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KIDDERMINSTER CENTRAL AREA ACTION PLANDEVELOPMENT PLAN DOCUMENT
FINAL SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL REPORTJULY 2012
31 The SEA Directive Requirements and Where They Have Been Met
42 Summary and Outcomes
42.1 A Statement of the Likely Significant Effects of the Plan
52.2 Statement of the Difference the Process has Made to Date
72.3 How to Comment on this Report
83 Background
83.1 Purpose of the SA and the SA Report
83.2 Plan Objectives and Outline of Contents
93.3 Compliance with the SEA Directive
104 Appraisal Methodology
104.1 Approach Adopted to the SA
124.2 When the SA was Carried out and by Whom
124.3 Who was Consulted, when and how
134.4 Appropriate Assessment
145 Sustainability Objectives, Baseline and Context
145.1 Links to Other Policies, Plans, Programmes and Sustainability Objectives and
How they Have Been Taken into Account
195.2 Description of the Social, Environmental and Economic Baseline Characteristics
and Future Predicted Baseline
215.3 Difficulties in Collecting Data and the Limitations of the Data
225.4 Main Social, Environmental and Economic Issues and Problems Identified
245.5 The SA Framework, including Objectives, Targets and Indicators
346 Plan Issues and Options
346.1 Main Strategic Options and How They Were Identified
356.2 Comparison of the Social, Environmental and Economic Effects of the Options
486.3 How Social, Environmental and Economic Issues were Considered in Choosing
the Preferred Options
496.4 Other Options Considered and why these were Rejected
527 Plan Policies
527.1 Introduction
527.2 Significant Social, Environmental and Economic Effects of the Preferred Policies
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7.3 Secondary, Cumulative and Synergistic Impacts of the Preferred Options 59
687.4 Proposed Mitigation Measures
697.5 Uncertainties and Risks
718 Implementation
718.1 Links to Other Tiers of Plans and Programmes and the Project Level
718.2 Proposals for Monitoring
74A Links to Other Policies, Plans, Programmes and Sustainability Objectives and
How they Have Been Taken into Account
106B Baseline Data and Trends
106B.1 Baseline Data for Key Sustainability Issues
124B.2 Baseline Data for Objectives and Indicators
132C Site Testing Tables
166D Policy Testing Tables
235E List of Consultees
236F Consultation Responses and How They Have Been Addressed
251G Cumulative Impact Assessment
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Contents
1 The SEA Directive Requirements and Where They Have Been Met
Table 1.0.1 The SEA Directive Requirements and Where They Have Been Met
Where they have been met(Kidderminster Central Area ActionPlan DPD)
SEA Directive Requirements
Section 5.1 Appendix A(a) an outline of the contents, main objectives of the plan or programme and relationshipwith other relevant plans and programmes;
Section 5.2 and Appendix B(b) the relevant aspects of the current state of the environment and the likely evolutionthereof without implementation of the plan or programme;
Section 5.2 and Appendix B(c) the environmental characteristics of areas likely to be significantly affected;
Section 5.2, 5.4 and Appendix B(d) any existing environmental problems which are relevant to the plan or programmeincluding, in particular, those relating to any areas of particular environmental importance,such as areas designated pursuant to Directives 79/409/EEC and 92/43/EEC;
Section 5.1 and Appendix A(e) the environmental protection objectives, established at international, Community orMember State level, which are relevant to the plan or programme and the way thoseobjectives and any environmental considerations have been taken into account during itspreparation;
Section 7.2 and Appendix C & D(f) the likely significant effects on the environment, including on issues such as biodiversity,population, human health, fauna, flora, soil, water, air, climatic factors, material assets,cultural heritage including architectural and archaeological heritage, landscape and theinterrelationship between the above factors;
Section 7.4 and Appendix C & D(g) the measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and as fully as possible offset any significantadverse effects on the environment of implementing the plan or programme;
Section 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 7.3(h) an outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with and a description ofhow the assessment was undertaken including any difficulties (such as technical deficienciesor lack of know-how) encountered in compiling the required information;
Section 8.2(i) a description of the measures envisaged concerning monitoring in accordance with Article10;
A separate non-technical summary hasbeen produced.
(j) a non-technical summary of the information provided under the above headings.
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1The SEA Directive Requirements and Where They Have Been Met
2 Summary and Outcomes
2.1 A Statement of the Likely Significant Effects of the Plan
2.1.1 This section sets out a summary of the sustainability implications of the Plan policiesand the extent to which they would support or achieve the sustainability objectives.
2.1.2 The Kidderminster Central Action Plan (KCAAP) Development Plan Document (DPD)allocates land and sets out policies which will meet the vision and objectives set out within theAdopted Core Strategy. The vision and objectives were tested against the SA Frameworkduring the development of the Core Strategy. The site allocations have each been tested againstthe SA Framework.
2.1.3 The KCAAP DPD has identified a large number of positive effects in terms of both thepolicies which its sets out and the preferred sites for allocation. However, a small number ofnegative sustainability effects have been identified and they can be summarised as follows:
Some of the sites have raised issues in relation to flood risk. This is an issue which willneed to be considered on a site-by-site basis. Mitigation measures will include floodalleviation and appropriate design solutions.A number of sites involve the retention and conversion of Listed Buildings. These sitesmay not be able to meet the renewable energy requirement set out within the AdoptedCore Strategy. This will be considered on a site-by-site basis and developers will be requiredto meet targets.Some sites have raised issues in relation to increased noise and light pollution, particularlyin sensitive locations next to the river and the canal. Mitigation measures will be requiredto reduce the impact on new development and balance the need for increased activity andnatural surveillance with environmental considerations.Some sites has raised issues relating to employment land switching and a resulting lossof training and employment opportunities. However, policies are in place to ensure that thisis balanced and employment opportunities continue to be provided at accessible locations.Some sites have identified a loss of a public open space or playing pitches, however,policies are in place to ensure that in such instances adequate compensatory provision isprovided.
Monitoring Indicators
2.1.4 The Sustainability Appraisal (SA) Report sets out a number of indicators that have beendrawn from those set out within the SA Framework. These indicators are proposed for monitoringthe impacts of the DPD on a number of issues. Broadly the the indicators cover the followingtopics:
Health and leisureAccess to key facilities i.e. Schools, medical, post officeHousing provisionDesign and ConservationCommunity involvementSustainabilityTravel and transportPollution, including noise and lightFlooding
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Educational attainmentEconomic growth and businessNature conservation
2.2 Statement of the Difference the Process has Made to Date
2.2.1 The SA process has investigated the likely significant environmental, social and economicimpacts of the policy options and specific sites considered during the development of the DPD.At each stage of the DPD each of the options, objectives, policies that have been put forwardhave been testing against the Sustainability Objectives in order to assess the likely positive andnegative impacts. The results of this testing has informed what options and policies have beentaken forward to the next stage and have ultimately shaped the selection of the Publicationversion of the KCAAP.
Reasons for selecting the alternatives
2.2.2 The options and policies taken forward into the Public KCAAP were selected as, ingeneral, the the testing against the Sustainability Objectives demonstrated a positive impact.Some of the options taken forward did demonstrated negative impacts, but where this occurredit was felt that appropriate mitigate measures could be taken as detailed below.
2.2.3 The options progressed generally supported the the regeneration of Kidderminsteradding to its vitality and vibrancy and contributing to economic growth. The options demonstrateda positive impact on the natural and historic environment of the town and in increasing peoplesquality of life.
2.2.4 There were a number of options tested throughout the development of the DPD thatwere rejected. In some cases this was due to the guidance set out in the Adopted Core Strategyto ensure that the KCAAPmet its objectives. However, in the majority of instances these optionswere rejected as they demonstrated a overall negative impact on the Sustainability objectivesthat could not be mitigated against.
2.2.5 A significant reason for dismissing options was due to them demonstrating a a negativeimpact on the regeneration of the town centre and economic growth. In addition to this optionswere dismissed for showing to have a negative impact on quality of life and in providing goodconnectivity and access around the town.
Mitigation Measures
2.2.6 The SA has also provided a function in identifying where appropriate mitigation measurewould need to be taken should any of the options and places be implemented and where potentialnegative impacts have been identified.
2.2.7 The testing of the policies and options through the SA resulted in the identification ofcertain issues that would be important to address more adequately through the policies in thefinal DPD. The table below sets out some of the areas where the SA has directly influencedand led to provisions being included within policies.
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Changes made as a result of the Sustainability AppraisalPolicy
The testing revealed the positive benefits of providingmixed use development and therefore the policy encouragesthis. However, testing also identified a potential noise and light pollution issue when providing a mix of different
KCA.DPL2 - MixedUse Development
uses in the same area. Therefore, wording was added to the policy stating that uses should be complimentaryto each other and neighbouring uses.
The testing of retail options in regard to the Primary Shopping Area (PSA) revealed that not including theBromsgrove Street area could have a negative impact on economic viability of the Eastern Gateway regeneration
KCA.GBP1 - RetailDevelopment
area and potentially stifle economic and retail growth. Therefore the Bromsgrove Street area is included withinthe PSA and the wording in the policy targets retail growth to this area. The testing also revealed the negativeimpact of including other areas of the town with the PSA (such as the Morrisons store) and therefore these havenot be included in the policy or PSA.
Testing revealed that not allowing any industrial development could limit the economic potential and growth ofthe town. Therefore, provision has been included in the policy to allow for further industrial development in areasof existing uses.
KCA.GPB5 -EmploymentDevelopment
Testing highlighted the negative impact of not providing further open space within the town. Therefore the publicrealm policy identifies certain target locations where new and/or improved civic spaces could be created.
KCA.UP2 - PublicRealm
Testing revealed that the preferred option in regard to improving pedestrian and cycle access across the ringroad would be to implement surface level crossings - as opposed to improving the existing subway network or
KCA.UP3 - RingRoad Framework
providing bridges. Therefore the ring road policy states that developments affecting the ring road shouldimplement surface-level crossings.
Testing highlighted a potential conflict between development fronting the canal and its existing and potentialbiodiversity and green infrastructure role. Therefore, wording was added to policy requiring development toenhance the role of the canal in regard to biodiversity and green infrastructure where it is appropriate to do so.
KCA.UP5 -Staffordshire &WorcestershireCanal
Testing highlighted the conflict between developing riverside areas and potential flood risk, as well as its roleas a biodiversity and green infrastructure corridor, and the opportunity to improve water quality. Therefore,
KCA.UP6 - RiverStour
wording was included requiring developments to deliver flood betterment measures, improve green infrastructurelinks, enhance its biodiversity value and improve water quality..
Table 2.2.1
Changes made as a result of the Sustainability AppraisalSites
Testing demonstrated a potential loss of open space in the form of the playing pitches. Therefore, a policy notewas added requiring compensatory provision to be made.
KCA.CH4 - FormerSladen School
Testing demonstrated a potential loss of open space in the form of the playing pitches. Therefore, a policy notewas added requiring compensatory provision to be made.
KCA.CH6 - LimeKiln Bridge
Testing highlighted the potential flood risk issues within this area and as a result wording was added to thepolicy requiring developments to take this into full account and implement appropriate flood risk measures.
KCA.WG2 - ParkLane Canalside
Testing highlighted the potential flood risk issues within this area and as a result wording was added to thepolicy requiring developments to take this into full account and implement appropriate flood risk measures.Biodiversity and green infrastructure were also highlighted and provision has also been included into this policy.
KCA.WG3 -Weavers Wharf
Testing highlighted the potential flood risk issues within this area and as a result wording was added to thepolicy requiring developments to take this into full account and implement appropriate flood risk measures.
KCA.CW1 - CastleWharf
Impact of noise and light pollution was also highlighted and wording has been added requiring development tocontribute towards improving the riverside environment.
Testing highlighted the potential flood risk issues within this area and as a result wording was added to thepolicy requiring developments to take this into full account and implement appropriate flood risk measures.
KCA.MS1 - MillStreet Mixed UseArea Impact of noise and light pollution was also highlighted and wording has been added requiring development to
contribute towards enhancing the biodiversity value of the river.
Testing highlighted the potential flood risk issues within this area and as a result wording was added to thepolicy requiring developments to take this into full account and implement appropriate flood risk measures.
KCA.HP1 -HeritageProcessions
Testing highlighted the potential flood risk issues within this area and as a result wording was added to thepolicy requiring developments to take this into full account and implement appropriate flood risk measures.
KCA.HP2 - FrankStone
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Changes made as a result of the Sustainability AppraisalSites
Site has not been allocated for any alternative uses as the testing revealed the negative impact that losing aindustrial area could have on the economy of the town.
Park LaneIndustrial Estate
Site has not been allocated for any alternative uses as the testing revealed the negative impact that losing aindustrial area could have on the economy of the town.
LongMeadowMillsIndustrial Estate
2.3 How to Comment on this Report
2.3.1 The Kidderminster Central Area Action Plan (KCAAP) DPD and this accompanying SAReport will be published for a six week period commencing Monday 23rd July 2012.Representations should be received by the District Council by 5.30pm on Friday 14th September2012. All representations must be made in writing either on-line, by e-mail or by fax as follows:
On-line at: http://wyreforestdc-consult.limehouse.co.uk
Planning PolicyPlanning and Regulatory ServicesDuke HouseClensmore StreetKidderminsterWorcestershireDY10 2JX
E-Mail: Planning.Policy@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Fax: 01562 732556
2.3.2 If you have any queries relating to this report, please contact the Planning Policy teamon 01562 732928.
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3 Background
3.1 Purpose of the SA and the SA Report
3.1.1 Section 19(5) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, as amended bySection 180(5)(d) of the Planning Act 2008 requires a SA to be carried out on all DPDs whicha Local Planning Authority produces. The SA process is integral to the production of DPDs andit enables the LPA to assess the degree to which the proposals contribute towards theachievement of sustainable development. This understanding assists in the preparation ofplanning policy.
3.1.2 Sustainable development is defined as 'development which meets the needs of thepresent without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs'. Thepurpose of SA is to ensure that all DPDs conform to the Government's guiding principles ofsustainable development, which are:
Living within environmental limitsEnsuring a strong, just and healthy societyAchieving a sustainable economyPromoting good governanceUsing sound science responsibly
3.1.3 SA identifies and reports on the likely significant effects of the plan and the mitigationmeasures which can be taken to reduce them. These effects are identified through the use ofa SA Framework.
3.2 Plan Objectives and Outline of Contents
3.2.1 The KCAAP will, through the formulation of site specific allocations and policies, allocateand designate areas of land within the town for particular uses including housing, retail, officesand leisure. The KCAAP will go beyond the traditional role of land use planning and will includeother key areas of economic, environmental and social activity. It will also set out clearmechanisms to ensure that the plan is delivered.
3.2.2 The aims for the KCAAP area:
To maximise the economic vitality and viability of central Kidderminster whilst enhancingthe environment of the area as a place to live.To help make Kidderminster the premier destination of choice for shopping andentertainment for all residents within Wyre Forest District and the surrounding ruralcatchment area.
3.2.3 The strategic objectives are:
1. Develop Kidderminster as the strategic centre of the District and beyond.2. Deliver the growth of residential, retail, and employment development.3. Deliver the regeneration of key town centre sites, re-using previously developed land and
buildings.4. Drive up the quality of urban design and architecture.5. Conserve and enhance the town's heritage assets.
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6. Develop and enhance the blue and green infrastructure provision within the town, particularlyalong the canal and river, recognising its contribution towards the wider Green Infrastructurenetwork.
7. Safeguard and replenish the town's biodiversity and geodiversity contribution.8. Ensure the town is equipped to adapt to and mitigate against the impacts of climate change.9. Safeguard the town against flood risk and ensure good water management.10. Improve air quality around the town, with a particular focus on the Horsefair AQMA.11. Increasing the provision and use of sustainable modes of transport and create a walkable
environment.12. Ensure the town is safe and enjoyable for all users.
3.3 Compliance with the SEA Directive
3.3.1 Under Section 19(5) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act, as amended bySection 180(5)(d) of the Planning Act 2008. SA is mandatory for any new or revised DPD. TheSA process also incorporates Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in accordance withthe requirements of European Directive 2001/42/EC ''on the assessment of the effects of certainplans and programmes on the environment''.
3.3.2 The SEA Directive requires a report to be produced detailing information that may bereasonably required taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, thecontents and level of detail in the plan or programme and its stage in the decision-makingprocess. Information likely to be provided in the Environmental Report includes:
The likely significant effects on the environment, including issues such as biodiversity,population, human health, flora, fauna, soil, water air, climate factors, material assets,cultural heritage including architectural and archaeological heritage, landscape and theinterrelationship between the above factors. These effects should include secondary,cumulative and synergistic, short, medium and long-term, permanent and temporary,positive and negative effects.An outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with.The measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and as fully as possible offset any significantadverse effects on the environment of implementing the plan or programme.
3.3.3 Government guidance promotes the integration of the SA and SEA processes into onereport. Therefore, this report sets out both requirements. A table has been included at the frontof this report to indicate where the requirements of the SEA Directive have been met.
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4 Appraisal Methodology
4.1 Approach Adopted to the SA
4.1.1 The SA has been carried out using the methodology set out within Government guidance(ODPM, 2005) and the Planning Advisory Service's Plan-Making Manual. The table below setsout how the SA process has been incorporated within the DPD process.
Table 4.1.1 The Sustainability Appraisal Process
DPD Stage 1: Pre-Production - Evidence Gathering
SA Stages and Tasks
Stage A: Setting the context and objectives, establishing the baseline and deciding on the scope.A1: Identifying other relevant policies, plans and 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 Stages and Tasks
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 ways of mitigating adverse effects and maximising beneficial effects.B6: Proposing measures to monitor the significant effects of implementing the DPDs.
Stage C: Preparing the Sustainability Appraisal Report.C1: Preparing the SA Report.
Stage D: Consulting on the Preferred Options of the DPD and the SA Report.D1: Public participation on the Preferred Options of the DPD and the SA Report.D2(i): Appraising significant changes.
DPD Stage 3: Examination
SA Stages and Tasks
D2(ii): Appraising significant changes resulting from representations.
DPD Stage 4: Adoption and Monitoring
SA Stages and Tasks
D3: Making decisions and providing information.
Stage E: Monitoring the significant effects of implementing the DPD.E1: Finalising aims and methods for monitoring.E2: Responding to adverse effects.
4.1.2 As illustrated above, the SA is being carried out in four main stages and three reportswill be produced:
The SA Scoping Reports were published for a 5 week consultation period between 31st
April and 6th June 2008. The Scoping Reports covered the 'Stage A' tasks set out in thetable above. The representations received on the SA Scoping Reports have been
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considered and Revised SA Scoping Reports were published in January 2009 alongsidethe Issues and Options Papers.This Draft SA report tests the Issues and Options and the Preferred Options for both theSite Allocations and Policies and KCAAP DPDs against the respective SA Frameworksand sets out the positive and negative impacts of each of the options considered. Thereport also sets out mitigation measures to overcome any negative impacts identifiedresulting form the preferred options.The Final SA Reports will be prepared and published alongside the Pre-SubmissionPublication documents. It is anticipated that this will be during December 2011.
4.1.3 The appraisal of the options is based on a matrix. The matrix sets out the sustainabilityobjectives which are set out within the SA Framework. Each policy option/site has been testedagainst each of the objectives using the decision-making criteria. Each option/site has beenawarded a score based on the extent to which it meets the objective and the decision-makingcriteria. The baseline data set out within Appendix B to this report has been used to assist inthe process. Where baseline data was not available, it has been necessary to make assumptionsregarding the current situation and how this may change with the implementation of the plan.Further information can be found in the 'Uncertainties and Risks' section of this report. Thedegree of impact is graded as follows:
Likely effect against the SA objectiveSymbol
Significant contribution to the achievement of sustainaiblity objectives likely (much better than 'do nothing' approach)++
Contribution to achievement of sustainability objectives likely (better than 'do nothing' approach)+
Significant conflict to achievement of sustainability objectives likely (much worse than 'do nothing' approach)XX
Conflict to achievement of sustainability objectives likely (worse than 'do nothing' approach)X
Neutral effect likely (baseline position)0
Unpredictable effect but likely to be positive (uncertainties remain over exact impact but likely to be better than'do nothing' approach)
+?
Unpredictable effect but likely to be negative (uncertainties remain over exact impact but likely to be worse than'do nothing' approach)
X?
4.1.4 The assessments consider the probability, duration, frequency and reversibility of effectsas well as the magnitude and spatial extent of effects in the following ways:
Probability - it is assumed that an effect will occur unless the table includes it as a possibleeffect.Duration - the testing tables include reference to whether the effect is likely to be short-termor long-term. Some options may have negative short-term and positive long-term effectsagainst the same SA criteria and vice versa.Frequency - it is assumed that effects will be a one off occurrence unless the testing tablesmake reference to the effect recurring.Reversibility - the tables highlight whether effects will be reversible or irreversible.Magnitude - The scoring systems takes into account the magnitude or seriousness of theeffect by having different scores for more serious effects, this is set out in table above whichexplains the coring system.Spatial extent - the spatial extent of the effect is considered within the assessment of itsmagnitude. If the effect was to take place over a large area it will be scored ++ or XX
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depending on whether it is positive or negative. If the event was only to take place over asmall area it will be scored + or X as appropriate.The overall score relates to the combination of all of the above factors.
4.1.5 The judgement as to the impact of the option is based upon the scoping and baselinedata which was presented in the scoping report as well as the local knowledge of the officerscarrying out the exercise. In order to comply with the SEA regulations, the assessment hastaken account of:
Secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects (defined below) and inter-relationshipsbetween effects.The significance and time frame of any identified effects.Mitigationmeasures and suggested changes to the strategy in order to overcome or minimiseany identified impacts.
DefinitionTerm
Secondary effects that are not a direct result of the plan, but occur away from the original effector as a result of a complex pathway.
Secondary Effects
Cumulative effects arise where several developments each have insignificant effects but togetherhave a significant effect, or where several individual effects of the plan have a combined effect.
Cumulative Effects
Synergistic effects interact to produce a total effect greater than the sum of the individual effects.Synergistic Effects
4.2 When the SA was Carried out and by Whom
4.2.1 The Council has carried out the majority of the SA work for the KCAAP Plan in-houseand it is considered that this has been beneficial in providing an understanding of the keysustainability issues that face the District. Consultants URSUSwere commissioned to undertakea 'Quality Check' and to assist with the assessment of secondary, cumulative and synergisticeffects. The SA Scoping Report was published for consultation for five weeks between 30th
April and 6th June 2008. The representations received were incorporated into the Revised SAScoping Report which were published in January 2009. A joint Draft SA report was publishedcovering both the Site Allocations and Policies and KCAAP DPDs. This Final SA Report relatesonly to the KCAAP DPD and it sets out the appraisal of the issues and options and preferredoptions as well as the policies and sites included within the Publication document. It will bepublished for a period of six weeks alongside the DPD.
4.3 Who was Consulted, when and how
4.3.1 At the Scoping Stage, a range of social, economic and environmental interests wereconsulted, as well as neighbouring authorities and the Statutory Bodies (Natural England,English Heritage and the Environment Agency). Consultation was undertaken by writing to theorganisations set out, either electronically or in hard copy, giving a six-week time frame forrepresentations to be made. The SA Scoping Report was also placed in libraries and Hubswithin the three main towns of Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn and Bewdley and publishedon the District Council's website. The full list of consultees is set out at Appendix E to thisreport and the representations received and details regarding how they were addressed is setout at Appendix F to this report. The responses were incorporated into the Revised SA ScopingReports which were published in January 2009.
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4.3.2 A Draft SA Report covering both the Site Allocations and Policies and KCAAP DPDsunderwent a six week consultation alongside the Preferred Options Papers for these DPDsbetween 26th May and 8th July 2011. The representations received in response to consultationon the Draft SA Report are also set out at Appendix E to this report. These representationshave been incorporated into this Final SA Report where appropriate.
4.3.3 Consultation on the Draft SA Scoping Report included sending a copy of the report toEnglish Heritage, Natural England, the Environment Agency andWorcestershire County Counciland notifying in writing all other consultees on the DPD. Copies of the Draft SA Report weeplaced in the libraries and Hubs at Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn and Bewdley alongsidethe DPDs and were also published on the District Council's website. A number of exhibitionstook place throughout the consultation period giving people the opportunity to discuss the DPDsand the Draft SA Report in more detail.
4.4 Appropriate Assessment
4.4.1 In October 2005, the European Court of Justice ruled that a Habitat RegulationsAssessment (HRA) must be carried out on all land use plans in the UK. The purpose of HRAis to ensure that protection of the integrity of European sites is part of the planning process.There are no Natura 2000 sites within the District boundary. However, there are two sites within15km of the District boundary; Fens Pool which is approximately 8.7km north of the Districtboundary and Lyppard Grange Ponds which is approximately 12.9km south of the Districtboundary. A separate HRA Screening Report has been produced looking at the potential impactof both the Site Allocations and Policies and KCAAPDPDs on these sites. It has been concludedthat the DPDs will not have a significant effect on these sites and therefore, it is not necessaryto undertake a full HRA.
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5 Sustainability Objectives, Baseline and Context
5.1 Links to Other Policies, Plans, Programmes and Sustainability Objectives and Howthey Have Been Taken into Account
5.1.1 The following plans, policies, programmes and sustainability objectives have beenscoped and their contents have been taken into account in the development of the SAFramework. This context review is the first stage of the SA process. The plan may be influencedin various ways by other plans, policies, programmes and sustainability objectives. Therelationship should be explored to:
identify any external social, economic or environmental objectives that should be reflectedin the SA process;identify external factors, such as sustainability issues, that might influence the preparationof the plan; and;Determine whether the policies in other plans and programmes might lead to cumulativeeffects when combined with policies in the plan that is subject to SA.
5.1.2 The context review meets the requirements of the SEA Directive to provide an outlineof the contents, main objectives of the plan and the relationship with other relevant plans andprogrammes.
5.1.3 Relevant documents at the international, national, regional, and local level have beenreviewed. For each document information relating to the key objectives and targets has beenrecorded and the implications for the SA Framework have been set out.
5.1.4 The table below sets out those document reviewed. The full review can be found atAppendix A to this report. The table has been updated throughout the SA process to includenewly emerging documents and also suggestions from stakeholders.
INTERNATIONAL
Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development (2002)
Rio Declaration on Environment & Development (1992)
Aarhus Convention (1998)
Kyoto Protocol (1997)
The EU Sustainable Development Strategy (updated 2005)
European Habitats Directive (1992)
European Birds Directive (1979)
European Air Quality Directive (2000)
European Water Framework Directive (2000)
European Sixth Environmental Action Plan (2001 – 2010)
European Landscape Convention (2000)
NATIONAL
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended)
The NERC (Natural Environment and Rural Communites) Act
Conserving Biodiversity: The UK Approach
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DEFRA (2007)
The Bern Convention
Making Space for Water
Working with the Grain of Nature – A Biodiversity Strategy for England (DEFRA, 2002)
UK Waste Strategy (DEFRA, 2000)
Waste Strategy for England 2007 (DEFRA)
The Eddington Transport Study (2006)
Barker Review of Land Use Planning (DCLG, 2006)
Strong and Prosperous Communities – the Local Government White Paper (October 2006)
UK Strategy for Sustainable Development (2005)
Urban White Paper (2000)
Rural White Paper (2000)
Sustainable Communities Plan (2003)
Transport 10 Year Plan (2000)
UK Climate Change Programme (1994)
Stern Review of the Economics of Climate Change (November 2006)
Energy White Paper (2007)
The Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CROW) 2000
Diversity and Equality in Planning 2005
Untapped Potential – Identifying and Delivering Residential Development on Previously Developed Land (CPRE, 2007)
Waterways for Tomorrow (DEFRA, 2000)
Planning a Future for the Inland Waterways (IWAAC, 2001)
The Historic Environment: A Force for Our Future (DCMS, 2001)
Heritage Protection White Paper (DCMS, March 2007)
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act) 1990
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
Code for Sustainable Homes – A step change in sustainable home building practice (DCLG, 2006)
Green Infrastructure Guidance, Natural England (2009)
National Planning Policy Framework (DCLG, March 2012)
Planning for Traveller Sites (DCLG, March 2012)
PPS1 – Delivering Sustainable Development (2005)
PPS: Planning and Climate Change – Supplement to PPS1 (DCLG 2007)
PPG2 – Green Belts (1995)
PPS3 – Housing (DCLG, 2010)
PPS4 – Planning for Sustainable Economic Growth (2009)
PPS5 - Planning for the Historic Environment (2010)
PPS7 – Sustainable Development in Rural Areas (2004)
PPG8 – Telecommunications (1991)
PPS9 – Biodiversity and Geological Conservation (2005)
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PPS10 – Planning for Sustainable Waste Management (2005)
PPS12 – Creating Strong, Safe and Prosperous Communities through Local Spatial Planning (2008)
PPG13 – Transport (2001)
PPG14 – Development on Unstable Land (1990)
PPG17 – Planning for Open Space, Sport & Recreation (2002)
PPG19 – Outdoor Advertisement Control
PPS22 – Renewable Energy (2004)
PPS23 – Planning and Pollution Control (2004)
PPG24 – Planning and Noise (2001)
PPS25 - Development and Flood Risk (2006)
Good Practice Guide on Planning for Tourism (DCLG, 2006)
Physical Activity and the Environment National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (January 2008)
Lifetime Homes, Lifetime Neighbourhoods: A National Strategy for Housing in an Ageing Society (DCLG, 2008)
The Climate of the UK and Recent Trends (2009) Hadley Centre
REGIONAL
Regional Sustainable Development Framework - Refreshed Version (2008)
Regional Historic Environment Strategy - Putting the Historic Environment to Work
West Midlands Regional Housing Strategy (2006-2021)
West Midlands Visitor Economy Strategy (2008)
West Midlands Energy Strategy (2004)
West Midlands Regional Forestry Framework (2004)
West Midlands Regional Biodiversity Strategy (2005)
Severn Trent Water Resources Plan 2005-2010
Choosing Health: Regional Health and Well-being Strategy (WMRA, 2008)
Fluvial Severn Flood Risk Management Strategy (2006)
South Housing Market Area: South Housing Market Assessment (2007)
South Housing Market Area: Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (2007)
UKCIP 09: West Midlands Region
Regional Renewable Energy Study (2011)
COUNTY
Worcestershire Local Area Agreement (2006)
Partnership Towards Excellence – The Sustainable Community Strategy for Worcestershire SECOND EDITION 2008 – 2013
Worcestershire County Structure Plan (1996 – 2011)
Worcestershire Local Transport Plan 3 (2011)
Worcestershire Waste Core Strategy Submission Document (June 2011)
Worcestershire Biodiversity Action Plan (2008)
Destination Worcestershire Tourism Strategy (2008)
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A Cultural Strategy for Worcestershire (2009-2013)
Worcestershire Minerals Local Plan 1997
Worcestershire Countryside Access and Recreation Strategy (2003 – 2013)
Fluvial Severn Flood Risk Management Strategy (2006)
Worcestershire Climate Change Strategy (2005)
Planning for Water in Worcestershire – Technical Research Paper (2008)
Planning for Renewable Energy in Worcestershire – Technical Research Paper (2008)
Planning for Climate Change in Worcestershire - Technical Research Paper (2008)
Planning for Soils in Worcestershire - Technical Research Paper (2008)
Worcestershire Local Investment Plan (March 2011)
Worcestershire Landscape Character Supplementary Guidance (October 2011)
DISTRICT
Wyre Forest District Sustainable Community Strategy (2008)
Wyre Forest Distrct Adopted Core Strategy DPD (2010)
Wyre Forest District Adopted Local Plan (2004)
Wyre Forest District Housing Strategy (2004)
Wyre Forest District Cycle Strategy (2002)
Wyre Forest District Design Supplementary Planning Guidance (2004)
Wyre Forest District Community Safety Strategy
Wyre Forest District Air Quality Strategy (2005)
Wyre Forest District Housing Needs Survey
Wyre Forest District Housing Stock Condition Survey (2007)
Wyre Forest District Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy (2001)
Kidderminster Regeneration Prospectus (2009)
Churchfields Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document (2011)
Adopted Conservation Areas & Management Plans
PARISH
Church Street (Kidderminster) Conservation Area Character Appraisal (2009)
Green Street (Kidderminster) Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan (2011)
Vicar Street Conservation Area Character Appraisal (2003)
The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan (2007)
Links to the Kidderminster Central Area Action Plan
5.1.5 The KCAAP needs to be in compliance with national planning guidance which providesthe national framework for development. Therefore the Action Plan has strong links to theNational Planning Policy Framework and provides high level planning guidance.
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5.1.6 The other DPD included with the Local Development Framework (LDF) have a strongrelationship with the KCAAP. The Adopted Core Strategy sets out the over-arching policy withinwhich the Action Plan must sit and sets out a development strategy that targets developmenttowards the town. This provides the broad strategic guidance for which the Action Plan thenprovides more detail in order to deliver this development. In addition to this, the Adopted CoreStrategy sets out further strategic guidance in relation to issues such as sustainable development,water management, economic development, design etc which the Action Plan must be inconformity.
5.1.7 The Site Allocations and Policies DPD has been developed in tandem with the ActionPlan and are mutually reinforcing documents. While the Action Plan provides targeted guidancefor the town centre area, the Site Allocations and Policies document provides broader policyguidance which is equally applicable to the Action Plan area. The Action Plan relies of the SiteAllocations and Policies document to provide policy guidance so as to not include anyunnecessary repetition.
5.1.8 The Kidderminster Regeneration Prospectus was adopted by the District Council inSeptember 2009 and sets out the town's challenges and opportunities. The Prospectus wascreated with extensive public consultation and worked to establish some key themes and physicalareas of action and/or opportunities in terms of regeneration. The Prospectus has provide animportant part of the evidence base in the development of the KCAAP. The Prospectus and theassociated ReWyre Regeneration Initiative will be key in helping to deliver the objectives setout in the Action Plan.
5.1.9 The District Council adopted the Churchfields Masterplan Supplementary PlanningDocument (SPD) in 2011 and this is a key part of the evidence base for the Action Plan whichprovides a detailed design framework for the Churchfields area. Not only has this SPD helpedto influence the policy guidance for Churchfields in the Action Plan it also continues to providedetailed additional and supporting guidance for further development in the area.
5.1.10 The Action Plan will also help to implement the key transport infrastructure objectivescontained within Worcestershire County Council's Local Transport Plan 3.
Links to the Sustainability Appraisal
5.1.11 Although a range of plans have been scoped at all levels and each of the plans hasinfluenced the SA Framework objectives in some way, as set out in Appendix A, many of theplans, policies and programmes have led to the same conclusions regarding the areas whichthe SA Framework objectives should consider. Perhaps the most significant plans, policies andprogrammes are the Adopted Core Strategy, Local Transport Plan 3 and the SustainableCommunity Strategy.
5.1.12 The Adopted Core Strategy was itself subject to the sustainability appraisal processand the SA Framework was developed for this DPD. The Adopted Core Strategy has beenscoped as part of this SA, it presents local level policies which encapsulate much of the thinkingand many of the objectives set out in higher level policies, plans, and programmes. The AdoptedCore Strategy has influenced the SA Framework, however, it also seeks to deliver thesustainability objectives itself. The Adopted Core Strategy sets out the over-arching policywhich the KCAAP DPD must sit within, therefore, in order for an option to be realistic it mustbe in accordance with the policies set out within that document.
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5.1.13 As mentioned above, the Kidderminster Regeneration Prospectus is a key part of theAction Plan evidence base. The Prospectus has influenced the SA, particularly in regard to theregeneration focused indicators, in order that the options be tested against the regenerationobjectives for town.
5.1.14 The District Council has a number of adopted Conservation Areas, and their associatedManagement Plans, that cover the KCAAP area; namely Green Street, Church Street, VicarStreet and Exchange Street, and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. TheseConservation Areas have also influenced the SA to judge whether options are in accordancewith the objectives for these areas.
5.1.15 Local Transport Plan 3 provides the basis for the future development of transport withinthe County. This plan moves towards promoting sustainable transport measures and it wastherefore considered essential that the SA Framework reflected this.
5.1.16 The Sustainable Community Strategy sets out the future vision for the area. This wasdeveloped alongside the Adopted Core Strategy and influenced the SA Framework. The centralthemes under which the baseline data are presented were taken from the Sustainable CommunityStrategy and it was considered important that all of these themes were reflected within the SAFramework.
5.2 Description of the Social, Environmental and Economic Baseline Characteristics andFuture Predicted Baseline
5.2.1 A summary of the social, economic and environmental baseline characteristics of theWyre Forest District is set out below. The detailed description can be found at Appendix B tothe amended SA Scoping Report.
Social Overview
5.2.2 Wyre Forest District is a rural district which lies in North West Worcestershire, to theSouth West of the Black Country conurbation. The District is made up of the three towns ofKidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn and Bewdley, of which Kidderminster is the largest. Theseare surrounded by a number of outlying villages and hamlets. The District covers an area of75 square miles and has a population of 98,100 (2009 Mid Year Estimate). Without the plan,and the plans for neighbouring authority areas the population of the District may increase asa result of out-migration from the Black Country conurbation.
5.2.3 The KCAAP covers the town centre and extends to cover the Churchfields employmentarea and the retail development at Crossley park. Kidderminster is the District's main servicecentre and has significant regeneration opportunities which are recognised by the ReWyreProspectus. The Area Action Plan will provide a detailed policy framework for the futuredevelopment of these areas.
5.2.4 In 2006/2008, life expectancy at birth in Wyre Forest District was 78.18 years for malesand 82.47 years for females. In 2001, the percentage of people living with a limiting long-termillness was 17.9%, this was lower than both the regional and national averages. The populationof the District is ageing. Mid Year Population Estimates for 2009 show that more than 55% ofthe District’s population is 40 years of age or over and an increasing number of residents areaged 80 years or over (5.3%). This has implications for access to services and facilities,particularly healthcare. Ethnic minorities are significantly under-represented within the District
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compared to the national and regional averages. Without the plan, the District's population mayage further as a result of in-migration as the District is a popular retirement area. This couldhave an impact on health as it would increase pressure on health services.
5.2.5 Crime within the Wyre Forest District decreased between April 2001 and March 2010and is below the national average. Within the District, crime is highest in Greenhill ward whichincludes Kidderminster Town Centre. Without the plan, crime within the KCAAP area in particularwould be likely to increase as a result of sites and premises lying derelict with no co-ordinatedattempt to regenerate the town centre.
5.2.6 Wyre Forest has a higher proportion of owner occupied housing than the nationalaverage (2001 Census). House prices within the District are lower than the County and Regionalaverage. Without the plan owner occupation would be likely to decrease as the economiccircumstances make it more difficult for people to own their home, particularly first time buyers.This may increase the need for affordable housing.
Economic Overview
5.2.7 Unemployment within theWyre Forest District was 4.8% in January 2011. This is higherthan the county level but lower than the regional and national level. Unemployment in theDistrict is concentrated in Broadwaters and Oldington and Foley Park where it was 7.4% and12.0% respectively. Without the plan unemployment is likely to increase at least in the short-termas the economy continues to be in a period of recession.
5.2.8 The lowest income households are in Oldington and Foley Park ward. (2001 Census)Without the plan incomes are likely to stay low in the Oldington and Foley Park area becauseof the current economic situation.
5.2.9 Manufacturing still plays a key part in the economy of the WyreForest District and theDistrict has a much higher percentage of workers based in the manufacturing industry, whencompared to the regional and national averages. Other areas where there is a higher proportionof workers when compared to the region or nationally, are in the hotels and restaurant andtourism related sectors. This is reflective of the increasing role that tourism is having on thelocal economy, which is underpinned by regionally important tourist attractions which includethe Severn Valley Railway, The West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park and the Wyre Forest.Without the plan the economy is likely to movemore towards the tourism sector as manufacturingcontinues to decline within the area.
5.2.10 Educational attainment in Wyre Forest District is below both the regional and countryaverage, with 42.2% of pupils achieving 5 A*-C grades in August 2009/10. Without the planeducational attainment is likely to increase steadily.
Environmental Overview
5.2.11 6% of land within the District is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, thelargest area being that of the Wyre Forest itself. A variety of habitats are found within WyreForest District, including broadleaved mixed woodland, natural grassland, acid grassland andheathland. The District also has a number of Special Wildlife Sites and both National and LocalNature Reserves. The District is also home to a number of protected species with most beingfound along the Rivers Stour and Severn and in ponds throughout the District. Without the planthe District's natural sites are likely to decline in quality and some sites could be at risk fromdevelopment pressures.
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5.2.12 The District has six Grade I, 29 Grade II* and 853 Grade II list entries on the statutorylists. The District also has nine Scheduled Ancient Monuments. The District has 18 ConservationAreas, 4 of these are within the KCAAP area. In addition to this, there are also a large numberof records on the Historic Environment Record which include historic structures andarchaeological remains. Without the plan there would be less protection for Locally andStatutorily Listed Buildings which could put some buildings at risk from development pressures.
5.2.13 Kidderminster lies on the River Stour and therefore flood risk is an issue within thetown. There is pressure for further development to take place in areas at risk from flooding.However, the Environment Agency is consulted on all proposals within the defined flood zones.Flood defences have been constructed at Crossley Park/PuxtonMarsh in Kidderminster. Withoutthe plan the likelihood of flooding may increase within the Action Plan area as climate changeleads to more intense periods of rainfall.
5.2.14 The overall volume of residential waste has decreased since 2004/05 from 38,353tonnes to 37,399 tonnes in 2009/10. The percentage of this waste which is recycled hasincreased during the same period from 24.5% to 26.65%. All households within the District arenow served by recycling facilities. Without the plan recycling rates are likely to increase as itbecomes easier to recycle domestic waste and awareness is raised through national and localcampaigns.
5.2.15 There is currently an Air Quality Monitoring Area within the KCAAP area which coversan area along St. Mary's Ring Road and into the Horesfair, Kidderminster. This is caused bytraffic congestion within the affected area. Without the plan air quality is likely to deterioratefurther within this area.
5.3 Difficulties in Collecting Data and the Limitations of the Data
5.3.1 The information collected and updated as part of the SA process is set out at AppendixB. The information presented relates directly to the identified sustainability issues and theindicators set out within the SA Framework and is a summary of the baseline data set out withinthe SA Report. There were difficulties collecting data as often, the required data is not availableat the required level. The SA Framework set out within this report will form the basis of themonitoring framework. The indicators have been further developed and amended since the SAScoping Report was published. The refined indicators have been closely aligned to those forthe Adopted Core Strategy as this will aid monitoring.
5.3.2 One of the major problems with developing local indicators is the availability of data atdistrict level. Often, county level is the lowest level at which data is available. Some data maybe available at national and regional level but is not disaggregated to district level. In someinstances, data for the suggested monitoring indicator is not available at present and therefore,monitoring systems will need to be put in place to collect this data. Data for those indicatorswhich are also set out within the Adopted Core Strategy will become available as part of theprocess of monitoring that DPD.
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5.4 Main Social, Environmental and Economic Issues and Problems Identified
Predicted Change with no PlanBaseline/Trend DataIdentified Sustainability Issue
Social
Community facilities may decline as reducedpublic and voluntary sector budgets lead to a
Concentration of facilities in Greenhill andBroadwaters with few facilities in Aggborough and
Marked variation in theprovision of community facilities
decline in standard and facilities come underpressure for development.
Spennells and Oldington and Foley Park (WFDCCommunity Facilities Audit June 2009).
between the District's urbanwards.
Local centres are likely to remain but there maybe an increase in hot food takeaways.
The Wyre Forest District Retail Update 2009demonstrates that there is a reasonable spread
Importance of safeguarding theDistrict's Local Centres in order
of local centres and that they serve their residentpopulations by providing a range of services.
to serve their residentpopulations.
Without the plan play facilities would not beimproved tomeet demand from new development.
Largest deficiencies identified in Greenhill,Offmore and Comberton, and Franche wards
Poor access to play facilities insome urban and rural wards.
(Open Space, Sport and Rcreation Assessment,October 2008).
Without the plan health may decline as a resultof an ageing population.
Within the District there is one SOA which fallsinto the most deprived 20% nationally for health,
Variation in levels of healthbetween the District's wards.
this is in Oldington and Foley Park ward.Habberley and Blakebrook, Oldington and FoleyPark, Broadwaters, Greenhill and Offmore andComberton wards all have at least one SOAwithinthe 20% most deprived nationally. The leastdeprived wards are Rock, Blakedown andChaddesley, Wolverley, and Bewdley and Arleywhere all of the SOAs are in the 50% leastdeprived nationally.
Empty homes within the District are beingaddressed by a separate District Council policy
Growth in empty homes within the District2005-2009. Currently 4.73% of homes within theDistrict are empty homes.
Need to bring empty homeswithin the District back into use.
and are therefore likely to decrease in numberseven without the plan in place.
Without the plan crime is likely to increaseparticularly within the KCAAP area as premises
Crime in the District has shown fluctuations buthas fallen overall since 2001.
The need to reduce crime withinthe District.
and sites are more likely to become vacant andderelict.
Drug and alcohol misusemay be reduced throughother programmes outside of the LDF.
Wyre Forest has the second highest number ofdrug offences and the third highest number of
The need to reduce drug andalcohol misuse within theDistrict. alcohol related offences in Worcestershire
(WFCSP, 2002-2003).
Without the plan car parks may come underpressure to be developed for other uses,
District Council car park data shows thatKidderminster is particularly well served by publiccar parks which are well used.
Need to retain and enhanceshort stay parking facilitieswithin the town centres. alternatively, car parking may increase as vacant
sites may become used as car parks on atemporary basis.
Economic
Without the plan fuel poverty is likely to increaseas new, more energy efficient development is lesslikely to come forward.
15% of households are estimated to be living infuel poverty in Wyre Forest, compared to 13.3%across the County. In the most deprived ward,
A high concentration of fuelpoverty within the District,particularly in the most deprivedward. this figure is 27.3%, the highest in the County.
(Source: Affordable Warmth for Worcestershire)
Without the plan new affordable housing is lesslikely to come forward as sites are less likely tobe developed.
The average house price across the District hasrisen rapidly in recent years. However, it is nowfalling. The ratio of lower quartile house prices
Lack of affordable housingchoice across the District.
to lower quartile earnings fell sharply after 2005and, after a steady rise to 2008, fell sharplyagain in 2009.
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Without the plan unemployment is likely to riseas new employers are less likely to come to thearea.
Unemployment within the District fell between2000 and 2008 but has risen sharply since then.The highest levels of unemployment are withinthe urban areas.
Noticeably higherunemployment forming acorridor between Kidderminsterand Stourport-on-Severn.
Environmental
The plan is unlikely to have an impact on noisepollution complaints.
Noise pollution complaints have remained highin the District. However, they have fallen in2009/10.
Need to reduce noise pollutioncomplaints in the District.
Without the plan the condition of SSSIs maydecline as some areas may come under pressure
Condition of SSSIs has improved since 2005. Amuch greater area of SSSI land is now
The need to improve thecondition of SSSI habitats,
from new development. Also, it would be moreunfavourable but recovering, and less isunfavourable but declining.
particularly marshland andheathland areas. difficult to secure money from any new
development to improve the condition of SSSIs.
Without the plan some of these habitat types mayface development pressure and it would also be
The 2008Worcestershire Biodiversity Action Planidentifies a large number of habitat types withinthe District.
The need to conserve andenhance the rich variety ofhabitat types within the District. more difficult to secure money from new
devleopment to improve these habitats.
Without the plan new development may have animpact on protected species.
The 2008Worcestershire Biodiversity Action Planidentifies a number of protected species withinthe District.
The need to protect the varietyof protected species fromadverse development.
Without the plan flooding is likely to increase asclimate change leads to more intense rainfallperiods.
The Environment Agency's designated floodzones show that all three of the District's townsare affected by fluvial flooding from the main
Significant residential and urbanareas are at risk from flooding.
rivers. The District is also affected by surfacewater run-off, ground water flooding and foulwater flooding.
Without the plan this AQMA is likley to remain inplace.
WFDC has declared one Air Quality ManagementAreas within the KCAAP area at St. Mary's RingRoad and Horsefair, Kidderminster.
Declining air quality within theurban areas of the District.
Without the plan some of the District's heritageassets could be threatened by developmentpressures.
The District has 17 Conservation Areas, 3 ofthese fall entirely within the KCAAP area and onefalls partially into it. The District also has 9
To safeguard and enhance thedistinctive historic environmentof the District.
Scheduled Ancient Monuments, over 900individual buildings and structures which arelisted, and local lists for the three towns and theParish of Wolverley and Cookley. There is alsoa significant amount of heritage outside of thesedesignations. The Historic Environment Recordhas in excess of 2500 entries for the Districtincluding over 50% of which are not designated.
Without the plan renewable energy generation isunlikely to increase significantly.
Currently there is very little renewable energy inthe District; as a result the District is heavily reliantupon fossil fuels for its energy requirements (DTI).
Need to increase the generationand use of renewable energywithin the District.
The average SAP rating is likely to increase evenwithout the plan as building regulations improves
The average SAP rating of private dwellings withinthe District has increased since 2005/06 and was
Need to improve energyefficiency in new and existinghousing stock. new build stock and grants are available to
improve existing stock.54 in 2009/2010. The % of dwellings with a SAPrating below 35%, which is considered to beunacceptable, has declined since 2006/07 and iscurrently 9%.
Without the plan CO2emissions within the Districtare likely to continue to fall but to a lesser degreethan with the plan in place.
Total CO2emissions within the District fell from6.5 tonnes per capita to 6.1 tonnes per capitabetween 2005 and 2008.
Need to reduce CO2 emissionswithin the District.
Without the plan less would be done to adapt tofuture changes in the climate.
The climate of the West Midlands Region isforecast to change significantly by 2080.
Need to adapt to the presentand future changes in climatethat the District is experiencing. Changes include warmer average temperatures,
increased winter rainfall, decreased summerrainfall and periods of more intense rainfall.
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Without the plan in place pressure for water wouldstill be high, the plan may increase the pressureby delivering new devleopment.
Much of the District's water resources come fromground water abstraction and there is no scopefor further abstraction.
Need to conserve waterresources and use them in asustainable way.
Waste recycling is likely to continue to increasewithout the plan as campaigns and initiatives
The level of waste collected has increased andthe % of waste recycled has decreased during
Need to reduce the total volumeof waste produced and increaserecycling. outside of the planning system encourage
recycling.2009/10, however, the overall trend since2004/2005 is for a decline in the level of wasteand an increase in the recycling rate.
Without the plan in place it would be more difficultto resist the development of greenfield sites andfocus development on brownfield land.
During 2009/2010 there was an increase to 9%in the percentage of residential developmentswhich were not yet started or under constructionon greenfield sites.
Need to focus newdevelopment on brownfieldsites to preserve greenfield landand reduce the need to travel.
Without the plan in place it would be more difficultto control the density of new development.
In 2009/10 the percentage of residentialcompletions with a density greater than 30 dphremains high(88%).
Need to develop at densitiesgreater than 30 dph in order toreduce the need to travel andpreserve greenfield land.
This change is outside of the planning systemand therefore journey times to schools will remain
The Wyre Forest Schools Review has had animpact on the distance which some pupils travelto school.
Impact of the Wyre ForestSchools Review on access toeducational facilities and impact greater for some pupils than they were under the
previous three-tier education system.on travel patterns/increasedjourney times.
Even without the plan in place demand for railtravel is likely to grow as the costs of running aprivate car increase.
Kidderminster is the second busiest rail stationin Worcestershire. Significant growth wasrecorded at both Kidderminster and Blakedown
Rapidly increasing growth in railusage at both the District's railinterchanges.
stations between 1994 and 2007 and this trendhas continued to 2010.
Cycling may continue to increase slowly withoutthe plan in place.
2001 census data shows that only 2.19% of theDistrict's working population cycle to work.
Need to provide safe cycleroute networks to increasecycling levels within the District.
Bus patronage is likely to continue to declinewithout the plan in place as bus services haverecently been cut within the District.
WCC statistics show that bus patronage has fallenwithin the District since 2002. There is continueddowngrading of bus services across the Districtin both urban and rural areas.
Importance of safeguarding andenhancing the bus priority routenetwork and the need toenhance public transportinfrastructure.
5.5 The SA Framework, including Objectives, Targets and Indicators
TargetIndicatorsDecision-Making CriteriaSA Objective
Improved Health and Well-Being
Decrease in number of SOAsin most deprived 20%nationally.
IMD health profiles.1. Will it improve access to healthfacilities across the District?
1. To improve thehealth and well-beingof the population andreduce inequalities inhealth. Increase in SOAs in least
deprived 20% nationally.
Increasing trendLife expectancy.2. Will it help to improve quality oflife for local residents?
90%% of new residential developmentwithin 30 minutes public transport
1. Will proposals enhance theprovision of local services andfacilities?
2. To improve thequality of andaccessibility to, travel time of a GP, Hospital,cultural services and Employment, Primary School,
Secondary School, Retail Centre.local services andfacilities.
No decrease% of villages with key facilities, i.e,primary school, post offices, GP, pub,village hall, convenience store.
2. Will it contribute to rural serviceprovision across the District?
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90%% of new residential developmentwithin 30 minutes public transporttravel time of a GP or hospital.
3. Will it enhance accessibility toservices by public transport?
Increasing trendNumber of developments (applicationsapproved) which benefit the greeninfrastructure network.
4. Will it enhance accessibility tothe District's countryside bysustainable modes of transport?
60 units per annumNumber of affordable housingcompletions (net of demolitions).
1. Will it provide opportunities toincrease affordable housing levels
3. To provide decent,affordable housing forall, of the right quality within urban and rural areas of the
District? 30%% of housing completions which areaffordable (net of demolitions).
and type, tenure andaffordability for localneeds in a clean, safe
Maintain a balance of housesizes
% of housing completions by size(gross).
2. Will it provide affordable accessto a range of housing tenures andsizes?
and pleasant localenvironment.
30% of completions to beaffordable
% of housing completions by tenure(net of demolitions).
35 pitches by 2026Number of additional gypsy/travellerpitches granted permission.
Awaiting data on need withinthe District - target to be
Number of extra care units completed.
established once information isavailable.
Decreasing trendNumber of residential applicationsrefused as a result of poor quality
3. Does it seek to provide highquality, well-designed residentialenvironments? design.(Using Policy CP11 of the
Adopted Core Strategy).
Increasing trend% of homes constructed to Code level4 and above.
4. Does it provide opportunities forthe construction of sustainablehomes?
Increasing trendLife expectancy.1. Does it seek to enhance theprospects and quality of life ofdisadvantaged communities?
4. To enhance thequality of life for allresidents within theDistrict.
90%% of new residential developmentwithin 30 minutes public transport
2. Does it provide fair access toall members of the community,regardless of social class? travel time of a GP, Hospital,
Employment, Primary School,Secondary School, Retail Centre.
Increasing trendNumber of developments (applicationsapproved) which benefit the greeninfrastructure network.
3. Does it promote opportunitiesfor easy access to the District'sgreenspaces?
Community Safety
Increasing trendNI3: Those who have participated ina local area.
1. Does it offer the opportunity toenhance civic pride?
5. To encourage prideand socialresponsibility in the
Average number of neighbour andstatutory consultation letters sent perplanning application.
2. Do proposals offer theopportunity for communityinvolvement?
local community andreduce crime.
Increasing trendNumber of new developmentsincorporating 'Secured by Design'
3. Does it promote the principlesof 'Secured by Design'?
principles. (Major applications - basedon information in Design and AccessStatements).
Better Environment
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TargetIndicatorsDecision-Making CriteriaSA Objective
Increasing trend% of residential apartment and allcommercial developments providing
1. Are opportunities to increaserecycling incorporated intoproposals?
6. To manage wastein accordance withthe waste hierarchy: storage for recycling (permissions
granted).reduce, reuse,recycling and
Decreasing trendVolume of waste collected. (excludingrecycling)(tonnes).
2. Will it reduce waste?composting, recovery,disposal.
Increasing trendVolume of waste recycled. (NI 192).
Decreasing trendDistrict per capita CO2 emissions.1. Will it reduce emissions ofgreenhouse gases?
7. Reducecontributions toclimate change and
Increasing trend% of homes built to Code level 4 orabove.
2. Will it use sustainableconstruction methods?
promote energyefficiency and energygenerated from
Increasing trendNumber of major new developmentsincorporating on-site renewable energygeneration.
3. Will it encourage opportunitiesfor the production of renewableenergy?
renewable andlow-carbon sources.
Increasing trendAverage energy rating of new housing.4. Will it promote greater energyefficiency?
93% by 2026% of residential completions withinKidderminster, Stourport-on-Severnand Bewdley.
1. Will it reduce the need to travel?8. To reduce the needto travel and movetowards moresustainable travelmodes. 90%% of new residential development
within 30 minutes public transporttravel time of a GP, Hospital,Employment, Primary School,Secondary School, Retail Centre.
2. Will it provide opportunities toincrease sustainable modes oftravel and reduce congestion?
Increasing trendNumber of developments grantedpermission providing cycle parking.
100%Number of major developmentsgranted permission which incorporatetravel plans.
93% by 2026% of residential completions withinKidderminster, Stourport-on-Severnand Bewdley.
3. Does it focus development inexisting centres and make use ofexisting infrastructure to reducethe need to travel?
Decreasing trendNumber of AQMAs and areas of airquality concern within the District.
1. Will it provide opportunities toreduce the District's Air Quality
9. Protect the use ofwater, soil and air,
Monitoring Areas and other areasof concern?
whilst maintaining orimproving theirquality.
Decreasing trendNumber of AQMAs and areas of airquality concern within the District.
2. Will it improve air quality acrossthe District?
80%% of new permissions incorporatingSuDS.
3. Will it provide opportunities toimprove water quality?
Increasing trend% of new permissions incorporatingrain-water harvesting/water efficiencymeasures.
4. Will it encourage measures toimprove water efficiency in newdevelopment, refurbishment andredevelopment?
Decreasing trendNumber of new residentialdevelopments(permissions given)
1. Does it protect the floodplainfrom development?
10. Ensuredevelopment does not
where any part of site is located in theflood plain (Zone 2 and 3) .
occur in high-riskflood prone areas anddoes not adversely
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TargetIndicatorsDecision-Making CriteriaSA Objective
Decreasing trendNew residential granted permission inflood zones 2 &3 / All new residentialpermissions granted.
contribute to fluvialflood risks orcontribute to surfacewater flooding in allother areas. 0Number of planning permissions
granted contrary to EA advice.2. Does it take account of all typesof flooding?
80%% of new permissions incorporatingSUDS.
3. Does it reduce the risk offlooding in existing developedareas?
80%% of new permissions incorporatingSUDS.
4. Does it promote SustainableDrainage Systems?
Decreasing trendNumber of applications refused as aresult of poor quality design. (Using
1. Will it achieve high quality,sustainable design for buildings,
11. Protect, enhanceand manage the
Policy CP11 of the Adopted CoreStrategy).
spaces and the public realm whichis sensitive to the locality?
character andappearance of thelandscape and
Number of applications refused inConservation Areas. (Using CAPolicies in Adopted Local Plan).
2. Will it enhance the District'sConservation Areas?
townscape,maintaining andstrengthening localdistinctiveness andsense of place. Number of planning permissions
granted in Conservation Areas. (UsingCA Policies in Adopted Local Plan).
Increasing trendNumber of new records added to theHER.
3. Does this preserve andenhance the historic character ofthe landscape and townscape?
Number of Listed Building consentsgranted.
0Number of applications approvedcontrary to Natural Englandrecommendation.
1. Will it help to safeguard theDistrict's biodiversity andgeodiversity?
12. To conserve andenhance the District'sbiodiversity andgeodiversity.
Decreasing trendNumber of applications refusedbecause of their potential impact onbiodiversity/geodiversity.
Improvement in conditionCondition of SSSIs.2. Will it provide opportunities toenhance local
Increasing trendNumber of developments (applicationsapproved) which benefit the greeninfrastructure network.
biodiversity/geodiversity in bothurban and rural areas?
No decreaseChange in areas of biodiversityimportance.
3. Will it protect sites designatedfor nature conservation?
Increasing trendProportion of Local Sites wherepositive conservation managementhas been or is beingimplemented(NI197).
Increase in targets beingachieved
Achievement of Biodiversity ActionPlan targets.
4. Will it help to achieve targetsset out in the Biodiversity ActionPlan?
Increase in remediated landAmount of land that has beeninvestigated and remediated.
5. Will it provide opportunities toinvestigate/remediate potentialcontamination?
0Number of demolition consents (ListedBuildings)
1. Will it preserve, protect andenhance conservation areas,
13. Conserve andenhance the historicand built environment listed buildings, archaeological
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Decreasing trendNumber of demolition consents(Conservation Areas) using Policy CA2Adopted Local Plan.
remains, historic parks andgardens and their settings andother features and areas ofhistoric and cultural value?
through consideratesiting and design andthrough respectingarchitectural, culturaland archaeologicalheritage. Decreasing trendNumber of buildings on the national
and local Buildings At Risk Registers.2. Will it help safeguard theDistrict's Listed, Locally Listed andother historic buildings?
100%% of Conservation Areas withConservation Area Appraisalscompleted/updated within the last 5years.
3. Will it improve and broadenaccess to and understanding of,local heritage, historic sites, areasand buildings?
100%% of Conservation Areas withManagement Planscompleted/updated within the last 5years.
Increasing trendNumber of derelict buildings broughtback into use.
4. Will it help to realise thephysical, social, economic andenvironmental value of the historicenvironment in the regenerationof the District?
To be developed.1. Will it safeguard the District'smineral resources?
14. Ensure efficientuse of land throughthe safeguarding of
NoneAmount of best and most versatileagricultural land lost to builtdevelopment.
2. Will it help to protect theDistrict's agricultural land fromadverse developments?
mineral reserves, thebest and mostversatile agriculturalland and greenfield
Decreasing trendNumber of planning permissionsgranted in the Green Belt. (Using GBPolicies in Adopted Local Plan).
3. Will it preserve the openness ofthe Green Belt?
land; and maximisethe use of previouslydeveloped land.
0Number of hectares of open space andrecreational/amenity space lost todevelopment.
4. Will it protect and enhance theDistrict's open spaces ofrecreational and amenity value?
93% by 2026% of new residential completionslocated in Kidderminster andStourport-on-Severn.
1. Does it focus development inthe town centres of Kidderminsterand Stourport-on-Severn?
15. To promote theregeneration ofKidderminster andStourport-on-Severn.
93% by 2026% of new residential completionslocated on brownfield land in
2. Does it encourage the re-use ofexisting buildings and brownfield
Kidderminster andStourport-on-Severn.
sites in Kidderminster andStourport-on-Severn?
80%% of new permissions incorporatingSUDS.
1. Does it promote developmentthat is adaptable to and suitablefor predicted changes in climate?
16. Mitigate againstthe unavoidablenegative impacts ofclimate change.
80%% of new permissions incorporatingSUDS.
2. Does it promote land uses thatare suitable for the predictedchanges in the District's climate?
Decreasing trendNumber of noise pollution complaints.1. Does it mitigate against noisepollution?
17. Reduce noise andlight pollution.
Decreasing trendNumber of light pollution complaintsreceived.
2. Does it mitigate against lightpollution?
Greater Learning and Prosperity
Increasing trend% of school leavers with 5 A*-Cgrades.
1. Will it provide opportunities tofurther develop adult and
18. To raise the skillslevels and
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TargetIndicatorsDecision-Making CriteriaSA Objective
Increasing trend% of the District's working agepopulation qualified to NVQ level 4 orhigher.
community learning facilities withinthe District?
qualifications of theworkforce.
100%% of LDF consultations carried out inaccordance with the SCI.
1. Do proposals incorporateconsultation with localcommunities?
19. To consultcommunities inaccordance with theSCI, providing
Increasing trendNumber of consultation responsesreceived on LDF documents.
2. Are proposals transparent andopen to the public?
opportunities toparticipate in andcontribute to the
Increasing trendNumber of consultation responsesreceived on LDF documents.
3. Will it offer people the chanceto directly affect decisions in theirlocality?
decisions that affecttheir neighbourhoodand quality of life.
Increasing trendNumber of consultation responsesreceived on LDF documents.
4. Does it promote communityengagement?
Shared Prosperity
Increasing trendNumber of VAT registered businesseswithin the area.
1. Will it help enhance theDistrict's economy?
20. Create andmaintain a diverse,knowledge-driven
Decreasing trendUnemployment levels if Oldington andFoley Park and Broadwaters wards.
2. Will it help reduceunemployment in Oldington and
economy, ensuring allhave the benefits,urban and rural. Foley Park and Broadwaters
wards?
Increasing trendNumber of VAT registered businessesin rural areas.
2. Will it contribute towards ruralregeneration?
Decreasing trendDe-registrations of VAT registeredbusinesses in the area.
3. Will it provide opportunities forbusinesses to develop andenhance their competitiveness?
Increasing trendNumber of bed spaces developed(Hotels and Guest Houses).
4. Will it support sustainabletourism?
Increasing trendNumber of tourism related jobs.
7,000sq m by 2016New retail development within or onthe edge of primary shopping area(Kidderminster andStourport-on-Severn) (permissionsgranted).
5. Will it support the shoppinghierarchy?
25,000sq m by 2026
Increasing trendNet new retail floorspace completed(sq m).
Increasing trend% of employment land developed onbrownfield land (permissions granted).
1. Does it encourage innovativeand environmentally friendlytechnologies?
21. Promote andsupport thedevelopment of new
Increasing trendNumber of B1 completions.technologies, of highvalue and low impact,especially resourceefficient technologiesand environmentaltechnology initiatives.
5.5.1 When testing the options against the SA Framework, it has been assumed that 800mequates to a 10 minute walk time. The distance have been measured using GIS. ForKidderminster, the town centre has been defined as the Town Hall. Sources of informationused to carry out the appraisal have included bus maps, SHLAA site assessment sheets, the
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Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, the Open Space, Sport and Recreation Assessment andplanning history and land ownership information. A number of specific assumptions have beenapplied to each objective and they are set out below:
5.5.2 Objective 1: The issues considered in relation to health and well-being were travel timeto the nearest GP, to Kidderminster hospital and to Kidderminster town centre. The town centrewas included as it provides a range of health facilities including opticians and dentists as wellas other specialist medical services. The assessment has been carried out on the currentlocation of GP surgeries based on locations mapped on the Council's GIS system. However,there are proposals to relocate Aylmer Lodge Surgery and Northumberland Avenue Surgery toa new development at the Kidderminster Hospital site. Should this development be progressed,the assessment will need to be reconsidered. It was considered that 800m equates to a 10minute walk.
5.5.3 Objective 2: Within Kidderminster, cultural facilities include the Town Hall, library,cinema and the Rose Theatre. In addition, public transport connections to Birmingham andWorcester were considered as part of the assessment of sites in Kidderminster. Access to localservices and facilities included considering walking distance to a local shop/convenience store.It was considered that 800m equates to a 10 minute walk.
5.5.4 Objective 3: This objective considered the delivery of affordable housing. It wasassumed that all sites would need to provide affordable housing in accordance with the policyset out within the Adopted Core Strategy. It is assumed that sites currently owned by WyreForest Community Housing would come forward as 100% affordable housing schemes. Somesites were assumed to provide no affordable housing as they fall below the thresholds set outwithin the Adopted Core Strategy policy.
5.5.5 Objective 4: Considerations for this objective included proximity to open space andrecreational facilities and any loss of open space as a result of developing the site. Open spacesused were those set out within the District Council's Open Space Sport and RecreationAssessment. Access to other facilities including schools and employment is also consideredas part of this objective.
5.5.6 Objective 5: It was assumed that all new developments would include communityconsultation through the planning policy and planning application processes and that all newdevelopments would include measures to design out crime as this is a requirement set outwithin the Adopted Core Strategy.
5.5.7 Objective 6: It was assumed that all new development would include wastemanagementmeasures in accordance with the Adopted Core Strategy. Where buildings exist on a site it isassumed that demolition waste will be reused as far as possible. In some instances it is assumedthat a building will be converted; this is usually where the building is of historic interest. In orderto determine whether a building was of historic interest information from national and locallistings was used as well as the judgement of the District Council's Conservation Officer.
5.5.8 Objective 7: It was assumed that all new homes would provide 10% of required energyfrom renewable or low-carbon sources in accordance with the Adopted Core Strategy policy.It was also assumed that greenfield sites offered the potential to deliver greater levels ofrenewable energy because of lower development costs resulting from not having to addressdemolition or contamination issues. It was also assumed that the largest sites offered theopportunity to deliver greater levels of renewable or low-carbon energy through economies of
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scale. Where the assumption has been made that a site is for 100% affordable housing, it isalso assumed that these would be built to Code Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes inline with national funding requirements.
5.5.9 Objective 8: The assessment for this objective is based on current bus routes and theassumption that 800m is 10 minutes walk time. Bus routes were taken from the County Council'sbus route maps. Proximity to rail services and town centres is also considered under thisobjective.
5.5.10 Objective 9: Considerations for this objective included whether or not the site is withinor adjacent to an AQMA and any loss of trees/woodland which could reduce air quality. AQMAswere taken from the District Council's GIS records. Information relating to potential loss of treecover was taken from the District Council's aerial photography and site visits. It is assumedthat where there are known to have been industrial processes taking place on sites that theremay be contamination issues. It is also assumed that these will be remediated as a requirementof any development on-site. It is difficult to know exactly what land is contaminated as oftenthis only becomes apparent through planning applications, therefore, assumptions have beenmade based on known previous activities. Where land is known to be sued for agriculturalpurposes it is assumed that agricultural soils will be lost as a result of development. The SAhas not considered the the need for developments to achieve higher than CSH Level 4 for waterefficiency. Information relating to impact on water quality has been taken from the Water CycleStrategy where possible and for those sites not included within the Water Cycle Strategy,assumptions have been made based on the information available.
5.5.11 Objective 10: The assessment for this objective was based on the assumption thatthat all new development would provide SUDS in accordance with policies set out within theAdopted Core Strategy. Considerations included whether or not the site is within the floodplainbased on the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and the sequential test has been used to informassessments. The capacity of wastewater collection and treatment facilities has been includedwithin the assessment and information on this has been taken from the Water Cycle Strategy.
5.5.12 Objective 11: It has been assumed that Listed Buildings will be retained.Considerations included impact on townscape of the loss of any buildings to be demolished,impact of adding a new building where one did not exist before and the impact of intensificationof development on the area where it was assumed that new development would be higherdensity than existing.
5.5.13 Objective 12: Assessment against this objective considered loss of open space/naturalfeatures which may have an impact on biodiversity and it considered the potential of newdevelopment to provide biodiversity features. The assessment also made assumptions aboutthe biodiversity of brownfield sites based on information provided by Worcestershire WildlifeTrust as part of the SHLAA assessments. The proximity to designated sites has also informedthe assessments.
5.5.14 Objective 13:Assessment against this objective considered the loss of historic buildingsand the loss of features which would impact on the setting of a Listed Building or a ConservationArea. It was assumed that Listed Buildings would be retained. Information on ConservationAreas and Listed Buildings was take from the Council's GIS records. The assessment alsoconsiders proximity to other historic assets such as Scheduled Monuments, Registered Parksand Gardens and Registered Battlefields.
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5.5.15 Objective 14: The assessment of options against this objective considered whetherthe site was greenfield or brownfield. The definition used was that set out within PPS3 (June2010) and as such, gardens associated with existing residential development were consideredto be greenfield. Information from the SHLAA which was based on aerial photography and sitevisits was used to help determine whether sites were greenfield or brownfield. The objectivealso looked at the agricultural land classification of the site to determine whether or not it isconsidered to be Best and Most Versatile Agricultural Land. Information on agricultural landclassifications was taken from the Governments resource MAGIC and is held on the DistrictCouncil's GIS records. The assessment also considered whether or not development wouldhave an adverse impact on the Green Belt or any open space identified through the OpenSpace, Sport and Recreation Assessment.
5.5.16 Objective 15: Assessment against this objective considered whether or not thedevelopment would add vibrancy to Kidderminster town centre by bringing people into the townto live, work, shop or use town centre facilities. It was assumed that if Kidderminster was theclosest service centre to the development or if it provided development within the town centrewhich would encourage people to go into the town centre for example retail or employmentuses then it would have a positive impact. Where greenfield sites are proposed it is assumedthat this would have a detrimental impact on the strategy to regenerate brownfield sites and inturn Kidderminster town centre.
5.5.17 Objective 16: There was an assumption that all new development will provide SUDSand adhere to the Delivering Sustainable Development Standards policy set out within theAdopted Core Strategy. It is assumed that affordable housing will be required to deliver CSHLevel 4 in line with national funding requirements.
5.5.18 Objective 17: Assessment against this objective includes consideration of the impactof street lighting and the impact of additional noise arising from residential development andassociated traffic. It was assumed that all new development would have street lighting andgenerate a certain amount of noise. Information on current land uses based on aerialphotography, local knowledge and site visits was used in determining whether noise and lightinglevels would increase.
5.5.19 Objective 18: This objective considers the impact of development on educationalfacilities within the District. Assessment against this objective also considers the loss ofemployment land as it is considered that this will lead to loss of employment opportunities andpotentially a loss of workplace training opportunities. Information from the Employment LandAvailability Assessment was used.
5.5.20 Objective 20: Assessment against this objective considers the loss of employmentland. Information from the Employment Land Availability Assessment was used. The assessmentalso considers the potential for delivery of new employment land as well as the potential tosupport tourism development and the location of new retail development.
5.5.21 Objective 21: Assessment against this objective considered the extent to whichproposals for the site will support high-technology industries.
Conflicts Between SA Objectives
5.5.22 Testing of the SA objectives against each other can also be found in Appendix C ofthe report.A number of internal conflicts have also been discovered.
