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J xAppendi:Appraisal Sustainability Interim Plan LocalDraft

Policies Plan Local Draft - AppraisalSustainability

(August 2019)

South Tyneside

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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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:

There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies

within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.

�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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:


within the Plan would address natural environment objectives.

3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



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





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?



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









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





Policy:


�� Baseline:


within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives.

8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:


�� Baseline:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:



10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:



11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good


access for all?


communities?

Policy:

There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ��

relations

between diverse

communities



Equality Act 2010?

Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:

The policy provides design guidance which could contribute to producing good quality

neighbourhoods and contribute towards this objective.

+ �� Baseline:


within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives

13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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:



Policy: S3 Strategic Policy – Promoting Health and Wellbeing in South Tyneside

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:

The policy could help to mitigate the impacts of climate change through encouraging

walking and cycling by potentially reducing emissions.

+ �� Baseline:



2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:

The policy seeks to retain and enhance the quality of our natural environments and green

infrastructure which could support this objective.

+ �� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



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:


green infrastructure, however they would not address the health and wellbeing aspects.

6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:

It could contribute to reducing congestion and encourage the use of sustainable

transport methods by enhancing environments to encourage walking and cycling.

+ +/- Baseline:


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





Policy:

Restricting Hot food takeaways could contribute positively to the vitality and viability of

these centres. + �� Baseline:


9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



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:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


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


access for all?


communities?



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






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


objective.

+ - Baseline:



3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:


objective.

+ - Baseline:



4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


objective. + - Baseline:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


objective. + - A ‘no policy’ option could result in negative effects against this objective as unsustainable


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


objective.

+ - Baseline:



7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:





8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:





9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


objective.

+ - Baseline:



10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:





11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


objective.

+ - Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:


objective.

+ - Baseline:



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


objective.

+ - Baseline:



Policy: S5 Reuse of previously developed land

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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:


within the Plan would address natural environment objectives.

3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



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





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.

+/- ��



Baseline:


within the Plan would address green infrastructure objectives.

6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:

The policy seeks to protect land of heritage value and could contribute towards this

objective.

+ �� Baseline:


within the Plan would address heritage and cultural objectives.

7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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:


within the Plan would address transport objectives.

8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


within the Plan would address economic growth objectives.

�� Baseline:


within the Plan would address economic growth objectives.

10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


within the Plan would address employment and education objectives. �� Baseline:


within the Plan would address employment and education objectives.

11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good


access for all?


communities?

Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.

��

relations

between diverse

communities



Equality Act 2010?

Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:

The policy encourages residential development in sustainable locations with access to

services and facilities.

+/- �� Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


Policy: S1 Green Belt

Baseline: Core Strategy Policy EA1 Local Character and Distinctiveness (Criterion A-C)

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


�� + Baseline:

This option could help to protect wildlife habitats and corridors within the Green Belt.

3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



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





waiting lists?



Policy:


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









Policy:


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





Policy:

There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. �� Baseline:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:


�� Baseline:


9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






Policy:


��

social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


Policy: Policy S7 Extensions and Alterations to Buildings in the Green Belt

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:

Restricting building form, scale, height and massing the policy could minimise

negative effects on sensitive landscapes in the Green Belt.




4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



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




Policy:


within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ��


waiting lists?



Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:


within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. �� Baseline:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:




9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:

Restrictions on extensions and alterations in the Green Belt could restrict

extensions to business premises in the Green Belt.



10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:



Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



�� Baseline: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective.

12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:

The policy could promote good design for existing properties in sensitive areas.

+ �� Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


Policy: Policy S8 Replacement Buildings in the Green Belt

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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:



4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



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




Policy:




waiting lists?



Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:




8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:




9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:



Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:




12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:

The policy could promote good design for existing properties in sensitive areas.

+ �� Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:

The policy supports housing growth which may lead to negative effects on biodiversity

designations and the coastal designations without mitigation.

+/- +/- Baseline:


designations and the coastal designations without mitigation.

3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



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




Policy:




waiting lists?



Baseline:



6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� +/- 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





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





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





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:




11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good


access for all?


communities?

Policy:



relations

between diverse

communities



Equality Act 2010?

Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:

Providing new homes could have a positive effect on the health and wellbeing of new

residents.

+ �� Baseline:



Policy: H2 Ensuing sufficient supply of deliverable and developable housing land

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability Objective


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?



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?



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?



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?



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?


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?


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?



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?



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?



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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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


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











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


the Green Belt?



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





waiting lists?



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









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





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





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





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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


Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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:


designations and the coastal designations.

3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:

There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective

�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



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





waiting lists?


Policy:


�� Baseline:



6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




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:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good


access for all?


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



Equality Act 2010?

Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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.



Policy: H5 Efficient Use of Land and Housing Density


Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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:


stations. This could support use of public transport and could therefore reduce gas

emissions from vehicles.

2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



+/- +/- Baseline:



3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:


�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





Policy:


stations. This could support use of public transport and reduce reliance on private

vehicles for transport. + + Baseline:


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





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





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



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:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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


Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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:



3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:

The policy promotes housing-led regeneration which is generally on Brownfield land in

urban areas. + �� Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:




8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:




11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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





Policy:




9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:




11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



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






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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:


Policy: H8 Specialist Housing – Extra Care & Supported Housing


Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:

The policy will ensure development is in a sustainable location but it does not directly

promote development on brownfield land.



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?


Policy:





6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:

Locating facilities within close proximity to services and community facilities could

contribute towards this objective. +/- �� Baseline:


9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:




11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



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






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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


Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline Alt.

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:

There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other

policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives.

�� Baseline:


Alternative:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


Alternative:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other


�� Baseline:


Alternative:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives

�� Baseline:


Alternative:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure




Policy:


policies within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. ��


waiting lists?



Baseline:


Alternative:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


Alternative:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:

The provision of affordable housing could support public transport use in these

areas.

+/- +/- +/- Baseline:


areas.

Alternative:


areas.

8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:

The policy could support housing-led regeneration across the Borough; this

could contribute towards supporting the vitality and viability of our centres.

+ + +

Baseline:



Higher levels of affordable housing in the Urban Fringe Villages could impact

on viability of village centres.

Alternative:



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




Policy:



South Tyneside Will it encourage a more diverse and

innovative economy?



residents?

Baseline:


Alternative:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




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:



Alternative:



11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



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


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


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






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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:



Alternative:



Policy: H10 Housing Mix


Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:




The policy supports the development of energy-efficient housing which could contribute

to the aims of this sustainability objective.

2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:






3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:


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





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





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




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:



11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



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






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


�� Baseline:



3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:




8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:




9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:




11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



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






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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


Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



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





waiting lists?



Policy:




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





Policy:




8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



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





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:

This policy seeks to ensure that development sites are accessible to education facilities.



11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



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






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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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August 9201

Policy: ED1 Strategic Economic Development

Baseline: LDF Policy E1

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





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





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





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




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


access for all?


communities?

Policy:

Increased opportunities for education and training could have a positive effect against

this objective. + +

relations

between diverse

communities



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






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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:



population.

Policy: ED2 Provision of Land for General Economic Development

Baseline: LDF Policies SA3/ SS4/ J4 / H4



Policy Baseline

1



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



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



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



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


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?


6




Baseline:


7



Policy: Increased economic growth in new employment locations could result in increased pressure on road networks and existing infrastructure.

+/-

Baseline:


8



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



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



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




Baseline:


12





13



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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:

The Policy sets out detailed requirements needed to support this allocation and address

the site specific mitigation.

+ - Baseline:


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











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:



4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



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:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure




Policy:


within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives. � �


waiting lists?



Baseline:



6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:

There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective.

�

�

Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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:


address the transport impacts of this policy.

8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:


� � Baseline:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



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:


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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:

The policy seeks to support economic development which could support opportunities

which could achieve the aims of this objective.

++ +/- Baseline:


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


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


Policy: ED3 Provision of Port and Marine Employment Land

Baseline: LDF Policies SA3/ SS4/ J4 / H4

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?




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


and habitats?




habitats?




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.



3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


��

��

Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:

An intensification of employment use in riverside locations could result in increased

pressure on road networks and existing infrastructure. +/-

��

Baseline:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




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


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


��

��

Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:


��

��

Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



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


Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?





+/- +/- Baseline: The policy supports economic growth which is likely to result in increased energy consumption and


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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:



natural resources, air quality and increase waste production.

4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



�� Baseline:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





Policy:



��

waiting lists?



