Regulation 19 Evidence Base
We have gathered evidence to inform the policy documents that make up the Local Plan. The research is called the 'evidence base' and is located below comprising reports and studies across the different topic areas listed below.
Sustainability Appraisal
Sustainability Appraisal
The purpose of the sustainability appraisal process is to appraise the social, environmental and economic effects of a plan from the outset. In doing so it will help ensure that decisions are made that contribute to achieving sustainable development. The sustainability appraisal should inform the decision-making process to facilitate the evaluation of alternatives. It should also help demonstrate that the plan is the most appropriate given the reasonable alternatives.
Download the Sustainability Appraisal (PDF) [7MB]
Download the Sustainability Appraisal Non-Technical Summary (PDF) [357KB]
Housing
Local Housing Needs Assessment
This report assesses the Local Housing Needs for Uttlesford up to 2041. In addition to setting out the scale and mix of general housing required, the report also addresses the need for affordable housing and housing for specific groups, e.g. - older people.
Download the Local Housing Needs Assessment (PDF) [1MB]
Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment
The main aim of this report is to assess sites submitted to the Council under the 'call for sites' (April 2021) and the Regulation 18 consultation, as well as sites identified from other sources, for suitability, availability, and achievability. The HELAA acts as the starting point for the site selection process and the report does not allocate sites for development.
Download the Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (PDF) [896KB]
Download Appendix 1 - Sites Pro Formas (PDF) [24MB]
Download Appendix 2 - Settlement Maps (PDF) [30MB]
Download Appendix 3 - Submitted Sites Maps (PDF) [96MB]
Download Appendix 11 - HELAA Site Assessment Spreadsheet (Spreadsheets) [249KB]
Housing Site Selection Topic Paper
A summary of Uttlesford Districts approach to selecting strategic sites for housing allocation.
Download the Housing Site Selection Topic Paper (PDF) [1MB]
Download the Housing Site Selection Topic Paper - Appendix A (PDF) [12MB]
Green Belt Study Update
A study that provides up to date evidence on the change in government policy and the scale of development permitted in the green belt since the 2016 green belt assessment. It also looks at opportunities to enhance the use of the Districts Green Belt land over the plan period.
Download the Green Belt Study Update (PDF) [2MB]
Larger Villages and Newport Housing Requirement Topic Paper
This report sets out the methodology behind the housing requirement figures for our Larger Villages and for Newport, to be met through non-strategic allocations.
Download the Rural Area and Larger Village Housing Requirement Topic Paper (PDF) [411KB]
Housing Delivery
Report advising the council on recommendations to assist the deliverability of allocation sites.
Download Housing Delivery (PDF) [1MB]
Housing Trajectory 2021-2041
Report setting out the Council's position regarding the phasing of housing delivery across the Local Plan period.
Download Housing Trajectory 2021-2041 (PDF) [299KB]
Download Housing Trajectory 2021-2041 Appendix 2 (Spreadsheets) [72KB]
Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment
Spreadsheet identifying the supply, demand and residual need for Gypsy and Traveller pitches over the next 5 years. This includes an assessment of the sites at which the residual need can be most appropriately met through allocations.
Download the 5-Year need by site spreadsheet (Spreadsheets) [21KB]
Employment
Employment Needs Update
Updated report on Uttlesford's Employment Land Needs, following the economic uncertainty in the Covid-19 pandemic, more recent monitoring data and significant recent planning commitments.
Download the Employment Needs Update (PDF) [1MB]
Employment Land Review
An assessment of the quality of existing employment sites in Uttlesford and draws conclusions on their future role as part of the portfolio of employment land in the district.
Download Employment Land Review (PDF) [3MB]
Employment Site Selection Topic Paper
A summary outlining Uttlesford's approach to selecting strategic employment sites for allocation.
Employment Site Selection Topic Paper - via Cabinet meeting - Thursday 18 July
Retail
Retail Capacity Study Update
An assessment of trends in retail and town centre uses and retail capacity projections for the district. Evidence to support the Local Retail Impact Assessment threshold and guidance to inform the scale and mix of uses at proposed local centres at strategic allocations in the plan.
Download the Retail Capacity Study Update (PDF) [33MB]
Download the Retail Capacity Study Update Addendum (PDF) [7MB]
Climate Change
Climate Change Evidence
A paper assessing the options available within the local planning system in achieving net zero carbon development, to align the Local Plan with the Councils' objectives to achieve net zero status by 2030 with recommendations informing into Local Plan policies.
