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Background Documents Existing and Forthcoming Background Studies Existing Studies
Note: The reports shown here do not constitute Arun District Council policy but may be used as part of the evidence base used in preparing the emerging Local Development Framework and its constituent Development Plan Documents.
Forthcoming Studies The Council has currently commissioned a series of background studies to inform the production of the LDF. They identify baseline data and provide and evidence base. The following studies will be placed on the website when completed. For further information about the studies plesae click on the link that is of interest Economic Viability of Affordable Housing Update 2009
Economic Viability of Affordable Housing Update 2009 Consultants Adams Integra have been commissioned to undertake an update of their earlier studies looking at viability issues related to the provision of affordable housing as part of housing development schemes. The Study will consider the impact on viability of different scenarios relating to size, location and housing/tenure mix and provide recommendations for affordable housing policy. The final report is expected to be available in late Autumn 2009. Urban Design and Landscape Study
The study is being undertaken to provide a detailed landscape and urban design appraisal to understand the opportunities and constraints for development within the district.
Appropriate Assessment Report
This report contains an appropriate assessment of the potential effects of the Core Strategy LDF on Natura 2000 sites. It is required under Regulation 48 (1) of the Habitats Regulations 1994.
Existing Background Studies The Council has historically commissioned a series of background studies to inform the production of the LDF. They identify baseline data and provide and evidence base. To view the studies that have been commissioned please click on the following links Housing
Housing
The following studies have been commissioned to provide background information relating to Housing.
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 2008-09
The Council has undertaken a Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) which identifies sites within the District that may have potential for housing development. This includes sites promoted by developers, landowners, key organisations and members of the public in response to a ’Call for Sites’ undertaken by the Council in February/March 2008. This study forms one of the key pieces of evidence for the Local Development Framework evidence base in terms of assessing future housing potential and will feed into both the Core Strategy and Site Allocations and Development Policies Development Plan Document (DPD). The methodology used follows the stages for SHLAA preparation set out in central Government guidelines.
The SHLAA documents should be read as a whole and comprise the following reports which can be viewed by following the links below.
Stage 7 Site Assessment Report
A detailed report prepared for the Council by consultants, Baker Associates, which presents their independent evaluation of all potential sites in terms of their suitability, availability and achievability for housing development.
This report represents the views of Baker Associates and does not constitute Arun District Council policy, but forms part of the evidence base used in preparing the Local Development Framework. The inclusion of any site in this report does not commit the Council to allocate any particular parcel of land for a particular use, nor approve any application for development.
To view the SHLAA documents please click on the following links. Please note that the SHLAA documents have been provided individually to avoid the need to download large attachments.
The following links to SHLAA Documents will open a new page.
West Sussex County Ecologist Comments
This report presents the County Ecologist’s comments on all SHLAA sites identified in the Arun Phase 1 Habitat Study as having ecological value at the local and district level. For each site, the comments summarise the nature of the ecological interest and indicate potential mitigation and enhancement measures which are likely to be required should the site be developed.
To view please click on the following link West Sussex County Ecologist Comment
Stage 8 Review of Assessment
A report prepared by the Council which provides a summary of future housing potential in Arun District based on the conclusions of the SHLAA Site Assessment.
To view the Stage 8 Review of Assessment document and associated appendices please click on the following links
Strategic Housing Market Assessment 2009
Arun District Council, together with the other West Sussex local authorities, commissioned consultants, GVA Grimley, to undertake a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) in Autumn 2007. The purpose of this study was to define sub-regional housing market areas for West Sussex, and to assess the existing and future pattern of housing demand and supply, taking account of links with the local economy, travel to work patterns, population change and migration.