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5.5.23 As discussed above, SA Objective 15 regarding the regeneration of the town centre,could have a potential conflict with Objectives 10 and 12 dealing with flood risk and biodiversity.However these issues could be resolved with the appropriate mitigation measures requirethrough planning policies.
5.5.24 There has also been a potential conflict identified between those objectives promotingdevelopment and activity (e.g. 3 and 15) with Objective 17 regarding reducing noise and lightpollution. However, as this area is largely a town centre urban environment, it is unlikely thatthere would be significant disturbances. The greatest risk is potentially with the promoting of amix of uses. However, policy safeguards could be put in place to ensure uses are compatibleand considerate to each other.
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6 Plan Issues and Options
6.1 Main Strategic Options and How They Were Identified
6.1.1 The options set out within the KCAAP have been identified from a number of pieces ofwork. The residential sites have been identified through the SHLAA where officers identifiedpotential sites and a consultation period was held for landowners and members of the publicto suggest sites which they felt should be considered. A number of additional potential residentialsites were also suggested through the Issues and Options consultation and through on-goingconsultation on the LDF.
6.1.2 The Employment Land Review has considered all of the current employment sites withinthe District and has recommended which sites should remain in employment use and whichcould be considered for alternative uses. Those sites which are currently being used asemployment sites and are recommended to remain in employment use have not been testedagainst the SA Framework. Where the Employment Land Review recommended that a site beconsidered for alternative uses, the sustainability of residential uses at these sites has beentested using the SA Framework.
6.1.3 All open space sites have been identified through the Open Space, Sport and RecreationAssessment (October 2008) and this study recommended that all sites identified within the auditbe safeguarded from development. The District also has a number of National Nature Reserves,Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Local Nature Reserves, Special Wildlife Sites and LocalGeological Sites. All of these sites will be identified and safeguarded through both the SiteAllocations and Policies DPD and the KCAAP but these sites have not been tested against theSA Framework.
6.1.4 The policy options have been developed over a period of time by Wyre Forest DistrictCouncil, in consultation with the public and other stakeholders. In January 2009, an Issues andOptions Paper set out a range of issues to be addressed in the DPD, and posed a number ofpossible options to address those issues. The Issues and Options Paper describes in detailthe nature of each issue to be addressed and the rationale by which the proposed options havebeen arrived at, and was published for public consultation and comments invited. In May 2011,a Preferred Options Paper was published for consultation, which set out the District Council’spreferred options for addressing the various issues identified.
6.1.5 The SA has appraised a series of policy options relevant to a range of issues. Thereason these options were chosen is because they are the options that have been identified bythe Issues and Options Paper, and where relevant have been amended or supplemented bythe Preferred Options Paper. Account has also been taken of responses to the publicconsultations on the Issues and Options and Preferred Options Papers, and where consulteeshave suggested other options these have been included. The detailed rationale for choosingthe various options can be found in the KCAAP Issues and Options Paper dated January 2009.
Conflicts between SA Objectives and KCAAP Objectives
6.1.6 The full results of the testing of the KCAAP objectives can be viewed in Appendix C ofthis report. Through the testing it is apparent that there is some potential conflict between theobjectives of the KCAAP and the objectives set out in the SA. However, in most cases it is feltthat the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures will over come these issues.
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Furthermore, these mitigation measures are largely requirements set out in the policies withinthe DPD to ensure that they are applied. In most respects that objectives of the KCAAP arecomplimentary to those in the SA.
6.1.7 SA Objective 10, regarding development in high-risk flood prone areas, is a particularpoint of potential conflict as many of the town's key development sites are adjacent to thewaterways and in flood zone areas. A key objective of the KCAAP to enhance the environmentof the River Stour and would look to development of sites alongside it to deliver theseimprovements. This brings in the question the flood risk posed upon any development. However,Adopted Core Strategy Policy CP02 already sets out a policy addressing flood risk and policiesin the KCAAP will highlight the need for flood mitigation at site specific level. Therefore it is feltthat this conflict can be adequately tackled.
6.1.8 SA Objective 12, regarding the conservation of biodiversity, is another potential areaof conflict. In Kidderminster, the canal and river corridors are both important biodiversity corridors.The KCAAP objective to enhance these natural assets and make themmore prominent featuresin the town brings a potential conflict with this. Developing areas adjacent to the waterwayscould disturb biodiversity and decrease their environmental quality. However, it is important thatpolicies within the KCAAP ensure that new developments protect and enhance the biodiversityvalue, particularly along the River Stour. In this respect, biodiversity could actually be improved.
6.2 Comparison of the Social, Environmental and Economic Effects of the Options
6.2.1 The following tables provide a summary of the full testing of aims and objectives, theproposed sites and the policy options set out within the KCAAP Issues and Options paper. ItThe full testing tables can be viewed in Appendix C and D of this document.
6.2.2 For each site there is a brief summary of the potential positive and negative impactsthat were identified when testing against the sustainability objectives. Each site is then rankedin relation to its suitability as a residential development allocation. The Policy option tables aresplit into different themes and contain the different options that were considered within them.For each option a brief summary of the findings after testing is given. The tables also includea reference which directs the reader to the appropriate part of the Issues and Options paperwhere the options are identified.
6.2.3 The testing carried out resulted in the selection of options and sites to be taken forwardand explains why some why some have been eliminated. This is expanded on further in section6.4 of this document.
Aims and Objectives Testing
NegativeImpactsPositive Impacts
Issues andOptionsReference
KCAAP Aims
None identified.Would promote the regeneration of Kidderminsterand encourage economic growth and diversity
Chapter 1 - LocalDevelopment
Context
To maximise the economic vitality of centralKidderminster whilst enhancing theenvironment of the area as a place to live. of economy. Promotes high quality design and
attractive urban and natural environments.
Para. 1.8 None identified.Would promote the regeneration of Kidderminsterand encourage economic growth and diversity
To help make Kidderminster the premierdestination of choice for shopping and
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NegativeImpactsPositive Impacts
Issues andOptionsReference
KCAAP Aims
of economy. Would help to promoteKidderminster a tourist destination.
entertainment for all residents within WyreForest District and the surrounding ruralcatchment area.
Negative ImpactsPositive ImpactsIssues andOptionsReference
KCAAP Objectives
None identified.Would promote the regeneration of Kidderminster andencourage economic growth and diversity of economy.
Chapter 1 -Local
DevelopmentContext
Maximise the economic potential ofthe town centre including shopping,the evening and visitor economy,and office space.
Could potential createmore noise and light
This could help improve the quality of the environmentin the town and form part of quality residential
Release the potential of the area'scanalside setting.
Para. 1.9
pollution onto thecanal.
developments. Would increase activity onto the canaland improve natural surveillance and communitysafety. This could also encourage more visitors intothe town.
Could potential createmore noise and light
This could help improve the quality of the environmentin the town and form part of quality residential
Open up the river Stour to create anenhanced biodiversity potential andenvironmental setting. pollution onto the
canal.developments. Would provide the opportunity toenhance the riverside environment and its biodiversitypotential.
None identified.Improve the attractiveness of the town centreenvironment and encourage more visitors and
Improve the environment byenhancing streets and spaces forpeople. businesses. Better use of town centre space could
offer multi-functional use for cultural events.
None identified.Increase walking and cycling around the town andcontribute towards a more attractive public realm. This
Connect and integrate the maindevelopments and environmentalassets. would also improve natural surveillance and community
safety.
None identified.Would promote the regeneration of Kidderminster andencourage economic growth and diversity of economy.
Provide a framework for proactivetown centre management.
Sites Testing
Reasons for AllocationRank(1)Negative ImpactsPositive Impacts
Issuesand
OptionsReference
Site
Located as part of a widerEaster Gateway
1Conversion of LocallyListed Building/retention
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA or flooding
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Appraisals
H025: KTC3WorcesterStreet regeneration area.of facade could limitissues. Opportunity to secure the
Secure locally listedopportunities forrenewable energy.
future of a Locally Listed Building.Brownfield site. Significant building on a gateway
into the town centre.contribution to the regeneration ofKidderminster.
Allocated for a potentialmix of uses as part of
1Conversion of LocallyListed Building could
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA or flooding
H026: RockWorks, ParkLane wider Park Street/Park
Lane regeneration area.limit opportunities forrenewable energy.
issues. Positive impact ontownscape and opportunity to securethe future of a Locally ListedBuilding. Brownfield site.
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Reasons for AllocationRank(1)Negative ImpactsPositive Impacts
Issuesand
OptionsReference
Site
Allocated to secureredevelopment of keycanalside site.
2Flood zone 2 and 3affects edge of site.Relocation of existingbusiness?
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA issues. Positiveimpact on townscape. Brownfieldsite. Potential to improve thecanalside.
H027: TimberYard, Park Lane
Allocated to improvequality of urban
2Loss of existingbusinesses.
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA or flooding
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Appraisals
H039:CombertonPlace environment and reuse of
largely vacant site.issues. Positive impact ontownscape. Brownfield site.
Not-allocated forresidential to protect foremployment uses.
2Loss of employment andtraining opportunities.Loss of existing
Very good access to services andfacilities. Potential to improve wildlifecorridor. Opportunity to improve
H040: LongMeadow Mills,Dixon Street
businesses. Floodingissues.
setting of Locally Listed Building.Brownfield site. Could reducenoise.
Not-allocated forresidential to protect foremployment uses.
2Loss of employment andtraining opportunities.Loss of existingbusinesses.
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA or floodingissues. Potential to improvestreetscene and setting of Locally
H046 (EMP 7.2)IndustrialEstate, ParkLane
Listed Buildings ('Dolls Houses').Potential to improve Special WildlifeSite.
Allocated for a potentialmix of uses as part of
2Relocation of existingbusinesses.
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA or flooding
Chapter 7 -Site
Appraisals
H047 (EMP 7.1)IndustrialEstate, ParkStreet
wider Park Street/ParkLane regeneration area.
issues. Potential to improvestreetscene and setting ofneighbouring historic cottages.
Not specifically allocatedto allow for mix of uses to
2Possible loss of shopsalthough a mixed use
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA or flooding
H051: 100-102Comberton Hill
support neighbourhoodcentre.
scheme could preventthis.
issues. Potential to improve gatewaysite. Brownfield site. Couldincorporate existing retail units.
Allocated. No constraints.1Auction rooms wouldneed to be relocated.
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA or flooding
H052:Kidderminster
issues. Potential to improvestreetscene. Brownfield site.
MarketAuctions,CombertonPlace
Allocated as a part of theChurchfields Masterplan
1AQMA issues butpotential to address this
Very good access to services andfacilities. No flooding issues.
Chapter 7 -Site
Appraisals
H053 (EMP 5.1)ChurchfieldsBusiness Park, area - housing led
regeneration area.through comprehensiveredevelopment of the
Potential to address AQMA.Potential to improve streetscene andClensmore
Street area. Relocation ofexisting uses?
create a high quality townscape.Brownfield site.
Allocated as a part of theChurchfields Masterplan
1AQMA issues butpotential to address this
Very good access to services andfacilities. Potential to improve
H054 (EMP 5.2)Georgian
area - housing ledregeneration area.
through comprehensiveredevelopment of the
streetscene. Brownfield site.Potential to improve Special Wildlife
Carpets,ClensmoreStreet area. Flood zone 2Site and Site of Special Scientific
affects a small area ofthe site.
Interest. Would contribute to theregeneration of Kidderminster.
Not specifically allocatedto allow for mix of uses tosupport local retail area.
2Part of the site is withinthe floodplain. Site iscurrently an operational
Good access to services andfacilities on foot and by publictransport. Redevelopment offers the
H055: BT MillStreet
business andopportunity to improve theredevelopment couldstreetscene and the River Stour
SWS. increase noise and lightpollution.
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Issuesand
OptionsReference
Site
Allocated as a part of theChurchfields Masterplan
2AQMA issues butpotential to address this
Very good access to services andfacilities. Potential to improve
H070 (EMP13.2) Lime Kiln
area - housing ledregeneration area.
through comprehensiveredevelopment of the
streetscene. Brownfield site.Potential to improve Special Wildlife
Bridge,ClensmoreStreet area. Flood zone 2Site. Would contribute to the
regeneration of Kidderminster. affects a small area ofthe site. Relocation ofexisting businesses.
Allocated to ensure reuseof locally listed building.
2Entire site is within floodzone 3.
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA issues.
Chapter 7 -Site
Appraisals
H073: FrankStones, GreenStreet Potential to improve the streetscene
and the setting of a Locally ListedBuilding and to improve adjacentSpecial Wildlife Site.
Allocated for a potentialmix of uses, to enhance
3Site is within flood zone2. Existing Council
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA issues.Potential to improve the streetscene.
H083: Depot,Green Street
urban design andhighway layout.
depot would need to berelocated.
Allocated for a mix ofuses to enhance setting
2Site is within flood zones2 and 3.
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA issues.Potential to improve the streetscene.
H098: Carters,New Road
of canal and river andconservation area. Floodrisk can be mitigatedagainst.
Not specifically allocated.2Partially within floodzone 3.
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA issues.
Chapter 7 -Site
Appraisals
H103: Siteopposite 40Park Lane Potential to improve the streetscene.
Brownfield site.
Allocated for a mix ofuses to enhance setting
3Entire site within eitherflood zone 2 or 3. Would
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA issues.Brownfield site.
H113: Netto,New Road
of canal and river andreduce the retail offerconservation area. Floodwithin Kidderminster andrisk can be mitigatedagainst.
could lead to a loss ofemploymentopportunities.
Allocated for a mix ofuses to enhance setting
2Entire site within eitherflood zone 2 or 3.
Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA issues.
H135: Bed CityMCF Complex,New Road of canal and river andPotential to improve streetscene.
Potential to improve Special Wildlife conservation area. FloodPossible loss of CastleMills.Site and retain Castle Mills.
Brownfield site.risk can be mitigatedagainst.
Allocated for a mix ofuses as part of the
1Very good access to services andfacilities. No AQMA or flooding
H146:Cheshires Site,Coventry Street Eastern Gateway area.issues. Potential to improve
Improve urban designstreetscene, landmark site.and the environment ofthe town.
Brownfield site. Would aidregeneration of Kidderminster.
Allocated as a part of theChurchfields Masterplan
3Site is adjacent to anAQMA. Loss of
Very good access to services andfacilities. No flooding issues. AQMA
H148: CMS CarShowroom,Churchfields area - housing led
regeneration area.businesses could lead toa loss of employmentopportunities.
could be addressed throughcomprehensive redevelopment ofthe area. Potential to improvestreetscene. Brownfield site. Wouldaid the regeneration ofKidderminster.
1. 1 - Considered to be suitable for residential allocation.2 - Considered to be suitable for residential allocation subject to identified difficultiesbeing overcome.3 - Could be suitable for residential allocation. However, sites in category 1 and 2 should be allocated first.
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Options Testing
Issue: Housing Density and Type
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
This option would help improve access to services and facilities, includinghealth care facilities and it will help to provide a range of housing types. It could
Chapter 5
Concentrate mixed-usedevelopment formatsincorporating new homes in thecentral part of town.
help to introduce natural surveillance to the town centre and reduce anti-socialbehaviour and would reduce the need to travel. The option would focus
Options 1 - Housingin the KCAAP area
development of brownfield sites, thus safeguarding greenfield land fromdevelopment and would aid the regeneration of Kidderminster. The optionmay have a detrimental impact on the historic environment but this woulddepend on the exact location of sites and it could be overcome through gooddesign.
This option would help improve access to services and facilities, includinghealth care facilities. The option would limit the type of accommodation on
Chapter 5
Recognise the constraints ofmany town centre sites willlead to the development ofapartments.
offer within the town centre. It could help to introduce natural surveillance tothe town centre and reduce anti-social behaviour and would reduce the need
Options 2 - HousingDensity and Type
to travel. The option would focus development of brownfield sites, thussafeguarding greenfield land from development and would aid the regenerationof Kidderminster. The option may have a detrimental impact on the historicenvironment but this would depend on the exact location of sites and it couldbe overcome through good design.
The need for parking is likely to detract from the objective to reduce the needto travel and also to reduce contributions to climate change.
Chapter 5Recognise that, in theKidderminster central Area,there will be a need for Options 2 - Housing
Density and Typededicated car-parking for newhomes.
The viability of certain sites in the town centre is lowered due to the challengesand abnormal costs of developing the site. This option would potentially limitChapter 5
Recognise the specificeconomic challenges ofredeveloping the town centre the amount of affordable housing delivered to offset developer costs. However,
not recognising these constraints could lead to sites not being delivered at all.Options 3 -Affordable Housing
sites when assessing thedevelopment of new homeswithin the town centre ring roadand the environment of ParkLane (north).
This option would ensure that there is a range of housing types available withinthe KCAAP area and would assist in the regeneration of Kidderminster bydeveloping mixed communities.
Chapter 5
Options 2 - HousingDensity and Type
Deliver a mix of densities andtypes elsewhere within KCAAPincluding Churchfields.
This option would ensure that there is a range of housing types available withinthe KCAAP area and would assist in the regeneration of Kidderminster bydeveloping mixed communities.
Chapter 5
Options 2 - HousingDensity and Type
Deliver housing in both thetown centre and elsewherewithin the KCAAP area.
Issue: Affordable Housing
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
These policy options were put forward at a time where the Adopted Core Strategywas proposing 40% affordable housing. However, after undertaking viability
Chapter 5Recognise that the constraints ofmany town centre sites will leadto the development of apartments work the level of affordable housing was set at 30% through the Adopted CoreOptions 3 -
AffordableHousing
and many of these will not bestandard sizes or shapes and do
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Issue: Affordable Housing
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
not lend themselves to standardhousing formats.
Strategy. It is considered that given the drop in the District-wide affordablehousing requirement, it is no longer appropriate to consider a lower level forspecific parts of the District, having said this, where it is demonstrated that sites
Recognise the specific economicchallenges of redeveloping town
are not viable at 30% the District Council will be prepared to enter intonegotiations on a site-by-site basis.
centre sites when assessing thelevel of affordable housingprovision within the town centrering road and the environment ofPark Lane (north) i.e 30%
Deliver a mix of types and tenureand up to 40% affordable housingelsewhere within KCAAPincluding Churchfields
The current 30% policy onaffordable housing is suitable forresidential development in theKCAAP area.
Issue: Employment Uses
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
This option would create employment opportunities and potentially improve theskills and qualifications of residents through job-based training. However, not
Chapter 5
Within the KCAAP area the focusshould be on new retail,commercial, leisure and officedevelopments and notB1(c)/B2/B8 land uses.
allowing light industrial within the action plan area may restrict the jobopportunities available and may increase the need to travel as these jobs locateaway from the town centre.
Options 4 -Employment
Uses
Allowing light industrial within the KCAAP area could reduce the need to travelby car as the area is accessible by foot and public transport.
Should Light industrial uses beretained within the KCAAP.
Allowing office development outside the KCAAP area would be detrimental tothe aims to regenerate the town centre. It would also mean locating offices in
Allow office development outsidethe KCAAP area (i.e. The SREC).
places less accessible to public transport and therefore not as environmentallysustainable.
Issue: Retail
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
This option would allow additional capacity for retail growth which could contributeto the towns economy. It would contribute to the regeneration of a key area of
Chapter 5
Include Bromsgrove Street in thePrimary Shopping Area.
the town - the Easter Gateway. It would also allow for the redevelopment on areawith a poor urban environment.
Options 5 -Town CentreDefinitions
This option does not promote town centre development and would greatly reducethe capacity for retail growth. It would also not be in support of the aspiration toregeneration the Eastern Gateway area of the town.
Do not include Bromsgrove Streetin the primary Shopping Area.
This option possibly may stretch the retail offer of the town and undermine thecentre.
Use theWYG proposed extensionto the Primary Shopping Area.
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Issue: Retail
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
This option would have a negative impact on the regeneration of the town andthe town centre in particular as it would stretch the retail offer of the town andundermine the retail offer of the centre.
Include Morrisons within thePrimary Shopping Area.
This option would allow additional capacity for retail growth which could contributeto the towns economy. It would contribute to the regeneration of a key area of
Primary Shopping Area as definedin the Preferred Option.
the town - the Easter Gateway. It would also allow for the redevelopment on areawith a poor urban environment. It would also allow for retail growth at WeaversWharf, which is already an important retail area.
Issue: Mixed Use
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
Mixed use development could reduce the need to travel and improve access toservices and facilities. It would also help to regenerate Kidderminster byChapter 5
Do you think that it is appropriateto encourage mixed usedevelopment within the centralarea?
improving the vitality of the town centre and increasing passive surveillancethroughout the evening.Options 7 -
Mixed uses This option could have a negative impact on crime/safety as single uses do notprovide activity at all times of the day and night. It could also have sustainableoptions by increasing peoples need to travel.
Do not promote mixed usedevelopment within the centralarea.
Issue: Economics
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
Delivering new community infrastructure will reduce the need to travel and willimprove quality of life by improving access to services and facilities.
Chapter 5
Recognise the importance of retailand housing as enablingdevelopment for wider
Options 11 -Economics
regeneration and communityinfrastructure.
This option would be detrimental to improving quality of life, reducing the needto travel and securing the regeneration of Kidderminster. It would not contributetowards improving access to services and facilities.
Reduce and limit ambitions fornew and improved communityinfrastructure.
This option would reduce the need to travel and create employment and learningopportunities. It would help to support and promote the regeneration ofKidderminster.
Continue to diversify the economicbase of Kidderminster and createdevelopment opportunities forcreative industries and media inthe Green Street area.
This option would help to support regeneration and would help to deliveremployment and education opportunities within the town and could also improveaccess to services and facilities.
Work with partners to identify othersources of funding and throughthe promotion of 'ConnectingKidderminster' the prospectus forregeneration.
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Issue: Urban Environment
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
This option would ensure that people have high quality places to live and thatthe townscape is enhanced.
Chapter 5
Create a sense of enclosure andensure that backs of buildings donot face onto the pedestrianenvironment.
Options 12 -Urban
Environment
This option would improve quality of life and assist with the regeneration ofKidderminster.
Enhance the quality of thestreetscape through thede-cluttering of street furniture,the re-paving of footpaths, and theinclusion of more urban greenery.
This option would improve the townscape and would aid the regeneration ofKidderminster. It would also have a positive impact on quality of life.
Refurbish existing poor qualitybuildings to provide a moreattractive frontage.
This option would improve the townscape and would aid the regeneration ofKidderminster. It would also have a positive impact on quality of life.
Promote high quality design andworkmanship on any futuredevelopment.
Issue: Character and Place Identity
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
This option could improve the townscape and have a positive impact on qualityof life. It will also contribute to local distinctiveness and creating a sense ofplace.
Chapter 5
Options 13 -Culture andPlace Identity
Could public art play a major rolein the town centre renaissanceand help to create a greater senseof place and identity?
This option could reduce opportunities to increase civic pride and sense of place.Should no further public art beincluded within the the towncentre?
Issue: Open Space
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
More public open space within the town centre could have positive impacts onhealth and well-being and could improve the townscape. It could also contribute
Chapter 5
Do you agree that there is a lackof public open spaces within thetown centre? Would you like tosee more?
to regeneration and improve the town centre economy by attracting more visitorsand encouraging them to stay for longer. It could also improve opportunitiesfor biodiversity within the town centre.
Options 14 -Open Space
These spaces could both make high quality public open spaces and are locatedin accessible parts of the town centre.
What is your opinion on thepotential of the Bull Ring and theTown Hall areas to be public openspaces?
Creating a town park which is within easy access of the town centre couldimprove health and well-being, enhance the townscape and improveopportunities for biodiversity. It could also help to reduce anti-social behaviour.
With a bridge across the canal toPark Lane there is scope for a newtown park in woodland adjacent tothe Timber Yard.
Promoting existing greenspaces could help to improve health and well-beingand could help to reduce anti-social behaviour by increasing natural surveillancethough increased use.
Make more of importantconnecting spaces including St.George's Park and Crossley Park.
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Issue: Open Space
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
This open would restrict the delivery of green infrastructure and biodiversityhabitats in the town centre. It could also reduce the quality of life of residentsin the town centre who don't have private amenity space.
No further public open spacesshould be created.
Issue: Reconnecting with the Waterways
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
Making better use of the waterways could improve health and well-being andprovide sustainable transport opportunities by providing attractive walking andcycling routes. It is uncertain what the impact on biodiversity might be.
Chapter 5
Options 15 -Reconnecting
with thewaterways
Do you agree that the town shouldbetter utilise the waterways thatrun through it?
Measures such as those taken at Tesco and Morrisons can help to reduce floodrisk, improve the townscape and increase the amount of greenspace within thetown. They would also have a positive impact on biodiversity.
Are the river treatments madethrough the Tesco and Morrisonsdevelopments something youwould like to see more of?
Developing the areas adjacent to watercourses may increase the risk of flooding.However it could also improve the security of the waterways by introducing
Should the areas adjacent towatersides be developed to makebetter use of them? passive surveillance. This would encourage more people to use the waterways,
thus improving quality of life and health and wellbeing.
Issue: Ring Road
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
Introducing surface level crossings will reduce the risk of crime associated withthe subways and should encourage more people to walk into the town centre.This will improve health and well-being and quality of life.
Chapter 5
Options 16 -Ring Road
Should surface level crossings beintroduced to provide easierroutes across the ring road?
Removing the subways will reduce the risk of crime associated with the subwaysand should encouragemore people to walk into the town centre. This will improvehealth and well-being and quality of life.
Should the existing subwaynetwork be improved to make itmore attractive?
This option will reduce the risk of crime associated with the subways and shouldencourage more people to walk into the town centre. This will improve healthand well-being and quality of life.
Should bridges be constructedover the ring road?
This option may encourage walking and cycling as a result of improvedtownscape. This would improve health and wellbeing and quality of life.
Should speed restrictionmeasures and environmentalimprovements be introduced toenhance the pedestrianexperience?
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Issue: Movements around Town
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
Better pedestrian routes would encourage walking and cycling, reduce the needto travel by private car and consequently may improve air quality and improvehealth and wellbeing and quality of life.
Chapter 5
Options 17 -Movementsaround town
Would more attractive and wellsignposted pedestrian routesencourage more people to walkor cycle within or around the towncentre?
This option would encourage greater public transport use, reduce the need totravel by private car and consequently may improve air quality and improvehealth and wellbeing and quality of life.
Would improvements to the businfrastructure encourage morepeople to use public transport?
This option would encourage greater public transport use, reduce the need totravel by private car and consequently may improve air quality and improvehealth and wellbeing and quality of life.
Would improvements to the railstation interchange encouragemore people to use publictransport?
Issue: Space for Pedestrians
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
Shared spaces could increase the desirability of walking and cycling and thereforecould reduce car travel and this could have a positive impact on air quality. Itwould also improve the townscape.
Chapter 5
Options 18 -Space forPedestrians
Could the incorporation of more'shared space' areas reduce thedominance of cars in the towncentre?
Widening footpaths could make walking more attractive which could reduce cartravel and have a positive impact on quality of life and air quality. However, if
Could existing footpaths bewidened to create more securepedestrian routes? road carriageways were narrowed in order to make this possible then it may
result in slow moving traffic and a deterioration in air quality.
This option could increase cycling as a means of transport, improve health andwell being and quality of life and have a positive impact on air quality.
Is there a need for more dedicatedcycle lanes within the town centre?
Issue: Air Quality Management
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
This option could have a positive impact on air quality and could remove the needfor the Horsefair Air Quality Monitoring Area.
Chapter 5
Could there be a possibility ofbypassing Blackwell Street with anew road through the adjacentChurchfields area?
Options 19 -Air Quality
Management
Pedestrianising Blackwell Street would improve air quality in the area and wouldmake a more attractive walking environment. This could improve health and well
Could Blackwell Street possiblybe pedestrianised in the future?
being and quality of life. However, it could have an adverse impact on the Horsefairlocal centre by removing traffic going past the shops.
Widening the pavements andmaking the street one way would also have a positiveimpact on the walking environment and could have similar benefits. This option
Could Blackwell Street become aone way street, enabling thepavements to be widened? could have a positive impact on air quality and could remove the need for the
Horsefair Air Quality Monitoring Area.
This option could help take pressure off Blackwell Street and contribute towardssolving the AQMA. It could provide greater ease of movement by providingalternative routes.
Provide a newmulti-modal bridgeacross the canal to Crossley Park.
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Issue: Conservation Areas
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
Designating additional Conservation Areas would help to safeguard the historiccharacter of the town centre.Chapter 5
Do you think the existingConservation Area designationsadequately cover the areas of
Options 20 -Conservation
Areas
historic interest within the towncentre?
This option presents the danger of potentially losing heritage assets.Do not create any furtherConservation Areas.
Issue: Heritage
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
Celebrating the manufacturing heritage of the town centre would help to enhancethe townscape by ensuring that historic buildings are safeguarded and new usesare secured for them.
Chapter 5
Options 21 -Heritage
Do you think that the town centrecelebrates its manufacturingheritage as much as it should?
This option could encourage pride and social responsibility within the community.Could the use of public art help tocelebrate this heritage further?
Issue: Tourism
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
New hotel development in this area is likely to be accessible by public transportand could therefore reduce the need to travel. It would also support the touristChapter 5
Do you think that theKidderminster central area is anappropriate location for a newhotel development?
economy of the District and could help to establish an evening economy in thetown centre, making it more vibrant and increasing natural surveillance.Options 22 -
TourismThis option would limit the ability of the town to develop its tourism economy andattract visitors to the town.
No new hotels in theKidderminster central area.
Issue: Climate Change
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
Delivering development which meets these standards would reduce reduce theDistrict's contribution to climate change.
Chapter 5
Do you support the Council's policytowards sustainable developmentand its support for the Code for
Options 23 -ClimateChange
Sustainable Homes and theBREEAM standards?
Delivering development which meets these standards would reduce reduce theDistrict's contribution to climate change.
Would like to see moredevelopments in the town centrebuilt to excellent sustainabilitystandards such as the Morrisonsstore?
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Issue: Flood Risk
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
This option would reduce flood risk and could improve health ans wellbeing andquality of life as a result.
Chapter 5
Focus residential development out ofthe flood zone.
Options 24 -Flood Risk
Placing any development in areas likely to flood will have a detrimental impacton reducing flood risk and is likely to have a negative impact on health andwell-being and quality of life.
Reduce development densities inareas liable to flood.
This option would reduce the risk of flooding.Require developers to provide off-sitecompensatory flood storage capacity.
SUDS is required by the Adopted Core Strategy and has been appraised as partof its development.
Require developments to featureSustainable Drainage Systems(SUDS) in premises andinfrastructure.
Issue: Green Infrastructure
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
Increasing the amount of greenspace within the town centre would improve thetownscape, improve opportunities for biodiversity and improve health and well
Chapter 5
Do you think the town would benefitfrom having more access to greenopen space? being and quality of life. Green spaces could also improve air quality and help
to mitigate against climate change.
Options 25 -Green
Infrastructure
Improving pedestrian links to Brinton Park could help to improve health and wellbeing and help to promote walking as a means of travel to the park.
Do you think improving thepedestrian links to Brinton Parkwould encouragemore people to useit?
Increasing soft landscaping and planting street trees would improve thetownscape, improve opportunities for biodiversity and improve health and well
Could the town's car parks beenhanced with softer landscapingand street trees? being and quality of life. Green spaces could also improve air quality and help
to mitigate against climate change.
Issue: Community Safety
SA CommentsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy Option
Promoting natural surveillance will add vibrancy to the town centre and is likelyto have a positive impact on the economy, particularly the evening economy.
Chapter 5Should the focus be on creating newdevelopment which provides naturalsurveillance. Options 1 -
Housing inthe KCAAP
AreaThis option may not address the fear of crime and quality of life aspect. CCTVad mechanical surveillance can be detrimental to the townscape and cansuggest that crime is a problem in the area. This may have a detrimental impacton the economy.
Should the focus be on providingCCTV and other mechanicalsurveillance?
Options 7 -Mixed Uses
Options Taken Forward
6.2.4 All options explored in regard to Housing Density and Type were taken forward. Theoptions to deliver a mix of densities and types within the Action Plan area, including within thetown centre, was judge to promote the regeneration of Kidderminster and add vitality andvibrancy to the area. Incorporating residential into mixed-development formats would further
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add to the vibrancy and also improve crime and safety through improved natural surveillance.These options are also anticipated to have positive impacts on sustainability by reducing peoplesneed to travel and to use more sustainable transport options.
6.2.5 The Affordable Housing option is taken forward as it is a requirement of the AdoptedCore Strategy. However, the 30% option is being taken forward out of the different scenariosas this level of provision has since been dictated through the Adopted Core Strategy. However,the option to consider lower levels of provision where viability is an issue will also be progressed.
6.2.6 In regard to the Employment issue the preferred option was for the Action Plan areato be the focus on new retail, commercial, leisure and office growth as a means of promotingthe regeneration of Kidderminster and diversifying its economy. However, the option to providefor light industrial uses in certain existing areas of similar uses in the Action Plan area is alsobeing progressed so as to not restrict economic growth.
6.2.7 In regard to Retail, the preferred option taken forward is to extend the the PrimaryShopping Area to include Bromsgrove Street and beyond (as set out in the definition of the PSAin the Preferred Option). These options were anticipated to strengthen the retail offer of thetown centre while providing for additional retail growth and thus promote the regeneration ofKidderminster. This was also seen as key to revitalising the Eastern Gateway area.
6.2.8 The option to encourage Mixed Use developments in the Action Plan was progressedand is anticipated to improve vitality and vibrancy of the town and increase activity and naturalsurveillance at all times of the day and night.
6.2.9 In regard to Economics, the preferred option taken forward is to diversify the economicbase of Kidderminster, recognising the importance retail, creative industries, media and tourism.This was anticipated to increase economic growth, improve skills and generally promote thewider regeneration of the town.
6.2.10 All of the options presented for the Urban Environment have been taken forward asthey are all judged to contribute towards creating a high quality place that people want to spendtheir time in. This includes the safeguarding and enhancement of the historic and naturalenvironment. This has potential knock-on impacts in encourage further investment, visitors andbusinesses to the town the town that all contributes to regeneration.
6.2.11 The option to provide additional and improved Open Space in the Action Plan areawas the preferred option. Providing open spaces in key locations is anticipated to have a positiveimpact on health and well being, enhancing the urban environment, encouraging civic provide,and encourage more visitors into the town. Particular areas identified for new/improved spacesthat were taken forward are the Bull Ring and Town Hall areas and the Park Lane woodland;as well as improving access to St. George's Park.
6.2.12 In regard to Reconnecting with the Waterways, all of the options put forward weretaken forward. The options were anticipated to provide particular benefits in providing greeninfrastructure routes used for walking and cycling , encouraging greater activity and use on thewaterways and enabling flood and biodiversity betterment measures.
6.2.13 Options to provide surface level crossings and providing environmental improvementsto theRing Roadwere progressed as well as recognising the potential to improving the existingsubway network in the short-term. This is anticipated to improve accessibility into the town andencourage cycling walking as well as providing a more attractive urban environment.
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6.2.14 All options presented forMovements around Town and Space for Pedestrianswereprogressed as they were all judged to provide an improved transport system and a betterconnected town.
6.2.15 In regard to Air Quality Management, the options to provide a bypass for BlackwellStreet through the adjacent Churchfields area, making Blackwell Street a one-way street, andproviding a bridge to Crossley Park were all progressed. This package of options were seenas enabling the improvement of the air quality management area in the Horsefair.
6.2.16 In regard to Conservation Areas and Heritage, options to conserve, enhance, andpromote historic assets were taken forward in order to safeguard the historic character of thetown centre. This could have knock-on impacts of improving the townscape and urban designand attracting more visitors into the town.
6.2.17 The option under Tourism to provide further hotel development in Kidderminster wasprogressed as way of developing the tourism economy and attracting visitors to the town anddeveloping more of an evening economy.
6.2.18 All of the options relating to Climate Change were progressed in order to improvesustainable development within the Action Plan area.
6.2.19 In regard to Flood Risk, the options to requiring developers to provide off-sitecompensatory flood storage and SUDS is the preferred option. The risk associated withdeveloping within flood zones is acknowledge, however it is felt that mitigation measures canbe put in place to adequately address any issues.
6.2.20 All of the options relating toGreen Infrastructurewere progressed as it was anticipatedthat they would have a positive impact on increasing access to green space and encouragingwalking and cycling. The options could also have a positive impact on the urban environmentand encouraging more people to visit the town.
6.2.21 Under Community Safety, the options to provide new development which providesnatural surveillance was progressed. Appropriately designed developments, containing a mixof uses, can provide the activity at different times of the day and night that provide safercommunities.
6.3 How Social, Environmental and Economic Issues were Considered in Choosing thePreferred Options
6.3.1 A large number of potential sites formed the basis of the consultation at issues andoptions stage. Since this stage of consultation, the District Council has adopted its AdoptedCore Strategy which sets out the Development Strategy for the District. Therefore, a numberof sites were discounted from the preferred options stage as they were not in conformity withthe Adopted Core Strategy. Those sites which were in conformity with the Adopted Core Strategywere used to select the preferred sites for allocation. The selection was based on feedbackfrom the issues and options consultation as well as the results of the SA as summarised in thetables above. The evidence base documents also played a significant role in helping to determinewhich sites should form the preferred sites for allocation.
6.3.2 The Issues and Options Paper set out a number of questions relating to policy areas.The feedback from the consultation was used to help inform the preferred options for the policiesset out within the Preferred Options Paper. These policies have undergone SA and the results
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have been used to refine the policies - the results of which are summarised above. Many ofthe policies are based around principles set out within the Adopted Local Plan. The policiesare required to be in accordance with national planning policy and the Adopted Core Strategy,and this has limited the number of options which can be considered for addressing many of thepolicy areas.
6.4 Other Options Considered and why these were Rejected
Rejected Options
6.4.1 All of the options considered have been tested against the SA Framework and a summaryof the results for each site can be found earlier within this section of the report. The mainreasons for dismissing sites were that they were not in accordance with the Adopted CoreStrategy or that the SA had identified a number of negative impacts associated with theirdevelopment. The paragraphs below provide a more detailed explanation of why certain optionsand sites were rejected.
Sites
6.4.2 Long MeadowMills, Dixon Street (No. H040) was not taken forward to Preferred Optionsstage as it was felt that this was a viable industrial area support numerous small businesses.It was judge that Its redevelopment for alternative uses could have a negative impact upon theeconomy of the town.
Options
Housing Density and Type
6.4.3 No options were removed from the options under this issue as it was felt that the preferredoption would be a mix of the options explored. Therefore it was felt that to housing should befocused both in the town centre and other parts of the KCAAP area.
Employment Uses
6.4.4 The only option to be removed for this issue was the one to deliver up to 40% affordablehousing on sites. This has been dismissed as the Adopted Core Strategy was adopted betweenthe Issues and Options and Preferred Options stages that set this level at 30%.
Retail
6.4.5 Under this issue the options to not include Bromsgrove Street into the Primary ShoppingArea (PSA), to use theWYG proposed extension to the PSA, and to include the Morrisons storeinto the PSA, were all dismissed. To include the WYG area and Morrisons into the PSA wasdeemed likely to undermine the viability of the existing retail centre. Furthermore, all three ofthese options would not contribute towards the aim of regenerating the Bromsgrove Street(Eastern Gateway).
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Mixed Uses
6.4.6 The option to not promote a mix of uses was dismissed for this issue. Not having a mixof uses could lead to a lack of activity in different times of the day and could increaseopportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour. This option may also increase the need totravel by distancing different uses, and therefore services and facilities, from each other.
Economics
6.4.7 The only option to be removed from this issues was the one to reduce and limit ambitionsfor community infrastructure improvements as this could be detrimental to the quality of life ofresidents.
Urban Environment
6.4.8 None of the options under this issue were dismissed as it was felt that they could allhave an role in improving the environmental quality of the town.
Character and Place Identity
6.4.9 The option to provide no more public art was dismissed as it was considered that itwould reduce opportunities to increase civic pride and sense of place.
Open Space
6.4.10 The option to to provide no further open spaces was dismissed. It was felt that thisoption would restrict opportunities to provide green infrastructure and biodiversity habitats inthe town centre. Open spaces can also provide vital areas for residents in town centres with noaccess to private amenity space and this option would reduce that provision.
Reconnecting with the Waterways
6.4.11 None of the options under this issue were dismissed as it was felt that they could allhave an role in improving the quality of the town and contributing towards regeneration.
Ring Road
6.4.12 The options to improve the existing subways and to provide new bridges were bothdismissed. Both of these options were viewed to have a negative impact on community safetyand did not contribute to easy or welcoming pedestrian and cycle routes into the town.
Movements around town
6.4.13 None of the options under this issue were dismissed as it was felt that they could allhave an role in improving movement around the town.
Space for pedestrians
6.4.14 None of the options under this issue were dismissed as it was felt that they could allhave an role in improving the public realm in the town.
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Air Quality
6.4.15 For this issue the option to pedestrianise Blackwell Street was dismissed. While thisoption would solve the air quality issues on Blackwell Street and make for a more attractiveenvironment, it was uncertain what impact this would have on the surrounding road networkand its environment. Furthermore, removing passing traffic from Blackwell Street wouldundermine the viability of the Horsefair local centre.
Conservation Areas
6.4.16 The option to not create any more conservation areas was dismissed for this issue asit was felt that this could harm the protection of the historic environment and character.
Heritage
6.4.17 None of the options for this issue were dismissed as they were felt to contribute towardsprotecting and enhancing the heritage of the town.
Tourism
6.4.18 The option to provide no new hotel in Kidderminster was dismissed for this issue asit was that this would limit the ability of the town to develop its tourism economy and attractvisitors to the town.
Climate Change
6.4.19 None of the options under this issue were dismissed as it was felt that they could allcontribute towards climate change.
Flood Risk
6.4.20 For this issues the options to focus residential development outside flood zones andreducing densities in flood risk areas were dismissed. While they would they would lower floodrisk they would have a big implication for the regeneration of the town as many keyredevelopment sites are located in these areas. However, development in flood risk areas willneed to have appropriate mitigation measures and protect more vulnerable uses; as requiredby the Adopted Core Strategy.
Green Infrastructure
6.4.21 None of the options under this issue were dismissed as it was felt that they could allcontribute towards providing green infrastructure in the town.
Community Safety
6.4.22 Neither of the options under this issue were dismissed as they both could have a rolein improving community safety. However, it is noted that the CCTV option is fair less preferableoption then providing natural surveillance. Therefore the option for CCTV will not be promotedwithin the KCAAP.
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7 Plan Policies
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 This chapter presents an overview of the SA of the preferred options for both sites andpolicies. The preferred options have been identified using the SA and the feedback from theissues and options consultation.
7.2 Significant Social, Environmental and Economic Effects of the Preferred Policies
7.2.1 The tables below set out the sites and policies that were taken forward from the Issuesand Options stage. The polices and the sites that were ruled out at this Issues and Optionsstage are detailed in section 6.4. Many of the options were dismissed at this stage becausethey scored poorly through the SA testing.
7.2.2 The policies and sites included at Preferred Options stage were retested against theSA objectives and the positive and negative impacts have been identified. A summary of thesethese are set out below. For the full text of each policy please refer to the Preferred OptionsPaper.
General Policies
Negative ImpactsPositive ImpactsIssues and OptionsReference
Policy
None identified.Positive impacts include creating high quality livingenvironments, delivering a mix of tenures, improved qualityChapter 4 - A Desirable
Place to Live
1 - Sites for Housing
of life, improved natural surveillance, reducing the need totravel, focusing development on brownfield land andpromoting the regeneration of Kidderminster.
Potential noisepollution issue fromneighbouring uses.
Positive effects include creating high quality urbanenvironments in accessible locations, encouraging naturalsurveillance by widening the mix of uses, reducing the needChapter 4 - A Desirable
Place to Live
2 - Mixed Use
to travel by car, the regeneration of Kidderminster town centreand supporting the economy.
None identified.Positive impacts include providing a range of retail facilities,reducing the need to travel, raising the quality of theChapter 5- A Good Place
to do Business
3 - RetailDevelopment
townscape and promoting Kidderminster as the retail centreof the District.
None identified.Positive impacts include supporting residential uses withinthe town centre which adds to natural surveillance, reducingChapter 5- A Good Place
to do Business
4 - Primary andSecondary ShoppingFrontages the need to travel, focusing on brownfield land, promoting
the regeneration of Kidderminster, and supporting theeconomy.
None identified.Positive impacts include encouraging a mix of uses, reducingopportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour, reducingChapter 5- A Good Place
to do Business
5 - Outside of theShopping Frontages
the need to travel, focusing development on brownfield landand supporting the economy.
None identified.Positive impacts include focusing retail development in thetown centre, reducing the need to travel, promoting theChapter 5- A Good Place
to do Business
6 - Edge-of-Centreand Out-of-CentreRetailing regeneration of Kidderminster and supporting economic
diversification.
None identified.Positive effects include locating jobs in the town centre whichreduces the need to travel, promoting economicChapter 5- A Good Place
to do Business
7 - EmploymentDevelopment
diversification, focusing development on brownfield land andproviding new employment and training opportunities.
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Negative ImpactsPositive ImpactsIssues and OptionsReference
Policy
None identified.Positive effects include increased provision of culturalfacilities, increased quality of life, reduced car dependency,Chapter 5- A Good Place
to do Business
8 - TourismDevelopment
promoting the regeneration of Kidderminster and economicdiversification.
None identified.Positive effects include increasing the provision of leisurefacilities, reducing the need to travel, promoting theregeneration of Kidderminster and economic diversification.
Chapter 5- A Good Placeto do Business
9 - LeisureDevelopment
None identified.Positive effects include increasing access to services andfacilities and reducing the need to travel.
Chapter 6 - Adapting toand Mitigating Against
Climate Change
10 - SustainableTransport
None identified.Positive effects include increasing access to services andfacilities, reducing the need to travel and improving healthand well-being by encouraging walking and cycling.
Chapter 6 - Adapting toand Mitigating Against
Climate Change
11 - Walkable Town
None identified.Will improve access to services and facilities, and reducethe need to travel by car by making more attractive walkingChapter 7 - A Unique
Place
12 - Urban DesignKey Principles
environments. Will enhance recreational opportunities andimprove quality of life.
None identified.Will improve access to services and facilities, and reducethe need to travel by car by making more attractive walkingChapter 7 - A Unique
Place
13 - Public Realm
environments. Will enhance recreational opportunities andimprove quality of life.
None identified.Will improve access to services and facilities and reducethe need to travel by car by creating more attractive walkingChapter 7 - A Unique
Place
14 - Ring RoadFramework
environments. Will lead to improvements in health andwellbeing.
None identified.Will improve access to services and facilities and reducethe need to travel by car by creating more attractive walkingChapter 7 - A Unique
Place
15 - Ring RoadCharacter Areas
environments. Will lead to improvements in health andwellbeing.
Possible increasein noise and lightpollution.
Will enhance the canal environment contributing torecreational and sustainable transport opportunities whichwill lead to improvements in health and wellbeing. Couldprovide new opportunities for biodiversity enhancement.
Chapter 7 - A UniquePlace
16 - Staffordshire &Worcestershire Canal
Potential flood riskassociated with
Improved quality of life and increased natural surveillance.Increased opportunities for biodiversity.Chapter 7 - A Unique
Place
17 - River Stour
developing next tothe river.
None identified.Increased access to green infrastructure can encouragemore active lifestyles, improving health and wellbeing andChapter 7 - A Unique
Place
18 - GreenInfrastructure
quality of life. Will increase opportunities for biodiversity andgeodiversity.
7.2.3 The Sites for Housing and Mixed Use policies was considered to provide multiplebenefits in regard to the regeneration of Kidderminster, through providing extra vibrancy andactivity in the town, and in providing good environments for people to live in. It also was identifiedto have benefits in regard to crime and safety, providing important natural surveillance at differenttimes of the day and night, and sustainable living. Promoting a mix of uses did raise an issueof potential noise pollution, but it is felt that guidance in the policy could mitigate against thisoccurring. There were no other identified negative affects so the policy was taken forward.
7.2.4 The Retail Development, Primary and Secondary Shopping Frontages, Outsidethe Shopping Frontages, and Edge of Centre and Out of Centre Retailing policies were alljudge to promote the regeneration of Kidderminster through strengthening the Primary ShoppingArea in the town centre. It also promotes non-retail activity in certain areas which will help to
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provide vibrancy and activity in the town. These policies also have positive sustainability impactsby concentrating services and facilities in a sustainable town centre location, as well as improvingthe quality and accessibility of these services for people. No negative impacts were identifiedand therefore these policies have been taken forward.
7.2.5 The Employment Development policy was considered to have positive impacts oneconomic growth through helping to diversify the economy of the town and contributing towardsraising skill levels and creating job opportunities. Similarly, the Tourism Development andLeisure Development policies would also have a positive economic impacts through creatinga tourism 'hub' and attracting more visitors into the town. These all contribute towards theregeneration of the town. Therefore these policies have been taken forward.
7.2.6 The Sustainable Transport and Walkable Town policies both promote a moreaccessible town, particularly in regard to pedestrian and cyclists, and as result would improvethe urban environment. These policies were also judged to improve the use of sustainablemethods of travel, promoting healthier lifestyles and providing improved access to services andfacilities. No negative impacts were anticipated and therefore these polices were taken forward.
7.2.7 TheUrban Design Key Principles and Public Realm policies were both judge to havelikely positive impacts on creating a more attractive environment and helping to enhance thetown's heritage assets. This has potential knock-on impacts of great accessibility and increasingthe numbers of people walking and cycling into the town. These policies were also expected toimprove the likelihood of people visiting the town and have added benefits for the economy.
7.2.8 The Ring Road Framework and Ring Road Character Areas were judged to havepositive impacts on improving accessibility, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists, andincreasing travel by more sustainable means. The policies were also anticipated to increase heattractiveness of the town and encourage more visitors into the centre. No negative impactswere identified and these policies were taken forward.
7.2.9 The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and River Stour policies were to judgeto have positive impacts on improve the accessibility of these features and using them to createhigh quality environments. This could have benefits on increased tourism to the town and addingto the economy. Possible negative impacts included the potential for increased noise and lightpollution onto the waterside environments and also the flood risk associated with developingnear to waterways. However, it was felt that these impacts could be adequately mitigated against.Therefore these policies we taken forward.
7.2.10 TheGreen Infrastructure policy was anticipated to have positive impacts on improvinggreen infrastructure provision, biodiversity habitats and quality of life generally. No negativeimpacts were identified and this policy has been taken forward.
Site Specific Policies
7.2.11 The table below does not cover all the site specific policies found within the KCAAP.Those omitted have been because they have already been assessed as part of the residentialsites brought forward in the Issues and Options Paper. The summary of the testing can be foundin Chapter 6 - Plan Issues and Options.
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Reasons for AllocationNegative ImpactsPositive ImpactsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy
Masterplan areaallocated to ensure the
None identified.
Promotes the delivery of housing, includinga mix of tenures and affordable housing,
Chapter 10 -Churchfields
19 -ChurchfieldsMasterplan
holistic approach to thein a high quality residential environment.
regeneration ofChurchfields.
It promotes brownfield development andthe regeneration of Kidderminster andcould contribute towards improving theHorsefair AQMA.
Permission granted forresidential development.None identified.
Promotes the delivery of housing, includinga mix of tenures and affordable housing,Chapter 10 -
Churchfields20 - GrasmereClose Part of the Churchfields
Masterplan area.
in a high quality residential environment.It promotes brownfield development andthe regeneration of Kidderminster.
Allocated as a part of theChurchfields MasterplanCould involve the loss of
greenfield land in theform of the playing fields.
Promotes the delivery of housing, includinga mix of tenures and affordable housing,in a high quality residential environment.Chapter 10 -
Churchfields21 - FormerSladen School
area - housing led
It promotes the regeneration ofKidderminster
regeneration area. Lossof playing fields will becompensated for.
Allocated for mix of uses.Flood risk can beCould increase noise
and light pollution to the
Promotes the regeneration ofKidderminster and could provide newChapter 10 -
Churchfields25 - CrossleyPark mitigated against. Impactcanal. Also flood risk
issues on the site.
employment opportunities. Could improvethe vibrancy of the canal and naturalsurveillance onto it.
on the canal can bemitigated against.
Allocated for a mix ofuses that support theNone identified.
Promotes the regeneration ofKidderminster and the Local Centre andChapter 10 -
Churchfields26 - Horsefair local centre. Part of theChurchfieldsMasterplan.
aims to improve the urban and historicenvironment of the street. Supports thegrowth of retail opportunities.
Allocated for a mix ofuses that support thelocal centre.
None identified.
Promotes the regeneration ofKidderminster and the Local Centre andaims to improve the urban and historic
Chapter 11 -EasternGateway
27 - CombertonHill Area environment of the street. Supports the
growth of retail opportunities.
Allocated for animproved transportinterchange facility.
None identified.Promotes the improvement of sustainabletransport facilities and the public realm ofthe station area.
Chapter 11 -EasternGateway
28 -KidderminsterRailway Station
Identified for surfacelevel pedestrianNone identified.
Encourages walking and cycling andimproves the public realm. PromotesChapter 11 -
EasternGateway
30 - CombertonIsland crossings and removal
of subways.regeneration of the town centre byimproving accessibility to it.
Allocated for a mix ofuses including a major
None identified.
Promotes brownfield development and theregeneration of Kidderminster and alsoChapter 11 -
EasternGateway
31 - BromsgroveStreet Area retail development. Partprovides the opportunity to improve the
of the Easter Gatewayregeneration area.
urban environment. The site could offer theopportunity to deliver residential, retail andemployment development.
Allocated for a mix ofuses including a major
None identified.
Promotes brownfield development and theregeneration of Kidderminster and alsoChapter 11 -
EasternGateway
32 - WorcesterStreet RetailDevelopment
retail development. Partprovides the opportunity to improve the
of the Eastern Gatewayregeneration area.
urban environment. The site could offer theopportunity to deliver residential, retail andemployment development.
Allocated for a mix ofuses to add vitality to the
None identified.
Promotes brownfield development and theregeneration of Kidderminster and alsoChapter 11 -
EasternGateway
33 - Lion Street area. Part of the Easternprovides the opportunity to improve the Gateway regenerationarea.urban environment. The site could offer the
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Reasons for AllocationNegative ImpactsPositive ImpactsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy
opportunity to deliver residential, retail andemployment development.
Allocated for a mix ofuses. To improve vitality
None identified.
Promotes brownfield development and theregeneration of Kidderminster and alsoChapter 11 -
EasternGateway
34 - WaterlooStreet Area
in the area and urbanprovides the opportunity to improve thedesign. Part of theurban environment. The site could offerEastern Gatewayregeneration area.
opportunity to deliver residential, retail andemployment development.
Allocated for a mix ofuses, including
None identified.
Promotes brownfield development and theregeneration of Kidderminster and also
Chapter 11 -EasternGateway
35 - Park StreetIndustrial Estate& Rock Works
residential. Part of the
provides the opportunity to improve the
wider Park Street/ParkLane regeneration area.
urban environment and open up publicopen space. Could also help improvepedestrian accessibility to the town centre.The site could offer opportunity to deliverresidential, retail and employmentdevelopment.
Allocated to secureredevelopment of key
Could increase noiseand light pollution to thecanal and river.
Promotes brownfield development and theregeneration of Kidderminster and alsoprovides the opportunity to improve the
Chapter 12 -WesternGateway
36 - Park LaneCanalside
canalside site. Mixedurban environment and provide vibrancyuse, includingto the canal. Could also help improveresidential. Impact on thepedestrian accessibility to the town centre.canal and river can bemitigated against.
The site could offer opportunity to deliverresidential, retail and employmentdevelopment.
Allocated for a mix ofuses to enhance the
Could increase noiseand light pollution to thecanal and river.
Promotes brownfield development and theregeneration of Kidderminster and alsoprovides the opportunity to improve theChapter 12 -
WesternGateway
37 - WeaversWharf
retail function and addurban environment. Also provides the other leisure andopportunity to improve the quality of the residential development.canal and river. The site could offer Impact on the canal andopportunity to deliver residential, retail andemployment development.
river can be mitigatedagainst.
Allocated for a mix ofuses to enhance settingCould increase noise
and light pollution to the
Promotes brownfield development and theregeneration of Kidderminster and also
Chapter 13 -Castle Wharf
38 - CastleWharf
of canal and river andcanal and river. Some
provides the opportunity to improve the
conservation area. Floodflood risk issues and partof the site.
urban environment. Could help tocompliment the Green Street Conservation
risk can be mitigatedagainst.
Area and improve the quality of the canaland river. The site could offer opportunityto deliver residential, retail and employmentdevelopment.
Allocated for a mix ofuses to enhance thisNone identified.
It promotes brownfield development andthe regeneration of Kidderminster and thisChapter 14 -
Crossley Parkand Mill Street
39 - Mill StreetMixed Use Area local and niche retail
area.
local shopping area. Supports the growthof retail opportunities but also residentialand employment development.
Allocated to improve thepublic realm in the townNone identified.
Help to improve the urban environmentand public realm as well as improving civicChapter 15 -
Traditional TownCentre
40 - CivicSpaces centre and provide
cultural space.
pride. Could provide additional space forcultural activity and improve the tourismpotential of the town centre.
Allocated to improve thepublic realm in the towncentre.
None identified.
Help to improve the urban environmentand public realm as well as improving civicpride. Encourage more visitors into the
Chapter 15 -Traditional Town
Centre
41 - StreetImprovements town and provide a more attractive
environment for businesses.
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Reasons for AllocationNegative ImpactsPositive ImpactsIssues andOptionsReference
Policy
Allocated to secure theprotection and
Some flood risk issues inparts of the area.
Promotes brownfield development and theregeneration of Kidderminster and also
Chapter 16 -Heritage
Processions
42 - HeritageProcessions
enhancement of theprovides the opportunity to improve the
Green Streeturban environment. Could help to
conservation area andcompliment the Green Street Conservation
the reuses of listed andlocally listed buildings.
Area and improve the quality of the river.The site could offer opportunity to deliverresidential, retail and employmentdevelopment.
Allocated for a potentialmix of uses, to enhanceNone identified.
Promotes brownfield development and theregeneration of Kidderminster and also
Chapter 16 -Heritage
Processions45 - Bus Depot urban design and
highway layout.
provides the opportunity to improve theurban environment. Could help improvetransport accessibility. Could alsocompliment the Green Street ConservationArea and retain locally listed buildings.
Changes at Publication Stage
7.2.12 The policies taken forward to Publication have remained largely unchanged from thePreferred Options stage. The SA showed that these options provided largely positive benefitsand those negatives impacts identified could be appropriately mitigated against. Therefore itwas felt that changing them would not be necessary and they would continue to be sustainableoptions that would meet the District Council's Objectives.
7.2.13 However, there were some smaller alterations made to the Policy wording that requiredthem to be retested against the sustainability objectives. The summary of the results are setout in the table below.
7.2.14 Through consultation on the Preferred Options KCAAP it was also identified that thedocument lacked direction in terms of setting out the Strategic Objectives; the overall aims thatthe individual generic and site-specific policies look to achieve. Therefore, a clear list of StrategicObjectives has now been included within the Publication version and have also been set outagainst the sustainability objectives.
Policy Alterations
NegativeImpacts
Positive ImpactsIssues and Options ReferencePolicy
None identified.Promotes greater activity in thetown and greater economicdiversity.
Chapter 4- A Good Place to doBusiness
Greater flexibility for Secondary Frontagesin the Primary Shopping Area to allow fornon-retail uses, including residentialdevelopment. (policies KCA.DPL1 andKCA.GPB2)
Policy 4 - Primary and SecondaryShopping Frontages
Reduce thepotential for
Improve the quality of theenvironment of a largelyresidential area.
Chapter 4- A Good Place to doBusiness
Remove the Churchfields area fromIndustrial section of Policy KCA.GPB5 -Employment Development. economic
activity.Policy KCA.GPB5 - EmploymentDevelopment.
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NegativeImpacts
Positive ImpactsIssues and Options ReferencePolicy
None identified.Improve the quality of theenvironment and control noise andlight pollution.
Chapter 4- A Good Place to doBusiness
Specific guidance on the Evening Economyin Policy KCA.GPB7.
Policy KCA.GPB7 - EveningEconomy
None identified.Improve the contribution of thecanal to the biodiversity and greeninfrastructure network.
Chapter 6 - A Unique Place
Policy KCA.UP5 - Staffordshireand Worcestershire Canal
Add caveat to Policy KCA.UP5 -Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal torequire enhancements to the greeninfrastructure and biodiversity network.
None identified.Reduce flood risk for riversidedevelopments and protect waterquality.
Chapter 6 - A Unique Place
Policy KCA.UP6 - River Stour
Add caveat to Policy KCA.UP6 - River Stourto require flood risk better measures andenhance and protect water quality.
None identified.Maintains open space provision inthe area.
Chapter 8 - ChurchfieldsAdd caveat to Policy KCA.Ch6 - Lime KilnBridge to require compensation for the lossof open space. Policy KCA.Ch6 - Lime Kiln Bridge
None identified.Enhance the conservation areaand strengthen localdistinctiveness and sense of place.
Chapter 11 - Castle Wharf
Policy KCA.CW1 - Castle Wharf
Add caveat to Policy KCA.CW1 - CastleWharf to require protection andenhancement of the Green StreetConservation Area.
None identified.Enhance the conservation areaand strengthen localdistinctiveness and sense of place.
Chapter 14 - Heritage Processions
Policy KCA.HP1 - HeritageProcessions Area
Add caveat to Policy KCA.HP1 - HeritageProcessions Area to require protection andenhancement of the Green StreetConservation Area.
None identified.Enhance the conservation areaand strengthen localdistinctiveness and sense of place.
Chapter 14 - Heritage Processions
Policy KCA.HP2 - Frank Stone
Add caveat to Policy KCA.HP2 - FrankStone requiring development to respect theGreen Street Conservation Area.
None identified.Enhance the conservation areaand strengthen localdistinctiveness and sense of place.
Chapter 14 - Heritage Processions
Policy KCA.HP3 - Green StreetDepot
Add caveat to Policy KCA.HP3 - GreenStreet Depot to require the retention oflocally listed buildings on site.
Publication Strategic Objectives
Negative ImpactsPositive ImpactsIssues andOptionsReference
Objective
None identified.Promotes development, economic growthand diversity of the economy, and ultimatelythe regeneration Kidderminster.
Chapter 2 - ASustainableFuture -DevelopmentStrategy
Develop Kidderminster as the strategiccentre of the District and beyond.
Some key regeneration siteswithin flood risk areas.
Promotes development, economic growthand diversity of the economy, and ultimatelythe regeneration Kidderminster.
Deliver the growth of residential, retail,and employment development.
Some key regeneration siteswithin flood risk areas.
Supports development on brownfield landand within Kidderminster helping toregenerate the town.
Deliver the regeneration of key towncentre sites, re-using brownfield land andbuildings.
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Negative ImpactsPositive ImpactsIssues andOptionsReference
Objective
None identified.Strengthen the quality of the townscape andimprove sense of place and localdistinctiveness.
Drive up the quality of urban design andarchitecture.
None identified.Enhance and protect the town's heritageassets and improve quality of place.
Conserve and enhance the town'sheritage assets.
Some key regeneration sitesare adjacent to blue andgreen infrastructure anddevelopment may havenegative impact.
Improve the quality of waterways and greenspaces and access to them. Improves qualityof life in the town and contributes towards inregeneration.
Develop and enhance the Blue andGreen Infrastructure provision within thetown.
Some key regeneration sitesare adjacent to blue andgreen infrastructure anddevelopment may havenegative impact.
Improve access to green spaces and waterand improve biodiversity contribution in thetown.
Chapter 2 - ASustainableFuture -DevelopmentStrategy
Safeguard and replenish the town'sbiodiversity and geo-diversitycontribution.
None identified.Increases sustainable development practicesand mitigates against climate changeimpacts.
Ensure the town is equipped to adapt toand mitigate against the impacts ofclimate change.
None identified.Promotes flood risk betterment and improvingwater quality.
Safeguard the town against flood riskand ensure good water management.
None identified.Improve air quality and the environment ofthe town.
Improve air quality around the town, witha particular focus on the HorsefairAQMA.
None identified.Increase the use of sustainable modes oftransport.
Increasing the provision and use ofsustainable modes of transport andcreate a walkable environment.
None identified.Increase activity and natural surveillance inthe town at all times of the day and night.
Ensure the town is safe and enjoyablefor all users.
7.3 Secondary, Cumulative and Synergistic Impacts of the Preferred Options
7.3.1 An important component of predicting and evaluating the impacts of policies within theplan is to consider the likelihood of cumulative, secondary or synergistic effects of policyimplementation. Examples of cumulative, secondary and synergistic effects include loss oftranquillity, changes in the landscape, economic decline and climate change. These effectsare very hard to deal with on a project-by-project basis through EIA; it is at the SA level thatthey are most effectively identified and addressed. The table below sets out the definitions ofsecondary, cumulative, and synergistic effects.
DefinitionTerm
Secondary effects that are no a direct result of the plan, but occur away from the original effector as a result of a complex pathway.
Secondary Effect
Cumulative effects arise where several developments each have insignificant effects but togetherhave a significant effect, or where several individual effects of the plan have a combined effect.
Cumulative Effect
Synergistic effects interact to produce a total effect greater than the sum of the individual effects.Synergistic Effect
7.3.2 The policies within the plan are assessed for their individual impacts, but there may becollective effects which occur as a result of the policies being implemented in combination.These impacts may be greater than the sum of implementing individual policies. Good practice
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suggests that cumulative impact assessment should be conducted throughout and as anintegrated component of the SA process. Therefore, this section assesses the secondary,cumulative and synergistic effects of the policies and sites which are carried forward to thePreferred Options and Publication versions of the document. The assessment considers anysecondary, cumulative and synergistic effects arising from a combination of policies set outwithin the KCAAP DPD and a combination of policies set out within the Site Allocations andPolicies and KCAAP DPDs.
SignificanceProposals which combine to bring secondary, cumulative orsynergistic effects
SA Objective
Long-termsignificant positiveeffect.
There will be a cumulative effect from developing sites which are locatedwithin the main urban areas. Access to healthcare will be improved bylocating new development in areas where health provision is good andthis will lead to improved health and wellbeing.
1. To improve the health andwell-being of the population andreduce inequalities in health.
The residential location policies and the policy which safeguardsKidderminster Hospital for medical uses will work together to ensure thatmedical facilities remain accessible and this will improve health and wellbeing within the District.
Policies relating to open space and leisure provision will have a positiveimpact on health as they will provide greater opportunities for healthylifestyles.The above effects will help to achieve the objectives of the SustainableCommunity Strategy and the Regional Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Long-termsignificant positiveeffect.
There will be a cumulative effect from developing sites which are locatedwithin the main urban areas. Access to services and facilities will beimproved by locating new development in areas where access to servicesand facilities is good. This will create vibrant communities as more peopleuse local facilities and interact.
2. To improve the quality of andaccessibility to, cultural services andlocal services and facilities.
The residential location policies and the policies which safeguardcommunity and education facilities will work together to ensure that localservices and facilities remain accessible and this will reduce the need totravel. This will help to meet the objectives of LTP3.The above effect will help to achieve the objectives of the Cultural Strategyfor Worcestershire.
Long-termsignificant positiveeffect.
Allocating specific sites to meet affordable housing need, together withthe Adopted Core Strategy policy which requires affordable housing onall sites will help to deliver affordable housing. Policies which deliver
3. To provide decent, affordablehousing for all, of the right quality andtype, tenure and affordability for local
housing will work together with design policies to create attractive areasneeds in a clean, safe and pleasantlocal environment. to live. Together with transport policies housing locations will reduce the
need to travel by private car.Delivery of affordable housing as well as market housing will help toachieve the objectives of the Strategic Housing Market Assessment(SHMA) and the West Midlands Housing Strategy. Delivery of affordablehousing will help to meet need identified through the Wyre Forest DistrictHousing Needs Survey.Policies relating to delivery of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeoplesites will meet need identified in the Gypsy and Traveller AccommodationAssessment.
Long-term positiveeffect.
Allocating sites for housing and employment will help to bring developmentforward and provide housing choice and employment opportunities within
4. To enhance the quality of life for allresidents within the District.
the District. Policies on housing locations and design will provide attractiveplaces to live, thereby enhancing quality of life. Policies on greeninfrastructure, landscape and biodiversity will help to improve quality oflife and deliver the objectives of the Sustainable Community Strategy.
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SignificanceProposals which combine to bring secondary, cumulative orsynergistic effects
SA Objective
None identified.The overall heritage, public art and urban design policies (includingSecured by Design principles) as well as site specific design criteria will
5. To encourage pride and socialresponsibility in the local communityand reduce crime. help to create safe environments and environments which enhance civic
pride.
None identified.None identified.6. To manage waste in accordancewith the waste hierarchy: reduce,reuse, recycling and composting,recovery, disposal.
Long-term positiveeffect.
The cumulative effect of requiring renewable energy on all sites, as wellas encouraging free standing renewable energy schemes will increase
7. Reduce contributions to climatechange and promote energy efficiency
the amount of energy generated from renewable sources within theand energy generated from renewableand low-carbon sources. District. This will help to deliver targets set out within the Worcestershire
Climate Change Strategy and the Energy White Paper and the RegionalRenewable Energy Study.
Long-term positiveeffect.
Allocating sites within the DPDs which are within the existing urban areaswill encourage development to come forward in accessible locations and
8. To reduce the need to travel andmove towardsmore sustainable travelmodes. reduce the need to travel by car. Creating a green infrastructure network
and improving public realm will encourage walking and cycling. TheKCAAPDPDwill improve public realm and green infrastructure within theKidderminster area and ensure it is connected to the wider district. Theseeffects will contribute to the delivery of priorities set out within LTP3.
Long-term positiveeffect.
Allocating previously developed land to meet employment and housingdevelopment targets will safeguard the best quality soils and prevent air
9. Protect the use of water, soil andair, whilst maintaining or improvingtheir quality. pollution from increasing by focussing development on brownfield land
and reducing the need to travel. Site specific policies for the Churchfieldsarea will help to address the Horsefair AQMA and the St. Mary's borderlineAQMA. These effects will help to meet the requirements of the EuropeanAir Quality Directive and the Wyre Forest District Air Quality Strategy.The Water management policy will help to improve water quality anddeliver the objectives of the Water Cycle Strategy.
Long-termnegative effect.
A number of the allocated sites raise some concerns in relation toflooding. The cumulative effect of bringing forward all of these sites for
10. Ensure development does notoccur in high-risk flood prone areas
development will need to be closely considered through site specific Floodand does not adversely contribute toRisk Assessments. Development of these sites should include proposalsfluvial flood risks or contribute tofor betterment and this will address concerns raised in the Strategic FloodRisk Assessment.
surface water flooding in all otherareas.
Long-term positiveeffect.
The cumulative effect of the design and heritage policies working togetherwill ensure that the townscape and landscape are strengthened. The
11. Protect, enhance andmanage thecharacter and appearance of the
green infrastructure policy will also work together with these policies tolandscape and townscape,provide an enhanced townscape. These will help to deliver the objectivesof the Landscape Character Assessment SG.
maintaining and strengthening localdistinctiveness and sense of place.
Long-term positiveeffect but also
The cumulative effect of the green infrastructure and biodiversity policies,as well as allocations which do not have a detrimental impact on
12. To conserve and enhance theDistrict's biodiversity and geodiversity.
potential forbiodiversity will enhance the biodiversity of the area. However, somelong-term negativesites have raised concerns relating to biodiversity and the cumulativeeffect in someareas.
effect of bringing them forward could have a detrimental impact on thebiodiversity of the District. The Green Infrastructure and biodiversitypolicies will act together to deliver the objectives of the WorcestershireBiodiversity Action Plan, theWest Midlands Regional Biodiversity Strategy,the NPPF The NERC Act and The Wildlife and Countryside Act.
Long-term positiveeffect but also
Land allocations, site specific policies and the heritage policies set outwithin the DPDs will help to safeguard the historic environment. However,
13. Conserve and enhance thehistoric and built environment through
potential for aa small number of the allocated sites have locally listed buildings whichconsiderate siting and design andlong-term negativeare afforded little statutory protection. Policies safeguarding the historicthrough respecting architectural,
cultural and archaeological heritage. effect around theenvironment will help to deliver the objectives of the Conservation Arealoss of locally listedbuildings.
Appraisals and Management Plans, the Regional Historic EnvironmentStrategy, the Heritage Protection White Paper and The HistoricEnvironment: A Force for Our Future.
Long-term positiveeffect.
Allocating sites within the urban areas as well as including a policy tosafeguard the best and most versatile agricultural land will work with the
14. Ensure efficient use of landthrough the safeguarding of mineral
settlement hierarchy set out within the Adopted Core Strategy to directreserves, the best and most versatile
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SignificanceProposals which combine to bring secondary, cumulative orsynergistic effects
SA Objective
agricultural land and greenfield land;and maximise the use of previouslydeveloped land.
development away from greenfield land. This will help to achieveobjectives set out within The Barker Review of Land Use Planning,Untapped Potential, Planning for Soils, the NPPF and the ReWyreStrategy.
Long-termsignificant positiveeffect.
The allocated sites together with he settlement hierarchy and the otherlocational policies will direct development toward Kidderminster andStourport-on-Severn, aiding their regeneration. This will help to deliverthe objectives of the ReWyre Strategy.
15. To promote the regeneration ofKidderminster andStourport-on-Severn.
None identified.Policies relating to green infrastructure, biodiversity, flooding and SUDSwill work together to mitigate against negative effects of climate change.
16. Mitigate against the unavoidablenegative impacts of climate change.
This will help to deliver the objectives of the UK Strategy or SustainableDevelopment, the UK Climate Change Impacts Programme, the SternReview of the Economics of Climate Change. The County and DistrictClimate Change Strategies and the Planning for Climate Change inWorcestershire Technical Research Paper.
