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Evidence Base

This evidence base provides supporting documents to the emerging local plan and is split into three sections: Regulation 19 Pre-Submission evidence, Regulation 18 First Draft Evidence and previous evidence. The First Draft evidence base was consulted upon during the first draft Local Plan (Regulation 18) consultation that was held between 13 March 2024 and 08 May 2024.  The Regulation 19 Pre-Submission Evidence is open for consultation on 06 December 2024 to 31 January 2025. 

Please note that representations on the Final Draft Local Plan can only be accepted if they relate to 'soundness' and 'legal compliance', because this is what the Planning Inspector will be considering at the Examination in Public. These terms are explained in the guidance notes.

Comments should be submitted using the Local Plan Pre-Submission Representation Form (opens new window)

Regulation 19 Pre-Submission Documents and Evidence

Local Plan pre-submission document 

Polices Map

Statement of Representations Procedure 

Sustainability Appraisal Report

The sustainability appraisal assesses the social, environmental and economic effects of the emerging local plan, providing an update since the Regulation 18 First Draft Local Plan.

    Habitats Regulations Assessment

    This document assesses whether the emerging local plan policies or site allocations are likely to have significant effects on or, adverse effects on the integrity of, any sites designated as Special Protection Areas (SPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), or Ramsar sites.

      Habitats Air Quality assessment

      This document supports the Habitats Regulations Assessment, providing an assessment on the likely impact of Air Quality upon Habitats within the Borough.

      Infrastructure Needs Study

      This document provides an update from the Regulation 18 First Draft consultation version and identifies the infrastructure requirements necessary to support the growth outlined in the emerging Local Plan.

      Housing Economic Land Availability Assessment

      This document provides an update from the Regulation 18 First Draft consultation version and identifies land available for housing and economic development; it includes an assessment of the potential suitability of that land used to inform the emerging local plan.

      Employment Land Needs Assessment

      This document identifies the need and demand for employment land and assesses existing and prospective safeguarded employment areas.

        Flood Risk Sequential Test 

        This report contains a flood risk sequential test assessing the location suitability of development with regard to flood risk as part of plan preparation.

        Transport Assessment

        This study assesses the possible impact of potential allocations in the emerging Local Plan on the transport network providing an update since the Regulation 18 First Draft Consultation.

          Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment Update 

          The Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GAZA) Update provides an assessment of current and future need for Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Show people accommodation in Great Yarmouth

          North Quay, Great Yarmouth Heritage Impact Assessment

          Caister, Nova Scotia Farm Heritage Impact Assessment

          Former Gasholder Site, Great Yarmouth Heritage Impact Assessment

          Housing Space Standards Topic Paper

          Equalities Impact Assessment

          This paper assesses the impact of the emerging Local Plan policies upon different sections of the community.

          Local Green Space Assessment

          This paper assesses spaces submitted by members of the public and their suitability for designation as part of the emerging local plan.

            Biodiversity Net Gain Topic Paper

            The paper provides evidence and data on biodiversity net gain of allocated sites within the emerging local plan, informing Policy NAT3.

            Dark Skies Topic Paper

            This paper provides evidence and data on the quality of the nights sky in the plan area, informing Policy NAT9 of the emerging local plan.

            Consultation Statement

            Duty to Cooperate Statement

            Local Development Scheme

            Regulation 18 First Draft Evidence

            Draft Sustainability Appraisal Report

            The sustainability appraisal assesses the social, environmental and economic effects of the emerging local plan.

            Draft Habitat Regulations Assessment

            This document assesses whether the emerging local plan policies or site allocations are likely to have significant effects on or, adverse effects on the integrity of, any sites designated as Special Protection Areas (SPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), or Ramsar sites.

            Policies Maps (Printable Versions)

            Equalities Impact Assessment

            This paper assesses the impact of the emerging Local Plan policies upon different sections of the community.

            Employment Land Needs Update

            This document identifies the need and demand for employment land and assesses existing and prospective safeguarded employment areas.

            Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment Report

            This document identifies land available for housing and economic development; it includes an assessment of the potential suitability of that land used to inform the emerging local plan.