This work led to the publication of two sub-regional housing market reports, covering Coastal West Sussex and Northern West Sussex. To view the final report on the Coastal West Sussex SHMA (which includes Arun, together with Worthing, Adur and most of Chichester District) please click on the following link Strategic Housing Market Assessment 2009
In addition, the consultants prepared individual summary reports for each of the West Sussex districts. To view the Arun District Summary report please click on the following link Arun District Summary Report 2009
For further information on the Strategic Housing Market Assessment please visit the West Sussex County Council website. Please click on the following link to view the West Sussex County Council website West Sussex County Council
Affordable Housing Options - Viability Study Update 2009/10 This report includes an assessment of targets for Affordable Housing and was produced for the Council by consultants Adams Integra. It provides an update of previous work on the economic viability of affordable housing options. To view the document please click on the following link Affordable Housing Options - Viability Study Update 2009/10 Economic Viability of Affordable Housing Options - Update Study 2007 This report does not constitute Arun District Council policy, but will form part of the evidence base used in preparing the emerging Local Development Framework, and its constituent development plan documents. To view the study please click on the following link Economic Viability of Affordable Housing Options Report
This report does not constitute Arun District Council policy, but will form part of the evidence base used in preparing the emerging Local Development Framework, and its constituent development plan documents. To view the study please click on the following link Affordable Development Viability Study
Affordable Housing Viability Study 2005 The Affordable Housing Viability Study was commissioned by the West Sussex Planning and Affordable Housing Group to provide information to inform the development of Local Development Frameworks for all the District and Borough Councils in West Sussex. In August 2005, Adams Integra produced the study which considers the potential impacts of changes to affordable housing policy across West Sussex. Affordable housing may be described as housing intended to meet the needs of those people not easily able to compete in the housing market. The term covers a variety of tenures, including social rented, and shares ownership housing. This report does not constitute Arun District Council policy, but will form part of the evidence base used in preparing the emerging Local Development Framework, and its constituent development plan documents. to view the study please click on the following link Affordable Housing Viability Study 2005 To view the Executive Summary of the study please click on the following link Affordable Housing 2005 Executive Summary
The following studies have been commissioned to provide background information relating to Employment. Arun and Chichester - Assessment of Employment Needs 2005 Findings of the study include:
This report does not constitute Arun District Council policy, but will form part of the evidence base used in preparing the emerging Local Development Framework, and its constituent development plan documents. To view the Executive Summary of the Study please click on the following link Executive Summary To view the study please click on the following link Main Report including summary To view Figure 3.1 - Location of Employment Sites extracted from the study please click on the following link Figure 3.1 - Location of Employment Sites To view Figure 3.2 - Existing Employment Floorspace extracted from the study please click on the following link Figure 3.2 - Existing Employment Floorspace To view Figure 5.1 - Location of Existing and Potential Employment Sites extracted from the study please click on the following link Figure 5.1 - Location of Existing and Potential Employment Sites To view the Appendices of the survey please click on the clicking on the following link Arun and Chichester Assessment of Employment Needs - Appendices
Retail This report does not constitute Arun District Council policy, but will form part of the evidence base used in preparing the emerging Local Development Framework, and its constituent development plan documents. To view Volume One of the study please click on the following link Volume 1: Main Report To view Volume Two of the study please click on the following link Volume 2: Arun District Appendices To view Volume 3 of the study please click on the following link Volume 3: Opportunity Sites Assessment This report does not constitute Arun District Council policy, but will form part of the evidence base used in preparing the emerging Local Development Framework, and its constituent development plan documents To view the survey please click on the following link Arun District Shopping Centre Survey. The survey has also been used as the basis for the Indicative Shopping Centre Hierarchy which will assist in establishing the most sustainable and suitable locations for retail development and other town centre uses within the District. This report does not constitute Arun District Council policy, but will form part of the evidence base used in preparing the emerging Local Development Framework, and its constituent development plan documents To view the Arun District Indicative Shopping Centre Hierarchy please click on the following link Arun District Indicative Shopping Centre Hierarchy. Strategic Transport Modelling Study 2009 and Addendum Reports Consultants MVA were commissioned by the Council to undertake transport modelling to assess the potential impacts on the highways network of the three spatial development options considered in the Core Strategy Options for Growth consultation. The study updates previous analysis undertaken in the Arun Strategic Transport Study 2006.
