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Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Title of development plan Core Strategy
document
Local authority(ies) preparing the Borough of Poole
DPD
Submission date 12 May 2008
Name Telephone Email
Inspector
Contact at the authority Michael Garrity 01202 633323 m.garrity@poole.gov.uk
Programme Officer Jenny Neal 01202 633062 j.neale@poole.gov.uk
note: relevant guidance on approaches and good practice is available from the Planning Advisory Service website.
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Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
template 1: statutory requirements
stage 1: pre-production
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
Is the DPD identified in the LPA’s The Act s19(1) (Depending on any transitional LDS came into effect 28 June 2005.
adopted local development scheme? arrangements) the adopt ed LDS at
BoP submitted LDS 16 March 2005
the time of -
GOSW responded on 18 March that
commencement of the DP D
LDS was acceptable.
participation on the preferred
Resolution by Full Council 28 June
options 2005.
current adopted DPD
Have you recorded the Report or other document confirming April 2005 as rec orded in the LDS.
commencement of the DP D? when work began
Have any details set out in the LDS The Act s19(1) Referenc e to relevant section of the Paragraph 3. 4 and Table 2 of current
such as the role, rationale or scope of current LDS LDS March 2007.
the DPD been met?
Is baseline information being The Act s19(5) SA scoping document SA Scoping Report
collected and evidence being
Other document dealing with
gathered to set the framework for the
collection of baseline information
SA?
SA Report
Are you collecting information on the Cons ervation (Natural Copies of reports and documents
conservation objectives of any Habit ats &c) relevant to these sites
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Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
European wildlife (Natura 2000) (Amendment)(E ngland and
sites? Wales) Regulations 2006
[forthcoming]
Have you consulted the four statutory Regulations 9 and 13 of The Copies of the consultation letters sent Yes, copy letters available.
environment consultation bodies for Environmental Assessment of to the bodies
five weeks on the scope and level of Plans and Programmes
detail of the environment al Regulations 2004 specify the
information to be included in the SA consultation procedures for
Report? plans requiring SEA.
stage 2: issues and options (Regulation 25 consultation)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
Have the “specific consultation Regulation 25(1)(a) Cons ultation statement Yes, copy letters available.
bodies” been consult ed – or are there Copies of documents consulting these
[Specific Consultation Bodies
any of these bodies whic h, because bodies
are defined in Regulation 1]
of the nature of this DPD, do not need
A brief statement setting out the
to be consulted at this stage?
reasons why any bodies have been
omitted from consult ation at this stage
Have the “general consultation Regulation 25(1)(b) Copies of documents consulting these Yes see consultation statement.
bodies” been identifi ed and cons ulted bodies
[General Consult ation Bodies
- and are those bodies consulted Cons ultation statement
are defined in Regulation 1]
consistent with the approach set out
Relevant sections of the S CI
in the adopted SCI?
Does the consultation contribut e to The Act s19(5) Reports prepared by the aut hority SA report.
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
the development and sustainability during the development of the DPD
appraisal of the options? A statement as to how the
consultation was framed so as to
encourage consultees to identify
particular issues and options within
them
SA report
Are you keeping a record of the Regulation 28(1)(c) Report by the authority on the Yes, summary report.
bodies being consulted; how they are Regulation 25 consultation
being consulted, and the main issues Cons ultation statement
they have raised?
Are you developing a framework for Regulation 17 of The The SA report Yes. SA report, AMR
monitoring the effects of the DPD? Environmental Assessment of The AMR
Plans and Programmes
Report or document setting out the
Regulations 2004 specifies
appraisal and monitoring framework
the requirements for
monitoring the significant
environmental effects of
implementation of plans
Have you arranged to send to the GO Not statutory, but will assist Copies of the letter to the GO Yes.
copies of documents used in the later stages where the enclosing copies of the documents
consultation? Secretary of State has a sent to consultation bodies
statutory role
stage 3: preferred options (Regulation 26 participation)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
Is the DPD being prepared in The Act s19(1) Adopted LDS at the time of Yes, LDS provided
accordance with the LDS ? participation on the preferred options
Adopted LDS at time of submission
Have you assessed the preferred The Act s19(2), s24 and Preferred options report Yes, see consultation statement
options against - Schedule 8
Pre-submission proposals documents
consistency with national policy? Regulation 13(6)
Correspondence with GOs and RPBs
general conformity with the RSS (or Mayor of London)
or SDS for London? Reports of the Regulation 25
conformity with the core strategy consultations
DPD or old policy (unless the
DPD will supers ede the old
policy)?
