Doncaster’s Local Plan... · (non-statutory stage); this stage was undertaken from 8th October...

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EQUALITIES IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND

DUE REGARD STATEMENT

Doncaster’s Local Plan

February 2020

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Due Regard Statement A Due Regard Statement (DRS) is the tool for capturing the evidence to demonstrate that due regard has been shown when the council plans and delivers its functions. A Due Regard Statement must be completed for all programmes, projects and changes to service delivery.

A DRS should be initiated at the beginning of the programme, project or change to inform project planning

The DRS runs adjacent to the programme, project or change and is reviewed and completed at the relevant points

Any reports produced needs to reference “Due Regard” in the main body of the report and the DRS should be attached as an appendix

The DRS cannot be fully completed until the programme, project or change is delivered.

Equalities Impact Assessment

The Planning Inspectorate “Procedural Guide for Local Plan Examinations” suggests it is helpful if Local Planning Authorities provide an Equality Impact Assessment

(EIA). This demonstrates how effective it has been in developing projects, policies and services, in this case Doncaster’s Local Plan with regard to its diverse communities and allows evaluations through the various equally protected characteristics (age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, maternity and pregnancy, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership and other). Therefore, the DRS and EIA has been brought together to examine all elements of the Doncaster Local Plan that represent change, decisions or proposals that may have an impact on the equality within the Borough. In preparing this, we cite specific data and consultation evidence wherever possible. The DRS and EIA assesses the potential impact of the consultation undertaken thus far and specific policies in the Local Plan on different protected groups within Doncaster. To ensure that the different requirements of different people and different communities are taken account of. To ensure that any likely impacts or barriers to any of these people or communities within the plan making process have been considered and mitigated. An assessment of the Local Plan policies has been undertaken in relation to:

Age: including older and younger age groups and children

Disability

Race

Gender

Sexual Orientation

Religion and Belief

Maternity and Pregnancy

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Gender Reassignment

Marriage and Civic Partnership, and

Other: including homeless people, looked after children, carers etc. The following questions have been used to undertake the EIA:

Does the policy/decision target exclude a specific equality group or community?

Does it affect some equality groups or communities different and can this be justified?

Is the policy or service likely to be equally accessed by all equality groups and communities? If not can this be justified?

Are there any barriers that might make access difficult or stop different groups or communities accessing the policy or service?

Could the policy promote equality and good relations between different groups? How?

Appendix 1 sets out the appraisal of Doncaster’s Local Plan Objectives. Appendix 2 considers the specific policies in Doncaster’s Local Plan. As a result of the above principles this document is a “living document” and will be updated where necessary until Doncaster’s Local Plan is adopted.

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1 Name of the ‘policy’ and

briefly describe the activity

being considered including

aims and expected

outcomes. This will help to

determine how relevant the

‘policy’ is to equality.

Doncaster Local Plan Following the withdrawal of the Sites and Policies Development Plan Document, the Council decided to prepare a new local plan called the Doncaster Local Plan. This will replace the currently adopted Development Plan which comprises Local Development Framework (LDF), the Core Strategy (adopted May 2012) and the Unitary Development Plan (UDP) (adopted July 1998). The Local Plan will not replace the Doncaster, Barnsley and Rotherham Joint Waste Plan and any existing adopted Neighbourhood Plans for the borough. Planning law requires Local Authorities to produce a Local Plan which is a plan for future development of the local area; it sets out how the borough will develop and grow over the plan period; typically 15 to 20 years, with regular reviews in whole or in part to respond flexibly to changing circumstances. Local Plans are the key to delivering sustainable development that reflects the vision and aspirations of local communities. It includes a policies map, strategic and detailed policies and must be used to determine planning decisions (unless material considerations indicate otherwise). It is prepared by the local planning authority in consultation with the community. It is expected that all communities, stakeholders, residents, land owners (including anyone with interest in land or planning/ future development in Doncaster), regardless of demographic or context, will be able to be engaged in preparation of the Local Plan. Therefore, as part of the preparation for the new Local Plan the Council will carry out various stages of consultation including statutory and non-statutory engagement opportunities for all to be involved before its adoption. The Local Plan will be examined by an independent Inspector whose role is to assess whether the plan has been prepared in accordance with legal and procedural requirements and determine whether it is sound (see para 35 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2019).

