Sustainablity Appraisal submission version...Rackheath!Neighbourhood!Plan!...

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!Rackheath!Neighbourhood!Plan!SUSTAINABILITY!APPRAISAL!!December'2016'!

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To!accompany!Version!2:!Neighbourhood!Plan!submission!draft!for!examination!!!

Rackheath!Neighbourhood!Plan!Sustainability!Appraisal!!

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Contents!!!!!

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1.' Introduction''

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2.' Compatibility'of'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'objectives'and'SA'objectives''

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3.' Compatibility'of'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'policies'and'SA'objectives''

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4.' Sustainability'Appraisal'Framework''

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5.' Conclusions'and'next'steps''

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6.'' Appendix'A:'Log'of'changes'to'the'Sustainability'Appraisal'between'preLsubmission'consultation'and'submission,'December'2016''

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1. Introduction!!

1.1! The!Neighbourhood!Plan!''The'Rackheath'Neighbourhood'Plan'(NP)'is'a'communityLled'document'for'guiding'the'future'development'of'the'parish.''It'is'the'first'of'its'kind'for'Rackheath'and'a'part'of'the'Government’s'current'approach'to'planning.''In'2011'the'Localism'Act'introduced'Neighbourhood'Planning'into'the'hierarchy'of'spatial'planning'in'England,'giving'communities'the'right'to'shape'future'development'at'a'local'level.''The'Rackheath'Neighbourhood'Plan'complements'existing'local,'national'and'strategic'planning'policy,'providing'valuable'detail'that'has'come'directly'from'residents'of'Rackheath.''The'Neighbourhood'Plan'is'about'the'use'and'development'of'land'over'the'next'twenty'years.''It'sets'out'a'number'of'policies,'developed'by'the'local'community,'to'shape'development'for'the'period'2017'to'2037.'''''1.2! The!Sustainability!Appraisal!'One'of'the'documents'that'Broadland'Council'recommends'Neighbourhood'Plan'groups'to'produce'in'support'of'the'Plan'is'a'Sustainability'Appraisal.''A'Sustainability'Appraisal'is'a'systematic'process'undertaken'during'the'preparation'of'a'plan'or'strategy,'as'required'by'the'Planning'and'Compulsory'Purchase'Act'2004'(S19[5]).'There'is'also'a'requirement'for'Development'Plan'Documents'to'undergo'an'environmental'assessment,'(known'as'a'Strategic'Environmental'Assessment)'under'European'Directive'2001/42/EC'(transposed'into'UK'legislation'by'the'Environmental'Assessment'of'Plans'and'Programmes'Regulations'2004).'''It'is'intended'that'the'Sustainability'Appraisal'incorporates'the'Strategic'Environmental'Assessment'in'accordance'with'the'Act'and'Regulations.''This'means'that'in'addition'to'environmental'issues,'on'which'a'Strategic'Environmental'Assessment'focuses,'social'and'economic'matters'will'also'be'addressed'as'part'of'the'overall'assessment'of'sustainability,'within'a'single'joint'appraisal.'''


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'1.3! The!Sustainability!Appraisal!report!'This'is'the'Sustainability'Appraisal'(SA)'report'for'the'preLsubmission'draft'of'the'Rackheath'Neighbourhood'Plan.''It'has'been'written'to'test'and'inform'the'content'of'the'Neighbourhood'Plan.''This'SA'follows'the'issuing'of'a'Screening'Opinion'provided'by'Broadland'District'Council'and'the'subsequent'production'of'the'‘Rackheath'Neighbourhood'Plan'Sustainability'Appraisal'Scoping'Report'–'May'2016’'(found'at'www.rackheathintothefuture.co.uk).''''The'initial'Sustainability'Appraisal'Scoping'Report'(February'2016)'has'been'subject'to'consultation.''Minor'amendments'were'based'on'comments'received'from'the'Environment'Agency,'Norfolk'County'Council,'Natural'England'and'Historic'England'in'March/April'2016.''This'has'been'used'to'inform'the'Sustainability'Appraisal.''It'is'intended'that'this'Sustainability'Appraisal'will'incorporate'the'Strategic'Environmental'Assessment'in'accordance'with'the'regulations.''The'Sustainability'Appraisal'process'will:'''

• Adopt'a'longLterm'view'of'development'within'the'area'covered'by'the'plan,'with'particular'interest'on'the'social,'environmental,'and'economic'effects'of'the'proposed'plan.'

• Develop'an'effective'system'for'ensuring'that'sustainability'objectives'are'transformed'into'sustainable'planning'policies.'• Reflect'global'and'national'concerns,'as'well'as'concerns'at'the'regional'and'local'levels.'• Provide'an'audit'trail'of'how'the'NP'has'been'revised'to'take'into'account'the'findings'of'the'sustainability'appraisal.'• Incorporate'the'requirements'of'the'Strategic'Environmental'Assessment'Directive.'• Produce'and'consult'on'a'Scoping'Report'early'in'the'process'for'the'plan.'

!!1.4! Stages!in!producing!a!Sustainability!Appraisal!'Government'guidance'on'undertaking'Sustainability'Appraisal'of'Local'Development'Documents'(to'which'the'NP'will'be'comparable)'presents'a'fiveLstage'process,'each'of'which'contains'criteria'to'fulfill'that'requirement.'These'stages'are'described'in'Government'guidance'in'the'following'manner,'shown'overleaf.'


