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Penzance & Newlyn

Town Framework Plan

Informal Sustainability

Assessment

December 2011

Planning Delivery Team (West)

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Introduction 3

Overview of the Penzance and Newlyn Framework Plan 4

Options for Economic Growth 6

Options for Future Housing Growth / New Neighbourhoods 10

Appendix 1 - Cornwall Sustainability Appraisal Objectives 15

Appendix 2 - Initial Cells and Framework Consultation Options 16

Appendix 3 - Framework Plan Step 3 Desk Based Maps 18

Appendix 4 - Employment Options assessed against Decision Making Criteria 26

Appendix 5 – Housing Options assessed decision making criteria 28

Appendix 6 - Full Results of SA Review for Penzance and Newlyn Framework New Neighbourhood and Neighbourhood Extension Options 29

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Introduction

This report is a brief interim Sustainability Appraisal review of the Options consultation document Framework Plan for Penzance. The Framework Plan is part of the Cornwall Core Strategy process.

A Sustainability Appraisal (SEA/SA) assesses the environmental, social and economic impacts of proposed plans and policies and is required by legislation. There are 19 Cornwall SA Objectives against which plans are appraised, these objectives can be viewed in appendix 1 of this paper. The SA process provides a quality check on the Framework Plan and aims to ensure that the options and proposals within the document are moving towards achieving sustainable development. The SA will inform the decision making process in developing the subsequent stages of the Framework Plan.

This review focuses on:

• An overview of the Penzance and Newlyn Framework Plan • The emerging Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework objectives • Options for economic growth • Options for retail • Options for employment and mixed use • Options for housing • Options for urban extensions • Infrastructure

A full Sustainability Appraisal will be prepared to accompany and support the final Town Framework document, beyond this Options Consultation stage of the Town Framework process.

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Overview of the Penzance and Newlyn Framework Plan The Framework Options document is the first stage of developing the Framework Plan for Penzance. As such it presents different options for consideration that could meet long term employment, housing, retail and mixed use requirements, it also indicates how infrastructure implications are being assessed.

In summary the options document presents three options for consideration as new neighbourhoods, with a further eight areas as neighbourhood extensions. There are four employment areas for consideration within Penzance, Newlyn and at Long Rock. There are also four retail and mixed use options. A brief SWOT is provided in relation to each option in the documents and these issues are appraised and referenced in the individual SA table which appraises each proposal in Appendix 4.

The Framework document does not clarify at this stage what an overall appropriate strategy for Penzance and Newlyn is, but focuses on the potential benefits or disadvantages of the options presented. It will be important for the next stage of the Framework Plan to clearly articulate and justify the preferred strategy for the Penzance and Newlyn area.

Emerging Framework Objectives The Framework Plan sets out nine emerging local priorities and objectives and it states that the Framework Plan will aim to steer the options and the emerging strategy for the Penzance and Newlyn area towards meeting and delivering what are seen as the key objectives for the Town and surrounding areas. These local objectives are important in progressing the subsequent stages of the in ensuring that a preferred strategy and set of options clearly meet and aim to deliver the local objectives.

The following are the nine objectives followed by a brief SA comment:

• Fostering a culture of economic growth and innovation – particularly through creative industries The regeneration of Penzance and Newlyn and specifically the harbour area may deliver significant benefits in terms of SA Objective 16 through regeneration and employment opportunities; Objective 12 Social Inclusion by improving access to services and facilities and Objective 18 Transport/ Accessibility by reducing the need to travel to access facilities. Care will be needed however to ensure no negative impacts on objectives 6 Water, 10 Historic Environment, 9 Maritime and 11 Design by ensuring the character and design is of a high quality as many regeneration sites are within or near heritage assets such as listed structures and Conservation Areas, particularly involving the two harbour areas.

• Broadening and diversifying the local economy This objective is similar but more focussed than the first objective and the same SA comment applies with particular positive benefits for Objective 16

• Improving the built and natural environment A planned approach to growth matched with appropriate infrastructure should enable positive impacts on Objectives 12 social inclusion, 14 housing, 15 Health/ Sport/ Recreation, 16 economic development, 17 education & skills and 18 transport/ accessibility. The Framework Plan will need to ensure this objective is Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Assessment December 2011 4

met through development and delivery of the Plan by ensuring proposals are deliverable.

• Responding to climate change to create a more sustainable future This objective should ensure positive impacts in particular on Objectives 18 transport/accessibility, 15 health/ sport/ recreation by encouraging walking and cycling and potentially for Objective 8 landscape by promoting opportunities for green infrastructure routes.

• Managing traffic impacts and supporting more sustainable travel This objective should ensure positive impacts in particular on Objectives 18 transport/ accessibility, 15 health/ sport/ recreation. If traffic can be reduced, particularly in urban areas then this will also have positive impacts on Objectives 1 Climate Factors and 5 Air by improving air quality and reducing emissions.

• Raising local ambition and education attainment • Improving and extending local education provision These objectives should ensure positive impacts in particular on Objectives 12 Social Inclusion, 17 Education and Skills by maximising accessibility to education facilities, 18 transport/ accessibility by reducing the need to travel for education

• Respecting people and their contribution to society This objective should ensure positive impacts in particular on Objective 12 Social Inclusion by providing opportunities for all to participate fully in society.

• Retaining young talented people so important to local prosperity This objective should ensure positive impacts in particular on Objective 12 Social Inclusion, 17 Education and Skills by maximising accessibility to education facilities, 18 transport/ accessibility by reducing the need to travel for education and employment.

Additional common themes have emerged from a number of economic studies in the past, these are expressed below:

• Broaden and diversify the local economy by stimulating and promoting highly skilled industries and an entrepreneurial culture.

• Promote and expand Penzance and Newlyn’s cultural and arts based creative industries.

• Promote Penzance as West Cornwall’s Tourism Hub and maintain and enhance the area’s connections with the Isles of Scilly.

• Create the conditions for micro-businesses to grow and flourish by supporting the existing high number of “self employed” workers in the area.

• Enhance and diversify the range of business property available to attract a wider range of businesses.

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• Promote the integration of Penwith College with the local business community to improve the local skills and raise the ambitions and aspirations of both local businesses and young people.

• Re-establish Penzance’s retail status – strengthen, improve and extend the quality of retail, leisure and tourism infrastructure, premises and offer.

• Develop cohesive harbour and waterfront strategies for Penzance and Newlyn to promote and develop the leisure, business and assets available within Mount’s Bay.

• Promote the enhancement of existing harbour infrastructure in Newlyn to help localise all fishing related processes.

These additional economic themes can be related to a number of sustainability objectives including 9 Maritime, 16 Economic Development/ Regeneration/ Tourism, 17 Education and Skills and 18 Transport and Accessibility. These themes will have to be balanced in particular with SA Objectives 6 Water regarding flooding (specifically on the waterfronts) and 10 Historic Environment as many of the sites proposed for development form part of or are adjacent to historic assets such as Listed Buildings or Conservation Areas.

The next stage of the Framework Plan should articulate an overarching but brief Vision for the area, from which the objectives will flow; this will then assist in clarifying the preferred strategy and preferred options.

Options for economic growth The Framework consultation document sets some context for long term economic growth before identifying individual site options. It states that the Cornwall Employment Land Review (ELR) estimates that over the 20 year period to 2030 economic growth could stimulate up to 2,275 jobs (including 455 office based and 228 industrial based) in Penzance and Newlyn and as a guide anticipates a need for approx 14,000sqm of office space and 12,000sqm of industrial space to enable this growth.

In terms of retail the Framework references the 2010 Cornwall Retail Study indicates that whilst Penzance has recently dropped from second place to third after Truro and Falmouth in national retail tables it should be identified as one of the key centres in the retail hierarchy providing the focus for shopping trips in the western part of Cornwall. The Framework states that the need to provide new comparison goods floorspace is a key consideration of the plan.

The Framework states that possible sites in and around Penzance and Newlyn collectively exceeds the amount of space potentially needed for economic and commercial growth. The sites are assessed in detail against the SA criteria in Appendix 2. It should be noted that the sites have been scored assuming mitigation has been included. For example for PM1 Wharfside Car Park for 1 Climatic Factors and 6 Water, development would necessarily include flood defences which would be a positive factor.

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For many of the sites where the details of the proposed development is at yet unknown in detail it has not been possible to score every SA criteria at this stage.

The following is a brief SA commentary of each of the economic and retail and mixed use options:

PM1: Wharfside Car Park The Framework states that while there would be no restrictions on appropriate retail uses within the existing Town Centre boundary there are very few vacant sites. However there is scope to expand the town centre area to include the currently edge of centre Wharfside Car Park. This may significantly strengthen the town centre of Penzance which has lost its second position in the retail hierarchy for Cornwall to Falmouth and could move below St Austell. The evidence indicates a need for new comparison floor space. This proposal would provide positive impacts on SA Objective 16 economic development/ regeneration/ tourism by providing employment opportunities and may also provide wider benefits in terms of SA Objective 12 social inclusion by providing better facilities locally. There would also be positive impacts on SA Objective 18 transport/ accessibility with improvements to pedestrian priority and traffic circulation. Depending on the final mix of uses there could also be a beneficial impact on objectives 14 housing and 15 health/ sport/ recreation by providing new leisure facilities. There may be tensions with SA objectives 6 Water and 9 Maritime due to flooding issues, 10 historic environment and 11 design, due to the site being within a Conservation Area, the adjacent harbour being an important heritage asset, the adjoining Albert Pier being a listed structure and these considerations will be of importance in achieving appropriate solutions.

PM2: Coinagehall Street The Framework states that this is a critical site for Penzance offering the potential of creating an attractive new destination, linking the town centre via Chapel Street, rail and bus station via Wharf Road to create a pedestrian circuit drawing more visitors to the harbour area. The proposal would provide positive impacts on SA objective 1 Climatic factors as any employment development would be required to reach BREAM excellent as regards to energy efficiency, 16 economic development/ regeneration/ tourism by providing employment uses and depending on the final mix of uses there could also be a beneficial impact on objective 14 housing. There may be tensions with SA objectives 10 historic environment, 8 landscape and 11 design, due to the site being within a Conservation Area, the nearby harbour and Jubilee Pool being important heritage assets and these considerations will be of importance in achieving appropriate solutions.

PM3: Penzance Harbour The Framework indicates that the existing Dry Dock, vacant buildings and employment buildings around the harbours wet dock should be redeveloped and rationalised as art of a comprehensive mixed use scheme. The proposal would provide positive impacts on SA objective 16 economic development/ regeneration/ tourism by providing opportunities for better facilities for the Isles of Scilly ferry as well as moorings for harbour users. It would also positively impact on SA Objective 18 transport/ accessibility with improvements to the safe transit of pedestrians and cyclists around and through the Harbour area. There Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Assessment December 2011 7

are however tensions between other SA objectives such as objectives 10 historic environment, 8 landscape and 11 design due the harbour being an important heritage asset, a listed structure and within the Conservation Area. These tensions should act to highlight where further work and mitigation measures may be required in achieving appropriate solutions.

PM4: Wherrytown The Framework states that Wherrytown is in a strategic location midway between Penzance and Newlyn Harbours with potentially enough site area to create a quality mixed use redevelopment acting as a new destination along the waterfront to attract more visitors to travel between the two harbours. The proposal would provide positive impacts on SA objective 16 economic development/ regeneration/ tourism by providing employment and leisure space and 11 design as the existing development is of poor quality. Depending on the final mix of uses there could also be a beneficial impact on objective 14 housing. There are however tensions between other SA objectives such 6 Water and possibly 9 Maritime as the site falls within an area identified in the Shoreline Management Plan as at risk. These tensions should act to highlight where further work and mitigation measures may be required in achieving appropriate solutions.

PM5: Existing Heliport Site The site is currently subject to an outline planning application for mixed use redevelopment including new employment space, a park and ride car park and new supermarket. If this application is not successful the Framework states that the site could still be redeveloped for a mixed use development. The proposal may have positive impacts on SA objectives 16 economic development/ regeneration/ tourism by providing employment space, 18 Transport/ Accessibility by providing park and ride facilities and improved pedestrian connections. There are however tensions between other SA objectives such as 16 Water, as part of the site falls within Flood Zone 2. These tensions should act to highlight where further work and mitigation measures may be required in achieving appropriate solutions.

PM6: Penzance Harbour Extension A project to extend Penzance Harbour to the east of Albert Pier is being proposed by the Penzance Harbour Users Association. The project proposes the creation of a new marina. The project would require the construction of a new pier arm sea wall and breakwater out into Mounts Bay to create some 400 new moorings and facilities for boat users. In addition the development would reclaim an 8 hectare area of land to enable a mixed used development area to provide a marina car park, marine related employment, leisure and residential uses. The proposal may have positive impacts on SA objective 16 economic development/ regeneration/ tourism by creating employment space and other facilities. There are however tensions between other SA objectives such as 3 Minerals and Geodiversity, with the requirement for sea defences, Maritime as the scheme would involve the reclamation of 8 ha from the sea affecting the maritime environment, 10 Historic Environment as it will affect the setting of the Listed Albert Pier and as the existing harbour area falls within the Conservation Area. These tensions should act to highlight where further work and mitigation measures would be required in achieving appropriate solutions.

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PE1: Newlyn Harbour The Framework seeks to actively encourage redevelopment of Newlyn’s Harbourside to provide a modern fishmarket. This in turn could free up a number of existing but low quality buildings around the harbour to provide new employment opportunities that support harbour related industries and activities. The proposal may have positive impacts on SA objective 16 economic development/ regeneration/ tourism by providing improved employment. There are however tensions between other SA objectives such as 6 Water as the area falls within flood zones 2 and 3, 9 Maritime as it affects the maritime environment and 10 Historic Environment as the harbour area falls within a Conservation Area. These tensions should act to highlight where further work and mitigation measures would be required in achieving appropriate solutions.

PE2: Sandy Cove The Framework encourages the proposals for the development of Sandy Cove to provide new maintenance facilities for the fishing fleet. Any land not required for this purpose should be safeguarded for future commercial fishing related purposes, such as the provision of a local fish processing plant. The proposal may have positive impacts on SA objectives 16 economic development/ regeneration/ tourism as it would improve employment opportunities. There are however tensions between other SA objectives such as 7 Biodiversity as expansion could have an adverse impact on the marine environment, 9 Maritime as development would have to be sensitive to the maritime environment and 10 Historic Environment as the area adjoins the Conservation Area. These tensions should act to highlight where further work and mitigation measures would be required in achieving appropriate solutions.

PE3: St Clare The Framework states that any proposals for the redevelopment of the St Clare site following the review of Council premises should be employment and/or leisure related. The proposal may have positive impacts on SA objectives 16 economic development/ regeneration/ tourism by creating employment space, 18 Transport/ Accessibility as opportunities exist to improve access and parking for the adjoining leisure centre. There are however tensions between other SA objectives such as 10 Historic Environment as the site includes the Listed York House. These tensions should act to highlight where further work and mitigation measures would be required in achieving appropriate solutions.

PE4: Long Rock former Cattlemarket The site currently benefits from an outline planning consent for office and industrial space but its future is currently being is reconsidered as part of the RDA land review. The Framework states that revised redevelopment proposals incorporating better access to and expansion of the adjacent Penwith Business Park to create a new landmark employment site on this important gateway to Penzance would be encouraged. The proposal may have positive impacts on SA objectives 16 economic development/ regeneration/ tourism by the development of new employment space, 18 Transport/ Accessibility as opportunities exist to improve access and parking for the adjoining Penwith Business Park. There are however tensions between other SA objectives, for example the potential for renewables are countered by hr impact of travel to the site. These tensions should act to highlight where further work and mitigation measures would be required in achieving appropriate solutions. Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Assessment December 2011 9

Options for future housing growth / new neighbourhoods

The Framework consultation document sets some context for long term housing requirements before identifying individual site options. The document states that over the 20 year plan period it is anticipated that Penzance and Newlyn could provide in the region of 2,150 dwellings and this would go some way in addressing affordable housing needs and addressing other pressures needs such as reducing household size and supporting job creation. The document states that within the urban area up to approx 706 dwellings could be provided. The document states that development outside the urban area will be necessary to meet potential housing requirements and this could be a range of between 1,444 and 1,600 dwellings (i.e. overall target of 2,150 minus 706 capacity of urban area. The higher figure assumes only about 80% of the urban area sites may come forward). An extensive assessment of all the land around the town is referred to and a number of areas have been discounted due to environmental and accessibility reasons. The remaining reasonable options around the town are presented with strengths and weaknesses for consideration as options.

The SA notes that the range of housing requirements in the document is not specific and while this may be appropriate at the Options stage of the Plan as evidence is emerging, it will be important for the next stage of the plan to be more specific in identifying an appropriate 20 year housing target and why that target is justified by affordable need and other demographic and or economic and environmental evidence.