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The Council has a duty to publish how the Local Plan will be prepared, including the key timetable for when various stages of its preparation will be undertaken. This is known as the Local Development Scheme (LDS). The LDS was first published in 2006, and revised in 2010 and again in 2014 which mapped out the start of the new Local Plan. In December 2016 a further revision was published to take account of the additional consultation not included previously (Homes and Settlement paper, March/April 2016). Also in July 2016, High Speed 2 Ltd made an announcement on a new route alignment for its proposals between West Midlands and Leeds through the west of the borough. The Government in November 2016 requested this route be safeguarded in Local Plans. Since then the Government has announced that this route is its preferred route and confirmed the safeguarding of the route through Doncaster albeit the Council objected to this route alignment. An updated LDS was therefore published in December 2017. The LDS (Dec 2017) proposed publishing a Local Plan in Summer 2018 with submission to the Secretary to State in Autumn 2018. Since then, there has been matters that have led to the need to update the Local Plan timetable, which was set out in the updated LDS (March 2019). The matters includesd a further informal consultation on proposed sites and draft policies scheduled for Autumn 2018, seen as an important stage to ensure residents, town and parish councils, business and stakeholders had the opportunity to provide their views before the Council drafts the plan, and the needs to further update any evidence base work. The LDS has been subsequently updated (Feb 2020) to include submission stage at winter/spring 2019/2020. Thereby the following outlines each stage of the Local Plan (so far): As part of the initial preparation for Doncaster’s Local Plan, a “Call for Sites” was carried out (non-statutory stage); this stage was undertaken from 8th October until Wednesday 19th November 2014, a period of 6 weeks.

Call for Sites - was a request asking the public and landowners if they have sites/land that they would wish to be considered for development in the new Local

http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/planning/statement-of-community-involvement

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Plan. The Council will use this information as part of the evidence base.

As part of the initial process on the development of the Local Plan, a statutory consultation was undertaken from Monday 13th July to Monday 7th September. This ran over 8 weeks, 2 more than the statutory period of 6 weeks and involved consultation on:

Emerging Vision, Aims & Objectives paper - outlined a draft vision for the future development of the Borough and a series of draft aims and objectives to help achieve this vision.

Issues & Options document - set out some questions on the Borough’s key issues that need to be addressed by the Local Plan, followed by three strategic options for how we could plan for Doncaster’s future.

In 2015 further non-statutory engagement was undertaken over 4 weeks from 24th November – 21st December 2015 on:

Housing & Employment Site Selection Methodology – sets out the stages for how we were proposing to assess all the sites that have been put forward to the Local Plan for consideration as housing and employment (including mixed use) sites.

Aggregate Minerals Requirements – set out the stages for how we were proposing to assess all the sites that have been put forward to the Local Plan for consideration as minerals sites. It also sets out the process for identifying Minerals Safeguarding Areas and Areas of Search as required by national policy.

In March 2016 non-statutory consultation and continuing engagement took place over a period of 6 weeks (statutory period 5 weeks) from 7th March 2016 until 18th April 2016 on:

Homes and Settlements paper – sets out the proposed number of new homes we are planning for (both open market and affordable housing) and their proposed distribution across Doncaster's towns and villages.

Updated Sustainability Appraisal of Doncaster’s Growth Options and Scoping Report – an updated Sustainability Appraisal of Doncaster’s Growth Options which included an assessment of the Homes and Settlement paper. The Scoping Report was also updated and should be read in conjunction with the Appraisal.

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In July 2017, a non-statutory (informal engagement) was planned to take place on Draft Site Allocations and Local Plan policies. This was planned for a period of 4 weeks from 24th July to 20th August 2017. However, due to a number of issues encountered by the Council this stage was delayed. In September 2018 the last informal non-statutory stage of engagement/consultation took place over a period of 6 weeks which expired 5pm Friday 26th October 2018. Views were sought on:

Vision and Objectives - a revised Vision on what Doncaster will look like in 2032, and how the Borough will develop over the next 15 years, and how this will be achieved.

Policies and Proposals - more than 70 policies drafted, covering a range of topics that need to be considered when deciding planning applications. This is the first time policies were issued.

