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South Tyneside
J xAppendi:Appraisal Sustainability Interim Plan LocalDraft
Policies Plan Local Draft - AppraisalSustainability
(August 2019)
South Tyneside
-l Strategy theDelivering Policies Plan Local Draft Appraisa Sustainability
August 9201
Policy: S1 Spatial Strategy
Baseline: LDF Policies ST1/ SS1/J1/H1
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The Policy supports development within sustainable locations within the Borough which
will support sustainable transport modes. The policy could therefore help to reduce
emissions from travel. The policy also supports the retention of the Green Belt and
protects our natural environment assets which could contribute towards mitigating
climate change impacts. + +
Baseline:
Policy ST1 promotes the reduction of emissions and adapting to its effects and could
positively contribute to this sustainability objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect and enhance our networks of environmental assets and areas
of biodiversity and geodiversity importance; however there may be pressure on
biodiversity from supporting economic and housing growth. Therefore the policy could
have a positive effect on this objective. + +/- Baseline:
Policy ST1 seeks to minimise environmental impacts and Policy SS1 supports natural
environment improvements at the Foreshore. It is considered that these policies could
contribute to this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy seeks to direct development to sustainable urban areas which could actively
promote the remediation of brownfield land to support development. Growth will result
in an increase in waste production and demand for resources. Focusing development
within urban areas could also impact upon air quality issues which could require
mitigation. +/- + Baseline:
Policy ST1 encourages the re-use of previously developed land, regeneration and the
minimising of emission which could contribute to improving air quality. It also seeks to
safeguard our natural assets which could also contribute to this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy proposed to amend the boundaries of the Green Belt in South Tyneside. It
supports the creation of defensible boundaries and seeks to protect the openness and
permanence of the Green Belt. However, the loss of Green Belt to facilitate development
will have a negative effect. In summary, it is considered to have a neutral impact. +/- +/- Baseline:
Policy ST1 encourages the re-use of land in built-up areas which could divert
development pressure from the Green Belt.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect the Green Belt green infrastructure corridor also our network
of environmental assets and green spaces. + - Baseline:
Policies do not address Green Infrastructure provision and therefore do not contribute to
supporting this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect our built heritage assets and also supports the cultural
economy within the Borough.
++ +/- Baseline:
Policies ST1, SS1 and J1 seek to protect and support our cultural assets and support
tourism. Policy J1 refers to the St. Paul’s candidate World Heritage Site which is no
longer relevant. No reference is made to our heritage assets which would not fully
support this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy supports development within sustainable locations in close proximity to
existing sustainable transport modes which could help to support these existing networks
and new investment where required. The policy identifies highway networks to support
economic growth. This could support highway improvements to facilitate the growth
ambitions of the Plan. + +/- Baseline:
Policies seek to reduce congestion and identify transport improvements in town centres,
however these schemes are outdated and may not address current needs and transport
issues.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy is considered to have a very positive effect on this objective as it identifies the
Main Urban Area and villages as the focus of development. It also seeks to enhance the
vitality and viability of our existing town, district and local centres. ++ + Baseline:
The policies support the regeneration of our riverside and the growth and improvements
of our town centres.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy supports economic development in viable and marketable areas and identifies
strategic areas for economic development.
++ - Baseline:
Policy ST1 supports development of the A19 Economic Growth Corridor and SS1 supports
redevelopment of the Riverside; however this does not fully support the needs of the
employment needs of the Borough and could limit support for new employment areas.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
Policy:
Providing opportunities for economic growth and supporting existing businesses could
provide opportunities for job growth. The policy also supports retail and tourism which + -
education and
improve living
standards
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
could also provide employment opportunities.
Baseline:
Policies SS1, J1 and H1 support growth in retail, tourism and entertainment which could
support employment opportunities. The policies do not fully support economic
development plans for the Borough which could restrict employment growth.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
The policy supports a wide range of housing and economic growth which could provide
benefits and opportunities for in the Borough.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy identifies a dispersed approach to housing land allocation which could provide
housing throughout the Borough. This could contribute to meeting the aims of this
objective.
+ +/- Baseline:
Policies SS1, J1 and H1 support housing and environmental improvements to the town
centres which could contribute to this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy seeks to create ‘thriving and attractive, healthy neighbourhoods’. The growth
ambitions in the policy could also have health and wellbeing benefits for the Borough’s
residents and reduce health inequalities.
+ - Baseline:
The policies do support provide a strategic context for health improvements and
addressing inequalities in the Borough.
Policy: S2 Strategic Development Principles
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
This policy will directly support the retention of areas that support biodiversity and will
seek to protect green space. It also considers potential HRA implications for
developments on the coast. It is considered to have a positive effect on this objective.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address natural environment objectives.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy will contribute to protecting sensitive landscapes, views and enhancing the
setting of villages.
++ +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies to address general landscape and design
principles across the Borough. Area specific principles would not be provided which
could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect the Green Belt in accordance with the NPPF. It also supports
enhancements to the landscape and character of the Green Belt. It is considered to have
a very positive effect on this objective. ++ +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies and NPPF to protect the openness of the
Green Belt. Specific principles within the Green Belt would not be provided which could
limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect green infrastructure assets and landscapes and also supports
enhancements through woodland and hedgerow planting and enhancing connectivity.
++ +/-
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies within the plan to deliver and support
green infrastructure. No specific area based principles enhancing and contributing to
green infrastructure could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability
objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
This policy could contribute to protecting historic townscapes of our villages and could
have a positive effect against this objective. By seeking to protect our coastal area, the
policy could also have positive social benefits and provide an environment that supports
tourism. ++ +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies within the plan to protect and enhance
our historic environments. No specific area based principles enhancing and contributing
to this objective could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy provides design guidance which could contribute to producing good quality
neighbourhoods and contribute towards this objective.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Landscape enhancements could contribute to good quality natural environments, and
support recreation on the coast which could contribute to healthy lifestyles and improve
health and wellbeing.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
Policy: S3 Strategic Policy – Promoting Health and Wellbeing in South Tyneside
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy could help to mitigate the impacts of climate change through encouraging
walking and cycling by potentially reducing emissions.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy seeks to retain and enhance the quality of our natural environments and green
infrastructure which could support this objective.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy could positively contribute to air quality by ensuring that pollutants are
addressed prior to development.
+ +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies to address pollution and impacts on
human health. No policy could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability
objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The policy could increase allotment provision and reduce waiting lists by providing
opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices, including the provision of new allotments. It
also supports the enhancement of our existing green infrastructure. ++ +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies within the plan to deliver and support
green infrastructure, however they would not address the health and wellbeing aspects.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
It could contribute to reducing congestion and encourage the use of sustainable
transport methods by enhancing environments to encourage walking and cycling.
+ +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies within the plan to deliver and support
sustainable transport; however they would not address the health and wellbeing aspects
of active travel and physical activity.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
Restricting Hot food takeaways could contribute positively to the vitality and viability of
these centres. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy could encourage and support economic growth within South Tyneside by
promoting a healthy workforce through physical and mental well-being but the link is not
a direct one. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies within the plan to deliver and support
employment and education; however they would not address the health and wellbeing
benefits.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
The policy could contribute to reducing health inequalities for all in the Borough and
could contribute positively to this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies within the plan to deliver equality
outcomes, however ‘no policy’ may limit the plans ability to reduce health inequalities in
the Borough and may negatively impact on protected characteristics by not fully meeting
the health and wellbeing requirements of the community.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy could contribute towards the provision of high quality safe environments by
promoting safe and sustainable public realm and residential environments which
encourage social interaction and strong communities.
+ +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies within the plan to deliver housing and
safe, high quality environments. However, they may not address accessibility and health
aspects of delivering suitable housing stock and good quality environments.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy will help residents to choose healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for
healthy lifestyle choices, including the provision of new allotments and by increasing
physical activity and active travel through the provision of god quality, accessible and
open spaces and playing fields, and enhancing environments to encourage walking and
cycling. Walking and cycling will also help reduce levels of obesity in children and adults. ++ -- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies and national policy to reduce health
inequalities and address local health issues. ‘No policy’ is likely to result in a policy gap
which will not deliver these sustainability outcomes.
Policy: S4 Strategic Policy – Presumption in favour of Sustainable Development
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective. + - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective. + - A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective. + - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective. + - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective. + - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Achieving sustainable development could contribute to achieving the aims of this
objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable
development could limit the plans ability to fully achieve this sustainability objective.
Policy: S5 Reuse of previously developed land
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy encourages growth on brownfield sites which are within or adjoining a
settlement. This could encourage development in more sustainable locations with access
to public transport options which could help reduce emissions from vehicles. +/- - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in unsustainable growth on non-brownfield sites.
Development in unsustainable locations could increase emissions from vehicles and
potentially increase surface water flooding.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy encourages development on brownfield sites provided they are not of high
environmental value. This could help protect habitats and areas of green space.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address natural environment objectives.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy could direct development away from currently undeveloped areas of land and
encourage the remediation of contaminated sites.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in development pressure on undeveloped areas of land
and could limit the amount of contaminated land which could be remediated over the
plan period.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy: The policy promotes development on brownfield land and could help direct
development away from undeveloped land including the Green Belt.
++ +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could result in development pressure on unsustainable and
undeveloped areas land including the Green Belt.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Policy:
By encouraging development on brownfield land, the policy could safeguard green
infrastructure provision however the policy wouldn’t have any impact on the
improvement of green infrastructure.
+/- ����
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address green infrastructure objectives.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect land of heritage value and could contribute towards this
objective.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address heritage and cultural objectives.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy encourages re-use of land within or immediately adjoining a settlement. This
could encourage development in more sustainable locations with access to public
transport options. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address transport objectives.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy supports the regeneration of brownfield sites in town centres and villages
which could support the regeneration and viability of town/village centres. + - Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option could limit the plans ability to support regeneration of brownfield
sites, which could negatively affect the vitality of our town centres.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address economic growth objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address economic growth objectives.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address employment and education objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address employment and education objectives.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ����
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy encourages residential development in sustainable locations with access to
services and facilities.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: S1 Green Belt
Baseline: Core Strategy Policy EA1 Local Character and Distinctiveness (Criterion A-C)
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� + Baseline:
This option could help to protect wildlife habitats and corridors within the Green Belt.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Protecting the openness of the Green Belt in accordance with the NPPF could help to
protect areas of landscape value and protect mineral resources which contribute to
delivering this objective.
+ + Baseline:
Protecting the openness of the Green Belt from development could help to protect areas
of landscape value, protect mineral resources and encourage the remediation of
brownfield sites in urban areas.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect the Green Belt in accordance with the NPPF. It is considered
to have a very positive effect on this objective. ++ ++ Baseline:
The policy will help to deliver the sustainability outcomes of this objective by protecting
the openness of the Green Belt and encouraging development on Brownfield land.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
Protecting the openness of the Green Belt in accordance with the NPPF could help to
protect the Green Belt green infrastructure corridor. + + Baseline:
Protecting the openness of the Green Belt from development could help to protect the
Green Belt green infrastructure corridor from development.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
Protecting the openness of the Green Belt in accordance with the NPPF could help to
protect historic landscapes and settings provided by the Green Belt.
+ + Baseline:
Protecting the Green Belt could contribute to protecting historic townscapes of our
villages and could have a positive effect against this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ����
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: Policy S7 Extensions and Alterations to Buildings in the Green Belt
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Restricting building form, scale, height and massing the policy could minimise
negative effects on sensitive landscapes in the Green Belt.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy will restrict inappropriate development in the Green Belt and will
contribute to protecting the openness of the Green Belt.
++ +/- Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ would rely on policy D2 and the NPPF to assess proposals. It is
considered that the reliance on these policies may restrict the plans ability to
fully meet the outcomes of this sustainability objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
Restrictions on extensions and alterations in the Green Belt could restrict
extensions to business premises in the Green Belt.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy could promote good design for existing properties in sensitive areas.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: Policy S8 Replacement Buildings in the Green Belt
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Restricting scale of new developments in the policy could minimise negative
effects on sensitive landscapes in the Green Belt. Furthermore, the policy seeks
to minimise visual impact and retain existing landscape features. ++ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy will restrict inappropriate development in the Green Belt and will
contribute to protecting the openness of the Green Belt.
++ +/- Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ would rely on policy D2 and the NPPF to assess proposals. It is
considered that the reliance on these policies may restrict the plans ability to
fully meet the outcomes of this sustainability objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy seeks to ensure developments retain the character of the area. This could
have positive effects in conservation areas or areas within the settings of conservation
areas and heritage assets. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy could promote good design for existing properties in sensitive areas.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
South Tyneside
-l Homes for Planning Policies Plan Local Draft Appraisa Sustainability
August 9201
Policy: H1 Strategic Housing Requirements
Baseline: LDF Policy SC3
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy supports housing growth which may lead to negative effects on biodiversity
designations and the coastal designations without mitigation.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policy supports housing growth which may lead to negative effects on biodiversity
designations and the coastal designations without mitigation.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
New housing development on brownfield land and in sustainable locations would
contribute towards this objective. Meeting housing need it likely to result in Green Belt
deletions.
+/- - Baseline:
Policy SC3 limits land for new housing to within the existing urban area. This could
support this sustainability objective, however it could also place pressure on the Green
Belt for housing development as the urban area cannot meet the total housing need for
the Local Plan
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� +/- Baseline:
Restricting development to urban area may result in inappropriate development in close
proximity to heritage assets and their settings; however, it may also help to protect the
historic settings of or villages.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
New housing development could encourage increase public transport use and provide
housing in accessible locations. It could also increase pressure on existing road networks.
+/- +/- Baseline:
New housing development in urban areas could encourage increase public transport use
and provide housing in accessible locations. It could also increase pressure on existing
road networks.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
New housing development in urban areas could assist in supporting the vitality of our
town centres and support regeneration in the Borough. +/- +/- Baseline:
New housing development in urban areas could assist in supporting the vitality of our
town centres and support regeneration in the Borough.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy sets out the housing requirement over the Plan period. Delivering this policy
would have a very positive effect on this objective.
++ -- Baseline:
Policy SC3 is out of date and would not deliver the housing need required over the plan
period.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Providing new homes could have a positive effect on the health and wellbeing of new
residents.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
Policy: H2 Ensuing sufficient supply of deliverable and developable housing land
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change in South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low carbon developments? Will it reduce energy consumption? Will it increase renewable energy production? Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and enhance biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity and habitats? Will it protect or enhance European, national and locally designated sites? Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other habitats? Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other areas of accessible green space? Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity sites?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our environmental assets and natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing water resources and quality? Will it positively contribute to air quality? Will it protect areas of high landscape value? Will it positively contribute to the remediation of contaminated land or sites? Will it help to reduce the amount of waste produced and increase the rate of re-use, recycling and composting? Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of the Green Belt? Will it ensure development is in a sustainable location and promote development on Brownfield land?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our green infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports provision is of high quality and meets the current and future needs of the borough? Will it increase allotment provision and reduce waiting lists? Does it safeguard or improve the quality of existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance and promote South Tyneside’s heritage and cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and non-designated heritage assets? Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement character and settings? Will it increase social benefit (education, citizenship, participation, well-being) derived from the historic and cultural environment? Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote sustainable transport and accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport infrastructure improvements? Will it reduce congestion and encourage the use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the vitality of our town centres and villages
Will it support the regeneration of town centres and villages? Will it promote competitive town and district centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and support economic growth within South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of strong market demand? Will it support existing employment sectors? Will it encourage a more diverse and innovative economy? Will it support new business start-ups and increase the number of self-employed residents?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase opportunities for employment and education and improve living standards
Will it support training and education of a local workforce? Will it seek help to reduce levels of unemployment throughout the borough? Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation across the borough?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality of opportunity and access and promote good relations between diverse communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and access for all? Will it promote good relations between diverse communities? Will it impact upon people who share a protected characteristic identified in the Equality Act 2010?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better housing, neighbourhoods and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and attractive housing, of different types and tenure, including affordable housing to meet the needs of residents? Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-social behaviour? Will it provide high quality, safe environments and accessible community services which help meet the needs of a growing and changing population? Will it help enhance the quality of life for our elderly population?
Policy: The policy would contribute towards the delivery of housing over the Plan period and could therefore contribute towards this objective.
+ + Baseline: A ‘no policy’ option would rely on the NPPF to provide guidance on housing delivery this would have a positive effect in delivering some of the sustainability objectives.
