Original: The surveys form part of the evidence base for our proposals and have been taken into account alongside other material considerations.
Simplified: The surveys are part of the evidence base for our proposals and have been considered together other material considerations.
Simplified: The surveys form part of the information gathering for our proposals and have been taken into account alongside other relevant considerations.
Simplified: The surveys form part of the evidence base for our proposals and have been taken into account together with other material considerations.