Evidence Base Studies

Housing evidence base studies for the LDF including the 2008 Housing Viability Assessment for Havant Borough and an updated Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)

Employment evidence base for the LDF

Havant Borough Council will work in partnership with the National and Regional transport agencies, such as the Highways Agency, Hampshire County Council, Transport for South Hampshire and the rail and bus providers to improve transport throughout the borough.

Climate change is a major issue for the global and local agenda. In order to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change a range of evidence will be used in the future planning of the borough. These include an energy study to ensure that the growing concern regarding renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change can be considered as part of the LDF proposals.

A major objective of the LDF is to plan, adapt and mitigate against the risk of flooding and coastal erosion by avoiding development within existing and future flood risk areas. Evidence base includes the North Solent Shoreline Management Plan, Integrated Water Management Strategy and Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

The aim of this theme is to encourage healthier and more active lifestyles, enhance local culture and improve wellbeing. Includes the evidence base for environmental health.

Infrastructure comprises the framework of services and facilities which are essential for the quality of life. It is important that new development is co-ordinated with the infrastructure it requires. Links to HCC School Places Plan 2009 and HBC Infrastructure background paper 2007.

The Landscape evidence base includes the Havant Borough Townscape, Landscape and Seascape Character Assessment, the Landscape Sensitivity Study and the Gaps Study.

Background papers relating to retail provision within the borough

Evidence base information that will inform the LDF on the tourism economy of the borough

First assessment and recommendations of travelling showpeople’s accommodation needs in Hampshire, March 2008. Link to pdf file 302kb Acrobat Reader required

Includes Appropriate Assessment of the Core Strategy; Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) ; Green Infrastructure Strategy; Open Spaces Plan; Solent Disturbance and Mitigation Project and Solent Wader and Brent Goose Strategy