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Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening

Statement for Hackney Wick and Fish Island

Supplementary Planning Document

Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited

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SEA Screening Statement for the Hackney Wick and

Fish Island SPD

Author Georgie Grant/Petya

Georgieva

Checker David Hourd

Approver Caroline Soubry-Smith

Report No 001-UA006671-UE31-01

Date June 2015

This report has been prepared for the London Legacy

Development Corporation in accordance with the terms and

conditions of appointment for the Local Plan dated 13

September 2012. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited (2212959)

cannot accept any responsibility for any use of or reliance

on the contents of this report by any third party.

Contents Section 1: The Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Process ....... 1

1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 1

2 Scope of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD ........................................ 2

3 Structure of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD ................................... 4

4 SA/SEA of the Local Plan ...................................................................... 6

5 Screening Assessment .......................................................................... 7

6 Conclusion .......................................................................................... 16

Section 2: SEA Determination Statement .................................................... 17

7 SEA Determination Statement ........................................................... 17

Appendix A Hackney Wick/Fish Island Area Segments Appendix B Application of the SEA Directive to Plans and Programmes Appendix C Sustainability Appraisal of Sub Area 1 (extract)

SEA Screening Statement – Hackney Wick and Fish Island

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Section 1: The Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Process

1 Introduction

1.1 The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) is in a process of preparing a

Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to provide further guidance to the Hackney Wick

and Fish Island Sub Area and other relevant policies within its Local Plan. Section 2 of this

document describes the proposed scope of the SPD.

1.2 Hyder Consulting Ltd, on behalf of the LLDC has been commissioned to prepare a

Screening Statement for Hackney Wick and Fish Island SPD to assess the need to

undertake Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the SPD. The SEA Screening

Statement will be consulted on with the relevant Statutory Environmental Bodies.

1.3 This SEA Screening Statement has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of

Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Assessment of

the Effects of Certain Plans and Programmes on the Environment and the Environmental

Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004. The following guidance has also

been taken into account:

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (DCLG, 2012).

The National Planning Practice Guidance (PPG ID: 11) in relation to SEA/SA

(DCLG, 2015).

A Practical Guide to the Strategic environmental Assessment Directive (ODPM,

2005).

1.4 This screening consultation has been prepared to enable the specified Statutory

Environmental Bodies (Natural England, Historic England and the Environment Agency) to

comment on the appropriateness of the screening process and its conclusion for the

proposed SPD. Other bodies that have specifically been invited to comment are:

London Boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest;

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

Transport for London (TfL)

Greater London Authority (GLA)

Canals and Rivers Trust (CRT)

1.5 The consultation period ran from 18th June to midday on 23rd July 2015. Any comments

were invited to be made in writing and returned to the Planning Policy Team at:

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address: SEA Screening Consultation (Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD), Planning

Policy, London Legacy Development Corporation, Level 10, 1 Stratford Place, Montfichet

Road, Stratford London. E20 1EJ.

mailto:[email protected]



2 Scope of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD

2.1 The SPD is being prepared to provide greater detail on Local Plan policies and to interpret

the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Design and Planning Guidance at a more extensive and

detailed spatial scale. The SPD’s primary purpose is to outline how development can

achieve the area priorities and provide additional guidance on the types and forms of

development that are appropriate. The SPD is also an opportunity to explain how particular

Local Plan policies should be interpreted in different parts of Hackney Wick and Fish Island.

2.2 The purpose of the SPD will be to:

Supplement the policies within the Local Plan

Provide further guidance on key considerations for applications within the Hackney

Wick/Fish Island Area and LLDC’s priorities

Provide area-based and where applicable, site-specific guidance on how to bring

forward policy-compliant mixed use schemes

Assist developers in the early development of schemes by identifying the matters for

consideration which are likely to be raised within pre-application discussions

Formalise elements of the Hackney Wick and Fish island Design and Planning

Guidance

Deliver the Local Plan’s vision – to deliver approximately 3000 new homes, a new

neighbourhood centre, and new open space whilst maintaining the existing level of

employment floorspace, preserving or enhancing heritage assets and building to an

appropriate scale.

2.3 The area affected by the SPD is that of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island within the Legacy

Corporation Local Plan Sub Area 1 (See Figure 1). Appendix 1 sets out the Sub Area

Segments proposed in the SPD.



Figure 1: Location of Hackney Wick/Fish Island (Sub Area 1)



3 Structure of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD

3.1 As outlined in Section 2, the purpose of the SPD will be to provide a guide for developers

wishing to redevelop land within Hackney Wick and Fish Island, and indicate what planners

will expect to see during pre-application discussions. It will not create any new policy or

amend it; however it will supplement the existing Local Plan Sub Area 1 policies for

development of Hackney Wick and Fish Island. The SPD will explain how particular policies

should be interpreted in different parts of Hackney Wick and Fish Island and for the site

allocations included in Sub Area 1 in the Local Plan:

SA1.1 Hackney Wick Station Area

SA1.2 Hamlet Industrial Estate

SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA1.4 Bream Street

SA1.5 415 Wick Lane

SA1.6 Neptune Wharf

SA1.7 East Wick and Here East

SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA1.9 Bartrip Street South

3.2 Table 1 sets out the proposed structure of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD. Once

produced, a draft of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD will be subject to formal public

consultation.

Table 1: Proposed Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD Structure

Chapter Further guidance

1. Introduction Purpose of SPD

Background

Role of LLDC as Local Planning Authority and regeneration agency

2. Area profile Description of Sub Area 1 and map (including an illustration of development activity, i.e. current schemes and permissions)

Brief history of the area

Relationships with surrounding areas

Site constraints

Access and connection points

3. Area Wide Priorities Uses:

Employment and business: Visual illustrations of the area’s

existing and potential future (end of Plan period) employment

structure/uses

Mixed use typologies: Illustrated guidance that identifies




appropriate/compatible employment space formats/uses (i.e.

adaptable spaces, generous floor to ceiling heights, B1 – B2

workshop uses)

Housing: Diagrams that show where housing is currently

located, where it will be concentrated by type/tenure in the

future and its proximity to community facilities (whilst

highlighting the settled nature of the Trowbridge Estate/Wick

Village/Eastway Area)

Connectivity (including extensions to the district heating network:

An outline of the connectivity projects and the strategy for the area

as a whole that underpins this (i.e. maps/plans of the main

routes/networks etc.)

Waterways and Open Spaces: This section will address the open

space network (i.e. typologies for the area and how these function

in the context of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park/Canal Park and

Victoria Park) and waterways (i.e. biodiversity, flooding and

waterway transport uses, moorings etc.).

Neighbourhood Centre: Guidance on how to deliver this, drawing

on the work undertaken as part of the masterplanning process.

Heritage

4. Area Specific Guidance

The proposal is for the SPD to be split into several area-based

chapters (one for each sub area segment shown in Appendix 1).

Local Plan policies will be interpreted in relation to each of these.

The preparation of an SPD is in itself an acknowledgement that the

unique character of Hackney Wick and Fish Island necessitates a

more detailed and locationally tailored policy approach.

Each area-based chapter will briefly explain the history, developing

context (current schemes and permissions), urban form and policy

context of the segment to which it relates before proceeding to

articulate the Local Plan and Sub Area 1 policy expectations for

that area in light of its unique townscape, current role and future

functions.

5. Sub Area Segments The Neighbourhood Centre

Eastway, Trowbridge and Wick Village

Fish Island Mid

Fish Island South

The Legacy Development Area (Eastwick/Sweetwater/Here East)




6. Content The SPD will supplement the existing Local Plan Sub Area 1 policies as outlined in section 1.11 below.

7. Implementation Relevant Integrated Design Projects and funding sources, application of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and S106, regeneration and Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers, joint working with boroughs etc.

8. Delivery mechanisms

Planning applications, conditions, S106 (likely contributions sought) and CIL revenue.

Lead agents: LLDC (LPA), LLDC (landowner), landowners, developers and their partners, London Borough of Tower Hamlets (including waste management), London Borough of Hackney, TfL, Environment Agency, Canal and River Trust

9. Annex Guidance on:

Materials, public realm, palette, planting, street furniture etc.

Planning Policies:

Relationship and links to the Local Plan/London Plan Role and status of SPDs Relevant Local Plan policies, i.e. B1, B2, B3, B4, H1, H2,

CI1,CI2, BN1, BN2, BN4, BN7, BN10, BN16, IN2, T5, T6, S8 and 1.1 - 1.6

Prioritisation of policies – further interpretation of how these may apply at site level

Site Allocation principles – further explanation of these and an increased focus on SA 1.1

Workspace typologies: Size, format, floor to ceiling heights

4 SA/SEA of the Local Plan

4.1 The Local Plan has itself been the subject of Sustainability Appraisal (including SEA) and

this has included the Hackney Wick and Fish Island Sub Area 1, including assessment of

the vision, policies and development potential of Sub Area 1 and each of the proposed Site

Allocations (SA1.1 – SA1.9) against the SA Objectives. This SA/SEA process was

undertaken throughout the Local Plan preparation process. The relevant Sustainability

Appraisal documents and the Local Plan can be found on the Legacy Corporation website

at

http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/~/media/LLDC/Local%20Plan/Local%20Plan%20Aug14/Lo

cal%20Plan.pdf and extract of the assessment matrix for Sub Area 1 is shown in Appendix 3.

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (March 2012)

4.2 Paragraph 165 of the NPPF states “A sustainability appraisal which meets the requirements

of the European Directive on strategic environmental assessment should be an integral part

of the plan preparation process, and should consider all the likely significant effects on the

environment, economic and social factors”. Paragraph 166 states that “Assessments

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should be proportionate, and should not repeat policy assessment that has already been

undertaken”.

National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) (February 2015)

4.3 The NPPG states that “Supplementary planning documents do not require a sustainability

appraisal but may in exceptional circumstances require a strategic environmental

assessment if they are likely to have significant environmental effects that have not already

have been assessed during the preparation of the Local Plan.

4.4 A strategic environmental assessment is unlikely to be required where a supplementary

planning document deals only with a small area at a local level (see regulation 5(6) of the

Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004), unless it is considered

that there are likely to be significant environmental effects.

4.5 Before deciding whether significant environment effects are likely, the local planning

authority should take into account the criteria specified in Schedule 1 to the Environmental

Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 and consult the consultation

bodies.”

5 Screening Assessment

5.1 The document “A Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive”

(ODPM, 2005), sets out eight criteria that should be taken into account when screening a

plan or programme to determine whether it will require SEA. Tables 2 and 3 below provide

the screening assessment using these criteria and the recommended methodology within

the guide.

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Table 2 Application of the SEA Directive to the Proposed SPD

Screening Question Screening assessment

1. Is the SPD subject to preparation

and/or adoption by a national,

regional or local authority OR

prepared by an authority through

legislative procedure by Parliament

or Government?

Yes. The SPD will be prepared and

adopted by the Legacy Corporation in

its role as Local Planning Authority.

2. Is the SPD required by legislative,

regulatory or administrative

provisions?

No. Preparation of SPD is not a

requirement of legislation, regulatory

or administrative provisions.

3. Is the SPD prepared for agricultural,

forestry, fisheries, energy, industry,

transport or waste management,

telecommunications, tourism, town

and country planning or land-use,

AND does it set a framework for

future development consent of

projects in Annexes I and II to the

EIA Directive?

Yes. The SPD is intended to provide

further guidance to the Legacy

Corporation Local Plan which is the

town planning policy framework for its

area, including policy for land-use. The

Local Plan has been subject to full

Sustainability Appraisal (including

SEA).

4. Will the SPD, in view of its likely

effects on sites, require an

assessment under Article 6 or 7 of

the Habitats Directive?

No. The Local Plan was subject to

screening for the need for assessment

under the requirements of the Habitats

Directive and it was concluded that

such assessment was unnecessary.

As the SPD will not change or add to

policy, proposals or designations

within the Local Plan, it is not

considered that further screening for

such assessment is necessary as

there would be no likely effects on

European Sites.

5. Does the SPD determine the use of

small areas at local level, OR is it a

minor modification of a plan subject

to Article 3.2?

No. The policies, proposals and

allocations that determine use within

the SPD area have already been set

within the Local Plan. It is not a

modification but provides much

detailed guidance on existing policies

and illustrates how designs and

developments plans will come

together. It also illustrates how policy-

compliant mixed use development




schemes can be delivered across the

area and how development should be

phased to facilitate coherent and

cohesive development.

6. Does the SPD set the framework for

future development consent of

projects (not just projects in Annexes

to the EIA Directive)?

No. This framework is already set

within the Local Plan. The SPD does

not allocate new sites within Sub Area

1 and is consistent with the Local Plan.

The SPD will provide additional

guidance on the existing policies,

proposals or allocations within the

Local Plan. It will also provide tailored

policy guidance of area specific

segments to facilitate interpretation of

the overarching policies for each

segment.

7. Is the SPD’s sole purpose to serve

the national defence or civil

emergency, OR is it a financial or

budget plan, OR is it co-financed by

structural finds or EAGGF

programmes 2000-2006/7?

No.

8. Is it likely to have a significant effect

on the environment?

It is not likely that the SPD will have

any significant effect on the Hackney

Wick/ Fish Island area or elsewhere

that has not already been assessed

through Sustainability Appraisal

(including SEA) of the Local Plan. The

assessment Sub Area 1 Hackney

Wick/Fish Island’s vision concluded

that there were predominantly positive

impacts and no overall negative

impacts when assessed against the

Local Plan SA Objectives.

Each of the six policies which provide

guidance on how the vision for the

area will be achieved have also been

assessed in the SA. The additional

guidance which supplements each

policy in the SPD will provide further

detail with regard to design, size, form,

etc. of the development. Although

there may be some environmental




effects of providing site specific

guidance, the assessment of

significant effects has already been

covered in principle in the SA of the

Local Plan. Therefore it is considered

that the SPD does not need to be

subject to further SEA.

In addition, each site allocation within

Sub Area 1 has already been

assessed through Sustainability

Appraisal (including SEA) of the Local

Plan.

Local Plan policies that are likely to be

specifically within the scope of the

further guidance within the SPD are as

follows:

B.1 Location and maintenance of employment uses

B.2 Thriving town, neighbourhood and local centres

B.3 Creating vitality through interim uses

B.4 Providing low-cost and managed workspace

H.1 Providing a mix of housing types

H.2 Delivering affordable housing

CI.1 Providing new and retaining existing community infrastructure

CI.2 Planning for and bring forward new schools

BN.1 Responding to place

BN.2 Creating distinctive waterway environments

BN.4 Designing residential schemes

BN.7 Improving Local Open Space

BN.16 Preserving or enhancing heritage assets

BN.10 Proposals for tall buildings

IN.2 Planning for waste

T.5 Street Network

T.6 Facilitating Local Connectivity

S.2 Energy infrastructure in new development

S.8 Flood risk and sustainable drainage measures



Table 3 Determining the likely significance of effects

SEA Directive Annex II: Criteria for

determining likely significance of effects

referred to in Article 3(5)

Comment

The characteristics of plans and programmes, having regard, in particular, to:

1a) The degree to which the plan or

programme sets a framework for

projects and other activities,

either with regard to the location,

nature, size and operating

conditions or by allocating

resources

The SPD will provide further guidance

to the policies, proposals and the

allocations that are contained within

the Local Plan which already sets the

framework for the development

projects and activities that could occur

within the Hackney Wick and Fish

Island area. The Local Plan as a

whole, including those parts that set a

framework for Hackney Wick and Fish

Island in particular, have been fully

assessed for the purposes of SA/SEA.

There are no new policies or site

allocation contained in the SPD. The

SPD provides further information and

guidance on implementation and

interpretation of the existing policies

through specific design details (for

example materials, preferred zones of

active frontage, street widths, general

patterns of building heights, etc.)

1b) The degree to which the plan or

programme influences other plans

and programmes including those

in a hierarchy

The Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD, in

providing further guidance to the

framework set within the Local Plan,

does not directly affect other specific

public sector plans or programmes but

rather is influenced by the Local Plan

and other higher tier planning policy,

including the London Plan and NPPF.

1c) The relevance of the plan or

programme for the integration of

environmental considerations in

particular with a view to

promoting sustainable

development

The Local Plan and other higher level

policies set the context for achieving

sustainable development for which the

SPD will provide further guidance as to

how this should be achieved (for

example effective consolidation of land

uses). The SPD will not revisit or

change the higher level policy

requirements, in this case of the Local






Comment

Plan, which have been subject of

SA/SEA. The SA Report June 2014

concludes that the Sub Area sections

of the Local Plan and the site

allocations have a positive impact

overall and a specifically positive

impact for the majority of the SA

objectives when assessed against

these. Environmental considerations

such as flood risk, access,

enhancement of heritage assets have

been taken one step further in the SPD

when developing the design principles

for the area and are considered largely

positive.

1d) Environmental problems relevant

to the plan or programme

The Local Plan SA did not identify any

negative effects against the SA

Objectives for the Hackney Wick/Fish

Island Sub Area. For the SA Objective:

“To protect and enhance the quality of water features and resources and reduce the risk of flooding” a balance of potential positive and negative impacts was identified. It concludes that “there are areas of Flood Zones 2 and 3 within the sub area with parts of Fish Island predominantly covered by Flood Zone 3. Therefore increasing the amount of development within the sub area may exacerbate current issues.” A potential positive and negative impact was also identified for air quality. “The whole borough of Hackney is considered to be within an AQMA for levels of NO2. The development of new homes may lead to an influx of private cars which may lead to congestion issues and decrease local air quality over the long term”. Given the identification of mitigation through other policy requirements






Comment

within the Local Plan (Policy SP.3 and Policy S.8), it is concluded that there are no identified problems relevant to the Hackney Wick/Fish Island area that cannot be mitigated. The SPD will provide area specific guidance to supplement these policies (for example through designing out flood risk).

