 SAO14 lifestyles and support developments that SAO16 minimise risks to health. • To priorities the efficient use of previously developed land and buildings • Crosscutting whilst minimising the use of greenfield land. Peak District Peak District Adopted Core Vision for the PDNP to be realised through the National Park National Park Strategy following outcomes 36 : Authority Authority Core October 2011 • Landscape and Conservation – The • SAO5 SAO6 SAO8 Strategy valued characteristics and landscape SAO9 character of the Nationals Park will be conserved and enhanced • Recreation and Tourism – A network of • SAO3

36 Peak District National Park Authority Core Strategy – Adopted October 2011

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 62 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) high quality, sustainable sites and facilities will have encouraged and promoted increased enjoyment and understanding of the National Park by everybody including its residents and surrounding urban communities • Climate change and Sustainable • SAO7 SAO10 Building – the National Park will have responded and adapted to climate change on ways that have led to a reduced energy consumption, reduced CO 2 emissions, increased proportion of overall energy uses provided by renewable energy infrastructure and conserved resources of soil, air and water • Homes, shops and community facilities • SAO15 SAO13 – the National Parks communities will be SAO11 more sustainable and resilient with a reduced unmet level of eligible affordable housing need and improved access to services • Supporting economic development – the • SAO1 SAO2 rural economy will be stronger and more sustainable, with more businesses contributing positively to conservation

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 63 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) and enhancement of the valued characteristics of the National Park whilst providing high quality jobs for local people. • Minerals – The adverse impact of • N/A mineral operations will have been reduced. • Accessibility, travel and traffic – • SAO11 SAO13 residents, visitors and businesses will access their needs in ways that conserve and enhance the valued characteristics of the National Park South Local Plan to Pre Submission • To ensure future development is locally • SAO7 SAO4 Derbyshire 2028 – Part of Local Plan Part distinctive and environmentally DC the 1 – sustainable through the achievement of preparation of Consultation design excellence, addressing the an aligned March 14 – threats and causes of climate change Core Strategy April 14 and reducing waste and pollution. with Amber • To ensure the needs of an ageing • SAO15 Valley and population and a higher than average South proportion of younger people are Derbyshire recognised in shaping all aspects of our communities. • To enable, support and promote a • SAO1 SAO2 SAO3 robust and diverse economy, resistant to downturns and providing strong base for

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 64 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) sustainable growth which respects environmental limits and safeguards natural resources • To ensure the District’s housing stock is • SAO15 SAO1 decent, suitable and affordable, meets SAO13 community need and is balanced with access to employment opportunities • To ensure our communities are safe, • SAO14 clean, vibrant, active and healthy • To ensure sustainable, living and • Cross cutting working in urban and rural communities • To reduce the need to travel and to • SAO11 SAO13 encourage necessary travel to be by SAO16 sustainable modes of transport, providing access to jobs, shopping, leisure, services and facilities from all parts of the District • To ensure the social, physical and green • SAO5 SAO16 infrastructure needed to support strong growth levels if provided at an appropriate time and accessible to our communities • To respect and enhance the varied • SAO5 SAO6 SAO8 character, landscape, cultural, heritage SAO9 and natural environment of our fast growing District

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 65 Sustainability Appraisal Neighbouring Relevant Plan Stage Objective s Link to Derbyshire Authority / Programme Dales SA Framework Objectives (SAO) • To make the most of the economic, • SAO3 social, environmental opportunities presented by the District’s central location within the National Forest and promote the continued growth of local tourism and leisure offer across the whole of the District • To make optimum use of previously • Cross cutting developed and under used land and bring empty and derelict buildings into reuse subject to wider sustainability considerations • To enhance and develop the role of • SAO2 SAO3 Swadlincote town centre and its wider urban area as a focus for living, working, shopping and leisure • To ensure growth in South Derbyshire is • N/A co-ordinated with development in adjoining areas both within and outside the Derby HMA. Table 7- Neighbouring Authorities Plans and Programmes Objectives and relationship to Derbyshire Dales SA Framework Objectives

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 66 Sustainability Appraisal Baseline Data and Indicators

4.12 A requirement of the SEA Directive is to provide information on the “relevant aspects of the current state of the environment and the likely evolution thereof without implementation of the plan or programme.” Collation of existing environmental and sustainability data has helped to identify the sustainability issues that are facing the Local Plan Area. Baseline information provides the context for assessing the sustainability of the policies and proposals in the Local Plan, as well as providing the basis for identifying trends, predicting the likely effects of policies and informing monitoring of their outcomes.

4.13 The SEA Directive requires data to be gathered on biodiversity, population, human, flora, fauna, soil, water, air, climate factors, material assets, cultural heritage, including architectural heritage, landscape and the inter relationship between these factors. Baseline data has been presented in terms of social, economic and environmental issues in the Derbyshire Dales, with a recognition that many of the issues are cross cutting.

4.14 An update and review of the baseline data for the preparation of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan has been undertaken as part of the SA Scoping Report Addendum 2013. This addendum provides new baseline data reflecting recent changes in evidence and information since the original SA Scoping Report was published in 2009. A summary of the updated baseline data and indicators is published in Appendix D, this appendix identifies the key sustainability issues and baseline trends in relation to the Local Plan

Difficulties and Limitations

4.15 A key issue when undertaking the sustainability appraisal of the Local Plan is the partly strategic nature of the document, the uncertainly surrounding how the plans proposals may be implemented and how the policy aims may be achieved given that they may rely on a number of different partners to secure delivery. In undertaking the SA it has been assumed that the policies will be implemented in entirety and the policy wording assessed at ‘face value’.

4.16 A degree of judgement has been required in undertaking the assessment in order to determine the ‘significance’ of the effects. The appraisal process relies on expert judgement, based upon knowledge of the baseline data, information and consultation responses to the plan by consultees and other stakeholders. The assessment tends to be qualitative and based on professional judgement. Where possible attempts have been made to address the qualitative nature of the policy approaches by taking a more quantitative approach were applicable.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 67 Sustainability Appraisal 4.17 The SA framework that has been developed is a useful appraisal tool, however there are uncertainties that must be taken into account;

• Scientific uncertainties – variability in data and collection measures • Natural variability – there is often considerable natural variation in sustainability issues, for instance the weather, people’s reactions • Lack of precision – environmental, social and economic issues can be difficult to measure with a degree of accuracy • Uncertainty about exact implementation – with a high level, strategic policy it is difficult to assess its impacts with a high degree of detail • Data issues – lack of data predicting the likely baseline trends in the absence of the Local Plan policies, professional judgement required as to the possible effects. • Temporal variation – the impacts of the policies will depend upon how they are applied in specific locations and to each specific development proposal. • Assumptions – the need for the SA to include a range of assumptions may be regarded as a limitation and challenge when undertaking the SA, where possible the assumptions that have been applied are detailed in the descriptions of the assessments.

4.18 Research and professional judgement will help to reduce uncertainty but cannot completely eliminate it. Where there is no prospect of resolving such uncertainty in the immediate future, and there are significant chances of effects to the environment, a precautionary approach has been applied. A ‘precautionary approach’ is taken to the assessment of the plan and alternatives, particularly when making qualitative judgements on potential effects. Regulation 12(3)(a) of the SEA Regulations state that the Environmental Report shall include information taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment. This requirement has been met in the SA Report through the description of the baseline data and environmental trends. The data referenced in the SA Report and Appendix D is the most up to date baseline data reasonably available at the time of preparing the Report and provides evidence supporting the SA process.

4.19 Some gaps in the baseline data regarding detailed trends across the plan area have been identified despite every effort to provide the data in the updated SA Scoping Report Addendum 2013. There are inevitable data constraints, as data is likely to quickly become outdated or superseded by new information. Some data is collected by geographical local authority boundary area; in the case of the Derbyshire Dales the geographical boundaries include parts of the Peak District National Park local planning authority. This issue risks distorting data collected and baseline trends.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 68 Sustainability Appraisal 4.20 It is not considered that these data gaps are so significant to affect the SA assessments undertaken. Gaps in the baseline data as documented in the SA Scoping Report Addendum (2013) include no new data on noise and light pollution, no additional information available in relation to green infrastructure since publication of the 2009 Scoping Report and limited updated data upon transport indicators.

4.21 Baseline data for the SA Framework and subsequent monitoring relies on the use of indicators to help explain how things are changing over time. However indicators by themselves cannot explain why particular trends are occurring, nor the secondary effects of any changes. Not all monitoring information is available at a local level for recent time periods. Much of the data is collected or collated by external bodies, therefore Derbyshire Dales District Council does not have control over some of the information and whether collection methods may change in the future that may restrict reliable comparisons.

4.22 It is important to recognise these limitations and difficulties as part of the SA process, focusing solely on quantified indicators as a measure of progress could lead to misinterpretation and the distortion of trends. Thus qualitative information will also be needed and expert judgements may still need to be made in some circumstances.

Uncertainties and Risks

4.23 This section is used to highlight any potential inconsistencies between the objectives of the Local Plan and its policies as well as making any amendments to reduce conflicts.

4.24 In addition to the difficulties and limitations of the baseline data highlighted above the task of predicting and analysing the potential social, economic and environmental effects of the Local Plan has required certain judgements and assumptions to be made that may ultimately mean that any conclusions carry an element of risk.

4.25 In light of the high level, strategic nature of much of the Local Plan, the sustainability appraisal has identified relative uncertainty when predicting a number of its effects. Uncertainties will be present in any assessment where the assessment criteria are of a qualitative nature. Accordingly, the effects, outcomes and underlying assumptions within the SA report are not definitive. Identified uncertainties have arisen when appraising the Local Plan, primarily due to the broad based strategic nature of the document.

4.26 The appraisal matrices and assessment of policies against the SA Framework entails a degree of uncertainty and limitation in terms of interpretation. The matrices in some instances have highlighted the difficulty in measuring the impact of Local Plan policy options because they will operate at a strategic level, for example it may be difficult to accurately evaluate the scale of impact of policies on climate change

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 69 Sustainability Appraisal as this can only be accurately measured over a longer time period, with many of the predicted impacts dependent upon the individual characteristics and location of development. As a result uncertainties have been identified in the assessment matrices, primarily due to the fact that how the policy is finally implemented will largely affect its scale and significance of impact.

4.27 The Sustainability Appraisal has been carried out by officers from Derbyshire Dales District Council, although guidelines have been established to ensure consistency in approach they do not overcome in entirety the scale of subjectivity that is inevitable when judging individual sustainability effects. In order to overcome these risks a critical friend role has been provided by ENVIRON UK Ltd consultants to minimise subjectivity and reduce risks and uncertainties within the SA report.

4.28 The main uncertainties remain around the implementation of the options and policies, and in many instances these may be dependent upon the actions of other key stakeholders and partners. In terms of considering how uncertainties may be reduced in the future, it is hoped that, where implementation relies on other agencies and bodies that plans, programmes, funding and timescales for delivery will be clearly established. The identification of targets and indicators for monitoring in section 7 of this report will effectively monitor the impacts of the Local Plan policies upon the environment and whether the resultant impacts are leading to an improvement or worsening of the wider environment over the longer term.

The Local Plan Area and Sustainability Issues

4.29 This characterisation of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan area should be read in conjunction with the baseline information described in more detail in Appendix 2 to the Draft Joint Core Strategy SA Report (June 2010) 37 , Appendix D to this SA Report and associated information in the Scoping Report. Key issues described within this characterisation are reflected within the SA Framework which has been used to appraise the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan.

4.30 The SEA Regulations require an examination of the current state of the environment and the likely evolution of the environment without the implementation of the Plan. The following section of the SA Report seeks to identify the key environmental, economic and social issues for the plan area and the likely evolution of the baseline issues without the Plan.

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4.31 The plan area covers the parts of Derbyshire Dales which sit outside the Peak District National Park, which is a local planning authority in its own right. The Derbyshire Dales Local Planning Authority area comprises 33,000 hectares and has a resident population of over 44,700 people. The area is an R80 District defined in the Rural Development Plan for England 2007/13 as a district where more than 80% of the population lives in rural areas (DEFRA, 2007).

4.32 The area includes attractive countryside interspersed with a large number of villages and hamlets. The area includes Matlock, Wirksworth and Ashbourne, which are long established rural market towns. These towns act as service centres to wide rural hinterlands and are home to 47% of the total population, whilst 29% live within large villages and the remaining 24% are scattered among the rural parishes in small villages and hamlets.

4.33 The geographical position of Derbyshire Dales and its close proximity to the major cities such as Sheffield and Derby put much of the plan area within easy commuting distance of these major conurbations. This relationship affects the role and function of the towns and villages, as well as the local housing market and the local economy of the plan area. The map below shows the relationship between the Peak Sub Region and the surrounding area.

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Map 1 – Relationship between the Derbyshire Dales Plan area and surrounding area

4.34 The proximity of the National Park is reflected in the quality of the landscapes in which the towns and villages of the local plan are set. The landscape of the Derbyshire Dales is key to the fortunes of the area, attracting people to live and work in the area, as well as playing an important role for the economy both inside and outside the National Park.

Environment

4.35 A landscape character assessment of the sub region has been undertaken in partnership with Derbyshire County Council and the Countryside Agency. The process has identified a number of landscape character types, falling within broader landscape character areas, including the two nationally important landscapes: the Dark Peak and White peak. This landscape importance is recognised through the designation of surrounding areas as part of the Peak District National Park. Protection of the high quality landscapes is a key issue for the Local Plan.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 72 Sustainability Appraisal 4.36 Significant parts of the District are important for nature conservation, within the Local Plan area. Natural England designated 19 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), some of the sites also have international importance such as the Via Gellia at Cromford and some have been designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) under the European Habitats Directive. There are four Special Areas of Conservation present within the Derbyshire Dales, including the Peak District Dales; Gang Mine; Bees Nest and Green Clay Pits; and South Pennine Moors. Only Gang Mine has 100% of its area classed as in favourable condition.

4.37 The accompanying Habitats Regulations Assessment provides further information on the existing environmental context for the plan area. European Sites within the plan area contribute to the protection of habitats and species of high nature conservation importance within the European Community, they include Special Areas of Conservation (SAC’s) and Special Protection Areas (SPA’s), national planning policy guidance also recommends that Ramsar Sites should be afforded the same level of consideration.

4.38 The Derbyshire Dales Local Plan may only be adopted once it is determined that it will not adversely affect the integrity of any European Sites. The HRA Screening Report published alongside the Pre Submission Draft Local Plan concluded that one or more potential ‘likely significant effects’ (LSEs) could occur as a result of the Local Plan on the following European Sites; Peak District Moors (South Pennine Moors Phase 1 SPA); South Pennine Moors Phase 2 SPA; South Pennine Moors SAC; Peak District Dales SAC; Gang Mine SAC; West Midlands Mosses SAC; Cannock Chase SAC; and Midland Meres and Mosses Phase 1 and Phase 2 Ramsar sites.

4.39 These potential LSE’s were progressed to the ‘appropriate assessment’ stage of the HRA process. The conclusions of the AA are that adverse effect may occur as a result of the Local Plan on the Peak District Moors (South Pennine Moors Phase 1) SPA, South Pennine Moors SAC, Peak District Dales SAC and Gang Mine SAC. The LSE’s identified relate to possible air quality effects from operation of employment development, adverse urban effects from housing/tourism development, potential adverse impacts from wind turbine development and effects from the construction of tourism, housing and employment development and improvement projects on the Derwent Valley Heritage Way impacting on the Matlock Woods SSSI. Mitigation measures have been incorporated into the policies and proposals of the Local Plan to overcome these effects, therefore concluding that the Plan will not result in any adverse effect occurring on any European Site.

4.40 Trees, woodlands, forests and hedgerows make a varied and valuable contribution to the quality of life from urban centres to the open countryside and contribute to the local distinctiveness of the area. Currently around 5,130ha of upland ashwoods and oak/birch woods

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 73 Sustainability Appraisal occur in the Peak District, equating to 28% of the land area. Ancient woodlands are at risk from grazing and non-native species. The Council has designated 170 Tree Preservation Orders across the area for which it is Local Planning Authority, with a 35 further Tree Preservation Orders that have been designated by Derbyshire County Council. These TPO’s and a significant number of Ancient Woodlands, are vital components of the local environment because of their importance aesthetically, historically and their contribution to protecting and enhancing biodiversity.

4.41 The Green Infrastructure (GI) Network, comprises sites important for the protection and enhancement of biodiversity, outdoor recreation and cultural heritage. These are linked together by corridors including river valleys, long distance trails and canals to form a comprehensive network of green areas for the benefit of wildlife as well as the health and well-being of local communities.

4.42 Biodiversity continues to decline, nationally and locally. When reviewed in 2010, it was found that almost a quarter of Local Biodiversity Action Plan targets fell significantly short of being achieved. A small decrease (1.4%) in the area of Local Wildlife Sites due to development has been reported for the Plan area between 2008 and 2011. This does not include any loss that might have occurred due to agriculture. There is a general trend of improvement in the condition of SSSIs, nationally, regionally and locally. Most SSSIs in the Plan area have improved in condition since 2008/2009 and the condition of only 1 SSSI has worsened. There is no additional information available in relation to green infrastructure within the Plan area since the Scoping Report was published in 2009.

4.43 The high quality of the local environment is also a result of the historic fabric of the built environment. This consists of a number of elements; Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, historic parks and gardens, archaeological sites and features within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. There are 1,327 buildings listed as being of special architectural or historic interest and of these 38 have been identified as being at risk. The Council has designated 33 Conservation Areas, covering approximately 5% of the Local Planning Authority Area. One additional conservation area has been declared and four additional Conservation Area Appraisals have been completed in the Derbyshire Dales since 2009 and there has been a decrease in the number of buildings on the local register of historic buildings at risk from 41 in 2010 to 35 in 2012, which indicates an improving trend

4.44 A number of postcode areas within the Derbyshire Dales have historically been reported as having been affected by flooding from a number of sources, including sewers, surface water runoff, ordinary water courses and groundwater. The Environment Agency Flood Mapping also identifies a number of locations within the District at risk of fluvial flooding with some areas at risk despite currently being

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 74 Sustainability Appraisal protected by permanent flood defences. As part of the Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA) for Derbyshire, including some parts of the Derbyshire Dales, to be at risk of surface water flooding.

4.45 Air quality overall in the Derbyshire Dales is considered as good. The most recent air quality assessment in April 2012 reported good overall air pollution levels across the District. The rate of CO 2 emissions in the East Midlands in 2009, at 7.7 tonnes per resident was slightly above the UK average of 7.4 tonnes per resident.

