approach since the strategic nature of appraisal advocated for the Local Plan may not facilitate a sufficiently detailed assessment. SA FRAMEWORK Objective Sub objective: Will the Plan help to ..? Headline indicators SA Objective 1 prevent loss of habitat prevent pollution maintain and enhance access to sites whilst avoiding and reducing adverse impacts maintain agricultural activities whilst avoiding and reducing adverse impacts maintain or increase area of habitat improve management, linkage and condition of designated habitats create opportunities to enhance biodiversity in building design and open space Area of breeding habitat maintained, enhanced or lost for seabirds Condition of biological SSSI’s Area of BAP habitats created, maintained and lost Prevent loss of and enhance habitats SA Objective 2 ensure the provision of affordable housing improve access to services for all islanders improve access to employment for all islanders improve access to education and skills for all islanders improve access to open space for all islanders improve access to outdoor recreation and sports facilities for all islanders retain and enhance transport between the islands and to the mainland secure higher skilled and higher paid employment promote art, craft and cultural interests Affordable housing completions Deprivation statistics Access to essential services on St Mary’s Access to essential services on the off islands Student attainment Telecoms (Access to G4 and superfast broadband) Support sustainable communities SA Objective 3 support the diversification and long term viability of commercial activities, including agriculture, fishing, the marine industry and tourism secure adequate provision of employment land support the provision of infrastructure, including ICT and transport support improved business productivity and innovation support enterprise to address climate change Employment land available by type Access to employment Income levels GDP % GDP outside tourism Support sustainable economic development SA Objective 4 reduce and avoid noise pollution
Document name (with web link) Summary / key issues SA Framework International Protocol Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5% of 1990 levels, 2008-12. UK has an agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 12.5% below 1990 levels by 2008-12 and a national goal to achieve a 20% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions below 1990 levels by 2010. SA Framework to include reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and measures to adapt to climate change. United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change Protocol (2014) UN Convention On Human Rights International agreement on human rights, which details basic civil and political rights of individuals. Includes the right to the peaceful enjoyment of a dwelling, to privacy and protection of privacy by law. Freedom of opinion and expression. SA Framework to include protection of amenity interests including avoiding significant light and air pollution. The Statement of Community Involvement will also address Human Rights. Aarhus Convention Establishes the right of everyone to receive environmental information that is held by public. The right to participate from an early stage in environmental decision-making. The right to challenge public decisions that have been made without respecting these rights. Public consultation on Sustainability Appraisal Report. The Statement of Community Involvement will also address the requirements. European Communities Directive 92/43/EEC The Habitats Directive is transposed into UK law through the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994.Conserve threatened habitats and species. Promote the maintenance of biodiversity by taking measures to maintain or restore natural habitats and wild species at a favourable conservation status, introducing robust protection for those habitats and species of European importance. In applying these measures take account of economic, social and cultural requirements and regional and local characteristics. (Article 10 of the Directive and Regulation 37 of the Habitats Regulations). SA Framework to include protection and enhancement of biodiversity. The findings of the Habitats Regulations Assessment (and Appropriate Assessment) process will inform SA.
