An East Devon perspective

Local well-being

Energy and water

Food and drink

Travel and traffic

Buildings and grounds

Inclusion and participation

Global dimension

Purchasing and waste

Sustainable perspectives“If everyone on the planet lived like the average South West resident we

would need three planets to support our current lifestyles”

'development which meets the needs of the present without

compromising the ability of future generations to meet their

own needs'

Vital and beautiful

Sometime in the latter half of this century, human population will peak. Having swelled to a bit over nine billion people, our numbers will begin to drop as people age and women worldwide pass through the urban transition, gain control over their own life-choices and have fewer children.

After that, population will proceed to decline by the middle of the 22nd century to a number somewhere between 8.5 billion and 5.6 billion (depending it seems largely on whose assumptions about longevity growth you find most credible).

The Vision “The coalition Government is committed to sustainable development. This means making the necessary decisions now to realise our vision of stimulating economic growth and tackling the deficit, maximising wellbeing and protecting our environment, without negatively impacting on the ability of future generations to do the same.

These are difficult times and tough decisions need to be made. This Government believes in going beyond the short term with eyes fixed firmly on a long term horizon shift in relation to our economy, our society and the environment.”

• The rising cost of living and low wage structure

• A damaged credit situation for business and housing

•• The ageing population and reducing support ratio

•The internet

• The flight of young people from the area

• Climate change

•• Restricted economic base

•• Poor access to services or transport in rural areas

•• Diminishing budgets for local services everywhere

• Viability of rural settlements

•• The importance of the environmental economy

More food must be produced sustainably through • the spread and implementation of existing knowledge,

technology and best practice, • by investment in new science and innovation and • the social infrastructure that enables food producers to

benefit from all of these.

Demand for the most resource-intensive types of food must be contained.

Water supplies must be husbanded and recycled

Waste in all areas of the food system must be minimised.

Political and economic governance of the food system must be improved to increase food system productivity and sustainability.

Building Sustainable Communities means creating local communities that meet the needs of people, now and in the future, delivering better places that will stand the test of time.

• The Developer– financial return,

– securing planning permission,

– achieving a social acceptability

• The Public– Concern about cherished landscapes

– Fear about danger/health/nuisance/ loss

– Scepticism about profits ‘at their expense’

• The Council– Concern about cherished landscapes

– Concern about danger/health/nuisance/loss

– Concern to be legally correct regarding Material issues

– Responsible for democratic involvement and equitable Governance

– Concern for gain from any development – Affordable homes and more

Social

impact

Environmental

impactbiosphere and aesthetics:

(visual and landscape

impacts)Geosphere:WaterNatural hazards (stability, danger to the public)Responsible use of natural resourcesCoastal erosionNew landscapes and changed sub-surface conditionsSoils, microclimate, slopes

Economic success

Viable

Equitable

Sustainable

3.3 We intend, through the policies of this Local Plan, to keep East Devon as an outstandingplace to live, and also to make it a place where job creation is raising average incomesand where homes will become more affordable. Affordable homes are a top priority forthis Council. All of our residents, young and old, should prosper and younger people, inparticular, are crucial to a vibrant future. We will promote opportunities for bettereducation provision for our young people and residents across the District.

3.4 Our plans for strategic allocations for housing and workspace will be sited in the bestplaces to create the jobs and homes. We will safeguard the rural country and coast andhistoric fabric of our urban environments for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. We will also increase expectations for green space and recreational space intowns.

6.1 The Preferred Approaches have been subject to a detailed appraisal againstthe SA objectives which were developed at the scoping stage of the SAprocess. In general, the emerging Core Strategy has been found to have awide range of positive and significant positive effects on the objectives,although a number of potentially adverse impacts still remain.

6.2 The main adverse impacts relate to biodiversity and noise levels within EastDevon District. Where relevant, suggestions have been made with regards toimprovements or amendments that could be made to the PreferredApproaches and the supporting text, in order to strengthen and improvetheir likely sustainability effects.

Special Protections

sites protected under the Birds and Habitats Directives (see paragraph 119) and/or

sites designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest;

land designated as Green Belt, Local Green Space, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,

Heritage Coast or within a National Park; designated heritage assets;

and locations at risk of flooding or coastal erosion.

90% is not built on66% of Area is AONBMost businesses are rural

Old approach New Approach

Objectives Equalisation, farm income, farm competitiveness

Competitiveness of rural areas, value added to local assets, exploitation of unused resources

Key target sector Agriculture Various sectors of rural economies (rural tourism, manufacturing, ICT industry etc.)

Main tools Subsidies Investments and Community Volunteers

Key actors Nationalgovernments, farmers

All levels of government (European, UK and local), various local stakeholders (public, private, Social Enterprises and Community Stakeholders)

Deliver a thriving, vital local environment

1. Increase job opportunities by completing the strategic employment sitedevelopment in the West of the District by 2013

2. Protect our quality of life for the future generations

3. Discussions in our 7 main towns to explore their potential for regeneration

4. Use the natural assets of the District to widen the visitor and tourism economy

5. Provide business support and premises for small and medium size businesses

6. Secure good infrastructure (road, rail and broadband) to help businesses thrive

Make more affordable, good quality homes

Maintain an outstanding quality of Life

Cultural and leisure activities accessible to all residents and visitors

Protect and enhance East Devon’s natural environment and its habitats and wildlife

Challenges

• Protecting residents and business in flood risk areas

• Ensuring effective food, water and waste management

• Ensuring infrastructure, communications and energy are delivered

• Ensuring Housing market provides for resident’s needs

• Providing sustainable education and health facilities

• Encouraging mechanisms for matching jobs and population

• Encouraging Business investment and balanced educational achievement

• Mitigating impacts on natural environment

• Managing impacts on retailers and tourism

• Ensuring service delivery continuity despite reducing funds

Note: Performance of systems can degrade over time, or suffer catastrophic failure

Capacity is the ability of people, organisationsand societies to manage their own sustainable development processes

We need people to recognise development problems, design strategies to solve them, and successfully implement these.

We need individuals, organisations and localities mobilise, retain, adapt and extend their ability to make development sustainable.

Capacity development is fundamentally a process which must be driven by stakeholders themselves………….. Local people

External partners can support the development of ownership and can temporarily assume a share of the responsibility during these processes.

Changing Government policies will help or hinder these adaptations

Some of East Devon District Council’s Core Priorities:

• Cranbrook and Science Park– Promote a knowledge based economy• Green Space policy - Homes for all ages – Village and Farm Generations policy•Enable the infrastructure to support growing sectors• Exmouth Regeneration Scheme – Master planning for sustainable development• Seaton regeneration – Green tourism• A30 and Axminster Regeneration – transport, homes and jobs• Rural regeneration and food / water / energy supply• Planning and Economic Development promoting employment land / gaining jobs• Housing and Business Units, encouraging good design and adaptation• s106 and Community Infrastructure• Care and quality of life for aged, young, employed and unemployed• Maintain front line services• Manage impact of public sector cuts, Budget cuts in Partners and LEP activity

The Torbay Total Place approach – putting the citizen at the heart of service design - has helped open the door for local partners to discover what can be done to improve the Public Sector system and to push forward innovative ideas and solutions to change the way services are delivered.

It has meant looking for new ways of co-operation, at local level and between local level and Whitehall.

Internal and boundary friction has meant slow progress

There is to be a major shift in Healthcare control by County Councils with NHS consortia to fund healthcare sustainably

“Sustainable communities are places where people want to live and work, now and in the future. They meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents, are sensitive to their environment, and contribute to a high quality of life. They are safe and inclusive, well planned, built and run, and offer equality of opportunity and good services for all.” (Egan Review)

“The National Planning Policy Framework” (NPPF), published in March 2012, empowers communities, supports creating homes and jobs, and helps to protect and enhance our natural and historic environment.