Key environmental issues

4.46 The following key environmental issues are addressed by the SA of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan. When reviewing the key issues for the plan area it is important to consider how these key issues are likely to develop over time in the absence of the plan. The following table seeks to illustrate these considerations;

Key Issue Sustainability Likely Evolution Framework Objective without the Plan Development within the To protect and enhance The pressure for Local Plan area risks an favourable conditions on development will impact on wildlife and SSSI’s, SPAs, SACs continue with fewer nature conservation, and other wildlife sites opportunities for measures must be taken To protect and enhance protection and for biodiversity biodiversity, geo- enhancement enhancement, mitigation diversity and to support Designated sites will and protection the development of continue to have green linked spaces statutory protection; however the absence of the Plan may lead to inappropriate management of designated sites. Green corridors should To protect and enhance Less opportunity to be created, extended biodiversity, geo- adopt a coordinated and promoted to help diversity and to support approach to the improve non-car based the development of development of green linkages to local facilities green linked spaces spaces and walking and and services To reduce the number of cycling networks journeys made by car – without the plan within and to and from the area There is a need to To protect and enhance More difficult to manage consider and plan for the biodiversity, geo- the impacts of climate impacts of climate diversity and to support change on habitats, change on species and the development of however emissions are habitats green linked spaces likely to be reduced due To minimise energy use to building efficiency and to develop the areas standards rolled out

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 75 Sustainability Appraisal Key Issue Sustainability Likely Evolution Framework Objective without the Plan renewable energy through building resource regulations Development on To protect and enhance Lack of a development greenfield land the character and approach or a adopted appearance of the plan leading to greater landscape, including threat/pressure on cultural assets, as well greenfield sites as the areas other natural assets and resources Creation of new natural To protect and enhance Less opportunity to plan environmental sites biodiversity, geo- to deliver improvements diversity and to support to the natural the development of environment or provide green linked spaces protection/enhancement

Development needs to To minimise energy use Trends experienced be resilient to the effects and to develop the areas under global warming of climate change renewable energy will continue at least in resource the medium term based on the response of the climate to past emissions. Future energy efficiency standards should lead to a reduction in emissions e.g. through Code for Sustainable Homes/building regulations The Local Plan should To minimise energy use Reduced opportunity for address the need to and to develop the areas a coordinated approach increase energy renewable energy to tackling the effects of efficiency and the use of resource climate change renewable and low carbon technologies There is a high To conserve and Reduced scope to proportion of stone built enhance town/village- protect sensitive properties that are scape quality, landscapes and difficult to insulate, The archaeological and heritage assets from high quality landscapes heritage assets along inappropriate are highly sensitive to a with their settings development number of renewable To protect and enhance energy technologies the character and appearance of the landscape, including cultural assets, as well as the areas other

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 76 Sustainability Appraisal Key Issue Sustainability Likely Evolution Framework Objective without the Plan natural assets and resources Car ownership in the To reduce the number of Likely to continue in line area is above average journeys made by car – with national trends because of its rural within and to and from without measures to nature the area improve accessibility or To improve access to provide development in jobs, services and sustainable locations. facilities Congestion may worsen The built heritage of the To conserve and National policy should area plays a vital role in enhance town/village- help to protect and defining its distinctive scape quality, enhance assets, but character and identity archaeological and whether this will apply and it should be heritage assets along to specific local protected with their settings circumstances is considered uncertain. Without local plan policies potential conflict may arise between future development and potential changes in the character of areas and sites/buildings of heritage value. The plan needs to To conserve and National policy should ensure that changes that enhance town/village- help to protect and take place in the Local scape quality, enhance assets, but Plan area do not destroy archaeological and whether this will apply its valued historic assets heritage assets along to specific local or its distinctive with their settings circumstances is character considered uncertain The Plan area has a To protect and enhance Reduced scope to range of landscape the character and protect locally specific character types which all appearance of the sensitive landscape contribute to local landscape, including from the pressures of distinctiveness and this cultural assets, as well inappropriate needs to be protected as the areas other development. Without and enhanced natural assets and the protection of Local resources Plan policies on landscape character and the development strategy changes may arise to the landscape, which may worsen over time or cause significant harm. The landscape of the To protect and enhance Reduced scope to

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 77 Sustainability Appraisal Key Issue Sustainability Likely Evolution Framework Objective without the Plan plan area offers an the character and protect locally specific important resource for appearance of the sensitive landscape health, leisure and landscape, including from the pressures of tranquillity cultural assets, as well inappropriate as the areas other development natural assets and resources Areas which currently To ensure sustainable May be more difficult to exist as undeveloped management of water manage the effects of floodplain, and any resources and to development on flood natural flood storage minimise the risk of risk, however should be safeguarded flooding requirements of national policy should apply The Sequential Test To ensure sustainable May be more difficult to should be used to local management of water manage the effects of development in least risk resources and to development on flood areas minimise the risk of risk, however flooding requirements of national policy should apply The use of SUDS should To ensure sustainable May be more difficult to be required in all flood management of water manage the effects of zones for both resources and to development on flood brownfield and minimise the risk of risk, however greenfield sites flooding requirements of national policy should apply Existing good air quality To maintain good local Lack of local policies should protected air quality and to may result in minimise noise and light development in pollution inappropriate locations with negative impacts on air, noise and light pollution. The area considered to To maintain good local Lack of local policies be tranquil is declining air quality and to may result in and the area covered by minimise noise and light development in light pollution is pollution inappropriate locations increasing with negative impacts on air, noise and light pollution. Table 8 – Key Environmental Issues

Economy

4.47 The working age population in the district has increased since 2006. Economic activity and employment rates continue to be higher in Derbyshire Dales than the regional or national percentages and the district also has a smaller proportion of unemployed people compared with the regional and national proportions. In the year ending

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 78 Sustainability Appraisal September 2011, the lowest unemployment rate of all local authorities within the East Midlands was 4.0% in the Derbyshire Dales. Economic activity rates in the district have increased since 2006 but so have unemployment rates. Gross weekly earnings for residents of the district have decreased from £560.90 in 2009 to £523.50 in 2011. Jobs density in Derbyshire Dales has also decreased since 2005.

4.48 There are six key sectors that account for the majority of employment in the area, public administration, education and health, distribution, hotels and restaurants, manufacturing and banking. A significant proportion of the working age population also commute to work outside of the plan area with 34% in the Derbyshire Dales doing so.

4.49 Significant proportions of people in the plan area are self-employed or work from home. Since farmers could be a significant part of the self- employed sector, and are increasingly becoming part time workers, there is a need for diversification in this sector. There is a need to diversity the local economy and attract a range of businesses to the area, to improve the local job offer and reduce the level of out commuting to the surrounding major cities. Another driving factor for the need to diversify the economy is the ageing population, despite a predicted increase in population overall to 2028 the size of the working population is forecast to decrease and this could exacerbate future recruitment problems.

4.50 The plan area is home to a large number of high earning employees who commute long distances to employment outside of the plan area. Whilst many residents travel less than 2km to work, many of those that work locally are employed on low wages in sectors such as agriculture and tourism. At the same time house prices in the area remain high and this has had the effect of squeezing local people out of the local housing market.

4.51 High quality town centre environments are a vital factor in ensuring that people shop locally. In the towns of Ashbourne and Matlock over half of local people shop in the Local Plan area for their main shopping. In Wirksworth there is a limited convenience offer resulting in many residents travelling longer distances to shop.

4.52 In terms of non-bulky goods retailing (e.g. clothing, footwear, recreational goods) a high percentage of residents currently travel to the surrounding towns and cities outside the plan area to shop. This issue is particularly acute in Matlock and Wirksworth.

4.53 Many residents shop for the majority of their bulky goods in the surrounding larger towns and cities, including Derby, Chesterfield and Sheffield. In spite of the size and status of Matlock in the plan area, only 10.5% of local residents shop for such goods in the town. In smaller, more rural village centres, local shops are an important focal point for communities and enable easier access to essential goods.

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4.54 Although proximity to the major conurbations of central England attracts a large number of visitors each year (with over 22 million day visits equivalents each year to the National Park making it the second most visited in the world), visitor spend is the lowest of any National Park in England and Wales and the benefits to the local communities tend to be highly localised and seasonal.

4.55 Derbyshire Dales is not situated on the national motorway network, and beyond the main roads the plan area relies on a network of rural roads. The volume of traffic on local roads has been identified as an issue. Much of Derbyshire Dales is essentially rural and has seen a decline in rural services, higher levels of car ownership are regarded as essential in order to manage rural isolation.

Key economic issues

4.56 The following key economic issues are addressed by the SA of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan. When reviewing the key issues for the plan area it is important to consider how these key issues are likely to develop over time in the absence of the plan.

Key Issue Sustainability Likely evolution Framework Objective without the plan Shortage of local jobs, To support the Trends likely to particularly in high skill development of a local continue. Without /high wage positions economy based on high action through skill and high wage jobs; proposals to including by the delivery of promote the necessary premises, employment growth sites and infrastructure and opportunities through local plan policies and strategic aims, job opportunities in high- skill sectors may remain insufficient. There is a need to improve To support the Trends likely to the range of job development of a local continue opportunities across all economy based on high sectors and contribute to skill and high wage jobs; the development of including by the delivery of sustainable communities the necessary premises, sites and infrastructure Many young people are To provides everybody Retention/attraction forced to move away from with the opportunity of of young people the area because of high owning (including by may continue to be house prices and the lack shared ownership) or difficult, links to of affordable housing renting a sustainably employment and

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 80 Sustainability Appraisal Key Issue Sustainability Likely evolution Framework Objective without the plan designed, good quality affordable housing. home at an affordable cost Existing trends likely to continue In order to maintain the To support the Trends likely to growth of the local development of a local continue, with economy, identified land economy based on high relocation of and premises needs to be skill and high wage jobs; employment complemented by a including by the delivery of outside the plan workforce that has the the necessary premises, area due to lack of necessary range of skills sites and infrastructure appropriate to meet the needs of premises and existing sectors skilled work force There is high commuting To support the Increases in which exacerbates the development of a local commuting tight labour supply in the economy based on high anticipated as area and inhibits business skill and high wage jobs; residents have to growth including by the delivery of travel out of the the necessary premises, area to access sites and infrastructure employment High quality town centre To support the Quality of town environments are a vital development of attractive, centre factor in ensuring that vibrant and distinctive environments may people shop locally town centres deteriorate with negative impacts on vitality and vibrancy Car ownership is above To reduce the number of National trends average and the majority journeys made by car, likely to continue of journeys to work are by within, and to and from the without joined up car area approach to improve accessibility to services and facilities In large parts of the area it To improve access to jobs, Less opportunity to is difficult for residents to services and facilities provide a joined up access key services by approach to provide walking, cycling or public enhancements to transport the public transport network or encourage walking and cycling Interchanges and To improve access to jobs, Limited connections between services and facilities improvements to different public transport accessibility sought, services are perceived as or pressure for weak development in unsustainable locations away from

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 81 Sustainability Appraisal Key Issue Sustainability Likely evolution Framework Objective without the plan public transport services The Peak District National To encourage tourism Trends likely to Park is the second most development and to continue. Future visited in the world but promote the areas as a tourism growth visitor spend is the second tourist destination dependent upon a lowest of any National number of factors Park in England and including attraction Wales of the Dales, growth in the local population and local economic activity. Table 9 – Key Economic Issues

Social

4.57 Above-average population growth is projected to continue in the region, with particularly large growth rates in the older age groups, which could put pressure on healthcare services. In the Derbyshire Dales, the rate of increase in population in the 65 and over age group was 22.3% between 2001 and 2011. This is similar to Staffordshire Moorlands (21%) and North East Derbyshire (21.1%) but is higher than other local authorities within the East Midlands region.

4.58 The number of people claiming disability living allowance in the district is increasing as are the numbers of adults accessing NHS specialist mental health services, however, this is also a regional and national trend. The trend of overweight children in reception classes has increased slightly since 2008; however, trends for healthy weight children show a slight improvement between 2008 and 2010. There is an upward trend in the level of attendance at the District Council’s Leisure Centres. Derbyshire Dales continues to have one of the highest participation rates in sport and active recreation in Derbyshire.

4.59 A high proportion of residents surveyed are happy with progress on improving the street scene (waste and recycling, street cleansing and parks services) and are satisfied with progress in making the area a safe place to live. Crime within the district continues to be low and most notifiable crimes recorded within the area have decreased over the last 3 years. Anti-social behaviour is the key issue in relation to recorded crimes within the larger settlements in the district. Encouraging more market housing developments to seek to achieve the Secured by Design award could be a target for planning policy.

4.60 It is commonly assumed that increased life expectancy is a positive indication of wider considerations relating to general health and wellbeing. In the Derbyshire Dales, both men and women are expected to live longer than the national average.

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4.61 Access to services is an important issue for people living in the areas more rural settlements. Over 50% of households in the Derbyshire Dales are less that 2km from a GP, in comparison with the rural average for the East Midlands of 53.3%. However there are still nearly 19% of rural households in the Derbyshire Dales that live 4km or beyond from the nearest GP surgery.

4.62 The local housing market in the Derbyshire Dales is influenced by a series of economic and demographic factors. Affordability of housing is a key issue for the plan area and continues to be regarded as a high corporate issue by the District Council. House prices have risen substantially in recent years with impacts upon affordability.

4.63 Average house prices in Derbyshire Dales are significantly higher than that in the East Midlands and the rest of Derbyshire. House prices in the Derbyshire Dales reflect the attractiveness of the district. Access to affordable housing continues to be a problem. 38 affordable dwellings within the Local Planning Authority Area were completed over the monitoring period 2011/2012, with 132 affordable housing completions over the 2012/2013 monitoring period.

4.64 Key groups in greater need of affordable housing are single person households, single people with children and couples with children. Over the next five years the bulk of affordable housing requirements are for 2 and 3 bedroom properties. A range and tenure of housing is restricted since there are high levels of owner occupation and a small social rented sector. Second home ownership is a particularly acute problem.

4.65 There are higher than average rates of sport participation within the local plan area. Derbyshire Dales and High Peak are the top two districts in Derbyshire for participation in sport and active recreation for 3 x 30 minute sessions per week (24.4% and 24.7% respectively) compared to 22.1% in the East Midlands and 22% in England.

4.66 The health and well-being of residents in the plan area is generally good. Although the provision of sport and recreation facilities across the Plan Area is adequate in most cases, there are some localised examples of under supply, particularly in play provision for over twelve’s, football pitches, swimming pools and sports halls in Matlock. Improved provision of facilities for sport and recreation will provide opportunities to maintain the health and well-being of local residents. Higher demand for allotment sites in recent years has not been met with sufficient increases in supply which is reflected in the size of the waiting lists for such sites.

Key social issues

4.67 The following key social issues are addressed by the SA of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan. When reviewing the key issues for the

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Key Issue Sus tainability Likely evolution Framework Objective without the plan Life expectancy is above To improve health an Likely to continue in average, but various reduce health inequalities line with national according to wards trends. Life expectancy is expected to increase, this may have implications on housing demand for different types/tenures of housing There are higher levels of To improve health an Trends likely to obesity than the England reduce health inequalities continue. Average Opportunities to deliver green space and support leisure and cultural infrastructure may not occur. Any deficiencies in green/play space may remain. Crime levels are low in To protect and improve the Perception of / fear comparison with the safety and environmental of crime likely to county and national quality of streets and continue averages but public estates concern is significant There is a shortfall of play To provide better Shortfall likely to provision for children over opportunities for people to remain, with delivery 12 participate in cultural, of new space leisure and recreational reduced activities There is a high incidence To provide everybody with Reduced scope to of second home the opportunity of owning deliver affordable ownership. This can (including by shared housing, Housing make it increasingly ownership) or renting a affordability will difficult for people to sustainably designed, remain and continue afford housing good quality home at an to be a significant affordable cost. issue in the absence of action through the Local Plan. House prices are above To provide everybody with Reduced scope to national averages making the opportunity of owning deliver affordable it difficult for first time (including by shared housing. House buyers and those on low ownership) or renting a price rises may be

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 84 Sustainability Appraisal Key Issue Sus tainability Likely evolution Framework Objective without the plan incomes to afford homes sustainably designed, exacerbated as good quality home at an demand outstrips affordable cost. supply without action through the Local Plan and delivery of housing allocations. The supply of entry level To provide everybody with Reduced scope to properties is low the opportunity of owning deliver affordable (including by shared housing ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. There is a low proportion To provide everybody with Reduced scope to of rented housing stock the opportunity of owning deliver affordable (including by shared housing. Any ownership) or renting a backlog on the sustainably designed, housing needs good quality home at an register may affordable cost. worsen, Current provision of To provide better Trend likely to allotments is not meeting opportunities for people to continue with limited the high demand. participate in cultural, prospect of leisure and recreational increased provision activities Table 10 – Key Social Issues

The Sustainability Appraisal Framework

4.68 Development of sustainability objectives is the recommended way by which the economic, social and environmental effects of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan can be predicted, described, analysed and compared.

4.69 In October 2008, work was undertaken to identify sustainability issues for the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy, to help the characterisation and devise the sustainability objectives for the SA.

4.70 An update of the 2009 Scoping Report was undertaken in 2013 to review the evidence base, sustainability issues and ensure that the Sustainability Objectives and SA Framework remain up to date. The SA Scoping Report update 2013 did not recommend any revisions to the original SA objectives or decision making criteria as set out in the original 2009 SA Scoping Report. However, revisions to SA Framework indicators have been made to reflect national and local changes in monitoring information and baseline data availability.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 85 Sustainability Appraisal 4.71 Table 11 below details the SA objectives and shows their relationship with the topics listed in Annex 1(f) of the SEA Directive. The framework of sustainable development objectives, including decision making criteria and indicators is set out in Table 12. The SA Framework is the list of sustainability criteria that the Plan is measured against in order to test its sustainability and assess the relative performance of the Plan and its effects.

Theme Sustainability Framework SEA Dire ctive Objectives 38 Topics 1 Employment and To support the development Material assets Economy of a local economy based on Human health high skill and high wage jobs; including by the delivery of the necessary premises, sites and infrastructure 2 Employment and To support the development Material assets Economy of attractive, vibrant and Cultural heritage distinctive town centres 3 Employment and To encourage tourism Material assets Economy development and to promote Cultural heritage the area as a tourist destination 4 Air, noise and light To maintain good local air Air, soil, climatic pollution quality and to minimise noise factors and light pollution 5 Biodiversity and To protect and enhance Biodiversity, fauna, green favourable conditions on flora infrastructure SSSI’s, SPAs, SACs and other wildlife sites 6 Biodiversity and To protect and enhance Biodiversity, fauna, green biodiversity, geo-diversity and flora infrastructure to support the development of linked green spaces 7 Climate change To minimise energy use and Climatic factors to develop the areas renewable energy resource 8 Townscape To conserve and enhance Material assets quality, historic town/village-scape quality, Cultural heritage and cultural archaeological and heritage heritage assets along with their settings 9 Landscape To protect and enhance the Soil character and character and appearance of Landscape natural resources the landscape, including cultural landscape assets, as well as the area’s other

38 SA Objectives taken from the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report Addendum June 2013 Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 86 Sustainability Appraisal Theme Sustainability Framework SEA Dire ctive Objectives 38 Topics natural assets and resources 10 Water resources To ensure sustainable Water and flood risk management of water resources and to minimise the risk of flooding 11 Transport and To reduce the number of Air accessibility journeys made by car, within Climatic factors and to and from the area 12 Health and well To improve health and reduce Human health, being health inequalities population 13 Transport and To improve access to jobs, Human health, accessibility services and facilities population 14 Community safety To protect and improve the Human health, and safety and environmental population neighbourhood quality of streets and estates quality 15 Homes for To provide everybody with the Material assets everyone opportunity of owning Human health (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost 16 Leisure and To provide better Human health recreation opportunities for people to participate in cultural, leisure and recreational activities Table 11 SA Objectives, SA Theme and relationship to SEA Directive Topics

4.72 The table overleaf sets of the full SA Framework, including the sustainability objectives listed above, the criteria used for assessing the policies and approaches in the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan alongside the indicators and targets to monitor progress.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 87 Sustainability Appraisal Revised SA Framework Sustainability Appraisal Objective Decision Making Criteria Indicator 1 To support the development of a local • Will it increase the quality and • Average full time wage economy based on high skill and high choice of local employment? • Number of people with NVQ level 2 wage jobs; including by the delivery of • Will it support the growth of qualification and number of people the necessary premises, sites and higher skilled economic sectors qualified to a leave NVQ level 4 infrastructure (knowledge and creative • Gross weekly earnings industries) • Rate of employment development • Will it result in more highly paid, within the district highly skilled local jobs within • Unemployment rates the area and thus reduce • Jobseekers Allowance claimants commuting out of the area? • Jobs density • Will it provide employment land • Business Starts / Enterprise Births in areas of short supply? and Business Closures / Enterprise • Will it provide attractive sites for Deaths modern businesses? • Employment by SOC group • Will it promote sustainable design and construction of employment sites and premises? 2 To support the development of • Will it help to support the • Percentage of occupied shop attractive, vibrant and distinctive town diversity and vitality of town Premises centres centres? • Percentage increase in satisfaction • Will it reduce the number of with town centres people travelling out of the area for retail and leisure? • Will it encourage the use of locally sourced services and products in the economy

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 88 Sustainability Appraisal Revised SA Framework Sustainability Appraisal Objective Decision Making Criteria Indicator 3 To encourage tourism development • Will it lead to an increase in the • % increase in visitor spend and to promote the area as a tourist number of people staying • % increase in the number of destination overnight in the area? overnight visitors • Will it lead to an increase in visitor spend in the area? 4 To maintain good local air quality and • Will it maintain or improve local • Number of Air Quality Management to minimise noise and light pollution air quality? Areas • Will it minimise light pollution? • % proportion of land defined as • Will it reduce the extent of the tranquil area defined as ‘tranquil’? 5 To protect and enhance favourable • Will it protect and promote • % of internationally and nationally conditions on SSSI’s, SPAs, SACs effective management of SPAs designated sites in 'favourable' or and other wildlife sites and SACs in the LP area and its 'unfavourable recovering' condition. surrounds? • Area (ha) of SSSIs and Local Wildlife • Will it help to protect and Sites lost to development requiring enhance other designated sites planning permission. e.g. SSSIs, County Wildlife • Increase in areas of biodiversity Sites, LNRs etc? importance • Will it help to deliver the findings of the Appropriate Assessment? 6 To protect and enhance biodiversity, • Will it conserve and enhance • Number of Planning permissions geo-diversity and to support the habitats in the Biodiversity granted against the advice of Natural development of linked green spaces Action Plan? England • Will it maintain or enhance (rural • % of local Biodiversity Action Plan and urban) tree cover? targets met • Will it conserve and enhance species diversity and in