Broadly with the evidence set out in the Options document the presentation of the options which could deliver the 2,150 dwellings would potentially have significant positive effects on SA objectives 12 Social Inclusion and 14 Housing. Each option is appraised in detail in the SA table against all SA objectives which is attached as appendix 6.

The Framework references a detailed assessment of all the land around the town which has identified the options which are being consulted on. A screening table has been applied to all the original land around Penzance and Newlyn which was broken into 15 cells. The screening of the 15 cells clarifies that the 11 options being consulted on are the ‘reasonable’ options which the SA has appraised. This screening table is below in Fig 1.

The Environmental Constraint maps used during the initial screening, showing national and local designations along with the original cells around the town can be viewed at Appendix 3.

It should be noted that some land has been scored in light of known projects in progress and in terms of mitigation works that are already known to the Council.

Figure 1 Initial SA Screening Table for Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Initial SA screening criteria Initial Cells – Town Frameworks, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Penzance and Newlyn Was the site discounted at Y N N N N N N N N N N N N N Y Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Assessment December 2011 10

the desk study stage of the urban extension assessment i.e. step 3 due to being in a nationally important designation such as SSSI, floodplain 3b, ancient woodland etc Is the site within or a large N N N N N N N N N N N P N N N part covered by a designated area of formal open space Is the site constrained by Y N P P Y P Y P N P N P N P physical features identified in steps 6 (landscape assessment) and 7 (urban design assessment) of the urban extension study e.g. topography, steep valley, watercourse, other physical barrier making it impractical to develop Is the site isolated from Y N P P Y P Y N P P N N N P the urban area by a physical barrier(s) or lack of access routes which would inhibit integration and movement as identified and clearly documented through the step 7 urban design assessment If ‘Yes’ to any of the 4 X 9 9 9 X 9 X 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 X screening criteria then the P P P P P P P P site/cell is excluded from consideration as justified by the urban extension assessment and is not considered further by the SA process

If ‘No’ to all 4 screening criteria then the site/cell should be considered by the SA process.

Note: P = part of the cell was discounted or covered

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Cells that form Option P P PNN1 Cells that form Option P P P PNN2 Cells that form Option P PNN3 Cells that form Option P PNE1 Cells that form Option P PNE2a Cells that form Option P PNE2b Cells that form Option P PNE3 Cells that form Option P PNE4 Cells that form Option P PNE5 Cells that form Option P PNE6 Cells that form Option P PNE7 Cells that form Option P PNE8 Cells that form Option P PNE9 Cells that form Option P PNE10 Cells that form Option P PNE11

For further details of the assessments of the original cells and how the final options were arrived at please refer to the background paper “Urban Extension Assessment”

The housing options in the Penzance and Newlyn Framework document are:

• PNN1 Heamoor (This incorporates the smaller PNE6) • PNN2 Trereife • PNN3 Newlyn West (This incorporates the smaller PNE8, PNE9 & PNE10) • PNE1 Longrock • PNE2a Gulval East • PNE2b Gulval East • PNE3 Gulval Central • PNE4 Gulval West • PNE5 Heamoor North • PNE7 Mount Misery • PNE11 Gwavas Lane

These sites are divided into the larger New Neighbourhoods and the smaller Neighbourhood Extensions.(Some of the Neighbourhood Extensions form part of

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the larger New Neighbourhood areas as an alternative, while some are entirely different areas)

The full results of the SA review of these options are in appendix 4 which should be referred to. In summary all the options involve developing on previously undeveloped land with resultant negative impacts on SA objective 4 Soil, 7 Biodiversity and 8 Landscape. The larger new neighbourhoods may have negative impacts on 18 Transport/ Accessibility unless mitigating developments can be brought forward. Similarly there may be potential for negative effects on SA objective 10 Historic Environment in relation to PNE2a and b and PNE3 as Gulval Churchtown is a Conservation Area with its own identity.

However for these sites there are positive impacts on SA objectives 12 social inclusion and 14 housing.

The impacts on the new housing options are further developed in the appendices

Infrastructure The Options document sets out some brief information in relation to potential implications for current infrastructure capacity and future requirements. The paper states that studies and assessments are underway to assess the implications of growth on the following types of infrastructure:

• Transportation – impacts on the local & strategic network • Primary and Secondary education – capacity of exiting schools • Specialist & safeguarding – capacity of existing provision • Green Space – quality and amount of open space • Healthcare – capacity and impact on GP surgeries • Utilities: water supply, sewage, gas, Drainage & flood risk mitigation, and electricity – capacity of existing, and future requirements

It is not appropriate for the SA to provide a detailed appraisal of the infrastructure section of the Plan at this stage, rather the SA notes that while this is the options stage of the Plans development which reflects the limited detail in relation to specific future infrastructure needs it will be essential for the next stage of the Plan to have integrated infrastructure capacity and deliverability of future requirements into the preferred level of growth and specific proposals and sites for Penzance and Newlyn. The infrastructure assessments referenced will be important elements of the evidence base to inform the appropriate strategy for the Penzance and Newlyn Framework Plan.

Summary & Conclusions This interim SA review of the Penzance and Newlyn Framework Options document has briefly appraised the options that will be consulted on at the first formal stage of consultation in the Framework Plan process. This appraisal, along with the consultation feedback and the ongoing preparation of studies and assessments which are part of the plan making evidence base will assist in informing and developing the preferred strategy Framework for Penzance and Newlyn which will be the next stage of the plan making process.

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Appendix 2 Framework Plan Initial Cells and Framework Consultation Options

Appendix 3 Framework Plan Step 3 Desk Based Maps

Appendix 4 Employment Options assessed against Decision Making Criteria

Appendix 5 Housing Options assessed against Decision Making Criteria

Appendix 6 Full Results of SA Review for Penzance and Newlyn Framework New Neighbourhood and Neighbourhood Extension Options

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Appendix 1: Cornwall SA Objectives (list of 19 Cornwall SA objectives)

1. Climate Factors 2. Waste 3. Minerals and Geodiversity 4. Soil 5. Air 6. Water 7. Biodiversity 8. Landscape 9. Maritime 10. Historic Environment 11. Design 12. Social Inclusion 13. Crime and Anti Social Behaviour 14. Housing 15. Health/ Sport/ Recreation 16. Economic Development/ Regeneration/ Tourism 17. Education and Skills 18. Transport/ Accessibility 19. Energy

NB: These objectives have been subdivided within Appendices 4, 5 & 6 as follows:

15a Health 15b Sport 15c Recreation

16a Economic Development 16b Regeneration 16c Tourism

18a Transport 18b Accessibility

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Appendix 2: Framework Plan Initial Cells and Framework Consultation Options

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Appendix 3: Framework Plan Step 3 Desk Based Maps

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Appendix 4: Employment Options assessed against Decision Making Criteria SA Objectives PM1 PM2 PM3 PM4 PM5 PM6 PE1 PE2 PE3 PE4 ENVIRONMENT 1 Climatic Factors ++ + + ? ? +- +- +- ? +- THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK 2 Waste PROCESS 3 Minerals and Geo-diversity + + ? + + - ? - + + 4 Soil ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ 5 Air +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- +- 6 Water +- + +- -- - ? +- ? + + 7 Biodiversity ? ? ? +- +- -- ? - +- +- 8 Landscape +- +- +- +- +- --- +- -- +- +- 9 Maritime +- + +- ? + --- +- -- + + 10 Historic Environment --+ +- +- + + --- +- ? +- ++ 11 Design +- + +- + +- ? +- ? +- +- SOCIAL 12 Social Inclusion + + + + + + + + + + THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK 13 Crime and anti-social behaviour PROCESS 14 Housing + + - + - ? ? - ? - 15a Health ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 15b Sport +- ? +- +- ? + +- +- +- ? 15c Recreation +- ? +- +- ? + +- +- +- ? ECONOMIC 16a Economic Development ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ 16b Regeneration ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ 16c Tourism ++- ++ ++- ++- + ++ ? ? ? ? 17 Education and Skills ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? + ? 18a Transport ++ +- ++ +- +++ ? ? ? + +- 18b Accessibility ++ ++ ++ + + +- ++ ++ ++ +- 19 Energy ? ++ ? ? + ? + + + +

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More Positive More Extremely Significantly Negative and positive Significantly Extremely Key Negative Negative Negative than Negative than Uncertain Positive Positive Positive Effect Effect Effect Positive Effects Negative Effects Effect Effect Effect ------+ +- ++- ? + ++ +++

Notes on SA Matrix tables in Appendix 2 and Appendix 3.

The scoring of the site options is relative to one another and relates to a series of points within each category. See the more detailed tables for each Urban Extension option for more detailed information.

Where the effects are uncertain or are not relevant to the particular option than the cell in the matrix has been coloured grey and scored only with a “?”

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Appendix 5: Housing Options assessed against Decision Making Criteria SA Objectives PNN1 PNN2 PNN3 PNE1 PNE2a PNE2b PNE3 PNE4 PNE5 PNE7 PNE11 ENVIRONMENT 1 Climatic Factors ++ --+ --+ --+ ++ ++- +- +- ++ ++- --+ THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS 2 Waste 3 Minerals and Geo-diversity + + + + + + + + + + --+ 4 Soil ------+------+ ------5 Air ++- --+ +- --+ ++- --+ +- +- +- +- --+ 6 Water ++- ++- ++- +- ++- ++- ++- ++- ++- ++- ++- 7 Biodiversity ++- ++- ++- --+ ++- ++- ++- ++- ++- ++- ++- 8 Landscape ++- ++- +- ++ ++- ++- --+ --+ +- ++- +- 9 Maritime + + + +- +- +- + + + + + 10 Historic Environment --+ --+ --+ ++------+ --+ --+ ++- 11 Design + + + + + + + +- + + +- SOCIAL 12 Social Inclusion ++ ++- + --+ --+ --+ +- --+ ++- ++- --+ THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS 13 Crime and anti-social behaviour 14 Housing + + +- + + + + +- + --+ --+ 15a Health +- --+ +- --+ --+ --+ --+ --+ +- +- --+ 15b Sport ++- + + + + + + + + + + 15c Recreation + + + + + + + + + + + ECONOMIC 16a Economic Development ++ + +- +- +- +- -- +- -- +- -- 16b Regeneration ++ + +- +- +- +- -- +- -- +- -- 16c Tourism ++- ++- - ++- ++- +- - +- -- +- -- 17 Education & Skills + + +- - --+ --+ +- +- +- --+ -- 18a Transport +- --+ +- - +- --+ +- -- +- --+ - 18b Accessibility + + + +- ++- --+ --+ - - - -- 19 Energy ++ --+ +- --- +- +- --- +- +- +- +-

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Appendix 6: Full Results of SA Review for Penzance and Newlyn Framework New Neighbourhood and Neighbourhood Extension Options

Penzance Proposed New Neighbourhood 1 (PNN1) (This includes Penzance Neighbourhood Extension 6 (PNE6)) Sustainability Criteria Score Comments Evidence from Scoping Report/ Framework Assumptions Document Climate factors ++ The entire site and the smaller option PNE6 within, is Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report conveniently located adjacent to existing urban area and its June 2010. 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through a facilities such as primary and secondary schools and Penwith FE Climatic factors Ref: 2.1.1 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. college and, in comparison to other site options, offers a location which could optimise use of more sustainable modes of Framework Assumptions document: 1.1 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce transport thereby minimising any increase in greenhouse gas vulnerability. emissions (++). a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and energy Much of the site consists of relatively flat land with a section to efficiency? the south having a very slight northerly aspect and a section to the north (north of the road and outside of PNE6) having more c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy of a gradient with a southerly aspect. This would largely allow technologies? development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to enable the use of renewable technologies (++) the effects of climate change? Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that the site has the greatest potential to support a District Heating scheme. It is in proximity to Mount’s Bay Academy (+++).

Waste Site location unlikely to have any positive or negative impact on Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report the overall amount of waste produced, collected and or land June 2010. 1. To minimise the generation of waste and encourage greater filled. Waste Ref: 2. 1.2 re-use and recycling of materials in accordance with the waste hierarchy. New development will seek to reduce waste by increasing Framework Assumptions document: 1.2 a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, collected, and recycling, addressing waste as a resource and looking to or land filled? disposal as the last option. b) Will it increase levels of composting or anaerobic digestion? THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO c) Has space for storage of recycled materials been planned BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS for? d) Will it reduce the waste management industry’s contribution to climate change?

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geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land?

Soil -- The whole site is classified as Grade 2 Agricultural Land so if Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report developed would lead to a loss of productive soil (--) June 2010. 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect and Soil Ref: 2.1.4 enhance soil quality. The land is currently farmed (-) Framework Assumptions document: 1.4 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil?

Air ++- Any development will have an impact on air pollution the extent Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report to which can be minimised through careful design and June 2010. 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality continues to construction (+-). Air Ref: 2.1.5 improve. The site is conveniently located adjacent to the existing urban Framework Assumptions document: 1.5 a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse gas emissions? area and many facilities and, in comparison to other areas, b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in Cornwall? offers a location which could optimise use of more sustainable modes of transport as opposed to reliance on private motor vehicles (+).

Water ++- The cell does not fall within a flood zone (++). Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report June 2010. 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and reduce Development will increase the overall demand of water in this Water Ref: 2.1.6 vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise and costal erosion. area (-). Framework Assumptions document: 1.6 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and reduce Development will have potential negative impacts on water consumption and increase efficiency of water use? related issues, however appropriate implementation of SUDS a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing the risk of can mitigate these issues. (+-) flooding overall? b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand for water? c) Will the proposal provide for greater integrated water catchment management and strengthen links between habitats to increase the likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water pollution events?

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Biodiversity ++- The area does not fall within or in proximity to a Special Area of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Conservation, Site of Special Scientific Interest, Cornwall June 2010. 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition and extent Wildlife Site or other designated site of international, national Biodiversity Ref: 2.1.7 of biodiversity in the county and allow its adaptation to climate or regional significance (++). change. Framework Assumptions document: 1.7 Development in this greenfield area could be accompanied by a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore biodiversity the provision of some wildlife habitats and these could be an interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and improvement to some areas within the site however at this internationally, nationally and regionally designated areas? stage of the process it is unknown whether overall provisions b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate change would improve what already exists (-). through the connection of habitats (wildlife corridors)? c) Does it protect not only designated areas but also of wildlife interest everywhere? d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats?

Landscape ++- The site is not within a designated AONB or AGLV, however Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report there is a designated AONB and AGLV to the west of the site June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, historic (+). Landscape Ref: 2.1.8 and cultural landscape and seascape. The landscape assessment concluded that the easternmost of Framework Assumptions document: 1.8 a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive the site adjoining the existing built up area has a low landscape qualities and features of the natural, historic and cultural value and landscape sensitivity and a low overall landscape landscape and seascape character? assessment, although the area to the west and north had a b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the high landscape value, landscape sensitivity and a high overall Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase landscape assessment (+-) understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? Mitigation will be required if the site option is developed and c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green this will be looked at in more detail at a later stage to reduce infrastructure within and between urban settlements. harm to the higher quality landscape in particular. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements?

Maritime + The site does not adjoin the coast, so maritime issues should Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report not be affected (+). June 2010. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; Maritime Ref: 2.1.9 To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. Framework Assumptions document: 1.9 a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 31

and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

Historic Environment --+ The site covers an open agricultural area on the fringe of the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Heamoor area of the Penzance urban area. Development is June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local distinctiveness unlikely to have a negative impact on the historic identity of the Historic Environment Ref: 2.1.10 of the historic environment. town (+). Framework Assumptions document: 1.10 a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character of The site is near the historic Trengwainton House and gardens Cornwall? and development would negatively affect the setting of and b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/unacceptable level of views from the house. Any development would therefore impact on the historic environment? require mitigation which would be looked at in more detail at a c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural and later stage (-) social significance of the historic asset? The site contains features recorded on the Cornwall Sites and d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic towards Monuments Register, with evidence for post medieval the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value, settlements. There is a medieval cross, which is also Listed in historic environment and culture? the north of the site. Any development would therefore require e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be mitigation which would be looked at in more detail at a later compatible with the immediate historic environment? stage (-) f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration The site is classed as Anciently Enclosed Land (-). to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic environment?

Social Inclusion ++ The site falls within an area with a relatively high Indices of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Deprivation Score (17.94). It has a ranking of the 15651 most June 2010.

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1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide deprived out of a total of 32482 areas. Social Inclusion Ref: 2.2.1 opportunities for all to participate fully in society. a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health Development of the whole site overall could sustain a new Framework Assumptions document: 2.1 and community facilities (including community youth facilities) neighbourhood and improve access to and provision of especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? additional services and facilities. Its location is also within good proximity to the majority of existing facilities (++). b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? If this larger option (PNN1) comes forward this development should look to provide new facilities to improve access in this wider area.

