Dartford & Gravesham Borough Councils
SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL
STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORKS |
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Joint SA/SEA of LDFs – Dartford and Gravesham Borough Councils |
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Integrated methodology to identify commonalities and opportunities for
synergy between the Boroughs |
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Scoping the issues including the key role of the Boroughs in the context of the nationally important Thames Gateway growth area |
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Development of Framework of Sustainability objectives and indicators to form the basis for assessment |
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Workshop with Council Officers and key external stakeholders to debate the issues and Framework |
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Identification of strategic options for accommodating imposed development
(integration with existing communities, timing, form, infrastructure) |
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Appraisal of Core Strategies, Site Specific Allocations, Generic DC
Policies, and Area Action Plans (Dartford Town Centre, Gravesend
Town Centre, Northfleet Embankment, North East Gravesend) |
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For each Local Development Document, Assessment of LDF Vision,
Objectives, Strategic Options and Preferred Options |
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Preparation of SA Reports to meet consultation requirements,
in an engaging format to encourage public interest |
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Sub-Region
Thames Gateway (Kent)
Major Growth Area in Sustainable Communities Plan
SA and SEA
Dartford, Gravesham
Stakeholder Engagement
Regeneration; new and affordable housing; creation of new jobs, flood risk management; green space; environmental equity; infrastructure; migration
Sustainable Communities |
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