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Sustainability Appraisal of the Local Development Framework Scoping Report The purpose of the Scoping Report is to establish out a framework, setting out how the Sustainability Appraisal of the Local Development Framework Documents will be undertaken. Any questions or comments should be sent to: LDF Team, Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Directorate of Development FREEPOST NEA 196 Doncaster, DN1 1BR E mail: [email protected] Please note that all representations received will be held at Development and Planning and be available to view by members of the public.

CONTENTS List of abbreviations

1 INTRODUCTION

The Local Development Framework

Sustainability Appraisal

Integrated Impact Assessment

Purpose of the Report

2 SA STAGE A: SETTING THE CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES,

ESTABLISHING THE BASELINE AND DECIDING THE SCOPE

SA Stage A1: Identifying other relevant policies, plans, programmes

and sustainability objectives

SA Stage A2 Collecting Baseline Information

SA Stage A3 Identifying Sustainability issues and problems

SA Stage A4: Development the Sa Framework

SA Stage A5: Consulting on the scope of the SA

3 RESPONSIBILITY, CONSTRAINTS, CHALLENGES AND

CONFLICTS

Responsibilities

Constraints

Challenges

Conflicts

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1 - Plan Review (SA Stage 1)

APPENDIX 2 - Baseline (SA Stage 2)

APPENDIX 3 - Sustainability Issues (SA Stage 4)

APPENDIX 4 - Sustainability Framework (SA Stage 5)

Relationship between sustainability issues and sustainability appraisal

objectives

Inter-relationship between SEA directive and SA objectives

Comparing the SA objectives to each other

SA objectives, decision making criteria and proposed indicators

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AA Appropriate Assessment

BVPI Best Value Performance Indicator

C&D Construction and Demolition

DBEA Doncaster Baseline Economic Assessment

DCP Doncaster Community Partnership (from 2001 Census data)

DMBC Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

DPD Development Plan Document

EQIA Equalities Impact Assessment

EW England and Wales

HIA Health Impact Assessment

LDD Local Development Document

LDF Local Development Framework

LDS Local Development Scheme

NPFA National Playing Field Association

MPA Mineral Planning Authority

MPG Mineral Planning Guidance

MPS Mineral Policy Statement

ODPM Office Deputy Prime Minister

PI Performance Indicator

PO Preferred Options

PPG Planning Policy Guidance

PPS Planning Policy Statement

PROW Public Rights of Way

RP Rural Proofing

SA Sustainability Appraisal

SAC Special Area of Conservation

SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment

SOC Sectors and Communities

SPA Special Protection Area

SPD Supplementary Planning Document

UDP Unitary Development Plan

YH Yorkshire and Humber Region

1 Introduction 1.1 This Scoping Report outlines how the Sustainability Appraisal (SA) of

the documents produced by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) as part of the Local Development Framework (LDF) will be undertaken, including the identification of the main issues and sources of information.

The Local Development Framework 1.2 The Doncaster Local Development Framework (LDF) will be produced,

and once adopted, will replace the existing Unitary Development Plan (UDP). Unlike the UDP, the LDF will not be a single document but will consist of several smaller documents, which will allow quicker revision and alteration.

1.3 As part of the Doncaster LDF, an overarching Core Strategy

Development Plan Document (DPD) will be produced, supported by a number of topic based DPDs and more detailed Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs).

1.4 Although not referred to as part of this appraisal, the DMBC Local

Development Scheme (the LDF ‘project management’ document) and Statement of Community Involvement (which relates to all LDF documents) may be of interest to those wishing to comment on the DPDs and SPDs, and the accompanying Sustainability Appraisals. These additional documents can be found on the DMBC website (www.doncaster.gov.uk).

Sustainability Appraisal 1.5 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004) requires the

production of DPDs and SPDs to incorporate a SA; a process that appraises the social, environmental and economic effects of the strategies and policies to ensure that decisions are made in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.

1.6 There are many definitions of “sustainability” but a widely accepted

definition was included in The Brundtland Report (Our Common Future, 1987), which stated that sustainability is “development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

1.7 ‘Securing the Future, delivering UK Sustainable Development Strategy’

(2005) includes a set of UK principles to achieve sustainable development: Living within Environmental Limits Ensuring a Strong, Healthy and Just Society Achieving a Sustainable Economy

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1.8 The DPDs and SPDs expand on the high level policies contained in national policy (Planning Policy Statements and Mineral Policy Statements) and regional policy (the Regional Spatial Strategy). The SA of these DPDs will therefore draw on the SAs of the higher tiers of policy. Where SPDs expand on policies within the UDP, which was not subject to SA, Government Guidance (Sustainability Appraisal of Regional Spatial Strategies and Local Development Documents, ODPM, 2005) indicates that in such circumstances the SA of the SPDs will be required to set out the likely significant effects of the UDP policies to which it relates, to provide the SPD SA with a baseline. However, the appraisal of the whole UDP or alternatives to the adopted policies is not required.

Integrated Impact Assessment 1.9 Sustainability Appraisals (SA) consider economic, social and

environmental impacts. However, more specific forms of assessment are also required by legislation; Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA).

1.10 The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations

2004 requires the production of DPDs and SPDs to incorporate a SEA, where they are likely to give rise to significant environmental impacts. As the requirements of a SEA are clearly prescribed by the legislation, the table below sets out how these have been incorporated into the SA process:

SEA Directive Requirements Location Outline relationship of LDF document to other relevant plans and programmes [Article 5(1), Annex 1(a)]

Scoping Report (SA Stage A1)

Set out the relevant aspects of the current state of the environment and the evolution of the environment if the LDF document was not implemented [Annex 1(b)]

Scoping Report (SA Stage A2-3) and SA Report

Set out the environmental characteristics of areas likely to be significantly affected by the LDF [Annex 1(c)]

Scoping Report (SA Stage A2-A3)

Describe any existing environmental problems [Annex 1(d)]


Identify the environmental protection objectives established at international, community or national level [Annex 1(e)]


Authorities with specific environmental responsibilities [Article 6(3)] to be consulted when deciding on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included in the environment report [Article 5(4)]


Environmental report to consider ‘reasonable alternatives’, taking into account the objectives and geographical scope of the LDF [Article 5(1)]

SA Report

Outline the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with include a description of any difficulties encountered in compiling the required information

SA Report

Set out the likely significant effects of the LDF on the environment

SA Report

Set out the measures envisaged to prevent, reduce or offset any significant adverse effects of the LDF

SA Report

Member States shall monitor the significant environmental effects of the implementation of plans and programmes in order to identify, at an early stage, unforeseen adverse effects and be able to undertake appropriate remedial action [Article 10]

SA Report

Provide a description of the measures envisaged concerning monitoring in accordance with Article 10

SA Report

1.11 The Habitat Regulations indicate that a plan or project which is likely to

have a significant effect on a Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) or Special Protection Area (SPA) and is not directly connected with or necessary to the management of the site, shall make an AA of the implications for the site. Within Doncaster, Thorne and Hatfield Moors are designated as SPA/SACs.

1.12 The purpose of the AA is to assess whether any aspects of the relevant LDF document will adversely affect the integrity of these sites in relation to their designation as SPA/SAC only, which in the case of Thorne and Hatfield Moors is the Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) population and the degraded peat bogs (lowland raised mires) still capable of natural regeneration. AA will be carried out as a separate process in line with emerging guidance, however there are links to the SA/SEA process, and these have been identified in Appendix 4.

1.13 There are other forms of assessment which are not required by

legislation, such as Equalities Impact Assessment (EQIA), Health Impact Assessment (HIA), and Rural Proofing (RP). Whilst Doncaster MBC does not propose to carry out these assessments, either as standalone exercises or as part of the SA, it is considered that many equalities, health and rural issues will be addressed in the SA process.

1.14 Refer to Appendix 4 for further information regarding the incorporation

of these considerations within the SA process. Throughout this report the term ‘Sustainability Appraisal’ should be taken to include the above assessments, unless specifically indicated otherwise.

Purpose Of The Report 1.15 Government Guidance (Sustainability Appraisal of Regional Spatial

Strategies and Local Development Documents, ODPM, 2005) cross references the stages in the production of a DPD and the SA stages and tasks (see Figure 1), and the stages in the production of a SPD and the SA tasks (Figure 2) This report is a consultation document produced as in response to SA Stage A5, and details how SA stages A1-A4 have been undertaken (these stages are the same for both DPDs and SPDs).

1.16 An initial generic Scoping Report was produced as part of the Core

Strategy Sustainability Appraisal (SA), with the intention that it would be used as the Scoping Report for all future SAs. It set out 22 Sustainability Objectives, based on the 15 Regional Sustainability Objectives.

1.17 The purpose of this Scoping Report is to update the Baseline, Plan

Review and Sustainability Objectives identified in the Core Strategy Scoping Report. The SA framework (task A4) will then be revised to take account of this updating, together with the aspiration for the SA process to form an Integrated Impact Assessment as outlined above. However, to ensure continuity and thus facilitate public involvement, it is planned to retain the 22 Sustainability Objectives. However, the primary output of this revised Scoping report will be the development of appropriate indicators for each Sustainability Objective. It is envisaged that these indicators will be used to form a rounded picture of the scope of each objective and how plan objectives and options may impact on them.

FIGURE 1: INCORPORATING SA WITHIN THE DPD PROCESS DPD Stage 1: Pre-production – Evidence Gathering SA Stage A: Setting the context and objectives, establishing the baseline and deciding the scope

A1 Identifying other relevant policies, plans, programmes and sustainability

objectives A2 Collecting baseline information A3 Identifying sustainability issues and problems A4 Developing the SA framework A5 Consulting on the scope of the SA

DPD Stage 2: Production SA Stage B: Developing and Refining Options and Assessing Effects

B1 Testing the DPD objectives against the SA framework B2 Developing the DPD options B3 Predicting the effects of the DPD B4 Evaluating the effects of the DPD B5 Considering the ways of mitigating adverse effects and maximising beneficial

effects B6 Proposing measures to monitor the significant effects of implementing the DPD SA Stage C: Preparing the Sustainability Appraisal Report C1 Preparing SA Report SA Stage D (1-2): Consulting on the Preferred Options and Sustainability Appraisal Report D1 Public Participation on the SA Report and the Preferred Options of the DPD and

the SA Report D2i Assessing significant changes DPD Stage 3 - Examination SA Stage D (2): Consulting on the Preferred Options and Sustainability Appraisal Report D2ii Appraising significant changes resulting from representations DPD Stage 4: Adoption and Monitoring SA Stage D (3): Consulting on the Preferred Options and Sustainability Appraisal Report D3 Making Decisions and Providing Information SA Stage E: Monitoring the significant effects of implementing the DPD E1 Finalising Aims and methods for monitoring E2 Responding to adverse effects

FIGURE 2: INCORPORATING SA WITHIN THE SPD PROCESS SPD Stage 1: Pre-production – Evidence Gathering SA Stage A: Setting the context and objectives, establishing the baseline and deciding the scope

A1 Identifying other relevant policies, plans, programmes and sustainability objectives A2 Collecting baseline information A3 Identifying sustainability issues and problems A4 Developing the SA framework A5 Consulting on the scope of the SA

SPD Stage 2: Production – Prepare draft SPD SA Stage B: Developing and Refining Options and Assessing Effects

B1 Testing the SPD objectives against the SA framework B2 Developing the SPD options B3 Predicting the effects of the draft SPD B4 Evaluating the effects of the draft SPD B5 Considering the ways of mitigating adverse effects and maximising beneficial effects B6 Proposing measures to monitor the significant effects of implementing the SPD SA Stage C: Preparing the Sustainability Appraisal Report C1 Preparing SA Report SA Stage D (1-2): Consulting on draft SPD and Sustainability Appraisal Report D1 Public Participation on the SA Report and the draft SPD D2 Assessing significant changes SPD Stage 3 - Adoption SA Stage D (3): Consulting on draft SPD and Sustainability Appraisal Report D3 Making Decisions and Providing Information SA Stage E: Monitoring the significant effects of implementing the SPD E1 Finalising Aims and methods for monitoring E2 Responding to adverse effects

2 SA Stage A: Setting the context and objectives, establishing the baseline and deciding the scope

2.1 The aim, method and output of the four tasks which comprise SA Stage A are summarised below. In undertaking each of these tasks, information and analysis has been drawn from the Core Strategy SA.