Site Selection Methodology - to ensure the Local Plan proposes the most sustainable development sites (allocations), that conform to national planning policy, and will deliver the Plan’s Vision and Objectives, a site selection methodology has been developed. The methodology set out a number of stages that sites are consistently assessed against – including the legal requirement to take account of Sustainability Appraisal.

Sites - new sites proposed for allocation in the Local Plan for housing, employment and minerals extraction. Shown on maps, organised by individual settlements for housing, with minerals and employment sites shown separately.

A consultation booklet was issued to help explain the scope of the consultation. Following the informal engagement of the Local Plan, comments were invited between 12th August and Monday 30th September 2019 on the “Publication version” of the Local Plan. This statutory stage includes the version that is considered ready for Examination by the Government. But before submitting, the Plan was made available for technical comments on whether it meets the “soundness and legal tests” set out in Planning

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Legislation. Plans are considered sound if they are ‘positively prepared’, ‘justified’, ‘effective’ and consistent with national policy. The examination will now explore whether the Plan is sound and legally compliant, asking whether or not the plan has been prepared in line with statutory regulations, the ‘duty to cooperate’ and legal procedure requirements such as the Sustainability Appraisal (SA). A Statement of Consultation (Regulation 22 Statement) will summarise how previous consultation and engagement has influenced the Plan.

2 Service area responsible for

completing this statement.

DMBC, Regeneration and Environment - Local Planning Authority (Planning Services)

3 Summary of the information

considered across the

protected groups.

Service users/residents

Doncaster Workforce

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) encourages early and meaningful engagement and collaboration with neighbourhoods, local organisations and businesses. The Local Planning Authority has a statutory requirement to carry out consultation at various stages of the Local Plan process and when determining planning applications. To aid this, Councils are required to produce a ‘Statement of Community Involvement’ (SCI) to set out how the Council will consult with the public, organisations and businesses in preparing the Local Plan (and on consultation required when determining planning applications). Doncaster’s SCI was adopted July 2015. The Local Plan contains 72 specific policies; it identifies where and how new jobs, homes and services will be located; it guides investment and development, encourages sustainable and inclusive economic growth, protects the environment and promote social inclusion. Many of the policies within the Local Plan will benefit the wider community across Doncaster and not specifically those with protected characteristics. However, some policies will have the potential for direct and indirect impact on different groups.

http://planningguidance.communities.gov.uk/blog/policy/

http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/planning/statement-of-community-involvement

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Doncaster is the largest metropolitan borough council area in England. Its population of over 310,500 (2018) is an increase of 3.1% since 2010. Residents are widely spread throughout the Borough’s 220 square miles including central Doncaster Town Centre and in a number of main towns (e.g. Thorne & Moorends, Mexborough, Adwick & Woodlands, Armthorpe, Conisbrough & Denaby, Rossington and Dunscroft, Dunsville Hatfield & Stainforth) and smaller service towns and villages (such as Askern, Auckley, Barnburgh/Harlington, Bawtry, Carcroft & Skellow, Edlington, Finningley, Sprotbrough and Tickhill). Much of Doncaster is, however, rural in nature and includes areas of attractive landscape and features such as limestone gorges, woodlands, country parks and lowland moorland. Age – Doncaster has a similar age profile to other areas. However, it has a lower percentage of population in the 20-24 age group and a slightly higher proportion in the 55-64 age group. The Local Plan and its engagement and consultation stages have been open and accessible to all age demographics. For those not wishing to access services online, consultation has been clearly marketed so that customer access points and telephone contact points are available. The policies within the Local Plan do not focus on particular age groups or protect age characteristics but include the consideration of all ages in society. The assessment of policies recognises that vulnerability can change across age groups and the impact of a policy will not necessarily be uniform across all ages. The policies within the plan are written positively to ensure that needs are appropriately assessed and addressed through individual development proposals. For example, Policy 8 (Delivering the Necessary Range of Housing (Strategic Policy)) aims to make a positive contribution to the identified housing needs of the borough and will assist in developing diverse communities. It will have a positive impact on older people and those with specialist housing needs. Also Policy 37 (Listed Buildings) would provide the opportunity and means to mitigate any negative impacts. Historic buildings were often designed when there was no thought to mobility problems (including old and very young) and solutions may be more difficult to ensure DDA requirement are reached. In assessing any proposal, harm to the significance of a listed building or its setting will need to be outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal and will be assessed accordingly.

