Housing Technical Paper [EXAM 113]
2. Key Evidence studies
2.1 Overview
2.1.1 A wide range of technical studies were used to inform the site selection process for housing sites and are referred to in this Technical Paper. These form the supporting evidence base that was submitted alongside the Local Plan in April 2018 and should be read alongside this Technical Paper. Table 1, below, summarises the purpose of each technical document and how they were used in the site selection process.
2.2 Evidence Base
Table 1. Summary of Evidence Base
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Document Reference |
Technical Evidence Document |
Summary |
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Was used to inform the Stage A Site Assessment process and identify any sites that needed further assessment. |
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Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment [Vol. 1] |
Was used to inform the Stage B Site Assessment process and assessed both fluvial and surface water flood risk for all strategic sites that passed Stage A. |
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Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment [Vol. 2] |
Was used to inform the Stage B Site Assessment process and assessed both fluvial and surface water flood risk for all sites that passed Stage A. |
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Water Cycle Study Stage 1 |
Was used to inform the Stage A Site Assessment process. |
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Central Bedfordshire & Luton Stage 1 & 2 Green Belt Study |
Was used to inform the Stage A Site Assessment process. Indicated the level of contribution each parcel of green belt made to the 5 purposes of green belt, as set out in the NPPF. |
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Central Bedfordshire Stage 3 Green Belt Study |
Was used to inform the Stage B Site Assessment process. Indicated the level of contribution each parcel of green belt made to the 5 purposes of green belt, as set out in the NPPF. |
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Green Belt Topic Paper |
Used to demonstrate exceptional circumstances for those sites that are being released from the green belt. |
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Luton HMA Growth Options Study |
Provided a high level assessment of options for growth in the Luton Housing Market Area (HMA) that informed the Growth Strategy and the distribution of sites across Central Bedfordshire. |
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North Central Bedfordshire Growth Options Study |
Provided a high level assessment of options for growth in the North of Central Bedfordshire area that informed the Growth Strategy and the distribution of sites. |
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Sustainability Appraisal [Reg. 18] |
Used to assess the small and medium and strategic allocations in comparison to reasonable alternatives. |
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Sustainability Appraisal [Reg. 19] |
Used to assess the small and medium and strategic allocations in comparison to reasonable alternatives. |
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Archaeological Assessment |
Was used to inform the Stage A Site Assessment process. |
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Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) |
Assess all the housing allocations and assesses their suitability, availability and achievability. |
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Initial Settlement Capacity Study |
Informed the decision making process behind where Central Bedfordshire will see its housing growth, dependant on the capacity of each settlement. |
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CBC Duty to Cooperate Statement |
Identifies how the outcomes of the Duty to Cooperate have influenced the Strategy up to the point of Submission. Includes the 'Luton HMA Growth Options Position Statement' that confirms the agreed distribution of growth and unmet need within the Luton HMA. |
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Site Assessment Technical Document |
Initial assessment of sites that came forward during the call for sites process, prior to the SHLAA. Identifies sites which are considered worthy of further assessment, and those which are not. |
