SA of Canalside DPD
7.0 CONCLUSIONS, CONSULTATION & NEXT STEPS
7.1 The SA has been undertaken according to good practice and in line with Government requirements and guidance. It is aligned with the SA of the adopted Local Plan, following the same methods and approach, and is proportionate - acknowledging the hierarchy of plan-making and the tiering of assessments processes. Overall, the SA has found that the implementation of the Warwick Canalside DPD will have positive effects; mitigation measures for any potential negative effects on the natural and historic environments are provided through policies in the DPD and the Local Plan.
7.2 A pragmatic and proportionate HRA screening and appropriate assessment was undertaken to demonstrate that the HRA had been considered in line with recent changes to Government guidance. Whilst unlikely, there is the potential for environmental pathways through the canal and river systems for adverse effects on the internationally protected Severn Estuary and linked land and water. It was demonstrated that there is embedded mitigation through Local Plan and DPD Policies such that there will be no significant effects on the designated Severn Estuary, alone or in-combination with other plans and projects.
7.3 This document reports the SA and HRA processes for the Warwick Canalside DPD and is submitted for public consultation alongside the Draft DPD. Any comments on the SA report will be taken into account at the next stage of planning. The DPD will be submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination by a Planning Inspector.
7.4 Any comments on this SA Report should be sent to: