| Is this a new or existing policy/ service/function? |
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| Existing |
| Brief summary/description of the main aims of the policy/service/function being screened |
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| The Local Plan provides a sustainable planning policy framework for dealing with new development in the Borough. This includes site specific allocations and policies for residential and employment use, and economic, environmental, and social policies. Local plans must be positively prepared, justified, effective and consistent with national policy in accordance with section 20 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended) and the National Planning Policy Framework. This Cabinet Report sets out the Local Plan process from now through to adoption including the main modification consultations. |
| Is there any reason to believe that the policy/service/function could have a specific impact on people from one or more of the following groups according to their different protected characteristic, for example, because they have particular needs, experiences, issues or priorities or in terms of ability to access the service? | |
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| Age | Neutral |
| Disability | Neutral |
| Gender | Neutral |
| Gender re-assignment | Neutral |
| Marriage/civil partnership | Neutral |
| Pregnancy & maternity | Neutral |
| Race | Neutral |
| Religion or belief | Neutral |
| Sexual orientation | Neutral |
| Other (eg low income) | Neutral |
| Is the proposed policy/service likely to affect relations between certain equality communities or to damage relations between the equality communities and the Council, for example because it is seen as favouring a particular community or denying opportunities to another? |
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| Answer |
| No |
| Comments |
| Policies relate to sustainable land use and meeting the needs of all of the community as per the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Could this policy/service be perceived as impacting on communities differently? |
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| Answer |
| No |
| Comments |
| The main modifications are the Inspectors and required to make the plan sound. They will be consulted upon and anyone and everyone will have the opportunity to make a representation should they so wish. Representations will be considered bey the Inspectors and inform their Local Plan Report. The Local Plan (as submitted) was previously subject to Equalities Impact Assessment screening (Report to Cabinet, 15 June 2021 – p60). |
| Is the policy/service specifically designed to tackle evidence of disadvantage or potential discrimination? |
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| Answer |
| No |
| Comments |
| The Local Plan must meet the test of soundness as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework. It is the role the Government appointed Inspectors who are examining the Local Plan to carry this out. |
| Are any impacts identified above minor and if so, can these be eliminated or reduced by minor actions? |
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| Answer |
| No |
| Actions |
| No actions required. |
| Actions agreed by EWG member |
| Claire Dorgan |