Local Development Framework Evidence Base documents

In this section:

• Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (2011)
  The Strategic Flood Risk Assessment assesses the different levels of flood risk in the York area. The report is available to download along with maps showing this information.
• Employment Land Review
  The Employment Land Review assesses the current situation and future economic prospects for employment land provision in York.
• Strategic Housing Market Assessment
  The Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) provides a framework for discussion on a range of policy choices relating to housing mix, type and affordability.
• Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study (2008)
  The Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study and appendices are intended to outline the proposed local standards for open space and will inform the Council’s LDF, including the Core Strategy and Allocations DPDs.
• Waste Strategies
  We have developed a strategy with North Yorkshire County Council and the District Councils within North Yorkshire for dealing with the area's rubbish for the next 20 to 25 years
• Affordable Housing Viability Study
  A study informing future deliverability of affordable housing.
• Biodiversity Audit and Action Plan
  This study has identified sites in York which are of prime conservation value and are needed to maintain York's natural heritage. An action plan to conserve, enhance and maintain sites is to follow.
• Climate Change Framework & Action Plan
  Find out the how York plans to tackle climate change
• Duty to Co-operate Supporting Paper
  This is a retrospective analysis of whether the arrangements for joint working in place between 2004 and 2011 satisfy the current requirements of the Duty to Co-operate.
• Education Plans for Young People
  This page links to plans and strategies for Young People including the 14-19 Plan (2009-2015) and The Local Area Statement of Need for Provision of Learning for Yound People aged 16-19 (2010)
• Education Strategies for adults
  This includes York's Adult Learning & Skills Strategy, 2007 – 2010
• Employment Topic Paper
  This Topic Paper considers the level of employment growth that should form the basis of future employment land provision in York.
• Future York Group Report
  The Future York Group report outlines the findings of an independent strategic review of York's economy
• Green Corridors Technical Paper
  This paper presents the outcomes of work on regional and local Green Corridor mapping and introduces the many ways in which Green Infrastructure can influence policy development and land management.
• Heritage Topic Paper
  This paper depicts our understanding of the York's special qualities and its complex 2000 year history
• Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment
  A Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment has been used to determine available land for housing and estimate potential supply. This report forms part of the Local Development Framework evidence base work.
• Houses in Multiple Occupation Technical Paper
  This paper sets out ongoing work exploring Houses in Multiple Occupation across the City.
• Travel to Work Topic Report
  This report gives an assessment of travel to work statistics for York.
• York Landscape Appraisal
  This document is an assessment of York's landscape character types together with strategies for their management.
• LCR Green Infrastructure Strategy
  This strategy sets out the Leeds City Region's approach to Green Infrastructure, including how it can be used as a economic driver for growth
• Local Transport Plan 2011-2031
  Local Transport Plans (LTPs) are strategies for developing local integrated transport as part of a longer-term vision for the city.
• Mid Year Population Estimates for York
  Each year the Office of National Statistics release population estimates for Local Authorities around the country.
• North Yorks Accommodation Requirements of Showmen
  This assessment identifies the needs of Showmen in North Yorkshire
• North Yorks Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Assessment
  This assessment identifies the needs of Gypsies and Travellers in North Yorkshire
• North Yorkshire Joint Strategic Needs Assessment
  The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) refers to the process whereby we look at the needs of the community, giving an opportunity for that community to voice their views on what their needs are and how they should be met.
• North Yorks Sustainable Energy Planning Guidance
  Consultants were commissioned by a partnership of authorities in North Yorkshire to undertake a sub-regional energy study. Guidance has now been produced to aid the preparation of sustainable energy planning policies
• Population Topic Paper
  This Topic Paper considers the level of population and household growth that will form the basis of future housing provision in York.
• Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA)
  The Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA) provides a high level summary of significant flood risk, including where the risk from local sources of flooding are greatest.
• Renewable Energy Strategic Viability Study
  This study considers the potential, viability and deliverability of renewable energy options within York.
• Sand and Gravel Resources and Environmental Assets
  This reports on the findings for the Yorkshire and Humber region.
• School Playing Fields Assessment
  This assessment considers the levels of school playing field provision at City of York schools.
• Spatial Strategy Topic Paper (2009)
  This sets out the context to policy, constraints and evidence in support of the emerging Spatial Strategy, including in relation to potential areas of search.
• Transport Topic Paper (2009)
  This considers the transport implications associated with the potential areas of search considered at Core Strategy Preferred Options stage.
• Waste Strategies
  We have developed a strategy with North Yorkshire County Council and the District Councils within North Yorkshire for dealing with the area's rubbish for the next 20 to 25 years
• York Greenbelt Appraisal & Technical Paper
  The Council undertook work to establish a permanent Green Belt as part of the Local Plan process in 2001/2002. This work has now been carried forward to support the Local Development Framework.
• York New City Beautiful
  Toward a York Economic Vision: We would like to receive your thoughts on this 30 Year vision for York
• Retail Studies
  A retail study for City of York has been undertaken by consultants GVA Grimley to form part of the LDF evidence base. Further work was also undertaken in 2010. Both documents are available to download from this page.