Are you having regard to - The Act s19(2) Preferred options report Yes RSS SE
adjoining RSSs, the SDS for Regulation 15(1)(g) Pre-submission proposals documents
London or Welsh Spatial Plan (as
Correspondence with the relevant
appropriate where either of these
bodies
adjoin the plan area)?
Reports on the Regulation 25
the National Planning Framework consultations
for Scotland?
Are you having regard to - PCPA 2004 s.19(2) The community strategies Yes, Community Strategy supplied.
the community strategy of the Reports on the Regulation 25 Developed alongside Core Strat egy.
authority or other aut horities consultations
whos e area comprises part of the
Preferred options report
area of the LPA?
Pre-submission proposals documents
any other LDD adopt ed by the
authority?
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
Are you having regard to the ot her The Act s19(2) Preferred options report Yes, see consultation statement
matters and strat egies relating to -
Regulation 15 Pre-submission proposals documents
resources?
This list includes matters Correspondence with the relevant
the RDA’s Regional Economic referred to in Annex B of bodies and the GO.
Strategy? PPS12 additional to the
Reports on the Regulation 25
requirements set out in the
infrastructure provision and any Act and Regulations
consultations.
transport plan?
utilities infrastructure?
integration of transport and land
use policies?
waste strategies?
hazardous substances and
accidents?
climate change?
Have you undertaken the necessary The Act s19(5) SA report Yes
sustainability appraisal of alternatives
Documents supporting the SA
in arriving at the preferred options?
Have you prepared the Sustainability The Act s19(5) SA report Yes
Report?
Have you screened the plan options Cons ervation (Natural Report on the likely effects of options Yes
for likely significant effects on Habit ats &c) (Amendment) on these sites
European Wildlife (Natura 2000) (England and Wales )
Sections of the Preferred Options
sites? Regulations 2006
Report or SA report containing the
[forthcoming Regulation 85B]
screening information
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
If necessary (see above) have you Draft Habitats Regulations no Report on the Appropriat e No
made an Appropriat e Assessment of 85B Conservation (Natural Assessment
the plan options in Habit ats terms? Habit ats &c) (Amendment )
Copies of consultation letters sent to
(England and Wales )
the appropriate nature cons ervation
Regulations 2006
body
[forthcoming Regulation 85B]
Have you set out clear reasons for the Regulation 13(1) Preferred options report Yes
preferred options and a précis of the
Pre-submission proposals documents
alternatives and why they were
rejected? SA report
Are you ready to seek participation on Regulation 26 Reports requesting authorisation to Yes
the preferred options and consult on proceed
the sustainability report (including any
Preferred options report
findings on Appropriate Assessment)?
SA report
Report on the appropriate
assessment
Have you prepared a housing Non-statutory, although Reports on the housing trajectory Yes
trajectory (where relevant to the DPD Regulation 48 requires
Preferred options report
being prepared)? information on net additional
dwellings to be given in the The A MR
AMR. See PPS12 paras 4.25
and 4. 48.
Where sites are to be identified or Regulation 9 The adopted Proposals Map No requirement for proposals map. Key
areas for the application of policy diagram prepared.
Reports on proposals to amend the
defined, are you preparing sufficient
Proposals Map
illustrative material to -
Illustrative material that shows how
enable you to amend the
the Proposals Map will be amended
currently adopted proposals
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
map? and or replaced
inform the community about the
location of proposals?
Have you made copies of the “pre- Regulation 26(a). The preferred options report Yes
submission proposals documents”
Regulation 27 allows anyone Pre-submission proposals documents
and a statement of the “proposals
to make representations and
matters” available for inspection? Pre-submission proposals matters
specifies a period of six
weeks.
The LPA must consider all
representations received (see
Regulation 27(3)).
Have you published the pre- Regulation 26(b) Preferred options report Yes
submission proposals documents,
Regulation 24 gives Pre-submission proposals matters
proposals matters and a statement
definitions and Regulation 27
that the documents are available for Copy of the statement that documents
facilitates repres entations
inspection (at specified places and are available for inspection
(see above)
times) on the website?