Baseline:



6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


within the Plan would address heritage and cultural objectives.

��

Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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





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





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




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


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


within the Plan would address this objective.

�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



�� +/-

Baseline:



natural resources, air quality and increase waste production

4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:

The policy supports development within the built up area so should direct development

away from the Green Belt. + �� Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


within the Plan would address this objective. �� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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





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





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




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


access for all?


communities?

Policy:


within the Plan would address this objective. ��

relations

between diverse

communities



Equality Act 2010?

Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



�� +

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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



� �� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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











Policy:



� ��

Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


within the Plan would address sustainability objectives � �� Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:

The policy seeks to protect or mitigate against the loss of recreational provision and

encourage visitors to enjoy existing provision. + �� Baseline:



6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





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





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





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:

Supporting investment in tourism and leisure attractions could provide employment

opportunities. + �

Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good


access for all?


communities?

Policy:

There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. � �

relations

between diverse

communities



Equality Act 2010?

Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:


� +/- Baseline:

The policies could contribute towards public realm improvements which could contribute

somewhat to this objective.

13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:




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











Policy:


� ��

Baseline:



4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:

There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. � �� Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


� �� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





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





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





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


� � Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


� � Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


South Tyneside

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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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?



3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources













4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



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




Policy: There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. ��


waiting lists?




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets











7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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





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





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




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


access for all?


communities?


��

relations

between diverse

communities



Equality Act 2010?


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?



Policy: R2 Ensuring Vitality and Viability in our Retail Centres

Baseline: LDF Policy SC2 Reviving our Town Centres and other Shopping Centres



Policy Baseline

1



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





3





4





5





6



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:


7



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



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



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



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?


relations between diverse communities

Will it impact upon people who share a protected characteristic identified in the Equality Act 2010?


12





13





Policy: R3 Mixed Use Opportunities in South Shields Town Centre

Baseline: LDF Policy SS7 Retailing Opportunities in South Shields Town Centre



Policy Baseline

1



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





3





4





5





6





7



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



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



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



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





12



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



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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





Policy:




8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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





innovative economy?



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


this objective.

10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:




A ‘No Policy’ option would rely on other policies to promote employment in South


this objective.

11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good


access for all?


communities?

Policy:



relations

between diverse

communities



Equality Act 2010?

Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


Policy: R5 Prioritising Centres Sequentially

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:

The policy prioritises town centre uses in accessible, well connected locations. This could

encourage the use of public transport. + �� Baseline:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:



Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



�� Baseline:



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


Policy: R6 Proposals requiring an Impact Assessment

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:




8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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:



this objective.

9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:




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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:



Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



�� Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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


9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



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


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




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


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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)


Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:


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





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





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:



Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good


access for all?


communities?

Policy:



relations

between diverse

communities



Equality Act 2010?

Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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


+ + 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


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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:



2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure




Policy:




waiting lists?



Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



��

Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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:



this objective.

9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:

The policy may lead to employment by encouraging investment in local areas.

+/- ��

Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



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:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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:


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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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











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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:

There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective. � � Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure




Policy:

The policy supports the improvement of pedestrian links and cycle ways which could

contribute towards the green infrastructure in the area. +/- �


waiting lists?



Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:

The policy identifies highway improvements, public transport links and highway and

cycleway improvements which should be considered as part of the scheme. + � Baseline:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




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


access for all?


communities?

Policy:

There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective. � �

relations

between diverse

communities



Equality Act 2010?

Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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:


Policy: RG2 Tyne Dock Estate Housing-led Regeneration Site

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:

The policy supports housing within close proximity to the coastal designations. HRA

impacts will need to be assessed.

+/- +/- Baseline:



3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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:



4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


� +/- Baseline:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:

The policy supports enhancing an area of public open space which could contribute

towards this objective. + +/- Baseline:



6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


�

+/-

Baseline:



7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:

The policy identifies highway improvements, public transport links and cycleway

improvements which should be considered as part of the scheme. + +/- Baseline:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:

The policy would support regeneration close to South Shields town centre which could

help support the vitality and viability this area. + +/- Baseline:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



� +/- Baseline:



10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives. � +/- Baseline:



11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



� +/- Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



++ +/- Baseline:



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


lifestyle choices. Furthermore, providing good quality housing could have positive effects

on health and wellbeing.

