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Evidence Base documents

The evidence base consists of research reports that underpin the policies of the Local Development Framework.

Accessible Natural Greenspace Assessment

There is a need to ensure that significant housing development complies with Natural England standards for Accessible Natural Greenspace (ANGSt)

Bridgwater Transport Options

As part of the supporting evidence base for the Local Plan the District Council has commissioned two Bridgwater Transport reports.

Economic Development Strategy and Employment Land Review

Sedgemoor District Council have prepared an Economic Development Strategy and Employment Land Review for Sedgemoor. These set out the long term objectives and ambitions for Sedgemoor's economy and future requirements in terms of employment land supply.

Five Year Housing Land Supply 2018 to 2023

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) requires all Local Authorities to identify and maintain a five year supply of deliverable land for housing.

Green Infrastructure Strategy

The Green Infrastructure Strategy was commissioned as part of the evidence base for the LDF Core Strategy. It provides a long-term vision and high-level delivery plan for Green Infrastructure in Sedgemoor.

Historic Environment Assessment

The Historic Environment Assessment was commissioned as part of the evidence base for the Local Plan Review.

Infrastructure Delivery Strategy

The Infrastructure Delivery Strategy assesses the transport, utilities, social and green infrastructure that will be required to support housing and employment growth in Sedgemoor.

Levels of Growth 2011-2032

The Levels of Growth study was commissioned to understand future housing and employment growth requirements and inform the early stages of the Local Plan Review.

Local Green Space Designations - Assessment of Sites Proposed

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) introduced a new designation for Local Green Space that is considered special by the local community.

PPS1 Supplement Study: Planning and Climate Change (2009)

In September 2009, Sedgemoor District Council, in conjunction with Taunton Deane Borough Council and Somerset County Council, commissioned ARUP to assist in the development of an evidence base on decentralised and renewable or low carbon energy. The study informs energy policies and targets in the district.

Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Topic Paper (2017)

This topic paper reviews changes to national policy and guidance in relation to low carbon and renewable energy.

Review of Countryside around Settlements (2016)

The Council has undertaken a review of the countryside around settlements, a saved policy (CNE4) from the Local Plan 1991-2011.

Role and function of Sedgemoor settlements

As part of the evidence base for the Local Plan review the previous role and function evidence was reviewed in 2015.

Sedgemoor Retail Study

In 2009 Sedgemoor District Council commissioned a retail study for the main retail centres in Sedgemoor, including Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge and Cheddar.