1e) The relevance of the plan or

programme for the

implementation of Community

legislation on the environment

(e.g. plans and programmes

linked to waste management or

water protection).

It is unlikely that there would be any significant impact resulting from the further guidance for Sub Area 1.

Characteristics of the effects and of the area likely to be affected, having

regard, in particular, to:

2a) The probability, duration,

frequency and reversibility of the

effects

The SPD will cover the same period of

time as the Local Plan. A Sustainability

Appraisal was undertaken for the Local

Plan which included the Hackney

Wick/Fish Island Sub Area which is the

area that will be addressed by the

SPD. The evidence to support the SA

for the Local Plan continues to be up-

to-date and the assessment looked at

the probability, duration, frequency and

reversibility of effects. Whilst the SPD

will provide further guidance and

supplement the existing policies in the

Local Plan (and have largely positive

effect), the probability, duration,

frequency and reversibility of the

effects from the implementation of the

SPD will remain the same.

2b) The cumulative nature of the

effects

Cumulative effects of the development

of Hackney Wick/Fish Island Sub Area

1 with the rest of the Sub Areas have

been assessed within the SA for the






Comment

Local Plan. There are no likely

cumulative effects that would result

from the production of the Hackney

Wick/Fish Island SPD.

2c) The trans-boundary nature of the

effects

There will be no national trans

boundary effects resulting from the

Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD given

the highly localised nature of the area

included and the types of development

defined within the Local Plan. Local

administrative trans boundary effects

were considered as part of the

SA/SEA of the Local Plan.

2d) The risks to human health or the

environment (e.g. due to

accidents)

Human health effects were assessed

in the SA for the Local Plan for Sub

Area 1 (SA Objective To improve

physical and mental health and

wellbeing for all and reduce health

inequalities). No risks to human health

or the environment were identified in

relation to Sub Area 1 apart from that

for flood risk and air quality which are

addressed at 1b above.

Further area specific guidance on

open space provision, improved

access and flood risk will be included

in the SPD. That will provided more

certainty in the probability of the

positive effects already assessed in

the SA for the Local Plan.

2e) The magnitude and spatial extent

of the effects (geographical area

and size of the population likely to

be affected)

The spatial extent of the SPD will not

be larger than the area already

covered in Local Plan. Hackney

Wick/Fish Island covers an area of 114

hectares. A diverse range of both

businesses and residential properties

are currently found in the area. The

potential impacts of development

proposals in this geographical area

have been assessed as part of the

SA/SEA of the Local Plan. The SPD






Comment

will focus on the comprehensive

approach to development delivery in a

way which will reduce the impact upon

residents and business owners within

the area (through careful phasing for

example). The creation of open space

and retaining employment throughout

Sub Area 1 will enhance the positive

impacts upon the geographical area

and its residents.

2f) The value and vulnerability of the

area likely to be affected due to:

I. special natural characteristics

or cultural heritage, II. exceeded

environmental quality standards

or limit values III. intensive land-

use

The value and vulnerability of the area

of the SPD have been considered as

part of the SA/SEA of the Local Plan

including the special cultural heritage

aspects.

The intensiveness of the proposed use

of the land is a factor information

available at the time of the SA/SEA

assessment of the Local Plan and no

significant impacts were identified in

relation to this.

2g) The effects on areas or

landscapes which have a

recognised national, Community

or international protection status

There are no landscapes or areas of

recognised national, community or

international protection status

identified in relation to the Hackney

Wick/Fish Island SPD area. However,

further area specific guidance for each

area segment on appropriate design is

considered largely positive with regard

to local character and townscape.



6 Conclusion

6.1 In considering the scope of the Hackney Wick/Fish Island SPD against the eight criteria

from the guidance document “A Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment

Directive” (ODPM, 2005), it is concluded that the SPD will not change or introduce new

planning policy, proposals or allocations over and above the Local Plan. Whilst there may

be some environmental effects of developing the area these have already been covered in

principle in the SA of the Local Plan. Therefore, it is considered that the SPD does not need

to be subject to further SEA. The key areas where the SPD adds to the Local Plan policy is

in terms of guidance for five specific sub area segments. Whilst a form of SA might benefit

the development of this guidance, it is not considered that SEA or SA would be a formal

requirement given the principles have already been covered in the Local Plan SA.


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Section 2: SEA Determination Statement

This section of the document was written by LLDC officers upon completion of the consultation.

7 SEA Determination Statement

Determination Statement on the need for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Hackney Wick Fish Island Supplementary Planning Document.

7.1 This section of the report constitutes the determination statement as to the need for a full

SEA under Regulation 9(3) of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004. This section sets out the results of the SEA screening process set out in sections 1-6 of this document for the LLDC’s proposed Hackney Wick Fish Island Supplementary Planning Document along with the reasoning behind the determination that an SEA is not required.

Consultation with Statutory Bodies

7.2 In accordance with the Regulations the Legacy Corporation as the Local Planning Authority

for its area has consulted with specified environmental organisations (Natural England, English Heritage and the Environment Agency) and in light of the Duty to Cooperate has also consulted other relevant parties, to determine the need or otherwise for an SEA of the proposed Hackney Wick and Fish Island Supplementary Planning Document. The Legacy Corporation has determined that an SEA is not required in this instance and the reasons for reaching this conclusion are set out in paragraph 6.1 of this document. The conclusion states:

“In considering the scope of the Hackney Wick Fish Island SPD against the eight criteria from

the guidance document “A Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment

Directive” (ODPM, 2005), it is concluded that as the SPD will not change or introduce new

planning policy, proposals or allocations and that those on which it will rely are within the

Local Plan which has already been subject to Sustainability Appraisal (including SEA), it is

considered that SEA is unlikely to be required for the Hackney Wick Fish Island SPD.”

7.3 The SEA Screening Statement was sent to the following organisations:

The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (Historic England);

Natural England;

The Environment Agency;

Transport for London;

Greater London Authority (GLA);

Canal and River Trust;


The London Boroughs of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Newham

Their comments are summarised the table below:


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Table 4 Summarised Consultation Responses

Organisation Comment

Historic England On the basis of the information provided and in respect of the specific heritage impacts of the draft documents we agree that these supplement and provide further guidance on existing policies, and as such do not require SEA. It must be noted that this advice does not affect our obligation to advise you on, and potentially object to any specific development proposal which may subsequently arise from this request and which may have adverse effects on the environment. In addition we have previously provided comments in respect of the Hackney Wick Masterplan and are keen to continue to explore with the LLDC how the proposed SPD can balance ambitious growth plans within the conservation area and the desirability of ensuring new development is managed in a way that sustains the areas historic significance. We would therefore value the opportunity to discuss the SPD’s further as they develop.

Natural England Bromley-by-Bow; Hackney Wick and Fish Island; and Pudding Mill SEA screenings: Having checked the three SEA screening documents and referring back to the local plan which Natural England was consulted on, the finding that all three shouldn’t require further assessment is agreeable. Given the lack of new policies within the SPDs and the fact that they are purely elaborating on already assessed wording within the Local Plan there wouldn’t be any need to reassess these documents as they would fall under the prior assessment carried out for all of the policies within the main strategic Local Plan document.

Environment Agency The three areas have the following main environmental characteristics in terms of flood risk and waterways:

Bromley-By-Bow - This site is located adjacent to the Lee Navigation (Lower) and lies within flood zones 1, 2 and 3.

Hackney Wick & Fish Island - The Lea Navigation Hackney Cut and Hertford Union Canal criss-cross through this area. The site has significant areas of flood zones 2 and 3.

Pudding Mill - The site is bounded on three sides by the City Mill River, Bow Back River and the River Lea and almost the entire area falls within flood zone 2 and 3.

The purpose of the SPD is to provide further site-specific guidance based on the relevant policies in the Local Plan. At the Local Plan stage a Sequential Test and review of the existing Strategic Flood Risk Assessments were carried out to determine the overall impacts on flood risk and identify what mitigation measures are


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Organisation Comment

required. EA agree that although there may be some environmental effects of providing the site-specific guidance in the SPDs the assessment of environmental impact of the proposed site allocations has already been covered by the Sustainability Appraisal of the Local Plan, and we hope through discussions with us that the SPDs will assist in providing guidance that will enhance the waterways and reduce the risk of flooding. It is therefore agreed that it’s probably not necessary for an SEA to be carried out for the SPDs but ask that LLDC engage with the EA on the development of these SPDs so that the guidance relevant to the sites is appropriate, contributes to the overall sustainability and reduces vulnerability to climate change. Please note that given the presence of waterways on all three sites and the flood risk zones both policies BN2 ‘creating distinctive waterways’ and S8 ‘flood risk and sustainable drainage measures’ will be relevant as a baseline to provide further site-specific guidance. This is recognised for Hackney Wick & Fish Island and Pudding Mill but not specifically for Bromley-By-Bow (p.10).


