transport options, environmental education in schools, woodland creation, biodiversity, landscape improvement, low carbon economic development and Preferred Option The preferred option is to create a framework for the development of a green network within South Ayrshire, with links to North and East Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway. The framework would be integrated into LDP2 Spatial Strategy and opportunities included in the proposed Community Aspiration Plans and Action Plans, in association with Community Planning. Issue 8 – Local Landscape Areas South Ayrshire has an extensive area covered by a designation with the term the “Scenic Area”. The Scenic Area is countryside where the scenery and landscape is highly valued locally. The designation raises awareness of landscapes that make particular areas distinctive, and helps to safeguard them from inappropriate development. Scottish Planning Policy identifies local landscape designation as one of the tools to achieve positive change, subject to their purpose and reason for identification being clearly explained and thereafter given an appropriate level of protection The term “Local Landscape Area” is a phrase Scottish Government wishes to see used rather than a confusing variety of terms used across Scotland. Scottish Natural heritage has recently published new guidance on the designation, use and interpretation of “Local Landscape Areas” (LLA). It provides advice for Councils in order to promote greater consistency in the selection and application of LLAs and states “Authorities should consider the function and continuing relevance of LLA (Scenic Areas) when preparing their development plan”. Preferred Option The preferred option is to review the Scenic Areas, following guidance of SNH and incorporate the findings within LDP2 and its spatial strategy. Conclusion The South Ayrshire Local Development Plan Main Issues Report is considered an effective approach to early consultation and engagement with a wide range of groups across South Ayrshire. The MIR does not make proposals but sets out a series of preferred and alternative options for discussion and aims to gain the views of stakeholders and members of the public. The outcome of the MIR will inform the drafting of the Proposed LDP which will be the next Local Development Plan for South Ayrshire This Equalities Impact Assessment is a key part of the process of preparing the MIR and the results of the consultation on the MIR will help to inform the LDP2 Proposed Plan. Appendix 1
South Ayrshire Council Equalities Scoping Template 1. Policy details Policy Title South Ayrshire Local Development Plan 2– Main Issues Report Lead Officer Adrian Browne 2. Which communities, groups of people, employees or thematic groups do you think will be, or potentially could be, impacted upon by the implementation of this policy? Please indicate whether these would be positive or negative impacts Community, Groups of People or Themes Negative Impacts Positive impacts The community of South Ayrshire Yes - Potential positive impact to the whole community of South Ayrshire People from different racial groups, ethnic or national origin. Yes – potential positive impact Women and/or men (boys and girls) Yes – potential positive impact People with disabilities Yes – potential positive impact People from particular age groups for example Older people, children and young people Yes – potential positive impact Lesbian, gay, bisexual and heterosexual people Yes – potential positive impact People who are proposing to undergo, are undergoing or have undergone a process to change sex Yes – potential positive impact Pregnant women and new mothers Yes – potential positive impact People who are married or in a civil partnership Yes – potential positive impact People who share a particular religion or belief Yes – potential positive impact Thematic Groups: Health, Human Rights, Rurality and Deprivation. Yes – potential positive impact 3. Do you have evidence or reason to believe that the policy will support the Council to: General Duty and Equality Themes Level of Negative and/or Positive Impact (high, medium or low) Eliminate discrimination and harassment faced by particular communities or groups Positive - low impact – the MIR is a consultation document that aims to gain the views of the whole community of South Ayrshire Promote equality of opportunity between particular communities or groups No adverse impact identified - low Foster good relations between particular communities or groups No adverse impact identified - low
Appendix 2 to be attached LDP 2 Main Issues Report Equality Protected Characteristics Main Issue Race Sex Disability Age Religion or Belief Sexual Orientation Marriage and Civil Partnership Gender Reassignment Pregnancy and Maternity Multiple/Cross Cutting Equality Issues The Vision and Spatial Strategy No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts The Economic Outlook No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts Prestwick Spaceport No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts Employment Land and Enterprises No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts Housing Development strategy No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts Potential positive impact due to increased provision of amenity housing + Potential positive impact to new housing being designed to be barrier free and will be provided by a range of types and size. + No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts Potential positive impact due to provision of housing and infrastructure + Rural Housing Development No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts
Ayrshire Growth Deal No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts Central Scotland Network No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts Landscape Area designations No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts No predicted negative impacts KEY No predicted negative impacts Potential negative impacts across protected characteristics/ themes Potential positive impact across protected characteristic/ theme Potential positive across all sectors however more positive across particular geographical areas