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Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and the Planning Process

. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and the Planning Process. Seminar in Nicosia, Cyprus 20 th February 2009. SEA experience from the UK. Ric Eales and Owen White Collingwood Environmental Planning, London, UK. Introduction to the case studies. Ric Eales

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Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and the Planning Process

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  1. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and the Planning Process Seminar in Nicosia, Cyprus 20th February 2009 SEA experience from the UK Ric Eales and Owen White Collingwood Environmental Planning, London, UK

  2. Introduction to the case studies Ric Eales Collingwood Environmental Planning

  3. Case Study Plans / Strategies • South West England Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) • London Borough of Brent Development Plan Documents (DPD) • South Kilburn Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

  4. Where are the Case Studies? The South West London London Borough of Brent – North West London South Kilburn

  5. Regional case study: South West England Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) Owen White Collingwood Environmental Planning

  6. Case Study - South West RSS South West England a brief overview The Regional Spatial Strategy The Strategic Environmental Assessment Some key aspects of the assessment What difference did it make? Lessons learned – do’s and don’ts In this case the SEA was carried out at the same time as a Sustainability Appraisal

  7. South West England Overview • Population – 5 million • Almost 24,000km2 • Largely rural, but with large urban areas • 1/3 of region is World Heritage, National Parks or other designated areas • 1,130 km of coastline – 62% of population live within 15km of it • Culture and history • 26 million tourists per year

  8. South West England Key Issues Environmental strengths Natural and built heritage Wildlife and quality of environment Tranquillity and quality of life Environmental issues Traffic and travel, especially car use Loss and fragmentation of habitats and species Risks to historic assets Noise and light pollution – due to urbanisation Resource use and waste generation Flooding Greenhouse gas emissions – and climate change impacts

  9. South West England – Governance National Government National Policy Regional Government South West Regional Assembly (SWRA) Government Office for the South West (GOSW) South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) Local Government Unitary, County and District Town and Parish Councils

  10. Stakeholders, Research and Consultation Final RSS Delivery Revisions • Regional Spatial Planning and Transport Group • Highways Agency / Strategic Rail Authority • Strategic Authorities (sub-regions) • Statutory Bodies • Public consultation • SSA – incorporating SEA Draft South West RSS (2008) South West Regional Assembly RPG10 (2001) Regional Transport Strategy

  11. South West England – The RSS The Draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West 2006 - 2026 Sets out the location and scale of development in the region Forms key strategic basis for local plans Guides investment in transport / framework for Local Transport Plans Spatial context for plans, programmes and investment for other agencies and organisations in the South West

  12. South West England – The RSS Main policy areas / contents Supporting sustainable development Overarching spatial strategy – the scale and location of development Detailed sub-regional policies – including housing distribution Regional approach to transport Enhancing distinctive environments and culture Economic prosperity and employment Addressing deprivation and inequality

  13. South West England – The RSS

  14. South West England – The RSS Key targets Provision for between 365,000 and 465,000 jobs to 2026 Plan for population growth of 750,000 Approximately 23,000 new homes per year Targets were based on economic assumptions prior to recent events

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