Long-term positiveeffect.
Focusing developments within the urban areas using sites allocationsand locational policies as well as the settlement hierarchy within the
17. Reduce noise and light pollution.
Adopted Core Strategy will contain noise and light pollution within theurban areas. Site specific and green infrastructure policies includereference to mitigation measures to reduce the impact of noise and lightpollution on biodiversity habitats.
Long-term positiveeffect.
Safeguarding education sites and locating new development in areaswhere education is accessible will help to raise the skills and qualifications
18. To raise the skills levels andqualifications of the workforce.
of the District's workforce. This will help to deliver parts of the ReWyreInitiative and the Sustainable Community Strategy.
None identified.None identified.19. To consult communities inaccordance with the SCI, providingopportunities to participate in andcontribute to the decisions that affecttheir neighbourhood and quality oflife.
Long-term positiveeffect.
Allocating sites for employment development together with the policieswhich guide the location of employment development will help to provide
20. Create and maintain a diverse,knowledge-driven economy, ensuringall have the benefits, urban and rural. certainty to developers and encourage employment development within
the District. This will help to deliver parts of the ReWyre Initiative and theSustainable Community Strategy.
Long-term positiveeffect.
The provision of employment sites, together with the requirement forrenewable energy in all new developments could help to stimulate this
21. Promote and support thedevelopment of new technologies, of
economic sector. This will help to deliver parts of the ReWyre Initiativeand the Sustainable Community Strategy.
high value and low impact, especiallyresource efficient technologies andenvironmental technology initiatives.
Cumulative Impact Assessment
Methodology
7.3.3 There are two types of situation which could give rise to cumulative impacts:
the same effect arising from two or more different sources; anddifferent effects where there is a relationship between the effects and potentially aninteraction.
7.3.4 Synergistic effects are a type of cumulative impact. These are effects where thecumulative impact may be greater or smaller than the sum of the separate effects.
7.3.5 Cumulative impacts were considered in the appraisal in two ways:
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the potential for different developments to give rise to the same type of effect; andthe potential for interaction between different types of effect.
7.3.6 In order to assess the cumulative impacts arising from all potential developments underthe KCAAP DPD, the appraisal considered the overall effect of the DPD as a whole on each ofthe SA objectives. The results of this are set out in the SA Report in Section 2.2.
7.3.7 An assessment has also been made of the cumulative effects of the site allocations.This was done in two ways.
7.3.8 First, the sites were considered for their potential to give rise to cumulative effects incombination with other sites. The predicted cumulative effects arising from sites in the KCAAPDPD in combination with others are set out in detail in Annex B.
7.3.9 The appraisal then considered the potential for effects arising from other plans andprogrammes which in combination with effects arising from the KCAAP DPD may give rise tosignificant impacts. In undertaking this assessment, a review was made of all relevant currentand reasonably foreseeable plans programmes and strategies which could give rise toin-combination effects with developments at the allocated sites. The assessment also consideredthe potential for cumulative effects arising in combination with the Site Allocations and PoliciesDPD. The results of the review of other plans and programmes and their potential to give riseto cumulative effects is set out in detail in Annex A. The findings are summarised below.
Findings and Conclusions
7.3.10 The following table summarises the likely significant effects of other plans andprogrammes on key receptors of relevance to the KCAAPDPD in general terms. The full reviewand detailed findings are set out in Annexes A and B. This is followed by an assessment of thekey significant cumulative effects.
Table 7.3.1 Summary of Likely Significant Cumulative Effects of KCAAP DPD and Other Plans and Programmes on Receptors
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00+00+0+000Worcestershire Economic PartnershipJoint Investment Plan
+0+00+00000Worcestershire Local Transport Plan3
00000000+++Worcestershire Waste Core StrategySubmission Document
?0+00?0????An Economic Strategy forWorcestershire 2010-2020
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?++00x/++x/+x/+x/+x/+Wyre Forest Core Strategy
00000x0x000Bromsgrove Draft Core Strategy 2
0000000x000Stourbridge Area Action Plan,Publication Stage
00+0000+000Shropshire Local DevelopmentFramework Adopted Core Strategy
0+000000000South Staffordshire Core StrategyProposed Changes
7.3.11 The following receptors have been identified as the most likely to be subject tocumulative effects. They have been selected on the basis that they are areas where the variousplans and strategies in combination with the KCAAP DPD are likely to have the impacts ofgreatest significance. The conclusions incorporate the findings of the assessment of cumulativeimpacts of all development arising from both the KCAAP DPD and the Site Allocations andPolicies DPD.
7.3.12 It should be noted that these receptors and their effects are all inter-related, for exampleeffects on transport networks give rise to climate change and air quality effects. Furthermore,it should be recognised that all of the receptors have effects on and consequences for people.The inter-relationship between effects is discussed in the following sections.
Resource Use
7.3.13 Several plans and strategies relevant to Wyre Forest, including the Adopted CoreStrategy and KCAAP and Site Allocations and Policies DPDs, place a strong emphasis oneconomic and housing growth. This is likely to lead to increased resource use including energy,water and minerals, in order to facilitate the growth and development. Consuming theseresources will lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, with its attendantpressures and risks for both people and biodiversity. However, the Adopted Core Strategy andKCAAP and Site Allocations and Policies DPDs will also help to reduce the pressure on resourceuse through likely positive effects on recycling of waste and requiring water and energy efficiencyin new developments, although the extent to which this will be able to offset the pressures ofgrowth is not clear. The Waste Core Strategy will also help to promote greater resourceefficiency.
Waste Generation
7.3.14 As with resource use, the growth and development emphasised in Wyre Forest ishighly likely to lead to increased waste generation. Again, the Core Strategy, KCAAP and SiteAllocations and Policies DPDs and the Waste Core Strategy will help to encourage waste
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minimisation, although the extent to which this will be able to offset the effects of growth isunclear. Increasing the amount of waste generated will lead to increased need for wastetransport and facilities to manage the waste, and additional economic costs to provide these.
Climate Change
7.3.15 The strong emphasis on housing and economic growth is likely to lead to increasedgreenhouse gas emissions. This is likely to have climate change consequences by increasingthe risk of climate change occurring and adding to pressures from impacts such as flood risk,increased storminess and higher temperatures. These pressures are felt by both communitiesand ecosystems. Other policies are in place to promote energy efficiency, renewable energyand sustainable transport and it may be that this will enable greenhouse gas emissions to bereduced, although this is not certain. However, it should mean that any increase in emissionsis at least minimised.
Road Networks
7.3.16 The planned housing and economic growth in the District are likely to lead to increaseddemand for transport. This could have adverse impacts on the road network, although a numberof measures are planned to address this, including locating most developments in accessiblelocations, promotion of cycling and walking, and support for rail and bus improvements. Thiswill help to reduce the demand for road space and alleviate congestion, which will have relatedbenefits for air quality, reduce noise and make the urban areas more pleasant and livableplaces. However, it is uncertain whether the number of vehicles on the roads will increasesignificantly despite the mitigating actions, although this is possible. Furthermore, new roadsare to be constructed which, while they should alleviate congestion, may encourage more use.
Flooding
7.3.17 Wyre Forest is significantly affected by flood risk, and a large number of the proposedsites contain land within flood zones 2 or 3 or both. For many of the development sites theserisks are identified in the Site Allocations and Policies and KCAAP DPDs and developmentsare required to address andmitigate flood risk, although this is not the case for all sites. However,the Core Strategy contains policy requiring mitigation for any developments in areas with knownflooding issues, and therefore adverse effects are unlikely. Cumulatively, developments withinthe District could lead to an improvement in flood risk by carrying out mitigation work. Theimplementation of sustainable drainage measures (SUDS) will also help to reduce flood risk,although there is a large number of development sites which are constrained in their ability toaccommodate SUDS.
7.3.18 Any reduction in flood risk will have related benefits for water quality. Reduced floodrisk will also improve safety for local people, and avoid the economic costs of flood events.
Air Quality
7.3.19 There are strong inter-relationships between air quality and road use. The mainsignificant effects on air quality in Wyre Forest are likely to arise from any increase in road trafficas a result of economic and housing growth and road improvements, promoted by the LDF andother plans and programmes. However, measures to promote more sustainable transport andreduce the need to travel are likely to offset that increase, and may even lead to no significant
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increase in road traffic and therefore have no adverse effect on air quality. In any event, airquality in the Horsefair and Welch Gate AQMAs is likely to improve as a result of plannedmeasures in the KCAAP DPD and other plans and programmes.
Water Quality
7.3.20 The level of growth promoted by the Site Allocations and Policies and KCAAP DPDswill increase the demand for water supply and wastewater treatment. These demands arerelated to effects on water quantity and quality, both of which can have significant consequencesfor biodiversity.
7.3.21 The Water Cycle Strategy notes that overall water supply is limited within the District,but it is not envisaged by Severn Trent Water Ltd to be a constraint to development, due to theimprovement plans highlighted in their Water Resources Management Plan and the ability totransfer water between Water Resource Zones. Consultation with Severn Trent Water Limitedhas identified that there is flexibility with the water supply headroom figures which should besufficient to account for levels of development of up to 4400 new dwellings and 43 hectares ofemployment land. However, without mitigation, this will be in deficit in a few years. There arealso a number of water-dependent SSSIs and abstraction restrictions which must be appreciatedand considered when supplying water to a new development. Due to these constraints and thefuture predictions of population growth and climate change, it is paramount for demandmanagement techniques to be implemented into all new developments, including rainwaterharvesting and grey water recycling, as is required by the Adopted Core Strategy.
7.3.22 Due to the predicted increase in development and the drought-related effects of climatechange, water resources will become increasingly limited. Limitations in water resources maypose a problem dependent upon the type of development and the density of development. Thismay result in a delay to the timing in which industry can be developed if mains water cannot beprovided or is too expensive.
7.3.23 The capacity of the main wastewater treatment works within the District have beenidentified as having the ability to accommodate the predicted increase in effluent, including theKidderminster Oldington works, which is key to a majority of the development. However, thereare a number of pumping stations and rural treatment works that are already operating atcapacity and will therefore require upgrade or improvement to accommodate the additionalflows. Most notable are the Blakedown, Roundhill, Upper Arley and Chaddesley Corbett works.These results will not prevent development but indicate a potential time or cost implication whendeveloping within these areas.
7.3.24 It is also necessary to ensure that the environmental constraints are not exceeded asa result of new development, especially as some watercourses (Blakedown Brook) are alreadyfailing their river quality objectives and the District as a whole has been identified as sufferingfrom nitrification issues. Policy within the Site Allocations and Policies DPD requires developmentto have no negative effects on water quality, either directly through pollution or by overloadingwastewater treatment works.
Population
7.3.25 The communities withinWyre Forest District are likely to experience positive cumulativeeffects arising from the KCAAP and Site Allocations and Policies DPDs, in combination withvarious other plans and programmes. The key benefits will result from the increase in
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employment opportunities provided, and improved residential environments, leading to economicregeneration of the District’s main towns, reduced deprivation and a better quality of life. Peopleliving in the new developments will have good access to services and facilities, includinghealthcare, cultural and educational facilities. The quality of the urban environment moregenerally will be improved, both in terms of the appearance of the townscape and from greateruse of more sustainable modes of accessing services and facilities and therefore improved airquality and reduced noise and congestion. All of these effects will help to enhance people’squality of life.
Ecosystems
7.3.26 The SA of the Core Strategy suggests that the planned levels of housing developmentcould have a detrimental impact on biodiversity. A small number of sites in the Site Allocationsand Polices and KCAAP DPDs are adjacent to or contain recognised biodiversity assets, anddevelopment at these sites could potentially risk adverse effects on biodiversity, either fromphysical damage or from the impact of noise and light pollution from human activity. There isa risk that the level of development proposed in the KCAAP and Site Allocations and PoliciesDPDs could adversely affect biodiversity, in two ways. First, the increase in residential areas,particularly in Kidderminster, will increase the demand for open space for recreation which mayput excessive pressure on existing green spaces. Secondly, some species and habitats suchas those of acidic communities cope poorly with breaks in connectivity, while others such asotter can tolerate small disturbances but not a series of small or larger developments within itsrange.
7.3.27 Policy SAL.UP3 in the Site Allocations and Policies DPD proposes to create a CountryPark to the north of Kidderminster, and therefore the pressure for recreation should be alleviatedso that adverse effects on existing sites are unlikely.
7.3.28 Policy in the Core Strategy and the Site Allocations and Policies DPD requiresdevelopments to protect and enhance biodiversity within and outside designated sites, and tomake enhancements to the green infrastructure network. . Policy SAL.UP5 in the Site Allocationsand Policies DPD should be amended to explicitly require cumulative effects to be addressedin ecological surveys, and the supporting text should note the particular risks regardingconnectivity for acidic communities and the cumulative effects of small disturbances on certainspecies.
Cultural Heritage
7.3.29 The SA of the Core Strategy suggests that the planned levels of housing developmentcould have potential for impacts on the integrity of the historic environment. The Site Allocationsand Policies DPD contains policy which requires any development proposal affecting the District'sheritage assets or their setting to demonstrate how these assets will be protected, conservedand where appropriate enhanced. Furthermore, the Core Strategy requires that newdevelopments and their layouts should take into account heritage assets and where possibleutilise historic streets, buildings, spaces and infrastructure as an integral part of the schemedesign. Therefore significant cumulative effects on designated assets are unlikely.
7.3.30 Notwithstanding this, it is possible that the scale of development proposed, particularlyin Kidderminster, will permanently change the character of the town by replacing large areasof old, often undesignated, buildings with new. The cumulative effects of this could be significant.
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There is a recognised relationship between the quality of the historic environment and itscontribution to economic vitality, and this is demonstrated in vacancy rates in the different townsand areas within towns in Wyre Forest.
7.3.31 However, there is policy within the Site Allocations and Policies DPD which requiresdevelopment to build on the quality of the historic environment, maximising opportunities tocontribute to local distinctiveness while at the same time having regard to the traditional designof the locality and avoid inappropriate features and detail. It is therefore likely that any adversecumulative effects arising from developments in Kidderminster will be minimised.
7.4 Proposed Mitigation Measures
7.4.1 As the above sections identify there are some sites and policies that do not score wellthrough the SA when tested against certain objectives. As mentioned above, flood risk providesa particular conflict to many of the sites and policies in the KCAAP. However, it is felt that inmany cases that it is important to retain these options within the KCAAP due to there strategicimportance to the regeneration of Kidderminster. In these cases the District Council believesthat adequate mitigation measures can be taken to guard against the conflicts with the SAobjectives.
7.4.2 Proposed mitigation measures are set out within the tables in appendices C, D and E.The table below summarises the mitigation measures proposed for each of the negative issuesraised.
Influence on the KCAAPProposed Mitigation MeasuresNegative EffectIdentified
For site specific policies where there is an identified flood riskwording should be included to highlight this and to requireappropriate mitigation measures to be implemented as part ofany new development.
Flooding Implement a suitable SUDS scheme toreduce surface water run-off.Locate vulnerable uses at higher levels.Open up existing culverts.Introduce soft landscaping to reducerun-off.
Policies KCA.CC1 Sustainable Transport and KCA.CC2WalkableTown expect new developments to contribute towards a wellconnected and accessible town centre that provides for pedestrian
Transport Improvements to public transport.
Introduction of new bus services.and cycle movement. The Sustainable Transport policy looks toimplement a number of priority projects aimed at improvingtransport, including the ring road and railway station interchange.Improved walking and cycling routes.
Policy KCA.UP7 - Green Infrastructure requires new developmentto provide green infrastructure through their design and link it tothe wider network. Enhancing the contribution of the canal andriver is highlighted specifically.
GreenInfrastructure
Contribution towards the greeninfrastructure network, either financial oractual provision.
Compensatory playing pitch provision.
Policy KCA.UP1 - Urban Design provides detailed guidance ondesign issues to ensure that new developments are appropriatelydesigned.
Design High quality design to ensure thatschemes do not have a detrimentalimpact on their surroundings.
The KCAAP relies on policies within the Core Strategy and theSite Allocations & Policies DPDs for guidance on communityfacilities.
CommunityFacilities
Compensation should be sought for theloss of the existing community facility.
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Influence on the KCAAPProposed Mitigation MeasuresNegative EffectIdentified
Policies KCA.UP5 - Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal andKCA.UP6 - River Stour state that developments should enhancethese waterways role as part of the Green Infrastructure andBiodiversity networks. Furthermore, site specific policies furtherhighlight this guidance where relevant.
Noise/LightPollution
Use of low-impact lighting to minimiseadverse affects.
Sensitive screening, acoustic barriers andsiting.
Implement improvements to wildlifehabitats.
7.5 Uncertainties and Risks
7.5.1 SA is an uncertain process which requires assumptions to be made regarding theimpacts of the policies proposed on the basis of limited or inadequate data. Most of the impactpredictions made in this report are therefore subject to some uncertainty and entail risks.
7.5.2 Themain uncertainty within this report is the availability of baseline data. This has madeit difficult in some cases to identify the current situation and the likely impact future developmentmay have. Uncertainties relating to baseline data will be resolved through monitoring.
7.5.3 The SA Report assesses sites and policy options against the SA Framework andidentified which is the most sustainable. There may also be circumstances where unforeseeneffects occur and these will not have been included within the assessment. A number ofassumptions have been made during the assessment and these are set out within section 5.5.Whilst the policies set out within this DPD are more detailed than those set out within the AdoptedCore Strategy for example, and this DPD refers to specific sites there is still a lot of uncertaintyregarding the exact nature of the development which will take place on sites. An example ofthis is where sites are allocated for a mix of uses, the exact mix of uses could have an impacton the sustainability of the site however, at this stage those details are not clear. Where sitesare allocated for residential development, it is assumed that they will meet the specific policyrequirements set out within the Adopted Core Strategy for affordable housing and renewableenergy for example, however, there are clauses within the Adopted Core Strategy policies toallow for reduced levels of affordable housing or renewable energy where developers candemonstrate that meeting these requirements would render a development unviable. Therefore,there is some uncertainty about whether the assumptions made will be reflected in the actualdevelopment delivered on some of the sites.
7.5.4 The SA Framework uses 21 criteria to assess the sites and policy options. The outcomewill vary depending on the weight afforded to each of the criteria. Although their is no explicitweighting of the criteria, their will be implicit weighting because the 21 objectives are not equallybalanced between the social, economic and environmental areas of sustainability, however,they are all of equal importance.
7.5.5 An example of how some criteria might carry more weight, though not explicitly, is inrelation to flood risk. When ranking the development sites flood risk is identified as a crucialissue and there are negative impacts for some sites. However, flood risk, in this case, canusually be mitigated by good design and this is likely to have a positive impact on the economyand the quality of the local environment, additionally, the sites are in highly accessible towncentre locations and this has a positive impact in terms of reducing the need to travel. Therefore,although flood risk can be a significant issue, where it is mitigated correctly it can lead to otherpositive benefits.
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7.5.6 The consistency in judgements between appraising different policy areas and differentsite uses is important. Considerable work has been carried out to ensure that the effects havebeen treated in a comparable fashion. Details of the assumptions applied for each SA objectiveare set out in section 5.5 of this report. By way of example, there are assumptions made aboutwhat a suitable walking distance is and this has been applied to sites when assessing theiraccess to services and facilities, however, the quality of the walking route has not been assessedmeaning that although some sites are considered to have good access, the walking route maybe unpleasant thus encouraging car use whereas other sites which are more distant fromservices and facilities may still provide access to them by foot as the route is of a higher quality.
7.5.7 The degree to which the SA process can assess secondary, cumulative and synergisticeffects is limited. As there is uncertainty about assessing the immediate effects, onceassumptions start being made about subsequent and cumulative impact the level of uncertaintygrows.
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8 Implementation
8.1 Links to Other Tiers of Plans and Programmes and the Project Level
8.1.1 The Site Allocations and Policies DPD and the KCAAP DPD both sit within the LDF .The first LDF document to be produced was the Core Strategy DPD. All subsequent DPDs,including the Site Allocations and Policies and KCAAP DPDs must be in conformity with theAdopted Core Strategy. The DPDs must also be in general conformity with national planningpolicy.
8.1.2 The Site Allocations and Policies and KCAAP DPDs provide more detailed policies andallocate sites in order to implement the principles set out within the Adopted Core Strategy.The SA of these documents has elaborated on the earlier SA of the Core Strategy.
8.2 Proposals for Monitoring
8.2.1 The following indicators are proposed for monitoring. These indicators are drawn fromthose set out within the SA Framework. These indicators are also being used to monitor thesustainability impacts of the Adopted Core Strategy and as such, information should becomeavailable on these indicators as part of that process. These indicators will also be used tomonitor the the Site Allocations and Policies DPD. However, these indicators may need to beamended to reflect the availability of information.
IMD health profilesNumber of developments (applications approved) which benefit the green infrastructurenetworkLife expectancyAdult participation in sport (NI8)% of new residential development within 30 minutes public transport travel time of keyfacilities.Loss of community facilities as a result of new development.% of villages with key facilities, i.e, primary school, post office, GP, pub, village hall,convenience storeNumber of affordable housing completions (net of demolitions)% of housing completions which are affordable (net of demolitions)% of housing completions by size (gross)% of housing completions by tenure (net of demolitions)Number of additional gypsy/traveller pitches granted permissionNumber of extra care units completedNumber of residential applications refused as a result of poor quality design (applicationsrefused using Policy D1 in Wyre Forest District Adopted Local Plan 2004)% of homes constructed to Code for Sustainable Homes level 4 or aboveNI3: Those who have participated in a local areaAverage number of neighbour and statutory consultation letters sent per planning applicationNumber of new developments incorporating 'Secured by Design' principles (applicationsdetermined using policy D16 in the Wyre Forest District Adopted Local Plan, 2004)% of flatted residential and all commercial developments providing storage for recycling(permissions granted)Volume of household waste recycled (NI192)Household waste collected (excluding recycling)(tonnes)
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District per capita CO2emissionsNumber of major new developments incorporating on-site renewable energy generationAverage energy rating of new housing% of residential completions within Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn and BewdleyNumber of developments granted permission which provide cycle parkingNumber of developments granted permission which incorporate travel plansNumber of AQMAs and areas of air quality concern within the District% of new developments incorporating SUDSNumber of new residential developments (permissions granted) where any part of the siteis located in the floodplain (zone 2 and 3)Number of planning permissions granted contrary to EA adviceNumber of applications refused in Conservation AreasNumber of planning permissions granted in Conservation AreasNumber of Listed Building consents grantedNumber of new records added to the HERNumber of applications approved contrary to Natural England recommendationNumber of applications refused because of their potential impact on biodiversity/geodiversity.Condition of SSSIsChange in areas of local biodiversity importanceProportion of local sites where positive conservation management has been or is beingimplemented (NI197).Achievement of BAP targetsNumber of demolition consents (Listed Buildings)Number of demolition consents (Conservation Areas)Number of buildings on the national and local BARs% of Conservation Areas with Conservation Area Appraisals completed/updated within thelast 5 years% of Conservation Areas with Management Plans completed/updated within the last 5years.Number of derelict buildings brought back into use.Amount of best and most versatile agricultural land lost to developmentNumber of planning permissions granted in the Green BeltNumber of hectares of open space and recreational/amenity space lost to development% of new residential completions in Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn located onbrownfield landNumber of noise pollution complaintsNumber of light pollution complaints received% of school leavers with 5 A*-C grades% of the District's population qualified to NVQ level 4 or higher% of LDF consultations carried out in accordance with the SCINumber of consultation responses received on LDF documentsNumber of VAT registered businesses within the areaNumber of VAT registered businesses in rural areasNumber of bed spaces developed (Hotels and Guest Houses)Number of tourism related jobsDe-registrations of VAT registered businesses in the area
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New retail development within or on the edge of primary shopping area (Kidderminster andStourport-on-Severn)Net new retail floorspace completed.% of employment land developed on brownfield landNumber of B1 completions
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ALink
sto
Other
Policies,Plan
s,Prog
rammes
andSu
staina
bilityObjectiv
esan
dHow
they
HaveBeenTakeninto
Accou
nt
INTE
RNAT
IONAL
SAIm
plications
Objectiv
esPo
licy/Plan
/Program
me/Strategy
/Initiative
Pillars
ofsustainable
developm
ent
are
interwoven
into
the
SA
Process.
The
objectives
consider
social,econom
icand
environm
entalissues.
Joha
nnesbu
rgDeclaratio
non
Sustaina
ble
Develop
men
t(2002)
Collectiveresponsibilitytoadvanceandstrengthen
thepillarsofsustainabledevelopm
ent–
econom
ic,socialdevelopmentand
environm
entalprotectionatlocal,national,regionaland
globallevels.
Responsibilitytooneanother,tothegreatercom
munity
oflifeandtoourchildren.
Increase
access
tobasicrequirements-clean
water,sanitation,adequateshelter,energy,
healthcare,foodsecurityandtheprotectionofbiodiversity.
Assistaccesstofinancialresources,benefitfromtheopeningofmarkets,and
ensurecapacity
building.
Undertake
publicconsultationon
theSAand
Core
Strategy
developm
ent
tofacilitate
awarenessandparticipation.
Rio
Declaratio
non
Environm
enta
ndDevelop
men
t(1992)
Environm
entalprotectionshallconstitutean
integralpartofthedevelopm
entprocess
and
cannotbe
considered
inisolationfromit.
Decreasethedisparities
instandardsofliving.
Reduceandeliminateunsustainablepatternsofproductionandconsum
ptionandprom
ote
appropriatedemographicpolicies.
Facilitateandencouragepublicaw
arenessandparticipationby
makinginformationwidely
available.
Reflected
inthe
SEA
Directive
the
requirementsofwhich
need
tobe
incorporated
intotheSAReport.
Aarhu
sCon
vention(1998)
Setsoutthe
obligationtosafeguardtheEnvironm
entforfuturegenerations.
Linksaccountabilityandenvironm
entalprotection.
Imposesobligations
re:accesstoinformationandpublicparticipation.
IncludeSAObjectiveon
reducing
greenhouse
gasem
issionswithintheDistrict.
Kyo
toProtoc
ol(1997)
Establishedtolim
item
issionsofgreenhouse
gases.
UKcommitted
itselftoa12.5%reductioninits
greenhousegasem
issions(carbondioxide,
methane,nitrousoxide,hydroflourocarbons,perflourocarbons
andsulphurhexaflouride).It
hasalso
setoutdomestic
targetofa20%reductionincarbon
dioxideby
2010.
Include
SA
objectives
that
work
towards
sustainable
developm
ent
and
combating
climatechange.
Seeks
tocombatclim
atechange,ensuresustainabletransport,addressthreatstopublichealthand
managenaturalresources
moreresponsiblyandstop
biodiversitydecline,combatpovertyandsocial
exclusionandmeetthe
challengeofan
ageing
population.
TheEU
Sustaina
bleDevelop
men
tStrateg
y(upd
ated
2005)
Include
SA
Objective
onmaintaining
and
enhancingbiodiversitywithintheDistrict.
Prom
otethemaintenance
ofbiodiversityby
requiring
measurestomaintainorrestorenaturalhabitats
andwild
speciesatafavourableconservationstatus.
Europe
anHab
itats
Dire
ctive(1992)
Include
SA
Objective
onmaintaining
and
enhancingbiodiversitywithintheDistrict.
Europe
anBird
sDire
ctive(1979)
Maintenance
ofthefavourableconservationstatus
ofwild
birdspecies.
IdentificationandclassificationofSpecialProtectionAreas
forrareorvulnerablespecies.
Establishm
entofa
generalschem
eofprotectionforallwild
birds.
Include
SA
Objective
onprom
oting
opportunitiesforsustainabletraveltoreduce
transportem
issions.
Europe
anAirQua
lityDire
ctive(2000)
Introductionofnewairqualitystandardsforpreviouslyunregulatedairpollutants.Including
sulphurdioxide,nitrogen
dioxide,particulatematter,lead
andozone.
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INTE
RNAT
IONAL
SAIm
plications
Objectiv
esPo
licy/Plan
/Program
me/Strategy
/Initiative
Pollutantsgoverned
byalreadyexistingam
bientairquality
objectives
andbenzene,carbon
monoxide,polycyclicarom
atichydrocarbons,cadmium,arsenic,nickeland
mercury.
Establishesacommunity
wideprocedureforexchangeofinformationanddataon
ambient
airqualityintheEC.
Include
SA
Objective
onpreservation
and
enhancem
entofthe
District’swaterresources.
European
WaterFram
eworkDire
ctive(2000)
Fram
eworkforthe
protectionofinland
surface
waters,transitionalwaters,coastalw
atersand
groundwater.
Fourdistinctelem
ents;characterisationandassessmentofimpactson
riverbasindistricts,
environm
entalm
onitoring,thesetting
ofenvironm
entalobjectives
anddesign
and
implem
entationoftheprogrammeofmeasuresneeded
toachievethem
.
IncludeSAObjectiveon
seekingopportunities
toreduce
theriskoffloodingwithintheDistrict.
Europe
anSixthEn
vironm
entalA
ctionPlan
(2001–2010)
Highlevelofprotectionforthe
environm
entand
human
health,forgeneralimprovem
entin
theenvironm
entand
quality
oflife.
Identifiesareasatriskoffloodingandpossiblefuturefloodingproblems.
Includean
SA
objectiveon
protectingand
enhancingthelandscapeoftheDistrict.
Theaim
oftheConventionis
toachieveagreaterunity
betweenmem
bers
forthepurposeof
safeguarding
andrealisingtheidealsandprinciples
which
aretheircom
mon
heritage,itisconcerned
toachievesustainabledevelopm
entb
ased
onabalanced
andharmonious
relationshipbetween
Europe
anLa
ndscap
eCon
vention(2000)
socialneeds,econom
icactivity
andtheenvironm
ent;Notingthat
thelandscapehasan
important
publicinterest
role
inthecultural,ecological,environm
entala
ndsocial
fields,
andconstitutes
aresource
favourable
toeconom
icactivity
andwhose
protection,
managem
entandplanning
can
contributetojobcreation;Aw
arethatthelandscapecontributes
totheformationoflocalculturesand
that
itisabasiccomponent
oftheEuropeannaturaland
culturalheritage,contributingto
human
well-being
andconsolidationof
theEuropeanidentity;
Acknowledgingthat
thelandscapeis
animportantpartofthequality
oflifeforp
eopleeveryw
here:inurbanareasandinthecountryside,in
degraded
areasas
wellasinareasof
high
quality,inareasrecognised
asbeingof
outstanding
beautyas
wellaseveryday
areas;Notingthatdevelopm
entsinagriculture,forestry,industrialand
mineral
productiontechniques
andin
regional
planning,townplanning,transport,
infrastructure,
tourism
andrecreationand,
atamoregenerallevel,changes
intheworldeconom
yareinmany
casesacceleratingthetransformationoflandscapes;W
ishing
torespondtothepublic’swishtoenjoy
high
quality
landscapes
andtoplay
anactivepartinthedevelopm
entoflandscapes;Believing
that
thelandscapeisakeyelem
entofindividualand
socialwell-being
andthatits
protection,managem
ent
andplanning
entailrightsandresponsibilitiesforeveryone.
NAT
IONAL
SAIm
plications
Objectiv
esPo
licy/Plan
/Program
me/Strategy
/Initiative
IncludeSAobjectives
onpreserving
and
enhancingthebiodiversityoftheregion.
TheActprotectsinlawwildlife(birds,animalsandplantslistedintheAnnexes),thecountryside,N
ational
Parks,and
thedesignationofprotectedareas,andpublicrightsofway.
TheWild
lifean
dCou
ntryside
Act
1981
(as
amen
ded)
IncludeSAobjectives
onpreserving
and
enhancingthebiodiversityoftheregion.
Section40
oftheActplaces
adutyupon
allpublic
bodies
tohave
regardtothepurposeofconserving
biodiversity.
TheNER
C(NaturalEn
vironm
entand
Rural
Com
mun
ites)
Act
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NAT
IONAL
IncludeSAobjectives
onpreserving
and
enhancingthebiodiversityoftheregion.
Thisdocumentsetsoutanapproach
tobiodiversityconservationthatisdesigned
notonlytomeetthe
commitm
enttohalttheloss
ofbiodiversityby
2010,buttoguideactionwellintothesecond
decade
ofthe21stcenturyatatim
ewhenthechallenges
facedby
thenaturalenvironm
entaregreat.Itcomprises:
Con
servingBiodiversity:The
UKApp
roach
DEF
RA(2007)
Ashared
purposeintacklingtheloss
andrestorationofbiodiversity
Theguidingprinciples
thatwewillfollowtoachieveit
OurprioritiesforactionintheUKandinternationally
Indicatorstomonitorthe
keyissues
onaUKbasis
IncludeSAobjectives
onpreserving
and
enhancingthebiodiversityoftheregion.
TheBernConventionisabindinginternationallegalinstrumentinthefieldofnatureconservation,which
coversmostofthe
naturalheritage
oftheEuropeancontinentand
extendstosomeStatesofAfrica.Its
aimsaretoconserve
wild
floraandfaunaandtheirnaturalhabitatsandtoprom
oteEu
ropean
co-operation
inthatfield.
TheBernCon
vention(1979)
TheConventionplaces
aparticularimportanceon
theneed
toprotectendangerednaturalhabitatsand
endangered
vulnerablespecies,includingmigratoryspecies.
Allcountries
thathave
signed
theBernConventionmusttakeactionto:
prom
otenationalpoliciesforthe
conservationofwild
floraandfauna,andtheirnaturalhabitats;
have
regardtotheconservationofwild
floraandfaunaintheirplanninganddevelopm
entpolicies,
andintheirm
easuresagainstpollution;
prom
oteeducationanddissem
inategeneralinformationon
theneed
toconserve
speciesofwild
floraandfaunaandtheirhabitats;
encourageandco-ordinateresearch
relatedtothepurposes
ofthisConvention.
andalso
co-operatetoenhancetheeffectivenessofthesemeasuresthrough:
co-ordinationofefforts
toprotectm
igratoryspecies;
andtheexchange
ofinformationandthesharingofexperienceandexpertise.
Includean
SAobjectiveon
flood
risk.
Thisisacross-governmentprogram
metaking
forwardthedeveloping
strategy
forflood
andcoastal
erosionriskmanagem
entinEngland.
MakingSp
aceforW
ater
IncludeSAobjectives
onpreserving
and
enhancingthebiodiversityoftheregion.
Working
with
theGrain
ofNature–A
Biodiversity
Strategy
forE
ngland
(DEF
RA,
2002)
Aimstoprotectand
enhancebiodiversityby
embeddingitintoalltypes
ofpublicpolicy.
Setsoutdifferentactions
tobe
takenindifferentareas,includingurbanareas,agriculture,w
ater
andwoodland.
Include
SA
objectives
onreducing
consum
ptionandincreasing
recycling.
UKWaste
Strategy
(DEF
RA,2000)
TacklingWasteisessentialtosecuringsustainabledevelopm
ent.
Setstargetstoreduce
theam
ountofwastegoingtolandfill,landfilltax
escalatorw
illhelptoachieve
this.
Key
target:-recycleorcompost30%ofhouseholdwasteby
2010.
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NAT
IONAL
Includean
SAobjectiveon
reducing
waste,
increasing
recyclingandprom
otingthe
wastehierarchy.
Promotes
amovetowards
‘One
PlanetLiving’.Reducingwasteisan
importantcontributortothisgoal.
Needtobreakthelinkbetweeneconom
icgrow
thandwastegrow
th,and
usefewer
naturalresources.
Mostp
roductsshouldbe
re-usedor
theirmaterialsrecycled.E
nergyshouldbe
recoveredfrom
other
wasteswherepossible.Forasm
allamountofresidualmaterial,landfillw
illbe
necessary.
WasteStrategy
forE
ngland
2007
(DEF
RA)
VISION:Despite
major
progress
since2000,E
ngland’sperformance
onwaste
stilllags
behind
many
Europeancountries.A
llparts
ofsocietywillhave
toshareresponsibility:
Producerswillhave
tomakeproductsusingmorerecycled
materialsandless
newlyextracted
raw
materials.Theywillhave
todesign
productsthatareless
wastefuland
take
responsibilityforthe
environm
entalimpactoftheirproductsthroughouttheirlife.
Retailerswillhave
toreduce
packaging,source
andmarketproductsthatareless
wasteful,and
helptheirconsumerstobe
less
wasteful.
Consumers–bothbusiness
andindividualhouseholds
–willhave
theopportunitytoreduce
their
ownwaste,purchaseproductsandservices
thatgenerateless
wasteandreduce
environm
ental
impacts,andseparatetheirw
asteforrecycling.
Localauthoritieswillhave
tocommission
orprovideconvenientrecyclingservices
fortheirresidents
andcommercialcustom
ersandadvice
andinformationon
howtoreduce
waste.Theywillalso
have
toworkwith
theircom
munities
toplan
andinvestinnewcollectionandreprocessing
facilities.
Thewastemanagem
entindustry
willhave
toinvestinfacilitiestorecycleandrecoverw
aste,and
provideconvenientwasteservices
totheircustomerstorecycleandrecovertheirwaste.
TheGovernm
ent’s
keyobjectives
areto:
decouplewastegrow
th(in
allsectors)fromeconom
icgrow
thandputm
oreem
phasison
waste
preventionandre-use;
meetand
exceed
theLandfillDirectivediversiontargetsforbiodegradablemunicipalwastein2010,
2013
and2020;
increase
diversionfromlandfillofnon-municipalwasteandsecurebetterintegrationoftreatment
form
unicipalandnon-municipalwaste;
securetheinvestmentininfrastructureneeded
todivertwastefromlandfilland
forthe
managem
ent
ofhazardouswaste;and
getthe
mostenvironm
entalbenefitfromthatinvestment,throughincreasedrecyclingofresources
andrecoveryofenergy
fromresidualwasteusingamixoftechnologies.
IncludeSA
objectives
onreducing
the
need
totravel,andencouragingwalking,
cyclingandtheuseofpublictransportas
alternatives
totheprivatecar.
TheEd
ding
tonTran
sportS
tudy
(2006)
Setsoutthe
importanceofagood
transportsystem
tomaintaining
astrong
econom
y,andthe
importanceofreducing
congestioninurbanareas.
Transportcontributesaround
aquarterofemissionsandisthefastestgrowingsource.Thereisa
need
toreduce
theem
issionsfromthetransportsectorinordertotackleglobalwarming.
Develop
SAobjectiveon
theefficientuse
ofland,prioritisingtheuseof
PDLand
protectingurbangreenspace.
BarkerR
eviewof
Land
Use
Plan
ning
(DCLG
,2006)
Increase
flexibilityandresponsiveness
oftheplanning
system
throughthequickerdeliveryof
developm
entplandocumentsandamorepositiveattitudetodevelopm
ent.
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IONAL
Improvetheefficiencyoftheplanning
process,includingmajorreform
oftheplanning
processfor
majorinfrastructureprojects,and
thestream
liningofpoliciesandprocessesincludingnational
planning
guidance
policy.
Promotemoreefficientuseofland
throughfiscalincentives
toencouragebusiness
propertytobe
keptinuseandtodevelopvacantBrownfieldsites,andareview
ofgreenbeltpoliciestoensure
thatthey
arestillappropriate.
TheLocalDevelopmentFramew
orkshould
bethe
spatial
expression
ofthe
Com
munity
Strategy.
Strong
andPros
perous
Com
mun
ities
–the
LocalG
overnm
entW
hite
Pape
r(Octob
er2006)
Overallvision
ofrevitalised
localauthoritiesworking
with
theirpartnerstoreshapepublicservices
around
thecitizensandcommunities
thatusethem
.RequiresthepreparationofLocalAreaAg
reem
ents.Simplify
procedures
toenabletheco-ordination
ofconsultationon
SustainableCom
munity
Strategies,LocalAreaAgreementsandLocal
DevelopmentFramew
orks.
EngagetheLS
Pinavisioningexercise.
Pillarsof
sustainabledevelopm
entare
interwoven
into
theSA
Process.
The
objectives
consider,social,econom
icand
environm
entalissues.
UKStrategy
forS
ustainab
leDevelop
men
t(2005)
Living
withinenvironm
entallimits.
Ensuringastrong,healthyandjustsociety.
Achieving
asustainableeconom
y.Promotinggood
governance
andusingsoundscienceresponsibly.
Highlightsfourpriorityareasforaction:Sustainableconsum
ptionandproduction,climatechange
andenergy,protectingournaturalresourcesandenhancingtheenvironm
entand
creating
sustainablecommunities
andafairerw
orld.
Foreachoftheseareas,theStrategy
identifiesindicatorsthroughwhich
toreview
progress.
Includes
20UKFram
eworkIndicatorsintended
tocoverkey
impactsandoutcom
esthatreflectthe
priorityareasacross
theUK.
Develop
SA
Objectiveon
encouraging
urbanregeneration.
Urban
White
Pape
r(2000)
Peopleshapingthefutureoftheircom
munity
Peoplelivinginattractivewell-kepttow
nsandcitieswhich
usespaceandbuildings
well.
Gooddesign
andplanning
which
makes
itpracticaltoliveinamoreenvironm
entally
sustainable
way
with
less
noise,pollutionandtrafficcongestion.
Towns
andcitiesabletocreateandshareprosperityinvestingtohelpalltheircitizensreachtheir
fullpotential.
Goodquality
services
–health,education,housing,transport,finance,shopping,leisureand
protectionfromcrimethatmeetstheneedsofpeopleandbusinesses
wherevertheyare.
Develop
SAObjectiveon
prom
otingrural
regenerationthroughimprovinghousing
choice
and
localised
services
inappropriateareas.
RuralWhite
Pape
r(2000)
Supportvitalvillageservices
Modernise
ruralservices
Provide
affordablehomes
Deliverlocaltransportsolutions
Rejuvenatemarkettow
nsandathrivinglocaleconomy
Setanewdirectionforframing.
Preservewhatm
akes
ruralEngland
special
Ensureeveryone
canenjoyan
accessiblecountryside
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NAT
IONAL
Givelocalpow
ertocountry
towns
andvillages
Establishesaruralproofingmechanism
toensurethatallm
ajorpoliciesareassessed
fortheirrural
impact.
Develop
SA
Objective
toprom
ote
opportunitiesto
improvehousingchoice
and
provide
affordable
housing
opportunities.
Sustaina
bleCom
mun
ities
Plan
(2003)
Long-term
programmeofactionfordeliveringsustainablecommunities
inurbanandruralareas:-
addressing
thehousingshortage
throughacceleratingtheprovisionofhousing,affordablehousing
andtacklinghomelessness.
Addressinglowdemandandabandonm
ent
Decenthom
esLiveability–improvinglocalenvironm
ents
Protectingthecountryside.
Develop
SAObjectivetoimprovetransport
choice
forlocalresidents
andto
reduce
thedependency
ontheprivatecaras
amodeoftransport.
Tran
sport1
0Ye
arPlan
(2000)
Ten-yearstrategy
forinvestmentinthefuturetocreateprosperityandabetterenvironm
ent.Ap
proach
basedon
integrated
transport,public&privatepartnershipandnewprojectstodeliverabroad
packageofimprovem
entby2010.
50%increase
inrailuse
80%increase
inrailfreight
Traffic
congestionreducedbelowcurrentlevelsparticularly
inlargeurbanareas
10%increase
inbuspassengerjourneys
Safercyclingandwalking
routes,m
ore20mph
areasandHom
eZonesforsaferroads.
Develop
SA
Objectives
relating
toincreasing
theam
ountofenergy
which
isgenerated
from
renewable
sources,
UKClim
ateCha
ngeProg
ramme(1994)
Improvebusiness
useofenergy,stim
ulateinvestmentand
cutcosts.
Energylabels,standards,integratedpollutionpreventionandcontrol,stimulatenewmoreefficient
sourcesofpowergeneration,
reducing
transport
emissions
and
improving
the
energy
efficiency
ofbuildings.
Cutem
issionsfromthetransportsector,promotebetterenergyefficiencyinthedomestic
sector,
improveenergy
efficiencyrequirementsofthebuildingregulations,
Protectingandenhancingforests,
New
targetsforimprovingenergy
managem
entofpublic
buildings,energyefficiencytargetsfor
localauthorities,schoolsandhospitals,developinggreentravelplans.
Develop
SAObjectivetotake
accountof
theeffectsof
climatechange
andthe
locationofnewdevelopm
entintheDistrict.
SternReviewof
theEc
onom
icsof
Clim
ate
Cha
nge(Nov
embe
r2006)
ThePlanningSystem’schiefrolewillbe
encouragingbuildings
andinfrastructuretotake
account
ofclimatechange,particularlyby
limiting
developm
entinfloodplains.
ThePlanningSystemwillbe
akeytoolforencouraging
bothprivateandpublicinvestmentin
locations
thatareless
vulnerabletoclimaterisks
todayandinthefuture.
Develop
SA
Objective
toprom
ote
opportunities
for
renewable
energy
facilitiesinappropriatecircum
stancesand
toimprovetheenergy
efficiencyof
new
buildings.
Energy
White
Pape
r(2007)
CuttheUK’sCarbonDioxide
emissionsby
some60%by
2050
with
realprogress
by2020.
Tomaintainthereliabilityofenergy
supplies.
Toprom
otecompetitivemarketsintheUKandbeyond
helpingtoraisetherateofsustainable
econom
icgrow
thandimproveproductivity.
Toensurethateveryhomeisadequatelyandaffordablyheated.
Envisages
anenergy
system
by2020
thatwillbe
muchmorediverse,usingamuchgreaterm
ixofenergy,especially
electricitysourcesandtechnologies,thereforeaffectingthemeans
ofsupply
andthecontroland
managem
entofdem
and.
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IONAL
Develop
SA
Objective
toprom
ote
opportunitiesto
access
and
enjoythe
District’s
countryside
ina
sustainable
manner.
TheCou
ntryside
andRightsof
Way
Act
(CROW)(2000)
Extendsthepublic’sabilitytoenjoytheCountryside
whilstalsoprovidingsafeguards
forlandowners
andoccupiers.
Creates
anewstatutoryrightofaccess
toopen
country
andregistered
common
land.
Modernise
theRightsofWay
system
GivegreaterprotectiontoSSSIs.
Provide
betterm
anagem
entarrangementsforA
ONBs
Strengthen
WildlifeEnforcementLegislation.
Develop
SA
Objective
toprom
ote
opportunities
toengage
with
local
communities
andaddressdiverselocal
needs.
Diversity
andEq
ualityin
Plan
ning
(2005)
EarlyandeffectiveengagementbetweenLPAsandthecommunities
they
serve.
Planningstaffshouldunderstand
themixofpeoplewithintheirareaandhowitmightbe
changing.
Effectivedataanalysiscombinedwith
localknowledgecanhelpidentifyplanning
needsandmonitor
progress
overtim
e.
Develop
anSAobjectiveto
prom
otethe
re-use
ofpreviouslydevelopedland.
Housing
onPD
Lcanstimulatetherenaissanceofcities,towns
andvillagesandincrease
populationlevels
closetoservices
andfacilities,thus
reducing
traveldem
andandcontributingtoimproved
urbanvitality.
Untap
pedPo
tential–
Iden
tifying
and
DeliveringResiden
tialD
evelop
men
ton
Previous
lyDevelop
edLa
nd(CPR
E,2007)
PPS3reinforces
theGovernm
ent’s
commitm
entto
creatingmixed
andsustainablecommunities,and
nationally
thereisatargettodevelopatleast60%
ofhousingon
PDL.
Thereporthasfivekeyfindings:
Capacity
assessmentsareunderestimatingactualPDLpotential.
Thecontributionofsm
allsitesisunderestimated.
Strong
density
policyhelpsincrease
developm
entonPDL.
Rigorousmonitoringiskeytoaccurateassessmentofsupply.
Proactivedevelopm
entofP
DLstimulates
sustainableurbanrenaissance.
Develop
anSAobjectivewhich
ensures
that
theDistrict’s
inland
waterwaysare
protected
and
enhanced
and
that
sustainable
transport
options
are
considered.
WaterwaysforT
omorrow(DEF
RA,2000)
Thisreportfollowsup
‘AnewDealforTransport:Betterforeveryone’bysetting
outproposalsfor
thefutureofourinlandwaterways–thecanalsandnavigableriversofEngland
andWales.
Theaimsforthe
inland
waterwaysare:toseean
improvingquality
ofinfrastructure;abetter
experienceforusersthroughmoreco-operationbetweennavigationauthorities;and
increased
opportunitiesforallthroughsustainabledevelopm
ent.
Thereportalso
encourages
theuseofwaterwaysforrecreation,education,regeneration,andboth
passengerand
freighttransport.
Develop
anSAobjectivewhich
ensures
that
theDistrict’s
inland
waterwaysare
protected
and
enhanced
and
that
sustainable
transport
options
are
considered.
Plan
ning
aFu
tureforthe
Inland
Waterways
(IWAAC,2001)
Thereportacknow
ledges
thattheinland
waterwaysofEngland
andWales
areanationalasset.
TheGovernm
entw
ishestoimprovethecontributionthatthey
maketoquality
oflifeinbothrural
andurbanareas.
Thiscontributionspas
awiderangeofpolicyobjectives
andthey
aresetout
below.
REGENERAT
ION:A
ctas
aCatalystforeconom
icandsocialregeneration;Increase
developm
ent
valueandtheopportunityforinvestment;Focusandlinkregenerationopportunities;Generate
long-term
econom
icactivity
andopportunitiesforinvestment;Promoteinclusionandquality
oflife.
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IONAL
SPORTANDRECREAT
ION:P
rovide
animportantsportand
recreationresource;C
ontributeto
thehealthandwell-being
ofsociety;Form
corridorslinking
urbanareastothecountryside;Promote
accessibilitytoallm
embersofsociety;Add
valueas
anationalfishery.
TOURISM:Actas
atourismassetintheirownright;provide
alinkbetweenexisting/newattractions;
Supporttheholiday
industrythroughwater-based
activities;P
rovide
world-renow
neddestinations;
Enhance
theenvironm
entand
attractincreasedvisitoractivity.
HERITAGE,C
ULTUREANDTH
ENAT
URALENVIRONMENT:Form
aunique
heritage,cultural,
educational,landscapeandenvironm
entalasset;H
osta
widearrayofimportanthistoricbuildings
andstructures;C
ontributetothediversity
ofthenaturalenvironm
entbysustaining
habitatsand
hostingrarespecies;Contributetoopen
spaceprovision;providearesource
forw
atersupplyand
land
drainage.
TRANSPORT:Contributetointegrated
transportobjectives;P
rovide
transportroutes
onalocal
andnationalscale;A
ctas
awaterbornetransportcorridorforpeopleandfreight;Formimportant
cycling,walking
andpublicaccess
corridors.
Develop
anSAobjectiveto
protectthe
historicenvironm
ent.
Thereportaimsto:
TheHistoric
Environm
ent:AFo
rceforO
urFu
ture
(DCMS,
2001)
Ensurethatthefullpotentialofthe
historicenvironm
entasalearning
resource
isrealised;
Ensurethatthehistoricenvironm
entisaccessibletoeverybodyandisseen
assomething
with
which
thewholeofsocietycanidentifyandengage;
Ensurethatthehistoricenvironm
entisprotectedandsustainedforthe
benefitofourownandfuture
generations;
Ensurethatthehistoricenvironm
ent’s
importanceas
aneconom
icassetisskilfullyharnessed.
Develop
anSAobjectivethatprotectsall
aspectsofthehistoricenvironm
ent.
TheWhite
papersetsoutchanges
thechangesthat
areproposed
totheheritagesystem
.Themost
relevanttothisscopingexercise
isthestrengtheningofprotectionforvulnerablesites.
Underthissection,
themainchangesinclude:
Herita
geProtectio
nWhite
Pape
r(DCMS,
March
2007)
WorldHeritage
Site
protectionwillbe
strengthened
bytheintroductionofgreaternotificationof
majordevelopm
entsandstrengthened
protectionagainstm
inorworks.
Protectionwillbe
strengthened
forarchaeologicalsiteson
cultivatedland.The
Class
1consent
system
willbe
reformed
topreventw
orkon
siteswhereamanagem
entstrategy
hadnotbeen
agreed.
Designationwillnowincludecomplex
sitesofearly
human
activity
thatdo
nothavestructures.
Subjecttoconsultation;locallydesignated
buildings
couldbe
protectedfromdemolition
andgreater
controlsrestored
overConservationAreas.
Develop
anSAobjectivewhich
protects
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
TheActmakes
provisionforthe
listingofbuildings
andthedesignationofConservationAreas.Itseeks
topreserve
buildings
ofspeciala
rchitectural
orhistoricinterest
andareasof
speciala
rchitectural
orhistoricalinterest,the
characterorappearanceofwhich
shouldbe
preserved.
Plan
ning
(ListedBuildings
and
Con
servationAreas
Act)1
990
Develop
anSAobjectivewhich
protects
thehistoricenvironm
entofthe
District.
TheActconsolidates
andam
ends
thelawrelatingto
ancientm
onum
entsandmakes
provisionforthe
investigation,preservationandrecordingofmattersofarchaeologicalorhistoricalinterest.
Anc
ient
Mon
umen
tsan
dArcha
eological
Areas
Act
1979
The
SA
process
will
ensure
that
sustainabilityisthecentralconsideration
intheCoreStrategy.
Cod
eforS
ustainab
leHom
es–Astep
chan
gein
sustaina
bleho
mebu
ilding
practic
e(DCLG
,2006)
TheCodehasbeen
developedtodrivetheconstructionofsustainablehomes.
Itintroducesminimum
standardsforenergyandwaterefficiencyandincludes
newareasof
sustainabilitydesign
such
aslifetimehomes
andtheinclusionofcompostingfacilities.
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IONAL
Develop
SA
objectives
toprom
otethe
developm
entofsustainablehomes.
Astarsystem
indicatestheoverallsustainabilityperformance
ofahome.
TheCodeprom
otes
reducedgreenhouse
gasem
issions,betteradaptationtoclimatechange
and
areducedimpacton
theenvironm
entoverall.
Develop
SAobjectives
relatingtohealth
andwell-being,accesstogreenspace
and
safeguarding
biodiversity.
NaturalEn
gland’sGreen
InfrastructureGuidancearticulates
NaturalEn
gland’spositioninrelationtogreen
infrastructureplanning
anddelivery,which
isincreasinglyrecognised
asan
essentialpartofsustainable
spatialplanning.Thisisdueinno
smallparttotheroleofgreeninfrastructureas
a‘lifesupportsystem’,
abletodelivermultipleenvironm
entalfunctions,and
toplay
akeypartinadaptingtoandmitigatingclimate
change.
Green
Infrastruc
ture
Guida
nce,Natural
Englan
d(2009)
Using
theguidance,N
aturalEngland
willdriveforwardgreeninfrastructureplanning
anddelivery.
Inparticular,theguidance
willhelpto:
facilitateaco-ordinated
andconsistentapproach
togreeninfrastructurestrategies
supportcolleaguesandguideexternalpartnersintheeffectivedeliveryofsustainable
greeninfrastructure
prom
otethecontributionofgreeninfrastructureto‘place-making’,inadditiontoother
governmentagendas
andlinks
tospatialplanning
inspire
throughbestpracticeexam
ples
andcase
studiesofgreeninfrastructureplanning
and
delivery
inspire
throughbestpracticeexam
ples
andcase
studiesofgreeninfrastructureplanning
and
delivery
demonstratethatgreeninfrastructureadds
hugelytothevalueofplansandprojectsthroughthe
deliveryofmultiplebenefitswhich
otherconventional‘g
rey’infrastructuresolutions
may
notbeable
tooffer
Ensure
the
SA
framew
ork
considers
econom
ic,
social
and
environm
ental
sustainaibility.
Nationa
lPlann
ingPo
licyFram
ework
(DCLG
,March
2012)
TheNationalPlanningPolicyFram
eworkisaradicalstream
liningofexistingPlanningPolicy
Statements,P
lanningPolicyGuidanceNotes
andsomecircularstoform
asingleconsolidated
document.
Theframew
orksetsoutthe
Governm
ent's
keyeconom
ic,socialand
environm
entalobjectives
and
theplanning
policiestodeliverthem
.Theframew
orkhasatits
hearta
'presumptioninfavourofsustainabledevelopm
ent'.
Ensure
that
the
LDF
incorporates
adequate
framew
ork
incorporates
adequate
site
allocations
and
criteria
Plan
ning
forT
ravellerS
ites(DCLG
,March
2012)
Seeks
toconsolidateandstream
lineplanning
policyforsitesforG
ypsies,TravellersandTravelling
Showpeople.
Seeks
tobringthedevelopm
entofsuchsiteswithintheGreen
Beltintolinewith
residential
developm
entintheGreen
Belt.
based
policies
fordelivering
sites
for
Gypsies,
Travellers
and
Travelling
Showpoeple.
Enables
LocalPlanningAuthoritiestoderivelocaltargetsforG
ypsy
andTravellerpitchprovision.
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IONAL
Ensurethatthecontentofthe
consultation
documentis
considered
whenassumptions
aremadeduringtheSAassessmentof
possiblesitesforG
ypsies,Travellersand
TravellingShowpeople.
The
SA
process
will
ensure
that
sustainabilityisthecentralconsideration
intheKidderminster
CentralA
reaAction
Plan.
PPS1
–DeliveringSu
staina
ble
Develop
men
t(2005)
Contributingtosustainableeconom
icdevelopm
ent.Protectingandenhancingthenaturaland
historicenvironm
ent,thequality
andcharacterofthe
countryside
andexistingcommunities.
Ensuringhigh
quality
developm
entthrough
good
andinclusivedesign
andefficientuseofresources.
Com
munity
involvem
enttopresenta
shared
vision
andstrategy
ofhowthearea
shoulddevelop
toachievemoresustainablepatternsofdevelopm
ent.
Highquality
inclusivedesign
inthelayoutofnewdevelopm
entsandindividualbuildings
interms
offunctionandimpact.
Considerpeople’sdiverseneedsandaimtobreakdownunnecessarybarriersandexclusions
tobenefitthewholecommunity.
Policiesshouldtake
accountofenvironm
entalissuessuch
as:
Mitigationofeffectsandadaptationtoclimatechange
throughthereductionofgreenhouse
gasem
issionsandtheuseofrenewableenergy,airquality
andpollution,land
contam
ination,
protectionofgroundwaterfromcontam
inationandnoiseandlightpollution.
Protectionofthewidercountryside
andimpactofdevelopm
entonlandscapequality,
conservationandenhancem
entofw
ildlifespeciesandhabitats.The
prom
otionofbiodiversity.
Needtoimprovebuiltandnaturalenvironm
entinandaround
urbanareasandrural
settlem
entsincludingtheprovisionofgood
quality
open
space,conservationofsoilquality,
preservationandenhancem
entofbuiltandarchaeologicalheritage.
Develop
SAobjectives
onbothmitigating,
and
adapting
toclimate
change
and
ensureprinciples
setoutunder‘Selecting
land
forDevelopment’arerepresented
withintheSAFram
ework.
PPS:
Plan
ning
andClim
ateCha
nge–
Supp
lemen
ttoPP
S1(DCLG
2007)
Setsoutthe
roleofplanning
inaddressing
climatechange.
PlanningAuthoritiesshouldprovideaframew
orkthatprom
otes
andencourages
renewableand
lowcarbon
energy
generation.
Whenallocatingland
fordevelopment,sustainabilitycriteria
setoutwithinthedocumentshouldbe
considered.
Develop
SAObjectiveto
safeguardthe
greenbeltand
open
countryside
and
maximisetheuseofpreviouslydeveloped
land.
PPG2–Green
Belts
1995
Preventurbansprawlbykeepingland
permanently
open,stoppingtowns
merging
intooneanother
andtopreserve
thesetting
andspecialcharacterofhistorictowns,and
toassistinurban
regeneration,by
encouragingtherecyclingorderelictand
otherurban
land.
Assum
ptionagainstdevelopmentthatm
aybe
considered
inappropriateintheGreen
Beltresulting
in;the
loss
ofopen
space,disproportionateadditions
overandabovethesize
oftheoriginaldw
elling
andnewuses
associated
with
developm
entconflictingwith
openness
andtheloss
ofvisualam
enity.
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IONAL
WhenconsideringGreen
Beltboundariesand/orreview
ingthem
Authorities
mustconsidercarefully
whethertheland
shouldbe
betterreservedforfuturedevelopm
entand
thus
ease
thepressureon
otherlandthatshouldhave
thelong-term
protectionoftheGreen
Belt.
Safeguarded
land
shouldbe
locatedwherefuturedevelopm
entw
ouldbe
anefficientuseofland,
wellintegratedwith
existingdevelopm
ent,andwellrelated
topublictransportandotherexisting
andplannedinfrastructure,so
prom
otingsustainabledevelopm
ent.
Develop
SAObjectives
toprovideawider
choice
ofhousing
through
improving
affordabilitytocreateinclusiveandmixed
communities
inallareas
oftheDistrict.
PPS3
–Hou
sing
(DCLG
,2010)
Ensurewidechoice
ofhousingtypesavailable(bothaffordableandmarket).
Deliverbetterbalance
betweendemandandsupplyandimproveaffordability.
Createsustainable,inclusiveandmixed
communities
inallareas.
Developmentsshouldbe
attractive,safeanddesigned
andbuilttoahigh
quality.Theyshouldbe
locatedinareaswith
good
access
tojobs,key
services
andinfrastructure.
Ensure
that
sites
are
assessed
asgreenfieldwhereappropriate.
Housing
land
assessmentsandhousingmarketassessm
entstobe
carriedoutbyLPAstoinform
LDFs
andRSS.
Highquality
housingthatisdesigned
andbuilttoahigh
standard.
Asufficientquantity
ofhousingtaking
intoaccountneedanddemandandseekingtoimprove
choice.
Rem
oved
garden
land
fromthedefinition
of'brownfield'.
Rem
oves
theminimum
density
requirement.
Ensurethateconom
icgrow
thisfully
considered
withintheSAframew
ork.
PPS4
-Plann
ingforS
ustainab
leEc
onom
icGrowth
(2009)
Setsoutthe
nationalplanningpolicyforeconomicdevelopm
ent.
Thedocumentdefines
econom
icdevelopm
entand
setsoutobjectives
foreconomies.
Setsoutpoliciesforachieving
theeconom
icobjectives.
Ensures
thatthehistoricenvironm
entis
adequatelycoveredwithintheSA
framew
ork.
PPS5
-Plann
ingforthe
Historic
Environm
ent(2010)
ReplacedPPG15
andPPG16
once
finalised.
Setsoutpoliciesforthe
conservationandenhancem
entofthe
historicenvironm
entthrough
the
planning
system
.Appliestothoseparts
ofthehistoricenvironm
entw
hich
have
statutoryprotection
butalsocoversheritageassetswhich
arenotcurrentlydesignated
orarenotcapableofdesignation
undercurrentheritageprotectionlegislation,butw
hich
have
alevelofinterestw
hich
shouldbe
conservedandwherepossible,enhanced.
TheGovernm
ent's
broadaimisthatthehistoricenvironm
ent,andheritageassetsinparticular,
shouldbe
conserved,enhanced
andenjoyedforthe
quality
oflifethey
bringtothisandfuture
generations.
Anumberofobjectives
andpoliciesaresetoutforachieving
theforvision.
Includean
SAobjectiverelatingtohealth
andwell-being.
PPG8–Teleco
mmun
ications
(1991)
Facilitatethegrow
thofnewandexistingtelecommunications
system
swhilstkeeping
the
environm
entalimpacttoaminimum
.Protectpublichealth.
Protectthecountryside
andurbanareas–especiallynationalparks,areas
ofoutstandingnatural
beauty,S
SSI’s,G
reen
Belts,and
areasandbuildings
ofarchitecturalorhistoricimportance.
Authoritiesshouldseek
nottopreventcom
petitionbetweenoperatorsandshouldnotquestionthe
need
forthe
proposed
developm
ent.
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IONAL
Thesharingofmastsandsitesisstronglyencouraged
wherethatrepresentstheoptim
umenvironm
entalsolutioninaparticularcase.
Encourage
rollouttoruralareas
whilstm
anagingpotentially
undesirableimpactsupon
the
environm
ent.
Include
asustainability
objective
tomaintain/enhance
biodiversity
and
geologicalconservationwithintheDistrict.
PPS9
–Biodiversity
andGeo
logical
Con
servation(2005)
Policiesshouldseek
tomaintain,orenhance,oraddtobiodiversityandgeologicalconservation
interests
Policieson
theform
andlocationofdevelopm
entshouldtake
astrategicapproach
totheconservation
andenhancem
entofbiodiversity
andgeology,andrecognisethecontributions
thatindividualsites
andareasmaketoconserving
theseresourcesinthewiderenvironm
ent
Developmentpoliciesshouldprom
oteopportunitiesforthe
incorporationofbeneficialbiodiversity
andgeologicalfeatures
withinthedesign
ofdevelopm
ent.
Policiesshouldaimtomaintain,enhance,oraddto,biodiversity
andgeologicalconservation
interests,includingincorporatingfeatures
intodevelopm
ent
Include
SA
Objective
toplan
for
sustainablewastemanagem
ent.
PPS1
0–Plan
ning
forS
ustainab
leWaste
Man
agem
ent(2005)
Protecthuman
healthandtheenvironm
entbyproducingless
wasteandby
usingitas
aresource
whereverpossible.
Stepchange
intheway
wasteishandledandsignificantnewinvestmentinwastemanagem
ent
facilities.Providing
sufficientopportunitiesfornew
wastemanagem
entfacilitiesoftherighttype,
intherightplaceandattherighttim
e.Wastemanagem
entshouldbe
considered
alongsideotherspatialplanningconcerns,suchas
transport,housing,econom
icgrow
th,naturalresourcesandregeneration.
Gooddesign
andlayoutinnewdevelopm
entcan
helptosecureopportunitiesforsustainablewaste
managem
ent,includingforkerbsidecollectionandcommunity
recyclingas
wellasforlargerw
aste
facilities.
TheWasteHierarchy:R
eduction,Re-use,RecyclingandCom
posting,EnergyRecovery,Disposal.
Ensurethat
thesearefully
considered
intheKidderminsterCentralAreaActionPlan
DPD.
Setsouta
numberofobjectives
forLocalSpatialPlanning:
PPS1
2–CreatingStrong
,Safean
dPros
perous
Com
mun
ities
throug
hLo
cal
SpatialP
lann
ing(2008)
produceavision
forthe
futureofplaces
thatresponds
tothelocalchallenges
andopportunities,
andisbasedon
evidence,a
senseoflocaldistinctivenessandcommunity
derived
objectives,w
ithin
theoverallframew
orkofnationalpolicyandregionalstrategies;
translatethisvision
intoasetofpriorities,programmes,policies,andland
allocations
togetherwith
thepublicsectorresourcestodeliverthem
;createaframew
orkforprivateinvestmentand
regenerationthatprom
otes
econom
ic,environm
ental
andsocialwellbeing
forthe
area;
coordinateanddeliverthepublicsectorcomponentsofthisvision
with
otheragenciesandprocesses
[egLA
As];
createapositiveframew
orkforactionon
climatechange;and
contributetotheachievem
entof
SustainableDevelopment.
Develop
SA
Objective
toprom
ote
opportunitiesforsustainablemodes
oftransportincludingwalking,cyclingand
publictransport.
PPG13
–Tran
sport(2001)
Promotedevelopm
entw
ithinurbanareasatlocations
highlyaccessibleby
means
otherthanthe
privatecar.
Locatemajorgeneratorsoftraveldem
andinexistingcentres,which
arehighlyaccessibleby
means
otherthantheprivatecar.
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Strengtheningexistinglocalcentres,which
offera
rangeofeveryday
community,shoppingand
employmentopportunities,andaimtoprotectand
enhancetheirviabilityandvitality.
Maintainandimprovechoice
forpeopletowalk,cycleorcatchpublictransportratherthan
drive
betweenhomes
andfacilitieswhich
they
tend
tovisitregularly.
Limitparkingprovisionfordevelopmentsandotheronoroffstreetparkingprovisiontodiscourage
relianceon
thecarforworkandotherjourneyswherethereareeffectivealternatives.
Develop
SAObjectivetotake
accountof
theeffectsof
climatechange
andthe
locationofnewdevelopm
entintheDistrict.
Developmentp
roposalsshouldensure
that
land
useisappropriate
inthelight
ofanyknow
nlandslide
risk.
PPG14
–Develop
men
tonUns
tableLa
nd(1990)
Encourage
fullandeffectiveuseofland
inan
environm
entally
friendlymanner.
Given
propersafeguards,landwhich
hadbeen
damaged
byminingorotherindustrialactivities
orwhich
isnaturally
unstablecanoftenbe
puttoappropriateuses.
Theprincipalaimsofconsideringland
instabilityare:
Tominimisetherisks
andeffectsofland
instabilityon
property,infrastructureandthepublic.
Tohelpensurethatvarious
typesofdevelopm
entshouldnotbeplaced
inunstablelocations
without
appropriateprecautions.
Tobringunstableland,w
herepossible,backintoproductiveuse.
Any
necessaryprotectionorremedialw
orks
willnotleadtosignificantadverseenvironm
ental
effectsatthesiteorelsewhere.
Builtdevelopm
entm
aynotbeappropriateunless
adequateandenvironm
entally
acceptableslope
stabilisationmeasuresareincluded.
Ensurethatnewdevelopm
entissuitableforthe
ground
conditionsatits
locationandwillnotbe
threatened
bysubsidence
inthenearfuture.
Develop
SA
Objectiveto
preserve
and
enhance
open
space
and
recreational
facilitieswithintheDistrict.
PPG17
–Plan
ning
forO
penSp
ace,Sp
ort
&Recreation(2002)
Tomaintainan
adequatesupplyofopen
spaceandsportsandrecreationalfacilities.
Highquality/value
open
spaces
shouldbe
recognised
andprotectedthroughappropriatepolicies.
Localauthoritiesshould;avoidanyerosionofrecreationalfunctionandmaintainorenhancethe
characterofopenspace.
Encourage
betteraccessibilityofopen
spaces
andrecreationalfacilities.Localplanningauthorities
shouldensurethatnewfacilitiesareaccessibleby
walking,cyclingandpublictransportas
alternatives
totheuseofthecar.
Openspacehasmultiplefunctions:definingandseparatingurbanareas,supportregeneration,
improvequality
oflife,prom
otehealthandwellbeing,provide
havens
andhabitatsforfloraand
fauna,actasacommunity
resource
andas
avisualam
enity.
Include
anSA
objective
relating
tolandscapeandtownscape.
Tohelp
everyone
involved
inthedisplayof
adverts
tocontributepositivelyto
theappearance
ofan
attractiveandcared-forenvironm
ent.
PPG19
–Outdo
orAdv
ertis
emen
tCon
trol
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Develop
anSA
Objective
toprom
ote
opportunities
for
renewable
energy
facilitieswithintheDistrictinappropriate
circum
stances.
PPS2
2–Ren
ewab
leEn
ergy
(2004)
Shouldcontainpoliciesdesigned
toprom
oteandencourageratherthatrestrictthe
developm
ent
ofrenewableenergy
resources.
LPA’sshouldrecognisethefullrangeofrenewableenergy
sources,theirdifferingcharacteristics,
locationalrequirementsandpotentialforexploitingthem
subjecttoappropriateenvironm
ental
safeguards.
Small-scaleprojectscanprovidealim
itedbutvaluablecontributiontooveralloutputsofrenewable
energy
andtomeetingenergy
needsbothlocally
andnationally.
LPA’sandLS
Psshouldfostercommunity
involvem
entinrenewableenergy
projectsandseek
toprom
oteknow
ledgeofandgreateracceptanceby
thepublicofprospectiverenewableenergy
projectsthatareappropriatelylocated.
Develop
SAObjectives
tosafeguardwater,
airand
soil
quality
and
toseek
toremediatecontam
inated
land.
PPS2
3–Plan
ning
andPo
llutio
nCon
trol
(2004)
Aimtokeep
aparthousing
andotherdevelopmentssensitive
topollutionfrompollutingorpotentially
pollutinguses,w
heresuch
uses
cannotreasonablycoexist.
Policiesfordevelopmentonandremediationofexistingcontam
inated
andderelictland.
Controland
minimisepollution
Intermsofcontam
inated
land,identify
andremoveunacceptablerisks
tohuman
healthandthe
environm
ent
Theprinciples
ofsustainabledevelopm
entand
theprecautionaryprincipalshouldbe
takeninto
account
Develop
andSA
indicatorrelatingtoquality
oflife.
PPG24
–Plan
ning
&Noise
(2001)
Noise-sensitivedevelopm
entsshouldbe
locatedaw
ayfromexistingsourcesofsignificantnoise.
Policiestoavoidpotentiallynoisydevelopm
entsinareaswhich
have
remainedrelativelyundisturbed
bynoisenuisance
andareprized
fortheirrecreationaland
amenity
valueforthisreason.
Thecharacterofthe
noise(and
frequency)shouldbe
takenintoaccount,as
wellasits
level.
Considerationshouldbe
giventowhetherproposalsfornew
noisesensitive
developm
entw
ould
beincompatiblewith
existingfacilities.
Planningauthorities
shouldconsiderboththelikelylevelofnoise
exposureatthetim
eofthe
applicationandanyincrease
thatmay
reasonablybe
expected
intheforeseeablefuture.
Measurestocontrolthe
source
of,orlimitexposureto,noise
include;engineering,layoutand
restrictingoperationtim
es/activities
permitted
onasite.
Develop
SA
objective
toreduce
and
managetheriskoffloodingintheDistrict.
