Background policy evidence

We collect evidence through case studies and also use data gathered by other bodies to inform our planning policy making processes. Evidence is continually gathered in key areas with some documents updated regularly and others only when required.

The evidence documents are listed below under the key areas that need to be considered in planning policy making. The documents listed under each area will help you understand how policies have been influenced and shaped:

Forest Heath Local Plan background evidence

Paragraph 158 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that, 'Each local planning authority should ensure that the Local Plan is based on adequate, up-to-date and relevant evidence about the economic, social and environmental characteristics and prospects of the area'.

We have used a number of documents/methods based on research and evidence to help inform and develop the April 2016 Forest Heath Core Strategy Single Issue Review (SIR) Preferred Option and the Site Allocations Local Plan (SALP) Preferred Options document.

This report sets out the key evidence that has been used, with a short summary of the purpose and description of content. The evidence base documents referred to in this report can be read the Forest Heath Local Plan Background Evidence page (updated March 2017)

Economy

Environment

General

Housing

Retail

Transport

Historic documents

• Gibberd Masterplan - Haverhill

Our planning policies are also underpinned by national planning policy produced by central government.