Have you sent to the “DP D bodies” (ie Regulation 26 (c ) Copies of corres pondence Yes
all those you consulted at the
Regulation 24 gives Records of sending the relevant
Regulation 25 stage)-
definitions and Regulation 27 documents to the DPD bodies
the proposals for the DPD? facilitates repres entations
(see above)
supporting documents that are
relevant to the body?
notice of proposals matters ?
a statement that the doc uments
are available for inspection (at
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
specified places and times)?
Have you advertised in a local paper Regulation 26(d) Copy of advertisement(s) Yes
giving notice of the proposals matters
Regulation 24 gives
and where and when the pre-
definitions and Regulation 27
submission proposals documents can
facilitates repres entations
be inspected?
(see above)
Do the participation arrangements The Act s19(3) The SCI Yes
comply with the SCI?
Report of proposed participation
arrangements
Cons ultation statement
Have you sent the Government Office Not statutory, but will assist Preferred options report Yes
and the Planning Inspectorate copies the later stages where the
Copy of statement of the proposals
of the proposals for the DPD and Secretary of State and the
matters
supporting documents? Inspector have statutory
roles. Copy of the statement that documents
are available for inspection
Are you keeping a record of the Regulation 28(1)(d) Report on the representations made Yes
number of represent ations made and under Regulation 27 at the Regulation
the issues raised? 26 participation.
Reports on the participation showing
issues raised and summaries /
statistical information of the
responses, including alternatives
raised.
Copies of the responses
Cons ultation statement
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
stage 4: submission
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
Have you prepared the DP D in The Act s19(1) and s20(5) Adopted LDS at a specified earlier Submission delayed at request of GOSW
accordance with the LDS ? stage re pending panel report into draft RSS.
Regulation 9
Adopted LDS at time of submission
Have you prepared the DP D in The Act s19(3) and s20(5) Cons ultation statement Yes
compliance with the SCI and the
Regulation 28(1)
Regulations? (or the minimum
requirements set out in Regulations
where no SCI is yet adopted?)
Have you undertaken sustainability The Act s19(5) and 20(5) SA report Yes
appraisal and prepared an SA
Regulation 28(1)
Report?
Have you amended the screening Draft Habitats Regulations no Report on the Appropriat e Yes
(and Appropriate Assessment where 85B Conservation (Natural Assessment and any reissue if
needed) to take account of any Habit ats &c) (Amendment ) necessary
changes since Reg 26 participation? (England and Wales )
Regulations 2006
[forthcoming Regulation 85B]
Have you considered representations Regulation 27(3) Report on the representations made Yes
made on the preferred options? under Regulation 27 at the Regulation
26 participation.
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
Cons ultation statement
Are you likely to be in general The Act s24 Correspondence with the RPB or Yes
conformity with the RSS [or SDS in Mayor of London
Regulation 30
London]?
Representations from the RPB or
Mayor of London on the preferred
options.
Is the DPD to be submitted consistent The Act s19(2) and Schedule Preferred options report Yes
with national policy and in conformity 8 Correspondence with GOs
with the core strategy DP D or old
Regulation 13(6) Representations from GOs on the
policy (unless the DP D will supersede
preferred options
the old policy)?
Adopted LDS
Brief statement by the authority
showing how conformity within the
LDF has been achieved
Have you had sufficient regard to all The Act s19(2) Preferred options report Yes
those matters required by the Act,
Regulation 15 SA report
including in respect of any changes
made since the preparation of the Report on the representations made
preferred options? under Regulation 27 at the Regulation
26 participation
Have you prepared a housing Non-statutory, although Reports on the housing trajectory. Yes
trajectory (where relevant to the DPD Regulation 48 requires
Preferred options report
being prepared)? information on net additional
dwellings to be given in the Current AMR
AMR. See PPS12 paras 4.25
and 4. 48.
Are there any policies applying to Regulations 6, 9, 13(4) and Submission proposals map No
sites or areas by reference to an 14
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
Ordnanc e Survey map or to amend Preferred options report
an adopted proposals map? If so,
Brief statement by the authority if a
have you prepared a submission
submission proposals map is not
proposals map?
required
Have you identified all policies that Regulation 13(5) Preferred options report Yes
are to be superseded by a policy or
policies in the DP D?