Toensurethatflood
riskistakenintoaccountatallstages
intheplanning
processtoaccountatallstages
intheplanning
processto
avoidinappropriate
developm
entin
areasat
riskof
flooding,
andto
direct
developm
entaway
fromareasathighestrisk.
PPS2
5-Develop
men
tand
Floo
dRisk
(2006)
EnsurethattheSAtakesintoaccountthe
roleoftheplanning
system
indeveloping
opportunitiesforsustainabletourism.
Goo
dPractic
eGuide
onPlan
ning
for
Tourism
(DCLG
,2006)
Thedocumentstatesthattheplanning
system
hasavitalroletoplay
intermsoffacilitatingthe
developm
entand
improvem
entoftourisminappropriatelocations.
Thedocumentpintsoutthatthe
planning
system
,bytaking
apro-activeroleinfacilitatingand
prom
otingtheimplem
entationofgood
quality
developm
ent,iscrucialtoensuringthatthetourism
industrycandevelopandthrive.Atthe
sametim
e,theplanning
system
aimstoensurethatthese
benefitsareachieved
inthemostsustainablemannerpossible.
Thedocumentemphasises
thattheplanning
processprovides
theopportunitytohelptomakenew
developm
entm
oresustainable,boththroughthepreparationofdevelopm
entplans
andwhen
decisionsaretakenon
specificschemes.The
outcom
esshouldbe
developm
entswhich:provide
well-designed,safeandaccessibledevelopm
ent,andcreatenewopportunitiesthatwillimprove
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thewellbeing
ofindividualsandtheregenerationofcommunities;resultinthemoreefficientuse
ofland
andbringforwardsufficientlandtomeeta
widerangeofexpected
needs;providea
supportiveframew
orkforeconomicgrow
thandsuccessfulbusiness;createvibrant,vitaland
viable
towncentres;reduce
theneed
totravel;andprotectand
enhancethenaturaland
builtenvironm
ent
andsafeguardnaturalresources.
EnsuretheSAcontains
anobjectiveto
increase
walking
andcyclingandreduce
theneed
totravelbytheprivatecar.
PhysicalActivity
andtheEn
vironm
ent
Nationa
lIns
tituteforH
ealth
andClin
ical
Excellenc
e(Jan
uary
2008)
Theguidepresentstherecommendations
on‘Promotingandcreatingbuiltornaturalenvironm
ents
thatencourageandsupportphysicalactivity’.
Theguidance
presentsthefirstnational,evidence-based
recommendations
onhowtoimprovethe
physicalenvironm
enttoencouragephysicalactivity.Itdemonstratestheimportanceofsuch
improvem
entsandtheneed
toevaluatehowthey
impacton
thepublic’shealth.
Therecommendations
are:
1.Involvecommunities
andexperts
indeveloping
strategies,policiesandplanstoensurethe
potentialforphysicalactivity
ismaximised
andensurethatlocalfacilitiesandservices
are
easilyaccessibleon
footandbicycle,andthatchildrencanparticipateinphysicallyactive
play.
2.Ensurepedestrians
andcyclistsaregiventhehighestlevelofprioritywhendesigningnew
developm
ents.
3.Planandprovideacomprehensive
networkofpedestrianandcycleroutes
which
offer
everyone
convenient,safeandattractiveaccess
toworkplaces,homes,schoolsandother
facilities.
4.Ensurepublicopen
spaces
canbe
reachedon
footorby
bicycleandby
publictransport.
5.Ensuredifferentparts
ofcampussitesarelinkedby
pedestrianandcycleroutes
andensure
thatnewworkplacesarelinkedtopedestrianandcycleroutes.
EnsuretheSAincludes
anobjectiveon
provisionof
homes
tomeetthe
needsof
allpeople.
Lifetim
eHom
es,Lifetim
eNeigh
bourho
ods:
ANationa
lStrateg
yforH
ousing
inan
Age
ingSo
ciety(DCLG
,2008)
Theageing
societyposesoneofourgreatesthousing
challenges.By2026
olderpeoplewillaccount
foralmosthalf(48
percent)oftheincrease
inthetotalnum
berofhouseholds,resulting
in2.4million
moreolderhouseholdsthan
therearetoday.
Today,mostofourhomes
andcommunities
arenotdesignedtomeetpeople’schanging
needs
asthey
grow
older.Olderpeople’shousingoptions
aretoooftenlim
itedtocarehomes
orsheltered
housing.Putsimply,weneed
moreandbetterhom
esforolderpeoplenow.
Vision:W
ewanttoprepareourcom
munities
forthe
multiplechangesthatwewillface;to‘future
proof’oursocietyso
thatitdoes
notalienateorexclude;andtoalloweverybody,regardless
ofage,
toparticipateandenjoytheirhom
eandtheirenvironm
entforas
long
aspossible.
Itisnotjustlifetim
ehomes
thatareneeded,butlifetimeneighbourhoods,w
here
olderpeoplearenotleftoutorforgottenbecausethey
cannotaccess
buildings
orpublicspaces.
Wewillensurethereforethatallpublic
housingwillbe
builttoLifetim
eHom
esStandards
by2011.
Ouraspirationisthatallnew
housingwillbe
builttothesestandardsby
2013.
Itisnotjustlifetim
ehomes
thatareneeded,butlifetimeneighbourhoods,w
hereolderpeopleare
notleftoutorforgottenbecausethey
cannotaccess
buildings
orpublicspaces.
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TheSA
should
includean
indicatoron
climatechange
andem
issions.
TheClim
ateof
theUKan
dRecen
tTrend
s(2009)
Had
leyCen
tre
Warmingoftheglobalclimatesystem
isunequivocal,with
globalaveragetemperatureshaving
risen
bynearly0.8ºC
sincethelate19thcentury,andrisingatabout0.2ºC/decadeoverthepast
25years.
Itisverylikelythatman-madegreenhouse
gasem
issionscaused
mostofthe
observed
temperature
risesincethemid20thcentury.
Globalsea-levelrisehasacceleratedbetweenmid-19thcenturyandmid-20thcentury,andisnow
about3mmperyear.Itislikelythathuman
activities
have
contributed
betweenaquarterand
ahalf
oftheriseinthelasthalfofthe20thcentury.
CentralEngland
Temperaturehasrisen
byabouta
degree
Celsius
sincethe1970s,with
2006
beingthewarmestonrecord.Itislikelythattherehasbeen
asignificantinfluence
fromhuman
activity
ontherecentwarming.
Annualm
eanprecipitationoverEngland
andWales
hasnotchanged
significantlysincerecords
beganin1766.S
easonalrainfallishighlyvariable,butappearstohave
decreasedinsummerand
increasedinwinter,although
with
little
change
inthelatteroverthe
last50
years.
AllregionsoftheUKhave
experienced
anincrease
overthepast45
yearsinthecontributionto
winterrainfallfromheavyprecipitationevents;insummerallregions
exceptNEEngland
andN
Scotland
show
decreases.
Therehasbeen
considerablevariabilityintheNorthAtlanticOscilla
tion,butw
ithno
significanttrend
overthepastfewdecades.
Severewindstormsaround
theUKhave
becomemorefrequentinthepastfewdecades,though
notabove
thatseen
inthe1920s.
Sea-surface
temperaturesaround
theUKcoasthaverisen
overthepastthreedecadesby
about
0.7ºC.
Sea
levelaroundtheUKrose
byabout1mm/yrinthe20thcentury,correctedforlandmovem
ent.
Therateforthe
1990sand2000shasbeen
higherthan
this.
Need
tobalance
econom
icand
environm
entalsustainabilityissues.Whilst
free
parking
may
stimulate
the
local
ThePo
rtas
Review-anindepend
entreview
into
thefuture
ofou
rhighstreets(M
ary
Portas,D
ecem
ber2
011)
Providesanumberofrecom
mendations
forimprovinghigh
streetsandtowncentres.
Relevantrecom
mendations
include:
econom
yby
increasing
retailspend
intown
Implem
entfreecontrolledparkingwithintowncentresandhave
aparkingleague
table.
centres
itcould
bedetrimental
toenvironm
ental
sustainability
ifit
encourages
peopletodrive.
Addressingtheuseclasssystem
tomakeiteasiertochange
uses
ontheHighStreet.
Puttingbetting
shopsintotheirownuseclass.
Makeexplicitapresum
ptioninfavouroftowncentredevelopm
entinthewording
ofthe
NationalPlanningPolicyFram
ework.
EnsurethattheSA
framew
orkdirectsretail
developm
enttotowncentres.
Introduce
SecretaryofState''exceptionalsign-off'forallnewout-of-tow
ndevelopm
entsand
require
allnew
largedevelopm
entstohave
an'affordableshops'quota.
Run
ahigh
profile
campaigntogetpeopleinvolved
inNeighbourhood
Plans.
PromotetheinclusionoftheHighStreetinNeighbourhood
Plans.
Developersshouldmakeafinancialcontributiontoensurethatthecommunity
hasastrong
voiceintheplanning
system
.
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SAIm
plications
Objectiv
esPo
licy/Plan
/Program
me/Strategy
/Initiative
EnsurethattheRSD
FObjectives
are
reflected
withintheSAobjectives.
Reg
iona
lSus
tainab
leDevelop
men
tFram
ework–Refresh
edVe
rsion(2008)
Aimstohelppeopledevelopreview
andimplem
entstrategies,policiesandplansintheWestM
idlands
region.Tooltohelpthishappen,bysetting
outa
common
setofobjectives
basedaround
fourthem
es,
designed
tohelptheRegionmovetowards
amoresustainablefuture.
SustainableConsumptionandProduction:includes
objectives
tousemorerecycled
materialsin
construction,prom
otehigh
standardsofresource
efficientconstruction,reduce
dependence
ontheprivate
car,minimisewaste,encourage
localsourcingoffood,goods
andmaterials,reducedependence
onfossilfuels,andencouragesocialandenvironm
entalresponsibilityam
ongstbusinessesandindividuals.
Clim
ateChangeandEnergy:includes
objectives
toreduce
energy
consum
ption,increase
thesupplyof
renewableandlow-carbonenergy,
reduce
greenhouse
gasem
issions,andimplem
enta
managed
response
totheeffectsofclimatechange.
NaturalResourceProtectionandEn
vironm
entalEnhancement:includes
objectives
toprotectand
restore
environm
entalassets,maintainandrecreatebio-diversity,m
inimiseallformsofpollution,prom
otelocal
distinctivenessandsenseofplace,encouragelocalstewardshipoflocalenvironm
ents,and
prom
ote
environm
entaljustice.
SustainableCom
munities:includesobjectives
toprom
otecommunity
engagement,ensureaccess
tojobs
andservices,tacklepoverty,reducehealthinequalities,provideaffordablehousingforall,reduce
crime,andprom
otelifelonglearning.
Ensure
that
consideration
ofthe
historic
environm
ent
ids
fully
incorporated
withintheSAprocess.
Ourheritageencompasses
allthatw
ewishtolook
afterand
pass
ontofuturegenerations.The
strategy
focuses
ononeelem
ent–
thehistoricenvironm
ent-which
includes
historicbuildings
andstructures,historic
and
designed
landscapes,tow
nscapesandarchaeologicalsitesandmonum
ents.These
assetshave
evolvedover
manycenturiesandmaketheWestM
idlandsunique.
Reg
iona
lHistoric
Environm
entS
trateg
y-
Putting
theHistoric
Environm
enttoWork
AStrategy
forthe
WestM
idland
s2010-12015
Thisdocumentsetsout:
Abriefdescriptionoftheplaces
andspecialqualitiesthatmakeup
thehistoricenvironm
entofthe
region.
Som
eofthesuccessesandachievem
entsofthemanypeopleandorganisations
who
cham
pion
and
careforhistoric
places.
Thestrategy
–People,PlacesandPolicies–form
akingthemostofthe
positivecontributionofthe
historicenvironm
ent.
Anactionplan
(anannextothisdocument)–so
thatourvisioncanbe
realised
overthecomingyears.
Develop
SAObjectiverelatingtothe
provisionofhousingforallpeople.
WestM
idland
sHou
sing
Strategy
2006
–2021
Createmixed,balancedandinclusivecommunities
Assistinthedeliveryofurbanandruralrenaissance
asperR
SS
Influence
futuredevelopm
entofnew
housingprovisiontofacilitateandenhanceeconom
icdevelopm
ent
Address
varietyofdifferenthousingneeds
See
thatDecentH
omes
standardsaremet
Achieve
socialandotheraffordablehousing
Achieve
sustainableaccess
tominimiseenvironm
entalresourceconsum
ptionandtrafficandimprove
thequality
oftheenvironm
ent
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Develop
anSAobjectivetoprom
ote
theuseofpublictransportinlinking
destinations.
WestM
idland
sVisitorE
cono
myStrategy
(2008)
Needtocreatesuccessfulsustainabledestinations
Needtofocuson
keydestinations
andgateways
Encouragesthedevelopm
entof,andinvestmentin,thedestinations
ofthefuture
Developingsustainabletourismandtransportinitiatives
Focuspublicandprivatesectorinvestmentonthesustainable(re
)developmentofkey
visitordestinations
Focuson
‘sense
ofplace’,‘liveability’andauthentic
localproducts
Link
destinations
usinginformation,signageandintegrated
publictransport
Develop
sustainableprojects:
Tomeetm
arketneeds
Tofitwith
establishedthem
esWith
professionalbusiness
planning
Throughpartnershipworking
IncludeSAObjectivetoincorporate
opportunitiesforrenewableenergy
generationwithintheDistrict’snew
developm
ents.
WestM
idland
sEn
ergy
Strategy
(2004)
Setsouthow
theregion
cancontributetowards
thedevelopm
entofrenew
ableenergy
andgreatertake
upofenergy
efficiency.
2020
vision:D
elivered
theWestM
idlandscommitm
enttotheclimatechange
challenge.
Ensured
asustainable,secureandaffordablesupplyofenergy
foreveryone.
Strengthened
theRegion’seconom
iccapability
Overallaimsofstrategy:Toimproveenergy
efficiency,toincrease
theuseofrenewableenergy,to
ensurethatbusiness
benefitsfromcommercialopportunitiestoproduceenergy
efficientproducts/initiatives.
Toprovidefocusedandpracticaldelivery.
Ensure
that
the
SA
framew
ork
recognises
theimportanceofaccess
togreenspace.
WestM
idland
sReg
iona
lForestry
Fram
ework(2004)
Thevision
istocreateaviableandinclusivewoodlandandforestrysectorthatmaximises
sustainable
developm
entthrough
thedeliveryofeconom
ic,environm
entaland
culturaland
socialbenefitstothe
peopleoftheregion.
Aim
toincrease
significantlywoodlandcover,linkedtotheRegionalSpatialStrategy
andlocalplans.
Toprom
otetheroleofwoodlandandforestryintheeffectivedeliveryofpublicbenefits.
Supportthedevelopm
entofw
oodenergy
throughtheevolving
renewableenergy
resource,through
improved
awarenessandsupport.
Increase
thediversity,qualityandaccessibilityofwoodlandrecreation,forlong-term
publicaccess.
SocialInclusion.E
nhancing
opportunitiesforeveryonetoexperienceandenjoytrees
andwoodlands.
Protectingandenhancingthebiodiversityandecologicalvalueofourw
oodlands.
Improvethecontributionthattrees
andwoodlands
provideforournatural,builtandhistoricenvironm
ent.
Forregeneration;em
beddingwoodlands
andforestryas
akeycomponentofnewandrevitalised
green
spaceanddevelopm
entsitesinandaround
ourtow
nsandcities.
Develop
SAobjectivetoprotectand
enhance
the
biodiversity
ofthe
District.
WestM
idland
sReg
iona
lBiodiversity
Strategy
(2005)
Maintainandimprovethecondition
ofhabitats,species
andecosystems
Develop
anarea
basedapproach
torestoringwildlife
Monitorthe
condition
ofhabitats,species
andecosystems
Reconnectandintegrateactionforbiodiversity
with
otherenvironm
ental,socialandeconom
icactivity
Copewith
theimpactofclimatechange
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Include
SA
objectives
relating
tofloodingandnaturalresources.
Severn
Tren
tWater
Resou
rces
Plan
2005-2010
Dem
andforw
aterisprojectedtostay
essentially
flat,andisthereforenota
driver.
Abstractionreductions
may
berequiredtoachieveenvironm
entalobjectives
such
asreducing
nitrate
levels.
Overthe
25yearplanning
period,thereisapotentialneedforsignificantnew
strategicwaterresource
developm
entstocounterthe
impactsofclimatechange.
Therearemanyassumptions
anduncertaintiesinthecalculations
ofavailablewatersupplyanddemand.
Includean
SAobjectiveon
improved
healthandwell-being.
Cho
osingHealth
:Reg
iona
lHealth
and
Well-B
eing
Strategy
(WMRA,2008)
Vision:‘’Tomaintain,enhance,improveandprotectthe
healthandwell-being
ofpeopleintheRegion
andtoreduce
healthinequalitiesby
2020
withinenvironm
entallimits,soas
nottocomprom
isehealthy
lifeforfuturegenerations’’
Key
aimsincludereducing
healthinequalities;eliminatingchild
poverty;ensuringhealthissues
are
prom
oted
inotherstrategies;partnershipworking;and
prom
otinghealthandwell-being
andsustainable
developm
entasan
integrated
agenda.
Planningcanassistindeliveringthevision
by;creatingsustainablecommunities;identifyingsitesfor
healthandeducationfacilities;andmaximisinginvestmentthrough
planning
agreem
ents.
IncludeSA
Objectivetoidentifyflood
riskmanagem
entoptions
andany
environm
entalenhancements.
Fluv
ialS
evernFloo
dRiskMan
agem
ent
Strategy
(2006)
50yrframew
orkform
anagem
entofflood
riskanda5yrplanforcapitalinvestmentinflood
defence
managem
ent.
Identifyandassess
potentialsolutions:economically,
technically
andenvironm
entally.
Identifypreferredflood
riskmanagem
entoptions
andanyenvironm
entalenhancements.
Inlocations
wherethereareno
significantpopulations
atflood
risk,andwhereitwouldbe
econom
ically
viable,the
preferredenvironm
entaloptionwouldbe
tomanageretreattoallowreclam
ationofthefloodplain.
Along
term
vision
fordevelopmentcan
deliverreducedflood
risk.
Includean
indicatoron
affordable
housing.
SHMAupdateatMarch
2007
show
sahighersurplusofopen
markethousing
forsaleinWyreForestandalso
asurplusinprivaterented
accommodation.(Privaterented
sectorused
bythoseunabletoaccess
othertenures).
Mainchange
-no.ofsocialre-letsfalling
greatly
from501to391.Thismeans
thereisashortfallof107ayear.
SouthHou
sing
MarketA
rea:
South
Hou
sing
MarketA
ssessm
ent(2007)
Add
inthosehouseholds
which
cannotbuy
at50%
LQpricegivesatotalshortfallof303
affordablehousing
units
p.a.Thisisnearly5tim
estheprojectedlevelofnew
affordablesupply.OnlyStratfordandWarwickDistricts
have
agreatershortfall.NB2007/08saw84
affordableunits
completed
with
over100predictedfor2008/09.
Includean
indicatoron
housingfor
allm
embersofthecommunity.
BoththeLocalA
uthorityresidentialsitesarefull.30
additionalpitchesrequiredforG
ypsies
onexistingpublic
andprivatesites.Itmay
bepossibleform
oreprivatesitestobe
setuptocaterforsomeofthisneed.N
eedto
considersuitabilityandsustainabilityofsitesinStourportarea.
SouthHou
sing
MarketA
rea:
Gyp
syan
dTravellerA
ccom
mod
ationAssessm
ent
(2007)
The
SA
will
need
toinclude
anobjective
onclimate
change
and
seek
toreduce
theimpactthatnew
developm
enthas
onem
ission
levels.
UKCIP09
setsoutregionalclim
atechange
projections
forthe
2020s,2050sand2080sbasedon
threedifferent
emission
levelscenarios.
Theheadlinefindingsforthe
WestM
idlandsRegionare:
UKCIP
2009
WestM
idland
sReg
ion
2020s: M
eanWintertem
peratureriseofbetween0.5o C
and2.1o C
MeanSum
mertemperatureriseofbetween0.7o C
and2.5o C
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IONAL
Changes
inannualmeanprecipitationofbetween-4%and+6%
Changes
inwinterm
eanprecipitationofbetween-1%and+15%
Changes
inmeansummerprecipitationofbetween-22%
and+15%
2050s: M
eanWintertem
peratureriseofbetween0.9o C
and3.5o C
MeanSum
mertemperatureriseofbetween1o C
and4.8o C
Changes
inannualmeanprecipitationofbetween-5%and+6%
Changes
inwinterm
eanprecipitationofbetween1%
and31%
Changes
inmeansummerprecipitationofbetween-38%
and+13%
2080s: M
eanWintertem
peratureriseofbetween1.4o C
and5.2o C
MeanSum
mertemperatureriseofbetween1.3o C
and11.3
o CChanges
inannualmeanprecipitationofbetween-6%and+9%
Changes
inwinterm
eanprecipitationofbetween3%
and51%
Changes
inmeansummerprecipitationofbetween-51%
and+11%
Ensure
that
the
SA
framew
ork
includes
anindicatorrelating
torenewableenergy.
Thedocumentassessesthecapacityforrenew
ableenergy
withintheWestM
idlandsregion
until2030.The
studyuses
theDECCmethodology.Thestudyhasproduced
acomprehensive
assessmentofthe
available
renewableenergy
resource
byDistrict.
ThekeyfindingsforW
yreForestDistrictare:
Reg
iona
lRen
ewab
leEn
ergy
Stud
y(2011)
TheDistricthasapotentialcapacity
of800M
Wofrenewableenergy,representingaround
2%ofthetotal
capacityoftheWestM
idlandsregion.
69%ofthetotalidentified
capacityisfromwindresourcesand30%isfrommicro-generation.
3MW
ofpotentialhydropowerhasbeen
identifiedwithintheDistrict.
Energyfromwasteoffersthemostsignificantresourceforthe
Districttocapitaliseupon.
Around5%
oftheregion'scapacityforhydropowerlieswithintheDistrict.
Micro-generationofferssignificantopportunitieswithintheDistrict.
COUNTY
SAIm
plications
Objectiv
esPo
licy/Plan
/Program
me/Strategy
/Initiative
Ensurethat
theLA
AObjectives
are
reflected
withintheSAFram
ework.
“ACountywith
safe,cohesive,healthyandinclusivecommunities,a
strong
anddiverseeconom
yandavalued
andcherishedenvironm
ent.”
Worcestersh
ireLo
calA
reaAgreemen
t(2006)
Identifies36
outcom
esunder6
them
aticblocks
asfollows:
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A.C
ommunities
thataresafeandfeelsafe
B.A
betterenvironm
entfortodayandtomorrow
C.E
conomicsuccessthatisshared
byall
D.Improvinghealthandwellbeing
E.M
eetingtheneedsofchildrenandyoungpeople
F.Strongercommunities
Includes
anoutcom
eunderA
asfollows:
A5:To
improvethequality
oflifeofpeoplelivinginBroadwatersandHorsefair.
Ensure
that
the
vision
and
key
priorities
are
reflected
inthe
SA
framew
ork.
TheSustainableCom
munity
Strategy
addressessixthem
es:
Partne
rshipTowards
Excellenc
e–Th
eSu
staina
bleCom
mun
ityStrategy
for
Worcestersh
ireSE
CONDED
ITION2008
–2013
Com
munities
thataresafeandfeelsafe
Abetterenvironm
entfortodayandtomorrow
Economicsuccessthatisshared
byall
Improvinghealthandwellbeing
Meetingtheneedsofchildrenandyoungpeople
Strongercommunities
-coveringarangeofissues
includinghousing,cultureandvolunteering.
Thethirtyprioritiestobe
tackledaresetoutunderthe
sixthem
es.
Vision
–“A
Countywith
safe,cohesive,healthyandinclusivecommunities,a
strong
anddiverseeconom
yandavalued
andcherishedenvironm
ent”
EnsurethattheStructurePlan
policies
are
incorporated
into
the
SA
Fram
ework.
Worcestersh
ireCou
ntyStructurePlan
(1996–2011)
Long
term
planning
documentcoveringtheperiod1996-2011.
Encourage
andprom
oteland
useactivities
thatwilllead
toinimprovem
entinthequality
orair,water
andland.
Seekareductionintheconsum
ptionofenergy
andfinite
resourcesthroughthemoreefficientuseof
resources,recycling,theuseofrenewablesourcesandthereductionintheam
ountofwasteproduced.
Protectfromdamagingdevelopm
entand
land
useactivity,and
enhance,biodiversityanddiverseand
importantenvironm
ental.Landscapetownscape
andhistoricfeatures
andcharacteristics.
Ensuretheintegrationofdevelopm
entw
ithinthelandscapeinordertoprotectand
enhanceessential
landscapecharacteristicsandfeatures.
Protectandexpand
amenity
areasandopen
spaces,and
access
tothem
,inbothtownandcountry.
Meetthe
housingrequirementsofthepopulationofthenewCountythroughtheprovisionofan
adequaterangeofhousingincludinggeneralm
arket,affordableandsocialhousinginaway
which
protectstheenvironm
entand
makes
themosteffectiveuseoftheexistingsettlem
entpattern.
Worktowards
abetterbalance
betweenhousing,em
ployment,socialandcommunity
facilitieswithin
settlem
ents
Encourage
developm
entthatw
illhelpretainandenhancetheidentity,characterand
vitalityof
settlem
ents.
Promoteenergy
efficientconstruction,design
anddevelopm
entpatterns.
Seekthelocationofdevelopm
entinareaswhich
willminimisetheneed
totraveland
reduce
the
distancesrequiredtobe
travelled(energyefficientlocations)
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Guide
newdevelopm
enttolocations
thatcanbe
served
byachoice
oftransportmodes
forboththe
movem
entsofpeopleandfreight.
Supportandfacilitatethedevelopm
entofalternativemodes
oftraveltothe
car.
Facilitatethestrengtheninganddiversificationoftheeconom
icbase
oftheRegionandofWorcestershire
bytheprovisionofamixed
portfolioofdevelopm
entlocations
andsitesandby
theenhancem
entand
managem
entofanattractiveCountyenvironm
ent.
Encourage
urbanandruralregeneration
Supportthe
enhancem
ent,developm
entand
integrationof,and
access
to,a
rangeofrecreationfacilities
bothwithinandaround
settlem
ents.
Seektoreduce
crime,thefearofcrimeandanti-socialbehaviourbyintroducing
crimepreventionas
amaterialconsiderationintotheland-use
anddevelopm
entplanningprocess.
Prudentuseofnaturalresources
inordertominimisetheiruse
andtoconserve
them
forfuture
generations.
Thereisaprimaryneed
toreduce
energy
usewhereverpossibleatallstagesofthedevelopm
ent
process.
Theloss
ofordetrimentalimpacttotheCounty’senvironm
entalassetsorlandscapecharactershould
beavoided.
Encourage
developm
entonpreviouslydevelopedland
Deliversustainablepatternsofdevelopm
ent,which
allowaccessibilitytojobs,education,health,
shopping,leisureandotherlocalservices.
Akeyelem
entofsustainabilityistoensurethattowncentreswithintheCountyarenot
undermined
bydevelopm
entproposalselsewhere.
Skylines
andhillfeatures
andprom
inentviewsofsuch
features
contributetolocallandscape
character
andas
such
shouldbe
protectedfromdevelopm
ent.
Theprincipleofsustainabledevelopm
entm
ustbeappliedtoagriculturalland,andthiswillrequire
the
protectionofthebestandmostversatileagriculturallandforfuturegenerations,w
hilstrecognising
the
environm
ental,econom
icandsocialneedsofruralareas.
Developmentw
illbe
expected
toincorporatemeasurestopreventthe
pollutionofwatercoursesand
aquifers.
Supportforproposalsthatincorporaterenewableenergy/energyefficiencymeasures.
The
TransportStrategy
for
Wyre
Forest
has
been
reflected
inthe
Adopted
Core
Strategy.
The
site
Worcestersh
ireLo
calTrans
portPlan
3(2011)
Setsoutthe
transportstrategy
forW
orcestershire
andidentifiesanumberofschem
esforW
yreForest
Districtincluding:
specific
DPDs
will
provide
greater
TheHoobrookLink
Road.
detailon
these
schemes.The
SA
framew
orkreflectstheprinciples
ofsustainabletransport.
KidderminsterRingRoadjunctionandpublicrealmimprovem
entschem
e.KidderminsterStationimprovem
entschem
e.Kidderminstertowncentrepublicrealmimprovem
entschem
e.Kidderminstertrafficandparkingmanagem
entstudy.
Kidderminsterminortrafficimprovem
entschem
es.
Kidderminstersecurecycleparkingscheme.
StourportA451MinsterRoad/WorcesterStreetjunctionimprovem
ents.
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StourportReliefR
oad.
Stourport-on-Severntowncentrepublicrealmenhancem
ents.
Stourport-on-Severntrafficandparkingmanagem
entstudy.
Stourport-on-Severnminortransportimprovem
entschem
es.
Stourport-on-Severn(SevernsidetoAreleyKings)w
alk/cyclebridge
scheme.
Bew
dley
(Welch
Gate)AQMAremediationscheme.
Bew
dley
towncentrepublicrealmenhancem
entschem
e.Bew
dley
trafficandparkingmanagem
entstudy.
Bew
dley
minortrafficimprovem
entschem
es.
Bew
dley
walk/cyclebridge
scheme.
A456Kidderminster-M
5-Junctions
3and4-Inter-urban
corridormaintenance
and
improvem
ent.
A448-K
idderminstertoBromsgrove
-Inter-urban
corridormaintenance
andimprovem
ent.
A449-K
idderminster-W
orcester-Inter-urban
corridormaintenance
andimprovem
ent.
Blakedown-S
tationEnhancementS
chem
e.Stourbridge
raillineenhancem
entschem
e.
EnsurethattheSA
framew
orkincludes
onobjective
onsustainable
waste
managem
ent.
Worcestersh
ireWaste
CoreStrategy
Subm
ission
Doc
umen
t(Ju
ne2011)
TheWasteCoreStrategy
istheplan
forW
orcestershire'swaste.Itwillsetouthowthewasteproduced
withintheCountywillbe
managed.
TheCoreStrategy
willsetoutalong-term
vision
forthe
developm
entofw
astemanagem
entfacilities,
objectives
toaddresstheissues
andastrategy
fordelivery.
Itsetsoutthe
spatialstrategy
forthe
locationofnewwastefacilities.
Safeguardsexistingwastefacilitiesfromnon-wasterelateduses.
Requiresnewdevelopm
entstoprovidespaceforseparatingandstoringwasteforrecycling.
Identifiesanumberofareas
ofsearch
fornew
facilitieswithintheKidderminsterandStourport-on-Se
vern
areas.
Develop
SAobjectivetosafeguardand
enhance
biodiversity
and
prom
ote
creationofappropriatenewhabitats.
Worcestersh
ireBiodiversity
ActionPlan
(2008)
Takesobjectives/targetsofUKBAPandtranslatesthem
intoaWorcestershire
context
ContainsHabitatA
ctionPlans
for19keywildlifehabitatsandSpecies
ActionPlans
for20keyspecies
HabitatA
ctionPlans
aimtopreserve
habitatsandtheirassociatedspeciesby
protectingexistingsites,
restoringdegraded
sitesandwhereappropriatecreatingnewsites.
Species
ActionPlans
aimtoprotectviablepopulations
throughprotectingandenhancingthem
.
Ensure
that
the
SA
framew
ork
recognises
the
importance
ofsustainabletourism.
Destin
ationWorcestersh
ireTourism
Strategy
(2008)
Helpprovideahigh
quality
experienceforallvisitors,and
tobringeconom
ic,socialand
environm
ental
benefitthroughagrow
ingandsustainablevisitoreconomy
Take
opportunitiestolinkwith
regionalandcountyinitiatives
ontheeconom
y,transport,environm
ent,
leisureandculturaldevelopmentw
herethey
impacton
tourismandtourismcanmakeacontribution
Encourage
walking,cycling,thedevelopm
entof‘quietlanes’,publictransportinterchangepointsand
coachparties
andothertransportinitiatives
thatstrengthen
appealtovisitors.
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Include
SA
Objective
toimprove
community
consultation.
Theintegrationofcultureintoenvironm
entalinitiatives
helpstobringpeopleandtheplanning
processcloser
together.P
rogram
sthatmakeuseofcreativity
inaddressing
environm
entalissuescanprom
oteeven
greater
empathyandaw
arenessacross
aWorcestershire
community,w
hich
alreadyvalues
itsbuiltheritageand
naturalenvironm
entveryhighly.
Thebenefitsinclude:
ACulturalS
trateg
yforW
orcestersh
ire(2009-2013)
betterunderstanding
oftheneedsofenvironm
entalissues(throughacrosscuttingandintegrated
approach)
managingtourismandbalancingtheneedsoflocalpeoplewith
prom
otingsustainablegrow
th(through
awarenessandawidereducationalcontext)
directandrealimprovem
entstonaturalassets
strengtheningsupportforcommunity-based
projects
getting
residentsactivelyinvolved
inenvironm
entalimprovem
ents
Note
the
principles
setoutin
the
MineralsLocalP
lan
andensure
the
openness
ofthe
green
belt
ismaintained.
Worcestersh
ireMineralsLo
calP
lan(1997)
Identifiespreferredareasforthe
working
ofsand
andgravelintheCountyandsetsourdetailedpolicies.
ProposalsintheGreen
Beltm
ustcontributetoGreen
Beltpurposesby
maintaining
openness
and
visualam
enity
andmustbeenvironm
entally
andecologicallyacceptable.
Allproposalsmustbeaccompanied
bydetailedproposalsforthe
reclam
ationofthesitetoan
agreed
afteruse.
Include
SA
Objective
toprom
ote
recreational
opportunities
whilst
protecting
and
enhancing
the
environm
ental
qualities
ofthe
countryside.
Worcestersh
ireCou
ntryside
Accessan
dRecreationStrategy.(2003
–2013)
Provides
theStrategicManagem
entFramew
orkforissuesrelatingtocountryside
access
andrecreation
withinWorcestershire.
Vision:“To
developacountryside
recreationcultureinWorcestershire
inwhich
residentsandvisitors
alikebenefitfromtheopportunitytoaccess
arangeofhigh
quality
countryside
recreationopportunities.
Thiswillbe
plannedandimplem
entedhaving
respectforthewishesofbothlandow
nersandthelocal
community
andensuringtheutmostprotectionofenvironm
entalinterests.
Ensuringopportunityisavailabletoallsections
ofthecommunity
toenjoythecountryside.
Securingandprom
otingopportunitiesforcountryside
access.
Encouraging
andenablinglocalcom
munities
tobecomeinvolved
inandtake
actiontoshareand
increase
thelocalbenefits
ofcountryside
recreationopportunities.
Manageandprom
oteresponsibleland
useactivities
soas
toreduce
thepotentialforconflictbetween
alltypes
ofland
users,communities
andruralenterprises.
Makinguseofrecreationalopportunitieswhilstprotectingandenhancingtheenvironm
entalqualities
ofthecountryside.
Provide
arangeoffacilitiesofhigh
standardtoensurethatthedifferingdemands
andaspirations
ofusersarecateredfor,tohelppeopleenjoyandappreciatetheirrecreationalexperiences.
Contributingtoandprom
otingtheassociated
healthandwellbeing
qualities
associated
with
countryside
recreationactivities.
Raise
awarenessoftheopportunitiesandbenefitsofcountryside
recreationtothediversificationof
theruraleconomy,inparticularinits
supportforlocaltourism.
Encourage
andprom
otetheuseofagreatervarietyoftransportmodes
toaccess
thecountryside
and
inparticularalternatives
tothecar.
IncludeSAObjectivetoidentifyflood
riskmanagem
entoptions
and
any
environm
entalenhancements.
Fluv
ialS
evernFloo
dRiskMan
agem
ent
Strategy
(2006)
50yrframew
orkform
anagem
entofflood
riskanda5yrplanforcapitalinvestmentinflood
defence
managem
ent.
Identifyandassess
potentialsolutions:economically,
technically
andenvironm
entally.
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Identifypreferredflood
riskmanagem
entoptions
andanyenvironm
entalenhancements.
Inlocations
wherethereareno
significantpopulations
atflood
risk,andwhereitwouldbe
econom
ically
viable,the
preferredenvironm
entaloptionwouldbe
tomanageretreattoallowreclam
ationofthe
floodplain.
Along
term
vision
fordevelopmentcan
deliverreducedflood
risk.
IncludeSA
Objectiveon
prom
oting
opportunitiesforsustainabletravelto
reduce
transportem
issions.
Worcestersh
ireClim
ateCha
ngeStrategy
(2005)
Raise
awarenessoftheissueofClim
ateChange&its
impacton
theCounty.
ReduceClim
ateChangecausinggasem
issionsacross
theCountyby
aminimum
of10%from2005
levelsby
2011
and20%by
2020
Adapttoandplan
forthe
inevitableimpactsofClim
ateChangeon
theCountyby
focusing
onanumber
ofkeysectorsincluding;Com
mercial,Voluntary&Public
Service,Industry,N
ewDevelopments,P
ublic
Transportand
Waste.
Ensurethat
theSAreflectsthekey
water
related
challenges
and
that
theseareaddressedwithintheDPD
whererelevant.
Plan
ning
forW
ater
inWorcestersh
ire–
Tech
nicalR
esearchPa
per(2008)
ThepurposeofthisTechnicalR
esearchPaperistoprovideaconsistent,strategicapproach
tothe
managem
entofw
aterby,identifyingthekeyissues
andimplications
surroundingthemanagem
entof
waterintheCountyso
thatwaterrelatedissues
canbe
properlyandstrategically
plannedforatan
early
stageintheplan
makingprocess.
Thedocumentidentifies
anumberofw
aterrelatedchallenges
andissues
which
need
tobe
addressed
withintheplanning
system
withinWorcestershire.Theseare:adaptingtothechallenges
ofclimate
change
(droughtandflooding);Preventingandmanagingsurface
ground
andfluvialflooding;Ensuring
sufficientw
atersupply;Ensuringsufficientsew
eragecapacity(infrastructure);Biodiversity
enhancem
ent
andtheroleofgreeninfrastructure(wetlands,woodlands
etc)inflood
managem
entand
watercycle;
Improvingwaterefficiencyindevelopm
ents;Improvingwaterquality.
Incorporatean
indicatorrelatingtothe
generationofrenewableenergy
within
theDistrict.
Plan
ning
forR
enew
ableEn
ergy
inWorcestersh
ire–Tech
nicalR
esearch
Pape
r(2008)
Identifiesthatthereispotentialtogenerateagreaterlevelofrenewableenergy
withinWorcestershire
than
ispresently
achieved;
Rivers,stream
sandwatercourseswithintheCountycouldbe
exploitedtoprovidehydro-electricpower;
Largeareasofthecountyhave
averagewindspeeds
sufficientforthegenerationofenergy
fromwind
turbines,w
iththegreatestpotentialinWychavonandBromsgrove
districts;
Biomassenergy
hassignificantpotentialinWorcestershire,w
ithsubstantialexistingwoodlandand
high
potentialyieldsforenergycrops;
Solarirra
diation(theam
ountofsunlightfallin
gon
theground)acrosstheCountyas
awholeisrelatively
high,and
coulddeliverbothelectricityandhotw
aterthroughtheincreaseduseofsolarpanels;
Worcestershire
falls
withinan
area
thatiscapableofutilising
theheatoftheground,airandwaterto
contributetowards
heatingenergy
needs.
Thepaperseeks
tocollateexistingbaselineinformationtoallowan
informed
view
tobe
takenon
the
need
andsupportforan
expansioninrenewableenergy
capacity.
TheSAshould
includean
objective
relatingto
climatechange.
Policies
should
consider
fully
theimpactsof
climatechange
bothnowandintothe
future.
Thepaperreviewsem
erging
good
practice,identifieskeyclimatechange
issues
withinWorcestershire,and
makes
recommendations
asto
howpolicycancontributetowards
theGovernm
ent’s
aspirationof
a60%
reductioninCO2levelsby
2050.
Plan
ning
forC
limateCha
ngein
Worcestershire
(Techn
icalResearchPa
per)
2008
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TheSAframew
orkshouldincludean
objectiverelatingto
agriculturalland
classificationinordertosafeguardthe
best
andmostversatile
agricultural
land
withintheDistrict.
Thepaperidentifies
theimportanceofsoils
which
areafinite
resource.Thepaperseeks
tosafeguardthe
bestandmostversatileagriculturallandanddirectdevelopm
entstoareasoflowersoilquality
which
areless
productive.
Considerstheimportanceofsoils
forbiodiversity,geodiversity
andgreeninfrastructure.
Plan
ning
forS
oilsin
Worcestersh
ire(Techn
icalResearchPa
per)2010
Ensure
that
the
SA
objectives
recognise
the
need
toprovide
employmentopportunitiesandarange
ofhousingas
wellastheimportance
ontowncentres.
TheWorcestershire
LocalInvestmentP
lansetsout12strategicprioritiesforthe
County:
Worcestersh
ireLo
calInv
estm
entP
lan
(March
2011)
Developinghigh
grow
them
ploymentsites.
Creatingandsustaining
employmentinWorcestershire'smaincentres.
Supporting
theeconom
icstabilityofWorcestershire'stowns.
Developinghousingtosupporthighgrow
them
ploymentsitesandmainem
ploymentcentres.
Supporting
housingmarketsinWorcestershire'stowns.
Deliveringsustainableruralhousing.
Meetingspecialneeds.
Improvingexistinghousingstock.
Strengtheningthehighwaysinfrastructure.
Improvingpublictransport.
Developingsocial,com
munity
andgreeninfrastructure.
ManagingWorcestershire'sresources.
EnsuretheSAframew
orkincludes
anobjective
relating
tolandscape
character.
TheLandscapeCharacter
SGseekstoexplaintheconceptsoflandscapeandlandscapecharactera
ndto
offerguidanceintheapplicationofLandscapeCharacterAssessm
ent.
Worcestersh
ireLa
ndscap
eCha
racter
Supp
lemen
tary
Guida
nce(Octob
er2011)
Thedocumentsetsoutdetailedinformationon
each
ofthelandscapetypesfoundwithintheCounty.
DISTR
ICT
SAIm
plications
Objectiv
esPo
licy/Plan
/Program
me/Strategy
/Initiative
Imperative
that
the
central
them
esof
the
Com
munity
Strategy
arereflected
inthe
SAFram
ework.
WyreFo
rest
DistrictS
ustainab
leCom
mun
ityStrategy
(2008)
TheSustainableCom
munity
Strategy
setsoutthe
followingvision
forthe
District:W
yreForestisavibrant
Districtwhereallourcommunities
enjoyahigh
quality
oflife,andpeoplevaluethem
selves
andoneanother.
Residentsofallagesreceiveefficientservices
andplay
anactivepartinthesuccessandwellbeing
ofthe
District.Ourunique
andbeautifulrurallandscape
ispreserved;ourthree
uniquelyidentifiableriverside
towns
andtheoutlyingvillagesthrive,sociallyandeconom
ically.
WyreForestDistrictisasafe,prosperousand
healthyplacetolive,workandplay.
TheSustainableCom
munity
Strategy
ispresentedininter-relatedblock,each
with
itsow
npriorities,theseare
setoutbelow:
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Com
munities
thatareSafeandfeelSafe:Improvethequality
oflifeforpeoplewho
liveinWyreForest
byreducing
crimeanddeliberatefires;reassurethepublicby
reducing
thefearofcrime;reduce
the
harm
caused
byillegaldrugs;andbuild
respectincommunities
andreduce
anti-socialbehaviour.
ABetterE
nvironm
entforTodayandTomorrow:Tohave
cleaner,greener,saferpublicspaces;Toreduce
greenhouse
gasem
issionsandadapttotheimpactsofclimatechange;Toreduce
wasteandincrease
re-use
andrecycling;To
protectand
improveWyreForestsnaturalenvironm
ent/biodiversity.
EconomicSuccess
thatisSharedby
All:To
developavibrantand
sustainableeconom
y,by
attracting
andretaininghigh
grow
thandnichebusinesses
toWyreForestDistrict;Todeveloptheeconom
icinfrastructure;To
improvetheskillsbasedofthepopulation;To
ensureaccess
toeconom
icbenefits.
Improved
Health
andWellbeing:Toincrease
thelifeexpectancy
ofadultsandtoreduce
theincidence
ofcoronaryheartdisease
andcancer;Toimprovethequality
oflifeofolderpeople,especiallythose
with
alim
iting
long-term
illness;Toreduce
healthinequalities;Improved
lifechoicesforpeoplewith
mentalhealth
problems.
MeetingtheNeeds
ofChildrenandYoungPeople:Supportchildrenandyoungpeopletolead
healthy
lifestyles;Improvetheem
otionalw
ell-being
ofchildrenandyoungpeople;P
reventbullying,andsupport
childrenwho
have
been
affected
byit;Protectchildrenandyoungpeoplewho
areatriskofharm
orneglect;Ensurethatchildrenandyoungpeoplearerespectedandvalued
intheircom
munities;A
ctively
involvechildren,youngpeopleandtheirfam
ilies
indecisionsthataffecttheirlives;S
upportthe
implem
entationofExtendedServicesinWyreForestDistrict;R
aise
theeducationalachievementofall
childrenandyoungpeople,fromthosewho
findlearning
challengingtothemostgifted
andable;To
enrichtheexperiences
anddevelopm
entofchildrenandyoungpeoplethroughactivity
andpositive
contribution;Ensurethatchildren,youngpeopleandtheirfam
ilies
have
things
todo
andenjoyintheir
communities;Increasetheparticipationofyoungpeopleaged
16andoverineducation,em
ployment
andtraining;Ensurethatallchildrenandyoungpeopleandtheirfam
ilies
liveinsatisfactory
accommodation.
StrongerCom
munities:Improveaccess
tolearning,participationandculturalopportunities;Increase
participationincultural,leisureandrecreationalactivities;Improveaccess
toservices,including
advice,
supportand
facilities;Increase
theavailabilityofdecent,appropriateandaffordablehousing;Improve
housingconditions;Accesstohousingandpreventinghomelessness;To
reduce
theimpactoftraffic
congestionupon
WyreForest;Improvepassengertransportleadingtoimproved
accessibilityandan
increase
inpassengernum
bers;Increasetheuseofsustainabletravelm
ethods;E
nsurethevalueof
theVoluntaryandCom
munity
Sector(VCS)and
volunteersisrecognised
across
theDistrict;E
mpower
localpeopletohave
agreaterchoiceandinfluence
overlocaldecisionmakingandagreaterrolein
publicdelivery;Improvethequality
oflifeforpeopleinthemostdisadvantaged
neighbourhoods
(Oldington
andFoleyParkward)andensureserviceprovidersaremoreresponsive
toneighbourhoodneedsand
improvingtheirdelivery;To
reduce
incomedeprivationincludingchild
andpensionerpoverty.
EnsurethattheSAframew
ork
recognises
thepolicieswithin
theCoreStrategy.
TheWyreForestDistrictCoreStrategy
was
adoptedinDecem
ber2010andsetoutthevision
forthe
Districtup
until
2026.TheCoreStrategy
provides
theoverallD
evelopmentS
trategy
forthe
Districtandsetsouta
numberofpolicies
todeliverthevision.TheCoreStrategy
focusesnewresidentialand
employmentdevelopmentonbrow
nfieldsites
inandaround
KidderminsterandStourport-on-Severn.
WyreFo
restDistrictAdo
pted
CoreStrategy
(2010)
The
SA
Fram
ework
should
reflect
the
aims
ofthe
developm
entstrategy.
WyreFo
rest
DistrictA
dopted
LocalP
lan
(2004)
Overallvision:“toestablishaframew
orkforachieving
asustainablebalancebetweendevelopm
entnecessary
tomeetthe
needsoftheDistrictandtheconservationofthediversecharacterofthe
area’sbuiltandnatural
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environm
ents.Instrivingtoachievethisbalance,thePlan
willhelptoensureabetterqualityoflifeforresidents,
visitorsandfuturegenerations.”
PrincipleaimsoftheDevelopmentS
trategy:accom
modatethedevelopm
entneeds
oftheDistrictas
setout
intheWorcestershire
CountyStructurePlan1996
–2011,inasustainablemannerbyconcentratinghousing
andem
ploymentdevelopmentinthemaintowns
ofKidderminsterandStourport-on-Severn.
Place
anem
phasison
urbanregenerationandrecyclingofland
andbuildings
particularly
form
ixed-use
developm
entinoradjacenttothemaintowncentres.
Concentrateretail,commercial,leisureandofficeuses
inKidderminsterTownCentre
andtoalesserextent
Stourport-on-Severntowncentre.
Enablethediversificationoftheruraleconomywhilstgenerallylim
iting
ruralhousing
provisiontolocalneeds.
ConserveandenhancetheDistrict’senvironm
entalassetsincludingthecountryside,naturalandbuiltheritage.
Locatedevelopm
entsoas
toreduce
theneed
totravel,provideachoice
oftravelm
odes,and
supportthe
provisionofalternativemodes
totheprivatecar.
MaintaintheexistingadoptedGreen
Beltboundariesunless
exceptionalcircum
stancesrequire
otherwise.
Develop
aSA
objective
centred
around
providing
housingforall.
Fourkeypriorities:
WyreFo
rest
DistrictH
ousing
Strategy
(2004)
meetingaffordablehousingneeds
tacklinghomelessnessandprovidinghousingoptions
maintaining
independence
ofolderand
vulnerablepeoplethroughhousingandsupport
improvingconditionswithinprivatesectorhousing
Develop
anSAObjectiveto
prom
ote
opportunities
toincrease
cyclinglevelswithin
theDistrict.
Aimstoprom
otecyclingas
asustainablefromoftransportandtoprovideacomprehensive
framew
orkofmeasures
bywhich
thiscanbe
achieved.
Identifiesanetworkofprioritised
cyclerouteproposalsforthe
District,w
hich
reflectsWCC’sLTP2Strategy.
WyreFo
restDistrictC
ycleStrategy
(2002)
Outlines
thefollowingobjectives:
Tocreatesafecycleroutes
forlocalpeopletoutilise.
Toensurethatcyclists’needs
arecateredforinnewdevelopm
entswithintheDistrict.
Toimprovetheprovisionoffacilitiesforcyclistsattransportinterchanges
andtoprom
otelinks
betweencycling
andpublictransport.
Tosupportthe
creationofsaferroutestoschoolsinconjunctionwith
Worcestershire
CountyCouncil.
Toimplem
entthe
Sustrans
Route45
NetworkwithintheDistrictinpartnershipwith
Sustrans
andWorcestershire
CountyCouncil.
Toincrease
cycleparkingprovisionwithinthetowncentresofKidderminster,Stourport-on-SevernandBe
wdley.
Toprom
otecycleroutes
forleisureandsustainabletourismpurposes
withintheDistrict.
Toprom
otetheenvironm
entaland
healthbenefitsofcyclingas
aform
oftransportthroughpartnershipworking.
Toprovidequality
andusablecycleinfrastructurethroughregularconsultationwith
localcyclists.
Toworkinpartnershipwith
Worcestershire
CountyCouncil,theHighw
aysAgency,WyreForestCycleForum
andlocalresidentstomeetorexceedgovernmenttargetsoftreblingcyclingby
2010
comparedwith
2000.
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Develop
SA
objective
toensure
good,
sustainable
design
inany(re
)development.
WyreFo
restDistrictDesignSu
pplementary
Plan
ning
Guida
nce(2004)
Everyonedeserves
access
toplaces,w
hich
aresafe,w
elcoming,attractiveandhealthy.
Gooddesign
adds
valuetodevelopm
entschem
esintermsofenvironm
entalperformance,com
munity
and
socialwellbeing
andcommercialviability
New
developm
entshouldremoverealandperceivedbarrierstoaccess
anduse
Everyopportunityshouldbe
takentoimprovetheenvironm
entalperformance
ofdevelopm
ent,atschemeand
detailedlevel
Sustainabilityrelatestodesign,constructionandoperatingcostsofnewdevelopm
ent
Developmentw
hich
scores
‘Good’(orbetter)on
theBREEAMratingsystem
isencouraged
Largerscaledevelopm
entsmay
need
todemonstrateacommitm
enttosustainabledesign
New
buildings
need
toadapttofuturechange.Bu
ildings
thatcanbe
modified
withoutm
ajorstructuralalteration
willsuitchanging
circum
stancesandtheenergy
andupheavalofdemolition
canbe
avoided
Designnewdevelopm
enttocontributetovitalityby
mixinguses
andincreasing
densities
andtheintensity
ofuses
withinbuildings
Designforw
alking
andformsofmovem
entotherthan
thecar–
which
shouldnotdom
inate
Residentialdevelopmentshouldsupportm
oresustainablelifestyles
Develop
SA
Objective
tocontributeto
thereductionof
crimelevelswithintheDistrict.
WyreFo
rest
DistrictC
ommun
itySa
fety
Strategy
Toreduce
crimeby
18%intheDistrictby
2007/08
Toreassurethepublic,reducingthefearofcrimeandantisocialbehaviour.
Toreduce
theharm
caused
byillegaldrugs.
Toincrease
voluntaryandcommunity
engagementespecially
amongstthose
atriskofsocialexclusion.
Develop
SA
Objective
toreduce
theadverseeffectson
airqualitywithintheDistrict.
Mapsoutthe
actions
requiredtoimproveairqualityandsetoutobjectives
andactions
withinstrategicbusiness
and
publicsectorstoimplem
entand
investigatefurtherimprovem
entstoairqualitywithintheDistrict,Includesthefollowing
objectives:
WyreFo
rest
DistrictA
irQua
lityStrategy
(2005)
Ensurethatplanning
applications
areassessed
forthe
effectsofairpollutionon
futureoccupiersofthat
developm
entand
theeffectsofthedevelopm
entonairquality.
Implem
entprocedurestoliaisewith
neighbouringlocalauthoritieswheredevelopm
entswithintheDistrictcould
adverselyeffectairqualitywithintheirarea.
Requireairqualitymonitoringandmodellingfromdevelopersforproposeddevelopm
entw
hereappropriate.
ApplyLTPinitiatives:S
106Obligations
willbe
soughtforcontributions
towards
improved
busservices
and
prioritymeasures,inclusionofcyclefacilitiesinproposals,S106Obligations
soughtfordeveloperstoenhance
pedestrianaccess
todevelopm
ent,allm
ajornewdevelopm
entsthatwouldcreatespecifictransportrelated
problemsmustbeaccompanied
bytravelplans,promoteuseofpublictransport,Bus
QualityPartnershipsand
otherformsofsustainabletransport,worktogetherwith
WCCtoco-ordinateasustainabletransportpolicy
across
theDistrict,implem
entpoliciestoreduce
trafficdemandon
roadsintheDistrict,
Provide
energy
efficiencyandgreenenergy
initiatives
toresidentsandbusinesses
withintheDistrict.
Develop
SA
objective
toensure
that
there
isan
adequate
rangeof
affordable
andsocialhousingtomeetthe
District’sneeds
WyreFo
restDistrictHou
sing
Needs
Survey
Toreanalysethechange
inthehousingmarketlocallyinordertoreassess
incomethresholds
foraccessto
markethousing.
Toreanalysehousingsurvey
database.
Toreanalysepopulationforecasts.
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Toprovidean
affordableneed
forecastto2006.
Toinform
theHousing
Strategy
andsupportLocalPlanpoliciesforaffordablehousing.
Develop
anSA
objective
regarding
the
provision
ofdecent,affordablehousing.
WyreFo
rest
DistrictH
ousing
Stoc
kCon
ditio
nSu
rvey
(2007)
Themostrecenthousing
stockcondition
survey
was
conductedinearly
2007.1,139homes
privaterented
andow
neroccupiedhomes
weresurvey
andinformationwas
collected
onthefollowing:Generalcharacteristics
ofthedw
elling;condition
oftheinternalandexternalfabric;provision
ofam
enities;com
pliancewith
thefitness
standard;com
pliancewith
housinghealthandsafety;age
andtype
ofelem
ents;energyefficiencymeasures;
compliancewith
theDecentH
omes
Standardandsocio-econom
icinformationaboutthe
household(where
occupied).
Thereportestim
ates
that9,770homes
withintheDistrictfailtomeetthe
decenthomes
standard.
Ensurethatanycontam
inated
land
identifiedisrecorded
intheSAbaseline.
Theprincipleaimsofthestrategy
are:
WyreFo
rest
DistrictC
ontaminated
Land
Insp
ectio
nStrategy
(2001)
Tocomplywith
statutelawon
contam
inated
land.
Toremoveanythreattohuman
health.
Toremoveanythreattocontrolledwaters.
Toremoveanythreattofloraandfauna.
Toaideffectivere-developmentoflandwithintheWyreForestDistrict.
Toprotecthistoric
sitesandthehistoricenvironm
ent.
TheStrategy
setsoutthe
Council’s
prioritiesfordealingwith
contam
inated
land.Theseare:
Toprotecthum
anhealth.
Toprotectcontrolledwaters.
Toprotectdesignatedecosystems.
Topreventdam
agetoproperty.
Topreventany
furthercontam
inationofland.
Toencouragevoluntaryremediationofland.
Toensurecompliancewith
StatuteLaw.
Toaideffectivere-developmentoflandwithintheWyreForestDistrict.
Toensurethatprocedures
areinplaceforthe
provisionofinformationtotheCouncil’s
custom
ersi.e.the
public,
developers,landow
nersetc.
ToenabletheCounciltoaddressliabilityissues
associated
with
Councilow
nedland.
Toencouragetheremediation/redevelopm
entofbrownfieldsiteswithintheDistrict.
Tohave
acomprehensive
Strategy
inplacebeforetheinspectionoftheDistricttakesplace.
Tofocusits
strategy
onareasoftheDistrictwherestatutorily
contam
inated
land
ismorelikelytoexistand
onindustriesspecifictotheregion.
EnsurethattheSAframew
ork
recognises
theimportanceof
regenerationinKidderminster.
TheKidderminster
RegenerationProspectusaimsto
highlight
thetown'schallenges
andopportunitiesto
awide
audience
both
inside
andoutsideof
thearea
inorderto
attractsupporta
ndinvestmentinorderto
transform
the
fortunesofthetowntodeliverarenaissance.
Kidde
rminster
Reg
enerationPros
pectus
(2009)
Consultantsestim
atethattheredevelopm
entofkey
sitescouldbringinmorethan
£300millionofprivatesector
investmentinadditiontopublicsectorfundingincludingthe£130millionBuildingSchoolsforthe
Futureprogramme,
newmedicalcentresandpublictransportinterchangefacilities.
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Inshort,Kidderminstercouldgetsignificantinvestmentand
theProspectusaimstohighlightthisandprovideapump
primingframew
orktomakesurethatthismajorinjectioncanbe
successfullyrealised
inan
integrated
way.The
ultim
ategoalistomaximisethevitalityandviabilityofKidderminsteras
aplacetoliveandadriverforthe
econom
ywestofthe
mainBirm
ingham
andBlack
Countryconurbation.Itisaboutrecognising
thetown’spositionoutsidebut
servingtheRuralRegenerationZone
which
includes
thewesternparts
ofWyreForestDistrict.Itisaboutm
aximising
theoverallsense
ofcommunity
wellbeing
inthetownandachievingasustainableandthrivingcommunity.
PARISH
SAIm
plications
Objectiv
esPo
licy/Plan
/Program
me/Strategy
/Initiative
EnsurethattheSAFram
ework
includes
nobjectiveon
thehistoric
environm
ent.
ChurchStreetConservationAreawas
designated
byWyreForestDistrict
Councilin1993.Itis1.6hectares
inextentandislocatedwithinKidderminsterTownCentre.TheConservation
Areaencompasses
agroupofeighteenthandnineteenthcenturybuildings.These
buildings
may
have
been
constructed
asamixtureofhouses
andbusinesses
butarenowinbusiness
orcommercialuse.
Thecharacter
appraisalaimstosetoutthespecialarchitecturalandhistoriccharacteristicsoftheConservationArea.
Chu
rchStreet
(Kidde
rminster)
Con
servationAreaCha
racter
App
raisal
(2009)
EnsurethattheSAFram
ework
includes
nobjectiveon
thehistoric
environm
ent.
WyreForestDistrictCouncilhasdesignated
theGreen
Streetarea
ofKidderminsteras
aConservationArea.
TheGreen
Streetarea
coversflat,low-lyingland
intheplainoftheRiverStour.Thewholearea,covering
approximately9hectares,iswithina1kilometrewalkofKidderminstertowncentre.Itcontainsoneofthemost
importantandancientbuildings
inWyreForest,butitispredom
inantly
anarea
offormercarpetmanufacturing
prem
ises
erectedbetween1850
and1925.Thisgroupofindustrialbuildings,including
oneofthemostintact
factorycomplexes
inthetown,isofgreatsignificance.
Green
Street(Kidderm
inster)C
onservation
AreaCharacterApp
raisalandManagem
ent
Plan
(2011)
TheManagem
entP
lanprovides
guidance
onthefollowing:
Proposedadditions
tothelocallist
educationandinformation;
LocalD
evelopmentFramew
orkpolicies;
guidance;
regenerationstrategy;
enhancem
entschem
es;
open
spaces
andgreeninfrastructure;
enforcem
entand
remediation.
EnsurethattheSAFram
ework
includes
nobjectiveon
thehistoric
environm
ent.
VicarS
treetandExchangeStreetConservationAreawas
designated
byWyreForestDistrictCouncilon
16th.
July2003.Itis1.46
hectares
(3.61acres)inextentandislocatedwithinKidderminsterTownCentre.
VicarS
treetC
onservationAreaCha
racter
App
raisal(2003)
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TheConservationAreaencompasses
civic,business
andotherbuildings
thatdatefromthenineteenthand
twentiethcenturies;parts
ofan
olderstreetpattern;and
ashortlengthoftheem
bankmenttotheRiverStour.
ThepurposeofthedocumentistodescribethespecialarchitecturalandhistoricinterestoftheArea,inorder
toassistallconcerned
with
theuseanddevelopm
entoflandandbuildings
withinandadjoiningittopreserve
andenhanceits
character.
EnsurethattheSAFram
ework
includes
nobjectiveon
thehistoric
environm
ent.
TheStaffordshire
andWorcestershire
CanalConservationAreawas
designated
byWyreForestDistrictCouncil
in1978
andtheboundarywas
review
edandam
endedin2007.Being
alinearC
onservationArea,itstretches
fromjustnorth
oftheBasinsarea
inStourport-on-Severn,meanderingthroughtotheedge
oftheDistrictnorth
TheStaffordsh
irean
dWorcestersh
ireCan
alCon
servationAreaCha
racter
App
raisalan
dMan
agem
entP
lan(2007)
ofCaunsall,forover14km
,approximatelyfollowingthepathoftheRiverStour.Thecanalgoeson
north
out
oftheDistrictthroughSouthStaffordshire,eventually
linking
intotheTrentand
MerseyCanalatGreatHayward,
SouthStaffordshire
andisdesignated
aConservationAreafromtheWyreForestDistrictBoundaryLine,north
tothejunctionoftheTrentand
MerseyCanal.
Associatedwith
thecanalareseveralbridges,locks,tunnels,cottages,wallsandthetowpathwhich
helptoform
partofits
specialinterest.Therearealso
manytrees
andshrubs
alongthecanalsidethataddtothecharacter
ofthearea.
ThedocumentaimstosetoutthespecialarchitecturalandhistoriccharacteristicsoftheConservationArea.
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ALinks to Other Policies, Plans, Programmes and SustainabilityObjectives and How they Have Been Taken into Account
B Baseline Data and Trends
B.1 Baseline Data for Key Sustainability Issues
Social
Community Facilities Audit
B.1 This map shows the location of the community halls that are available for hire across thedistrict. The type of facilities available include village halls, youth centres, day centres, communitycentres, community schools and church halls. In addition to these facilities there are a further18 scout huts located across the district many of which are available for community use.
Community Facilities for Hire - June 2009
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Scale: 1:87500mapLocal Centres
The table below sets out information relating to the local centres which fall within the 8 urbanwards of Kidderminster.
Local Centres
IndicativeHealth
AnchorUnit(s)
Car ParkingVacancy andOtherChanges
Retailer RepresentationLocation
KIDDERMINSTER
?
Parking facilities locatedto the rear of the shops.
Fish and Chip ShopBlakebrook(BewdleyRoad) Charity Shop Limited on-street parking
(around 4 spaces)Estate Agent
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IndicativeHealth
AnchorUnit(s)
Car ParkingVacancy andOtherChanges
Retailer RepresentationLocation
KIDDERMINSTER
Chiropractor
Betting Shop
√
Parking to the rear andlimited on-street parking
Braodwaterscafe, formerlya hair salon
Off Licence and Convenience StoreBroadwaters
Fish and Chip Shop
Broadwaters Cafe
√
Parking facilities locatedat the front of the
1 unit -formerly agreengrocer
NewsagentCombertonEstate
Supermarket premises. On streetparking nearby.
Hair Salon
Card/Gift Shop
Haberdashery
√
On-street parkingavailable close to the
NoneConvenience StoreHabberley
Newsagent local centre. Nodesignated spaces forthe retail premises.Fish and Chip Shop
Hair Salon
Greengrocer
√
SparParking facilities locatedat the front of the
NoneConvenience StoreMarlpool
Chinese Takeaway premises. On streetparking nearby.
Marlpool Diner
Kitchen Showroom
Hair Salon
√
TescoExpress
Very good parkingfacilities available in
NoneSupermarketSpennells
Pharmacy designated bays locatedat the front of the centre.
Tandoori Takeaway Also present within thecar park is a recyclingcentre.Chinese Takeaway
√
TescoExpress
Very good parkingfacilities located both at
Subway wasformerly a
SupermarketStourportRoad
Pharmacy the front and to the rearof the local centre.
Video RentalStore
Subway
Fish and Chip Shop
Convenience Store with Integral Post office
√
CostcutterOn street parkingnearby. No designated
NoneChinese TakeawaySutton Farm
Hair Salon areas for cars parking touse the local centre.
Hardware Store
Convenience Store
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Play Facilities
Provision of Facilities for Children (Open Space, Sport and Recreation Assessment (October 2008)) Kidderminster Wards
Surplus/DeficiencyTOTALRequirement
Current Provisionper 1000Population
LocalStandard(ha/1000)
Provision forChildren(hectares)
PopulationWard
-0.151250.361250.02906570.050.2107,225Aggborough andSpennells
-0.029350.389350.04623090.050.3607,787Broadwaters
-0.053550.353550.04242680.050.3007,071Franche
-0.324650.364650.00548470.050.0407,293Greenhill
0.136150.323850.07102050.050.4606,477Habberley andBlakebrook
-0.245050.345050.01449070.050.1006,901Offmore andComberton
0.036950.263050.05702340.050.3005,261Oldington and FoleyPark
-0.138350.358350.03069620.050.2207,167Sutton Park
Provision of Facilities for Young People (Open Space, Sport and Rereation Assessment (October 2008)) Kidderminster Wards
Surplus/DeficiencyTOTALRequirement
Current Provisionper 1000Population
LocalStandard(ha/1000)
Provision forChildren(hectares)
PopulationWard
-0.166750.216750.00692040.030.057,225Aggborough andSpennells
-0.073610.233610.02054710.030.167,787Broadwaters
-0.212130.2121300.0307,071Franche
-0.218790.2187900.0307,293Greenhill
-0.144310.194310.00771960.030.056,477Habberley andBlakebrook
0.252970.207030.0666570.030.466,901Offmore andComberton
0.072170.157830.04371790.030.235,261Oldington and FoleyPark
-0.075010.215010.0195340.030.147,167Sutton Park
Active People Survey
B.2 The Sport England Active People Survey 5 (Oct 20010-Oct 2011) shows that 15.5% ofthe District's population take part in 30 minutes of moderate intensity sport 3 times per week.There is no significant change since Active People Survey 2 (Oct 2007-Oct 2008).
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Index of Multiple Deprivation (2007) - Health
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Empty Homes
Empty Homes Trend Data - Wyre Forest District
% of Empty HomesTotal Number of Empty HomesYear
3.941,8002005
4.521,9742006
4.652,0572008
4.732,0952009
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Crime
Crime in Wyre Forest District April 01 - March 10
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1,500
2,000
2,500
Apr 01- Mar 02
Apr 02 - Mar 03
Apr 03 - Mar 04
Apr 04 - Mar 05
Apr 05 - Mar 06
Apr 06 – Mar07
Apr 07- Mar 08
Apr 08 - Mar09
Apr 09 - Mar10
Type of Crime
Num
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es
Violence Against the Person (Offences)
Robbery (Offences) Burglary in a Dwelling (Offences)
Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Offences)
Theft from a Vehicle (Offences)
Drug and Alcohol Misuse (1)
Drugs:
Wyre Forest had the second highest number of drug offences (413) in Worcestershirefor 2002-2003. Possession of cannabis accounted for the majority of these.There were 439 drug-related crime offences within the District during this time.Kidderminster town centre and the Horsefair were the priority areas for these crimeswhich were mainly shop lifting and assault.Most individuals committing drug related crime and offences were male and agedbetween 20 and 30.Around two in every five residents said that drug use or drug dealing were problemsin their local area.
Alcohol:
Wyre Forest had the highest number of alcohol related offences (1627) inWorcestershire for 2002-2003.Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn town centres and the Horsefair were identifiedas alcohol related hotspots.Males in the 18-24 category were responsible for the majority of alcohol related crimeduring this period.
1 data taken from Wyre Forest Community Safety Partnership Strategy 2004-2008
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Town Centre Car Parks
District Council Pay and Display Car Parks (2009/10)
No of SpacesDurationCar Park
Kidderminster
81Short/Medium/LongComberton Place
82Short StayMarket Street
57Short/Medium/LongBateman Yard
33Short/Medium/LongHorsefair
301Short/Medium/LongBromsgrove Street
164Short/Medium/LongPike Mills
72Short/Medium/LongAldi Store
38Short/Medium/LongCastle Road
32Short/Medium/LongSt. Mary's Church
60Short/Medium/LongYouth Centre
153Short/Medium/LongStadium Close
394Short/Medium/LongPrivate Carpark: Weavers Wharf
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Economic
Fuel Poverty
B.3 'Affordable Warmth for Worcestershire' defines fuel poverty as the inability to heat yourhome adequately for comfort and health without getting into debt as a result. It estimates thepercentage of households in fuel poverty in each if of the County's Districts. In Wyre ForestDistrict, it is estimated that 15% of households suffer from fuel poverty. This is above theaverage for the County, which is 13.3%. In the least deprived ward, this figure is 9%, however,in the most deprived ward, it is 27.3%, and this is the highest level of fuel poverty in any wardin the County.
House Prices
Mean House Prices for Wyre Forest District
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year
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150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
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Mean House Price Ratio of Lower Quartile House Prices to Lower Quartile Earnings
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Unemployment
Claimant Count Unemployment by Ward (Jan 2011)
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The adjacent map indicates theclaimant count unemploymentlevel in the Wyre Forest by ward.The majority of wards have lessthan 5% of the resident populationunemployed. There are pocketsof higher unemployment,noticeably in the wards ofBroadwaters and Oldington andFoley Park where theunemployment figures are 7.4%and 12.0% respectively.
The Wyre Forest Districtunemployment rate is 4.8%which, although slightly above theWorcestershire County rate of
4.0%, still compares favourably with theWest Midlands rate of 6.5% and the England andWalesrate 5.2%.Source: Worcestershire County Council Economic Summary (February 2011)
Unemployment Trend within the District
UnemploymentPercentage
Date
2.4January 2000
2.1January 2001
1.9January 2002
1.9January 2003
1.9January 2004
1.6January 2005
2.1January 2006
2.1January 2007
1.8January 2008
3.7January 2009
4.5January 2010
3.8January 2011
B.4 The above figures give the claimant count rate based on the population aged 16-64 .Source: www.nomisweb.co.uk
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Environmental
Noise Complaints
Noise Pollution Complaints 2005-2010
Year to31/03/2010
Year to31/03/2009
Year to31/03/2008
Year to31/03/2007
Year to31/03/2006
Year to31/03/2005
Nature of Complaint
574029393714Pubs - Loud music
182522155635Commercial
614022Bird Scarers
287101212Industrial
366627Commercial Alarm
000302Industrial Alarm
62713209Sports
13141592332Commercial - other
1161038712310089Domestic - Music
123585Domestic - TV
90102638610088Domestic - Dog
5691288Domestic - DIY
832669Domestic - Car repairs
8143634Domestic - Banging
06510812Domestic - Alarm
241922201216Domestic - Shouting
354126324938Domestic - Other
573472Domestic - Children
000100Rail
000022Traffic
100100Air
4811500Construction/Demolition
210200Equipment in Street
6123944Vehicle in street
115200Vehicle Alarm
110312Vehicle stereo
010100Refridgeration Vehicle
710100Agricultural
003000Fireworks
419425335424460392TOTAL
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SSSI Condition Survey
Conditions of SSSIs in Wyre Forest District
Habitats (Source: Worcestershire Biodiversity Action Plan - July 2008)
Habitats and their Locations
Location (Examples, not exhaustive)Habitat
Oak-birch woodland - the Wyre Forest, around KidderminsterPendunculate oak woodland - Severn ValleyChaddesley Wood
Woodland
River Severn corridor, Hurcott and Podmore Pools SSSIWet Woodland
Along river corridors and canals, Wilden Marsh and Meadows SSSIReedbeds
Wilden Marsh, Stourvale Marsh. Puxton MarshFen and Marsh
Stourvale SSSIWet Grassland
Lowland dry acidic grassland - around KidderminsterDevil's Spittleful and Riffle Range, in and around the Wyre Forest, Burlish Top,HabbeleyValley
Semi-natural Grassland
Devil's Spittleful/Riffle Range, Burlish Top, Vicarage Farm Heath, Kingsford Forest ParkLowland Heathland
Cluster of sites around KidderminsterRoad Verges
Parks, brownfield sites, allotments, churchyards, gardens, playing fields/school grounds,street trees
Urban
Staffordshire and Worcestershire CanalCanals
River Stour, River SevernRivers and Streams
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Protected Species (Source: Worcestershire Biodiversity Action Plan - July 2008)
Protected Species and their Locations
Location (Examples, not exhaustive)Species
Along the River SevernStaffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
European Otter
Ribbesford WoodDormouse
The Wyre ForestBats
The River Stour and its tributaries, canals and streamsWater Vole
Burlish TopNightingale
The Wyre ForestNoble Chafer
River SevernTwaite and Alis Shad
Wyre Forest, Habberley and Kingsford Country ParkAdder
On allotments and at Puxton marsh and Habberley ValleySlow Worm
In ponds in rural, urban and post-industrial settingsGreat Crested Newt
Wyre Forest StreamsWhite-Clawed Crayfish
The Wyre ForestHigh Brown Fritillary
The Wyre ForestPearl-Bordered and Small Peal-Bordered FritillaryButterflies
River Severn, particularly above BewdleyClub-tailed Dragonfly
Hurcott pastures, being the only siting in the CountryHornet Robberfly
Along the River Severn and Stour ValleysBlack Poplar
Arley Castle, Button Oak, BewdleyTrue Service Tree
Various sites across the DistrictFarmland Birds
The Wyre ForestWood White
The Wyre ForestGrizzled Skipper
The Wyre ForestDrab Looper
Flooding
B.5 The Environment Agency’s designated flood zones are indicated on the map below. Themap shows those areas affected by fluvial flooding from the main rivers. Other types of floodingalso affect the District, including surface water run-off, groundwater, and foul water flooding.
