(3) Appendix E - Appraisal of the Core Strategy Issues and Options

Chapter 5 - The Image of the Town

Sustainability Objective		1. A centre of excellence for education and training		2. A high-tech business Location		3. Culture and tourism		4. A show case for sustainable living		5. Specialist shopping
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link		No direct link		Long term could impact on affordability & availability of homes - 2nd homes/BB accommodation				No direct link
	M
	L					?
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Better education and more opportunities contribute to well-being		Better education and more opportunities contribute to well-being		Leisure activities will promote healthier lifestyles		Promotion of use of greenspaces may promote healthier lifestyles in future		No direct link
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		Education and training opportunities will reduce economic deprivation		Increasing employment opportunities will reduce economic deprivation		More jobs (but possibly low paid and low skilled)	?	Assumes new business is high tech, requires skilled work force		No direct link
	M							?
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S						Will increase skills level in long term	?	Assume to deliver this scenario would need to up-skill the workforce		No direct link
	M							?
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		Education opportunities, increasing employment opportunities and access to social, cultural etc opportunities						Will encourage developments to be sustainably located		No direct link
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		Improved education opportunities and increased skills links to reducing crime - Refer to policy?		Improved education opportunities and increased skills links to reducing crime - Refer to policy?		Increased footfall - life on the streets/in parks, on the beach etc	?	If tackle poverty, employment will achieve this		Increased footfall
	M							?
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S		Will make Hastings vibrant and distinctive if achieved		Will make Hastings vibrant and distinctive if achieved		Will make Hastings vibrant and distinctive if achieved		Will make Hastings vibrant and distinctive if achieved		Will make Hastings vibrant and distinctive if achieved
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		No direct link		No direct link						No direct link
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link				No direct link
	M
	L
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link	?	May have impact on coast				No direct link
	M					?
	L					?
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		No direct link		No direct link						No direct link
	M
	L
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S	?	Depends on design and locations - accessibility will be important to reduce car use	?	Depends on design and locations - accessibility will be important to reduce car use	X	More visitors all year round will result in more cars and increase in car parking needs			X	More visitors all year round will result in more cars and increase in car parking needs
	M	?		?		X				X
	L	?		?		X				X
13.The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S	?	Depends on design and locations - accessibility will be important to reduce car use	?	Depends on design and locations - accessibility will be important to reduce car use	?	More visitors - may impact on climate change			?	More visitors - may impact on climate change
	M	?		?		?				?
	L	?		?		?				?
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link	?	Impact of increased activity on coast and increased water demand				No direct link
	M					?
	L					?
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S	?	Depends on design of facilities provided - will need to provide ways to reduce energy consumption	?	Depends on design of facilities provided - will need to provide ways to reduce energy consumption		No direct link				No direct link
	M	?		?
	L	?		?
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link	?	Uncertain impact of increased visitor numbers		Sustainable design can help to mitigate		No direct link
	M					?
	L					?
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S	?	Depends on where educational facilities/ opportunities are located e.g. next to public transport	?	Depends on where high tech locations are located e.g. next to public transport	?	Dependant on how visitors access the town				Dependant on how shoppers access the town
	M	?		?		?				?
	L	?		?		?				?
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		Will help to provide a skilled workforce- will need facilities to accommodate.		Not directed at all businesses and all people - but will still provide further employment opportunities				But only one type of industry	?	May displace employment in non-specialist shops
	M									?
	L									?
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		New job opportunities will help economic revival		New job opportunities will help economic revival		New job opportunities will help economic revival		New job opportunities will help economic revival		New job opportunities will help economic revival
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S				Provision of employment opportunities will aid economic growth				No direct link		Only one element of economic growth
	M									?
	L									?
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S
	M
	L

Chapter 6 - Housing and Scenarios for Growth: Opportunities for Growth

Sustainability Objective		1. Increasing the density of development on existing and new brownfield sites, and identifying opportunities for development on some new greenfield sites of limited size - provide 250 dwellings		2. As option 1, but in addition, work with RDC to develop a greenfield site on the western outskirts of the town - provide 800 dwellings, plus Wilting
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		Providing new dwellings include affordable homes and are sustainably constructed		Providing new dwellings include affordable homes and are sustainably constructed
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		Providing affordable housing will help reduce deprivation		Providing affordable housing will help reduce deprivation
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S	?/	Dependant on the location and accessibility of sites. Brownfield development likely to have a more positive effect	?	Dependent on facilities, services and infrastructure provided
	M	?/		?
	L	?/		?
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		Must be well designed developments, taking into account 'secured by design' principles		Must be well designed developments, taking into account 'secured by design' principles
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S	?	Dependent on design of development	?	Dependent on design of development
	M	?		?
	L	?		?
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S	/X	Dependent on whether the greenfield development is the best use of land. Policy emphasises use of brownfield sites first	X	Greenfield development would have a significant negative effect
	M	/X		X
	L	/X		XX
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S	?/	Dependant on location of development	X	Greenfield development would have a significant negative effect
	M	?/		XX
	L	?/		XX
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S	?	Dependant on location of development	?	Dependant on location of development - potential to affect existing watercourses
	M	?		?
	L	?		?
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S	?/X	New development may impact on the townscape, and lose greenfield sites. Depends on location of development	?/X	New development may impact on the townscape, and lose greenfield sites. Depends on location of development
	M	?/X		?/X
	L	?/X		?/X
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S	X	Intensification of the use of land will have an impact on air pollution	X	Intensification of the use of land will have an impact on air pollution
	M	X		X
	L	X		X
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S	?/X	New development would have to be built to be adaptable to climate change. Depends on the formulation of planning policies taking account of PPS1 etc	?/X	New development would have to be built to be adaptable to climate change. Depends on the formulation of planning policies taking account of PPS1 etc
	M	?/X		?/X
	L	?/X		?/X
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S	?/X	New development will increase water consumption. Depends on the design standards of the development	?/X	New development will increase water consumption. Depends on the design standards of the development. Potential for impact on watercourses (dependant on location)
	M	?/X		?/X
	L	?/X		?/X
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S	?	Depends on the design of the development and formulation of planning policies	?	Depends on the design of the development and formulation of planning policies
	M	?		?
	L	?		?
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S	X	More housing will result in increased waste	X	More housing will result in increased waste
	M	X		X
	L	X		X
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S	?/X	Increased car ownership - developments need to be sustainably located	X	Higher increase in car ownership (car ownership more likely for edge of town greenfield sites). Infrastructure needs to be provided
	M	?/X		X
	L	?/X		X
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S	?	If new housing is in deprived areas, it may aid economic revival	X	May direct investment out of deprived areas in favour of greenfield development
	M	?		X
	L	?		X
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S	?/	High standards of development may attract inward movers and investment	?/	High standards of development may attract inward movers and investment
	M	?/		?/
	L	?/		?/

