Local Plan Review Evidence Base

Documents which form the evidence base for the preparation of the Local Plan Review.

The Council has been progressing its evidence bases to support and inform the Local Plan Review. This page contains the Council's most up-to-date reports, studies, and assessments which have helped shape the policies in the Draft Local Plan.

Other evidence being produced to inform the emerging Local Plan which will be published as it becomes available is: 

  • Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
  • Water Cycle Study
  • Play Pitch Strategy
  • Infrastructure Delivery Plan
  • Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople: Meeting the identified accommodation need.

Sustainability Appraisal

Section 19 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires a local planning authority to carry out an appraisal of the sustainability of the proposals in each of its development plan documents. A report of the findings of the appraisal must also be prepared. Incorporating requirements of the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004, the Sustainability Appraisal ensures that potential environmental effects are given full consideration alongside social and economic issues.

Sustainability Appraisal - February 2024

SA Technical Annex -  Points of the Compass - February 2024

SA Technical Annex - Site Assessments (Part 1) - February 2024

SA Technical Annex - Site Assessments (Part 2) - February 2024

SA Technical Annex - Site Assessments (Part 3) - February 2024

Habitats Regulation Assessment

Under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) Councils must demonstrate through a Habitat Regulations Assessment that its Local Plan proposals will not have a significant adverse effect on sites designated under the European Directive (92/43/EEC The Habitats Directive) for their wildlife importance. These sites are known as ‘Natura 2000’ sites and include Special Areas of Conservation (SAC); Special Protection Areas (SPA); and Ramsar Sites (wetland sites).

Habitats Regulations Assessment - February 2024

Equality Impact Assessment

Equality considerations are taken into account throughout the development of the Local Plan.  An equality impact assessment (EIA) is an evidence-based approach designed to help organisations ensure their policies, practices, events and decision-making processes are fair and do not present barriers to participation or disadvantage any protected groups.

Equality Impact Assessment - January 2024

Site Assessments

Draft Local Plan - Site Assessments Report - February 2024

Housing

Local Housing Needs Assessment - February 2024

Gypsy, Traveller, Travelling Showpeople, Boat Dwellers and Residential Caravan Dwellers Accomodation Assessment - February 2024

Settlement Hierarchy Review - February 2024

Stamford North Statement of Common Ground - October 2023

Employment and Economy

Employment Land Study - February 2024

Employment Land Study Appendix - February 2024

Retail Study – July 2015

Retail Study - Addendum Letter – February 2016

Infrastructure and Viability

Whole Plan Viability Assessment - January 2024

Grantham Transport Strategy - December 2022

Environment

Open Space, Sports and Recreation Study - February 2024

Climate Change Study - Legislation - May 2023

Climate Change Study - Carbon Reduction - July 2023

Climate Change Study - Risk Matrix - July 2023

Landscape Character Assessment - 2007

Grantham Canal Park Strategy – April 2017

Grantham Canal Park Strategy Action Plan – April 2017

Belton House and Park Setting Study  - January 2010

Belton House & Park Setting Study Errata – January 2010

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