Local Development Framework (LDF) – Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report Consultation
An integral part of preparing the Local Development Framework (LDF) is the Sustainability Appraisal (SA) process. The aim of the SA process is to assess the overall environmental, social and economic impact of development plan documents to ensure that policies contribute towards achieving sustainable development. The process will test the overall strategy and each policy against sustainability objectives.
Scoping forms the initial stage of the SA process and consists of the collection of baseline data and information on other plans, policies and programmes that can have an influence on the production of the LDF. The data collected sets the context for the appraisal, helps to identify the key sustainability issues, objectives and targets for Lambeth and establishes the framework for the SA.
The Council is seeking comments on the SA Scoping Report during a five-week consultation period from Monday 3 November to Monday 8 December 2008. The SA Scoping Report has been prepared by CAG Consultants and ENVIRON for the London Borough of Lambeth. It will initially be used as a basis for assessing the sustainability of the Lambeth Core Strategy.
A link to the Scoping Report is provided below. The Report is also available to inspect at the Lambeth Town Planning Advice Centre (TPAC), Phoenix House, 10 Wandsworth Road, Vauxhall, London SW8 2LL (weekdays, 9.30am - 4.30pm) and at all public libraries in Lambeth (during normal opening hours). Alternatively you can request a copy, by contacting the Planning Policy team by,
We would like to gain a wide range of views on the issues presented as well as the Sustainability Appraisal framework set out in the Scoping Report. While comments on all aspects of the Report are welcomed, consultees are particularly invited to respond on the following questions:
- In light of the scope of the Local Development Framework, are there any additional relevant strategies, plans, programmes or other policy documents that should be taken into account?
- Are there any other key sources of data or information that are missing?
- Are you aware of any inaccuracies in the baseline data set out in the Report?
- Do you agree with the key sustainability issues that have been identified? Are there any key sustainability issues that are missing, or that need amending?
- What changes, if any, would you like to see to the Sustainability Appraisal Objectives?
- What changes, if any, would you like to see to the Sustainability Appraisal Framework and proposals for its use to assess options?
Your comments will help us to identify whether there are any significant gaps in the information set out in the Scoping Report, identify if there are any key sustainability issues not included and help us to assess if the sustainability objectives and appraisal questions in the SA Framework are appropriate.
The deadline for submitting comments is 5pm Monday 8th December 2008. Comments can be submitted by post:
Planning Policy Team
London Borough of Lambeth
1st Floor Phoenix House
10 Wandsworth Road
London SW8 2LL
Or by email to: planningpolicy@lambeth.gov.uk
Further information can viewed on our consultation diary pages.