Are you ready for submission? Have The Act s20(5)(b) Preferred options report Yes
you a good evidence base to support
Regulation 13(1) and 13(2) SA Report
your DP D, and does it contain
sufficient reasoned justification? Regulation 28(1) Reports providing the evidence bas e
Have you got all your supporting Regulation 28(1)(e) Preferred options report Yes
documents ready?
SA Report
Cons ultation statement
Reports on the Regulation 25
consultation and the representations
made under Regulation 27 at the
Regulation 26 participation
Have you - Regulation 28(1) Cons ultation statement Yes
summarised the issues raised in Report on the Regulation 25
the consultation on issues and consultation
options?
prepared the statement on the
consultation, the issues and how
they have been addressed?
Have you - Regulation 28(1) Cons ultation statement Yes
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
summarised the issues raised in Report on the representations made
representations on participation under Regulation 27 at the Regulation
on the preferred options? 26 participation
prepared a statement on the
representations and how the
issues have been addressed?
Have you considered how the plan The Act s20(5)(b) and s.35 Preferred options report Yes
will be implemented and set out how it
Regulation 48 SA Report
is to be monitored?
Current AMR
Do you have evidence that the DPD The Act s20(5)(b) Preferred options report Yes
can deal with changing
SA Report
circumstances?
Current AMR
Has your authority approved the DP D Regulation 2 of the Local Report and Resolution of the authority Yes
for submission? Authorities Functions
Regulations
Have you sent the Secretary of State The Act s20(1) Record of sending Yes
copies of the following:
Regulation 13(4)
the DPD?
the submission proposals map
(unless there are no site
allocation policies)?
Have you sent the Secretary of State The Act s20(3) Record of sending Yes
copies of the following :
Regulation 28(1) and (2)
SA Report (as amended after
consultation / participation)?
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
SCI (if adopt ed)?
statement on Regulation 25
consultation?
statement on represent ations
made under Regulation 27 at the
Regulation 26 participation?
Have you sent the Secretary of State The Act s20(3) Record of sending Yes by recorded post.
copies of the supporting documents?
Regulation 28(1) and (2)
Have you made copies of the Regulation 28 (3) Report on where and when made Yes apart from Reg 25 statement. See
following available for inspection - available statutory notice for further information.
the DPD? Record of where and when made
available
the SA report?
the statement on Regulation 25
consultation?
supporting documents?
a statement of the “DPD
matters”?
Have you published on your website Regulation 28(3) Record of publication Yes
the following -
the DPD Documents?
the DPD matters?
details of where and when
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
documents can be inspected?
Have you sent to the bodies Regulation 28(3) Copies of corres pondence Yes
consulted under Regulation 25 the
Record of sending
following -
the DPD?
the SA report?
the statement on Regulation
25 consultation?
supporting documents
relevant to the body?
notice of the “DP D matters”?
details of where and when
documents can be inspected?
Have you advertised in a local paper Regulation 28(3) Copy of advertisement Yes
covering the whole of your area the
following?
the DPD matters?
details of where and when
documents can be inspected?
Have you informed those who asked Regulation 28(3) Copies of corres pondence Yes
at Regulation 26 stage to be notified
of the submission of the DP D?
Have you requested the opinion of the PCPA 2004 s.24 Copies of corres pondence Yes
RBP (or the Mayor in London) on the
Regulation 30
general conformity of the DP D with
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Requirement Possible evidence Evidence provided
the RSS (or SDS)?
stage 5: post-submission
Activity Statutory Possible evidence Evidence provided
Requirement
If you receive representations which do Regulation 31(2)(a) and (b) Record of where and when made
not seek to add or amend a site available
Regulation 31(3)
allocation policy, have you -
Record of publication
Regulation 31(4)
made a copy available at the places
wherever the pre-submission
proposals documents were placed?
published them on your website?
If you receive representations which do Regulation 31(2)(c) Record of sending
not seek to add or amend a site
Regulation 31(3) Copies of statements, summaries
allocation policy, have you sent copies
and representations
to the Secretary of State of - Regulation 31(4)
a statement of the total number of
representations made?
copies of the repres entations?
a summary of the main issues
raised in the representations?
or (if it applies) a statement that no
representation has been made?