+ +/- Baseline:



Policy: RG3 Winchester Street Housing-led Regeneration Site

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:


+/- +/- Baseline:

Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve

these sustainability objectives.

2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:

The policy supports housing within close proximity to the coastal designations. HRA

impacts will need to be assessed.

+/- +/- Baseline:



3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:


waste production.

+/- +/- Baseline:



4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


� +/- Baseline:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


� +/- Baseline:



6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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:



7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


� +/- Baseline:



10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


� +/- Baseline:



11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


� +/- Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



++ +/- Baseline:



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:

Providing good quality housing could have positive effects on health and wellbeing.

+ +/- Baseline:



Policy: RG4 Argyle Street Housing-led Regeneration Site

Baseline: LDF Policy SA1

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:


It supports improvements to public transport and cycling links which could contribute

towards this objective. +/- +/- Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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











Policy:


waste production.

+/- +/- Baseline:


waste production.

4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


� � Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


�

�

Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:

The policy identifies highway improvements and cycleway/ pedestrian improvements

which should be considered as part of the scheme. + � Baseline:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


� +/- 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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


� +/- 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


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


� � Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



++ +/- 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



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


lifestyle choices. Furthermore, providing good quality housing could have positive effects

on health and wellbeing.

+ � Baseline:


Policy: RG5 Cleadon Lane Mixed Use Regeneration Site

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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:



2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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:



3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:


waste production.

+/- +/- Baseline:



4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:

The policy supports the creation of strong defensible boundaries to the Green Belt as

part of the development site. + +/- Baseline:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


� +/- Baseline:



6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


� +/- Baseline:



7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:

The policy identifies highway improvements, public transport links and cycleway

improvements which should be considered as part of the scheme. + +/- Baseline:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:

The policy could support the Cleadon and Boldon villages and contribute towards this

objective. + +/- Baseline:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:

The policy supports mixed use on site including employment uses. This could contribute


++ +/- Baseline:



10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:

Providing opportunities for economic developments could support job opportunities

within the area. + +/- Baseline:



11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


� +/- Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



++ +/- Baseline:



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


lifestyle choices. Furthermore, providing good quality housing and employment

opportunities could have positive effects on health and wellbeing.

+ +/- Baseline:



Policy: RG6 Fowler Street Improvement Area

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:


within the Plan would address the aims of this objective.

� +/- Baseline:



2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



� +/- Other policies would be relied upon to deliver this regeneration project and achieve


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



� +/- Baseline:



4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


within the Plan would address the aims of this objective. � +/- Baseline:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:





6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



� +/- Baseline:



7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:





8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



� +/- Baseline:



10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:





11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



� +/- Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:

Public realm improvements could contribute towards this objective by supporting high

quality and safe environments.

+ +/- Baseline:



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



� +/- Baseline:



Policy: RG7 Foreshore Improvement Area

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



� +/- Baseline:



2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



� +/- Baseline:



4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:





5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:

The policy supports the enhancement of sports facilities at Gypsies Green. This could

contribute positively to this objective. ++ +/- Baseline:



6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:

Improvements proposed in this policy could help to support tourism in the Borough.

+ +/- Baseline:



7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:





8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:

The improvements set out in this policy could contribute towards the wider vitality of

South Shields. + +/- Baseline:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



� +/- Baseline:



10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:





11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



� +/- Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



� +/- Baseline:



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:

The policy supports new sports provision which could provide opportunities for physical

activity and could contribute positively to this objective.

+ +/- Baseline:



South Tyneside

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Policy: D1 Built Environment

Baseline: Core Strategy Policy ST2

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change

in South

Tyneside





Will it help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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 positively contribute to the remediation of

contaminated land or sites?





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?



Brownfield land?

Policy:

There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. � � Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



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









Policy:

The policy seeks to encourage consideration of historic character which could

include areas which contribute to the delivery of this objective.

+ � Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility



Will it reduce congestion and encourage the use

of sustainable transport methods?

Policy:


� + 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?



Policy:

There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. � � Baseline:


9

Encourage and

support

economic

growth within

South Tyneside




Will it encourage a more diverse and innovative

economy?


increase the number of self-employed residents?

Policy:


� � Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities

for employment

and education

and improve

living standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


� � Baseline:


11

Promote

equality of

opportunity and

access and

promote good

relations

between

diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?