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 89 Sustainability Appraisal Revised SA Framework Sustainability Appraisal Objective Decision Making Criteria Indicator particular avoid harm to protected species? • Will it protect geo-diversity? • Will it improve the ecological quality and character of open spaces? • Will it help to provide links between green spaces or help to deliver/support other green infrastructure? 7 To minimise energy use and to • Will it help to minimise energy • Proportion of properties achieving develop the areas renewable energy use and encourage energy level 4 or above Code for Sustainable resource efficiency in new and existing Homes status (residential) and / or buildings and infrastructure? BREEAM very good (non-residential) • Will it lead to a higher proportion • Amount of energy produced from of buildings with sustainable renewable energy sources (mw) design features? • Renewable energy capacity of 65.85 • Will it lead to an increased GWh/yr by 2026 for Derbyshire Dales proportion of energy produced District Council Planning Area and supplied from renewable • The amount of development within 15 sources, (including on-site)? Will minutes walking distance (1km) and it help to reduce the amount of 10 minutes cycling distance (2km) of travel by car and increase the the town centres, and/or located proportion of journeys by within 400m of a high frequency bus sustainable modes of travel? route and/or 800m of a railway station. 8 To conserve and enhance • Will it respect, maintain and • Number of buildings of historic or

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 90 Sustainability Appraisal Revised SA Framework Sustainability Appraisal Objective Decision Making Criteria Indicator town/village-scape quality, strengthen local distinctiveness architectural interest renewed and archaeological and heritage assets and sense of place? reused along with their settings • Will it promote high quality urban • Impact of change on the character or and rural design? appearance of conservation areas • Will it preserve or enhance • % or areas of historic buildings, sites heritage assets and their and areas including locally listed settings? assets affected, whether in an • Will it preserve or enhance adverse or beneficial way archaeological remains and their • Number of planning applications settings? affecting sites designated for • Will it preserve and enhance the historical interest character or appearance of • Number of historic assets at risk. conservation areas and their • LO15 - Amount of Development settings? having an adverse impact upon the Historic Environment 9 To protect and enhance the character • Will it protect and enhance • % of development having an adverse and appearance of the landscape, landscape quality, character and impact on landscape character including cultural landscape assets, distinctiveness? • Amount of development having an as well as the area’s other natural • Will it avoid loss of - and impact upon best and most versatile assets and resources damage to - the best agricultural agricultural land land? • % of development completed • Will it make use of previously Previously Developed Land used / brownfield land and • National Targets for open space buildings? provision and quality. • Will the proposal contribute to environmental resources? • Will it protect and improve the

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 91 Sustainability Appraisal Revised SA Framework Sustainability Appraisal Objective Decision Making Criteria Indicator quality of water resources such as rivers, canals, ponds, wetlands and groundwater? • Will it conserve and enhance green infrastructure and open space, as part of a landscape character approach, making the area a more attractive place to live, visit and do business? 10 To ensure sustainable management • Will it encourage water efficiency • Number of planning applications of water resources and to minimise and demand management? granted contrary to the advice of the the risk of flooding • Will it support the use of Environment Agency Sustainable Urban Drainage • Water Framework Directive Targets. Systems? • Number of Flood Risk Areas • Will development exacerbate • Per capita water consumption. flood risk for any source? 11 To reduce the number of journeys • Will it help to meet local needs • The amount of development within made by car, within and to and from locally? 15mins walking distance (1km) and the area • Will it support safe walking and 10 minutes cycling distance (2Km) of cycling? the town centres and/or located • Will it support the use of public within 400m of a high frequency bus transport? route and /or 800m of a railway • Will it deliver opportunities to station. relieve traffic congestion? 12 To improve health and reduce health • Will it help to reduce deprivation • Population growth in 65 and over age inequalities and thus indirectly improve group. health? • Life expectancy.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 92 Sustainability Appraisal Revised SA Framework Sustainability Appraisal Objective Decision Making Criteria Indicator • Will it help to ensure health • Level of attendances at the District services are provided alongside Council’s Leisure Centres (LS22). development? • % of adults who are participating in • Will it encourage walking, sport and active recreation for 30 cycling, a reduction in private car minutes on 3 or more days a week use and/or the creation of green (LS13). infrastructure? • Number of people claiming disability • Will it help to improve road living allowance. safety? • Number of people claiming incapacity benefit/severe disablement allowance. • Number of adults accessing NHS specialist mental health services. • Prevalence of obese, over weight and healthy weight children in the district in reception classes and Year 6. 13 To improve access to jobs, services • Will it help to reduce the • LO6 –Number of Travel Plans and facilities distances people have to travel • LO7 The Amount of Development on a regular basis for education, within 15 Minutes Walking Distance employment and services? (1000 Metres) and10 Minutes Cycling • Will it help to improve access to Distance (2 kms) of the Town services and facilities for those Centres living in rural or remote settlements, or experiencing other access constraints? 14 To protect and improve the safety and • Will it help to create streets and • Local output indicator LO8 - Amount

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 93 Sustainability Appraisal Revised SA Framework Sustainability Appraisal Objective Decision Making Criteria Indicator environmental quality of streets and estates where people feel safe? of development achieving Secured by estates • Will it help to improve the quality Design Standard and quantity of green space on • Citizens’ Panel target areas for streets and estates? 2012/13. • Will it help to improve the design • CRI 2 No. of Anti-social behaviour quality of streets and estates? incidents (criminal damage) per • Will it make a positive 1,000 population. contribution to community • CRI 8 % of people who feel safe cohesion? outside during the day. • CRI 9 % of people who feel safe outside at night. • Recorded notifiable crimes. 15 To provide everybody with the • Will it contribute to the viability • Number of net dwelling completions. opportunity of owning (including by and sustainability of urban • Number of affordable housing shared ownership) or renting a communities? completions. sustainably designed, good quality • Will it contribute to the viability • Median property prices. home at an affordable cost and sustainability of rural • Average size of households. communities? • Dwelling Size, No of Bedrooms • Will it support a range of housing • Net additional Gypsy and Traveller types and sizes, including pitches. affordable housing units and “Lifetime Homes”, to meet all needs? • Will it contribute to managing our contribution to climate change? 16 To provide better opportunities for • Will it provide increased • % increase in the levels of people to participate in cultural, opportunity for engagement in participation by young people in

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 94 Sustainability Appraisal Revised SA Framework Sustainability Appraisal Objective Decision Making Criteria Indicator leisure and recreational activities indoor and / or outdoor leisure sport, active recreation and cultural activities for all? activities • Will it provide opportunities for engagement in a range of cultural activities? • Will it support the development of a vibrant cultural economy? • Will it improve the condition of public open spaces? • Will it help to improve access to sports facilities? Table 12 Revised Sustainability Appraisal Framework39

39 Revised SA Framework as contained within the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan SA Scoping Report Addendum 2013

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 95 Sustainability Appraisal Consultation Requirements for the Sustainability Appraisal

4.73 The SEA Directive requires that

• “…authorities which, by reason of their specific environmental responsibilities, are likely to be concerned by the environmental effects of implementing plans and programmes…shall be consulted when deciding on the scope and level of detail of the information which must be included in the environmental report” (article 5(4)). • “The authorities (with relevant environmental responsibilities) and the public…shall be given an early and effective opportunity within appropriate time frames to express their opinion on the draft plan or programme…the accompanying environmental report before the adoption of the plan or programme” (Article 6(2)). • “…the public (includes) the public affected or likely to be affected by, or having an interest in, the decision making, subject to this Directive, including relevant non-governmental organisations, such as those promoting environmental protection and other organisations concerned. • “The environmental report…the options expressed (by consultees) and the results of any trans-boundary consultations…shall be taken into account during the preparation of the plan or programme…and before its adoption…” (Article 8).

4.74 During April and May 2009 the SA Scoping Report was sent to the statutory SEA bodies for a five week consultation. Notification of the consultation was also sent by email/letter to all those on the authority’s consultation database, including Government Office, Regional Assembly, neighbouring authorities and voluntary/community groups. The consultation responses are summarised in Appendix 3 of the Draft SA Report prepared to accompany the Joint Core Strategy Draft Plan June 2010 40 . In light of comments received a revised version of the Scoping report was published in July 2009.

4.75 The Joint Core Strategy Draft Plan and accompanying Draft Sustainability Appraisal Report were consulted on for six weeks commencing 3 rd June 2010. Consultation with the SEA bodies and a wide range of stakeholders and community organisations was undertaken. A summary of the responses received to the Draft SA Report is provided in Appendix A.

4.76 Comprehensive consultation on the scope and level of detail of the SA Scoping addendum report was undertaken in March 2013. A summary of the responses received to the Scoping Report Addendum is provided in Appendix E. Revisions were made following this consultation to reflect representations received.

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Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 96 Sustainability Appraisal 4.77 Consultation on the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Pre Submission Draft and accompanying SA Report took place for six weeks from 13 th June- 25 th July 2013. As a statutory period of plan preparation under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012, comments and representations were sought upon the legal compliance and ‘soundness 41 ’ of the Plan.

4.78 A number of representations were received in respect of the Pre Submission Draft Local Plan and SA Report. A schedule of the representations received upon the Pre Submission Draft SA Report is contained within appendix B where appropriate a response to the representation has been provided and revisions made to the SA report as deemed necessary.

4.79 To take account of representations received during consultation on the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Pre Submission Draft, new technical evidence, and advice within the NPPF/NNPG a number of revisions and modifications have been made to the Draft Local Plan. These modifications are presented in the ‘Schedule of Proposed Changes’ document available as a background report to the Local Plan. The schedule of proposed changes sets out revisions to the policies and supporting text and illustrates the final version of the submission policies contained within the Submission Plan.

4.80 Further detail on the methods of consultation throughout the plan preparation process can be found in the Derbyshire Dales Statement of Community Involvement 42 (adopted 2007) and Regulation 22(C) Consultation Statement prepared as part of the submission documents. In accordance with the SEA Regulations copies of the Submission Plan and SA Report have been sent to Natural England, English Heritage and Environment Agency.

41 Para 182 of the National Planning Policy Framework defines soundness, stating in order for the Local Plan to be found sound at the Examination the Plan must have been positively prepared; justified; be effective and; consistent with national policy.

42 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/planning-a-building-control/planning-policy/local- plan/statement-of-community-involvement

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 97 Sustainability Appraisal 5. Appraisal of Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Policies, Reasonable Alternatives Considered and Choice of Preferred Options

5.1 This section of the SA Report sets out how the identified reasonable alternative options for the Local Plan have been appraised and the sustainability effects identified. The SEA Directive states;

• “…an environmental report shall be prepared in which the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the plan or programme, and reasonable alternatives taking into account the objectives and the geographical scope of the plan or programme, are identified, described and evaluated.” (Article 5.1)

• “Information to be provided in the Environmental Report includes “an outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with…” (Annex 1{h}).

5.2 The SEA Regulations also require that the SA Report comprehensively identifies the reasons for selecting the alternatives tested in light of other options available and the likely significant effects on the environment of the reasonable alternatives (SEA Regulations Schedule 2(8) and Section 12(b)).

Identification and Assessment of Alternatives and Choice of Preferred Options

5.3 Throughout the plan preparation process the District Council has set out a range of options and alternatives at each stage of planning policy consideration and consultation.

5.4 As part of the broader principle of frontloading, it is important to begin developing options from the start of the development plan document preparation process. Starting the sustainability appraisal in parallel with development of options helps to ensure that any adverse effects of proposals are identified as early as possible. These can then be addressed, for example by modifying the proposals, developing mitigation measures, or considering entirely different options. Options which are not taken forward can be dropped from consideration as the plan progresses.

5.5 Production of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan has involved the development and appraisal of a number of alternatives at different stages in the process, commencing with options appraisal undertaken as part of the preparation of the now discontinued Joint Core Strategy. The SA Framework, including sustainable development objectives was agreed to provide a framework for describing, analysing and comparing the sustainability effects of alternatives. The SA Framework as set out in Table 12 has been used to score each of the alternative options against the agreed 16 SA Objectives.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 98 Sustainability Appraisal Initial Options Appraisal

5.6 Following work on the Joint Core Strategy and the termination of joint working with High Peak Borough Council consideration of alternative options for the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan commenced with work undertaken towards the end of 2011 and beginning of 2012. This work built upon the previous work and consideration of options undertaken as part of the preparation of the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy. The preparation of the Local Plan has involved the consideration of a number of alternative options which have been assessed as part of the SA process. The options considered have included the following:

• Consideration of a ‘do nothing’ scenario • Alternative options for the strategic housing target of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan and objective assessment of housing needs in the plan area • Alternative options for the distribution of housing and sub area strategies • Issues and Options for the allocation of land

5.7 The various stages of plan preparation accompanying SA Reports and commentaries have assisted the Council in determining alternatives, making revisions to policies and deciding upon preferred options.

5.8 Consideration of alternative options for Derbyshire Dales commenced with an appraisal of the strategic housing target options for the plan area; a review of the distribution of the housing requirement across and between the sub areas of Derbyshire Dales; and consideration of a suite of sites around the district to accommodate additional housing development up to 2028. Consultation on these options was undertaken 14th June -26th July 2012.

5.9 The appraisal of alternative options was documented in supporting sustainability appraisals available as background documents, and summarised in each of the main consultation documents, comprising “Derbyshire Dales District Council: Strategic Housing Options”; “Derbyshire Dales District Council Development Approaches and Sub Area Strategies”; and “Derbyshire Dales District Council Housing Allocations Issues and Options”. The findings of the sustainability appraisal of these alternative options are provided in Appendices F, G, H and I.

5.10 Following consultation on the Derbyshire Dale Local Plan Pre Submission Draft (2013) it was recognised that additional evidence base work on the Local Plan housing requirement would be required to meet paragraph 47 of the NPPF which states “to boost significantly the supply of housing, local planning authorities should use their evidence base to ensure that their Local Plan meets the full, objectively assessed needs for market and affordable housing in the housing

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 99 Sustainability Appraisal market area”. Accordingly further work to consider the objectively assessed need for housing in the Derbyshire Dales was commissioned and completed in February 2014 43 . A sustainability appraisal of the alternative housing target scenarios presented in this recent study has been undertaken and the full appraisal provided in Appendix K. Members made a decision upon the housing requirement based upon all available evidence, including the outcomes of the SA at the Local Plan Advisory Committee on 3 rd March 2014.

5.11 The likely effects of the policies and proposals in the Local Plan need to be determined in order that their potential significance can be assessed, this inevitably requires a series of judgements and assumptions to be made, and these are set out in the full appraisal tables where relevant. It should be noted that at the strategic level, with broad options and policy choices, the analysis included limited quantitative analysis, the appraisal attempted to predict broad impacts and trends to identify the most sustainable options.

5.12 The full results of the sustainability appraisal of options are provided within the following appendices as supporting information:

Appendix F – Appraisal of Housing Target Options (Including SA and HRA) Appendix G – Appraisal of Development Approaches and Sub Area Strategies (Including SA and HRA) Appendix H – Appraisal of Housing Allocations Issues and Options Appendix I – HRA Screening of Housing Allocations Issues and Options Appendix K– Appraisal of Objectively Assessed Housing Needs Scenarios (Including SA and HRA)

Appraisal of the do nothing alternative

5.13 The appraisal of issues and options has included a consideration of the ‘do nothing’ option. Section 4 (tables 8, 9, 10) of this report identifies the likely evolution of the main sustainability issues and trends within the plan area without the implementation of the Local Plan.

5.14 The ‘do nothing’ option relies on the guiding principles and policies in the current local plan for Derbyshire Dales and national policy guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to ensure that the future development of the plan area is sustainable. Whilst the existing local plan contains comprehensive policies on a variety of issues, these are unlikely to be extensive enough to tackle all of the key issues or address the thrust of the NPPF.

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Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 100 Sustainability Appraisal 5.15 Furthermore recent decisions on planning applications have indicated that whilst a number of policies within the Adopted Local Plan (2005) have a high degree of consistency with the NPPF and continue to carry significant weight in the decision making process other policies such as those relating to housing development in the countryside (SF4/H4) can only be afforded very limited weight due to the wording of such policies being very restrictive. Whilst in contrast the NPPF seeks a more balanced approach and accepts that harm or loss may be allowed where the benefits demonstrably outweigh the harm and there is a clear and convincing justification. Accordingly the absence of an up to date development strategy and Local Plan leaves the Council open to challenge and decisions on the development of land not being taken in a strategic manner.

5.16 Despite current frameworks being in place and the NPPF being pro- growth, a number of worrying trends are likely to continue without a Local Plan to address key issues, for instance the lack of affordable housing, protecting and enhancing sensitive landscapes or the desire to reduce the number of people commuting out of the area for employment opportunities.

5.17 In the absence of a new Derbyshire Dales Local Plan the NPPF would provide the basis for the determination of planning applications. Despite promoting sustainable growth the NPPF arguably lacks clarity to address local issues prevalent and specific to the Derbyshire Dales. Without a detailed Local Plan containing strategic and detailed development management policies the Local Authority may be more likely to receive pressure for development in unsuitable and locally sensitive locations. The Local Authority needs to provide a robust and comprehensive package of policies designed to tackle local issues and provide further clarity and local detail to the overarching principles established in the NPPF.

5.18 In conclusion not having an up to date Local Plan adopted places the District Council at risk of unsustainable development being brought forward on appeal rather than on a plan led basis.

Alternative Options for the Strategic Housing Target

5.19 In order to inform the decision on determining the right level of housing for the Derbyshire Dales an SA was carried out alongside the preparation of the housing options presented in the ‘Derbyshire Dales Strategic Housing Options Paper – June 2012’ 44 . The SA appraised the seven alternative housing options against the SA Framework. The alternative options considered were as follows:

44 http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/images/documents/S/Strategic_Housing_Options_Paper_ June_2012.pdf

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 101 Sustainability Appraisal • Scenario 1 – Sub National Population Projections 6,380 dwellings 2006-2028 • Scenario 2 – Long Term Migration Based Projections 3,520 dwellings 2006-2028 • Scenario 3 – Housing requirements Based on Long Term Completion Rates 3,850 dwellings 2006-2028 • Scenario 4 – Maintain Labour Force and Support Economic Growth 7,920 dwellings 2006-2028 • Scenario 5 – Maintain Level of Housing Provision in the East Midlands Regional Plan 4,400 dwellings 2006-2028 • Scenario 6 – Housing Provision in East Midlands Regional Plan less 10 per cent 3,960 dwellings 2006-2028 • Scenario 7 – Housing Provision in East Midlands Regional Plan Plus 10 per cent 4,840 dwellings 2006-2028

5.20 The SA of the Housing Target Options, including HRA screening (as set out in Appendix F) identified and assessed the social, economic and environmental advantages and disadvantages for each of the seven growth scenarios against the SA Framework, helping to inform the decision as to which options should be taken forward for further consideration and public consultation. The exercise concluded that taking account of all of the available evidence and the SA that only three of the scenarios (scenario 5, 6 and 7) would be feasible to consider further.