There are no specific comments to raise in respect of the screening tests other than it should be noted that Bromley by Bow is located adjacent to the Regional Park at Three Mills. Development of this site will impact on the Park in terms of increased recreational use. This fact should be considered as part of the area profile. Design guidance and infrastructure provision needs to ensure safe routes into the Regional Park via Bromley by Bow are provided especially where these facilitate access via Bromley by Bow tube, cycleways and bus services. The riverside walk and associated open space will be critical to enhancing the boundary with the Regional Park along the Lee Navigation and ensuring development is set well back to protect the waterway. The Lee Valley Regional Park Area 1 Proposals, part of the Park Development Framework which cover this area will be adopted by the Authority in October and should be referred to as work on the SPDs progress.

LB Newham Having reviewed the information given regarding the scope and purpose of the area based SPDs and the extracts from the recent full SA of your Local Plan, Newham would be satisfied that the approach outlined in the Screening Statements is appropriate.

LB Hackney No comment

LB Waltham Forest No comment

LB Tower Hamlets No comment

Greater London Authority No comment

Canal and River Trust Having reviewed the SEA screening statement for each of these SPDs, the Trust agrees with the conclusion of the statements that a full SEA is not required.

Transport for London No comment


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Conclusion / Reasoning

7.4 The Hackney Wick Fish Island SPD will supplement adopted policy in the LLDC’s recently adopted

Local Plan, focusing on implementation and evidence requirements. A screening of this document

has led to the conclusion that the SPD is unlikely to have any significant environmental impacts

and, therefore, that an SEA is not required. This conclusion has been verified through a

consultation with the bodies identified in section 7.3 above.

7.5 This section therefore constitutes the Legacy Corporation’s ‘Determination Statement’ outlining the

process that has led to the conclusion that SEA is not required.

The Statement of Determination

7.6 It is considered that a Strategic Environmental Assessment is NOT required for the Hackney Wick

Fish Island SPD for the reasons set out in Section 7.4 above.

Figure A: Hackney Wick/Fish Island Area Segments

Appendix A

Hackney Wick/Fish Island Area Segments

Appendix B

Application of the SEA Directive to Plans and Programmes

Figure B Application of the SEA Directive to Plans and Programmes

Source: A Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (ODPM,

2005)

Appendix C

Sustainability Appraisal of Sub Area 1 (extract)

Sub Area 1 – Hackney Wick

and Fish Island - Vision

Policy 1.1 Managing change in Hackney Wick and Fish Island

Policy 1.2 Preserving and enhancing Hackney Wick and Fish Island’s unique character

Policy 1.3 Connecting Hackney Wick and Fish Island

Policy 1.4 Preserving and enhancing heritage assets in Hackney Wick and Fish Island

SA Objectives

Impact Comment Impact Comment Impact Comment Impact Comment Impact Comment

To reduce

crime,

disorder and

fear of crime

+ S, M –LT D R M

Crime levels are high

in Hackney

(although the overall

crime rate is

decreasing). The

vision further

supports this

decrease through

ensuring the sub

area becomes a

vibrant and well-

connected place

+ S, M –LT D R L

Ensuring change is

managed within the

sub-area along with

improving local

vitality may

contribute to further

reducing

opportunities for

crime within the

area (NB Hackney

has high levels of

crime deprivation)

i.e. through avoiding

the creation of

isolated places

during day and

night.

+ S, M –LT D R L

Ensuring new

development

enhances existing

passages and streets

along with creating

new streets and

passages (and

external spaces) may

benefit this SA

Objective through

improving

environmental

safety (i.e. street

lighting, visibility

etc.).

+ S, M –LT I R M

The policy promotes

active frontages

which would increase

surveillance within

the local area. In

addition, the policy’s

commitment to

enhancing existing

underused or poor

quality routes and

supporting the

creation of a new

network of pedestrian

streets would all

benefit this SA

Objective.

0

There is no clear

relationship between

the policy and / or the

achievement of the SA

Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

To improve

levels of

educational

attainment

for all age

groups and all

sectors of

society

+ S, M –LT D R M

The baseline data

show that levels of

educational

attainments are

lower in Hackney

compared with

London and England

average figures.

However, the

commitment to

providing new

educational facilities

+ S, M –LT D R L

Clustering of

businesses has the

potential to result in

knowledge centres

and training

opportunities.

Certainty however is

low.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear



achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear




Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.







SA Objectives


within the sub areas

would help to meet

the demands of the

growing population.

To improve

physical and

mental health

and wellbeing

for all and

reduce health

inequalities

+ S, M –LT

D/I M C

Health deprivation

levels in the sub

area are higher and

life expectancy is

lower than the

average for London

and England.

However, the vision

for the sub area

ensures the

provision of

community facilities

(which we know

includes a Primary

Healthcare Centre)

+ S, M –LT D R L

The policy seeks to

avoid effects on

residential amenity.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

+ S, M –LT I R M

The policy would

contribute to

promoting healthy

lifestyles through

enhancing pedestrian

access throughout the

sub area.

0

There is no clear




Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

To ensure

housing

provision

meets local

needs

+ S, M –LT

D R M

The vision seeks to

resolve existing

issues related to

housing demand

and overcrowding

through the

provision of new

homes)

0

The purpose of this

policy is not to

provide new

housing but to

ensure an

appropriate balance

of uses is delivered

within the sub-area.

For this reason

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear



achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear




Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.







SA Objectives


effects have been

assessed as neutral.

To improve

sustainable

access to jobs,

basic goods,

services and

amenities for

all groups

+ S, M –LT

D R M

The sub area is well

served by bus routes

and rail services. The

area also provides

many quiet local

cycle routes. Further

improvements with

regards to

sustainable access

are envisaged

through providing

more legible

movement.

Therefore it is

considered that the

SA Objective would

be achieved.

+ M –LT D R L

Ensuring a balance

of uses within the

sub-area over the

medium to long

term may lead to an

increase in the use

of sustainable travel

modes and reduce

dependence on the

private car.

The policy is also

very employment

focussed and

encourages

employment

clusters along with

the retention of B1 /

B2 and B8 uses all of

which may

contribute to

improving access to

jobs.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

+ S, M –LT I R M

The policy would

contribute to

improving

accessibility to work

and services through

enhancing pedestrian

and cyclist access

throughout the sub

area.

0

There is no clear




Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

To reduce

poverty and

social

+ S, M –LT

The vision for the

sub area would

slightly improve

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

0

There is no clear



0

There is no clear









SA Objectives


exclusion

whilst

promoting

social

inclusiveness

and equality

D R M

overall levels of

deprivation though

providing new

affordable decent

housing, new

essential facilities

which are accessible

via walking / cycling

and the provision of

some commercial /

employment

opportunities. New

opportunities would

offer benefits to

those from more

deprived

communities In the

area.

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.


Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

To encourage

sustainable

economic

growth,

inclusion and

business

development

+ S, M –LT

D

R

M

The SA Objective

would be achieved

through the

provision of retail,

employment and

leisure floorspace.

+ S, M –LT D R M

Effects have been

recorded as positive

as the policy

promotes growth

(particularly

employment) in

clusters. In addition,

managing change in

the area may also

enhance the image

of the areas as a

0

Preserving the

unique character of

the area may be

attractive for

business to locate

within the sub area.

However, due to

uncertainties effects

have been recorded

as neutral.

+ S, M –LT D R M

Improved internal

connectivity and

planned

improvements in

infrastructure would

support the overall

economic growth by

attracting new

business through

improved connections

and access.

0

Preserving the

heritage character of

the area may be

attractive for business

to locate within the

sub area, particularly

those within the

creative sectors.

However, due to

uncertainties effects

have been recorded as







SA Objectives


business location

which again would

benefit this SA

Objective.

neutral.

To increase

employment

opportunities

for all

residents in

the local area

+ S, M –LT

D R M

Development

proposals would

generate a

significant number

of construction and

operational phase

jobs. In addition,

employment

opportunities in

retail and leisure

services would be

increased with the

creation of a new

Neighbourhood

Centre.

+ M –LT D R L

Managing change

within the sub-area

through ensuring

appropriate

businesses are

located within

designated clusters

and employment

floorspace

(B1/B2/B8) is

retained / re-

provided may

contribute to

providing

employment

opportunities for

the local community

which may also

stimulate

regeneration over

the medium to long

term. However, it is

not clear whether

opportunities would

be appropriate for

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear



achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear




Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.