SA Stage A1: Identifying other relevant policies, plans, programmes and sustainability objectives 2.2 The SA should be carried out having regard to the wider context of

international, national, regional and local objectives and policies. The aim of this stage is to identify relevant plans, policies and programmes, summarise the relevant objectives, indicators and targets of these, and consider how they might relate to the LDF and SA process.

2.3 A full review of other relevant plans, policies and programmes can be

found in Appendix 1. These ‘plans, policies and programmes’ were identified based on officer knowledge within the Environmental Planning Team (Spatial Planning and Economic Development) and the results of the consultation comments received regarding the Core Strategy SA Scoping Report.

SA Stage A2: Collecting baseline information 2.5 The SA should be carried out using, and its findings supported by, both

qualitative and quantitative information. The aim of this stage is to identify and collect existing information, to identify where there are gaps in this information and to identify sources of future information.

2.6 Baseline information has been collected on environmental, social and

economic issues and can be found in Appendix 2. The baseline consists of a description of main issues for Doncaster and data indicators and geographical mapped data. The SA process is iterative and because of this it may be that future stages identify other areas within the baseline data that need to be collected, refined and monitored.

SA Stage A3: Identifying sustainability issues and problems 2.8 The results from stages A1 and A2, together with the issues which

were identified as part of the Core Strategy Sustainability Appraisal, have been used to identify the key sustainability issues for Doncaster. These are detailed in Appendix 3.

2.9 The Sustainability Issues are summarised below:

Social Sustainability Issues: S1 - Pockets of deprivation

S2 - A lack of range of housing choice and affordability S3 - Limited access to the natural environment for all S4 - Lack of local community facilities S5 - High levels of crime and fear of crime S6 - Low levels of educational achievement S7 - Lack of integrated public transport S8 - Urban traffic congestion

Environmental Sustainability Issues

En1 - Pressure on the historic built environment En2 - Threat to landscape character En3 - Pressure on Greenbelt. En4 - Pressure on designated sites and biodiversity En5 - Risk of flooding En6 - Threat from noise pollution En7 - Threat from air pollution En8 - Geology En9 - Large amounts of biodegradable waste being landfilled

Economic Issues Ec1 - Lack of a diverse economy Ec2 - Lack of range of local jobs Ec3 - Lack of skilled local workforce Ec4 - Limited opportunities for redevelopment of derelict and other brownfield land

SA Stage A4: Developing the SA framework 2.10 Each of the Sustainability Issues identified as part of stage A3 has

been used to produce one or more Sustainability Objectives. In drawing up the Sustainability Objectives regard has also been given to the requirements of SEA and AA. Appendix 4 shows the relationship between the SA Objectives, Sustainability Issue and SEA/AA.

2.11 The SA Objectives have also been checked against each other to

identify, reduce and if possible eliminate any areas of inconsistency or contradiction, please refer to Appendix 4 for details.

2.13 These will contribute to a framework with which sustainability effects

can be described, analysed and compared. However, in order to help define and measure progress towards achieving each objective a number of indicators have been identified. The final SA Objectives are summarised below, but a detailed table listing potential indicators is included in Appendix 4.

1 Employment opportunities available to everyone, including in

rural areas

2 Conditions which enable business success, economic growth and investment, and a diverse economy

3 Education and training opportunities which build the skills and capacity of the population

4 Vibrant communities 5 Quality housing provided that is available to everyone including

vulnerable people, disadvantaged groups and rural communities 6 Conditions and services which engender good health, including

the minimisation/avoidance of noise, dust, light and air pollution 7 Safety and security for people and property 8 Culture, leisure and recreation activities that are available to all

with access to the natural environment and sites of nature conservation interest.

9 Efficient land use patterns that minimise the need to travel and local needs met locally

10 An efficient transport network which maximises access and minimises detrimental impacts

11 Reuse of previously developed sites and buildings 12 A quality built environment 13 Cultural heritage conserved and enhanced 14 The conservation and enhancement of Landscape Character

Qualities 15 Protecting, enhancing and increasing the biological resource of

the borough 16 Protecting and enhancing internationally, nationally, regionally

and locally designated sites of nature conservation and geological importance

17 Conservation of soil and minerals resource, including prevention of soil pollution and sterilisation of minerals.

18 Quality and quantity of groundwater, ponds, lakes and water courses conserved and enhanced in accordance with the Water Directive Framework

19 Greenhouse gas emissions minimised and a managed response to the effects of climate change

20 Flood risk minimised 21 Prudent and efficient use of energy and natural resources

(including water) by developments without unnecessary production of waste and promotion of both waste minimisation and recycling techniques.

22 Efficient use of physical infrastructure SA Stage A5: Consulting on the scope of the SA 2.14 This Scoping Report will be used as a consultation document to fulfil

the requirements of task A5. Consultation will be undertaken in accordance with: Article 5(4) of the European Union Directive 2001/42/EC Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004

Regulation 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Development) Regulations 2004. DMBC (Submission Draft) Statement of Community Involvement

2.15 The purpose of the consultation is to: ensure that the SA is

comprehensive and robust enough to support the LDF DPDs and SPDs; advise on the appropriateness of the sustainability objectives; advise the appropriateness of the key sustainability issues; and advise on the comprehensiveness of the baseline data.

3 Responsibilities Constraints, Challenges and Conflicts 3.1 The purpose of this section is to outline who has been involved in the

completion of tasks A1-A5, and to identify the principle constraints, challenges and conflicts that have been encountered so far.

Responsibilities 3.2 The Local Development Framework Team within the Environment and

Planning Section, Directorate of Strategic Development, is undertaking the bulk of the sustainability appraisal work. This is likely to include a series of meetings when members of the Team, together with both internal and external stakeholders, will review the draft policies and proposals against the sustainability appraisal criteria. The aim being to have an even spread of economic, social and environmental expertise within the meetings.

3.3 The meetings may as a result of the appraisal suggest revisions to

policies or request further research work to help clarify the results of the appraisal.

Constraints 3.4 National guidance is changing as Planning Policy Guidance Notes and

Mineral Planning Policy Guidance Notes are replaced by Planning Policy Statements. More locally, some plans, e.g. The Don Catchment Flood Management Plan (to be prepared by the Environment Agency), the Doncaster Biodiversity Action Plan and the Doncaster Landscape Character Assessment have yet to be produced. However, this Scoping Report has been updated to take account of recent changes and consultation comments.

3.5 There is guidance for methods of sustainable construction, waste

management, energy efficiency and water management that will have to be implemented. This will have to be considered against new development in the Borough.

Challenges 3.6 The profile of sustainable development is rising and is becoming the

core of new planning systems. With the production of legislation and guidance on sustainable development it is essential that this is reflected within the Local Development Framework. The challenge is to ensure that any document has taken into account economic, environmental and social considerations.

3.7 Any new development must achieve the best balance between

environmental, economic and social impacts.

Conflicts 3.8 There is the danger of prioritising only economic, social or

environmental interests, rather than balancing the needs of all three interests. In areas such as South Yorkshire, economic regeneration has, understandably, been seen as a key priority. However, it is essential that such regeneration takes place in such a way as to achieve win-win-win scenarios across all three sustainability areas.

3.9 Appendix 4 illustrates the potential conflicts between the SA

Objectives. Many of these are potential conflicts, as good quality and thoughtful design can ensure that new developments address all issues. They are therefore challenges, and opportunities to achieve Sustainable Development, as well as conflicts. The Core Strategy SA suggests that the issues of development in areas at risk of flooding, potential airport expansion and how best to achieve economic growth whilst moving away from transport by private car are likely to be the most difficult issues to resolve.

3.11 Any potential constraints, challenges and conflicts that may arise will

be dealt with in detail at appraisal stage of each DPD in the appropriate SA Reports.

APPENDIX 1

PLAN REVIEW

SA Stage A1 Note: Plans are presented in the following categories: International, National (General), National (Planning), Regional, Sub-regional and Local (General), Regional, Sub-regional and Local (Social), Regional, Sub-regional and Local (Environmental) and Regional, Sub-regional and Local (Economic).

INTERNATIONAL KEY OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO LDD KEY TARGETS AND INDICATORS DIRECT IMPLICATIONS FOR LDD SA

OOJ The Johannesburg Declaration of Sustainable Development

Commitment to sustainability principles. Commitment to the Sustainable Development agenda agreed at Rio De Janerio Earth Summit in 1992

Involve all major groups in Sustainable Development Act together Plan of implementation of World Summit on Sustainable Development

None - contextual and reflected in national policy

ALL

European Strategy on Sustainable Development (2001)

Achieve sustainable development by: Secure better quality of life for present and future generations Ensure future policy making is more coherent and cost effective Strategies for sustained economic growth should support social progress and respect the local environment

Deterioration of EU’s biodiversity stopped by 2010

None – contextual and reflected in national policy

ALL

European Spatial Development Perspective Emphasises achieving equally in all regions of the EU the three fundamental goals: Economic and Social Cohesion Conservation and management of natural resources and the cultural heritage More balanced competitiveness of the European Territory


ALL

Kyoto Agreement Gather and share information on greenhouse gas emissions, national policies and best practice Launch national strategies for addressing greenhouse emissions and adapting to expected impacts, including the provision of financial and technological support to developing countries.


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KEY OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO LDD KEY TARGETS AND INDICATORS DIRECT IMPLICATIONS FOR LDD SA OOJ

Co-operate in preparing for adaption to the impacts of climate change The Sixth EAP of EC Clean Air for Europe Soil Protection Sustainable Use of pesticides Protection and conserve the marine environment Waste prevention and recycling Sustainable use of natural resources and the urban environment


ALL

European Biodiversity Strategy Conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity Research, identification , monitoring and exchange of information Education, training and awareness


8, 15, 16

Habitats Directive Ensure biodiversity through the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora Maintain or restore natural habitats

SA incorporates AA re: designated sites in Doncaster

15, 16

Birds Directive Provide for the protection, management and control of all species of naturally occurring wild birds Preserve diversity of habitats Conserve habitats of particular species

SA incorporates AA re: designated sites in Doncaster

15, 16

The Water Framework Directive and the production of River Basin Management Plans.

Seeks to promote the sustainable use of water, protecting and restoring aquatic ecosystems To contribute towards the mitigation of the effects of flood and droughts.

Reduce / minimise water consumption. Protect water systems from pollutions. Prevent flooding. Plan for droughts.

To promote sustainable water management and improvement in water quality of ‘water bodies’.

18, 21

EU Framework on Waste Limited waste production Promote prevention, reuse and recycling

Requires a number of actions to be implemented into national law/policy.

None – reflected in national policy 21

NATIONAL - GENERAL KEY OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO LDD KEY TARGETS AND INDICATORS IMPLICATIONS FOR LDD SA

OBJ Securing the Future – Delivering UK Sustainable Development Strategy

Sets out the following objectives: Living within Environmental Limits Ensuring a Strong, Healthy and Just Society Achieving a Sustainable Economy Promoting Good Governance Using Sound Science Responsibly

Reflect objectives in LDF and SA ALL

The Historic Environment: A Force for Our Future Sets out Government Vision for the Historic Environment Protecting and Sustaining

Ensure that policies include protection of the historic environment

12, 13, 14

Urban White Paper: Out Towns and Cities: The Future (DETR 2000)

The use of brownfield land for development and bring empty property back into use. Take greater care of the urban environment.

Produce better housing. Improve the design of the built environment and streetscape.

Ensure policies include use of brownfield land and improvements to housing. For developers to be encouraged to improve design.

4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12

Rural White Paper – Our Countryside (2000) Sets out Government vision for countryside and means of achieving it

Affordable housing Access to services Promote rural economy Protection of environment

Include policies re: affordable housing, designation of housing sites, policies re: rural diversification, environmental protection policies

1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9

Airport White Paper Sets out government vision for future of air travel Supports expansion of regional airports –

stresses economic and social benefits Policies regarding Robin Hood Airport should be consistent

1, 2, 3

Biodiversity Action Plan For England Reduce the impacts that construction planning, development and regeneration has on biodiversity and enhance where ever possible.

Protect biological resources. Reduce impact on biodiversity.

Include policies to promote biodiversity conservation and enhancement in the district, particularly in relation to the built environment and urban green space.