Download the Climate Change Evidence (PDF) [832KB]
Environmental Protection
Habitat Regulation Assessment
The Council, as the competent authority, must carry out an assessment under the Habitats Regulations, known as a habitats regulations assessment (HRA), to test if a plan or project proposal could significantly harm the designated features of a Habitat Site (formerly known as European sites) that consist of Special Areas of Conservation (SAC), Special protection Areas (SPA) and Ramsar Sites.
Download the Habitat Regulation Assessment (PDF) [1MB]
Air Quality Management Area Assessment
A study on Air Quality Management Areas in Uttlesford and the impact of the allocations on them with a focus on Saffron Walden and traffic management responses.
Download the Air Quality Management Area Assessment (PDF) [1MB]
Water Management
Water Cycle Study
The Council, as the competent authority, must carry out an assessment under the Habitats Regulations, known as a habitats regulations assessment (HRA), to test if a plan or project proposal could significantly harm the designated features of a Habitat Site (formerly known as European sites) that consist of Special Areas of Conservation (SAC), Special protection Areas (SPA) and Ramsar Sites.
Download the Stage 1 Water Cycle Study (PDF) [20MB]
Download the Stage 2 Water Cycle Study (PDF) [10MB]
Download the Chalk Stream Study (PDF) [8MB]
Download the Chalk Stream Study Appendix E: Buffer Zone (PDF) [10MB]
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
An analysis of the flood risk associated with our strategic site allocations, including recommendations on potential mitigation measures for identified flood risk. The analysis covers the risk of flooding from rivers, surface water, groundwater and other sources, and includes an assessment of the potential impact of climate change.
Download the Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (PDF) [4MB]
►Download the Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment - Appendix A
Download the Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Appendix B (PDF) [264KB]
Download the Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Appendix C (PDF) [189KB]
Download the Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Appendix D (PDF) [273KB]
Download the Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Appendix E (PDF) [196KB]
Download the Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Appendix F (PDF) [1MB]
Download the Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (PDF) [777KB]
Download the Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Appendix A Site Summary Tables (PDF) [1MB]
Download the Level 2 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Appendix B GeoPDFs (PDF) [103MB]
Transport
Transport Evidence Topic Paper
A summary of outputs from the various transport evidence and how they can inform the Local Plan.
Download the Transport Evidence Topic Paper (PDF) [2MB]
Transport Assessment & Modelling
A number of reports which provide a robust assessment to understand the impacts of development on the highway network.
Download the A120 Corridor Assessment (PDF) [44MB]
Download the Saffron Walden Assessment (PDF) [4MB]
Download the Stump Cross Junction Assessment (PDF) [3MB]
Transport Assessment Supporting Technical Docs
A number of Technical Reports which provide technical information on the transport modelling methodology and development.
Uttlesford Transport Study Baseline Report (PDF) [3MB]
Download the Uttlesford Transport Modelling Methodology (PDF) [3MB]
Download the Uttlesford Transport Study_Trip Generation (PDF) [10MB]
Download the Saffron Walden VISUM Model_Data Package Report (PDF) [1MB]
Download the Saffron Walden VISUM LMVR (PDF) [5MB]
Download the A120 VISUM Model_Data Package Report (PDF) [7MB]
Download the A120 VISUM LMVR (PDF) [13MB]
Download the A120 VISUM Forecasting Report (PDF) [5MB]
Download the STRATEGIC IMPACTS Model Outputs (PDF) [2MB]
Download the West Essex Model Comparison Technical Note (PDF) [1MB]
PRE REG 19 Model Outputs_SAFFRON WALDEN (PDF) [3MB]
PRE REG 19 Model Outputs_A120 CORRIDOR (PDF) [16MB]
PRE REG 19 Model Outputs_NEWPORT & THAXTED (PDF) [1MB]
Sustainable Transport
Local Plan Sustainable Transport Study
A study which provides an examination of sustainable transport and accessibility evidence that informs the Local Plan
Download the Local Plan Sustainable Transport Study (PDF) [8MB]
Shared Transport Report
A report that sets out the benefits of shared transport whilst also providing a set of recommendations to help inform the roll out of a shared mobility scheme across new developments.
Download the Shared Transport Report (PDF) [485KB]
A120 Corridor Study
A study to assist in the delivery of sustainable transport across the A120 region, as well as aiding the response to the climate emergency, reducing emissions, supporting the economy and people's health and wellbeing.