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Possible evidence Evidence provided
Requirement
If you receive a representation that Regulation 32(2)(a) Record of where and when made
seeks to add or amend a site allocation available
policy, have you made available at the
Copies of statements and
places wherever the pre-submission
representations
proposals documents were placed -
a copy?
a statement of the period within
which furt her representations must
be made and the address to which
they must be sent?
If you receive a representation that Regulation 32(2)(b) Record of publication
seeks to add or amend a site allocation
Copies of statements and
policy, have you made available on your
representations
website -
a copy?
a statement of the period within
which furt her representations must
be made and the address to which
they must be sent?
a statement of where and when it
can be inspected?
If you receive a representation that Regulation 32(2)(c) Record of sending
seeks to add or amend a site allocation
Copies of statements and notices
policy, have you sent to the bodies
consulted under Regulation 25 - Copies of corres pondence
the address of the site to which the
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Possible evidence Evidence provided
Requirement
representation relates?
notice of the period within which
further representations must be
made and the address to which they
must be sent?
a statement of where and when it
can be inspected?
If you receive a representation that Regulation 32(2)(d) Copy of advertisement
seeks to add or amend a site allocation
policy, have you advertised in a local
paper circulating in the whole area of
the local planning aut hority -
notice of the period within which
further representations must be
made and the address to which they
must be sent?
a statement of where and when it
can be inspected?
If you have received a representation on Regulation 33 Record of sending
a site allocation representation, have
Copies of statements and
you sent to the Secretary of State -
representations
a copy of a statement of the number
of represent ations made?
copies of the repres entations?
a summary of the main issues
raised in the representations?
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Activity Statutory Possible evidence Evidence provided
Requirement
or (if it applies) a statement that no
representation has been made?
If an examination is being held, at least Regulation 34 Record of publication of information
six weeks before its opening has the
Record of sending
Programme Officer -
Copies of corres pondence
published the time and place of the
examination and the name of the Copy of advertisement
person appointed to carry out the
examination on your website?
notified those who have made
representations on the DP D which
have not been withdrawn of these
details?
advertised these det ails in a local
paper circulating in the whole area
of the loc al planning authority?
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
template 2: soundness
test 1
The DPD has been prepared in accordance with the Local Development Scheme
Key question Possible evidence Evidence provided
Is the DP D identified in the The adopted LDS at the time consultation was undertaken on issues
authority’ s LDS? and options (Regulation 25).
The current adopted LDS
Have the details set out in the The section of the current adopted LDS containing the profile given for
LDS such as the role, rationale or the DPD
scope of the DPD been met?
A brief statement of how the details have been met
test 2
The DPD has been prepared in compliance with the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI), or with the minimum
requirements set out in the regulations where no SCI exists
Key question Possible evidence Evidence provided
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Key question Possible evidence Evidence provided
Having regard to the nature of The adopted SCI (s) at the time consultation was carried out under
the DPD, have all the relevant Regulation 25 and participation under Regulation 26.
consultation / participation
The section of the consultation statement showing how the
procedure s set out in the
consultation procedures were carried out and how they relate to the
Statement of Community
SCI and the Regulations
Involvement (SCI) been carried
out?
If no SCI exists, have the The section of the consultation statement showing how the
minimum requirements of the consultation procedures were carried out and how they relate to the
Regulations been met? Regulations
test 3
The plan and its policies have been subjected to Sustainability Appraisal
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Has Sustainability Appraisal (SA) The SA report prepared for the preferred options participation
been carried out in relation to the (Regulation 26) identifying the process carried out for SA, the baseline
particular DPD in question? information used and the outcomes of the proc ess
The SA report as amended after the Regulation 26 participation and
submitted with the DPD. Depending on the extent of change, this may
take the form of an annex to the SA report prepared for Regulation 26
or more extensive supplementary material or rewriting.