It emphasises the central role of Local Plans, drawn up by councils through engagement with local communities, in delivering sustainable development at the local level: by setting out how each area’s development needs can be met, and how the local environment can be protected and enhanced

The NPPF acts as a reference point for both plan production and decisions on individual planning applications. It makes clear that planning has an economic, a social and an environmental role in contributing to sustainable development, and that it should pursue net gains across all three.

Values of 25-60 dwellings per hectare provide the most sustainable communities. Those overcrowded in the home notice – and dislike crowding in the area more

Social Tenants want:

• More space and larger rooms;

• Better and more storage – inside and out;

• Houses rather than flats;

• To avoid noise pollution and poorly managed/ used communal space;

• Better design – flexibility; ventilation; kitchens and bathrooms;

• Good maintenance and rubbish disposal;

• Access to parking, shops and transport;

• Adequate security

Private Sector Housing wants:Houses rather than flats;Larger rooms even if fewer;Quality kitchens/bathrooms;FlexibilityPrivacy, private space and well managed communal space;Access to shops, transport, and parking;Energy and environmental efficiency;Not to live in featureless boxes

Maximising circulation Plugging the leaks

The physical shape of retailing: changes in the number of stores, customer automation, the role of multi-channel retailing and the use of the Internet; Home delivery

Information for customers: the role of technology in enhancing customer awareness of products, such as product information, sourcing, how it is produced, healthy eating signage and how the product will look;

Payment systems: the role of changing payment systems, the speed of adoption of advanced payment capabilities, in supporting retail change, retail automation, and loyalty systems;

Social responsibility and ethical retailing: the extent to which social and sustainable adaptation will affect costs, packaging, delivery, supply chainLocal sourcing (83.4%) Reducing packaging and waste (81.4%) Use of natural products (79.1%) Reducing carbon footprint (78.2%) Healthy products (76.0%) Concern for animal welfare (75.3%)

And workspace closer to home

• High technology is Exciting, creative inventive sexy

• It is essential we develop efficient, reliable new products and sustainable services

• Yesterday’s gimmick, tomorrow’s necessity•Television to multimedia centre ;Washtub

to wash system; Telephone to mobile; Radio to Ipod. Both to iPad

• Sensors and Imaging Microsystems Nanotechnology

• Genomics, molecular science Photonics, Imaging, Displays

• Wireless technology Data storage

• New materials Modelling and Simulation

• Smart technologies Power electronics

• Advanced control Superconductivity

Applications

•New Fabrics

•Robotics

• Automation

• Time-saving devices and

services

• Increasing personalisation

• Energy storage

• Safety and accuracy

• Miniaturisation

• Communication

The NPPF contains a presumption in favour of sustainable development, making it clear that Local Plans should seek to meet identified needs, and that planning applications should be approved where possible, but in each case subject to respecting key environmental safeguards

Sustainable

communities

Well run and well served effective and inclusive

participation, representation and leadership – with public,

private, community and voluntary services that are

appropriate to people’s needs - accessible to all.

Well Connected Good transport services and

communication linking people to jobs,

schools, health and other services

Environmentally sensitive providing places for people to

live that fully respect the

physical environment and

integrate environmental

considerations into all aspects

that contribute to a high quality

of life

Active, healthy and safe –

cohesive with a strong

local culture and shared

community activities

Well designed and built – featuring quality built

and natural environment

Thriving – with a

flourishing and

diverse economy

including market

towns, rural and

small business

economics

Fair and

inclusive to all

now and in the

future and provide

good life chances

for all.