13
Promote healthier people and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and reduce health inequalities between communities? Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle choices? Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in children and adults? Will it provide high quality and healthy physical environments to encourage physical activity? Will it support and encourage good mental wellbeing?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
Policy: H3 Housing Allocations and Commitments
Baseline: LDF Policies SS11/J9/H8/SA9
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy supports the delivery of new housing which could increase energy demand
and consumption. However, new housing may also provide opportunities for renewable
technologies and sustainable construction techniques which could contribute towards
this objective. +/- +/- Baseline:
The policies support the delivery of new housing which could increase energy demand
and consumption. However, new housing may also provide opportunities for renewable
technologies and sustainable construction techniques which could contribute towards
this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
New housing development could have an impact on biodiversity designations where
impacts are not mitigated. The policy seeks to address identified issues and states that
regard should be had to HRA mitigation and policy NE2. Where relevant trees and open
space is identified to be retained onsite which could also contribute towards this
objective. + - Baseline:
Additional housing growth beyond the sites allocated in the LDF policies could have an
impact upon biodiversity and the natural environment. Housing sites within 7km of the
coast could contribute to recreational disturbance and have a negative impact on the
coastal designations without mitigation.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Housing growth could impact upon air quality and contribute towards waste generation
and increased water demand. Allocations located in urban areas could contribute to the
remediation of contaminated land. Where relevant retained trees and landscape buffers
could contribute to reducing impact on the wider landscape, particularly in sensitive
areas. +/- - Baseline:
The policies include housing allocations in urban areas and on brownfield sites which
could protect some of our sensitive natural areas, however, most of these sites have
been developed and there would not address housing pressure over the Local Plan
period. Housing growth could also impact upon air quality and contribute towards waste
generation.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Policy:
The policy includes housing allocations on the most sustainable and least sensitive areas
of Green Belt land. Allocations urban areas contribute towards development on
Brownfield land and delivering housing in sustainable areas.
+/- -
Brownfield land? Baseline:
The LDF policies do not allocate housing on Green Belt areas and would contribute
towards promoting development on brownfield land. However, the policies are outdated
with the majority of sites already built out. Therefore housing demand over the Local
Plan period would not be accommodated by these policies and could result in
development pressure in the Green Belt.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
Some allocations within the policy could result in the loss of open space and playing pitch
provision. The policy sets out mitigation required to offset these losses and identifies
opportunities for green infrastructure improvements which could help to achieve the
aims of this sustainability objective. + +/- Baseline:
Additional housing demand beyond that identified in the policies could have a negative
effect on the green infrastructure network and assets.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
Where applicable the policy seeks to mitigate impacts of development on the setting of
listed building and conservation areas.
+
+/- Baseline:
Additional housing pressure beyond that identified in the policies could impact upon the
setting of listed heritage assets and conservation areas.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy identifies potential impacts upon the highway network which could result
from housing development. The policy also identifies potential mitigation and
improvements which could seek to reduce congestion and encourage public transport
use and active travel.
+ - Baseline:
Housing growth could result increased pressure on the existing road network and
contribute to congestion. Allocations in urban areas could contribute towards supporting
existing public transport networks. However, development pressure above that which is
accommodated in the LDF policies could further contribute to congestion and highway
issues.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy: The policy will deliver housing development throughout the Borough which could
support the vitality and viability of our existing centres.
+ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policies would contribute to the aims of this objective. However additional
housing pressure over the plan period could place increased pressure on our existing
centres and villages.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy will deliver a range of housing throughout the Borough which will contribute
to delivering the aims of this objective. Mitigation included in the policy could also help
to deliver high quality and safe environments which could also contribute towards this
objective.
++ - Baseline:
The LDF policies are outdated and most of the allocated sites have been delivered. The
policies would not help to deliver housing to meet our OAN over the Plan period which
could have a negative effect on the aims of this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy seeks to deliver new housing which could have health benefits for current and
future residents. Mitigation included in the policy could also help create healthy and
attractive developments which support active travel opportunities.
+ - Baseline:
The LDF policies could provide new housing which could have positive health benefits for
new residents. However, the policies would not support the delivery of all housing
needed over the plan period which could have negative effects on people’s health and
wellbeing.
Policy: H4 Windfall Housing Proposals
Baseline: LDF Policy SC3
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy could contribute towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions by supporting
windfall housing proposals where they are within accessible and sustainable locations
close to sustainable transport. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
Housing development has the potential to impact on biodiversity as the policy supports
development on previously developed land which can sometimes have significant
biodiversity value. Depending on the location of the site there could also be HRA
implications. +/- +/- Baseline:
The policy supports housing growth which may lead to negative effects on biodiversity
designations and the coastal designations.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy has a positive relationship with the protection of Green Belt by considering
proposals positively where they make the best and most efficient use of available land. + + Baseline:
Policy SC3 supports Windfall developments on previously developed land which could
contribute to objectives of this sustainability objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
existing green infrastructure provision?
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Baseline:
The policy seeks to allow developments which would have a positive effect on the
character area, and the setting and character of the dwelling. This could have a positive
effect on this objective. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy could help promote sustainable transport and accessibility by positively
considering proposals where they are within easy access to a range of sustainable
transport modes. Backland sites are also expected to have their own vehicular access. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy could support the regeneration of town centres and villages by supporting the
development of previously developed land for residential purposes. +/- +/- Baseline:
Windfall developments in the urban areas could assist in supporting the vitality of our
town centres and support regeneration in the Borough.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
The policy may increase opportunities for employment through jobs in the development
industry but the link is not a very strong one. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy:
The policy states that proposals will be considered positively where they create or
contribute to a sustainable residential community which could promote good relations
between diverse communities.
++ ����
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy supports windfall developments that creates or contributes towards
sustainable communities and which make as positive contribution towards creating
healthy, safe and diverse communities. The development of sustainable and diverse
communities will need a range of good quality housing including affordable housing and
will need to be well-designed including the provision of high quality safe environments. ++ + Baseline:
The policy would support suitable windfall developments which would continue to
contribute to the housing need for the Borough.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports windfall developments that creates or contributes towards
sustainable communities which will include consideration of whether proposals promote
healthier people and communities but the link is not a strong one.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: H5 Efficient Use of Land and Housing Density
Baseline: LDF Policy SC3
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy supports building in higher densities in accessible locations around Metro
stations. This could support use of public transport and could therefore reduce gas
emissions from vehicles. +/- +/- Baseline:
The policy supports building in higher densities in accessible locations around Metro
stations. This could support use of public transport and could therefore reduce gas
emissions from vehicles.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy supports housing growth which may lead to negative effects on biodiversity
designations and the coastal designations.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policy supports housing growth which may lead to negative effects on biodiversity
designations and the coastal designations.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
Encouraging building at high density in urban areas may impact upon the setting of
heritage assets and impact upon the townscape of some areas.
+/- +/- Baseline:
Encouraging building at high density in urban areas may impact upon the setting of
heritage assets and impact upon the townscape of some areas.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy supports building in higher densities in accessible locations around Metro
stations. This could support use of public transport and reduce reliance on private
vehicles for transport. + + Baseline:
The policy supports building in higher densities in accessible locations around Metro
stations. This could support use of public transport and reduce reliance on private
vehicles for transport.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
Higher densities around our town centres and district shopping centres could support
regeneration and increase the vitality of those areas. ++ + Baseline:
Higher densities around our town centres and district shopping centres could support
regeneration and increase the vitality of those areas.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
The policy supports a design –led approach which considers connectivity and accessibility
which could positively benefit some members of the protected characteristics.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy would support housing development in accessible locations which could help
to meet the housing need for the Borough.
+ + Baseline:
The policy would support housing development in accessible locations which could help
to meet the housing need for the Borough.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Providing housing at high densities could help to reduce reliance on private vehicles for
transport and encourage physical activity and public transport use, contributing to the
aims of this objective.
+/- +/- Baseline:
Providing housing at high densities could help to reduce reliance on private vehicles for
transport and encourage physical activity and public transport use, contributing to the
aims of this objective.
Policy: H6 Our Existing Housing Stock
Baseline: LDF Policy SC3
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy supports the renewal of the existing housing but also supports housing
development as a regeneration tool. There is the potential for housing-led regeneration
to have an impact on biodiversity.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policy supports housing growth which may lead to negative effects on biodiversity
designations and the coastal designations.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy supports the renovation of existing housing stock where suitable. This could
reduce demand for materials to build new houses; however, the policy also supports
demolition of housing which could generate waste for landfill.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policy supports the renovation of existing housing stock where suitable. This could
reduce demand for materials to build new houses; however, the policy also supports
demolition of housing which could generate waste for landfill.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy promotes housing-led regeneration which is generally on Brownfield land in
urban areas. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy seeks to encourage renewal and regeneration through housing –led initiatives.
This has the potential to support the regeneration of the villages and benefit our town
centres.
+ +/- Baseline:
Regeneration of existing housing stock would support the vitality and viability of our
town and district centres. However, the schemes identified in the policy have been
delivered. This would leave some uncertainty as to how effect the policy could be in
achieving the sustainability aims of this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy seeks to deliver public realm improvements and address crime issues in
residential areas. It also seeks to bring back into use, improve and support housing-led
regeneration which could have a very positive effect on this objective.
++ +/- Baseline:
The policy could help to improve areas within the Borough and deliver housing to meet
the Borough need. However, schemes identified in the policy have been delivered which
leads to some uncertainty as to how effect the policy could be in achieving the
sustainability aims of this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Improving housing stock and environmental improvements could have some health
benefits for residents and could support the aims of this objective.
+ +/- Baseline:
Improving housing stock and environmental improvements could have some health
benefits for residents and could support the aims of this objective.
Policy: H7 Housing in Multiple Occupancy
Baseline: LDF Policy DM4
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy seeks to avoid parking and traffic issues which could be generated from
HMO’s. This could contribute to the objectives of this policy. +/- +/- Baseline:
The policy seeks to avoid parking and traffic issues which could be generated from
HMO’s. This could contribute to the objectives of this policy.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
Restricting the prevalence of HMO’s could restrict housing options for some members of
the community who may use this housing option. However, restricting them in
inappropriate location could help to promote good relations between communities by
restricting anti-social behaviour and potential conflict between neighbours. +/- +/- Baseline:
Restricting the prevalence of HMO’s could restrict housing options for some members of
the community who may use this housing option. However, restricting them in
inappropriate location could help to promote good relations between communities by
restricting anti-social behaviour and potential conflict between neighbours.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
Restricting HMO’s in areas where there is the potential for them to form clusters can
reduce anti-social behaviour and could provide a HMO’s to meet that housing need
where appropriate. The policy therefore has the potential to contribute towards better
neighbourhoods.
+ + Baseline:
Restricting HMO’s in inappropriate locations could prevent antisocial behaviour and
contribute to safer communities. HMO’s in appropriate locations could also provide
additional housing options to meet needs in the Borough.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy requires that proposals ‘would not have a detrimental effect on the amenities
of surrounding properties by causing noise and disturbance’ which could contribute to
mental wellbeing.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: H8 Specialist Housing – Extra Care & Supported Housing
Baseline: LDF Policy SC4
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy requires development to be located in a location accessible by public transport
or within a reasonable walking distance of community facilities which should help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy will ensure development is in a sustainable location but it does not directly
promote development on brownfield land.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
existing green infrastructure provision?
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy ensures that the location of this type of development is sustainable which will
reduce congestion and encourage the use of sustainable transport methods. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
Locating facilities within close proximity to services and community facilities could
contribute towards this objective. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
The policy supports the provision of housing for extra care and supported housing. This
could help to provide housing in sustainable locations to meet the needs of some of the
protected characteristics where there is a proven need and demand. The Policy also
supports integrated communities which could promote good relations between diverse
groups. ++ +
Baseline:
The policy supports the provision of housing for ‘specialist needs’. This could help to
provide housing to meet the needs of some of the protected characteristics where there
is a proven need and demand.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy supports the provision of housing for extra care and supported housing. This
could contribute to achieving some of the sustainability aims of this objective by
providing different types of housing and enhancing quality of life of those whose housing
needs would be provided for through this type of housing. It could also support
enhancements to help deliver safe communities and support community services. ++ + Baseline:
The policy supports the provision of housing for ‘specialist needs’ , this could contribute
to achieving some of the sustainability aims of this objective by providing different types
of housing and enhancing quality of life of those whose housing needs would be provided
for through this type of housing.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Providing specialist housing could help to improve the health and wellbeing of those
residents whose needs are met through the provision of this type of housing.
+ + Baseline:
Providing specialist housing could help to improve the health and wellbeing of those
residents whose needs are met through the provision of this type of housing.
Policy: H9 Affordable Housing
Baseline: LDF Policy SC4
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline Alt.
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other
policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Alternative:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other
policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Alternative:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other
policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Alternative:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other
policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives
���� ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Alternative:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other
policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� ����
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Alternative:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other
policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Alternative:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The provision of affordable housing could support public transport use in these
areas.
+/- +/- +/- Baseline:
The provision of affordable housing could support public transport use in these
areas.
Alternative:
The provision of affordable housing could support public transport use in these
areas.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy could support housing-led regeneration across the Borough; this
could contribute towards supporting the vitality and viability of our centres.
+ + +
Baseline:
The policy could support housing-led regeneration across the Borough; this
could contribute towards supporting the vitality and viability of our centres.
Higher levels of affordable housing in the Urban Fringe Villages could impact
on viability of village centres.
Alternative:
The policy could support housing-led regeneration across the Borough; this
could contribute towards supporting the vitality and viability of our centres.
Higher levels of affordable housing in high value could impact on viability of
schemes in these areas which could impact on vitality of town and villages
centres.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other
policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� ����
South Tyneside Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Alternative:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
The policy could provide a range of tenures of housing which could contribute
towards improving living standards for those residents.
+/- +/- +/- Baseline:
The policy could provide a range of tenures of housing which could contribute
towards improving living standards for those residents.
Alternative:
The policy could provide a range of tenures of housing which could contribute
towards improving living standards for those residents.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
The role of affordable housing is to bridge the gap for those people who would
otherwise be unable to afford other housing and enable people to be able to
afford a lower rental level or purchase price. Whilst not specifically promoting
equality of opportunity it does therefore reduce inequality in respect of access
to housing opportunities.
+ + +
Baseline:
The role of affordable housing is to provide housing opportunities for people
who may be unable to afford other housing. Whilst not specifically promoting
equality of opportunity it does therefore reduce inequality in respect of access
to housing opportunities.
Alternative:
The role of affordable housing is to provide housing opportunities for people
who may be unable to afford other housing. Whilst not specifically promoting
equality of opportunity it does therefore reduce inequality in respect of access
to housing opportunities. The amount of housing provided would vary
spatially which could impact on people wanting to live in low value areas.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
Policy:
The policy facilitates the provision of affordable housing on sites on
developments of new housing of 11 or more dwellings and gross internal area
of more than 1,000m². It will therefore contribute to providing a range of
housing of different types and tenures. It would also provide affordable
housing in all areas across the Borough at a level which is in line with the
Borough’s need.
++ +/- +/-
Baseline:
The policy would seek to provide 25% affordable housing across the Borough,
with the policy applicable to housing development over 5 houses in Urban
elderly population? Fringe Villages. The policy may impact upon the viability of schemes,
particularly in the villages which could ultimately affect the deliverability of
housing.
Alternative:
This option could provide affordable housing across the Borough, with more
being provided in high value areas. This could support the delivery of housing
types and tenures to reflect local housing need across the Borough. However,
there is some uncertainty with regards to the viability of this option.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Providing a range of good quality housing options can have a positive effect on
people’s health and wellbeing and could help to reduce health inequalities.
+ + + Baseline:
Providing a range of good quality housing options can have a positive effect on
people’s health and wellbeing and could help to reduce health inequalities.
Alternative:
Providing a range of good quality housing options can have a positive effect on
people’s health and wellbeing and could help to reduce health inequalities.
Policy: H10 Housing Mix
Baseline: LDF Policy SC4
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� +/- Baseline:
The policy supports the development of energy-efficient housing which could contribute
to the aims of this sustainability objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� +/- Baseline:
The policy supports housing growth which may lead to negative effects on biodiversity
designations and the coastal designations.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� +/- Baseline:
Supporting housing development in urban areas with existing transport networks could
increase public transport use and reliance upon private vehicles for transport.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
Providing a range of housing types and tenures could support regeneration of areas and
could contribute to supporting vitality and viability in our town centres and villages.
+ +/- Baseline:
Supporting a mix of housing development in urban areas could support regeneration and
improve vitality and viability of these areas. However, limited provision of sites in urban
sites may restrict housing delivery.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
This policy seeks to meet a diverse range of housing needs across the Borough. It is
considered to have a positive effect on this objective as an attractive housing offer could
attract people to relocate to the Borough for employment. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
This policy seeks to provide access to housing to meet a range of needs. It is considered
to have a positive effect on this objective.
+ +/- Baseline:
Delivering a mixture of housing types and tenures could provide opportunities to deliver
housing to meet the needs of different people.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
This policy seeks to deliver a mix of housing that will meet the needs of a diverse
population, including providing housing that is affordable and meets the specific needs of
an ageing population. It is considered to have a very positive effect on this objective.