15, 16

BREEAM Eco Homes Reduce the impact that development has on the environment.

Sets standards for development schemes to attain.

Standards for construction or design could be incorporated into policy.

5, 6, 19, 21

KEY OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO LDD KEY TARGETS AND INDICATORS IMPLICATIONS FOR LDD SA OBJ

Promotes the efficiency. Implementation of energy and water efficiency techniques.

Waste Strategy Change the management of waste and resources which can make an important contribution to improving our quality of life. Cites a desire to break the link between economic growth and increased waste. Where waste is produced, it must be re-used, recycled, composted and have energy recover, before disposal. It establishes a series of targets and indicators to ensure the necessary step change in waste management.

Municipal waste increased to: recycled of composted at least 25% by 2005, 30%by 2010, and 33% by 2015.

The targets set by the Waste Strategy are less ambitious than the local Zero Waste Strategy in Doncaster. The LDF will be informed by the local Zero Waste Strategy and therefore the targets set in the national framework will be met.

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Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 Gives English Nature more power and Local Authorities more responsibilities with regard to the protection and enhancement of SSSIs

Protection and enhancement of SSSIs Ensure designations taken into account and opportunities for enhancement identified

15, 16

NATIONAL – PLANNING KEY OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO LDD KEY TARGETS AND INDICATORS IMPLICATIONS FOR LDD SA

OBJ PPS1 - Creating Sustainable Communities Planning authorities should integrate the four aims of sustainable development. Positive approach, proactive management of development, rather than simply regulation and control. Plans should set clear vision for communities. The planning systems should be transparent, accessible and accountable.

Economic Development Social Inclusion Environmental protection. Prudent use of natural resources.

Must integrate the four key sustainable development objectives.

ALL

PPG2 - Green belt To provide opportunities for access to the open countryside for the urban population. To provide opportunities for outdoor sport and outdoor recreation near urban areas. To retain attractive landscapes, and enhance townscapes, near to where people live. To improve damaged and derelict land around towns. To secure nature conservation interest. To retain land in agricultural, forestry and related uses.

Control of development Promote appropriate development.

The LDF should strive to maintain Green Belt as a constraint.

8, 11 12, 13, 14, 15

PPG3 – Housing Sets out policies relating to housing provision. Promotes greater choice in housing (including affordable housing). Good public transport links in sustainable locations

Priority to previously developed land within urban areas. To protect the countryside and green field land. Efficient use of land. Density standards. Public Transport

LDF should identify a sustainable hierarchy of settlements, preferred areas for new development.

5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12

PPG4 – Industrial and Commercial Guidance on the industrial, commercial development of small firms.

Mixed uses. Conservation Heritage Re-use of urban land.

To ensure that development is balanced between economic and environmental issues. To ensure choice, flexibility and competition in location employment land and be realistic of the needs of business.

1, 2, 11, 12, 13

PPS6 – Town Centres Sets out government policies on town centres and retail developments.

The Government’s key objective for town centres is to promote their vitality and viability

Should develop a hierarchy and network of centres; focus development

1, 4,6, 7, 9,


by: planning for the growth and development of existing centres; and promoting and enhancing existing centres, by focusing development in such centres and encouraging a wide range of services in a good environment, accessible to all.

in, and plan for the expansion of, existing centres as appropriate, and

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PPS7 - Rural Areas To raise the quality of life and the environment in rural areas, To promote more sustainable patterns of development, Promoting the development of the English regions by improving their economic performance so that all are able to reach their full potential and To promote sustainable, diverse and adaptable agriculture sectors

Support rural economic activity that contributes to sustainable development, aim to address housing and community needs, respect local character

1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9

PPS9 - Biodiversity and Geological Conservation Seeks to ensure that biodiversity is conserved and enhanced within the context of sustainable development. Promotes the conservation, enhancement and restoration of the diversity of England’s wildlife and geology.

Ensure biodiversity is conserved and enhanced by development. Enhance and restoration of wildlife and geology.

Identification, maintenance and enhancement of the biodiversity and geological resources of the District. The LDF should also seek to promote, and add to, biodiversity and geological features through new developments.

15, 16

PPS10 – Sustainable Waste Management The movement of waste up the waste hierarchy Provide sufficient waste management facilities,

restrict landfill, consider recycling opportunities and needs in non-waste development

The LDF should contribute to the movement of waste up the hierarchy, including appropriate designs of non-waste development to facilitate recycling.

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PPS12 – Local Development Frameworks Social progress which recognises the needs of everyone. Effective protection of the environment. Prudent use of natural resources. Maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth.

Economic Development Social Inclusion Environmental protection. Prudent use of natural resources.

Must have an integrated approach to the key objectives of sustainable development and positive planning to proactively manage development. Clear visions for communities and an open inclusive planning process.

ALL

PPG13 - Transport By shaping the pattern of development and influencing the location, scale, density, design and mix of land uses,

Improve public transport. Improve greenways for walking and cycling.

The LDF should promote sustainable transport.

6, 9, 10


planning can help to reduce the length of journeys and make it safer and easier for people to access jobs, shopping, leisure facilities and services by public transport, walking and cycling.

Reduce air pollution.

PPG15 - Planning and the Historic Environment Balance effects of any developments on the listed buildings against the viability of any proposed change. Develop flexible and imaginative approach to changes to listed buildings.

Economic prosperity Visual impact Building alterations Traffic Affect on the character of conservations areas Identification and recording of historic environment including: listing procedures; upkeep and repairs; church buildings.

The LDF should have a policy that provides protection to listed buildings.

13, 14

PPG16 - Archaeology and Planning Archaeological remains are an irreplaceable record of the development of our civilisation and they should be considered a finite resource and planned for accordingly.

Protect archaeological remains. Consider conservation of archaeological remains.

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PPG17 - Sport, Open Space and Recreation. Promote quality of life in both urban and rural areas through access to high quality leisure and community services. Promote the provision of space networks, playing fields and larger leisure developments.

Protect and maintain existing facilities. The LDF should safeguard existing leisure and community facilities. Consideration should be given to new facilities to ensure accessibility to the whole community. Improve the vitality and viability of the surrounding area.

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PPS22 – Renewable Energy Promote positive planning which facilitates renewable energy developments. Provides guidance on planning for renewable energy schemes. This is aligned to central Government’s four sustainable development priorities.

Renewable energy development should be accommodated wherever possible.

Needs to interpret this guidance locally where applicable. The LDF should contain policies designed to promote renewable energy resources and set criteria for applications process for renewable energy developments.

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PPS23 – Planning and Pollution Control To encourage close consultation and prevent unnecessary duplication and conflict of interest between planning and pollution control authorities in order to protect the environment from the potential harm cause by development and operations

Reduce impact that development has on water, air and land quality.

To consider the guidelines in this document when planning for development (particularly with relation to industrial development and waste disposal facilities).

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PPG24 - Planning and Noise Outlines the considerations for determining planning applications for noise sensitive development and those activities, which generate noise.

Noise exposure levels for certain forms of development and mitigation measures.

The LDF needs to consider the guidelines in this document when planning for development (with particular relation to aircraft noise and future residential development).

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PPG25 - Development and Flood Risk Management and reduction of flood risk. Act in a precautionary basis taking account of climate change. Flood plains should be protected from inappropriate development.

Risk based search sequence, giving priority to sites at lower risk. Minimum standard of defence for new development.

The LDF needs to take account of these guidelines.

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MPS1 – Planning and Minerals Sets out the principles and the key planning policy objectives for mineral planning

Conserve and safeguarding of minerals as far as possible and sufficient supply, in a sustainable manner, to promote development

The LDF will comprise the development plan for minerals, and will therefore need to take account of the principles laid out.

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MPS2 - Controlling and Mitigating the environmental effects of minerals extraction in England

Sets out policies and considerations that the Government expects Mineral Planning Authorities (MPA) to follow.

Conserve minerals as far as possible. Minimise impact upon the environment of mineral operations and transport. Minimise waste production and encourage efficient use of materials. Encourage sensitive working, restoration and aftercare. Safeguard long-term capacity of best and most versatile agricultural land and conserve soil resources for use in sustainable way. Protect areas of nationally designated landscape, archaeological value, cultural heritage or nature conservation.

To consider the guidelines in this document when planning for development.

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MPG3 - Coal Mining and Colliery Spoil Disposal. Provides policy framework for mineral planning authorities and the coal industry in England to ensure that extraction of coal and disposal of colliery spoil only takes place at the best balance of community, social, environmental and

Conserve minerals as far as possible. To minimise the production of waste and to encourage efficient use of materials. Encourage sensitive working practices.

The LDF should be aligned to this directive by promoting the conservation of mineral resources.

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economic interests, consistent with the principles of sustainable development.

Protect designated areas. To minimise the impact of transportation of minerals.

MPG5 - Stability in surface Mineral Workings and Tips Sets out broad planning and technical issues in respect of development on unstable land with particular reference to the problems caused by landslides, unstable slopes, quarries, surface mines and associated tips and structures.

MPA need to consider stability in relation to surface mineral workings and tips. MPA need to consider stability in relation to development. Policies should outline the consideration which will be given to stability. Potential effects of development on stability.

The LDF will take into account these guidelines.

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MPG6 - Guidelines for Aggregates Provision in England

Provides advice to mineral planning authorities and the mineral industry on how to ensure that the construction industry receives an adequate and steady supply of materials at the best balance of social, environmental and economic cost whilst ensuring that extraction and development are consistent with the principles of sustainable development.

No targets are set but advice and guidance is provided.

The LDF should take into consideration this guidance.

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MPG7 - The Reclamation of mineral workings Sets out Government policy on minerals and planning issues and provide guidance to local authorities, the minerals industry and others on policies and the operation of planning system with regard to minerals.

Sets out contribution reclaimed material can make to sustainable development Advices on scope of information which should be submitted with applications. Some advice on preparation of schemes. Funding advice.


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MPG10 - Provision of Raw Material for the Cement Industry.

The guidelines provide advice to MPA on the exercise of planning control over the provision of raw material for the cement industry.

Need continuous supply of raw material to maintain production in construction and civil engineering industry. Reduce levels of materials being imported. Use reviewed procedures as introduced by the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Use opportunities presented by former cement industry land to provide sites for development. Use Derelict Land Grant for eligible sites.


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MPG13 – Guidelines for Peat Provision in England Provides advice to MPA and the peat extraction industry on the exercise of planning control over the extraction of peat.

Indicates national policy considerations. Advise LA on the identification and protection of important peat land habitats and archaeological sites. Sets criteria for selection and identification. Provides framework for updating old permissions for peat extraction. Provides guidelines for the rehabilitation of damaged peat bogs.

The LDF will have to consider the national policy and protect peat land habitats and archaeological sites.

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MPG15 – Provision of Silica Sand in England Outlines the Government Policies with regards to silica sand in England.

Emphasises that silica sand is essential as raw material for industry. Advises that silica sand is geologically sparsely distributed and therefore valuable. Advises that silica sand extraction has an impact on the environment which must be carefully balanced against the needs of the community for the material.

The LDF will take into consideration this MPG.

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REGIONAL, SUB-REGIONAL AND LOCAL - GENERAL KEY OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO LDD KEY TARGETS AND INDICATORS IMPLICATIONS FOR LDD SA

OBJ REGIONAL Advancing Together - The Vision and Strategic Framework for Yorkshire and Humber

A world class, prosperous and sustainable economy for Yorkshire and Humber. A physical infrastructure and communications that meet the needs of people, businesses, places and the environment. High quality natural and man-made environments. Exceptional education and training. A socially cohesive and inclusive region. Highest levels of governance in all sectors, at all levels.

Economy. Physical infrastructure. Prudent use of natural resources. Educational attainment. Social cohesion. Governance.

The LDF should reflect the six objectives and incorporate the principles into policies.

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Regional Sustainable Development Strategy Integrating sustainability into policy and decision making. Developing regional approach to tackling climate change.

No targets as this document is a vision for the Region, rather than a strategy.

The LDF must consider the priorities laid out in this document and reflect them within the policies produced.

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“Building a Better Quality of Life” – A Strategy for More Sustainable Construction.