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Stage'C'in'the'SA'process'involved'documenting'the'appraisal'findings'and'preparing'an'SA'Report'(this'incorporates'the'material'required'for'inclusion'in'the'‘Environmental'Report’'under'the'‘SEA'Directive’).'The'full'SA'Report'has'been'published'for'consultation'alongside'the'‘preLsubmission’'version'of'the'Neighbourhood'Plan.'''Stage'D'in'the'SA'process'involved'consulting'on'the'‘preLsubmission’'version'of'the'plan'and'the'accompanying'SA'Report.'''This'is'the'final'community'engagement'stage,'whereby'residents'were'shown'the'draft'Plan'at'the'beginning'of'the'formal'sixLweek'consultation'period.'''An'exhibition'of'policies'took'place'on'Saturday'15'October'at'Rackheath'Village'Hall,'Monday'17'October'at'Holy'Trinity'Church'in'Rackheath'and'Thursday'20'October'at'BL24'on'Rackheath'Industrial'Estate.''Hard'copies'of'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'and'the'Sustainability'Appraisal'were'put'in'a'number'of'community'locations'and'an'electronic'copy'on'the'website'www.rackheathintothefuture.co.uk.''The'NP'and'the'SA'have'since'been'modified'and'updated'and'then'submitted'to'Broadland'District'Council'for'further'consultation'and'examination.'A'list'of'amendments'made'to'the'Sustainability'Appraisal'between'preLsubmission'consultation'and'submission'can'be'found'in'Appendix'A.''''''''''''''

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2.! Compatibility!of!the!Neighbourhood!Plan!objectives!and!SA!objectives!

!!2.1! The!Neighbourhood!Plan!objectives!'The'draft'Neighbourhood'Plan'objectives'were'developed'to'reflect'the'themes'gathered'during'the'first'stage'of'community'engagement'for'the'Neighbourhood'Plan.'Events'were'held'on'Saturday'28th'June'2014'at'the'Holy'Trinity'Church,'Sunday,'29'June'2014'at'Rackheath'Live,'Saturday'14th'March'2015'at'the'Village'Hall'and'Sunday'5'July'2015'at'Rackheath'Live'to'explore'the'support'for'undertaking'a'Neighbourhood'Plan'and'identifying'key'issues.'From'these'events,'the'Vision,'Aims'and'Objectives'of'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'were'drafted.'''''The'Vision,'Aims'and'Objectives'were'tested'with'the'community'through'a'series'of'meetings'with'interest'groups'in'February'and'March'2016'along'with'drop'in'sessions'for'businesses'and'email'correspondence'with'key'stakeholders.'To'test'the'emerging'policy'ideas'and'to'gather'further'detail,'three'public'workshops'for'residents'and'businesses'were'held'in'April'2016'along'with'further'engagement'with'young'people'at'Rackheath'Primary'School'and'Broadland'High'school.'The'Steering'Group'developed'a'set'of'policies,'undertook'a'mockLmasterplanning'exercise'and'visited'other'new'large'developments.''All'objectives'were'agreed'unanimously'with'the'community.''The'SA'objectives'were'tested'with'statutory'agencies'during'the'SA'Scoping'Report'consultation'in'March/April'2016.''The'objectives'of'the'Rackheath'Neighbourhood'Plan'are'as'follows:''Theme! Objectives!Housing!and!the!Built!Environment!'

1. To'provide'sufficient'diversity'of'affordable'and'adaptable'high'quality'housing'within'a'balanced'housing'market.'2. To'provide'appropriate'size,'scale,'density,'design'and'layout,'including'mixed'use'developments,'which'complement'the'character'of'

Rackheath.'Environment!and!Landscape!'

3. To'protect'the'environment,'by'minimising'flooding'and'pollution'on'land,'in'water'and'in'the'air.'4. To'protect'and'enhance'biodiversity'(e.g.'wildlife'habitats),'whilst'facilitating'access'to'the'countryside.'5. To'respect'the'history'and'heritage'of'Rackheath.'


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6. To'create'a'high'quality'and'green'public'realm.'Community!' 7. To'enable'friendly,'coLoperative'and'helpful'behaviour'in'neighbourhoods.'

8. To'enable'social'inclusion,'good'community'engagement,'feeling'safe'and'a'sense'of'community'identity.'9. To'provide'opportunities'for'cultural,'leisure,'community,'sport'and'other'social'activities,'for'all'ages.'

Business!and!Employment'

10. To'provide'sufficient'land'and'buildings'to'support'local'economic'development.'11. To'create'an'economically'viable'and'attractive'centre.'

Services!' 12. To'ensure'sufficient'provision'of'educational'and'training'facilities,'including'early'years'childcare.'13. To'ensure'sufficient'provision'of'accessible'local'health'care'and'social'services.'14. To'provide'widely'available'and'effective'telecommunications'and'internet'access.'

Transport!and!Access!'

15. To'enable'transport'facilities,'including'public'transport,'that'help'people'travel'within'and'between'communities'and'reduce'dependence'on'cars.'

16. To'create'facilities'to'encourage'safe'local'walkways,'cycle'ways'and'bridleways.'17. To'provide'an'appropriate'level'of'parking'for'residential'and'business'development.'

!!2.2! Compatibility!of!Neighbourhood!Plan!objectives!and!SA!objectives!!The'following'table'sets'out'which'of'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'objectives'meets'the'Sustainability'Appraisal'objectives.'The'areas'shaded'grey'indicate'where'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'objectives'are'compatible'with'the'Sustainability'Appraisal'Objectives.'The'Sustainability'Appraisal'objectives'are'the'same'Environmental,'Social'and'Economic'objectives'found'in'the'Broadland,'Norwich'and'South'Norfolk'Joint'Core'Strategy.'!All'Sustainability'Appraisal'objectives'are'met'through'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'objectives,'except'ENV8'(‘to'provide'for'sustainable'use'and'sources'of'water'supply’).'!

Sustainability!Appraisal!Objectives!

Neighbourhood!Plan!objectives!Housing!and!the!Built!

Environment!Environment!and!Landscape!

!Community! Business!and!

Employment!

!Services! Transport!and!

Connectivity!

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ENV2!–!To!improve!the!quality!of!the!water!environment.!

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ENV4!–!To!maintain!and!enhance!biodiversity!and!geodiversity.!