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


attractive housing, of different types and tenure,

including affordable housing to meet the needs

of residents?


Policy:

The policy seeks to encourage high quality and safe environments which would

significantly contribute to the delivery of this sustainability objective. ++ ++

social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?

Will it help to reduce levels of obesity in children

and adults?




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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change

in South

Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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











Policy:


� ++ 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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


� � Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



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









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





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





Policy:

The policy seeks to support regeneration by improving poor townscapes. This could

contribute towards this objective. + � Baseline:


9

Encourage and

support

economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


� � Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities

for employment

and education

and improve

living standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


� � Baseline:


11

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?



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






social behaviour?




population?


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


++ ++ 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



communities?

Will it help residents to choose healthy

lifestyle choices?



Will it provide high quality and healthy

physical environments to encourage physical

activity?


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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change

in South

Tyneside








Policy:

The policy encourages sustainable design in residential developments which could help

to deliver the aims of this objective. + �� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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:


3

Safeguarding

our

environmental

assets and

natural

resources











Policy:



�� Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure




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. +/- ��


waiting lists?



Baseline:


6

Protect,

enhance and

promote South

Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:




8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres

and villages


and villages?



Policy:




9

Encourage and

support

economic

growth within

South Tyneside





economy?



residents?

Policy:



�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities

for employment

and education

and improve

living standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:



Baseline:


11

Promote

equality of

opportunity and


access for all?


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?



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




of residents?


social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:

The policy seeks to deliver good design for new housing development which would


++ -

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



communities?


choices?


and adults?




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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change

in South

Tyneside








Policy:


within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. � �

Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


3

Safeguarding

our

environmental

assets and

natural

resources











Policy:



� � Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


within the Plan would address sustainability objectives. � �

Baseline:


6

Protect,

enhance and

promote South

Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





Policy:




8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres

and villages


and villages?



Policy:




9

Encourage and

support

economic

growth within

South Tyneside





economy?



residents?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities

for employment

and education

and improve

living standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:




11

Promote

equality of

opportunity and

access and

promote good

relations

between

diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design




of residents?


social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?


and adults?




wellbeing?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


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






emissions?



Policy:

There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. Other policies within the

Plan would address sustainability objectives.

� � Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



� � Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


Plan would address sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


Plan would address sustainability objectives. � �

Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



� � Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:




8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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


9

Encourage and

support

economic growth

within South

Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:




11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:




12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


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






emissions?



Policy:



� � Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:



� � Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


Plan would address sustainability objectives. � �

Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





Policy:




8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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:


9

Encourage and

support

economic growth

within South

Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:




11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:




12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:

Well-designed adverts could contribute to a good quality environment and could contribute


+/- +/-

Baseline:

Well-designed adverts could contribute to a good quality environment and could contribute


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


South Tyneside

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Policy: HE1 Heritage Assets

Baseline: No policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change

in South

Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:

This policy could limit the extent that renewable technologies could be

implemented on or within the setting of historic and listed buildings.



2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:

Protecting historic buildings and there settings could help to protect habitats for

protected species particularly bats and mature trees or hedgerows.



3

Safeguarding

our

environmental

assets and

natural

resources











Policy:

Protecting and re-using historic buildings could help to reduce material going to

landfill as a result of demolition.



4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


6

Protect,

enhance and

promote South

Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





Policy:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres

and villages





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:


9

Encourage and

support

economic

growth within

South Tyneside





economy?



residents?

Policy:

Supporting tourism and the cultural economy could have a positive effect in

supporting employment in the Borough.



10

Increase

opportunities

for

employment

and education

and improve

living standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote

equality of

opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between

diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhood

s and good

design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier

people and

communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


Policy: HE2 World Heritage Sites

Baseline: Core Strategy Policy EA4 World Heritage Sites

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:


��

Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





Policy:



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





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






Policy:


social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


Policy: HE3 Development Affecting Designated Heritage Assets

Baseline: Development Management Policy 6 – Heritage Assets and Archaeology

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:

This policy could limit the extent that renewable technologies could be implemented on

or within the setting of historic and listed buildings.



2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:

Protecting historic buildings and there settings could help to protect habitats for

protected species particularly bats and mature trees or hedgerows.