East Devon is the sixth largest local authority area in Devon, with almost 823,732 m2 within its realm, 3% of the 24,477,128 m2 total area of the South West. The largest proportion of land in East Devon is classified as green space, accounting for 748,938 m2 or 91% of its total area. 2/3 is AONB

Health sustainability challenges of 21st century societies:

1. Demographic and financial pressure through the ageing of societies

2. New epidemiological developments: increase in overweight and obesity,increase in mental health problems

3. Health system organisation and financing: from acute care to prevention

4. New and re-emerging infectious diseases: SARS, HIV, TB, Swine Flu

5. Health inequalities

6. Health impact of global warming and climate change: interdependence of health sustainability and environmental sustainability

Government recognises that the health of people is vital to their sustainability. Many initiatives support health in a way that also improves efficiency and respects the environment, such as:• the Department of Health’s (DH) Be Food Smart (healthy eating

campaign)• advice on reducing food waste and • “Call to Action on Obesity”• “The Public Health Outcomes Framework for England 2013-2016”

requires public sector organisations to produce board approved sustainable development management plans.

This situation has worsened in East Devon to 14 times earnings

“Where rural affordability is an issue, regions and local authorities should consider the need to secure growth, in both the affordable and market housing sectors, in rural areas as well as urban ones.” (DCLG

Response to Barker)

How much, if anything, do you recycle each week?

Why didn’t you eat it?

Don’t Throw Away - Repair it! Or exchange it!

80% of waste comes from commercial organisations

Between 1961 and 2006…

Ave. summer temp. increased by 1.41 °C

Summer precipitation decreased by 8.8%

Winter precipitation increased by 15.9%

Sea Level in Newlyn has risen 20 cm since 1920

Serious flooding increasing

Globally, the 10 hottest years on record have all occurred

since 1997, but we are getting wetter as expected

South-West England

central estimate

Medium emissions

Increased

Tourism

Increased Heat

stress

Infrastructure

risks

Risks to

biodiversity

Heat related

deaths

Risk to Food

Security

The change for the 2080s is very unlikely to be less than 2.1ºC or more than 6.4ºC

Map showing average summer temperature change,

medium emissions scenario, 2080s

+ 1.6C

2020s

+ 3.9C

2080s

+ 2.7C

2050s

But the temperature on the hottest

day of the year could increase by

up to 10ºC

Reduced

stream

flow and

water

quality

Increased

drought

Potential

benefits

for

tourism

Subsiden

ce

Serious

water

stress

Increased winter

flooding

Increased subsidence

Risks to urban

drainage

Severe Transport

disruption

Risks of national

Infrastructure

For the 2080s the change is very unlikely to be lower than +6% or higher than +54%

South West

central estimate

Medium Emissions

Map showing average winter precipitation change,

medium emissions scenario, 2080s

+ 7%

2020s

+23%

2080s

+ 17%

2050s

Biodiversity

Business & Utilities

HealthLocal Government

Tourism

Transport

Food and water

“If everyone on the planet lived like the average SW resident we would need three planets to support our current lifestyles”.

State of the Environment in the SW 2006

birds

both woodland & farmland bird populations declined by 8% between

1994 and 2003 in the South West. Some species are near extinction

fish

just 3 out of the 20 salmon rivers in the South West are predicted to

meet their management objectives in 2008

sites of special scientific interest

around 25% of England’s Sites of Special Scientific Interest are in the

South West, almost 53% of which are in favourable condition

Biodiversity

One of the principles underlying the Coalition Government’s approach to sustainable development is that growing the economy and improving the environment can be mutually supportive.

In November 2012 the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said:

“We recognise that a healthy natural environment is the foundation of sustained economic growth, prospering communities and personal wellbeing.”

Landform and scaleLandscape patternLand coverLand useSense of enclosureSense of tranquilitySettlement pattern/transport networkNature of the skylineInter-visibility with adjacent landscapesDensity of sensitive/rare landscape features

The Water White Paper Published in December 2011, addresses the major challenge of ensuring we have enough water in the coming years in terms of consumers, businesses and for environmental needs.