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ENV5!–!To!maintain!and!enhance!the!quality!of!landscapes,!townscapes!and!the!historic!environment.!

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ENV6!–!To!adapt!to!and!mitigate!against!the!impacts!of!climate!change.!

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ENV7!–!To!avoid,!reduce!and!manage!flood!risk.!

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ENV9!–!To!make!the!best!use!of!resources,!including!land!and!energy,!and!to!minimise!waste!production.!

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SOC6!–!To!offer!more!opportunities!for!rewarding!and!satisfying!employment!for!all.!

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3.1! The!Neighbourhood!Plan!policies!!The'development'of'policies'within'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'has'been'an'iterative'process'involving'community'engagement,'data'collection'and'checking'against'strategic'policy.''A'full'list'of'policies'can'be'found'in'the'‘Rackheath'Neighbourhood'Plan’.''A'summary'is'found'in'the'table'below.'!!3.2! Compatibility!of!Neighbourhood!Plan!policies!and!SA!objectives!!The'following'table'sets'out'which'of'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'policies'meets'the'Sustainability'Appraisal'objectives.''Again,'the'Sustainability'Appraisal'objectives'are'the'same'Environmental,'Social'and'Economic'objectives'found'in'the'Broadland,'Norwich'and'South'Norfolk'Joint'Core'Strategy.'''

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SOC1!–!To!reduce!poverty!and!social!exclusion.!

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SOC4!–!To!provide!the!opportunity!to!live!in!a!decent,!suitable!and!affordable!home.!

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'All'Sustainability'Appraisal'objectives'are'met'through'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'policies,'except'ENV8'(‘to'provide'for'sustainable'use'and'sources'of'water'supply’).

identity,!improve!social!welfare,!and!reduce!crime!and!antiYsocial!activity.!SOC6!–!To!offer!more!opportunities!for!rewarding!and!satisfying!employment!for!all.!

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4.! Sustainability!Appraisal!Framework!!!4.1! Sustainability!Appraisal!Framework!for!Rackheath!Neighbourhood!Plan!!Below'is'the'framework'used'for'the'Sustainability'Appraisal.''This'is'based'on'the'framework'prepared'for'the'Broadland,'Norwich'and'South'Norfolk'Joint'Core'Strategy'and'uses'the'same'Environmental,'Social'and'Economic'objectives.''''The'commentary'sets'out'what'effects'the'plan'will'have'on'the'SA'objectives.''To'help'qualify'the'likely'effects'of'producing'a'Neighbourhood'Plan,'a'‘do'nothing’'option'has'also'been'assessed,'i.e.'if'there'was'no'Neighbourhood'Plan,'what'would'be'the'sustainability'impacts'that'would'occur'if'only'national,'regional'and'district'plans'were'in'place.'''

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Decision!making!criteria!/!Points!to!

consider!Indicators!and!targets!

Relevant!policies!

Short,!Medium!&!Long!Term!Effects!

Assessment!of!Effects! Commentary!

Environmental' ! !ENV1!–!To!reduce!the!effect!of!traffic!on!the!environment.!!

Will'it'reduce'traffic'volumes,'ease'the'flow'of'traffic'and'reduce'congestion?'Will'new'development'be'in'the'best'locations'to'reduce'the'need'for'people'to'travel'/'encourage'travel'by'

Increase'in'the'percentage'of'people'travelling'to'work'by'more'environmentally'friendly'means'

BUS3:'Local'centre'with'a'rural'village'feel'

Short,'Medium'and'Long'term'

' Effects!of!the!plan!–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'the'creation'of'a'new'centre'in'Rackheath'is'located'within'walking'distance'of'homes'to'reduce'the'need'for'travel'by'car.'The'short'term'negative'effects'of'traffic'in'the'construction'of'the'centre'are'outweighed'by'the'positive'long'term'effects'of'a'local'centre'in'reducing'the'need'for'people'to'travel'by'car.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'the'

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methods'other'than'the'car?'

COM6:'New'sports'facilities'


' community'is'linked'and'this'includes'provision'of'footpaths,'tree'belt'routes'and'cycle'ways'and'that'new'facilities'are'built'within'reasonable'distance'of'main'link'roads,'cycle'and'footpaths'and'public'transport.'There'is'local'school'and'primary'health'care'provision'to'reduce'the'need'to'travel'by'car.'Improved'internet'speed'will'enable'more'home'working'and'reduce'the'need'to'travel'by'car'and'also'encourage'video'conferencing,'therefore'reducing'the'need'to'travel'to'meetings'for'business.'Infrastructure'to'enable'public'transport'provision'should'be'in'place'at'the'start'of'any'new'development'and'all'new'developments'will'be'expected'to'contribute'to'sustainable'forms'of'transport'by'providing'pedestrian,'cycle'and'bridleways.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'also'seeks'to'ensure'that'pedestrians'are'prioritised'in'the'street'hierarchy'and'development'must'be'permeable'and'maximise'pedestrian'access'throughout.'Policies'TRA4'Residential'car'parking'for'new'developments'and'TRA5'OffLroad'community'parking'provision'are'both'likely'to'encourage'car'use'and'have'a'negative'effect'on'reducing'the'effect'of'traffic'on'the'environment.'However,'these'policies'have'a'positive'effect'on'social'objectives.'Existing!policies'–'the'Broadland'Join'Core'Strategy'Sustainability'Scoping'Report'(2007)'references'traffic'congestion.'The'Growth'Triangle'Area'Action'Plan'strategic'policy'GT3'delivers'cycle'way'improvements'and'permeable'street'layouts.'Joint'Core'Strategy'Policy'6'encourages'sustainable'travel'and'home'working'and'acknowledges'that'in'rural'areas'the'private'car'remains'an'important'form'of'travel.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'identifies'

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Will'it'improve'the'quality'of'the'water'environment'(streams,'rivers,'lakes'etc)?''Will'it'help'to'support'wetland'habitats'and'species?'

