The Evidence Base

We are assembling an evidence base to support the Plan.  The following studies are currently available:

• Equalities and Human Rights Impact Assessment
• Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment
• Landscape and Green Infrastructure Study
• Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
• Strategic Assessment of Transport Impacts
• Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulation Assessment
• Utilities Capacity Study
• Water Cycle Study

Environmental Assets Plan

In preparing the draft Strategic Growth Plan we have identified key environmental, historic and other features and designations to help us make decisions about areas that need to be protected.  These are shown in diagrammatic form on the plan published here, which summarises the more detailed sources contained in the geographic information systems held by the various partner authorities.