To promote awareness and understanding of sustainable construction. To set out how the Government expects the construction industry to contribute to sustainable development. To show how Government policies will help to bring about change. To stimulate action by individual businesses to set and monitor their progress towards targets for more sustainable construction which require continuous improvements.

More investment in people and equipment for competitive economy. Achieve high growth whilst reducing pollution. Improving towns and protecting countryside. Contribute to sustainable development internationally.

The LDF will be aligned to this strategy once it incorporates the principles of the Regional Sustainable Development Framework.

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Regional Spatial Strategy Sets out allocations for housing, employment, Relevant to all areas The LDF must be aligned to the ALL


infrastructure, Minerals, Waste and Renewable Energy developments, and provides strategic level policy and visions for the subregions and individual authorities.

allocations set by the RSS and support the protection of greenbelt land from development.

Regional Transport Strategy Sets out framework for transport including investment. Reduce congestion and pollution. Improve all types of transport including rail, road, public and private.

Reduce emissions. Reduce congestion. Improve all types of transport.

The LDF must take account of the priorities of the Regional Transport Strategy.

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Regional E-Strategy Seeks to create positive change in the economic, social and environmental performance of Yorkshire and Humber. Recognition of the vital role of technology as a “cross cutting” driver of change.

For people to harness e-technologies to improve quality of life, inclusion and future skill requirements. For businesses to seize the opportunities provided by e-business. Develop physical infrastructure and connectivity to support the best and most sustainable use of the e-technology to protect the natural and built environment.

The LDF must take account of the priorities of the Regional E Strategy.

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Regional Freight Strategy Rail and road safety. Growth of ports and inland waterways. LA and the Highways agency take responsibility for the provision of driver rest stops and lorry parking facilities. Support people to become qualified and experienced. Promotes integrated transport systems. Enhance rail networks wherever possible, including new rail freight terminals. Air quality and noise to be dealt with appropriately. Promote and support claims for all airports for freight services.

The use of integrated transport systems. Reduce accidents on road and rail. Reduce emissions. Reduce noise pollution.

The LDF must take account of the Regional Freight Strategy.

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SUB-REGIONAL South Yorkshire Transport Plan Protect and enhance the built and natural environment. Improve safety for all travellers. Contribute to an efficient economy and support sustainable economic growth in appropriate locations. Promoting accessibility to everyday facilities for all,

The use of integrated transport systems. Reduce accidents on all forms of transport. Accessibility. Improve public transport.

The LDF will have to provide support locally for the South Yorkshire Transport Plan.

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especially those without a car. Promoting the integration of all forms of transport and land use planning, leading to a better, more efficient transport system. LOCAL Doncaster Borough Strategy Reduce deprivation. Improve access to education and training. Improve access to ICT facilities and educate. Urban and rural renaissance. Community involvement High quality green environment. Growth in the economy.

Reduce deprivation. Improve access to education and training. Improve access to ICT facilities and educate. Urban and rural renaissance. Community involvement High quality green environment. Growth in the economy.

There are strong links between the Borough Strategy and the Local Development Framework as the LDF will provide the Borough Strategy with a spatial framework

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Best Value Performance Plan Aims to deliver the seven transformational goals and the Mayoral priorities

Modernising services. Improving governance Delivering improvement

The LDF will provide the spatial framework for the Best Value Performance Plan.

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Doncaster Renaissance Town Charter 2002 Sets out a 25 year vision for how Doncaster and the surrounding borough could be transformed into a place of genuine quality

Attract high-end economic activity and refine the evening economy Attract and retain balanced community Improve Doncaster’s image Improve Arts and Culture Support Sustainability Maintain fixed Urban edges

The LDF will provide the spatial framework for these goals

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REGIONAL, SUB-REGIONAL AND LOCAL - SOCIAL KEY OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO LDD KEY TARGETS AND INDICATORS IMPLICATIONS FOR LDD SA

OBJ REGIONAL Regional Cultural Strategy Access to culture. Cultural tourism and regional profile Industry development Education and young people. Health and well-being Intelligence (data and research) Advocacy and leadership

All actions are monitored to ensure effective and open delivery of the regional cultural strategy on an annual basis.

The Regional Cultural Strategy is reflected within the Regional Spatial Strategy, therefore if the LDF reflects priorities in the RSS the LDF will be aligned the Regional Cultural Strategy.

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Regional Housing Strategy (Draft) Sets out the priorities for housing in the region Creating better places

Delivering better homes, choice and opportunity Fair Access

LDF must be consistent with priorities, especially with regard to affordable housing

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SUB REGIONAL South Yorkshire Settlement Study Assesses the sustainability and potential for sustainable growth and/or functional change in settlements and neighbourhoods in South Yorkshire

Ensure settlement growth and change is sustainable Will influence core strategy options and Housing DPD site allocations

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LOCAL “Louder than Words” The Local Cultural Strategy Deliver transformational goals of the Borough Strategy with relation to culture.

For Doncaster to enjoy a vibrant and inclusive cultural environment.

The Local Cultural Strategy will align to the LDF and therefore will have no implications.

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Doncaster’s Community Safety Strategy. Contributes to the achievement of the Borough Strategy Reduce burglary. The Community Safety Strategy is 4, 7


To create a Borough in which people feel safe to live, work, play and invest in. Achieve the Public Service Agreement target for crime.

Reduce vehicle crime. Reduce violent crime. Reduce youth offending. Deal with anti-social behaviour quickly and effectively. Reduce the supply and demand of drugs. Reduce crime in the town centre. Targeting prolific offenders. Develop policy of prostitution. To increase support to victims of domestic violence. To increase support to victims of homophobic, transphobic and racial crime. Reduce of fear of crime. Reduce the incidence of repeat victimisation.

part of the Borough Strategy therefore the LDF will provide the spatial framework for the priorities.

Local Housing Strategy (Draft) Creates a new impression for Doncaster. Improves quality and choice. Something for every one.

Create accurate description of housing situation in Doncaster. Detailed action plan for the next 3-5years.

The Local Housing Strategy will feed back in the Regional Housing Strategy therefore the LDF will be aligned with the local strategy.

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Housing Pathfinder Plan Sets out visions for parts of Mexborough, Edlinton and Denaby

Improvements to housing and quality of life Ensure AAPs and housing allocations take account of the aspirations

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Air Quality Action Plan Sets out performance in relation to government targets and designated Air Quality Management Areas

Concluded that the one pollutant out of the seven specified by the Government that may not meet the objective by its target date is nitrogen dioxide, primarily due to vehicle emissions. Therefore indicating that the reduction of vehicle emissions is the key issue to meeting the Government’s targets.

The LDF will take account of Management Areas and try to reduce vehicle traffic in general

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REGIONAL, SUB-REGIONAL AND LOCAL - ENVIRONMENTAL KEY OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO LDD KEY TARGETS AND INDICATORS IMPLICATIONS FOR LDD SA

OBJ REGIONAL Regional Forestry Strategy Strategic framework for future management of trees and woodlands in Yorkshire and the Humber region

Increase woodland creation in reclamation and underused land Protect SSI and Ancient Woodland Promote access Use of wood in sustainable construction and renewable energy Increase planting to reduce floodrisk

The LDF will take account of the strategy and attempt to facilitate its objectives

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Regional Biodiveristy Action Plan Currently under review to incorporate SMART targets

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SUB REGIONAL Don Flood Risk Management Strategy Long term flood risk management strategy The LDF will seek to reduce

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Don and Rother Catchment Abstraction Management Strategy (CAMS)

Management of water resources Vision to maximise the availability of resources for abstraction while protecting the flow requirements of the riverine ecology

Will impact on water supply for new and existing developments, therefore the LDF will aim to minimise water use wherever possible.

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LOCAL Doncaster’s Greenspace Strategy: Sets out any shortfalls that Doncaster has with regards to the provision of green space. Introduces measures to protect playing fields and areas

Formal space standards. Informal space standard. Playing field standard.

The Greenspace Strategy sets standards which the LDF will to help deliver through land

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of open green space. Promote the health and wellbeing through provision of green space.

Forestry standard. allocations and generic DC policies

Doncaster Zero Waste Strategy Actively intervene across whole supply chain to improve production methods, increase recycling and reuse, create innovation and ensure maximum community benefit. Aspiration to exceed all government targets for recycling Maximise income from resource recovery to create opportunities and wealth.

Increase kerbside collections. No ward is recycling less than 50% by 2008 and 85% by 2020. Every school will educate pupils in waste minimisation by 2008. Organic waste collected will be utilised to its highest value to benefit locally. Support local companies to recycle 50% by 2015. Create 500 jobs as a result of this strategy by 2010. All public sector institutions should have waste minimisation and “buy recycled” policies by 2008. Partnerships and key stakeholders to set up Zero Waste Body for Doncaster by 2008.

The Doncaster Zero Waste Strategy and its objectives and aims will be used to inform the waste section of the LDF.

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Doncaster Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Strategic assessment intended to assist in land designation, but does not preclude the need for individual flood risk assessments as part of planning applications

Steer development away from areas of floodrisk Ensure floodrisk is addressed in land allocations and criteria based policy in the LDF

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Doncaster Contaminated Land Strategy Provides a framework for identifying and remediating contaminated land, especially through working with the Planning Development Control Process

A useful source of information, and also highlights that whilst contamination can be an issue for developers, development is in itself an opportunity to remediate sites

The aims of the Contaminated Land Strategy will be considered when allocating sites and drawing up relevant DC policies

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Bennetthorpe and Thorne Road Conservation Area Appraisals

Analyses and defines the character and local distinctiveness of the relevant area

Relevant when considering allocations policies Consider when allocating sites and refer to when drafting DC policies

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REGIONAL, SUB-REGIONAL AND LOCAL - ECONOMIC KEY OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO LDD KEY TARGETS AND INDICATORS IMPLICATIONS FOR LDD SA

OBJ REGIONAL Regional Economic Strategy (Presently under review) Provides framework of common priorities for businesses, public agencies, voluntary groups and communities. Economic growth. Improve the development and application of education, learning and skills. Connect all of the region’s communities to economic opportunities through targeted regeneration activity. Enhance and utilise the region’s infrastructure of physical and environmental assets.

Achieve higher business birth. Attract and retain more private and public investment. More people in education and training. Improve and utilise infrastructure of physical and environmental assets.

The LDF should provide the spatial framework locally to achieve the priorities set out in the Regional Economic Strategy.

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The following local policy documents are being produced and will be incorporated into the SA process as and when they become available: Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans Doncaster Local Biodiversity Action Plan Doncaster Access Strategy Doncaster Carbon Management Strategy Doncaster Play Strategy Doncaster MBC Environmental Management Strategy (including Waste Management Strategy and Greenspace Strategy)

APPENDIX 2

BASELINE

SA Stage A2

The following topics are included: Social: Population Settlement Pattern Distribution of Population Deprivation Housing Education Community Safety Leisure and Recreation Health Environmental: Geology/Hydrogeology Hydrology Flooding River Quality Soil Quality Previously Developed Land / Contamination Landscape Built Environment and Cultural Heritage Waste Air / Noise Pollution Biodiversity Economic: Mineral Extraction Deprivation Employment Diversity and Investment Transport / Accessibility

Note: The baseline summary draws on the indicators above, existing qualitative information, the LDF Core Strategy Preferred Options Sustainability Appraisal Report and incorporates mapped data, where appropriate. The Borough of Doncaster is the largest metropolitan borough in England, covering an area of around 57,000 hectares. It is one of four Unitary Authorities within the South Yorkshire Subregion of the Yorkshire and Humber Region. Its location is shown below:

SOCIAL: POPULATION Comment: Contrary to Regional and National Trends, Doncaster has experienced a fall in population. Nationally, household sizes are falling, although in Doncaster the average size is slightly higher than the national average1. Regionally Doncaster has a relatively young mean population, although there are variations within the borough. As with most of the region, Doncaster has a predominantly White: British population, however the Doncaster map shows that, particularly within the Main Urban Area, there are local variations. The recent arrival of asylum seekers has increased diversity. Doncaster has one of the largest Gypsy and Traveller populations in the country, estimated at 4,000-6,000, making them the largest Black and Minority Ethnic Group in the borough2. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS Number of residents (2001 Census)

286,866

% Population Growth (2001 Census)

-1.6 (1991-2001) 0.6 (YH) 2.6 (England)

Number of households (2001 Census)

118,699

Average Household Size (Population/no. of households)

2.41 2.36

1 www.statistics.gov.uk 2 Core Strategy Preferred Options

SOCIAL: SETTLEMENT PATTERN Comment: The LDF Core Strategy Preferred Options categorised Doncaster’s settlement pattern as follows:

The Main Doncaster Urban Area: (located in the centre of the administrative area of Doncaster) comprising: Doncaster Town Centre, Balby, Hexthorpe, Wheatley, Intake, Bessacarr, Cantley, Edenthorpe, Kirk Sandall, Bentley, Scawthorpe, Scawsby and Richmond Hill. Other Urban Areas: Mexborough, Thorne, Adwick-le-Street/Woodlands, Armthorpe, Askern and Conisbrough, Rossington, Stainforth, Hatfield, Dunscroft, Dunsville, Denaby, Edlington, Moorends, Bawtry, Tickhill, Carcroft and Skellow Rural Settlements: comprising 44 defined villages and several smaller (undefined) villages and hamlets. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS None identified

SOCIAL: DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION Comment: As would be expected, the majority of the population (84%) live within Urban Areas (as defined by the Settlement Hierarchy), and there is a higher density of people per Ha within Urban Areas. Thorne and Mexborough both outside the Main Urban Area, although they are two of the most populated areas. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS 5 Most Populated Communities (DCP) Refer to figure A5.6

Balby (19,051) Mexborough (14,750) Bessacarr (14,149) Armthorpe (12,630) Thorne (11,387)

5 Least Populated Communities (DCP) Refer to figure A5.6

Fenwick (113) Loversall (128) Marr (138) Owston (170) Thorpe in Balne (176)

% Population in Rural Areas 16% (see below) The super-output areas of the 2001 Census have been divided into urban and rural based on the Main Urban Area and Other Urban Areas being Urban and Rural Settlements being Rural, revealing the following: Community Class Key. Number Area (ha) MUA Main Urban Area 110205 6146.00 OUA Other Urban Area 131984 16338.00 RA Rural 44677 34310.00 Total 286866 56794.00

Doncaster basic Urban/Rural Split

Number % Area (ha) % Area Density (people/ha)

Urban = (MUA+OUA) 242189 84% 22484.00 40% 10.8 Rural = RA 44677 16% 34310.00 60% 1.3 Total 286866 100% 56794.00 100% 5.05

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SOCIAL: DEPRIVATION Comment: Doncaster has relied on traditional industries in the past. However, a major decline in recent years in mining and traditional manufacture has led to problems, particularly in some communities, of high unemployment, low wages, social deprivation and poor access to jobs

INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS Av. gross weekly earnings (£) place of residence (New Earnings Survey 2003)

Doncaster = 392.60 Don Valley = 435.30 Doncaster Central = 377.50 Doncaster North = 367.80

S. Yorks = 411.30 GB = 475.80

Av. gross weekly earnings (£) place of employment (New Earnings Survey 2003)

Doncaster = 398.50 Don Valley = 388.70 Doncaster Central = 422.90 Doncaster North = 320.90

S. Yorks = 414.00 GB = 475.80

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40 out of 354 (1 was the most deprived area and 354 the least deprived).

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SOCIAL: HOUSING Comment: Doncaster is currently exceeding its annual housing provision requirement by around 16%. Property values are below national average with a lack of mid and upper range housing and private housing in the Doncaster town centre, however it should be noted that the average weekly earnings in Doncaster are below UK average. By comparing prices against earnings, it would suggest that houses are becoming less affordable. Housing density is slightly above the national average for urban areas, at 33 properties per hectare, but well below the government limit of 50-60 properties per hectare. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS Average House Price (£) (Yorkshire Futures: Progress in South Yorkshire - 2004)

2001 – 57,878 2002 – 72,298 2003 – 90,436

SY 2001 – 67,247 2002 – 79,191 2003 – 99,275 EW 2001 – 118,827 2002 – 145,251 2003 – 163,594

Average Annual Earnings (£) (Yorkshire Futures: Progress in South Yorkshire - 2004)

2001 – 18,990 2002 – 19,807 2003 – 20,415

SY 2001 – 19,838 2002 – 20,706 2003 – 21,324 EW 2001 – 23,306 2002 – 24,341 2003 – 25,212

Av. house price as multiple of av. earnings (Yorkshire Futures: Progress in South Yorkshire - 2004)

2001 – 3.4 2002 – 3.7 2003 – 4.4

% of LA homes which were none decent at 01/04/03 (BVPI 184a)

2002/2003 = 33.6 2003/2004 = 32.47 2004/2005 = 29.49

2004/2005 target = 24.17

No. of households accepted as homeless on housing register

100 (April 2003)

Housing Density 33 properties/Ha (Residential Land Survey 2000-4)

30 properties Ha (2001/2)

Housing Provision Average 860 per annum (from LDF Group annual surveys)

RSS: 735 per annum

SOCIAL: EDUCATION Comment: For all indices of education (percentages of population with certain levels of qualifications), Doncaster scores below the national average. Furthermore, some of the Borough’s schools have little or no spare capacity to accommodate needs arising from new housing developments. However, Doncaster’s ‘Education City’ initiative seeks to link schools, training providers, further and university level education to business and the community3. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS % 15 year old pupils achieving 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grades A*-C or equivalent (BVPI 39)

2002/2003 = 84 2003/2004 = 81.95 2004/2005 = 82.2

Small increase in last year

% People aged 16-74 with: No qualifications (2001 Census)

38.1 33.2 (YH) 29.1 (EW)

% People aged 16-74 with: Highest qualification attained level 4 / 5

(2001 Census)

11.8 16.4 (YH) 19.8 (EW)

5 Communities with Highest % of pop. 16-74 with no qualifications (DCP)

Denaby Main (59.53) Highfields (53.16) TollBar/Almholme (51.25) Edlington (51.08) Carcroft (50.66)

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SOCIAL: COMMUNITY SAFETY Comment: Doncaster’s Community Safety Partnership measures fear of crime as 63.7%4. The rates of various crimes compared to both the Regional and National Picture are generally higher in Doncaster.

INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS Doncaster , April 04 – March 05 (Notifiable Offences Recorded by the Police) rate per 1000 pop

Violence Against the Person 22 20 (YH) 20 (EW)

Robbery 1 1 (YH) 2 (EW)

Burglary in a Dwelling 10 8 (YH) 6 (EW)

Theft of a Motor Vehicle 6 6 (YH) 3 (EW)

Theft from a Vehicle 11 11 (YH) 9 (EW)

Fear of Crime (DSP) 63.7%

SOCIAL: LEISURE AND RECREATION 4 SA Scoping Report (2005)

Comment: The built areas of Doncaster contain approximately 1000 greenspaces of various kinds including 21 parks covering 200 hectares (and attracting an average of 21 million visits a year). However, the 2001 DMBC Greenspace Audit identified that 24% of Wards met the National Playing Fields Association (NPFA) 4 Acre Standard (Formal Public Open Space - POS) and 57% or Wards met the NPFA 2 Acre Standard (Informal POS). Furthermore, new developments place pressure on existing greenspaces and there is a need to provide for new and improved facilities5. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS % of total length of Public Rights of Way which are easy to use, based on a random 5% sample of the network (BVPI 178)

2002 - 2003 60.656.5 2003 - 2004 56.2 2004 - 2005 57.0 (Majority or problems to do with vegetation)

% Wards meeting NPFA 4 Acre Standard (Formal) (2001 Greenspace Audit)

24 100

% Wards meeting NPFA 2 Acre Standard (Informal) (2001 Greenspace Audit)

57 100


SOCIAL: HEALTH Comment: The census information indicates that Doncaster residents experience shorter life expectancy and lower levels of Good Health than the Regional and National Average. Areas with lower levels of Good Health include parts of the Main Urban Area and the Other Urban Areas. In general, parts of the Main Urban Area and the Rural Villages experience higher levels of Good Health. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS Life Expectancy at Birth, Males (2001 Census)

2002 75 2003 75.1

2002 75.6 (YH) 76.14 (EW) 2003 75.8 (YH) 76.45 (EW)

Life Expectancy at Birth, Females (2001 Census)

2002 79.6 2003 79.8

2002 80.3 (YH) 80.65 (EW) 2003 80.4 (YH) 80.83

General health: Good (2001 Census)

185,138 of 286,866 = 64.5% 3,324,553 of 4,964,833 = 6.70% (YH) 35,676,210 of 52,041,916 = 6.68% (EW)

3 Communities with Highest Rates of Good Health (DCP) Refer to figure A5.7

Woodfield Plantation (82.98) Lakeside (78.1) Marr (76.09)

3 Communities with Lowest Rates of Health ranked as Good (DCP)

Denaby Main (51.42) Carcroft (58.95) Lower Wheatley (61.16)

% Pop who say they smoke (DSP Baseline Survey)

Daily – 13 Never Smoke – 49

ENVIRONMENTAL: GEOLOGY/HYDROGEOLOGY Comment: Doncaster has resources of Magnesian Limestone (primarily to the West) Sand and Gravel (primarily to the South East), Shallow Coal Reserves (to the East which become deeper from East to West), Peat (which is classed as a mineral for planning purposes and located to the North East) and Clay (a ubiquitous mineral, although found mainly to the North). Natural Gas, Coal Mine Methane and Oil are also found6. Mineral extraction is discussed as part of the outline of the borough’s economy, however the geology is also important as it affects flooding and water supplies as well as soil type and quality (and therefore landscape). INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS None identified ENVIRONMENTAL: HYDROLOGY Comment: The solid geological deposits of Sherwood Sandstone form a major aquifer that is used to meet part of Doncaster’s water needs (the remainder coming from reservoirs). This aquifer is known to experience summer scarcity7. This scarcity is likely to exacerbated by increased periods of low water availability associated with climate change. The solid geological deposits of Limestone also form a major aquifer and, although not currently used for water supply, this is a potential resource for the future, and is vulnerable to pollution of the water environment. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /


6 SA Scoping Report (2005) 7 Yorkshire and Humber Regional Spatial Strategy – Draft for Public Consultation. Yorkshire and Humber Regional Assembly, December 2005.

ENVIRONMENTAL: FLOODING Comment: Flood risk is a significant issue in Doncaster with large areas identified as at high risk of flooding (a risk of flooding once every one hundred years or greater, also defined as a 1% or greater flooding in any given year). The map below shows areas in Doncaster at risk of flooding. In addition, maintaining river quality is important for both human health and ecology. The maps show the results of Environment Agency sampling carried out in 2003. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /


ENVIRONMENTAL: WATER QUALITY Comment: maintaining river quality is important for both human health and ecology. The maps show the results of Environment Agency sampling carried out in 2003. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS River Biological and Chemical Water Quality

Please see attached map None identified

ENVIRONMENTAL: SOIL QUALITY Comment: The Agricultural Landscape Classification Maps provided by DEFRA below shows the distribution of Grades 1-5, with Grade 1 being the highest quality. Grade 3 is sub divided into 3A and 3B. The best and most versatile land is defined as grades 1-3a, unfortunately no data is available showing the subdivision of grade 3. Nevertheless, the map below shows that significant areas of high quality agricultural land exist in Doncaster, particularly in the North-South belt of magnesian limestone, whilst the east of the Borough contains some areas of grade 4 land. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS Agricultural Land 67% of landuse is agriculture

- Extensive areas of grade 1-3a Grade 2 North-South belt on limestone Grade 4 to East (Core Strat PO)

ENVIRONMENTAL: PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED LAND / CONTAMINATION Comment: The use of previously developed land is essential if the amount of development on Greenfield sites is to be reduced. The amount of recorded contaminated land tends to increase as a result of increased levels and quality of studies and investigation, therefore this is not considered to be an appropriate indicator. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS * homes built on previosuly developed land (BVPI 106)