3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:


��

Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:

The policy seeks to retain existing trees, hedgerows and gardens which can contribute to

the wider green infrastructure network. +/- �� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





Policy:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:


�� Baseline:


9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






Policy:

The policy could help contribute to high quality environments within the Borough.

+/- +/-

social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Baseline:

The policy could help contribute to high quality environments within the Borough.

13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


Policy: HE4 Archaeology

Baseline: Development Management Policies DM6 Heritage Assets and Archaeology (Archaeology section)

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:


��

Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





Policy:


Baseline:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






Policy:


social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


Policy: HE5 Development Affecting Non designated heritage assets

Baseline: Development Management Policy DM6 Heritage Assets & Archaeology



Policy Baseline

1



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





3





4





5





6



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





8





9





10





11





12


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?


13





Policy: HE6 Heritage at Risk

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:

This policy could limit the extent that renewable technologies could be implemented.



2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:


��

Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





Policy:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:


�� Baseline:


9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






Policy:


��

social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


��

Baseline:


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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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











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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:

The policy seeks to protect green infrastructure and could have a positive effect on the

Green Belt green infrastructure corridor. + +/- Baseline:


Green Belt green infrastructure corridor.

5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





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?



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









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





Policy:


Baseline:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:



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


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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.



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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











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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:

The Green Belt includes internationally, nationally and locally important sites but other

policies protect the Green Belt. �� +/- Baseline:


Green Belt green infrastructure corridor.

5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure




Policy:

The policy protects environmental assets which contribute towards our wider green

infrastructure network. The policy could have a positive effect on this objective. + +


waiting lists?



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









Policy:


�� + 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





Policy:

There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective �� Baseline:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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.



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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











Policy:


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


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



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





waiting lists?

Policy:


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.

+ + +/-


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









Policy:


green spaces. Green infrastructure can contribute towards townscapes, settlement

character and settings. +/- �� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:


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.



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:

Providing and protecting open spaces in built up areas and new residential

development could help reduce the risk of surface water flooding.

+ + Baseline:


providing resources to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and flooding.

2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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











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


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



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





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?



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









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:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:

The policy could support the enhancement of existing or provision of new cycleways and

footpaths which could contribute towards this objective. + �� Baseline:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good


access for all?


communities?

Policy:


relations

between diverse

communities



Equality Act 2010?

Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:

The policy states that to be considered appropriate, development proposals within these

designated areas should encourage enhancement of the green infrastructure network.


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


and habitats?




habitats?




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











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


the Green Belt?



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




Policy:

The policy states that to be considered appropriate, development proposals within these

designated areas should encourage enhancement of the green infrastructure network. + +/-


waiting lists?



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









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





Policy:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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.



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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











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:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:

The policy could support the development of SUDs and water storage systems which

could contribute towards the Green Infrastructure network. + �� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



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:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






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?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


Policy: NE7 Protecting Water Quality

Baseline: LDF Policy EA5

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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











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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



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:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






Policy:


social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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











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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



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


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





Policy:


�� + Baseline:

The policy identifies the A183 as a site to reduce erosion. This could have a positive


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



The LDF policy seeks to promote tourism which could support this objective.

10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



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





waiting lists?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:


Baseline:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





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





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






Policy:


social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


��

�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


� � Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


�

�

Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:

It will also be a consideration for highway infrastructure schemes which could increase

vehicle usage and could potentially increase air pollution. +/- � Baseline:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:


within the Plan would address these sustainability objectives. � � Baseline:


9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



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:



10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:



Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



� � Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:

The policy seeks to ensure that potential pollution issues are adequately mitigated to

ensure safe living conditions for future inhabitants.

+ � Baseline:



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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











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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure




Policy:




waiting lists?



Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



� �

Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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





Policy:

Infrastructure improvements could help to support the vitality and viability of town

centres and villages by supporting accessibility and attractiveness. + � Baseline:


9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



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:



10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




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:



11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good


access for all?


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



Equality Act 2010?

Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:



� � Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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











Policy:



� � Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


deliver improvements which could contribute towards this objective. +/- +/- Baseline:



6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



� �

Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:


deliver improvements which could contribute towards this objective. +/- +/- Baseline:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:





9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



� � Baseline:



10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:





11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



+/- � Baseline:



12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



+/- +/- Baseline:



13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



� � Baseline:



Policy: IN3 Social and community infrastructure

Baseline: Core Strategy Policy SC1 Creating Sustainable Urban Areas

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:


��

Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy: The policy supports proposals which widen the Borough’s sport and recreation offer

which will have a positive impact on the objective. ++ �� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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





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





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





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations


access for all?


communities?