Food SupplyThe European Commission and global food demand and climate changes are radically affecting supplies

Additional demands for housing and bio-energy are affecting the available land for food production

Agricultural Landsoil run off and alternative uses are reducing the available land

BATH

SALISBURY

POOLE

YEOVIL

TAUNTON

BRIDGWATER

Sutton

Bingham

Blashford

Lakes

Luxhay

Wimbleball

Clatworthy

Nutscale Ashford

Durleigh

North

East

South

West

MoorbrakeBossington Monkton

Combe

Chitterne

Codford

Woolcombe

Empool

Milbourne St Andrew

Corfe Mullen

Sturminster Marshall

WEYMOUTH

MALMESBURY

RINGWOOD

Import from Bristol

Water

Import from

Bournemouth and

West Hants Water1. Water efficiency2. Leakage (mains and supply pipes)3. Metering4. Effluent re-use for industry at Avonmouth5. River restoration6. New reservoirs7. Desalination

Field runoff Flooding of roads

Flooding of property Sediment pollution

Challenges

• Development in floodplains

• More need for summer cooling

• Increased rain penetration

• Subsidence/landslips

• Rising demand for water but decreased supply

Opportunities

• Less demand for winter heating

• More potential for solar energy

• Increased amount of trees

• Improved drainage infrastructure

• Changing design standards

© White Design

Increasedparticipation and engagement

Aged or young

Better physical and mentalhealth

Better quality of lifeBetter housing

Increased contribution to society

Reduced spending on intensive Health/Social/Welfare services

Employment

Sport volunte

er

Walking

Attending arts event

*Arts Council surveyBased on ippr diagram

Size gives very rough indication of popularity for older people

Painting/ writing alone

Passive

Participative, creative

Individual Collective

Perform in a play

Member of organisatio

n

Visiting historical monument

Watching TV

Visiting museums

Visiting libraries

Most valuable quadrant?

Textile

crafts

Swimming

Listening to radio frequently

Arts class

Arts club

Dancing*

Reading a book

Watching a film

Art volunte

er

• Professional and Technical• Scientific and technological• Production • Information and Communications technology• Personal and Business Services• Self-employment and new businesses

ConsumptionDECC’s policies include a programme for every home and small business in Great Britain to have smart electricity and gas meters. The roll-out of smart meters will play an important role in Britain’s transition to a low-carbon economy and help meet some of the long-term challenges the country faces in ensuring an affordable, secure and sustainable energy supply. Smart meters will give consumers near real time information on energy consumption to help manage their energy use, save money and reduce emissions

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is leading on providing superfast broadband to at least 90% of premises in the UK and providing universal access to standard broadband with a speed of at least 2Mbps. This will bring economic, social and environmental benefits

ProductionGovernment has promoted Green Energyfrom Wind, Water and Bio-energy while also re-assessing Nuclear Energy, oil and Gas supply routes

The top six energy-saving behaviours (over a year) to emerge from studies were: 1. Turn thermostat down by 2 degrees from 20°C to 18°C (33 TWh) 2. Turn thermostat down by 1 degree from 19°C to 18°C (16 TWh) 3. Delay start of heating from October to November (11 TWh) 4. Wear a thick jumper at home in the heating season (6 TWh) 5. Replace standard shower head with a water efficient shower head and use twice every day (5 TWh) 6. Use radiator valves to turn off heating in unused rooms (4 TWh)

Behaviours commonly thought significant are some way down the list. ‘Only filling the kettle to the required level’, for example, may only save 1 TWh, while ‘Washing clothes at 40 degrees or less’ may only save 0.4 TWh

Cambridge Architectural Research (CAR) was commissioned by The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) Nov 2012

Hydro

Solar PV

Biomass

Waste (thermal)

Agri waste

Landfill gas

Earth subsoil

Air

Wind

energy consumption

• households in the South West consumed an

average of 5,038 kWh of electricity in 2003,

the second highest in Great Britain (behind

the East of England with 5,403 kWh)

renewable energy

• approximately 3% of the region’s electricity in

2006 was produced by renewables from a

total installed renewable energy capacity of

122.6 megawatts, powering the equivalent of

107,397 homes

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1. Provide more homes which people can afford2. Grow Higher paid jobs through technology, science and knowledge3. Protect our environment4. Encourage farming, food production and tourism5. Provide for young people and families6. Provide for older people7. Become resilient in energy, water and food8. Use resources wisely, providing services people need

What will we do together?