Appendix The Final Sustainability Appraisal Report
The full report that will accompany the
Preferred Options document will include a formal assessment of each
policy in the Core Strategy against all 18 Sustainability
Objectives. It must assess the cumulative effects of the policies
across short, medium and long term timescales. The final Appraisal
will be produced in a table which will look something like
this
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Example: Assessment of Policy in Core
Strategy
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SA Objectives
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Detailed Criteria / Guidance
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Timescale
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Commentary /
Explanation
(to include cumulative and synergistic effects as well as the
differential effects on urban/rural environment)
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Short term
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Medium term
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Long term
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1. Housing: To ensure that everyone has the
opportunity to live in a good quality, sustainably constructed and
affordable home.
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- Will it increase the range and affordability (both upfront and
over its lifetime) of housing (taking into account different
requirements and preferences of size, location, type and
tenure)?
- Will it ensure that appropriate services and facilities are in
place for the new population?
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++
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++
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+
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Comments on effects
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2. Health and Well-being: To improve the health and
well-being of the population and reduce inequalities in
health.
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- Will it reduce health inequalities and improve health and
well-being?
- Will it improve access to high quality public services
(including health services and facilities)?
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-
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-
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- -
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Comments on effect
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3………. Etc
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?
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Comments on effect
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Overall Commentary
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Where the following criteria apply.
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Likely effect
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Description
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Symbol
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Major Positive Impact
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The proposed policy contributes significantly to the
achievement of the objective.
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++
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Minor Positive Impact
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The proposed policy contributes to the achievement of the
objective but not significantly.
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+
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Neutral
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The proposed policy does not have any effect on the
achievement of the objective
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0
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Minor
Negative Impact
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The proposed policy detracts from the achievement of the
objective but not significantly.
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-
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Major
Negative Impact
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The proposed policy detracts significantly from the
achievement of the objective.
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--
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No Relationship
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There is no clear relationship between the proposed policy and
the achievement of the objective or the relationship is
negligible.
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~
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Uncertain
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The proposed policy has an uncertain relationship to the
objective or the relationship is dependant on the way in which the
aspect is managed. In addition, insufficient information may be
available to enable an assessment to be made.
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Further information on the full report which will accompany
the Council’s Preferred Option is contained on page 33 of the
Scoping
Report.