2002/2003 = 46 2003/2004 = 72 2004/2005 =73.5

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ENVIRONMENT: LANDSCAPE Comment: The map below has been produced using the data from the Doncaster Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) carried out in 1994. This map was produced by the consultants currently carrying out the LCA review. The map shows a strong correlation between the underlying geology and the landscape types. The landscape character areas include: Coalfields Farmlands, Limestone Plateau, Settled Clay Farmlands, Peat Moorlands, River Valley Carrlands, Limestone River Valleys, and Sandland Heaths and Farmland8. Large areas of the Borough are rural in character with some attractive (originally agricultural but now predominantly commuter) villages and large swathes of attractive countryside. The largest land use, by area, is agriculture (67%)9. The countryside in the western “half” of the Borough is Green Belt, as shown on the Overview Map. The extensive urban fringes are a valuable informal recreation resource but in many areas need environmental improvement and greater accessibility10. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /


8 Doncaster Landscape Character Assessment (1994 – currently under review) 9 Land Use Survey 1997 10 Core Strategy Preferred Options SA Report

ENVIRONMENT: BUILT ENVIRONMENT & CULTURAL HERITAGE Comment: Regionally, South Yorkshire’s built environment is characterized by building and landscapes associated with metals and the extractive industry. Doncaster itself has a very diverse settlement pattern combining a range of urban areas with varying built-environment quality11. There are a huge variety of building types throughout the Borough representing a succession of styles from Anglo-Saxon (such as St. Peter’s Church, Conisbrough), Medieval (such as Conisbrough Castle, shown below) to Modern (such as the Doncaster Education City College currently under construction in the centre of Doncaster). “The oldest evidence of man in the district is the Lower Paleolithic ‘Rossington Hand Axe’. Remains of artefacts from younger stone ages and from the Bronze Age and Iron Age have also been found. Doncaster (Danum) situated on major strategic route to the north (perpetuated as the A1…), is the best known of several Roman sites”12. Much of the build pattern of the borough arose from the impact of mining, manufacturing and railways in the 19th and early 20th centuries on the older established settlements. Since then, urban expansion has continued, mainly residential and employment, reflecting the changing styles of post-war development, from high-rise to medium density low-rise13. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS Agricultural Land 67% of landuse is agriculture -

Extensive areas of grade 1-3a Grade 2 North-South belt on limestone Grade 4 to East (Source: Core Strat PO)

No. listed buildings 790 Number and distribution of listed buildings delisted

1 – Cantley (2005)

No. Scheduled Ancient Monuments 50 No. Historic Parks and Gardens 3 No. Conservation Areas 46 Distribution of Conservation Areas Thorne &

Mexborough Town Centres, 9 in Doncaster, 3 in other urban areas and 32 of the villages (as defined in Core strategy Preferred Options)

Number of archaeological sites recorded on the South Yorkshire Sites and Monuments Record

2356 (Source: South Yorkshire Archaeology Service)

11 SA/SEA of the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Economic Strategy Halcrow Group Ltd, for Yorkshire Forward, 2005 12 Geology of the country around Goole, Doncaster and the Isle of Axholme (BGS:1994:2) 13 Core Strategy Preferred Options

ENVIRONMENT: WASTE Comment: Doncaster has also produced a Municipal Waste Management Strategy, the Zero Waste Strategy. Consistent with national and regional policy, the emphasis in this waste strategy is to reduce the growth in waste and to move away from the landfilling towards reuse and recycling. It sets the following targets: No ward in the Borough to be recycling less than 50% by December 2008 and 85% by December 2020. In 2005/06 Doncaster recycled 13.79% of its waste arisings (which was an increase of 1.78% on the previous year) 5.78% was composted and 80.33% was sent for landfill. The map below shows the location of sites with licenses from the Environment Agency for landfilling. Mexborough, Levitt Hagg, Scabba Wood and Skelbrooke accepted housedhold waste, however these sites have now closed. Bootham Lane accepts Doncaster’s household waste and the newly opened Croft Farm (not shown) has the potential to accept household waste. On the North-Eastern boundary is another household waste site, Barnsdale Bar. Landfilled waste produces methane gas, which is a greenhouse gas. In the past this gas was extracted and flared off, in the interests of safety. Many landfill sites now use the combustion of this gas to generate electricity. It should be noted that although the combustion of Methane produces Carbon Dioxide, another Greenhouse Gas, Methane is 21 times more damaging as a Greenhouse gas than Carbon Dioxide. Levitt Hagg, Bootham Lane, Scabba Wood and Skelbrooke all produce electricity from Landfill Gas. The following definitions are provided for information: Household Waste: Wastes produced by domestic properties Municipal Waste: Waste for which the Local Authority is responsible for collecting (through the letting of contracts) Commercial / Industrial Waste: Waste produced by commercial / industrial processes INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS % Household Waste Landfilled (BVPI 82d)

2002/2003 = 91.58 2003/2004 = 86.46 2004/2005 = 81.62

2004/2005 =- 84.6

% Municipal Waste Recycled (BVPI 82a)

2002/2003 = 6.14 2003/2004 = 9.21 2004/2005 = 12.01

2004/2005 = 11

Landfills with Environment Agency Licences

Note – Croft Farm Landfill (recently opened) not shown

Thorpe Marsh

Pilkington Glass

Skelbrooke

Barnsdale Bar

Sutton

Bootham Lane

Tudworth

Scabba Wood

Levitt Hagg Mexborough

Askern Sawmills

Biffa

British Waterways – Kirk Sandal

ENVIIRONMENT: AIR / NOISE POLLUTION Comment: There were eight days with poor or moderate air quality in Doncaster in 200414. The main source of elevated levels of air pollution in Doncaster town centre is traffic15. There are three air quality management areas (AQMAs) in Doncaster, which house over 10,000 people No sources of noise nuisance were identified in Doncaster town centre16, although the development of Robin Hood Airport is likely to increase noise nuisance problems. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS No. of days air pollution rises above the low threshold, in respect of all pollutants DSP 2003/2004 Report

2000 – 6 2001 – 12 2002 – 9 2003 – 8

Noise Complaints Received – Domestic / Commercial

01/04/03 – 31/03/04 1407 / 151 01/04/04 – 31/03/05 1212 / 126

14 SA Scoping Report (2005) 15 Doncaster MBC website (www.doncaster.gov.uk) 16 SA Scoping Report (2005)

ENVIRONMENT: BIODIVERSITY Comment: Doncaster has a variety of International, National and Local Nature Conservation Designations. The Doncaster Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) is currently in development and will review the local designations. There are a number of habitats which will feature as priorities in the Doncaster BAP including17: Lowland Heathland and Acidic Mosaics Parkland, Wood Pasture and Veteran Trees Crags and Caves Post-industrial and Brownfield sites Rivers, oxbows, subsidence flashes and canals Reedbeds Ponds and marshes Lowland Raised Mire Fens, Springs, Flushes, Fenny Fields, Streams and other flowing water Grassland: calcareous, neutral and other grassland Woodland Scrub Ancient or species-rich hedgerow Greenways Cereal field margins Urban Greenspace Although there are designated sites, biodiversity is an important factor throughout the borough, and even brownfield sites can have an ecological importance. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS Designated Sites Thorne and Hatfield Moors

designated as SPA and SAC

Designated Sites (SSSIs) 15 % SSSIs compartments Note= figures have been rounded up to nearest %

Destroyed = 1 Unfavourable (Declining) = 30 Unfavourable (No Change) = 28 Unfavourable (Recovering) = 29 Favourable = 13

Designated Sites (SSIs) 300 (Approx.) % Wards meeting Nat. woodland standard (Forestry Commission)

33% (Greenspace Audit – 2001)

Tree Preservation Orders 300 Length of hedgerows (SA Scoping Report 2005)

2,290 kilometres

17 Doncaster MBC website (www.doncaster.gov.uk)

ECONOMIC: MINERAL EXTRACTION Comment: Doncaster has relied on traditional industries in the past. However, a major decline in recent years in mining and traditional manufacture has led to problems, particularly in some communities, of high unemployment, low wages, social deprivation and poor access to jobs18. Sites with planning permission (produced from 2003 BGS data) are shown below: The majority of collieries within the borough have now closed, Rossington Colliery is in the process of being mothballed, however there are plans to reopen Hatfield Colliery in the next year. Maltby Colliery pithead is located in the adjacent borough of Rotherham, however planning permission was recently granted for an extension to the underground workings into the coal resources underlying South west Doncaster Harworth in neighbouring Nottinghamshire is expected to continue producing in the short term Doncaster continues to be a substantial provider of Limestone and Sand and Gravel, extracted primarily for use as aggregates, although a limited number of sites produce these minerals for industrial uses. The apparent surplus of Sand and Gravel is misleading, as this is made up predominantly of Soft Sand, rather than sand and gravel suitable for use as concrete aggregate. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS Sand and Gravel Reserves 15.99 (2001) 13.03 Crushed Rock 53.46 99.79


. MINERAL SITES IN DONCASTER BY PRODUCT

LIMESTONE

LIMESTONE / CLAY

SAND & GRAVEL

SAND & GRAVEL / CLAY

COAL

COAL / CLAY

CLAY

ECONOMIC: DEPRIVATION Comment: As outlined previously, Doncaster’s overall level of deprivation is currently ranked second worst in South Yorkshire, with the level of income deprivation the worst. This is both a social issue and a reflection of wider economic concerns. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS See “Social: Deprivation” ECONOMIC: EMPLOYMENT Comment: Unemployment in Doncaster is 5.6%, which is above the national average of 5%. However, long-term unemployment has fallen substantially over last five years from 24.7% to 10.8% and is now well below sub-regional, regional and national figures. At August 2004 the three wards with the highest unemployment rates were Central (6.16%), Town Moor, (5.18%) and Wheatley (3.30%). These compared to a borough average rate of 2.6%19. In 2003, 14% of Doncaster’s working population was employed in manufacturing, 8% in construction and 77% in services20. The levels of employment in manufacturing and construction are slightly higher than the average nation. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS % People aged 16-74: Economically active: Employees Full-time (2001 Census)

36.5 38.8 (YH) 40.6 (EW)

% of people in each Ethnic Group in Full time employment (2001) DBEA

White = 73 Mixed = 79.5 Asian/Asian British = 73.2 Black or Black British = 73.3 Chinese or other Ethnic Group = 71.5

YH - White = 75.1 Mixed = 76.5 Asian/Asian British = 73.3 Black or Black British = 77.4 Chinese or other Ethnic Group = 76.2

Employment by gender (%) DBEA

Male PT = 7.5 Male FT = 92.5 Female PT = 48.2 Female FT = 51.8

YH Male PT = 6.4 Male FT = 93.6 Female PT = 44.7 Female FT = 55.3

5 Communities with Highest Rates of Unemployment (DCP)

Lower Wheatley (8.32%) Hyde Park (8.25%) High Fields (7.24%) Toll Bar & Almholme (7.15%) Town Centre (7.01%)

19 Core Strategy Preferred Options SA Report 20 SA Scoping Report (2005)

ECONOMIC: DIVERSITY AND INVESTMENT

Comment: Major investment in recent years in the Doncaster Carr/Lakeside, M18 and A1(M) corridors has significantly improved Doncaster’s economy. A series of major projects, planned or underway, including the new international airport should further transform Doncaster’s economic prospects. Aside from the town centre there are over 30 business parks or industrial estates throughout the Borough. Many of these are linked to motorway junctions, particularly along the M1821. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS % Knowledge Works and Unskilled/Semiskilled Workers (2001) DBEA

KW = 31.2 USSS = 27.9

YH KW = 36.7 USSS = 26.4 GB KW = 41.3 USSS = 21.3

% jobs by type (Manufacturing, Construction, Services)

M=14, C=8, S=77 (2003)

M=16, C=5, S=78(YH) M=13, C=4, S=81(UK) (2003)

% New businesses surviving 3 years (1996) (DBEA)

61.2 62.5 (YH) 63.9 (GB)


ECONOMIC: TRANSPORT AND ACCESSIBILITY Comment: Doncaster has access to a good road network, including motorways in the form the A1(M) running North-South though the West of the borough and the M18 running South-West to North-East along the South of the Main Urban Area. The M180 also directly serves the North of the borough. In addition the A635 runs East-West through the Dearne Valley towards Barnsley and the A638 runs East-West providing a link towards Wakefield. Doncaster also has access rail-links, primarily the lines running from Doncaster-Sheffield and London-Edinburgh. The Stainforth-Keadby Canal has potential for both freight and recreational use. Doncaster Robin Hood Airport opened in April 2005 and has planning permission to take 2.3 million passengers per annum. Importantly, the airport has the capacity to provide long haul transatlantic flights. INDICATOR LOCAL DATA COMPARISONS /

TARGETS 3 Communities with Highest Rates of Pop 16-74 who usually travel to work by Car (DCP) % Refer to figure A5.8

Harlington (81.73) Barnburgh (80.43) Cadeby (80.00)

3 Communities with Highest Rates of Travel to work by Bus % (DCP) Refer to figure A5.9

Highfields (17.12) Toll Bar/Almholme (16.46) Woodlands (15.55)

Public Transport Patronage (from LTP)

2003/4 138.4m 142.8m (2010/11)

% of Principle Road Network (nearest lane length) with at least one defect having triggered the prescribed thresholds generally corresponding to Condition Category 3 as dfined by TTS Advice Note and specification Version 1.0 (BVPI 96)

2004/2005 = 29.97

APPENDIX 3

SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES

SA Stage A3

Problem/issue Background Likely evolution without LDF intervention Baseline* Social Sustainability Issues S1. Pockets of deprivation

Using the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004 Super Output Areas (SOAs) (neighbourhoods of approximately 1500 people), Doncaster has 193 SOAs out of a national total of 32,482. Some of the Doncaster SOAs are in the top 10% most deprived nationally.