5.21 The rationale for rejecting and taking forward the different scenarios is provided below: Table 13 – Housing Target Options Considered Housing Target Scenario not taken Rationale forward Scenario 1 – Sub National Population Would not deliver the degree of Projections 6,380 dwellings 2006- protection to the environment 2028 afforded by other options. Negative environmental impacts predicted. Concerns migration elements of projections not representative of longer term migration patterns across the Derbyshire Dales, therefore housing requirements would be above that considered necessary to meet needs of the area. Option not capable of being delivered due to evidence of insufficient land being available – Scenario rejected Scenario 2 – Long Term Migration Scenario would provide protection to Based Projections 3,520 dwellings the environment as the level of 2006-2028 housing would be significantly below DCLG Household projections, there would be a detrimental impact upon the ability of the local planning Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 102 Sustainability Appraisal authority to deliver affordable housing. Housing demand would outstrip supply and a significant fall in labour force predicted – Scenario rejected Scenario 3 – Housing requirements Scenario would set a housing Based on Long Term Completion requirement below that identified in Rates 3,850 dwellings 2006-2028 the DCLG household projections, thereby protecting the quality of the environment. However there would be a significant detrimental impact on the ability of the local planning authority to deliver affordable housing – Scenario rejected Scenario 4 – Maintain Labour Force Whilst benefits for the economy would and Support Economic Growth 7,920 result, the scenario would require dwellings 2006-2028 significant development on Greenfield land to be brought forward, with detrimental environmental effects. The scenario is undeliverable, insufficient land available to deliver the growth required – Scenario rejected Scenario 5 – Maintain Level of Would protect the quality of the Housing Provision in the East environment, development would be Midlands Regional Plan 4,400 less than set out in the DCLG dwellings 2006-2028 Household Projections and lead to a degree of detrimental impact upon the ability to deliver affordable housing. Scenario taken forward for further consultation Scenario 6 – Housing Provision in Would protect the quality of the East Midlands Regional Plan less 10 environment, development would be per cent 3,960 dwellings 2006-2028 less than set out in the DCLG Household Projections and lead to a detrimental impact upon the ability to deliver affordable housing. Would place less pressure on the need for Greenfield development and provide greater support to the regeneration of neighbouring conurbations -Scenario taken forward for further consultation Scenario 7 – Housing Provision in Level of protection to the environment East Midlands Regional Plan Plus 10 approximately the same order of per cent 4,840 dwellings 2006-2028 protection set out within the East Midlands Regional Plan yet less than other scenarios taken forward - Scenario taken forward for further consultation

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5.22 Having regard to each of the three options that were considered feasible (Scenario 5, 6 and 7), it was considered, based on all evidence that scenario 5 would be most the appropriate option to pursue. Whilst this would be 33% below the projected rate of household growth, it was considered that the option struck an appropriate balance between protection of the environment and providing for future housing needs.

5.23 The SA assessment indicated that scenario 5 presents a slightly higher scale of development than scenario 6 and therefore presents some advantages over the lower growth option, in regards to providing slightly more support for economic development. A slight drop in labour force is predicted under scenario 5 however larger rates of growth may provide more support for economic development and represent an improvement in the ability to meet housing need and deliver affordable housing. The SA for scenario 5 concluded that it was less favourable than scenario 7 which would provide greater opportunities for economic growth and delivery of affordable housing, but on balance as a higher housing target would lead to greater levels of development outside existing settlements with greater potential for adverse impact upon environmental quality, sensitive town and landscape and natural assets.

5.24 The SA of alternative housing target options concluded that the preferred scenario of 4,400 dwellings over the plan period 2006-2028, on balance provides the most sustainable outcome, providing a level of housing to meet a proportion of future needs and support for economic growth in the District to 2028, while limiting environmental impacts as a result of less land being needed than under scenario 7. Accordingly housing growth of 200 dwelling per annum was considered to be an appropriate and sustainable level of growth for the District and therefore taken forward in the Local Plan.

Objectively Assessed Housing Need Scenarios

5.25 The Derbyshire Dales Housing and Economic Needs Assessment 2014 45 provides population forecasts for the Derbyshire Dales taking account of the latest 2011 Census data; revised ONS population estimates; Mid-year estimates for 2012; and the Department for Communities and Local Government 2011-based household projections. This additional evidence base work was undertaken to meet the requirements set out within the NPPF and NPPG that “Local Plans should meet objectively assessed needs…and use their evidence base to ensure that their Local Plans meets the full objectively assessed needs for market and affordable housing in the housing market area” (para 14 and 47 NPPF).

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5.26 An SA of the alternative scenarios presented in the objectively assessed needs study has been undertaken with the full results and SA matrices presented in Appendix K. The SA of the objectively assessed needs for housing builds upon the SA undertaken of the Housing Target Options carried out in June 2012, as outlined above, and in line with previous work draws comparable conclusions. The alternative scenarios considered for the 2006-2028 plan period included:

• Scenario 1 Jobs Led (Total) - Housing Requirement 6,248 dwellings • Scenario 2 Sub National Population Projections (SNPP) – Housing Requirement 6,006 dwellings • Scenario 3 Jobs Led (People) – Housing Requirement 5,478 dwellings • Scenario 4 Dwelling Led (200 pa) – Housing Requirement 4,554 dwellings • Scenario 5 Migration Led (5 years) – Housing Requirement 4,444 dwellings • Scenario 6 Migration Led (10 years) – Housing Requirement 3,674 dwellings

5.27 No sustainability appraisal was undertaken on two other scenarios generated by the OAN study, the Net Nil and Natural Change scenarios because these scenarios effectively strip out the effects of migration on population and household change going forward, an assumption which is not considered to be realistic as a sound basis for considering future scenarios.

5.28 The SA concludes that whilst there are some social and economic advantages of higher levels of housing development over the plan period associated with the Jobs-Led and SNPP (Objectively Assessed Needs) Scenarios, they are also most likely to lead to a detrimental impact upon the character and environmental quality of the plan area, a significant negative impact on townscape quality, heritage, settlement character and the appearance of the Derbyshire Dales may be anticipated. The adverse impacts of meeting full objectively assessed housing need would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.

5.29 The high housing targets presented under scenarios 1, 2 and 3 are the most likely of all scenarios to lead to a loss of the distinctive character and sense of place of existing settlements, through the growth of market towns, and extensions to smaller settlements into the countryside. Given the key issues for the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan it is considered that the impact of higher levels of growth on the character and appearance of the towns and villages across the plan areas are not outweighed by the social and economic benefits that higher levels of growth would achieve. Although scenario 4 and 5 score similarly within the SA, the proposed housing requirement (Scenario 4

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 105 Sustainability Appraisal – Dwelling led 200 dwellings per annum) delivers a balanced sustainability outcome, providing a proportion of homes to meet projected need and provide a degree of support for economic development and sustainable communities, whilst limiting the environmental impacts, providing a degree of environmental protection to the natural assets of the plan area when compared to higher growth scenarios.

5.30 The table below sets out the ‘Housing Scenarios’ considered as a result of the objective assessment of housing needs for the Derbyshire Dales;

Housing Options - 2014 Rationale – Rejection/Selection Scenario 1 Jobs Led (Total) Scenario Rejected - Housing Requirement • The adverse impacts of planning to meet 6,248 dwellings in excess of the objectively assessed housing need would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits. • Scenario would help to address the issue of housing affordability and offer significant positive effects for economic development and indirect benefits via offering new opportunities to improve health infrastructure, leisure and recreation and support for pedestrians and cyclists. However these positive benefits would only be realised if the level of growth can be delivered. • This option is most likely to deliver a net loss in biodiversity, put historic and cultural assets at risk and result in a detrimental impact upon the character and environmental quality of the area, through the growth of market towns and extensions to settlements into the countryside, with the loss of greenfield sites. • Evidence demonstrates that there is insufficient suitable land available across the plan area to meet the Jobs Led (total) scenario. Scenario 2 Sub National Scenario Rejected Population Projections • Evidence demonstrates that there is (SNPP) – Housing insufficient suitable land available across Requirement 6,006 the plan area to meet the SNPP dwellings scenario. • The adverse impacts of meeting full objectively assessed housing need would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 106 Sustainability Appraisal • The adverse impacts of planning to meet the objectively assessed housing need would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits. • Scenario would help to address the issue of housing affordability and offer significant positive effects for economic development and indirect benefits via offering new opportunities to improve health infrastructure, leisure and recreation and support for pedestrians and cyclists. However these positive benefits would only be realised if the level of growth can be delivered. • This option is likely to deliver a net loss in biodiversity, put historic, cultural and natural assets at risk and result in a detrimental impact upon the character and environmental quality of the area, through the growth of market towns and extensions to settlements into the countryside, with the loss of greenfield sites. Scenario 3 Jobs Led Scenario Rejected (People) – Housing • Scenario would provide positive impacts Requirement 5,478 in terms of support for the local economy dwellings and help to address issues of high and increasing house prices and worsening affordability through the delivery of new homes. • Negative environmental impacts are considered likely under this scenario, through the loss of and pressure for development of greenfield land, resulting in a net loss in biodiversity and adverse impacts on natural assets and the character and appearance of the landscape. The predicted adverse/significant negative effects of this scenario are slightly less than the SNPP and Jobs Led (total) scenarios. • There is evidence to demonstrate that there is suitable and developable land available to deliver this scenario. • The social and economic benefits of this option do not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the negative impacts on environmental assets and landscape character that would result from this scenario and level of housing

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 107 Sustainability Appraisal growth. Scenario 4 Dwelling Led Scenario Selected (200 pa) – Housing • Scenario strikes a sustainable balance Requirement 4,554 between the provision of new homes and dwellings the protection of the highly valued environment and landscape character of the Derbyshire Dales. Providing support for social and economic objectives and protection of environmental objectives. • The significant negative effects identified under higher growth scenarios are reduced under this option. • Evidence demonstrates that there is sufficient suitable and developable land to deliver this scenario. • Provides a degree of environmental protection. Scenario 5 Migration Led (5 Scenario Rejected years) – Housing • Evidence demonstrates that there is Requirement 4,444 sufficient suitable and developable land dwellings to deliver this scenario. • Positive impacts of lower growth scenario include enhanced environmental protection, with less negative impacts on natural and heritage assets and landscape character compared to higher scenarios. However negative impacts of scenario predicted include less support for social and economic objectives in terms of support for the local economy, job opportunities provision of affordable housing and support for infrastructure. Scenario 6 Migration Led Scenario Rejected (10 years) – Housing • Evidence demonstrates that there is Requirement 3,674 sufficient suitable and developable land dwellings to deliver this scenario. • Positive impacts of lower growth scenario include enhanced environmental protection, with less negative impacts on natural and heritage assets and landscape character compared to higher scenarios. However negative impacts of scenario predicted include less support for social and economic objectives in terms of support for the local economy, job opportunities provision of affordable housing and support for infrastructure.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 108 Sustainability Appraisal • Restricting housing supply will exacerbate issues of affordability leading to negative social and economic effects . Table 14 – Housing Scenarios - 2014

5.31 Taking all factors into consideration including land availability, accompanying landscape capacity work and the findings of the SA it was recommended to Local Plan Advisory Members that the housing requirement for Derbyshire Dales be set at 200 dwellings per annum over the period 2006-2028. This preferred option for the housing target will have a direct long term positive effect on the SA objective to provide homes for all. This option strikes the most sustainable balance between the provision of new homes and the protection of natural and heritage assets. The significant negative effects predicted under higher options relating to traffic congestion, pollution, biodiversity, protection of natural and heritage assets and landscape character by comparison are avoided or reduced under this option as opposed to higher scenarios. Furthermore the preferred option of a housing target of 200 per annum results in adverse impacts on the setting of the wider landscape character of the Peak District National Park and loss of greenfield land being minimised. On balance it is considered that the preferred option is the most likely of all reasonable alternatives considered enabling the Local Plan to achieve its strategic aims and objectives.

Development Approaches and Sub Area Strategies – Options Appraised

5.32 Work to assess the most appropriate distribution of the housing requirement across the Derbyshire Dales was undertaken in the Development Approach and Sub Area Strategies Paper. This paper identified potential reasonable alternatives for the distribution of housing growth across and between the three sub areas of the Derbyshire Dales (Matlock and Wirksworth; Ashbourne and; Southern Parishes). The reasonable alternatives were identified by drawing upon national guidance, Local Plan evidence on population projections and household formation patterns; infrastructure evidence; land availability and matters identified at previous stages of consultation on the Plan. All available evidence informed the choice of three reasonable alternative sub area distribution strategies. The full SA including HRA screening of these options is set out in Appendix G.

5.33 The SA appraised three alternative sub area distribution scenarios for each strategic housing target (RSS -10%, RSS and RSS +10%). The three alternative sub area distribution scenarios considered were:

• Sub Area Scenario 1 – Maintain the distribution of housing figures across and within the three sub areas as set out in the current Draft Plan. • Sub Area Scenario 2 – Distribute the housing requirement to address disparity between Draft Plan proposals and completion rates against

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 109 Sustainability Appraisal migration led and natural change in population in the Matlock and Wirksworth Sub Area. • Sub Area Scenario 3 – Distribute the housing requirement to address secondary education capacity constraints at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Ashbourne.

5.34 The Development Approaches paper also considered the potential range of land that would need to be released on Greenfield sites outside existing settlements to meet the three strategic housing target options and each of the alternative sub area scenarios. A summary of the SA of the alternative development approaches and sub area strategies is provided in the following table;

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 110 Sustainability Appraisal Table 1 5 Comparison of implications of Derbyshire Dales Alternative Sub Area Scenarios Sustainable Sub Area Scenario 1 47 Sub Are a Scenario 2 48 Sub Area Scenario 3 49 Development Issue 46 What is the likely impact of Support for economic Support and growth of market Support and growth of market this strategy on economic development in the market towns and villages retained, with towns and villages retained, development within the towns and support for services less housing in the Matlock and with less housing in Ashbourne Derbyshire Dales? and facilities in larger villages. Wirksworth Sub Area providing Sub Area, providing slightly slightly less support for economic less support for economic development and vibrant town development and a vibrant centres. town centre.

Increasing growth in the Increasing growth in the Ashbourne sub area would Matlock and Wirksworth sub increase support of the vibrant area would increase support town centre and address the for economic development in decline in the working age this area. population. What is the likely impact of Geographical demand for homes Redistributing growth to the Increases the proportion of this strategy on the within the sub areas is met and Ashbourne sub area may present development in the Matlock housing market within the opportunities to deliver issues with deliverability should and Wirksworth Sub Area over Derbyshire Dales? affordable housing provided infrastructure issues not be and above that proposed in the across all sub areas. resolved. Draft Plan and further increase the disparity between

46 The sustainable development issues have been identified through evidence presented in the SA Scoping Report (Aug 2009) on the key SA issues facing the plan area. 47 Distribute housing requirement based on Draft Plan Proportions. 48 Distribute housing requirement to address disparity between Draft Plan proposals and completions against migration led and natural change in household and population forecasts in the Matlock and Wirksworth Sub Area. 49 Distribute housing requirements to address secondary education capacity constraints at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Ashbourne

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 111 Sustainability Appraisal Table 1 5 Comparison of implications of Derbyshire Dales Alternative Sub Area Scenarios Sustainable Sub Area Scenario 1 47 Sub Are a Scenario 2 48 Sub Area Scenario 3 49 Development Issue 46 New houses provided across the More homes delivered in the household forecasts for the sub area, restricting the increase Ashbourne sub area, providing area. in the price of existing increased scope to deliver properties. affordable housing

Would result in housing growth In the Matlock and Wirksworth that exceeds the predicated sub areas levels of growth would demand for new homes in the be aligned with population and Matlock and Wirksworth Sub household projections. Area and would lead to the potential oversupply of housing.

Level of development likely to meet the changing needs of the Ashbourne and Southern Parishes

What is the likely impact of Would require development on Would increase the scale of Would increase the scale of this strategy on the the edge of existing settlements growth within the Ashbourne Sub growth within the Matlock and landscape and natural with the potential loss of Area with the anticipated scale of Wirskworth Sub Area with assets of the Derbyshire greenfield sites. Development development on the edge of the impacts upon landscape Dales? would be distributed across the existing settlements increased character and biodiversity plan areas market towns and with greater impact on landscape through the anticipated loss of larger villages. character and biodiversity greenfield sites to the edge the towns of Matlock, Wirksworth

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 112 Sustainability Appraisal Table 1 5 Comparison of implications of Derbyshire Dales Alternative Sub Area Scenarios Sustainable Sub Area Scenario 1 47 Sub Are a Scenario 2 48 Sub Area Scenario 3 49 Development Issue 46 and larger villages. What is the likely impact of Growth distributed across the Increased growth in Ashbourne Increased growth in the this strategy on the sub area, with some impacts sub Area, risks impacts upon the Matlock and Wirksworth Sub character of the upon market towns and villages. distinctiveness of the towns and area, risks impacts upon the settlements in the villages and landscaper and distinctiveness of the towns Derbyshire Dales? Growth concentrated on market character setting. and villages and landscape towns and larger villages. character and setting. The level of growth to the Matlock and Wirksworth Sub Growth in the Ashbourne sub area would be lower under this area would be lower than scenario, offering positive effects under other scenarios, with for retaining landscape character positive effects for the and local distinctiveness. character of the area. What is the likely impact of Derbyshire County Council has Would exacerbate existing Pressure on the capacity of this strategy on improving raised concerns about the infrastructure constraints at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar access to services and infrastructure at Queen Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is reduced and facilities in the more rural Elizabeth’s Grammar school to School and may not be development may be areas of the Derbyshire accommodate development and deliverable. May lead to an deliverable. Dales? the new children expected as a increase in traffic congestion result of the scale of growth. within the town Redistribution of housing to the Matlock and Wirksworth Sub Distribution of growth across the Area may exacerbate existing plan area would see infrastructure constraints and development concentrated at the lead to increased traffic Market towns and larger villages congestion. with access to local services and

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 113 Sustainability Appraisal Table 1 5 Comparison of implications of Derbyshire Dales Alternative Sub Area Scenarios Sustainable Sub Area Scenario 1 47 Sub Are a Scenario 2 48 Sub Area Scenario 3 49 Development Issue 46 facilities. Growth would be concentrated close to local centres to help encourage access to services and facilities by sustainable modes of travel. What is the likely impact of Overall increase in energy use Overall increase in energy use Overall increase in energy use this strategy on moving from the level of growth to be from the level of growth to be from the level of growth to be towards low carbon anticipated across the plan area. anticipated across the plan area. anticipated across the plan communities within the Policies in the Local Plan will Policies in the Local Plan will area. Policies in the Local Plan Derbyshire Dales? ensure developments meet the ensure developments meet the will ensure developments meet requirements of the Code for requirements of the Code for the requirements of the Code Sustainable Homes. Sustainable Homes. for Sustainable Homes.

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5.35 The SA and HRA of the Derbyshire Dales Development Approach and Sub Area Strategies informed the evaluation of the three sub area scenarios and helped to identify which option may be the most suitable as a preferred sub area distribution scenario to take forward in the emerging Local Plan.

5.36 Having regard to all the available evidence, consultation feedback and the results of a SA for both the Sub Area Scenarios, and the options for the distribution of housing by settlement, it was concluded that the most appropriate combination of Housing Target Option and Sub Area Scenario would be the RSS Based Housing Rate (200 dwellings per annum), and Scenario 1 (Distribution based upon Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy Draft Plan Proportions).

5.37 It was considered that this preferred approach, compared to all reasonable alternatives assessed would continue to provide for the anticipated local demand and need for housing within the three sub areas over the plan period and should strike a balance to sustain and support the social and economic wellbeing of the Derbyshire Dales communities as well as providing a degree of environmental protection, representing a sustainable strategy. The options rejected are set out in the table below along with a reason for not taking them forward:

Distribution Scenario/Option Rationale Sub Area Scenario 2 – Distribute the • Provides less housing in housing requirement to address Matlock and Wirksworth Sub disparity between Draft Plan Area, providing less support for proposals and completion rates economic development and against migration led and natural vibrant town centres change in population in the Matlock • Redistribution of growth to and Wirksworth Sub Area. Ashbourne Sub Area may present issues with deliverability should infrastructure issues be unresolved . • Exacerbate infrastructure constraints in Ashbourne • Would lead to increased growth in Ashbourne with greater environmental impacts • Scenario Rejected Sub Area Scenario 3 – Distribute the • Less housing in Ashbourne housing requirement to address providing slightly less support secondary education capacity for economic development and constraints at Queen Elizabeth’s a vibrant town centre Grammar School in Ashbourne. • Increases development in Matlock and Wirksworth Sub Area increases disparity between household forecasts Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 115 Sustainability Appraisal for the area • Would lead to increase growth in Matlock/Wirksworth with greater environmental impacts • Exacerbate infrastructure constraints in Matlock and Wirksworth • Scenario Rejected Table 16 – Sub area distribution options rejected

5.38 The SA concluded that all alternative distribution scenarios would make a degree of contribution towards achieving sustainable development, with the HRA of the alternatives finding little difference between the likely significant effects of the difference options. The selected ‘sub area scenario 1’ would make a positive contribution towards meeting local needs with housing distributed across the plan area, providing opportunities to deliver affordable housing, with growth concentrated in the Market Towns and Larger Villages. Scenario 1 is most likely to meet the changing needs of the Ashbourne and Southern Parishes Sub Area in terms of migration led and natural change in household and population forecasts, representing a balanced approach to growth, providing support for economic development, vibrant town centres and support for existing services and facilities and the delivery of affordable housing.