A brief statement of the main changes made
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
test 4
It is a spatial plan which is consistent with national planning policy and in general conformity with the RSS for the region
or the Spatial Development Strategy if in London, and it has properly had regard to any other relevant plans, policies and
strategies relating to the area or adjoining areas
(a) it is a spatial plan which has regard to other relevant plans, policies and strategies
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Doe s the DPD reflect the The evidence will depend on the type and nature of the DP D, but may
guidance on spatial planning include sections of the DP D, SA report, consultation statement and
which is set out in national technical papers (which may be identified under Test 7) which
planning policy? demonstrate that -
The DP D contains a vision for development and change of the
area
the DPD is truly spatial in its concepts and presentation
The DP D delivers social, economic and environmental
objectives related to (but not confined to) the use of land
The preparation process has been participative, integrated
with other strategies, including the community strategy,
responsive to change and deliverable.
Has adequate account been Sections of the DPD that reflect the plans or strategies of other bodies
taken of the relationship between
Representations from bodies responsible for other strategies affecting
the proposals in the DP D and
the area.
other requirements, such a s
those of utility companie s and Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how the representations
agencies providing service s in have been considered and dealt with. These should either make clear
the area including their future the issues raised in the representation or include a copy of the
plans or strategy and any substance of the representation.
requirements for land and
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
premise s, which should be
prepared in parallel?
Is it clear how the DPD relates to Sections of the DPD identifying other strategies and their relationship
other plans and strategies such to delivery of the strategy in the DPD. E vidence for Test 8 will also be
as local transport plans which relevant.
will influence the delivery of
Representations from bodies responsible for other strategies affecting
policies and proposal s within the
the area.
plan?
Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how the representations
have been considered and dealt with
In two tier areas, does the DP D Sections of the DPD that reflect the plans or strategies of the county
integrate effectively with plans council / district council as relevant.
prepared by the county
Representations from the relevant council. Reports or copies of
council/di strict council?
correspondence as to how the representations have been considered
and dealt with
(b) It is consistent with national planning policy
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Doe s the DPD contain any Sections of the DPD which refer to PPGs and PPSs and justify why
policies or proposal s which are any policies are not consistent with national policy
not consi stent with national
Community strategy, local studies forming evidence for the DPD or
planning policy and, if so, i s
other information which provide the basis for departing from national
there a local justifi cation?
planning policy
E vidence provided from the sustainability appraisal (including
reference to the SA report) and/or from the results of community
involvement
Representations from GOs on preferred options or the submitted DP D
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how GO representations
have been considered and dealt with
(c) The plan is in general conformity with Regional Spatial Strategy or, where relevant, the Spatial Development Strategy
in London.
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Doe s the DPD contain any Sections of the DPD which refer to or implement policies in the RSS or
policies and proposal s which are SDS
not in general conformity with
Community strategy, local studies forming evidence for the DPD or
the RSS, or SDS in London? If
other information which provide the basis for departing from regional
so, is there a local justification?
planning policy
E vidence provided from the sustainability appraisal (including
reference to the SA report) and/or from the results of community
involvement
Representations from the relevant Regional Planning Body or the
Mayor of London
Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how RPB’s / Mayor’s
representations have been considered and dealt with
test 5
It has had regard to the authority’s community strategy.
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Doe s the DPD have regard to the Sections of the DPD which set out how the objectives of the
Community Strategy, by setting community strategy relate to the plan and how key components of the
out policies and proposal s which community strategy relating to development and the use of land will be
deliver key components of that delivered
strategy so that they are
Sections of the community strategy (in two tier areas the community
consi stent with or in general
strategies of both relevant authorities)
conformi ty with higher level
planning policy and relate to the Representations from the Local Strategic Partnershi p where they have
use and development of land? prepared the community strategy
Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how the LSP’s
representations have been considered and dealt with
test 6
The strategies / policies / allocations in the plan are coherent and consistent within and between Development Plan
Documents prepared by the authority and by neighbouring authorities, where cross-boundary issues are relevant.
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Do the policies clearly relate to Sections of the DPD and documents used in community involvement
the objectives in the submitted which show how the policies in the DP D relate to the objectives.
DPD or a related DPD (e.g. the
If the DP D is not a core strategy DP D, sections of the DPD which
Core Strategy)?
show how the DPD conforms with the core strategy. In the case of a
joint DPD, sections of the DP D which show how it conforms with the
core strategies of the participating authorities
Are the policy objectives within Sections of the DPD, documents used in community involvement, and
the DPD them selves consi stent? technical papers which demonstrate that the objectives are consistent
A brief statement explaining how the authority considers its objectives
are consistent
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Is it clear how the DPD relates to The adopted LDS, showing how the LDDs in the LDF relate toget her
other plans in the authority’ s LDSs of neighbouring authorities and if nec essary commentary on
Local Development Framework how the DP D is consistent with them
and to other relevant plans
Sections of the DPD setting out its purpose, depending on the type of
prepared by neighbouring
DPD
authorities?