            Local Green Space Assessment

            This paper assesses spaces submitted by members of the public and their suitability for designation as part of the emerging local plan.

            Strategic Transport Model

            This study assesses the possible impact of potential allocations in the emerging Local Plan on the transport network.

            Flood Risk Sequential Test Report

            This report contains a flood risk sequential test assessing the location suitability of development with regard to flood risk as part of plan preparation.

            Settlement Infrastructure and Services and Facilities Baseline

            This document identifies the infrastructure baseline, to support the Infrastructure Needs Study as part of the evidence base of the emerging Local Plan.

            Draft Infrastructure Needs Study

            This document identifies the infrastructure requirements necessary to support the growth outlined in the emerging Local Plan.

            Draft Technical Health and Wellbeing Paper

            This paper has been produced by Norfolk County Council Public Health, to support the health section of the emerging local plan.

            Draft Whole Plan Viability

            This study provides an assessment of the viability of the policy requirements in the emerging Local Plan.

            Dark Sky Topic Paper

            This paper provides evidence and data on the quality of the nights sky in the plan area, informing Policy NAT9 of the emerging local plan.

            Analysis of the Great Yarmouth Local Plan Options Consultation 2023

            This document summaries the main issues raised during the Regulation 18 Issues and Options Consultation and how they have been addressed. 

            Research into the need for sheltered accommodation for older people in Great Yarmouth

            Previous Evidence

            Local Housing Needs Assessment (2022)

            This study provides evidence and data on housing needs in the borough and the Broads Authority:

            Norfolk study of specialist housing for older people

            This study provides evidence of demand for specialist retirement and accessible housing for older people and related planning and viability issues: 

            Retail Study (2011)

            This study provides a comprehensive overview of the health and prospects for retail in the borough:

            Retail Capacity Study (2020)

            This study supplements the Retail Study of 2011 and provides an update to the retail demand forecasts and capacity data: 

            Town Centre Masterplan (2017)

            The Town Centre Masterplan sets out the Council's ambition for the regeneration of the town centre up until 2027:

            Landscape Character Assessment (2008)

            This study characterises the different landscapes in the borough and identifies implications for management and development:

            Settlement Fringe Landscape Sensitivity Study (2016)

            This study provides an assessment of the sensitivity of landscape around settlements and the capacity for development within those landscapes: 

            Disturbance to birds and implications for strategic planning and development control (2008)

            This study assessed the impacts of increased recreation associated with new development on the Little Tern Colony at North Denes and Winterton:

            Great Yarmouth Habitats Monitoring and Mitigation Strategy (2019)

            This document provides a strategy for mitigating the impacts arising from development on protected habitats which form part of the National Site Network (formerly Natura 2000):

            Green Infrastructure and Recreational Avoidance Mitigation Strategy (2021)

            This document provides a Norfolk-wide strategy for mitigating the impacts arising from development on protected habitats. 

            Shoreline Management Plan (2012)

            This document sets out a strategy for managing coastal change; it has informed the Coastal Change Management Area and requirements in Policy GSP4 of the Local Plan Part 2: 

            Surface Water Management Plan (2013)

            This document provides a Surface Water Management Plan for Great Yarmouth; it investigates the risk of surface water flooding and identifies measures to address it:

            Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 1 Report (2017)

            This study assesses the risk of flooding from all sources:

            Playing pitch and outdoor sports strategy (2022)

            This strategy is comprised of two documents:

            • an assessment report
            • a strategy and action plan

            The strategy sets out a strategic framework to address the issues identified relating to playing pitch provision across Great Yarmouth: 

            Open space needs assessment (2022)

            This assessment includes an audit of existing open spaces and standards, and assesses where there are surpluses or deficits in open space provision. 

            Great Yarmouth Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan (2020)

            This document is a strategy for transport improvements within Great Yarmouth. 

            A143 Bradwell transport study (2022)

            This study comprises two stages that:

            • analyse the existing transport scenario
            • test possible growth scenarios

            The documents contain transport analysis and assessment of the A143 Beccles Road/Church Lane/Mill Lane/Long Lane junction as an evidence base to help inform the preparation of the new Local Plan. 

            North Quay, Archaeological Desk Based Assessment

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