The site could provide for an appropriate mix of housing type and tenure. (+)

Crime & Anti Social At this stage, it is difficult to establish what impacts Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Behaviour development in this area will have on crime and antisocial June 2010. behaviour. Whilst development may reduce the fear of crime as Crime and anti-social behaviour Ref: 2.2.2 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime. current dwellings in the area feel less isolated the increased population may increase anti-social behaviour Framework Assumptions document:2.2 a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly in the most THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime?

Housing + Most of the site is relatively flat with only the northern section Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report of the site having significant gradients and there are no June 2010. 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in topographical constraints in this area so this will help to Housing Ref: 2.2.3 terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and decent maximise the opportunity of developing an optimum quantity housing. and mix of development (+). Framework Assumptions document:2.3 a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure As the ground is generally flat, therefore a higher % of delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? affordable housing could be accommodated as development b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in costs are potentially minimised (+). temporary accommodation? c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social Delivery of dwellings on this site would have positive effects on and key worker housing? the delivery of affordable housing with 1000 households (at July 2011) with a local connection to Penzance in housing need. d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling (+) below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs Assessments of the wider NN1 area show that the site could of the population? deliver between 650 and 730 dwellings with an appropriate mix f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of of housing including affordable units. A maximum 40% different types and tenures to support a range of household affordable rate (as set out in the emerging DPD) would deliver sizes, ages and incomes? between 260 and 292 affordable units. The smaller PNE6 neighbourhood extension could deliver between 320-360 g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces dwellings with a possible 128-144 affordable units. the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? More detailed SA assessment is not possible at this stage of the h) Will it make the best use of land? plan. Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 33

Health +- The site is likely to be conducive to encouraging walking or Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report cycling to the schools, leisure centre and town centre and there June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier is good access to the surrounding open countryside and public Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, footpath network which will promote health benefits (+). recreation and sports facilities. Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 The site is not in close proximity to existing health facilities a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities apart from the specialist Poltair Hospital (-) in health? b) Will it improve access to health services? There is currently an adequate provision of health services in c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation Penzance, although it is estimated that up to an additional 3 and open spaces? GPs might be required to cater for the growth in population; future requirements will be determined through the d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical Infrastructure Delivery Plan work and more detail on future activity and sport? requirements should be provided at the next stage of the e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? Framework Plan.

Sport ++- The wider NN1 site incorporates part of the northern Mount’s Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Bay School sports field so will have an adverse impact. This is June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier not affected by the smaller PNE6 option. (-). Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, recreation and sports facilities. The site is within walking distance to existing sports facilities, Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 sports fields and the leisure centre. (++) a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities in health? The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public b) Will it improve access to health services? footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation (+) and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Recreation + The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier (+) Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, recreation and sports facilities. Development of the site option could provide a potential Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 opportunity to make provision for a new designated play space. a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities (+) in health? b) Will it improve access to health services? c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

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Economic Development ++ The site has reasonable links to the strategic transport network, Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report in comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this entire site overall would include new Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. neighbourhood facilities and could therefore provide employment opportunities (+). Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? More details will emerge at the next stage of the Framework b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace Plan. to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Regeneration ++ The site has reasonable links to the strategic transport network, Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report in comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this entire site overall would include new Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. neighbourhood facilities and could therefore provide employment opportunities (+) Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Tourism ++- The site has reasonable links to the strategic transport network, Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report in comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this site could have some negative impact on Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. the landscape and particularly the views from the visitor attraction of Trengwainton Gardens which could adversely Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment affect the tourism experience (-) opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

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Education & Skills + Penzance and Newlyn currently have seven primary and two Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report secondary schools at which there are spare capacity by 2014. June 2010. 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the necessary education, The Infrastructure Delivery Plan will assess future infrastructure Education and Skills Ref: 2.3.2 skills and knowledge to play a full role in society. requirements and it will be important for the next stage of the Framework to set out future education requirements in relation Framework Assumptions document: 3.2 a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young to a proposed level of growth and sites. The site is within close people? proximity of both the secondary school and a Primary School b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong and accessible to Penwith College (+). learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

Transport +- The site is conveniently located for a number of facilities and, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other areas, offers a location which could June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing optimise use of more sustainable modes of transport although it Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel is acknowledged that realistically development increases use of choices. motor vehicles (++-). Framework Assumptions document: 3.3

2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related The development of the entire site could provide linkages where greenhouse gas emissions. public transport services could be encouraged to operate (+). a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) A significant increase in local traffic movements through and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made existing residential areas and/or the town centre may cause available? safety and capacity issues (--+). b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

choices. The development of the entire site could provide linkages where 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related public transport services could be encouraged to operate (+). Step 4 Accessibility mapping greenhouse gas emissions. a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Energy ++ Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that the site has the greatest Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report potential to support a District Heating scheme (+++). There June 2010. 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, increase energy are some potentially high heat users/anchor loads in relatively Energy: 2.3.4 efficiency and security and reduce fuel poverty. close proximity to the east e.g. secondary and primary school (++). Framework Assumptions document: 3.4 a) Will it promote energy conservation and efficiency? b) Will it promote and support the use of renewable and low If this option is taken forward, further assessments should be carbon energy technologies? undertaken to assess the potential for a district heating c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? network. d) Will it encourage local energy production?

Penzance Proposed New Neighbourhood 2 (PNN2) Sustainability Criteria Score Comments Evidence from Scoping Report/ Framework Assumptions Document Climate factors --+ The site is located adjacent to the urban area but is separated Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report from the urban area by the main A30. In comparison to other June 2010. 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through a site options it does not offer a location which could optimise use Climatic factors Ref: 2.1.1 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. of more sustainable modes of transport thereby minimising any increase in greenhouse gas emissions (--). Framework Assumptions document: 1.1 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce vulnerability. Much of the site consists of sloping land with a southerly and a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? easterly aspect which would allow development to be orientated b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and energy to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable efficiency? technologies (++) c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that parts the site has some Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 37

technologies? potential to support a District Heating scheme but with some d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to limitations/constraints, however a large proportion of the cell the effects of climate change? would not support/connect to a viable DH scheme (--+).

Waste Site location unlikely to have any positive or negative impact on Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report the overall amount of waste produced, collected and or land June 2010. filled. Waste Ref: 2. 1.2 1. To minimise the generation of waste and encourage greater re-use and recycling of materials in accordance with the waste New development will seek to reduce waste by increasing Framework Assumptions document: 1.2 hierarchy. recycling, addressing waste as a resource and looking to a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, collected, and disposal as the last option. or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or anaerobic digestion? THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS c) Has space for storage of recycled materials been planned for? d) Will it reduce the waste management industry’s contribution to climate change?

Minerals & Geodiversity + The whole site is outside any mineral consultation area (+). Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report June 2010. 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral resources and The site is not in proximity to a County Geology (RIGS) site (+) Minerals and Geo-diversity Ref: 2.1.3 ensure the sustainable management of these resources Framework Assumptions document: 1.3 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition of geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land?

Soil --- Most of the site is classified as Grade 2 Agricultural Land with a Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report small area classified as Grade 1, so if developed would lead to a June 2010. 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect and loss of productive soil (---) Soil Ref: 2.1.4 enhance soil quality. The land is currently farmed (-) Framework Assumptions document: 1.4 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil?

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Air --+ Any development will have an impact on air pollution the extent Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report to which can be minimised through careful design and June 2010. 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality continues to construction (+-). Air Ref: 2.1.5 improve. The site is located adjacent to the existing urban area and Framework Assumptions document: 1.5 a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse gas emissions? many facilities but is separated from the urban area by the b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in Cornwall? main A30. In comparison to other areas it does not offer a location which could optimise use of more sustainable modes of transport as opposed to reliance on private motor vehicles (-).

Water ++- The site does not fall within a flood zone (++). Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report June 2010. 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and reduce Development will increase the overall demand of water in this Water Ref: 2.1.6 vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise and costal erosion. area (-). Framework Assumptions document: 1.6 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and reduce Development will have potential negative impacts on water consumption and increase efficiency of water use? related issues, however appropriate implementation of SUDS a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing the risk of can mitigate these issues. (+-) flooding overall? b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand for water? c) Will the proposal provide for greater integrated water catchment management and strengthen links between habitats to increase the likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water pollution events?

Landscape ++- The site is not within a designated AONB or AGLV, however Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report there is an AGLV to the west of the site (+). June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, historic Landscape Ref: 2.1.8 and cultural landscape and seascape. The landscape assessment concluded that the western part of the site south of the A307 has a moderate landscape value, Framework Assumptions document: 1.8 a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive high landscape sensitivity and a moderate overall landscape Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 39

qualities and features of the natural, historic and cultural assessment. The western part of the site north of the A307 has landscape and seascape character? a high landscape value, high landscape sensitivity and a high b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the overall landscape assessment. The area north of the A30 south Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase of the Youth Hostel has a high landscape value, high landscape understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the sensitivity and a high overall landscape assessment. The area AONBs? south west of Mount Misery roundabout has moderate landscape value, low landscape sensitivity and a low overall c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green landscape assessment. (+-) infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living Mitigation will be required if the site option is developed and environment? this will be looked at in more detail at a later stage to reduce e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to harm to the higher quality landscape in particular. respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements?

Maritime + The site does not adjoin the coast, so maritime issues should Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report not be affected (+). June 2010. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; Maritime Ref: 2.1.9 To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. Framework Assumptions document: 1.9 a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

Historic Environment --+ The site covers an open agricultural area on the fringe of the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Alverton area of Penzance. Development is unlikely to have a June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local distinctiveness negative impact on the historic character of the town, however Historic Environment Ref: 2.1.10 of the historic environment. it would affect the setting of the historic Trereife House. (+-). Framework Assumptions document: 1.10 a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character of The site adjoins the historic Trereife House and also is near Cornwall? Lesingey Round a Scheduled Monument and development b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/unacceptable level of would negatively affect the setting of and views from the house impact on the historic environment? and historic site. Any development would therefore require c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural and mitigation which would be looked at in more detail at a later social significance of the historic asset? stage (-) d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic towards The site contains features recorded on the Cornwall Sites and the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value, Monuments Register, with two prehistoric findspots and a post historic environment and culture? medieval milestone within the site. There is also a prehistoric Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 40

e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be field system just to the north of the site a further prehistoric compatible with the immediate historic environment? findspots. Any development would therefore require mitigation f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in which would be looked at in more detail at a later stage (-) adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic The site is classed as Ancient Enclosed Land (-). environment?

Design + Topography is unlikely to impede the sustainable design of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report development in this area (+). June 2010. 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in development, Design Ref: 2.1.11 sustainable land use and sustainable built development. Much of the site consists of sloping land with a southerly and easterly aspect which is beneficial for passive solar design (+) Framework Assumptions document: 1.11 a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher environmental standards? It is not possible to comment further at this stage and more b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? details will emerge at the next stage of the plan. c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable energy capture and sustainable construction using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of sustainable construction and transport modes, and green infrastructure? Social Inclusion ++- The site falls within two separate Lower Level Super Output Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Areas both with relatively high Indices of Deprivation Score June 2010. 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide (15.33 & 17.94). It has rankings of the 15651 and 17953 most Social Inclusion Ref: 2.2.1 opportunities for all to participate fully in society. deprived out of a total of 32482 areas. Framework Assumptions document: 2.1 a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health Development of the whole site overall could sustain a new and community facilities (including community youth facilities) neighbourhood and improve access to and provision of especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? additional services and facilities. Its location is also within good b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social proximity to the majority of existing facilities but it is isolated exclusion and inequalities? by the main A30 (++-).

If this option comes forward this development should look to provide new facilities to improve access in this wider area.

The site could provide for an appropriate mix of housing type and tenure. (+)

Crime & Anti Social At this stage, it is difficult to establish what impacts Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Behaviour development in this area will have on crime and antisocial June 2010. behaviour. Whilst development may reduce the fear of crime as Crime and anti-social behaviour Ref: 2.2.2 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime. current dwellings in the area feel less isolated the increased population may increase anti-social behaviour. Framework Assumptions document:2.2 a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly in the most THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime?

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Housing + No land within the site has steep gradients although the land is Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report not flat and there are no topographical constraints in this area. June 2010. 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in This will help to maximise the opportunity of developing an Housing Ref: 2.2.3 terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and decent optimum quantity and mix of development (+). housing. Framework Assumptions document:2.3 This should enable a higher % of affordable housing to be a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure accommodated as development costs are potentially minimised delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? (+). b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? Delivery of dwellings on this site would have positive effects on c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social the delivery of affordable housing with 1000 households (at and key worker housing? July 2011) with a local connection to Penzance in housing need. (+) d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? Assessments of the wider NN2 area show that the site could e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs deliver between 720 and 820 dwellings with an appropriate mix of the population? of housing including affordable units. A maximum 40% f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of affordable rate (as set out in the emerging DPD) would deliver different types and tenures to support a range of household between 288 and 328 affordable units. sizes, ages and incomes? More detailed SA assessment is not possible at this stage of the g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces plan. the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land?

Health --+ The site is unlikely to be conducive to encouraging walking or Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report cycling to the town centre due its isolated position but there is June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier good access to the surrounding open countryside and public Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, footpath network which will promote health benefits (+-). recreation and sports facilities. Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 The site is not in close proximity to existing health facilities (-) a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities in health? There is currently an adequate provision of health services in b) Will it improve access to health services? Penzance, although it is estimated that up to an additional 3 c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation GPs might be required to cater for the growth in population; and open spaces? future requirements will be determined through the Infrastructure Delivery Plan work and more detail on future d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical requirements should be provided at the next stage of the activity and sport? Framework Plan. e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

in health? b) Will it improve access to health services? c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Economic Development + The site has close links to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this site overall would be mixed use and could Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. therefore promote a diverse range of employment opportunities (+). Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? More details will emerge at the next stage of the Framework b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace Plan. to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Regeneration + The site has close links to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this site overall would be mixed use and could Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. therefore promote a diverse range of employment opportunities (+). Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment

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opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Tourism ++- The site has close links to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this site could have some negative impact on Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. the landscape which could adversely affect the tourism experience (-) Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Education & Skills + Penzance and Newlyn currently have seven primary and two Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report secondary schools at which there are spare capacity by 2014. June 2010. 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the necessary education, The Infrastructure Delivery Plan will assess future infrastructure Education and Skills Ref: 2.3.2 skills and knowledge to play a full role in society. requirements and it will be important for the next stage of the Framework to set out future education requirements in relation Framework Assumptions document: 3.2 a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young to a proposed level of growth and sites. The site is within people? 1600m of both a secondary school and 1200m of a Primary b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong School and reasonably accessible to Penwith College (+). learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

Transport --+ Although the site is located reasonably close to most major Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report facilities, in comparison to other areas it is isolated by the main June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing A30. This may reduce the optimum use of more sustainable Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel modes of transport and it is acknowledged that realistically development increase use of motor vehicles (-). Framework Assumptions document: 3.3 Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 44

choices. 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related The development of the entire site could provide linkages where greenhouse gas emissions. public transport services could be encouraged to operate (+). a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public A significant increase in local traffic movements through transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) existing residential areas and/or the town centre may cause and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made safety and capacity issues (--+). available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Accessibility + Development of the site overall could sustain a new Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report neighbourhood which could make provision to improve existing June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing services and facilities, but it is also well located to a number of Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel existing facilities (+). choices. Framework Assumptions document: 3.3 The development of the entire site could provide linkages where 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related public transport services could be encouraged to operate (+). Step 4 Accessibility mapping greenhouse gas emissions. a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Energy --+ Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that part of the site has the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report greatest potential to support a District Heating scheme but that June 2010. 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, increase energy the remainder of the site would not support a viable district Energy: 2.3.4 efficiency and security and reduce fuel poverty. heating scheme. (+-). Framework Assumptions document: 3.4 Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 45

a) Will it promote energy conservation and efficiency? If this option is taken forward, further assessments should be b) Will it promote and support the use of renewable and low undertaken to assess the potential for a district heating carbon energy technologies? network. c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? d) Will it encourage local energy production?

