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This page displays background studies that have been produced to inform planning policy work.
Rural Settlement Study (2012)
Strategic Transport Studies (2011-2012)
Local Housing Needs Assessments (2011-2014)
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (2013)
Landscape Capacity Study (2012)
Hotel and Visitor Accommodation Futures Study (2009)
Gypsy and Traveller Site Assessment (2011-2012)
Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) (2008)
Housing Background Papers (2011-2014)
Duty to Cooperate Housing Study (2013)
Local Strategic Statement (2013)
Study to Assess Objectively Assessed Housing Need (2013)
New Settlement Work (2012)
Equality Impact Assessment (2012-2016 Addendum)
Lewes District Touring Caravan & Camping Study (2011)
Newhaven Eastside Masterplan (2006)
Lewes Car Park Study (2010)
Affordable Housing and CIL Viability Assessment (2011)
Lewes District Shopping and Town Centre Study (2012)
Retail Study of Lewes District (March 2005)
Lewes District Council Informal Recreational Space Study (2005)
Lewes District Outdoor Playing Space Review (2004)
Ancient Woodland Survey Revision (2010)
Physical Development Vision for Newhaven (2010)
Public Realm Framework (2013)
Local Development Scheme (2014)
Lewes District Employment Land Review (2012)
Statement of Community Involvement (2011)
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (2009)
Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Development Study (2010)
Habitat Regulations Work
Sequential and Exception Tests Document (2014)
SDNPA Affordable Housing and CIL Viability Assessment - Final Report (2014)
The draft Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) sets out the key strategic infrastructure that is required to support the objectives and spatial strategy of the Core Strategy and identifies how, when, where and by whom this will be delivered. The IDP is a 'living document' that is periodically reviewed and modified to ensure that it remains up to date and addresses changing circumstances or new information.
Infrastructure Delivery Plan May 2016
Rural Settlement Study
The Rural Settlement Study (RSS) was produced in 2011 and updated in 2012 (published in 2013). It identifies a rural settlement hierarchy based on the sustainability of each settlement.
Rural Settlement Study 2012
Appendix 1 Service and Facility Provision within Settlements Matrix
Appendix 2 Distance to Settlements
Strategic transport studies have been carried out for Newhaven and for Lewes town. The studies included traffic modelling to investigate a number of potential development scenarios informed by the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment and the Employment and Economic Land Assessment. East Sussex County Council, the local highway authority, has been closely involved in overseeing these studies and has also assessed potential development scenarios in areas of the District not specifically covered by these two studies. The assessments consider the impact that the scenario developments would have on the transport network and identify whether current transport infrastructure would need to be upgraded to allow such development to take place.
Transport Position Statement 2011
Newhaven Transport Study
Lewes Town Transport Study
Lewes Town Transport Study Appendix A
Traffic associated with new housing in Peacehaven October 2011
ESCC Transport Advice Note September 2012
Local Housing Needs Assessments
The Local Housing Needs Assessments (LHNA) were undertaken in 2011. They assessed the amount of housing required in the District to support the future population, based on a range of economic and demographic trends and forecasts.
The Affordable Housing Needs Assessment was completed in 2014 and assessed the current affordable housing need and future 5-year projected need of the District. The assessment includes an analysis of the necessary 5-supply required to meet the projected need.
Local Housing Needs Assessment 2011
Affordable Housing Needs Assessment 2014
The 2013 Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) informed the Submission Core Strategy. The most recent report, appendices and maps for 2014, together with the Methodology report and Frequently Asked Questions, can be seen on our SHLAA page.
Lewes District Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment Report 2013
Lewes District Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment Appendices 2013
Map of Ditchling and Plumpton 2013
Map of Falmer Kingston and Lewes 2013
Map of Lewes 2013
Map of Newhaven 2013
Map of North Chailey and Newick 2013
Map of Peacehaven 2013
Map of Ringmer 2013
Map of Seaford 2013
Map of South Chailey and Barcombe Cross 2013
Map of Wivelsfield 2013
Landscape Capacity Study 2012
The Landscape Capacity Study (LCS) identifies important landscape features across the District and identifies where, in landscape terms, there is potential capacity for change. The study has helped inform both the identification of suitable strategic development sites identified in the Submission Core Strategy and also Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment.
Hotel and Visitor Accommodation Futures Study 2009
The Hotel and Visitor Accommodation Futures Study (HVAFS) was commissioned by the Council and Tourism South East to provide an objective assessment of the potential for the future development of hotels, guesthouses and other forms of serviced accommodation in the District.
