Evidence base - Local Development Framework
A key feature of the Local
Development Framework (LDF) is that policies and proposals are
based on a robust and up to date evidence base. The evidence base
requirements are set out in various Planning Policy Statements
(PPSs). To ensure these requirements are met, a number of
specialist studies or research projects have been undertaken or are
ongoing. This evidence base, in addition to providing valuable
information to support the preparation of the LDF, will be
essential to monitor and review the various documents that comprise
the LDF.
The main technical studies that are either already completed, or
are being undertaken include:
Town Centres and Shopping Study (Stage 1)
Knowsley Council commissioned Roger Tym & Partners to
undertake this study in April 2008. The study reflects national
guidance and regional policy, and forms part of the evidence base
for the town centre and retail policy aspects of the Council’s
emerging Local Development Framework (LDF).
This first report (stage 1) has been used as part of the
evidence base for the LDF Core Strategy ‘Issues and Options’ paper.
A second report (stage 2) will be published in early 2010,
including a better assessment of the current recession and an
assessment of the quantitative and qualitative need for retail and
other town centres over the forthcoming LDF plan period. The stage
2 report will feed into the Council’s preparation of its ‘Preferred
Options’ for the Core Strategy.
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Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)
The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) for Knowsley was
completed in June 2009. The SFRA has been prepared in accordance
with government guidance in Planning Policy Statement 25 (PPS25)
‘Planning and Flood Risk’ (2006) and it’s associated Good Practice
Guide.
The main purpose of the SFRA is to provide a strategic overview
of flood risk in Sefton, focusing on future development. The SFRA
will help us to direct new development towards the sites at the
lowest risk of flooding, i.e. away from areas at higher risk of
flooding. It does not provide a detailed risk of flooding for
individual existing properties, and should not be used for this
purpose.
The Steering Group for the SFRA preparation included officers
from Knowsley and Sefton Councils, Merseyside Environmental
Advisory Service and the Environment Agency.
Note: Since
completion of the SFRA the Council has been reviewing information
relating to surface water flooding. Queries relating to this issue
should be directed to the Council’s Local Development Framework or
Highways – Asset Management teams. The appendices associated
with the SFRA are available on request from the Local Development
Framework team
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