Sections of the DPD and documents used in community involvement
which show how the DPD relates to other DP Ds and to the DPDs of
neighbouring authorities
Joint studies, reports and technical papers conducted by or for the
authority and neighbouring authorities (in two tier areas, may include
joint county / district work)
Key diagram or other relevant presentation material
Representations from neighbouring authorities
Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how the representations
have been considered and dealt with
Where there are overlaps, are Sections of the DPD and documents used in community involvement
these consi stent / which explain overlaps with other DP Ds and/or make clear how the
complementary? later policies will supers ede the earlier
Representations on the consistency of policies
Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how the representations
have been considered and dealt with
Are there any obvious gaps in Representations referring to plan coverage
the coverage of the DPD having Representations from GOs
regard to its purpose and the
Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how the representations
relevant requirements set out in
have been considered and dealt with
national planning policy
statements?
Is it clear how cross boundary Sections of the DPD and documents used in community involvement
issue s are addressed? which explain cross boundary issues
Representations from neighbouring authorities
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Representations referring to issues which cross the authority’s
boundary
Reports or copies of correspondence as to how representations on
cross boundary issues have been considered and dealt with
test 7
The strategies / policies / allocations represent the most appropriate in all the circumstances, having considered the
relevant alternatives, and they are founded on a robust and credible evidence base.
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Is it clear that the local planning Sections of the cons ultation statement showing how the community
authority considered all was involved in considering issues, alternatives and optio ns
reasonable options and
Documents used in community involvement (during Regulation 25
alternatives in preparing the
consultations) to encourage the community (including stakeholder
DPD?
interests) to identify the issues and options they wished to see
considered
The report produced at the end of the issues and options stage
setting out the issues and options raised
Sections of the preferred options report explaining -
how alternative strategies were developed and evaluated,
and
why alternatives and options were rejected in favour of the
preferred options
Sections of the SA report showing the options and alternatives and
explaining how they were objectively assessed.
Any other documentation showing how alternatives were developed
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
and evaluated
Are the assumptions in the DPD Sections of the DPD setting out the assumptions
set out clearly and are they
Sections of the SA report setting out the assumptions
supported by evidence?
A brief statement for each assumption as to how the evidence led to
the assumption
Referenc e to national or regional policy, correspondence from bodies
consulted or technical papers that provide the basis for assumptions
Doe s the evidence clearly Sections of the DPD which show how the evidence points towards the
support the policies in the DPD? selected strategy, policies or proposals
Sections of the pre-submission proposals doc uments
Sections of the preferred options report
Sections of the SA report which set out its main conclusions in
relation to the policies in the DPD
Sections of the cons ultation statement OR a brief statement of how
the main findings of consultation support the policies, with reference
to -
the statements on the issues raised during the Regulation 25
consultation
the issues raised at the Regulation 26 participation, and how
they have been addressed,
Any other information on community views and preferences
The studies, reports and technical papers, which provide the evidence
for the policies set out in the DP D.
OR for each policy (or group of policies dealing with the same issue) a
brief statement of the evidence documents relied upon and how they
support the policy (where this is not already clear in the reas oned
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
justification in the DPD)
Note: the PINS Guide, at Paragraph 1. 4.12, provides examples of the
types of documents that would constitute supporting evidence. The
particular documents will depend on the type and nat ure of the DPD.
Is the evidence robust and Sections of the SA report which set out the methodology followed and
credible - ie has it been prepared how it conforms with the SA guidance
in accordance with national
For each other main source of evidence, either -
policy and good practice
guidance? Sections of the relevant evidenc e documents which show how their
production has followed national policy and/or good practice
guidance,
OR a brief statement as to how evidence accords with national policy
and/or good practice guidance
Representations on the process of plan preparation or any
methodologies used, including any representations made by GOs, the
RPB or Mayor of London
Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how representations on
plan preparation have been considered and dealt with
In relation to matters on which there is no national policy or good
practice guidanc e, sections of relevant evidence documents which
show that the data relied upon is robust and sufficiently
comprehensive for valid conclusions to be drawn from it, and that the
data have been rigorously analysed in drawing conclusions.