Hotel Study 2009
Gypsy and Traveller Site Assessment
The initial Lewes District Gypsy ad Traveller Site (GTSA) study was completed in 2011. It assesses potential sites to meet the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers within the District. The addendum considers a number of additional sites identified within the Emerging Core Strategy consultation (autumn 2011) and updates conclusions to the initial Site Assessment, where appropriate. Conclusions from the GTSA and Addendum will help inform the allocation of sites through the Council's Site Allocations Development Plan Document and the National Park's Local Plan.
2015 East Sussex and South Downs National Park Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment
Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment 2005
Gypsy and Traveller Site Assessment 2011
Gypsy and Traveller Site Assessment Addendum 2012
Joint Evidence Paper Gypsies and Travellers in East Sussex
The Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) study was completed in July 2008 and established an understanding and strategic vision of the District's future housing demand and supply. This document will be periodically updated.
SHMA Part 1 and 2
SHMA Part 3 and 4
SHMA Part 5 and 6
SHMA Part 7 and 8
SHMA Part 9
Housing Background Papers
A background paper which identifies a locally derived housing target was initially prepared to accompany the Emerging Core Strategy (September 2011) and was revised and updated to accompany the first Proposed Submission document (January 2013). A further background paper was prepared in order to justify the housing strategy of the Proposed Submission Document Focussed Amendments (May 2014). A Policy Constraints Report also informs this background paper.
Housing Background Paper September 2011
Housing Background Paper January 2013
Core Strategy Background Paper Justification for the Housing Strategy May 2014
Policy Constraints Report
Duty to Cooperate Housing Study
The Localism Act introduced a new duty for local authorities to cooperate with others when preparing strategic planning documents. In light of this, local authorities in the Sussex Coast Housing Market Area (Adur, Arun, Brighton & Hove, Chichester, South Downs National Park Authority, Worthing and ourselves) commissioned GL Hearn to consider:
the individual and collective objectively assessed housing requirements
the balance between potential supply and demand for housing at both the district and Housing Market Area levels
how any shortfall in housing delivery may be addressed
Duty to Co-operate Housing Study Executive Summary
Duty to co-operate Housing Study Main Report
Housing Market Area Map
Local Strategic Statement
The Local Strategic Statement (LSS) for Coastal West Sussex and Greater Brighton, including Lewes District, is a document that identifies strategic objectives for long term (2013-2031) development across the sub-region and short to medium spatial priorities (2013-2020) to help achieve those objectives.
Local Strategic Statement October 2013
Local Strategic Statement Sustainability Appraisal March 2014
Study to Assess Objectively Assessed Housing Need
Following the publication of the Duty to Co-operate Housing Study, the Sussex Coast Housing Market Area (HMA) Authorities commissioned an up to date set of demographic projections for both the study area and the individual authorities. A number of different projections were run in this study, which factored in different population and labour supply/employment assumptions.
These projections informed the Assessment of Housing Development Needs Study for the HMA, produced in 2014.
Final Demographic Projections Report August 2013
Assessment of Housing Development Needs Study Sussex Coast HMA April 2014
New Settlement Work
This scoping report was produced in April 2012 in order to aid in the preparation of the Core Strategy.
New Settlement Scoping Report
An Equality Impact Assessment was prepared to accompany the Proposed Submission Core Strategy. The report assesses the impact of the Spatial Strategy and Core Policies of the Proposed Submission Core Strategy on the protected equality groups recognised by Lewes District Council.
An updated Equality Impact Assessment has been prepared to accompany the proposed adoption version of the Joint Core Strategy. This report assesses the impact of the Spatial Strategy and Core Policies, as modified according to the Inspectors Final Report, on the protected equality groups recognised by Lewes District Council.
Equality Impact Assessment Addendum April 2016
Lewes District Touring Caravan and Camping Study 2011
This study looks at the provision of touring caravanning and camping in and around Lewes District and examines the potential for growth in the provision of sites and pitches.
Lewes District Touring Caravan and Camping Study
Newhaven Eastside Masterplan
This study was commissioned by East Sussex County Council, Lewes District Council and Newhaven Strategic Network to provide future direction for Newhaven port and the industrial activities concentrated on the east side of the River Ouse.
Newhaven Eastside Report Part 1
Newhaven Eastside Report Part 2
Newhaven Eastside Report Part 3
Newhaven Eastside Report Part 4
Newhaven Eastside Report Appendices
Lewes Car Park Study 2010
This study examines off-street parking provision in the town of Lewes and considers options for the future. It is not a review of the on-street Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in Lewes, and street parking management processes. These are managed by NCP on behalf of East Sussex County Council.
Survey of Lewes Car Parks
Affordable Housing and Community Infrastructure Levy Viability Study 2014
This study assesses the financial viability of alternative targets and thresholds for affordable housing provision and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) on development across the district. This evidence informed affordable housing policy in the Core Strategy and the CIL Charging Schedule.