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Disability – The priorities in the Local Plan and the public consultation stages have been open and accessible to those with disabilities and available for completion in multiple ways. For those not wishing to access services online, it will be clearly marketed that customer access points and telephone contact points are available. The Local Plan policies are identified as being generally positive for all within society, the policies within the plan are written positively with some policies having positive impacts to this group. Policy 24 (Development within Town, District and Local Centres (Strategic Policy)) seeks to protect shops and services within existing shopping areas ensuring retail is as accessible for all members of the community particularly those with mobility issues. There is also draft Policy 46 (Housing Design Standards (Strategic Policy)) which ensures new houses are flexible and adaptable enough to provide a suitable living environment for people as their needs change i.e. residents living longer bringing with it health and disability issues which are associated with older age, including inclusive housing design ensuring houses are easily adaptable and capable of meeting the needs of a wide range of people including those with physical disability. Race – Understanding the extent of ethnic diversity is important for shaping policy and service delivery to best meet the needs of the diverse population. 91.8% of Doncaster residents are White British which is higher than comparators. The next two largest groups after this are ‘Other White’ (3.4%) and Asian (2.5%). The Local Plan and its policies are regarded as being generally positive for all, Policy 12, Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show People (Strategic Policy)) has a direct positive impact on this protected characteristics group as it provides a criteria based policy which directs appropriate site development should the need arise. Gender – Doncaster’s resident population has almost an equal number of male and

females. The information available in the Local Plan is open and accessible to all individuals whatever their gender and to date no issues have emerged throughout any consultation and engagement period.

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Sexual Orientation – The Local Plans and its policies will have no negative impact and

are regarded as being generally positive for all and as having no differential impact on this group. The Local Plan and its policies will have no negative impact and are generally positive for all. The promotion of equal opportunities is integral to the integrity of the plan to support sustainable development. The Plan is inclusive of all members of the community and does not discriminate against sexual orientation. Religion and Belief - The priorities within the Local Plan and the consultation undertaken thus far have been open and accessible to all religious demographics. For those not wishing to access services online, it has been clearly marketed that customer access points and telephone contact points are available. The policies within the Local Plan are generally positive for all and as such have no impact on this group. Maternity and Pregnancy – The Local Plan will have no negative impact on this protected characteristic. Given the potential health care and community infrastructure needs of this protected characteristic group, some of the policies in the plan have highlighted a positive impact through the assessment. Gender Reassignment – The consultation undertaken thus far and the policies within the

Local Plan are regarded as being generally positive for all and as having no differential impact on this group. The promotion of equal opportunities is integral to the integrity of the plan to support sustainable development. The Plan is inclusive of all members of the community and does not discriminate against gender. Marriage & Civil partnership – The policies within the Local Plan and consultation

undertaken during the preparation process have regarded as being generally positive for all and as having no differential impact this group. The promotion of equal opportunities is integral to the integrity of the plan to support sustainable development. The Plan is inclusive of all members of the community and does not discriminate against any relationship status.

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During the Local Plan progress, there is a database used for the purposes of consultation on all planning policy matters. The database includes anyone who has had interest and requested that their details be kept on record from the Local Development Framework, since it began in 2005, and now the Local Plan. It also includes Ward Members, Town and Parish Councils, statutory and non-statutory consultees (as stipulated by planning regulations e.g. utilities companies, Environment Agency, Sports Council etc.). It includes landowners, developers and their planning agents and anyone with interest in land in Doncaster (this may include members of society within any particular protected group). The database also includes other groups/non statutory consultees such as Youth Council, Gypsy and Traveller Liaison and Age UK etc. Each database contact has agreed to be e-mailed for any updates on the progress of the Local Plan and specifically at the beginning of every statutory and non-statutory consultation stage. The e-mail invites them to browse through the consultation papers/documents and make comment - usually on a feedback form which is made available on the website and returned via an e-mail address. Due regard is given to those residents and partners who do not wish to access services online and continue to require more traditional access methods. These access channels will remain for customers wishing to contact the Council in this way. Direct assistance is available in person or over the telephone through the Customer Contact Centre or Planning Officers. Where necessary, paper copies of documents are made available through other channels i.e. by requesting one in person, by telephone or email through the Customer Contact Centre or Planning Officers. Assistance is also available in person or over the telephone through the Customer Contact Centre or Planning Officers.

