Adur Local Plan 2014

Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014 - Responses

The Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014 was published for representations under Regulation 19 of the Town & Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 between 20th October and 1st December 2014.

42 responses were received from a variety of stakeholders including organizations, businesses and residents and these can be viewed in the report linked below. These responses have been considered by officers and can be viewed below:

Index of Representations:

A summary of the representations received is included below:

Summary of Representations Received Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014 (192KB)

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About the Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014

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Adur District Council prepared the Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014 for publication in accordance with Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

The Plan was published for representations from 20th October to 5pm on 1st December 2014.

This document sets out a vision for Adur up to 2031. It contains strategic planning policies to deliver new homes, jobs and infrastructure.

These policies and principles will shape the future of the area and will be used in the consideration of planning applications.

The Council intends to submit the Local Plan to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government following publication.

Statement of Representation Procedures:

This document sets out, amongst other things, the publication period and the location of the documents for inspection, and provides information regarding making a representation.
Statement of Representation Procedures (116KB)

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The Local Plan documents can be viewed below:

Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014 Part 1:

includes: the front cover, the introduction, context and Vision and Objectives of the Plan.
Adur Local Plan - Part 1 (561KB)

Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014 Part 2:

includes: key strategic policies and allocations.
Adur Local Plan - Part 2 (1,581KB)

Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014 Part 3:

includes: policies for specific parts of Adur (Lancing, Sompting, Shoreham-By-Sea, Southwick and Fishersgate), Adur's countryside and coast and Local Green Gaps.
Adur Local Plan - Part 3 (533KB)

Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014 Part 4

contains: Development Management policies
Adur Local Plan - Part 4 (1,071KB)

Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014 Appendices:

includes: a list of saved policies that will be replaced by the new Plan; how the Local Plan policies will deliver the Vision and Objectives of the Plan; a spatial portrait of Adur, Shoreham Harbour regeneration viability and deliverability progress update, delivery, implementation and monitoring of Adur Local Plan policies; Policies Map Proposed Changes; and a glossary.
Adur Local Plan - Appendices (11,553KB)

Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan Policies Map and Inset Map:

These maps show all the strategic allocations and other key policy areas in Adur.
Adur Local Plan - Policies Map (14,088KB)
Adur Local Plan - Inset Maps (4,028KB)

Background Evidence Document:

This document gives some context to the policies and proposals in the Adur Local Plan and includes information on: defining the built-up area boundary, defining Local Green Gaps; a Transport Assessment summary; and evidence to support Policy 23: Density.
Background Evidence Document (3,309KB)

Sustainability Appraisal:

This document is a mechanism for considering and communicating the likely effects of the Local Plan, and alternatives to avoid and mitigate adverse effects and maximise the positives. Sustainability Appraisal of the Local Plan is a legal requirement stemming from the EU Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive).
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) of the Adur Local Plan - Report (5,827KB)
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) of the Adur Local Plan - Non-Technical Summary (583KB)
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) of the Adur Local Plan - Technical Appendices (1,867KB)

Statement of Consultation 2014:

This explains the role of consultation in developing the Adur Local Plan.
Statement of Consultation (398KB)

Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) Screening Opinion
Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) Screening Opinion Addendum:

This document assesses the potential effects of the Local Plan on the Natura 2000 network (ie the network of European protected sites).
Adur Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) - September 2012 (601KB)
Adur Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) - addendum 2014 (88KB)

Sequential and Exception Test:

This document clarifies the flood zones for each allocation/site in the Local Plan and shows how the Council has undertaken a risk-based approach to the selection of allocations/sites.
Sequential and Exception Test for the Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014 - October 2014 (2,152KB)

Housing Implementation Strategy 2014:

This sets out the Council's proposed approach to managing the delivery of housing over the Local Plan period 2011 to 2031
‌Housing Implementation Strategy - October 2014 (967KB)

Adur Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 2014 (SHLAA):

This study identifies the housing potential of sites within the Adur Local Plan area.
Adur Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) - Final Report - October 2014 (1,134KB)

Adur Duty to Co-operate Statement 2014:

This statement sets out how Adur District Council has addressed the legal Duty to Co-operate in the production of the Adur Local Plan.
Adur Duty to Co-operate Statement - October 2014 (2,771KB)

Adur Equalities and Health Impact Assessment 2014:

This assesses the impact of the Local Plan on health and equalities issues.
Health and Equalities Impact Assessment - October 2014 (1,229KB)

Infrastructure Delivery Plan 2014:

This document evaluates current conditions and challenges affecting Adur's infrastructure, identifies key infrastructure shortfalls in the context of future growth in Adur, and identifies how shortfalls will be met.
Adur Infrastructure Delivery Plan 2014 (1,466KB)

Evidence studies:

Please note that evidence studies which have informed the Local Plan may be found at:
- Adur background studies and information

Frequently asked questions:

Q&As - Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014 (23KB)

See also:

Whole Plan Viability Study

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Location of documents for inspection

During the consultation period paper copies of the Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014, the Policies Map, response forms and supporting documents were available at the following locations for inspection:

Adur Civic Centre, Ham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6PR
Shoreham Library, St Mary's Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5ZA
Lancing Library, Penstone Park, Lancing BN15 9DL
Southwick Library, Southdown Road, Southwick, BN42 4FT

In addition to providing copies of the documents in accordance with Regulations 19 and 35, reference copies were placed at:

Sompting Parish Council, Harriet Johnson Centre, Old School House, Loose Lane, Lancing, BN15 0BG
Lancing Parish Council, Parish Hall, South Street, Lancing BN15 8AJ

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