Source: Environment Agency (November 2010) Flood Zones 2, 1:100 and 3, 1:1000
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B.6 A Level One Strategic Flood RiskAssessment (SFRA) has been produced forthe District and is available on the DistrictCouncil ’s website. Followingrecommendations in the Level One SFRA amore detailed Level Two SFRA has beenproduced. This study has considered in moredetail a number of issues includingovertopping and breaching of flood defencesin Kidderminster and Bewdley as well asproviding information on appropriateSustainable Drainage techniques for theDistrict and giving guidance on appropriate
policies to deal with flood risk. In addition, a Water Cycle Strategy has also been undertakenfor the District. This study has interrogated all aspects of the water cycle within the District,considering; water supply and water resources; water supply networks; waste water treatment;environmental considerations; non-residential water use and planning considerations.
Air Quality:
Historic Environment
B.7 The historic environment elements which have significance because of their interest(historic, architectural or otherwise), are referred to as Heritage Assets. Many of these areprotected through Statutory designations including Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas,whilst others are identified at local level, including Locally Listed Buildings. Both Statutory andnon-Statutory designations are recognised for their contribution to creating a sense of placeand local identity, and for their heritage interest.
B.8 Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas:At April 2010 there were 6 Grade I, 29 Grade II* and 853 Grade II list entries on the statutorylists. This covers over 900 individual buildings and structures. There are also 9 ScheduledAncient Monuments and one Registered Park and garden within the District. The District has17 Conservation Areas as shown on the map below:
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Conservation Areas within the KCAAP Area
Areas in bold have a Character AppraisalAreas in italic have management plans
Conservation AreaMap Ref.
Staffs & Worcs canal6
Church Street7
Vicar & Exchange St.8
Green Street17
B.9 Locally Listed Buildings:Wyre Forest District Council has developed a Local List for Kidderminster. A Locally ListedBuilding is one which is recognised by the District Council as being of local interest, either forhistorical associations, or for its architectural style. There are 237 entries on the KidderminsterLocal List.
B.10 Heritage at Risk:The term 'Heritage at Risk' is the new approach to identifying the extent to which the variety ofstatutory heritage assets, registered as protected, are 'at risk'. It includes conservation areasat risk as well as Grade I and II* listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks andgardens, registered battlefields and protected wreck sites. The District does not have anyconservation areas, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Registered Battlefields, or Registeredparks and Gardens identified as being at risk.
B.11 Buildings at Risk:The term 'Building at Risk' has been defined by English Heritage as ''an historic building at riskthrough neglect and decay'' as distinct from the threat posed by unsympathetic alteration. Inpractice, the term has been used more narrowly and has become shorthand for 'Listed Buildingat Risk'. The national building at risk register therefore only contains Listed Buildings. TheRegister was updated in 2010 and features 2 buildings within the District both of which falloutside of the KCAAP area. The national List does not include Grade II Listed Buildings.
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B.12 The local Buildings at Risk survey was Update was completed in 2006. The SurveyUpdate covered Grade II Listed Buildings in the three main towns. In total 627 buildings weresurveyed, the results are detailed below:
Buildings at Risk
Number of Buildings at RiskNumber of Listed Buildings SurveyedTown
670Kidderminster
8128Stourport-on-Severn
15429Bewdley
B.13
Historic Environment Record:The Historic Environment record has over 3000 entries within the District. A summary of theseis set out below:
Historic Environment Record Data
Number of EntriesType of Feature
9Scheduled Ancient Monuments
1Registered Parks and Gardens
691 (1)Listed Buildings
0Registered Battlefields
1077Non-designated Monuments
40Non-designated Historic Parks and Gardens
702Non-designated Historic Buildings
152Landscape Components (2)
1. Individual entries may equate to more than one building2. Landscape components are groups of monuments and/or buildings that are historically related and therefore form a coherent group of
features in the landscape. E.g. a mill complex, nunnery, medieval village or historic airfield. Landscape Components is a specific HistoricEnvironment Record theme that is not related to Historic Landscape Characterisation, Historic Environment Assessment or LandscapeCharacter.
EnergyEnergy Consumption:The graph below shows that consumption of domestic electricity and gas is falling.
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840
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Renewable Energy:During 2008/09 and 2009/10 the District Council approved grants for, 1 ground source heatpump, 2 solar photovoltaic systems and 10 solar hot water systems.
B.14 CO2 Emissions:The table below shows the end user local and regional estimates of CO2emissions for 2005 to2008.
CO2 Emissions
Per Capita CO2
TonnesTotalLand-use
ChangeRoad TransportIndustrial and
CommercialDomesticYear
6.563371602192472005
6.563161562202492006
6.362161572162422007
6.159671521952432008
B.15 Energy Efficiency:
SAP Rating for Private Sector (non RSL) Dwellings
% of dwellings with SAP below 35Average SAP ratingYear
9542009/10
1251.52008/09
12522007/08
11532006/07
~51.12005/06
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Climate Change:
B.16
SummerMean PrecipitationWinter Mean PrecipitationSummermean TemperatureWinter Mean Temperature
Changes in summer meanprecipitation of between -22%to +15%
Change in winter meanprecipitation of between -2%and +15%
Increase in Summer meantemperatures of between0.5oC and 2.1oC.
Increase in winter meantemperature of between 0.5oCand 2.1oC.
2020s
Change in summer meanprecipitation of between -38%and +13%
Change in winter meanprecipitation of between 1%and 33%
Increase in Summer meantemperatures of between 1oCand 4.8oC
Increase in winter meantemperature of between 0.9oCand 3.5oC
2050s
Changes in summer meanprecipitation of between -51%and +11%.
Changes in winter meanprecipitation of between 5%and 51%
Increase in summer meantemperatures of between1.3oC and 7.5oC
Increase in winter meantemperature of between 1.4oCand 5.2oC
2080s
Waste Produced and Recycled
Household Waste
Domestic Waste (Tonnes)Year
28,309.972009/10
28,199.532008/09
28,925.752007/08
29,286.562006/07
30,442.972005/06
30,642.362004/05
Domestic Waste Recycled
% of waste RecycledYear
26.66%2009/10
28.47%2008/09
28.45%2007/08
27.9%2006/07
25%2005/06
24.5%2004/05
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Residential Planning Permission on Greenfield and Brownfield Sites:
Residential Planning permissions on Greenfield and Brownfield Sites
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Density of Housing Completions:
Density of Housing Completions
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Rail Station Usage:
Rail Station Usage
% Change2009-2010
% Change1994-2010
20102009200820071994Station
7.8%105%1,324,1001,227,492963,041866,145645,517Kidderminster
Cycling
B.17 Cycling data is collected by Worcestershire County Council from two sites within theDistrict. Figures show that usage of the Canal Towpath has increased over the period 2003/04to 2009/10.
Cycling in Wyre Forest District
2009/102008/092007/082006/072005/062004/052003/042002/03Cycle Monitoring Station
6166687163675866Minster Road Cycle Lane
67606465596149N/ATowpath, Gilgal, Stourport
Bus Usage
B.18 Data is not available at the District level, however, County Council data shows thatacross Worcestershire, bus patronage has increased by 2.8m journeys per annum - from 13min 2004/5 to 15.8m in 2007/8, and this against the national downward trend.
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B.2 Baseline Data for Objectives and Indicators
Health and Well-Being
SourceAnalysisIdentified TrendBaseline PositionIndicator
IMD - DCLGUpdated three-yearlyand available viaNational Statisticsweb-site
A greater number ofSOAs are within themostdeprived 20% nationally.
The 2004 IMD shows healthscore shows that of the 65SOAs within the District, 0 arein the most deprived 10%nationally, 1 is within the most
The 2007 IMD healthscore shows that of the65 SOAs within theDistrict, 1 is in the mostdeprived 10%
IMD Health Profiles
deprived 20% nationally, 22nationally, 6 are withinare within the most deprivedthe most deprived 20%50% nationally, 33 are withinnationally, 20 are withinthe least deprived 50%the most deprived 50%nationally and 9 are in theleast deprived 20% nationally.
nationally, 38 are withinthe least deprived 50%nationally, and 0 arewithin the least deprived20% nationally.
Database to beestablished to monitor
UnknownNo comparison data isavailable.
No data available.Number ofdevelopments
applications as theyare determined.
(applications approved)which benefit the greeninfrastructure network.
NeighbourhoodStatistics
Life expectancy hasimproved for both males
2005-2007Male: 77.9Female: 82.002004-2006Male: 77.7Female: 81.62001-2003Male: 76Female: 81
2006-2008Male: 78.18Female: 82.47(Neighbourhoodstatistics 2010)
Life Expectancy
and females within theDistrict.
In-house monitoringIndicator is relativelystatic, no overall trendidentifiable.
2008/09GP: 98%Hospital: 91%Employment: 92%Primary School: 98%Secondary School: 96%Retail Centre: 93%2007/08GP: 99%Hospital: 75%Employment: 96%Primary School: 99%Secondary School: 99%Retail Centre:99%
2009/10GP: 96%Hospital: 94%Employment: 96%Primary School: 97%Secondary School: 97%Retail Centre: 96%
% of new residentialdevelopment within 30minutes public transporttravel time of keyfacilities.
(AMR)
In-house monitoringThe District's villages areretaining their facilities.
208/09:22% (2 of the District's 9)villages have the full range offacilities.
2009/10:22% (2 of the District's9) villages have the fullrange of facilities.
% of villages with keyfacilities, i.e, primaryschool, post office, GP,Pub, convenience store,village hall
In-house monitoring -Housing LandAvailability Report
The number of affordablehousing completions hasfallen, however, overall
2008/09: 932007/08: 40
2009/10: 51Number of affordablehousing completions(net of demolitions)
residential completionshave fallen.
In-house monitoring -Housing LandAvailability Report
Despite a fall in thepercentage of housingcompletions which were
2008/09: 39%2007/08: 21%2006/07: 3%2005/06: 11%
2009/10: 27%% of housingcompletions which areaffordable (net ofdemolitions). affordable during
2009/10, the overalltrend is an increasingnumber.
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SourceAnalysisIdentified TrendBaseline PositionIndicator
In-house Monitoring -Annual MonitoringReport
The number ofresidential completionswhich are flats has
2008/091 bed flat: 13%2 bed flat: 37%1 bed house: 1%2 bed house: 17%3 bed house: 21%4 bed house: 11%2007/081 bed flat: 17%2 bed flat: 31%1 bed house: 1%2 bed house: 22%3 bed house: 18%4 bed house: 11%
2009/101 bed flat: 26%2 bed flat: 40%1 bed house: 1%2 bed house: 16%3 bed house: 7%4 bed house: 10%
% of housingcompletions by size(gross).
increased. There hasbeen a slight decreasethe number of two andthree bed houses.
In-house monitoring -Housing LandAvailability Report
A larger proportion ofcompletions were forprivate ownership in
2008/09Private Ownership: 61%Social Rented: 19%Shared Ownership: 20%2007/08Private Ownership: 79%Social Rented: 16%Shared Ownership: 5%
2009/10PrivateOwnership: 83%Social Rented: 24%Shared Ownership: 3%
% of housingcompletions by tenure(net of demolitions).
2009/10 with an increasein social rented and asignificant decrease inshared ownership.
Database to beestablished to monitor
No information available2009/10: 7Number of additionalgypsy/traveller pitchesgranted permission. applications as they
are determined.
In-house monitoring -Housing LandAvailability Report
No extra care units wereprovided during 2009/10.
2008/09: 242007/08: 0
2009/10: 0Number of extra careunits completed.
Database to beestablished to monitor
More residentialapplications were
2008/09: 272007/08: 30
2009/10: 55Number of residentialapplications refused as
applications as theyare determined.Note - Once the CoreStrategy is adoptedthis indicator will bebased on the designpolicy within it.
refused as a result ofpoor quality design.
a result of poor qualitydesign. (Applicationsrefused using Policy D1in Wyre Forest 2004Adopted Local Plan)
In-house monitoringsystem to beestablished
UnknownNo comparison data availableNo data yet available% of homes constructedto Code level 4 andabove
Community Safety
B.19
SourceAnalysisIdentified TrendBaseline PositionIndicator
PlaceSurveyavailable viaCovalent
Indicator hasr e m a i n e dconstant.
2008 Place Survey:Number of people who in the last 12months have:
2009 Place Survey:Number of people who in the last 12months have:
NI3: Those whohave participatedin a local area
Been a local councillor - 1%Been a local councillor - 1%Been a member of a groupmaking decisions on localhealth or education services -3%
Been a member of a groupmaking decisions on local healthor education services - 3%Been a member of adecision-making group set up toregenerate the local area - 2%
Been a member of adecision-making group set upto regenerate the local area -2%
Been a member of a localdecision-making group set up totackle crime problems - 2%
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SourceAnalysisIdentified TrendBaseline PositionIndicator
Been a member of a localdecision-making group set upto tackle crime problems - 2%
Been a member of a Tenant'sGroup decision-making committee- 2%Been a member of a groupmaking decisions on localservices for young people - 3%
Been a member of a Tenant'sGroup decision-makingcommittee - 2%Been a member of a groupmaking decisions on localservices for young people - 3%
Been a member of another groupmaking decisions on services inthe local community - 5%
Been a member of anothergroup making decisions onservices in the local community- 5%
I n - h o u s emonitoring
Number ofapplications perannum has
2008/09:No. applications: 882No. notification letters: 9434Average per application: 112007/08:No. applications: 1124No. notification letters: 12209Average per application: 11
2009/10:No. applications: 829No. notification letters: 7098Average per application: 9
Average numberof Neighbour andS t a t u t o r yc o n s u l t a t i o nletters sent perp l a n n i n gapplication
fallen. Therehas been aslight reductionin number ofn o t i f i c a t i o nletters perapplication.
I n - h o u s emonitoring -more robust
No significantchange from2008/09
Applications cited 'Secured by Design'in their reasons for approval:2008/09: 102007/08: 20
Applications cited 'Secured by Design'in their reasons for approval:2009/10: 9
Number of newdeve l opmen t si n c o r p o r a t i n g'Secured by system to be
established.Design' principles.Applications cited 'Secured by Design'in their reasons for refusal:2008/09: 12007/08: 2
Applications cited 'Secured by Design'in their reasons for refusal:2009/10: 1
Figures forsubsequentyears will notbe directlycomparable.
( A p p l i c a t i o n sdetermined usingPolicy D16 in theWyre Forest 2004Adopted LocalPlan)
Better Environment
SourceAnalysisIdentified TrendBaseline PositionIndicator
Database to beestablished to monitor
UnknownNo informationavailable
No information available% of residential apartment and allcommercial developments
applications as they aredetermined.
providing storage for recycling(permissions granted).
National Indicator -available via Covalent
Slight decrease for2009/10, however,
2008/09: 28.48%2007/08: 28.45%2006/07: 27.9%2005/06: 25%2004/05: 24.5%
2009/10: 26.65%Volume of household wasterecycled (NI 192)
100% of population isnow served byrecycling as opposedto 98.6% for 2008/09
In-house monitoring -Resources Directorate
The volume of wastecollected from
2008/09: 28,199.532007/08: 28,925.752006/07: 29,286.562005/06: 30,442.972004/05: 30,642.36
2009/10: 28,309.97Household Waste Collected(excluding recycling) (tonnes)
residential propertiesthroughout the Districthas decreased.
DEFRA via Health andSustainability Team
Decrease in CO2
emissions across thetonnes per capita2007: 6.32006: 6.52005: 6.5
tonnes per capita:2008: 6.1
District per capita CO2 emissions
District from2005-2008
Database to beestablished to monitor
UnknownNo informationavailable
No information availableNumber of major newdevelopments incorporating
applications as they aredetermined.
on-site renewable energygeneration.
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Baseline Data and TrendsB
SourceAnalysisIdentified TrendBaseline PositionIndicator
Can this be added toFastControl?
UnknownNo informationavailable
No information availableAverage energy rating of newhousing.
In-house monitoring -Residential LandAvailability Report.
A greater % ofdevelopment waslocated within the three
2008/09Kidderminster 66%Stourport 22%Bewdley 2%2007/08Kidderminster 59%Stourport 25%Bewdley 4%
2009/10Kidderminster63%Stourport 23%Bewdley 4%
% of residential completionswithin Kidderminster, Stourportand Bewdley.
main towns in 2009/10than 2007/08.
Database to beestablished to monitor
UnknownNo data availableNo data availableNumber of developments grantedpermission providing cycleparking. applications as they are
determined.
Database to beestablished to monitor
UnknownNo data availableNo data availableNumber of developments grantedpermission which incorporatetravel plans. applications as they are
determined.
In-house monitoringAir quality hasdeclined. The area of
March 2008: TheDistrict has 2 AQMAs
January 2011: TheDistrict has 2 AQMAs
Number of AQMAs and areas ofair quality concern within theDistrict. the Kidderminsterand 2 borderline
AQMA(Horsefair, RadfordAvenue & Coventry AQMA was extended
in July 2009.Street, Kidderminster andWelch Gate, Bewdley)and 1 borderline AQMA(High Street,Stourport-onSevern).
Database to beestablished to monitor
UnknownNo informationavailable
No information available% of new developmentsincorporating SuDS (permissionsgranted) applications as they are
determined.
In-house system to beestablished
UnknownNo informationavailable
No information available% of new developmentsincorporating rain-waterharvesting/water efficiencymeasures (permissions granted).
Database to beestablished to monitor
Fewer permissions fornew residential
2008/09: 4 (10%)2007/08: 13 (18%)
2009/10: 3 (7%)Number of new residentialdevelopments(permissions given)
applications as they aredetermined.
development in FloodZone 2 or 3 weregranted in 2009/10.
where any part of site is locatedin the flood plain (Zone 2 and 3). % = New residential grantedpermission in flood zones 2 &3 /All new residential permissionsgranted
Database to beestablished to monitor
No applications wererefused contrary to EA
2008/09: 12007/08: 1
2009/10: 0Number of planning permissionsgranted contrary to EA advice.
applications as they aredetermined.
advice compared to 1per annum for theprevious 2 years.
Database to beestablished to monitor
Indicator has remainedconstant.
2008/09: 9 (9%)2007/08: 22 (20%)
2009/10: 7 (9%)Number of applications refusedin Conservation Areas (using CA
applications as they aredetermined.
policies in the Wyre Forest 2004Adopted Local Plan.) % = No.apps. refused using CA policies/ Total no. apps determined usingCA policies
Database to beestablished to monitor
Indicator has remainedconstant.
2008/09: 93 (91%)2007/08: 90 (80%)
2009/10: 75 (91%)Number of planning permissionsgranted in Conservation Areas
applications as they aredetermined.
(using CA policies in the WyreForest 2004 Adopted Local Plan.)% = No. apps. Approved using
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SourceAnalysisIdentified TrendBaseline PositionIndicator
CA Policies / Total no. appsdetermined using CA policies
In-house monitoringA higher % of ListedBuilding consents were
2008/09: 61 (94%)2007/08: 75 (90%)
2009/10: 51(98%)Number of Listed Buildingconsents granted. % = No LBapplicationsapproved / No LB applicationsdetermined
granted during2009/10.
Data to be obtainedfrom County Council
New records continueto be added to theHER
2008/09: 271
2007/08: 227
2009/10: 150Number of new records added tothe HER.
Historic EnvironmentTeam annually.
Database to beestablished to monitor
Indicator has remainedconstant.
2008/09:02007/08:0
2009/10:0Number of applications approvedcontrary to Natural Englandrecommendation. applications as they are
determined.
Database to beestablished to monitor
UnknownNo data availableNo data availableNumber of applications refusedbecause of their potential impacton biodiversity/geodiversity. applications as they are
determined.
In-house monitoring -AMR
Overall the conditionof SSSIs within theDistrict is improving
2009:Favourable - 29.7%Unfavourable butRecovering - 59.2%Unfavourable noChange - 4.8%Unfavourable butDeclining - 6.1%Destroyed or PartDestroyed - 0.2%2008:Favourable - 29.8%Unfavourable butRecovering - 52.9%Unfavourable noChange - 6.1%Unfavourable butDeclining - 11%Destroyed or PartDestroyed - 0.2%
2010:Favourable - 34.8%Unfavourable butRecovering - 60.2%Unfavourable no Change- 3.4%Unfavourable butDeclining - 1.4%Destroyed or PartDestroyed - 0.2%
Condition of SSSIs.
In-house monitoring -AMR
No changes haveoccurred to areas of
2008/09: 02007/08: 1 new LocalNature Reserveestablished.
2009/10: 0Change in areas of biodiversityimportance
biodiversity importancethis year.
WCC - BAP teamUnknownNo data available28%Proportion of Local Sites wherepositive conservationmanagement has been or isbeing implemented(NI197)
Information to becollcted from WCC.
UnknownNo informationavailable
No information availableAchievement of BAP targets.
Database to beestablished to monitor
Two consents granted2009/10 for partialdemolition and rebuild.
2008/09:02007/08:0
2009/10: 2Number of demolition consents(Listed Buildings)
applications as they aredetermined.
Database to beestablished to monitor
Fewer demolitionconsents were granted
2008/09: 42007/08: 6
2009/10: 3Number of demolition consents(Conservation Areas).
applications as they aredetermined.
in Conservation Areasduring 2009/10 thanduring 2008/09.
Applications approved usingpolicy CA2 of the Wyre Forest2004 Adopted Local Plan
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Baseline Data and TrendsB
SourceAnalysisIdentified TrendBaseline PositionIndicator
In-house monitoring -Conservation Officer
UnknownNo data available31Number of buildings on thenational and local BARs.
In-house monitoringThe% of ConservationArea Character
2008/09: 50%2009/10: 56.25%% of Conservation Areas withConservation Area Appraisalscompleted/updated within the last5 years.
Appraisals updated inthe last 5 years hasincreased.
In-house monitoringIndicator has remainedconstant.
2008/09: 6.25%2007/08: 6.25%
2009/10: 6.25%% of Conservation Areas withManagement Planscompleted/updated within the last5 years.
Database to beestablished to monitor
UnknownNo data availableNo data availableNumber of derelict buildingsbrought back into use.
applications as they aredetermined.
In-house monitoringTrend has remainedconstant
0ha0haAmount of best and mostversatile agricultural land lost tobuilt development.
Database to beestablished to monitor
The % of applicationsin the Green Belt that
2008/09:137 (84%)2007/08:140 (75%)
2009/10: 131 (90%)Number of planning permissionsgranted in the Green Belt (Using
applications as they aredetermined.
have been approvedhas increased.
GB policies in the Wyre ForestAdopted Local Plan). % = No.apps approved using GB Policies/ No. apps determined using GBpolicies
Database to beestablished to monitor
UnknownNo data availableNo data availableNumber of hectares of openspace and recreational/amenity
applications as they aredetermined.
space lost to development (asidentified in the Open Space,Sport and RecreationAssessment).
In-house monitoring -Residential LandAvailability Report
Although there hasbeen a drop in % ofresidential completions
2008/09: 88%2007/08: 84%
2009/10: 86%% of new residential completionslocated in Kidderminster andStourport-on-Severn.
located inKidderminster andStourport-on-Severnthe % remains high.
In-house monitoring -Residential LandAvailability Report
Slight decrease in the% of completions inKidderminster locatedon brownfield land.
2008/09Kidderminster 100%Stourport-on-Severn100%2007/08Kidderminster 99%Stourport-on-Severn100%
2009/10Kidderminster 91%Stourport-on-Severn100%
% of new residential completionsin Kidderminster andStourport-on-Severn located onbrown-field land.
In-house monitoring -Pollution Control Team
Noise pollutioncomplaints havedropped slightly.
YE 31/03/2009 - 425YE 31/03/2008 - 335
YE 31/03/2010 - 419Number of noise pollutioncomplaints.
In-house monitoring -Pollution Control team
Light pollutioncomplaints were
2008/09: 62007/08:142006/07: 7
2009/10: 10Number of light pollutioncomplaints received.
highest in 2007/08 andhaving fallen during2008/09 they haverisen again 2009/10.
B.20 Information on water quality within the District can be found at sections 2.6 and 7.4 ofthe Water Cycle Strategy (March 2010).
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BBaseline Data and Trends
Greater Learning and Prosperity
B.21
SourceAnalysisIdentified TrendBaselinePosition
Indicator
N a t i o n a lStatistics
The percentage of studentsachieving 5 or more GCSEs atA*-C grades has been steadilyincreasing since 2001.
2007/08 - 57.3%2006/07 - 55.8%2005/06 - 53%2004/05 - 49.8%2003/04 - 49.9%2002/03 - 45.1%2001/02 - 49.8%
2008/09 -61.8%
% of school leavers with5 A*-C grades.
NomisAn increasing percentage ofworking age people have a higherlevel qualification.
2008 - 20.8%2007 - 20.3%2006 - 20.6%
2009 - 22.2%% of the District'sworking age populationqualified to NVQ level 4or higher.
I n - h o u s emonitoring
All Forward Planning andDevelopment Controlconsultations are carried out inaccordance with the SCI
2008/09: 100%2007/08: 100%
2009/10: 100%% of LDF consultationscarried out in accordancewith the SCI.
I n - h o u s emonitoring
A greater number o frepresentations were received inresponse to the Core StrategyPublication than at previousstages of consultation.
2008/09:2009/10:Number of consultationresponses received onLDF documents.
C o r eStrategy-Publication:289
Core Strategy PreferredOptions Report andSustainability Appraisal:86Kidderminster Central AreaAction Plan Issues andOptionsPaper:44Site Allocations and PoliciesIssues and Options Paper:125
2007/08:
Core Strategy Issues andOptions Paper:106Core Strategy Revised Issuesand Options Paper: 35
Shared Prosperity
B.22
SourceAnalysisIdentified TrendBaseline PositionIndicator
Ne i g h b o u r h o o dStatistics
The number of VAT registeredlocal businesses has fallenslightly since 2005.
2005 - 3,3102006 - 3,320(ONS 2007)
2007 - 3,295(ONS 2007)
Number of VAT registeredbusinesses within the area.
N e i g h b o u r h o o dStatistics
The number of VAT registeredlocal rural businesses has fallenslightly since 2005.
2005 - 9802006 - 965(ONS 2007)
2007 - 970(ONS 2007)
Number of VAT registeredbusinesses in rural areas.
In house monitoringsystem to beestablished
N/AN/ANo data availableNumber of bed spacesdeveloped (Hotels and GuestHouses)
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Baseline Data and TrendsB
SourceAnalysisIdentified TrendBaseline PositionIndicator
In-house monitoring- AMR
The number of tourism relatedjobs has fallen.
2007: 360010.5% of workforce2006: 34009.7% of workforce
2008: 32009.7% of workforce
Number of tourism relatedjobs
NomisBusiness VAT de-registrationshave been more or less at aconsistent level.
2006 - 2102005 - 2002004 - 2202003 - 235(Nomis 2007)
2007 - 215 VATde-registrations(Nomis 2007)
De-registrations of VATregistered businesses in thearea.
In-house monitoring(Indicator BD4-AMR)
Less retail development wascompleted within or adjacent tothe primary shopping area,although retail completionsoverall were lower.
2008/09: 9290Sqm2007/08: 0 Sqm
2009/10: 407 SqmNew retail development withinor on the edge of primaryshopping area (Kidderminsterand Stourport)Net new retail floor spacecompleted (Sq.M).
In-house monitoring- Annual MonitoringReport
The % of employment landdeveloped on brownfield sitesincreased significantly to returnto 2006/07 levels.
2008/09: 7%2007/08: 1%2006/07: 100%
2009/10: 100%% of employment landdeveloped on brownfield land.
In-house Monitoring- AMR
B1 completions were significantlylower than in 2008/09.
2008/09: 3.27ha2007/08: 0.011ha
2009/10: 0.6 haNumber of B1 completions.
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BBaseline Data and Trends
CSite
TestingTables
TableC.0.1
Sustaina
bilityApp
raisalObjectiv
eSu
staina
bilityApp
raisalObjectiv
e
2120
1918
1716
1514
1312
1110
98
76
54
32
1
0+
++
++
+0
00
0+
++++
00
+++
+++
1.To
improvethehealthandwell-being
ofthepopulation
andreduce
inequalitiesinhealth.
00
00
00
00
00
00
0++
00
+++
0+
2.To
improvethequality
of,and
accessibilityto,cultural
services
andlocalservicesandfacilities.
00
00
x (1)
+++
00
00
00
++
0+
++0
++3.To
providedecent,affordablehousingforalloftheright
quality
andtype,tenureandaffordabilityforlocalneedsin
aclean,safeandpleasantlocalenvironm
ent.
++
++++
+++
+++
00
+++
+++
++0
++++
++++
4.To
enhancethequality
oflifeforallresidentswithinthe
District.
00
++++
00
++0
00
00
00
00
+++
++
5.To
encourageprideandsocialresponsibilityinthe
community
andreduce
crime.
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
++0
00
00
6.To
managewasteinaccordance
with
thewaste
hierarchy:reduce,re-use,recyclingandcomposting,
disposal.
++0
00
00
++
0++
00
+++
++0
+++
00
7.Reducecontributions
toclimatechange
andprom
ote
energy
efficiencyandenergy
generatedfromrenewable
andlow-carbonsources.
0++
00
00
++++
00
00
++++
00
++
++++
8.To
reduce
theneed
totraveland
movetowards
more
sustainabletravelm
odes.
00
00
00
0++
0+
0++
+++
00
++0
0++
9.Protecttheuseofwater,soiland
airw
hilstm
aintaining
orimprovingtheirquality.
00
00
0++
X (2)
00
00
++0
00
0++
00
+10.E
nsuredevelopm
entdoesnotoccurinhigh-riskflood
proneareasanddoes
notadverselycontributetofluvial
flood
risks
orcontributetosurface
waterfloodinginallother
areas.
00
00
00
00
++0
00
00
00
+0
00
11.P
rotect,enhance
andmanagethecharacterand
appearance
ofthelandscapeandtownscape,m
aintaining
andstrengtheninglocaldistinctivenessandsenseofplace.
00
00
00
0+
00
0+
0++
00
00
00
12.Toconserve
andenhancetheDistrict'sbiodiversityand
geodiversity.
00
00
00
00
0++
00
00
00
00
00
13.C
onserveandenhancethehistoricandbuilt
environm
entthrough
consideratesitinganddesign
and
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Sustaina
bilityApp
raisalObjectiv
eSu
staina
bilityApp
raisalObjectiv
e
2120
1918
1716
1514
1312
1110
98
76
54
32
1
throughrespectingarchitectural,culturaland
archaeological
heritage.
00
00
+0
++0
+0
0++
+++
00
+0
00
14.E
nsureefficientuseofland
throughthesafeguarding
ofmineralreserves,the
bestandmostversatileagricultural
land
andgreenfieldland;and
maximisetheuseof
previouslydevelopedland.
0++
00
++0
++0
00
X (3)
0++
+0
++++
++0
+15.Toprom
otetheregenerationofKidderminsterand
Stourport-on-Severn.
00
00
00
00
00
++0
00
0++
+0
+16.M
itigateagainstthe
unavoidablenegativeimpactsof
climatechange.
00
00
0++
+0
00
00
00
00
+X? (4)
0+
17.R
educenoiseandlightpollution.
++++
00
00
00
00
00
00
0++
++0
0+
18.Toraisetheskillslevelsandqualifications
ofthe
workforce.
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
0++
++0
0+
19.Toconsultcom
munities
inaccordance
with
theSCI,
providingopportunitiestoparticipateinandcontributeto
thedecisionsthataffecttheirneighbourhood
andquality
oflife.
++0
++0
0++
00
00
00
+0
00
+0
0+
20.C
reateandmaintainadiverse,know
ledgedriven
econom
y,ensuringallhavethebenefits,urbanandrural.
++0
++0
00
00
00
00
0++
00
+0
00
21.P
romoteandsupportthe
developm
entofnew
technologies,ofhighvalueandlowimpact,especially
resource
efficienttechnologies
andenvironm
ental
technology
initiatives.
1.Housing
grow
thmay
generatenoiseandlightpollution.
2.Som
etowncentresiteshave
flood
riskissues.
3.Som
etowncentresiteshave
flood
riskissues.
4.Housing
grow
thmay
generatenoiseandlightpollution.
Issu
esan
dOptions
Aim
san
dObjectiv
es
Aim
sof
theKCAAP
Tohe
lpmakeKidde
rminster
theprem
ierd
estin
ationof
choice
fors
hopp
ingan
den
tertainm
entfor
allresiden
tswith
inWyreFo
rest
Districta
ndthesu
rrou
nding
ruralcatch
men
tarea.
Tomaxim
isetheecon
omicvitalityof
centralK
idde
rminster
whilstenh
ancing
the
environm
ento
fthe
area
asaplaceto
live.
SAObjectiv
e
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CSite Testing Tables
Aim
sof
theKCAAP
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
++Aimstoimprovetheculturaland
leisureofferinthetown.
++Aimstoimprovetheculturaland
leisureofferinthetown.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Seeks
toincrease
housingtoaddvitalitytocentralKidderminster.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
4
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnaturalsurveillance
atalltimes
ofthedayand
night.
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnaturalsurveillance
atalltimes
ofthedayand
night.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
+Focusesdevelopm
entonthetowncentrehelpingtoreduce
theneed
totravel.
+Focusesdevelopm
entonthetowncentrehelpingtoreduce
theneed
totravel.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
+Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
thetownscape.
+Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
thetownscape.
11
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelptoaddtoandenhancethegreeninfrastructurewithin
thetownandprovidean
opportunitytoremediatecontam
inated
land.
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelptoaddtoandenhancethegreeninfrastructurewithin
thetownandprovidean
opportunitytoremediatecontam
inated
land.
12
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
13
++Supports
residentialdevelopmentonbrow
nfieldland.
++Supports
residentialdevelopmentonbrow
nfieldland.
14
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
15
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Aim
sof
theKCAAP
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
19
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.+
Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.20
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.+
Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.21
Objectiv
esof
theKCAAP
Prov
ideafram
ework
forp
roactiv
etown
centre
man
agem
ent.
Con
nect
andintegrate
themainde
velopm
ents
anden
vironm
ental
assets.
Improv
etheen
vironm
entb
yenhancingstreetsandspaces
forp
eople.
Ope
nup
theriv
erStou
rto
create
anen
hanc
edbiod
iversity
potentialand
environm
entalsettin
g.
Release
thepo
tentialo
fthearea'scana
lside
setting
.
Maxim
isetheecon
omic
potentialo
fthe
towncentre
includ
ingsh
opping
,the
even
ingan
dvisitore
cono
my,
andoffic
esp
ace.
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improveease
and
attractivenessofwalking
+Improveease
and
attractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthetowncentre.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1tofacilitieswithinthetown
centre.
++Aimstoimprovethe
culturaland
leisure
offerinthetown.
++Improveaccess
tocultural
andleisurefacilities.
+Improveease
and
attractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthetowncentre.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Aimstoimprovetheculturaland
leisureofferinthetown.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Included
aspartofhigh
quality
residentialdevelopmentand
+Therivercouldform
partofa
quality
residential
environm
ents.
+Canalscouldform
partofa
quality
residential
environm
ents.
++Seeks
toincrease
housingtoadd
vitalitytocentralKidderminster.
3environm
entstohelptoraise
quality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Increase
access
tothe
greenspaces.
+Improveease
and
attractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthetowncentre.
+Increase
access
tothegreen
spaces.
+Increase
access
tothegreen
spaces.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Objectiv
esof
theKCAAP
++Aimstocreateatown
with
activity
andnatural
+Encourage
useofstreets
andcreateadditional
naturalsurveillance.
+Encourage
useofstreetsand
createadditionalnatural
surveillance.
+Developmentalong
theriver
wouldimprovecommunity
safetyalongit.
++Developmentalong
the
canalw
ouldimprove
community
safetyalongit.
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnaturalsurveillance
atall
times
ofthedayandnight.
5surveillanceatalltimes
ofthedayandnight.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldincrease
the
popularityof
walking/cycling.
+Couldincrease
thepopularityof
walking/cycling.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldincrease
the
popularityof
walking/cycling.
+Couldincrease
thepopularityof
walking/cycling.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Promotethecanalaspartof
thepedestrian/cycle
network.
+Focusesdevelopm
entonthe
towncentrehelpingtoreduce
the
need
totravel.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
XDevelopmentsitesalongside
therivercouldwellbeprone
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10toflood
risk.Mitigation
measureswouldneed
tobe
putinplace.
+Provide
better
organisationand
+Wouldcontributetoamore
attractivepublicrealm.
+Wouldcontributetoamore
attractivepublicrealm.
++Promotes
developm
entw
hich
hasapositiverelationshipto
thewaterways.
++Promotes
developm
ent
which
hasapositive
relationshiptothe
waterways.
+Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
thetownscape.
11managem
entofpublic
spaces.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Policyrequiresthe
enhancem
entofthe
++Policyrequiresthe
enhancem
entofthe
biodiversityvalueofthe
waterways.
++Redevelopmentofsitescould
helptoaddtoandenhancethe
greeninfrastructurewithinthe
townandprovidean
opportunity
toremediatecontam
inated
land.
12biodiversityvalueofthe
waterways.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Wouldcontributetoamore
attractivepublicrealm.
+
Developmentcan
compliment
andenhancetheriverandits
setting.
+Developmentcan
complimentthe
canal
conservationarea.
+New
developm
entscanraisethe
quality
ofthelandscapeand
townscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
13Potentially
improvingheritage
setting
ofsomeareas.
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Site Testing TablesC
Objectiv
esof
theKCAAP
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Su
pportsresidentialdevelopment
onbrow
nfieldland.
14
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
ent.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
ent.
++Wouldhelptoprom
otethe
regenerationofKidderminster
bycapitalisingon
anasset.
++Wouldhelptoprom
otethe
regenerationof
Kidderminsterby
capitalising
onan
asset.
++Po
tentialregenerationofkeytown
centresites.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
19
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpac
+Thiscouldenabletoholdingof
moreeventswhich
couldattract
visitors.
+Capitalisingon
therivercould
helpattracttourists.
+Capitalisingon
thecanal
couldhelpattracttourists.
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpac
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.21
H040:
Long
Meado
wMills,Dixon
Street
H039:
Com
berton
Place
H027:
Timbe
rYard,
Park
Lane
H026:
Roc
kWorks,P
arkLa
neH025:
KTC
3Worcester
Street
SAObjectiv
e
++Within15
minutes
walkofGP,town
centremedicalfacilitiesandhospital
facilities.
+Withinwalking
distance
oftown
centremedicalfacilities.
++Withinwalking
distance
oftowncentre
medicalfacilitiesandhospital.
++Withinwalking
distance
oftown
centremedicalfacilitiesand
hospital.
++Withinwalking
distance
oftown
centremedicalfacilitiesand
hospital.
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CSite Testing Tables
H040:
Long
Meado
wMills,Dixon
Street
H039:
Com
berton
Place
H027:
Timbe
rYard,
Park
Lane
H026:
Roc
kWorks,P
arkLa
neH025:
KTC
3Worcester
Street
SAObjectiv
e
++WithintheDistrict'smaintowncentre
andwithin10
minutes
walkoftherail
station.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability
andquality
oflife.
++WithintheDistrict'smaintown
centre.A
djacenttotherail
station.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityandquality
oflife.
++WithintheDistrict'smaintowncentre.
Railstationalso
within15
minutes
walk.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityand
quality
oflife.
++WithintheDistrict'smaintown
centre.R
ailstationalso
within15
minutes
walk.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability
andquality
oflife.
++WithintheDistrict'smaintown
centre.R
ailstationalso
within10
minutes
walk.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability
andquality
oflife.
2
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicysetout
withintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandquality
oflife.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandquality
oflife.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovide
affordablehousinginaccordance
with
thepolicysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandquality
oflife.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicysetout
withintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandquality
oflife.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicysetout
withintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandquality
oflife.
3
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
4
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positiveshort-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safety.
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveilla
nce.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safety.
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positiveshort-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safety.
5
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
6
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
Development'corepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'corepolicy
setoutwithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+?Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
shouldimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy,how
ever,the
natureof
theexistingbuildingmightmake
thisdifficult.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+?Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
shouldimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy,how
ever,the
natureofthe
existingbuildingmightmakethis
difficult.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
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H040:
Long
Meado
wMills,Dixon
Street
H039:
Com
berton
Place
H027:
Timbe
rYard,
Park
Lane
H026:
Roc
kWorks,P
arkLa
neH025:
KTC
3Worcester
Street
SAObjectiv
e
++Verygood
access
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
andfacilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
8
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
9
XPartofthe
siteaffected
byzone
2andpartaffected
byzone
3.Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
++Thesiteisnotw
ithina
floodplain.
XFloodzone
2and3affectsedge
ofsite.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
++Thesiteisnotw
ithinafloodplain.
++Thesiteisnotw
ithinafloodplain.
10
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.
Residentialusesnottobe
located
onlowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.
Residentialusesnottobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
+Potentialtoimprovestreetscene.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
the
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositive
impacton
thetownscape.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Redevelopmentofthissiteoffers
theopportunitytosecurethefuture
ofaLocally
Listed
Building.
This
willhave
apositiveimpacton
the
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Redevelopmentofthissiteoffers
theopportunitytosecurethefuture
ofaListed
Building.
Thiswillhave
apositiveimpacton
thetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
11
+Po
tentialtoimprovewildlifecorridor.
Long-term
impact.
N/A
+Potentialimpacton
Staffordshire
&Worcestershire
CanalSp
ecialW
ildlife
Site.O
pportunitytoimprove.
Long-term
impactwhich
couldbe
irreversible.
N/A
N/A
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CSite Testing Tables
H040:
Long
Meado
wMills,Dixon
Street
H039:
Com
berton
Place
H027:
Timbe
rYard,
Park
Lane
H026:
Roc
kWorks,P
arkLa
neH025:
KTC
3Worcester
Street
SAObjectiv
e
+Needtoconsiderimpacton
adjacent
Locally
Listed
building.
Opportunity
toimprovesetting.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
N/A
++Redevelopmentofthissiteoffersthe
opportunitytoprovidean
more
appropriatesetting
forthe
Staffordshire
&WorcesterCanal
ConservationAreaandthe
surroundinglistedbuildings.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Redevelopmentofthissiteoffers
theopportunitytosecurethefuture
ofaListed
Building.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Redevelopmentofthissiteoffers
theopportunitytosecurethefuture
ofaListed
Building.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
13
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
14
XDetrim
entalimpactthroughloss
ofbusinesses.
Short-term
impactwhich
couldbe
reversible.
+?Couldcontributetoregeneration
byimprovingkeysiteon
amain
road
butlossofbusinesses
couldhave
adetrimental
impact.
Short-term
impactwhich
could
bereversible.
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewill
makeasignificantcontribution
towards
regenerationthetowncentre's
canalsideareas.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpact
forthe
town.
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewill
contributetowards
the
regenerationofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positive
impactforthe
town.
++Theredevelopm
entofthislarge
towncentresitewillmakea
significantcontributiontowards
the
regenerationofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpact
forthe
town.
15
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsof
theCoreStrategy
asa
minimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+?Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
,however,opportunitiesmay
belim
itedby
thefactthatthescheme
willbe
conversion
ratherthan
new-build.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+?Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
,however,opportunitiesmay
belim
itedby
thefactthatthescheme
willbe
conversion
ratherthan
new-build.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
16
+?Changefromindustrialuse
toresidentialcouldreduce
noise.
Short-term
impact.
0Noeffectlikely.
+Likelytoreduce
noise.
Short-term
impact.
0Noeffectlikely.
0Noeffectlikely.
17
X?Loss
ofexistingbusinesses
could
reduce
trainingopportunities.
Long-term
impacton
skills.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
18
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Site Testing TablesC
H040:
Long
Meado
wMills,Dixon
Street
H039:
Com
berton
Place
H027:
Timbe
rYard,
Park
Lane
H026:
Roc
kWorks,P
arkLa
neH025:
KTC
3Worcester
Street
SAObjectiv
e
XLoss
ofbusinesses
wouldhave
adetrimentalimpacton
theeconom
y.Short-term
impactwhich
couldbe
reversible.
XLoss
ofbusinesses
wouldhave
adetrimentalimpacton
the
econom
y.Short-term
impactwhich
could
bereversible.
+Mixed
usedevelopm
entlinking
toWeaversWharfwouldhave
apositive
impact.How
ever,existingbusiness
wouldneed
tobe
relocated.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpact
forthe
town.
N/A
+Amixed-use
schemecouldhelpto
boostthe
econom
yofthetown.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpact
forthe
town.
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
21
H053(EMP5.1)
Chu
rchfields
Bus
inessPa
rk,C
lens
moreStreet
H052:
Kidde
rminster
Market
Auc
tions
,Com
berton
Place
H051:
100-102Com
berton
Hill
H047(EMP7.1)
Indu
stria
lEstate,
Park
Street
H046(EMP7.2)
Indu
stria
lEstate,
Park
Lane
SAObjectiv
e
+Within10
minutes
walkofGP,town
centremedicalfacilitiesandwithin
20minutes
walkofhospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Within10
minutes
walkofGP,
towncentremedicalfacilitiesand
within
20minutes
walkof
hospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Within10
minutes
walkofGP,
towncentremedicalfacilitiesand
within
20minutes
walkof
hospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkofGP,town
centremedicalfacilitiesand
hospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkofGP,town
centremedicalfacilitiesand
hospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
1
++Within10
minutes
walkoftowncentre
andwithin15
minutes
walkofrail
station.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityand
quality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkoftown
centreandwithin5minutes
walk
ofrailstation.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityandquality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkoftown
centreandwithin5minutes
walk
ofrailstation.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityandquality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkoftown
centreandrailstation.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability
andquality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkoftown
centreandrailstation.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability
andquality
oflife.
2
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovide
affordablehousinginaccordance
with
thepolicysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicysetout
withintheCoreStrategy.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicysetout
withintheCoreStrategy.
3
++Parks
andplay
areaswithin5minutes
walk.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
4
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positiveshort-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safety.
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positiveshort-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safety.
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CSite Testing Tables
H053(EMP5.1)
Chu
rchfields
Bus
inessPa
rk,C
lens
moreStreet
H052:
Kidde
rminster
Market
Auc
tions
,Com
berton
Place
H051:
100-102Com
berton
Hill
H047(EMP7.1)
Indu
stria
lEstate,
Park
Street
H046(EMP7.2)
Indu
stria
lEstate,
Park
Lane
SAObjectiv
e
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toincludewasteminimisationmeasures
inaccordance
with
theCoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
6
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSu
stainable
Development'corepolicysetoutwithin
theCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
Development'corepolicysetout
withintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
7
++Verygood
access
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
andfacilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
andfacilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
8
++Com
prehensive
redevelopm
entofthe
sitewillcontributetosignificantly
improvingairqualityintheadjacent
HorsefairAQMA.
Short-
andlong-term
improvem
entto
airquality.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
9
++Site
isnotw
ithinthefloodplain.
++Site
isnotw
ithinthefloodplain.
++Site
isnotw
ithinthefloodplain.
++Site
isnotw
ithinthefloodplain.
++Site
isnotw
ithinthefloodplain.
10
++Potentialtoimprovestreetscene.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Po
tentialtoimprovestreetscene.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Potentialtoimprovestreetscene
atakeygateway.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Redevelopmentw
ouldremovean
incongruousfeaturefromthe
streetscene.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Potentialtoimprovestreetscene.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
11
+PotentialtoimproveadjacentSpecial
WildlifeSite.
Long-term
impacton
naturalhabitat.
N/A
N/A
N/A
+Potentialtoimproveadjacent
SpecialWildlifeSite.
Long-term
impacton
naturalhabitat.
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Site Testing TablesC
H053(EMP5.1)
Chu
rchfields
Bus
inessPa
rk,C
lens
moreStreet
H052:
Kidde
rminster
Market
Auc
tions
,Com
berton
Place
H051:
100-102Com
berton
Hill
H047(EMP7.1)
Indu
stria
lEstate,
Park
Street
H046(EMP7.2)
Indu
stria
lEstate,
Park
Lane
SAObjectiv
e
+Po
tentialtoimprovethesetting
oflocally
listedcarpetwarehousesandsecure
theirfuture.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
N/A
N/A
+Potentialtoimprovesetting
ofhistoricalcottagesadjacenttosite.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Po
tentialtoimprovesetting
oflocally
listedbuildings
nearby.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
13
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
14
++Wouldcontributetotheregenerationof
Kidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpactfor
thetown.
+Potentialtocontributeto
regenerationofKidderminster.
Wouldimprovethestreetscene
onaprom
inentsite.
Shortandlong-term
positive
impactforthe
town.
+?Mixed-use
schemecould
incorporateexistingretailuses
andhave
apositiveimpacton
regeneration.
Shortandlong-term
positive
impactforthe
town.
X?Loss
ofexistingbusinesses
could
have
adetrimentalimpacton
regeneration.
Short-term
impactwhich
couldbe
reversible.
X?Detrim
entalimpactthroughloss
ofbusinesses.
Short-term
impactwhich
couldbe
reversible.
15
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsof
theCoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
16
+?Changeofusetoresidentialcould
reduce
noise.
Short-term
impact.
N/A
0Noimpactlikely
+?Changefromindustrialuse
toresidentialcouldreduce
noise.
Short-term
impact.
+?Changefromindustrialuse
toresidentialcouldreduce
noise.
Short-term
impact.
17
N/A
N/A
N/A
X?Loss
ofexistingbusinesses
could
reduce
trainingopportunities.
Short-term
impactwhich
couldbe
reversible.
X?Loss
ofexistingbusinesses
could
reduce
trainingopportunities.
Short-term
impactwhich
couldbe
reversible.
18
+ChurchfieldsMasterplanprovides
good
opportunitiesforcom
munity
involvem
ent,as
willsubsequentstages
ofdevelopm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
civic
pride.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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CSite Testing Tables
H053(EMP5.1)
Chu
rchfields
Bus
inessPa
rk,C
lens
moreStreet
H052:
Kidde
rminster
Market
Auc
tions
,Com
berton
Place
H051:
100-102Com
berton
Hill
H047(EMP7.1)
Indu
stria
lEstate,
Park
Street
H046(EMP7.2)
Indu
stria
lEstate,
Park
Lane
SAObjectiv
e
+?Loss
ofbusiness
prem
ises,although
alunits
arecurrently
short-termlet.
Mixed-use
developm
entcouldprovide
opportunitiesforsmall/start-up
business
units.
Long-term
impacton
business
grow
th.
?Auctionroom
swouldneed
tobe
relocated.
+?Mixed
useschemecould
enhancetheattractivenessof
existingretailbusinesses.
XLoss
ofbusinesses
wouldhave
adetrimentalim
pacton
theeconom
y.Short-term
impactwhich
couldbe
reversible.
XLoss
ofbusinesses
wouldhave
adetrimentalim
pacton
theeconom
y.Short-term
impactwhich
couldbe
reversible.
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
21
H098:
Carters,N
ewRoa
dH083:Depot,G
reen
Street
H073:FrankSton
es,G
reen
Street
H070(EMP13.2)L
imeKiln
Brid
ge,C
lens
moreStreet
H055:
BTMillStreet
H054(EMP5.2)
Geo
rgian
Carpe
ts,C
lens
moreStreet
SAObjectiv
e
+Within10
minutes
walkof
GP,towncentremedical
facilitiesandwithin
15minutes
walkofhospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Within15
minutes
walkof
GP,towncentremedical
facilitiesandhospital
facilities.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Within15
minutes
walkof
GP,towncentremedical
facilitiesandhospital
facilities.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Within10
minutes
walkofGP,
towncentremedicalfacilities
andwithin
20minutes
walkof
hospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkofthe
towncentreofferingarange
ofmedicalfacilitiesincluding
GP.
Alsowithin10
minutes
walkofhospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Within10
minutes
walkofGP,
towncentremedicalfacilities
andwithin
20minutes
walkof
hospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
1
++WithintheDistrict'smain
towncentreandwithin10
minutes
walkoftherail
station.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityandquality
oflife.
++WithintheDistrict'smain
towncentreandwithin10
minutes
walkoftherail
station.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityandquality
oflife.
++WithintheDistrict'smain
towncentreandwithin10
minutes
walkoftherail
station.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityandquality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkoftown
centreandwithin15
minutes
walkofrailstation.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityandquality
oflife.
++Towncentreiswithin10
minutes
walkofferingarange
ofservices
andfacilities.
Retailfacilities,including
supermarketarewithin5
minutes
walk.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityandquality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkoftown
centreandwithin15
minutes
walkofrailstation.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityandquality
oflife.
2
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordable
housinginaccordance
with
thepolicysetoutwithinthe
CoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovisionand
quality
oflife.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordable
housinginaccordance
with
thepolicysetoutwithinthe
CoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovisionand
quality
oflife.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordable
housinginaccordance
with
thepolicysetoutwithinthe
CoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovisionand
quality
oflife.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandquality
oflife.
+Site
wouldbe
requiredto
deliveraffordablehousingin
accordance
with
the
requirementssetoutwithin
theCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandquality
oflife.
++Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandquality
oflife.
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Site Testing TablesC
H098:
Carters,N
ewRoa
dH083:Depot,G
reen
Street
H073:FrankSton
es,G
reen
Street
H070(EMP13.2)L
imeKiln
Brid
ge,C
lens
moreStreet
H055:
BTMillStreet
H054(EMP5.2)
Geo
rgian
Carpe
ts,C
lens
moreStreet
SAObjectiv
e
+Pa
rksandplay
areaswithin
10minutes
walk.
Short-andlong-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin
10minutes
walk.
Short-andlong-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin
10minutes
walk.
Short-andlong-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
++Parks
andplay
areaswithin5
minutes
walkandPolicy
requirescompensationforloss
ofexistinggreenspace.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Openspacewithin10
minutes
walk,play
area
within15
minutes
walk.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
++Parks
andplay
areaswithin5
minutes
walk.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
4
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnatural
surveillance.
Positive
short-and
long-term
impacton
community
safety.
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnatural
surveillance.
Positive
short-and
long-term
impacton
community
safety.
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnatural
surveillance.
Positiveshort-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnatural
surveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
N/A
+Rem
ovalofderelictbuildings
willimproveprideinthelocal
area
andwillincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
5
+An
ydevelopm
entofthe
site
willneed
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+An
ydevelopm
entofthe
site
willneed
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
site
willneed
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+An
ydevelopm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
site
willneed
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.Dem
olition
waste
shouldbe
used
withinnew
build
whereverpossible.
+Any
developm
entofthe
site
willneed
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
6
+An
ydevelopm
entofthe
site
willneed
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
+An
ydevelopm
entofthe
site
willneed
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
+Any
developm
entofthe
site
willneed
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
Development'corepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+An
ydevelopm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
Development'corepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
site
willneed
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
Development'corepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
site
willneed
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
Development'corepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
7
Development'corepolicy
setoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
Development'corepolicy
setoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
andfacilitiesby
footandpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
andfacilitiesby
footandpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
andfacilitiesby
foot
andpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
andfacilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Goodaccess
tofacilitieson
footandgood
access
topublictransportnetwork.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
andfacilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
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CSite Testing Tables
H098:
Carters,N
ewRoa
dH083:Depot,G
reen
Street
H073:FrankSton
es,G
reen
Street
H070(EMP13.2)L
imeKiln
Brid
ge,C
lens
moreStreet
H055:
BTMillStreet
H054(EMP5.2)
Geo
rgian
Carpe
ts,C
lens
moreStreet
SAObjectiv
e
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
++Site
isadjacenttoan
AQMA,
andcomprehensive
redevelopm
entprovides
opportunitiestoimproveair
quality.
Short-
andlong-term
improvem
enttoairquality.
+Thesiteisnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
++Site
isadjacenttoan
AQMA,
andcomprehensive
redevelopm
entprovides
opportunitiestoimproveair
quality.
Short-
andlong-term
improvem
enttoairquality.
9
XXPartially
withinflood
zone
3,remainderofsitewithin
flood
zone
2.Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
XWithinflood
zone
2.Mitigationwouldbe
required
inthe
form
ofasuitableSUDS
scheme.Residentialuses
nottobe
locatedon
lower
levels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
XXEntire
siteiswithinflood
zone
3.Mitigationwouldbe
required
inthe
form
ofasuitableSUDS
scheme.Residentialuses
nottobe
locatedon
lower
levels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
XFloodzone
2affectsasm
all
area
ofthesite.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredin
the
form
ofasuitableSUDS
scheme.Residentialusesnot
tobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
XXPartofthe
sitelieswithinthe
RiverStourfloodplainandas
such
anydevelopm
entw
ould
need
toprovideappropriate
mitigationmeasures.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
XFloodzone
2affectsasm
all
area
ofthesite.M
itigation
wouldbe
requiredinthe
form
ofasuitableSUDS
scheme.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
10
form
ofasuitableSUDS
scheme.Residentialuses
nottobe
locatedon
lower
levels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
++Potentialtoimprove
streetscene.
Short-andlong-term
impact
onquality
ofthe
environm
ent.
++Potentialtoimprove
streetscene.Requiredto
maintainedproposed
locally
listedbuildings.
Short-andlong-term
impact
onquality
ofthe
environm
ent.
++Developmentrequiredto
protectand
enhancethe
proposed
conservationarea
andlocally
listedbuildings.
Short-andlong-term
impact
onquality
ofthe
environm
ent.
++Potentialtoimprove
streetscene.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Redevelopmentoffersthe
opportunitytoimprovethe
streetscene.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onquality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Potentialtoimprove
streetscene.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onquality
oftheenvironm
ent.
11
+Opportunitytoenhance
SpecialWildlifeSites
alongsideRiverStourand
Staffordshire
&Worcestershire
Canal.
Long-term
impacton
naturalhabitat.
N/A
+Potentialtoimprove
adjacentSpecialWildlife
Site.
Long-term
impacton
natural
habitat.
+Potentialtoimproveadjacent
SpecialWildlifeSite.
Long-term
impacton
natural
habitat.
++Offerstheopportunityto
enhancetheRiverStour
SpecialWildlifeSite.
Long-term
impacton
natural
habitat.
+Potentialtoimproveadjacent
SpecialWildlifeSite
andSite
ofSpecialScientificInterest.
Long-term
impacton
natural
habitat.
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Site Testing TablesC
H098:
Carters,N
ewRoa
dH083:Depot,G
reen
Street
H073:FrankSton
es,G
reen
Street
H070(EMP13.2)L
imeKiln
Brid
ge,C
lens
moreStreet
H055:
BTMillStreet
H054(EMP5.2)
Geo
rgian
Carpe
ts,C
lens
moreStreet
SAObjectiv
e
N/A
+Potentialtoimprovethe
setting
ofadjacentlocally
listedbuildingandproposed
locally
listedbuildings
onsite.
Short-andlong-term
impact
onquality
ofthe
environm
ent.
++Developmentrequiredto
protectand
enhancethe
proposed
conservationarea
andlocally
listedbuildings.
Short-andlong-term
impact
onquality
ofthe
environm
ent.
++Developmentw
illenhancethe
setting
oftheStaffordshire
&Worcestershire
Canal
ConservationArea.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
N/A
++Developmentw
illenhancethe
setting
oftheStaffordshire
&Worcestershire
Canal
ConservationArea.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onquality
oftheenvironm
ent.
13
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
14
+Wouldcontributetothe
regenerationof
Kidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpactforthe
town.
+Wouldcontributetothe
regenerationof
Kidderminster.
Shortand
long-term
positive
impactforthe
town.
++Wouldcontributetothe
regenerationof
Kidderminster.
Shortand
long-term
positive
impactforthe
town.
++Wouldcontributetothe
regenerationofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positive
impactforthe
town.
?Offerstheopportunityto
bringresidentsinto
Kidderminster.H
owever,site
iscurrently
operationalasa
business.
Short-term
impacton
employment.
++Wouldcontributetothe
regenerationofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positive
impactforthe
town.
15
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievethe
requirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievethe
requirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievethe
requirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsof
theCoreStrategy
asa
minimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievethe
requirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsof
theCoreStrategy
asa
minimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
16
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
X?Redevelopmentcould
increase
lightingrequiredon
thesite.
Mitigationrequiredthrough
useoflow-im
pactlightingto
minimiseadverseaffects.
N/A
17
Potentiallong-term
effecton
naturalhabitat.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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CSite Testing Tables
H098:
Carters,N
ewRoa
dH083:Depot,G
reen
Street
H073:FrankSton
es,G
reen
Street
H070(EMP13.2)L
imeKiln
Brid
ge,C
lens
moreStreet
H055:
BTMillStreet
H054(EMP5.2)
Geo
rgian
Carpe
ts,C
lens
moreStreet
SAObjectiv
e
N/A
N/A
N/A
+ChurchfieldsMasterplan
provides
good
opportunitiesfor
community
involvem
ent,as
will
subsequentstages
ofdevelopm
ent.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
civicpride.
N/A
+ChurchfieldsMasterplan
provides
good
opportunitiesfor
communityinvolvem
ent,as
will
subsequentstages
ofdevelopm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
oncivicpride.
19
XPotentiallossofretailer.
Short-term
econom
icimpact.
XExistingCouncilDepot
wouldneed
tobe
relocated.
N/A
XPotentiallossofexisting
business.
Short-term
econom
icimpact.
N/A
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
21
H148:
CMSCar
Show
room
,Chu
rchfields
H146:
Che
shire
sSite,
Cov
entryStreet
H135:
Bed
City
MCFCom
plex,N
ewRoa
dH113:
Netto,N
ewRoa
dH103:
Site
oppo
site
40Pa
rkLa
neSA
Objectiv
e
++Within10
minutes
walkofGP,town
centremedicalfacilitiesandhospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkofGP,
towncentremedicalfacilities
andhospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkofGP,town
centremedicalfacilitiesandhospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkofGP,town
centremedicalfacilitiesandhospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkofGP,
towncentremedicalfacilities
andhospital.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
1
++Within10
minutes
walkoftown
centreandrailstation.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability
andquality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkoftown
centreandrailstation.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityandquality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkoftowncentre
andrailstation.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityand
quality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkoftowncentre
andrailstation.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityand
quality
oflife.
++Within10
minutes
walkoftown
centreandrailstation.
Long-term
impacton
sustainabilityandquality
oflife.
2
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicysetout
withintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandquality
oflife.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandquality
oflife.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovide
affordablehousinginaccordance
with
thepolicysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovision
andquality
oflife.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovide
affordablehousinginaccordance
with
thepolicysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovision
andquality
oflife.
+Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordablehousingin
accordance
with
thepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandquality
oflife.
3
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Pa
rksandplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithin10
minutes
walk.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
4
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Site Testing TablesC
H148:
CMSCar
Show
room
,Chu
rchfields
H146:
Che
shire
sSite,
Cov
entryStreet
H135:
Bed
City
MCFCom
plex,N
ewRoa
dH113:
Netto,N
ewRoa
dH103:
Site
oppo
site
40Pa
rkLa
neSA
Objectiv
e
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positiveshort-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safety
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveilla
nce.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safety
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safety
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnatural
surveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
5
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+An
ydevelopm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
6
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
Development'corepolicysetout
withintheCoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'corepolicy
setoutwithintheCoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'corepolicy
setoutwithintheCoreStrategy.
+An
ydevelopm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
Development'corepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
7
++Verygood
access
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
andfacilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Verygood
access
toservices
andfacilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
8
++Site
couldproviderouteforbypass
linkroad
around
theHorsefair
AQMAas
partofthecomprehensive
redevelopm
entofC
hurchfields.
Short-
andlong-term
improvem
ent
toairquality.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
+Site
isnotw
ithinan
AQMA.
9
++Site
isnotw
ithinthefloodplain.
++Site
isnotw
ithinthefloodplain.
XPartofsite
iswithinflood
zone
3and
theremainderiswithinflood
zone
2.Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
XPartofsite
iswithinflood
zone
3and
theremainderiswithinflood
zone
2.Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
XFrontofsite
iswithinflood
zone
3.Mitigationwouldbe
requiredin
the
10
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.
Residentialusesnottobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.
Residentialusesnottobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSUDS
scheme.Residentialusesnot
tobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
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CSite Testing Tables
H148:
CMSCar
Show
room
,Chu
rchfields
H146:
Che
shire
sSite,
Cov
entryStreet
H135:
Bed
City
MCFCom
plex,N
ewRoa
dH113:
Netto,N
ewRoa
dH103:
Site
oppo
site
40Pa
rkLa
neSA
Objectiv
e
++Potentialforredevelopm
entto
addresstheringroad
atthis
landmarksite.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Potentialforredevelopm
entto
addresstheringroad
atthis
landmarksite.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Potentialtoimprovethestreetscene
andheritageprocessionswith
redevelopm
entofthe
frontage.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Potentialtoimprovethestreetscene
andheritageprocessionswith
developm
entofa
road
frontage.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Potentialtoimprovethe
streetscene.
11
0Noimpactlikely.
0Noimpactlikely.
+Potentialimpacton
theRiverStour
SpecialWildlifeSite.C
ouldfacilitate
biodiversityimprovem
ents.
Long-term
impacton
naturalhabitat.
+?Potentialimpacton
theRiverStour
SpecialWildlifeSite.C
ouldfacilitate
biodiversityimprovem
ents.
Long-term
impacton
naturalhabitat.
N/A
12
N/A
N/A
+Castle
Millsisworthyofretentionand
redevelopm
entofferstheopportunity
toimproveits
setting.How
ever,ithas
nostatutorydesignationso
couldbe
lost.
Long-term
impacton
thehistoric
environm
ent.
+CouldcontributetotheNew
Road
heritageprocessions.
Long-term
impacton
thehistoric
environm
ent.
N/A
13
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
++Thesiteisbrow
nfield.
14
++Com
prehensive
redevelopm
entof
thewiderChurchfieldsarea
will
significantlyenhancethe
regenerationofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpact
forthe
town.
+Wouldaidregenerationby
removingavacantunitfroma
prom
inentsite.
Short-term
positiveimpacton
thetown'sregeneration.
0Retailunitw
ouldbe
lostfromthis
locationbutcan
beconsolidate
elsewhere.
Short-term
negativeimpacton
the
town'seconom
y.
XWouldresultinreducedretailoffer
withinKidderminsterwhich
may
increase
travelling.
Short-term
negativeimpacton
the
town'seconom
y.
?15
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsof
theCoreStrategy
asa
minimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsof
theCoreStrategy
asa
minimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
16
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
17
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
18
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
19
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Site Testing TablesC
H148:
CMSCar
Show
room
,Chu
rchfields
H146:
Che
shire
sSite,
Cov
entryStreet
H135:
Bed
City
MCFCom
plex,N
ewRoa
dH113:
Netto,N
ewRoa
dH103:
Site
oppo
site
40Pa
rkLa
neSA
Objectiv
e
0Loss
ofbusiness
couldresultinloss
ofem
ploymentopportunities.
How
ever,businesscanrelocate
withintheDistrict.
Short-term
impactwhich
couldbe
reversible.
N/A
0Retailunitw
ouldbe
lostfromthis
locationbutcan
beconsolidate
elsewhere.
Short-term
impactwhich
couldbe
reversible.
XLoss
oflargeretailerw
ouldlead
toa
loss
ofem
ploymentopportunities
withinthetown.
Short-term
impactwhich
couldbe
reversible.
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
21
Policy26
Horsefair
Policy25
CrossleyPa
rk
Policy22
Form
erSlad
enSc
hool
Policy20
Grasm
ereClose
Policy19
Chu
rchfieldsMasterplan
SAObjective
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Redevelopmentcouldinclude
healthfacilities.
Short-term
impacton
facilities.
+Seeks
redevelopm
entofa
poor
residentialenvironm
ent.
+Policyseekstocreateahigh
quality
residentialenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impactson
environm
entalquality.
1
Short-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
+Provide
newem
ploymentand
retailopportunities.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts.
+Provide
newem
ployment
opportunities.
Long-term
impact.
+Close
tothetowncentreand
redevelopm
entcouldinclude
healthfacilities.
Short-term
impact.
+Close
tothetowncentre.
++Policyseekstoimproveretail,
employment,andrecreation
opportunitiesas
wellasimprovinglinks
tothetowncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Site
wouldbe
expected
todeliver
affordablehousing.
++100%
affordablehousingsite.
+Promotes
thedeliveryofaffordable
housing.
Short-
andlong-term
impactson
housingdelivery.
3
Short-term
impact.
Short-term
impact.
+Provide
newem
ploymentand
retailopportunities.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts.
+Provide
newem
ployment
opportunities.
Long-term
impact.
+Close
toretailcentreandlocal
schools.
+Seeks
redevelopm
entofa
poor
residentialenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Policyseekstocreateahigh
quality
residentialenvironm
entand
improved
access
tosurroundinggreenspace.
Improvelong-term
access
togreen
space.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts.
4
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CSite Testing Tables
Policy26
Horsefair
Policy25
CrossleyPa
rk
Policy22
Form
erSlad
enSc
hool
Policy20
Grasm
ereClose
Policy19
Chu
rchfieldsMasterplan
SAObjective
+Promotes
activeground
floor
frontages.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positiveshort-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safety
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
+Promotes
activefrontages
onto
streetsandspaces.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
+Prom
otes
activefrontages
ontostreets
andspaces.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safetyShort-
and
long-term
impacts.
5
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewaste
minimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCore
Strategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
theCore
Strategy
6
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
Development'corepolicyset
outw
ithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'corepolicy
setoutwithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
7
+Goodaccess
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Short-term
impact.
xNotgood
access
bypublictransport.
Couldbe
mitigatedthrough
improved
publictransport.
Long-term
impact.
+Goodaccess
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Short-term
impact.
+Goodaccess
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Short-term
impacton
accessibility.
+Seeks
toimprovepedestrianlinks
tosurroundingareas.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
pedestrianmovem
entintotowncentre.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Promotes
greaterm
ovem
entchoices
thatcouldease
congestionon
existing
AQMA.
Long-term
impact.
9
++Site
notinflood
riskzone.
XX++
Site
notinflood
riskzone.
++Site
notinflood
riskzone.
N/A
10
Site
withinflood
zones2&3.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
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Policy26
Horsefair
Policy25
CrossleyPa
rk
Policy22
Form
erSlad
enSc
hool
Policy20
Grasm
ereClose
Policy19
Chu
rchfieldsMasterplan
SAObjective
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.
Vulnerableuses
nottobe
located
onlowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
++Aimstorepairandimprove
historicstreetfrontage.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Po
tentialtoimproveaspectontothe
canal.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Potentialtoimprovethe
streetsceneon
HurcottRoad.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Seeks
redevelopm
entofa
poor
residentialenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Statesthedevelopm
entshouldwork
with
existinglandscape,landmarks,
andheritageassets.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
++Aimstorepairandimprove
historicstreetfrontage.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
N/A
N/A
N/A
++Seeks
thesafeguarding
ofheritage
assets.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
13
++Promotes
developm
entona
brow
nfieldsite.
xxDevelopmentonagreenfieldsite.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
form
ofon-site
greeninfrastructure
provision.
Medium/long-term
impact.
xxDevelopmentonagreenfieldsite.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredin
theform
ofon-site
green
infrastructureprovisionand
compensatoryprovisionforthe
playingpitches.
Medium/long-term
impact.
++Promotes
developm
entona
brow
nfieldsite.
++Prom
otes
developm
entonabrow
nfield
site.
14
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewill
contributetowards
the
regenerationofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positive
impactforthe
town.
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewill
contributetowards
theregeneration
ofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpact
forthe
town.
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewill
contributetowards
the
regenerationofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positive
impactforthe
town.
++Theredevelopm
entofthissite
willcontributetowards
the
regenerationofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positive
impactforthe
town.
++TheregenerationofChurchfieldswill
contributetowards
theregenerationof
Kidderminster.
Shortand
long-term
positiveimpactfor
thetown.