Any'activities'should'not'cause'deterioration'in'waterbody'status'or'prevent'a'waterbody'from'reaching'‘Good'Status’'as'defined'under'the'Water'Directive'Framework''

ENV1:'Drainage' Short,'Medium'and'Long'term'

' Effect!of!the!plan!–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'future'development'does'not'cause'or'contribute'to'the'problem'of'flooding'or'drainage.'The'plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'permeable'materials'are'used'on'freeLstanding'areas'so'that'localised'flooding'should'be'alleviated.''Enhancing'wildlife'corridors'has'the'potential'to'have'a'positive'impact'on'the'quality'of'the'adjacent'water'environment'and'ecological'state.'''Existing!policies'–'the'National'Planning'Policy'Framework'(NPPF)'requires'development'proposals'to'take'account'of'water'resources.''By'setting'out'specific'policies'for'enhancing'local'wildlife'corridors'and'specifying'drainage'requirements,'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'could'potentially'increase'any'positive'effects.'

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Look'to'decrease'the'number'of'designated'Air'Quality'Management'Areas'and'the'concentration'of'air'pollutants'

ENV2:'Climate'Change'


' Effect!of!the!plan'–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'solar'energy'should'be'optimised'where'possible,'this'should'reduce'the'air'pollutants'emitted'by'new'developments'in'the'long'term.'By'seeking'to'improve'movement'by'cyclists'and'pedestrians'between'residential'areas'and'ensuring'appropriate'public'transport'infrastructure,'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'will'help'the'parish'improve'local'air'quality.''However,'proposals'for'new'housing'could'increase'the'need'for'car'travel'in'the'area'due'to'its'rural'location.'Both'positive'and'negative'effects'are'likely'to'increase'over'time'as'development'takes'place.'

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Will'it'conserve/enhance'natural'or'semiLnatural'habitats,'species'diversity'and'promote'habitat'connections?'Is'it'likely'to'have'a'significant'effect'on'sites'designated'for'international,'national'or'local'importance?'

Look'at'changes'in'the'conditions'of'SSSIs,'CWS'and'natural'/'semi'–'natural'habitats''Number'of'planning'permissions'likely'to'have'an'adverse'impact'on'the'environment'

ENV1:''Drainage'


' Effect!of!the!plan!–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'Sustainable'Drainage'Systems'(SuDS)'associated'with'any'planned'development'should'be'able'to'be'colonised'by'the'local'fauna'and'flora'therefore'encouraging'biodiversity.'New'development'site'boundary'edges'should'be'soft,'therefore'encouraging'biodiversity.'Development'should'support'the'creation'of'wildlife'habitats'and'promote'and'enhance'local'green'spaces'and'areas'of'particular'environmental'importance.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'designates'Newman'Woods,'Rackheath'Park,'Jubilee'Park,'Stracey'Sports'Park'and'Rackheath'Primary'School'Field'for'special'protection.'Existing!policies'–'the'NPPF'and'the'Greater'Norwich'Development'Partnership'(GNDP)'Green'Infrastructure'Strategy'could'result'in'similar'positive'effects.'Joint'Core'Strategy'policy'1'seeks'to'conserve'and'enhance'environmental'assets.'The'Growth'Triangle'Area'Action'Plan'strategy'policy'GT2'includes'the'North'Rackheath'Buffer'Zone'as'an'area'of'public'open'space'that'will'contribute'to'the'green'infrastructure'network'and'sustainable'urban'drainage'systems'will'be'located'and'orientated'to'support'the'delivery'of'the'primary'and'secondary'corridors.'However,'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'set'out'specific'areas'and'requirements'for'development'locally.'

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Will'it'protect'and'enhance'the'quality'of'landscapes,'townscapes'and'countryside'character,'including'the'character'of'the'Broads'and'its'setting'where'relevant?'Will'it'maintain'and'enhance'the'distinctiveness'of'the'landscapes/townscapes'and'heritage?'Will'it'reduce'the'amount'of'derelict,'underused'land?'Will'it'protect'and'enhance'features'of'historical,'archaeological'and'cultural'value?'

Increase'in'the'number'of'new'developments'on'previously'developed'land.'Increase'in'areas'placed'into'Environmentally'Sensitive'Area'schemes.''Number'of'planning'approvals'within'the'setting'of'a'listed'building'that'are'assessed'as'either'positive'or'neutral'to'the'significance'of'the'listed'building'Number'of'listed'building'consents'granted'

HOU2:'Character,'density'and'massing'


' Effect!of!the!plan'–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'new'development'should'maintain'a'green'and'rural'feel'and'have'a'high'quality'public'realm'including'provision'of'waste'stores.'Development'should'support'and'enhance'tree'belts'and'wildlife'habitats'and'soft'site'boundaries'will'give'developments'a'rural'feel.'Heritage'assets'should'be'protected'and'enhanced'by'new'developments.'Local'Heritage'Assets'have'been'identified'and'should'be'protected'from'loss'or'significant'harm.'Rural'views'and'vistas'should'be'kept'and'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'identifies'the'view'from'Stone'Hill'looking'North'West'towards'All'Saints'Church'to'be'particularly'important.'Local'Green'Space'for'special'protection'has'been'identified'in'the'Neighbourhood'Plan,'this'includes'Newman'Woods,'Rackheath'Park,'Jubilee'Park,'Stracey'Sports'Park'and'Rackheath'Primary'School'field.'New'developments'will'be'encouraged'to'enhance'the'approach'to'Rackheath'and'have'high'quality'landscaping.'The'provision'of'a'buffer'between'residential'and'industrial'development'will'enhance'the'feel'of'residential'developments.'Within'GT16,'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'supports'the'creation'of'a'new'Local'Centre'with'a'rural'village'feel.'The'provision'of'pedestrian,'cycle'and'bridleways,'public'transport'provision'and'road'layout'will'contribute'to'a'high'quality'rural'village'feel.''Existing!policies'–'Local'and'national'policies'should'ensure'the'continued'protection'of'landscapes,'

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' townscapes'and'the'historic'environment.''Joint'Core'Strategy'policy'2'promotes'good'design.'There'is'a'risk'that'new'development'could'take'precedent'over'locally'important'considerations.''The'Neighbourhood'Plan'could'potentially'achieve'a'greater'positive'effect'in'this'respect'compared'to'existing'policies.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'identifies'local'views'to'be'maintained'and'heritage'assets'and'local'green'space'to'be'protected.!

