West Suffolk Local Plan (Regulation 18) Issues and Options October 2020

Background Evidence Documents

This table of documents will no longer be updated. Remaining background evidence documents will be published alongside the preferred options consultation commenced on 26 May 2022.

Climate change, water and flood risk	Stage 1 Outline Water Cycle Study - April 2021 West Suffolk Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment - April 2021 Environmental Constraints Study - October 2020
Communication and engagement
Environment	Environmental Constraints Study - October 2020 Green infrastructure strategy - survey (1 September to 30 September)
Employment and retail	Employment Land Review - November 2021
Housing	Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA) 2021 update - July 2021 Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA) - February 2020 Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) Housing Needs of Specific Groups - October 2021 - the housing needs assessment sets out the number of homes needed in the future to inform local plans and housing strategies. The document examines the housing needs of specific groups from 2020 to 2040 and particularly focusses on needs of specific groups with housing requirements to support a healthy economy and achieve a balanced housing market. Please note that delivery of different of housing types and provision will have regard to viability and be tested through a local plan process.
Monitoring and implementation	Local Development Scheme - updated January 2022
Infrastructure
Whole plan	Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) - September 2020 Sustainability Appraisal (SA) scoping report update - February 2020 Sustainability Appraisal (SA) - October 2020 Sustainable Settlements Study - July 2020

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