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


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






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




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











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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:

There is no direct effect between the policy and this objective. �� Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



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:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






Policy:

There is no direct relationship between the policy and this objective. �� +

social behaviour?




population?


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


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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.



4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









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:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



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:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:

The infrastructure supported in the policy will help support new and existing businesses

and could provide new employment opportunities. + ��

Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



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:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:

The policy seeks to reduce exposure of electromagnetic fields to members of the public.



Policy: IN6 Travel – New Development

Baseline: LDF Core Strategy Policy A1 Improving Accessibility

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?


Policy:


�� Baseline:



6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


��

Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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





Policy:


�� + 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





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



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


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


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:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


within the Plan would address natural resource objectives.

� � Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:


within the Plan would address natural resource objectives. � � Baseline:


5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure




Policy:


within the Plan would address natural resource objectives. � �


waiting lists?



Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


within the Plan would address natural resource objectives.

�

�

Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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:


8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:

Transport and accessibility improvements could have a positive effect on the vitality and


+ +/- 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





innovative economy?



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


workforce?




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:


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


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:

Improving accessibility and public transport connections could have positive effects on

members of the community.

+ � Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:

Improvements and projects within the policy could have a positive effect on providing

good quality neighbourhoods and accessible community services.

+ +/- Baseline:


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



communities?


choices?






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


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:


��

Baseline:


4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





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





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






Policy:


social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


Policy: IN9 Waste Facilities

Baseline: LDF Policy DM9 and EA6

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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.



2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




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











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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:


�� + 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





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:

The policy identifies employment sites as being potentially suitable for waste

management facilities.



10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


Policy: IN10 Protection of Existing Waste Facilities


Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:


�� + Baseline:


habitats.

3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






Policy:


social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


Policy: IN11: Minerals Safeguarding and Extraction


Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



Policy:


�� Baseline:


2

Conserve and

enhance

biodiversity


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:

The policy protects the natural environment and supports net biodiversity gains.

+ + Baseline:


habitats.

3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural 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


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure





waiting lists?



Policy:

The policy does not directly relate to this objective but ensures that there are no

unacceptable adverse impacts on green infrastructure assets. +/- �� Baseline:


6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:


�� Baseline:


7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:



8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






Policy:


social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Baseline:


13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:


�� Baseline:


South Tyneside

-l Monitoring andImplementation Policies Plan Local Draft Appraisa Sustainability

August 9201

Policy: IM1 Implementation and Monitoring

Baseline: No Policy

Sustainability

Objective


Policy Baseline

1

Adapt to and

mitigate the

impacts of

climate change in

South Tyneside






emissions?



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


and habitats?




habitats?




sites?

Policy:

The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies are being implemented are achieving the


+ - Baseline:




3

Safeguarding our

environmental

assets and

natural resources











Policy:

The policy would ensure that Local Plan policies being implemented are achieving the


+ - Baseline:




4

Protecting our

Green Belt


the Green Belt?



Brownfield land?

Policy:



+ - Baseline:




5

Enhancing our

green

infrastructure




Policy:


policy aims and the sustainability aims of this objective. + -


waiting lists?



Baseline:




6

Protect, enhance

and promote

South Tyneside’s

heritage and

cultural assets









Policy:



+ - Baseline:




7

Promote

sustainable

transport and

accessibility





Policy:



+ - Baseline:




8

Ensure the

vitality of our

town centres and

villages





Policy:



+ - Baseline:




9

Encourage and

support economic

growth within

South Tyneside





innovative economy?



residents?

Policy:



+ - Baseline:




10

Increase

opportunities for

employment and

education and

improve living

standards


workforce?




across the borough?

Policy:



+ - Baseline:




11

Promote equality

of opportunity

and access and

promote good

relations

between diverse

communities


access for all?


communities?



Equality Act 2010?

Policy:



+ - Baseline:




12

Provide better

housing,

neighbourhoods

and good design






social behaviour?




population?


elderly population?

Policy:



+ - Baseline:




13

Promote

healthier people

and communities



communities?


choices?






wellbeing?

Policy:



+ - Baseline:




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