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Policy26
Horsefair
Policy25
CrossleyPa
rk
Policy22
Form
erSlad
enSc
hool
Policy20
Grasm
ereClose
Policy19
Chu
rchfieldsMasterplan
SAObjective
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsof
theCoreStrategy
asa
minimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
XPotentialtoincrease
noiseandlight
pollutiontothecanal.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredto
provideminimalimpactupon
river
wildlifecorridorandimprove
habitats.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversity,
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
+Supports
thedevelopm
entof
additionalemploymentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
+Supports
thedevelopm
entof
additionalemploymentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
N/A
N/A
+Su
pportsthedevelopm
entofadditional
employmentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
18
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
++Masterplandevelopedwith
extensive
consultation.
Long-term
impacton
civicpride.
19
++Supports
additionalretailand
officedevelopm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Supports
additionalretailand
office
developm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Policy32
WorcesterStreetRetailD
evelop
ment
Policy31
Bromsg
rove
Street
Area
Policy30
Com
berton
Island
Policy28
Kidde
rminster
Railway
Station
Policy27
Com
berton
HillArea
SA
Objectiv
e
+Withinwalking
distance
oftowncentre
medicalfacilities.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Redevelopmentcouldincludehealth
andcommunity
facilities.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
+Provide
newem
ploymentand
retail
opportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
++Site
iswithinthetowncentreandcould
includeadditioncommunity
facilities.
Long-term
impact.
++Improveaccessibilitytothe
towncentre/Com
bertonHill.
Short-andlong-term
impact
onpedestrianmovem
entinto
towncentre.
++Provide
improved
public
transportfacilities.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
accessibility.
+Provide
newem
ploymentand
retail
opportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
2
+Site
couldincludeamixtureofhousing.
Affordablehousingwouldbe
provided
accordance
with
thepolicysetout
withintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impact.
+Site
couldincludeamixtureofhousing.
Affordablehousingwouldbe
provided
accordance
with
thepolicysetoutwithin
theCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impact.
N/A
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
3
+Close
toretail,em
ployment,community,
andhealthfacilities.
++Site
iswithinthetowncentreandcould
includeadditionalcom
munity
facilities.
Long-term
impact.
++Improveaccessibilitytothe
towncentre/Com
bertonHill.
Short-andlong-term
impact
onpedestrianmovem
entinto
towncentre.
++Provide
improved
public
transportfacilities.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
accessibility.
+Provide
newem
ploymentand
retail
opportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
4
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positiveshort-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
+Rem
ovingsubw
aysandtheir
crimerisk.
Positiveshort-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Promotes
activeground
floor
frontages.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safety
5
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toincludewasteminimisationmeasures
inaccordance
with
theCoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toincludewasteminimisationmeasures
inaccordance
with
theCoreStrategy.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+An
ydevelopm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
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Policy32
WorcesterStreetRetailD
evelop
ment
Policy31
Bromsg
rove
Street
Area
Policy30
Com
berton
Island
Policy28
Kidde
rminster
Railway
Station
Policy27
Com
berton
HillArea
SA
Objectiv
e
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSu
stainable
Development'corepolicysetoutwithin
theCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSu
stainable
Development'corepolicysetoutwithin
theCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Provide
improved
public
transportfacilities.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
accessibility.
+An
ydevelopm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'corepolicy
setoutwithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
7
+Goodaccess
toservices
andfacilities
byfootandpublictransport.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
accessibility.
+Goodaccess
toservices
andfacilities
byfootandpublictransport.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
accessibility.
++Encouragesmorewalking
andcycling.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onaccessibility.
++Provide
improved
public
transportfacilities.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
accessibility.
+Goodaccess
toservices
andfacilities
byfootandpublictransport.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
accessibility.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
++Site
notinflood
riskzone.
++Site
notinflood
riskzone.
++Site
notinflood
riskzone.
++Site
notinflood
riskzone.
++Site
notinflood
riskzone.
10
++Redevelopmentcouldhave
asignificant
improvem
entonthetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Redevelopmentcouldhave
asignificant
improvem
entonthetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Improvethestreetscenefor
pedestrians.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onquality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Improvethetownscape
around
stationforecourt.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Aimstorepairandimprovehistoric
streetfrontage.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Aimstorepairandimprovehistoric
streetfrontage.
Long-term
impacton
thehistoric
environm
ent.
13
++Prom
otes
developm
entonabrow
nfield
site.
++Promotes
developm
entonabrow
nfield
site.
++Brownfieldsite
++Brownfieldsite.
++Promotes
developm
entona
brow
nfieldsite.
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Policy32
WorcesterStreetRetailD
evelop
ment
Policy31
Bromsg
rove
Street
Area
Policy30
Com
berton
Island
Policy28
Kidde
rminster
Railway
Station
Policy27
Com
berton
HillArea
SA
Objectiv
e
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewill
contributetowards
theregenerationof
Kidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpactfor
thetown.
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewill
contributetowards
theregenerationof
Kidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpactfor
thetown.
++Improvem
entofpedestrian
routewillcontributetothe
regenerationof
Kidderminster.
Short-andlong-term
impact
onpedestrianmovem
entinto
towncentre.
++Theredevelopm
entofthese
facilitieswillcontributetowards
theregenerationof
Kidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positive
impactforthe
town.
+Developmentinthisarea
will
contributetowards
theregeneration
ofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpact
forthe
town.
15
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
++Supportthedevelopm
entofadditional
employmentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
++Supportthedevelopm
entofadditional
employmentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Supports
thedevelopm
entof
additionalemploymentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
18
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
19
++Supports
additionalretailand
office
developm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
++Supports
additionalretailand
office
developm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improved
transportfacilities
makethetownamore
attractivebusiness
location.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
++Supports
additionalretailand
office
developm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improved
transportfacilities
makethetownamore
attractivebusiness
location.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Weavers
Wha
rf
Policy36
Park
Lane
Can
alside
Policy35
Park
Street
Indu
stria
lEstate&
Roc
kWorks
Policy34
WaterlooStreet
Area
Policy33
Lion
Street
SA
Objectiv
e
+Withinwalking
distance
oftown
centremedicalfacilities.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Improveconnections
totowncentre
medicalfacilities.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Withinwalking
distance
oftown
centremedicalfacilities.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Withinwalking
distance
oftown
centremedicalfacilities.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
1
++Providenewem
ployment,retailand
leisureopportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
++Provide
newem
ployment,retaila
ndleisureopportunitiesandimprove
links
tothetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
++Provide
newem
ploymentand
retail
opportunitiesandimprovelinks
tothetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
+Providenewem
ploymentand
retail
opportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
+Providenewem
ploymentand
retail
opportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
2
+Site
couldincludeamixtureof
housing.Affordablehousingwould
beprovided
accordance
with
the
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provision.
+Site
couldincludeamixtureof
housing.Affordablehousingwould
beprovided
accordance
with
the
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provision.
+Site
couldincludeamixtureof
housing.Affordablehousingwould
beprovided
accordance
with
the
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provision.
+Site
couldincludeamixtureof
housing.Affordablehousingwould
beprovided
accordance
with
the
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
+Site
couldincludeamixtureof
housing.Affordablehousingwould
beprovided
accordance
with
the
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provision.
3
+Provide
New
employmentand
retail
opportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
+Provide
newem
ploymentand
community/culturalopportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
+Provide
newem
ploymentand
community/culturalopportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
++Providenewem
ploymentand
retail
opportunitiesandimproveaccess
toSt.George'sPark.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
+Providenewem
ploymentand
retail
opportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
4
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positiveshort-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safety
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positiveshort-andlong-term
impact
oncommunity
safety
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
5
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toincludewasteminimisation
measuresinaccordance
with
the
CoreStrategy.
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Weavers
Wha
rf
Policy36
Park
Lane
Can
alside
Policy35
Park
Street
Indu
stria
lEstate&
Roc
kWorks
Policy34
WaterlooStreet
Area
Policy33
Lion
Street
SA
Objectiv
e
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewill
need
toimplem
entthe
'Delivering
SustainableDevelopment'core
policysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
7
++Goodaccess
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
++Se
ekstoimproveaccess
tothetown
centre.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
pedestrianmovem
entintotown
centre.
++Seeks
toimproveaccess
tothe
towncentre.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
pedestrianmovem
entintotown
centre.
++Goodaccess
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
accessibility
++Goodaccess
toservices
and
facilitiesby
footandpublic
transport.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
accessibility
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
x?Site
notinflood
riskzone.
++Site
notinflood
riskzone.
++Site
notinflood
riskzone.
++Site
notinflood
riskzone.
++Site
notinflood
risk.Zone.
10
++Developmentcouldhave
asignificantimprovem
entonthe
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Redevelopmentcouldhave
asignificantimprovem
entonthe
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Redevelopmentcouldhave
asignificantimprovem
entonthe
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Redevelopmentcouldhave
asignificantimprovem
entonthe
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Developmentcouldhave
asignificantimprovem
entonthe
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
+Seeks
tosafeguardbuildings
ofheritagevalueandthecanal
conservationarea.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Seeks
toretainbuildings
ofheritage
valueandsafeguardcanal
conservationarea.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
+Seeks
toretaintheRockWorks
building.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
13
++Promotes
developm
entona
brow
nfieldsite.
++Promotes
developm
entona
brow
nfieldsite.
++Promotes
developm
entona
brow
nfieldsite.
++Promotes
developm
entona
brow
nfieldsite.
++Promotes
developm
entona
brow
nfieldsite.
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Weavers
Wha
rf
Policy36
Park
Lane
Can
alside
Policy35
Park
Street
Indu
stria
lEstate&
Roc
kWorks
Policy34
WaterlooStreet
Area
Policy33
Lion
Street
SA
Objectiv
e
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewill
contributetowards
theregeneration
ofKidderminster.
Shortand
long-term
positiveimpact
forthe
town.
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewill
contributetowards
theregeneration
ofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpact
forthe
town.
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewill
contributetowards
theregeneration
ofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpact
forthe
town.
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewill
contributetowards
the
regenerationofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positive
impactforthe
town.
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewill
contributetowards
the
regenerationofKidderminster.
Shortand
long-term
positiveimpact
forthe
town.
15
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsofthe
CoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
+Supportthedevelopm
entof
additionalemploymentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
+Supportthedevelopm
entof
additionalemploymentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
+Supportthedevelopm
entof
additionalemploymentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
+Supportthedevelopm
entof
additionalemploymentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
+Supportthedevelopm
entof
additionalemploymentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
18
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
19
+Su
pportsadditionalretailand
office
developm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
+Supports
additionalretailand
office
developm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
0Developmentm
aylead
torelocation
ofexistingbusinesses,butcould
provideopportunityfornew
.Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
+Su
pportsadditionalretailand
office
developm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
+Su
pportsadditionalretailand
office
developm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Herita
geProc
ession
s
Policy41
Street
Improv
emen
ts
Policy40
CivicSp
aces
Policy39
MillStreet
Mixed
Use
Area
Policy38
Castle
Wha
rf
SA
Objectiv
e
+Withinwalking
distance
oftowncentre
medicalfacilities.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Withinwalking
distance
oftowncentremedical
facilities.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
1
++Areaiswithinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Improveaccessibilityto
culture/performance
space.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Provide
newem
ploymentand
retail
opportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
++Site
iswithinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
2
+Site
couldincludeamixtureofhousing.
Affordablehousingwouldbe
provided
accordance
with
thepolicysetoutwithinthe
CoreStrategy.
Medium/long-term
impact.
N/A
N/A
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Thesitewouldbe
expected
toprovideaffordable
housinginaccordance
with
thepolicysetout
withintheCoreStrategy.
Medium/long-term
impact.
3
+Provide
newem
ploymentopportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improveaccessibilityto
open
space.
Short-
andlong-term
positiveimpact.
+Provide
newem
ploymentand
retail
opportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
+Parks
andplay
areaswithineasy
walking
distance.
Short-
andlong-term
onquality
oflife.
4
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
and
naturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Providing
morecivic
spaces.
Positive
short-and
long-term
impacton
community
safety
+Prom
otes
activeground
floorfrontages.
Positiveshort-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
and
naturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
5
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toincludewasteminimisationmeasuresin
accordance
with
theCoreStrategy.
N/A
N/A
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toincludewasteminimisationmeasures
inaccordance
with
theCoreStrategy.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toinclude
wasteminimisationmeasuresinaccordance
with
theCoreStrategy.
6
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
Development'corepolicysetoutwithinthe
CoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
N/A
N/A
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSu
stainable
Development'corepolicysetoutwithin
theCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainable
Development'corepolicysetoutwithintheCore
Strategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
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Herita
geProc
ession
s
Policy41
Street
Improv
emen
ts
Policy40
CivicSp
aces
Policy39
MillStreet
Mixed
Use
Area
Policy38
Castle
Wha
rf
SA
Objectiv
e
+Goodaccess
toservices
andfacilitiesby
foot
andpublictransport.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
accessibility
N/A
N/A
++Goodaccess
toservices
andfacilities
byfootandpublictransport.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
accessibility
+Goodaccess
toservices
andfacilitiesby
foot
andpublictransport.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
accessibility
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
XSom
eareaswithinflood
zones2and3.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
N/A
++Sitesarenotinflood
risk
zone.
???
Site
notinflood
riskzone.
XXPartially
withinflood
zone
3,remainderofsite
withinflood
zone
2.Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
10
form
ofasuitableSU
DSscheme.Residential
uses
nottobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.Residential
uses
nottobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
++Developmentrequiredtoprotectand
enhancetheproposed
conservationarea
and
listedbuildings.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
ofthe
environm
ent.
++Improvethepublic
realmofthetown
centre.
Short-
and
long-term
impacton
quality
ofthe
environm
ent.
++Improvethepublicrealm
ofthetowncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
ofthe
environm
ent.
+Seeks
topreserve
andenhancestrong
buildingline.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
++Developmentrequiredtoprotectand
enhance
theproposed
conservationarea
andlisted
buildings.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
ofthe
environm
ent.
11
+OpportunitytoenhanceRiverStour
environm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
naturalhabitat.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Policyrequiresenhancem
enttogreen
infrastructureandbiodiversitynetwork
wherepossible,m
ainlyalongtheRiver
Stourcorridor.
Long-term
impacton
naturalhabitat.
+OpportunitytoenhanceSpecialWildlifeSites
alongsideRiverStourandStaffordshire
and
Worcestershire
Canal.
Long-term
impacton
naturalhabitat.
12
++Developmentrequiredtoprotectand
enhancetheproposed
conservationarea
and
listedbuildings.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
ofthe
environm
ent.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Developmentrequiredtoprotectand
enhance
theproposed
conservationarea
andlisted
buildings.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
ofthe
environm
ent.
13
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Herita
geProc
ession
s
Policy41
Street
Improv
emen
ts
Policy40
CivicSp
aces
Policy39
MillStreet
Mixed
Use
Area
Policy38
Castle
Wha
rf
SA
Objectiv
e
++Promotes
developm
entonbrow
nfieldsites.
N/A
+Site
isbrow
nfield.
++Promotes
developm
entonbrow
nfield
sites.
++Promotes
developm
entonabrow
nfieldsite.
14
+Policywillcontributetowards
the
regenerationofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpactforthe
town.
+Policywill
contributetowards
theregenerationof
Kidderminster.
Shortand
long-term
positiveimpactfor
thetown.
+Policywillcontribute
towards
theregeneration
ofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpactforthe
town.
+Developmentinthisarea
willcontribute
towards
theregenerationof
Kidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpactfor
thetown.
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewillcontribute
towards
theregenerationofKidderminster.
Shortand
long-term
positiveimpactforthe
town.
15
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievethe
requirementsoftheCoreStrategy
asa
minimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsoftheCore
Strategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievethe
requirementsoftheCoreStrategy
asa
minimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
XPotentialtoincrease
noiseandlightpollutionto
thecanaland
river.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredtoprovideminimal
impactupon
riverwildlifecorridorandimprove
habitats.
Long-term
impacton
naturalhabitat.
17
+Supportthedevelopm
entofadditional
employmentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Supportthedevelopm
entofadditional
employmentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
+Supportthedevelopm
entofadditional
employmentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
18
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
19
+Supportthedevelopm
entofadditional
employmentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
N/A
N/A
+Supportthedevelopm
entofadditional
employmentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
+Supportthedevelopm
entofadditional
employmentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
N/A
N/A
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Bus
Dep
ot
SA
Objectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
+Close
tothetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
2
+Site
couldincludeamixtureofhousing.Affordablehousingwouldbe
provided
accordance
with
thepolicysetoutwithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impact.
3
+Provide
newem
ploymentopportunities.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
4
+New
developm
entw
illincrease
activity
andnaturalsurveillance.
Positive
short-andlong-term
impacton
community
safety
5
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toincludewasteminimisationmeasuresinaccordance
with
theCoreStrategy.
6
+Any
developm
entofthe
sitewillneed
toimplem
entthe
'DeliveringSustainableDevelopment'corepolicysetoutwithintheCoreStrategy.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
7
+Improvetransportinfrastructureandpedestrianandcyclelinks.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
pedestrianmovem
entintotowncentre.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
++Site
notinflood
riskzone.
10
++Seeks
toextend
heritageprocessionalrouteandimproverelationshiptoringroad.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
11
0Nolikelyimpact
12
0Nolikelyimpact
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Dep
ot
SA
Objectiv
e
++Promotes
developm
entonabrow
nfieldsite
14
++Theredevelopm
entofthissitewillcontributetowards
theregenerationofKidderminster.
Shortandlong-term
positiveimpactforthe
town.
15
+Developmentw
illbe
expected
toachievetherequirementsoftheCoreStrategy
asaminimum
.Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
16
0Nolikelyimpact
17
+Supports
thedevelopm
entofadditionalem
ploymentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
skilllevels.
18
N/A
19
+Supports
thedevelopm
entofadditionalem
ploymentprovision.
Long-term
impacton
econom
icgrow
th.
20
N/A
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DPo
licyTestingTables
Aim
sof
theKCAAP
Tohe
lpmakeKidde
rminster
theprem
ierd
estin
ationof
choice
fors
hopp
ingan
den
tertainm
entfor
allresiden
tswith
inWyreFo
rest
Districta
ndthesu
rrou
nding
ruralcatch
men
tarea.
Tomaxim
isetheecon
omicvitalityof
centralK
idde
rminster
whilste
nhan
cing
the
environm
ento
fthe
area
asaplaceto
live.
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
++Aimstoimprovetheculturaland
leisureofferinthetown.
Long-term
impact.
++Aimstoimprovetheculturaland
leisureofferinthetown.
Long-term
impact.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Seeks
toincrease
housingtoaddvitalitytocentralKidderminster.
3Short-
andlong-term
impactas
housingisdelivered.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
4
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnaturalsurveillance
atalltimes
ofthedayand
night.
Short-
andlong-term
impactas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnaturalsurveillance
atalltimes
ofthedayand
night.
Short-
andlong-term
impactas
developm
entsareprogressed.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
+Focusesdevelopm
entonthetowncentrehelpingtoreduce
theneed
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Focusesdevelopm
entonthetowncentrehelpingtoreduce
theneed
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
+Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
thetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
+Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
thetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
11
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Aim
sof
theKCAAP
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelptoaddtoandenhancethegreeninfrastructurewithin
thetownandprovidean
opportunitytoremediatecontam
inated
land.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelptoaddtoandenhancethegreeninfrastructurewithin
thetownandprovidean
opportunitytoremediatecontam
inated
land.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
12
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
13
++Supports
residentialdevelopmentonbrow
nfieldland.
++Supports
residentialdevelopmentonbrow
nfieldland.
14
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
19
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
20
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
21
Objectiv
esof
theKCAAP
Provideafra
mew
ork
forp
roactiv
etown
centremanagem
ent.
Con
nect
andintegrate
themainde
velopm
ents
anden
vironm
ental
assets.
Improv
etheen
vironm
entb
yenhancingstreetsandspaces
forp
eople.
Ope
nup
theriv
erStou
rto
create
anen
hanc
edbiod
iversity
potentialand
environm
entalsettin
g.
Release
thepo
tentialofthe
area'scana
lsidesetting
.
Maxim
isetheecon
omic
potentialo
fthe
towncentre
includ
ingsh
opping
,the
even
ingan
dvisitore
cono
my,
andoffic
esp
ace.
SAObjectiv
e
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Objectiv
esof
theKCAAP
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improveease
and
attractivenessofwalking
to+
Improveease
andattractiveness
ofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthe
towncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1facilitieswithinthetown
centre.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts.
++Aimstoimprovethe
culturaland
leisure
offerinthetown.
Long-term
impact.
++Improveaccess
tocultural
andleisurefacilities.
Long-term
impact.
+Improveease
andattractiveness
ofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthe
towncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Aimstoimprovetheculturaland
leisureofferinthetown.
Long-term
impact.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Included
aspartofhigh
quality
residentialdevelopmentand
environm
entstohelptoraise
quality
oflife.
Long-term
impact.
+Therivercouldform
partofa
quality
residential
environm
ents.
Long-term
impact.
+Canalscouldform
partofa
quality
residential
environm
ents.
Long-term
impact.
++Se
ekstoincrease
housingtoadd
vitalitytocentralKidderminster.
Short-
andlong-term
impactas
housingisdelivered.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Increase
access
tothe
greenspaces.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts.
+Improveease
andattractiveness
ofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthe
towncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts.
+Increase
access
tothegreen
spaces.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts.
+Increase
access
tothegreen
spaces.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts.
0Nolikelyimpact.
4
++Aimstocreateatown
with
activity
and
+Encourage
useofstreets
andcreateadditional
naturalsurveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impactas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
+Encourage
useofstreetsand
createadditionalnatural
surveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impactas
developm
entsareprogressed.
+Developmentalong
theriver
wouldimprovecommunity
safetyalongit.
Short-
andlong-term
impactas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Developmentalong
thecanal
wouldimprovecommunity
safetyalongit.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
asdevelopm
entsare
progressed.
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnaturalsurveillance
atall
times
ofthedayandnight.
Short-
andlong-term
impactas
developm
entsareprogressed.
5
naturalsurveilla
nceat
alltimes
oftheday
andnight.
Short-
andlong-term
impactas
developm
entsare
progressed.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldincrease
the
popularityof
walking/cycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Couldincrease
thepopularityof
walking/cycling.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Objectiv
esof
theKCAAP
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldincrease
the
popularityof
walking/cycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Couldincrease
thepopularityof
walking/cycling.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Promotethecanalaspartof
thepedestrian/cyclenetwork.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Focusesdevelopm
entonthe
towncentrehelpingtoreduce
the
need
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
XDevelopmentsitesalongside
therivercouldwellbeproneto
flood
risk.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredin
the
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10form
ofasuitableSUDS
scheme.Vu
lnerableuses
not
tobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts
asmitigationmeasuresare
delivered.
+Provide
better
organisationand
+Wouldcontributetoamore
attractivepublicrealm.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
+Wouldcontributetoamore
attractivepublicrealm.
Short-andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Promotes
developm
entw
hich
hasapositiverelationshipto
thewaterways.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts
asdevelopm
entsare
progressed.
++Promotes
developm
ent
which
hasapositive
relationshiptothe
waterways.
Short-andlong-term
impacts
asdevelopm
entsare
progressed.
+Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
thetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
11managem
entofpublic
spaces.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Policyrequiresthe
enhancem
entofthe
biodiversity
valueofthewaterways.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts
asdevelopm
entsare
++Policyrequiresthe
enhancem
entofthe
biodiversityvalueofthe
waterways.
Short-andlong-term
impacts
asdevelopm
entsare
progressed
andimproves
delivered.
++Redevelopmentofsitescould
helptoaddtoandenhancethe
greeninfrastructurewithinthe
townandprovidean
opportunity
toremediatecontam
inated
land.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
12
progressed
andimproves
delivered
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Objectiv
esof
theKCAAP
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Wouldcontributetoamore
attractivepublicrealm.
+
Developmentcan
compliment
andenhancetheriverandits
setting.
Short-
andlong-term
impacts
asdevelopm
entsare
progressed.
+Developmentcan
complimentthe
canal
conservationarea.
Short-andlong-term
impacts
asdevelopm
entsare
progressed.
+New
developm
entscanraisethe
quality
ofthelandscapeand
townscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
13Potentially
improvingheritage
setting
ofsomeareas.
Short-andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Su
pportsresidentialdevelopment
onbrow
nfieldland.
14
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
ent.
Short-andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Wouldhelptoprom
otethe
regenerationofKidderminster
bycapitalisingon
anasset.
Long-term
impact.
++Wouldhelptoprom
otethe
regenerationof
Kidderminsterby
capitalising
onan
asset.
Long-term
impact.
++Potentialregenerationofkey
towncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
19
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpac
+Thiscouldenabletoholdingof
moreeventswhich
couldattract
visitors.
Long-term
impacton
tourism.
+Capitalisingon
therivercould
helpattracttourists.
Long-term
impacton
tourism.
+Capitalisingon
thecanal
couldhelpattracttourists.
Long-term
impacton
tourism.
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
impacton
diversityand
grow
th.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpac
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
impacton
diversityand
grow
th.
21
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Policy Testing TablesD
Hou
sing
Den
sity
andType
Recog
nise
that,intheKidde
rminster
central
Area,therewillbe
ane
edford
edicated
car-pa
rkingforn
ewho
mes.
Recog
nise
theco
nstraintsof
man
ytowncentre
siteswilllead
tothede
velopm
ento
fapa
rtmen
ts.
Con
centratemixed
-use
developm
entformatsinco
rporatingne
who
mes
inthecentralp
arto
ftow
n.SA
Objectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Towncentrelocationprovides
easy
access
toarangeofhealthfacilities.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
1
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Towncentrelocationprovides
easy
access
toarangeofculturalfacilities.Sh
ort-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
XApartm
entdevelopmentscouldreduce
thevariationof
housingtypesavailable.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovision.
+Amixoftenuresandtypesofhousingwillbe
required.How
ever,the
viability
issues
associated
with
developing
inthetowncentremay
restrictprovision
ofaffordablehousing.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovision.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Towncentrelocationprovides
easy
access
tohealthfacilitiesandeducation
andem
ploymentopportunities.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
4
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnatural
surveillanceatalltimes
ofthedayandnight.
Short-
andlong-term
impactas
developm
entsare
progressed.
++Mixed
useandresidentialdevelopmentsinthetowncentreprovidethe
opportunitydeliverSecured
byDesignprinciples
andprovidenatural
surveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
6
XDiscourages
travelbymoresustainablemethods
bymakingcartraveleasier.
Mitigationrequiredby
providingimproved
public
transportaccessibilityandimprovewalking
and
cycleroutes.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Sustainablelocationwillencourageamoresustainablelifestyle,particularin
termsoftravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
7
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Hou
sing
Den
sity
andType
XDiscourages
travelbymoresustainablemethods
bymakingcartraveleasier.
Mitigationrequiredby
providingimproved
public
transportaccessibilityandimprovewalking
and
cycleroutes.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Sustainabletowncentrelocationwillencourageamoresustainablelifestyle,
particularintermsoftravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
XMorecarsinthearea
couldincrease
problems
with
airquality.
Long-term
impactson
pollution.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Providing
amixofuses
coulddiscourage
carusesandimpacton
airquality.
Long-term
impacton
pollution.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
X10
Anumberoftow
ncentresitesarewithinFloodZone
2or3.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.Vu
lnerableuses
nottobe
locatedon
lower
levels.
Short-
andlong-term
impactson
flood
risk.
0Nolikelyimpact.
XHighdensity
apartmentscouldlim
itthedesign
ofbuildings
andpossiblelead
toless
sympathetic
developm
ents.
Effectscouldbe
mitigatedthroughhigh
quality
design.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
++Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
thetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelptoaddtoandenhancethegreen
infrastructurewithinthetownandprovidean
opportunitytoremediate
contam
inated
land.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
XHighdensity
apartmentscouldlim
itthedesign
ofbuildings
andpossiblelead
toless
sympathetic
developm
ents.
Effectscouldbe
mitigatedthroughhigh
quality
design.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
and
preserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
13
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Policy Testing TablesD
Hou
sing
Den
sity
andType
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Supports
residentialdevelopmentonbrow
nfieldland.
++Supports
residentialdevelopmentonbrow
nfieldland.
14
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Amixed-use
schemecouldhelptoboostthe
econom
yofthetown.
Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
Hou
sing
Den
sity
andType
Deliver
hous
ingin
both
thetowncentre
and
elsewhe
rewith
intheKCAAParea.
Deliver
amixof
dens
ities
andtype
selsewhe
rewith
inKCAAPinclud
ingChu
rchfields.
Recog
nise
thesp
ecificecon
omicch
alleng
esof
rede
veloping
thetowncentre
siteswhe
nassessingthede
velopm
ento
fnew
SAObjectiv
eho
mes
with
inthetowncentre
ringroad
andtheen
vironm
ent
ofPa
rkLa
ne(north).
++Easyaccess
toarangeofhealthfacilitiesinthe
towncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
+Easyaccess
tothetowncentretoaccess
toarange
ofhealthfacilities.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
++Easyaccess
toarangeofculturalfacilitiesinthe
towncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
+Easyaccess
tothetowncentretoaccess
toarange
ofculturalfacilities.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
0Nolikelyimpact.
2
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Hou
sing
Den
sity
andType
+Amixoftenuresandtypesofhousingwillbe
required.How
ever,the
viabilityissues
associated
++Amixoftenuresandtypesofhousingwillbe
required.
Thiswillbe
moreviableinsitesoutsideofthetown
centre.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovisionandchoice.
XX
Theviabilityofresidentialdevelopmentintheselocations
may
have
anegativeimpacton
theprovisionofaffordablehousing.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovisionandchoice.
3
with
developing
inthetowncentremay
restrict
provisionofaffordablehousing.Affordablehousing
outsidethecentrewillbe
easiertodeliver.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovisionandchoice.
++Ea
syaccess
tohealthfacilitiesandeducationand
employmentopportunitiesinthetowncentre.
+Easyaccess
tothetowncentretoaccess
tohealth
facilitiesandeducationandem
ploymentopportunities.
0Nolikelyimpact.
4
++Mixed
useandresidentialdevelopmentsprovide
theopportunitydeliverSecured
byDesign
principles
andprovidenaturalsurveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
++Mixed
useandresidentialdevelopmentsprovidethe
opportunitydeliverSecured
byDesignprinciples
and
providenaturalsurveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
0Nolikelyimpact.
5
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
++Sustainablelocationwillencourageamore
sustainablelifestyle,particularintermsoftravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Su
stainablelocationwillencourageamoresustainable
lifestyle,particularintermsoftravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Sustainablelocationwillencourageamoresustainablelifestyle,
particularintermsoftravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
7
++Sustainablelocationwillencourageamore
sustainablelifestyle,particularintermsoftravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Su
stainablelocationwillencourageamoresustainable
lifestyle,particularintermsoftravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Sustainablelocationwillencourageamoresustainablelifestyle,
particularintermsoftravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
+Providingamixofuses
coulddiscourage
caruses
andimpacton
airquality.
+Providing
amixofuses
coulddiscourage
caruses
andimpacton
airquality.
+Providing
amixofuses
coulddiscourage
carusesandimpacton
airquality.
9
Long-term
impacton
pollution.
Long-term
impacton
pollution.
Long-term
impacton
pollution.
XX
X10
Anumberoftow
ncentresitesarewithinFlood
Zone
2or3.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
Anumberoftow
ncentresitesarewithinFloodZone
2or3.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
Anumberoftow
ncentresitesarewithinFloodZone
2or3.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.Vu
lnerableuses
nottobe
located
onlowerlevels.
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Hou
sing
Den
sity
andType
Short-
andlong-term
impactson
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSU
DSscheme.Vu
lnerableuses
nottobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Short-
andlong-term
impactson
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.Vu
lnerableuses
not
tobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Short-
andlong-term
impactson
flood
risk..
++Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
the
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
++Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
the
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
XTheviabilityofresidentialdevelopmenttintheselocations
could
potentially
impacton
thequality
ofdevelopm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelptoaddtoand
enhancethegreeninfrastructurewithinthetown
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelptoaddtoand
enhancethegreeninfrastructurewithinthetownand
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelptoaddtoandenhancethegreen
infrastructurewithinthetownandprovidean
opportunitytoremediate
contam
inated
land.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
12
andprovidean
opportunitytoremediate
contam
inated
land.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
providean
opportunitytoremediatecontam
inated
land.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthe
landscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthe
landscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
thehistoric
environm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
XTheviabilityofresidentialdevelopmenttintheselocations
could
potentially
impacton
thequality
ofdevelopm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
13
++Supports
residentialdevelopmentonbrow
nfield
land.
++Supports
residentialdevelopmentonbrow
nfieldland.
++Supports
residentialdevelopmentonbrow
nfieldland.
14
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Potentialregenerationofkeysitesinthetown.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Potentialregenerationofkeysitesinthetown.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
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Hou
sing
Den
sity
andType
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Amixed-use
schemes
couldhelptoboostthe
econom
yofthetown.
Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
0Nolikelyimpact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
Affo
rdab
leHou
sing
Thecu
rren
t30%
policyon
affordab
leho
usingissu
itableforresiden
tial
developm
entintheKCAAParea.
Deliver
amixof
type
san
dtenu
rean
dup
to40%
affordab
leho
usingelsewhe
rewith
inKCAAPinclud
ingChu
rchfields
Recog
nise
thesp
ecificecon
omic
challeng
esof
rede
veloping
towncentre
siteswhe
nassessingthelevelo
f
Recog
nise
that
theco
nstraintsof
man
ytowncentre
siteswilllead
tothe
developm
ento
fapa
rtmen
tsan
dman
yof
SAObjectiv
eaffordab
leho
usingprov
isionwith
inthe
thesewillno
tbestan
dard
sizesor
shap
estowncentrerin
groad
andtheenvironm
ent
ofPa
rkLa
ne(north)i.e30%
anddo
notlen
dthem
selves
tostan
dard
hous
ingform
ats.
++Easyaccess
toarangeofhealthfacilities
inthetowncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Easyaccess
toarangeofhealthfacilities
inthetowncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Easyaccess
toarangeofhealthfacilitiesin
thetowncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Easyaccess
toarangeofhealthfacilitiesin
thetowncentre.
Short-andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
1
++Easyaccess
toarangeofculturalfacilities
inthetowncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Easyaccess
toarangeofculturalfacilities
inthetowncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Easyaccess
toarangeofculturalfacilitiesin
thetowncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Easyaccess
toarangeofculturalfacilitiesin
thetowncentre.
Short-andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
2
+Provide
agood
levelofaffordablehousing.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovisionand
choice.
++Provide
ahigh
levelofaffordablehousing
andamixoftenures.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovisionand
choice.
XXTheviabilityofresidentialdevelopmentin
theselocations
may
have
anegativeimpact
ontheprovisionofaffordablehousing.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovisionand
choice.
XXApartm
entdevelopmentscouldreduce
the
variationofhousingtypesavailableandmay
notm
eetstandards
foraffordablehousingsize.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovisionand
choice.
3
++Easyaccess
tohealthfacilitiesand
educationandem
ploymentopportunitiesin
thetowncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Easyaccess
tohealthfacilitiesand
educationandem
ploymentopportunitiesin
thetowncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Ea
syaccess
tohealthfacilitiesandeducation
andem
ploymentopportunitiesinthetown
centre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Easyaccess
tohealthfacilitiesandeducation
andem
ploymentopportunitiesinthetown
centre.
Short-andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
4
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Affo
rdab
leHou
sing
++Mixed
useandresidentialdevelopments
providetheopportunitydeliverSecured
by
++Mixed
useandresidentialdevelopments
providetheopportunitydeliverSecured
by
++Ea
syaccess
tohealthfacilitiesandeducation
andem
ploymentopportunitiesinthetown
centre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Mixed
useandresidentialdevelopments
providetheopportunitydeliverSecured
byDesignprinciples
andprovidenatural
surveillance.
Short-andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
5Designprinciples
andprovidenatural
surveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
Designprinciples
andprovidenatural
surveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
+Sustainablelocationwillencourageamore
sustainablelifestyle,particularintermsof
travel.
+Sustainablelocationwillencourageamore
sustainablelifestyle,particularintermsof
travel.
+Sustainablelocationwillencourageamore
sustainablelifestyle,particularintermsof
travel.
+Sustainablelocationwillencourageamore
sustainablelifestyle,particularintermsof
travel.
7
++Sustainablelocationwillencourageamore
sustainablelifestyle,particularintermsof
travel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Sustainablelocationwillencourageamore
sustainablelifestyle,particularintermsof
travel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Sustainablelocationwillencourageamore
sustainablelifestyle,particularintermsof
travel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Sustainablelocationwillencourageamore
sustainablelifestyle,particularintermsof
travel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
XX
XX
10
Anumberoftow
ncentresitesarewithin
FloodZone
2or3.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
Anumberoftow
ncentresitesarewithin
FloodZone
2or3.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
Anumberoftow
ncentresitesarewithin
FloodZone
2or3.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
Anumberoftow
ncentresitesarewithinFlood
Zone
2or3.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.
Vulnerableuses
nottobe
locatedon
lower
levels.
Short-
andlong-term
impactson
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSU
DSscheme.Vulnerable
uses
nottobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Short-
andlong-term
impactson
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.Vu
lnerable
uses
nottobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Short-
andlong-term
impactson
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.Vu
lnerable
uses
nottobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Short-
andlong-term
impactson
flood
risk.
++Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpact
onthetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
++Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpact
onthetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
++Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpact
onthetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
thetownscape.
Short-andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
11
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelptoadd
toandenhancethegreeninfrastructure
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelptoadd
toandenhancethegreeninfrastructure
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelptoaddto
andenhancethegreeninfrastructurewithin
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelptoaddto
andenhancethegreeninfrastructurewithin
12
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DPolicy Testing Tables
Affo
rdab
leHou
sing
withinthetownandprovidean
opportunity
toremediatecontam
inated
land.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
withinthetownandprovidean
opportunity
toremediatecontam
inated
land.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
thetownandprovidean
opportunityto
remediatecontam
inated
land.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
thetownandprovidean
opportunityto
remediatecontam
inated
land.
Short-andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthe
landscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
13
++Supports
residentialdevelopmenton
brow
nfieldland.
++Supports
residentialdevelopmenton
brow
nfieldland.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Supports
residentialdevelopmenton
brow
nfieldland.
14
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentre
sites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentre
sites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentre
sites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Po
tentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
Employ
men
tUses
Allo
woffic
ede
velopm
entoutside
theKCAAParea
(i.e.Th
eSR
EC).
Shou
ldLigh
tind
ustrialu
sesbe
retained
with
inthe
KCAAP.
With
intheKCAAParea
thefocu
ssh
ould
beon
new
retail,co
mmercial,leisu
rean
doffic
ede
velopm
ents
andno
tB1(c)/B2/B8land
uses.
SAObjectiv
e
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Policy Testing TablesD
Employ
men
tUses
XLocations
outsidetheKCAAParemorelikelytobe
away
from
healthfacilitiesinthetowncentre.
Couldbe
mitigatedthroughimprovem
entstopublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
access
toservices.
+Employmentlocations
withintheKCAAPwouldbe
closeto
healthfacilitiesinthetowncentre.
+Employmentlocations
withintheKCAAPwouldbe
close
tohealthfacilitiesinthetowncentre.
1
XLocations
outsidetheKCAAParemorelikelytobe
away
from
culturalfacilitiesinthetowncentre.
Couldbe
mitigatedthroughimprovem
entstopublictransport
Long-term
impacton
access
toservices.
+Employmentlocations
withintheKCAAPwouldbe
closeto
culturalfacilitiesinthetowncentre.
+Employmentlocations
withintheKCAAPwouldbe
close
toculturalfacilitiesinthetowncentre.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Reducingtheam
ountofindustrialdevelopmentinKCAAP
area
wouldimprovetheurbanenvironm
entintermsof
design
quality
andpublicrealm.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
4
0Nolikelyimpact.
XThedesign
industrialdevelopmentdoesnotgenerallylend
itselfw
elltosecureby
design
andstrugglestoofferm
uch
naturalsurveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
++Provide
theopportunitydeliverSecured
byDesign
principles
andprovidenaturalsurveilla
nce.Less
industrial
developm
entm
eans
less
inactivefrontages
andspaces
thatwillhelptoimprovenaturalsurveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
XLocations
outsidetheKC
AAParea
aremorelikelytoencourage
travelbyless
sustainablemeans
wherepublictransportand
walking
links
arenotasgood.
Couldbe
mitigatedthroughimprovem
entstopublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Su
stainableem
ploymentlocations
withintheKC
AAPreduce
theneed
foremployeestotravelbycar.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
XLocations
outsidetheKC
AAParea
aremorelikelytoencourage
travelbyless
sustainablemeans
wherepublictransportand
walking
links
arenotasgood.
Couldbe
mitigatedthroughimprovem
entstopublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Su
stainableem
ploymentlocations
withintheKC
AAPreduce
theneed
foremployeestotravelbycar.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
0Nolikelyimpact.
8
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DPolicy Testing Tables
Employ
men
tUses
XFocusing
employmentuseson
areasoutsidetheKCAAParea
couldincrease
potentialforcongestionandairqualityissues.
Couldbe
mitigatedthroughimprovem
entstopublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
XX
10
Anumberoftow
ncentresitesarewithinFloodZone
2or3.
How
ever,industrialuseisaless
vulnerableusethen
residential(forexample)andthereforeflood
riskimpactis
notasgreat.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
Anumberoftow
ncentresitesarewithinFloodZone
2or
3.How
ever,employmentusesareless
vulnerablethen
residential(forexample)andthereforeflood
riskimpactis
notasgreat.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.
Short-
andlong-term
impactson
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.
Short-
andlong-term
impactson
flood
risk.
+/X
Rem
oves
theopportunitytoprovidetownscape
improvem
ents
totheKC
AAParea,butprovides
theopportunityforotherareas
oftheDistrict.
XThedesign
industrialdevelopmentdoesnotgenerallylend
itselfw
elltotogood
towncentredesign
andprotectingthe
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Willimprovethepotentialtoprovidehigh
quality
developm
entswhich
addpositivelytothetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
+/X
Rem
oves
theopportunitytoprovidetownscape
improvem
ents
totheKC
AAParea,butprovides
theopportunityforotherareas
oftheDistrict.
XThedesign
industrialdevelopmentdoesnotgenerallylend
itselfw
elltotogood
towncentredesign
andprotectingthe
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Willimprovethepotentialtoprovidehigh
quality
developm
entswhich
addpositivelytothetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfieldland.
++Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfieldland.
14
XCoulddetractfromtheregenerationofKidderminsterand
Stourportby
taking
potentialinvestmentaway
fromthetown
centres.
Long-term
impacton
theregenerationofthetowncentre.
+Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Policy Testing TablesD
Employ
men
tUses
0Nolikelyimpact.
XCouldpotentially
increase
noisepollution.
Mitigationcouldbe
used
intheform
ofsensitive
screening,
acousticbarriersandsiting.
Short-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
+Wouldprovidegreatervarietyem
ploymentand
training
opportunitiesforresidentswithintheKCAAParea.A
lthough
reducing
accessibilitytothem
.Long-term
impacton
skillsandeducation.
++Wouldprovidegreatervarietyem
ploymentand
training
opportunitiesintheKCAAParea.
Long-term
impacton
skillsandeducation.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
XCouldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thinthewiderDistrict,buthave
adetrimentalimpacton
theeconom
yoftheKCAAParea.
Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
X/+
Torestrictcertainem
ploymentusescouldstifleeconom
icgrow
thintheKC
AAParea.H
oweveritwillsupporttourism,
retailandleisuregrow
th.
Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
20
+Couldprom
oteindustrialgrowthandencouragethe
developm
entofnew
technologies.
Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
+Couldprom
oteindustrialgrowthandencouragethe
developm
entofnew
technologies.
Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
+Couldprom
oteindustrialgrowthandencouragethe
developm
entofnew
technologies.
Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
21
Retail
Prim
arySh
opping
Areaas
defin
edin
thePreferredOption.
Includ
eMorris
onswith
inthe
Prim
arySh
opping
Area.
Use
theWYG
prop
osed
extens
ion
tothePrim
arySh
opping
Area.
Dono
tinc
lude
Bromsg
rove
Streetinthe
prim
arySh
opping
Area.
Includ
eBromsg
rove
Street
inthe
Prim
arySh
opping
Area.
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
4
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Retail
++Promotes
newdevelopm
entin
Bromsgrove
Streetwhich
could
+New
developm
entcouldprovide
improved
naturalsurveillance
and
+New
developm
entcouldprovide
improved
naturalsurveillance
and
activity
tosomeareas.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Promotes
newdevelopm
entin
Bromsgrove
Streetwhich
could
improved
naturalsurveillance
and
activity.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
5improved
naturalsurveillance
and
activity.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
activity
tosomeareas.Short-
and
long-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
+Helptoconcentrateretail
developm
entinasustainablelocation,
reducing
theneed
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Helptoconcentrateretail
developm
entinasustainable
location,reducing
theneed
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
+Helptoconcentrateretail
developm
entinasustainable
location,reducing
theneed
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Helptoconcentrateretaildevelopm
ent
inasustainablelocation,reducing
the
need
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
++Promotes
newdevelopm
enton
Bromsgrove
Streetthatcould
+New
developm
entcouldprovide
someimprovem
enttothe
+New
developm
entcouldprovide
someimprovem
enttothetownscape
andreuseofem
ptybuildings.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Promotes
newdevelopm
enton
Bromsgrove
Streetthatcould
dram
aticallyimprovetheurban
environm
entand
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
11dram
aticallyimprovetheurban
environm
entand
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
townscape
andreuseofem
pty
buildings.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelpto
addtoandenhancethegreen
infrastructurewithinthetown.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldprovide
opportunitiestoenhancethegreen
infrastructureprovisionwithinthetown.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
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Policy Testing TablesD
Retail
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+New
developm
entcouldprovide
someimprovem
enttothetownscape
andreuseofem
ptybuildings.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+New
developm
entcouldprovidesome
improvem
enttothetownscape
and
reuseofem
ptybuildings.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
13
++Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfield
land.
++Supports
developm
enton
brow
nfieldland.
++Su
pportsdevelopm
entonbrow
nfield
land.
XReducetheam
ountof
brow
nfieldland
availablefor
developm
ent.
++Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfield
land.
14
++Supports
theregenerationof
Kidderminstertowncentreandthe
XXSupports
thestrengtheningofthe
towns
retailoffer.Butcouldfurther
XSupports
thestrengtheningofthe
towns
retailoffer.Butcouldfurther
XXDoesnotsupportthe
regenerationoftheeastern
side
ofthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
the
econom
yofthetown.
++Supports
theregenerationof
Kidderminstertowncentreandthe
strengtheningofits
retailo
ffer.Su
pports
theredevelopm
entofa
keyregeneration
area.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yof
thetown.
15strengtheningofits
retailoffer.
Supports
theredevelopm
entofa
key
regenerationarea.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yof
thetown.
stretchthetown'sretailofferaway
fromthecentreandimpactupon
itsviability.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yofthetown.
stretchthetown'sretailofferaway
fromthecentreandimpactupon
itsviability.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yof
thetown.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
++New
retaildevelopm
entinthetown
willstrengthen
theeconom
yand
supportthe
shopping
hierarchy.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yof
thetown.
XNew
retaild
evelopmentinthetown
willstrengthen
theeconom
ybut
couldimpacton
theviabilityofthe
towncentre.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yofthetown.
XNew
retaildevelopm
entinthetown
willstrengthen
theeconom
ybutcould
impacton
theviabilityofthetown
centre.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yof
thetown.
XMay
stifleeconom
icand
retailgrow
thby
not
providingsuitable
expansionspacethat
supportstheregeneration
ofthetown.
Long-term
impacton
the
econom
yofthetown.
++New
retaildevelopm
entinthetownwill
strengthen
theeconom
yandsupport
theshopping
hierarchy.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yof
thetown.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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DPolicy Testing Tables
Mixed
Uses
Dono
tpromotemixed
usede
velopm
entw
ithin
thecentralarea.
Doyo
uthinkthat
itisap
prop
riate
toen
courag
emixed
usede
velopm
entw
ithin
the
centralarea?
SAObjectiv
e
XSeparatinguses
canlead
toan
increasedneed
totraveland
makefacilitiesless
accessible.
Long-term
impacton
access
toessentialfacilities.
++Easyaccess
toarangeofhealthfacilitiesinthetowncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
1
XSeparatinguses
canlead
toan
increasedneed
totraveland
makefacilitiesless
accessible.
Long-term
impacton
access
toessentialfacilities.
++Easyaccess
toarangeofculturalfacilitiesinthetowncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
3
XSeparatinguses
canlead
toan
increasedneed
totraveland
makefacilitiesless
accessible.
Long-term
impacton
access
toessentialfacilities.
++Easyaccess
tohealthfacilitiesandeducationandem
ploymentopportunitiesinthetown
centre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
4
XSegregateduses
canlead
toareasofinactivity
duringcertaintim
esofthedayand
decrease
naturalsurveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Amixofuses
encourages
activity
andnaturalsurveillance
atdifferenttim
esofthedayand
night.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
XSegregatinguses
may
meanan
increase
intheneed
totravelbyunsustainablemeans.
Mitigationrequiredby
providingimproved
publictransportaccessibilityandimprove
walking
andcycleroutes.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++DevelopmentswithintheKCAAPwhich
iswellservedby
publictransportandhaskey
facilitieswithinwalking
distance.M
ixed
uses
also
encourages
sustainablelifestyle.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
7
XSegregatinguses
may
meanan
increase
intheneed
totravelbyunsustainablemeans.
Mitigationrequiredby
providingimproved
publictransportaccessibilityandimprove
walking
andcycleroutes.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++DevelopmentswithintheKCAAPwhich
iswellservedby
publictransportandhaskey
facilitieswithinwalking
distance.M
ixed
uses
also
encourages
sustainablelifestyle.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Mixed
Uses
+Welldesigneddevelopm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Welldesigneddevelopm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
+New
developm
entcan
providetheopportunitytoenhancebiodiversityandremediate
contam
ination.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
+New
developm
entcan
providetheopportunitytoenhancebiodiversityandremediate
contam
ination.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
12
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
+Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
XPotentialnoise
pollutionissuefromneighbouringuses.
Couldbe
mitigatedagainstthrough
policytoensurecomplimentaryuses
aregrouped
together,
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
+Mixed-use
schemes
couldhelptoboostthe
econom
yofthetown.
Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
+Mixed-use
schemes
couldhelptoboostthe
econom
yofthetown.
Long-term
impacton
diversity
andgrow
th.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Econ
omics
Workwith
partne
rsto
iden
tifyothe
rso
urcesof
fund
ingan
dthroug
hthe
prom
otionof
'Con
necting
Kidde
rminster'the
pros
pectus
for
rege
neratio
n.
Con
tinue
todiversify
theecon
omicba
seof
Kidde
rminster
andcreate
developm
ent
oppo
rtun
ities
forcreativeindu
strie
sandmedia
intheGreen
Street
area.
Red
ucean
dlim
itam
bitio
nsforn
ewan
dim
prov
edco
mmun
ityinfrastruc
ture.
Recog
nise
theim
portan
ceof
retailan
dho
usingas
enab
lingde
velopm
entfor
wider
rege
neratio
nan
dco
mmun
ityinfrastruc
ture.
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Limitthepotentialforadditioncommunity
andhealthfacilities.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Couldhelptoprovideincreasedandimproved
community
andhealthfacilities.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
1
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Limitthepotentialforadditioncommunity
facilities.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
provision.
++Couldhelptoprovideincreasedandimproved
culturaland
community
facilities.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Enablinghousingdevelopm
entcouldprovide
additionalaffordablehousing.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovisionand
choice.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Limitthepotentialforadditioncommunity
facilities.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
provision.
++Couldhelptoprovideincreasedandimproved
community
facilities.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed.
4
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Morejobs
inthetowncentrecouldreduce
the
need
totravelbyunsustainablemeans.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
XLess
facilitieswithincommunities
could
increase
theneed
totravel.
+Morefacilitieswithincommunities
couldreduce
theneed
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
7
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Morejobs
inthetowncentrecouldreduce
the
need
totravelbyunsustainablemeans.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
XLess
facilitieswithincommunities
could
increase
theneed
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Morefacilitieswithincommunities
couldreduce
theneed
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
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Econ
omics
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldencouragethereuseofem
ptybuildings
-includingsomeofthetown'sheritageassets,
particularly
inGreen
Street.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldencouragethereuseofem
ptybuildings
-includingsomeofthetown'sheritageassets,
particularly
inGreen
Street.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfieldland.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
++Contributestotheregenerationof
Kidderminstertowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++ContributestotheregenerationofKidderminster
towncentre.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
0Limitthepotentialforadditioncommunity
facilities.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
provision.
++ContributestotheregenerationofKidderminster
towncentre.
15
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
+Couldprovidegreatervariety
employmentand
trainingopportunities
intheKCAAParea.
Long-term
impacton
skills
andeducation.
+Wouldprovidegreatervarietyem
ploymentand
trainingopportunitiesintheKCAAParea.
Long-term
impacton
skillsandeducation.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Potentialforadditionaltrainingfacilitiestobe
delivered.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Econ
omics
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thand
encouragethedevelopm
entofnew
technologies.
Long-term
impacton
skills
andeducation.
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thandencourage
thedevelopm
entofnew
technologies.
Long-term
impacton
skillsandeducation.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
20
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thand
encouragethedevelopm
entofnew
technologies.
Long-term
impacton
skills
andeducation.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
Urban
Environm
ent
Prom
otehigh
quality
design
and
workm
ansh
ipon
anyfuture
developm
ent.
Refurbish
existin
gpo
orqu
ality
buildings
toprov
ideamoreattractiv
efron
tage
.
Enha
ncethequ
ality
ofthestreetscap
ethroug
hthede
-clutte
ringof
street
furnitu
re,
there-pavingof
footpa
ths,an
dtheinclus
ion
ofmoreurba
ngreene
ry.
Createasens
eof
enclos
urean
den
sure
that
backsof
build
ings
dono
tfaceon
tothepe
destria
nen
vironm
ent.
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
2
+Provide
quality
residentialdevelopments
andenvironm
ents.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed
+Provide
quality
residentialdevelopments
andenvironm
ents.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed
+Provide
quality
residentialdevelopmentsand
environm
ents.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed
+Provide
quality
residentialdevelopments
andenvironm
ents.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed
3
+Qualityresidentialdevelopmentsand
environm
entshelptoraisequality
oflife.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed
+Qualityresidentialdevelopmentsand
environm
entshelptoraisequality
oflife.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed
+Qualityresidentialdevelopmentsand
environm
entshelptoraisequality
oflife.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
ents
areprogressed
+Qualityresidentialdevelopmentsand
environm
entshelptoraisequality
oflife.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed
4
++Improvenaturalsurveillance
andactivity
ontostreetsandspaces.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Providing
moreactivefrontages
improve
naturalsurveilla
nceandactivity
ontostreets
andspaces.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
+Couldimprovepeoplesprideintheirenvironm
ent
andencouragethem
totake
moreresponsibility
forit..
Long-term
impacton
civicpride.
++Improvenaturalsurveillance
andactivity
ontostreetsandspaces.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
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Urban
Environm
ent
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldincrease
thepopularityofwalking/cycling
intotownifthepublicrealmismoreattractive.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Couldincrease
thepopularityof
walking/cyclingintotownifthepublicrealm
ismoreattractive.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
++Promotes
high
quality
developm
entthat
improves
design
quality
andsenseof
place.
++Promotes
high
quality
developm
entthat
improves
design
quality
andsenseofplace
andenhances
conservations
andhistoric
character.
++Prom
otes
high
quality
developm
entthatimproves
design
quality
andsenseofplaceandenhances
conservations
andhistoriccharacter.
++Promotes
high
quality
developm
entthat
improves
design
quality
andsenseofplace.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Provide
theopportunitytoimprovebiodiversity
habitatsas
partofaquality
urbanenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversityinthetown.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
and
preserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthe
landscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
++Policyprom
otes
high
quality
developm
ent
thatrespectsconservationareas.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
+Prom
otes
regenerationby
makingthetown
abetterenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetown
abetterenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetowna
betterenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetown
abetterenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Urban
Environm
ent
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
Ope
nSp
ace
Cha
racter
andPlaceIden
tity
Nomorepu
blicop
ensp
acewith
inthetown
centre.
Wou
ldyo
uliketo
seemorepu
blicop
ensp
ace
with
inthetowncentre?
NomorePu
blicArt
PublicArtto
create
PlaceIden
tity
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
X?Reduceopportunitiesforaddition
tothetown's
greeninfrastructurenetwork.
Mitigatethroughrequiring
contributions
toother
formsofgreeninfrastructureprovision.
Long-term
impacton
open
spaceprovision.
+Wouldhave
apositiveimpacton
thetown'sgreen
infrastructurenetwork.
Long-term
impacton
open
spaceprovision.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
2
XTowncentreresidentsmay
sufferfromalack
ofopen
space.Particularthoseinapartments.
Mitigatethroughrequiring
contributions
toother
formsofgreeninfrastructureprovision.
Short-andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
+Wouldhelptoraisequality
oflifeforresidentsinthe
towncentre.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Ope
nSp
ace
Cha
racter
andPlaceIden
tity
XTowncentreresidentsmay
sufferfromalack
ofopen
space.Particularthoseinapartments.This
+Wouldhave
apositiveimpacton
thetown'sgreen
infrastructurenetworkandraisequality
oflifefor
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Included
aspartofhigh
quality
developm
entsandenvironm
entstohelp
toraisequality
oflife.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
4optionwouldrestrictthe
opportunitiesforany
additionalprovision.
Mitigatethroughrequiring
contributions
toother
formsofgreeninfrastructureprovision.
Long-term
impacton
open
spaceprovision.
peopleinthetowncentreduetoexistinglack
ofopen
space..
Long-term
impacton
open
spaceprovision.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldimprovepeoplesprideintheirenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
civicpride.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldimprovepeoplesprideintheir
environm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
civicpride.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
+SUDScouldbe
implem
entedas
partofopen
space
provision.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Openspacewouldhelptoaddtothecharacterand
senseofplaceinthetown.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Promotes
high
quality
developm
entthat
improves
design
quality
andsenseof
place.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
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Ope
nSp
ace
Cha
racter
andPlaceIden
tity
X?Reduceopportunitiesforaddition
tothetown's
biodiversityhabitats.
Mitigatethroughrequiring
contributions
toother
formsofgreeninfrastructureprovision.
Long-term
impacton
open
spaceandbiodiversity
provision.
+Openspacecouldhelptoprovideadditional
biodiversityhabitats.
Long-term
impacton
open
spaceprovisionand
biodiversityprovision..
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldcomplimentthe
towns
heritageassets.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Promotes
high
quality
developm
entthat
improves
design
quality
andsenseof
place.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Enhance
thedistrictsopen
spaceprovision.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthe
townabetterenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
15
XReduces
theopportunityforS
UDSandcouldmean
greaterlevelsofhardsurfacing.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
+OpenspacecouldincludeadditionalSUDS
measures.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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TableD.0.1
Recon
nectingwith
thewaterways
Shou
ldtheareasad
jacent
towaterside
sbe
develope
dto
makebe
tteru
seof
them
?
Are
theriv
ertreatm
ents
mad
ethroug
htheTescoan
dMorris
onsde
velopm
ents
something
youwou
ldliketo
seemoreof?
Doyo
uag
reethat
thetownsh
ould
bette
rutilisethe
waterwaysthat
runthroug
hit?
SAObjectiv
e
+Improveresidentsquality
lifeby
improvingaccess
toopen
spaceassociated
with
thewaterways.Potentialtoimprove
healthby
encouragingphysicalactivity.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife..
+Improveresidentsquality
lifeby
improvingaccess
toopen
spaceassociated
with
thewaterways.Potentialtoimprove
healthby
encouragingphysicalactivity.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Improveresidentsquality
lifeby
improvingaccess
toopen
spaceassociated
with
thewaterways.Potentialtoimprove
healthby
encouragingphysicalactivity.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
1
+Promotes
improved
access
tothewaterwayswhich
provides
apedestrianlinktocountryside
areasoutsideofthetown.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife..
+Prom
otes
improved
access
tothewaterwayswhich
provides
apedestrianlinktocountryside
areasoutsideofthetown.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Prom
otes
improved
access
tothewaterwayswhich
provides
apedestrianlinktocountryside
areasoutsideofthetown.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
2
++
+
3Waterside
ares
canbe
partofahigh
quality
residential
developm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
Waterside
ares
canbe
partofahigh
quality
residential
developm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
Waterside
ares
canbe
partofahigh
quality
residential
developm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
+Improveresidentsquality
lifeby
improvingaccess
toopen
spaceassociated
with
thewaterways.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Improveresidentsquality
lifeby
improvingaccess
toopen
spaceassociated
with
thewaterways.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Improveresidentsquality
lifeby
improvingaccess
toopen
spaceassociated
with
thewaterways.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
4
+Promotes
developm
entthathas
apositiverelationshipwill
thewaterways-improvingnaturalsurveillance.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
+Prom
otes
increaseduseofthewaterwayswhich
willimprove
naturalsurveillance.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
+Promotes
increaseduseofthewaterwayswhich
will
improvenaturalsurveillance.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
+Promotes
sustainablemodes
oftransportas
thecanal
provides
apedestrianroutethroughthetowncentre.
+Promotes
sustainablemodes
oftransportas
thecanal
provides
apedestrianroutethroughthetowncentre.
+Promotes
sustainablemodes
oftransportas
thecanal
provides
apedestrianroutethroughthetowncentre.
8
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
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Recon
nectingwith
thewaterways
+
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9Developmentcouldprovideopportunitiestoimprovewater
quality.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
XPotentialflood
riskifdeveloping
nexttotheriver.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
XPotentialflood
riskifdeveloping
nexttotheriver.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
XPotentialflood
riskifdeveloping
nexttotheriver.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
10form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.Vu
lnerableuses
nottobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.Vu
lnerableuses
nottobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.Vu
lnerableuses
notto
belocatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
++Promotes
developm
entw
hich
hasapositiverelationshipto
thewaterways.
++Promotes
developm
entw
hich
hasapositiverelationshipto
thewaterways.
++Promotes
developm
entw
hich
hasapositiverelationshipto
thewaterways.
11
++Policyrequirestheenhancem
entofthe
biodiversityvalueof
thewaterways.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Policyrequirestheenhancem
entofthe
biodiversityvalueof
thewaterways.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Policyrequirestheenhancem
entofthe
biodiversityvalue
ofthewaterways.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
++Wouldhelptoprom
otetheregenerationofKidderminsterby
capitalisingon
anasset.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Wouldhelptoprom
otetheregenerationofKidderminsterby
capitalisingon
anasset.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Wouldhelptoprom
otetheregenerationofKidderminster
bycapitalisingon
anasset.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
XDevelopmentonthewaterwayscouldincrease
noiseand
lightpollution.
Mitigationmeasurescouldbe
takentolessen
theimpactupon
theriverandcanalsideandimplem
entm
easurestoimprove
wildlifehabitats.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalqualityofthecanal.
XIncreaseduseof
thewaterwayscouldincrease
noiseand
lightpollution.
Mitigationmeasurescouldbe
takentolessen
theimpact
upon
theriverandcanalsideandimplem
entm
easuresto
improvewildlifehabitats.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalqualityofthecanal.
XIncreaseduseof
thewaterwayscouldincrease
noiseand
lightpollution.
Mitigationmeasurescouldbe
takentolessen
theimpact
upon
theriverandcanalsideandimplem
entm
easuresto
improvewildlifehabitats.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalqualityofthecanal.
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Recon
nectingwith
thewaterways
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
+Improvingandopeningwaterside
areascanmakethetown
moreattractivetotourists.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yofthetown.
+Improvingandopeningwaterside
areascanmakethetown
moreattractivetotourists.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yofthetown.
+Improvingandopeningwaterside
areascanmakethetown
moreattractivetotourists.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yofthetown.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
RingRoa
d
Shou
ldsp
eedrestric
tionmeasu
resan
den
vironm
entalimprov
emen
tsbe
introd
uced
toen
hanc
ethepe
destria
nexpe
rienc
e?
Shou
ldbridge
sbe
cons
truc
ted
over
therin
groad
?
Shou
ldtheexistin
gsu
bway
network
beim
prov
edto
makeitmore
attractiv
e?
Shou
ldsu
rfacelevelcrossings
beintrod
uced
toprov
ideeasier
routes
across
therin
groad
?SA
Objectiv
e
+Improveease
andattractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
0Noimprovem
enttoease
ofwalking.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Improveease
ofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthetown
centre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
1
+Improveease
andattractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
0Noimprovem
enttoease
ofwalking.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Improveease
ofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthetown
centre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
3
+Improveease
andattractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
0Noimprovem
enttoease
ofwalking.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improveease
ofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthetown
centre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
4
+Creates
saferand
moreattractiveroutes
intothe
towncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
XBridgesstillcarryagreatercrim
erisk.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
XWouldmaintainsubw
ayswhich
provide
greateropportunitiesforcrim
eandare
feared.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Creates
saferand
moreattractiveroutes
intothe
towncentre.R
educingtheriskandfearofcrime.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
5
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RingRoa
d
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
++Couldincrease
thepopularityofwalking/cyclinginto
town.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Makingthesubw
aysmoreattractivemay
increase
walking/cyclingintotown.
++Couldincrease
thepopularityofwalking/cycling
intotown.
7
++Couldincrease
thepopularityofwalking/cyclinginto
town.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Makingthesubw
aysmoreattractivemay
increase
walking/cyclingintotown.
++Couldincrease
thepopularityofwalking/cycling
intotown.
8
+Couldimproveairqualityby
encouragingmore
peopletowalkratherthan
driveintothetown.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Makingthesubw
aysmoreattractivemay
encouragemorepeopletowalkrather
than
driveintothetown.
Long-term
impact.
+Couldimproveairqualityby
encouragingmore
peopletowalkratherthan
driveintothetown.
Potentialincreaseincongestionduetorestricting
traffic?
Long-term
impact.
9Potentialincreaseincongestionduetorestricting
traffic?
Long-term
impact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
++Wouldcontributetoamuchmoreattractivepublic
realm.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Wouldcontributetoamoreattractive
publicrealm.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
++Wouldcontributetoamuchmoreattractivepublic
realm,followinggood
urbandesign
principles.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
+Opportunitiestointegrategreeninfrastructure
networkintoenvironm
entalimprovem
ents.
Long-term
impact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Prom
otes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
entand
increasing
morevisitorsintothe
townandimprovingits
image.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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RingRoa
d
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
Mov
emen
tsarou
ndTown
Wou
ldim
prov
emen
tsto
therailstationintercha
nge
enco
urag
emorepe
opleto
usepu
blictran
sport?
Wou
ldim
prov
emen
tsto
thebu
sinfrastruc
ture
enco
urag
emorepe
opleto
usepu
blictran
sport?
Wou
ldmoreattractiv
ean
dwellsignp
ostedpe
destria
nroutes
enco
urag
emorepe
opleto
walkor
cyclewith
inor
arou
ndthetowncentre?
SAObjectiv
e
+Improveaccessibilitytofacilitieswithinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improveaccessibilitytofacilitieswithinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improveease
andattractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithin
thetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
1
+Improveaccessibilitytofacilitieswithinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improveaccessibilitytofacilitieswithinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improveease
andattractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithin
thetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
3
+Improveaccessibilitytofacilitieswithinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improveaccessibilitytofacilitieswithinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improveease
andattractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithin
thetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
4
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Creates
saferand
moreattractiveroutes
intothetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
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Mov
emen
tsarou
ndTown
+Increase
thenumberofpeopleusingpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Increase
thenumberofpeopleusingpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Couldincrease
thepopularityofwalking/cyclingintotown.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
7
+Increase
thenumberofpeopleusingpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Increase
thenumberofpeopleusingpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Couldincrease
thepopularityofwalking/cyclingintotown.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
+Couldimproveairqualityby
encouragingmorepeopleus
publictransporttotravel.
Long-term
impact.
+Couldimproveairqualityby
encouragingmorepeopleus
publictransporttotravel.
Long-term
impact.
+Couldimproveairqualityby
encouragingmorepeopletowalk
ratherthan
driveintothetown.
Long-term
impact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Wouldcontributetoamuchmoreattractivepublicrealm.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Opportunitiestointegrategreeninfrastructurenetworkinto
environm
entalimprovem
ents.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
+Improvingaccess
andencouragingmorepeopletocome
intothetown.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yofthetown.
+Improvingaccess
andencouragingmorepeopletocome
intothetown.
Long-term
impacton
theeconom
yofthetown.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
ent.
Long-term
impact.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
+Couldallowforgreateraccess
tojobandeducation
opportunitiesby
publictransport.
+Couldallowforgreateraccess
tojobandeducation
opportunitiesby
publictransport.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Mov
emen
tsarou
ndTown
+Couldallowforgreateraccess
tojobandeducation
opportunitiesby
publictransport.
Long-term
impacton
skillsandeducation.
+Couldallowforgreateraccess
tojobandeducation
opportunitiesby
publictransport.
Long-term
impacton
skillsandeducation.
0Nolikelyimpact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
Spaceforp
edestrians
Isthereane
edform
orede
dicatedcyclelane
swith
inthetowncentre?
Cou
ldexistin
gfootpathsbe
widened
tocreatemoresecure
pede
stria
nroutes?
Cou
ldtheinco
rporationof
more'sha
redsp
ace'areas
redu
cethedo
minan
ceof
cars
inthetowncentre?
SAObjectiv
e
+Improveease
andattractivenessofcyclingtofacilities
withinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improveease
andattractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithin
thetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improveease
andattractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithin
thetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
1
+Improveease
andattractivenessofcyclingtofacilities
withinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improveease
andattractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithin
thetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improveease
andattractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithin
thetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
2
+Included
aspartofhigh
quality
residentialdevelopment
andenvironm
entstohelptoraisequality
oflife.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Included
aspartofhigh
quality
residentialdevelopmentand
environm
entstohelptoraisequality
oflife.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Included
aspartofhigh
quality
residentialdevelopmentand
environm
entstohelptoraisequality
oflife.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
3
+Improveease
andattractivenessofcyclingtofacilities
withinthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improveease
andattractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithin
thetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improveease
andattractivenessofwalking
tofacilitieswithin
thetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
4
+Encourage
useofstreetsandcreateadditionalnatural
surveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
+Encourage
useofstreetsandcreateadditionalnatural
surveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
+Encourage
useofstreetsandcreateadditionalnatural
surveillance.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
+Couldincrease
thepopularityofcycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Couldincrease
thepopularityofwalking/cycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Couldincrease
thepopularityofwalking/cycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
7
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Spaceforp
edestrians
+Couldincrease
thepopularityofcycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Couldincrease
thepopularityofwalking/cycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Couldincrease
thepopularityofwalking/cycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
+Encouraging
walking
andcyclingcouldresultinlower
caruse
andlead
toimprovem
entsinairquality.
Long-term
impact.
+Encouraging
walking
andcyclingcouldresultinlowercaruse
andlead
toimprovem
entsinairquality.
Long-term
impact.
+Reducingthedominance
ofcarscouldimproveairquality.
Long-term
impact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Wouldcontributetoamoreattractivepublicrealm.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Wouldcontributetoamoreattractivepublicrealm.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Wouldcontributetoamoreattractivepublicrealm.P
otentially
improvingheritagesetting
ofsomeareas.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Wouldcontributetoamoreattractivepublicrealm.Potentially
improvingheritagesetting
ofsomeareas.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Spaceforp
edestrians
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
AirQua
lity
Prov
ideane
wmulti-mod
albridge
across
thecana
ltoCrossleyPa
rk.
Cou
ldBlackwellS
treetb
ecom
eaon
eway
street,ena
blingthepa
vemen
tsto
bewiden
ed?
Cou
ldBlackwellS
treetp
ossiblybe
pede
stria
nisedin
thefuture?
Cou
ldtherebe
apo
ssibility
ofby
passingBlackwellS
treetw
ithane
wroad
throug
hthead
jacent
Chu
rchfieldsarea?
SA Objectiv
e
+Improvetrafficflowandprovideabetter
pedestrianrouteintothetowncentreandthe
facilitiesavailablethere.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
andurban
environm
ent.
+Improvetrafficflowandprovideabetter
pedestrianrouteintothetowncentreandthe
facilitiesavailablethere.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
and
urbanenvironm
ent.
+?Improvepedestrianaccess
tothetowncentre
alongBlackwellStreetbutquestionable
improvem
entstotrafficflow.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
and
urbanenvironm
ent.
+Improvetrafficflowandprovideabetter
pedestrianrouteintothetowncentreand
thefacilitiesavailablethere.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
and
urbanenvironm
ent.
1
+Improvetrafficflowandprovideabetter
pedestrianrouteintothetowncentreandthe
facilitiesavailablethere.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
andurban
environm
ent.
+Improvetrafficflowandprovideabetter
pedestrianrouteintothetowncentreandthe
facilitiesavailablethere.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
and
urbanenvironm
ent.
+?Improvepedestrianaccess
tothetowncentre
alongBlackwellStreetbutquestionable
improvem
entstotrafficflow.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
and
urbanenvironm
ent.