Penzance Proposed New Neighbourhood 3 (PNN3) (This includes Penzance Neighbourhood Extensions PNE8, PNE9 & PNE10) Sustainability Criteria Score Comments Evidence from Scoping Report/ Framework Assumptions Document Climate factors --+ The entire site and the smaller options within, PNE8, PNE9 and Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report PNE10 is conveniently located adjacent to the built up area of June 2010. 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through a Newlyn and many facilities. However its location, particularly Climatic factors Ref: 2.1.1 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. PNE10 is less accessible in comparison to other site options, and may be less favourable for the use of more sustainable Framework Assumptions document: 1.1 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce modes of transport which would minimise any increase in vulnerability. greenhouse gas emissions (+-). a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and energy Much of the site consists of land with a relatively steep efficiency? northerly aspect. This would not allow development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would not facilitate the c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy use of renewable technologies (--) technologies? d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that the site has some the effects of climate change? potential to support a District Heating scheme but with some limitations/constraints (+-). Waste Site location unlikely to have any positive or negative impact on Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report the overall amount of waste produced, collected and or land June 2010. filled (+-). Waste Ref: 2. 1.2 1. To minimise the generation of waste and encourage greater re-use and recycling of materials in accordance with the waste New development will seek to reduce waste by increasing Framework Assumptions document: 1.2 hierarchy. recycling, addressing waste as a resource and looking to a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, collected, and disposal as the last option. or land filled? b) Will it increase levels of composting or anaerobic digestion? THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS c) Has space for storage of recycled materials been planned for? d) Will it reduce the waste management industry’s contribution to climate change?

ensure the sustainable management of these resources Framework Assumptions document: 1.3 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition of geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land?

Soil -- Most of the site is classified as Grade 3 Agricultural Land with a Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report small area in the north east classified as Grade 1, so if June 2010. 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect and developed would lead to a loss of productive soil (--) Soil Ref: 2.1.4 enhance soil quality. Most of the land is currently farmed (-) Framework Assumptions document: 1.4 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil?

Air +- Any development will have an impact on air pollution the extent Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report to which can be minimised through careful design and June 2010. 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality continues to construction (+-). Air Ref: 2.1.5 improve. The site is conveniently located adjacent to the built up area of Framework Assumptions document: 1.5 a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse gas emissions? Newlyn and many facilities. However its location is less b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in Cornwall? accessible in comparison to other areas and may be less favourable for the use of more sustainable modes of transport as opposed to reliance on private motor vehicles (+-).

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to increase the likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water pollution events?

Biodiversity ++- The area does not fall within or in proximity to a Special Area of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Conservation, Site of Special Scientific Interest, Cornwall June 2010. 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition and extent Wildlife Site or other designated site of international, national Biodiversity Ref: 2.1.7 of biodiversity in the county and allow its adaptation to climate or regional significance (++) change. Framework Assumptions document: 1.7 Development in this greenfield area could be accompanied by a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore biodiversity the provision of some wildlife habitats and these could be an interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and improvement to some areas within the site however at this internationally, nationally and regionally designated areas? stage of the process it is unknown whether overall provisions b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate change would improve what already exists (-). through the connection of habitats (wildlife corridors)? c) Does it protect not only designated areas but also of wildlife interest everywhere? d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats?

Landscape +- The site is not within or in proximity to a designated AONB. The Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report western part of the site falls within a designated AGLV (-). June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, historic Landscape Ref: 2.1.8 and cultural landscape and seascape. The landscape assessment concluded that the western and north east parts of the site have a high landscape value, Framework Assumptions document: 1.8 a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive moderate landscape sensitivity and a moderate overall qualities and features of the natural, historic and cultural landscape assessment. The central area of the site has a landscape and seascape character? moderate landscape value, high landscape sensitivity and a b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the moderate overall landscape assessment. (+-) Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the Mitigation will be required if the site option is developed and AONBs? this will be looked at in more detail at a later stage to reduce c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green harm to the higher quality landscape in particular. infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements?

undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

Historic Environment --+ The site covers an open agricultural area on the fringe of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Newlyn. Development is unlikely to have a negative impact on June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local distinctiveness the historic character of to the town. However it is near to the Historic Environment Ref: 2.1.10 of the historic environment. small tranquil village of Tredavoe and could adversely affect its rural setting. (+-) Any development would require mitigation to Framework Assumptions document: 1.10 a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character of protect the setting of the village. Cornwall? b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/unacceptable level of The site contains features recorded on the Cornwall Sites and impact on the historic environment? Monuments Register, including iron age rounds, post medieval c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural and mine, post medieval spoil heap, and medieval cross. Any social significance of the historic asset? development would therefore require mitigation which would be looked at in more detail at a later stage (-) There are no d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic towards features in the SMR within the smaller site options of PNE8, the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value, PNE9 but three features within PNE10. historic environment and culture? e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be The site is classed as Ancient Enclosed Land (-). compatible with the immediate historic environment? f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic environment?

Design + Although the site has a largely northerly gradient, topography Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report is unlikely to impede the sustainable design of development in June 2010. 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in development, this area (+). Design Ref: 2.1.11 sustainable land use and sustainable built development. Much of the site consists of land with a relatively steep Framework Assumptions document: 1.11 a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher northerly aspect. This would not be beneficial for passive solar environmental standards? gain (-) b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable energy The adjacent built up area on the fringe of Newlyn is not of a capture and sustainable construction using BREEAM or Code distinctive character and new development, if of good quality for Sustainable Homes? could possibly enhance the area. (+) d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic It is not possible to comment further at this stage and more design that takes account of sustainable construction and details will emerge at the next stage of the plan. transport modes, and green infrastructure?

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Social Inclusion + The site falls within two separate Lower Level Super Output Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Areas both with relatively high Indices of Deprivation Score June 2010. 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide (15.33 & 22.74). It has rankings of the 12060 and 17953 most Social Inclusion Ref: 2.2.1 opportunities for all to participate fully in society. deprived out of a total of 32482 areas. Framework Assumptions document: 2.1 a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health Development of the whole site overall could sustain a new and community facilities (including community youth facilities) neighbourhood and improve access to and provision of especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? additional services and facilities. Its location is also within good b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social proximity to a number of existing facilities (+). exclusion and inequalities? If this larger option (PNN3) comes forward this development should look to provide new facilities to improve access in this wider area.

The site could provide for an appropriate mix of housing type and tenure. (+)

Crime & Anti Social At this stage, it is difficult to establish what impacts Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Behaviour development in this area will have on crime and antisocial June 2010. behaviour. Whilst development may reduce the fear of crime as Crime and anti-social behaviour Ref: 2.2.2 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime. current dwellings in the area feel less isolated the increased population may increase anti-social behaviour. Framework Assumptions document:2.2 a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly in the most THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime?

Housing +- Land within the site has a largely northerly gradient and any Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report topographical constraints in this area may affect the June 2010. 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in opportunity of developing an optimum quantity and mix of Housing Ref: 2.2.3 terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and decent development (+-). housing. Framework Assumptions document:2.3 The sloping ground may restrict the achievement of a higher % a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure of affordable housing as development costs are potentially delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? higher (--+). b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? Delivery of dwellings on this site would have positive effects on c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social the delivery of affordable housing with 1000 households (at and key worker housing? July 2011) with a local connection to Penzance in housing need. (+) d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? Assessments of the wider NN3 area show that the site could e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs deliver between 750 and 850 dwellings with an appropriate mix of the population? of housing including affordable units. A maximum 40% f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of affordable rate (as set out in the emerging DPD) would deliver different types and tenures to support a range of household between 300 and 340 affordable units. The smaller PNE8, PNE9 sizes, ages and incomes? and PNE10 neighbourhood extensions could deliver 90, 95 and 130 dwellings with a possible 36, 38 and 52 affordable units. g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces

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the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce More detailed SA assessment is not possible at this stage of the greenhouse gas emissions? plan. h) Will it make the best use of land?

Health +- The site is unlikely to be conducive to encouraging walking or Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report cycling to the town centre due to the gradient but there is good June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier access to the surrounding open countryside and public footpath Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, network which will promote health benefits (+-). recreation and sports facilities. Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 Part of the site is within 400m of a doctors surgery, however it a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities is not in close proximity to other health facilities (+-) in health? b) Will it improve access to health services? There is currently an adequate provision of health services in c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation Penzance, although it is estimated that up to an additional 3 and open spaces? GPs might be required to cater for the growth in population; future requirements will be determined through the d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical Infrastructure Delivery Plan work and more detail on future activity and sport? requirements should be provided at the next stage of the e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? Framework Plan.

Sport + The site does not incorporate any existing sports facilities so Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report will not have an adverse impact (+). June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, The site is within walking distance to some existing sports recreation and sports facilities. facilities at Newlyn Coombe. (+) Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public in health? footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. b) Will it improve access to health services? (+) c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Recreation + The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier (+) Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, recreation and sports facilities. Development of the site option could provide a potential Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 opportunity to make provision for a new designated play space. a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities (+) in health? b) Will it improve access to health services? c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 51

activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Economic Development +- The site does not have close links to the strategic transport Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report network, in comparison to other sites around the urban area (- June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets ). Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. Development of this entire sites overall would include new neighbourhood facilities and could therefore provide Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment employment opportunities (+) opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace More details will emerge at the next stage of the Framework to support local need? Plan. c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Regeneration +- The site does not have close links to the strategic transport Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report network, in comparison to other sites around the urban area (- June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets ). Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. Development of this entire site overall would include new neighbourhood facilities and could therefore provide Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment employment opportunities (+) opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Tourism - The site does not have close links to the strategic transport Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report network, in comparison to other sites around the urban area (- June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets ). Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. Development of this site could have some negative impact on the landscape which could adversely affect the tourism Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment experience (-) opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas?

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d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Education & Skills +- Penzance and Newlyn currently have seven primary and two Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report secondary schools at which there are spare capacity by 2014. June 2010. 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the necessary education, The Infrastructure Delivery Plan will assess future infrastructure Education and Skills Ref: 2.3.2 skills and knowledge to play a full role in society. requirements and it will be important for the next stage of the Framework to set out future education requirements in relation Framework Assumptions document: 3.2 a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young to a proposed level of growth and sites. The site is within 800 people? 1200m from Newlyn Primary School, but the secondary schools b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong are a distance away (--+). learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional workforce? d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

Transport +- The site is conveniently located to most facilities and, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other areas, offers a location which could June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing optimise use of more sustainable modes of transport although it Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel is acknowledged that realistically development will increase use choices. of motor vehicles (++-). Framework Assumptions document: 3.3

2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related The development of the entire cell could provide new linkages greenhouse gas emissions. where public transport services could be encouraged to operate a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public (+). transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made A significant increase in local traffic movements through Newlyn available? may cause safety and capacity issues (--+). b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing services and facilities, but it is also well located to a number of Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel existing facilities (+). choices. Framework Assumptions document: 3.3 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related The development of the entire site could provide linkages where greenhouse gas emissions. public transport services could be encouraged to operate (+). Step 4 Accessibility mapping a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Energy +- Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that the site has some Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report potential to support a District Heating scheme but with some June 2010. 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, increase energy limitations/constraints. (+-). Energy: 2.3.4 efficiency and security and reduce fuel poverty. If this option is taken forward, further assessments should be Framework Assumptions document: 3.4 a) Will it promote energy conservation and efficiency? undertaken to assess the potential for a district heating b) Will it promote and support the use of renewable and low network. carbon energy technologies? c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? d) Will it encourage local energy production?

Penzance Proposed Neighbourhood Extension 1 (PNE1) Sustainability Criteria Score Comments Evidence from Scoping Report/ Framework Assumptions Document Climate factors --+ The site is located adjacent to existing built up area of Long Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Rock village and its local facilities. However it is more distant June 2010. 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through a from other facilities and the town centre of Penzance and in Climatic factors Ref: 2.1.1 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. comparison to other site options, offers a location which could have a more limited use of more sustainable modes of Framework Assumptions document: 1.1 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce transport thereby it would not minimise any increase in vulnerability. greenhouse gas emissions (--+). a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and energy The site consists of relatively flat land which would allow development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 54

efficiency? enable the use of renewable technologies (++) c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy technologies? Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that the site has little or no potential to support a District Heating scheme (---). d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to the effects of climate change?

Waste Site location unlikely to have any positive or negative impact on Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report 1. To minimise the generation of waste and encourage greater the overall amount of waste produced, collected and or land June 2010. re-use and recycling of materials in accordance with the waste filled. Waste Ref: 2. 1.2 hierarchy. a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, collected, and New development will seek to reduce waste by increasing Framework Assumptions document: 1.2 or land filled? recycling, addressing waste as a resource and looking to disposal as the last option. b) Will it increase levels of composting or anaerobic digestion? c) Has space for storage of recycled materials been planned THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO for? BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS d) Will it reduce the waste management industry’s contribution to climate change?

Soil +- The whole site is classified as Grade 3 Agricultural Land so if Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report developed would lead to a loss of productive soil (-) June 2010. 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect and Soil Ref: 2.1.4 enhance soil quality. The land is not currently farmed (+) Framework Assumptions document: 1.4 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil? Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 55

Air --+ Any development will have an impact on air pollution the extent Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report to which can be minimised through careful design and June 2010. 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality continues to construction (+-). Air Ref: 2.1.5 improve. The site is located adjacent to Long Rock and its facilities. Framework Assumptions document: 1.5 a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse gas emissions? However its location is less accessible in comparison to other b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in Cornwall? areas, and may be less favourable for the use of more sustainable modes of transport as opposed to reliance on private motor vehicles (-).

Water +- The site does not fall within a flood zone although it is adjacent Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report to a flood zone (+). June 2010. 1. To reduce and manage the risk of flooding and reduce Water Ref: 2.1.6 vulnerability to flooding, sea level rise and costal erosion. Development will increase the overall demand of water in this area (-). Framework Assumptions document: 1.6 2. To maintain and enhance water quality and reduce consumption and increase efficiency of water use? Development will have potential negative impacts on water a) Does the proposal reduce, or avoid increasing the risk of related issues, however appropriate implementation of SUDS flooding overall? can mitigate these issues. (+-) b) Does the proposal reduce the overall demand for water? c) Will the proposal provide for greater integrated water catchment management and strengthen links between habitats to increase the likelihood of adaptation to climate change? d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water pollution events?

Biodiversity --+ The area does not fall within or in proximity to a Special Area of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Conservation, Site of Special Scientific Interest, (although it is June 2010. 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition and extent adjacent to an SSSI) Cornwall Wildlife Site or other designated Biodiversity Ref: 2.1.7 of biodiversity in the county and allow its adaptation to climate site of international, national regional significance (+). A small change. part of the site falls within a BAP Habitat Action Plan woodland Framework Assumptions document: 1.7 (-) a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and Development in this greenfield area could be accompanied by internationally, nationally and regionally designated areas? the provision of some wildlife habitats and these could be an b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate change improvement to some areas within the site however at this through the connection of habitats (wildlife corridors)? stage of the process it is unknown whether overall provisions c) Does it protect not only designated areas but also of wildlife would improve what already exists (-). interest everywhere? d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats?

Landscape ++ The site is not within a designated AONB or AGLV (+) However Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report the cell is just over 1 km away from an area of AONB at June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, historic Marazion to the south east. Landscape Ref: 2.1.8 and cultural landscape and seascape. The landscape assessment concluded that the site has a low Framework Assumptions document: 1.8 Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 56

a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive landscape value, low landscape sensitivity and a low overall qualities and features of the natural, historic and cultural landscape assessment. (++) landscape and seascape character? b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Mitigation will be required if the site option is developed and Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase this will be looked at in more detail at a later stage to reduce understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the harm to the higher quality landscape in particular. AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements?

Maritime +- The site does not adjoin, but is in proximity to the coast and Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report beach at Long Rock, so any development will require careful June 2010. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; mitigation (+-) Maritime Ref: 2.1.9 To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. Framework Assumptions document: 1.9 a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

Historic Environment ++- The site covers an open area on the fringe of Long Rock village. Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Development is not likely to have a negative impact on the June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local distinctiveness historic character of the village (+). Historic Environment Ref: 2.1.10 of the historic environment. The site contains no features recorded on the Cornwall Sites Framework Assumptions document: 1.10 a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character of and Monuments Register.( +) Cornwall? b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/unacceptable level of The site is mostly classed as Post Medieval Enclosed Land and impact on the historic environment? partly as Ancient Enclosed Land (-). c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural and social significance of the historic asset? d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic towards the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value,

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historic environment and culture? e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be compatible with the immediate historic environment? f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic environment?

Social Inclusion --+ The site falls within an area with a relatively high Indices of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Deprivation Score (23.31). It has a ranking of the 11720 most June 2010. 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide deprived out of a total of 32482 areas. Social Inclusion Ref: 2.2.1 opportunities for all to participate fully in society. Development of this small area would not sustain a new Framework Assumptions document: 2.1 a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and and community facilities (including community youth facilities) provision of additional services and facilities. Its location is also especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? remote from the majority of existing facilities (--). b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? The site could provide for an appropriate mix of housing type and tenure. (+)

Crime & Anti Social At this stage, it is difficult to establish what impacts Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Behaviour development in this area will have on crime and antisocial June 2010. behaviour. Whilst development may reduce the fear of crime as Crime and anti-social behaviour Ref: 2.2.2 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime. current dwellings in the area feel less isolated the increased population may increase anti-social behaviour. Framework Assumptions document:2.2 a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly in the most THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime?