Chapter 6 - Housing and Scenarios for Growth: Current Housing Stock

Sustainability Objective		1. Continue to concentrate resources on improving housing conditions in areas with the worst quality housing stock/living conditions		2. Create more mixed communities in Central St Leonards and Hastings Town Centre by refusing permission for conversions resulting in 1 bed dwellings and promoting larger family sized dwellings		3. Support the Central St Leonards Masterplan and Housing Renewal Area in St Leonards - THESE ARE AGREED AND ADOPTED PLANS. SUPPORTING THESE IS A PROCESS NOT AN OPTION
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		Will provide more housing opportunities	?/	Will help to create a better tenure mix and mix of profiles, but may displace some residents
	M			?/
	L			?/
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Improving housing conditions will improve health and well-being		No direct link
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S			?/	Will help to create a better tenure mix and mix of profiles, but may displace some residents
	M			?/
	L			?/
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		Will improve living conditions and the surrounding environment, which will impact on crime and fear of crime		More family housing likely to result in an increase of people in community spaces
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S		Helps sustain local communities		Help to create mixed communities
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		Will improve existing buildings		Positive effect in terms of urban renaissance
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		Improvements to buildings will improve the overall built environment		Improvements to buildings will improve the overall built environment
	M
	L
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S	?	Will have the potential to make homes more energy efficient, i.e. the Decent Homes Standard, therefore addressing climate change		No direct link
	M	?
	L	?
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S	?	Should make properties more energy efficient		No direct link
	M	?
	L	?
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S	?	Should incorporate storage for recycling in design		No direct link
	M	?
	L	?
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		No direct link (will not necessarily mean more people)		No direct link (will not necessarily mean more people)
	M
	L
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		Improving housing conditions will contribute to economic revival		Providing a better housing mix to address economic deprivation
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		Improvement to housing conditions in deprived areas will contribute to social regeneration, therefore helping to attract economic growth		Improvement to housing conditions in deprived areas will contribute to social regeneration, therefore helping to attract economic growth
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		Will encourage private investment in properties		Will encourage private investment in properties
	M
	L

Chapter 6 - Housing and Scenarios for Growth: Affordable Housing

Sustainability Objective		1. Require the developer to provide the affordable housing on a suitably located site in his/her ownership elsewhere in the town		2. Require the developer to pay a commuted sum to the Council so the affordable homes could be built on a site elsewhere in the town - if sites are available		3. Require the developer to scatter the affordable homes throughout the development so there is no concentration on one particular area		4. Require the developer to provide different forms of affordable housing e.g. shared ownership or key worker housing
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S	?/	Will help provide affordable homes if land is available and in location of need	?/	Could contribute to provision of affordable housing but only where sites available				Will allow a broader range of people to access affordable housing
	M	?/		?/
	L	?/		?/
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Provision of affordable housing links to health and well-being		Provision of affordable housing links to health and well-being		Provision of affordable housing links to health and well-being		Provision of affordable housing links to health and well-being
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S	?/	Providing affordable housing will help reduce social inclusion although this option runs against mixed communities	?/	Providing affordable housing will help reduce social inclusion although this option runs against mixed communities		Will help reduce social exclusion and provide mixed communities		Will help reduce social exclusion and work towards mixed communities
	M	?/		?/
	L	?/		?/
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link	?/	May help to attract skilled workers to the town
	M							?/
	L							?/
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S	?	Dependent on location of housing	?	Dependent on location of housing	?	Dependent on location of housing	?	Dependent on location of housing
	M	?		?		?		?
	L	?		?		?		?
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		No direct link, although would have to ensure developments are well designed		No direct link, although would have to ensure developments are well designed	?	Scattering units may have positive impact on perception of crime	?	Mixed communities contribute to reducing fear of crime
	M					?		?
	L					?		?
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S	?	Isolation of affordable housing may contribute to social exclusion - not providing mixed communities	?	Dependent on location of housing. Isolation of affordable housing may contribute to social exclusion - not providing mixed communities		Scattering will help integrate units and provide mixed communities		Will help make housing more accessible to more people and create mixed communities
	M	?		?
	L	?		?
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S	?	Dependent on site location	?	Dependent on site location	?	Dependent on site location	?	Dependent on site location
	M	?		?		?		?
	L	?		?		?		?
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S	?	Dependent on site location	?	Dependent on site location	?	Dependent on site location	?	Dependent on site location
	M	?		?		?		?
	L	?		?		?		?
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S	?	Dependent on site location	?	Dependent on site location	?	Dependent on site location	?	Dependent on site location
	M	?		?		?		?
	L	?		?		?		?
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S	?		?		?		?
	M	?		?		?		?
	L	?		?		?		?
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S	?	Dependent on design of development	?	Dependent on design of development	?	Dependent on design of development	?	Dependent on design of development
	M	?		?		?		?
	L	?		?		?		?
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S	?	Dependent on design of development	?	Dependent on design of development	?	Dependent on design of development	?	Dependent on design of development
	M	?		?		?		?
	L	?		?		?		?
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S	?	Depends on location of development	?	Depends on location of development	?	Depends on location of development	?	Depends on location of development
	M	?		?		?		?
	L	?		?		?		?
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S	?	Depends on location of development	?	Depends on location of development	?	Depends on location of development		Should attract skilled workers to the town
	M	?		?		?
	L	?		?		?
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S	?/	Provision of affordable housing contributes to social regeneration	?/	Provision of affordable housing contributes to social regeneration	?/	Provision of affordable housing contributes to social regeneration		Mixed communities and skilled workers will contribute to economic and social regeneration
	M	?/		?/		?/
	L	?/		?/		?/
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S	?/	Affordable housing could encourage private investment	?/	Affordable housing could encourage private investment	?/	Affordable housing could encourage private investment		No direct link
	M	?/		?/		?/
	L	?/		?/		?/

Chapter 6 - Housing and Scenarios for Growth: Housing Types, Sizes and Tenures

Sustainability Objective		1. Create a specific policy on the provision of lifetime homes, extra care and sheltered housing to cater for an ageing population		2. Introduce a greater proportion of social rented housing in Hastings Town Centre and a greater mix of owner/occupation and social rented in Central St Leonards		3. Secure a mix of housing sizes and tenures on the Millennium Communities sites at Ore Valley, Station Yard and Seaside Road		4. Encourage the provision of innovative and attractive larger family housing, i.e., a more balanced mix with 3 or more bed housing, to attract skilled workers to support the economic regeneration of the town
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S				More opportunities for affordable homes and increase in the number meeting Decent Homes Standards			?/X	Will not benefit all sectors of the community, or necessarily provide affordable housing
	M							?/X
	L							?/X
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Contributes to well-being over time and improves quality of life						No direct link
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		Promote social inclusion of older people		Helping to create mixed communities		Helping to create mixed communities	?/	Trying to achieve mixed communities, but has potential to displace some residents
	M							?/
	L							?/
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		May attract skilled workers
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		No direct link		Option specifies town centre areas with good accessibility		Accessible locations with good transport links		No direct link
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		Safety may be a feature of homes specifically designed		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S				Creating mixed communities		Creating mixed communities		Creating mixed communities
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		No direct link		Likely to use existing housing stock and improve the built environment		MC sites on brownfield land and will be making more efficient use of land		Upgrading/new homes will contribute to urban renaissance
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		No direct link		No direct link		Positive effect where design codes applied		Will enhance the built environment
	M
	L
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link		No direct link	?/	Positive effect where design codes or similar applied	?	"Innovative" housing could address climate change
	M					?/		?
	L					?/		?
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link	?/	Positive effect where design codes or similar applied	?	"Innovative" housing and design could ensure water usage is minimised
	M					?/		?
	L					?/		?
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		Social rented housing is required to meet Decent Homes Standards	?/	Positive effect where design codes or similar applied	?	"Innovative" housing and design could make properties energy efficient
	M					?/		?
	L					?/		?
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		No direct link		No direct link (relates to type of housing only)		No direct link (relates to types and size of housing only)		No direct link (relates to types and size of housing only)
	M
	L
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S	?	Depends on the location of the development		Changing the mix may make the area more affluent		Changing the mix may make the area more affluent		May displace some residents but will attract skilled and key workers in the longer term
	M	?
	L	?
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		No direct link		Providing a mix will aid economic and social regeneration		Providing a mix will aid economic and social regeneration		Skilled and key workers will contribute
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		No direct link		Will provide opportunities for investment in the town		Will provide/ has provided opportunities for investment in the town
	M
	L

