Local Plan Main Modifications Consultation
Policy 34: Internationally, Nationally and Locally Important Sites
| Local Plan page number | Policy or paragraph Local Plan | Proposed Change | Justification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 |
Policy 34: Paragraph 11.17 |
The emerging [removed] South Tyneside Recreational Mitigation Strategy (2025 -2030) [added] identifies some [added] C3 dwelling house extensions (where it is considered the extension functions as a separate unit) and [added] Residential Institutions (Use Class C2/C2A) as potentially resulting in recreational disturbance effects. These development proposals will be reviewed on a case-by case basis. |
Justified Effective |
| 121 |
Policy 34: Paragraph 11.29 |
Developments should minimise impacts on wildlife corridors, and provide net gains for biodiversity, including by developing these ecological networks whilst ensuring they are more resilient to current and future pressures. Where significant harm cannot be avoided, suitable alternative locations must be considered. [added] 11.29 Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land that are especially important for their wildlife. They are identified and selected locally using scientifically determined criteria and are some of our most valuable wildlife areas. As South Tyneside is such an urban borough there are already significant pressures on our Local Wildlife Sites, it is therefore important to protect such sites of identified ecologically quality from further adverse impacts. Developments should minimise impacts on wildlife corridors, and provide net gains for biodiversity, including by developing these ecological networks whilst ensuring they are more resilient to current and future pressures. Where significant harm cannot be avoided, suitable alternative locations must be considered. [removed] |
Effective |
| 122 | Policy 34: Inset Map 28 |
[removed]
[added] |
Justified Effective |
What to consider when making a representation
What are the tests of soundness and legal compliance?
The purpose of the examination is to consider whether the local plan complies with relevant legal requirements for producing local plans, including the duty to cooperate, and meets the national tests of ‘soundness’ for local plans set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
Therefore, representations submitted at this stage must only be made on these grounds and, where relevant, be supported with evidence to demonstrate why these tests have not been met.
Legal compliance
To be legally compliant the plan has to be prepared in accordance with the duty to cooperate and legal and procedural requirements, including the 2011 Localism Act and Town and County Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended).
Soundness
The inspector conducting the examination in public has to be satisfied that the local plan is ‘sound’; namely that it is:
• Positively prepared – the plan should be prepared based on a strategy which seeks to meet objectively assessed development and infrastructure requirements, including unmet requirements from neighbouring authorities where it is reasonable to do so and consistent with achieving sustainable development.
• Justified – the plan should be the most appropriate strategy, when considered against the reasonable alternatives, based on proportionate evidence.
• Effective – the plan should be deliverable over its period and based on effective joint working on cross-boundary strategic priorities, and
• Consistent with national policy – the plan should enable the delivery of sustainable development in accordance with the policies in the NPPF.