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Decrease'in'Total'CO2'emissions'per'capita'(million'tonnes'carbon'equivalent)'and'reduction'of'Carbon'Footprint'of'area.'Increase'in'renewable'



' Effect!of!the!plan'–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'encourages'developers'to'build'homes,'premises'and'community'buildings'that'are'designed'to'anticipate'climate'change.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'supports'solar'PV'panels'on'buildings'to'optimise'solar'gain.'Seeking'improved'movements'by'cyclists'and'pedestrians'within'the'parish,'providing'for'new'public'rights'of'way'and'delivering'improved'public'transport'infrastructure'and'broadband'should'help'to'reduce'CO2'emissions'that'could'arise'from'an'increase'in'the'number'of'journeys'generated'by'new'development.''Enhancing'green'



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term' spaces'in'the'parish'could'also'help'realise'the'benefits'of'green'infrastructure'in'relation'to'climate'change.'Existing!policies'–'The'NNPF'requires'local'planning'authorities'to'adopt'proactive'strategies'to'mitigate'and'adapt'to'climate'change.''The'Growth'Triangle'Area'Action'Plan'contains'policies'that'support'sustainable'travel'and'green'infrastructure'provision.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'adopts'a'proactive'approach'to'this'that'is'in'line'with'the'wishes'of'the'community'and'locally'appropriate.'

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Development'permissions'granted'contrary'to'officer'advice'on'flood'risk.'Officer'advice'can'come'from'the'Environment'Agency,'Local'Planning'Authority'or'Norfolk'County'Council'under'the'role'as'Lead'Local'Flood'Authority'

ENV1:''Drainage'


' Effect!of!the!plan'–'parts'of'Rackheath'parish'are'identified'as'localised'flooding'areas.''To'minimise'further'risk'permeable'materials'are'to'be'used'on'freestanding'areas,'where'appropriate.''The'protection,'maintenance'and'enhancing'of'green'corridors'and'the'provision'of'Green'Space'should'enable'run'off'to'soak'into'the'land.'The'policies'are'assessed'as'having'a'neutral'long'term'effect'because'any'new'development'will'increase'hard'surface'run'off.'Existing!policies'–'National'and'local'policy'sets'out'specific'guidance'on'the'management'of'flood'risk'and'therefore'the'Plan'contributes'to'this'at'a'local'level.'



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Will'it'conserve'groundwater'resources'and'promote'water'efficiency?'

Look'at'patterns'of'daily'domestic'water'use'(per'capita'consumption).'

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Will'it'minimise'consumption'of'materials'and'resources?'Will'it'use'land'efficiently?'Will'it'minimise'the'loss'of'“Greenfield”'land?'Will'it'avoid'the'loss'of'good'quality'agricultural'land'and'preserve'soil'resources?'Will'it'minimise'energy'consumption'and'promote'energy'efficiency'alongside'promoting'renewable'energy'sources?'Will'it'lead'to'less'waste'being'produced'and/or'promoting'more'recycling'and'composting?'Will'it'increase'waste'recovery'for'other'means'e.g.'energy'generation?'

Increase'the'%'of'dwellings'built'on'previously'developed'land.'Look'at'Kilograms'of'waste'produced'per'head'of'population;'and'%'change'on'previous'year.'Look'for'increase'in'%'of'household'waste'recycled'and'composted.''

ENV1:'Drainage'


' Effect!of!the!plan'–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'alleviate'localised'flooding'areas'and'this'should'help'to'preserve'soil'quality.'Developers'will'be'encouraged'to'build'homes,'business'premises'and'community'buildings'that'are'built'to'withstand'climate'change'and'should'be'capable'of'being'upgraded'and'adapted'to'minimise'resources'used'in'both'their'construction'and'operation'to'cut'down'on'pollution.'Tree'belts'should'be'extended'and'development'should'support'the'creation'of'wildlife'habitats'for'enhancing'ecological'networks'and'trees'and'soft'site'boundaries'and'these'will'conserve'soil'resources.'Existing!policies'–'The'Joint'Core'Strategy'Policy'3'promotes'sustainable'design'and'renewable'energy'use.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'ensures'high'standards'are'met'locally.'



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Will'it'reduce'poverty,'deprivation'and'social'exclusion'in'those'areas'most'affected?'

Reduce'%'of'children'living'in'lowLincome'households.'

HOU1:''Mixed'type'and'tenure'of'houses'

Short,'Medium'and'long'term'

' Effect!of!the!plan!–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'provide'mixed'type'and'tenure'of'housing.'To'meet'local'housing'need'and'enable'social'diversity'the'mix'of'housing'should'include'starter'homes,'


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exclusion.! ' Key'benefit'claimants'L'%'of'working'age'population'claiming'benefits'



' family'homes,'affordable'housing'including'social'housing,'housing'for'older'people'and'people'with'disabilities,'supported'housing'and'bungalows.'A'linked'community'will'reduce'social'exclusion'by'ensuring'people'can'access'services,'jobs'and'facilities.'Social'spaces'and'community'facilities'should'reduce'social'exclusion.'Supporting'the'provision'of'land'for'light'industry'and'offices,'which'enable'local'employment'and/or'training'and'apprenticeships'will'help'to'reduce'poverty'by'improving'employment'and'training'opportunities.'Provision'of'local'schools'and'childcare,'accessible'primary'health'care,'improved'internet,'public'transport'and'walking'and'cycling'provision'will'all'contribute'to'reducing'social'exclusion'and'enable'people'to'access'essential'jobs,'services'and'facilities.'Existing!policies'–'the'Plan'identifies'local'issues'and'solutions'in'addition'to'existing'policies.'