Housing + Most of the site is relatively flat and there are no topographical Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report constraints in this areas so this will help to maximise the June 2010.

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1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in opportunity of developing an optimum quantity and mix of Housing Ref: 2.2.3 terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and decent development (+). housing. Framework Assumptions document:2.3 a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure As the ground is generally flat, therefore a higher % of delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? affordable housing could be accommodated as development costs are potentially minimised (+). b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? Delivery of dwellings on this site would have positive effects on c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social the delivery of affordable housing with 1000 households (at and key worker housing? July 2011) with a local connection to Penzance in housing need. d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling The site falls within the neighbouring Ludgvan Parish with 122 below the decent homes standards? households (at July 2011) with a local connection to Ludgvan in housing need (+) e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? Assessments of this area show that the site could deliver f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of between 160 and 200 dwellings with an appropriate mix of different types and tenures to support a range of household housing including affordable units. A maximum 40% affordable sizes, ages and incomes? rate (as set out in the emerging DPD) would deliver between 64 g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces and 80 affordable units. the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? More detailed SA assessment is not possible at this stage of the plan. h) Will it make the best use of land?

Health --+ The site is not likely to be conducive to encouraging walking or Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report cycling to various facilities , eg the schools, leisure centre and June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier town centre, however it is accessible to the neighbourhood Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, facilities of Long Rock village and there is good access to the recreation and sports facilities. beach, surrounding open countryside and public footpath Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 network which will promote health benefits (+-). a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities in health? The site is not in close proximity to existing health facilities (-) b) Will it improve access to health services? c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation There is currently an adequate provision of health services in and open spaces? Penzance, although it is estimated that up to an additional 3 GPs might be required to cater for the growth in population; d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical future requirements will be determined through the activity and sport? Infrastructure Delivery Plan work and more detail on future e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? requirements should be provided at the next stage of the Framework Plan.

Sport + The site does not incorporate any existing sports facilities Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report (although much of the land has been used as a sports field in June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier the past) so will not have an adverse impact (+). Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, recreation and sports facilities. The site is near to an existing playing field and open space (+) Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities The site will adjoin the beach, open countryside and the public in health? footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 59

b) Will it improve access to health services? (+) c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Recreation + The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier (+) Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, recreation and sports facilities. The close proximity of the beach, cycle path and coastal Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 footpath could encourage recreational activities (+) a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities in health? Development of the site option could provide a potential b) Will it improve access to health services? opportunity to make provision for new designated play space. c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation (+) and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Economic Development +- The site has good links to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this small area would not sustain a new Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and provision of additional services and facilities. It would therefore Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment not provide employment opportunities. (--) opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace More details will emerge at the next stage of the Framework to support local need? Plan. c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Regeneration +- The site has good links to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this small area would not sustain a new Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and provision of additional services and facilities. It would therefore Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment not provide employment opportunities. (--) opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 60

to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Tourism ++- The site has good links to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (++) June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this site could have some negative impact on Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. the landscape at this gateway to the Penzance area which could adversely affect the tourism experience (-) Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Education & Skills - Penzance and Newlyn currently have seven primary and two Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report secondary schools at which there are spare capacity by 2014. June 2010. 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the necessary education, The Infrastructure Delivery Plan will assess future infrastructure Education and Skills Ref: 2.3.2 skills and knowledge to play a full role in society. requirements and it will be important for the next stage of the Framework to set out future education requirements in relation Framework Assumptions document: 3.2 a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young to a proposed level of growth and sites. The site is distant from people? both the secondary and Primary Schools (-) b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? The site is not of a size and convenient location that could offer c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional an opportunity to improve the towns training and/or workforce? educational facilities (--). d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

Transport - The site is conveniently located for a number of local facilities Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report but in comparison to other areas, does not offer a location June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing which could optimise use of more sustainable modes of Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel transport although it is acknowledged that realistically choices. development increases use of motor vehicles (-). Framework Assumptions document: 3.3

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greenhouse gas emissions. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public operate (-). transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made A significant increase in local traffic movements through available? existing residential areas and/or the town centre may cause safety and capacity issues (--). b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Accessibility +- The site is not of a scale to sustain a new neighbourhood but is Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report well located to a number of existing facilities (+-). June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel The development of the area is not of a scale to provide choices. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to Framework Assumptions document: 3.3 operate (-). 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related Step 4 Accessibility mapping greenhouse gas emissions. a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Energy --- Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that the site has little or no Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report potential to support a District Heating scheme (---). June 2010. 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, increase energy Energy: 2.3.4 efficiency and security and reduce fuel poverty. Framework Assumptions document: 3.4 a) Will it promote energy conservation and efficiency? b) Will it promote and support the use of renewable and low Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 62

carbon energy technologies? c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? d) Will it encourage local energy production?

Penzance Proposed Neighbourhood Extension 2a (PNE2a) Sustainability Criteria Score Comments Evidence from Scoping Report/ Framework Assumptions Document Climate factors ++ The site is conveniently located adjacent to the existing urban Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report area and many facilities and, in comparison to other site June 2010. 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through a options, offers a location which could optimise use of more Climatic factors Ref: 2.1.1 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. sustainable modes of transport thereby minimising any increase in greenhouse gas emissions (++). Framework Assumptions document: 1.1 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce vulnerability. The site occupies relatively flat land with a very slight southerly a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? aspect. This would allow development to be orientated to b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and energy maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable efficiency? technologies (++) c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that parts the site has some technologies? potential to support a District Heating scheme but with some d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to limitations/constraints (+) the effects of climate change?

2. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition of geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land?

Soil -- Part of the site is classified as Grade 1 Agricultural Land so if Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report developed would lead to a loss of productive soil (---) June 2010. 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect and Soil Ref: 2.1.4 enhance soil quality. Most of the land is currently farmed but the southern section is employment land (-) Framework Assumptions document: 1.4 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil?

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d) Will the proposal increase the risk of water pollution events?

Landscape ++- The site is not within or in proximity to a designated AONB or Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report AGLV (+). June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, historic Landscape Ref: 2.1.8 and cultural landscape and seascape. The landscape assessment concluded that the site has a moderate landscape value, moderate landscape sensitivity and Framework Assumptions document: 1.8 a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive a moderate overall landscape assessment. (+-) qualities and features of the natural, historic and cultural landscape and seascape character? Mitigation will be required if the site option is developed and b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the this will be looked at in more detail at a later stage to reduce Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase harm to the higher quality landscape in particular. understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements?

Maritime +- The site does not adjoin but is in proximity to the coast and Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report beach at Eastern Green so any development will require careful June 2010. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; mitigation (+-). Maritime Ref: 2.1.9 To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. Framework Assumptions document: 1.9 a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 65

b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

Historic Environment - The site covers a partially open agricultural area on the fringe Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report of the Eastern Green area of the Penzance urban area. June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local distinctiveness Development is likely to have a negative impact on the historic Historic Environment Ref: 2.1.10 of the historic environment. character of the nearby Gulval Churchtown (--). Framework Assumptions document: 1.10 a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character of The site is near the Gulval Churchtown Conservation Area. Any Cornwall? development would negatively affect the setting of and views b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/unacceptable level of from this area and would require mitigation(-) impact on the historic environment? c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural and The site contains no features recorded on the Cornwall Sites social significance of the historic asset? and Monuments Register. d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic towards The site is partly classed as Ancient Enclosed Land with a small the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value, part to the south classed as Settlement (+-). historic environment and culture? e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be compatible with the immediate historic environment? f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic environment?

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Social Inclusion --+ The site falls within two separate Lower Level Super Output Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Areas one with relatively high Indices of Deprivation Score June 2010. 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide (17.94) and one with a very high IOD score (43.84). It has Social Inclusion Ref: 2.2.1 opportunities for all to participate fully in society. rankings of the 3478 and 15651 most deprived out of a total of 32482 areas. Framework Assumptions document: 2.1 a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health and community facilities (including community youth facilities) Development of this area would not sustain a new especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social provision of additional services and facilities. Its location is also exclusion and inequalities? remote from a number of existing facilities (--).

The site could provide for an appropriate mix of housing type and tenure. (+)

Crime & Anti Social At this stage, it is difficult to establish what impacts Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Behaviour development in this area will have on crime and antisocial June 2010. behaviour. Whilst development may reduce the fear of crime as Crime and anti-social behaviour Ref: 2.2.2 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime. current dwellings in the area feel less isolated the increased population may increase anti-social behaviour. Framework Assumptions document:2.2 a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly in the most THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime?

Housing + Most of the site is relatively flat and there are no topographical Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report constraints in this areas so this will help to maximise the June 2010. 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in opportunity of developing an optimum quantity and mix of Housing Ref: 2.2.3 terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and decent development (+). housing. Framework Assumptions document:2.3 As the ground is generally flat, therefore a higher % of a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure affordable housing could be accommodated as development delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? costs are potentially minimised (+). b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? Delivery of dwellings on this site would have positive effects on c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social the delivery of affordable housing with 1000 households (at and key worker housing? July 2011) with a local connection to Penzance in housing need. (+) d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? Assessments of this area show that the site could deliver e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs between 80 and 90 dwellings with an appropriate mix of of the population? housing including affordable units. A maximum 40% affordable f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of rate (as set out in the emerging DPD) would deliver between 32 different types and tenures to support a range of household and 36 affordable units. sizes, ages and incomes? More detailed SA assessment is not possible at this stage of the g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces plan. the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land? Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 67

Health --+ The site is likely to be conducive to encouraging walking or Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report cycling to the primary school, supermarkets and town centre June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier and there is good access to the beach, surrounding open Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, countryside and public footpath network which will promote recreation and sports facilities. health benefits (+). Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities The site is not in close proximity to existing health facilities (--) in health? b) Will it improve access to health services? There is currently an adequate provision of health services in c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation Penzance, although it is estimated that up to an additional 3 and open spaces? GPs might be required to cater for the growth in population; future requirements will be determined through the d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical Infrastructure Delivery Plan work and more detail on future activity and sport? requirements should be provided at the next stage of the e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? Framework Plan.

Recreation + The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier (+) Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, recreation and sports facilities. The close proximity of the beach, cycle path and coastal Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 footpath could encourage recreational activities (+) a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities in health? Development of the site option could provide a potential b) Will it improve access to health services? opportunity to make provision for new designated play space. c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation (+) and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

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Economic Development +- The site has reasonable links to the strategic transport network, Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report in comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this small area would not sustain a new Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and provision of additional services and facilities. It would therefore Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment not provide employment opportunities. (--). opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace More details will emerge at the next stage of the Framework to support local need? Plan. c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Regeneration +- The site has reasonable links to the strategic transport network, Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report in comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this small area would not sustain a new Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and provision of additional services and facilities. It would therefore Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment not provide employment opportunities. (--). opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Tourism ++- The site has reasonable links to the strategic transport network, Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report in comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this site could have some negative impact on Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. the landscape which could adversely affect the tourism experience (-) Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

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Education & Skills --+ Penzance and Newlyn currently have seven primary and two Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report secondary schools at which there are spare capacity by 2014. June 2010. 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the necessary education, The Infrastructure Delivery Plan will assess future infrastructure Education and Skills Ref: 2.3.2 skills and knowledge to play a full role in society. requirements and it will be important for the next stage of the Framework to set out future education requirements in relation Framework Assumptions document: 3.2 a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young to a proposed level of growth and sites. The site is within 800m people? of a Primary School but 1600m from the nearest secondary b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong school (+-). learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional The site is not of a size and convenient location that could offer workforce? an opportunity to improve the towns training and/or educational facilities (--). d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related The development of the area is not of a scale to provide greenhouse gas emissions. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public operate (-). transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made A significant increase in local traffic movements through available? existing residential areas and/or the town centre may cause b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative safety and capacity issues (--+). modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Accessibility ++- The site is not of a scale to sustain a new neighbourhood but is Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report well located to a number of existing facilities (+-). June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel The development of the area is not of a scale to provide choices. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to Framework Assumptions document: 3.3 operate (-). 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related Step 4 Accessibility mapping Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 70

greenhouse gas emissions. a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Penzance Proposed Neighbourhood Extension 2b (PNE2b) Sustainability Criteria Score Comments Evidence from Scoping Report/ Framework Assumptions Document Climate factors ++- The site is conveniently located adjacent to the built up area of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Eastern Green and Gulval and many facilities. However its June 2010. 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through a location is less accessible in comparison to other site options, Climatic factors Ref: 2.1.1 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. and may be less favourable for the use of more sustainable modes of transport which would minimise any increase in Framework Assumptions document: 1.1 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (+-). vulnerability. a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? The site occupies relatively flat land with a very slight southerly b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and energy aspect. This would allow development to be orientated to efficiency? maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies (++) c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy technologies? Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that parts the site has some d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to potential to support a District Heating scheme but with some Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 71

the effects of climate change? limitations/constraints (+)

Soil --- Part of the site is classified as Grade 1 Agricultural Land so if Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report developed would lead to a loss of productive soil (---) June 2010. 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect and Soil Ref: 2.1.4 enhance soil quality. The site is currently farmed. (-) Framework Assumptions document: 1.4 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil?

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improve. However its location is less accessible in comparison to other Framework Assumptions document: 1.5 a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse gas emissions? areas, and may be less favourable for the use of more sustainable modes of transport as opposed to reliance on b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in Cornwall? private motor vehicles (-).

Landscape ++- The site is not within or in proximity to a designated AONB or Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report AGLV (+). June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, historic Landscape Ref: 2.1.8 and cultural landscape and seascape. The landscape assessment concluded that the site has a moderate landscape value, moderate landscape sensitivity and Framework Assumptions document: 1.8 a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive a moderate overall landscape assessment. (+-) qualities and features of the natural, historic and cultural landscape and seascape character? Mitigation will be required if the site option is developed and b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the this will be looked at in more detail at a later stage to reduce Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase harm to the higher quality landscape in particular. understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 73

AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements?

Maritime +- The site does not adjoin but is in proximity to the coast and Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report beach at Eastern Green so any development will require careful June 2010. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; mitigation (+-). Maritime Ref: 2.1.9 To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. Framework Assumptions document: 1.9 a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

Historic Environment -- The site covers an open agricultural area on the fringe of the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Eastern Green area of the Penzance urban area. Development June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local distinctiveness is likely to have a negative impact on the historic character of Historic Environment Ref: 2.1.10 of the historic environment. the nearby Gulval Churchtown (--). Framework Assumptions document: 1.10 a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character of Development is likely to have a negative impact on local Cornwall? character and identity to the town and particularly the historic b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/unacceptable level of character of the nearby Gulval Churchtown. Any development impact on the historic environment? would negatively affect the setting of and views from this area c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural and and would require mitigation (--). social significance of the historic asset? The site contains one feature recorded on the Cornwall Sites d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic towards and Monuments Register, this is the now lost site of an early the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value, medieval holy well. Any development would therefore require historic environment and culture? mitigation which would be looked at in more detail at a later e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be stage (-) compatible with the immediate historic environment? f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in The site is partly classed as Ancient Enclosed Land and partly adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration as Post Medieval Enclosed Land. (-) to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic

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environment?

Social Inclusion --+ The site falls within three separate Lower Level Super Output Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Areas two with relatively high Indices of Deprivation Score June 2010. 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide (17.94 & 23.31) and one with a very high IOD score (43.84). It Social Inclusion Ref: 2.2.1 opportunities for all to participate fully in society. has rankings of the 3478, 11720 and 15651 most deprived out of a total of 32482 areas. Framework Assumptions document: 2.1 a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health and community facilities (including community youth facilities) Development of this small area would not sustain a new especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social provision of additional services and facilities. Its location is also exclusion and inequalities? remote from the majority of existing facilities (--).

The site could provide for an appropriate mix of housing type and tenure. (+)

Crime & Anti Social At this stage, it is difficult to establish what impacts Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Behaviour development in this area will have on crime and antisocial June 2010. behaviour. Whilst development may reduce the fear of crime as Crime and anti-social behaviour Ref: 2.2.2 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime. current dwellings in the area feel less isolated the increased population may increase anti-social behaviour. Framework Assumptions document:2.2 a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly in the most THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime?

delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? costs are potentially minimised (+). b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? Delivery of dwellings on this site would have positive effects on the delivery of affordable housing with 1000 households (at c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social July 2011) with a local connection to Penzance in housing need. and key worker housing? The site also falls within the neighbouring Ludgvan Parish with d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling 122 households (at July 2011) with a local connection to below the decent homes standards? Ludgvan in housing need (+) e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? Assessments of this area show that the site if combined with the neighbouring NE2a could deliver approximately 380 f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of dwellings with an appropriate mix of housing including different types and tenures to support a range of household affordable units. A maximum 40% affordable rate (as set out in sizes, ages and incomes? the emerging DPD) would deliver 152 affordable units. g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce More detailed SA assessment is not possible at this stage of the greenhouse gas emissions? plan. h) Will it make the best use of land?