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4 Summary of the

consultation/engagement

activities

The type of activities undertaken will depend on the type of document/paper/strategy agreed to proceed to public consultation or engagement. Before each stage of the Local Plan an “Engagement Strategy” will be drafted for internal purposes, to take account of what is happening in and around the borough at that time to ensure the consultation is captured in the best possible way. Several methods of notification are to be considered and generally e-mail will be the preferred source, with a letter inviting all to take part in our consultation/engagement. However, face to face meetings, workshops and attendance at others meetings, publicity on Social Media etc. will be conducted. A record of each will be kept which will form part of submission details to the Planning Inspector for Examination. The time periods for consultation will be determined by Planning Regulations, usually 4, 5 or 6 weeks). Dependant on the time of year e.g. summer holidays, extensions to the mandatory time periods will be explored.

5 Real Consideration:

Summary of what the

evidence shows and how

has it been used

A consultation report will be published in accordance with Regulation 12 (a) of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. This will be published along with any adoption report. If needed the LPA will contact the customer for clarification/discussion on the matters which arise. The planning system, including its commitment to consultation provides an ideal opportunity to help address inequalities (initially through consultation practices in terms of identifying possible issues of concern). The challenge is to ensure that the full range of needs is firstly identified across different communities and then these are taken into account so as to minimise negative impact, but also to promote equality through every stage of the development process.

6 Decision Making Following the consultation periods, this Due Regard Statement and Equalities Impact Assessment will form part of the Local Plan development and evidence base to enable the Local Plan to be adopted. It will be annexed for consideration at the decision and adoption

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stage. This statement will be reviewed when approval is sought by:

- Council - Mayor and Cabinet - Planning Committee - Director/Assistant Director

7 Monitoring and Review During implementation a number of reviews will be on going to ensure due regard is being considered across the production of the Local Plan. The following monitoring will be documented in future Annual Monitoring Reports and will help inform the need for Local Plan Review:-

- Continued review of national regulations and legislation - Continued review of contacts on the Local Plan database - Engagement with community organisations and other sectors across the Borough

The development of policies have included equality and sustainability assessments which have been undertaken. The DRS and EIA does not identify any negative impacts on any of the protected characteristics as a result of the implementation of the policies.

8 Sign off and approval for

publication

Where possible the Director of Economy and Environment and/or Assistant Director of

Development will sign off any approvals needed.

However, the adoption of the Local Plan is a Full Council decision.

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Appendix 1 – APPRAISAL OF DONCASTER LOCAL PLAN OBJECTIVES

The table below considers the impact of the Doncaster Local Plan objectives in terms of Age (A), Disability (D), Race (R), Gender (G), Sexual Orientation (SO),

Religion and Belief (RaB), Maternity and Pregnancy (MaP), Gender Reassignment (GR), Marriage and Civil Partnership (MCP) and Other (O) (such as

homelessness, looked after children, carers, etc). Each is scored as: + has a positive effect; - has a negative effect; +/- could have a positive or negative

impact depending on how it is implemented; or 0 considered but no action to the relevant group.

A D R G SO RaB MaP GR MCP Ot Comments/Evidence

Supporting the conditions for

attracting jobs and growth

+ + + + + + + + + + This objective does not focus on particular groups, but sets

out the intention to support all sectors of all communities in

encouraging and supporting a competitive diverse and

stable economy with access to employment and training

opportunities.

Regeneration and community

pride

+ + + + + + + + + + This does not focus on particular groups, but ensures an

inclusive approach for those at risk of poverty,

discrimination and social exclusion.

Quality of place + + + + + + + + + + This objective does not focus on any particular group, but

seeks to ensure that everyone has the best life opportunities

in Doncaster and should therefore have a positive impact.

Transport and Accessibility + + + + + + + + + + This objective does not focus on particular groups, but sets

out to improve access to services and jobs supporting all

sectors of all communities.

Homes and communities + + + + + + + + + + This does not focus on particular groups, but will indirectly

benefit all members of society. It aims to ensure housing

needs and aspirations are meet and link growth to homes to

create healthier and vibrant well connected communities.

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Health and well-being + + + + + + + + + + The objective does not focus on any particular group, but

aims to promote healthy lifestyles and wellbeing for all to

reduce inequalities across the borough.