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SOC2!Y!To!maintain!and!improve!the!health!of!the!whole!population!and!promote!healthy!lifestyles!

Will'it'improve'access'to'high'quality'health'facilities'for'existing'and'new'communities?'Will'it'encourage'healthy'lifestyles?'How?'Will'the'links'between'poorer'health'and'deprivation'be'addressed?'Will'links'to'the'countryside'be'maintained'and'enhanced?'

Look'at'%'of'population'receiving'incapacity'benefits.'Is'there'an'increase'in'Life'expectancy'of'residents?''



' Effects!of!the!plan'–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'healthy'lifestyles'will'be'encouraged'by'enabling'more'walking'and'cycling'to'village'amenities'and'facilities,'improving'access'to'the'countryside'and'by'the'provision'of'green'space,'social'spaces,'play'spaces'and'parks.'Existing'community'facilities'will'be'protected'and'new'sports'facilities'provided.'The'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'provision'is'made'for'further'primary'health'care'to'meet'the'needs'of'a'growing'population.'Public'transport'provision'and'a'street'hierarchy'that'prioritises'pedestrians'will'encourage'walking'and'enable'people'to'access'health'care.'Existing!policies'–'The'Growth'Triangle'Area'Action'Plan'includes'walking'and'cycling'infrastructure'and'open'space'provision.'the'Plan'identifies'local'issues'and'solutions.!

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Will'adequate'education'infrastructure'be'provided'for'existing'and'new'communities?'(by'improving'and'retaining'qualifications'and'skills'for'both'young'people'and'amongst'the'workforce'and'promoting'lifelong'skills)'Will'links'between'lower'levels'of'education'and'deprivation'be'addressed?'

Workforce'qualifications'L'%'of'working'age'population'with'qualifications'at'NVQ'Level'or'above.'School'leaver'qualifications'L'%'of'school'leavers'with'5'or'more'GCSEs'at'A*LC'grades.''

BUS1:''New'and'expanding'businesses'


' Effect!of!the!plan'–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'supports'the'provision'of'land'for'light'industrial'and'offices,'which'will'enable'training'and'apprenticeships'to'improve'and'retain'qualifications'and'skills'for'young'people'and'the'workforce.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'provision'is'made'for'further'preschool'and'primary'schools'to'meet'the'needs'of'a'growing'population.''The'Neighbourhood'Plan'supports'the'provision'of'a'secondary'school.'Existing!policies'–'The'‘Plan'for'Growth’'policy'requires'a'contribution'towards'education'and'skills'development.'Joint'Core'Strategy'Policy'7'ensures'provision'is'made'for'sufficient,'appropriate'and'accessible'education.''The'Growth'Triangle'Area'Action'Plan'policy'GT16'ensures'the'provision'of'schools.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'focuses'on'ensuring'that'schools'are'provided'as'soon'as'possible.'

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Will'it'increase'the'range'of'types,'sizes'and'affordability'of'housing'for'all'social'groups?'

An'increase'in'%'of'housing'stock'that'is'affordable'

HOU1:'Mixed'type'and'tenure'of'housing'


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decent,!suitable!and!affordable!home.!

Will'it'reduce'the'housing'need'and'ensure'that'housing'provision'addresses'the'needs'of'all?'

housing'&'a'decrease'in'number'of'unfit'dwellings'in'housing'stock.'

across'the'parish'should'include'starter'homes,'family'homes,'affordable'housing,'housing'for'older'people'and'people'with'disabilities,'supported'housing'and'bungalows.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'new'residential'development'should'not'include'significant'amounts'of'flatted'accommodation'to'contribute'to'a'rural'village'feel.'Existing!policies'–'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'supports'an'appropriate'level'of'affordable'housing,'complying'with'national'and'district'guidelines'of'affordable'housing.''

SOC5!–!To!build!community!identity,!improve!social!welfare,!and!reduce!crime!and!antiYsocial!activity.!

Will'it'encourage'engagement'in'community'activities'contributing'to'a'mixed'and'balanced'community?'Will'it'reduce'fear'and'instances'of'crime?''

Incidences'of'crime'committed'per'1,000'households'



' Effect!of!the!plan!–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'new'development'should'retain'a'green'and'rural'village'feel'and'strengthen'community'identity.'Developments'should'contribute'to'an'enhanced'and'joinedLup'movement'network'to'connect'Rackheath'as'one'parish'and'contribute'to'a'mixed'and'balanced'community.'New'community'facilities'will'encourage'engagement'in'community'activities.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'ensures'that'new'developments'should'be'designed'with'good'natural'surveillance.'Provision'for'local'preLschools'and'schools'will'contribute'to'a'mixed'and'balanced'community.'Existing!policies'–'The'Growth'Triangle'Area'Action'plan'includes'provision'for'33%'affordable'housing.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'identifies'local'issues'and'solutions.'



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Will'it'reduce'unemployment'overall?'Will'help'to'improve'earnings?'

Look'for'decrease'in'%'of'the'economically'active'population'who'are'unemployed.'Look'for'decrease'in'%'of'unemployed'people'who'are'longLterm'unemployed.'



' Effect!of!the!plan!–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'supports'planning'applications'for'new'businesses'and'the'retention'of'retail'or'services'in'the'village'centres,'which'would'potentially'increase'and'retain'employment'locally,'as'would'the'policy'to'provide'fast'internet'connections'to'enable'home/office'working.'Road'infrastructure'should'be'developed'to'enable'bus'provision'to'key'services'and'employment'areas,'which'will'allow'more'people'to'access'employment'opportunities.'Existing!policies'–'National'and'local'policies'would'allow'proposals'for'economic'development'in'rural'areas.''The'Growth'Triangle'Area'Action'Plan'includes'development'land'in'Rackheath'for'employment'uses.'The'Plan'identifies'local'issues'and'solutions.'



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Decrease'%'of'overall'housing'stock'not'meeting'the'‘Decent'Homes'Standard’.'Increase'in'%'of'public'housing'stock'built'to'the'standard'of'the'Code'for'Sustainable'Homes'(pending).'

HOU1:'Mixed'type'and'tenure'of'housing'


' Effect!of!the!plan!–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'there'is'a'mixed'type'and'tenure'of'housing,'appropriately'located'so'exclusive'enclaves'do'not'occur.'New'development'should'maintain'a'rural'village'feel'and'deliver'the'very'highest'quality'in'public'realm.'The'quality'of'local'open'space'and'access'to'the'countryside'will'be'improved.'All'developments'should'alleviate'localised'flooding'where'necessary.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'community'facilities'are'retained'and'new'social'spaces,'play'spaces,'parks'and'sports'facilities'are'provided'with'new'developments.'The'provision'of'a'buffer'between'new'residential'and'industrial'developments,'preschool'and'school'provision'and'primary'health'care'provision'with'new'developments,'improved'and'enhanced'broadband'internet'and'mobile'connection,'provision'for'public'transport'and'pedestrian'and'cycleways'will'all'contribute'to'improving'the'satisfaction'of'people'with'their'neighbourhoods.'Existing!policies'–'National'and'Local'policies'lead'to'an'improving'of'place.''The'Neighbourhood'Plan'identifies'local'issues'and'solutions.'



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Increase'%'of'residents'who'travel'to'work'by'public'transport;'foot'or'cycle;'and'reduce'private'car'journeys'Reduce'average'distance'travelled'to'the'workplace'by'



' Effect!of!the!plan!–'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'any'development'containing'tree'belts'should'facilitate'access'to'and'through'them'with'footpaths,'cycle'ways'and'/'or'bridleways.'This'will'improve'accessibility'to'the'countryside'and'community'facilities'and'potentially'jobs'and'services.'New'community'facilities,'social'spaces,'play'spaces'and'parks'in'new'developments'should'be'located'in'an'accessible'location'near'housing.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'encourages'the'provision'of'new'sports'facilities'located'within'reasonable'distance'of'main'link'roads,'cycle'and'footpaths'and'



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private'car?' residents.' COM3:'Social'spaces,'play'spaces'and'parks'


' public'transport,'as'well'as'providing'sufficient'parking'provision.'New'businesses'should'be'located'within'easy'reach'of'public'transport'provision'and'within'GT16'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'supports'the'creation'of'a'new'Local'Centre'with'a'rural'village'feel,'which'should'be'located'centrally'along'main'movement'routes'and'within'walking'distance'of'homes.'Retention'of'retail'premises'is'supported'to'ensure'they'are'accessible'by'local'residents.'Seeking'to'ensuring'provision'for'preschools'and'schools'will'result'in'access'to'education'and'improved'internet'and'mobile'connection'will'improve'access'to'services'but'also'encourage'home'working'and'reduce'dependence'on'the'private'car.'Infrastructure'for'public'transport,'footpaths'and'cycleways'and'sufficient'car'parking'will'ensure'accessibility'to'jobs,'services'and'facilities.'Existing!policies'–'Joint'Core'Strategy'Policy'6'promotes'significant'improvement'to'the'bus,'cycling'and'walking'network,'the'concentration'of'development'close'to'essential'services'and'facilities'and'the'provision'of'IT'links,'telecommunications'and'the'promotion'of'home'working.'The'Growth'Triangle'Area'Action'Plan'includes'provision'for'walking'and'cycling'infrastructure,'public'transport'improvements'and'land'for'development'for'employment'uses.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'identifies'local'issues'and'solutions.'



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Will'it'assist'in'strengthening'the'local'economy?'Will'it'improve'business'development'and'enhance'competitiveness?'Will'it'increase'vitality'&'viability'of'town'centres'and'improve'economic'diversity?'

Look'for'increase'in'%'change'in'the'total'number'of'VAT'registered'businesses.'Look'for'increase'in'average'weekly'pay'for'fullLtime'employees.''



' Effect!of!the!plan!–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'support'new'businesses'and'employment,'whilst'also'retaining'retail'and'services'in'the'village'centre.'Parking'provision'for'community'facilities'including'shops'are'key'to'the'viability'and'vitality'of'businesses.'Improved'internet'and'mobile'connection'are'essential'to'encouraging'new'businesses'to'Rackheath.'Infrastructure'to'support'public'transport'provision'is'essential'to'ensure'that'businesses'can'attract'and'retain'employees.'Existing!policies'–Joint'Core'Strategy'Policy'5'supports'sustainable'local'economic'growth.'The'Growth'Triangle'Area'Action'Plan'includes'provision'

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Look'for'increase'in'number'of'small'businesses''



' Effect!of!the!plan!–'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'enable'new'businesses'and'employment'to'encourage'inward'investment'and'indigenous'investment.'The'local'centre'is'supported'with'retail'units'and'proposals'to'retain'commercial'premises'in'Rackheath'will'be'supported.'Improved'internet'connection,'infrastructure'to'support'public'transport'and'provision'of'parking'near'businesses'will'all'encourage'indigenous'business'and'inward'investment'and'should'improve'the'economic'performance'across'the'parish.'Existing!policies'–'Joint'Core'Strategy'Policy'5'promotes'investment'in'the'local'economy.'The'Growth'Triangle'Area'Action'Plan'includes'provision'of'land'for'employment'uses.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'identifies'local'issues'and'solutions.''