SA Objectives


all residents.

To protect

and enhance

biodiversity

+ S, M –LT

D R M

Hackney is the

greenest inner

London borough,

with more than 40%

of land made up of

parks, open spaces,

gardens and other

green areas all of

which benefit

biodiversity.

Biodiversity

resources would

further benefit from

the creation of new

areas of open space.

It would be

beneficial to include

within the vision a

consideration of

habitat

enhancement, e.g.

waterways.

0

Potential impacts on

local biodiversity

should be part of

the criteria for

managing change.

However, this issue

is covered

elsewhere in the

plan.

+ S, M –LT D R L

The commitment of

the policy to

enhance existing

yards, passages and

streets, along with

creating new streets,

passages and

external spaces that

complement the

character of the area

may lead to indirect

beneficial effects on

local biodiversity,

but only if greening

areas forms part of

these plans.

+ M –LT I R M

Priority would be

given to

improvements of

pedestrian and cycling

infrastructure. By

promoting walking

and cycling there

would be positive

effects on air quality

and indirectly on

biodiversity.

0

There is no clear




Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

To protect

and enhance

townscape

character and

+ M –LT D R

The vision ensures

that new

development

complements

+ M –LT D R

Managing change

through ensuring

development

supports the long-

++ M –LT D R

The policy commits

to ensuring

development would

only be permitted

+

The policy would have

indirect positive effect

on townscape

character through

++ S, M –LT D

The policy aims to give

the sub area a distinct

sense of place.

Through the delivery







SA Objectives


quality

(including

open space,

public realm

improvements

and urban

design)

M buildings of historic

interest which

would benefit

townscape

character.

M term and heritage-

led regeneration

through high quality

development that

respects, preserves

and enhances the

local character and

distinctiveness of

Hackney Wick and

Fish Island would

only benefit this SA

Objective. The policy

would also ensure

new employment

does not affect

residential amenity.

M

where it

incorporates high

quality and

distinctive

architecture along

with respecting and

enhancing locally

distinctive character.

Effects have

therefore been

assessed as major

positive.

improvements of the

existing street

patterns and an

upgrade of pedestrian

and cycle facilities.

R M

of heritage-led

regeneration and high

quality buildings the

character of the area

would be improved.

To protect

and enhance

the cultural

heritage

resource

+ M –LT D R M

The vision ensures

that new

development

complements

buildings of historic

interest.

+ M –LT D R M

The policy makes a

commitment to

retaining / re-

providing

employment

floorspace used by

cultural and creative

industries. In

addition, the

supporting text to

the policy ensures

that development

supports the long-

+ M –LT D R M

The policy ensures

that new

development

supports long-term

heritage-led

regeneration

through positive

high quality

development that

respects local

context. This would

only protect local

heritage assets along

+

As above. ++ S, M –LT D R M

There are a number of

Listed Buildings and

Conservation Areas

within sub area and

the policy makes a

commitment to

preserving and

enhancing heritage

assets in Hackney

Wick and Fish Island.







SA Objectives


term and heritage-

led regeneration of

the area. All of

which supports this

SA Objective.

However, it is

recommended that

the policy is

amended so that

point c reads ‘Is

sensitive to buildings

of identified

heritage value,

including

conversions where

appropriate.’

with their setting.

To protect

and enhance

the quality of

water

features and

resources and

reduce the

risk of

flooding

+/- S, M –LT D R M C

There are areas of

Flood Zones 2 and 3

within the sub area

with parts of Fish

Island

predominantly

covered by Flood

Zone 3. Therefore

increasing the

amount of

development within

the sub area may

exacerbate current

0

Flood resilience

measures should be

part of the criteria

for managing

change as parts of

the sub area are

covered by areas of

Flood Zone 3.

However, this issue

is covered

elsewhere in the

plan.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear



achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear




Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.







SA Objectives


issues.

Mitigation measures

are covered

elsewhere in the

plan.

To limit and

adapt to

climate

change


Increased energy

demand from new

developments may

result in adverse

effects caused by

increase of

greenhouse

emissions.

+ M –LT D R L C

Promoting the co-

location of homes

and businesses

within the sub-area

over the medium to

long term may lead

to an increase in the

use of sustainable

travel modes and

reduce dependence

on the private car

which in turn may

reduce carbon

emissions.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

+ S, M –LT D R M C

The policy would

contribute to the

achievement of the

SA Objective through

encouraging people to

use more sustainable

modes of transport

thus reducing

greenhouse emissions

to the air.

0

There is no clear




Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

To protect

and improve

air quality

+/- LT D/I R M C

The whole borough

of Hackney is

considered to be

within an AQMA for

levels of NO2. The

development of new

homes may lead to

an influx of private

+ M –LT D R L C

Promoting the co-

location of homes

and businesses

within the sub area

over the medium to

long term may lead

to an increase in the

use of sustainable

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is


The policy would

contribute to the

achievement of the

SA Objective in the

long term through

encouraging people to

use more sustainable

modes of transport

0

There is no clear




Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.







SA Objectives


cars which may lead

to congestion issues

and decrease local

air quality over the

long term. However,

sustainable modes

of transport (i.e.

walking) to access

local services /

facilities may

contribute to

improving local air

quality through

reducing the need to

travel by private car

(over the long term).

travel modes and

reduce dependence

on the private car.

This in turn may

benefit local air

quality.

negligible. thus reducing

greenhouse emissions

to the air.

To ensure

sustainable

use of natural

resources

+/- S, M –LT

D R M C

The expected

increase in housing

units and residents

would result in

extensive use of

resources during

construction and in

the long term during

operation of new

developments.

However, the sub

area would provide

new development

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.


The policy seeks to

reduce road traffic

which consequently

can contribute to

reducing the amount

of fossil fuels used

and thereby increase

energy efficiency in

the transport sector.


The restoration of

heritage buildings

within the sub area

represents a

sustainable use of

natural resources as

construction would

not be starting from

scratch.







SA Objectives


on previously

developed land

which represents a

sustainable use of

natural resources.

Reuse/recycle of

materials must be

sought where

possible.

Policy 1.5 Improving the

public and private realm

in Hackney Wick and Fish

Island

Policy 1.6 Building to an appropriate height in Hackney Wick and Fish Island



SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives


To reduce

crime,

disorder and

fear of crime

+ S, M –LT D R L

Improvements to

the public realm

may lead to benefits

on the SA Objective

through reducing

isolated areas and

improvements to

environmental

safety (i.e. street


etc.).

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

+ S, M –LT D R M

New development

within the allocation

would contribute to

improving the vitality

of the area along with

increasing natural

surveillance. Both of

which would benefit

the SA Objective.

+ S, M –LT D R M

Generally new

development would

increase natural

surveillance within

the allocation. This

would be

particularly

beneficial for the

area as there are

currently high crime

rates.

There are

opportunities on the

allocation to comply

with safety by

design standards.

+ S, M –LT D R M

Generally new

development would

increase natural

surveillance within

the allocation. This

would be

particularly

beneficial for the

area as there are

currently high crime

rates.

There are

opportunities on the

allocation to comply

with safety by

design standards.

It should also be

ensured that the

new park does not

provide isolated

areas.

To improve

levels of

educational

attainment

for all age

groups and all

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

?

The neighbourhood

centre covers 13ha

and intends to

provide new homes.

However, the number

of new homes s not

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the

allocation and / or

the achievement of

the SA Objective or

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the

allocation and / or

the achievement of

the SA Objective or




Island




SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives


sectors of

society

relationship is

negligible.

relationship is

negligible.

provided within the

supporting text

therefore it is

unknown weather

educational facilities

would be able to

support proposed

growth.

the relationship is

negligible.

the relationship is

negligible.

To improve

physical and

mental health

and wellbeing

for all and

reduce health

inequalities

+ S, M –LT D R M

Promoting

pedestrian access to

/ across / along

historic canal and

river frontages

would contribute to

promote healthy

lifestyles within the

sub-area though

improves access

waterways and

green infrastructure.

The addition of a

new park ‘Canal

Park’ would further

benefit this SA

Objective.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

+ / ? S, M –LT D R M

New areas of open

space would be

provided as part of

new development in

the allocation which

would benefit the SA

Objective.

Levels of growth are

unknown within the

allocation, therefore

it is unknown if heath

facilities would have

capacity for new

residents.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the

allocation and / or

the achievement of

the SA Objective or

the relationship is

negligible.

+ S, M –LT D R L

The provision of a

park within the

allocation would

partially fulfil the SA

Objective.

To ensure

housing 0

There is no clear

relationship 0

There is no clear

relationship + + S, M –LT

The allocation states

that mixed use + S, M –

The allocation would

provide an element + S, M –

The allocation

would provide an




Island




SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives


provision

meets local

needs

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

D R M C

development within

the allocation would

be complemented by

a significant number

of new homes which

would only benefit

the SA Objective.