Health --+ The site is likely to be conducive to encouraging walking or Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report cycling to the primary school, supermarkets and possibly the June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier town centre and there is good access to the beach, surrounding Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, open countryside and public footpath network which will recreation and sports facilities. promote health benefits (+). Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities The site is not in close proximity to existing health facilities (--) in health? b) Will it improve access to health services? There is currently an adequate provision of health services in c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation Penzance, although it is estimated that up to an additional 3 and open spaces? GPs might be required to cater for the growth in population; future requirements will be determined through the d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical Infrastructure Delivery Plan work and more detail on future activity and sport? requirements should be provided at the next stage of the e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? Framework Plan.

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activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Recreation + The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier (+) Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, recreation and sports facilities. The close proximity of the beach, cycle path and coastal Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 footpath could encourage recreational activities (+) a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities in health? Development of the site option could provide a potential b) Will it improve access to health services? opportunity to make provision for new designated play space. c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation (+) and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Regeneration +- The site has good links to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this small area would not sustain a new Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and provision of additional services and facilities. It would therefore Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment not provide employment opportunities. (--) opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 77

seasonality?

Tourism +- The site has reasonable links to the strategic transport network, Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report in comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this site could have a negative impact on the Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. landscape and setting of Mount’s Bay which could adversely affect the tourism experience (--) Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Transport --+ The site is conveniently located for a number of facilities and, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other areas, offers a location which could June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing optimise use of more sustainable modes of transport although it Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel is acknowledged that realistically development increases use of choices. motor vehicles (++-). Framework Assumptions document: 3.3

available? safety and capacity issues (--+). b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Accessibility --+ The site is not of a scale to sustain a new neighbourhood but is Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report well located to a number of existing facilities (+-). June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel The development of the area is not of a scale to provide choices. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to Framework Assumptions document: 3.3 operate (-). 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related Step 4 Accessibility mapping greenhouse gas emissions. a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

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Penzance Proposed Neighbourhood Extension 3 (PNE3) Sustainability Criteria Score Comments Evidence from Scoping Report/ Framework Assumptions Document Climate factors +- The site is conveniently located adjacent to the built up area of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Eastern Green and Gulval and many facilities. However its June 2010. 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through a location is less accessible in comparison to other site options, Climatic factors Ref: 2.1.1 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. and may be less favourable for the use of more sustainable modes of transport which would minimise any increase in Framework Assumptions document: 1.1 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (+-). vulnerability. a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? The site occupies relatively flat land with a very slight southerly b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and energy aspect. This would largely allow development to be orientated efficiency? to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies (++) c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy technologies? Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that the site has little or no d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to potential to support a District Heating scheme (---). the effects of climate change?

Minerals & Geodiversity + The whole site is outside any mineral consultation area (+). Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report June 2010. 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral resources and The site is not in proximity to a County Geology (RIGS) site (+) Minerals and Geo-diversity Ref: 2.1.3 ensure the sustainable management of these resources Framework Assumptions document: 1.3 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition of geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 80

important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land?

Soil --+ The whole site is classified as Grade 1 Agricultural Land so if Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report developed would lead to a loss of productive soil (---) June 2010. 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect and Soil Ref: 2.1.4 enhance soil quality. The land does not appear to be currently farmed. (+-) Framework Assumptions document: 1.4 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil?

Air +- Any development will have an impact on air pollution the extent Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report to which can be minimised through careful design and June 2010. 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality continues to construction (+-). Air Ref: 2.1.5 improve. The site is conveniently located adjacent to the built up area of Framework Assumptions document: 1.5 a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse gas emissions? Eastern Green and Gulval and many facilities. However its b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in Cornwall? location is less accessible in comparison to other areas, and may be less favourable for the use of more sustainable modes of transport as opposed to reliance on private motor vehicles (+-).

of biodiversity in the county and allow its adaptation to climate Framework Assumptions document: 1.7 change. Development in this greenfield area could be accompanied by a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore biodiversity the provision of some wildlife habitats and these could be an interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and improvement to some areas within the site however at this internationally, nationally and regionally designated areas? stage of the process it is unknown whether overall provisions would improve what already exists (-). b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate change through the connection of habitats (wildlife corridors)? c) Does it protect not only designated areas but also of wildlife interest everywhere? d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats?

Landscape --+ The site is not within or in close proximity to a designated Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report AONB or AGLV. (+). However there is a designated AONB June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, historic approximately 300 m to the north. Landscape Ref: 2.1.8 and cultural landscape and seascape. The landscape assessment concluded that the site has a high Framework Assumptions document: 1.8 a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive landscape value, high landscape sensitivity and a high overall qualities and features of the natural, historic and cultural landscape assessment. (--+) landscape and seascape character? b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Mitigation will be required if the site option is developed and Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase this will be looked at in more detail at a later stage to reduce understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the harm to the higher quality landscape in particular. AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements?

Maritime + The site does not adjoin the coast, so maritime issues should Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report not be affected (+). June 2010. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; Maritime Ref: 2.1.9 To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. Framework Assumptions document: 1.9 a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 82

d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

Historic Environment -- The site covers a partially open agricultural area on the fringe Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report of the Eastern Green and Gulval areas of the Penzance urban June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local distinctiveness area. Development is likely to have a negative impact on Historic Environment Ref: 2.1.10 of the historic environment. historic character of the nearby Gulval Churchtown (--). Framework Assumptions document: 1.10 a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character of The site is near the Gulval Churchtown Conservation Area. Any Cornwall? development would negatively affect the setting of and views b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/unacceptable level of from this area and would require mitigation(-) impact on the historic environment? c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural and The site contains no features recorded on the Cornwall Sites social significance of the historic asset? and Monuments Register. d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic towards The site is partly classed as Ancient Enclosed Land (-). the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic environment and culture? e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be compatible with the immediate historic environment? f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic environment?

Social Inclusion +- The site falls within an area with a relatively high Indices of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Deprivation Score (17.94). It has a ranking of the 15651 most June 2010. 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide deprived out of a total of 32482 areas. Social Inclusion Ref: 2.2.1 opportunities for all to participate fully in society. Development of this small area would not sustain a new Framework Assumptions document: 2.1 a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and and community facilities (including community youth facilities) provision of additional services and facilities. Its location is

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especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? however near to the neighbourhood facilities of Gulval (--+). b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? The site could provide for an appropriate mix of housing type and tenure. (+)

Crime & Anti Social At this stage, it is difficult to establish what impacts Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Behaviour development in this area will have on crime and antisocial June 2010. behaviour. Whilst development may reduce the fear of crime as Crime and anti-social behaviour Ref: 2.2.2 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime. current dwellings in the area feel less isolated the increased population may increase anti-social behaviour. Framework Assumptions document:2.2 a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly in the most THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime?

Housing + Most of the site is relatively flat and there are no topographical Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report constraints in this area so this will help to maximise the June 2010. 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in opportunity of developing an optimum quantity and mix of Housing Ref: 2.2.3 terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and decent development (+). housing. Framework Assumptions document:2.3 As the ground is generally flat, therefore a higher % of a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure affordable housing could be accommodated as development delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? costs are potentially minimised (+). b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? Delivery of dwellings on this site would have positive effects on c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social the delivery of affordable housing with 1000 households (at and key worker housing? July 2011) with a local connection to Penzance in housing need. (+) d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? Assessments of this area show that the site could deliver e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs between 70 and 80 dwellings with an appropriate mix of of the population? housing including affordable units. A maximum 40% affordable f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of rate (as set out in the emerging DPD) would deliver between 28 different types and tenures to support a range of household and 32 affordable units. sizes, ages and incomes? More detailed SA assessment is not possible at this stage of the g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces plan. the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land?

b) Will it improve access to health services? There is currently an adequate provision of health services in c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation Penzance, although it is estimated that up to an additional 3 and open spaces? GPs might be required to cater for the growth in population; future requirements will be determined through the d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical Infrastructure Delivery Plan work and more detail on future activity and sport? requirements should be provided at the next stage of the e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? Framework Plan.

Recreation + The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier (+) Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, recreation and sports facilities. The close proximity of the beach, cycle path and coastal Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 footpath could encourage recreational activities (+) a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities in health? Development of the site option could provide a potential b) Will it improve access to health services? opportunity to make provision for new designated play space. c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation (+) and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Economic Development -- The site has less favourable links to the strategic transport Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report network, in comparison to other sites around the urban area June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets due to constrained road access (-). Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. Development of this small area would not sustain a new neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment provision of additional services and facilities. It would therefore opportunities? not provide employment opportunities. (--)

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b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? More details will emerge at the next stage of the Framework c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities Plan. including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Regeneration -- The site has less favourable links to the strategic transport Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report network, in comparison to other sites around the urban area June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets due to constrained road access (-). Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. Development of this small area would not sustain a new neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment provision of additional services and facilities. It would therefore opportunities? not provide employment opportunities. (--) b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Tourism - The site has less favourable links to the strategic transport Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report network, in comparison to other sites around the urban area June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets due to constrained road access (-). Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. Development of this site could have some negative impact on the landscape which could adversely affect the tourism Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment experience (-) opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

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learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional The site is not of a size and convenient location that could offer workforce? an opportunity to improve the towns training and/or educational facilities (-). d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

Accessibility --+ The site is not of a scale to sustain a new neighbourhood but is Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report well located to a number of existing facilities (+-). June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel The development of the area is not of a scale to provide choices. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to Framework Assumptions document: 3.3 operate (-). 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related Step 4 Accessibility mapping greenhouse gas emissions. a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 87

c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Energy --- Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that the site has little or no Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report potential to support a District Heating scheme (---). June 2010. 1. To encourage the use of renewable energy, increase energy Energy: 2.3.4 efficiency and security and reduce fuel poverty. Framework Assumptions document: 3.4 a) Will it promote energy conservation and efficiency? b) Will it promote and support the use of renewable and low carbon energy technologies? c) Will it help reduce fuel poverty? d) Will it encourage local energy production?

Penzance Proposed Neighbourhood Extension 4 (PNE4) Sustainability Criteria Score Comments Evidence from Scoping Report/ Framework Assumptions Document Climate factors +- The site is conveniently located adjacent to the built up area of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Gulval village and its facilities. However its location is less June 2010. 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through a accessible to the town centre and other facilities in comparison Climatic factors Ref: 2.1.1 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. to other site options, and may be less favourable for the use of more sustainable modes of transport which would minimise any Framework Assumptions document: 1.1 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce increase in greenhouse gas emissions (+-). vulnerability. a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? Much of the site consists of steeply sloping land with a northerly b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and energy and easterly aspect which would be less beneficial for solar gain efficiency? compared to other site options. It may also be less beneficial for the use of renewable technologies (--) c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy technologies? Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that parts the site has some d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to potential to support a District Heating scheme but with some the effects of climate change? limitations/constraints (+)

a) Will it reduce the amount of waste produced, collected, and New development will seek to reduce waste by increasing Framework Assumptions document: 1.2 or land filled? recycling, addressing waste as a resource and looking to disposal as the last option. b) Will it increase levels of composting or anaerobic digestion? c) Has space for storage of recycled materials been planned THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO for? BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS d) Will it reduce the waste management industry’s contribution to climate change?

Soil -- The whole site is classified as Grade 2 Agricultural Land so if Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report developed would lead to a loss of productive soil (--) June 2010. 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect and Soil Ref: 2.1.4 enhance soil quality. The site is currently farmed (-) Framework Assumptions document: 1.4 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil?

Air +- Any development will have an impact on air pollution the extent Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report to which can be minimised through careful design and June 2010. 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality continues to construction (+-). Air Ref: 2.1.5 improve. The site is conveniently located adjacent to the built up area of Framework Assumptions document: 1.5 a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse gas emissions? Gulval and its facilities. However its location is less accessible in b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in Cornwall? comparison to other areas, and may be less favourable for the use of more sustainable modes of transport as opposed to reliance on private motor vehicles (+-).

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Landscape --+ The site is not within or in close proximity to a designated Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report AONB or AGLV (+). However there is a designated AONB June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, historic approximately 400 m to the north east. Landscape Ref: 2.1.8 and cultural landscape and seascape. The landscape assessment concluded that the site has a high Framework Assumptions document: 1.8 a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive landscape value, moderate landscape sensitivity and a high qualities and features of the natural, historic and cultural overall landscape assessment. (--+) landscape and seascape character? b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Mitigation will be required if the site option is developed and Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase this will be looked at in more detail at a later stage to reduce understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the harm to the higher quality landscape in particular. AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living

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environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements?

Maritime + The site does not adjoin the coast, so maritime issues should Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report not be affected (+). June 2010. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; Maritime Ref: 2.1.9 To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. Framework Assumptions document: 1.9 a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

Historic Environment --+ The site covers an open agricultural area on the fringe of Gulval Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report (Trevarrack) village. Development is unlikely to have a negative June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local distinctiveness impact on the historic character of the village (+). Historic Environment Ref: 2.1.10 of the historic environment. The site contains a feature (on the site periphery) recorded on Framework Assumptions document: 1.10 a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character of the Cornwall Sites and Monuments Register, with a post Cornwall? medieval fulling mill. Any development would therefore require b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/unacceptable level of mitigation which would be looked at in more detail at a later impact on the historic environment? stage (-) c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural and social significance of the historic asset? The site is classed as Post Medieval Enclosed Land. (-) d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic towards the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic environment and culture? e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be compatible with the immediate historic environment? f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic environment?

Design +- Although the site has a largely north easterly gradient, Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report topography is unlikely to impede the sustainable design of June 2010. development in this area (+). Design Ref: 2.1.11 Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 91

1. To promote and achieve high quality design in development, sustainable land use and sustainable built development. Much of the site consists of steeply sloping land with a northerly Framework Assumptions document: 1.11 a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher and easterly aspect which would be less beneficial for passive environmental standards? solar design compared to other site options(-) b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? It is not possible to comment further at this stage and more c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable energy details will emerge at the next stage of the plan. capture and sustainable construction using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of sustainable construction and transport modes, and green infrastructure?

Social Inclusion --+ The site falls within an area with a relatively high Indices of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Deprivation Score (17.94). It has a ranking of the 15651 most June 2010. 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide deprived out of a total of 32482 areas. Social Inclusion Ref: 2.2.1 opportunities for all to participate fully in society. Development of this small area would not sustain a new Framework Assumptions document: 2.1 a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and and community facilities (including community youth facilities) provision of additional services and facilities. Its location is also especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? not within close proximity to the majority of existing facilities (- b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social -). exclusion and inequalities? The site could provide for an appropriate mix of housing type and tenure. (+)

Crime & Anti Social At this stage, it is difficult to establish what impacts Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Behaviour development in this area will have on crime and antisocial June 2010. behaviour. Whilst development may reduce the fear of crime as Crime and anti-social behaviour Ref: 2.2.2 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime. current dwellings in the area feel less isolated the increased population may increase anti-social behaviour. Framework Assumptions document:2.2 a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly in the most THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime?

Housing +- Land within the site has a largely north easterly gradient and Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report any topographical constraints in this area may affect the June 2010. 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in opportunity of developing an optimum quantity and mix of Housing Ref: 2.2.3 terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and decent development (+-). housing. Framework Assumptions document:2.3 The sloping ground may restrict the achievement of a higher % a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure of affordable housing as development costs are potentially delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? higher (--+). b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? Delivery of dwellings on this site would have positive effects on c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social the delivery of affordable housing with 1000 households (at and key worker housing? July 2011) with a local connection to Penzance in housing need. Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 92

d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling (+) below the decent homes standards? e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs Assessments of this area show that the site could deliver of the population? between 150 and 170 dwellings with an appropriate mix of housing including affordable units. A maximum 40% affordable f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of rate (as set out in the emerging DPD) would deliver between 60 different types and tenures to support a range of household and 68 affordable units. sizes, ages and incomes? g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces More detailed SA assessment is not possible at this stage of the the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce plan. greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land?