++ + Baseline:
The policy seeks to provide a range of housing types and tenures throughout the
Borough. However this policy is not informed by the most up to date evidence and may
restrict the policy meeting the full sustainability objectives aims.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports the provision of adaptable and accessible homes. Providing a range
of housing types and tenures could help to improve the health and wellbeing of those
residents whose needs are met through the provision of housing across the lifetime.
+ +/- Baseline:
Providing a range of housing types and tenures could help to improve the health and
wellbeing of those residents whose needs are met through the provision of housing.
Policy: H11 Technical Standards for New Homes
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
This policy supports development that seeks to improve accessibility in new homes and
adaptation of existing homes, which would benefit an ageing population and those with
mobility needs.
++ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely on building regulations and the NPPF to ensure housing
provision provides accessible and adaptable dwellings. A no policy option could have
disproportionate negative effects on individuals with disabilities and older residents.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
This policy supports development that seeks to improve accessibility in new homes and
adaptation of existing homes, which would benefit an ageing population and those with
mobility needs.
++ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely on building regulations and the NPPF to ensure housing
provision meets the needs of range of residents. This may limit the housing choice
available to some and therefore leaving an unmet need in adaptable and accessible
housing. Furthermore, housing with poorly designed living space may not meet the
housing needs of the residents.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy could have a positive effect against this objective as it could provide housing
suitable and adaptable to meet the long term health needs of the community.
++ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option could limit the housing choice available to people which accessibility
issues and specialist needs. Furthermore, inadequate living space may also impact on the
wellbeing of residents.
Policy: H12 Gypsies, Travellers and Traveling Showpeople
Baseline: LDF Policy SC5
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy seeks to avoid development in areas of high flood risk which contributes to the
aims of this aims of this sustainability option.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policy seeks to avoid development in areas of high flood risk which contributes to the
aims of this aims of this sustainability option.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy seeks to prevent development in areas with sensitive designations and natural
environment assets, which would support the aims of this sustainability objective.
+ + Baseline:
The policy seeks to prevent development in areas with sensitive designations and natural
environment assets, which would support the aims of this sustainability objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect the openness of the Green Belt unless development is
regarded as very special circumstances. This would support the aims of this objective. + + Baseline:
The policy seeks to protect the openness of the Green Belt unless development is
regarded as very special circumstances. This would support the aims of this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
This policy seeks to ensure that development would be sensitive to its surroundings.
+/- + Baseline:
The policy seeks to protect the built environment and our World Heritage Site from
inappropriate development. This would support the aims of this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� +/- Baseline:
The policy would not support development where it would prejudice development in
regeneration areas. Therefore, the policy would contribute to the aims of this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
This policy seeks to ensure that development sites are accessible to education facilities.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
This policy seeks to ensure that the specific needs of the travelling community are met
and that development sites are accessible to education, health and community facilities.
This would have a positive effect on this particular community. ++ +
Baseline:
The policy aims to support gypsy and travellers sites in appropriate locations. This would
therefore positively affect people of this community.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy aims to provide a specific type of housing need for the gypsy and traveller
community. It also seeks to minimise negative impacts on amenity and therefore could
contribute to the aims of this sustainability objective.
+ + Baseline:
The policy aims to provide a specific type of housing need for the gypsy and traveller
community. It also seeks to minimise negative impacts on amenity and therefore could
contribute to the aims of this sustainability objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Providing authorised and suitable sites for the gypsy and traveller community could
improve the health and wellbeing of the residents in that community.
+/- +/- Baseline:
Providing authorised sites for the gypsy and traveller community could improve the
health and wellbeing of the residents in that community.
South Tyneside
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Policy: ED1 Strategic Economic Development
Baseline: LDF Policy E1
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy: The policy supports economic growth which is likely to result in increased energy consumption and
emissions. However, it may also support the growth of renewable technologies and industries
particularly along the river corridor. + +/- Baseline: The policy supports economic growth which is likely to result in increased energy consumption and
emissions. However, it may also support the growth of renewable technologies.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy supports growth of the visitor economy where it would not lead to negative
impacts on our natural environment. This could result in increased number of visitors to
sensitive environmental areas, particularly the coast. Mitigation will be required to
address any impacts. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Economic growth may increase pressure on natural resources and increase waste
production. Economic growth may also generate more emissions through vehicle
movements or economic process which could negatively affect air or water quality.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policy supports economic development in regeneration areas which could support
the remediation of contaminated land. Economic growth may also increase pressure on
natural resources, air quality and increase waste production.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy supports the visitor economy which could contribute to promoting cultural
tourism and the aims of this objective.
+/- +/-
Baseline:
The policy supports ‘new enterprise and encourages development of culture, tourism
and hospitality’ which would contribute to the aims of this sustainability objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
Increased economic growth in new employment locations (IAMP) could result in
increased pressure on road networks and existing infrastructure. +/- +/- Baseline:
The policy supports development in urban areas; this could support the use of public
transport but could also increase congestion.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
Maintaining existing employment land in urban areas could support regeneration and the
vitality of the urban areas. However, IAMP is not located close to any existing centres
and therefore may not support this sustainability objective. +/- + Baseline:
The policy supports employment uses within mixed use development sites in key
regeneration sites. This could have a positive effect against this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy: The policy will support existing economic areas and support a diverse range of economic
activity in the Borough over the plan period.
++ - Baseline:
The policy is out dated and not supported by the most up to date evidence. It is unlikely
that the policy would support the delivery of the required employment land need over
the plan period and therefore could have a negative effect against this sustainability
objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
The policy supports education and training which could help to reduce unemployment in
the Borough and reduce deprivation. ++ + Baseline:
The policy supports investment in training and education which could have a positive
effect against this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy:
Increased opportunities for education and training could have a positive effect against
this objective. + +
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
Increased opportunities for education and training could have a positive effect against
this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports employment growth, education and training. Increased education
and employment could have positive benefits on the health and wellbeing of the
population.
+ + Baseline:
The policy supports employment growth, education and training. Increased education
and employment could have positive benefits on the health and wellbeing of the
population.
Policy: ED2 Provision of Land for General Economic Development
Baseline: LDF Policies SA3/ SS4/ J4 / H4
Sustainability Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change in South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low carbon developments? Will it reduce energy consumption? Will it increase renewable energy production? Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy: The policy supports economic growth which is likely to result in increased energy consumption and emissions. However, it may also support the growth of renewable technologies.
+/- +/- Baseline: The policies support economic growth which is likely to result in increased energy consumption and emissions. However, it may also support the growth of renewable technologies.
2
Conserve and enhance biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity and habitats? Will it protect or enhance European, national and locally designated sites? Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other habitats? Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other areas of accessible green space? Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity sites?
Policy: The policy allocates Wardley Colliery for employment use. The site is adjacent to an existing Local Wildlife Site which has sensitive ecological features. The policy refers to Local Plan Policy ED2.1 to address mitigation issues specific to this site.
- Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our environmental assets and natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing water resources and quality? Will it positively contribute to air quality? Will it protect areas of high landscape value? Will it positively contribute to the remediation of contaminated land or sites? Will it help to reduce the amount of waste produced and increase the rate of re-use, recycling and composting? Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy: The policies support economic growth may increase pressure on natural resources and increase waste production. Economic growth may also generate more emissions through vehicle movements or economic process which could negatively affect air quality.
+/- +/- Baseline: The policies support economic growth may increase pressure on natural resources and increase waste production. Economic growth may also generate more emissions through vehicle movements or economic process which could negatively affect air quality.
4
Protecting our Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of the Green Belt? Will it ensure development is in a sustainable location and promote development on Brownfield land?
Policy: The policy allocates Wardley Colliery for employment use which will result in a Green Belt deletion. The policy refers to Local Plan Policy ED2.1 to address mitigation issues specific to this site. - Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our green infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports provision is of high quality and meets the current and future needs of the borough? Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
Policy: The policy allocates Wardley Colliery for employment use, the development of this site could result in an impact upon the Green Belt green infrastructure corridor. The policy refers to Local Plan Policy ED2.1 to address mitigation issues specific to this site.
+/-
waiting lists? Does it safeguard or improve the quality of existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance and promote South Tyneside’s heritage and cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and non-designated heritage assets? Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement character and settings? Will it increase social benefit (education, citizenship, participation, well-being) derived from the historic and cultural environment? Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote sustainable transport and accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport infrastructure improvements? Will it reduce congestion and encourage the use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy: Increased economic growth in new employment locations could result in increased pressure on road networks and existing infrastructure.
+/-
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the vitality of our town centres and villages
Will it support the regeneration of town centres and villages? Will it promote competitive town and district centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy: The policy identifies employment land in a range of areas throughout the Borough which could contribute to this objective. Wardley Colliery is not considered to contribute fully to the aims of this objective. +/- + Baseline: The policies identify a mix of employment sites including office developments in town centres; this could have a positive contribution to this objective.
9
Encourage and support economic growth within South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of strong market demand? Will it support existing employment sectors? Will it encourage a more diverse and innovative economy? Will it support new business start-ups and increase the number of self-employed residents?
Policy: The policy could have a very positive effect against this policy as it could deliver land to meet the employment needs of the Borough over the plan period and could help to achieve the aims of this sustainability objective.
++ - Baseline: The LDF policies are outdated and do not support the employment land requirement as set out in the Employment Land Review. Old policies are unlikely to meet our employment land needs and are likely to have an overall negative effect against this sustainability objective.
10
Increase opportunities for employment and education and improve living standards
Will it support training and education of a local workforce? Will it seek help to reduce levels of unemployment throughout the borough? Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation across the borough?
Policy: The policy could have a very positive effect against this policy as delivering the required amount of employment land could help to increase job opportunities and achieve the aims of this sustainability objective.
++ - Baseline: The LDF policies are out of date and would not support the employment need in the Borough over the Plan period. This could have negative effects on job creation and retention of existing jobs and could therefore have a negative effect against this objective.
11
Promote equality of opportunity and access and promote good relations between diverse communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and access for all? Will it promote good relations between diverse communities? Will it impact upon people who share a protected characteristic identified in the Equality Act 2010?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better housing, neighbourhoods and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and attractive housing, of different types and tenure, including affordable housing to meet the needs of residents? Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-social behaviour? Will it provide high quality, safe environments and accessible community services which help meet the needs of a growing and changing population? Will it help enhance the quality of life for our elderly population?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote healthier people and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and reduce health inequalities between communities? Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle choices? Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in children and adults? Will it provide high quality and healthy physical environments to encourage physical activity? Will it support and encourage good mental wellbeing?
Policy: The policy supports employment growth, education and training. Increased education and employment could have positive benefits on the health and wellbeing of the population.
+ +/- Baseline: Employment can have positive benefits for health and wellbeing. The policies support employment in the Borough, however they are outdated. They are considered to have a neutral effect on this objective.
Policy: ED2.1 Wardley Colliery
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy supports economic development which is likely to have increased demand for
energy consumption and energy emissions. The policy seeks to address flood risk issues
which could contribute towards this objective. +/- +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy ‘option would rely upon the NPPF and other policies within the Plan to
address the environmental impacts of this policy.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The Policy sets out detailed requirements needed to support this allocation and address
the site specific mitigation.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No Policy ‘option would rely upon the NPPF and other policies within the Plan to
address the environmental impacts of this policy. The other Plan policies would seek to
protect the LWS and support net gain, but would not provide the site specific guidance
needed to support the Local Plan allocation.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy seeks to support the remediation and mitigation of the site with regard to
ground conditions and enhancement of water quality. This could contribute towards this
objective.
+ +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy ‘option would rely upon the NPPF and other policies within the Plan to
address the environmental impacts of this policy.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy supports development on land which will largely support development on the
brownfield area within the wider Wardley Colliery site, contributing towards this
objective. + � Baseline:
A ‘No Policy ‘option would rely upon the NPPF and other policies within the Plan to
address the environmental impacts of this policy.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives. � �
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
A ‘No Policy ‘option would rely upon the NPPF and other policies within the Plan to
address the environmental impacts of this policy.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
�
�
Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy supports opportunities for new public transport links through re-opening the
Leamside rail line and providing a new park and ride facility. ++ +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy ‘option would rely upon the NPPF and other policies within the Plan to
address the transport impacts of this policy.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy sets out mitigation and issues which need to be addressed to support the use
of this site for economic development. It also safeguards the site for economic
development by ensuring that on-site uses don’t prejudice the wider site.
++ +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy ‘option would rely upon the NPPF and other policies within the Plan to
support economic development on this site. The site is identified in Policy ED2; however
it does not address the site-specific issues which need to be addressed to support this
allocation.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
The policy seeks to support economic development which could support opportunities
which could achieve the aims of this objective.
++ +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy ‘option would rely upon the NPPF and other policies within the Plan to
support economic development on this site which could in turn support job
opportunities.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: ED3 Provision of Port and Marine Employment Land
Baseline: LDF Policies SA3/ SS4/ J4 / H4
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy: The policy supports economic growth which is likely to result in increased energy consumption and
emissions. However, it may also support the growth of renewable technologies and industries
along the River Tyne which could contribute towards this objective. + +/- Baseline: The policies support economic growth which is likely to result in increased energy consumption
and emissions. However, it may also support the growth of renewable technologies.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
Due to the location of these proposed sites there may be some impact on the River
Tyne’s wildlife and marine life depending on the use of the site. Mitigation could be
required.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policies support economic growth may increase pressure on natural resources and
increase waste production. Economic growth may also generate more emissions through
vehicle movements or economic process which could negatively affect air quality.
Economic uses may also need to consider potential impacts on water quality due to their
proximity to the River Tyne. +/- +/- Baseline:
The policies support economic growth may increase pressure on natural resources and
increase waste production. Economic growth may also generate more emissions through
vehicle movements or economic process which could negatively affect air quality.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
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����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
An intensification of employment use in riverside locations could result in increased
pressure on road networks and existing infrastructure. +/-
����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy supports economic development in urban areas which could support
regeneration of some sites and encourage employment in areas close to existing town
centres. +/- + Baseline:
The policies identify a mix of employment sites including office developments in town
centres; this could have a positive contribution to this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy could have a very positive effect against this policy as it could deliver land to
meet the employment needs of the Borough and support a specific sector of economic
development. It could help to achieve the aims of this sustainability objective.
++ - Baseline:
The LDF policies are outdated and do not support the employment land requirement as
set out in the Employment Land Review. Old policies are unlikely to meet our
employment land needs and are likely to have an overall negative effect against this
sustainability objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
The policy could have a very positive effect against this policy as delivering the required
amount of employment land could help to increase job opportunities and achieve the
aims of this sustainability objective. Supporting specific economic opportunities for port
and marine based employment could also create training opportunities. ++ - Baseline:
The LDF policies are out of date and would not support the employment need in the
Borough over the Plan period. This could have negative effects on job creation and
retention of existing jobs and could therefore have a negative effect against this
objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
����
����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
����
����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports employment growth, education and training. Increased education
and employment could have positive benefits on the health and wellbeing of the
population.
+ +/- Baseline:
Employment can have positive benefits for health and wellbeing. The policies support
employment in the Borough, however they are outdated. They are considered to have a
neutral effect on this objective.
Policy: ED4 Protecting Employment Uses
Baseline: LDF Policy DM2
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy: The policy supports economic growth which is likely to result in increased energy consumption and
emissions. However, it may also support the growth of renewable technologies.
+/- +/- Baseline: The policy supports economic growth which is likely to result in increased energy consumption and
emissions. However, it may also support the growth of renewable technologies.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy supports economic development on sites last used for employment purposed
so could support the remediation of contaminated land. However, economic growth
could have a negative impact on air quality and waste production.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policy supports economic development in regeneration areas which could support
the remediation of contaminated land. Economic growth may also increase pressure on
natural resources, air quality and increase waste production.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ����
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address heritage and cultural objectives.
���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy supports employment growth in areas Although economic growth could
lead to increased traffic, the policy also supports alternative uses on employment sites
where continued employment use would result in unacceptable traffic or environmental
problems. + +/- Baseline:
The policy supports development in urban areas; this could support the use of public
transport but could also increase congestion.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy seeks to resist non-employment uses on employment land. This could direct
other uses, such as retail, into town centres. This could have a positive effect against this
objective. + + Baseline:
The policy supports the location of offices in town and district centres and also seeks to
resist non-employment uses on employment land. This could have a positive effect
against this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy supports existing businesses by safeguarding existing employment land to
ensure there is a sufficient supply of land and buildings required for employment uses.
+ +/- Baseline:
The policy seeks to support existing businesses by retaining existing employment land
and safeguarding it from non-employment uses; however, the policy is not supported by
the most up to date evidence and refers to outdated employment land requirements.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
The policy supports the retention of employment land which could lead to additional
employment opportunities and growth. + +/- Baseline:
The policy supports the retention of employment land and safeguarding existing business
which could lead to employment opportunities and growth. However, the policy is
outdated and may not fully support the aims of this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports employment growth which could have positive benefits on the health
and wellbeing of the population.