Without the LDF there is a high risk that the number of SOAs in the top 10% may increase as development would not be targeted (following detailed appraisal).

Social: Deprivation

S2. A lack of range of housing choice and affordability

Doncaster is currently exceeding its annual housing requirement by around 16%. Property values are below national average with a lack of mid/upper range of housing and private housing in town centre. However, the average weekly earnings in Doncaster are below UK average and so the aim is to provide more local affordable housing.

Without the LDF little affordable housing or inappropriate affordable housing located where there is no need. May also lead to mismatch between supply and demand of housing.

Social: Housing

S3. Limited access to the natural environment for all.

The LDF should move towards enabling access to the natural environment for all in a way that does not conflict with the need to protect the environment.

Without the LDF access to natural environment may not be improved, may be hindered and/or may be inappropriate/damaging

Social: Leisure & Recreation

S4. Lack of local community facilities

The LDF should aim to encourage local leisure community facilities for all ages as part of any new development.

Without the LDF there would be less opportunity to secure community facilities in the appropriate places.

S5 High levels of crime and fear of crime

Fear of crime can effect the vibrancy of a community, make it a less desirable place to live and is generally detrimental to quality of life.

Without the LDF there is the danger that poor design of the built environment could exacerbate this problem.

Social; Community Safety

S6. Low Levels of educational achievement

Doncaster’s Education results are below national averages

Whilst the LDF can have limited direct impact on this, without generic built environment policies appropriate learning environments may not be provided, and without the allocation of sites/areas for education facilities and protecting existing facilities there may be a shortage of facilities.

Social: Education

Problem/issue Background Likely evolution without LDF intervention Baseline* S7. Lack of integrated public transport

One of Doncaster’s strengths is its transport links nationally but it faces a number of internal challenges, namely: a) to improve the public transport links between relatively low car owning areas and principal job centres, b) between Doncaster’s rural outlying settlements and c) accessing the new airport. Indirectly the LDF will need to address the need to avoid unnecessary travel.

Without the LDF intervention the regeneration effect of Doncaster’s strategic transport linkages would not be maximised. a) private transport providers would pursue commercial agenda which may reinforce social exclusion/rural isolation b) benefits of airport may not be borough wide as access from socially excluded areas may be limited.

Economic: Transport ad Accessibility

S8. Urban traffic congestion

There is a need to remove congestion points in road network (especially on M18) and have an accessible town centre. More sustainable forms of transport such as walking and cycling should be encouraged.

Without the LDF unplanned development may be unrelated to the capacity of the highway network and possibly congestion points would become worse.

Economic: Transport ad Accessibility

Environmental Sustainability Issues En1. Pressure on the historic built environment

Doncaster has a range of urban areas with varying built environment quality ranging form historic areas and town centres through attractive suburbs to employment areas and run down former mining villages and commuter settlements. Where possible, the LDF should aim to keep the historic built environment in good physical repair and functional condition which may be able to contribute to the community and/or economic prosperity.

The status of conservation areas and listed building designation means protection would remain but without the LDF in place desire/demand may be weakened to protect and enhance designation of new conservation areas.

Environment: Built Environment and Cultural Heritage

En2. Threat to Landscape Character

The LDF should move towards identifying important landscape areas/features of importance and protecting them

Without the LDF inappropriate development may have a detrimental impact on landscape character

Environment: Landscape

En3. Pressure on Greenbelt.

Large areas of the Borough are rural and government guidance stresses the need to protect the countryside. Any new developments have to take into account this factor.

Without the LDF the Greenbelt area may come under pressure on an ad hoc basis and lead to inconsistent release of land. Indirectly leading to a threat on urban regeneration.

Environment: Previously Developed Land / contamination Environment: Landscape

Problem/issue Background Likely evolution without LDF intervention Baseline* En4. Pressure on designated sites and biodiversity

Doncaster has two rare lowland peat habitats, Thorne and Hatfield Moors and several SSIs. In addition, non-designated sites can have important biodiversity. The LDF should move towards enhancing general biodiversity and protected designated sites, in rural and urban areas.

Without the LDF there is a risk to designated sites.

Environment: Biodiversity

En5. Risk of Flooding Large areas within the Borough are also identified as at high risk of flooding. Flooding will be considered when deciding on the location and design of development. A sequential approach will have to be taken.

Without the LDF the effectiveness of the floodplain may be compromised and new developments may be put at risk from flooding either through inappropriate locations or insufficient mitigation

Environment: Flooding

En6 Threat from noise pollution

New development to consider how to minimise the production of noise pollution and how to address the impact of existing noise pollution.

New developments may suffer from and/or generate noise pollution

Environment: Air/Noise Pollution

En7 Threat from air pollution

New development to consider how to minimise the production of air pollution and how to address the impact of existing air pollution.

New developments may suffer from and/or generate air pollution

Environment: Air/Noise Pollution

En8. Geology Doncaster has substantial deposits of mineral resources. Doncaster faces the challenge through the LDF of safeguarding sterilisation of mineral resources (which may happen through development) whilst contributing towards meeting local, regional and national needs for minerals and protecting the environment. Furthermore, the Aquifers formed by the solid geology must be protected both in terms of avoiding unnecessary abstraction and avoiding pollution of the water environment, and

Without the LDF there is risk of inappropriate sand and gravel extraction, pollution of the water and inefficient management of groundwater resources.

Environment: Geology / Hydrology Environment: Hydrology Economic: Mineral Extraction

En9. Large amount of biodegradable waste being landfilled

The LDF should aim to move away from landfilling of waste towards more environmentally acceptable ways of waste management; in particular energy recovery, recycling and composting, re-use and reduction. Also, promote use of secondary aggregates in construction, and the on-site remediation of contaminated material during the redevelopment of contaminated land would contribute to reducing the amount of construction waste disposed of to landfill.

Without the LDF there is a risk that recycling targets may not be achieved.

Environment: Waste

Economic Sustainability Issues

Problem/issue Background Likely evolution without LDF intervention Baseline* Ec1. Lack of a diverse economy

Doncaster has relied on traditional industries in the past and is faced with the challenge to encourage development which will provide employment in higher value sectors and retail/service sectors.

An imbalanced diverse economy may result without the LDF in place.

Social / Economic: Deprivation Economic: Employment Economic: Diversity and Investment

Ec2. Lack of range of local jobs

The poor skills base in Doncaster leading from E1 has meant that low skilled jobs tend to predominate in the local population. The LDF should aim to address this through actions aimed at E1 and E3 below.

Without the LDF Doncaster comes under threat of not attracting inward investment or investment to the inappropriate areas (that do not link with access to jobs), opportunities to attract a range of jobs would be lost and undermine the regeneration potential for the Borough.

Social / Economic: Deprivation Economic: Employment Economic: Diversity and Investment

Ec3. Lack of skilled Local Workforce

See E1 and E2 above. Through developments within the Borough the LDF should aim to raise aspirations.

Without the LDF there is a risk that a high quality environment and urban renaissance may not be achieved and therefore not encourage higher aspirations.

Social / Economic: Deprivation Economic: Employment Economic: Diversity and Investment Social: Education

Ec4. Limited opportunities for redevelopment of derelict and other brownfield land

Potential brownfield opportunities are limited. Without the LDF there would still be am emphasis on development of derelict and brownfield but lack of appraisal would lead to use that may not take account of local issues (or not in a sustainable manner) e.g. access to jobs, affordable housing.

Environment: Previously Developed Land / Contamination

* The baseline topics identified in this column are those that are particularly relevant to the individual Sustainability Issue (where appropriate), however there is a degree of overlap between both the topics and the issues, and so it is important to avoid interpreting them in isolation

APPENDIX 4

SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK

SA Stage A4

Relationship between Sustainability Issues and Sustainability Appraisal Objectives Inter-Relationship between SEA Directive and SA objectives Comparing the SA Objectives to each other SA Objectives, decision making criteria and proposed indicators

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES AND SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL OBJECTIVES Note: The table below shows how the sustainability issues have been translated into Sustainability Appraisal Objectives, and which objectives will contribute to the assessment of Environmental (SEA), SPA and SAC Designated Sites (AA), Equalities, Health and Rural Issues (it is assumed that every objective is relevant for SA) Sus. Issue Sus. Objective SEA AA Equalities Health Rural Ec1 Ec2 S1 S7

Employment opportunities available to everyone, including in rural areas X X X

Ec1 Ec2 S1

Conditions which enable business success, economic growth and investment, and a diverse economy

X

Ec1 Ec2 Ec3 S6 S1

Education and training opportunities which build the skills and capacity of the population

X X X

S1 S5

Vibrant communities X X X X

S1 S2

Quality housing provided that is available to everyone including vulnerable people, disadvantaged groups and rural communities

X X X X

En6 En7 S1 S5

Conditions and services which engender good health, including the minimisation/avoidance of noise, dust, light and air pollution

X X X

S1 S5

Safety and security for people and property X

S1 S3 S4 S7

Culture, leisure and recreation activities that are available to all with access to the natural environment and sites of nature conservation interest.

X X X X

S3 S4

Efficient land use patterns that minimise the need to travel and local needs met locally

X X

Sus. Issue Sus. Objective SEA AA Equalities Health Rural S7 S8 S7 S8

An efficient transport network which maximises access and minimises detrimental impacts

Ec4 En3

Reuse of previously developed sites and buildings X

S1 En1 En2

A quality built environment

X

En1 En2

Cultural heritage conserved and enhanced X

En2 The conservation and enhancement of Landscape Character Qualities X S3 Protecting, enhancing and increasing the biological resource of the borough X X S3 En4

Protecting and enhancing internationally, nationally, regionally and locally designated sites of nature conservation and geological importance

X X

En8 Ec4

Conservation of soil and minerals resource, including prevention of soil pollution and sterilisation of minerals.

X

En8 Quality and quantity of groundwater, ponds, lakes and water courses conserved and enhanced in accordance with the Water Directive Framework

X X

Greenhouse gas emissions minimised and a managed response to the effects of climate change

X X X

En5 Flood risk minimised X X En9 Prudent and efficient use of energy and natural resources (including water)

by developments without unnecessary production of waste and promotion of both waste minimisation and recycling techniques.

X

Efficient use of physical infrastructure X

INTER-RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SEA DIRECTIVE AND SA OBJECTIVES

The table below clarifies how the SEA Directive Issues have been incorporated into the SA Objectives.

SEA Directive Issue SA Objectives Biodiversity 15, 16 Population 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 Human Health 6, 7 Fauna 15, 16 Flora 15, 16 Soil 17 Water 18 Air 6, 19 Climatic Factors 19 Material Assets 5, 9, 11, 12, 17, 20, 21, 22 Cultural Heritage (inc. architecture and archaeology)

13

Landscape 14

COMPARING THE SA OBJECTIVES TO EACH OTHER The matrix below identifies potential conflicts, which are explored in more detail in the subsequent table.