Department for Transport Improvement Plan 2014 Covers three key areas: Maintaining the safe, efficient and effective operation of the existing transport system; Facilitating economic growth; and Reforming how we meet fiscal targets and ensure that the delivery chain operates efficiently and effectively. There are no specific projects identified that would directly affect the Isles of Scilly. SA Framework to include transport infrastructure. Door to Door: A Strategy for improving Sustainable Transport Integration (DfT 2013) More journeys by public transport, cycling and walking. Key issues when planning transport interchanges. SA Framework to include public transport, cycling and walking. Creating Growth, Cutting Carbon: Making Sustainable Local Transport Happen – White Paper (DfT 2011) A transport system that drives economic growth, but is greener and safer and improve quality of life. As above SA Framework to include public transport, cycling and walking. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Regulations 2010 Establishes a levy-based approach to securing funds from developers for infrastructure. SA framework to include infrastructure. Sustainable Communities Act 2007 Grants the power to local authorities to develop planning policies which would assist with its objectives (Chapter 23): provision of local services; goods and services that are
ecological habitats and supporting emergency services. Legally binding target of at least an 80% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and a reduction in emissions of at least 34% by 2020 (1990 baseline). Council’s should also seek to improve adaptation to climate change. Of relevance to Local Plans are seeking to improve energy efficiency, increase the use of low carbon fuels, using water more efficiently, protect and enhance natural habitats, support the ability of emergency services to act, and to address the challenges of coastal areas. Waste Strategy for England and Wales (2007) Emphasises the waste hierarchy (prevent, re-use, recycle/compost, energy recovery, disposal). Requirement to meet landfill directive targets. National target for recycling and composting 50% of household waste by 2020. SA Framework to include waste. The Air Quality (Standards) Regulations 2010 and Air Quality (England) Regulations 2000 Transpose into English law the requirements of Directives 2008/50/EC and 2004/107/EC on ambient air quality and sets standards to be met. Requires measurement, monitoring and reduction of emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter, lead, benzene and carbon monoxide in ambient air. Improve air quality. Targets include Sulphur dioxide; Nitrous oxides; Particles (PM10); and Nitrogen dioxide. SA Framework to include air quality. Planning and Energy Act 2008 Local Planning Authorities a mandate to include policies and proposals that will secure energy efficiency improvements in excess of Part L of the Building Regulations. Reduction of CO2, maintain reliability of energy supplies: a proportion of energy used in development to be low carbon energy from sources in the locality of the development; development to comply with energy efficiency standards that exceed the energy requirements of building regulations. SA Framework to include energy efficiency and renewables.
Prepared for fire and traffic incidents of Scilly Natural Area Profile (English Nature) Describes and evaluates the wildlife and geology of the area, and proposes key nature conservation and strategic objectives, can be used when formulating plans to help conserve the environment of the Islands. SA Framework to include biodiversity and landscape. of Scilly Bat Group Guidance Guidelines providing the information needed to consider the effects of development on bats. SA Framework to include protected species. Traditional Farm Buildings Survey SPD 1997 A study carried out between 1995-97 recorded and assessed the traditional agricultural building stock of the islands and identified a number of design criteria to be taken into account when considering proposals for the conversion or alteration of these buildings. SA Framework to include built heritage. not online Specific Local Need and Key Worker Housing SPD Sets out criteria to assess whether a potential occupier is a qualifying person in terms of either specific local need or as a key worker. SA Framework to include the provision of housing to meet local need, including key workers. Key Worker Policy and Procedure Document Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) sets out the policy and procedures for determining Key Workers
Scilly through emphasis on the reduction, use, recycling and recovery of waste; and · Working together: developing effective co-operation and joint working between residents, the Isles of Scilly Council and businesses to maximise the benefits of waste minimisation and increased recycling and recovery. DEFRA General Binding Rules for Non-Mains Drainage (Jan 2015) Reform of the regulatory system to control sewage discharges from septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants in England SA Framework to include sewage infrastructure / sewerage.
Properties achieving Code for Sustainable Homes rating above 2 13 dwellings have been constructed to Code Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. This includes affordable dwellings constructed on Bryher (2), St Martin’s (2), St Agnes (3) and St Mary’s (6). 2 Further affordable units are under construction on St Mary’s but there is no requirement to construct these to a specific code level. The Code for Sustainable Homes was officially withdrawn following the technical housing standards review. There are no requirements to construct to specific code levels. Average consumption of ordinary domestic electricity 5,616 kwhrs/year 3,952 kwhrs/year UK (Office of National Statistics) High levels of consumption SA Objective 8 Maintain and enhance cultural heritage, including architectural and archaeological heritage Number of buildings on the at risk register 32 (2009) 33 (2015) Number of listed buildings 128 (4 Grade 1 and 8 Grade II*) Number of Scheduled Ancient Monuments 238