Chapter 6 - Housing and Scenarios for Growth: Housing Densities

Sustainability Objective		1. Specify a range of density targets for housing development in the town along the following lines: Hastings and St Leonards town centres, and the district centres of Hastings at Old Town, Ore and Silverhill at 40-75dph, the rest of the town at 35-55dph		2. All high density schemes (including conversions ) be subject to a design assessment process to ensure they provide quality accommodation in terms of living space and amenity
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S	?	Dependent on development proposal		Would have positive effect - assessment to include consideration of sustainable design and construction methods including BREEAM standards/Eco homes etc
	M	?
	L	?
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		No direct link		Well designed schemes providing amenity space etc can impact on well-being and improving quality of life
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		No direct link		Amenity space can provide recreational opportunities
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		No direct link		Assessment should take into account 'secured by design' principles and mention safety issues
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S	?	Dependent on design of development		Well designed developments will help create and provide distinctive communities
	M	?
	L	?
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S	?/	Significant positive effect in town centres, but may restrict high density elsewhere. Consider whether greenfield development is making more efficient use of land as well as higher density - promote 'eco-density'
	M	?/
	L	?/
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S	?	Dependent on location and design of development		Assessment will consider preserving/enhancing biodiversity in developments
	M	?
	L	?
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S	?	Higher density development will result in higher impact. Need to be well designed to mitigate impacts - use of SUDs etc		Assessment will consider implications of flood risk
	M	?
	L	?
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S	?	Dependent on location and design of development. Will affect townscape and landscape		Assessment will consider impacts on townscape and landscape
	M	?
	L	?
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link	?	Assessment should consider ways to mitigate against climate change
	M			?
	L			?
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link	?	Assessment should make sure there is efficient use of water/water consumption minimised
	M			?
	L			?
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link	?	Assessment should consider energy efficiency in development
	M			?
	L			?
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link	?	Assessment should include provision for storage for recycling
	M			?
	L			?
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S	?	Higher density will increase the potential for more cars in use in an area. Need to ensure the infrastructure is there to support densities		No direct link
	M	?
	L	?
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L

Chapter 7 - Locations for Change

Sustainability Objective		1. Hastings Town Centre		2. Central St Leonards		3. The Millennium Communities
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link - however need to recognise that the town centre is a place where people also live- contributes to evening economy, community safety etc		Should contribute towards improving housing		Could revise standards to embrace wider principles of sust design + construction into new homes + employment buildings
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		If accessible by other than the car (easy to walk/cycle to) can contribute to health. Need to sustain town centre health facilities e.g. GP, opticians		Improve peoples quality of life - contributes to health and well being. Sustain GP practices, opticians and dentists		Access to education and employment contributes to improved health and well being
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		No direct link		Especially central St Leonards ward - outcome of the master plan		Improvements planned for areas of deprivation
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link. However, town centre is also a centre of learning and education		No direct link - doesn't mention improving skills and education
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		Increased footfalls, life on the street and evening economy - contributes to reducing fear of crime
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		Strengthened by the development of an Area Action plan for the Town Centre		Through Masterplan & Housing Renewal activities		Objective to use land and buildings more efficiently in these areas
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link	?	Potential implications for development at Seaside Road/Bulverhythe
	M					?
	L					?
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S				Large no of Conservation Areas and historic parks - Gensing, St Leonards Gardens and Warrior Square	?	May need to highlight - new green space in Ore valley
	M					?
	L					?
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		Need to ensure it is accessible by public transport, walking and cycling		No direct link
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link		No direct link		Housing will be built to higher energy efficient standards
	M
	L
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		Housing will be built to minimise water use
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		Housing renewal should improve energy efficiency and address fuel poverty		Housing will be built to higher energy efficient standards
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		Both in construction and recycling facilities for households
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S				There are good public transport links in Central St Leonards and low car ownership. Need to ensure develop is supported by public transport and walking/cycling	?	OK for Station Plaza - good public transport links - Ore Valley etc
	M			?		?
	L			?		?
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		E.g. Castle ward		E.g. Central St Leonards		Developments focused in most deprived communities - Castle ward and Ore Valley area
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S
	M
	L

Locations for Change (continued)

Sustainability Objective		4. The Seafront		5. Pebsham Countryside Farm		6. Wilting
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link		No direct link		Unlikely to come forward in the short or medium term
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		More accessible Seafront		New greenspace		No direct link
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		No direct link		No direct link		Need to ensure a new community is not created that becomes deprived in the future
	M
	L					?
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		If university expands. What about local schools?
	M
	L					?
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		More accessible Seafront and more associate leisure facilities				Will result in new business and jobs in the long term
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		Increased footfalls along the Seafront - contributes to reducing fear of crime		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S		Seafront is big part of Hastings' identity		No direct link		Dependant on overall design of development - include eco homes etc?
	M
	L					?
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		Improvements to the buildings along the Seafront		No direct link		New build development on greenfield site
	M
	L					X
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		No direct link				Greenfield site
	M
	L					X
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S	?	Depends on the development in this area		No direct link		Development may have impact on Combe Haven
	M	?
	L	?				?
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S						Greenfield site
	M
	L					X
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link although more visitor could impact on local air quality		Increased visitors to existing green space by car?		More traffic into a relatively unpolluted area
	M			?
	L			?		?
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link		Use methane gas as renewable energy source- would reduce CO2 footprint		Depends on how the site is developed - state of the art development?
	M			?
	L			?		?
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S				Returning land rise site to park land, option will reduce effluent run off		Dependent on design of the development - take into account measures to minimise water consumption?
	M	?
	L	?				?
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		Dependent on design of the development - take into account measures to increase energy efficiency
	M
	L					?
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		Dependent on design of the development - take into account storage for recycling, and minimisation of construction waste etc
	M
	L					?
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		Depends on the infrastructure provided for increased visitors		Needs good public transport, walking and cycling opportunities to be provided		Dependant on infrastructure
	M	?		?
	L	?		?		?
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		Will provide job opportunities in this area		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S				No direct link		No direct link, although development could divert people away from these areas to the new ones
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S				No direct link
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S				No direct link		Likely to provide opportunities for investment in the town
	M
	L