COMPARING THE SA OBJECTIVES TO EACH OTHER - MATRIX 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 X X X X X 2 X X X X X X X X X X 3 4 X 5 X X X X X X X X 6 7 8 X X X 9 10 11 X 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

= Potential Positive Relationship X = Potential Conflict

COMPARING THE SA OBJECTIVES TO EACH OTHER - TABLE No Objective Potentially Conflicts With Description of Conflict Comment 1 Employment

opportunities available to everyone, including in rural areas

11 - Reuse of previously developed sites and buildings

Brownfield sites may not be located in areas with lack of employment opportunities

May have to accept Greenfield development where no brownfield alternative

14 - The conservation and enhancement of Landscape Character Qualities

Opportunities for all, including rural areas, may lead to potentially inappropriate development

Ensure high quality development with sensitive design and local distinctiveness

18 - Quality and quantity of groundwater, ponds, lakes and water courses conserved and enhanced in accordance with the Water Directive Framework

Development in areas where water resources are already stretched is a risk, or where mains drainage is not available is a potential risk to water resource quality.

19 - Greenhouse gas emissions minimised and a managed response to the effects of climate change

Support for the growth of Robin Hood Airport could lead to increases in air pollution. Development of employment sites can lead to increases in car travel, with the same effect

Airport – ensure benefits, such as reduced surface travel, are maximised. For both – green travel plans, adequate public transport etc, essential

20 - Flood risk minimised Areas with need for redevelopment, e.g. Main Urban Area, Thorne are partly areas at risk of flooding

Sequential approach and, where sites considered sustainable overall, appropriate defences


6 - Conditions and services which engender good health, including the minimisation/avoidance of noise, dust, light and air pollution



13-16 (Environmental Protection)

Danger of prioritising economic growth at the expense of environmental protection

Ensure high quality development with sensitive design – high quality environment could be attractive to business therefore potential win-win

No Objective Potentially Conflicts With Description of Conflict Comment 18 - Quality and quantity

of groundwater, ponds, lakes and water courses conserved and enhanced in accordance with the Water Directive Framework


19 - Greenhouse gas emissions minimised and a managed response to the effects of climate change

Support for the growth of Robin Hood Airport could lead to increases in air pollution. Development of employment sites can lead to increases in car travel, with the same effect. Reducing greenhouse emissions could also lead to business success, as noted in the Stern Report not addressing these effects would, in the long term, be more costly than addressing them.


20 – Flood risk minimised Areas with need for redevelopment, e.g. Main Urban Area, Thorne are partly areas at risk of flooding


21 - Prudent and efficient use of energy and natural resources (including water) by developments without unnecessary production of waste and promotion of both waste minimisation and recycling techniques

Economic growth can lead to increased waste – aim of PPS10 to decouple this relationship, and energy/resource efficiency can contribute to business success

Ensure recycling considerations considered as part of design at Development Control stage. Encourage use of recycled building materials and reuse/recycling of C&D waste


No conflicts identified

4 Vibrant communities 20 - Flood risk minimised Areas with need for redevelopment, e.g. Main Urban Area, Thorne are partly areas at risk of flooding


5 Quality housing 11 - Reuse of previously Brownfield sites may not be located in areas May have to accept Greenfield

No Objective Potentially Conflicts With Description of Conflict Comment provided that is available to everyone including vulnerable people, disadvantaged groups and rural communities

developed sites and buildings

with lack of employment opportunities development where no brownfield alternative

13-16 (Environmental Protection)

Danger of prioritising housing renewal /achieving housing targets at the expense of environmental protection

Ensure high quality development with sensitive design – high quality environment is essential to quality housing



20 - Flood risk minimised Areas with need for redevelopment, e.g. Main Urban Area, Thorne are partly areas at risk of flooding


6 Conditions and services which engender good health, including the minimisation/avoidance of noise, dust, light and air pollution

2 - Conditions which enable business success, economic growth and investment, and a diverse economy


7 Safety and security for people and property

No conflicts

8 Culture, leisure and recreation activities that are available to all with access to the natural environment and sites of nature conservation interest.

15 - Protecting, enhancing and increasing the biological resource of the borough

Increased public access could lead to damage, however it is often unauthorised access (e.g. bikes) which causes the most damage.

An opportunity for education, and to therefore reduce unauthorised and more damaging access.

16 - Protecting and enhancing internationally,

As above As above

No Objective Potentially Conflicts With Description of Conflict Comment nationally, regionally and locally designated sites of nature conservation and geological importance







11 Reuse of previously developed sites and buildings

1 - Employment opportunities available to everyone, including in rural areas



5 - Quality housing provided that is available to everyone including vulnerable people, disadvantaged groups and rural communities



15 - Protecting, enhancing and increasing the biological resource of the borough

Brownfield sites can be home to protected species (e.g. Great Crested Newts), their redevelopment is a threat

Can be mitigated through Appropriate professional involvement (e.g. surveys) at the Development Control stage

12 A quality built environment


No Objective Potentially Conflicts With Description of Conflict Comment 13 Cultural heritage

conserved and enhanced







14 The conservation and enhancement of Landscape Character Qualities


Opportunities for all, including rural areas, may lead to potentially inappropriate development

Ensure high quality development with sensitive design and local distinctiveness







15 Protecting, enhancing and increasing the biological resource of the borough







No Objective Potentially Conflicts With Description of Conflict Comment 8 - Culture, leisure and

recreation activities that are available to all with access to the natural environment and sites of nature conservation interest.



11 - Reuse of previously developed sites and buildings

Brownfield sites can be home to protected species (e.g. Great Crested Newts), their redevelopment is a threat

Can be mitigated through Appropriate professional involvement (e.g. surveys) at the Development Control stage

16 Protecting and enhancing internationally, nationally, regionally and locally designated sites of nature conservation and geological importance







8 - Culture, leisure and recreation activities that are available to all with access to the natural environment and sites of nature conservation interest.





Danger of prioritising economic growth at the expense of environmental protection, especially as area around airport mainly agricultural and with aggregate (sand and gravel) deposits

Avoid high grade agricultural land and areas with economic mineral deposits, wherever possible

18 Quality and quantity of 1 - Employment Development in areas where water resources

No Objective Potentially Conflicts With Description of Conflict Comment groundwater, ponds, lakes and water courses conserved and enhanced in accordance with the Water Directive Framework

opportunities available to everyone, including in rural areas

are already stretched is a risk, or where mains drainage is not available is a potential risk to water resource quality.





8 - Culture, leisure and recreation activities that are available to all with access to the natural environment and sites of nature conservation interest.







Support for the growth of Robin Hood Airport could lead to increases in air pollution. Development of employment sites can lead to increases in car travel, with the same effect Reducing greenhouse emissions could also lead to business success, as noted in the Stern Report not addressing these effects would, in


No Objective Potentially Conflicts With Description of Conflict Comment the long term, be more costly than addressing them.

20 Flood risk minimised 1 - Employment opportunities available to everyone, including in rural areas

Areas with need for redevelopment, e.g. Main Urban Area, Thorne are partly areas at risk of flooding



As above As above

4 – Vibrant Communities As above As above 5 -Quality housing

provided that is available to everyone including vulnerable people, disadvantaged groups and rural communities

As above As above

21 Prudent and efficient use of energy and natural resources (including water) by developments without unnecessary production of waste and promotion of both waste minimisation and recycling techniques.


Economic growth can lead to increased waste – aim of PPS10 to decouple this relationship, and energy/resource efficiency can contribute to business success

Ensure recycling considerations considered as part of design at Development Control stage. Encourage use of recycled building materials and reuse/recycling of C&D waste

22 Efficient use of physical infrastructure

No potential conflicts identified

SA OBJECTIVES, DECISION MAKING CRITERIA AND PROPOSED INDICATORS

No Objective Detailed decision making criteria Indicators 1 Employment opportunities available to

everyone, including in rural areas Will it reduce overall unemployment? Will it increase the diversity of job opportunities? Will it increase access to employment opportunities in, or accessible to, rural areas Will it lead to a net reduction in the number of people commuting to work outside the borough

Unemployment Rate % jobs by type (Manufacturing Construction, Services) Average gross weekly earnings Level of net commuting out of borough


Will it make Doncaster more attractive to potential investors/businesses? Will it encourage economic diversity? Will it support existing businesses?

Employment Land Take-up rate Breakdown of economy by Sector Business Survival Rate


Will it improve qualifications and skills in young people? Will it provide opportunities for older people to learn new skills?

% School leavers with 5 GCSEs at Grades A-C Progress of Doncaster Education City towards University Status

4 Vibrant communities Will it contribute to a mix of uses, tenures and/or house types? % of 1 bed properties 5 Quality housing provided that is

available to everyone including vulnerable people, disadvantaged groups and rural communities

Will it contribute to the provision of affordable housing which meets identified locally needs, including those of the rural population? Will it contribute to a mix of housing types?

Number of affordable housing units delivered

No Objective Detailed decision making criteria Indicators 6 Conditions and services which

engender good health, including the minimisation/avoidance of noise, dust, light and air pollution

Will it encourage healthy lifestyles? Will it reduce direct pollution? Will it reduce indirect pollution (e.g. increased traffic)?

% of Wards meeting the NPFA 2 and 4 acre standards Life Expectancy Compliance with 7 national air quality targets No. of noise nuisance complaints

7 Safety and security for people and property

Will it reduce actual crime levels? Will it reduce fear of crime?

Recorded crime per 1,000 population

8 Culture, leisure and recreation activities that are available to all with access to the natural environment and sites of nature conservation interest.

Will it meet the Public Open Space requirements of New Developments? Will it increase the quality of existing Public Open Space? Will it increase access to the natural environment? Will it increase access to cultural facilities such as museums?

% Ward meeting NPFA 6 Acre Standard % Ward meeting NPFA 4 Acre Standard % Ward meeting NPFA 2 Acre Standard % of POS identified as failing % of total length of PROW which are easy to use


Will it result in new developments being located in accordance with the settlement hierarchy?

Public Transport Patronage


Will it result in new developments being located in areas served by public transport?

% Travel to work by car

11 Reuse of previously developed sites and buildings

Will it lead to the redevelopment of brownfield sites? % New homes built on brownfield land

12 A quality built environment

Will it contribute to a quality built environment? Doncaster Design Awards

13 Cultural heritage conserved and enhanced

Will it lead to the retention and enhancement of listed buildings and/or conservation areas? Will it lead to reduced pressure on the cultural heritage (e.g. archaeology)?

No of Conservation Areas and % of these with Appraisals No of Listed Buildings under each grade

No Objective Detailed decision making criteria Indicators No of Listed Buildings Demolished

14 The conservation and enhancement of Landscape Character Qualities

Will it lead to the enhancement of Landscape Character Qualities? LCA will be used to identify priority landscapes for conservation and enhancement

15 Protecting, enhancing and increasing the biological resource of the borough

Will it result in habitat creation (at all scales, including e.g. bat boxes)

LBAP will set SMART targets

16 Protecting and enhancing internationally, nationally, regionally and locally designated sites of nature conservation and geological importance

Will it lead to the protection of designated sites? Will it lead to the enhancement of designated sites?

Number and Status of SSSIs Number of SSSI (note both SPA/SAC sites are also SSSIs) Compartments assessed as Unfavourable – recovering or Favourable


Will it result in the protection/retention of the Best and Most Versatile agricultural land (Grades 1-3a)? Will it avoid the sterilisation of mineral resources? Will it facilitate the use of recycled rather than primary aggregates?

Production of Primary Aggregates compared to production of Secondary Aggregates

18 Quality and quantity of groundwater, ponds, lakes and water courses conserved and enhanced in accordance with the Water Directive Framework

Will it increase the quality and quantity of the water environment? Will it reduce direct or indirect pollution of the water environment?

River Biological and Chemical Water Quality


Will it result in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions? Will it result in development that is able to withstand the effects of climate change?

No. of developments incorporating renewable energy generation

20 Flood risk minimised Will it reduce the proportion of development within the floodplain? % New development built in areas at high risk of flooding (1% chance in any given year)

21 Prudent and efficient use of energy and natural resources (including water) by developments without unnecessary production of waste and promotion of

Will it reduce the amount of natural resources required in the construction, use and decommissioning of development?

% Household Waste Landfilled (BVPI 82d) % Municipal Waste Recycled (BVPI 82a)

No Objective Detailed decision making criteria Indicators both waste minimisation and recycling techniques.

22 Efficient use of physical infrastructure Will it utilise existing infrastructure? None identified

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