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
 
Example: Assessment of Policy in Core Strategy
SA Objectives
Detailed Criteria / Guidance
Timescale
Commentary / Explanation
(to include cumulative and synergistic effects as well as the differential effects on urban/rural environment)
Short term
Medium term
Long term
1. Housing: To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live in a good quality, sustainably constructed and affordable home.
  • 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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Comments on effects
2. Health and Well-being: To improve the health and well-being of the population and reduce inequalities in health.
  • 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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-
- -
Comments on effect
3………. Etc
  
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Comments on effect
Overall Commentary
 
Where the following criteria apply.
 
 
Likely effect
Description
Symbol
Major Positive Impact
The proposed policy contributes significantly to the achievement of the objective.
++
Minor Positive Impact
The proposed policy contributes to the achievement of the objective but not significantly.
+
Neutral
The proposed policy does not have any effect on the achievement of the objective
0
Minor
Negative Impact
The proposed policy detracts from the achievement of the objective but not significantly.
-
Major
Negative Impact
The proposed policy detracts significantly from the achievement of the objective.
--
No Relationship
There is no clear relationship between the proposed policy and the achievement of the objective or the relationship is negligible.
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Uncertain
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.
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