However, housing

numbers are not

provided within the

text.

LT D R M C

of residential

development.

However, it is

unclear as to how

many and what

proportion would be

family homes and

affordable or if they

would meet the

needs of the local

area.

It would be


a general indication

of housing numbers,

if any would be

family homes and

the percentage of

affordable housing if

any.

LT D R M C

element of

affordable

residential

development.

However, it is

unclear as to how

many and what

proportion would be

family homes.

It would be



of housing numbers

and if any would be

family homes.

To improve

sustainable

access to jobs,

basic goods,

services and

amenities for

all groups

+ S, M –LT D R M

The policy’s

commitment to

facilitating

pedestrian

movement would

contribute to

promoting the use

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

+ S, M –LT D R M

The new

Neighbourhood

centre would be

located near Hackney

Wick Station. The

policy would

therefore contribute

+ S, M –LT D R M

Mixed use

development as this

allocation proposes

may benefit the SA

Objective through

promoting the

adjacency of work

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation

would Improve

access to open

space through its

commitment to

providing a new

local park




Island




SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives



modes along with

improving access to

cultural and

recreational

facilities and access

to open space (a

new park). For these

reasons effects have

been assessed as

positive.

negligible. to the achievement of

the SA Objective

through improved

sustainable access to

retail, community and

leisure services.

and residential

development. The

allocation also

ensures new

development

improves pedestrian

access which would

further benefit the

SA Objective.

approximately 1.2

ha in size. Providing

new walking and

cycling routes

through the site

with connections to

the Hertford Union

Canal towpath and

Roach Point Bridge

would also further

benefit this SA

Objective.

To reduce

poverty and

social

exclusion

whilst

promoting

social

inclusiveness

and equality

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The provision of an

improved

neighbourhood

centre may benefit

the spirit of

community and help

to improve social

inclusiveness.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the

allocation and / or

the achievement of

the SA Objective or

the relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the

allocation and / or

the achievement of

the SA Objective or

the relationship is

negligible.

To encourage

sustainable

economic

growth,

+ S, M –LT

Improvements to

the public and

private realm

through

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

+ S, M –LT D


contribute to the

achievement of the

SA objective through

+ S, M –LT

Employment

floorspace will form

part of development


+ S, M –LT

Employment

floorspace, galleries

and small scale

retail development




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SA Objectives


inclusion and

business

development

D R L

improvements to

green infrastructure

and urban greening

may all contribute

to encouraging

inward investment

through enhancing

the image of the sub

areas as a business

location.

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

R M

providing

opportunities for

business

development within

the new

Neighbourhood

Centre.

D R M

may attract

investment into the

area.

D R M

as proposed within

the allocation may

all contribute to

attracting

investment into the

area.

To increase

employment

opportunities

for all

residents in

the local area

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation seeks

to promote adjacency

of new homes and

jobs which would

only benefit the SA

objective.


Mixed use

development would

promote adjacency

of employment,

recreation and

residential areas in

urban areas. In

addition, new

employment and

retail development

would provide

employment

opportunities for

the local community

and may stimulate

regeneration.


Mixed use

development would

promote adjacency

of employment,

recreation and


urban areas. In

addition, new

employment and

retail development

would provide

employment

opportunities for

the local community

and may stimulate

regeneration.




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SA Objectives


To protect

and enhance

biodiversity

+ + S, M –LT D R M

The creation of a

new park, along

with the policies

commitment to

ensure new

development

contributes to the

provision of green

infrastructure and

urban greening

along with

improving

connectivity to the

canal park would

only provide

benefits to local

biodiversity.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

+ S,M –LT D R L

The allocation is

located on brownfield

land therefore it is

considered that

biodiversity would be

limited. However, the

creation of new

public spaces,

particularly if they

were greened would

benefit local

biodiversity

resources.

+ S, M –LT D R L

The allocation is

located on

brownfield land

therefore it is

considered that

biodiversity would

be limited. However,

its adjacency to the

Lee Navigation and

Hertford Union

Canal may provide

opportunities for

people to access

wildlife and open

green spaces.

+ S, M –LT D R L

The addition of a

new local park

would only benefit

biodiversity

resources on an

existing brownfield

site. In addition, the

allocations

adjacency to the

Hertford Union

Canal and new park

may provide

opportunities for

people to access

wildlife and open

green spaces.

To protect

and enhance

townscape

character and

quality

(including

open space,

public realm

improvements

+ + S, M –LT D R M

The policy commits

to ensuring that

development

respects and retains

the positive

characteristics of

the urban fabric and

public realm that

are unique to the

+ S,M –LT D R M C

The policy would

have a positive

effect on townscape

character through

restricting new

building heights and

residential densities

to ensure the quality

of the local

+ S, M –LT D R M

The new

Neighbourhood

Centre proposals

would be required to

ensure local identity

of the area is

reinforced.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation

makes a

commitment to

ensuring new

development

engages with the

existing /

established

townscape. This

+ + S, M –LT D R L

The allocation

ensures that new

development

responds positively

to the waterside

setting, and

enhances the

character of the

canal along with




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SA Objectives


and urban

design)

sub areas along with

having regard to the

historic urban grain,

street pattern, and

character features.

This would all seek

to ensure beneficial

effects on the SA

Objective.

townscape is

protected.

would help to

conserve local

distinctiveness.

strategic views west

towards central

London. Townscape

character would be

further enhanced

with the provision of

a new park and high

quality public realm

improvements.

To protect

and enhance

the cultural

heritage

resource

+ + S, M –LT D R M

As above. + S,M –LT D R M C

The policy ensures

that tall buildings

respond positively

to the settling of

heritage assets

including

conservation areas –

this would directly

benefit the SA

Objective.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The new

Neighbourhood

Centre proposals

would be required to

ensure local identity

of the area is

reinforced.

+ S, M –LT D R M

Though committing

to ensuring new

development

engages positively

with local

architectural

character and urban

design would only

benefit local historic

character.

+ + S, M –LT D R L

As above. The

historic townscape

of the local area

would benefit from

the requirement of

the allocation to

ensure new

development

responds positively

to the local

character of the

area.

To protect

and enhance

the quality of

water

features and

resources and

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

+/- S, M –LT D R M


that mixed-use

development would

be complemented by

a significant number

of new homes which

+/- S,M –LT D/I R

The allocation

ensures that ground

floor residential use

is not permitted

where assessed

flood risk levels

+/- S,M –LT D/I R

Development of any

scale would require

an increased

demand on local

water resources.

It should also be




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SA Objectives


reduce the

risk of

flooding

relationship is

negligible.

relationship is

negligible.

would increase water

demand in the local

area. However, the

policy commits to

ensuring ground floor

residential

development where

assessed flood risk

levels indicate use is

inappropriate is

avoided.

M C

indicate use is

inappropriate.

Development of any

scale would require

an increased

demand on local

water resources.

M C

noted that there are

considered to be

areas of Flood Zone

2 within the

allocation.

Mitigation measures

related to flood risk

impacts and

prevention of water

pollution are

included in S8.

Water demand

impacts are dealt

through Policy S5.

To limit and

adapt to

climate

change

+ LT D R L C

The policy’s

commitment to

facilitating

pedestrian

movement would

contribute to

promoting the use


modes. This could

help over the long

term lead to a

reduction in CO2

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

+ LT D R M C

Improved sustainable

access (i.e. walking),

improved local

connectivity and

promoting the

adjacency of homes

and jobs may

contribute to

reducing carbon

emissions through



+ LT D R M C

Improved

sustainable access

(i.e. walking),

improved local

connectivity and

promoting the

adjacency of homes

and jobs may

contribute to

reducing carbon

emissions through


+ LT D R M C

Improved

sustainable access

(i.e. walking),

improved local

connectivity and

promoting the

adjacency of homes

and jobs may

contribute to

reducing carbon

emissions through

reducing the need




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SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives


emissions. (over the long term). travel by private car


to travel by private

car (over the long

term).

To protect

and improve

air quality

+ LT D R L C

The policy’s

commitment to

facilitating

pedestrian

movement would

contribute to

promoting the use


modes. This over

the long term may

benefit local air

quality.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.

+ LT D R M C

Improved sustainable

access (i.e. walking),

improved local

connectivity and

promoting the

adjacency of homes

and jobs may

contribute to

improving local air

quality through




+ LT D R M C

Improved

sustainable access

(i.e. walking),

improved local

connectivity and

promoting the

adjacency of homes

and jobs may

contribute to

improving local air

quality through




+ LT D R M C

Improved

sustainable access

(i.e. walking),

improved local

connectivity and

promoting the

adjacency of homes

and jobs may

contribute to

improving local air

quality through

reducing the need

to travel by private

car (over the long

term).

To ensure

sustainable

use of natural

resources

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the policy

and / or the

achievement of the

SA Objective or the

relationship is

negligible.