+ + Baseline:
The policy supports employment growth which could have positive benefits on the health
and wellbeing of the population. Furthermore, it seeks to restrict hot food takeaways A5
uses in predominantly industrial areas which could also have health benefits by
restricting opportunities to access unhealthy foods.
Policy: ED5 Employment development outside of employment allocations
Baseline: LDF Policy DM2 Safeguarding Employment Uses
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy supports development proposals on sites positively located in relation to
sustainable travel opportunities. This could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
However the policy could result in increased energy consumption. +/- +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy supports development proposals on sites located in sustainable locations.
This could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However the policy could result in
increased energy consumption.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address this objective.
���� +/-
Baseline:
The policy supports economic development in regeneration areas which could support
the remediation of contaminated land. Economic growth may also increase pressure on
natural resources, air quality and increase waste production
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy supports development within the built up area so should direct development
away from the Green Belt. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy supports development well located in relation to sustainable travel options.
+ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy supports development proposals on sites located in sustainable locations;
however this could have impacts upon the highway network but could also support
public transport use.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy could support new economic development in urban areas. Depending on the
location, use and scale of development, this could contribute towards this objective.
+/- + Baseline:
The LDF policy could have a positive effect against this objective as it supports economic
development in suitable locations, including in town and district centres. It is considered
that this could have a positive effect against this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy: The policy supports employment development opportunities which would have a positive
effect on the objective.
++ +/- Baseline:
The policy supports economic development opportunities which could have a positive
effect against this objective. However the policy is outdated and supports RSS
employment land requirements. This would therefore limit the policies ability to fully
achieve the aims of this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
The policy supports developments that would make a positive contribution to the local
economy. ++ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy is outdated and supports RSS employment land requirements. This would
therefore limit the policies ability to fully achieve the aims of this objective
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address this objective. ���� ����
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address this objective.
���� +
Baseline:
The LDF policy supports economic growth which could have positive health and
wellbeing effects. It also provides criteria for restricting Hot Food Takeaways in
Predominantly Industrial Areas. This could have a slightly positive effect against this
objective.
Policy: ED6 Leisure & Tourism
Baseline: LDF Policies SS5 & J5 Tourism and Culture in South Shields/ Jarrow
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy promotes tourism and increasing visitors to the coast. The policy seeks to
ensure that any effect on biodiversity designations is mitigated.
+/- - Baseline:
Policy SS5 encourages tourism and development in the Foreshore area. This area has
important biodiversity designations which could be impacted upon negatively should
development occur without mitigation.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives � ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect or mitigate against the loss of recreational provision and
encourage visitors to enjoy existing provision. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy supports cultural tourism, which in turn supports the Borough’s historic and
cultural assets. It also supports the conservation and enhancement of Green
Infrastructure assets. ++ + Baseline:
Both policies support cultural tourism and important historic and cultural assets in the
Borough. Policy J5 is outdated and may not contribute to meeting the full needs of this
objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
Encouraging tourism and visitors to the area could impact upon the road network but
could also increase public transport usage by visitors. +/- +/- Baseline:
Encouraging tourism and visitors to the area could impact upon the road network but
could also increase public transport usage by visitors.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy makes a positive contribution to this objective as it identifies the town centres
as the principle location for entertainment and leisure. It therefore contributes towards
the aim of this objective. ++ +/- Baseline:
Both policies support regeneration and development which could contribute towards this
sustainability objective. However, the policies are outdated which makes it uncertain as
to how well the aims of this sustainability objective could be fully met.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy supports business investment relating to tourism and the enhancement of
existing businesses.
+ +/- Baseline:
Both policies could support tourism related business investment in the area. However
the policies are outdated which makes it uncertain as to how well the aims of this
sustainability objective could be fully met.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
Supporting investment in tourism and leisure attractions could provide employment
opportunities. + �
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. � �
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
� +/- Baseline:
The policies could contribute towards public realm improvements which could contribute
somewhat to this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Providing opportunities for tourism and leisure could have positive health benefits and
could contribute towards this sustainability objective.
+/- +/- Baseline:
Providing opportunities for tourism and leisure could have positive health benefits and
could contribute towards this sustainability objective.
Policy: ED7 Tourist and Visitor Accommodation
Baseline: LDF Policy SS6
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� +/- Baseline:
Policy SS6 supports tourism and development in the Foreshore area. This area has
important biodiversity designations which could be impacted upon without mitigation.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. � ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy could support cultural tourism in the Borough by providing accommodation
for tourists.
+ + Baseline:
The policy could support cultural tourism in the Borough by providing accommodation
for tourists.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy could prevent parking issues which could occur from inappropriate
development. +/- +/- Baseline:
The policy could prevent parking issues which could occur from inappropriate
development.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy could prevent accommodation being located in inappropriate locations which
could contribute towards this objective. +/- +/- Baseline:
The policy could prevent accommodation being located in inappropriate locations which
could contribute towards this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy could support new hotel/ accommodation businesses and could contribute to
this sustainability objective.
+ + Baseline:
The policy could support new hotel/ accommodation businesses and could contribute to
this sustainability objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy will only support developments in appropriate locations which would not
negatively affect residential amenity. It could therefore contribute towards the aims of
this objective.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policy will only support developments in appropriate locations which would not
negatively affect residential amenity. It could therefore contribute towards the aims of
this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
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Policy: R1 The hierarchy of centres for South Tyneside
Baseline: LDF Policy SC2 Reviving our Town Centres and other Shopping Centres
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy: The policy supports the redevelopment of all of South Tyneside’s Town and District
Centres which is are considered to be sustainable locations. Sustainable locations with
good public transport links could help to reduce the need to travel and could reduce
emissions caused by private vehicles. +/- +/- Baseline: The LDF policy promotes development of Town Centres which is a sustainable location.
Sustainable locations with good public transport links could help to reduce the need to
travel and could reduce emissions caused by private vehicles.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy: This policy seeks to ensure that retail is concentrated in existing centres and could
contribute towards this objective. + ���� Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy: The policy seeks to encourage investment in existing retail centres, which are well served
by public transport and could support this objective. +/- +/- Baseline:
The policy priorities retailing at existing centres which are served by public transport.
Promoting development in sustainable locations could support this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy: The policy will support investment in existing centres which will support their viability
and improve vitality.
++ + Baseline: The LDF policy would continue to support development in our town and district centres
and could contribute to the aims of this objective. However, the policy is outdated and
may limit the plans ability to fully achieve the aims of this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy: The policy will support economic investment in existing centres which could also support
new and existing buisnesses.
+ +/- Baseline: The policy would support economic growth in our retailing centres. However, the policy
is outdated and may limit the plans ability to fully achieve the aims of this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy: By supporting investment in our centres this policy seeks to generate jobs and contribute
towards this objective. + +/- Baseline:
The policy would support economic growth in our retailing centres. However, the policy
is outdated and may limit the plans ability to fully achieve the aims of this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ����
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: R2 Ensuring Vitality and Viability in our Retail Centres
Baseline: LDF Policy SC2 Reviving our Town Centres and other Shopping Centres
Sustainability Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change in South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low carbon developments? Will it reduce energy consumption? Will it increase renewable energy production? Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy: Sustainable locations with good public transport links could help to reduce the need to travel and could reduce emissions caused by private vehicles.
+/- +/- Baseline: The LDF policy promotes development of South Shields Town Centre which is a sustainable location. Sustainable locations with good public transport links could help to reduce the need to travel and could reduce emissions caused by private vehicles.
2
Conserve and enhance biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity and habitats? Will it protect or enhance European, national and locally designated sites? Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other habitats? Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other areas of accessible green space? Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity sites?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our environmental assets and natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing water resources and quality? Will it positively contribute to air quality? Will it protect areas of high landscape value? Will it positively contribute to the remediation of contaminated land or sites? Will it help to reduce the amount of waste produced and increase the rate of re-use, recycling and composting? Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of the Green Belt? Will it ensure development is in a sustainable location and promote development on Brownfield land?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our green infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports provision is of high quality and meets the current and future needs of the borough? Will it increase allotment provision and reduce waiting lists? Does it safeguard or improve the quality of existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance and promote South Tyneside’s heritage and cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and non-designated heritage assets? Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement character and settings? Will it increase social benefit (education, citizenship, participation, well-being) derived from the historic and cultural environment? Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy: The policy could encourage proposals that are sensitive to the built environment. Mitigation could be required in some circumstances where development is within close proximity to heritage assets. +/-
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote sustainable transport and accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport infrastructure improvements? Will it reduce congestion and encourage the use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy: The policy encourages investment in existing centres that are served by public transport. This may contribute to public transport use and therefore contribute towards this objective. +/- +/- Baseline: The policy priorities retailing at existing centres which are served by public transport. Promoting development in sustainable locations could support this objective.
8
Ensure the vitality of our town centres and villages
Will it support the regeneration of town centres and villages? Will it promote competitive town and district centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy: The policy makes a very positive contribution to this objective by supporting investment in existing centres which could support regeneration and support vitality and viability.
++ + Baseline: The LDF policy would continue to support development in our town and district centres and could contribute to the aims of this objective. However, the policy is outdated and may limit the plans ability to fully achieve the aims of this objective.
9
Encourage and support economic growth within South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of strong market demand? Will it support existing employment sectors? Will it encourage a more diverse and innovative economy? Will it support new business start-ups and increase the number of self-employed residents?
Policy: The policy supports investment in the retailing centres, which could generate jobs and therefore contribute towards this objective.
+ +/- Baseline: The policy would support economic growth in our retailing centres. However, the policy is outdated and may limit the plans ability to fully achieve the aims of this objective.
10
Increase opportunities for employment and education and improve living standards
Will it support training and education of a local workforce? Will it seek help to reduce levels of unemployment throughout the borough? Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation across the borough?
Policy: The policy makes a contribution to this objective by supporting investment that could generate employment and contribute towards this objective.
+ +/- Baseline: The policy would support economic growth in our retailing centres. However, the policy is outdated and may limit the plans ability to fully achieve the aims of this objective.
11
Promote equality of opportunity and access and promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and access for all? Will it promote good relations between diverse communities?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
relations between diverse communities
Will it impact upon people who share a protected characteristic identified in the Equality Act 2010?
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better housing, neighbourhoods and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and attractive housing, of different types and tenure, including affordable housing to meet the needs of residents? Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-social behaviour? Will it provide high quality, safe environments and accessible community services which help meet the needs of a growing and changing population? Will it help enhance the quality of life for our elderly population?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote healthier people and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and reduce health inequalities between communities? Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle choices? Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in children and adults? Will it provide high quality and healthy physical environments to encourage physical activity? Will it support and encourage good mental wellbeing?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: R3 Mixed Use Opportunities in South Shields Town Centre
Baseline: LDF Policy SS7 Retailing Opportunities in South Shields Town Centre
Sustainability Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change in South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low carbon developments? Will it reduce energy consumption? Will it increase renewable energy production? Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy: The policy supports the redevelopment of South Shields Town Centre which is a sustainable location. Sustainable locations with good public transport links could help to reduce the need to travel and could reduce emissions caused by private vehicles.
+/- +/- Baseline: The LDF policy promotes development of South Shields Town Centre which is a sustainable location. Sustainable locations with good public transport links could help to reduce the need to travel and could reduce emissions caused by private vehicles.
2
Conserve and enhance biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity and habitats? Will it protect or enhance European, national and locally designated sites? Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other habitats? Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other areas of accessible green space? Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity sites?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our environmental assets and natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing water resources and quality? Will it positively contribute to air quality? Will it protect areas of high landscape value? Will it positively contribute to the remediation of contaminated land or sites? Will it help to reduce the amount of waste produced and increase the rate of re-use, recycling and composting? Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of the Green Belt? Will it ensure development is in a sustainable location and promote development on Brownfield land?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our green infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports provision is of high quality and meets the current and future needs of the borough? Will it increase allotment provision and reduce waiting lists? Does it safeguard or improve the quality of existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance and promote South Tyneside’s heritage and cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and non-designated heritage assets? Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement character and settings? Will it increase social benefit (education, citizenship, participation, well-being) derived from the historic and cultural environment? Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote sustainable transport and accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport infrastructure improvements? Will it reduce congestion and encourage the use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy: The policy is likely to attract more visitors to the town centre which could increase congestion. However the town centre benefits from good public transport links; more visitors into the town centre could encourage further investment in public transport.
+/- +/- Baseline: The LDF policy is likely to attract more visitors to the town centre which could increase congestion. However the town centre benefits from good public transport links; more visitors into the town centre could encourage further investment in public transport.
8
Ensure the vitality of our town centres and villages
Will it support the regeneration of town centres and villages? Will it promote competitive town and district centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy: The policy actively supports the redevelopment of South Shields Town Centre. The policy sets out acceptable uses as part of the South Shields 365 Town Centre Vision which could have positive impacts on the regeneration and vitality of the town.
++ - Baseline: The LDF policy is outdated. It is not informed by the latest evidence base or policy and does not reflect South Shields 365. The policy may limit the Plans ability to meet the sustainability aims of this objective.
9
Encourage and support economic growth within South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of strong market demand? Will it support existing employment sectors? Will it encourage a more diverse and innovative economy? Will it support new business start-ups and increase the number of self-employed residents?
Policy: Supporting new facilities in the town centre could have a positive effect in supporting employment and businesses.
+ +/- Baseline: The policy could still continue to support businesses in South Shields Town Centre; however the policy is outdated and may limit the plans ability to meet the sustainability aims of this objective.
10
Increase opportunities for employment and education and improve living standards
Will it support training and education of a local workforce? Will it seek help to reduce levels of unemployment throughout the borough? Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation across the borough?
Policy: The enhancement and investment in the town centre should make a positive contribution to the economy and support the creation of new jobs. However the effect are likely to be concentrated around South Shields town centre rather than across the whole Borough. +/- +/- Baseline: The LDF policy could still support employment in South Shields Town Centre; however the policy is outdated and may limit the plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
11
Promote equality of opportunity and access and promote good relations between diverse communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and access for all? Will it promote good relations between diverse communities? Will it impact upon people who share a protected characteristic identified in the Equality Act 2010?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better housing, neighbourhoods and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and attractive housing, of different types and tenure, including affordable housing to meet the needs of residents? Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-social behaviour? Will it provide high quality, safe environments and accessible community services which help meet the needs of a growing and changing population? Will it help enhance the quality of life for our elderly population?
Policy: The policy could have a positive effect on this objective by focusing investment in the town centre and building on the town centre as the heart of the community, increasing the accessibility to jobs, facilities goods and services. The policy also supports residential development in the town centre.
+ +/- Baseline: The policy supports some environmental improvements which could contribute towards this objective.
13
Promote healthier people and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and reduce health inequalities between communities? Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle choices? Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in children and adults? Will it provide high quality and healthy physical environments to encourage physical activity? Will it support and encourage good mental wellbeing?
Policy: The policy supports leisure development in the town centre which could encourage healthier lifestyles. However, the policy also supports restaurants, cafes and drinking establishments which could negatively impact the objective.
+/- Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: R4 South Shields Market Place
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy could support the traditional market in South Shields which could contribute
towards this objective.
+ -
Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies to promote cultural tourism. No policy
could limit opportunities in the Market Place which could contribute towards this
objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy makes a positive contribution to this objective by encouraging uses that bring
footfall to the town centre.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies to promote vitality and viability in South
Shields. No policy could limit opportunities for the Market Place to contribute towards
this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy makes a positive contribution to this objective by encouraging diversification
that could boost the economy.
+ +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies to promote economic growth in South
Shields. No policy could limit opportunities for the Market Place to contribute towards
this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies to promote employment in South
Shields. No policy could limit opportunities for the Market Place to contribute towards
this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: R5 Prioritising Centres Sequentially
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy supports developments in existing centres which is a sustainable location. Sustainable locations with good public transport links could help to reduce the need to
travel and could reduce emissions caused by private vehicles. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy prioritises town centre uses in accessible, well connected locations. This could
encourage the use of public transport. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy encourages main town centre uses to be in existing centres. This will support
the vitality and viability of town and district centres.
++ +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies and NPPF to support the vitality and
viability of town centres and villages. No policy could limit the plans ability fully support
this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy will have a positive impact on the economy by promoting the vitality and
viability of town centres.
+ +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies and NPPF to support economic growth in
South Tyneside. No policy could limit the plans ability fully support this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: R6 Proposals requiring an Impact Assessment
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
By supporting the sequential test, the policy would have a positive impact on this
objective by seeking to retain A1 uses in existing retail centres where possible.