Countryside and natural

environment

+ + + + + + + + + + The objective does not focus on any particular group, but

will indirectly benefit all groups. It aims to diversify and

support the rural economy whilst protecting and enhancing

biodiversity and geodiversity to provide opportunities for all

to access and appreciate wildlife and nature.

Climate change (flood risk)

and energy

+ + + + + + + + + + The objective does not focus on any particular groups but

aims to minimise the impacts of climate change and manage

risks of flooding from all sources to benefit all members of

society.

Natural Resources + + + + + + + + + + This does not focus on particular groups but will indirectly

benefit all groups. It aims to encourage more efficient use of

the borough’s natural resource and protect and enhance the

quality of water and soil resources.

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Appendix 2 – APPRAISAL OF DONCASTER LOCAL PLAN POLICIES

The table below considers the impact of Doncaster Local Plan in terms of Age (A), Disability (D), Race (R), Gender (G), Sexual Orientation (SO), Religion and

Belief (RaB), Maternity and Pregnancy (MaP), Gender Reassignment (GR), Marriage and Civil Partnership (MCP) and Other (O) (such as homelessness,

looked after children, carers, etc). Each is scored as: + has a positive effect; - has a negative effect; +/- could have a positive or negative impact depending

on how it is implemented; or 0 considered but no action to the relevant group.


Policy 1: Presumption in

Favour of Sustainable

Development (Strategic Policy)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This policy does not focus on particular groups and will not

impact on any particular characteristic.

Policy 2: Spatial Strategy and

Settlement Hierarchy

(Strategic Policy)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This policy does not focus on particular groups, but will

indirectly benefit all groups.

Policy 3: Level and Distribution

of Growth (Strategic Policy)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This policy does not focus on particular groups, but will


Policy 4: Employment

Allocations (Strategic Policy)

+ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This does not focus on particular groups, however the

explanation of the policy states that it highlights the need

for development of more inclusive labour markets within

integrated support for residents to access quality job

opportunities.

Policy 5: Employment Policy

Areas (Strategic Policy)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This does not focus on particular groups, however the

explanation of the policy states that it seeks to ensure any

loss of employment land still provides additional benefits

to the community in which it is located.

Policy 6: Housing Allocations

(Strategic Policy)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This does not focus on particular groups, but will indirectly

benefit all groups. The policy will help to deliver housing

schemes and the regeneration of the borough.

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Policy 7: Doncaster Sheffield

Airport and Business park

(Strategic Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 8: Delivering the

Necessary Range of Housing

(Strategic Policy)

+ + 0 0 0 0 + 0 0 + This policy will make a positive contribution to the

identified housing needs of the borough and will assist in

developing diverse communities. It will have a positive

impact on older people and those with specialist housing

needs, the evidence to support this information is set out

in Doncaster Housing Strategy (2015-2025) and Housing

Need Assessment 2015 (and update 2016).

Policy 9: Removal of

Occupancy Conditions

(Strategic Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 10: Houses in Multiple

Occupation (HMOs)

+/- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +/- The impact of the policy may depend on its detailed

application through the Development Management

Process – which provides the opportunity and means to

mitigate any potential negative impacts. HMOs can play an

important role in meeting the housing need of a range of

groups, including students, temporary work-training

students, young professionals and individuals on low

incomes.

Policy 11: Residential Policy

Areas


benefit all groups.

Policy 12: Gypsies, Travellers

and Travelling Show People

(Strategic Policy)

0 0 + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This Policy aims to meet the needs of Gypsies and

Travellers in the borough. It provides a positive impact for

the Gypsy and Traveller community by setting out how

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their specific needs will be addressed. It is considered

unlikely to have any impact on meeting the needs of other

groups.

Policy 13: Strategic Transport

Network (Strategic Policy)

+/- +/- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The impact of the policy may depend on its detailed



mitigate any potential negative impacts. The policy should

ensure that all people can access sustainable transport to

facilities, services and employment opportunities.

Policy 14: Promoting

Sustainable Transport in New

Developments (Strategic

Policy)

+/- +/- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 +/- This does not focus on particular groups, but the policy

explanation ensures all developments are designed to

ensure efficient movement of people and goods and

maximise the use of sustainable travel.