Affordable Housing and CIL Viability Study
Lewes District Shopping and Town Centre Study May 2012
This update to the 2005 Retail Study (see below) was undertaken to inform retail planning and development across the district.
Lewes District Shopping and Town Centre Study
Retail Study of Lewes District 2005
This comprehensive appraisal of retail activity and the town centres in the district provided recommendations for appropriate policies to be embodied in the Local Plan.
Retail Study of the Lewes District by GVA Grimley 2005
Retail Study Plans 1 and 2
Retail Study Plans 3 and 4
Retail Study Plans 5 and 6
Retail Study Plans 7 and 8
Retail Study Appendix 1
Retail Study Appendix 2 Lewes
Retail Study Appendix 2 Newhaven
Retail Study Appendix 2 Peacehaven
Retail Study Appendix 2 Meridian Centre
Retail Study Appendix 2 Seaford
Retail Study Appendix 3
Retail Study Appendices 4, 5 and 6
Lewes District Council Informal Recreational Space Study 2005
This study reviews and assesses the provision of informal recreation space in Lewes District.
Informal Open Spaces Study Landscape Report 2005
Informal Open Spaces Study Appendices
Lewes District Outdoor Playing Space Review 2004
This study reviews and assesses the provision of outdoor sports facilities and children's play areas in Lewes District.
Ancient Woodland Survey Revision
This survey maps the locations of ancient woodland, showing that the District is home to 1,156 hectares of ancient woodland.
Lewes Ancient Woodland Survey Report
In 2008, the consultancy BBP Regeneration were commissioned by Newhaven Strategic Network (NSN) to produce a 20-year physical development vision for the town of Newhaven. NSN comprises a range of partners including SEEDA, East Sussex County Council, Lewes District Council, Newhaven Town Council and Newhaven Community Development Association (NCDA). The report forms part of the evidence base for developing policies in the Local Plan for the Newhaven area. (NB although the cover of the report states that it is in draft format, it is in fact the final version).
Physical Development Vision for Newhaven Stage 2
Physical Development Vision for Newhaven Stage 2 Appendix A Part 1
Physical Development Vision for Newhaven Stage 2 Appendix A Part 2
Physical Development Vision for Newhaven Stage 2 Appendix A Part 3
Physical Development Vision for Newhaven Stage 2 Appendix A Part 4
Physical Development Vision for Newhaven Stage 2 Appendix B
Physical Development Vision for Newhaven Stage 2 Appendix C
Physical Development Vision for Newhaven Stage 2 Appendix D
Physical Development Vision for Newhaven Stage 2 Appendix E
Physical Development Vision for Newhaven Stage 2 Appendix F
Physical Development Vision for Newhaven Stage 2 Appendix G
Public Realm Framework 2013
Produced in partnership between Lewes District Council, East Sussex County Council and the South Downs National Park Authority, the Public Realm Framework is a strategic document that sets out the vision, key principles and general interventions for the public realm in Lewes District.
The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is a document that sets out the programme for the preparation of planning policy documents.
Revised Local Development Scheme February 2012
Local Development Scheme Addendum May 2014
Lewes District Employment Land Review
The Employment Land Review is a technical evidence document which focuses on employment space needs within the District.
It is not a statement of Council policy but is a technical evidence document that will be used, along with other evidence, to inform the preparation of Lewes District planning policy. The study focuses on employment space needs for B Class Use (Business, General Industrial and Storage or Distribution) but also considers in broad terms the future employment potential and land needs of other non B Class economic uses such as retail, tourism, healthcare, waste management and education.
In Summer 2012, a partial update of the ELR was undertaken. This was in order to review key outputs in the 2010 ELR, in the context of the ongoing depressed economic conditions.
ELR Update 2012
ELR Report
Appendix 5 ELR Report
Appendix 8 ELR Report
Map of existing sites ELR Report
Map of potential new sites ELR Report
This sets out how, and when, we will undertake consultation in relation to documents of the Local Development Framework and in determining planning applications.
Statement of Community Involvement Review responses
Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Development Study
A study to assess the local potential for renewable or low carbon energy generation in the District was commissioned in March 2010. It provides a sound assessment of the local potential for renewable or low carbon energy generation in the district and the opportunities for carbon footprint reduction through planning policy. The outcomes from this study will be reflected in the emerging Core Strategy and possibly subsequent Local Development Documents.
SDNPA Affordable Housing and CIL Viability Assessment Final Report January 2014
SDNPA Final Report January 2014
SDNPA Appendix I and II combined
SDNPA Appendix III
SDNPA Appendix IV