Where a balance has been struck Sections of the preferred options report explaining -
in taking decisions between
competing alternatives - is it how alternatives were developed and evaluated, and
clear how these decisions have why alternatives were rejected in favour of the preferred
been taken? options
Sections of the SA report showing the options and alternatives and
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
explaining how they were objectively assessed
Reports prepared during the plan preparation process (including after
the preferred options participation) cont ributing to the decisions made
on the inclusion of policies in the DP D
Sections of the cons ultation statement explaining how the main
findings of consultation support the decisions,
OR a brief statement of the influence upon decisions of -
the issues raised during the Regulation 25 consult ation
the issues raised at the Regulation 26 participation, and how
they have been addressed
Any other documentation showing how alternatives were developed
and evaluated
A brief statement and any other supporting documentation of the way
decisions have been taken
test 8
There are clear mechanisms for implementation and monitoring.
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Doe s the DPD contain targets Sections of the DPD setting out indicators, targets and milestones
and milestone s which relate to
Sections of the current AMR which report on indicators, targets,
the delivery of the policies,
milestones and trajectories
including housing trajectories
where the DPD contains housing Referenc e to any other reports or technical documents whic h contain
allocations? information on the delivery of policies
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Is it clear how these are to be Sections of the DPD setting out indicators, targets and milestones
measured and are these linked to
Sections of the current AMR and the SA report setting out the
the production of the Annual
framework for monitoring, including monitoring the effects of the DP D
Monitoring Report?
against the sustainability appraisal
Referenc e to any other reports or technical documents which contain
information on the collection or measurement of indicators
Are the delivery mechanism s and Sections of the DPD setting out delivery mechanisms and timescale
timescale for implementation for
Brief statements on how other stakeholders intend to support the
the policies clearly identified?
delivery of the policies, with any supporting correspondence or reports
by the authority or the relevant stakeholder
Representations from stakeholders on delivery mechanisms and
timescale
Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how representations on
delivery and implement ation have been considered and dealt with
Is it clear who is intended to Sections of the DPD setting out responsibilities for delivery
implement each policy? Where
Correspondence showing how other stakeholders intend to support
the actions required to
the delivery of the policies
implement policy are outside the
direst control of the LPA is there Reports by the authority or the relevant stakeholder
evidence that there is the
necessary commitment from the Representations from stakeholders on implementation
relevant organisation to Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how representations on
implementation of the policies? delivery and implement ation have been considered and dealt with
Do the proce sse s for measuring Sections of the DPD, the current AMR and any supporting technical
the succe ss of the DPD accord documents that national guidance has been followed
with national guidance?
Representations by the GO
Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how the representations
have been considered and dealt with
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Doe s the DPD explain how its key Sections of the DPD
policy objective s will be
Other supporting material, for example, commitments in the
achieved?
Community Strategy or action plans derived from it, or the Local Area
Agreement, which will support the delivery of the strategy in the DP D
test 9
It is reasonably flexible to enable it to deal with changing circumstances.
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Is the DP D flexible enough to Sections of the DPD setting out the assumptions of the plan (see Test
respond to a variety of, or 7) and identifying the circumstances when policies might need to be
unexpected changes in, reviewed
circum stances?
Sections of the AMR and SA report describing how the authority will
monitor -
the effectiveness of policies and what evidence is being
collected to undertak e this
changes affecting the baseline information and any
information on trends on which the DP D is based.
Statements or correspondence from stakeholders which commit to
providing information to be used in monitoring the progress of the
policies and changes in the bas eline
Risk analysis of the strategy and policies to demonstrate robustness
and how the plan could cope with changing circumstances, or what
would trigger a review of the DP D
Note: Paragraph 1.4.14 of the PINS Guide gives some examples
Local Development Framework soundness self-assessment statement (template version 2.0)
Key Question Possible Evidence Evidence provided
Are Development Control Representations from GOs or others on the form of the Development
Policies written in a generic form Cont rol policies
to enable them to provide a
Reports or copies of corres pondence as to how representations on the
robust and consi stent framework
form of development control policies have been considered and dealt
for considering planning
with
applications?
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