To view the study please click on the following link Strategic Transport Modelling Study 2009
The Arun District Local Development Framework: Core Strategy Revised Options Addendum to Final Report (November 2009) sets out the results and conclusions of a further ten tests that are variations of the previous scenarios. To view the document please click on the following link LDF: Core Strategy Revised Options Addendum to Final Report
An additional addendum to the Transport Study relates specifically to further tests regarding the proposed Lyminster Bypass. To view this document please click on the following link LDF: Core Strategy Revised Options Addendum to Final Report - Lyminster Bypass
Arun District Strategic Transport Study 2006 The following study has been commissioned to provide background information relating to Transport. Consultants MVA were commissioned by the Council to carry out transport modelling work to assess the potential impact on the highways network of housing and other development which may be required in Arun District over the period to 2026. The study examined several possible scenarios involving major new housing development in one or more locations.
Two separate reports were produced which are available for download below. Please note that the full reports contain detailed technical information. These reports does not constitute Arun District Council policy, but will form part of the evidence base used in preparing the emerging Local Development Framework, and its constituent development plan documents The Strategic Transport Study Main Report examined 5 separate scenarios involving development on greenfield land. To view the summary of the study please click on the following link Strategic Transport Study Main Report: Summary To view the study in full please click on the following link Strategic Transport Study Main Report: Full Report To view the Appendixes of the study please click on the following link Strategic Transport Study Main Report: Appendices The Strategic Transport Study Additional Scenarios report examined a further scenario involving major brownfield development in central Bognor Regis, both on its own and in combination with each of the five scenarios considered in the main report. To view the Conclusion Section of the study please click on the following link Strategic Transport Study Additional Scenarios: Conclusion To view the Full Report please click on the following link Strategic Transport Study Additional Scenarios: Full Report To view the Appendices of the study please click on the following link Strategic Transport Study Additional Scenarios: Appendices
Settlement Sustainability
The following studies have been commissioned to provide background information relating to Landscape and the Environment.
Settlement Sustainability Study 2007 The Council has carried out a Settlement Sustainability Study to asses the current sustainability of the district’s settlements and to help inform decisions on their role in accommodating future growth to 2026. The study looked at the demographic characteristics, the accessibility to key facilities and services, the employment and commuting patterns and the accessibility to public transport for each settlement. This study was carried out in the summer of 2006. If you are aware of any changes to the services and facilities considered by this study that have occurred since this document has been produced, please email the Planning Policy team at LDF@arun.gov.uk. The study will be updated periodically to reflect these changes (last updated July 2007). This report does not constitute Arun District Council policy, but will form part of the evidence base used in preparing the emerging Local Development Framework, and its constituent development plan documents. To view the study please click on the following link Settlement Sustainablity Study Landscape and Environment
The following studies have been commissioned to provide background information relating to Landscape and the Environment.
Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study The Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study, (March 2009) was produced by PMP on behalf of Arun District Council. As part of the Study an assessment of open space across the District was carried out in line with Planning Policy Guidance Note 17 (PPG17): Planning for Open Space, Sport and Recreation. PPG17 identifies nine types of open space parks and gardens; natural and semi natural open space; amenity green space; outdoor sports facilities; provision for children and teenagers; allotments and community gardens; the beach/coastal areas; green corridors; churchyards and cemeteries and civic spaces. All of the groups of open space were assessed in the study. The Study includes recommendations for the setting of standards for the future delivery of open space and recreational facilities in the District. To view the study please click on the following link Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study
Playing Pitch Strategy
The Playing Pitch Strategy (January 2009), was produced by Consultants PMP on behalf of the Council, in conjunction with the Open Space, Sport and Recreation study, shown above.
The Strategy provides further detail on the provision of pitches in the District, including an assessment of demand and specific priorities for future provision. It has been developed following the methodology outlined by Sport England in "Towards a Level Playing Field - a manual for the production of playing pitch strategies".
The key objectives of this playing pitch strategy are to:
To view the study please click on the following link Playing Pitch Strategy (January 2009)
Arun Open Space and Sports Assessment
Prior to the Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study (March 2009) a study of open space and sports facilities was undertaken by Atkins (2006). Volume 2 of the Study related to an assessment of Sport and Recreation Faculties. Chapter 7 of which included an assessment of indoor sports facilities. For development management purposes Chapter 7 remains in use; the remaining study has been superseded by the PMP study above.