More efficient use of

land would be

ensured by creating

developments at an

appropriate density

level.



comprise

development on

brownfield land

which represents a

sustainable use of

land resources.



comprise

development on

brownfield land

which represents a

sustainable use of

land resources.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation

ensures that new

development

safeguards the

existing Waste

Transfer Site unless

it can be

demonstrated

capacity can be




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SA1.3 Hepscott Road

SA Objectives


efficiently provided

elsewhere in

London.

SA1.4 Bream Street SA1.5 415 Wick Lane SA1.6 Neptune Wharf SA1.7 East Wick and Here East

SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


To reduce

crime,

disorder and

fear of crime

+ S, M -LT D R L

Improvements


such as connectivity

could contribute to

improving natural

surveillance within

the local area which

may all help to

reduce opportunities

for crime. Public

access

improvements

should always seek

to improve

environmental

safety (i.e. street


etc.) where required.

+ S, M -LT D R L

The allocation

makes a

commitment to

ensuring new

development

enhances natural

surveillance. This

would be

particularly

important as

Hackney has some

of the highest crime

rates within London

+ S, M -LT D R L

Improvements within

the allocation such as

connectivity, and

active frontages could

contribute to

improving natural

surveillance within

the local area which

may all help to

reduce opportunities

for crime.

Public access

improvements should

always seek to

improve

environmental safety

(i.e. street lighting,

visibility etc.) where

required.

+ S, M -LT D R M

The large scale

development as

proposed within this

allocation would

increase natural

surveillance of the

area along with

vitality, both of

which would only

benefit the SA

Objective.

Any public access

improvements

should always seek

to improve

environmental

safety (i.e. street


etc.) where required.

+ S, M -LT D R M

Development

proposed within this

allocation would

increase natural

surveillance of the

area along with

vitality, both of

which would only

benefit the SA

Objective.

Any public access

improvements

should always seek

to improve

environmental safety

(i.e. street lighting,

visibility etc.) where

required.

To improve

levels of

educational

attainment

for all age

groups and all

sectors of

society

0

Due to the size of

the allocation it is

unlikely new

residential

development

proposed as part of

the ‘mixed use’

proposals would

have any significant

effects on the SA

Objective.

0

Due to the size of

the allocation it is

unlikely new

residential

development

proposed as part of

the ‘mixed use’

proposals would

have any significant

effects on the SA

Objective.

+ S, M -LT D R M

The allocation

commits to the

provision of a new

primary school, which


Objective. It may also

over the long term

benefit current low

educational

performance within

the local area.

+ + S, M -LT D R M

The allocation

commits to the

provision of a new

primary school and

two nurseries, which


Objective. The

allocation also seeks

to provide higher

educational

opportunities. It may

also over the long

+ S, M -LT D R M

A new primary

school and two

nurseries will be built

to meet the needs of

the new residents.

Over the long term

this may benefit

current low

educational

performance within

the local area.


SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


term benefit current

low educational

performance within

the local area.

To improve

physical and

mental health

and wellbeing

for all and

reduce health

inequalities

+ S, M –LT D R M

Improvements to

public access within

the allocation to the

water space (Lee

Navigation) would

help to promote

healthy lifestyles.

+ S, M -LT D R M

The provision of a

new direct and

accessible link to

Wick Lane and

generally the well-

connected nature of

the allocation may

increase the number

of people walking,

thus promoting

healthy lifestyles.

The provision of new

open space

however, would

benefit the SA

Objective further.

+ S, M -LT D R M

Improving the

connectivity of the

allocation within itself

and to the wider area

may increase the

number of people

walking, thus

promoting healthy

lifestyles. In addition,

the provision of

public open space


would also further

benefit the SA

Objective.

?

It is unknown if

health facilities

would have capacity

for new residents.

In addition it is

unknown if areas of

open space would

be provided within

the allocation.

+ S, M -LT D R M


to provide a new

health centre as part

of new development.

To ensure

housing

provision

meets local

needs

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation is a

mixed use allocation

which would also

provide an element

of residential.

However, it is

unclear as to how

many and what

proportion would be

family homes or if

they would meet the

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation is a

mixed use allocation

which would also

provide an element

of residential.

However, it is

unclear as to how

many and what

proportion would be

family homes and


0

There is no clear


the allocation and /

or the achievement of

the SA Objective or

the relationship is

negligible.

+ + S, M –LT D R M


to facilitate the

delivery of

approximately 870

new homes.

However, it is

unclear as to what

proportion would be

family homes and


+ + S, M –LT D R M


to facilitate the

delivery of

approximately 650

new homes.

However, it is

unclear as to what

proportion would be

family homes and



SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


needs of the local

area.

It would be



of housing numbers

and if any would be

family homes..

would meet the

needs of the local

area.

It would be



of housing numbers,

if any would be

family homes and

the percentage of


any.

would meet the

needs of the local

area.

It would be



of housing numbers,

if any would be

family homes and

the percentage of


any.

would meet the

needs of the local

area.

It would be beneficial

to include a general

indication of housing

numbers, if any

would be family

homes and the

percentage of


any.

To improve

sustainable

access to jobs,

basic goods,

services and

amenities for

all groups

+ S, M –LT D R L


contribute to

promoting the use of

sustainable travel

modes though its

commitment to

improving public

access

+ S, M –LT D R M


contribute to

promoting the use


modes though its

commitment to

improving

accessibility The SA

Objective would

further benefit from

the provision of new

public open space.

+ S, M –LT D R M


to improve the

connectivity of the

allocation with the

wider area along with

improving access to

open space. These

elements would both

benefit the SA

Objective.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation does

not directly seek to

ensure it is

accessible via

sustainable modes

of transport (walking

/ cycling). However,

it does promote the

adjacency of new

homes and

employment

opportunities along

with educational

facilities which may

benefit the SA

Objective.

+ S, M –LT D R M

The allocation does

not directly seek to

ensure it is

accessible via

sustainable modes of

transport (walking /

cycling). However, it

does promote the

adjacency of new

homes and

employment

opportunities along

with educational


benefit the SA

Objective.


SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


To reduce

poverty and

social

exclusion

whilst

promoting

social

inclusiveness

and equality

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the

allocation and / or

the achievement of

the SA Objective or

the relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the

allocation and / or

the achievement of

the SA Objective or

the relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear



or the achievement of

the SA Objective or

the relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear

relationship

between the

allocation and / or

the achievement of

the SA Objective or

the relationship is

negligible.

0

There is no clear



or the achievement

of the SA Objective

or the relationship is

negligible.

To encourage

sustainable

economic

growth,

inclusion and

business

development

+ S, M –LT D R M


to provide new

employment

development. New

employment floor

space within the

allocation would

encourage new and

may improve

business

development and

opportunities within

the immediate area.

+ S, M –LT D R L


to provide

community and

retail facilities.

These facilities may

encourage new and

may improve

business

development and

opportunities within

the immediate area.

+ S, M –LT D R M


that affordable

workspace would be

provided as part of

new development

along with some

retail units which may

improve business

development and

opportunities.

Providing affordable

workspace may also

help to reduce

poverty and help

improve earnings

through encouraging

business start-ups.

+ + S, M –LT D R M


promote growth

clusters within the

allocation. The scale

of anticipated

development may

also help to enhance

the image of the

area as a business

location

+ S, M –LT D R M

Retail and

employment

floorspace will form

part of the new

development which

may attract

investment in the

area.

To increase

employment

opportunities

+ S, M –LT


contribute to

providing

+ S, M –LT D


contribute to

providing some

+ S, M –LT


provide employment

opportunities for the

+ + S, M –LT


provide employment


+ S, M –LT D

Development

proposals will

generate a


SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


for all

residents in

the local area

D R M

employment


local community and

may stimulate

regeneration within

the area. The

allocation would

also promote the

adjacency of homes

and employment

opportunities.

R M

employment


local community and

may stimulate

regeneration within

the area.


also promote the

adjacency of homes

and employment

opportunities.

D R M

local community and

stimulate

regeneration. It

would also provide a

small number of

elementary

occupations within

the allocation.

D R M

local community and

may stimulate

regeneration. The

allocation would

also promote

adjacency of

employment,

recreation and


urban areas.

It would also provide

a number of

elementary

occupations and

jobs at higher skill

levels within the

allocation.

R M

significant number of

construction and

operational phase

jobs. In addition,

employment

opportunities in

retail and leisure

services may

increase if the

allocated retail and

employment

floorspace result in

attracting inward

investment.

To protect

and enhance

biodiversity

0

The allocation is

located on

brownfield land;

therefore

biodiversity are

likely to be limited.

Where possible

habitat

enhancement

opportunities should

be sought.

+ S,M –LT D R M C

The development of

a new open space

would benefit local

biodiversity

resources –

particularly if this

involved areas of

greening.