Health --+ The site is unlikely to be conducive to encouraging walking or Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report cycling to the schools and town centre due to topographical June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier constraints but there is good access to the beach, surrounding Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, open countryside and public footpath network which will recreation and sports facilities. promote health benefits (+-). Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities The site is not in close proximity to existing health facilities (--) in health? b) Will it improve access to health services? There is currently an adequate provision of health services in c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation Penzance, although it is estimated that up to an additional 3 and open spaces? GPs might be required to cater for the growth in population; future requirements will be determined through the d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical Infrastructure Delivery Plan work and more detail on future activity and sport? requirements should be provided at the next stage of the e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? Framework Plan.

lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, recreation and sports facilities. The close proximity of the beach, cycle path and coastal Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities footpath could encourage recreational activities (+) in health? Development of the site option could provide a potential b) Will it improve access to health services? opportunity to make provision for new designated play space. c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation (+) and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Tourism +- The site has reasonable links to the strategic transport network, Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report in comparison to other cells around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and Development of this site could have some negative impact on Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 94

the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality the landscape which could adversely affect the tourism employment opportunities. experience (-) Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Education & Skills +- Penzance and Newlyn currently have seven primary and two Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report secondary schools at which there are spare capacity by 2014. June 2010. 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the necessary education, The Infrastructure Delivery Plan will assess future infrastructure Education and Skills Ref: 2.3.2 skills and knowledge to play a full role in society. requirements and it will be important for the next stage of the Framework to set out future education requirements in relation Framework Assumptions document: 3.2 a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young to a proposed level of growth and sites. The site is within close people? proximity of a Primary School and within 1200m of a secondary b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong school (+). learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional The site is not of a size and convenient location that could offer workforce? an opportunity to improve the towns training and/or educational facilities (-). d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

Transport -- The site is not conveniently located for a number of facilities in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other areas and does not offer a location which June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing could optimise use of more sustainable modes of transport. It is Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel acknowledged that realistically development increases use of choices. motor vehicles (--). Framework Assumptions document: 3.3

2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related The development of the area is not of a scale to provide greenhouse gas emissions. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public operate (-). transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made A significant increase in local traffic movements through available? existing residential areas and/or the town centre may cause b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative safety and capacity issues (--). modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 95

e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Accessibility - The site is not of a scale to sustain a new neighbourhood and is Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report not well located to a number of existing facilities (--). June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel The development of the area is not of a scale to provide choices. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to Framework Assumptions document: 3.3 operate (-). 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related Step 4 Accessibility mapping greenhouse gas emissions. a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

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Climate factors ++ The site is conveniently located adjacent to the village centre of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Heamoor and its local facilities, but is also conveniently located June 2010. 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through a to other facilities and the town centre such as schools and Climatic factors Ref: 2.1.1 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Penwith FE college and, in comparison to other site options, offers a location which could optimise use of more sustainable Framework Assumptions document: 1.1 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce modes of transport thereby minimising any increase in vulnerability. greenhouse gas emissions (++). a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and energy The site occupies land with a southerly aspect. This would efficiency? largely allow development to be orientated to maximise solar gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies (++) c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy technologies? Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that parts the site has some d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to potential to support a District Heating scheme but with some the effects of climate change? limitations/constraints (+)

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Soil -- The whole site is classified as Grade 2 Agricultural Land so if Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report developed would lead to a loss of productive soil (--) June 2010. 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect and Soil Ref: 2.1.4 enhance soil quality. The site is currently farmed (-) Framework Assumptions document: 1.4 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil?

Air +- Any development will have an impact on air pollution the extent Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report to which can be minimised through careful design and June 2010. 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality continues to construction (+-). Air Ref: 2.1.5 improve. The site is conveniently located adjacent to the existing urban Framework Assumptions document: 1.5 a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse gas emissions? area and many facilities, However it is more distant from the b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in Cornwall? main employment areas and in comparison to other areas, offers a location which could not optimise use of more sustainable modes of transport as opposed to reliance on private motor vehicles (+-).

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through the connection of habitats (wildlife corridors)? c) Does it protect not only designated areas but also of wildlife interest everywhere? d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats?

Landscape +- The site is not within or in close proximity to a designated Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report AONB or AGLV (+). However the edge of the AONB is within June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, historic approximately 500 m of the eastern edge of the site Landscape Ref: 2.1.8 and cultural landscape and seascape. The landscape assessment concluded that the site has a high Framework Assumptions document: 1.8 a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive landscape value, moderate landscape sensitivity and a high qualities and features of the natural, historic and cultural overall landscape assessment. (--+) landscape and seascape character? b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Mitigation will be required if the site option is developed and Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase this will be looked at in more detail at a later stage to reduce understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the harm to the higher quality landscape in particular. AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements?

Maritime + The site does not adjoin the coast, so maritime issues should Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report not be affected (+). June 2010. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; Maritime Ref: 2.1.9 To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. Framework Assumptions document: 1.9 a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

of the historic environment. the town (+). a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character of Framework Assumptions document: 1.10 Cornwall? The site contains features recorded on the Cornwall Sites and Monuments Register, with a post medieval blacksmiths b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/unacceptable level of workshop, a post medieval quarry and a post medieval impact on the historic environment? settlement. Any development would therefore require c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural and mitigation which would be looked at in more detail at a later social significance of the historic asset? stage (-) d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic towards the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value, The site is partly classed as Ancient Enclosed Land and partly historic environment and culture? as Post Medieval Enclosed Land. (-) e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be compatible with the immediate historic environment? f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic environment?

Social Inclusion ++- The site falls within two separate Lower Level Super Output Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Areas both with relatively high Indices of Deprivation Score June 2010. 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide (17.94 & 27.88). It has rankings of the 9191 and 15651 most Social Inclusion Ref: 2.2.1 opportunities for all to participate fully in society. deprived out of a total of 32482 areas. Framework Assumptions document: 2.1 a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health Development of this small area would not sustain a new and community facilities (including community youth facilities) neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? provision of additional services and facilities. Its location is b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social however well located to the neighbourhood facilities in Heamoor exclusion and inequalities? (+-).

If this option comes forward this development should look to provide new facilities to improve access in this wider area.

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The site could provide for an appropriate mix of housing type and tenure. (+)

Crime & Anti Social At this stage, it is difficult to establish what impacts Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Behaviour development in this area will have on crime and antisocial June 2010. behaviour. Whilst development may reduce the fear of crime as Crime and anti-social behaviour Ref: 2.2.2 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime. current dwellings in the area feel less isolated the increased population may increase anti-social behaviour. Framework Assumptions document:2.2 a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly in the most THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime?

Housing + Most of the site is gently sloping to the south and west and Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report there are no topographical constraints in this area so this will June 2010. 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in help to maximise the opportunity of developing an optimum Housing Ref: 2.2.3 terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and decent quantity and mix of development (+). housing. Framework Assumptions document:2.3 As a result, therefore a higher % of affordable housing could be a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure accommodated as development costs are potentially minimised delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? (+). b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? Delivery of dwellings on this site would have positive effects on c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social the delivery of affordable housing with 1000 households (at and key worker housing? July 2011) with a local connection to Penzance in housing need. The site also falls within the neighbouring Madron Parish with d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling 55 households (at July 2011) with a local connection to Madron below the decent homes standards? in housing need (+) e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs of the population? Assessments of this area show that the site could deliver f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of between 230 and 260 dwellings with an appropriate mix of different types and tenures to support a range of household housing including affordable units. A maximum 40% affordable sizes, ages and incomes? rate (as set out in the emerging DPD) would deliver between 92 and 104 affordable units. g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce More detailed SA assessment is not possible at this stage of the greenhouse gas emissions? plan. h) Will it make the best use of land?

Health +- The site is likely to be conducive to encouraging walking or Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report cycling to the schools, leisure centre and town centre and there June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier is good access to the beach, surrounding open countryside and Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, public footpath network which will promote health benefits (+). recreation and sports facilities. Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 The site is not in close proximity to existing health facilities a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities apart form the specialist Poltair Hospital (-) in health? b) Will it improve access to health services? There is currently an adequate provision of health services in Penzance, although it is estimated that up to an additional 3 Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 101

c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation GPs might be required to cater for the growth in population; and open spaces? future requirements will be determined through the d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical Infrastructure Delivery Plan work and more detail on future activity and sport? requirements should be provided at the next stage of the Framework Plan. e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Sport + The site does not incorporate any existing sports facilities so Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report will not have an adverse impact (+). June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, The site is within walking distance to existing sports facilities, recreation and sports facilities. sports fields and the leisure centre. (++) Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public in health? footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. b) Will it improve access to health services? (+) c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Recreation + The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier (+) Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, recreation and sports facilities. Development of the site option could provide a potential Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 opportunity to make provision for new designated play space. a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities (+) in health? b) Will it improve access to health services? c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Economic Development -- The site is not well linked to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (--). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this small area would not sustain a new Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and provision of additional services and facilities. It would therefore Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment not provide employment opportunities. (--). opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace More details will emerge at the next stage of the Framework Plan. Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 102

Regeneration -- The site is not well linked to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (--). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this small area would not sustain a new Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and provision of additional services and facilities. It would therefore Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment not provide employment opportunities. (--). opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Tourism -- The site is not well linked to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (--). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this site could have some negative impact on Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. the landscape which could adversely affect the tourism experience (-) Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Education & Skills +- Penzance and Newlyn currently have seven primary and two Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report secondary schools at which there are spare capacity by 2014. June 2010. 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the necessary education, The Infrastructure Delivery Plan will assess future infrastructure Education and Skills Ref: 2.3.2 skills and knowledge to play a full role in society. requirements and it will be important for the next stage of the Framework to set out future education requirements in relation Framework Assumptions document: 3.2 a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young to a proposed level of growth and sites. The site is within close people? proximity (800m) of both the secondary school and a Primary b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong School and reasonably accessible to Penwith College (+). learning (particularly for those with greatest need)?

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c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional The site is not of a size and convenient location that could offer workforce? an opportunity to improve the towns training and/or d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? educational facilities (-). e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

Transport +- The site is conveniently located adjacent to existing built up Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report area of Heamoor and its many facilities and, in comparison to June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing other areas, offers a location which could optimise use of more Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel sustainable modes of transport although it is acknowledged that choices. realistically development increases use of motor vehicles (++-). Framework Assumptions document: 3.3

2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related The development of the area is not of a scale to provide greenhouse gas emissions. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public operate (-). transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made A significant increase in local traffic movements through available? existing residential areas and/or the town centre may cause b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative safety and capacity issues (--). modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Accessibility - The site is not of a scale to sustain a new neighbourhood and is Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report not well located to a number of existing facilities (--). June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel The development of the area is not of a scale to provide choices. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to Framework Assumptions document: 3.3 operate (-). 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related Step 4 Accessibility mapping greenhouse gas emissions. a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 104

homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Penzance Proposed Neighbourhood Extension 7 (PNE7) Sustainability Criteria Score Comments Evidence from Scoping Report/ Framework Assumptions Document Climate factors ++- The site is located on the fringe of the existing urban area and Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report its many facilities, however in comparison to other site options June 2010. 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through a it may not offer a location which could optimise use of more Climatic factors Ref: 2.1.1 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. sustainable modes of transport thereby minimising any increase in greenhouse gas emissions. (+-). Framework Assumptions document: 1.1 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce vulnerability. The site occupies land with a southerly aspect. This would a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? largely allow development to be orientated to maximise solar b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and energy gain and would enable the use of renewable technologies (++) efficiency? Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that parts of the site has c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy some potential to support a District Heating scheme but with technologies? some limitations/constraints (+) d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to the effects of climate change?

or land filled? recycling, addressing waste as a resource and looking to b) Will it increase levels of composting or anaerobic digestion? disposal as the last option. c) Has space for storage of recycled materials been planned THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO for? BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS d) Will it reduce the waste management industry’s contribution to climate change?

Soil -- The whole site is classified as Grade 2 Agricultural Land so if Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report developed would lead to a loss of productive soil (--) June 2010. 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect and Soil Ref: 2.1.4 enhance soil quality. The site is currently farmed (-) Framework Assumptions document: 1.4 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil?

Air +- Any development will have an impact on air pollution the extent Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report to which can be minimised through careful design and June 2010. 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality continues to construction (+-). Air Ref: 2.1.5 improve. The site is located on the fringe of the existing urban area and Framework Assumptions document: 1.5 a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse gas emissions? its many facilities, however , in comparison to other areas, it b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in Cornwall? may not be a location which could optimise use of more sustainable modes of transport as opposed to reliance on private motor vehicles (+-).

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Landscape ++- The site is not within or in close proximity to a designated Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report AONB. However there is a designated AGLV approximately 500 June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, historic m to the south west. (+). Landscape Ref: 2.1.8 and cultural landscape and seascape. The landscape assessment concluded that the site has a Framework Assumptions document: 1.8 a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive moderate landscape value, moderate landscape sensitivity and qualities and features of the natural, historic and cultural a moderate overall landscape assessment. (+-) landscape and seascape character? b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Mitigation will be required if the site option is developed and Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase this will be looked at in more detail at a later stage to reduce understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the harm to the higher quality landscape in particular. AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living

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environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements?

Maritime + The site does not adjoin the coast, so maritime issues should Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report not be affected (+). June 2010. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; Maritime Ref: 2.1.9 To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. Framework Assumptions document: 1.9 a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

Historic Environment --+ The site covers an open agricultural area on the fringe of the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Alverton area of the Penzance urban area. Development is June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local distinctiveness unlikely to have a negative impact on the historic character to Historic Environment Ref: 2.1.10 of the historic environment. the town (+). Framework Assumptions document: 1.10 a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character of The site is near the historic Trereife House and gardens and Cornwall? development would negatively affect the setting of and views b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/unacceptable level of from the house and estate. Any development would therefore impact on the historic environment? require mitigation which would be looked at in more detail at a c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural and later stage (-) social significance of the historic asset? The site contains one feature recorded on the Cornwall Sites d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic towards and Monuments Register, with evidence for a post medieval the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value, ropewalk. There is also a post medieval milestone on the south historic environment and culture? western corner of the site. Any development would therefore e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be require mitigation which would be looked at in more detail at a compatible with the immediate historic environment? later stage (-) f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration The site is classed as Ancient Enclosed Land (-). to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic environment?

Design + Topography is unlikely to impede the sustainable design of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report development in this area (+). June 2010. Design Ref: 2.1.11 Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 108

1. To promote and achieve high quality design in development, The site occupies land with a southerly aspect which is sustainable land use and sustainable built development. beneficial to passive solar design (+) Framework Assumptions document: 1.11 a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher environmental standards? It is not possible to comment further at this stage and more details will emerge at the next stage of the plan. b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable energy capture and sustainable construction using BREEAM or Code for Sustainable Homes? d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of sustainable construction and transport modes, and green infrastructure?

Social Inclusion ++- The site falls within an area with a relatively high Indices of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Deprivation Score (15.33). It has a ranking of the 17953 most June 2010. 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide deprived out of a total of 32482 areas. Social Inclusion Ref: 2.2.1 opportunities for all to participate fully in society. Development of this small area would not sustain a new Framework Assumptions document: 2.1 a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and and community facilities (including community youth facilities) provision of additional services and facilities. Its location is especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? however well located to the neighbourhood facilities in Alverton b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social (+-). exclusion and inequalities? The site could provide for an appropriate mix of housing type and tenure. (+)

Crime & Anti Social At this stage, it is difficult to establish what impacts Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Behaviour development in this area will have on crime and antisocial June 2010. behaviour. Whilst development may reduce the fear of crime as Crime and anti-social behaviour Ref: 2.2.2 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime. current dwellings in the area feel less isolated the increased population may increase anti-social behaviour. Framework Assumptions document:2.2 a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly in the most THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime?

Housing --+ The site slopes down to the south west and any topographical Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report constraints in this area may affect the opportunity of June 2010. 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in developing an optimum quantity and mix of development (--+). Housing Ref: 2.2.3 terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and decent housing. The sloping ground may restrict the achievement of a higher % Framework Assumptions document:2.3 of affordable housing as development costs are potentially a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure higher (--+). delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in Delivery of dwellings on this site would have positive effects on temporary accommodation? the delivery of affordable housing with 1000 households (at c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social July 2011) with a local connection to Penzance in housing need. and key worker housing? (+) Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 109

d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? Assessments of this area show that the site could deliver e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs between 60 and 70 dwellings with an appropriate mix of of the population? housing including affordable units. A maximum 40% affordable rate (as set out in the emerging DPD) would deliver between 24 f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of and 28 affordable units. different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes? More detailed SA assessment is not possible at this stage of the g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces plan. the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land?