+ +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies and NPPF to support the vitality and
viability of town centres and villages. No policy could limit the plans ability fully support
this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies and NPPF to support economic growth in
South Tyneside. No policy could limit the plans ability fully support this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: R7 Evening and Night-time Economy in South Shields Town Centre
Baseline: LDF Policy SS8 Evening and Night-time Economy in South Shields
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy is likely to attract visitors to South Shields town centre which could increase
traffic generation. However, the town centre benefits from good transport links which
could encourage visitors to use more sustainable transport methods than cars. Increased
usage of public transport could result in more investment in sustainable transport.
+/- ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy seeks to enhance the vitality of South Shields town centre. The policy could
result in more visitors to the town centre and have a positive impact on the regeneration
and vitality of the town centre. ++ + Baseline:
The LDF policy could continue to have a positive effect against this objective as it could
support uses in South Shields centre which could contribute to the aims of this
sustainability objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
Supporting new facilities and businesses in the town centre could have a positive effect
in supporting employment and businesses.
+ + Baseline:
The LDF policy could continue to have a positive effect against this objective as it could
support uses in South Shields centre which could contribute to the aims of this
sustainability objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
The enhancement and investment in the town centre should make a positive
contribution to the economy and support the creation of new jobs. However the effects
are likely to be concentrated around South Shields town centre rather than across the
whole Borough. +/- +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy could continue towards this objective as it could support job opportunities
in South Shields centre which could contribute to the aims of this sustainability objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy could have a positive effect on this objective by focusing investment in the
town centre and building on the town centre as the heart of the community, increasing
the accessibility to jobs, facilities goods and services. However the policy could increase
anti-social behaviour due to an increase in bars and licenced premises.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy seeks to prevent development which could lead adverse environmental
and residential amenity. It could therefore contribute somewhat towards this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy could encourage unhealthy lifestyle choices by encouraging more restaurants,
bars and other licensed premises. This could have a negative effect against this
objective.
- - Baseline:
The policy could encourage unhealthy lifestyle choices by encouraging more restaurants,
bars and other licensed premises. This could have a negative effect against this
objective.
Policy: R8 Hot Food Takeaways (Use Class A5)
Baseline: LDF Policy DM3
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy seeks to prevent developments which could have a negative effect on
highway safety. The policy therefore contributes towards the aims of this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy aims to avoid an over concentration of hot food uses in town, district and local
shopping centres. Hot food uses can often lead to dead frontages during the day which
can negatively impact the attractiveness and character of shopping areas. Therefore the
policy could help support town and district centre vitality. + + Baseline:
The LDF policy aims to avoid an over concentration of hot food uses in town, district and
local shopping centres. Therefore the policy could help support town and district centre
vitality.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy could restrict start-up businesses looking to open a hot food takeaway in
certain areas. The policy is considered to have a neutral impact on this objective.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policy could restrict start-up businesses looking to open a hot food takeaway in
certain areas. The policy is considered to have a neutral impact on this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other
policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy aims to reduce the negative impacts sometimes associated with hot
food uses such anti-social behaviour and highway safety. It therefore contributes
towards this objective.
+ + Baseline:
The policy aims to reduce the negative impacts sometimes associated with hot
food uses such anti-social behaviour and highway safety. It therefore contributes
towards this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy aims to restrict A5 uses and should contribute to creating healthier
environments. The policy aims to reduce obesity levels through the restriction of
hot food takeaways near secondary school and in wards with levels of obesity
over 10% in year 6 pupils. ++ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy seeks to limit HFTA which could restrict opportunities for
consuming foods which could be unhealthy. It could contribute towards the aims
of this objective.
Policy: R9 Local Neighbourhood Hubs
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy would support the provision of shops and services within walking distance of
employment sites and new residential developments. This could reduce car reliance and
encourage active travel amongst residents, which also contribute to a reduction in
emissions. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ����
����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy would support the provision of shops and services within walking distance of
employment sites and new residential developments. This could reduce car reliance and
encourage active travel amongst residents. + ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
This policy would encourage service provision in existing local neighbourhood hubs which
could have a positive effect on the vitality and viability of these centres. However, the
policy also supports the provision of new shops and services which may increase
competition against existing centres. + +/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies and NPPF to support the vitality and
viability of town centres and villages. No policy could limit the plans ability fully support
this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy could support small scale businesses and retailers and could contribute
positively towards this objective. +
+/- Baseline:
A ‘no policy’ option would rely on other policies and NPPF to support economic growth
and new businesses. No policy could limit the plans ability fully support this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
The policy may lead to employment by encouraging investment in local areas.
+/- ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
The policy could support the delivery of community facilities and services in local
communities which could promote good relations and build community spirit. The
provision of services and shops within walking distance may also benefit those members
of the community with mobility issues and or elderly people who may be isolated from
facilities should they be reliant on vehicles to access them. +
����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
Communities would benefit from a policy that seeks to encourage the provision of shops,
services and facilities at a local level and would be more accessible to the elderly
population.
+ ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy would encourage community facilities at the local level, which could have a
positive impact on this objective as it could promote active travel and encourage walking.
+ ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
South Tyneside
-l Regeneration Policies Plan Local Draft Appraisa Sustainability
August 9201
Policy: RG1 South Shields Riverside
Baseline: LDF Policies SS2, SS4, SS10
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy states that proposals should be consistent with to Policy D2: General Design
Principles. Policy D2 supports sustainable design and climate change mitigation and
adaption within projects.
+ +/- Baseline:
Policy SS2 states that developments should conform to the highest standards of
sustainable design. Therefore development could contribute towards this objective,
however riverside sites could be affected by flooding and development could also
increase energy demands and contribute towards emissions from vehicles.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy requires a masterplan to be produced for Holborn to address ecological issues;
however, the sites are within close proximity to the coastal designations and will be likely
to have an effect.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policies support mixed-use development in location close to sensitive environmental
areas, the river and the coast. Mitigation is likely to be required.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy could support the remediation of contaminated land in the Riverside area.
However, housing development is likely to increase pressure on natural resources and
increase waste production.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policies could support the remediation of contaminated land in the Riverside area.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective. � � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
The policy supports the improvement of pedestrian links and cycle ways which could
contribute towards the green infrastructure in the area. +/- �
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect and enhance the Mill Dam Conservation Area and its setting.
The provision of new cultural related uses could have a positive effect against this
objective. ++ �
Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy identifies highway improvements, public transport links and highway and
cycleway improvements which should be considered as part of the scheme. + � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy would support regeneration close to South Shields town centre which could
help support the vitality and viability this area.
++ +/- Baseline:
The policies supports the regeneration of sites for economic, mixed-use and housing
development within South Shields town centre; however the policies are outdated and
may limit the ability of the Plan to fully achieve the aims of this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy supports mixed use development including offices and commercial
developments. This could have a very positive effect against this objective.
++ +/- Baseline:
The policies supports the regeneration of sites for economic and mixed-use development
within South Shields town centre; however the policies are outdated and may limit the
ability of the Plan to fully achieve the aims of this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
Providing opportunities for office space and commercial developments could support job
opportunities within the area. + +/- Baseline:
Policies could support some job creation opportunities, however the policies are
outdated.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective. � �
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy will provide housing in a sustainable location and will also provide a high
quality and well-designed environment which could contribute towards this objective.
++ +/- Baseline:
The policies supports the regeneration of sites for mixed-use and residential
development within South Shields town centre; however the policies are outdated and
may limit the ability of the Plan to fully achieve the aims of this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports cycle ways and pedestrian routes which could support healthy
lifestyle choices. Furthermore, providing good quality housing and employment
opportunities could have positive effects on health and wellbeing.
+ � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
Policy: RG2 Tyne Dock Estate Housing-led Regeneration Site
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy supports new housing which could increase energy demand and gas emissions.
It supports improvements to public transport and cycling links which could contribute
towards this objective. +/- +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy supports housing within close proximity to the coastal designations. HRA
impacts will need to be assessed.
+/- +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Housing development is likely to increase pressure on natural resources and increase
waste production. The policy also identifies that impacts on AQMA must be assessed.
+/- +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The policy supports enhancing an area of public open space which could contribute
towards this objective. + +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
�
+/-
Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy identifies highway improvements, public transport links and cycleway
improvements which should be considered as part of the scheme. + +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy would support regeneration close to South Shields town centre which could
help support the vitality and viability this area. + +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
� +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives. � +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
� +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy will provide housing in a sustainable location and will also provide a high
quality and well-designed environment which could contribute towards this objective.
++ +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports cycle ways and pedestrian routes which could support healthy
lifestyle choices. Furthermore, providing good quality housing could have positive effects
on health and wellbeing.
+ +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies within the Plan to deliver this scheme;
therefore there are uncertainties as to how this could affect the Sustainability Objectives.
Policy: RG3 Winchester Street Housing-led Regeneration Site
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy supports new housing which could increase energy demand and gas emissions.
+/- +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy supports housing within close proximity to the coastal designations. HRA
impacts will need to be assessed.
+/- +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Housing development is likely to increase pressure on natural resources and increase
waste production.
+/- +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy identifies that the site is within close proximity to listed buildings, impacts
upon the setting of these buildings will need to be considered.
+ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy identifies highway improvements which should be considered as part of the
scheme. It is also within close proximity to a public transport hub, it may contribute to
supporting public transport use. + +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy supports housing-led regeneration within South Shields town centre, it is
considered to have a very positive effect against this objective. ++ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy will provide housing in a sustainable location and will also provide a high
quality and well-designed environment which could contribute towards this objective.
++ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Providing good quality housing could have positive effects on health and wellbeing.
+ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
Policy: RG4 Argyle Street Housing-led Regeneration Site
Baseline: LDF Policy SA1
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy supports new housing which could increase energy demand and gas emissions.
It supports improvements to public transport and cycling links which could contribute
towards this objective. +/- +/- Baseline:
The policy supports new housing which could increase energy demand and gas emissions.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy seeks for development proposals to consider impacts on biodiversity value of
the site. There is still uncertainty as to how this would be addressed.
+/- - Baseline:
The policy does not address on-site biodiversity impacts and therefore could have a
negative effect against this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Housing development is likely to increase pressure on natural resources and increase
waste production.
+/- +/- Baseline:
Housing development is likely to increase pressure on natural resources and increase
waste production.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective. � � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
�
�
Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy identifies highway improvements and cycleway/ pedestrian improvements
which should be considered as part of the scheme. + � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy would support regeneration close to Hebburn town centre which could help
support the vitality and viability this area. + + Baseline:
The policy would support regeneration close to Hebburn town centre which could help
support the vitality and viability this area.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy identifies the site for mixed use development. This could support this
objective; however the allocation is outdated and not supported by the Employment
Land Review.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy identifies the site for mixed use development which could support job
opportunities. This could support this objective; however the allocation is outdated and
not supported by the Employment Land Review.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy will provide housing in a sustainable location and will also provide a high
quality and well-designed environment which could contribute towards this objective.
++ +/- Baseline:
The policy supports the regeneration of this site for mixed-use development; however
the policies are outdated and may limit the ability of the Plan to fully achieve the aims of
this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports cycle ways and pedestrian routes which could support healthy
lifestyle choices. Furthermore, providing good quality housing could have positive effects
on health and wellbeing.
+ � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
Policy: RG5 Cleadon Lane Mixed Use Regeneration Site
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy identifies the need for a flood risk assessment to address any flood risk issues
present on this site. It also advocates the removal of a culvert.
+ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There may be some ecological impacts associated with developing the site. The site will
also be subject to a HRA to mitigate any impacts on the coastal designations.
+/- +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Housing development is likely to increase pressure on natural resources and increase
waste production.
+/- +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy supports the creation of strong defensible boundaries to the Green Belt as
part of the development site. + +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy identifies highway improvements, public transport links and cycleway
improvements which should be considered as part of the scheme. + +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy could support the Cleadon and Boldon villages and contribute towards this
objective. + +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy supports mixed use on site including employment uses. This could contribute
towards this objective.
++ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
Providing opportunities for economic developments could support job opportunities
within the area. + +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy will provide housing in a sustainable location and will also provide a high
quality and well-designed environment which could contribute towards this objective.
++ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports cycle ways and pedestrian routes which could support healthy
lifestyle choices. Furthermore, providing good quality housing and employment
opportunities could have positive effects on health and wellbeing.
+ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
Policy: RG6 Fowler Street Improvement Area
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.
� +/- Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective. � +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective. � +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective. � +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
Improvements to this area could contribute to supporting the vitality and viability of
South Shields town centre. It would therefore contribute towards this objective. ++ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective. � +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
Public realm improvements could contribute towards this objective by supporting high
quality and safe environments.
+ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
Policy: RG7 Foreshore Improvement Area
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy supports improvements and developments in close proximity to the coastal
designations. HRA will be needed to mitigate any potential impacts.
+/- +/- Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective. � +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The policy supports the enhancement of sports facilities at Gypsies Green. This could
contribute positively to this objective. ++ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
Improvements proposed in this policy could help to support tourism in the Borough.
+ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective. � +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The improvements set out in this policy could contribute towards the wider vitality of
South Shields. + +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective. � +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.
� +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports new sports provision which could provide opportunities for physical
activity and could contribute positively to this objective.
+ +/- Baseline:
Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve
these sustainability objectives.
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Policy: D1 Built Environment
Baseline: Core Strategy Policy ST2
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change
in South
Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy encourages sustainable and innovative design which could include the
renewable technologies or sustainable construction techniques in the development
of new buildings and could have a positive effect on this objective. + +/- Baseline:
The policy could help to deliver energy efficient construction, renewable energy
however identified standards and targets are outdated.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy seeks to maintain and enhance the Boroughs natural character which
could contribute to delivering this objective.
+ + Baseline:
The policy encourages biodiversity and geological features to be considered at the
design stage and could positively contribute to this objective.
3
Safeguarding
our
environmental
assets and
natural
resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation of
contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy seeks to maintain and enhance the Boroughs natural character which
could contribute to delivering this objective.
+ +/- Baseline:
The policy encourages water recycling which could contribute to the delivery of this
objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of the
Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The policy seeks to enhance the natural environment which could include areas
which contribute to the green infrastructure network. + +/- Baseline:
The incorporation of biodiversity and geology could contribute to this objective.
6
Protect,
enhance and
promote South
Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy seeks to encourage consideration of historic character which could
include areas which contribute to the delivery of this objective.
+ � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the use
of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
� + Baseline:
The policy supports sustainable travel and alternative travel modes to the private
car.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres
and villages
Will it support the regeneration of town centres
and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support
economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and innovative
economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities
for employment
and education
and improve
living standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote
equality of
opportunity and
access and
promote good
relations
between
diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the Equality
Act 2010?
Policy:
The policy encourages inclusive design which could be beneficial to those with
mobility issues or other disabilities.
+ +/- Baseline:
The policy encourages inclusive design which could be beneficial to those with
mobility issues or other disabilities.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and tenure,
including affordable housing to meet the needs
of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
The policy seeks to encourage high quality and safe environments which would
significantly contribute to the delivery of this sustainability objective. ++ ++
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
The policy encourages high standards of urban design , designing out of crime and
flexible and adaptable buildings which could assist out elderly population.
13
Promote
healthier
people and
communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in children
and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy seeks to deliver safe and high quality environments which could have
health benefits by encouraging physical activity and improve mental wellbeing.
+ + Baseline:
The policy seeks to deliver safe and high quality environments which could have
health benefits by encouraging physical activity and improve mental wellbeing.
Policy: D2 General Design Principles
Baseline: Development Management Policy – DM1
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change
in South
Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
Climate change mitigation is included in the policy. It also encourages sustainable
construction, particularly BREEAM standards and the implementation of national
standards for energy efficiency, as well as encouraging the retention / replacement of
trees and landscaping which could help mitigate surface water flooding impacts. ++ ++ Baseline:
The policy promotes lower carbon emissions, energy efficiency and renewable energy
sources. It also encourages development to minimise flood risk and encourages the
retention and replacement of trees and landscaping which could also help deliver this
objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy encourages the retention and replacement of trees which could have some
biodiversity value and contribute to this objective.
+ + Baseline:
The policy encourages the retention and replacement of trees which could have some
biodiversity; it also seeks to support the provision of priority natural habitats and species.
3
Safeguarding
our
environmental
assets and
natural
resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
� ++ Baseline:
The policy seeks to prevent development which could have an adverse impact on AQMA’s,
supports remediation measures for contaminated land and has regard to mineral working
legacy in the borough.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The policy encourages green landscaping and the retention and replacement of trees
which could contribute to the wider green infrastructure network.
+ + Baseline:
The policy encourages the provision of open spaces and landscaping and links to the green
infrastructure network.