0

The allocation is

located on brownfield

land; therefore

biodiversity resources

are likely to be low.

Where possible

habitat enhancement


be sought.

0

The allocation is

located on

brownfield land;

therefore

biodiversity

resources are likely

to be low.

Where possible

habitat

enhancement


be sought.

0

The allocation is

located on

brownfield land;

therefore

biodiversity

resources are likely

to be low.

Where possible

habitat

enhancement


be sought.


SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


To protect

and enhance

townscape

character and

quality

(including

open space,

public realm

improvements

and urban

design)

+ + S,M –LT D R M C


to ensure the

waterfront character

of the allocation is

preserved along

with the setting of

the Conservation

Area. The allocation

also seeks to ensure

improvements to

views along Dace

Road are facilitated.

All of which would

benefit the SA

Objective.



to ensure

development

improves the setting

of the cluster of

heritage buildings on

Crown Close. The

allocation also seeks

to ensure

improvements to

views along Wick

Lane are facilitated.

In addition the

creation of new

opens space within

the allocation would

only improve the

local character of

the area.

+ S,M –LT D R M

The provision of open

space and limiting the

number of stories on

buildings within the

allocation would only

benefit the local

townscape character.

?

The allocation

makes no reference

to ensuring the scale

/ massing of new

development is

appropriate to the

local character of

the area. In addition

there is no reference

to ensure a high


is incorporated into

new development.

However, the plan

should be read as a

whole and this is

considered

elsewhere.

?

The allocation makes

no reference to

ensuring the scale /

massing of new

development is

appropriate to the

local character of the

area. In addition

there is no reference

to ensure a high


is incorporated into

new development.

However, the plan

should be read as a

whole and this is

considered

elsewhere.

To protect

and enhance

the cultural

heritage

resource


As above. + + S,M –LT D R M C

As above. + S,M –LT D R M

The provision of open

space and limiting the

number of stories on

buildings within the

allocation would

benefit the historic

environment.

?

There is no

reference within the

allocation to ensure

that new

development when

it comes forward

does not lead to

adverse effects on

the historic

environment.

However, the plan

should be read as a

?

There is no reference


to ensure that new

development when it

comes forward does

not lead to adverse

effects on the

historic

environment.

However, the plan

should be read as a

whole and this is


SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives


whole and this is

considered

elsewhere.

considered

elsewhere.

To protect

and enhance

the quality of

water

features and

resources and

reduce the

risk of

flooding


Development at the

allocation would

increase demand for

water resources.

It should be noted

that the allocation

falls within Flood

Zones 2 and 3.

Mitigation measures


impacts and

prevention of water

pollution are

included in S8.

Water demand

impacts are dealt

through Policy S5.


Development at the

allocation would

increase demand for

water resources.

The allocation is

located within Flood

Zone 1.

Mitigation measures


impacts and

prevention of water

pollution are

included in S8.

Water demand

impacts are dealt

through Policy S5.


Development at the

allocation would

increase demand for

water resources.

The allocation is


Zone 1.

Mitigation measures


impacts and

prevention of water

pollution are included

in S8. Water demand

impacts are dealt

through Policy S5.


Development at the

allocation would

increase demand for

water resources.

The allocation is


Zone 1.

Mitigation measures


impacts and

prevention of water

pollution are

included in S8.

Water demand

impacts are dealt

through Policy S5.


Development at the

allocation would

increase demand for

water resources.

The allocation is


Zone 1.

Mitigation measures


impacts and

prevention of water

pollution are

included in S8. Water

demand impacts are

dealt through Policy

S5.

To limit and

adapt to

climate

change

+ LT D R M C

Improved public

access (i.e. walking)

and promoting the

adjacency of homes

and jobs may

contribute to

reducing carbon

emissions through


+ LT D R M C

Improved

accessibility (i.e.

walking) and

promoting the

adjacency of homes

and jobs may

contribute to

reducing carbon

emissions through

+ LT D R M C

Improved accessibility

(i.e. walking) may

contribute to

reducing carbon

emissions through





The allocation

promotes the

adjacency of new

homes and

employment

opportunities along

with educational


benefit the SA


The allocation

promotes the

adjacency of new

homes and

employment

opportunities along

with educational


benefit the SA


SA1.8 Sweetwater

SA Objectives







Objective, through

reducing the

dependence on the

private car – and

thus reducing

carbon emissions.

Objective, through

reducing the

dependence on the

private car – and

thus reducing carbon

emissions.

To protect

and improve

air quality

+ LT D R M C

Improved public

access (i.e. walking)

and promoting the

adjacency of homes

and jobs may

contribute to

improving local air

quality through




+ LT D R M C

Improved

accessibility (i.e.

walking) and

promoting the

adjacency of homes

and jobs may

contribute to

improving local air

quality through




+ LT D R M C

Improved accessibility

(i.e. walking) may

contribute to

improving local air

quality through





The allocation

promotes the

adjacency of new

homes and

employment

opportunities along

with educational


benefit the SA

Objective, through

reducing the

dependence on the

private car – and

thus improving local

air quality.


The allocation

promotes the

adjacency of new

homes and

employment

opportunities along

with educational


benefit the SA

Objective, through

reducing the

dependence on the

private car – and

thus improving local

air quality.

To ensure

sustainable

use of natural

resources



comprise

development on

brownfield land

which represents a

sustainable use of

land resources.



comprise

development on

brownfield land

which represents a

sustainable use of

land resources.



comprise

development on

brownfield land

which represents a

sustainable use of

land resources.



comprise

development on

brownfield land

which represents a

sustainable use of

land resources.



comprise

development on

brownfield land

which represents a

sustainable use of

land resources.


SA Objectives Impact Comment

To reduce crime, disorder

and fear of crime ? LT I R M C

Site layout can play an important role in avoiding a

sense of enclosure and isolation amongst Gypsies

and Travellers. The aim should be to ‘design out’

crime and social exclusion and ‘design in’ community

safety and social inclusion through openness of

design, allowing ease in passing through, whether

walking or driving.

It is recommended that Good Practice Guidance is

followed when designing the Gypsy and Travellers

sites to ensure that safety and security issues are

addressed from the outset.

To improve levels of

educational attainment for

all age groups and all

sectors of society

+

S, M –LT D I M C

Although there is no direct correlation between the

location of the gypsy and travellers pitches and

educational attainment, it is considered that locating

them near social and community facilities will

contribute indirectly to the achievement of the SA

objective through improved access to schools, HEIs,

libraries, etc. To improve physical and

mental health and

wellbeing for all and

reduce health inequalities

+ S, M –LT D R L

Making the allocation a permanent feature in the

area may help to encourage cohesive communities.

To ensure housing

provision meets local

needs


The allocation would help meet the permanent and

transit residential accommodation needs of

travellers within the Legacy Corporation area.


SA Objectives Impact Comment

To improve sustainable

access to jobs, basic goods,

services and amenities for

all groups

0

There is no clear relationship between the allocation

and / or the achievement of the SA Objective or the

relationship is negligible.

To reduce poverty and

social exclusion whilst

promoting social

inclusiveness and equality


Making the allocation a permanent feature would

help to ensure that those most liable to

discrimination and social exclusion benefit from the

Legacy Corporation area.

To encourage sustainable

economic growth, inclusion

and business development

0




To increase employment

opportunities for all

residents in the local area

0




To protect and enhance

biodiversity - S, M –LT D R L C

Negative effects on biodiversity are likely to occur

primarily through land take. Although Gypsy and

Travellers accommodation is usually associated with

caravans and temporary structures, some

permanent sites include brick built amenity buildings

containing facilities. Potential negative effects on

biodiversity could be noise and light disturbance.

Good practice design guidance should be followed

when designing the sites layout to minimise noise

and light disturbance.


townscape character and

quality (including open

+/- S, M –LT D

The effects on townscape character will be

dependent on the design layout of the Gypsy and

Travellers site. Potential negative effects are likely to


SA Objectives Impact Comment space, public realm

improvements and urban

design)

IR M

occur where the Gypsy and Travellers sites are

temporary/transit and that result in deterioration of

townscape due to poor maintenance of the site.

Opportunities should be sought to enhance the

townscape character by careful design, landscape

enhancements and public realm improvements. To protect and enhance

the cultural heritage

resource

0

There is no clear relationship between the policy and

/ or the achievement of the SA Objective or the



the quality of water

features and resources and

reduce the risk of flooding

?

The allocation is located within Flood Zone 1 and 2. It

should therefore be ensured appropriate flood

resilience measures are incorporated into any new

development.

It should also be ensured that there are appropriate

water resources facilities available within the

allocation.

To limit and adapt to

climate change 0

New development within the allocation would be on

a small scale. Therefore very unlikely it would affect

climate change issues.

To protect and improve air

quality 0



local air quality.

To ensure sustainable use

of natural resources 0



natural resources.

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