Health +- The site is likely to be conducive to encouraging walking or Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report cycling to the schools and town centre and there is good access June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier to the beach, surrounding open countryside and public footpath Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, network which will promote health benefits (+). recreation and sports facilities. Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 The site is not in close proximity to existing health facilities (-) a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities in health? There is currently an adequate provision of health services in b) Will it improve access to health services? Penzance, although it is estimated that up to an additional 3 c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation GPs might be required to cater for the growth in population; and open spaces? future requirements will be determined through the Infrastructure Delivery Plan work and more detail on future d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical requirements should be provided at the next stage of the activity and sport? Framework Plan. e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Sport + The site does not incorporate any existing sports facilities so Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report will not have an adverse impact (+). June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, The site is near to existing sports fields. (+) recreation and sports facilities. Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. in health? (+) b) Will it improve access to health services? c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? Recreation + The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier (+) Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 110

recreation and sports facilities. Development of the site option could provide a potential Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities opportunity to make provision for a new designated play space. in health? (+) b) Will it improve access to health services? c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Economic Development +- The site has good links to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this small area would not sustain a new Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and provision of additional services and facilities. It would therefore Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment not provide employment opportunities. (--). opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace More details will emerge at the next stage of the Framework to support local need? Plan. c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Regeneration +- The site has good links to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this small area would not sustain a new Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and provision of additional services and facilities. It would therefore Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment not provide employment opportunities. (--). opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Tourism +- The site has good links to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (++). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this site could have some negative impact on Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 the landscape which could adversely affect the tourism Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 111

employment opportunities. experience (-) Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace to support local need? c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Education & Skills --+ Penzance and Newlyn currently have seven primary and two Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report secondary schools at which there are spare capacity by 2014. June 2010. 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the necessary education, The Infrastructure Delivery Plan will assess future infrastructure Education and Skills Ref: 2.3.2 skills and knowledge to play a full role in society. requirements and it will be important for the next stage of the Framework to set out future education requirements in relation Framework Assumptions document: 3.2 a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young to a proposed level of growth and sites. The site is within close people? proximity of a Primary School, but over 1600m from a b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong secondary school (+-). learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional The site is not of a size and convenient location that could offer workforce? an opportunity to improve the towns training and/or educational facilities (-). d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

Transport --+ The site is conveniently located for some facilities but, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other areas, does not offer a location which June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing could optimise use of more sustainable modes of transport Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel although it is acknowledged that realistically development choices. increases use of motor vehicles (+-). Framework Assumptions document: 3.3

2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related The development of the area is not of a scale to provide greenhouse gas emissions. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public operate (-). transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made A significant increase in local traffic movements through available? existing residential areas and/or the town centre may cause b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative safety and capacity issues (--+). modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 112

facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Accessibility - The site is not of a scale to sustain a new neighbourhood and is Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report not well located to a number of existing major facilities (--). June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel The development of the area is not of a scale to provide choices. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to Framework Assumptions document: 3.3 operate (-). 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related Step 4 Accessibility mapping greenhouse gas emissions. a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

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Penzance Proposed Neighbourhood Extension 11 (PNE11) Sustainability Criteria Score Comments Evidence from Scoping Report/ Framework Assumptions Document Climate factors --+ The site is located adjacent to existing urban area and many Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report facilities, however it is at the top of a long steep hill and, in June 2010. 1. To reduce our contribution to climate change through a comparison to other site options, does not offer a location Climatic factors Ref: 2.1.1 reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. which could optimise use of more sustainable modes of transport thereby minimising any increase in greenhouse gas Framework Assumptions document: 1.1 2. To increase resilience to climate change, and reduce emissions (-). vulnerability. a) Does it limit greenhouse gas emissions? The site consists of sloping land with a northerly aspect which b) Does it secure the highest viable resource and energy would be less beneficial for solar gain compared to other site efficiency? options. It may also be less beneficial for the use of renewable technologies (-) c) Does it encourage the use of renewable energy technologies? Heat Mapping Analysis concluded that parts the site has some d) Does it minimise vulnerability and encourage resilience to potential to support a District Heating scheme but with some the effects of climate change? limitations/constraints (+)

Minerals & Geodiversity --+ The whole site is within a mineral consultation area (---). Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report June 2010. 1. To minimise the consumption of mineral resources and The site is in proximity (112m) of Penlee Quarry geological Minerals and Geo-diversity Ref: 2.1.3 ensure the sustainable management of these resources SSSI (-) Framework Assumptions document: 1.3 2. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition of The site is not in proximity to a County Geology (RIGS) site (+) geodiversity in the county. a) Will it minimise the consumption of primary mineral resources and encourage re-use of secondary resources? b) Will it ensure development does not irreversibly sterilise important mineral resources? c) Will it prevent harm to and, where appropriate, enhance Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 114

geological conservation interests in the county? d) Will mineral working impact on designated land? Soil - The whole site is classified as Grade 3 Agricultural Land so if Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report developed would lead to a loss of productive soil (-) June 2010. 1. To minimise the use of undeveloped land and protect and Soil Ref: 2.1.4 enhance soil quality. The site is currently farmed (-) Framework Assumptions document: 1.4 2. To encourage and safeguard local food production. a) Will it protect, enhance and improve soil quality in Cornwall? b) Will it avoid development that leads to the loss of productive soil?

Air --+ Any development will have an impact on air pollution the extent Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report to which can be minimised through careful design and June 2010. 1. To reduce air pollution and ensure air quality continues to construction (+-). Air Ref: 2.1.5 improve. The site is conveniently located adjacent to the existing urban Framework Assumptions document: 1.5 a) Will it reduce pollution including greenhouse gas emissions? area and many facilities however its position at the top of a b) Will it maintain or improve air quality in Cornwall? long steep hill, in comparison to other areas, may not offer a location which could optimise use of more sustainable modes of transport as opposed to reliance on private motor vehicles (-).

Biodiversity ++- The area does not fall within a Special Area of Conservation, Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Cornwall Wildlife Site or other designated site of international, June 2010. 1. To conserve, enhance and restore the condition and extent national or regional significance. It does not fall within but is in Biodiversity Ref: 2.1.7 of biodiversity in the county and allow its adaptation to climate proximity to the Penlee Quarry SSSI, however this SSSI has change. been notified for its geological rather that biological value. Framework Assumptions document: 1.7 (++). a) Does the proposal protect, enhance or restore biodiversity interest of BAP habitats, Cornwall wildlife sites, SSSI’s, and Development in this greenfield area could be accompanied by

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internationally, nationally and regionally designated areas? the provision of some wildlife habitats and these could be an b) Does the proposal allow adaptation to climate change improvement to some areas within the site however at this through the connection of habitats (wildlife corridors)? stage of the process it is unknown whether overall provisions would improve what already exists (-). c) Does it protect not only designated areas but also of wildlife interest everywhere? d) Will it encourage the provision of new or improved wildlife habitats?

Landscape +- The site is not within or in close proximity to a designated Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report AONB or AGLV (+). However there is a designated AGLV June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality of the natural, historic approximately 740 m to the south. Landscape Ref: 2.1.8 and cultural landscape and seascape. The landscape assessment concluded that the site has a high Framework Assumptions document: 1.8 a) Will it sustain and enhance and/or restore the distinctive landscape value, high landscape sensitivity and a high overall qualities and features of the natural, historic and cultural landscape assessment. (-) landscape and seascape character? b) Will it conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Mitigation will be required if the site option is developed and Cornwall AONB and the Tamar Valley AONB, and increase this will be looked at in more detail at a later stage to reduce understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the harm to the higher quality landscape in particular. AONBs? c) Will it protect, enhance and promote opportunities for green infrastructure within and between urban settlements. d) Will it maintain and enhance a high quality living environment? e) Will it encourage the location and design of development to respect and improve landscape character and the landscape setting of settlements?

Maritime + The site does not adjoin the coast, so maritime issues should Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report not be affected (+). June 2010. 1. To encourage clean, healthy, productive and diverse waters; Maritime Ref: 2.1.9 To protect coastal areas and ensure sustainable maritime environments. Framework Assumptions document: 1.9 a) Will the proposal protect, enhance or restore maritime heritage, habitat and biodiversity, both designated and undesignated? b) Will the proposal incorporate adaptation to climate change and its likely effects on the sea, coast and estuaries? c) Will the proposal operate within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment, without adverse effect on its sustainability? d) Will the proposal operate within safe biological, chemical and physical limits?

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Historic Environment ++- The site covers an open agricultural area on the fringe of the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Gwavas area of Newlyn. Development is unlikely to have a June 2010. 1. To protect and enhance the quality and local distinctiveness negative impact on the historic character to the town (+). Historic Environment Ref: 2.1.10 of the historic environment. The site does not contain any features recorded on the Cornwall Framework Assumptions document: 1.10 a) Does the proposal reinforce the distinctive character of Sites and Monuments Register. (+) Cornwall? b) Does the proposal have an acceptable/unacceptable level of The site is classed as Ancient Enclosed Land (-). impact on the historic environment? c) Does the proposal preserve and enhance the cultural and social significance of the historic asset? d) Will it result in development which is sympathetic towards the need to promote the Cornwall's unique heritage value, historic environment and culture? e) Have flood mitigation measures been designed to be compatible with the immediate historic environment? f) Has a balance been struck between the level of risk (e.g. in adaptation to climate change or flood risk) and the aspiration to preserve the distinctive qualities of the historic environment?

Design +- Although the site has a largely northerly gradient, topography Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report is unlikely to impede the sustainable design of development in June 2010. 1. To promote and achieve high quality design in development, this area (+). Design Ref: 2.1.11 sustainable land use and sustainable built development. Much of the site consists of steeply sloping land with a northerly Framework Assumptions document: 1.11 a) Will it encourage developers to build to higher and easterly aspect which would be less beneficial for passive environmental standards? solar design compared to other site options(-) b) Will it help to promote local distinctiveness? c) Does the proposal meet targets for renewable energy It is not possible to comment further at this stage and more capture and sustainable construction using BREEAM or Code details will emerge at the next stage of the plan. for Sustainable Homes? d) Will it promote high quality, sustainable and sympathetic design that takes account of sustainable construction and transport modes, and green infrastructure?

Social Inclusion --+ The site falls within an area with a very high Indices of Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Deprivation Score (42.27). It has a ranking of the 3895 most June 2010. 1. To reduce poverty and social exclusion and provide deprived out of a total of 32482 areas. Social Inclusion Ref: 2.2.1 opportunities for all to participate fully in society. Development of this small area would not sustain a new Framework Assumptions document: 2.1 a) Will it improve access to and provision of services, health neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and and community facilities (including community youth facilities) provision of additional services and facilities. Its location is also especially in rural areas and for the socially excluded? remote from the majority of existing facilities (--). b) Will it reduce poverty, deprivation, discrimination, social exclusion and inequalities? The site could provide for an appropriate mix of housing type and tenure. (+) Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 117

Crime & Anti Social At this stage, it is difficult to establish what impacts Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report Behaviour development in this area will have on crime and antisocial June 2010. behaviour. Whilst development may reduce the fear of crime as Crime and anti-social behaviour Ref: 2.2.2 1. To reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime. current dwellings in the area feel less isolated the increased population may increase anti-social behaviour. Framework Assumptions document:2.2 a) Will it reduce crime and anti-social activity, and in turn, provide safer communities in Cornwall (particularly in the most THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN SCOPED OUT AS IT HAS NO deprived neighbourhoods and identified hot spots) BEARING AT THIS STAGE OF THE FRAMEWORK PROCESS b) Will it help reduce the fear of crime?

Housing --+ Land within the site has a largely northerly gradient and any Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report topographical constraints in this area may affect the June 2010. 1. To meet the needs of the local community as a whole in opportunity of developing an optimum quantity and mix of Housing Ref: 2.2.3 terms of general market, affordable, adaptable and decent development (--+). housing. Framework Assumptions document:2.3 The sloping ground may restrict the achievement of a higher % a) Will it provide an appropriate mix of housing to ensure of affordable housing as development costs are potentially delivery of long-term regeneration schemes for the county? higher (--+). b) Will it reduce the number of people homeless or in temporary accommodation? Delivery of dwellings on this site would have positive effects on c) Will it contribute towards the provision of affordable, social the delivery of affordable housing with 1000 households (at and key worker housing? July 2011) with a local connection to Penzance in housing need. (+) d) Will it reduce the number of unfit homes, and those falling below the decent homes standards? Assessments of this area show that the site could deliver e) Will it deliver adaptable housing to meet the lifelong needs between 50 and 60 dwellings with an appropriate mix of of the population? housing including affordable units. A maximum 40% affordable f) Will it provide a well integrated mix of decent homes of rate (as set out in the emerging DPD) would deliver between 20 different types and tenures to support a range of household and 24 affordable units. sizes, ages and incomes? More detailed SA assessment is not possible at this stage of the g) Will it provide energy efficient development which reduces plan. the annual cost of heating/lighting and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions? h) Will it make the best use of land?

Health --+ The sites position at he top of a steep hill is unlikely to be Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report conducive to encouraging walking or cycling to the schools, June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier town centre and many other facilities but there is good access Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, to the beach, surrounding open countryside and public footpath recreation and sports facilities. network which will promote health benefits (--‘+). Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities The site is not in close proximity to existing health facilities (-) in health? b) Will it improve access to health services? There is currently an adequate provision of health services in c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation Penzance, although it is estimated that up to an additional 3 and open spaces? GPs might be required to cater for the growth in population; future requirements will be determined through the Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 118

d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical Infrastructure Delivery Plan work and more detail on future activity and sport? requirements should be provided at the next stage of the e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels? Framework Plan.

Recreation + The site will adjoin the open countryside and the public Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report footpath network which could encourage access for recreation. June 2010. 1. To improve health through the promotion of healthier (+) Health Sport and Recreation Ref: 2.2.4 lifestyles and improving access to open space and health, recreation and sports facilities. Development of the site option could provide a potential Framework Assumptions document: 2.4 opportunity to make provision for new designated play space. a) Will it improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities (+) in health? b) Will it improve access to health services? c) Will it improve access to the countryside, coast, recreation and open spaces? d) Will it increase participation and engagement in physical activity and sport? e) Will it lead to unacceptable noise levels?

Economic Development -- The site is not well linked to the strategic transport network, in Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report comparison to other sites around the urban area (--). June 2010. 1. To support a balanced and low carbon economy that meets Economic Development, Regeneration and the needs of the area and promotes a diverse range of quality Development of this small area would not sustain a new Tourism Ref: 2.3.1 employment opportunities. neighbourhood and therefore would not improve access to and provision of additional services and facilities. It would therefore Framework Assumptions document: 3.1 a) Will it promote a diverse range of employment not provide employment opportunities. (--). opportunities? b) Will it provide affordable, small scale, managed workspace More details will emerge at the next stage of the Framework to support local need? Plan. c) Will it support the development of access to ICT facilities

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including Broadband, particularly in rural areas? d) Will it raise the quality of employment and reduce seasonality?

Education & Skills -- Penzance and Newlyn currently have seven primary and two Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report secondary schools at which there are spare capacity by 2014. June 2010. 1. To maximise accessibility for all to the necessary education, The Infrastructure Delivery Plan will assess future infrastructure Education and Skills Ref: 2.3.2 skills and knowledge to play a full role in society. requirements and it will be important for the next stage of the Framework to set out future education requirements in relation Framework Assumptions document: 3.2 a) Will it help improve the qualifications and skills of young to a proposed level of growth and sites. The site is not within people? close proximity of either a secondary school or a Primary b) Will it improve facilities and opportunities for lifelong School (--). learning (particularly for those with greatest need)? c) Will it help increase the County's skilled and professional The site is not of a size and convenient location that could offer workforce? an opportunity to improve the towns training and/or educational facilities (--). Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 120

d) Will it support a viable future for rural communities? e) Will it encourage a greater diversity of choice in skills training as part of regeneration efforts? f) Will it increase accessibility to training facilities?

Transport - The site is not conveniently located for a number of facilities Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report and, in comparison to other areas, does not offer a location June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing which could optimise use of more sustainable modes of Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel transport. It is acknowledged that realistically development choices. increases use of motor vehicles (--). Framework Assumptions document: 3.3

2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related The development of the area is not of a scale to provide greenhouse gas emissions. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public operate (-). transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made A significant increase in local traffic movements through available? existing residential areas and/or the town centre may cause b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative safety and capacity issues (--). modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? e) Will it improve service provision or provide a service or facility which is accessible to all, including those with disabilities and those in the more rural areas? f) Will it transfer freight from road to rail and/or sea?

Accessibility -- The site is not of a scale to sustain a new neighbourhood and is Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report not well located to a number of existing facilities (--). June 2010. 1. To improve access to key services and facilities by reducing Transport and Accessibility: 2.3.3 the need to travel and by providing safe sustainable travel The development of the area is not of a scale to provide choices. linkages where public transport services could be encouraged to Framework Assumptions document: 3.3 operate (-). 2. To reduce traffic congestion and minimise transport related Step 4 Accessibility mapping greenhouse gas emissions. a) Will it promote sustainable forms of transport (public transport including bus and rail, cycle and pedestrian routes) and ensure the necessary associated infrastructure is made available? b) Will it reduce traffic congestion by promoting alternative modes of transport? c) Will it reduce the need to travel by seeking to balance homes, jobs, services and facilities? d) Will it lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? Penzance and Newlyn Town Framework Plan Informal Sustainability Appraisal December 2011 121

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Planning Delivery Team (West)

December 2011

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