5.39 When comparing scenario 1 to scenario 2 the SA concluded that scenario 2 would lead to a higher degree of significant environmental impact, with a higher proportion of housing growth in the Ashbourne Sub Area leading to implications for the amount of land required outside the existing settlement framework boundary, with impacts for landscape character, biodiversity and other natural and heritage assets. Scenario 3 would lead to similar impacts within the Matlock and Wirksworth Sub Area, with certain growth levels under scenario 3 either leading to an increased pressure for the release of greenfield land to the edge of settlements with negative environmental impacts, or under the highest growth figures being undeliverable due to the lack of suitable land for housing.

Housing Allocations – Options Appraised

5.40 The Housing Allocations Issues and Options document set out a suite of sites that the District Council considered appropriate to meet the strategic housing requirement. A series of sites were set out by sub area and settlement as options for the allocation of housing land for the period 2006-2028. Alternative sites for allocation were identified in the Housing Allocations Issues and Options document and subject to SA against the SA Framework, enabling the comparison of sites without taking account of mitigation measures. When identifying sites the following sources of information were drawn upon:

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 116 Sustainability Appraisal • Previous Joint Core Strategy Growth Options Consultation 2009 • Responses to previous stages of consultation • Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment and associated sources • Previous allocated sites within the adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan 2005 • Information submitted by landowners and agents. • Evidence documents, including information on landscape and visual impact.

5.41 A SA was carried out alongside the preparation of the housing allocations issues and options document. The SA and HRA of the housing allocations issues and options, as set out in Appendix H and I identified the social, economic and environmental advantages and disadvantages of each alternative site. The SA also appraised options that may be adopted towards the allocation of residential development based on site capacity and availability. For example in Doveridge in addition to appraising individual sites the following options were considered by the SA:

Options The District Council considers that there are three options that could be adopted towards the allocation of residential development in Doveridge: • Option A – Development of the required housing provision on one single site. • Option B – Development of the required housing provision on two sites. • Option C – Development of the required housing provision on more than two sites across the village.

5.42 The outcomes of the SA of the alternative options were presented in summary form in the main “Derbyshire Dales District Council Housing Allocations Issues and Options” document to help inform the consultation exercise undertaken in June 2012. A Habitats Regulations Assessment of the Housing Allocations Issues and Options was additionally carried out to inform the decision making process, the findings of this exercise are contained within Appendix I.

5.43 In addition to the individual sustainability findings for each reasonable alternative sites identified at Issues and Options, the progression of sites and selection or rejection as allocations in the Local Plan has been guided by the need to seek a balanced approach in terms of the delivery of housing and employment and consideration of the impact upon the built and natural environment, including both landscape character and capacity, heritage assets and biodiversity matters. This balance must be appropriate to reinforce sustainability and meet the Plans objectives whilst providing for the identified housing and economic development requirements contained within the Plan.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 117 Sustainability Appraisal 5.44 The SA of site options concluded as part of the Housing Issues and Options and other sites subsequently identified as having the potential to be allocated forms part of the evidence base upon which the assessment and allocation of sites in the Local Plan was made. In order to provide a consistent methodology for the selection or rejection of housing options a ‘Site Prioritisation’ process was developed and utilised to inform the decision making process. Collectively the SA outcomes, ‘site prioritisation’, consultation responses, supporting evidence informed decisions on which sites should be taken forward in the Local Plan.

Site Prioritisation Process

5.45 Following the outcomes of public consultation on Issues and Options for the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan in June –July 2012 the decision was taken to obtain further information on the suitability and deliverability of the potential housing sites for inclusion within the Local Plan. In order to inform the decision making process on which sites should be taken forward as allocations a ‘site prioritisation’ methodology was developed that built upon a number of the sustainability criteria assessed as part of the SA, but also included issues pertaining to site deliverability, suitability, ownership constraints and timeframe for development. Each alternative site was assessed and prioritised according to the following priority ranking:

Priority 1 Sites which are located within close proximity to the Market Towns of Matlock, Ashbourne or Wirksworth and perform highly (score 3 or above) in respect of all of the following key development criteria : ecological impacts, site access and highway impact, flood risk and surface water run-off, infrastructure considerations, bad neighbour considerations and ownership constraints, and are developable within 5 years.

Priority 1 sites will in due course, be the sites which are considered first for potential allocation in order to meet the housing requirements of a sub-area.

Priority 2 Sites which are located within close proximity to the Market Towns of Matlock, Ashbourne or Wirksworth, or the larger settlements of Hulland Ward, Brailsford, Doveridge, Tansley, Cromford, Darley Dale, Matlock Bath and Middleton by Wirksworth and perform well (score at least 3) in respect of all of the following key development criteria : ecological impacts, site access and highway impact, flood risk and surface water run-off, infrastructure considerations, bad neighbour considerations and ownership constraints.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 118 Sustainability Appraisal Priority 3 Sites in all locations which are capable of development, however the impact of development in respect of a range of key development criteria including site access and highway impact, flood risk and surface water run-off, infrastructure considerations, bad neighbour considerations and ownership constraints is likely to be more significant with the prospect of only partial mitigation of impact.

Priority 4 Sites which perform poorly (score 1) in respect of any of the following key development criteria: site access and highway impact, flood risk and surface water run-off, infrastructure constraints, bad neighbour considerations and ownership constraints.

5.46 At the committee meetings that considered the outcomes of the consultation exercise on housing allocations issues and options held in November 2012 – January 2013, Members considered the prioritisation of individual sites. The methodology for prioritising sites and the outcomes of this exercise are contained within Appendix J.

5.47 Following the site prioritisation exercise it was then necessary to consider on what basis sites should be allocated to meet the housing requirement for the period to 2028. The decision upon which sites to allocate was made in the context of the identified overarching strategy for the Plan area, being to:

• Safeguard the sensitive boundaries of the National Park • Concentrate Development on the Market Towns – focus primarily on previously developed sites. • Provide modest development within the larger villages, of an appropriate scale, where opportunities exist to contribute towards the overall requirements. • Encourage rural affordable housing in the smaller villages where there is limited access to services and facilities.

5.48 It was also considered that there should be a presumption in favour of the allocation of Priority 1 and Priority 2 sites as these are located within close proximity of the Market Towns and Larger Villages, and represent the most sustainable locations available. The Priority 1 and 2 sites are also the sites which on the basis of all available evidence are considered as having a good prospect of delivery in the period to 2028. Furthermore in deciding which sites to allocate, if the amount of potential development on Priority 1 sites was not capable of delivering the minimum housing requirement in each sub area, thereby necessitating consideration of Priority 2 sites, then primacy was given to the allocation of brownfield, previously developed Priority 2 sites in preference to the allocation of any greenfield sites.

5.49 As a result of this exercise, recommendations on which sites should be taken forward for inclusion within the emerging Derbyshire Dales Local

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 119 Sustainability Appraisal Plan were made. The preparation of the Local Plan is not based solely upon a consideration of technical issues alone. The views of members of the public, landowners, developers and other stakeholders are significant and were taken into account and given appropriate weight. Members decisions on which sites should be allocated were ultimately based on a combination of factors, including Members weighting of consultation responses, their own perceptions of the sites following site visits, evidence from the SA, site prioritisation process and the comments and specific debates that took place at each of the Local Plan Advisory Committee Meetings. An extensive, democratic and consistent approach has therefore been undertaken to site selection and allocation within the Local Plan.

5.50 As a result of the consideration of all available options and evidence including the outcomes of the SA, advice in the NPPF and the site prioritisation, recommendations on sites to be allocated within the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan were made at a meeting of Council on 14th February 2013. The following table seeks to set out the reasonable alternative site options considered, a summary of the SA outcomes, site prioritisation and reasons for site selection or rejection.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 120 Sustainability Appraisal Table 17 Housing Issues and Options 2012 – Reasonable alternative sites considered – summary of SA outcomes, site prioritisation and reasons for site selection/rejection

Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref MATLOCK AND WIRKSWORTH SUB AREA MAT1 Land Site is located to the northern side of Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A off Asker Matlock and adjacent to existing SFB 1 4 The SA process showed the site to be Lane, and surrounded by development. sustainable in terms of access to Matlock Site is in close proximity to the town services and facilities, provision of centre and accessibility is good in housing and support for the town terms of public transport and local centre. The SA process also indicated services, which meets sustainability some moderate negative environmental criteria. Development would result SA effects. Although the ‘site in the loss of a g/f site and land prioritisation’ process resulted in a protected for open space purposes Priority 1 recommendation, Members with environmental effects rejected the allocation of the site giving predicted. Redevelopment should greater weight to the moderate include open space to compensate negative SA effects than any positive SA for the loss, and the northernmost effects that may have derived from the field should remain undeveloped sites location. Furthermore given a and be incorporated into a wider preference for the allocation of housing open space system to include the on brownfield land the site was not existing play area. There is scope for required to meet the housing development within the southern requirements in the

50 These alternative sites were identified as a result of consultation on Housing Issues and Options 2012. Alternative sites were subject to both a SHLAA Assessment, Allocation Criteria suitability assessment and the site prioritisation process before being presented to Local Plan Advisory Committee as potential suitable allocations within the emerging Local Plan.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 121 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref parts of the site which are least Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area. prominent and those areas immediately associated with existing development on the western boundary. Significant Positive/Very major positive impact predicted against: SAO2 51 . To Support the development of attractive, vibrant and distinctive town centres. SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. Major Positive Impacts predicted against: SAO13. To improve access to jobs, services and facilities No significant negative effect/very major negative impact identified. Moderate negative impact predicted against: SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to

51 SAO – Sustainability Appraisal Objective taken from the SA Framework

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 122 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref support the development of linked green spaces. SAO8. To conserve and enhance town/village scape quality, archaeological and heritage assets along with their setting. MAT2 East The site is situated to the north of Priority Priority Site Rejecte d N/A Land north Matlock and comprises areas of 3 3 SA and ‘site prioritisation’ process of Gritstone agricultural land of pastoral fields identified negatives in terms of loss of Road, bounded by dry stone walls adjacent greenfield land, landscape impact and Matlock to the existing SFB and bound by proximity to services and facilities. Site residential development to the not required or favoured to meet south, south west and east. housing requirements within Matlock Development of the site is unlikely and Wirksworth Sub Area. Other sites to have a significant detrimental favoured, particularly in view of the impact upon biodiversity and availability of brownfield land heritage assets. The area is not at elsewhere within both Matlock and risk of flooding. The site is within 10 Wirksworth. MAT2 West minutes’ walk of nearby bus stops so Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A Land north scores positively in terms of 4 4 SA and ‘site prioritisation’ process of Wolds accessibility to sustainable modes of identified negatives in terms of loss of Rise, travel. Town centre services and greenfield land, landscape impact and Matlock facilities are approximately 20-30 proximity to services and facilities. Site minutes’ walk away; the site does prioritisation process identified not score as positively as other insurmountable constraints preventing options that are in closer proximity development of the site or to Matlock town centre.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 123 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref Significant positive /very major consideration as a deliverable allocati on positive impact predicted against: in the Local Plan. Site not required or SAO15. To provide everybody with favoured to meet housing requirements the opportunity of owning (including in Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area. by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative effect/very major negative impact identified. Moderate negative impact predicted against: SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked green spaces. SAO9. To protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape including cultural landscape assets, as well as the areas other natural assets and resources. MAT3 Land The site is g/f to the north of Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A off Matlock off Chesterfield Road. 1 3 In not allocating this site, Members Moorcroft, Development of the site would not gave greater weight to the moderate Chesterfield have an undue significant effect on negative environmental effects that Road, biodiversity or heritage assets and is development would have on the site, Matlock deliverable. The site is in close than any positive SA benefits that might

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 124 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref proximity to the existing built up accrue. Furthermore given a preference areas of Matlock. The site scores for the allocation of housing on positively against accessibility brownfield land the site was not criteria as it is within close proximity required to meet the housing to local bus services. The site scores requirements in the fairly well in terms of accessibility to Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area. services and facilities, however Matlock town centre is further away A planning application has subsequently than other site options. been submitted and granted on this site Significant positive/very major under planning reference positive impact predicted against: 13/00800/OUT on 24 th January 2014. SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative effect/very major negative impact identified. Moderate negative impact predicted against: SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked green spaces SAO9.To protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape, including cultural

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 125 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref landscape assets, as well as th e areas other natural assets and resources. SA13. To improve access to jobs, services and facilities. MAT4 Land As a site to the north of Matlock the Priority Priority Site Selected SA1 at Bentley site scores fairly well against 3 2 SA process identified positives in terms Bridge, sustainability criteria. Although the of providing housing to meet local Matlock site is currently allocated as needs, but negatives in terms of loss of protected school playing fields, it is greenfield land and impact on natural proposed that the site is de notified. assets and distance from the town Development of the site could centre. include an area to compensate for the loss of the school playing fields. The 'site prioritisation process’ The site has reasonable access to identified site as capable of services and is deliverable subject to development. constraints. The western edge of the In allocating this site for residential site falls within the flood plain and development in the Derbyshire Dales therefore scores poorly against Local Plan Pre Submission Draft to meet sustainability criteria in this regard. the needs of the Matlock/Wirksworth Through careful design and Sub Area Members gave greater weight implementation the site would not to the positive SA effects of have a significant adverse impact on development on the site than the biodiversity and heritage assets. The potential moderate negative impacts of site is within good proximity of developing the site. public transport services and scores highly, although town centre The District Council resolved, on 5th

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 126 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref services and facilities would be 20 -30 November 2013, subject to a s106 minutes’ walk away. Obligation, to grant outline planning Significant positive/very major permission for residential development positive impact predicted against: on this site under reference SAO15. To provide everybody with 13/00456/OUT. the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative effect/very major negative impact identified. Moderate negative impact predicted against: SAO4. To maintain good local air quality and to minimise noise and light pollution. SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked green spaces. SAO8. To conserve and enhance town/village-scape quality, archaeological and heritage assets along with their setting. SAO9. To protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape including cultural

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 127 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref landscape assets, as well as the area’s other natural assets and resources. SAO10. To ensure sustainable management of water resources to minimise the risk of flooding. SAO13.To improve access to jobs, services and facilities. MAT5 Land This site is predominantly g/f and lies Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A off Dark adjacent to the SFB. The site scores 4 4 SA identified positives in terms of Lane, positively in terms of accessibility to proximity to and support for local Matlock services and facilities in Matlock services and facilities, but negative town centre and at Matlock Green. impacts in terms of effect on landscape Access to the site by modes other and visual amenity. ‘Site prioritisation’ than by foot is currently constrained, process identified insurmountable vehicular access would be required. constraints preventing development of Loss of g/f land and matures trees on the site or consideration as a site would have negative deliverable allocation in the Local Plan. environmental impacts upon Site not required or favoured and biodiversity. The site is not in the therefore rejected. flood zone and would not have a negative impact upon heritage assets. No significant positive effect/very major positive impact identified. Major positive impacts identified against:

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 128 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref SAO2.To support the development of attractive, vibrant and distinctive town centres. SA015. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative effects/very major negative impacts identified. Moderate negative impact predicted against: SAO8. To conserve and enhance town/village scape – quality, archaeological and heritage assets along with their settings. SAO9. To protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape, including cultural landscape assets, as well as the areas other natural assets and resources. MAT6 Land Site scores fairly positively against Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A off Butts sustainability criteria, the site is 3 4 SA identified positives in terms of Drive, adjacent to existing SFB and well proximity of site option to services and Matlock related to the existing built up area. facilities; however negatives were The site is partly overgrown and highlighted in terms of loss of greenfield

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 129 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref contains a number of mature trees; land and impact on landscape setting. the redevelopment of the site would ‘Site prioritisation’ process identified have a degree of environmental insurmountable constraints preventing impact on natural assets and development of the site, concluding site biodiversity. The site scores well in not deliverable as an allocation. Site relation to proximity to existing not favoured and therefore rejected. public transport services and facilities at Matlock Green and in the town centre. No significant positive/very major positive impact identified. Major positive impacts predicted against: SAO2. To support the development of attractive, vibrant and distinctive town centres. No significant negative/very major negative impacts identified. Moderate negative impacts predicted against: SAO8. To conserve and enhance town/village scape quality, archaeological and heritage assets along with their settings/ SAO9. To protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape, including cultural

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 130 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref landscape assets, as well as the areas other natural assets and resources. MAT7 Land This g/f site is situated a djacent to Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A at Pump the existing SFB and accessed 3 4 SA process identified negatives in terms Close, directly from Pump Close. There is of loss of a greenfield site and impacts Matlock scope for development on land most on biodiversity and natural assets. ‘Site closely associated with existing prioritisation’ process concluded site development on the edge of has insurmountable constraints, Starkholmes. The site achieves a therefore site not favoured and rejected good score against sustainability from Local Plan. criteria; the site has good access to public transport and is reasonably accessible to services and facilities in Matlock Green. The redevelopment of a greenfield site will have some environmental impact. No significant positive /major positive impact identified. Moderate positive impact predicted against: SAO2. To support the development of attractive, vibrant and distinctive town centres. SAO15.To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 131 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impact identified. Moderate negative impact predicted against: SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked open green spaces. MAT8 Land This site is suitable for residential Priority Priority Site Selected SA2 at Old development and scores positively 1 1 The SA process showed site to be Slaughter against sustainability appraisal positive in terms of accessibility to House, indicators. The site is deliverable and services and facilities and sustainable Smedley lies adjacent to the SFB at Smedley location. ‘Site prioritisation’ reaffirmed Street, Street in Matlock. The site is g/f and positive attributes of the site, therefore Matlock partially constrained by the presence option favoured over alternatives and of mature trees (TPO) towards the taken forward as an allocation in the northern edge of the site. The site Local Plan. scores positively in terms of accessibility to services and facilities, being near to public transport routes on Smedley Street and facilities at Matlock Bank local centre and close proximity to the town centre. Development of the site is unlikely to adversely affect landscape character.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 132 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref Significant positive/very major positive impact predicted against: SAO2.To support the development of attractive, vibrant and distinctive town centres. SAO11. To reduce the number of journeys made by car, within and to and from the area. SAO13. To improve access to jobs, services and facilities. No significant negative/very major negative impact identified. Moderate negative impact predicted against: SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked open green spaces. Site comprises an area of previously CSAS117 Land at Priority Priority Site Selected SA3 developed land within the Halldale Quarry, 2 2 Members preference for; the allocation settlement framework boundary of Matlock of previously developed land within the Matlock. Site is allocated as land for Matlock and Wirksworth Sub Area general industrial and business ahead of the release of greenfield sites development under policy EDT1 of resulted in favour for the allocation of the adopted Derbyshire Dales Local this site. Plan 2005. The site scores positively in terms of development of a As a long held employment allocation

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 133 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref brownfield site on the edge of the within the Adopted Derbyshire Dales town and support of housing Local Plan (2005), which had not been objectives and offering support for brought forward for development since the vitality and viability of Matlock that time Members gave significant town centre. Site scores less weight to allocation of this site for a favourably against accessibility and mixed use scheme on the basis of the public transport SA objectives due to wider social, economic and location and limited public transport environmental benefits it would bring opportunities serving the site. The to the Matlock and surrounding area. impact of development upon nearby environmental designations should Whilst it is recognised that the site may be considered and mitigated be more constrained that other alternatives there is no evidence to demonstrate that the site is unviable for a mixed use development and whilst further away from the town centre than alternatives, the outcomes of the site prioritisation assessment concluded that the site is suitable for allocation in the Plan. The loss of greenfield land outside CSAS69 La nd at St Priority Priority Site Rejected N/ A the settlement framework boundary Giles Mews, 3 3 Although a brownfield site, taking of Matlock scores negatively against Matlock account of other priority sites environmental SA criteria in relation elsewhere within the to the loss of grassland, impact on Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area this site trees, biodiversity assets and spread was not required to meet housing of light pollution. The site is adjacent requirement of the Sub Area.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 134 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref to the conservation area and accordingly the impact of development on heritage assets and setting should be considered. The sites scores positively against accessibility and sustainability criteria in light of proximity to existing public transport services and local facilities. This is a greenfield site situated CS AS97 Land at Not Priority Site Rejected N/A outside the existing settlement Matlock Golf Club prioritis 4 Site prioritisation process identified framework boundary, currently ed, insurmountable constraints preventing forming part of the western edge of conclud development of the site or Matlock Golf Club. The ed consideration as a deliverable allocation redevelopment of a greenfield site undevel in the Local Plan. Site not required or will have a degree of environmental opable favoured. impact through loss of grassland and associated impacts on biodiversity and natural assets. The site is unlikely to have an adverse impact on heritage assets. The site falls with areas (zone 2 & 3) defined at risk of flooding and therefore scores poorly against sustainability criteria in this regard. Site is within 5 – 10 minute walk of existing bus stops along Chesterfield Road, however is

