In this section:

  1. Evidence base Evidence base
  2. Borough profile Borough profile
  3. Economy and employment Economy and employment
  4. Environment Environment
  5. Housing and demography Housing and demography
  6. Infrastructure Infrastructure
  7. Leisure and recreation Leisure and recreation
  8. Retail and town centres Retail and town centres
  9. Site assessment Site assessment
  10. Transport Transport
  11. Viability Viability

Evidence base

It is essential that up-to-date, robust and comprehensive evidence can inform preparation of the Council's emerging Local Development Plan and assist when determining planning applications.

The below studies have been completed since adoption of the existing Local Plan (2005). Several studies have been produced for the Council by specialist consultants and some undertaken in partnership with other local authorities.

These are listed under the following themes, recognising that certain document will overlap across themes: Borough Profile; Economy and Employment; Environment; Housing and Demography; Infrastructure; Leisure and Recreation; Retail and Town Centre; Site Assessment; Transport; and Viability.

More information and appendices can be viewed in the Council's Document Library.