Chapter 8 - The Local Economy: Employment Sites

Sustainability Objective		1. Identify new sites for employment use		2. Strengthen the existing Local Plan policy to protect all employment sites/premises		3. Protect the traditional use of each site for industrial or office type uses or take a more flexible approach and encourage a mix of employment generating uses		4. Intensification of existing employment areas
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S	?/X	New sites for employment may have to take place of new housing due to land restrictions		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M	?/X
	L	?/X
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S	?/	Dependent on location of employment sites	?/	Dependent on location of employment sites	?/	Dependent on location of employment sites	?/	May provide more opportunities for employment in deprived areas. Depends on location
	M	?/		?/		?/		?/
	L	?/		?/		?/		?/
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		New sites will improve accessibility. Also dependant on infrastructure provided		Not improving on the current situation - protecting against loss of employment uses				More opportunities provided - more accessible
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link, although new schemes to take into account principles of 'secured by design'
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S						Providing a mix will have more positive effect
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		Need to make better use of land than existing allocations. Site coverage tends to be low and could be intensified	?/X	Flexibility is needed - some premises may no longer be suitable I.e. DDA compliance, growth of firms etc		No direct link		Would make more efficient use of land
	M			?/X
	L			?/X
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S	?/	Dependant on location of employment sites		No direct link		No direct link	?	Depends on location
	M	?/						?
	L	?/						?
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link, although flooding issues would need to be considered in identifying sites		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S	?	Will affect the townscape. Depends on location and design		No direct link		No direct link	?	May have an impact on the townscape
	M	?						?
	L	?						?
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S	?/X	New sites for employment may have negative effect depending on type of use and increased car travel		No direct link		No direct link	?/X	Intensification of employment may have negative effect depending on type of use and increased car travel
	M	?/X						?/X
	L	?/X						?/X
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S	?	Depends on the design of the development and formulation of planning policies		No direct link		No direct link	?	Depends on the design of the development taking account of climate change
	M	?						?
	L	?						?
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link	?/	Depends on how energy efficiency is considered in the design of employment areas. Opportunity to include
	M							?/
	L							?/
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S	?	Sites should be in accessible locations and promote alternative modes for workers		No direct link		No direct link	?/X	Increase number of workers/cars to particular area. Need appropriate infrastructure and promotion of travel plans etc
	M	?						?/X
	L	?						?/X
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S						Providing a mix will benefit a wider range of people		Provide more opportunities for employment
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S	?/	Dependent on location of development		Will help halt further loss of employment premises
	M	?/
	L	?/
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S				No direct link
	M
	L

Chapter 8 - The Local Economy: Employment Sites (Continued)

Sustainability Objective		5. Encourage and develop an entrepreneurial base by ensuring the provision of incubator and grow-on space as well as catering for expanding indigenous firms and inward movers		6. Require major developers to provide training opportunities		7. Actively support the provision of childcare services		8. Explore the potential for live/work units
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		Will provide additional opportunities for housing on new live/work sites
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Links with well-being		No direct link		No direct link		Links with well-being
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S	?/	Depends on where expanding/new firms locate	?/	If successfully implemented likely to have positive effect		May encourage people to go back to work, therefore reducing deprivation (if jobs are available)		May provide employment opportunities for more people
	M	?/		?/
	L	?/		?/
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S						May encourage people to go back to train		May also enable home working
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S				Would give more people access to training		May reduce barriers back to school/work for parents		More opportunities provided
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S				No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S				No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S	?	Catering for expanding firms/building new premises may have an impact on townscape		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M	?
	L	?
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		Reduce the need to travel to the workplace
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S	?/X	Expanding firms may have implications in terms of increased car use. Need infrastructure and promotion of other methods of travel		No direct link		No direct link		Reduce the need to travel to the workplace
	M	?/X
	L	?/X
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		Provide more opportunities for more people		No direct link - not providing employment, just training. Jobs would need to be available at the end		Would provide some jobs in childcare	?/	Would provide employment if the demand is there
	M							?/
	L							?/
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S	?/	Would depend on location		No direct link		No direct link	?	Would depend on location
	M	?/						?
	L	?/						?
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S				Providing training will contribute to social regeneration, helping overall economy
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		Make more attractive for investment		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L

Chapter 8 - The Local Economy: Retailing

Sustainability Objective		1. Where possible growth will be accommodated by more efficient use of land and buildings within existing centres		2. With regard to the location of new development, a sequential approach to site selection will be followed - ALREADY A REQUIREMENT OF PPS6		3. Town centres should provide an attractive, accessible and safe environment for businesses, shoppers and residents - NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN OPTION, THEREFORE NOT APPRAISED		4. Promotion of the evening economy - especially in Hastings Town Centre		5. Integration of town centre management into the delivery plans of agencies whose work impacts on the Hastings and St Leonards Town Centres - THIS IS A PROCESS, NOT AN OPTION
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link						No direct link
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		No direct link						No direct link
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		New retail development will benefit deprived areas						If successful, would continue to help economy in Hastings Town Centre in particular
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link						No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S								Increase opportunities
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		Increased footfall resulting from new retail development will improve fear of crime						Increased footfall in evenings will impact on crime and fear of crime
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		In accordance with PPS 6						More efficient use of space otherwise not used in evenings
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		No direct link						No direct link
	M
	L
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link						No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S	?	New development may impact on townscape depending on design etc						No direct link
	M	?
	L	?
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link						No direct link, although would need to provide transport services to support evening economy, to reduce reliance on car to access
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link						No direct link
	M
	L
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link						No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link						No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link						No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		Development in existing centres with good accessibility - reduce the need to travel by car					?	Dependant on infrastructure to support e.g. bus services
	M							?
	L							?
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		Retail development would provide more jobs						Would provide additional employment opportunities
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		Some of the most deprived areas in Hastings are in existing centres
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		Would attract investment in centres
	M
	L

Chapter 8 - The Local Economy: Retailing (Continued)

Sustainability Objective		6. Promotion of a mix of uses to include retail, leisure and entertainment, sport and recreation, offices and other employment uses, education, arts, culture, tourism and housing		7. Management of traffic and parking to support regeneration		8. The protection and strengthening of local centres which provide for people's day-today needs - especially in the more deprived areas of the town		9. Where existing centres are in decline - first assess the scope for consolidation and strengthening, if this is not possible allow retail units to change to other uses, but strive to retain opportunities for vital local services such as post offices and pharmacies
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		Option includes additional housing		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Promotion of sports and recreational uses has links to health and overall well-being	?	Option does not specify, but promoting alternatives to the car links to improving health		No direct link		No direct link
	M			?
	L			?
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S				No direct link			?/X	Could lead to loss of commercial premises in deprived areas
	M							?/X
	L							?/X
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		Option includes educational facilities		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S				No direct link			?/X	Could lead to loss of commercial premises in the local area
	M							?/X
	L							?/X
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		Increased footfall will improve crime and fear of crime		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S				No direct link		Serve an important role in local identity	?/X	Potential for negative impact on local identity and distinctiveness
	M							?/X
	L							?/X
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S	?	Depends on implementation		No direct link		No direct link	?/	Dependent on alternative use - may be a better use of land
	M	?						?/
	L	?						?/
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S	?	Depends on design of development - may affect overall townscape		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M	?
	L	?
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link	?	Reducing car use may have positive effect		No direct link		No direct link
	M			?
	L			?
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S	?	Depends on infrastructure provided to support development		Successful management will reduce congestion		Enabling people to access local centres will reduce the need to travel elsewhere	?/X	May lead to increase in car use if residents have to travel further for local amenities
	M	?						?/X
	L	?						?/X
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		Likely to provide additional employment opportunities across varying sectors				Will provide local jobs	?/X	Could lead to loss of jobs in local area
	M							?/X
	L							?/X
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S				No direct link			?
	M							?
	L							?
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		Link between the day and evening economy		No direct link		Strengthening the role of local centres will positively contribute		No direct link
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S				No direct link				No direct link
	M
	L