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 135 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref situated to the edge of the town centre and due to surrounding typography scores less favourably than other sites in terms of accessibility. WIR1 Almark The site achieves a fairly good score Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A Garage, against strategic planning and 3 3 SA identified positives of the site in Wirksworth sustainability indicators, particularly terms of proximity to Wirksworth town due to the sites close proximity to centre and delivery of new housing. The the services and facilities in SA also identified moderate negatives in Wirksworth town centre. The site is terms of impact on the landscape and currently used as a garage and is nearby wildlife designations were unlikely to have a negative impact on noted. biodiversity assets. Residential development of the site may The ‘Site prioritisation’ process noted improve the environmental quality highways and ownership constraints of the area. The site is adjacent to resulting in a Priority 3. the SFB and lies within the Conservation Area, design and Taking account of other higher priority implementation will be important to sites elsewhere within the ensure development does not result Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area this site in a detrimental impact on the areas was not required to meet housing character and appearance. There is requirement of the Sub Area. scope for development across the site, although this may be constrained to a degree by site contours and access constraints.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 136 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref Significant positive/very major positive impact predicted against: SAO2. To support the development of attractive, vibrant and distinctive town centres. SAO11. To reduce the number of journeys made by car, within and to and from the area. Major positive impact predicted against: SAO13. To improve access to jobs, services and facilities. SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative effect/very major negative impact identified. Moderate negative impacts identified against: SAO5. To protect and enhance favourable conditions on SSSI’s, SPAs, SACs and other wildlife sites. SAO8.To conserve and enhance town/village-scape quality archaeological and heritage assets

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 137 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref along with their settings. WIR2 The site is located adjacent to the Priority Priority Site Selected SA4 Coneygreave existing SFB of Wirksworth and 1 1 House, accessed from Cromford Road. As a SA process identified positive aspects to Cromford large g/f site the development would the site in terms of delivery of new Road, result in some environmental impact homes and relative proximity to Wirksworth upon biodiversity and natural assets, services and facilities within the town, however there are no environmental with moderate negative impacts designations on the site and it falls predicted in terms of impact on outside the Conservation Area. townscape. Development of the site would form an extension to the built up area of The ‘Site prioritisation’ process Wirksworth and may be integrated, concluded the site should be identified through design and landscaping into as a Priority 1. As such the site was the settlement pattern. The site has favoured for allocation in the Local Plan good access to services, facilities and to meet housing requirements of the employment opportunities in Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area and Wirksworth and is near to public provide choice and flexibility in transport. Wirksworth . Significant positive/very major positive impact predicted against: SAO15.To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. Major positive impact predicted

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 138 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref against: SAO11. To reduce the number of journeys made by car, within and to and from the area. SAO13. To improve access to jobs, services and facilities. No significant negative/very major negative impacts identified. Moderate negative impact predicted against: SAO8.To conserve and enhance town/village scape quality, archaeological and heritage assets along with their settings. WIR3 Land The sit e is an area of open grassland Priority Priorit y Site Rejected N/A at Wash to the eastern site of Wirksworth off 3 3 Taking account of other higher priority Green, Wash Green just north of sites elsewhere within the Wirksworth Wirksworth Hall Farm and west of Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area this site new housing development. The site was not required to meet housing is adjacent to the SFB and falls within requirement of the Sub Area. the Conservation Area. The site is within 15 minutes’ walk of the town centre and served by public transport, which meets sustainability criteria. There is scope for development across the site. However trees and hedgerows must

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 139 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref be given appropriate protection and the design of any development must respect the Conservation Area designated and be in keeping with existing buildings. No significant positive effects/very major positive impacts identified. Moderate positive impact predicted against: SAO2. To support the development of attractive, vibrant and distinctive town centres. SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts identified. Moderate negative impacts against: SAO8.To conserve and enhance town/village scape quality, archaeological and heritage assets along with their setting. SAO11. To reduce the number of journeys made by car, within and to and from the area.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 140 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref Site scores positively against SA CSAS36 Land at Not Priority Site Rejected objectives as comprises an area of Haarlem Mill, prioritis 4 Site prioritisation process identified previously developed land on the Wirksworth ed, insurmountable constraints preventing edge of the existing settlement of conclud development of the site or Wirksworth. The site contains listed ed consideration as a deliverable allocation mill buildings, through careful design undevel in the Local Plan. and implementation the opable. redevelopment of the site would not have a significant adverse impact on heritage assets and landscape or townscape character. The site is situated to the south of the existing town and therefore scores reasonably positively in terms of access to public transport and services and facilities. Considerable parts of the site fall within areas identified as flood plain and therefore scores poorly against sustainability criteria in this regard. Development of this extensive area Land at Site Selected SA6 of previously developed land at Middleton Road, Site represents a longstanding Middleton Road scores positively Wirksworth unimplemented allocation in the against the economic development adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan and housing needs SA objectives. (2005). For the purpose of the new The site is in close proximity to Derbyshire Dales Local Plan the site has existing public transport links and been brought forward as a mixed use

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 141 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref services and facilities within the development to assist in the delivery of town centre and therefore scores the employment allocation elements positively against accessibility within the Plan. objectives and support for the vitality ad viability of Wirksworth. In light of long standing commitment to Through careful design and support the redevelopment of the site implementation the development of and the social and economic benefits the site should not have an adverse that development of the site will bring impact on townscape/landscape to Wirksworth and the surrounding area character and the setting of the will bring to the area Members resolved conservation area. The scale of the to support and favour the continued site may lead to a degree of negative allocation of the site for mixed use impact in terms of the spread of within the emerging Local Plan. light, noise and air pollution. Whilst some of the site may not meet the NPPF definition of previously developed land, the guidance states that planning policies should encourage the effective use of land by using that which has been previously developed provided that it is not of high environmental quality. Accordingly, as much of the site has regenerated itself over existing spoil it cannot be assessed as high environmental quality and therefore considered suitable for allocation and development and

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 142 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref subsequently selected.

DD1 Water As a brownfield site currently in use Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A Transport as a road haulage transport depot 4 3 SA identified positives for site option in Depot, this site scores positively in terms of terms of development of brownfield South Darley sustainability criteria and would not land and provision of housing, with have a significant negative impact on negative impacts predicted against loss biodiversity or heritage assets. The of local employment opportunities and site is deliverable with known flood risk issues. developer interest. The site scores poorly in terms of flood risk as the The ‘Site prioritisation’ identified site falls within flood zone 2. The constraints to deliverability. settlement is well served by public transport. Development would Taking account of other higher priority support provision of services and sites elsewhere within the facilities in the wider area and the Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area this site delivery of affordable housing. was not required to meet housing No significant positive/very major requirements of the Sub Area. positive impacts identified. Major positive impacts predicted against: SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 143 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref ope n spaces. SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts identified. Moderate negative impacts identified against: SAO1. To support the development of a local economy based on high skill and high wage jobs, including by the delivery of the necessary premises, sites and infrastructure. SAO10.To ensure sustainable management of water resources and to minimise the risk of flooding. DD2 As a redundant quarry scores Priority Priority Site Selected SA5 Stancliffe positively against sustainability 3 2 SA identified positives with the site Quarry, criteria in terms of the option as a brownfield site that would Darley Dale redevelopment of a brownfield site. delivery both market and affordable The site scores fairly well in the housing, but potential negative impacts sustainability appraisal as it is were noted in relation to effect on reasonably well located in terms of landscape, heritage assets and public transport links along the A6 proximity to services and facilities. and local services and facilities in

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 144 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref Darley Dale. The redevelopment of In allocating the site in the Derbyshire the site would impact upon the large Dales Local Plan Members gave greater area of woodland TPO located to the weight to the SA positives than the SA north western part of the site with moderate negative impacts. associated environmental effects predicted. The site Is not within the Furthermore Members were aware that flood zone. Residential development whilst not as well located as other sites would support the provision of local to shops and services this was only one services, delivery of affordable factor taken into consideration when housing and GI improvements. determining whether the site should be Significant positive/very major selected. positive impacts predicted against: SAO15. To provide everybody with As a previously developed site DD2 the the opportunity of owning (including District Council also gave weight to this by shared ownership) or renting a factor in allocating the site for sustainably designed, good quality residential purposes in the Derbyshire home at an affordable cost. Dales Local Plan ahead of greenfield No significant negative/very major sites elsewhere in the Sub Area. negative impacts identified. Moderate negative impacts against: SAO8. To conserve and enhance town/village scape quality, archaeological and heritage assets along with their settings. SAO9. To protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape, including cultural

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 145 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref landscape assets, as well as the area’s other natural assets and resources. SAO13. To improve access to jobs, services and facilities . DD3 Land off Land is suitable for housing and Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A Old Hackney achieves a fairly good score against 2 2 Although a Priority 2 site as a greenfield Lane, Darley SA criteria. The redevelopment of a site and taking account of other priority Dale g/f site will have some sites elsewhere within the environmental impact; there are Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area this site mature hedgerows and scattered was not required to meet housing trees bounding the site to the north. requirement of the Sub Area. Development would be adjacent to existing residential development and access improvements may be required. Development would enable the delivery of affordable housing to meet local needs. Significant positive/very major positive impacts predicted against: SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts identified.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 146 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref Moderate negative impacts predicted against: SA04. To maintain good local air quality and to minimise noise and light pollution. SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked green spaces. SAO9. To protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape, including cultural landscape assets, as well as the areas other natural assets and resources. DD4 Land at Sites achieves a fairly good score Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A Gracelands against sustainability indicators, the 3 2 Nursery/Old site is adjacent to the existing SFB SA noted relative sustainability of the Hackney and would represent an extension of site due to proximity to nearby services Lane, Darley the built up area northwards along and facilities. Dale the eastern side of the A6. DD4 Taking account of other priority sites would require the redevelopment of elsewhere within the g/f land and land formerly used as a Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area this site garden centre. Development may was not required to meet housing have some environmental impacts requirement of the Sub Area. upon biodiversity and natural assets as the site contains TPOS and falls Planning permission subsequently

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 147 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref within land allocated as protected granted on 29 th January 2013 for open space so scores less favourably development on part of DD4 under in this regard. Design and reference 12/00642/FUL for 34 implementation will be important to affordable dwellings at Land at Former assimilate the development with the Gracelands Nursery, Bakewell Road, wider landscape context. The site Darley Dale. scores very well in terms of accessibility, the site is well served by public transport and within 15 minutes’ walk of Matlock town centre. Significant positive/very major positive impacts predicted against: SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative impacts identified. This site forms part of the grounds to CSAS96 Land at Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A Stancliffe Hall, comprising grassland Stancliffe Hall, 2 2 Although a Priority 2 site as a greenfield with mature trees. As a greenfield Whitworth Road site and taking account of other priority site its scores negatively against sites elsewhere within the environmental criteria, particularly Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area this site in regard to the loss of open space was not required to meet housing and impact upon biodiversity and requirement of the Sub Area.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 148 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref mature trees (including TPOs). The site forms part of the wider setting of the Grade II Listed Stancliffe Hall, a degree of impact is therefore predicted against SA objectives relating to the historic environment and landscape character. The site is within 15 minute walk of a bus stop and local services and facilities within Darley Dale and therefore scores relatively positively in this regard. TAN1 Land The site achieves a good score Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A off against sustainability indicators, and 2 3 SA noted positive impacts of site option Nottingham is unlikely to significantly affect in terms of delivery of new homes, with Road, biodiversity or heritage assets. The moderate negative impacts predicted Tansley site scores well in terms of access to against town/villagescape quality and public transport services and it is accessibility. considered unlikely to have a significant detrimental impact upon Taking account of other higher priority landscape character and setting. sites elsewhere within the Development would support Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area this site provision of services and facilities in was not required to meet housing the wider area. requirement of the Sub Area. No significant positive/ very major positive impacts identified. Moderate positive impacts identified

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 149 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref against: SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/major negative impacts identified. Moderate negative impacts predicted against: SAO8. To conserve and enhance town/village scape quality, archaeological and heritage assets along with their settings. SAO11.To reduce the number of journeys made by car, within and to and from the area. SAO13. To improve access to jobs, services and facilities. TAN2 Land Site comprises an area of g/f land Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A off West accessed off Thatchers Lane 2 3 SA noted positive impacts of site option Yard/Thatch characterised by scrub and in terms of delivery of new homes, with ers Lane, unmanaged vegetation. The moderate negative impacts predicted Tansley redevelopment of a greenfield site against town/villagescape quality, loss will have a degree of environmental of greenfield land and accessibility. impact. The site is surrounded to the north, east and west by residential Taking account of other higher priority

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 150 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref development. The development of sites elsewhere within the the site would infill an area formerly Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area this site valuable as a green corridor between was not required to meet housing two parts of the village however this requirement of the Sub Area. has been compromised to a large extent by development of the nearby northern site. The site scores positively in terms of access to public transport provision and is unlikely to have a significant impact on heritage assets and is not within a flood zone. Development would facilitate the delivery of affordable housing and support existing services and facilities. No significant positive/ very major positive impacts identified. Moderate positive impacts identified against: SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts predicted. Moderate negative impacts against:

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 151 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref SAO4. To ma intain good local air quality and to minimise noise and light pollution. SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked green spaces. SAO9. To protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape, including cultural landscape assets, as well as the areas other natural assets and resources SAO11.To reduce the number of journeys made by car, within and to and from the area. SAO13. To improve access to jobs, services and facilities. TAN3 Land Site is located adjacent to the Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A at Tansley existing SFB and comprises a g/f site 3 4 SA noted negative aspects of site House bound by mature hedgerows and relating to loss of greenfield land and Gardens, hedgerow trees. Development of the impacts on biodiversity. Site Tansley site will have a degree of prioritisation process identified environmental impact upon insurmountable constraints preventing biodiversity and loss of open development of the site or grassland. Development would be consideration as a deliverable allocation close to the existing body of the in the Local Plan.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 152 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref village and would not have a significant impact on the Lumsdale Taking account of other higher priority Conservation Area, development sites elsewhere within the here represents a limited intrusion Matlock/Wirksworth Sub Area this site into the countryside and the green was not required to meet housing buffer zone and will be viewed in requirement of the Sub Area. close association with the existing settlement. The site scores positively in terms of access to local services and facilities and would support the delivery of affordable housing and therefore scores favourably against these sustainability objectives. Significant positive/very major positive impacts predicted against; SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative /very major negative impacts identified. Moderate negative impacts predicted against: SAO6.To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development linked

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 153 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref green spaces. TAN4 Land Site is currently in use as a nursery Priority Priority Site Selected SA7 at Whitelea and associated garden land and lies 2 2 Benefits of site option as previously Nursery, adjacent to the existing SFB. The site developed land noted in the SA along Tansley is in relatively close proximity to the with benefits through the delivery of village centre and services and new market and affordable homes. facilities and does not contain any Negative impacts identified related to significant environmental accessibility of site to services and constraints. Development of the site facilities. would not have a detrimental impact upon heritage assets and the site ‘Site prioritisation’ process concluded scores fairly positively against that as a brownfield site, site should be sustainability criteria. Subject to the favoured as an allocation in the plan retention of the surrounding ahead of release of greenfield sites hedgerow/tree screen, development elsewhere in the Matlock/Wirksworth can be accommodated on this site Sub Area. without any significant adverse impact on the landscape. Significant positive/very major positive impacts predicted against; SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts identified.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 154 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref Moderate negative impacts against: SAO11. To reduce the number of journeys made by car, within, to and from the area. SAO13. To improve access to jobs, services and facilities. ASHBOURNE SUB AREA ASH1 Land This is large brownfield site adjacent Priority Priority Site Selected SA8 at to the SFB and its proposed 2 1 Ashbourne allocation for redevelopment for SA process noted positives in terms of Airfield, housing achieves a positive score predominantly previously developed Ashbourne against strategic sustainability land and provision of employment and appraisal objectives and its housing. Negatives identified related to development would reduce the loss proximity of site to Ashbourne town of g/f sites. Residential/mixed use centre and accessibility. ‘Site development of the site would prioritisation’ identified site as favoured improve the environmental quality and capable of development. of the area. Brownfield sites may be wildlife rich; however the site does In allocating the site Members gave not contain any significant greater weight to the SA positive effects environmental constraints and in respect of the use of previously would not have a detrimental impact developed land and provision of on biodiversity or heritage assets. housing and employment opportunities Development would secure the than the moderate negative SA impacts. delivery of affordable housing and An outline planning application for the provide support for existing services mixed use redevelopment of the site

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 155 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref and local employment opportunities. has subsequently been received by the The site scores poorly in terms of District Council under reference accessibility to services and facilities. 14/0074/OUT. This application has yet The site is remote from the town to be determined. centre with limited local services and facilities within walking distance. Significant positive/very major positive impact predicted against: SAO1.To support the development of a local economy based on high skill and high wage jobs; including by the delivery of the necessary premises, sites and infrastructure. SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts identified. Moderate negative impacts predicted against: SAO11. To reduce the number of journeys made by car, within and to and from the area. SAO13.To improve access to jobs, services and facilities.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 156 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref ASH2 Site This is an area of g/f land to the Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A adjacent to south of the existing built up area of 1 3 The SA identifies positives in terms of Old Derby Ashbourne and north of the A52 link the site’s relative accessibility to and Road, road. Development of the site would proximity of the town centre, whilst Ashbourne have a degree of environmental moderate negative impacts were impact upon biodiversity and loss of predicted through the loss of greenfield open grassland; however land. development would provide an extension to the town southwards In rejecting the allocation of this site closely related to existing housing Members gave greater weight to the development. The site is unlikely to negative impacts of the site than the SA have a negative impact on heritage positives, particularly in relation to the assets, is not within the flood zone impact upon the landscape, visual and through design/landscaping may amenity and setting of the town. be integrated into the existing settlement pattern. The site scores Furthermore taking account of other positively in terms of its proximity to higher priority sites elsewhere within public transport routes, local the Ashbourne Sub Area this site was services and the town centre which not required to meet housing meets sustainability criteria. Noise requirement of the Sub Area. from the nearby A52 and pylons across the site may present a Whilst rejected from the site allocation constraint. Development would and Local Plan process part of this site deliver affordable housing and now has the benefit of planning infrastructure improvements within permission for residential development the town. granted on Appeal on 9 th October 2013 Significant positive/very major (12/00774/OUT)

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 157 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref positive impact predicted against: SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts identified. Moderate negative impacts against: SAO6.To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked green spaces. ASH3 Land This is an area of g/f land to the Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A at Leys south of the existing built up area of 1 3 The SA identifies positives of the site in Farm, Ashbourne and north of the A52 link terms of relative accessibility to and Wyaston road. Development of the site would proximity of the town centre whilst Road, have a degree of environmental moderate negative impacts were Ashbourne impact upon biodiversity and loss of predicted through the loss of greenfield open grassland; however land. development would provide an extension of the town southwards In rejecting the allocation of this site closely related to existing housing Members gave greater weight to the development. Development would negative impacts of the site than the SA deliver affordable housing and positives, particularly in relation to the infrastructure improvements within impact upon the landscape, visual the town. The site is unlikely to have amenity and setting of the town.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 158 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref a negative impact on heritage assets, is not with the flood zone and Furthermore taking account of other through design/landscaping may be higher priority sites elsewhere within integrated into the existing the Ashbourne Sub Area this site was settlement pattern. The site scores not required to meet housing positively in terms of its proximity to requirement of the Sub Area. public transport routes, local services and the town centre which The District Council has received a meets sustainability criteria. Noise planning application for the from the nearby A52 and site development of this site which has yet contours may present a constraint. to be determined (14/00183/OUT) Significant positive/very major positive impact predicted against: SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts identified. Moderate negative impacts against: SAO6.To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked green spaces. ASH4 Site at ASH4 is an area of g/f land currently Priority Priority Site Selected SA9 Hillside in use as open grassland/agricultural 3 2 The SA process noted positives for this (North)