Policy 15: Doncaster Town

centre Car Parking (Strategic

Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 16: Lorry Parking

(Strategic Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 17: Cycling in Doncaster

(Strategic Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 18: Walking in

Doncaster (Strategic Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 19: Development

Affecting Public Rights of Way


benefit all groups.

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Policy 20: Access, Design and

Layout of Public Rights of Way


benefit all groups.

Policy 21: Public Rights of Way

Crossing Roads, Railways,

Canals and Rivers


benefit all groups.

Policy 22:

Telecommunications and

Utilities Infrastructure


benefit all groups.

Policy 23: Locating Town

Centre Uses (Strategic Policy)

+/- +/- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The policy aims to protect town centre uses (shops and

services etc) to town, district and local centres. Thus

supporting those with a disability, young and old and who

cannot travel far.

Policy 24: Development within

Town, District and Local

Centres (Strategic Policy)

+/- +/- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The policy aims to protect shops and services within

existing shopping areas ensuring retail is as accessible for

all members of the community particularly those with

mobility issues as it encourages development and retention

of amenities in local neighbourhoods.

Policy 25: Food and Drink Uses + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The policy aims to control the proliferation of hot food

takeaways. It sets thresholds for the appropriateness of

additional hot food takeaways. Proximity to schools and

obesity levels was key evidence used in policy

development.

Policy 26: Development in the

Countryside


benefit all groups.

Policy 27: Green Infrastructure

(Strategic Policy)


benefit all groups.

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Policy 28: Protecting Open

Space and Non Designated

Open Space

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This does not focus on particular groups, but by protecting

existing spaces it contributes to improving mental and

physical wellbeing of all society.

Policy 29: Open Space

Provision in New

Developments


benefit all groups by introducing positive social integration,

contributing to improved mental and physical wellbeing.

Access to such facilities needs consideration.

Policy 30: Ecological Networks

(Strategic Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 31: Valuing Biodiversity

and Geodiversity (Strategic

Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 32: Local Wildlife and

Geological Sites


benefit all groups.

Policy 33: Woodlands, Trees

and Hedgerows


benefit all groups.

Policy 34: Landscape (Strategic

Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 35: Valuing our Historic

Environment (Strategic Policy)

+ + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Parts A and C does not focus on particular groups, but will

indirectly benefit all groups. Part B specifically focusses on

the ‘accessibility and enjoyment’ of the borough’s historic

attractions so would add weight to supporting proposals

for alterations to historic buildings and sites to achieve this.

This would be balanced against any impact on heritage

significance. Accessibility and enjoyment could also cover

making the heritage asset better understood through

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technological, interpretative, or educational outcomes

which could benefit a range of groups.

Policy 36: Understanding and

Recording the Historic

Environment


benefit all groups.

Policy 37: Listed Buildings +/- +/- +/- 0 0 +/- 0 0 0 +/- The impact of the policy may depend on its detailed


process. This would provide the opportunity and means to

mitigate any potential negative impacts. If alterations are

proposed because of different cultural needs this should be

done in a way that does not harm the heritage significance

of the building. Historic buildings were often designed

when there was no thought to mobility problems (including

old and very young) and solutions may be more difficult to

ensure DDA requirement are reached. In assessing any

proposal, harm to the significance of a listed building or its

setting will need to be outweighed by the public benefits of

the proposal and will be assessed accordingly.

Policy 38: Conservation Areas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This does not focus on particular groups, but will indirectly

benefit all groups.

Policy 39: Historic Parks and

Gardens


benefit all groups.

Policy 40; Development

Affecting Archaeology


benefit all groups.

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Policy 41: Buildings or

Structures of Local Historic

Interest


benefit all groups.

Policy 42: Character and Local

Distinctiveness (Strategic

Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 43: Good Urban Design

(Strategic Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 44: Views, gateways

and Taller Buildings (Strategic

Policy)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This does not focus on particular groups, but will indirectly

benefit all groups.

Policy 45: Residential Design

(Strategic Policy)

+/- +/- 0 0 0 0 +/- 0 +/- +/- This impact of the policy may depend on its detailed



mitigate any potential negative impacts. The policy includes

student accommodation and supported housing.