6
Protect,
enhance and
promote South
Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy encourages the installation of public art which could contribute to the Boroughs
cultural assets. It also seeks to reinforce local identify which could include the protection
and enhancement of heritage assets, landmarks and views. + +/- Baseline:
The policy encourages the installation of public art which could contribute to the Boroughs
cultural assets. It also seeks to reinforce local identify which could include the protection
and enhancement of heritage assets, landmarks and views.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. � + Baseline: The policy supports development which is acceptable in relation to highway
capacity and facilities pedestrian and cycling routes.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres
and villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy seeks to support regeneration by improving poor townscapes. This could
contribute towards this objective. + � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support
economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities
for employment
and education
and improve
living standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote
equality of
opportunity and
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between
Policy:
The policy encourages inclusive and accessible developments and lifetime
neighbourhoods. These principles could help to have benefits for those with disabilities ++ +/-
access and
promote good
relations
between
diverse
communities
diverse communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
and support people at different life stages.
Baseline:
The policy supports accessible developments which could have benefits for those with
mobility issues.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy encourages good design and high quality, safe neighbourhoods it also seeks to
support the needs of and aging population. The policy could help to deliver this
sustainability objective.
++ ++ Baseline:
The policy encourages good design and high quality, safe neighbourhoods. The policy
could help to deliver this sustainability objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and
communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy
lifestyle choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy
physical environments to encourage physical
activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy encourages good design and high quality, safe neighbourhoods which could
have health benefits for the community. The policy could help to deliver this sustainability
objective.
++ + Baseline:
The policy supports active travel through the provision of cycling and walking routes which
could support this objective. Furthermore, providing a good quality environment can be
beneficial for health and wellbeing.
Policy: D3 Residential Development
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change
in South
Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy encourages sustainable design in residential developments which could help
to deliver the aims of this objective. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy encourages gardens and natural features to be considered as part of the
design process which could contribute towards protecting natural environments and
supporting biodiversity. + ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding
our
environmental
assets and
natural
resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of the
Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
The policy encourages gardens and natural features to be considered as part of the
design process which could contribute towards the wider green infrastructure network. +/- ����
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect,
enhance and
promote South
Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the use
of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres
and villages
Will it support the regeneration of town centres
and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support
economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and innovative
economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities
for employment
and education
and improve
living standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote
equality of
opportunity and
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
Policy:
The policy promotes flexibility and to be able to meet the changing needs of residents
which could contribute to this objective. + -
access and
promote good
relations
between
diverse
communities
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
No policy could see the delivery on housing that is not adaptable and restricts the
ability of housing to meet the needs of its occupants.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and tenure,
including affordable housing to meet the needs
of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy seeks to deliver good design for new housing development which would
support this objective.
++ -
Baseline:
No policy could result in housing delivered at high densities which do not consider
amenity issues of occupants do not include outdoor amenity space and limit the ability
of the dwelling to adapt to the occupants needs.
13
Promote
healthier people
and
communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in children
and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Building for life mark could help to deliver adaptable housing which could contribute to
health and wellbeing in the community.
+ - Baseline:
No policy could have negative health implications by resulting housing with little
amenity value for occupants or is able to meet the needs of those with mobility issues.
This could result in negative impacts on wellbeing.
Policy: D4 Alterations and Extensions
Baseline: Development Management Policy DM1 – criterion (a)
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change
in South
Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. � �
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding
our
environmental
assets and
natural
resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of the
Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. � �
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect,
enhance and
promote South
Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy provides guidance which could have positive benefits for alterations and
extensions for heritage assets.
+/- + Baseline:
The policy provides guidance which could have positive benefits for alterations and
extensions for heritage assets. It also encourages developments to consider impacts on
the setting and local identity which could have a positive outcomes on this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the use
of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres
and villages
Will it support the regeneration of town centres
and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support
economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and innovative
economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities
for employment
and education
and improve
living standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote
equality of
opportunity and
access and
promote good
relations
between
diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and tenure,
including affordable housing to meet the needs
of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy will help to contribute towards the development of good design in
extensions and alterations, which could contribute to supporting high quality
environments.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policy will help to contribute towards the development of good design in
extensions and alterations, which could contribute to supporting high quality
environments.
13
Promote
healthier people
and
communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in children
and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: D5 Shopfronts
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability Objective Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives. � �
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
Improving the character of shops and the retail environment could have a positive impact on
the attractiveness of the area and could have a positive effect on the vitality and viability of
the area.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF and other policies within the Local Plan to
provide design guidance for shopfront development. A gap in the policies could lead to poor
quality developments which could negatively impact upon the attractiveness, vitality and
viability of town centres.
9
Encourage and
support
economic growth
within South
Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy encourages good design of shop fronts in our retail centres; this could contribute
towards improving the wider environment and could contribute to this objective.
+/- - A ‘No Policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF and other policies within the Local Plan to
provide design guidance for shopfront development. A gap in the policies could lead to poor
quality developments which could negatively impact upon the quality of the local
environments.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: D6 Advertisements
Baseline: Development Management Policy DM1 – criterion (f)
Sustainability Objective Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives. � �
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy encourages development to respect the character of buildings and to make a
positive contribution to the built and historic environment. It also encourages advert
applications to consider the character and appearance of the surrounding area which could
reduce the potential harmful impact in heritage areas. + +/- The policy encourages adverts to consider the local context however it does not consider
impacts of shopfronts.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
Improving the character of shops and the retail environment could have a positive impact on
the attractiveness of the area and could have a positive effect on the vitality and viability of
the area. +/- � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support
economic growth
within South
Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
Well-designed adverts could contribute to a good quality environment and could contribute
towards this objective.
+/- +/-
Baseline:
Well-designed adverts could contribute to a good quality environment and could contribute
towards this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the
Plan would address sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
South Tyneside
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August 9201
Policy: HE1 Heritage Assets
Baseline: No policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change
in South
Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
This policy could limit the extent that renewable technologies could be
implemented on or within the setting of historic and listed buildings.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
Protecting historic buildings and there settings could help to protect habitats for
protected species particularly bats and mature trees or hedgerows.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding
our
environmental
assets and
natural
resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Protecting and re-using historic buildings could help to reduce material going to
landfill as a result of demolition.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect,
enhance and
promote South
Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy could have a very positive effect in delivering this objective as it
supports the protection of heritage assets and promotes cultural identify and
tourism. ++ +/- Baseline:
If no policy was included in the Local Plan, applications would be assessed in
accordance with the NPPF.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres
and villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy could support the inclusion of heritage buildings in regeneration
schemes and could contribute to the character and viability of town and village
centres. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support
economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and innovative
economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
Supporting tourism and the cultural economy could have a positive effect in
supporting employment in the Borough.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities
for
employment
and education
and improve
living standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote
equality of
opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between
diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhood
s and good
design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier
people and
communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: HE2 World Heritage Sites
Baseline: Core Strategy Policy EA4 World Heritage Sites
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
This policy could potentially restrict proposals for renewable technologies within
the buffer zone and setting of a World Heritage Site should they be considered to
have a negative impact. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy could have a positive effect on protecting World Heritage Sites and
their buffer zone and setting.
++ ++ Baseline:
The policy would help to protect our World Heritage assets, their settings and
help contribute to our cultural heritage and tourism by linking with visitor
attractions on the foreshore.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� +/- Baseline:
The policy supports ‘sustainable access ‘to South Shields town centre to raise the
profile of the site.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� +/- Baseline:
The policy supports cultural tourism which could support new and existing
businesses in the Foreshore area.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: HE3 Development Affecting Designated Heritage Assets
Baseline: Development Management Policy 6 – Heritage Assets and Archaeology
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
This policy could limit the extent that renewable technologies could be implemented on
or within the setting of historic and listed buildings.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
Protecting historic buildings and there settings could help to protect habitats for
protected species particularly bats and mature trees or hedgerows.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The policy seeks to retain existing trees, hedgerows and gardens which can contribute to
the wider green infrastructure network. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy would help to deliver the conservation and heritage aspects of this objective
and contributes to the cultural assets in the Borough.
++ ++ Baseline:
The policy would help to deliver the conservation and heritage aspects of this objective
and contributes to the cultural assets in the Borough.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
The policy could help contribute to high quality environments within the Borough.
+/- +/-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
The policy could help contribute to high quality environments within the Borough.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: HE4 Archaeology
Baseline: Development Management Policies DM6 Heritage Assets and Archaeology (Archaeology section)
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy could help to protect our historic and cultural heritage and could have
a positive effect against this objective.
++ + Baseline:
The policy would contribute towards this objective by protecting the Borough’s
heritage.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: HE5 Development Affecting Non designated heritage assets
Baseline: Development Management Policy DM6 Heritage Assets & Archaeology
Sustainability Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change in South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low carbon developments? Will it reduce energy consumption? Will it increase renewable energy production? Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy: This policy could limit the extent that renewable technologies could be implemented on or within the setting of Heritage assets.
+/- +/- Baseline: There could be conflict between this objective and the policy protecting the appearance of heritage assets, particularly regarding renewable technologies.
2
Conserve and enhance biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity and habitats? Will it protect or enhance European, national and locally designated sites? Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other habitats? Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other areas of accessible green space? Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity sites?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our environmental assets and natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing water resources and quality? Will it positively contribute to air quality? Will it protect areas of high landscape value? Will it positively contribute to the remediation of contaminated land or sites? Will it help to reduce the amount of waste produced and increase the rate of re-use, recycling and composting? Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of the Green Belt? Will it ensure development is in a sustainable location and promote development on Brownfield land?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our green infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports provision is of high quality and meets the current and future needs of the borough? Will it increase allotment provision and reduce waiting lists? Does it safeguard or improve the quality of existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance and promote South Tyneside’s heritage and cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and non-designated heritage assets? Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement character and settings? Will it increase social benefit (education, citizenship, participation, well-being) derived from the historic and cultural environment? Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy: The policy would help to protect all heritage assets and would have a positive effect against this objective.
++ ++ Baseline: The policy would help to protect all heritage assets and would have a positive effect against this objective.
7
Promote sustainable transport and accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport infrastructure improvements? Will it reduce congestion and encourage the use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the vitality of our town centres and villages
Will it support the regeneration of town centres and villages? Will it promote competitive town and district centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and support economic growth within South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of strong market demand? Will it support existing employment sectors? Will it encourage a more diverse and innovative economy? Will it support new business start-ups and increase the number of self-employed residents?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase opportunities for employment and education and improve living standards
Will it support training and education of a local workforce? Will it seek help to reduce levels of unemployment throughout the borough? Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation across the borough?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality of opportunity and access and promote good relations between diverse communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and access for all? Will it promote good relations between diverse communities? Will it impact upon people who share a protected characteristic identified in the Equality Act 2010?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better housing, neighbourhoods and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and attractive housing, of different types and tenure, including affordable housing to meet the needs of residents? Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-social
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
behaviour? Will it provide high quality, safe environments and accessible community services which help meet the needs of a growing and changing population? Will it help enhance the quality of life for our elderly population?
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote healthier people and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and reduce health inequalities between communities? Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle choices? Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in children and adults? Will it provide high quality and healthy physical environments to encourage physical activity? Will it support and encourage good mental wellbeing?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: HE6 Heritage at Risk
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
This policy could limit the extent that renewable technologies could be implemented.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy would seek to retain and protect heritage assets which would contribute to
the Borough’s historic and cultural heritage.
+ - Baseline:
If no policy was included in the Local Plan, applications would be assessed in accordance
with the NPPF which does not provide guidance on heritage at risk.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ����
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
South Tyneside
-l Environment Natural Our forPlanning Policies Plan Local Draft Appraisa Sustainability
August 9201
Policy: NE1 Natural Environment Strategic Policy
Baseline: LDF Policy DM7 Biodiversity & Geodiversity Sites & EA3 Biodiversity and Geodiversity
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy aims to contribute towards the mitigation of the effects of climate change,
including flood risk, and coastal change. The policy could have a very positive effect on
this objective. ++ + Baseline:
The LDF policy seeks to protect our important environmental assets and green
infrastructure. Retention of green spaces and vegetation can help to address some of
the impacts of climate change.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect our biodiversity and geological resources and protect
designated areas and priority species. The policy also seeks to secure measurable net
gains for biodiversity.
++ + Baseline:
The LDF policy continues to protect our important biodiversity and geodiversity sites.
The policy does not address net gains to the biodiversity habitats which could limit its
ability to fully meet the aims of this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy
The policy could contribute to protecting areas of high landscape value, it also seeks to
improve and protect water and groundwater quality and address a range of pollution
causes and land contamination. This policy could have a very positive effect against this
objective. ++ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy protects our important environmental assets which could contribute to
protecting our areas of high landscape value however these designations are now
outdated.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect green infrastructure and could have a positive effect on the
Green Belt green infrastructure corridor. + +/- Baseline:
The policy seeks to protect green infrastructure and could have a positive effect on the
Green Belt green infrastructure corridor.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
Policy:
The policy seeks to provide new and maintain our existing green infrastructure network
and protect trees and woodland which could contribute to the network. The policy is
considered to have a very positive effect on this objective.
++ +
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
The LDF policy seeks to protect the borough’s strategic green infrastructure and could
contribute towards this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
Protection and enhancement of the natural environment could contribute to protecting
the setting of historic areas and contributing to protecting historic landscapes.
+ + Baseline:
The policy seeks to preserve and restore our historic environment. Retaining and
improving our natural assets may also contribute towards encouraging tourism.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� +/- Baseline:
Policy EA3 identifies Wardley Colliery as a habitat creation zone. The policy could impact
on the aims of this objective as it could be contrary to the draft Local Plan policies.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� +/- Baseline:
Policy EA3 identifies Wardley Colliery as a habitat creation zone. The policy could impact
on the aims of this objective as it could be contrary to the draft Local Plan policies.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The retention of trees particularly in urban areas and the retention of trees and
hedgerows and open space in new developments could contribute to good design and
creating high quality neighbourhoods.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Having access to high quality natural environments and open spaces can have a positive
effect on health and wellbeing. This policy is considered to contribute towards this
objective.
+ + Baseline:
The policy seeks to retain our strategic green infrastructure and natural environment.
This can have positive effect son health and wellbeing and create opportunities to
partake in active lifestyles.
Policy: NE2 Biodiversity, Geodiversity and Ecological Networks
Baseline: LDF Policy DM7 Biodiversity and Geodiversity
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect our important environmental assets and green infrastructure.
Retention of green spaces and vegetation can help to address some of the impacts of
climate change. + + Baseline:
The LDF policy seeks to protect our important environmental assets and green
infrastructure. Retention of green spaces and vegetation can help to address some of
the impacts of climate change.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy ensures that biodiversity, geodiversity and ecological networks are considered
at an early stage in the development process and those detrimental impacts of
development on biodiversity and geodiversity should be avoided. The policy gives priority
to protecting our internationally important sites and protects nationally important sites
and ensures that development that is likely to have an adverse impact on locally
important sites will only be approved if its meets the challenging criteria listed. ++ +
Baseline:
The LDF policy continues to protect our important biodiversity and geodiversity sites.
The policy does not address net gains to the biodiversity habitats which could limit its
ability to fully meet the aims of this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy ensures that impacts on biodiversity, geodiversity and ecological networks are
minimised and thereby contributes towards safeguarding environmental assets.
+ - Baseline:
The policy seeks to protect the important areas of biodiversity and geodiversity, which
could contribute to protecting our Areas of High Landscape Value. However, the policy is
outdated and would not reflect Draft Local Plan designations.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The Green Belt includes internationally, nationally and locally important sites but other
policies protect the Green Belt. ���� +/- Baseline:
The policy seeks to protect green infrastructure and could have a positive effect on the
Green Belt green infrastructure corridor.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
The policy protects environmental assets which contribute towards our wider green
infrastructure network. The policy could have a positive effect on this objective. + +
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
The LDF policy seeks to protect the borough’s strategic green infrastructure and could
contribute towards this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
���� + Baseline:
The policy seeks to preserve and restore our historic environment. Retaining and
improving our natural assets may also contribute towards encouraging tourism.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The retention of the natural environment could contribute to good quality environments
in some developments. The implications of HRA mitigation may impact on some housing
developments.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Having access to high quality natural environments and open spaces can have a positive
effect on health and wellbeing. This policy is considered to contribute towards this
objective.
+ + Baseline:
The policy seeks to retain our strategic green infrastructure and natural environment.
This can have positive effect son health and wellbeing and create opportunities to
partake in active lifestyles.
Policy: NE3 Green Infrastructure
Baseline: Policy SC6 Providing for Recreational Open Space, Sport and Leisure
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy states that we deliver of a network good quality and accessible network of
green spaces. Green infrastructure can contribute to the long term sustainability of the
Borough by providing resources to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and
flooding. + + Baseline:
Green infrastructure can contribute to the long term sustainability of the Borough by
providing resources to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and flooding.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy states that we will strengthen existing wildlife corridors and support
opportunities for biodiversity improvement and net gains.