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 159 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref Farm, land immediately to the s outh of site in terms of being closest to the SA10 Wyaston Ashbourne town centre. The site is existing town centre and (South Lane, adjacent to the existing SFB and services/facilities. Negative impacts West) Ashbourne surrounded by residential were predicted due to the loss of development. The loss of agricultural greenfield land with associated g/f land will have a degree of environmental effects. negative impact upon biodiversity and natural assets. The site contains The ‘site prioritisation’ resulted in the a number of mature hedgerows and site being favoured as a suitable tree cover in places. The site is in additional allocation to development on very close proximity to the town the Airfield to provide choice and centre and is services, facilities and flexibility to meet the housing employment opportunities. The site requirements of the town, in would offer the greatest opportunity accordance with the advice within the for residents to access the town NPPF. centre by sustainable modes of travel such as walking and cycling, In allocating the site Members with very positive scores for concluded the site represented the accessibility. Development would most appropriate option to provide provide a natural extension to the flexibility and choice in the market given town. Areas of the site that lie within the sites proximity to the existing built the discreet areas to the east, west up areas of the town. and extreme north or which immediately abut existing residential Planning Permission was granted for the development and either occupy the development of part of the site relating lower to mid slopes are likely to be to allocation SA10 on 26th the lease conspicuous within the November 2013 (Ref No.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 160 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref medium to long views and wider 13/00256/OUT) for 40 dwellings. A landscape setting. subsequent Significant positive/very major Reserved Matters application which positive impact predicted against: sets out the development of the site for SAO2. To support the development 38 dwellings (13/00854/REM) was of attractive, vibrant and distinctive granted planning permission on 9th town centres. April SAO15. To provide everybody with 2014. the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) or renting a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts identified. Moderate negative impacts against: SAO6.To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked green spaces. The development of a greenfield site CSAS9 Land at Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A scores negatively against the SA Cavendish Drive, 2 4 Site prioritisation process identified objectives in terms of impact on Derby Road, insurmountable constraints preventing biodiversity, natural assets and Ashbourne development of the site or spread of light pollution. The site consideration as a deliverable allocation scores more favourably in terms of in the Local Plan. access to services and facilities within Ashbourne and support for Furthermore taking account of other

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 161 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref the vitality and viability of the town higher priority sites elsewhere within centre. The site is within 5 minute the Ashbourne Sub Area this site was walk of a nearby bus stop and not required to meet housing therefore scores positively against requirement of the Sub Area. accessibility criteria. DOV1 East The site is situated to the east of Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A of Bakers Doveridge and bound by Derby 3 3 SA noted negative impacts of the site Lane, Road, with a strong association with option relating to effect on landscape, Doveridge existing development to Bakers heritage assets and biodiversity. Lane. Areas where housing development may be ‘Site prioritisation’ resulted in site being accommodated are in the northern identified as less favourable than part of the site and areas relating to alternative options. existing built development. Local adverse impact on landscape and Furthermore taking account of other visual impact could be mitigated by higher priority sites elsewhere within maintaining and improving field the Ashbourne Sub Area this site was boundary hedgerows. As an area of not required to meet housing greenfield land development of the requirement of the Sub Area. site would have a degree of environmental impact upon biodiversity and loss of open space. However, development would support existing services and facilities and deliver affordable housing. The site is unlikely to have an adverse impact on heritage

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 162 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref assets, is not located within the flood plain and through design and landscaping could be assimilated into the landscape and settlement pattern. The site scores positively in terms of its proximity to local village facilities and access to public transport. Significant positive/very major positive impacts predicted against: SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts predicted. Moderate negative impacts predicted against: SAO4.To minimise good local air quality and to minimise noise and light pollution. SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked green spaces. SAO8. To conserve and enhance

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 163 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref town/village scape quality, archaeological and heritage assets along with their settings. SAO9. To protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape, including cultural landscape assets, as well as the areas other natural assets and resources. SAO11. To reduce the number of journeys made by car, within and to and from the area. SAO13. To improve access to jobs, services and facilities. DOV2 DOV 2 is an area of land to the north Priority Priority Site Selected SA11 Former of the village comprising greenfields 2 2 SA identified positives for this site as a Garage/Polic and land associated with the former brownfield site supporting delivery of e Station garage/police station. The site new homes. The SA moderate negative Cavendish contains mature trees to the impacts were however predicted Cottage northern boundary. It is not against landscape impact and noise considered that the site would have from nearby highway. a significant adverse impact upon the environment, biodiversity or The ‘Site prioritisation’ identified this natural or heritage assets. site as having a high priority and Development of this option would capable of being delivered over the plan see development to the north of period. Derby Road, accordingly issues of

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 164 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref noise pollution from the A50 and In allocating this site Members mitigation would need to be concluded that the SA positives considered. The site scores positively outweighed any negative effects and against sustainability criteria in the site presented the most favoured terms of its proximity to village and suitable brownfield option for services and facilities. development to meet housing needs. Significant positive/very major positive impacts predicted against: SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts predicted. Moderate negative impacts predicted against: SAO4.To maintain good local air quality and to minimise noise and light pollution. SAO8. To conserve and enhance town/village scape quality, archaeological and heritage assets along with their settings. SAO11.To reduce the number of journeys made by car, within and to and from the area.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 165 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref SAO13.To improve access to jobs, services and facilities. DOV3 Land The site is a large area of g/f land to Priority Priority Site Reject ed N/A south of the west of the village and bounds 3 4 The SA highlighted negatives of this site Derby Road, the existing SFB to the southern relating to loss of greenfield land and Doveridge boundary. The site contains mature associated environmental impacts and trees and development would have a effects on landscape character. degree of environmental impact upon biodiversity, natural assets and The ‘Site prioritisation process spread of light pollution. There are identified insurmountable constraints some reservations concerning the preventing development of the site or accommodation of housing on the consideration as a deliverable allocation site, and its connection and historic in the Local Plan associations with Doveridge Hall and the loss of remnant parkland that In not allocating this site Members would result. However, if the sites concurred that the site was main features; boundary hedges, inappropriate for development within field trees are protected, enhanced the village of Doveridge. and accommodated within the layout of development there appears to be few objections to the development of the site from a landscape, visual impact or heritage perspective. The site is within 5-10 minutes’ walk of the village centre and would provide support for local services, enable the delivery of

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 166 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref affordable hou sing, open space and landscaping enhancements. Issues of noise from the A50 and mitigation would need to be considered. Significant positive/very major positive impacts predicted against: SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts predicted. Moderate negative impacts predicted against: SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked green spaces. SAO9.To protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape, including cultural landscape assets, as well as the areas other natural assets and resources. DOV4 Land This site is an a rea of g/f land to the Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A at Hall Lane, south of the village, surrounded by 4 4

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 167 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref Doveridge residential development to the Site prioritisation process identified north, east and west. The site scores insurmountable constraints preventing fairly well against sustainability development of the site or criteria. The site is well used by consideration as a deliverable allocation walkers and provides a valuable area in the Local Plan. of open space within the village. From a landscape perspective development of the site may be accommodated, however the sites sloping character and prominence within a wide range of views from the west and strong connection with views into the open countryside would need to be considered in the design and scale of development. Should development be permitted the sites connection within the wider landscape and views to the countryside should be preserved by the development of linear open space, retaining the prominent hedgerows and feature trees. The site scores positively in terms of its proximity to services and facilities, and as the southernmost option scores well in terms of limiting noise pollution from the nearby A50.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 168 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref Significant positive/very major positive impacts predicted against: SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts predicted. Major negative impacts predicted against: SAO9.To protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape, including cultural landscape assets, as well as the areas other natural assets and resources. Moderate negative impacts predicted against: SAO4.To maintain good local air quality and to minimise noise and light pollution. SAO6.To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked green spaces. SAO8.To conserve and enhance town/village scape quality,

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 169 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref archaeological and heritage a ssets along with their settings. SAO10. To ensure sustainable management of water resources and to minimise the risk of flooding SAO11. To reduce the number of journeys made by car, within and to and from the area. SAO13.To improve access to jobs, services and facilities. SOUTHERN PARISHES SUB AREA BRA 1 Land Housing development can be Priority Priority Site Selected SA12 at Luke accommodated upon the site, 2 2 SA and ‘site prioritisation’ of both Lane, however to the extreme south east options within Brailsford obtained Brailsford of the site consideration of the similar outcomes. Members views impact upon the landscape setting based on all available evidence and ecological value of the nearby concluded that this site would have less pond is required. The western and landscape impact upon the village and northern boundaries are the most would therefore be the more favoured visible, strengthening the field and preferable site for allocation to boundaries to the west and planting deliver housing and a replacement of associated field boundary trees primary school. Members concluded would help to mitigate any adverse that the SA positives outweighed any impact of development on long negatives, resulting in this site being the ranging views. The site scores most favoured for allocation. Site positively against sustainability therefore taken forward as an allocation

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 170 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref criteria, it is not considered that within the Local Plan. development would have a significant adverse impact upon A planning application for the biodiversity or heritage assets and development of the site at Luke Lane does not fall within a flood zone. for 50 Development would support existing dwellings and a replacement school was services and assist in the delivery of submitted to the Local Planning new infrastructure including Authority on 26th November 2013. (Ref affordable housing and a No. 13/00826/FUL) The District replacement primary school and Council’s Southern Area Planning therefore scores positively in this Committee resolved, subject to an regard. Development would be appropriate S106 Obligation to grant within 5-10 minutes’ walk of village planning permission for the facilities and would be close to development public transport. The site is adjacent Of the site on 25th March 2014. to Brailsford SFB and is deliverable. Significant positive/very major positive impacts predicted against: SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts predicted. Moderate negative impacts against: SAO2.To support the development

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 171 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref of attractive, vibrant and distinctive town centres. SAO4.To maintain good air quality and to minimise noise and light pollution. SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development linked green spaces. SAO8.To conserve and enhance town/village scape quality, archaeological heritage assets along with their settings. SAO11.To reduce the number of journeys made by car, within and to and from the area. BRA2 Land The site lies to the east of Brailsford Priorit y Priority Site Rejected N/A at Throstle and is adjacent to the existing SFB. 2 3 SA and ‘site prioritisation’ of both Nest Way, Development would lead to the loss options within Brailsford obtained Brailsford of a large expanse of g/f land and similar outcomes. Members views result in a degree of environmental based on all available evidence impact upon biodiversity, natural concluded that this site would result in assets and the spread of light a more detrimental and adverse impact pollution. However the site contains upon the landscape character, amenity no environmental constraints and and setting of the village and therefore impact may be mitigated through concluded it would be less suitable for design and landscaping. development when compared to

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 172 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref Development would facilitate the alternatives. Site rejected and not delivery of green infrastructure, required. affordable housing and assist in the delivery of a replacement primary school. The site is in close proximity to services and facilities and public transport along the A52. Housing development may be best accommodated on areas closely associated with the existing built form of Brailsford. The impact of development on the Throstle Nest Plantation and wider landscape setting of the village would need to be carefully considered. Significant positive/very major positive impacts predicted against: SAO15. To provide everybody with the opportunity of owning (including by shared ownership) a sustainably designed, good quality home at an affordable cost. No significant negative/very major negative impacts predicted. Moderate negative impacts against: SAO2.To support the development of attractive, vibrant and distinctive

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 173 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref town centres. SAO4. To maintain good local air quality and to minimise noise and light pollution. SAO6. To protect and enhance biodiversity, geo-diversity and to support the development of linked green spaces. SAO9. To protect and enhance the character and appearance of the landscape, including cultural landscape assets, as well as the areas other natural assets and resources. SAO11. To reduce the number of journeys made by car within and to and from the area. Site comprises an area of grassland CSAS13 Land near Priority Priority Site Rejected N/A to the south of the A52, outside the Brailsford Hall, 2 2 Site not favoured or required to meet settlement framework boundary of South of A52 housing requirements and would not Brailsford. The site falls within an assist in delivery of replacement school, area identified as Grade 2 therefore rejected as an allocation. agricultural land. The development of greenfield land scores negatively against the SA objectives in terms of impact on biodiversity, natural assets and spread of light pollution.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 174 Sustainability Appraisal Housing SA Summary of effects Alternative Offi cer LPAC Reasons for Selection/Rejection Local Issues & Sites identified Priority Priority Plan Options at Policy (2012) Ref consultation 50 Ref There are listed buildings adjacent to the site, the impact of development on the setting of heritage assets will need to be considered. Development would be within 5-10 minute walk of village services and facilities and public transport links along the A52 corridor with positive impacts predicted .

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 175 Sustainability Appraisal The Sustainability Effects of the Submission Local Plan

5.51 The following section documents work to evaluate the effects of the proposed Submission Local Plan objectives and strategic and development management policies. The outcome of the SA process and resulting policy refinement throughout the plan preparation process have given rise to the version of proposed policies and proposals set out in the Submission Local Plan.

Testing the Local Plan Objectives

5.52 This section sets out the results of testing the Local Plans Strategic Objectives against the SA Framework.

5.53 The Spatial Vision and Strategic Objectives of the Derbyshire Dales Submission Local Plan –set out what the plan is aiming to achieve. Collectively they establish the context for the Local Plan and testing them against the SA Framework helps to ensure that the objectives are in accordance with overarching sustainability principles. This part of the SA helps to highlight both synergies and inconsistencies between the objectives that need to be addressed in the preparation of the Local Plan.

5.54 An overarching joint vision has been agreed for the Local Plan and the Sustainable Community Strategy and sets out how the Plan area will be in 2028. The vision also provides the context for deriving objectives and policies within the Local Plan.

VISION – The Peak District will be a distinctive high quality rural environment with… • People of all ages who are healthy and safe • High wage, high skill jobs • Affordable decent homes for local people • Towns and villages that offer a high quality of life

Strategic Objectives

5.55 The strategic objectives for the Local Plan are designed to provide the ‘spatial interpretation’ of the vision and create the links between high level issues facing the plan area and the individual detailed strategic and development management policies. The Local Plan objectives are set out below and grouped under three main themes:

Protecting Peak District Character SO1: To protect and enhance the Green Infrastructure Network. SO2: To maintain, enhance and conserve the area’s distinct landscape characteristics, biodiversity, and cultural and historic environment. SO3: To ensure that design of new development is of high quality and that it integrates effectively with its setting and promotes local distinctiveness.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 176 Sustainability Appraisal SO4: To protect and enhance the character, appearance and setting of the towns and villages. SO5: To address, mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change on people, wildlife and places; promoting the prudent and sustainable use of natural resources.

Supporting the Rural Economy and Enhancing Prosperity SO6: To facilitate development that will support the continued growth and diversification of the local economy. SO7: To support sustainable employment generating development in locations and of a scale appropriate to the plan area. SO8: To support and promote the areas tourism and cultural sectors, and in particular the development of sustainable tourism initiatives. SO9: To strengthen the vitality and viability of the town centres as places for shopping, leisure and tourism.

Promoting Healthy and Sustainable Communities SO10: To facilitate the required housing growth for the plan area in sustainable and accessible locations. SO11: To ensure that there is an adequate mix of housing types, sizes and tenure to meet the needs of all sectors of the community. SO12: To protect existing and support the delivery of new services, facilities and infrastructure. SO13: To support developments that minimise risks to health as a result of crime (or fear of crime), flooding, pollution and climate change. SO14: To increase opportunities for pursuing a healthy lifestyle, by maintaining and enhancing recreation opportunities and encouraging walking and cycling. SO15: To prioritise the efficient use of previously developed land and buildings whilst minimising the use of greenfield land.

5.56 The table overleaf shows the appraisal of the strategic objectives for the Submission Derbyshire Dales Local Plan against the SA Framework sustainable development objectives:

Key to Table Possible conflict - Positively compatible + Neutral 0 Unknown ?

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 177 Sustainability Appraisal SA Table 1 8 – Testing the Local Plan Objectives Framework Derbyshire Dales Submission Local Plan – Strategic Objective Sustainable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Development Objective Economic 0 0 0 ? 0 ++ ++ 0 + 0 0 + 0 0 ? Development Town Centres + ++ ++ ++ 0 ++ ++ 0 ++ ? + + + + + Tourism + + + + 0 + + ++ ++ ? 0 + + 0 0 Pollution + + 0 0 ++ ? - 0 - - 0 0 ++ 0 + International, ++ ++ 0 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 national, local wildlife sites Biodiversity ++ ++ 0 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ++ 0 Energy and 0 0 + ? ++ - 0 0 0 - - 0 ++ 0 0 climate change Townscape + ++ ++ ++ 0 - - ? ? - - 0 0 0 0 and heritage assets Landscape ++ ++ + ++ 0 - - ? 0 - - 0 0 ? + character & natural assets Flood Risk + + 0 0 ++ - - 0 0 0 0 0 ++ 0 0 Sustainable 0 0 0 0 + 0 0 ? ? + ? + ++ ++ ? Transport Health + + 0 0 0 0 0 + 0 0 + ++ ++ ++ 0 Access 0 0 0 0 0 + ++ 0 + + ? ++ 0 + ? Co mmunity + + + 0 + 0 + 0 + ? ? + ++ + ? Safety, cohesion & environmental quality Homes for all 0 0 0 ? 0 0 0 0 0 ++ ++ 0 + 0 0 Leisure & ++ ++ 0 0 0 0 0 ++ ++ 0 0 + 0 ++ ? recreation

5.57 This work helped to identify areas of potential synergy or inconsistency between the SA Framework objectives and the strategic objectives for the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan. In appraising the strategic objectives, a number of broad assumptions have been made about how the objectives may be implemented through policy, for example, it has been assumed that in permitting new development rigorous application of planning policy would be applied. For this reason the appraisal should be treated only as a broad appraisal of possible areas of synergy or conflict.

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5.58 The strategic objectives are broadly sustainable and clearly designed to deliver sustainable growth across the plan area. The Strategic objectives under the theme of ‘'Protecting Peak District Character' should give rise to policies which seek to protect, enhance, maintain and conserve the intrinsic elements of the built and natural environment. The aim of these objectives is to seek to address the protection of the character and appearance of the plan area. Objectives 1 - 5 strive to set out an approach which has regard to landscape character, biodiversity, design, the built and historic environment and green infrastructure.

5.59 Strategic objective one should result in policies that will protect and enhance the green infrastructure network of both local and strategic importance. Strategic objective two should lead to policies that protect the area's distinctive landscape character, biodiversity and habitats, whilst objective three should give rise to policies that require the design of new development to be of a high standard, integrate with the surrounding context and promote local distinctiveness. Furthermore strategic objective four should result in policies that will provide protection to and opportunities for, the enhancement of the character, appearance and setting of the towns and villages within the plan area and should include the protection of historic assets. Strategic objective five should give rise to policies that deliver new development with high environmental performance, adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change and promotion of the prudent and sustainable use of resources.

5.60 The strategic objectives under the theme of 'Supporting the Rural Economy and Enhancing Prosperity' are expected to enable the delivery of employment land of appropriate quality and in sustainable locations at a scale appropriate to the plan area. Objectives six to nine should result in policies that will facilitate continued growth and diversification of the local economy and provide opportunities to promote the vitality and viability of town centres as places for shopping, leisure and tourism.

5.61 Strategic objectives six and seven should result in policies that will support the development of a local economy based on high skill and high wage jobs, including policies which will deliver the necessary sites, premises and infrastructure to enhance the local economy and prosperity throughout the plan area.

5.62 Strategic objective eight will provide policies to encourage tourism development and promote the area as a tourist destination with positive impacts for the plan area's tourism and cultural sectors. Strategic objective nine is designed to enable the continued support and development of attractive, vibrant and distinctive town centres.

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5.64 Strategic objective ten is designed to ensure the delivery of the Local Plans housing requirements to 2028 and ensure development is delivered in sustainable locations, with objective fifteen promoting the use of previously developed land. Strategic objective eleven is expected to generate policies that will promote the provision of affordable housing, whilst objective thirteen should result in policies that seek to ensure development is delivered to a high standard of environmental performance, with regard to flooding, pollution and climate change and encourage developments to minimise risks to health as a result of crime or the fear of crime.

5.65 Local Plan policies prepared in accordance with objectives twelve and fourteen are expected to deliver policies which will protect existing, and support the delivery of new services, facilities and infrastructure to ensure the delivery of sustainable communities whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle by enhancing opportunities for walking and cycling.

Inconsistencies

5.66 There are tensions between some of the Strategic Objectives (SO) and the SA Framework objectives that need to be addressed.

5.67 There is potential for conflict between the accommodation of the future population as set out in SO10, the growth of the local economy (SOs 6 and 7) and the desire to protect and enhance townscape character and distinctiveness, biodiversity and landscape character, as well as to mitigate climate change (SOs 2, 4 and 5). Local Plan policies will need to address this conflict directly.

5.68 In addressing the above conflict, Local Plan policies will need to ensure that new development avoids causing harm to Natura 2000 sites, as well as to other geological and biodiversity interests. Policies will also need to contribute to the linking of green spaces to help develop green infrastructure (SA framework objectives 5 and 6) encouraging walking and cycling for leisure as well as to access services and facilities.

