Local Development Framework Evidence Base

Local Development Documents must be based upon a robust and credible evidence base. Stratford-on-Avon Council has undertaken and commissioned a number of studies to inform the preparation of the Local Development Framework:

2011 Evidence Base Studies

2011 Evidence Base studies and briefing documents to support the the third draft of the Core Strategy

Other Evidence Studies supporting the Core Strategy

Ecological and Geological Assessment of the fringe of the main settlements of the District - July 2010

Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Resource Assessment and Feasibility Study - April 2010

Habitats Regulations Assessment for Consultation Core Strategy - March 2010
Prepared by Levett-Therivel sustainability consultants. The study looks at impacts such as air pollution, recreational disturbance, water pollution and changes in water levels on special habitat sites.

Warwickshire sub-regional Water Cycle Study - Stratford-on-Avon District - March 2010

Development Viability Assessment Model - September 2009

Study into the Future Growth Implications of Redditch - January 2009.

Historic Environment Assessment of Proposed Strategic Sites - August 2008

Stratford-on-Avon District Retail Study - June 2008

Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment - March 2008

Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) - Review 2009

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment - January 2008

Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire Sub-Region Employment Land Study - June 2007

Joint Housing Assessment for South Warwickshire - August 2006

Strategic Housing Market Assessment: Market Review - August 2009

For further information please contact the Planning Policy team on 01789 260314 or email planning@stratford-dc.gov.uk.