++
- Baseline:
The policy seeks to retain and provide more recreational open space within the Borough,
which could benefit biodiversity. It also seeks to implement the Great North Forest
framework which is now outdated. It also promotes recreational activities on coastal
corridors which could also have HRA implications.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy states that we deliver of a network good quality and accessible network of
green spaces. Green infrastructure can maintain and enhance the natural environment. It
also includes blue spaces – rivers, streams and ponds and so will contribute to protecting
and managing water resources. + +/- Baseline:
The policy seeks to reuse areas of brownfield land which could contribute towards this
sustainability objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There are important green infrastructure networks within the Green Belt but other
policies in the Local Plan protect the Green Belt. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct link between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Policy:
The policy states that we deliver of a network good quality and accessible network of
green spaces. The policy states that we will safeguard existing green infrastructure assets
identified in Supplementary Planning Document 3: Green Infrastructure Strategy. The
identified assets include allotments.
+ + +/-
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision? Baseline:
The policy seeks to promote provision of high quality open spaces and playing fields,
supporting the aims of this objective. However, the policy is outdated.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy states that we deliver of a network good quality and accessible network of
green spaces. Green infrastructure can contribute towards townscapes, settlement
character and settings. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy aims to strengthen connections through the Green Infrastructure network
which could support the enhancement of existing or provision of new cycleways and
footpaths which could contribute towards this objective. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy states that we deliver of a network good quality and accessible network of
green spaces. Well thought out on-site green infrastructure provision can improve the
quality and attractiveness new developments and help to mitigate the overall impact of
the development.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy states that we deliver a network of good quality and accessible network of
green spaces. An attractive and well connected network of green space can provide
opportunities for sport and recreation which can support active lifestyle choices and
improve health and mental wellbeing of residents. + + Baseline:
The policy supports the provision of open space and playing fields which contribute
towards enabling a healthy lifestyle.
Policy: NE4 Open Space and Green Infrastructure Provision
Baseline: Policy SC6 Providing for Recreational Open Space, Sport and Leisure
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
Providing and protecting open spaces in built up areas and new residential
development could help reduce the risk of surface water flooding.
+ + Baseline:
Green infrastructure can contribute to the long term sustainability of the Borough by
providing resources to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and flooding.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy should increase the amount of accessible green space in the Borough
and lead to enhancements of existing areas of green space.
+ - Baseline:
The policy seeks to retain and provide more recreational open space within the Borough,
which could benefit biodiversity. It also seeks to implement the Great North Forest
framework which is now outdated. It also promotes recreational activities on coastal
corridors which could also have HRA implications.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Providing areas of open space within residential developments could help
improve the air quality.
+/- +/- Baseline:
The policy seeks to reuse areas of brownfield land which could contribute towards this
sustainability objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy should help direct development away from open space and green
infrastructure provision towards brownfield sites. However, directing
development away from open space provision or playing pitches could direct
development towards Green Belt sites. +/- ����
Baseline:
There is no direct link between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
Policy:
The policy is likely to have a very positive impact on this objective by protecting
existing open space and requiring new housing development to provide open
space or to make financial contributions to open space, allotment provision or
++ +/-
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
playing pitches.
Baseline:
The policy seeks to promote provision of high quality open spaces and playing fields,
supporting the aims of this objective. However, the policy is outdated.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy considers development on designated open space acceptable where
the site does not positively contribute to the character, appearance and setting
of a designated heritage asset. The policy could lead to enhancements and
improvements of the setting of some heritage assets. +
���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy could support the enhancement of existing or provision of new cycleways and
footpaths which could contribute towards this objective. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy requires new developments to make contributions towards or provide
on-site open space provision. This could impact on the number of housing units
which could be delivered on some sites or could impact upon the viability of the
site. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy could promote healthy lifestyles through access to the green
infrastructure network and outdoor sports and leisure facilities. Enhanced open
spaces and opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreational activities and open
spaces can have a positive impact on physical and mental wellbeing. ++ + Baseline:
The policy supports the provision of open space and playing fields which contribute
towards enabling a healthy lifestyle.
Policy: NE5 Areas of High Landscape Value
Baseline: Core Strategy Policy EA1 Local Character and Distinctiveness
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy states that to be considered appropriate, development proposals within these
designated areas should encourage enhancement of the green infrastructure network.
Green infrastructure can contribute to the long term sustainability of the Borough by
providing resources to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and flooding. + +/- Baseline:
The policy seeks to protect openness of the Green Belt and increase tree cover which
could contribute towards this objective. However, the policy is outdated which could
limit the ability to achieve the SA objectives.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect our most sensitive and valued landscapes which could
contribute towards protecting habitats. The policy also seeks to deliver biodiversity
enhancements which could contribute towards this objective.
++ +/- Baseline:
The policy seeks to increase tree cover which could contribute towards this objective.
However, the policy is outdated which could limit the ability to achieve the SA objectives.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy seeks to protect our most sensitive and valued landscapes and would
contribute towards the aims of this objective.
++ - Baseline:
The LDF policy aims to conserve the best qualities of South Tyneside built and natural
environment; however it does not identify Areas of High Landscape Value.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
Areas of High Landscape Value are located within the Green Belt and could contribute
towards this objective. + + Baseline:
The policy seeks to protect and enhance the openness of the Green Belt.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
The policy states that to be considered appropriate, development proposals within these
designated areas should encourage enhancement of the green infrastructure network. + +/-
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
The policy seeks to protect openness of the Green Belt and increase tree cover which
could contribute towards this Green Infrastructure and this objective. However, the
policy is outdated which could limit the ability to achieve the SA objectives.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
Areas of High Landscape Value can contribute towards townscapes, settlement character
and settings.
+ + Baseline:
The LDF policy aims to conserve the best qualities of South Tyneside built and natural
environment, as well the special and separate character of the villages which could
contribute towards preserving the historic setting of these areas.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy may restrict inappropriate development within the designations.
Development within close proximity may also need to consider impacts upon the setting
of the designations.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Enhancing and improving the quality of the environment can have positive health and
wellbeing outcomes.
+ + Baseline:
Enhancing and improving the quality of the environment can have positive health and
wellbeing outcomes.
Policy: NE6 Flood Risk and Water Management
Baseline: DM1 Management of Development (f)
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy requires development proposals to be designed to mitigate and adapt to
climate change. The policy directs development away from areas at risk from flooding
and requires the use of SuDS to reduce flood risk. However the policy unlikely to have
any effect on energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions. ++ + Baseline:
Policy DM1 seeks to mitigate flood risk could contribute positively towards this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
Species and habitats using water courses and connected green infrastructure will benefit
from reduced incidences and severity of flooding, furthermore the creation of SUDS
could help to support wildlife and create new habitats.
++ +/- Baseline:
The policy seeks to minimise and mitigate flood risk which could have some positive
effects on existing wildlife habitats and corridors.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy aims to reduce flood risk and requires developers to have regard to the
Environment Agency’s groundwater vulnerability maps when determining appropriate
SuDS schemes this could have positive impacts on water quality.
++ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The policy could support the development of SUDs and water storage systems which
could contribute towards the Green Infrastructure network. + ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy may restrict the amount of land available for economic development,
particularly along the River Tyne corridor where South Tyneside has traditionally
experienced economic development. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
The policy could restrict the amount of land available for housing development. However
the policy will help deliver a safe and accessible community and ensure new homes are
safe from flood risk.
+ +
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
The policy will help deliver a safe and accessible community and ensure new homes are
safe from flood risk.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: NE7 Protecting Water Quality
Baseline: LDF Policy EA5
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy supports the development of SUDs and green infrastructure enhancements
which could contribute towards this objective.
+ +/- Baseline:
The policy seeks to reduce levels of pollution which could contribute towards this
objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy requires developments that discharge into a watercourse to incorporate water
pollution control measures as well as not permitting development that would have an
adverse impact on water dependent SSSIs and Natura 2000 sites. It also supports
biodiversity enhancement and connectivity to wildlife corridors. This could have a
positive impact on biodiversity. ++ +/-
Baseline:
The policy supports reduction of pollution and environmental enhancement which could
have a positive effect on biodiversity.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy protects surface and groundwater bodies and encourages enhancement of
these resources where possible. New development that discharges into a watercourse
will be required to incorporate appropriate water pollution control measures.
++ +/- Baseline:
The policy supports the reduction of pollution and the remediation of contaminated land,
however it does not address water quality and would be reliant upon other polices and
the NPPF to address this issue.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The policy could contribute positively to green infrastructure, the provision and
protection of buffer zones around water courses could provide additional green spaces
throughout the Borough. ++ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Improved water quality could have a positive on health. River corridors and floodplains
may also provide land for leisure and recreation.
+ +/- Baseline:
The policy supports the reduction of pollution and the remediation of contaminated land
which could have positive health effects; however, it does not address impacts of water
quality.
Policy: NE8 Coastal Change
Baseline: LDF Policy EA2 The Coastal Zone
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy provides the framework for mitigation against coastal erosion and coastal
defence schemes. The policy could perform positively against this objective.
++ + Baseline:
The LDF policy identifies areas to reduce coastal erosion and reduce the risk of flooding.
These could be exacerbated through climate change and therefore would have a positive
effect against this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy gives full weight to the level of importance of the coast’s ecological value and
is likely to have a positive impact on biodiversity and coastal European, national and
locally designated sites.
++ - Baseline:
The policy seeks to conserve and enhance the natural environment at the coast and also
as a resource for outdoor recreation. This could encourage recreational disturbance
which could negatively affect the coastal biodiversity designations.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy seeks to restrict development which could have a negative effect on the coast
with regard to landscape.
+ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy seeks to retain high quality environment which could contribute towards
this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The coast in South Tyneside provides an area of open space for leisure and recreation.
The policy will protect these areas from the adverse impacts from development. + ++ Baseline:
The LDF policy supports the use of the coastal area for outdoor recreation which would
support this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy is not likely to enhance heritage and cultural assets; however, the policy seeks
to protect heritage assets from adverse impacts from new or replacement coastal
defences. + +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy seeks to promote tourism which could support this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� + Baseline:
The policy identifies the A183 as a site to reduce erosion. This could have a positive
effect against this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy seeks to promote tourism which could support this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports high quality environments which could have health benefits and
promote leisure and recreation.
+ + Baseline:
The policy supports high quality environments which could have health benefits and
promote leisure and recreation.
Policy: NE9 Contaminated Land and Ground Stability
Baseline: LDF Policy DM1(m) – Management of Development & Policy EA5 Environmental Protection
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
Addressing ground stability and contamination issues may improve the environment
which could be beneficial to wildlife and may contribute to delivering this objective.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy could have a positive effect against this objective as it encourages the
remediation of contaminated land in the borough.
++ + Baseline:
The policy could have a positive effect against this objective as it encourages the
remediation of contaminated land in the borough.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
Remediation of contaminated brownfield land may create development opportunities
which could reduce pressure for developments in the Green Belt. + + Baseline:
Remediation of contaminated brownfield land may create development opportunities
which could reduce pressure for developments in the Green Belt.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
Remediation of contaminated brownfield land in urban areas may allow for development
opportunities which could encourage regeneration. + + Baseline:
Remediation of contaminated brownfield land in urban areas may allow for development
opportunities which could encourage regeneration, especially along the riverside.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
This policy encourages the remediation of contaminated land to reduce risk to human
health and therefore could have a positive effect against this objective.
+ + Baseline:
This policy encourages the remediation of contaminated land to reduce risk to human
health and therefore could have a positive effect against this objective.
Policy: NE10 Air Quality
Baseline: LDF Policies Policy DM1 (l) & EA5
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy could have a positive impact on this objective as it could help limit greenhouse
gas emissions associated with vehicles and road transport emissions and encourage
alternative modes of transport via mitigation. + +/- Baseline:
Existing LDF policies could have a neutral effect against this objective as it would aim to
reduce pollution levels which could have a slight effect on this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy seeks to support development which contributes to air quality improvement
and does not exacerbate air quality issues. It is considered that this policy could have a
very positive effect against this objective.
++ + Baseline:
The policies seek to encourage development which does not exceed pollution levels and
therefore could have a positive effect on this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
����
���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy may help to encourage the use of public transport or active travel instead of a
reliance on the private car. It will also be a consideration for highway infrastructure
schemes which could increase vehicle usage and could negatively impact on air quality. +/- +/- Baseline:
The policies would be a consideration for highway infrastructure schemes which could
increase vehicle usage and could negatively impact on air quality.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy could have an effect on existing and future employment uses whose processes
emit air pollutants. Mitigation would need to be considered in accordance with the
policy. +/- +/- Baseline:
The policies could have an effect on existing and future employment uses whose
processes emit air pollutants. Mitigation would need to be considered in accordance
with the policy.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy seeks to direct residential developments to areas where there are no air
quality concerns, therefore helping to create good quality and safe environments.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy seeks to reduce air pollution which can have a negative effect on human
health and wellbeing and therefore could have a positive effect on this objective.
+ + Baseline:
The policy seeks to reduce air pollution which can have a negative effect on human
health and wellbeing and therefore could have a positive effect on this objective.
Policy: NE11 Pollution
Baseline: Core Strategy Policy EA5 Environmental Protection
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
Measures taken to reduce pollution and emissions may also contribute to reducing
greenhouse gases. Technologies used as mitigation may also contribute to reducing
energy consumption and a move towards renewable energy. + + Baseline:
Measures taken to reduce pollution and emissions may also contribute to reducing
greenhouse gases. Technologies used as mitigation may also contribute to reducing
energy consumption and a move towards renewable energy.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy seeks to avoid negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity. It is
therefore considered to have a positive effect on this objective.
+ � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy could have a very positive effect against this objective as it seeks to reduce
and mitigate water, air and soil pollution.
++ ++ Baseline:
The LDF policy could have a very positive effect on this objective as it would continue to
reduce levels of pollution, promote the remediation of contaminated land and protect
the water quality.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective. � � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
�
�
Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
It will also be a consideration for highway infrastructure schemes which could increase
vehicle usage and could potentially increase air pollution. +/- � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy may affect new or existing businesses whose processes may have a polluting
effect. Mitigation measures may need to be considered in these instances.
+/- � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives. � �
Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy seeks to ensure that potential pollution issues are adequately mitigated to
ensure safe living conditions for future inhabitants.
+ � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy could reduce exposure to pollutants within South Tyneside and could have a
positive effect against this objective.
+ + Baseline:
The policy could reduce exposure to pollutants within South Tyneside and could have a
positive effect against this objective.
South Tyneside
-l Infrastructure Policies Plan Local Draft Appraisa Sustainability
August 9201
Policy: IN1 Our Strategic Approach to Infrastructure
Baseline: LDF Core Strategy Policy ST2
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy seeks to support environmental infrastructure including renewable
technologies, flood defences and ultra-low emission vehicles. This could contribute
towards the aims of this objective. ++ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy promotes environmentally sound and energy efficient construction and
on-site generation of renewable energy to provide 10% of the scheme energy
requirements. However, the policy is outdated.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy seeks to support environmental infrastructure which could support existing
biodiversity networks and enhancements.
+ + Baseline:
The policy supports new development to incorporate biodiversity and features at the
design stage which could contribute towards this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy will support renewable technologies, flood defences and ultra-low emission
vehicles. This could reduce pollution, improving air quality and managing water quality;
therefore contributing towards the aims of this objective. It also supports the Borough’s
contribution towards the regional mineral land bank. + + Baseline:
The policy supports water recycling and conservation which could contribute towards
this objective. Promoting renewable technologies could also contribute towards
improving air quality.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives. � �
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
� �
Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy will ensure the highway networks in the Borough are able to support the
needs of its residents and businesses. It also promotes alternative modes of transport
including walking, cycling and public transport. ++ + Baseline:
The policy supports alternative modes of transport which could support this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
Infrastructure improvements could help to support the vitality and viability of town
centres and villages by supporting accessibility and attractiveness. + � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy could support infrastructure improvements in the Borough which could
increase the attractiveness of the Borough for businesses to relocate and start up.
++ � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
The policy supports the provision of social and community infrastructure which could
include schools and training facilities. Furthermore, supporting business could increase
job opportunities within the Borough. ++ � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Policy:
The policy supports a range of infrastructure aims which could improve accessibility and
connectivity for all residents within the Borough. + �
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy could provide the infrastructure to support new housing developments and
communities. It would also support the provision of community services and facilities
which would contribute towards this objective.
+ + Baseline:
The policy supports the provision of high quality developments, flexible and accessible
buildings (including homes) and also designing out crime. It would therefore contribute
towards this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy provides a range of measures which could improve health and wellbeing for
residents, including supporting walking and cycling and providing community facilities.
+ + Baseline:
Good design, providing safe environments and accessible and flexible homes could
contribute towards improving health and wellbeing of residents.
Policy: IN2 Developer Contributions, Infrastructure Funding and Viability
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The Local Plan policy details the mechanism as to how contributions could be gained to
deliver improvements which could contribute towards this objective.