To view an extract of Chapter 7 from Volume 2: Sport and Recreation Facilities Assessment please click on the following link Arun Open Space and Sports Assessment - Chapter 7
In March 2006 the Council employed Hankinson Duckett Associates to carry out a Landscape Sensitivity Study covering the part of the District between the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the coastline but excluding the defined built up areas. The purpose of the Study was to prepare an independent assessment of landscape sensitivity in order to provide a further tool to assist strategic decision making concerning the broad location of future major new greenfield developments in the District. A second aim was to consider carefully the existing boundaries of the Strategic and Local Gaps and to make recommendations as to whether they can be altered without compromising either visual or perceived coalescence between the relevant settlements. This report does not constitute Arun District Council policy, but will form part of the evidence base used in preparing the emerging Local Development Framework, and its constituent development plan documents It should be noted that there is a requirement by the Environment Agency that the Council undertake a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) of the District. Since the Environment Agency’s indicative Flood Risk Maps were used as part of the assessment of the degrees of sensitivity of the local character landscape areas the outcome of the SFRA could require a reappraisal of sensitivity in those areas where flood risk information changes. To view the study please click on the following link Landscape and Visual Amenity Aspects of Development Choices in Arun District: Final Report To view the technical appendices of the study please click on the following link Landscape and Visual Amenity Aspects of Development Choices in Arun District: Technical Appendices Habitat Study in Arun District This study is a Phase 1 Habitat Survey of all non-designated open space within Arun District to update existing information and provide an up to date evidence base for the LDF. The work was undertaken for the Council by consultants EDAW. To view the main body of the study please click on the following link Habitat Study - Main Body To view the references and appendices of the study please click on the following link Habitat Study - References and Appendices To view the entire Habitat Study please click on the following link Habitat Study
Infrastructure and Funding Infrastructure and Funding Study This study was undertaken by EDAW AECOM, in partnership with King Sturge, Faber Maunsell AECOM, and Gardiner and Theobald to assess the potential infrastructure requirements, costs and deliverability associated with each of the three spatial development options being considered as part of Arun District Council’s Core Strategy Options for Growth consultation.
The study has reviewed the main infrastructure requirements needed to support development in consultation with the key infrastructure and service providers. It includes a detailed assessment of the likely requirements for education, healthcare, emergency services, community facilities, open space, transport infrastructure and utilities infrastructure needed to support housing development in each of the locations under consideration. It also includes broad estimates of the likely infrastructure costs associated with the three Growth Options and considers potential mechanisms available to deliver the required infrastructure.
To view the study please click on the following link Infrastructure Funding Study 2009
Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Show People The following studies have been commissioned to provide background information relating to Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople. Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Show People Sites Study West Sussex Travelling Show People Study To view the study please click on the following link West Sussex Travelling Show People Study West Sussex Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment The West Sussex Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment was commissioned in 2006, by West Sussex County Council, Adur District Council, Arun District Council, Crawley Borough Council, Horsham District Council, Mid Sussex District Council and Worthing Borough Council. It is a sub-regional study of Gypsies and Travellers who are housed or living within these local authority areas, and covers the period up to 2011. To view the study please click on the following link West Sussex Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment
Flood Risk Strategic Flood Risk Assessment The following study has been commissioned to provide background information relating to Strategic Flood Risk Assessment. Strategic Flood Risk Assessment The main objective of the Arun District SFRA is to provide flood risk information: so that an evidence based and risk based sequential approach can be adopted when making planning decisions, in line with PPS25; that is strategic, in that it covers a wide spatial area and looks at flood risk today and in the future; that supports sustainability appraisals of the local development frameworks; that identifies what further investigations may be required in flood risk assessments for specific development proposals. To view the study please click on the following link Strategic Flood Risk Assessment To view the Sequential and Exception Test for the Arun District Core Strategy please click on the following link Arun Sequential and Exception Test
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