Download the A120 Corridor Study (PDF) [4MB]
Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs)
Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) are a new, strategic approach to identifying cycling and walking improvements required at the local level. They enable a long-term approach to developing local cycling and walking networks to help increase the number of trips made on foot or by cycle.
Download the LCWIP Report (PDF) [106MB]
Download LCWIP Appendix A (PDF) [163KB]
Download LCWIP Appendix B design recommendation tables for SCRs (PDF) [230KB]
Download LCWIP Appendix C SCR design summary plans (PDF) [8MB]
Download LCWIP Appendix D (i) LCWIP rural connections assessment (PDF) [10MB]
Download LCWIP Appendix D (ii) design recommendation tables for velo villages (PDF) [123KB]
Infrastructure
Settlement Facilities and Services Study
Report that provides an assessment of facilities and services in each settlement in the district that informs the proposed Settlement Hierarchy that has helped to inform plan preparation.
Download the Settlement Facilities and Services Study (PDF) [1011KB]
Leisure Facilities
Evidence to assess the capacity of the existing leisure facilities provision in the district and an evaluation of the need for additional facilities in the plan period.
Download the Indoor Needs Assessment -Final May 2024 (PDF) [3MB]
Download the Strategy & Action Plan - Final_May 2024 (PDF) [686KB]
Download the Uttlesford PPOSS - Winter Assessment Report (Final) - With Summer Appendix (PDF) [1MB]
Download the Open_Space_Update_Report_June_2024_Final (PDF) [1MB]
SANG and Country Park Study
Study to assess the requirement for the provision of Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space (SANGs) in the Local Plan to appropriately mitigate any potential impacts associated with Hatfield Forest. The Report also includes recommendations for how the SANG could be accommodated by the proposed Local Plan strategic sites.
Download the SANG and Country Park Study (PDF) [57MB]
Viability Assessment
Study assessing the viability of the proposed Local Plan development sites taking account of the Plan policies and proposals, including the identified infrastructure costs, as identified in the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP).
Download the Viability Assessment - Stage 1 (PDF) [10MB]
Download the UDC LP VA Appendix S2-I Assumptions Summary (v8) (PDF) [815KB]
Download the UDC LP VA Appendix S2-II - Tested Site Allocations Results (v4) (PDF) [1MB]
Download the UDC LP VA Appendix S2-III - Employment Typologies Results (v4) (PDF) [819KB]
Download the UDC LP VA Appendix S2-IV - Market & values research (Final) v5 (PDF) [1MB]
Download the UDC LP VA Appendix S2-IVa - CoStar (PDF) [5MB]
Infrastructure Delivery Plan
Up dated plan that identifies the existing infrastructure provision across the district, the current shortfalls and assesses the existing and future needs to support new development and growing populations. It helps inform the new Local Plan, including the strategic site allocations, and provides a snapshot in time to indicate need and identified future delivery.
Download the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (PDF) [14MB]
Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy
A report setting out the potential for delivering green and blue infrastructure in Uttlesford and suggesting a series of strategic opportunities to enhance the network.
Includes an interactive map, providing additional information and context, relating to the Regulation 18 proposed sites and Area Strategies.
Download the Green and Blue Infrastructure Strategy (PDF) [86MB]
Landscape and Heritage
Landscape Sensitivity Study
An assessment of Uttlesford's towns and villages for their sensitivity for development. The addendum document provides a sense check of the assessments produced in 2021-22 to consider whether the updated allocations in the Local Plan appropriately align with the Landscape Character Assessment.
Download the Landscape Sensitivity Assessment - Towns and key villages (PDF) [10MB]
Download the Landscape Sensitivity Assessment - Smaller Villages (PDF) [26MB]
Download the Uttlesford LSA addendum_EMP only (PDF) [5MB]
Landscape Character Assessment
An assessment updating the Landscape Character Assessment of the District.
Download the Landscape Character Assessment (PDF) [26MB]
Heritage Study
Study looking at the heritage implications of the proposed allocations, including suggested mitigation measures to minimise harm to the historic environment.
Download the Heritage Study (PDF) [19MB]
Other
Duty to Cooperate Topic Paper
Report that demonstrates how Uttlesford has met its responsibility in accordance with duty to corporate, meaning that UDC has engaged with public bodies "constructively" and "actively".
Download the Duty to Cooperate Topic paper (PDF) [6MB]
Countryside Protection Zone Review
A report analysing the 2005 Countryside Protection Zone Policy, it's status and suggested amendments to strengthen how it complies with the NPPF to inform the Local Plan.
Download the Countryside Protection Zone Review (PDF) [54MB]
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