OPDC Local Plan Integrated Impact Assessment Scoping Report

OPDC consulted on the Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) Scoping Report for the forthcoming OPDC Local Plan. The Scoping Report consultation represents the initial stage in the IIA process for the Local Plan and sets the scope for the remainder of the process. The IIA includes the combined Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), alongside the Health Impact Assessment, Equalities Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment.

In accordance with regulation 12(5) of the SEA Regulations, the Scoping Report was consulted upon for a five week period with the statutory SEA bodies, these are:

• Natural England;
• Historic England; and
• The Environment Agency

OPDC also sought comments on the Scoping Report from the public and other stakeholders.

Thank you to all those who provided comments. Following the close of consultation, the Scoping Report was amended in response to consultation comments. A version with tracked changes and a final version of the Report are available to view below.

• IIA Scoping Report – version with track changes
• IIA Scoping Report – final version

Please note that the consultants who produced the report changed name and branding during the report’s development. This has resulted in differences in its layout but the content remains the same.

The Scoping Report has been used to inform the IIA of the draft OPDC Local Plan. The IIA for the draft OPDC Local Plan will be issued alongside the draft Plan for public consultation in early February 2016.

Should you have any questions, please contact the OPDC Planning Policy Team at [email protected] or call 020 7983 5732.