Chapter 9 - Transport and Accessibility

Sustainability Objective		1. Reduce sole reliance on the car for accessibility to and from new developments and priority to measures that increase accessibility levels by public transport, walking or cycling.		2. Develop quality transport interchanges and links for the integration of all transport modes		3. Safeguard key transport corridors to provide for an integrated public transport system		4. Provide for 'state of the art' communications, signing and traffic management systems		5. Work in partnership with bus, train, rail and freight operators and related agencies to secure improvements to passenger transport and freight services through the development of Quality Partnerships - NOT APPRAISED - THIS IS A PROCESS
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Increasing opportunities to walk and cycle have direct health benefits		No direct link		Providing public transport reduces the need to use the car		No direct link
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		Will provide increased access to centres/ education opportunities		Will provide increased access to centres/ education opportunities		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		Will provide increased access to centres/ education opportunities		Will provide increased access to centres/ education opportunities		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		Will improve opportunities for public transport, walking and cycling		Integration of transport modes helps access to services etc		Integrated public transport will increase access to opportunities		Easier to access these places
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		More people walking and cycling will mean less cars on the roads, and fewer accidents - feels safer		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S						No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		Reducing the use of the car will reduce air pollution		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		Will improve accessibility		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		Helps to reduce air pollution - emissions from vehicles	?/	Uncertain whether this will have a positive effect overall		Will contribute to reducing overall emissions		No direct link
	M			?/
	L			?/
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		Reduce car use and subsequent greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles	?	Will have positive effect if add in word 'sustainable' to transport modes				No direct link
	M			?
	L			?
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		Will help to minimise road congestion	?	Will have positive effect if add in word 'sustainable' to transport modes		Will help to minimise road congestion		Will help to minimise road congestion
	M			?
	L			?
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		Supports access to employment opportunities		Will aid overall economic growth and social regeneration		Will aid overall economic growth and social regeneration		No direct link
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		No direct link		Better infrastructure may attract investment		Maintain infrastructure	?/	May be a more attractive area to invest if roads run smoothly
	M							?/
	L							?/

Chapter 9 - Transport and Accessibility (Continued)

Sustainability Objective		6. Work with local businesses, residents and transport operators to promote sustainable travel patterns and secure improved facilities and road safety. NOT APPRAISED - THIS IS A PROCESS		7. Direct high density development to those areas well served by a choice of transport modes and to areas close to transport interchanges, and ensure that developments which would generate large amounts of traffic or which are of sub-regional importance are located in areas accessible by a range of transport services		8. Specify the provision of cycle and pedestrian routes and facilities such as cycle racks and lockers in major new developments		9. Work with partners to complete the National Cycle Network route through Hastings and encourage the use of greenways		10. Implement traffic management measures in accordance with the Local Transport Plan, to provide for more efficient movement of traffic, the prioritisation of highway and footpath maintenance and environmental enhancements - LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN HAS ALREADY BEEN APPRAISED
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S				No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S				Locating development close to a choice of travel modes links to health		Provision of facilities will help encourage cycling and walking		Provision will help encourage cycling and walking
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S			?	Dependent on location of development		No direct link		No direct link
	M			?
	L			?
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S			?	May improve access to education opportunities, although this depends on the location		No direct link		No direct link
	M			?
	L			?
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S			?	Dependent on location of development		Will make it easier for people to access and encourage sustainable transport modes		Will make it easier for people to access and encourage sustainable transport modes
	M			?
	L			?
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S				No direct link	?/	Depends on design and location of new facilities - secured by design principles should be incorporated	?/	Depends on design - secured by design principles should be incorporated
	M					?/		?/
	L					?/		?/
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S				No direct link		No direct link		Will make the town distinctive
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S			?/	Dependant on design and location of development, although high density likely to have positive effect		No direct link		Should have a positive impact although will not be significant
	M			?/
	L			?/
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S				No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S				No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S				No direct link		No direct link		Cycleway in particular will make these more accessible
	M
	L
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S				More public transport helps to reduce emissions and pollution from cars		Encouragement of sustainable transport modes will reduce reliance on car		Encouragement of sustainable transport modes will reduce reliance on car
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S				Encouraging greater use of public transport		Encouraging more sustainable transport modes		Encouraging more sustainable transport modes
	M
	L
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S				No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S				No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S				No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S				Will mean less cars on the road				Encouraging more sustainable transport modes
	M
	L
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S				No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S						No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S				No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S				No direct link		No direct link	?/	Potential for cycleway to attract investment?
	M							?/
	L							?/

Chapter 9 - Transport and Accessibility (Continued)

Sustainability Objective		11. Ensure car parking is provided to meet the operational needs of users		12. Upgrading the A21 - making journey times more reliable		13. Improved bus routes running well into the evening hours, perhaps considering use of mini bus services that visit all of the town not just priority areas.		14. Identify innovative approaches to alternative transport such as bi-fuel cars, electric cars, LPG fuel, bike powered rickshaws and ferries		15. Develop our transport and business links with France
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		Improving sustainable transport options has direct link to improving health		Improving sustainable transport options has direct link to improving health		No direct link
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		No direct link	?	No direct link		Will help accessibility in deprived areas		No direct link		No direct link
	M			?
	L			?
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S	?	Dependent on location of premises		May increase accessibility to and from the town				Will provide more travel choice		Will improve accessibility to jobs, services etc
	M	?
	L	?
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		No direct link		No direct link		Greater use of these services would improve perception of crime		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S		No direct link		No direct link				Would improve the image of the town and provide a choice of travel modes		Would improve the image and perception of the town, and become distinctive
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		May make better use of space - ensure not too many spaces are provided		Easier access to and from Hastings may encourage regeneration		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		No direct link	?/X	May have a negative impact depending on type and volume of work needed to upgrade		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M			?/X
	L			?/X
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		No direct link		No direct link		Will improve accessibility to these areas		Will improve accessibility to these areas		Would increase accessibility to the town
	M
	L
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S	?/X	Making provision for car use may have negative effect	?/X	May encourage increased car use		Increasing public transport usage will reduce car dependency		Increasing use of sustainable transport modes will reduce reliance on the car and reduce emissions		No direct link
	M	?/X		?/X
	L	?/X		?/X
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S	?/X	Making provision for car use may have negative effect	?/X	Making provision for car use may have negative effect		Increasing public transport usage will reduce car dependency		Increasing use of sustainable transport modes will reduce reliance on the car and reduce emissions		No direct link
	M	?/X		?/X
	L	?/X		?/X
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S	?	Even though providing minimum level of parking only, it is not actively promoting sustainable transport modes	?/X	May encourage increasing numbers of cards on the road - would also need to ensure there is travel choice		Increasing public transport usage will reduce car use and dependency		Increasing use of sustainable transport modes will reduce reliance on the car and reduce congestion	?
	M	?		?/X						?
	L	?		?/X						?
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		Would improve employment opportunities in the town, although likely to be long term
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		No direct link	?	Unlikely to have benefits for deprived areas only - town as a whole		May have positive effect in increasing accessibility to job opportunities		No direct link
	M			?
	L			?
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		No direct link				May have positive effect in increasing accessibility to job opportunities, whilst improving accessibility for deprived areas		No direct link		Would improve economy of the town, although likely to be long term
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		No direct link		Upgrading of A21 likely to encourage investment in the town		Reliable transport services will make the town more attractive for investment		Would improve the image of the town and could attract investment		Would encourage inward investment
	M
	L