+Improvetrafficflowandprovideabetter
pedestrianrouteintothetowncentreand
thefacilitiesavailablethere.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
and
urbanenvironm
ent.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
3
+Improvetrafficflowandprovideabetter
pedestrianrouteintothetowncentreandthe
facilitiesavailablethere.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
+Improvetrafficflowandprovideabetter
pedestrianrouteintothetowncentreandthe
facilitiesavailablethere.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
+?Improvepedestrianaccess
tothetowncentre
alongBlackwellStreetbutquestionable
improvem
entstotrafficflow.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
+Improvetrafficflowandprovideabetter
pedestrianrouteintothetowncentreand
thefacilitiesavailablethere.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
4
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
+Increase
theattractivenessofwalking
and
cyclingby
creatingstreetswith
betteraccess.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Increase
theattractivenessofwalking
and
cycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Increase
theattractivenessofwalking
and
cycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Increase
theattractivenessofwalking
and
cyclingby
creatingstreetswith
better
access.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
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AirQua
lity
+Increase
theattractivenessofwalking
and
cyclingby
creatingstreetswith
betteraccess.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Increase
theattractivenessofwalking
and
cycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Increase
theattractivenessofwalking
and
cycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Increase
theattractivenessofwalking
and
cyclingby
creatingstreetswith
better
access.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
+Wouldhelptobypass
trafficaw
ayfrom
BlackwellStreetandhelptheAQMAbut
wouldn'tsolve
theissueitisow
nright.
Long-term
impacton
airqualityandpollution.
++Wouldcontributetosolvingtheissueofthe
HorsefairAQMAby
reducing
levelsoftraffic
andcongestionon
BlackwellStreet.
Long-term
impacton
airqualityandpollution.
++Wouldcontributetosolvingtheissueofthe
HorsefairAQMAby
removingtrafficand
congestionon
BlackwellStreet.
Long-term
impacton
airqualityandpollution.
++Wouldcontributetosolvingtheissueof
theHorsefairAQMAby
halvinglevelsof
trafficandcongestionon
Blackw
ellStreet.
Long-term
impacton
airqualityand
pollution.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
XPotentialnegativeimpacton
thecanal
conservationarea.H
owever,bridge
mustbe
designed
tocomplimentthe
conservationarea.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Wouldimprovetheenvironm
entalqualityof
BlackwellStreetwhich
contains
Listed
and
Locally
Listed
buildings.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
+Wouldimprovetheenvironm
entalqualityof
BlackwellStreetwhich
contains
Listed
and
Locally
Listed
buildings.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
11
XCouldhave
anegativeimpacton
the
biodiversityofthecanal.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredtoprovideminimal
impactupon
thecanalsideandimprovehabitats.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversity.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
XPotentialnegativeimpacton
thecanal
conservationarea.H
owever,bridge
mustbe
designed
tocomplimentthe
conservationarea.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Wouldimprovetheenvironm
entalqualityof
BlackwellStreetwhich
contains
Listed
and
Locally
Listed
buildings.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
+Wouldimprovetheenvironm
entalqualityof
BlackwellStreetwhich
contains
Listed
and
Locally
Listed
buildings.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
+Improveakeygateway
intoKidderminster
providingabetterimageforthe
townand
encouragingmorevisitors.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandthe
econom
y.
++Improveakeygateway
intoKidderminster
providingabetterimageforthe
townand
encouragingmorevisitors.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandthe
econom
y.
+Improveakeygateway
intoKidderminster
providingabetterimageforthe
townand
encouragingmorevisitors.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandthe
econom
y.
++Improveakeygateway
intoKidderminster
providingabetterimageforthe
townand
encouragingmorevisitors.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersand
theeconom
y.
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AirQua
lity
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
0Nolikelyimpact.
+ImprovetheviabilityoftheHorsefairlocal
centreby
improvingvehicleaccess
toit.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
XXDetractfromtheviabilityoftheHorsefairlocal
centreby
removingtrafficflowpasttheshops.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
Herita
geCon
servationAreas
Cou
ldtheus
eof
publicarth
elpto
celebratethishe
ritag
efurthe
r?
Doyo
uthinkthat
thetowncentre
celebrates
itsman
ufacturin
ghe
ritag
eas
muc
has
itsh
ould?
Dono
tcreateanyfurtherC
onservation
Areas.
Doyo
uthinktheexistin
gCon
servationArea
design
ations
adeq
uatelyco
verthe
areasof
historicinterest
with
inthetowncentre?
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
4
+Couldimprovepeoplesprideintheir
environm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
civicpride.
+Couldencouragecivicprideby
recognising
heritageofthetown.
Long-term
impacton
civicpride.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Herita
geCon
servationAreas
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
++Promotes
high
quality
developm
entthat
improves
design
quality
andsenseofplace.
+Encourage
themaintenance
and
improvem
entofthe
historiclandscapeand
ConservationAreas.
XWouldrisktheloss
ofheritageassetsand
characterofthe
area.
Couldbe
mitigatedagainstthrough
requiring
high
quality
indevelopm
ents.
++Designatingconservationareashelpto
conserve
thetowns
historicenvironm
entand
protectitscharacterand
identity.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
++Promotes
high
quality
developm
entthat
improves
design
quality
andsenseofplace.
Long-term
impacton
civicpride
+Encourage
themaintenance
and
improvem
entofthe
historiclandscapeand
ConservationAreas.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
XWouldrisktheloss
ofheritageassetsand
characterofthe
area.
Couldbe
mitigatedagainstthrough
requiring
high
quality
indevelopm
ents.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
++Designatingconservationareashelpto
conserve
thetowns
historicenvironm
entand
protectitscharacterand
identity.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetown
abetterenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impactforthe
town.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetowna
betterenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impactforthe
town.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Herita
geCon
servationAreas
+Couldhelpprom
otethetourismeconom
yby
adding
tothecharacterand
identityofthe
town.
Long-term
impact.
+Couldhelpprom
otethetourismeconom
yby
retainingbuildings
ofhistoricinterestand
importance.
Long-term
impact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldhelpprom
otethetourismeconom
yby
retainingbuildings
ofhistoricinterestand
importance.
Long-term
impact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
Tourism
None
who
telsin
theKidde
rminster
centralarea.
Doyo
uthinkthat
theKidde
rminster
centralareaisan
approp
riate
locatio
nfor
ane
who
teld
evelop
men
t?SA
Objectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
4
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Tourism
0Nolikelyimpact.
+New
developm
entcouldenahncethetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
+New
developm
entcouldenahncethetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfieldland.
14
XXLimits
thecapacityforK
idderminstertoattractvisitorsandrestrictsgrow
thofthetourism
econom
y.Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandtheeconom
y.
++Supports
theregenerationofKidderminsterby
encouragingmorevisitorsintothe
town.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandtheeconom
y.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
XXLimits
thecapacityforK
idderminstertoattractvisitorsandrestrictsgrow
thofthetourism
econom
y.Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandtheeconom
y.
++Wouldhelptosupportand
grow
thetourismeconom
yinthetown.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandtheeconom
y.20
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
Floo
dRisk
Clim
ateCha
nge
Req
uire
develope
rsto
prov
ideoff-s
iteRed
ucede
velopm
ent
dens
ities
inareasliableto
flood
.
Focusresidentialdevelop
ment
outo
fthe
flood
zone
.
Wou
ldliketo
seemorede
velopm
ents
inthetowncentre
built
toexcellent
sustaina
bilitystan
dardssu
chas
the
Morris
onsstore?
Doyo
usu
pportthe
Cou
ncil'spo
licy
towards
sustaina
blede
velopm
enta
ndits
supp
ortfor
theCod
eforS
ustainab
leHom
esan
dtheBREE
AMstan
dards?
SAObjectiv
eco
mpe
nsatoryflo
odstorag
ecapa
city.
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Floo
dRisk
Clim
ateCha
nge
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
2
++Reduceflood
riskto
residentialareas.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
+Provide
housinginasafer
environm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
++Provide
housinginasaferarea
away
fromflood
risk.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
+Couldimprovequality
ofhousing,
particularly
energy
efficiency.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
++Improvequality
ofhousing,particularly
energy
efficiency.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
4
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Providesopportunitiestoincorporate
recyclingandsustainableconstruction.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Providesopportunitiestoincorporate
recyclingandsustainableconstruction.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Providesopportunitiestoincorporate
recyclingandsustainableconstruction,
includingenergy
efficiency.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Providesopportunitiestoincorporate
recyclingandsustainableconstruction,
includingenergy
efficiency.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
7
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improvefacilitiestomakewalking
and
cyclingtoattractive.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Improvefacilitiestomakewalking
and
cyclingtoattractive.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++BREEAMandCodeforS
ustainable
Hom
eswillencouragewaterefficiencyin
newdevelopm
ents.
++BR
EEAM
andCodeforSustainableHom
eswillencouragewaterefficiencyinnew
developm
ents.
9
Long-term
impacton
sustainability
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
++Protectagainstfutureflood
risk.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
+Less
contributiontowardsurface
runoffand
floodinginhigh
risk
areas.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
++Protectsthefloodplainfrom
residentialdevelopment.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
++BREEAMandCodeforS
ustainable
Hom
esdealwith
surafcewaterrun-offand
flood
risk.
++BR
EEAM
andCodeforSustainableHom
esdealwith
surafcewaterrun-offand
flood
risk.
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Floo
dRisk
Clim
ateCha
nge Long-term
impacton
flood
risk..
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Protectsthebiodiversityhabitat
offloodplainareas.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk
andbiodiversity.
++BREEAMandCodeforS
ustainable
Hom
esdealwith
ecologicalimpacts.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversity
++BR
EEAM
andCodeforSustainableHom
esdealwith
ecologicalimpacts.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversity.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
+Improvethedevelopm
ent
potentialofkey
regenerationsites.
XCouldhave
anegativeimpact
asmanykeyregenerationsites
areneartotheRiverStourand
XCouldhave
anegativeimpactas
manykeyregenerationsitesare
neartotheRiverStourandin
flood
zones.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredin
the
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
15
inflood
zones.Reducing
densities
couldimpacton
viability.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredin
the
form
ofasuitableSU
DSscheme.
Vulnerableuses
nottobe
located
onlowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSUDS
scheme.Vu
lnerableuses
notto
belocatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
++Protectsagainstm
ore
frequentflood
risk.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
+Protectsagainstm
orefrequent
flood
risk.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
++Protectsagainstm
orefrequent
flood
risk.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
+Sustainabledesign
canhelpmitigate
againstthe
impactsofclimatechange.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
+Sustainabledesign
canhelpmitigate
againstthe
impactsofclimatechange.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++BREEAMandCodeforS
ustainable
Hom
esdealwith
noiseandlightimpacts.
Long-term
impacton
pollution..
++BR
EEAM
andCodeforSustainableHom
esdealwith
noiseandlightimpacts.
Long-term
impacton
pollution.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Floo
dRisk
Clim
ateCha
nge
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++BREEAMandCodeforS
ustainable
Hom
esencouragetheuseof
environm
entally
friendlytechnologies.
Long-term
impact.
++BR
EEAM
andCodeforSustainableHom
esencouragetheuseofenvironm
entally
friendlytechnologies.
Long-term
impact.
21
Green
Infrastruc
ture
Cou
ldthetown'scarp
arks
been
hanc
edwith
softe
rland
scap
ingan
dstreet
trees?
Doyo
uthinkim
prov
ingthepe
destria
nlin
kstoBrin
ton
Park
wou
lden
courag
emorepe
opleto
useit?
Doyo
uthinkthetownwou
ldbe
nefit
from
having
moreaccess
togreenop
ensp
ace?
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact..
+Increasedgreeninfrastructurecanimprovequality
oflife.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Increasedgreeninfrastructurecanimprovequality
oflife.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
1
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Promotes
improved
access
togreenspaces.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Promotes
improved
access
togreenspaces.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Promotes
theinclusionofgreeninfrastructureas
partof
newdevelopm
ents.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsare
progressed.
+Promotes
theinclusionofgreeninfrastructureas
partofnew
developm
ents.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Increasedgreeninfrastructurecanimprovequality
oflife.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Increasedgreeninfrastructurecanimprovequality
oflife.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
4
+Couldencouragemoreprideintheenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Couldencouragemoreprideintheenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Couldencouragemoreprideintheenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
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Green
Infrastruc
ture
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
+Increasedgreeninfrastructurecanimprovesenseof
placeandform
partofan
attractivetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Increasedgreeninfrastructurecanimprovesenseofplaceand
form
partofan
attractivetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
++Policyprom
otes
theenhancem
entofgreen
infrastructureandbiodiversityhabitats.
Long-term
impactofopen
spaceandbiodiversity
provision.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Policyprom
otes
theenhancem
entofgreen
infrastructureand
biodiversityhabitats.
Long-term
impactofopen
spaceandbiodiversityprovision.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Promoteincrease
inopen
spaceprovision.
Long-term
impact.
14
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
entand
encouragingpeopletovisit.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandtheeconom
y.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetter
environm
entand
encouragingpeopletovisitand
spend
time.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandtheeconom
y.
+Promotes
regenerationby
makingthetownabetterenvironm
ent
andencouragingpeopletovisitand
spendtim
e.Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandtheeconom
y.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldmitigateagainstimpactsofclimatechange
throughmitigating
flood
riskandtemperaturerise.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
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Green
Infrastruc
ture
+Improvinggreeninfrastructurecanmakethetownmore
attractivetotourists.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandtheeconom
y.
+Improvinggreeninfrastructurecanmakethetownmore
attractivetotourists.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandtheeconom
y.
+Improvinggreeninfrastructurecanmakethetownmoreattractive
totourists.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandtheeconom
y.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
Com
mun
itySa
fety
Shou
ldthefocu
sbe
onprov
idingCCTV
andothe
rmecha
nical
surveillanc
e?Sh
ould
thefocu
sbe
oncreatin
gne
wde
velopm
entw
hich
prov
ides
naturalsurveillan
ce.
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
2
++Contributetowards
asaferenvironm
ent.
++Contributetowards
asaferenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
4
+Contributetowards
asaferenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
++Promotes
securedby
design
principles
andwouldcontributetowards
reducing
opportunitiesfor
crime.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
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Com
mun
itySa
fety
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Encouragesactivefrontages
thatcontributepositivelytothestreetscene.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Encouragesactivefrontages
thatcontributepositivelytothestreetscene.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Activestreetswillcontributepositivelytowards
regeneration.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
ADesira
blePlaceto
Live
Policy2:
Mixed
-Use
Policy1:
SitesforH
ousing
SAObjectiv
e
+Highquality
mixed
developm
entscancreateurbanenvironm
entsthatpeopleenjoybeing
in.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Highquality
residentialdevelopmentscancreategood
urbanenvironm
entsthatpeople
enjoybeingin.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
1
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Policy2:
Mixed
-Use
Policy1:
SitesforH
ousing
SAObjectiv
e
+Amixofuses
encourages
residentialdevelopmentswith
localservice
andfacilities.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflifeandtransportchoice.
0Nolikelyimpact.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Po
licyrequiresamixoftenureandtype
ofhouses
thatdeliversadequateam
enity
space.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovisionandquality
oflife.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Qualityresidentialdevelopmentsandenvironm
entshelptoraisequality
oflife.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
4
++Amixofuses
encourages
activity
andnaturalsurveillance
atdifferenttim
esofthedayand
night.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
++Qualityresidentialdevelopmentsandenvironm
entshelptoraisequality
oflifeand
improvenaturalsurveillance.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflifeandcommunity
safety.
5
N/A
N/A
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
++DevelopmentswithintheKCAAPwhich
iswellservedby
publictransportandhaskey
facilitieswithinwalking
distance.M
ixed
uses
also
encourages
sustainablelifestyle.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoices.
++Encouraging
residentialdevelopmentw
ithintheKCAAPwhich
iswellservedby
public
transportandhaskeyfacilitieswithinwalking
distance.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoices.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
+Welldesigneddevelopm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Welldesignedresidentialdevelopmentscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeand
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
+New
developm
entcan
providetheopportunitytoenhancebiodiversityandremediate
contam
ination.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
+New
developm
entcan
providetheopportunitytoenhancebiodiversityandremediate
contam
ination.
Short-
andlong-term
impactsas
developm
entsareprogressed.
12
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
13
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Policy2:
Mixed
-Use
Policy1:
SitesforH
ousing
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Supports
residentialdevelopmentonbrow
nfieldland.
14
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Potentialregenerationofkeytowncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
XPotentialnoise
pollutionissuefromneighbouringuses.
Couldbe
mitigatedagainstthrough
policytoensurecomplimentaryuses
aregrouped
together,
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
N/A
N/A
18
N/A
N/A
19
+Supports
thedevelopm
entoftourismandassociated
leisurefacilities.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandtheeconom
y.
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
21
AGoo
dPlaceto
DoBus
iness
Policy6:Ed
geof
Cen
trean
dOut
ofCen
treRetailin
gPo
licy5:
Outside
oftheSh
opping
Fron
tage
sPo
licy4:Prim
aryan
dSe
cond
arySh
opping
Fron
tage
sPo
licy3:
RetailD
evelop
men
tSA
Objectiv
e
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
+Encouragestheprovisionofretail
facilitieswithinthetowncentre.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
service
provision.
++
Encourageflexibleapproach
touses
withinthe
retailarea.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
service
provision.
++Encourage
theprovisionofretailfacilities.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
service
provision.
++Encourage
theprovisionofretailfacilities.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
service
provision.
2
N/A
+Supports
provisionofhousingwithintheretail
area.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovision.
+Supports
provisionofhousingwithintheretail
area.
Long-term
impacton
housingprovision.
N/A
3
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Policy6:Ed
geof
Cen
trean
dOut
ofCen
treRetailin
gPo
licy5:
Outside
oftheSh
opping
Fron
tage
sPo
licy4:Prim
aryan
dSe
cond
arySh
opping
Fron
tage
sPo
licy3:
RetailD
evelop
men
tSA
Objectiv
e
N/A
+Amixofuses
encourages
activity
andnatural
surveillanceatdifferenttim
esofthedayand
night.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
+Amixofuses
encourages
activity
andnatural
surveillanceatdifferenttim
esofthedayand
night.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
N/A
4
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
++Encouraging
concentrationofretail
uses
withinthetowncentrewhich
iswellservedby
publictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++DevelopmentswithintheKCAAPwhich
isis
wellservedby
publictransportandhaskey
facilitieswithinwalking
distance.M
ixed
uses
also
encourages
sustainablelifestyle.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++En
couragingconcentrationofretailu
seswithin
thetowncentrewhich
iswellservedby
public
transport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++En
couragingconcentrationofretailu
seswithin
thetowncentrewhich
iswellservedby
public
transport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
+Welldesigneddevelopm
entscanraisethe
quality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
N/A
N/A
N/A
+New
developm
entcan
providetheopportunity
enhancebiodiversity.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversity.
12
N/A
N/A
N/A
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthe
landscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
13
+Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfield
land.
+Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfieldland.
+Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfieldland.
++Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfieldland.
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Policy6:Ed
geof
Cen
trean
dOut
ofCen
treRetailin
gPo
licy5:
Outside
oftheSh
opping
Fron
tage
sPo
licy4:Prim
aryan
dSe
cond
arySh
opping
Fron
tage
sPo
licy3:
RetailD
evelop
men
tSA
Objectiv
e
++Promotes
concentrationofretailin
towncentreas
itsvibrancy
andvitality.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
regenerationofthetown.
++Promotes
vibrancy
andvitalityofthetown
centre.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
regenerationofthetown.
++Promotes
Kidderminsteras
theretailcentreof
theDistrict.P
romotes
vibrancy
andvitalityof
thetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
theregenerationofthe
town.
++Promotes
Kidderminsteras
theretailcentreof
theDistrict.
Long-term
impacton
theregenerationofthe
town.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
18
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
19
+Retailfacilitieswilladdtotheeconom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
+Supports
thedevelopm
entoftourismand
associated
leisurefacilities.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
+Retailfacilitieswilladdtotheeconom
y.Also
Supports
thedevelopm
entoftourismand
associated
leisurefacilities.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
+Retailfacilitieswilladdtotheeconom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
21
Policy9:
Even
ingEc
onom
yPo
licy9:
LeisureDevelop
men
tPo
licy8:
Tourism
Develop
men
tPo
licy7:
Employ
men
tDevelop
men
tSA
Objectiv
e
N/A
N/A
N/A
+Supports
theprovisionofnewhealthcare
facilities.
Long-term
impacton
accessibility.
1
+Encouragestheprovisionofleisurefacilities
accessibility.
+Encouragestheprovisionofleisurefacilities.
Long-term
impactaccessibility.
+Encouragestheprovisionofcultural
facilities.
Long-term
impacton
accessibility.
N/A
2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3
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Policy9:
Even
ingEc
onom
yPo
licy9:
LeisureDevelop
men
tPo
licy8:
Tourism
Develop
men
tPo
licy7:
Employ
men
tDevelop
men
tSA
Objectiv
e
++
Encouragestheprovisionofleisurefacilities
which
canraisequality
oflife.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Encouragestheprovisionofcultural
facilitieswhich
canraisequality
oflife.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Contributetotheprovisionofmorejob
opportunities.
Long-term
impacton
employmentand
the
econom
y.
4
Encourages
theprovisionofleisureandcultural
facilities.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+N/A
N/A
N/A
5
Reducecrimeinthetownby
providingactivity
laterintheday.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
community
safety.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
++Promotes
leisurefacilitieswithinthetown
centrewhich
iswellservedby
publictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Promotes
leisurefacilitieswithinthetown
centrewhich
iswellservedby
public
transport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Promotes
tourismfacilitieswithinthe
towncentrewhich
iswellservedby
publictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Promotingem
ploymentuseswithinthetown
centrewhich
iswellservedby
publictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
+Welldesigneddevelopm
entscanraisethe
quality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Welldesigneddevelopm
entscanraisethe
quality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
N/A
+Welldesigneddevelopm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
+New
developm
entcan
providetheopportunity
enhancebiodiversity.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversityinthetown.
+New
developm
entcan
providetheopportunity
enhancebiodiversity.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversityinthetown.
N/A
+New
developm
entcan
providetheopportunity
enhancebiodiversity.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversityinthetown.
12
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Policy9:
Even
ingEc
onom
yPo
licy9:
LeisureDevelop
men
tPo
licy8:
Tourism
Develop
men
tPo
licy7:
Employ
men
tDevelop
men
tSA
Objectiv
e
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthe
landscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthelandscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
thehistoricenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
N/A
+New
developm
entscanraisethequality
ofthe
landscapeandtownscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
13
+Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfieldland.
+Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfield
land.
++Supports
developm
entonbrow
nfieldland.
14
++Promotes
Kidderminsteras
majorleisure
destinationintheDistrict.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
++Promotes
Kidderminsteras
majorleisure
destinationintheDistrict.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
++Promotes
Kidderminsteras
the
tourismhuboftheDistrict.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
++Promotes
thediversificationofthetown's
econom
yas
wellasits
vibrancy
andvitality.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
+/-
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
Potentialfornoise&lightpollutionbutpolicy
lookstocontrolthis.
N/A
N/A
+New
employmentopportunitiescan
helptoraiseskilllevels.
Long-term
impacton
skillsand
education.
+New
employmentopportunitiescanhelptoraise
skilllevels.
Long-term
impacton
skillsandeducation.
18
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
19
+Promotes
thediversificationofthetown's
econom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
+Promotes
thediversificationofthetown's
econom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
++Promotes
thedevelopm
entofthe
touristindustry.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
++Promotes
thediversificationofthetown's
econom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
++Promotes
thediversificationofthetown's
econom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
21
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Policy11:W
alkableTown
Policy10:S
ustainab
leTran
sport
SAObjectiv
e
++Promotes
awellconnected,accessibletowntherebyimprovingaccess
tofacilities.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
andaccessibility.
++Promotes
awellconnected,accessibletowntherebyimprovingaccess
tofacilities.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
andaccessibility.
1
++Promotes
awellconnected,accessibletowntherebyimprovingaccess
tofacilities.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
andaccessibility.
++Promotes
awellconnected,accessibletowntherebyimprovingaccess
tofacilities.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
andaccessibility.
2
+Seeks
toprovidewellconnected,accessibleresidentialdevelopments.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
andaccessibility.
N/A
3
+Promotes
awellconnected,accessibletowntherebyimprovingaccess
togreenspace
andotherfacilities.
Short-
andlong-term
access
togreenspace.
+Promotes
awellconnected,accessibletowntherebyimprovingaccess
togreenspace
andotherfacilities.
Short-
andlong-term
access
togreenspace.
4
+Promotes
morewalking
andcyclingwhich
canprovidevitalnaturalsurveillance.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
+Promotes
morewalking
andcyclingwhich
canprovidevitalnaturalsurveillance.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
5
N/A
N/A
6
++Promotes
morewalking
andcycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Promotes
morewalking,cyclinganduseofpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
7
++Promotes
morewalking
andcycling.
++Promotes
morewalking,cyclinganduseofpublictransport.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
N/A
N/A
9
N/A
N/A
10
N/A
N/A
11
N/A
N/A
12
N/A
N/A
13
N/A
N/A
14
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DPolicy Testing Tables
Policy11:W
alkableTown
Policy10:S
ustainab
leTran
sport
SAObjectiv
e
++Aidsregenerationby
makingthetownamoreaccessibleplace.
Long-term
impacton
regeneration.
++Aidsregenerationby
makingthetownamoreaccessibleplace.
Long-term
impacton
regeneration.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
N/A
N/A
18
N/A
N/A
19
+Improved
accessibilityprovides
amoreattractivelocationforbusinesses.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
+Improved
accessibilityprovides
amoreattractivelocationforbusinesses.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
20
+Improved
accessibilityprovides
amoreattractivelocationforbusinesses.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
+Improved
accessibilityprovides
amoreattractivelocationforbusinesses.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
21
AUniqu
ePlace
Policy18:G
reen
Infrastruc
ture
Policy17:R
iver
Stou
rPo
licy16:S
taffo
rdsh
irean
dWorcestersh
ireCan
alPo
licy15:R
ing
Roa
dCha
racter
Areas
Policy14:R
ing
Roa
dFram
ework
Policy13:P
ublic
Realm
Policy12:U
rban
Design
Key
Principles
SA Objectiv
e
+Increasedgreen
infrastructurecan
improvequality
oflife.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Improved
access
totheriver
canimprovequality
oflife.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
+Improved
access
tothecanal
canimprovequality
oflife
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
+Promotes
improved
access
togreen
spaces.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
and
accessibility
+Promotes
improved
access
totheriver.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice
andaccessibility
+Promotes
improved
access
tothecanal.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice
andaccessibility
+Promotes
surface
levelcrossings
over
theringroad.
Long-term
impact
ontransportchoice.
+Promotes
surface
levelcrossings
over
theringroad.
Long-term
impact
ontransportchoice.
+
Prom
otes
quality
public
realmtoimprove
accessibility.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
and
accessibility.
++Promotes
accessibility
andlegibilityin
developm
ents-improving
access
toservices
and
facilities.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice
and
accessibility.
2
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Policy Testing TablesD
Policy18:G
reen
Infrastruc
ture
Policy17:R
iver
Stou
rPo
licy16:S
taffo
rdsh
irean
dWorcestersh
ireCan
alPo
licy15:R
ing
Roa
dCha
racter
Areas
Policy14:R
ing
Roa
dFram
ework
Policy13:P
ublic
Realm
Policy12:U
rban
Design
Key
Principles
SA Objectiv
e
+Promotes
the
inclusionofgreen
infrastructureas
part
ofnewdevelopm
ents.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversity.
+
Riverside
ares
canbe
partof
ahigh
quality
residential
developm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onthetownscape.
+
Canalside
ares
canbe
partof
ahigh
quality
residential
developm
ent.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
N/A
N/A
+Prom
otes
quality
public
realmandspaces
withinneighbourhoods.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
+Promotes
high
quality
developm
entincluding
publicrealm.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
3
+Increasedgreen
infrastructurecan
improvequality
oflife.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Improved
access
totheriver
canimprovequality
oflife.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
+Improved
access
tothecanal
canimprovequality
oflife.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Promotes
surface
levelcrossings
over
theringroad.
Long-term
impact
ontransportchoice.
+Promotes
surface
levelcrossings
over
theringroad.
Long-term
impact
ontransportchoice.
+Prom
otes
quality
public
realmtoimprove
accessibility.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
+Promotes
accessibility
andlegibilityin
developm
ents.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
4
N/A
+Promotes
developm
entthat
hasapositiverelationshipwill
theriver-improvingnatural
surveillance.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
+Promotes
developm
entthat
frontsthecanaltoprovide
naturalsurveillance.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
+Increase
frontages
ontheringroad,
improvingnatural
surveillance.
Long-term
impact
oncommunity
safety.
+Increase
frontages
ontheringroad,
improvingnatural
surveillance.
Long-term
impact
oncommunity
safety.
+Prom
otes
morewalking
andcyclingwhich
can
providevitalnatural
surveillance.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
+Statesthatdevelopm
ent
shouldreduce
opportunitiesforcrim
e.Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
6
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
7
N/A
N/A
+Improvem
entofcanalside
publicrealmcanencourage
walking
andcycling.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
++Promotes
more
walking
andcycling.
Long-term
impact
ontransportchoice.
++Promotes
more
walking
andcycling.
Long-term
impact
ontransportchoice.
++Prom
otes
morewalking
andcycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
++Promotes
morewalking
andcycling.
Long-term
impacton
transportchoice.
8
N/A
++
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
N/A
N/A
9
Developmentcouldprovide
opportunitiestoimprovewater
quality.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
Developmentcouldprovide
opportunitiestoimprovewater
quality.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
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Policy18:G
reen
Infrastruc
ture
Policy17:R
iver
Stou
rPo
licy16:S
taffo
rdsh
irean
dWorcestersh
ireCan
alPo
licy15:R
ing
Roa
dCha
racter
Areas
Policy14:R
ing
Roa
dFram
ework
Policy13:P
ublic
Realm
Policy12:U
rban
Design
Key
Principles
SA Objectiv
e
N/A
XPotentialflood
riskif
developing
nexttotheriver.
Mitigationwouldbe
required
inthe
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
10
form
ofasuitableSUDS
scheme.Vu
lnerableuses
not
tobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
+Increasedgreen
infrastructurecan
improvesenseof
place.
Long-term
impact.
++Promotes
developm
entw
hich
hasapositiverelationshipto
theriver.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onthetownscape.
++Policyprom
otes
high
quality
developm
entthatrespectsthe
canalconservationarea.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
++Promotes
the
improvem
entofthe
ringroad
asa
boulevard.
Short-
and
long-term
impacton
thetownscape.
++Promotes
the
improvem
entofthe
ringroad
asa
boulevard.
Short-
and
long-term
impacton
thetownscape.
++Promotes
high
quality
publicrealmandopen
spaces.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
++Promotes
high
quality
design
andlocal
distinctiveness.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
++Policyprom
otes
the
enhancem
entofgreen
infrastructureand
biodiversityhabitats.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
++Policyrequiresthe
enhancem
entofthe
biodiversityvalueoftheriver.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
+Couldprovideopportunitiesto
improvethebiodiversityvalue
ofthecanal.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
+Prom
otes
increased
streettrees.
Short-term
impact
onenvironm
ental
quality
+Prom
otes
increased
streettrees.
Short-term
impact
onenvironm
ental
quality
N/A
++Statesthatdevelopm
ent
mustrespectthetown's
blue
andgreen
infrastructure.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Policyrequiresnew
developm
enttorespectthe
canalconservationarea.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Improvethering
road
environm
ent
which
isadjacentto
someheritage
assets.
Short-
and
long-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Improvethering
road
environm
ent
which
isadjacentto
someheritage
assets.
Short-
and
long-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Promotes
thecreation
oflocally
distinctpublic
realm.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
++Promotes
high
quality
design
andlocal
distinctiveness.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
13
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
14
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
15
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Policy18:G
reen
Infrastruc
ture
Policy17:R
iver
Stou
rPo
licy16:S
taffo
rdsh
irean
dWorcestersh
ireCan
alPo
licy15:R
ing
Roa
dCha
racter
Areas
Policy14:R
ing
Roa
dFram
ework
Policy13:P
ublic
Realm
Policy12:U
rban
Design
Key
Principles
SA Objectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
XDevelopmentontheriverside
couldincrease
noiseandlight
pollution.
Mitigationmeasurescouldbe
takentolessen
theimpact
upon
thecanalsideand
implem
entm
easuresto
improvewildlifehabitats.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversityhabitat.
XDevelopmentonthecanalside
couldincrease
noiseandlight
pollution.
Mitigationmeasurescouldbe
takentolessen
theimpact
upon
thecanalsideand
implem
entm
easuresto
improvewildlifehabitats.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversityhabitat.
+So
ftening
ofthering
road
couldreduce
noisepollution.
Long-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
+So
ftening
ofthering
road
couldreduce
noisepollution.
Long-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
18
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
19
+Improvinggreen
infrastructurecan
makethetownmore
attractivetotourists.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersand
theeconom
y.
+Improvingandopening
riverside
areascanmakethe
townmoreattractiveto
tourists.
Long-term
impacton
visitor
numbersandtheeconom
y.
+Improvingthecanalcan
increase
theam
ountofboating
tourism.
Long-term
impacton
visitor
numbersandtheeconom
y.
N/A
N/A
+Improved
publicrealm
andeventspacescan
makethetownmore
attractivetotourists.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandthe
econom
y.
+Improved
publicrealm
andeventspacescan
makethetownmore
attractivetotourists.
Long-term
impacton
visitornum
bersandthe
econom
y.
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
21 PublicationPo
licyAmen
dmen
ts
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.UP6
-River
Stou
rtorequ
ireflo
odris
kbe
tterm
easu
resan
den
hanc
ean
dprotectw
ater
quality.
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.UP5
-Staffordsh
irean
dWorcestersh
ireCan
alto
requ
ireen
hanc
emen
tsto
thegreeninfrastruc
ture
and
biod
iversity
network.
Specificgu
idan
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the
Even
ingEc
onom
yinPo
licy
KCA.GPB
7.
Rem
ovetheChu
rchfields
area
from
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stria
lsectio
nof
PolicyKCA.GPB
5-
Employ
men
tDevelop
men
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GreaterflexibilityforS
econ
dary
Fron
tage
sin
thePrim
ary
Shop
ping
Areato
allowfor
non-retailus
es,inc
luding
reside
ntiald
evelop
men
t.(policiesKCA.DPL
1an
dKCA.GPB
2)
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
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Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.UP6
-River
Stou
rtorequ
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-Staffordsh
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dWorcestersh
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requ
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hanc
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tsto
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and
biod
iversity
network.
Specificgu
idan
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Even
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onom
yinPo
licy
KCA.GPB
7.
Rem
ovetheChu
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area
from
Indu
stria
lsectio
nof
PolicyKCA.GPB
5-
Employ
men
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men
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GreaterflexibilityforS
econ
dary
Fron
tage
sin
thePrim
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Shop
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Areato
allowfor
non-retailus
es,inc
luding
reside
ntiald
evelop
men
t.(policiesKCA.DPL
1an
dKCA.GPB
2)
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Potentially
increase
accessibility
ofculturaland
localservices.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice
andaccessibility.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improvethequality
ofresidential
environm
ents.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Protecttheam
enity
ofresidentialunits..
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
+Enablemoreresidential
developm
entinChurchfields.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provision.
+Increase
theam
ountofhousing
intheKCAAParea.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provision.
3
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improvequality
andaccess
togreenspace.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Protecttheam
enity
ofresidentialunits.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
+Willimprovethe
environm
entalqualityofthe
area.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
4
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnatural
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnatural
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnaturalsurveillance
atall
times
ofthedayandnight.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
5surveillanceatalltimes
ofthe
dayandnight.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
surveillanceatalltimes
ofthe
dayandnight.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
8
++Protectwaterquality.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
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Policy Testing TablesD
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.UP6
-River
Stou
rtorequ
ireflo
odris
kbe
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easu
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dprotectw
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quality.
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.UP5
-Staffordsh
irean
dWorcestersh
ireCan
alto
requ
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hanc
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tsto
thegreeninfrastruc
ture
and
biod
iversity
network.
Specificgu
idan
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the
Even
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onom
yinPo
licy
KCA.GPB
7.
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ovetheChu
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area
from
Indu
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nof
PolicyKCA.GPB
5-
Employ
men
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men
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GreaterflexibilityforS
econ
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Fron
tage
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thePrim
ary
Shop
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Areato
allowfor
non-retailus
es,inc
luding
reside
ntiald
evelop
men
t.(policiesKCA.DPL
1an
dKCA.GPB
2)
SAObjectiv
e
++Improveflood
riskmeasures.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improvethequality
ofthecanal
conservationarea.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improvedesign
quality.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onthetownscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
11
+Improvethebiodiversityvalueof
theriver.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversity.
++Improvethebiodiversityofthe
canalside.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversity.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
12
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improvethequality
ofthecanal
conservationarea.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Improvedesign
quality.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onthetownscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
13
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Supports
developm
enton
brow
nfieldland.
++Supports
developm
enton
brow
nfieldland.
14
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Promotes
greateractivity
inthetowncentre.
Long-term
impacton
regeneration.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Promotes
greateractivity
inthe
towncentre.
Long-term
impacton
regeneration.
15
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Willhelptocontrollightand
noisepollution.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onquality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
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KCA.GPB
7.
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es,inc
luding
reside
ntiald
evelop
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t.(policiesKCA.DPL
1an
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2)
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
XCouldreduce
econom
icactivity
inChurchfields.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
XCouldreduce
econom
icactivity
inChurchfields.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.HP3
-Green
StreetDep
otto
requ
irethe
retentionof
locally
listed
build
ings
onsite.
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.HP2
-Fran
kSton
erequ
iring
developm
enttorespectthe
Green
Street
Con
servationArea.
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.HP1
-Herita
geProc
ession
sAreato
requ
ireprotectio
nan
den
hanc
emen
tofthe
Green
Street
Con
servationArea.
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.CW1-
Castle
Wha
rftorequ
ireprotectio
nan
den
hanc
emen
tofthe
Green
Street
Con
servationArea.
Add
caveat
toPo
licy
KCA.Ch6
-Lim
eKiln
Brid
geto
requ
ireco
mpe
nsationfor
theloss
ofop
ensp
ace.
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
2
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Openspacetocontribute
towards
residential
environm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
3
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Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.HP3
-Green
StreetDep
otto
requ
irethe
retentionof
locally
listed
build
ings
onsite.
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.HP2
-Fran
kSton
erequ
iring
developm
enttorespectthe
Green
Street
Con
servationArea.
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.HP1
-Herita
geProc
ession
sAreato
requ
ireprotectio
nan
den
hanc
emen
tofthe
Green
Street
Con
servationArea.
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.CW1-
Castle
Wha
rftorequ
ireprotectio
nan
den
hanc
emen
tofthe
Green
Street
Con
servationArea.
Add
caveat
toPo
licy
KCA.Ch6
-Lim
eKiln
Brid
geto
requ
ireco
mpe
nsationfor
theloss
ofop
ensp
ace.
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Maintains
access
togreen
space.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
4
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
8
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
++Enhance
theconservationarea
and
strengthen
localdistinctivenessand
senseofplace.
Long-term
impacton
townscape
and
civicpride.
++Enhance
theconservationarea
and
strengthen
localdistinctivenessand
senseofplace.
Long-term
impacton
townscape
and
civicpride.
++Enhance
theconservationarea
and
strengthen
localdistinctivenessand
senseofplace.
Long-term
impacton
townscape
and
civicpride.
++Enhance
theconservationarea
and
strengthen
localdistinctivenessand
senseofplace.
Long-term
impacton
townscape
and
civicpride.
0Nolikelyimpact.
11
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Potentially
contributetowards
biodiversity.
Long-term
impacton
biodiversity.
12
++Enhance
theconservationarea
and
strengthen
localdistinctivenessand
senseofplace.
Long-term
impacton
townscape
and
civicpride.
++Enhance
theconservationarea
and
strengthen
localdistinctivenessand
senseofplace.
Long-term
impacton
townscape
and
civicpride.
++Enhance
theconservationarea
and
strengthen
localdistinctivenessand
senseofplace.
Long-term
impacton
townscape
and
civicpride.
++Enhance
theconservationarea
and
strengthen
localdistinctivenessand
senseofplace.
Long-term
impacton
townscape
and
civicpride.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.HP3
-Green
StreetDep
otto
requ
irethe
retentionof
locally
listed
build
ings
onsite.
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.HP2
-Fran
kSton
erequ
iring
developm
enttorespectthe
Green
Street
Con
servationArea.
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.HP1
-Herita
geProc
ession
sAreato
requ
ireprotectio
nan
den
hanc
emen
tofthe
Green
Street
Con
servationArea.
Add
caveat
toPo
licyKCA.CW1-
Castle
Wha
rftorequ
ireprotectio
nan
den
hanc
emen
tofthe
Green
Street
Con
servationArea.
Add
caveat
toPo
licy
KCA.Ch6
-Lim
eKiln
Brid
geto
requ
ireco
mpe
nsationfor
theloss
ofop
ensp
ace.
SAObjectiv
e
++Su
pportsdevelopm
entonbrow
nfield
land.
++Su
pportsdevelopm
entonbrow
nfield
land.
++Su
pportsdevelopm
entonbrow
nfield
land.
++Su
pportsdevelopm
entonbrow
nfield
land.
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
++Promotes
theregenerationof
Kidderminsterby
improvingthe
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
Long-term
regenerationimpact.
++Promotes
theregenerationof
Kidderminsterby
improvingthe
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
Long-term
regenerationimpact.
++Promotes
theregenerationof
Kidderminsterby
improvingthe
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
Long-term
regenerationimpact.
++Promotes
theregenerationof
Kidderminsterby
improvingthe
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
Long-term
regenerationimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
15
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
21
PublicationStrategicObjectiv
es
PublicationStrategicObjectiv
es
Develop
anden
hanc
ethe
Bluean
dGreen
Infrastruc
ture
prov
ision
with
inthetown.
Con
servean
den
hanc
ethetown's
heritag
eassets.
Driv
eup
thequ
ality
ofurba
nde
sign
and
arch
itecture.
Delivertherege
neratio
nofkey
towncentre
sites,re-using
brow
nfieldland
andbu
ildings
.
Deliver
thegrow
thof
reside
ntial,retail,an
dem
ploy
men
tdevelop
men
t.
Develop
Kidde
rminsteras
the
strategiccentre
oftheDistrict
andbe
yond
.
SAObjectiv
e
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
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es
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Aimstoimprovetheculturaland
leisureofferinthetown.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
++Aimstoimprovetheculturaland
leisureofferinthetown.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
2
+ThewaterwaysandGIcould
form
partofaquality
residentialenvironm
ents.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Seeks
toprovidehigh
quality
residential
developm
ents.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Seeks
todeliverresidential
developm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provision.
++Seeks
toincrease
housingtoadd
vitalitytocentralKidderminster.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandvibrancy.
++Seeks
toincrease
housingto
addvitalitytocentral
Kidderminster.
Long-term
impacton
housing
provisionandvibrancy.
3
+Increase
access
tothegreen
spaces.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
4
+Activity
alongthewaterways
wouldimprovecommunity
safetyalongit.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
+Couldhelpto
prom
otecivicpride.
Long-term
impact.
++Incorporatesecuredby
design
principles
and
improvenatural
surveillance.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnaturalsurveillance
atalltimes
ofthedayandnight.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnaturalsurveillance
atall
times
ofthedayandnight.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
++Aimstocreateatownwith
activity
andnaturalsurveillance
atalltimes
ofthedayandnight.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Focusesdevelopm
entonthe
towncentrehelpingtoreduce
the
need
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
+Focusesdevelopm
entonthetown
centrehelpingtoreduce
theneed
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
+Focusesdevelopm
entonthe
towncentrehelpingtoreduce
theneed
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
7
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Focusesdevelopm
entonthe
towncentrehelpingtoreduce
the
need
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
+Focusesdevelopm
entonthetown
centrehelpingtoreduce
theneed
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
+Focusesdevelopm
entonthe
towncentrehelpingtoreduce
theneed
totravel.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
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es
+Potentialtoimprovewater
quality.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
9
XDevelopmentsitesalongside
therivercouldwellbeproneto
flood
risk.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredin
the
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
X?Som
ekeyregenerationsitesare
withinflood
zone
areas.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredin
the
X?Som
ekeyregenerationsitesare
withinflood
zone
areas.
Mitigationwouldbe
requiredinthe
form
ofasuitableSUDSscheme.
Vulnerableuses
nottobe
located
onlowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
form
ofasuitableSUDS
scheme.Vu
lnerableuses
not
tobe
locatedon
lowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
form
ofasuitableSU
DSscheme.
Vulnerableuses
nottobe
located
onlowerlevels.
Long-term
impacton
flood
risk.
++Promotes
developm
entw
hich
hasapositiverelationshipto
thewaterways.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
++Conservinghistoric
assetswillhelpto
strengthen
local
distinctiveness.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
++Gooddesign
will
strengthen
thequality
ofthetownscape
and
prom
otelocal
distinctiveness.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
+Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
the
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
thetownscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Redevelopmentw
illhave
apositiveimpacton
the
townscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
11
++Policyrequiresthe
enhancem
entofthe
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Redevelopmentofsitescould
helptoaddtoandenhancethe
++Redevelopmentofsitescouldhelp
toaddtoandenhancethegreen
++Redevelopmentofsitescould
helptoaddtoandenhancethe
12biodiversityvalueofthe
waterways.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
greeninfrastructurewithinthe
townandprovidean
opportunity
toremediatecontam
inated
land.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
infrastructurewithinthetownand
providean
opportunityto
remediatecontam
inated
land.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
greeninfrastructurewithinthe
townandprovidean
opportunity
toremediatecontam
inated
land.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
+++
Aimstoenhancethe
town'shistoric
environm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
++Gooddesign
will
enhancethehistoric
andbuiltenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
+New
developm
entscanraisethe
quality
ofthelandscapeand
townscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+New
developm
entscanraisethe
quality
ofthelandscapeand
townscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+New
developm
entscanraise
thequality
ofthelandscapeand
townscape
andpreserve
the
historicenvironm
ent.
Short-
andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
13Contributetowards
enhancing
theriverandits
setting.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
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es
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
++Supports
developm
enton
brow
nfieldland.
++Supports
developm
enton
brow
nfieldland.
++Supports
developm
enton
brow
nfieldland.
14
++Wouldhelptoprom
otethe
regenerationofKidderminster
++Promotes
the
regenerationof
++Promotes
the
regenerationof
++Potentialregenerationofkey
towncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Po
tentialregenerationofkeytown
centresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
++Potentialregenerationofkey
towncentresites.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
15by
capitalisingon
assetsand
Kidderminsterby
Kidderminsterby
improvetheurban
environm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
improvingthequality
oftheenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
improvingthequality
oftheenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
thetown.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
17
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
19
+Improvingthetown's
environm
entalqualitycould
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
++Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
20helpattractmorevisitorsinto
thetown.
Long-term
econom
icimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
++Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
+Couldprom
oteeconom
icgrow
thanddiversity
ofeconom
y.Long-term
econom
icimpact.
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PublicationStrategicObjectiv
es
Ensu
rethetownissafe
and
enjoyablefora
llus
ers.
Increasing
theprov
isionan
dus
eof
sustaina
blemod
esof
tran
sporta
ndcreate
aIm
prov
eairq
ualityarou
ndthetown,
with
apa
rticular
focu
son
theHorsefair
AQMA.
Safegu
ardthetown
agains
tflood
riskan
den
sure
good
water
man
agem
ent.
Ensu
rethetownis
equipp
edto
adap
tto
andmitiga
teag
ains
ttheim
pactsof
clim
ate
Safegu
ardan
dreplen
ish
thetown'sbiod
iversityand
geo-diversity
contrib
ution.
SAObjectiv
ewalkableen
vironm
ent.
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es
chan
ge.
+Improvetheattractivenessof
walking
tofacilitieswithinthe
towncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice
andaccessibility.
+Improveease
andattractiveness
ofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthe
towncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice
andaccessibility.
+Improvingairqualitycouldhelp
improvehealth.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
1
+Improvetheattractivenessof
walking
tofacilitieswithinthe
towncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice
andaccessibility.
+Improveease
andattractiveness
ofwalking
tofacilitieswithinthe
towncentre.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice
andaccessibility.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
2
+Createabetterenvironm
entfor
localresidents.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Createabetterenvironm
entfor
localresidents.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
+Createabetterenvironm
entfor
localresidents.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
3
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
+Createabetterenvironm
entfor
localresidents.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
+Couldimproveaccess
togreenspace.
Long-term
impacton
quality
oflife.
4
+Increasing
activity
onstreets
willhelpwith
community
safety.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
+Increasing
activity
onstreetswill
helpwith
community
safety.
Long-term
impacton
community
safety.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
5
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
6
+En
couragewalking
andcycling.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
++Lookstoimproveandencourage
sustainabletransport.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Aimstoincrease
sustainable
developm
entand
practices.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
0Nolikelyimpact.
7
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PublicationStrategicObjectiv
es
+En
couragewalking
andcycling.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
++Lookstoimproveandencourage
sustainabletransport.
Long-term
impacton
transport
choice.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
8
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
++Helptoimproveairqualityin
anAQMA.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
+Potentialtoimprove
waterquality.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+Couldhelpimprovewater
quality
asan
important
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Long-term
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entalquality.
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0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
++Mitigateagainstthe
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ents.
Long-term
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flood
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0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
10
+Helpimprovesenseofplacein
thetown.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
+Wouldcontributetoamore
attractivepublicrealm.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
the
townscape.
+Improvingtheenvironm
entof
ahistoricstreetinthetown.
Short-andlong-term
impacton
thetownscape.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
+En
hancethecharacterofthe
landscape.
Short-
andlong-term
impact
onthetownscape.
11
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
++Willhelptomaintainand
enhancebio-and
geo-diversity
inthetown.
12
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
+Improvingtheenvironm
entof
ahistoricstreetinthetown
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
13which
contains
locally
listed
buildings.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
14
++Promotes
greateractivity
inthe
towncentre.
Long-term
impact.
+Promotes
theregenerationof
Kidderminsterby
improvingthe
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
++Promotes
theregenerationof
Kidderminsterby
improvingthe
quality
oftheenvironm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
++Promotes
theregeneration
ofKidderminsterby
improvingthequality
ofthe
environm
ent.
Long-term
impacton
environm
entalquality.
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0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
+Helptomitigateagainst
theimpactsofclimate
change.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability
++Lookstomitigate
againstthe
impactsof
climatechange.
Long-term
impacton
sustainability.
0Nolikelyimpact.
16
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
17
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
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0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
18
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact.
19
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
20
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact
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0Nolikelyimpact.
0Nolikelyimpact
0Nolikelyimpact.
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E List of Consultees
E.1 The following organisations were consulted on the SA Scoping Report:
Bromsgrove District CouncilWychavon District CouncilMalvern Hills District CouncilSouth Staffordshire District CouncilBridgnorth District CouncilSouth Shropshire District CouncilStaffordshire County CouncilShropshire County CouncilDudley MBCHighways AgencyNational Playing Fields AssociationThe Home Builders FederationRegistered Social Landlords (RSLs)Sport EnglandWorcestershire Wildlife TrustWyreForest Community HousingAdvantage West MidlandsBritish Waterways
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F Consultation Responses and How They Have Been Addressed
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Scope these plans forinclusion in Initial SAReport.
The following documents should be scoped for both documents:KCSA-SASC-100-01BobSharples The Regional Facilities Strategy
The Regional Plan for Sport(SportEngland) Note - Information not
included, documentscould not be found.
Include Active PeopleSurvey data in AppendixB.
Active People Survey data should be included in both Appendix Bs.KCSA-SASC-100-02
Indicators used are basedon County accessibilitymapping, this is not
There is a need to ensure ready access to sports facilities for allmembers of the community; this will have an impact on anti-socialbehaviour and improving health. There should be a draft indicator inSA Objective 2 which underpins this. Eg, amend draft indicators 1-3to include sports facilities.
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produced for sportsfacilities and therefore thisindicator would be difficultto measure on a regularbasis.
Scope these documentsin both Appendix As.
The following should be scoped in both Appendix As:KCSA-SASC-INT-01Paul AllenThe NERC (Natural Environment and Rural Communities) Act
(PropertyandOperationalServices)
Conserving Biodiversity: The UK Approach (DEFRA, 2007)Landscapes for Living (Natural England)The Bern Convention
Scope this document inboth Appendix As.
It is worth noting that the Habitats Directive contains speciesconservation policy.
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Noted.Biodiversity as set out by the NERC Act needs to be cross-cut into ABetter Environment; Health and Well-being and Economic Successsections.
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Refer to this in AppendixB.
One of our areas principle habitat types, which we are regionallysignificant for, is acid grassland.
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Noted.Some reference needs to be made to National Indicator 197 and itsDirective to the conservation of Local Sites by Local Authorities.
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Noted.The achievement of some Local Biodiversity Action Plan targets is asignificant objective.
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Scope the NERC Act atAppendix A.
It is important that both the Site Allocations and KCAAP are guided bythe NERC Act 2006 with specific reference to the Section 4 duty tohave regard to conserving biodiversity. Additionally, Section 41 sets
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out the list of species and habitats considered by the Government tobe of principle importance for nature conservation. This must bereflected in both of the DPDs and their SA Reports.
(WorcestershireWildlifeTrust)
Alter text within AppendixB to clarify that the list ofspecies is arepresentative sampleonly.
It is important to recognise that the lists of habitats and species givenin Appendix B are not necessarily comprehensive and should beconsidered as a representative sample only. There are a number ofspecies listed within the local BAP and under Section 41 of the NERCAct which should be considered as well as those usually regarded asprotected.
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Amend wording inAppendix B to reflect this.
Whilst the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust leads work on Special WildlifeSites, we are part of a much wider Special Wildlife Site Partnershipengaged in site selection and management. This should be recognisedin the relevant wording in Appendix B.
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Noted. Request furtherinformation on exactlocations.
There are a number of additional sites with Hornet Robberfly.KCSA-SASC-120-04
Noted. Outline this inAppendix B.
It is important to recognise that there may be additional species andsites of interest which should be considered by the DPDs and SAreports.
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Support for objective 12 isnoted.
The SA objectives appear to be suitable, we particularly supportobjective 12 on biodiversity. It should be worth noting that it shouldnot only be the Environment Agency’s opinion reflected under objective
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16 on climate change. There are a number of organisations capableof giving advice on this subject and these should also be consideredin monitoring of planning decisions.
Noted, this definition is setout within the introductionto the HistoricEnvironment section ofAppendix B.
Throughout the appraisal process the historic environment should bebroadly defined - all designated historic assets should be consideredtogether with potential impacts on non-designated features of localhistoric or architectural interest and value since these can make animportant contribution to creating a sense of place and local identity.
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Statutory designations include Listed Buildings, Scheduled AncientMonuments plus other nationally important archaeological sites,RegisteredHistoricParks and Gardens, Registered Battlefields,Conservation Areas, and the settings of all these assets. Otherimportant elements of the historic environment, which are often withoutany statutory protection, include other archaeological sites, locally listedbuildings, parks and gardens, landscape and townscape features, thecharacter of the wider landscape/townscape, as well as the potentialfor as yet unrecorded archaeology.
Noted, District and Countystaff will be involvedthroughout the process.
Strongly advises that the District and County conservation andarchaeological staff are involved throughout the preparation of the LDF.
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Noted.International:KCSA-SASC-161-03Welcome the inclusion of the European Landscape Convention.It should be noted in devising an objective that the conventionapplies to both urban and rural landscapes and hence shouldextend to cover the District’s townscapes.
Add this point into theanalysis of thesedocuments at AppendixA.
National:KCSA-SASC-161-04Welcome the inclusion of The Historic Environment: A Force forour Future (DCMS, 2001). With regard to identified implications,protection and enhancement of the historic environment shouldbe covered. This similarly applies to the heritage ProtectionWhite Paper. A key strand of the above is given in the openingstatements which outline and endorse the contribution of thehistoric environment to creating sustainable communities – thiswould be a useful point under the analysis of the document.
Scope this oncecompleted.
Regional:KCSA-SASC-161-05The Regional Historic Environment Strategy is currently inpreparation and due to be completed by the end of the year.
cope all currentConservation AreaAppraisals in Appendix A.
Parish:KCSA-SASC-161-06Any completed Conservation Area Appraisal and ManagementPlans should be included.
Noted. Incorporate asummary of the keycharacteristics of WyreForest District Landscapeinto Appendix B.
Additional Baseline Data:KCSA-SASC-161-07
Landscape/Landscape Character Assessment: The culturaldimension of landscape character should ideally be recognisedhere as well as under the historic environment section and across-reference made to the County Historic LandscapeCharacterisation (at page 26). Noted. Amend Appendix
B to reflect this.Latest BAR register was published in August 2007. It should beclarified in the text that grade II Listed Buildings are not covered.
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In early July English heritage will launch its National ’Heritageat Risk’ programme, this will provide updated information.
Noted.
Noted.We welcome the outline of the county-wide historic landscapecharacterisation project.The importance of preserving the settings of designated assetscould usefully be given greater prominence, particularly withinthe context of these DPDs.
Noted. ContactCounty tofind out if data is availablewhich could be included.
The first stage of the County’s historic farm buildings project iscomplete and the second is underway. Preliminary results maybe available to draw on.
Noted.
Kidderminster AAP:With regard to the Kidderminster AAPbaseline data, we draw your attention to comments made on the
Noted.
Core Strategy Issues and Options Paper in March 2008. In thiswe advised:
‘’In view of the major change that is envisaged for Kidderminster TownCentre and the production of the AAP, we recommend that this isinformed by a thorough understanding of the area’s historic environmentresource, its opportunities and sensitivities to development as a centralpart of the plan’s evidence base. Useful models for such a study includethat recently applied in Dudley MBC for the Brierley Hill AAP (contact:Pete Boland) and in the North Staffordshire HMRAwhere a programmeof extensive and intensive surveys have been undertaken followingE n g l i s h H e r i t a g e ’ s m o d e l b r i e f(http://www.helm.org.uk/server/show/nav.05003006001). We wouldbe happy to discuss this further’’.
Beyond the outlines for Kidderminster’s Conservation Areas, local listbuildings at risk, we recommend that a concise overview is given forany archaeological remains – this could be linked to an overview of thegrowth and evolution of the town.
Agreed. This will befurther progressedthrough the SA InterimPaper.
Main Sustainability Issues:
Kidderminster AAP: The identified issues should apply more broadlyto all the town’s historic assets not just conservation areas. Morespecific issues may also be capable of being drawn out for the AAParea, e.g:
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Areas of significantly degraded townscape or areas where,on current trends, there is likely to be further significantloss of townscape character or quality.Areas where development has had or is likely to have asignificant impact upon the historic environment and/orpeople’s enjoyment of it.Declining condition of historic assets because of poormaintenance and management etc.Traffic congestion, air quality, noise pollution and otherproblems affecting the historic environment.Opportunities foe heritage-led regeneration anddevelopment of the environmental economy.Opportunities for the sustainable reuse of historicbuildings.Opportunities for delivering the improved maintenanceand management of historic assets.Opportunities for providing better access andunderstanding of the historic environment.
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Support is noted.Developing the SA Framework:KCSA-SASC-161-10
Support is noted.Welcome the changes to the SA Framework which largely reflectour previous comments.Welcome and support the amended objective (11) on thelandscape/townscape and its supporting decision-making criteria.
Support is noted.
Welcome and support the inclusion of a specific objective (13)on the historic environment and its supporting decision-makingcriteria.
Noted. This is helpfulinformation.
With regard to the suite of indicators for both the headline objectives,we attach for information a list of indicators for SA/SEA. The draftindicators proposed generally fit well with this but may need to be furtherrefined to monitor identified and potential significant impacts relatingto the District’s historic environment resource.
Support is noted.Connecting to Success, theWest Midlands Economic Strategy (WMES),was launched on 10 December 2007. The Agency welcomes the factthat the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Reports include reference to
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the WMES as part of the evidence base for the emerging DPD’s. TheAdvantageWestMidlands
Action Plan which will provide the framework for the delivery of theWMES will be published this month, so it will be good for the ambitionsof this delivery document to be considered as part of the Scopingexercise.
Noted.Whilst most of the evidence base that will assist the scoping of theDPD’s will lie within the Place section of theWMES, the People sectionwill also be of use, for example in achieving full potential and
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opportunities for all. In monitoring performance of the People sectionof the WMES skills development is an important indicator of success.It is important within both DPD’s that the opportunities to link areas ofskills development and employment are maximised.
Noted. These are thesorts of issues which willbe considered through theKidderminster CentralArea Action Plan DPD.
When looking at travel to work times, it can be useful to also take intoaccount where the slowest journeys are on the local network and howthese could be positively affected (for example by targetinginfrastructure funding through the DPD work). Given the importance ofthe rural economy both in terms of the businesses located and the
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people who live and commute within the District, it is important to includeindicators to highlight how the Kidderminster Central Area DPD canimprove its offer as a sustainable centre of services, shopping, leisureand employment, as well as enabling Issues and Options for the widerDistrict to be considered in the Site Allocations DPD. The possibletourism development role is also important for both documents toconsider.
Noted.Natural England is a recently formed organisation which has beenestablished under the Natural Environment and Rural CommunitiesAct 2006. It has been formed by bringing together English Nature and
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parts of the Rural Development Service and the Countryside Agency.NaturalEngland Natural England has been charged with the responsibility to ensure
that England’s unique natural environment including its flora and fauna,land and seascapes, geology and soils are protected and improved.Natural England’s purpose as outlined in the Act is to ensure that the
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natural environment is conserved, enhanced, and managed for thebenefit of present and future generations, thereby contributing tosustainable development.
Noted. Check referencesthroughout the ScopingReports and amendaccordingly.
It is noted that throughout the SA reference is made to English Nature,and to Natural England as incorporating English Nature, the CountrysideAgency and the Rural Development Service. Natural England wasformed in October 2006, from which point it replaced these legacyagencies. References to the legacy agencies should be corrected toreflect this.
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Noted. This will beScoped and included atAppendix A of bothdocuments.
TheNational section of Appendix A of both reports should be amendedto include the following Acts/Strategies:
• The Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006.
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Noted. This will beScoped and included atAppendix A of bothdocuments.
Section 40 of the NERC Act places a duty upon all public bodies tohave regard to the purpose of conserving biodiversity. More informationcan be found in Defra’sGuidance for Local Authorities on Implementingthe Biodiversity Duty.
Noted. This will beScoped and included atAppendix A of bothdocuments.
• The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended).
This Act provides protects in law wildlife (birds, animals and plantslisted in the Annexes), the countryside, National Parks, and thedesignation of protected areas, and public rights of way.
Noted. This will beScoped and included atAppendix A of bothdocuments.
• Making Space for Water.
This is a cross-government programme taking forward the developingstrategy for flood and coastal erosion risk management in England.
• Natural England’s State of the Natural Environment Report.
This recently released report brings together for the first time theevidence about the current state of our natural environment, and assuch may be useful in informing this SA. It is available from our websiteat: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/sone/default.htm
Noted.The main table in Section 8: Identification of Main Sustainability Issues(pg9) of the main report illustrates a good scope of environmentalissues, and the inclusion of the SEA subjects appears to be thorough.A number of small changes/additions would further complete the report.
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Noted. This will bescoped once availableand could potentially beused as a source ofbaseline data.
Under the Identified Sustainability Issue “The need to conserve andenhance the rich variety of habitat types within the District” is identified,and the Worcestershire BAP (1999) highlighted as a source of data.This is welcomed. It should be noted that the Worcestershire BAP iscurrently under review, with a new version due to be launched 14th July2008.
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Noted. This issue will beupdated to includereference to Section 41 ofthe NERC act.
“The need to protect the variety of protected species from adversedevelopment” is an Identified Sustainability Issue, with theWorcestershire BAP again identified as a source of information. Inaddition to this, reference should be made to Section 41 of the NERC
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Act. This lists species and habitats of principle importance. Theprotection of these species would help to comply with the biodiversityduty imposed by Section 40 of the Act. More information is availablethrough the Biodiversity Action Reporting (BARS) section of the UKBAP website, at:
http://www.ukbap-reporting.org.uk/news/details.asp?X=45
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Noted. Set out the needto focus development onbrownfield sites, the need
The “Need to focus new development on brownfield sites to preserveGreenfield land and reduce the need to travel” and “Need to developat densities greater than 30 dph in order to reduce the need to travel
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to develop at higherand preserve Greenfield land” are Identified Sustainability Issues. Bothdensities and the need toof these Issues seem to make an unexplained leap between avoidingreduce the need to travelas three separatesustainability issues.
Greenfield development and reducing the need to travel. Reducingthe need to travel is a complicated issue, the achievement of whichdepends upon wider issues and careful siting of development beyondwhether it is green- or brownfield, or at a given density. It might bemore suitable to separate these subjects into two separate Issues.
Noted. All site allocationswill be tested against thesustainability appraisal
It should be noted that development of brownfield land in preferenceto Greenfield may not always be the most sustainable option, and anysites considered for development must be carefully judged on a
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framework. This willsite-by-site basis. Brownfield land can be of high biodiversity valueensure that the mostand can also provide opportunities for provision of open space, whereassustainable sites forGreenfield sites could have little value. New development needs to bedevelopment arecarefully sited so as to ensure the most sustainable option, and it should
be noted that the most sustainable option may not always be the mostobvious choice.
identified. In thosecircumstances where themost sustainable option isnot selected appropriatemitigation measures willbe identified.
Support is noted.The table of SA Objectives, Decision Making Criteria and DraftIndicators in Section 9: Developing the SA Framework (pg 12) in themain Report is welcomed as a clear way of showing the scope ofconsideration given to SA Objectives.
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Noted. This will beconsidered as anindicator.
In addition to the Draft Indicators already given consideration regardingthe sustainability of housing development, such as SA Objectivenumbers 7, 9 and 11, it may be worth including an indicator around
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ratings under the Code for Sustainable Homes. This would give abroader take on the overall sustainability of a housing developmentand make use of an existing and nationally recognised measurementmethod.
Noted. The Scopingreports will be updatedaccordingly.
Kidderminster Central AAP DPD SA Scoping
The list of SSSI’s given in Appendix B (pg 8) is missing Puxton Marsh.This should be added, and any other references throughout the reportsamended to reflect this.
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Noted. Informationspecific to Kidderminsterwas selected for the
The Introduction to Appendix B states that the document will set out“what baseline data has been collected and why, how the data wascollected, and its limitations”. However, this intention does not appear
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Kidderminster Centralto have been consistently met. The “A Better Environment for TodayAAP DPD. Both the Coreand Tomorrow” section does not include data relevant to topics requiredStrategy and Siteunder the SEA Directive, and does not cover all of the SA Objectives,Allocations ScopingDecision Making Criteria and Draft Indicators given in the table in
Section 9: Developing the SA Framework of the main SA ScopingReport (pg 12).
Reports set out moredetailed baseline datawhich is relevant to thewhole District. This ispertinent to the LocalDevelopment Frameworkof which the KCAAP willbe part of.
Noted. Gather data onthese issues forpublication in the Full SAReport.
Baseline data regarding carbon emissions, climate change adaptation,or water quality has not been included. These topics are fundamentalto the SEA part of this SA, and as such are a requirement of the SEADirective. The table in Section 9 of the main SA Scoping Report poses
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decision aiding questions and Draft Indicators regarding these issues;it is unclear why this evidence has not been collated/presented. Thisevidence is needed to ensure that this SA is fit-for-purpose.
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Indicators are currentlydraft and baselineinformation is notavailable for all of these.
Noted. However, theKidderminster CentralArea Action Plan DPD SA
In the SA Scoping Report under the table given in Section 9 (pg 12),SA Objective 12 “To conserve and enhance the District’s biodiversityand geodiversity” includes theDraft Indicator “Condition of SSSIs, SWSs
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Scoping Report sets outand RIGS”. This does not seem to be fully considered in Appendix B.data relevant to the 8The SSSI section here is incomplete, with data only presented for one
of the three SSSI. It is unclear why this is, and if it is available theninformation on the status of the other SSSI should be included.
urban wards which makeup the Kidderminsterurban area. The other 2SSSIs fall outside this areand have therefore beenexcluded from thebaseline data presentedfor this DPD. Please seeresponse to commentKCSA-SASC-819-12.
Noted. Amend thedocument accordingly.
The Sites of Special Scientific Interest section of Appendix B needs tobe amended to give SSSI their full acronym, rather than referring tothem as SSI. The references to English Nature should be amendedto Natural England as English Nature no longer exist, unless it is areference to work done by this legacy agency.
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Noted. ContactWWT andWorcestershire EarthHeritage Trust to see ifthey are able to providefurther information on this.
The Special Wildlife Sites section of Appendix B currently gives theirlocation only, with no information on their status. RIGS are not includedin Appendix B at all- it should be remembered that geodiversity iscovered by PPS9, as well as biodiversity. While monitoring informationshould be readily available for SSSIs through Natural England’s rolling
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assessments of the favourability of their conservation status, suchinformation may bemore difficult to come by regarding SWS and RIGS.Ability to access the necessary information should be given thought aslack of data may be a concern which future monitoring needs toaddress. The Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and the Hereford andWorcestershire Earth Heritage Trust may be able to provide furtherassistance with this.
Include data from thePPG17 audit onceavailable.
There is currently no baseline data provided regarding greenspace, oraccess to this. The table in Section 9: Developing the SA Framework(pg 12) of the main report includes as SA Objective 4 “To enhance the
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quality of life for all residents within the District”, with the DecisionMaking Criteria “Does it promote opportunities for easy access to theDistrict’s greenspace?”, and the Draft Indicator of “Hectares ofgreenspace per head of population”. Reference to Natural England’sAccessible Natural Greenspace Standards (ANGST) could provide anappropriate measurement criterion for this Objective, and compliancetowards this could be included as baseline evidence. ANGST aregovernment endorsed English Nature (as was) greenspace standards,and as such RPG 11 (2004) provides information on these in itsappendices (ODPM September 2002). Reference to these standardswould help to ensure that open space provision includes natural areas.High quality natural greenspace has the potential to contribute to allelements of sustainable development, including biodiversityconservation and health and well being. As such this is relevant toboth the “Improved Health and Well Being” and “A Better Environmentfor Today and Tomorrow” themes of the SA.
Noted. Re-consider thelevel of data which isincluded in the SA
Some of the data provided in the Site Allocations DPD Appendix Bcould easily be incorporated into this AAP SA in order to make it morecomplete. This should include data on water consumption, aquifersand water pollution, as this appears to be relevant to the area.
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Scoping Report for theKCAAP. However refer toresponseKCSA-SASC-819-12 and
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the need to avoidduplication of effort on theLDF.
Support is noted.The inclusion of Landscape and evidence around this is welcomedKCSA-SASC-819-20
Noted. Includeinformation on RIGSwithin the Appendix B tothe Full SA ScopingReport.
The added detail on SWS compared to the Kidderminster AAP makesthis section more complete, although it may be possible to add stillmore detail after discussion with the Wildlife Trust. There is noinformation on RIGS, and this needs to be provided.
Noted. This has beenincluded because there isa large concentration of
The inclusion of Equestrian Developments is interesting, however, itis currently unclear why this has been included. If the intention is toprovide evidence of overgrazing and poaching in relation to natureconservation then this should be clarified.
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horsiculture within theDistrict which has animpact on the landscape.This would be furtherclarified through theLandscape CharacterSPD.
Noted, this will behighlighted in theproduction of the Full SAReport.
Flood Risk
Flood Risk is highlighted as a ‘Main Sustainability Issue’ (page 10) andit is recognised that the district is affected by fluvial, surface water,groundwater and foul water flooding. It should be noted that floodingcan also occur from other water bodies such as reservoirs and canals.
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Support for objective 10 isnoted.
LPA's should look to ensure that no new development is located withinthe 1% floodplain and development does not pose an increased riskto land or property elsewhere e.g. through flood storage loss, or
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interruption to land drainage (including surface water). This is in linewith PPS25 - Development and Flood Risk. To this end we support SAobjective 10 (page 14) which suggests that development should notoccur in high risk flood zones or contribute to flooding in other areas.
Noted. This will behighlighted in the Full SAReport.
The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) level 1 and 2 (see para5.2 of the Site Allocations SA scoping report) will assist in applying thesequential test to site allocations as directed in Planning PolicyStatement 25: Development & Flood Risk (PPS25).
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Noted. This has beenconsidered through theRevised issues andOptions paper.
The potential for “managed” retreat” in the functional flood plain shouldbe given consideration as part of planning for long term sustainabledevelopment particularly when climate change is taken into account.
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Support is noted.Wewelcome the emphasis on Sustainable Drainage techniques (SuDS)as stated in SA objective 10, criteria 4 as the increased use of thesehas a beneficial effect on flood risk reduction as well as improving waterquality.
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Noted. These additionaldocuments will be scopedin the production of theFull SA Report.
Regarding your specific questions, the Severn Catchment FloodManagement Plan Draft is now available, also another appropriatedocument might be the Interim Report of the ‘Learning Lessons fromthe 2007 Floods -
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http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/thepittreview/interim_report.aspx’. TheWest Midlands Regional Flood Risk Appraisal (RFRA) may also affector influence this DPD.
The SFRA level 1 and 2 and the Water Cycle Study being undertakenby your authority will identify all baseline data as will the RFRA andshould be included in the list of plans reviewed.
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Noted, however it is feltthat this is sufficientlycovered by objective 9.
As stated above we would support SA objective 10 and would like tosuggest another such as ‘Protecting and improving the condition ofwatercourses’. Decision making criteria could include ‘Does the
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application make a positive contribution towards the biodiversity andcondition of the river environment’. While the Indicator could be thelength of watercourse within the area that has been improved.
Noted.It should be noted that an updated Practice Guide to PPS25 wasproduced in June 2008, to be reviewed every six months as a livingdocument.
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Noted.Water QualityKCSA-SASC-25-09
Rivers and groundwater are subject to a number of stresses, includingpollution (e.g. from foul drainage, diffuse pollution and siltation), habitatdegradation, low flows (linked to drought, abstraction and climatechange) and recreational activities. They are important for water supply(domestic and agricultural/industrial use). Both the Rivers Stour andSevern flow through the district together with several smallerwatercourses and as such it is important to consider water quality.