Policy 46; Housing Design

Standards (Strategic Policy)

+ + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The policy aims to ensure that development design and

layout takes into account the needs of residents and users

to be a successful place. The preamble refers specifically

characterful, attractive and welcoming through design and

layout. As well at the design of lifetime homes and delivery

of developments which area adaptable flexible and capable

of changing over time.

Policy 47: Design of Non-

Residential, Commercial and

+ + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The policy aims to ensure that development design and

layout takes account of needs of the users and members of

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Employment Developments

(Strategic Policy)

the public. The aim is that this will have benefits to the

sustainable construction supporting all members of society.

Policy 48: Safe and Secure

Places

+ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The aim of the policy is to ensure that development doesn’t

have a negative impact on safety and security. This includes

public safety issues and the fear of crime which is particular

relevant to the more vulnerable members of society.

Policy 49: Landscaping of New

Developments


benefit all groups.

Policy 50: Advertisements and

signage


benefit all groups.

Policy 51: Health (Strategic

Policy)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The policy will help to improve and promote all aspects of

healthy communities which will have benefits on all

members of society including the vulnerable (older and

those with disabilities).

Policy 52: Protection of

Education, Community and

Leisure Facilities (Strategic

Policy)

+/- +/- +/- 0 0 +/- +/- 0 +/- +/- The impact of the policy may depend on its detailed

application through the development Management

process. The policy is generally supportive of protecting

education, community and leisure facilities which will

benefit all members of society specially the growing and

ageing population to help foster social cohesion.

Policy 53: New Education

facilities

+ + 0 0 0 0 + 0 0 0 This policy aims to ensure new education facilities are

delivered as part of strategic site development. This is

particularly positive for those with children and those who

are more likely to access services. Providing community

infrastructure to facilitate services can have a positive

impact on addressing deprivation.

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Policy 54: Provision of new

Indoor Recreation and Leisure

Facilities

+ + 0 0 0 + + 0 0 0 This policy aims to ensure all community facilities are

delivered This is particularly positive for those with children

and those who are more likely to access services. Providing

community infrastructure to facilitate services can have a

positive impact on addressing deprivation.

Policy 55: Pollution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This policy does not focus on particular groups, but aims to

ensure all developments are sustainable and well -designed

that promote community wellbeing and protecting and

enhancing air quality.

Policy 56: Contaminated and

Unstable Land


benefit all groups. It seeking to achieve sustainable, well -

designed places that promote healthy places and

enhancing natural environment.

Policy 57: Drainage 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This does not focus on particular groups, but will indirectly

benefit all members of society.

Policy 58: Flood Risk

Management

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The policy aims to mitigate flood risk. The outcome of

implementation of such a policy has clear benefits to all

members of society.

Policy 59: Low Carbon and

Renewable Energy (Strategic

Policy)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The policy promotes renewable and low carbon energy

generation, which has a benefit to all. No protected

characteristic it positively or negatively affected.

Policy 60: Wind Energy

Developments (Strategic

Policy)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The impact of the policy may depend on its detailed

application through the development management

process. This would not focus on particular groups although

the policy does require that development proposals have

community support.

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Policy 61: Protecting and

Enhancing Doncaster’s Soil

and Water Resources


benefit all members of society.

Policy 62: Providing for and

Safeguarding Mineral

Resources (Strategic Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 63: Minerals

Development Proposals,

Borrow Pits and Incidental

Extraction


benefit all groups.

Policy 64: Reclamation of

Mineral Sites (Restoration and

Aftercare)


benefit all groups.

Policy 65: Providing for Energy

Minerals (on-shore Gas and

Oil (Hydrocarbons))


benefit all groups.

Policy 66: Developer

Contributions (Strategic

Policy)

+/- +/- 0 0 0 0 +/- 0 +/- +/- The impact of the policy may depend on its detailed

application through the development management

process. This would provide the opportunity and means to

mitigate any potential negative impacts of development

and contribute to infrastructure where required.

Policy 67: Development

Viability (Strategic Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 68: Doncaster Town

Centre (Strategic Policy)


benefit all groups.

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Policy 69: Key Doncaster Town

Centre and Main Urban Area

Mixed Use Sites (Strategic

Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 70: Unity Regeneration

Project (Strategic Policy)


benefit all groups.

Policy 71: Mexborough Town

Centre

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The policy does not focus on particular groups but will


Policy 72: Thorne Town Centre 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 This policy does not focus on particular groups but will


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