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Will'it'improve'provision'of'local'jobs?'Will'it'improve'accessibility'to'work,'particularly'by'public'transport,'walking'and'cycling?'Will'it'reduce'journey'times'between'key'employment'areas'and'key'transport'interchanges?'Will'it'improve'efficiency'and'sustainability'of'freight'distribution?'Will'it'support'provision'of'key'communications'infrastructure?'

Increase'%'of'residents'who'travel'to'work'by'public'transport;'foot'or'cycle;'and'reduce'private'car'journeys'Reduce'average'distance'travelled'to'the'workplace'by'residents.'

BUS1:'New'and'expanding'businesses''


' Effect!of!the!plan'L'the'Neighbourhood'plan'should'improve'provision'of'local'jobs'by'supporting'the'provision'of'land'for'light'industry'and'offices.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'supports'a'local'centre'with'businesses'and'retaining'local'businesses'that'will'reduce'the'need'for'local'people'to'travel'to'work.'New'developments'should'have'fast'internet'and'mobile'connections'to'enable'home/office'working'for'the'whole'parish,'this'will'reduce'the'need'for'travel.'Infrastructure'for'public'transport'and'the'provision'of'pedestrian'and'cycle'ways'will'encourage'sustainable'travel.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'makes'provision'for'sufficient'offLroad'parking'for'nonLresidential'uses'to'enable'shops'and'industrial'units'to'thrive.'Existing!policies'–'The'Growth'Triangle'Area'Action'Plan'includes'the'provision'of'land'for'employment'uses'and'provision'for'walking'and'cycling'and'public'transport'infrastructure.'The'Plan'identifies'local'issues'and'solutions'that'are'found'in'local'and'national'policy.'



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improve!the!social!and!environmental!performance!of!the!economy.!

on'the'environment'from'businesses?'Will'it'reduce'the'impact'on'residents'from'businesses?'Will'it'attract'new'investment'and'skilled'workers'to'the'area?'Will'existing'business'and'employment'provision'be'maintained?'Where'would'employment'provision'best'be'located'to'serve'urban'and'rural'residents?'

amount'of'various'employment'development'on'previously'developed'land'or'conversions'Ecological'footprint'–decrease'hectares'required'per'capita'to'support'current'production'&'consumption.'Decrease'unemployment'benefit'receipt''

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encourages'developers'to'build'homes,'businesses'and'community'buildings'that'are'designed'to'anticipate'climate'change'and'should'be'capable'of'being'upgraded'and'adapted'to'minimise'resources'used'in'both'their'construction'and'operation'to'cut'down'on'pollution.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'does'not'support'heavy'or'polluting'industry.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'seeks'to'ensure'that'for'all'major'developments,'new'residential'dwellings'must'not'be'directly'adjacent'to'the'current'or'any'new'industrial'provision'and'that'there'should'be'a'significant'and'effective'buffer'between'the'two'uses.'This'seeks'to'ensure'that'the'impact'on'residents'is'reduced.'The'plan'supports'the'creation'of'a'Local'Centre'and'should'be'centrally'located'to'enable'residents'to'access'services'and'employment.'Existing'commercial'premises'in'Rackheath'will'retained.'By'seeking'to'ensure'that'new'developments'have'fast'internet'and'mobile'connections'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'is'seeking'to'ensure'that'new'investment'will'be'attracted'to'the'area'and'there'will'be'more'opportunities'for'home'working'for'residents.'Infrastructure'for'public'transport'provision'and'pedestrian'and'cycleways'will'reduce'the'impact'on'residents'from'businesses'by'encouraging'sustainable'travel'and'reducing'the'impact'of'the'private'car'Existing!policies'–'The'Plan'identifies'local'issues'and'solutions'that'are'found'in'local'and'national'policy.'

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5.!! Conclusions!and!next!steps!

5.1! Appraisal!of!policies!!The'appraisal'has'revealed'that'when'measured'against'the'Sustainability'Appraisal'objectives,'the'Neighbourhood'Plan'should'perform'well'and'will'help'to'deliver'sustainable'development'in'the'Parish.''The'assessments'found'that'almost'all'policies'will'have'positive'or'neutral'impacts'in'the'short,'medium'and'long'term.'The'Neighbourhood'Plan'is'identifying'local'issues'and'solutions'in'addition'to'existing'policy.'!!5.2! Monitoring!!Following'adoption,'Rackheath'Parish'Council'will'monitor'the'effects'of'the'Rackheath'Neighbourhood'Plan.''''5.3! Next!steps!!The'Sustainability'Appraisal'will'now'be'submitted'to'Broadland'District'Council'alongside'the'Rackheath'Neighbourhood'Plan'for'consultation'and'examination.''''''''''


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Appendix!A!'Log!of!changes!to!the!Sustainability!Appraisal!between!preYsubmission!consultation!and!submission,!December!2016!'

1. Front'page,'date'changed'to'December'2016'2. Page'5,'updated'stages'in'producing'the'Sustainability'Appraisal'3. Section'4,'updated'indicators'in'the'table'following'comments'from'Natural'England.'Indicators'are'the'same'as'those'in'the'

Sustainability'Appraisal'Framework'in'the'Scoping'Report.'4. Page'17,'changed'‘Surface'water'drainage'ponds’'to'‘Sustainable'drainage'systems.’'5. Page'20,'ENV'7,'Effect'of'Plan,'removed'‘where'appropriate’'due'to'change'of'wording'in'policy'ENV'1'6. Page'25,'removed'‘Safe'and'secure'storage'for'bikes'should'reduce'the'incidents'of'bike'thefts'and'vandalism’'due'to'change'of'

wording'in'policy'HOU3.'7. Page'35,'updated'5.3'Next'steps'

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