In addition to the rivers there are several Source Protection Zones inthe district and much of the area is designated a major aquifer by theEnvironment Agency.
Noted, however it is feltthat this is sufficientlycovered by objective 9.
We are pleased that the need to conserve water resources is identifiedas a Main Sustainability Issue (page 10) and recognises that much ofWyreForest’s water supply comes from groundwater abstraction. Wewould thus expect due consideration to be given to the quality of wateras well.
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Noted.The issue of proliferation of non-mains drainage should be consideredas it cuts across environmental, economic and health spheres. Anincrease in non-mains drainage would be contrary to SA objective 9as it could have an adverse impact on water quality and habitats.
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Noted.Contaminated LandKCSA-SASC-25-12
The level of contamination depends on the former use of a site. Thequality of the land and soils needs to be protected and restored toenable them to be used beneficially and safely, and so that they arenot a source of contamination to controlled waters. Wyre Forest andespecially Kidderminster, as a historic centre for the manufacture ofcarpets has large areas of land that are potentially contaminated, weare therefore disappointed that contamination is not highlighted as asustainability issue despite the fact that it may have a significant impacton water quality and the condition of SSSI habitats which is a mainsustainability issue.
Noted. Thisdecision-making criteriawill be considered in theproduction of the Full SAReport.
We note that SA objective 12 aims to conserve and enhance thebiodiversity and geodiversity of the district and we feel that reducing /investigating potential contamination could be associated with this.Possible decision making criteria could include ‘is the sitecontaminated?’ ‘Will it provide opportunities to investigate / remediatepotential contamination?’ The indicator could be the amount of landthat has been investigated and remediated.
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Noted.BiodiversityKCSA-SASC-25-14
We note that Natural England have been consulted, on the aboveDPD’s, who will provide you with detailed information related to SSSI's(and their condition), as well as other areas of biodiversity interest thatexist throughout the district .
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Noted. The DistrictCouncil is currently in theearly stages of producing
Wewould recommend providing an emphasis on integrating biodiversityinto the fabric of the district by properly considering biodiversity in alldevelopments where possible. Existing wildlife sites should be enlarged
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a green infrastructureand corridors provided in order to link up other wildlife sites to createstudy, this will look atgreen linkages across theDistrict.
networks of wildlife sites rather than isolated sites, which are too smallto be able to sustain viable populations of flora and fauna. The LPAshould adopt a district wide approach to integrating biodiversity intothe landscape, rather than concentrating solely upon getting designatedsites into favourable condition.
Noted.Resource EfficiencyKCSA-SASC-25-16
We support the inclusion of renewable energy schemes, energyefficiency, waste minimisation and sustainable transport within thedocument.
Noted. This will beconsidered through theCore Strategy.
Planning policy should be used to encourage suitable schemes athouseholder level upward to minimise water use and promote recyclingand re-use. For example developers should be required to commit toinstalling water efficient products.
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Noted.A strategy to reduce water consumption should be developed to;undertake water efficiency initiatives, promote and encouragerainwater-harvesting techniques in new developments, encourage use
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of metering to reduce water consumption, encourage adoption of waterefficient fittings and appliances and introduce standards for waterefficiency for households, industry, commercial etc.
Noted. This will beconsidered furtherthorough the drafting ofIssues and Optionspapers.
In February 2003, BW published ‘Waterways ad Development Plans’which explores the planning policy issues generated by themulti-functional nature, use and management of the waterways. Wewould encourage WFDC to take a holistic and sustainable approachto unlocking the economic, environmental and social benefits offered
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by the waterway. The Waterways and Development plans documentalso encourages LPA’s to identify waterways and their associatedcorridors, and major waterside sites, as priorities or the focus for futuredetailed action plans and topic plans.
Noted. This will beconsidered furtherthorough the drafting ofIssues and Optionspapers.
SA Para1.2 – Allocate and designate Areas of Land – Uses
The canal corridor can be included as an area of land to be allocatedand designated for particular uses and/or environmental protection.
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The canal navigation can provide opportunities for a variety of usesfrom water based leisure and recreation to residential and commercialdevelopment including mixed-use developments.
The canal network can provide biodiversity, ecological, heritage,transport, health, sustainable energy, flood defence, leisure andrecreational benefits for both existing and future residents, contributingto the allocation of particular uses.
Noted. This will beconsidered furtherthorough the drafting ofIssues and Optionspapers.
SAPara1.2 – Allocate and designate Areas of Land –EnvironmentalProtection
The canal corridor can be identified as and area of land forenvironmental protection and improvement. The natural waterwayenvironment and its wider landscape character could be improved and
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protected through biodiversity, control of pollution and habitatenhancement and creation, and ensuring any new development seeksto protect and enhance landscape quality and biodiversity of waterwaycorridors.
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Noted. This will beconsidered furtherthorough the drafting ofIssues and Optionspapers.
Policies
Policies to be applied to the areas adjacent to the canal could includeboatyards, use of the towing path, waterway and towpath improvements(S106 contributions) access for all, recreation, tourism, waterbournefreight and public transport and waterside design.
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BW promotes key urban design principles that could underpin any areaspecific design policy for a waterway corridor include ensuring wheredevelopment is proposed to be adjacent to the waterway, developmentshould be sited and orientated to face the waterway and should enhancethe waterway’s edge and define external waterside spaces. Createattractive mixed use waterfront development, integrate and utilise thewaterspace and the towing path, have a strong sense of place, whichcreates active edges to the waterspace. Respect the topography, relateto the waterspace and design to a human scale, improve access toand, where possible, the use of these waterways. Improve pedestrianand cycle access as well as public transport provision both within thedevelopment and from adjoining areas and improve the appearanceof the site from the towing path and from the water at boat level andthe waterway corridor as a whole.
Noted. BW will beconsulted during thepreparation of all LDFdocuments.
SPDs etc
BW would welcome the opportunity to contribute to the preparation ofSPDs, site development briefs and/or masterplans which relate to thewaterway corridor and development adjacent to the canal corridor.
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Noted. This will beconsidered furtherthorough the drafting ofIssues and Optionspapers.
Para 2.4:
The canal corridor can provide a multi-functional asset accommodatinguses such as residential, commercial, leisure and recreation, marinas,moorings etc. BW supports proposals to redevelop and regeneratevacant and under-utilised land along the waterway network by allocatingand designating areas of land for a particular use.
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Noted. These issues willbe considered furtherduring the development ofthe DPDs.
There is little mention of baseline information, in which the canalinfrastructure could be referred to. For example, baseline informationcould include biodiversity, water, cultural heritage, landscape, social,economy, to name a few, and all of which could incorporate the canalinfrastructure.
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The canal infrastructure can certainly provide environment, economicand social benefits as well as contribute to meeting environment,economic and social objectives.
Example environmental benefits and objectives could include, supportthe development of integrated community facilities and opportunities,promote, support and sustain healthy communities and lifestyles, andpromote sports and leisure.
Example economic benefits and objectives could include, encourageand develop investment, ensure sustainable regeneration of local areas,create thriving town centres and villages.
The identification of sites including key sustainable sites should includethe canal corridor.
Allocating sites for sustainable development could include the use ofthe canal corridor in regeneration improving use of green energy, e.g.use if water for heating and cooling, economic growth by redevelopmentof sites along and adjacent to, enhance biodiversity and use of towpaths
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etc. The canal towpath can provide a linear route for networks suchas broadband which can contribute to sustainable living in rurallocations.
Noted. This will beconsidered furtherthorough the drafting ofIssues and Optionspapers.
KCAAP – Para 1.1 – Regeneration
The regeneration of Kidderminster Central Area and its surroundingenvironment is of importance, particularly in regard to the relationshipof the central area with the canal which runs through Kidderminster.
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The waterway network can make a major contribution to theregeneration and planning aims of the district, not just as a tourism andheritage resource.
From a regeneration perspective, the waterways act as a catalyst foreconomic and social renewal, increase development value and theopportunity for investment, focus and link regeneration opportunitiesin urban and rural area, contribute to delivery of market towns initiative,generate long term economic activity and opportunities for employment,and promote inclusion and quality of life.
The canal network can contribute to Kidderminster’s range of facilitiesand its sustainability. The historic character of the canal should not beseen to restrict the regeneration of Kidderminster Central Area.
Noted. This will beconsidered furtherthorough the drafting ofIssues and Optionspapers.
Paragraph 1.3 – Allocate and Designate Areas of Land – Uses
The allocation and designation of the canal corridor for particular usesand/or environmental protection would support the regeneration of theKiddermnister Central Area.
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The canal navigation can provide opportunities for a variety of usesfrom water based leisure and recreation to residential and commercialdevelopment including mixed-use developments.
The canal network can provide biodiversity, ecological, heritage,transport, health, sustainable energy, flood defence, leisure andrecreational benefits for both existing and future residents, contributingto the allocation of particular uses.
Noted. This will beconsidered furtherthorough the drafting ofIssues and Optionspapers.
SAPara1.2 – Allocate and designate Areas of Land –EnvironmentalProtection
The canal corridor can be identified as and area of land forenvironmental protection and improvement. The natural waterwayenvironment and its wider landscape character could be improved and
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protected through biodiversity, control of pollution and habitatenhancement and creation, and ensuring any new development seeksto protect and enhance landscape quality and biodiversity of waterwaycorridors would contribute to regeneration of Kidderminster’s centralareas.
Noted. This will beconsidered furtherthorough the drafting ofIssues and Optionspapers.
Policies
Policies to be applied to the areas adjacent to the canal could includeboatyards, use of the towing path, waterway and towpath improvements(S106 contributions) access for all, recreation, tourism, waterbournefreight and public transport and waterside design.
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BW promotes key urban design principles that could underpin any areaspecific design policy for a waterway corridor include ensuring wheredevelopment is proposed to be adjacent to the waterway, development
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should be sited and orientated to face the waterway and should enhancethe waterway’s edge and define external waterside spaces. Createattractive mixed use waterfront development, integrate and utilise thewaterspace and the towing path, have a strong sense of place, whichcreates active edges to the waterspace. Respect the topography, relateto the waterspace and design to a human scale, improve access toand, where possible, the use of these waterways. Improve pedestrianand cycle access as well as public transport provision both within thedevelopment and from adjoining areas and improve the appearanceof the site from the towing path and from the water at boat level andthe waterway corridor as a whole.
Noted. BW will beconsulted during thepreparation of all LDFdocuments.
SPDs etc
BW would welcome the opportunity to contribute to the preparation ofSPDs, site development briefs and/or masterplans which relate to thewaterway corridor and development adjacent to the canal corridor.
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Noted. This will be givenfurther consideration aspart of the District
Paragraph 2.4
By utilizing the canal infrastructure the central area can be connectedto surrounding neighbourhoods. The canal system widens travelchoice. The waterway infrastructure can provide travel by foot, cycle
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Council’s greenInfrastructure study andalso during thedevelopment of theKCAAP DPD.
and boat as alternatives to the car and alternative means of transportreflecting the healthy living agenda and supporting sustainableregeneration.
The canal corridor an provide links along its length but also over byuse of bridges and locks. The waterways can be utilised as amultifunctional space as well as an artery.
Improved access to and from canal corridors as well as improvementsto towpaths, bridges and locks can assist with urban regeneration ofKidderminster.
Noted. These issues willbe considered further
There is little mention of baseline information, in which the canalinfrastructure could be referred to. For example, baseline informationcould include biodiversity, water, cultural heritage, landscape, social,economy, to name a few, and all of which could incorporate the canalinfrastructure.
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during the development ofthe DPDs.
The canal infrastructure can certainly provide environment, economicand social benefits as well as contribute to meeting environment,economic and social objectives.
Example environmental benefits and objectives could include, supportthe development of integrated community facilities and opportunities,promote, support and sustain healthy communities and lifestyles, andpromote sports and leisure.
Example economic benefits and objectives could include, encourageand develop investment, ensure sustainable regeneration of local areas,create thriving town centres and villages.
The identification of sites including key sustainable sites should includethe canal corridor.
Regenerating Kidderminster Central Area and identifying opportunitiesfor sustainability development could include the use of the canal inregeneration improving use of green energy, e.g. use if water for heatingand cooling, economic growth by redevelopment of sites along andadjacent to enhance biodiversity and use of towpaths etc.
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F.1 The following representations were received in response to consultation on the Draft SAReport which covered both the Site Allocations and Policies and KCAAP DPDs.
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Support is noted and welcomed.Overall paperwork and documentation well presented andhelpfully explained. We all ought to be more active indevelopment and supporting transport action plans to makepeople come to WyreForest area.
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Comments are noted.It is our view that the SA/SEA elements relating to theKidderminster Centre AAP are appropriate.
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Comments are noted. The figuresare taken from the PPG17 auditwhich looked at facilities for children
Chaddesley Corbett is grouped with Blakedown who dohave facilities for Children, but Chaddesley Corbett doesnot have any children's facilities in the Parish. This istherefore not a true representation.
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The full audit acknowledges thatthere a re localised deficiencieswithin these areas. Considerincluding a more detailedexplanation within the final SAReport.
Comments are noted. Include thesedocuments within the FinalSustainability Appraisal Report.
We would like to reiterate our previous recommendationto add the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and theNatural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 toyour list of national plans/policies.
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Include this within the FinalSustainability Appraisal Report.
Suggests including West Midlands Historic EnvironmentStrategy - Putting the Historic Environment to Work (2009).
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Comments are noted. Thisinformation is not currentlyincluded. Consider including this
As already indicated in the context of the main consultationdocuments, it would be useful to clarify whether the countyHER has been checked with regard to the potential impactson non designated assets, including non designatedarchaeological remains.
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information as part of the baselineand to inform the appraisal of siteswithin the Final SA Report.
Comments are noted. Includefigures relating to the condition ofthe District's SSSIs within the bodyof the Final Sustainability AppraisalReport.
In paragraph 5.2.11, it would be useful to includecomment/figures to illustrate the condition of the District’sSSSI.
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Comments are noted. Considerrevising these indicators as part ofthe Final Sustainability AppraisalReport.
The indicators provided under objective 11 ‘’Protect,enhance and manage the character and appearance of thelandscape and townscape, maintaining and strengtheninglocal distinctiveness and sense of place’’ don’t really
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measure impacts on the landscape. We recommendreference to the county’s Landscape Character Assessmentand perhaps capturing the number of applications approvedcontrary to the advice of landscape specialists.
Comments are noted. Considerincluding additional or alternativeindicators under this objective,
Objective 16 ‘’Mitigate against the unavoidable negativeimpacts of climate change’’ could include additionalindicators around insulation, orientation etc, drawing uponthe Code for Sustainable Homes and the TCPA’s ClimateChange Adaptation by Design.
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however, indicators have beenexplored in detail and the amount ofdata available in this area is veryrestrictive.
Comments are noted. Re-considerthe loss of views, re-check theagricultural land classification map.
Please note, our land 'Bradley's Paddocks' is includedwithin H129.
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With regards to the regeneration ofKidderminster andStourport-on-Severn the priority isComments re Negative Impacts:to bring forward brownfield siteswithin theses areas as set out
Loss of open views - the open views are only visibleby actually entering the site.
through the Core Strategy. It is
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acknowledged that most newdevelopment will have an impact onnoise and light pollution and thatmitigation measures will need to beput in place to address this.
Agricultural Grading - the land is predominantlyGrade 3b with a considerable proportion as Grade3a - not grade 2 as stated.Any new development on undeveloped land willimpact on Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severnregeneration and of course noise and light pollutionare increased but this subsequently means that thetight band of development around the towns willnever expand and cater for the growing population.This subsequently means higher property prices andgreater demands on social housing.
Comments are noted. Include thiswithin the Final SustainabilityAppraisal Report.
In Table 6.2.1 the SA identifies the potential for the housingdevelopment at the Former British Sugar Site to negativelyaffect biodiversity. This is equally true of employment
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development and as such we suggest this point is addedto table 6.2.2. In addition, we suggest that there is thepotential for development of either kind to negatively impactthe Wilden Marsh and Meadows SSSI
Support is noted and welcomed.The proposed set of indicators for monitoring the historicenvironment and heritage assets appear useful and supporttheir practical implementation.
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Comments are noted. Remove thisreference to this document.
The document ' Sign Up For Sport: A Regional Plan forSport in the West Midlands 2004-2008' is out of date, andwhile a few of the policies may have some or limited
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relevance for today, this document should be deleted from TheWorcestershire County PlayingPitch Strategy provides a detailedanalysis of playing pitches bytypology. This informed the PPG17audit.
p.72. Also the WyreForest does not have a robust andcurrent playing field strategy, therefore, it does not have acomplete PPG17 compliant audit.
Comments are noted. Include thisdocument in Appendix A of the FinalSA Report.
Sport England would also like to advise that the previousNational Sports Strategy 'Game Plan', the Government'sstrategy for delivering sports and physical activity, has been
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replaced by Sport England's strategy 2008-2011. This canbe accessed on our website at:http://www.sportengland.org/about_us/what_we_do.aspx.
Comments are noted. Include thesestatistics within the finalSustainability Appraisal Report.
Health and Well-being
Suggests including data from the following:
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Active People SurveyLocal Sport ProfileCulture and Sport Evidence ProgrammeSport England Market Segmentation
Include some information relating tothe importance of sport in theDistrict's economy within the FinalSustainability Appraisal Report.
Emphasis the importance of sport and sport relatedexpenditure in the West Midlands economy and includessome information form Active People and MarketSegmentation for the District.
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Comments are noted. Both sitesH058 and H064 were identifiedthrough the SHLAA process and
Objects to sites H064 and H058 being allocated forresidential development in the absence of a robust playingfield assessment. Includes an extract from Sport England'sPlaying Field policy highlighting the circumstances underwhich playing fields may come forward for development.
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have been assessed against the SAframework but were not consideredsuitable for inclusion within thePreferred Options Paper.
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Kidderminster Central Area Action Plan, Publication Version, May 2012
The KCAAP DPD provides multiple benefits in regard to the regeneration of Kidderminsterthrough the promotion of economic growth, diversifying the economy of the town and contributingtowards raising skill levels and creating job opportunities. It also promotes non-retail activity incertain areas which will help to provide vibrancy and activity in the town. Economic growth andhousing development will lead to increased resource use, including energy, water and materials,and increased waste generation.
The KCAAP DPD will help to promote sustainable travel, concentrating services and facilitiesin a sustainable town centre location, as well as improving the quality and accessibility of theseservices for people a more accessible town, particularly in regard to pedestrian and cyclists,and as result would improve the urban environment. It supports energy efficiency and renewableenergy generation. It will also improve safety and provide high quality residential environments,promoting healthier lifestyles and creating a more attractive environment and helping to enhancethe town's heritage assets, although the level of redevelopment overall may risk adverse impactson the integrity of the historic environment. Promoting a mix of uses may lead to additionalnoise and light in the areas where growth occurs.
The DPD will improve the accessibility of The Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal and RiverStour and promote using them to create high quality environments, although this may increasethe potential impacts from noise and light pollution onto the waterside environments andassociated biodiversity. The DPD will help to improve green infrastructure provision, biodiversityhabitats and quality of life generally. Developments will provide opportunities to improve soil,water and air quality and mitigate flood risk.
Site Allocations and Policies DPD, Publication Version May 2012
The Site Allocations and Policies DPD has a largely positive impact on sustainability objectives.It will deliver development that has good access to services and facilities including schools andemployment and reduces the need to travel, enhances the public realm and provides increasedhousing and employment opportunities including additional affordable housing. This will helpto regenerate the main towns and lead to positive effects on communities and their quality oflife, and reduce pressure on road networks.
The Site Allocations and Policies DPDwill help deliver an enhanced green infrastructure network,increase the supply of energy from renewable and low-carbon sources and help to tackleinequalities in health.
However, housing and employment growth will inevitably lead to additional noise and light inthe areas where growth occurs. Concentrating this growth within the existing urban areas willprevent the spread of noise and light pollution to rural areas. Increased construction will bringan increase in greenhouse gas emissions including through embodied energy and heating,lighting and powering the building once in use as well as increased transport movements arisingfrom a greater number of people living in or accessing the District. The three towns are allsusceptible to flood risk and therefore it is essential to manage this risk and ensure that anydevelopment delivers betterment. New development will increase overall water and energyuse and waste generation, although it can be built so as to minimise these effects. Newdevelopment will put increased pressure on open space and biodiversity but can also bring
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improvements to these areas. New development could also have a detrimental impact on thehistoric environment, although good design can enhance the historic environment and the settingof Listed Buildings. However, the scale of redevelopment overall may risk adverse impacts onthe integrity of the historic environment.
The allocated sites have been chosen to minimise the impacts associated with travel. The sitesare mainly within Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn which are served by public transportand provide key services and facilities within walking distances in most cases. However, anumber of sites have sewerage capacity constraints which will need to be overcome. In addition,some sites have flood risk constraints which should be addressed by development. Severalsites have the potential to adversely affect wildlife. Further mitigation should be required toaddress these potential impacts.
Severn Trent Water Resources Plan 2005-2010
No cumulative impacts likely.
River Severn Catchment Flood Management Plan Summary Report December 2009
No cumulative impacts likely.
Partnership TowardsExcellence – TheSustainableCommunity Strategy forWorcestershireSecond Edition 2008 – 2013
No cumulative impacts likely
Worcestershire Integrated Passenger Transport Strategy 2007
No cumulative impacts likely
Worcestershire Economic Partnership Joint Investment Plan (2011)
The Plan recognises that for Kidderminster, there are opportunities for major new mixed usedevelopments in the town identified in the ReWyre prospectus for regeneration. The town centreis the focus of a 30 year vision to restructure the economy and revitalise the area, with a strategyin place to significantly improve retail and leisure provision and develop new office space, alliedto investment to improve the living environment. Bromsgrove Street and Worcester Street,together with the Weavers Wharf area, will be the focal point for redevelopment. There arealso major opportunities for employment development on the former British Sugar site and thewider South Kidderminster Business and Nature Park initiative, connecting the Severn ValleyRailway and the surrounding countryside to an employment location that could create up to2,000 new jobs on the strategically important Kidderminster-Stourport corridor. Plans for thefurther development of two key tourism assets - West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park andthe Severn Valley Railway – are also seen as opportunities to create new employment for thearea.
Stourport’s close proximity to Kidderminster and the importance of the South KidderminsterBusiness and Nature Park initiative means that the northern side of the town will have a keyrole to play in providing employment.
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Large scale proposed developments in Kidderminster are essential both in maintaining thetown’s status as an important employment centre and in the regeneration of the town centreand surrounding area. There are plans for major housing developments in the Churchfieldsregeneration area, which will deliver around 350 units, including a key affordable housingdevelopment of 97 units on Hurcott Road which help to unlock the wider development of thearea. There is potential to develop a further 300 houses on the former British Sugar site, whichis currently the subject of a masterplanning exercise.
There are opportunities for significant new housing development in Stourport. New housingprovision in the town is important both to strengthen its role as a local employment centre andvisitor destination, and to its strategic connection with Kidderminster (Kidderminster to Stourportemployment corridor, South Kidderminster Business and Nature Park). Bewdley also has asmaller but still important contribution to make to housing provision in Wyre Forest, with potentialfor residential development in the Load Street regeneration area.
Maintaining and improving the road network is critical to Worcestershire’s capacity toaccommodate further housing and employment growth. A substantial list of schemes are inneed of investment ranging from improvements to the motorway and major road infrastructure.This is about replacing ageing infrastructure, dealing with significant congestion problems (e.g.central Worcester, Kidderminster-Stourport corridor) and developing new infrastructure tofacilitate growth.
LTP3 includes Kidderminster Transport StrategyMajor Scheme – amajor package of investmentsincluding improvements to the town’s central road network.
Schemes in Kidderminster as part of the Wyre Forest Transport Strategy including the HooBrook link road and ring road improvements. Key schemes for Stourport include the A451/MinsterRoad junction improvement scheme and the Stourport relief road. A package of rural roadimprovements is also earmarked in the LTP3 for Wyre Forest covering the A456 (Kidderminsterto M5 Junctions 3 and 4), the A448 and A449.
LTP3 also includes railway station redevelopment or enhancement schemes in Kidderminster.Potential to better connect the Severn Valley railway to the national network has been highlightedby Wyre Forest.
The main investment schemes for Wyre Forest are:.
Creating the Conditions to Sustain and Generate Employment
South Kidderminster Business and Nature Park (Kidderminster-Stourport corridor)Kidderminster Town CentreWest Midlands Safari and Leisure ParkLoad St. regeneration area, Bewdley
Housing for All Communities
Churchfields regeneration area, KidderminsterFormer British Sugar Site, KidderminsterOther sites in Kidderminster including Wolverley ParkSteatite Way and Bewdley Road, StourportCarpets of Worth, Stourport
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Parson’s Chain, StourportOther Kidderminster sites including Harriers Trading Estate, Wolverly Park, Clent AvenueSTC.4 Bridge St. Basins Link, StourportRural sites including Chaddersley Corbett, Sebright Road (Wolverly), Former Nursery Site,BlakedownBromsgrove St. foyer scheme, KidderminsterSupported affordable housing for young people with chaotic lifestylesRemodelling of housing stock for elderly peopleGypsy and traveller pitches (30 additional pitches over 5 years)Insulation grant scheme (up to 400 p.a.)Bringing empty homes back into use
Developing Worcestershire’s Infrastructure
Kidderminster Transport Strategy Major Scheme. LTP3 package may include Hoo BrookLink Road (A451), Kidderminster Town Centre Ring Road (including access to Churchfields);Stourport Relief Road; and Stourport and Bewdley package measuresKidderminster station improvement packageKidderminster Town Centre Pedestrianisation - including new bridges in Churchfields andTown CentreEnhanced Kidderminster and Stourport Bus NetworksSevern Valley Railway to national rail network, including possible halts at British Sugar andWest Midland Safari ParkImproved Kidderminster and Stourport cycling and walking linksWyre Forest Schools Review - fit for purpose school buildings - review following closureof BSFMedical - Consolidation and fit for purpose modern GP Practices including proposedreplacement/ consolidation of at least 4 practices in KidderminsterStourport Community Facilities Project - on-going review of facilitiesBewdley Community Facility Project including new arts and medical (health centre) facilitiesCivic administration - Wyre Forest District Council single site office accommodationSUDS measures for new developments
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The potential for cumulative effects arising in combination with the Site Allocations and Policiesand KCAAP DPDs arises mainly from the infrastructure projects. However, a number of theseare promoted by developments proposed within the DPDs themselves and therefore the potentialfor cumulative effects is reduced. The principal effects will be an improvement in sustainabletransport networks, air quality improvements and enhanced community facilities.
Worcestershire Local Transport Plan 3 (2011)
Recognises that on the principal road network, traffic trends indicate a slight drop in traffic overthe last couple of years. However, there are still congestion issues on Kidderminster Ring Roadand its approaches and the A448 between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove. Also notes theAQMAs at Welchgate in Bewdley Town Centre and on Kidderminster Ring Road at the Horsefair.
Sets out the transport strategy for Worcestershire and identifies a number of schemes for WyreForest District including:
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The Hoobrook Link RoadKidderminster Ring Road junction and public realm improvement schemeKidderminster Station improvement schemeKidderminster town centre public realm improvement schemeKidderminster traffic and parking management studyKidderminster minor traffic improvement schemesKidderminster secure cycle parking schemeStourport A451 Minster Road/Worcester Street junction improvementsStourport Relief RoadStourport-on-Severn town centre public realm enhancements.Stourport-on-Severn traffic and parking management studyStourport-on-Severn minor transport improvement schemesStourport-on-Severn (Severnside to Areley Kings) walk/cycle bridge schemeBewdley (Welch Gate) AQMA remediation schemeBewdley town centre public realm enhancement schemeBewdley traffic and parking management studyBewdley minor traffic improvement schemesBewdley walk/cycle bridge schemeA456 Kidderminster - M5 - Junctions 3 and 4 - Inter-urban corridor maintenance andimprovementA448 - Kidderminster to Bromsgrove - Inter-urban corridor maintenance and improvementA449 - Kidderminster-Worcester - Inter-urban corridor maintenance and improvement.Blakedown - Station Enhancement SchemeStourbridge rail line enhancement scheme.
There are seven proposed major schemes in Worcestershire over the LTP3 timeframe. Theseinclude the Kidderminster Town Strategy Package Phase 1 and the Kidderminster ModalInterchange (Station redevelopment and enhancement), subject to external funding.
The SEA of LTP3 made the following assessments for these two packages.
Kidderminster Town Package
The information regarding this major scheme is limited and therefore it is largely uncertain.However it has been assumed that improved traffic management and public realm would havepositive effects on the SEA objectives related to accessibility, severance, safety, air quality andactive travel as well as cultural heritage.
Kidderminster Modal Interchange (railway station redevelopment and enhancement)
The scheme is likely to have a relatively neutral or uncertain effect on the majority of SEAobjectives. Minor positive effects are predicted for accessibility, cultural heritage, active traveland safety once operational. Negative effects are confined to the construction phase and relateto waste.
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The potential for cumulative effects arising in combination with the Site Allocations and Policiesand KCAAP DPDs is uncertain. Key areas with the potential for positive effects are theimprovement of accessibility and poor air quality, and protection of cultural heritage.
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Worcestershire Waste Core Strategy Submission Document (June 2011)
Identifies a number of areas of search for new facilities within the Kidderminster andStourport-on-Severn areas:
Birchen Coppice Trading EstateFinepoint Business ParkFoley Business ParkFoley Industrial EstateFormer British Sugar SiteGemini Business ParkOldington Trading EstateVale Industrial EstateHoo Farm Industrial EstateCursley Distribution ParkGreenhill Industrial EstateHartlebury Trading EstateIkon Trading Estate
In addition, Rushock Trading Estate is identified as an area of search in the Droitwich area.
A planning application has been submitted for a waste facility on the Hartlebury Trading Estate.
The WCS also contains policies to promote reuse, recycling and recovery of resources andenergy.
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The potential for cumulative effects arising in combination with the Site Allocations and Policiesand KCAAP DPDs is low, as most of the sites identified above are also identified within the SiteAllocations and Policies and KCAAP DPDs for economic development. The first nine sites inthe list are within the South Kidderminster Enterprise Park (policy SAL.SK1), while RushockTrading Estate is identified for development in policy SAL.MDS1. Of the remaining sites, onlyGreenhill Industrial Estate has potential to give rise to cumulative effects, in relation to trafficon roads between the estate and Kidderminster, particularly on the A456 and A451. The WCSwill support greater resource and energy efficiency and thereby contribute to reducing greenhousegas emissions.
Worcestershire Biodiversity Action Plan (2008)
(Canals Habitat Action Plan 2010, Rivers and Streams Habitat Action Plan 2010, Urban HabitatAction Plan 2010)
No cumulative impacts likely.
Catchment Abstraction Management Strategies
(Worcestershire Middle Severn CAMS, Severn Corridor CAMS)
No cumulative impacts likely.
A Cultural Strategy for Worcestershire (2009-2013)
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No cumulative impacts likely.
Worcestershire Minerals Local Plan (1997)
No cumulative impacts likely.
An Economic Strategy for Worcestershire 2010-2020 (2010)
The Worcestershire Economic Strategy covers a range of issues including:
Areas of market failure and disadvantage – Rural Regeneration ZoneConcentrations of knowledge assets – Central Technology BeltStrategic Growth Point (Impact Investment Location) – Worcester City, which is the keyeconomic development priorityTowns undergoing economic restructuring – Kidderminster, Redditch (which are thesecondary priority areas).Larger towns providing a focus for economic activity – Bromsgrove, Droitwich, MalvernMarket towns as a focus for rural regeneration – Pershore, Evesham, Bewdley, Stourport,Tenbury Wells, Upton on Severn
The Economic Vision for the next 10 years is that “In ten years time, technology-led growth willhave contributed to the sustainable development of Worcestershire and strengthened its roleas an economic driver for the region – acting as a catalyst for all sectors of the economy andareas of the County to benefit and providing well paid and highly skilled jobs and high qualityof life for residents”
Three strategic objectives:
1. To support the development of a dynamic and diverse business base through engagementwith existing businesses and encouraging growth of new businesses. The revised prioritiesidentified related to business are:
Establishing clear links with and providing sustained long term support includingleadership to strategic businesses and companies in their supply chainsDeveloping Strategic Employment Sites, particularly the Worcester Technology Park.Building on economic strengths and heritage.Providing support for business retention and new business creationSupporting key growth sectors particularly environmental technologies and tourismSupporting new business formationRetaining and developing a skilled workforce to support high tech jobs and businessesespecially future growth sectorsImproving the environmental performance of businessesWorking with employers and education providers to deliver the skills levels of theworkforce to meet future business needs, especially for growth sectors
2. Supporting the sustainable development of the county through infrastructure developmentespecially transport, and continue supporting Worcester as an accessible West MidlandsGrowth Point. Priorities under this objective are:
Implementing Worcester City's West Midlands Growth Point Status as a first priority
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Developing the transport infrastructure where resources permit in line with IntegratedTransport StrategyRevitalising the rest of the county’s towns, especially Redditch and KidderminsterRegenerating the rural parts of the countyExploiting the potential of key regeneration sitesEnsuring the right supply of land and propertyDeveloping the ICT infrastructure especially the provision of Super Fast Broadbandin the countyMarketing the county and attracting inward investmentImproving resilience to the impact of climate change
3. To enhance employability levels removing barriers to employment and improving skills.The revised priorities identified are:
Supporting job creation at all levels including self employmentAddressing worklessness especially:
Reducing youth unemploymentEconomic inclusion of the most deprived communities and groups who are farthestaway from the job market
Supporting people to gain at least NVQ 2 skills including improvements to the qualityof training and education to meet employers' needsIncreasing Apprenticeships especially in Engineering and ManufacturingSupporting people who are made redundantFacilitating employer engagement with the skills agendaImproving opportunities for those who are not in Education, employment and Training(NEET), particularly around the age of 19Improving the quality of the training infrastructure
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The Economic Strategy seeks to promote economic growth inter alia through increasing thebusiness base, regenerating and revitalising areas, improving infrastructure including transportinfrastructure, attracting businesses to the county and improving skills and employability. Whilethis will create jobs to benefit the population, it will also increase the demand for travel andincrease energy, water and other resource consumption and waste generation, while at thesame time the strategy aims to improve the environmental performance of businesses. Theoverall balance of effects on travel, water and energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissionsand waste generation is uncertain. Air quality may reduce through increased demand fortransport. The focus on key settlements could support increased economic activity and demandfor employment land particularly in Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster, but also in all theother main towns. This will help to avoid impacts on ecosystems but may or may not haveadverse impacts on cultural heritage, depending on the location and quality of development.
Wyre Forest District Sustainable Community Strategy (2008)
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Many key partnerships within the District have a significant impact on the implementation of thestrategy, particularly through attracting significant inward investment. These include StourportForward, Bewdley Development Trust and Kidderminster Town Centre Partnership.
According to Stourport Forward, Stourport Town Council could take over ownership andmanagement of the town’s Civic Centre. The Stourport Facilities Project Steering Group isseeking interest from local businesses, community groups and public sector bodies who maybe interested in developing the centre’s lower ground floor. The Civic group, which plans tomanage the civic hall and theatre, will continue to hold events at the facility and extend the hireand use of the hall to the community.
Bewdley Development Trust current activities (January 2012):
Asset acquisition and management
Supporting the refurbishment of St. George’s Hall and the Load Street DevelopmentSupporting the refurbishment of Wribbenhall Parish RoomsDeveloping business units
Marketing, Events promotion and Town Centre Management
Supporting Bewdley Business and Marketing PartnershipSupporting the Environment & Town Centre GroupRunning Discover Bewdley Spring and Harvest Fairs andMarketing Bewdley’s Calendarof EventsRunning the monthly Bewdley Local Produce Market
Sustainability
Promoting Low Carbon CommunitiesEncouraging the use of local woodfuelSupporting other renewable energy initiativesDelivering Selling the Wyre project to support local food and other rural businessesSupporting the development of Transition Bewdley including Land, Food and Energygroups
Kidderminster Town Centre Partnership's aims are:
To broaden the visitor offer of the town centreTo ensure the town centre offers a safe and secure retail and leisure experience to visitorsand residents alikeTo ensure the town centre offers an inviting, clean environment to be enjoyed and enhancedTo diversify and strengthen the economic base - to encourage the birth and growth of bothnew and existing business
Oldington and Foley Park Neighbourhood Management Pathfinder:
Working in the most deprived ward inWorcestershire, the Pathfinder aims to improve the qualityof life of the residents living in the area. Their aims include making the neighbourhood safer,cleaner and helping to shape services that are better joined up, more accessible and more
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responsive to local needs. As a broad programme across the themes of multiple deprivation,the Pathfinder also focuses on helping residents develop their skills and employability, improvetheir health and strengthen the educational attainment of the children and young people.
Horsefair, Broadwaters and Greenhill Partnership:
This partnership was commissioned by Wyre Forest Matters to be set up to focus on the issuesof the neighbourhoods and engage residents and partners in finding solutions to them. Manyof the priorities within the Sustainable Community Strategy are shared with this partnership.
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The potential for cumulative effects arising in combination with the Site Allocations and Policiesand KCAAP DPDs is limited. In Bewdley, activities are likely to help support low carbon andrenewable energy initiatives thereby limiting or reducing the emission of greenhouse gases.In Kidderminster, activities of the Town Centre Partnership will contribute to economicregeneration and improving security and cleanliness, benefitting people through access to jobsand an improved quality of life. In Oldington and Foley Park, the Pathfinder will help to improveaccess to services and jobs, enhancing skills, improving health and educational attainment andcreating safer cleaner neighbourhoods.
Wyre Forest District Air Quality Strategy (2005)
Planning and Land Use
Apply the Local Plan transport initiatives on the following themes:
Where appropriate S106 Obligations will be sought for contributions towards improved busservices, bus priority measures and upgrading of bus infrastructure.Developers will be encouraged to include cycle facilities in their proposals when submittingapplications for planning permission.Where appropriate S106 Obligations will be sought for developers to enhance pedestrianaccess to development and its surrounding environment.All major new developments that would create specific transport related problems must beaccompanied by travel plans as part of the proposals for consideration.Promote use of public transport, BQPs and other forms of sustainable transport. Continuedinvolvement in the Wyre Forest Bus Quality Partnership, Freight Quality Working Groupand Wyre Forest Cycle Forum. Work with WCC to implement LTP2 policies, in particularto improve linkages with the rail station and the town centre, and to implement cycle routesoutlined in the Wyre Forest Cycle Strategy.
Transport
Implement policies to reduce traffic demand on roads in the DistrictReduce the use of fuel by Wyre Forest District Council vehicles and implement initiativesto reduce vehicle emissionsWork with Worcestershire County Council to develop travel plans and transport strategiesSupport Council initiatives to replace existing fleet vehicles with greener alternatives whenthey need replacing.
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Review taxi licensing schemes to give incentives for the use of smaller, more efficient orless polluting vehiclesSupport initiatives to remove from the road gross polluting vehicles and those without aMOT
Energy Efficiency
Review energy use in Council owned property and investigate initiatives such as thosepromoted by the Carbon Trust.Provide advice to residents about energy efficiency.Promote energy efficiency and green energy initiatives to residents and businesses withinthe District.
Industry
Enforce legislation (such as the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999) to control and,where possible, reduce air pollution from industrySupport appropriate business initiatives to reduce their air pollutionEncourage the adoption of environmental management systems that include workingpolicies which take air quality and pollution into accountSupport business initiatives to adopt EMAS or ISO 14001Work with business to provide advice and, where appropriate, assistance to adoptsustainable practices and reduce air pollution.
Domestic Sector
Enforce legislation (e.g. smoke nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990) tocontrol and reduce air pollution from dwellingsMaintain and control all designated smoke control areas within the district under the CleanAir Act 1993.
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The potential for cumulative effects arising in combination with the Site Allocations and Policiesand KCAAP DPDs is through the promotion of sustainable modes of transport and reducingprivate car use, and supporting and encouraging energy efficiency. This will lead to improvedair quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Kidderminster Regeneration Prospectus (2009)
Efforts will focus on four main ‘Action Areas’ where the majority of strategic developmentopportunities exist as follows:
A : Town Centre;
Creating a vibrant high quality mixed use town centre;Strengthening the shopping environment and pedestrian circuit by reviving WorcesterStreet;Remodelling the southern gateway by extending New Road and Green Street;Realising opportunities to deliver new homes;
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Maximising the potential for sites to create a stronger and more welcoming edge to thetown centre;Recreating a stronger network of streets and spaces to improve vitality, legibility andmovement choices.
B: Comberton Hill Gateway;
Helping to develop the tourism potential of the town and establishing Kidderminster as abase for tourists;Improving transport infrastructure and the gateway to the town centre and wider district.
C: Churchfields;
A new mixed use ‘urban village’ adjacent to the town centre and Horsefair;A key role in delivering new homes
D: The former British Sugar Factory (‘The Beet’)
Establish South Kidderminster Business & Nature Park as a regionally significantdevelopment opportunity anchored by ‘the Beet’
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The potential for cumulative effects arising in combination with the Site Allocations and Policiesand KCAAP DPDs is small, as the Site Allocations and Policies and KCAAP DPDs seek toimplement the development aims of the Regeneration Prospectus and will not lead to effectsin combination with it.
Core Strategy (2006-2026), Wyre Forest District Council, December 2010
1. Development objectives include:2. To provide a range of high-quality, highly energy efficient, market and affordable housing
options for residents of all ages and needs to achieve sustainable communities.3. To diversify and grow the District’s economy, emphasising the development of the service
sector, high tech industry and sustainable tourism.4. Continue to develop Kidderminster as the strategic centre for the District and beyond and
to maintain the important roles of Stourport-on-Severn and Bewdley as market towns.5. Safeguard and enhance natural resources, minimise waste and increase recycling,
especially the re-use of land and buildings.6. Ensure the District is equipped to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change by
ensuring that future developments are low or zero-carbon and that they do not increaseflood risk to new and existing property.
7. Improve the District’s air quality, particularly in the town centre areas of Kidderminster,Stourport-on-Severn and Bewdley.
8. Support the development of an accessible, integrated, sustainable transport networkthrough new and existing developments to provide attractive alternatives for all residentsand visitors and promote sustainable freight transport.
The Core Strategy seeks to:
Ensure that new development does not exacerbate flood risk within the District.
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Address the low uptake of renewable energy schemes and domestic micro-generation.Overcome the District's reliance on the private motor car as the preferred mode of traveland providing sustainable transport choice.Delivering higher levels of affordable housing across the District.Ensuring that development continues to be deliverable on brownfield sites to assist withthe regeneration of Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn.Address the need to provide strategic infrastructure to support diversification andregeneration, particularly within the Kidderminster area.
The Core Strategy provides for 4000 net additional dwellings to 2026, and 44 ha of employmentland for the long term. It also provides for 25,000 sq m of comparison retailing, and 40,000 sqm of office space.
New development will be concentrated on brownfield sites within the urban areas of Kidderminsterand Stourport-on-Severn. Limited opportunities for development to meet local needs will beidentified on brownfield sites in Bewdley and within the rural settlements. Development in theopen countryside will be closely controlled to safeguard the integrity of the District's Green Beltand landscape character.
Preference will be given to the following sequential approach to the allocation and subsequentphased release of sites:
1. Key regeneration sites within the Kidderminster Central Area Action Plan (KCAAP)boundary.
2. Other major (>1 ha) brownfield sites within Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn urbanareas.
3. Smaller infill brownfield sites within Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn and Bewdley.4. Brownfield sites within the rural settlements.
Kidderminster will meet 60% of the housing requirement and all of the comparison retail andlarge office space requirements.
Possibly the most important site to be allocated under this DPD with regard to the regenerationof Kidderminster is the former British Sugar site. This site provides a large opportunity to providenew industry and employment opportunities. However, due to viability concerns it may benecessary to consider a mixed use including a significant area of residential. Joined togetherwith the Stourport Road Employment Corridor and the other surrounding industrial estates, theformer British Sugar site will help form the District's largest employment area.
Up to 44 hectares of employment land will be brought forward in the period up to 2026 in linewith Policy DS01: Development Locations. Major new employment development will be locatedwithin the urban area of Kidderminster, particularly within the Stourport Road EmploymentCorridor (SREC). All future employment development within the urban areas will be on previouslydeveloped land and should be located in highly accessible locations. A portfolio of employmentsites for a range of businesses (B1, B2 and B8)(26) will be provided in terms of location, sizeand quality. The development of small-scale businesses and starter units will be particularlyencouraged.
New development for retail and commercial uses should follow a sequential approach and bedirected to Kidderminster town centre, as the strategic centre in the District, in the first instance.
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For new office development the focus will be on Kidderminster and the following sequentialapproach:
Brownfield - In centreBrownfield - Edge-of-centreSRECOther allocated employment areas
All new development proposals within the District must demonstrate how they reduce theirimpact on the environment. The design, layout, siting, orientation, construction method andmaterials used should seek to maximise energy conservation and efficiency.
A minimum of 10% of the energy requirements of majornew developments should be met on-sitefrom low or zero-carbon energy sources. Consideration should be given to the use of combinedheat and power systems on larger sites, particularly on industrial sites or sites of new communityinfrastructure.
The following strategic transport infrastructure schemes will be sought to support regenerationduring the plan period:
Provision of a new Kidderminster Railway Station building and improved access for allmodes of transport to the station facilities.Connection of the Severn Valley Railway line to the national rail network at KidderminsterStation to facilitate improved accessibility to the tourism attractions of the West MidlandsSafari Park, Bewdley and the Wyre Forest.Improvements to facilitate the multi-modal use of Kidderminster Ring Road and to enhanceaccessibility to the town centre and in particular pedestrian access.Provision of a new A451/A449 Hoobrook link road to facilitate the Stourport RoadEmployment Corridor.Provision of a Stourport Relief Road as a longer term scheme for delivery later on in theplan period during 2021-2026.
Contributions towards these strategic transport infrastructure schemes will be sought frommajordevelopment proposals throughout the plan period. Future development proposals that willinclude part of an identified strategic transport route or transport infrastructure, must be designedto accommodate this provision and reserve the land required for the scheme.
Sustainable transport links and infrastructure to promote ease of access to the Wyre Forest,Bewdley, West Midlands Safari Park and Kidderminster Railway Station will be sought.
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The planned housing development and economic growth in the District will support opportunitiesfor new jobs and more affordable housing in Wyre Forest, leading to positive effects forcommunities. It is also likely to lead to increased consumption of resources, increased wastegeneration and increased greenhouse gas emissions, and may contribute to reduced air qualityfrom higher levels of traffic. However, the Core Strategy gives significant support to the use ofsustainable transport, renewable energy and recycling, CHP use in new developments andsiting development in accessible locations, which will help to offset these potential negativeeffects. The Core Strategy will also help to safeguard greenfield land, thereby largely protectingecosystems, but with an uncertain effect on cultural heritage.
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Notwithstanding this assessment, the Core Strategy will not give rise to cumulative impacts incombination with the Site Allocations and Policies and KCAAP DPDs, as these DPDs seek toprovide development sites to implement the provisions of the Core Strategy.
Draft Core Strategy 2, Bromsgrove District Council, January 2011
The Draft Core Strategy 2 aims to provide 4000 dwelling units by 2021 and 26ha of employmentland by 2026. The Council’s Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment identifies thatthere are insufficient amounts of brownfield land available to meet these targets and greenfielddevelopment will be required. Areas of potential growth are identified on the key diagram onthe northern, western and southeastern fringes of Bromsgrove, on the outskirts of Redditch,and in Hagley, Catshill, Barnt Green, Alvechurch and Wythall.
A large site is identified at Hagley, located to the south of Kidderminster Road (A456) and tothe west of the A491 and is almost 22 hectares. It is predominantly agricultural land with someresidential development to the southern end of the site. It is considered that this site couldprovide a sustainable mixed use development comprising community leisure, employment andresidential development, with a minimum of 219 dwellings. The site is located close to an AirQuality Management Area (AQMA) at Kidderminster Road, Hagley. The design of any newdevelopment will need to take the existence of the AQMA into full consideration to avoid anyadditional adverse impact.
A sustainable urban extension is proposed around the west and north of Bromsgrove Town.The urban extension contains three development opportunities: Norton Farm, BirminghamRoad;Perryfields Road; Whitford Road. Individually and collectively these are of such scale andsignificance that they are central to the success of the Core Strategy. They will consist of aminimum of 1850 dwellings, 5 hectares of employment land, local centre(s) and retail andcommunity facilities.
Other housing development sites includeWagon works/St Godswalds Road. This developmentsite is located south of existing residential development at Scaife Road, south/west of StGodwalds Road and in relative close proximity to Bromsgrove railway station. This site comprisesalmost 8 hectares of land currently used for grazing purposes. The maximum capacity is 212dwellings.
Economic growth will primarily be focused on Bromsgrove Town and Longbridge. Bromsgrovewill maintain low levels of unemployment by providing a range of jobs in various sectors, withgrowth primarily focussed on knowledge based industries and high tech manufacturing situatedat the Bromsgrove Technology Park and at Longbridge.
Outside the Town Centre and Longbridge, employment growth is expected to be providedprimarily in existing industrial estates and business parks, often located close to motorwayjunctions. These include Bromsgrove Technology Park, which has been established but is notyet operating at full capacity.
All major developments:
will be accessible by safe and sustainable modes of transport;will support increased public transport usage and;will incorporate proposals to increase the scope for walking and cycling in a safeenvironment.
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Sustainable travel will be promoted by improving pedestrian priority, linkages and mobility withinand across the Town Centre; improving pedestrian and cycle linkages between BromsgroveRailway Station and the Town Centre, and improving key junctions including BirminghamRoad/Stourbridge Road. Significant improvements in public transport, will be encouragedparticularly to bus services in order to provide an integrated and regular bus service which willconnect new and existing residential areas to the Railway Station, with the Town Centre actingas the focal transport hub.
Opportunities will also be encouraged in new schemes to mitigate against and adapt to theeffects of climate change, for example, renewable energy and recycling.
The Council will deliver climate resilient developments with low impact on the climate through:
Ensuring developments are located away from high risk areas (e.g. floodplain, areas thathave high risks of fire and subsidence).Ensuring developments are in locations well-served by public/ sustainable transport andexisting local facilities and infrastructure.Ensuring the construction and design of developments follow the energy and wastemanagement hierarchies.Supporting developments to incorporate zero or low carbon energy generation technologies,especially for developments in the rural areas.Where there is a firm delivery plan of such schemes, developments nearby are expectedto provide infrastructure/ to connect to the zero/ low-carbon energy scheme.
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
There is the potential for development at Hagley to give rise to cumulative effects in combinationwith proposed developments at Blakedown. The A456 between Blakedown and Hagley is notedin the LTP3 as being susceptible to congestion of varying severity. In addition, KidderminsterRoad in Hagley has recently been designated an AQMA. Development at Blakedown shouldbe required to demonstrate no adverse impact on air quality and congestion on the A456.
SouthWorcestershire Development Plan PreferredOptions, Malvern Hills District Council,Worcester City Council and Wychavon District Council, September 2011
Worcester city will act as the sub-regional focus for housing and employment developmentneeds in the longer term and the principal settlement with respect to meeting retailing, leisureand commercial needs. Development beyond Worcester, the main and other towns will belimited to that necessary to meet local needs associated with the rural areas.
New development should be located in accordance with the following settlement hierarchy:
Worcester will be the focus for strategic housing and employment development and citycentre development.Malvern, Droitwich Spa, Evesham provide a comprehensive range of local services forresidents and surrounding rural areas, and offer numerous employment opportunities. Anumber of the larger allocations for employment and housing are proposed.TenburyWells, Upton-upon-Severn, Pershore provide a range of services and employmentopportunities for rural hinterlands and act as local service centres.
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Development throughout the rural areas will be smaller scale and limited to meet local needs.Development within the open countryside (beyond development boundaries) will be strictlycontrolled.
The total amount of development will be as follows.
Table G.0.1 Development Allocations
Employment land (ha)Dwellings (no.)District
1248402Worcester City
1467803Wychavon District
394156Malvern Hills District
30920361Total for South Worcestershire
The majority of development for Wychavon and Malvern Hills Districts is to be focused withinthe towns of Droitwich Spa, Evesham, Malvern and Pershore. A number of urban extensionsare necessary for all these towns. The remaining development will be accommodated throughsmaller site allocations within the development boundaries of the towns.
The Worcester Transport Strategy as set out in the Worcestershire Local Transport Plan 3 isconsidered essential to deliver sustainable growth. Proposals must demonstrate that the locationfor development will minimise demand for travel, offer genuine sustainable travel choices,improve road safety and support the delivery of Local Transport Plan Objectives. Travel Planswill be required for all sites of 10 or more units. These must set out measures to reduce thedemand for travel by private cars and stimulate cycling, walking and public transport.
Urban transport packages for the towns of Malvern, Tenbury Wells, Upton-upon-Severn,Pershore, Evesham and Droitwich Spa as identified within the Worcestershire Local TransportPlan 3 will be prioritised.
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The planned housing development and economic growth in Worcester, Malvern Hills andWychavon are unlikely to lead to cumulative effects in combination with development proposedin the Site Allocations and Policies and KCAAP DPDs .
Halesowen Area Action Plan Preferred Options, January 2012
The objectives for Halesowen Town Centre include:
Land Use
To maintain and build upon Halesowen Town Centre’s recognised role in providing for localneeds in an accessible and sustainable way by providing appropriate day-to-day shoppingfacilities and other suitably scaled town centre land uses such as employment, housing,leisure, entertainment, culture and tourism.To provide for and safeguard ease of movement, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists,to and within the town centre;Dudley Council will seek to ensure that Halesowen continues to enjoy the social andeconomic benefits to be gained from the town's successful and diverse range of education
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facilities, and will encourage appropriate improvements to town centre facilities andinfrastructure in this regard;
Nature Conservation
To capitalise on Halesowen's unique natural assets by protecting, improving access to andenhancing the River Stour, its bank-side habitats and other green open spaces andinfrastructure leading to and within the town centre for people and nature;To enhance the town’s natural assets by bringing them into active use for everyone toenjoy;To strengthen the town’s evening economy by providing more family orientated culturaland leisure activities.
Halesowen Town Centre should complement Brierley Hill's role as Dudley Borough's strategiccentre, and it thus remains important that Halesowen continues to serve as a town centrecatering for the largely day to day shopping needs of its local community and hinterland.
Development adjacent or in close proximity to the River Stour will be expected to enhance theriver and its setting, improve access to and along the river, guard against adding to flood risk,and safeguard and enhance biodiversity.
The design and layout of new development will be required to take into consideration surfacewater issues, and to mitigate for such problems that may arise such as surface water run offand flooding.
The town centre must also continue to provide the necessary supporting services andinfrastructure, including public transport facilities, walking and cycling infrastructure and publiclyavailable car parks. It is important that there is a good public transport, walking and cyclingnetwork to develop sustainable connectivity supporting all developments in the area. DudleyCouncil will continue to develop and manage the highway network to improve access to thetown centre.
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The planned housing development and economic growth in Halesowen are unlikely to lead tocumulative effects in combination with development proposed in the Site Allocations and Policiesand KCAAP DPDs .
Stourbridge Area Action Plan, Publication Stage, March 2012
Aims include:
To enable the "rediscovery" of the River Stour by increasing its visibility and returning it toa more natural state, and by providing continuous footpath and cycleway linkages alongits length, and between the river and the town centre core.To protect and enhance the wildlife, biodiversity and geological value of Stourbridge bysubstantially improving the cleanliness and nature conservation value of the watercoursesand significantly upgrading an ecologically functional, green wildlife corridor along the RiverStour and Stourbridge Branch Canal corridor.To contribute to mitigating the causes and effects of climate change by shaping developmentand providing opportunities so as to promote sustainable travel choices, improve air qualityand minimise the use of non-renewable energy resources.
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To protect and enhance the locally distinctive character of Stourbridge with reference toits historic environment and cultural and built heritage, including the historic canalside atStourbridge Wharf, and where appropriate, to foster this heritage to enhance Stourbridge'srole as a visitor destination.To enhance the vitality and viability of the town centre, by supporting the establishment ofa major food retail store, facilitating a vibrant night time economy, supporting the provisionof an outdoor market and helping to facilitate improvements which allow for an enhancedshopper experience within an improved townscape, with an emphasis on pedestrianaccessibility and permeability.To provide for ease of movement, particularly for less mobile persons, pedestrians andcyclists within the plan area through the integration of a network of well connected anddirect pathways and spaces and by helping to promote and facilitate Stourbridge as a "cyclefriendly town".To facilitate and shape housing led regeneration on the Opportunity Sites, focused on theRiver Stour and Stourbridge Branch Canal Corridor, and to ensure the delivery of a rangeof types and tenures of new homes to meet the needs of the local community and to retainand attract professional, managerial and entrepreneurial households.To ensure that existing businesses, which are viable and offer employment opportunities,continue to thrive, and that planned development around them is complementary and notdetrimental to their continued viability.To provide space for new employment opportunities, particularly with regard to the promotionof creative industry and those employment activities which are locally distinctive and/orassociated with high/green technologies.
The amount of additional retail and office floorspace (gross) which will be allowable within thetown centre within the plan period, unless any floorspace in excess of this can be demonstratedto meet the exception criteria set out in adopted Black Country Core Strategy (February 2011)Policy CEN4, and subject to a review when required, are:
Office (B1a Use) floorspace = 5,000 square metresConvenience retail floorspace = 3,900 square metresComparison retail floorspace = 6,800 square metres
The extension of the Crystal Leisure Centre and Stourbridge Town Hall will be supported, alongwith their role as town centre community and leisure facilities.
The re-use of the upper floors of premises within the town centre, particularly for residentialpurposes or business/office uses, will be encouraged through flexibility in the application ofguidance and standards relating to amenity and parking provision.
The majority of new housing development will be concentrated within, and focused towardsexisting industrial areas on the northern edge of Stourbridge Town Centre. This should reflectthe needs of the community and secure a mixed and balanced community
It is important to encourage high quality, modern, future growth sector businesses to the planarea (such as green energy companies), and ensure that viable existing businesses continueto thrive, in order to help support and maintain local job opportunities. Mixed use developmentwill be encouraged within the plan area. Of particular importance, will be mixed use developmentwhich help to support local job creation opportunities and creative industries locally-distinctive
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to Stourbridge, and which help stimulate the vitality and viability of the town centre core andhelp attract inward investment, or which encourage locally distinctive and green technologyindustries within the plan area such as companies specialising in renewable energy technologies.
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The planned housing development and economic growth in Stourbridge could lead to cumulativeeffects in combination with development proposed at the Lea Castle Hospital site. TheWorcestershire LTP3 identifies the A451 between Kidderminster and Stourbridge as beingsubject to congestion of varying degrees of severity, and therefore it is recommended thatdevelopment at the Lea Castle Hospital site should be required to demonstrate no significantadverse effect on the road network.
Shropshire Local Development Framework Adopted Core Strategy, Shropshire CountyCouncil, March 2011
Site Allocations and Management of Development Preferred Options, March 2012
Objectives include:
Develop the roles of Shrewsbury as a sub-regional centre, and Shropshire’s Market Townsand Key Centres as more sustainable and self sufficient settlements, providing the mainfocus for new housing, employment and infrastructure development and the preferredlocation for a range of services and facilities to serve the wider needs of their respectivehinterlands.Rebalance rural communities through the delivery of local housing and employmentopportunities appropriate to the role, size and function of each settlement, or group ofsettlements, ensuring that development delivers community benefit.Provide and maintain a sufficient and appropriate supply of housing land in sustainablelocations, prioritising the use of brownfield sites, where available, and taking into accountthe availability and capacity of existing and proposed infrastructure.Promote sustainable economic development and growth by providing a flexible andresponsive supply of employment land and premises, and the development of further/highereducation and training opportunities, to support business development, satisfy the changingneeds and demands of the Shropshire economy, promote inward investment, and helpgenerate skilled, well paid employment opportunities. The eastern area (including Bridgnorthand Highley) could deliver 13ha of employment land. The southern area (including CleoburyMortimer) could deliver 18ha of employment land.Support the improvement of Shropshire’s transport system in a sustainable and integratedway and locate development to improve accessibility by quality public transport, cyclingand walking, help reduce car dependency and the impact of traffic on local communitiesand the environment.Promote a low carbon Shropshire, delivering development which mitigates, and adapts to,the effects of climate change, including flood risk, by promoting more responsible transportand travel choices, more efficient use of energy and resources, the generation of energyfrom renewable sources, and effective and sustainable waste management.
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Bridgnorth will provide a focus for development within the constraints of its location on the edgeof the Green Belt and on the River Severn. It should deliver 598 new dwellings in the periodto 2026.
Highley and Cleobury Mortimer will have development that balances environmental constraintswith meeting local needs. Highley should deliver 30 new dwellings to 2026, and CleoburyMortimer should deliver 88.
Shrewsbury, the strategic centre, will be the preferred location for major comparison retail, largescale office and other uses attracting large numbers of people. Market Towns includingBridgnorth will act as principal centres to serve local needs and the wider service and employmentneeds of communities within their respective spatial zones. The Key Centres including CleoburyMortimer and Highley will act as district centres within their respective spatial zones, servingthe needs of their immediate rural hinterlands.
Support will be given to appropriate regeneration schemes and tourism development proposalsthat seek to enhance the economic, social and cultural value of canals and heritage railwaysincluding the Severn Valley Railway.
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The potential for cumulative effects arising in combination with the Site Allocations and Policiesand KCAAP DPDs is low, given the scale of development proposed in areas adjoining WyreForest District. However, there may be positive cumulative effects in the support given to tourismand regeneration proposals for the Severn Valley Railway, benefitting the population throughincreased access to jobs and reducing pressure on the road networks.
South Staffordshire Core Strategy Proposed Changes, February 2012
Objectives include:
To ensure the delivery of a minimum of 644 decent homes for members of the communityincluding the provision of affordable homes which match in type, tenure and size the needsof the residents of South Staffordshire and to meet the needs of an ageing population.To meet local housing and employment needs in a way that enables the existing villageswithin South Staffordshire to develop in a sustainable way that secures their future viabilityand prosperity, and supports the regeneration of rural communities.To support the urban regeneration of the Black Country Major Urban Area by distributingnew housing and employment growth within South Staffordshire in a way that supportsexisting local communities and in particular discourages out-migration from the BlackCountry Major Urban Area.To reduce the need to travel, to secure improvements to public transport infrastructure andservices and make it safer and easier for the community to travel to jobs and key servicesby sustainable forms of transport, such as public transport, walking and cycling.
Main Service Villages including Kinver will be the main focus for housing growth, employmentdevelopment and service provision. Village centres will be the focus for new shopping andsmall scale office development to maintain their vitality and viability. Kinver will be required todeliver at least 91 new dwellings between 2006 and 2028.
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The Council will support development or other initiatives where they protect, conserve andenhance the District’s natural and heritage assets including ecological networks internationally,nationally and locally important designations. Such assets include Kinver Edge. Particularsupport will be given to initiatives to improve the natural environment where it is poor andincrease the overall biodiversity of the District including the development of green infrastructurelinks and to improve the historic environment where it is identified as at risk. There is thepotential for links with Kingsford Country Park in Wyre Forest District.
Proposals for new canalside facilities such as moorings, service facilities and marinas will besupported where they conserve and enhance the scenic and wildlife value of canals conservetheir heritage and enhance their recreation and tourism value.
The Council will also support proposals for the enhancement of blue corridors such as canals,rivers, and other watercourses and promote the maintenance of undeveloped buffer zonesalong the banks of watercourses. Proposals to enhance the biodiversity value of the greeninfrastructure network providing opportunities for habitat creation and linkages
will also be supported.
Potential Contribution to Cumulative Effects
The potential for cumulative effects arising in combination with the Site Allocations and Policiesand KCAAP DPDs is low, given the scale of development proposed in areas adjoining WyreForest District. However, there is potential for beneficial cumulative effects on the Kinver EdgeSSSI, Kingsford Country Park and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal under policySAL.UP5.
Assessment of Cumulative Impacts Effects of the KCAAP DPD
The groupings of sites in the following table has been made on the basis that the location ofthe sites gives rise to the potential for cumulative impacts. Sites have been grouped as follows.
Churchfields:
Policy 20 Grasmere CloseH054 (EMP 5.2) Georgian Carpets, Clensmore StreetPolicy 22 Former Sladen SchoolH053 (EMP 5.1) Churchfields Business Park, Clensmore StreetH148: CMS Car Showroom, ChurchfieldsH070 (EMP 13.2) Lime Kiln Bridge, Clensmore StreetPolicy 25 Crossley ParkPolicy 26 Horsefair
Eastern Gateway:
H052: Kidderminster Market Auctions, Comberton PlacePolicy 27 Comberton Hill AreaPolicy 28 Kidderminster Railway StationH039: Comberton PlacePolicy 30 Comberton IslandH025: KTC3 Worcester Street
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Policy 31 Bromsgrove Street AreaPolicy 32 Worcester Street Retail DevelopmentPolicy 33 Lion StreetH146: Cheshires Site, Coventry StreetPolicy 34 Waterloo Street Area
Western Gateway:
H047 (EMP 7.1) Industrial Estate, Park StreetH026: Rock Works, Park LanePolicy 35 Park Street Industrial Estate & Rock WorksH027: Timber Yard, Park LanePolicy 36 Park Lane CanalsidePolicy 37 Weavers Wharf
Castle Wharf and Heritage Processions:
H098: Carters, New RoadH113: Netto, New RoadH135: Bed City MCF Complex, New RoadPolicy 38 Castle WharfPolicy 39 Mill Street Mixed Use AreaPolicy 40 Civic SpacesPolicy 41 Street ImprovementsPolicy 42 Heritage ProcessionsH073: Frank Stones, Green StreetH083: Depot, Green StreetPolicy 45 Bus Depot
Cumulative Effectsof KCAAP
Developments
Castle Wharf andHeritage
Processions
Western Gateway,Mill Street andTown Centre
Eastern GatewayChurchfieldsSAObjective
+Developments will belocated with good
access to healthcare
+Development will belocated with good
access to healthcare
+Development will belocated with good
access to healthcare
+Development will belocated with good
access to healthcare
+Likely to create a highquality residential
environment and mayimprove access tohealthcare facilities.
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facilities and are likelyto create high quality
residentialenvironments.
facilities and is likelyto create high quality
residentialenvironments.
facilities and is likelyto create high quality
residentialenvironments.
facilities and is likelyto create high quality
residentialenvironments.
++Mixed uses and
access to town centreand station will
improve access toservices and facilities.
++Mixed uses and
access to town centrewill improve access toservices and facilities.
++Mixed uses andaccess to town
centre will improveaccess to services
and facilities.
++Mixed uses and
access to town centreand station will
improve access toservices and facilities.
++Mixed uses and accessto town centre willimprove access to
services and facilities.
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++Likely to significantlyimprove the quality
and range of housing,including affordable
housing.
+Likely to improve thequality and range ofhousing, includingaffordable housing.
+Likely to improve thequality and range ofhousing, includingaffordable housing.
+Likely to improve thequality and range ofhousing, includingaffordable housing.
++Likely to significantlyimprove the quality andrange of housing,including affordable
housing.
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Developments
Castle Wharf andHeritage
Processions
Western Gateway,Mill Street andTown Centre
Eastern GatewayChurchfieldsSAObjective
+Improved residentialenvironments andenhancements to
+Improved residentialenvironments andenhancements to
+Improved residentialenvironments andbetter access to
+Improved residentialenvironments willenhance residents’
quality of life.
+Improved residentialenvironments willenhance residents’
quality of life.
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green infrastructuregreen infrastructuregreen space willenhance residents’
quality of life.
will enhanceresidents’ quality of
life.
will enhanceresidents’ quality of
life.
++Likely to improve
public safety throughdesign of
developments.
++Likely to improve
public safety throughdesign.
++Likely to improve
public safety throughdesign.
++Likely to improve
public safety throughdesign.
++Likely to improve publicsafety through design.
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+Waste minimisationand recycling will be a
feature ofdevelopment.
+Waste minimisationand recycling will be a
feature ofdevelopment.
+Waste minimisationand recycling will be
a feature ofdevelopment.
+Waste minimisationand recycling will be a
feature ofdevelopment.
+Waste minimisationand recycling will be a
feature ofdevelopment.
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++Developments will be
required toincorporate energy
++All developments will
be required toincorporate energy
++All developments will
be required toincorporate energy
++Developments will berequired to incorporateenergy efficiency andrenewable energy
generation.
++Developments will berequired to incorporateenergy efficiency andrenewable energy
generation.
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efficiency andrenewable energy
generation.
efficiency andrenewable energy
generation.
efficiency andrenewable energy
generation.
++The location of
developments willenable very good
++Development willenable very goodaccess to servicesand facilities by footand public transport.
++Development willenable very goodaccess to servicesand facilities by footand public transport.
++Development willenable very good
access to services andfacilities by foot andpublic transport.
++Development willenable very good
access to services andfacilities by foot andpublic transport.
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access to servicesand facilities by foot
Station improvementswill promote publictransport use.
and public transport.Station improvementswill promote publictransport use.
+Some opportunitiesare likely to arise withdevelopments toimprove soil, waterand air quality.
+Development is likely
to provide anopportunity to
remediate any soiland groundwatercontamination.
+The environment and
quality of thewaterways in the
area are likely to beimproved.
0Unlikely to significantlyaffect air, water and
soil.
++Air quality should beimproved through
development, notablyfor the AQMA.
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+A significant numberof development sitesare affected by flood
+All 8 sites contain
flood zones 3 and/or2. Flood risk is
+One site includes
flood zones 2 and 3.Flood risk is requiredto be appropriately
mitigated.
++Sites are not in flood
risk areas.
+Three sites include
flood risk zones, one ofwhich includes zone 3.Development shouldprovide opportunitiesto reduce flood risk.
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risk, but risks arerequired to beappropriatelyrequired to be
appropriatelymitigated.
mitigated and somedevelopments mayprovide opportunitiesto reduce flood risk.
++Developments arelikely to significantly
improve thetownscape.
++Developments arelikely to significantly
improve thetownscape.
++Developments arelikely to significantly
improve thetownscape.
++Developments likely tosignificantly improvethe townscape.
++Development provides
opportunities tosignificantly improvethe townscape.
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Developments
Castle Wharf andHeritage
Processions
Western Gateway,Mill Street andTown Centre
Eastern GatewayChurchfieldsSAObjective
+Development at somesites are required tomake enhancements
+Improvements togreen and blueinfrastructure are
likely to help supportbiodiversity gains.
+Improvements togreen and blueinfrastructure arelikely to supportbiodiversity gains.
0No impacts likely.
+Potential to improveSpecial Wildlife Site,and policy within theCore Strategy requires
development to
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to green and blueinfrastructure, and this
enhance biodiversityespecially along theriver and canal.
is likely to helpsupport some
biodiversity gains.
++Historic assets andtheir settings will be
improved.
++Historic assets andtheir settings will be
improved.
++Historic assets andtheir settings will be
improved.
++Historic assets andtheir settings will be
improved.
++Historic assets andtheir settings will be
improved.
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++All developments bartwo are on brownfield
land.
++All developments areon brownfield land.
++All developments areon brownfield land.
++All developments areon brownfield land.
++Most of the
development will be onbrownfield land.
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++Significant
contribution to theregeneration ofKidderminster.
++Significant
contribution to theregeneration ofKidderminster.
++Significant
contribution to theregeneration ofKidderminster.
++Significant contributionto the regeneration of
Kidderminster.
++Significant contributionto the regeneration of
Kidderminster.
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+Development willincorporate climatechange mitigation
measures.
+Development willincorporate climatechange mitigation
measures.
+Development willincorporate climatechange mitigation
measures.
+Development willincorporate climatechange mitigation
measures.
+Development willincorporate climatechange mitigation
measures.
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0/xSignificant impactsare unlikely, although
there is some0/xSignificant impactsare unlikely, although
there is some
0Unlikely to
significantly affectnoise and light levels.
0Impacts are unlikely.
0/xSignificant impacts areunlikely, although thereis some potential forincreased noise andlight on a wildlife site.
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potential for increasednoise and light on two
potential for increasednoise and light on a
wildlife site.
wildlife sites.However policy in theSite Allocations andPolicies DPD requires
development toprotect and enhance
biodiversity ondesignated sites.
0Unlikely to
significantly affectskills levels
0Unlikely to
significantly affectskills levels
0Unlikely to
significantly affectskills levels
0Unlikely to significantlyaffect skills levels
0Unlikely to significantlyaffect skills levels
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+The DPD provides
some opportunities forcivic involvement inN/AN/AN/A
+Opportunities for civic
involvement
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Churchfields, butoverall opportunitiesare likely to be limited.
++/xDevelopment will giverise to some loss ofexisting business
++/xLoss of existing
retailers and councildepot, but also
++/xSome loss of existingbusinesses, but alsosupports additionalretail and officedevelopment.
++/xSome loss of existingbusinesses, but alsosupports additionalretail and officedevelopment.
+/xSome loss of existingbusinesses, but alsonew office and retail
development.
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premises, but theDPD also supports
supports new office,workshop and light
industrialdevelopment.
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Developments
Castle Wharf andHeritage
Processions
Western Gateway,Mill Street andTown Centre
Eastern GatewayChurchfieldsSAObjective
Improved rail facilitieswill support economic
growth.
additional retail, officeand light industrialdevelopment.
Improved rail facilitieswill support economic
growth.
0No impact likely.
0No impact likely.
0No impact likely.
0No impact likely.
0No impact likely.
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Wyre Forest District Council
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Planning Policy, Wyre Forest District CouncilWorcestershire Hub, Town Hall, Vicar Street, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 1DB
T: 01562 732928E: Planning.Policy@wyreforestdc.gov.ukW: www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk
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