Chapter 10 - Community Infrastructure and Quality of Life

Sustainability Objective		1. Providing for health & social care facilities supporting the estates strategy of the PCT and the improvement plans of the Conquest & other key health & social care agencies		2. Securing the physical infrastructure needed to maximise the impact of the Higher Education/University campus in the town centre and ore valley campus along with parallel development of a town wide educational & skills training infrastructure		3. Making sure that the future land requirements of education & skills, health & social services, local emergency services and utilities are adequately catered for		4. Promoting the location of community facilities and services within the area they serve
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Help to ensure access to key health services		No direct link		Access to land for health services
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		Provide access to education facilities		Access to land for education and skills		Provision of community facilities can help to improve skills
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S		Access to health facilities helps to create vibrant communities		No direct link		Contribute to the creation of vibrant and locally distinctive communities		Contribute to the creation of vibrant and locally distinctive communities
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S				No direct link				No direct link
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S	?	Depends on where new facilities are built		No direct link	?	Where will the developments go?		No direct link
	M	?				?
	L	?				?
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		Help reduce the need to drive to facilities and services
	M
	L
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct effect - although health and social care services provide employment opportunities		No direct effect - although education provides employment opportunities		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		No direct link		Provision of these services will aid economy of town		Would link closely to social regeneration		No direct link
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L

Chapter 10 - Community Infrastructure and Quality of Life (Continued)

Sustainability Objective		5. Safeguarding existing and promoting new opportunities for cultural, recreation and community facilities		6. Making sure land and buildings are used in a way that reflects people's needs and buildings are designed and located in accessible ways that contribute to all sectors of the community		7. Making sure the design of new buildings, and their relationships to adjacent public areas, contribute to improving public safety and minimise crime and the fear of crime		8. Area Coordination - NOT POSSIBLE TO APPRAISE, THIS IS A PROCESS, NOT AN OUTCOME IN ITSELF
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link				Ensure sustainable design and 'secure by design' incorporated
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Access to opportunities for recreation etc contributes to health and well being		Suitable housing will positively impact on people's health and well being
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		No direct link
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S				No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		Will improve access to these services by safeguarding existing and providing new
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		No direct link		Need to incorporate secure by design principles		Secure by design
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		Provide opportunities for new sites, making better use of land
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S	?/	Opportunities for culture - will this include the protection etc of biodiversity?		No direct link		No direct link
	M	?/
	L	?/
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		Safeguarding existing townscape		Ensure protection of the townscape and historic environment		Ensure protection of the townscape and historic environment
	M
	L
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L

Chapter 11 - Biodiversity, Green Space and Urban Renaissance: Biodiversity

Sustainability Objective		1. Provide the highest level of protection for nationally and internationally designated sites		2. Avoid damage to locally important wildlife and geological sites wherever possible		3. Ensure that unavoidable damage to wildlife interest is minimised through mitigation, that any damage is compensated for, and that such measures are monitored
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link		Potential for housing development on local important sites?	?	Mitigation could include the use of sustainable design and construction principles
	M			?		?
	L			?		?
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Access to the natural environment contributes positively to peoples' health and well being		Access to the natural environment contributes positively to peoples' health and well being - if damage is allowed, would this mean a decline in health?		No direct link - although access to wildlife/natural environment contributes positively to peoples' health and well being
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		Access to natural space provides opportunities for people to gather, socialise and therefore help to address social exclusion		Access to natural space provides opportunities for people to gather, socialise and therefore help to address social exclusion		No direct link
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		Spaces are protected		Spaces should be protected		No direct link
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S				Local wildlife spaces contribute towards locally distinctive communities		No direct link
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		International and national protection of sites	?/X	Potential for negative impact if choose to damage local sites	X	Potential loss of local biodiversity
	M			?/X		X
	L			?/X		X
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		Especially important as pressure for new development sites increases	?/	Positive if continue to protect and avoid damage to these sites	X	Potential damage to wildlife especially as development pressure increases
	M			?/		X
	L			?/		X
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link, although long term impacts of climate change on Biodiversity needs to be considered	?	No direct link, although may mean loss of local sites for development - impacts on climate change such as energy use and tarmac versus green lands etc	?
	M			?		?
	L			?		?
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		Provision of a high quality natural environment supports economic regeneration	?/	Provision of a high quality natural environment supports economic regeneration - if these sites are protected		No direct link
	M			?/
	L			?/
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		Quality environment helps to attract new business	?/	Quality environment helps to attract new business - if sites are protected and enhanced		No direct link
	M			?/
	L			?/

Chapter 11 - Biodiversity, Green Space and Urban Renaissance: Biodiversity (Continued)

Sustainability Objective		4. Make sure areas of wildlife importance are accessible and well promoted, identifying areas of opportunity for biodiversity improvement and setting local targets to contribute to regional biodiversity targets and quality of life		5. Influence and apply agri-environment schemes, forestry, flood defence and other land management practices to deliver biodiversity targets		6. Maintain and establish accessible green networks and open green space in urban areas
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Access to the natural environment contributes positively to peoples' health and well being		No direct link		Access to the natural environment contributes positively to peoples' health and well being
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		Access to natural space provides opportunities for people to gather, socialise and therefore help to address social exclusion		No direct link		Access to natural space provides opportunities for people to gather, socialise and therefore help to address social exclusion
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S				Funding can help make land and the natural environment more accessible		Maintain and establish accessible green networks and green spaces
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		Improved access to areas of wildlife importance will improve safety of areas		No direct link		Maintaining and establishing access to green networks and space will contribute to providing safe community spaces
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S		Local spaces contribute to distinctive communities		Funding can contribute to making distinctive local communities etc		Local green spaces contribute to the creation of distinctive communities
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		No direct link		Funding for land management practices - helping to make land use more efficient		Accessible green spaces
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S				Should contribute to protecting and conserving biodiversity		Should contribute to protecting and conserving biodiversity
	M
	L
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link				No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S				Will ensure that the countryside, landscape etc are protected and enhanced		Improved access to green spaces
	M
	L
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S	?/	Protecting wildlife areas will be more important over time as the impacts of climate change occur	?	Land management, flood defences - become more important as climate change impacts become more apparent		No direct link
	M	?/		?
	L	?/		?
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		Wildlife area may include water bodies		Flood defences to be included		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct effect in the short term, although access to green spaces could include green routes for walking and cycling
	M
	L
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		No direct link		No direct link		Access to green networks and spaces contributes positively towards economic regeneration
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		Access to wildlife and the natural environment will support economic regeneration		Contributes to the regeneration of the borough		No direct link
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L