+/- +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF and other Local Plan policies to provide
developer contributions and mitigation which could support this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The Local Plan policy details the mechanism as to how contributions could be gained to
deliver improvements which could contribute towards this objective. +/- +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF and other Local Plan policies to provide
developer contributions and mitigation which could support this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
� �
Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The Local Plan policy details the mechanism as to how contributions could be gained to
deliver improvements which could contribute towards this objective. +/- +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF and other Local Plan policies to provide
developer contributions and mitigation which could support this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
The Local Plan policy details the mechanism as to how contributions could be gained to
deliver improvements which could contribute towards this objective.
+/- � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The Local Plan policy details the mechanism as to how contributions could be gained to
deliver improvements which could contribute towards this objective.
+/- +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF and other Local Plan policies to provide
developer contributions and mitigation which could support this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.
Policy: IN3 Social and community infrastructure
Baseline: Core Strategy Policy SC1 Creating Sustainable Urban Areas
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy encourages the provision of infrastructure in locations that are well served by
a range of sustainable travel modes; this could encourage more people to use public
transport which would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. + + Baseline:
The policy encourages the provision of infrastructure in locations that are well served by
a range of sustainable travel modes; this could encourage more people to use public
transport which would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy: The policy supports proposals which widen the Borough’s sport and recreation offer
which will have a positive impact on the objective. ++ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy will consider ‘Assets of community value’, which could help towards
protecting heritage and culture in the Borough.
+/- + Baseline:
The policy supports the creation of a strong quality of place and protects the qualities of
out historic and cultural townscapes.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy support infrastructure provision where it is well served by a range of
sustainable transport modes. This could encourage more people to use sustainable
modes of transport as well as encouraging more investment in sustainable transport. + +/- Baseline:
The policy supports the provision of infrastructure in accessible locations, which could
contribute to supporting existing public transport networks.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy supports community and social infrastructure that is located in a town, district
or local centre. This could support the vitality and viability of town/district centres by
bringing more people into town/district centres. + ++ Baseline:
The policy supports development being focused in built-up areas and to focus high-trip
generating uses in our town centres, and revitalise our town centres and main shopping
centres.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� +/- Baseline:
The policy could support economic growth within our town centres by supporting the
revitalisation of our town centres and main shopping centres.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
Policy:
The policy could have a positive impact on this objective by protecting services and
facilities that encourage social cohesion. The policy could also improve accessibility of
community and social facilities so more people can benefit from them.
++ +
between diverse
communities
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Baseline:
The LDF policy could have a positive impact upon this objective as it supports the
provision of community services in accessible places which could contribute towards this
objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy will have a positive impact on this objective as it supports the provision of
social and community infrastructure and requires developers to set land aside for the
provision of social and community infrastructure where there is an identified need.
++ + Baseline:
The policy would support development in built-up and accessible locations and improve
links between town centres and residential areas. This could contribute towards this
objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports proposals for sport and recreational facilities. This could have a
positive impact on the objective by providing better environments for physical activity
which in turn can encourage good mental wellbeing.
++ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy could contribute towards this objective by providing development and
community services in accessible and sustainable locations.
Policy: IN4 Renewables and Low Carbon Energy Generation
Baseline: LDF Core Strategy Policy ST2 Sustainable Urban Living
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy seeks to support the production of energy from renewable and low carbon
sources, including district heating schemes.
++ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policy promotes environmentally sound and energy efficient construction and
on-site generation of renewable energy to provide 10% of the scheme energy
requirements. However, the policy is outdated.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy is not likely to enhance biodiversity, however, the policy ensures any
renewable and low-carbon energy schemes do not have unacceptable adverse impacts
on biodiversity assets.
+/- + Baseline:
The policy supports new development to incorporate biodiversity and features at the
design stage which could contribute towards this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy seeks to ensure that landscape is not adversely affected by renewable
technologies. Furthermore, increasing the use of renewable energy sources could have
positive effects in improving air quality and reducing pollution levels.
+ + Baseline:
The policy supports water recycling and conservation which could contribute towards
this objective. Promoting renewable technologies could also contribute towards
improving air quality.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The policy is not likely to enhance green infrastructure in the Borough, however, the
policy ensures any renewable and low-carbon energy schemes do not have an
unacceptable adverse impact on green infrastructure. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy is not likely to have a positive impact on the objective, however, the policy
ensures that’s any renewable and low-carbon energy schemes do not have unacceptable
impacts on heritage assets. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� + Baseline:
The policy supports alternative modes of transport which could support this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� +
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
The policy supports the provision of high quality developments, flexible and accessible
buildings (including homes) and also designing out crime. It would therefore contribute
towards this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
Increasing renewable technology use could improve air quality, which could have a
positive effect on this objective.
+/- + Baseline:
Good design, providing safe environments and accessible and flexible homes could
contribute towards improving health and wellbeing of residents.
Policy: IN5 Telecommunications and Utilities
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy is not likely to have a positive impact on the objective, however the policy
ensures that any new or extended telecommunications networks are sympathetically
designed and camouflaged. This should minimise any impact on landscape.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy is not likely to have a positive impact on the objective; however, the policy
ensures that telecommunications networks don’t have a negative impact on heritage
assets. +/-
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy supports the development and extension of telecommunication services.
Modern and efficient telecommunications are important for a modern and diverse
economy and the development and extension or telecommunications infrastructure will
help support existing and new businesses. ++ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
The infrastructure supported in the policy will help support new and existing businesses
and could provide new employment opportunities. + ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
The policy could support opportunities for greater technological accessibility throughout
the Borough, which could benefit a range of members of the community.
+ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy will provide telecommunication infrastructure which could support our
communities to have access to the most up to date technology.
+ +/- Baseline:
A ‘No Policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF and other Local Plan policies to deliver
telecommunication improvements in the Borough.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy seeks to reduce exposure of electromagnetic fields to members of the public.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: IN6 Travel – New Development
Baseline: LDF Core Strategy Policy A1 Improving Accessibility
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy could reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By providing developments that make
cycling, walking and public transport easier the policy could encourage less car use which
would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The policy also ensures new developments
meet the needs of ultra-low emission vehicle users. ++ + Baseline:
The LDF policy supports public transport, walking and cycling initiatives which could
contribute to lowering emissions from private vehicles.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy ensures developments meet the needs of public transport users and ultra-low
emission vehicle users. The policy also encourages development to be designed to
provide a safe environment for cyclists and pedestrians; this could mean fewer people
chose to travel by car which would have a positive impact on air quality. + + Baseline:
Encouraging public transport use and walking and cycling could contribute towards
improved air quality.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
existing green infrastructure provision?
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy supports this objective by requiring travel plans that indicate measures to
improve accessibility and promote sustainable transport. The policy requires
development proposals to mitigate impacts on highways through the provision of, or
contribution to, transport improvements. The policy also requires development
proposals to meet the needs of public transport users which will encourage the use of
sustainable transport methods. ++ +/- Baseline:
The policy supports improving accessibility within the Borough and supporting public
transport and active travel as modes of transport. However, the priorities identified in
the policy may not reflect the development pressures and connectivity issues in the Draft
Local Plan.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� + Baseline:
The policy supports accessibility and connectivity improvements in our town centres
which could contribute towards this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� +/- Baseline:
The policy supports improving accessibility within the Borough and identifies
improvements to the A19 growth corridor. However, the priorities identified in the
policy may not reflect the development pressures for economic development within the
Draft Local Plan.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The proposed policy has the potential to have a positive impact on this objective by
delivering new development that has good connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists and
considers disabled access. This will help to support sense of place and community and
provide a safe environment for walking and cycling. Better access to public transport
could in particular help elderly residents’ access community services and facilities. ++ ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy requires development proposals to give first priority to pedestrian and cycle
movements. This will encourage more walking and cycling by providing safe
environments.
+ + Baseline:
The policy supports public transport and walking and cycling initiatives and could
therefore contribute towards this objective.
Policy: IN7: Accessible and Sustainable Travel
Baseline: LDF Policies SA2/ H3/ J3/ SS3
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy supports sustainable travel including public transport, walking and cycling. It
also supports working with current bus and taxi operators to reduce emissions. This
could positively contribute towards this objective.
+ +/- Baseline:
The LDF polices identify a range public transport, cycling and pedestrian improvements
which could contribute towards this objective. However, policies also identify road
network enhancements which encourage travel by vehicles. Furthermore, schemes
identified in the policies are outdated and do not reflect the Local Plan priorities.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address natural resource objectives.
� � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
Vehicle use could have impacts upon air quality; road improvements could mitigate this
impact or contribute towards existing issues. Furthermore, the policy supports moves
towards reducing emissions which could also contribute towards air quality
improvements. There may be an increase in materials required to facilitate road, rail or
other improvements identified in the policy. +/- +/- Baseline:
Vehicle use could have impacts upon air quality; road improvements could mitigate this
impact or contribute towards existing issues.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address natural resource objectives. � � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address natural resource objectives. � �
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies
within the Plan would address natural resource objectives.
�
�
Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy identifies a range of transport and road infrastructure projects and
improvements which would have a very positive effect against this objective. ++ � Baseline:
There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
Transport and accessibility improvements could have a positive effect on the vitality and
viability of town centres.
+ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policies identify a range of transport improvements in the town centres and
villages. This could contribute to supporting these areas; however, the policies are out of
date and may not support this objective over the Plan period.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
Transport and infrastructure improvements could have a positive effect in supporting
businesses and economic development.
+ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policies identify a range of transport improvements which could support
economic growth; however, the policies are out of date and may not support this
objective over the Plan period.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
Transport and infrastructure improvements could have a positive effect in supporting
businesses and providing job opportunities. It could also make travel to places of work
and education facilities easaier. + +/- Baseline:
The LDF policies identify a range of transport improvements which could support
economic growth; however, the policies are out of date and may not support this
objective over the Plan period.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
Improving accessibility and public transport connections could have positive effects on
members of the community.
+ � Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
Improvements and projects within the policy could have a positive effect on providing
good quality neighbourhoods and accessible community services.
+ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policies identify a range of transport improvements which could support
improvements to residential areas; however, the policies are out of date and may not
support this objective over the Plan period.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy supports improvements to pedestrian routes, cycle ways and bridleways.
These improvements could support opportunities to take part in active travel which
could contribute towards a healthy lifestyle.
+ +/- Baseline:
The LDF policies identify a range of cycleway, pedestrian route improvements, along with
public transport improvements. However, the policies are outdated and may not support
this objective over the Plan period.
Policy: IN8 Airport and Aircraft Safety
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ����
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy is considered to have a positive effect as it supports aviation safety.
+ - Baseline:
A No Policy option would rely upon the NPPF and other guidance to provide guidance on
aviation safety impacts.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: IN9 Waste Facilities
Baseline: LDF Policy DM9 and EA6
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy could assist in the reduction of carbon emissions by applying the waste
hierarchy of prevention, preparing for reuse, recycling, other recovery and safe disposal.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy seeks to avoid potential negative impacts on biodiversity and the environment
associated with waste facilities.
+ + Baseline:
The policy supports the restoration of waste schemes to support the creation of priority
habitats.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy states that proposals for waste facilities will be supported where potential
adverse impacts on people, biodiversity and the environment can be mitigated. The
policy also seeks to support the recycling and avoid any potential environmental impacts
associated with waste management. + + Baseline:
The LDF policies seek to reduce waste production and increase recycling which could
have a very positive effect against this objective. It could also have a positive effect on
water quality. Policy DM9 also protects landscapes from inappropriate development.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� + Baseline:
Policy DM9 considers impacts on the highway network and supports the use of
sustainable transport.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy identifies employment sites as being potentially suitable for waste
management facilities.
+/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: IN10 Protection of Existing Waste Facilities
Baseline: LDF Policy DM9
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� + Baseline:
The policy supports the restoration of waste schemes to support the creation of priority
habitats.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy protects the surrounding area from the adverse effects of development
proposals and seeks to ensure waste management capacity is maintained.
+ + Baseline:
The LDF policy seeks to protect landscapes from inappropriate development.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
Policy: IN11: Minerals Safeguarding and Extraction
Baseline: LDF Policy DM9
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy protects the natural environment and supports net biodiversity gains.
+ + Baseline:
The policy supports the restoration of waste schemes to support the creation of priority
habitats.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy protects existing mineral resources and protects the surrounding area from
the adverse effects of development proposals including water and air quality. The policy
ensures appropriate restoration and aftercare.
++ ++ Baseline:
The LDF policies seek to reduce waste production and increase recycling which could
have a very positive effect against this objective. It also protects landscapes from
inappropriate development.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Policy:
The policy does not directly relate to this objective but ensures that there are no
unacceptable adverse impacts on green infrastructure assets. +/- ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ���� ����
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective
���� ���� Baseline:
There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.
South Tyneside
-l Monitoring andImplementation Policies Plan Local Draft Appraisa Sustainability
August 9201
Policy: IM1 Implementation and Monitoring
Baseline: No Policy
Sustainability
Objective
Sustainability Question Comment Impact
Policy Baseline
1
Adapt to and
mitigate the
impacts of
climate change in
South Tyneside
Will it help to deliver energy efficient and low
carbon developments?
Will it reduce energy consumption?
Will it increase renewable energy production?
Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Will it mitigate flood risk, the potential for
surface water flooding or sea level rise?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies are being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
2
Conserve and
enhance
biodiversity
Will it protect/provide net gains to biodiversity
and habitats?
Will it protect or enhance European, national
and locally designated sites?
Will it improve the condition of SSSI’s or other
habitats?
Will it increase the amount of LNR’s or other
areas of accessible green space?
Will it protect or enhance local geodiversity
sites?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies are being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
3
Safeguarding our
environmental
assets and
natural resources
Will it contribute to protecting and managing
water resources and quality?
Will it positively contribute to air quality?
Will it protect areas of high landscape value?
Will it positively contribute to the remediation
of contaminated land or sites?
Will it help to reduce the amount of waste
produced and increase the rate of re-use,
recycling and composting?
Does it manage or protect mineral resources?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
4
Protecting our
Green Belt
Will it protect the openness and purposes of
the Green Belt?
Will it ensure development is in a sustainable
location and promote development on
Brownfield land?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
5
Enhancing our
green
infrastructure
Will it ensure open space and outdoor sports
provision is of high quality and meets the
current and future needs of the borough?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective. + -
Will it increase allotment provision and reduce
waiting lists?
Does it safeguard or improve the quality of
existing green infrastructure provision?
Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
6
Protect, enhance
and promote
South Tyneside’s
heritage and
cultural assets
Will it conserve and enhance designated and
non-designated heritage assets?
Will it protect historic townscapes, settlement
character and settings?
Will it increase social benefit (education,
citizenship, participation, well-being) derived
from the historic and cultural environment?
Will it promote cultural tourism?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
7
Promote
sustainable
transport and
accessibility
Does it support highway and public transport
infrastructure improvements?
Will it reduce congestion and encourage the
use of sustainable transport methods?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
8
Ensure the
vitality of our
town centres and
villages
Will it support the regeneration of town
centres and villages?
Will it promote competitive town and district
centres and support vitality and viability?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
9
Encourage and
support economic
growth within
South Tyneside
Will it support business investment in areas of
strong market demand?
Will it support existing employment sectors?
Will it encourage a more diverse and
innovative economy?
Will it support new business start-ups and
increase the number of self-employed
residents?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
10
Increase
opportunities for
employment and
education and
improve living
standards
Will it support training and education of a local
workforce?
Will it seek help to reduce levels of
unemployment throughout the borough?
Will it help to reduce levels of all deprivation
across the borough?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
11
Promote equality
of opportunity
and access and
promote good
relations
between diverse
communities
Will it promote equality of opportunity and
access for all?
Will it promote good relations between diverse
communities?
Will it impact upon people who share a
protected characteristic identified in the
Equality Act 2010?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
12
Provide better
housing,
neighbourhoods
and good design
Will it provide a range of good quality and
attractive housing, of different types and
tenure, including affordable housing to meet
the needs of residents?
Will it help to reduce levels of crime and anti-
social behaviour?
Will it provide high quality, safe environments
and accessible community services which help
meet the needs of a growing and changing
population?
Will it help enhance the quality of life for our
elderly population?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
13
Promote
healthier people
and communities
Will it help to increase life expectancy and
reduce health inequalities between
communities?
Will it help residents to choose healthy lifestyle
choices?
Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in
children and adults?
Will it provide high quality and healthy physical
environments to encourage physical activity?
Will it support and encourage good mental
wellbeing?
Policy:
The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies being implemented are achieving the
policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective.
+ - Baseline:
A ‘No policy’ option would rely upon the NPPF to ensure monitoring and implementation
of Plan policies. This would not show any issues within the Plan policies and could limit
the Plans ability to meet the aims of this objective.
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