Appendix B Sustainability Appraisal

Introduction

Sustainable development means ensuring the needs of the present do not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Planning Guidance expects planning documents to address a wide range of social, economic and environmental issues as they are being drawn up, by undertaking a Sustainability Appraisal. In this Appendix we appraise the policies that have resulted from the perceived needs of the community of New Alresford that have arisen as a result of the public consultation process. This appraisal covers each of the guidelines against the set criteria used by Winchester City Council Planning Department in the Local District Plan (based on the 13 Local Government Management Key Themes to a Sustainable Community (1994)).

WCC Criterion

The criterion used is as follows:

Appraisal Narrative:

Chapter 3 Spaces and Landscapes.

Guidelines L1 - L6. Normally score positively. The only item scoring no effect throughout this section is housing provision which is not addressed in the Landscape Chapter. Spaces in new development have been covered in Chapter 5.

Chapter 4 The Conservation Area.

Guidelines C1 - C12 normally score positively. C4, C9, C10 have a mainly neutral score as they add use to the property but use new resources. Most other factors can use re-cycled materials or new more energy efficient materials.

Chapter 5 The Non-Conservation Area.

Guidelines NC1-NC12 have a neutral score because the community has addressed how they want these areas preserved. The negative effect on pollution, transport and road safety, the accessibility of local provisions, and damage natural water resources (see Maps 1.2 and 3.1) is counterbalanced by the need for renewable and energy efficient materials and equipment being used in any new build. Character properties are covered by guidelines C1-C12.

Sheet 2 of 2 - Landscape and Non-Conservation Area