Chapter 11 - Biodiversity, Green Space and Urban Renaissance: Open Spaces

Sustainability Objective		1. The progressive enhancement of existing provision rather than the creation of more provision - so that priority is given to sites within or adjacent to the most deprived neighbourhoods etc		2. The identification of accessible Borough-wide spaces and facilities with safe pedestrian and cycle links etc		3. Working with local communities to foster the enhancement of local green spaces and residential environment, initially in the regeneration areas
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link		No direct effect, although the provision of pedestrian and cycling links will contribute to sustainable communities		No direct link
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Enhancement of existing provision - provides opportunity for accessing open spaces, which contribute positively to health and well being (but 60% of town are within 1km of Alexandra park?)		Access to the natural environment contributes positively to peoples health and well being		Access to the natural environment contributes positively to peoples health and well being - working in the natural environment also contributes to this
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		Contributes to reducing the gap through the provision of locally accessible spaces		Access to natural space provides opportunities for people to gather, socialise and therefore help to address social exclusion		Access to natural space provides opportunities for people to gather, socialise and therefore help to address social exclusion
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		Provides opportunities for learning and development of new skills
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		Will improve access to natural spaces		Will improve access to natural spaces		Improve access to green spaces and local community's connection to them
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		Improvements contribute to improving community safety		Access to green spaces with cycle and pedestrian networks and space will contribute to providing safe community spaces		Provision of access - safe community spaces
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S		Local green spaces contribute to the creation of distinctive communities		Local green spaces contribute to the creation of distinctive communities		Local green spaces contribute to the creation of distinctive communities
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		Enhancement of existing spaces - may contribute to protecting, conserving and enhancing local biodiversity		Contributes to protecting, conserving and enhancing local biodiversity		Contributes to protecting, conserving and enhancing local biodiversity
	M
	L
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		Improvements to and establishment of natural spaces		Improved access to green spaces		Improved access to green spaces
	M
	L
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct effect, although could improve access and protection of water bodies etc		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		Access to green networks and spaces contributes positively towards economic regeneration		Access to green networks and spaces contributes positively towards economic regeneration		Access to green spaces contributes positively towards economic regeneration
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L

Chapter 11 - Biodiversity, Green Space and Urban Renaissance: Children's Play Provision

Sustainability Objective		1. Designing local greenspaces in such a way as to maximise their play value for children of different ages with opportunities to hide, climb, run around, see nature at work, handle sticks and stones and get dirty and wet		2. Having a relatively small number of large equipped play spaces at key locations around the town that are accessible to all		3. Requiring developers to design housing environments in which children have space to play informally and safely and where they have priority over vehicles, and where such spaces contribute to the provision of open space		4. Planning traffic calming schemes with the objective of making streets child friendly (Play Streets) rather than simply slowing down traffic, and where possible promote 'Home Zones'
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Access to local green spaces and quality play opportunities are essential to children's health and well being		Access to play opportunities is essential to children's heath and well being		Access to play opportunities is essential to children's heath and well being		Access to play opportunities is essential to children's heath and well being
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		Help to combat play deprivation and provides space for families to come together and socialise etc - helps to combat social exclusion		Help to combat play deprivation and provides space for families to come together and socialise etc - helps to combat social exclusion		Help to combat play deprivation and provides space for families to come together and socialise etc - helps to combat social exclusion		Would help to create sustainable communities and reduce the deprivation gap
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		Through play children can learn about the world around them, including the natural environment		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		Increase accessibility to play for children		Increase accessibility to play for children		Increase accessibility to play for children		Improves access to social, cultural and recreational opportunities
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		Must ensure they are well designed spaces to design out crime - increased footfalls improve community safety		Well designed spaces - design out crime		Create safe places for children's play		Traffic calmed streets
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S		Children's play can provide the centre of a local community		Children's play can provide the centre of a local community		Provision of space for children can contribute to the creation of vibrant and distinctive communities
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		Improved access to children's play opportunities		Improved access to children's play opportunities				More accessible and safe areas for play
	M
	L
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		Child friendly streets can encourage people to walk and cycle more
	M
	L
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L

Chapter 11 - Biodiversity, Green Space and Urban Renaissance: Sense of Place and Local Identity

Sustainability Objective		1. Prepare an urban design guide for the whole town		2. Prepare urban design guides for those parts of the town where new development is most likely to impact on features of local identity		3. Prepare site specific design briefs for major development sites		4. Continue as at present and use our planning resources to address other priorities such as affordable housing or economic development		5. Have a policy that encourages developers to invest in public art in the development and surrounding area
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		May help to address unfit housing stock? Would be difficult to achieve as Hastings is home to a variety of buildings		May help to address unfit housing stock?		Contribute to achieving best practice in design and environmental performance	?	How will this add to the use of sustainable design and construction?		No direct link
	M							?
	L							?
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		No direct effect, although decent housing contributes to good health		No direct effect, although living in a well designed community contributes to our well being		No direct effect, although living in a well designed community contributes to our well being		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S	?/	Depending on the nature of the design guide					?			No direct effect - should consider policy for encouraging developer contributions for infrastructure generally, i.e. to enhance the public realm
	M	?/						?
	L	?/						?
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		If take into account designing out crime principles		Contributes to well designed local communities and spaces. Help to reduce opportunities for crime, and design out crime		Design out crime in site specific design briefs		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S		The guide would have to recognise the different types of buildings in Hastings and St Leonards		Help to achieve good quality design and development specific to the location and its characteristics		Essential to ensure create vibrant and locally distinctive communities	?		?	Contributions to public realm would help to achieve this
	M							?		?
	L							?		?
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		Should be a key objective		Should be a key objective		Site specific design guides contribute to achieving this more significantly	?	Won't necessarily achieve the best use of land		No direct link
	M							?
	L							?
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		No direct link		No direct link	?/	Site specific design guides likely to consider biodiversity		No direct link		No direct link
	M					?/
	L					?/
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link	?/	Site specific design guides likely to consider flooding issues and alleviating risk		No direct link		No direct link
	M					?/
	L					?/
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		A design guide would need to include parks and gardens etc		Specific design guides will contribute to protecting, enhancing the historic environment, townscape, parks and gardens		Specific design guides will contribute to protecting, enhancing the historic environment, townscape, parks and gardens	?			No direct effect, although public art can contribute to the enhancement of the urban environment
	M							?
	L							?
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct link		No direct link	?/	Specific design guides should consider ways to minimise car use and impact on air pollution		No direct link		No direct link
	M					?/
	L					?/
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		No direct link		No direct link	?/	Specific design guides should consider ways to minimise emissions		No direct link		No direct link
	M					?/
	L					?/
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link	?/	Specific design guides should consider ways to minimise water consumption etc		No direct link		No direct link
	M					?/
	L					?/
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link	?/	Design guides should address the environmental performance of buildings		No direct link		No direct link
	M					?/
	L					?/
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		No direct link		No direct link	?/	Specific design guides should consider ways to minimise waste		No direct link		No direct link
	M					?/
	L					?/
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		No direct link		No direct link	?/	Specific design guides should consider ways to minimise car use		No direct link		No direct link
	M					?/
	L					?/
18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S	?	A design guide for a specific area may contribute to this	?	A design guide for a specific area may contribute to this		Well deigned sites will contribute to economic revival in more deprived areas of the town	?			No direct link
	M	?		?				?
	L	?		?				?
20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		No direct link		No direct link		Well deigned sites will contribute to economic revival in more deprived areas of the town		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L

Chapter 12 - Environmental and Sustainability Issues

Sustainability Objective		1. Strategic policy to cover issues such as light, air, noise and water pollution		2. Strategic policy to cover issues such as the risk from flooding		3. Strategic policy to cover issues such as minimising water use and requiring water conservation and recycling		4. Strategic policy to cover issues such as sustainable urban drainage
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		No direct link		No direct link	?/	These facilities must be incorporated into the design of the development		No direct link, although SUDs should be incorporated into the overall design of development
	M					?/
	L					?/
2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		Will have health benefits		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S		Contribute to vibrant communities		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		Minimising pollution will protect biodiversity				No direct link	?/	May enhance biodiversity
	M							?/
	L							?/
10. The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link				No direct link		Will minimise the risk of flooding from run off etc
	M
	L
11. Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		Enhance the countryside, coast, townscape etc it pollution reduced		Protect against coastal flooding		No direct link		Will help to protect the landscape, townscape etc
	M
	L
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S				No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
13. The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		Air pollution contributes to climate change		Will consider impact of climate change and potential for flooding in the future		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
14. Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		Controlling water pollution will improve water quality		No direct link		Will ensure water consumption is reduced		No direct link
	M
	L
15. Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		Controlling waste for disposal will have a significant effect in terms of waste disposal and subsequent air pollution		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		Will need to ensure range of sustainable transport modes available to reduce emissions and pollution from cars		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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18. There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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19. Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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20. The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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21. Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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Chapter 12 - Environmental and Sustainability Issues (Continued)

Sustainability Objective		5. Incorporating renewable energy production facilities into new developments to minimise carbon dioxide production		6. Minimising energy use through appropriate layout and orientation, building form and design, and design to take account of the micro-climate		7. Incorporating recycling facilities and using waste as a resource
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1. More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		Policy to ensure on site renewables provided as part of development		Ensure good and sustainable design incorporated into development of new homes		Use recycled materials in construction
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2. The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		No direct link				No direct link
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3. Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		Incorporating renewables in development will result in lower energy costs of time to the benefit of the occupier		Minimising energy use in developments will result in lower energy costs of time to the benefit of the occupier		No direct link
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4. Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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	L
5. All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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6. Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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7. Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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8. Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S		Incorporation of renewables will ensure land and buildings are used more efficiently		Well designed developments will ensure land and buildings are used more efficiently
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9. Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		No direct link		No direct link		<

Chapter 12 – Environmental and Sustainability Issues: Sustainable Design and Renewable Energy

Sustainability Objective		1.  All new development to meet the minimum level of sustainable construction for example the Building Research Establishment's 'BREEAM' and 'Eco-Homes' standard		2.  Require developers to submit an assessment of a development's energy demand and require that at least 10% of this demand is supplied from on site renewable energy		3.  or should we 'encourage' rather than 'require'?		4.  Should this requirement relate only to housing schemes of 10 or more dwellings and commercial schemes of over 1000msq, or should it relate to all developments?		5.  Should we identify sites/opportunities for renewable energy schemes?
		Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments	Effect	Comments
1.  More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S		Need to consider carbon neutral homes and Code for Sustainable Homes		Contributes to sustainable housing	?	Encouragement would not necessarily achieve sustainable buildings – on site renewable energy generation	?	Need to consider the code for sustainable homes and carbon neutral homes	?	May contribute towards affordability & sustainable design – is it for the grid or homes?
	M					?		?		?
	L					?		?		?
2.  The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S		A well designed and constructed home contributes to well being		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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3.  Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S		Helps to alleviate fuel poverty and reduce running costs, resulting in a more expendable income		Helps to alleviate fuel poverty and reduce running costs, resulting in a more expendable income		No direct link		Helps to alleviate fuel poverty and reduce running costs, resulting in a more expendable income		No direct link
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	L
4.  Education and skills of the population improve	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
5.  All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
6.  Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S		Design out crime		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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7.  Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S		Create distinctive communities and sense of place		Part of the future image of the town – solar town etc?		No direct link		No direct link	?	Could contribute to distinctive town
	M									?
	L									?
8.  Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S						requiring will ensure more positive effect	?	Relating to all development will ensure best use of land
	M							?
	L							?
9.  Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S		Not only locally, but also in a wider context		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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10.  The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
11.  Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link	?	Depends on location, and the type of renewable technologies are identified
	M									?
	L									?
12. Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S		No direct effect – although will result in lower energy demand, which requires less power input – less pollution		Reduced demand form power stations		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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13.  The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S		Housing will be adapted to result in lower energy and water needs  - will be naturally cooled etc		Increase target over time	X	Encouragement would not necessarily achieve an increase in the use if on site renewable energy	?			Specific sites with design briefs etc will ensure positive impact over time
	M					X		X
	L					X		XX
14.  Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S		Water consumption is reduced		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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15.  Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S		Increase in energy efficiency		Increase the target over time beyond 10%	?	Would encouragement achieve an increase in the use of renewable energy?	?
	M					?		X
	L					?		XX
16. Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S		Recycling/storage facilities incorporated into design		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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17.  Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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18.  There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S		No direct link		No direct effect, although local people could be employed in company to deliver the target		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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19.  Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S				No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
	M
	L
20.  The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link		No direct link
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21.  Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S		More attractive buildings for commercial use and new homes	?	No direct link		No direct link		No direct link	?	Investment from renewable energy companies?

Chapter 12 - Environmental and Sustainability Issues: Flood Risk

Sustainability Objective		1.  To adopt the South East Plan policy regarding Sustainable Flood Risk Management - THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN APPRAISED AS PART OF THE SOUTH EAST PLAN PROCESS
		Effect	Comments
1.  More opportunities are provided for everyone to live in a decent, sustainably constructed and affordable home	S
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2.  The health and well-being of the population is improved and inequalities in health are reduced	S
	M
	L
3.  Levels of poverty and social exclusion are reduced and the deprivation gap is closed between the more deprived areas in Hastings and the rest of the town	S
	M
	L
4.  Education and skills of the population improve	S
	M
	L
5.  All sectors of the community have improved accessibility to services, facilities, jobs, and social, cultural and recreational opportunities	S
	M
	L
6.  Safe and secure environments are created and there is a reduction in crime and the fear of crime	S
	M
	L
7.  Vibrant and locally distinctive communities are created and sustained	S
	M
	L
8.  Land and buildings are used more efficiently and urban renaissance encouraged	S
	M
	L
9.  Biodiversity is protected, conserved and enhanced	S
	M
	L
10.  The risk of flooding (fluvial & tidal) and coastal erosion is managed and reduced now and in the future	S
	M
	L
11.  Parks and gardens, countryside, coast and the historic environment/ townscape and landscape are protected, enhanced and made more accessible	S
	M
	L
12.  Air pollution is reduced, air quality continues to improve	S
	M
	L
13.  The causes of climate change are addressed through reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (mitigation) and ensuring the Borough is prepared for its impacts (adaptation)	S
	M
	L
14.  Water quality of freshwater bodies, waterways and the marine environment is maintained and improved and water consumption is reduced	S
	M
	L
15.  Energy efficiency is increased, fuel poverty is reduced and the proportion of energy generated from renewable resources is increased	S
	M
	L
16.  Through waste re-use, recycling and minimisation the amount of waste for disposal is reduced	S
	M
	L
17. Road congestion and pollution levels are reduced, and there is less car dependency and greater travel choice	S
	M
	L
18.  There are high and stable levels of employment and rewarding and satisfying employment opportunities for all	S
	M
	L
19.  Economic revival in the more deprived areas of the town is stimulated and successfully achieved	S
	M
	L
20.  The sustained economic growth of the borough is achieved and linked closely to social regeneration	S
	M
	L
21.  Indigenous and inward investment is encouraged and accommodated	S
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	L