East Renfrewshire Proposed LDP Local Development Plan LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Strategic Environmental Assessment December 2012 Planning Property and Regeneration Strategic Environmental Assessment Local Development Plan December 2012 Director of Environment Andrew J Cahill B.Sc. (Hons.) Planning Contact Number: 0141 577 3001 Email: [email protected] Consultation Process Comments are being sought on this Strategic Environmental Assessment. This Strategic Environmental Assessment was approved by East Renfrewshire Council at its meeting on 12th December 2012. This document will be placed on public consultation for twelve weeks from 6th February 2013 until 1st May 2013. The Proposed Local Development Plan, on which this document is based is also currently the subject of consultation. Comments on this Strategic Environmental Assessment can be made by completing the online response form available at: www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/sea-local-plan. Your completed form can be emailed to us at: [email protected]. Alternatively you can print and post your completed form to our free post address: Development Plans Team FREEPOST RLUH-EUAU-KGTC East Renfrewshire Council Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road GIFFNOCK East Renfrewshire G46 6UG Copies of the Strategic Environmental Assessment are available to view at East Renfrewshire Council offices, the Council’s website and at all local libraries. What Happens Next? Following the twelve weeks of public consultation, consideration will be given to all comments received. A report will then be produced summarising all comments received, the Council’s response to each representation, and any suggested revisions. This will be made available to the public on the Council’s website, together with the finalised Strategic Environmental Assessment. Further Information If you have any questions regarding the Strategic Environmental Assessment or the consultation process, please contact East Renfrewshire Council on 0141 577 8542. Strategic Environmental Assessment Local Development Plan Contents 1. NON TECHNICAL SUMMARY .............................................................................. 1 1.1. Introduction ............................................................................................. 1 1.2. Consultation Period and Contact Details for Providing Comments .................... 1 1.3. Summary of Assessment Findings ............................................................... 1 1.4. Monitoring................................................................................................ 2 2. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 3 2.1. Context ................................................................................................... 3 2.2. Statutory and Administrative Context .......................................................... 3 2.3. Purpose of Strategic Environmental Assessment ........................................... 3 2.4. Purpose of the Environmental Report ........................................................... 4 2.5. Strategic Environmental Assessment Activities to Date .................................. 4 3. EAST RENFREWSHIRE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ITS CONTEXT ................ 10 3.1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 10 3.2. Key Facts About The Local Development Plan ............................................. 10 3.3. Description of Plan and Purpose ................................................................ 10 3.4. Format and Scope of the Local Development Plan ....................................... 10 3.5. Relationship with other Plans, Programmes and Environmental Objectives ..... 12 4. CURRENT STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT .......................................................... 15 4.1. Relevant Aspects of the Current State of The Environment ........................... 15 4.2. The Likely Evolution of the Environment without the LDP ............................. 15 5. ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FROM THE LDP - METHODOLOGY ..... 18 5.1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 18 5.2. Methodology........................................................................................... 18 6. ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FROM THE LDP – FINDINGS ............ 19 6.1. Detailed Assessments .............................................................................. 19 6.2. Summary of Chapters .............................................................................. 19 6.3. Strategic Vision and Objectives (Chapter 2)................................................ 19 6.4. Development Strategy and Strategic Policies (Chapter 3) ............................. 24 6.5. Key Areas for Change and Settlement Strategies (Chapter 4) ....................... 25 6.6. Place Making and Design (Chapter 5) ........................................................ 26 6.7. Sustainable Economic Growth (Chapter 6) ................................................. 26 6.8. Managing the Wider Environment (Chapter 7) ............................................ 27 7. CUMULATIVE, SYNERGISTIC AND SECONDARY EFFECTS .................................... 28 7.1. Assessment ............................................................................................ 28 Strategic Environmental Assessment Local Development Plan 8. INFLUENCE ON THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN ............................................... 29 8.1. How the SEA process has Influenced the Local Development Plan ................. 29 9. MONITORING ............................................................................................... 30 9.1. Regular Monitoring .................................................................................. 30 List of Tables Table 1: Consultation Exercise, Points Raised and Responses................................................................ 6 Table 2: Analysis of Baseline Data ........................................................................................................ 16 Table 3: Assessment Summary ................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined. List of Figures Figure 1: Boundaries and Geographical Extent of East Renfrewshire ............................ 5 Figure 2: Hierarchy of Plans, Programmes and Strategies ......................................... 13 Figure 3: Timetable and Main Stages for Producing the LDP and SEA ......................... 14 Appendices APPENDIX 1: Framework for Analysis Proposed for Relationship with Other PPS and Environmental Objectives APPENDIX 2: Environmental Issues, Objectives and Implications for LDP APPENDIX 3: Detailed Assessments APPENDIX 4: Baseline Information APPENDIX 5: State of the Environment Report Strategic Environmental Assessment Local Development Plan Document Responsibility Name Position Organisation Louise Carr Geographical Systems Officer East Renfrewshire Council Change History Version Date Comments 0.1 December 2012 Document in draft 0.2 December 2012 Figures inserted 1.0 February 2013 Document released for consultation Strategic Environmental Assessment Local Development Plan To: [email protected] or SEA Gateway Scottish Executive Area 1 H (Bridge) Victoria Quay Edinburgh EH6 6QQ PART 2 An SEA Environmental Report is attached for the plan, programme or strategy (PPS) entitled: East Renfrewshire Council – Local Development Plan The Responsible Authority is: East Renfrewshire Council PART 3 Please tick the appropriate box X The PPS falls under the scope of Section 5(3) of the Act and requires an SEA under the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005. or The PPS falls under the scope of Section 5(4) of the Act and requires an SEA under the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005.or The PPS does not require an SEA under the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005. However, we wish to carry out an SEA on a voluntary basis. We accept that, as this SEA is voluntary, the statutory 5 week timescale for views from the Consultation Authorities cannot be guaranteed. Strategic Environmental Assessment Local Development Plan PART 4 Contact name Louise Carr Job Title Geographical Systems Officer Environment Department Contact address East Renfrewshire Council 2 Spiersbridge Way Spiersbridge Business Park 0141 577 8542 Contact tel no Contact email [email protected] PART 5 Signature Louise Carr (electronic signature is acceptable) December 2012 Date Strategic Environmental Assessment Local Development Plan 1. NON TECHNICAL SUMMARY 1.1. Introduction 1.1.1. East Renfrewshire Council has published its Proposed Local Development Plan which is now out for Consultation. Once adopted, the Plan will guide development and regeneration throughout the Authority area. 1.1.2. This Environmental Report forms part of the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Local Development Plan. The Report highlights any adverse impacts that land use change and development, brought about by the Policies and Proposals contained within the Local Development Plan, may have on the environment. 1.1.3. The Strategic Environmental Assessment process has helped to inform the Proposed Local Development Plan and as a result its Policies are considered to have environmental focus. 1.2. Consultation Period and Contact Details for Providing Comments 1.2.1. As required under Section 16 of the Environmental Assessment (Scotland)