Tracked Version of Core Strategy, November 2012 - Selby District ...

Selby District Submission Draft Core Strategy – May 2011
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strategy as a whole aims to reduce the need to travel and minimise
pollution.
1.28 At the heart of the Core Strategy is a spatially focussed approach
to policies which are aimed at developing places and communities
in a sustainable way. This ‘place shaping agenda’ will become
increasingly important as part of the Government’s Big Society
initiative and the devolvement of power to local communities.
Sustainability Appraisal
1.29 A key national policy requirement of the LDF is that it should deliver
sustainable development. In order to assist this process the Core
Strategy has been accompanied by a Sustainability Appraisal,
which also takes account of Strategic Environmental Assessment
Regulations 4 , which govern implementation of European legislation
on this matter. The Sustainability Appraisal Report is available on
the Council’s website or on request.
Habitats Regulations Assessment
1.30 The Council has also undertaken a Habitats Regulations
Assessment in compliance with the EU Habitats Directive and the
UK Habitats Regulations. The Appropriate Assessment ensures
protection for Natura 2000 sites against deterioration of
disturbance from plans, projects or activities (alone or in
combination with other plans, projects and activities) on the
features for which they are designated. The Assessment also
considers areas designated as Ramsar Wetlands of International
Importance. HRA will be required at the lower tier plan stage for
any plans, projects or activities which may have a significant effect
on Natura 2000 and Ramsar sites. (PC1.5)
4 European Directive 2001/42/EC “on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes
on the environment.”
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