5.69 Housing and employment growth will impact on natural resources, for example increasing demand for water. Further development will also contribute to climate change through increases in greenhouse gas emissions. Policies are needed in the Local Plan to focus on minimising energy consumption and on encouraging the development of renewable energy sources (SA framework objective 7). A low carbon vision for the area could be developed.

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5.70 Demand for additional housing and employment sites (SO10, SO6 and SO9) may also lead to an increase in flood risk, particularly in the light of climate change. Flood risk is addressed within SO13 and this will need to be supported by a strong policy framework and the identification of site allocations that avoid areas of flood risk and propose mitigation measures.

5.71 The emphasis on maximising access to services (SO7, SO10 and SO12); including minimising the need to travel has the potential to encourage excessive intensification in built-up areas, leading to the loss of open space and disruption of the locally distinctive settlement form and pattern. SOs 12 and 13 help to guard against such potential conflicts but policies relating to implementing a local standard for open space provision will be required.

Local Plan - Strategic and Development Management Policies

5.72 The following section documents work to evaluate the effects of the Submission Local Plan policies. The outcome of the SA process and the resulting policy refinement has led to the version of policies and proposals set out in the Submission Local Plan.

5.73 The development and content of the proposed policies builds upon those included within the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy Draft Plan, the sustainability appraisal of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan Pre Submission Draft, advice in the NPPF, and experience gained in the application of the existing policies in the adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan (adopted November 2005) have all informed the development of policies in the Submission Local Plan.

5.74 The SA process is an iterative one, with SA commentary, mitigation and enhancement measures being proposed throughout the plan making process to respond to revised versions of policies. At each stage of Plan preparation a comprehensive SA has been undertaken to consider the social, economic and environmental impacts of the policies and proposals. The policies have been appraised against the SA Framework Objectives and at each iteration of plan development a number of recommendations made for revision, mitigation and improvement.

5.75 At each stage of plan preparation the Local Plan policies have also been subject to HRA Screening and Equalities Impact Assessment. The outcomes of these assessments are available as supporting documents to this SA Report.

5.76 Representation received from consultation on the Pre Submission Draft (June 2013) resulted in revisions being made to the policies and supporting text within the proposed Submission Plan to reflect consultation representations received from members of the public,

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 181 Sustainability Appraisal statutory stakeholders (e.g. Derbyshire County Council, Sport England, English Heritage, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, National Trust, Environment Agency); and following consideration of other representations and the contents of the NPPF and NPPG. The ‘Schedule of Proposed Changes’ document accompanying the Submission Plan details all the revisions to policy between the Pre Submission Draft stage and Submission and the reason for each change.

5.77 The full results of the appraisal of the Submission Local Plan policies are reported in Appendix L. This appendix seeks to identify the sustainability effects, including minor, significant and uncertain of the policies. The appraisal of the revised Submission Plan policies builds upon work undertaken at previous stages of plan preparation and follows the same methodology for assessing policy developed throughout the Derbyshire Dales SA Scoping Report and SA Framework.

5.78 In some instances the changes and revisions to policy between Pre Submission Draft and Submission Stage are minor/insignificant i.e. typographical revisions or no changes have occurred because no amendments were considered necessary. Where significant changes to policy have been made a revised SA has been carried out, with updated SA scoring and commentary to reflect revisions provided in red text within the full appraisal matrix tables presented in Appendix L. Within the matrices recommendations for mitigation and improvement are provided to mitigate identified negative effects and reduce uncertainties at implementation stage.

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Predicting and evaluating the effects of the Submission Local Plan

6.1 The Habitats Regulations Assessment has been used alongside the SA to help predict the effects of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan The conclusions of the HRA Screening Report that accompanied the Pre Submission Draft Local Plan concluded that one or more potential LSE’s could occur as a result of the Local Plan on the following European Sites; Peak District Moors (South Pennine Moors Phase 1) SPA; South Pennine Moor Phase 2 SPA; South Pennine Moors SAC; Peak District Dales SAC; Gang Mine SAC; West Midland Mosses SAC; Cannock Chase SAC; and Midland Meres and Mosses Phase 1 and 2 Ramsar Sites. These potential LSE’s were proposed to the ‘appropriate assessment’ (AA) stage of the HRA process.

6.2 The conclusions of the AA were that adverse effects would occur on some of the European Sites(Peak District Moors (South Pennine Moors Phase 1) SPA: South Pennine Moors SAC; Peak District Dales SAC) from adverse air quality effects from the operation of employment development, possible urban effects from housing and tourism development, effects of wind turbines, effects from construction of housing, employment and tourism; and effects from projects on the Derwent Valley Heritage Way near Matlock Woods SSSI.

6.3 Mitigation measures for all potential effects were suggested and have been incorporated within the submission version of the Local Plan. Consultation upon the HRA Report has been undertaken with Natural England and concludes that no adverse effects will occur on any European Sites as a result of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan.

6.4 Task B4 of the SA process requires that any potential sustainability effects of the Local Plan should be evaluated and Task B5 requires measures to prevent, reduce or offset significant adverse effects of implementing the Plan or programme. The purpose of this is to identify both the positive and negative effects of each of the policies in the plan, in social, economic and environmental terms.

6.5 Any potential effects have been quantified where possible, or a subjective judgement made where this is not possible, referring back to the baseline situation and any relevant targets. An analysis has been made of their significance, this has required describing:

• The magnitude of the impacts • The temporal and geographical scale of the impacts • Positive or negative • Temporary or permanent • Probable or improbable • Frequent or rare • Cumulative and/or synergistic

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6.6 This work has been documented in Appendix L, with each of the policies contained within the Submission Local Plan appraised against each of the 16 SA objectives from the SA Framework and a summary of the sustainability effects of the policy outlined. Any assumptions used in making judgements on the significance of effects of the plan have been documented.

6.7 The Local Plan provides a comprehensive policy framework based on sound spatial development principles, which supports improvements to the quality of life for residents of the Derbyshire Dales. Policies are likely to result in a range of significant positive effects, particularly in relation to the location and balance of development, delivery of affordable housing, providing and retaining employment space, preserving the unique Peak District Character and protecting and enhancing the built and natural environment, with particular reference to landscape character, heritage assets and natural resources. These positive effects have been maximised in the Local Plan through the application of the sustainability appraisal process.

6.8 Whilst Appendix L reports all the sustainability effects identified, within the SA Report the results of the assessment have been summarised in Appendix M in tabular form. Appendix M presents a summary of the findings of the assessment of the policies in the Local Plan. The summary has focused on the significant (very major positive/very negative) effects and the uncertain effects identified in order to provide a focus for SA Reporting. The table in Appendix M also summarises all the mitigation and enhancement measures identified throughout the Local Plan development and SA appraisal. This table illustrates how the SA comments have been incorporated into the Submission Plan. Any residual effects of the policies (following mitigation and enhancement) are also documented for clarity. Appendix M seeks to identify the significant effects of the plan and detail how the SA recommendations have contributed to and been incorporated into the preparation of the policies in the Submission Plan.

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Cumulative Effects

6.9 The SEA Directive requires that the assessment of effects should include “secondary, cumulative, synergistic, short, medium and long term permanent and temporary effects” (SEA Directive Annex I). The Derbyshire Dales Submission Local Plan sets out the spatial principles and overarching criteria that will be applied to development within the plan area over the period to 2028. In many instances, given the strategic level of the plan, it is difficult to be precise about when and in what form the effects will arise, and how one effect may relate to another.

6.10 Having undertaken the SA it is possible to draw some broad conclusions about the nature of the effects that the SA has identified. The main issues identified include the following:

6.11 Most of the effects will be permanent, in that the Local Plan aims to deliver development that will last beyond the end of the plan period. There will inevitably be some temporary, short and medium term effects, particular during the construction of development, which will vary depending on the nature, scale and form of development implemented. Typical short term effects identified may include noise and disturbance during construction, traffic generation and impacts to air quality (dust) whilst new development is taking place, and a degree of negative impact whilst development is being finalised. There may also be short to medium term impacts of development on soil and water resources; however it is assumed that these will be mitigated against through planning conditions and mitigation measures incorporated into the development scheme.

6.12 The effects which have been identified in the appraisal of the strategies and policies, both positive and negative, are likely to increase over time as the policies and proposals in the plan are implemented and rolled out. For instance the scale of housing development to be provided in the plan area is phased over the plan period, accordingly it may be assumed that the collective and cumulative impacts of development will be felt as the plan is implemented and in the initial 5-10 years post adoption as development schemes come on stream. This also means that increasing amounts of affordable housing would become available over the same time period, once schemes are implemented and built out. Accordingly any impacts and changes to environmental character, including effects to landscape, biodiversity and town/village scape will increase as development is delivered, although it is recognised that this will be dependent on the quality of development delivered and mitigation proposed.

6.13 The policies within the plan are assessed for their individual impacts, but there may be collective effects which occur as a result of the policies being implemented in combination. These impacts may be

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 185 Sustainability Appraisal greater than the sum of implementing individual policies. Cumulative effects may be caused by a number of developments, which individually may have insignificant environmental, economic or social effects, but in combination may together create significant effects. The key areas which have been identified as having potential cumulative impacts include;

• Climate Change – this is related to an increase in population, leading to increasing levels of energy consumption and traffic generation. In combination increased residential and economic development may have a cumulative impact on climate change over the plan period. Climate change may also have an impact on health, flooding and biodiversity. The provision and promotion through local plan policies of energy efficient buildings, accessible services and support for non-car mode journeys may mitigate some of the cumulative effect identified.

• Biodiversity, Green Infrastructure, landscape character – local plan policies to protect, enhance and maintain these elements of the plan area will cumulatively have positive effects upon health, opportunities for leisure and recreation, economic growth and tourism and the preservation of the unique peak district character of local communities.

6.14 The plan proposes new housing to be allocated within the existing market towns and larger villages, in combination this may result in more vehicle journeys and consequently air pollution within the main towns. Also, as the larger villages will not provide for all services and facilities, there will still be a need to travel to other settlements for occasional services. Cumulatively these journeys will result in increases in vehicle emissions and air pollution between the towns and larger villages.

6.15 In the review of neighbouring plans and programmes undertaken in section 4 consideration of the potential ‘cumulative’ and ‘in-combination effects’ has been made. In light of the geographical position of the Derbyshire Dales and the proposed location of neighbouring authorities developments cumulative and in-combination effects may only be identified at a strategic level and through application of the precautionary approach. In considering the effects of the Local Plan with other plans and projects, priority has been given to key documents that affect planning and development within the District and its neighbouring authorities. The objective of this analysis of inter-plan effects is to identify how other plans and key projects may affect the sustainability of the Derbyshire Dales. The following table summarises key inter-plan/programme cumulative effects;

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Plans. Programmes Significant combined effects of Derbyshire or projects Dales Local Plan development strategy with other plans, projects or policies Neighbouring Local • Housing and employment growth is Plans (Amber Valley, planned in the authorities immediately Bolsover, Chesterfield, surrounding Derbyshire Dales. These Derby, East activities are not likely to result in Staffordshire, High significant changes to existing travel Peak, North East patterns between Derbyshire Dales and Derbyshire, Peak the neighbouring areas e.g. for work, District National Park, services and leisure. The Local Plan Sheffield, South aims to promote sustainable Derbyshire, communities with improved access to a Staffordshire wider range of local jobs, housing, high Moorlands.) quality service and facilities. No cumulative effects have therefore been identified between the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan and housing and economic growth within the neighbouring areas. • Negative effect from increased pressure on open space and biodiversity assets from recreation, disturbance and directly from development. • Possible negative effect from overall increase in coverage of impermeable surfaces as a result of development, with potential impacts for flood risk and water cycle in the longer term. • Overall negative impacts of in combination/cumulative levels of development on light pollution and increased greenhouse gas emissions from both a result of growth in transport and built development. • Cumulative negative impact from increased recreational pressures on greenfield sites/open space with effects for biodiversity. Derbyshire County – • Positive effects from incremental Local Transport improvements to sustainable transport networks, including in combination enhancements to the cycle and public rights of way network. • Inter plan positive effects from improvements to roads, journeys and highway network across wider area.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 187 Sustainability Appraisal Emerging • Neighbourhood plans must be in Neighbourhood Plans general conformity with the strategic (Ashbourne, policies of the Local Plan. There is Wirksworth, Middleton potential for neighbourhood plans to by Wirksworth, Shirely contribute to the significant effects & any other future identified for the Local Plan. neighbourhood plans) Neighbourhood plans may enhance the effects as they can reflect the local environmental and sustainability issues for that area. Table 19 - Inter-plan cumulative effects

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7.1 This section makes recommendations for the approach to monitoring the sustainability effects of implementing the Local Plan. The SEA Directive requires:

“Member States shall monitor the significant environmental effects of the implementation of plans or programmes in order, inter alia, to identify at an early stage unforeseen adverse effects, and to be able to undertake appropriate remedial action.” (Article 10.1) The Environmental Report should provide information on “a description of the measures envisaged concerning monitoring.” (Article I(i)).

7.2 The SEA Directive requires monitoring of the significant environmental effects of implementing the Plan. SA monitoring will cover the significant economic and social effects, as well as the environmental ones.

7.3 The table provided overleaf (Table 20) sets out the proposed measures for monitoring the sustainability effects of implementing the policies and proposals contained within the Local Plan. The monitoring procedures proposed are linked to the SA process, including the objectives, targets and indicators developed for the SA Framework, the baseline information and key sustainability issues, the likely significant effects expected, and the mitigation measures proposed.

7.4 The monitoring measures proposed focus on the significant sustainability effects that may give rise to irreversible damage (with a view to identifying trends before such damage is caused) and the significant effects where there is uncertainty in the SA and where monitoring would enable preventative or mitigation measures to be taken.

7.5 The policies and objectives of the Local Plan will be delivered in the context of the Local Plan as a whole and within the wider policy framework that sits alongside the planning system. For this reason, monitoring the sustainability effects of implementing the Local Plan will be undertaken and conducted as part of the overall approach to monitoring undertaken by Derbyshire Dales District Council. Accordingly, the proposals set out here should be viewed in the context of the monitoring proposals set out within the Local Plan (section 9 – Implementation and Monitoring) and the Authority Monitoring Report (AMR), produced annually by the District Council. The outcomes of monitoring will be presented in the AMR.

7.6 Where practical and feasible existing monitoring arrangements, including information collection regimes and data collected by outside bodies have been suggested as a source of indicators.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 189 Sustainability Appraisal 7.7 The provisions on monitoring apply after the Local Plan has been adopted, and therefore the monitoring proposals set out in the following table are a draft framework. The final SA monitoring programme will be included in the SA adoption statement (once the plan is adopted) and this will reflect any changes made as part of the Local Plan Examination process and prior to adoption.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 190 Sustainability Appraisal What needs to be What sort of information is Indicators monitored? required? Effects on the economy Success of small businesses • Average full time wage • Number of people with NVQ level 2 qualification and number of people qualified to NVQ level 4 • Gross weekly earnings • Rates of employment development within the district • Unemployment rates • Jobs density • Business starts/Enterprise births and business closures/enterprise deaths

• Percentage of occupied shop premises Vitality of town centres • Percentage increase in satisfaction with town centres • Amount of floorspace developed for town centre uses Effects on diversity and Trends relating to the • Percentage of internationally and nationally designated abundance of flora and fauna management and condition of sites in ‘favourable’ or ‘unfavourable recovering’ and geographical interests SSSI’s and Local Wildlife Sites condition • Area (ha) of SSSIs and Local Wildlife Sites lost to Protection of priority habitats development requiring planning permission and species and geological • Increase in areas of biodiversity importance interests on undesignated • Number of planning permissions granted against the sites, both greenfield and advice of Natural England brownfield • Percentage of Biodiversity Action Plan targets met. Effects on climate change Location of housing and • The amount of development within 15 minutes walking employment development distance (1km) and 10 minutes cycling distance (2km) of the town centres, and/or located within 400m of a high Amount of renewable energy frequency bus route and/or 800m of a railway station produced in area • Amount of energy produced from renewable energy

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 191 Sustainability Appraisal What needs to be What sort of information is Indicators monitored? required? Carbon dioxide emissions sources • Amount or renewable energy capacity Incorporation of sustainable • Proportion of properties achieving level 4 or above Code design features in new for Sustainable Homes Status (residential) and/or development BREEAM very good (non residential) Effects on landscape and Impact of development on • Percentage or areas of historic buildings, sites and townscape quality landscape and townscape areas including locally listed assets affected, whether in character an adverse or beneficial way • Number of planning applications affecting sites Development on greenfield designated for historical interest sites • Number of historic assets at risk • Amount of development having an adverse impact on the Historic Environment • Percentage of development on brownfield land • Amount of development having an adverse impact upon the local landscape character • Amount of development having an adverse impact upon the best and most versatile agricultural land • National targets for open space provision and quality Control of flood risk Location of new development • Number of planning applications granted contrary to the in relation to flood zones advice of the Environment Agency • Water Framework Directive Targets • Per capita water consumption Accessibility of jobs, services Access to services for all, • Amount of development within 15 minutes walking and facilities including young and older distance (1km) and 10 minutes cycling distance (2km) of people and those living in rural the town centres and/or located within 400m of a high or remote settlements frequency bus route and/or 800m of a railway station

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 192 Sustainability Appraisal What needs to be What sort of information is Indicators monitored? required? • Number of travel plans Effects on deprived areas and Local concerns relating to fear • Amount of development achieving Secured by Design disadvantaged groups of crime and antisocial Standard behaviour • Citizens Panel target areas for 2012/13 Health Inequalities • CRI 2 No. of Antisocial behaviour incidents (criminal Community cohesion damage) per 1,000 population • CRI 8 Percentage of people who feel safe outside during the day • CRI 9 Percentage of people who feel safe outside at night • Recorded notifiable crimes • Life expectancy • Level of attendances at the District Council’s Leisure Centres • Percentage of adults who are participating in sport and active recreation for 30 minutes or 3 or more days a week • Percentage increase in the levels of participation by young people in sport, active recreation and cultural activities. • Amount of open space and sports facilities provided through all new developments • Number of people claiming disability living allowance/incapacity benefit/severe disablement allowance • Prevalence of obese, overweight and healthy weight children in the district in reception classes and Yr 6.

Derbyshire Dales Local Plan –Submission May 2014 193 Sustainability Appraisal What needs to be What sort of information is Indicators monitored? required? Housing which meets local Availability of affordable • Number of net dwelling completions needs housing • Gross affordable housing completions Housing types, tenures and • Gross amount of local needs affordable housing on rural sizes that meet housing needs exceptions sites • Median property prices • Dwelling size and No. of bedrooms • Number of additional pitches provided for Gypsies and Travellers Table 20 – Proposals for monitoring the sustainability effects of implementing the Derbyshire Dale Local Plan

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8.1 The sustainability appraisal has played an integral part in the preparation of the Derbyshire Dales Local Plan. The appraisal process has been used to consider the sustainability implications of the Plan and its policies and proposals from an environmental, social and economic perspective. The sustainability appraisal has helped to inform the preparation and consideration of alternative options and assist in developing the most sustainable approach for the Derbyshire Dales to 2028. The recommendations of the sustainability appraisal have been incorporated into the Plan, where applicable, resulting in the refinement of policies to minimise adverse effects and maximise positive benefits.

Next Steps

8.2 The Derbyshire Dales Submission Local Plan will be submitted to the Secretary of State for Public Examination. This SA Report will accompany the Submission Local Plan. The independent Public Examination will test the ‘legal compliance’ and ‘soundness’ of the Local Plan and consider representations on that basis. The Inspector will either recommend that the Local Plan is adopted as it is (or with minor modifications) or will recommend non-adoption. If then asked to so by the Council, the Inspector will recommend modifications to the document that would make it sound. Derbyshire Dales District Council may then only adopt the document with those modifications.

8.3 An SA Adoption Statement will need to be published in accordance with the SEA Regulations. These regulations state that as soon as reasonably practicable after the adoption of the plan a statement should be produced and published setting out how environmental considerations and opinions expressed through consultation have been taken into account in the plan-making process. The SEA Regulations set out the particulars that should be covered by the statement as follows:

• How environmental (sustainability) considerations have been integrated into the Local Plan; • How the Environmental Report (SA Report) has been taken into account; • How opinions expressed in response to consultation have been taken into account; • The reasons for choosing the Local Plan as adopted, in the light of the other reasonable alternatives dealt with; and • The measures that are to be taken to monitor the significant environmental (sustainability) effects of the implementation of the Local Plan (the finalised monitoring framework).

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