Proposed Submission Core Strategy
APPENDIX 5 - MONITORING SCHEDULE
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Strategic Objective (Aim) |
Core Strategy Objective | Policy | Target | Indicator | Source |
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Overall Spatial Strategy |
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‘To achieve a pattern of activity and development that contributes to the Sustainable Community Strategy and the ‘Spatial Vision’, and responds to local circumstances and environmental resources.’ |
To guide sustainable development and help build more sustainable communities, with a balance between homes and jobs; |
OSS1 (i-iii) |
Maintain a rolling five year housing land supply against CS targets. Provide employment floorspace in accordance with Core Strategy policies |
Housing completions by size and type Total amount of additional employment floorspace by type |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To maintain and enhance the character of settlements, the relationship between them and with their landscape settings; |
OSS3 (i-viii) |
All SSSI’s to achieve favourable condition |
Condition of designated SSSIs |
Natural England |
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To give particular attention to promoting economic regeneration and growth for the Hastings/Bexhill area; |
OSS2 (i-iii) |
Provide 60,000sq.m employment floorspace within Bexhill over the plan period. |
Total amount of additional employment floorspace by type Employment by sectors |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) ESiF |
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To give particular attention to supporting the ‘market town’ roles and environmental qualities and settings of Battle and Rye; |
OSS1 (iii) |
Deliver housing and employment targets set for Rye and Battle. |
Housing completions by size and type (Battle and Rye) |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To promote vital, mixed communities in the rural areas, whilst also giving particular attention to the distinctive characteristics of the High Weald AONB and the intrinsic value of the wider countryside |
OSS1 (iv) OSS4 |
Provide affordable housing in accordance with Policy HO2 |
Housing completions by size and type Affordable housing completions by size and type Population demographic mix by Ward/Parish |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) ESiF |
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To improve the level of community and sports/recreation facilities. |
BX1 (ii) |
Delivery of sport and recreation facilities in accordance with shortfalls identified by PPG17 Open Space, Sports and Recreation Study and Leisure Facilities Strategy |
Net completions of community facilities |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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Hastings Fringes |
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‘To provide attractive and accessible fringes of Hastings, consistent with environmental designations’. |
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To contribute to the setting of Hastings and, where appropriate Bexhill; |
HF1 (iii) |
Define strategic gaps and areas for urban fringe management through Site Allocations DPD |
Progress on Site Allocations DPD. |
RDC |
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To provide accessible green space in line with identified needs and opportunities |
HF1 (i) |
Delivery of Pebsham Countryside Park |
Record milestones in the delivery of Pebsham Countryside Park |
RDC |
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To ensure that any development in Rother District is well integrated with Hastings |
HF1 (ii)(iii)(v) |
45-80 dwellings between 2011-2028 in Hastings Fringes Provide at least 3,000sq. m of employment floorspace |
Housing completions by size and type Total amount of additional employment floorspace by type |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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Rye and Rye Harbour |
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‘To improve the economic and social well-being of Rye, including in relation to its market town role, tourism and the Port of Rye, whilst fully respecting and sensitively managing its historic character, vulnerability to flooding and ecologically important setting’. |
To work with stakeholders to improve traffic management, tackle congestion and promote sustainable transport measures |
RY1 (i) |
Targets in LTP3 Delivery Programme and Rye LATS implementation |
Delivery of relevant Transport schemes to timescales set out LTP3 and Rye LATS % of population with reasonable access to town centres by public transport/walk |
ESCC ESiF |
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To work with agencies to support and promote strategic transport links from Rye to the wider locality |
RY1 (ii) |
Increase the number of rail passenger journeys taken year on year. |
Commuting Flow Travel to work mode |
ESiF ESiF |
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To improve access to high quality education, employment and housing; |
RY1 (ix) |
Provide at least 10,000sq.m of employment floorspace in Rye by 2028 Provide affordable housing in accordance with Policy HO2 Provide between 250-350 dwellings between 2011 and 2028 |
Total amount of additional employment floorspace by type Housing Completions by size and type (Rye) |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To enhance sustainable tourism and leisure; |
RY1 (viii) |
Increase the number of tourist accommodation establishments that are accredited nationally to raise the standard of accommodation on offer across Rye. |
Number of hotels, B&B’s and other tourist accommodation which have national quality accreditation (%) |
SEETB/RDC |
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To improve the availability of day to day goods and services; |
RY1 (iv) |
Provide 1650sq.m of convenience floorspace in Rye |
Total amount of floorspace for town centre uses |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To secure investment in community facilities and in new and/or improved pedestrian and cycle routes linking residents to their facilities; |
RY1 (i-ii) |
Increase D1 and D2 floorspace in Rye |
Total amount of completed floorspace for town centre uses (D1 and D2 – Gross and Net) |
ESiF/Rother |
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To conserve and enhance the unique built character and quality of the Citadel and its distinctive landscape setting; |
RY1 (iii) |
100% |
Success of Design Quality Policy at Appeal |
RDC |
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To protect and sensitively manage the high quality ecological and landscape resources; |
RY1 (iii) |
All SSSIs to reach favourable condition |
Condition of designated SSSIs |
Natural England |
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To continue to manage, and protect the community from, the risk of flooding; |
RY1 (vi) |
Reduce the number planning permissions contrary to EA advice. Reduce properties at risk from flooding. |
No. of planning permissions granted contrary to EA advice (%) Properties at risk from flooding (%) |
Environment Agency and RDC EA |
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Battle |
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‘To support the market town and tourist centre role and character of Battle, and conserve its historic core and setting’. |
To reduce congestion and improve accessibility, especially by non-car modes |
BA1 (ii) (vii) |
Increase % of population with reasonable access to town centres by public transport/walk |
% of population with reasonable access to town centres by public transport/walk |
RDC – Quality of Life Indicator |
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To enhance the commercial and tourism attractiveness of the town centre; |
BA1 (I, ii, iv, v) |
Increase % Business start up in Battle Increase town centre floorspace in Battle |
Number of business start up Total amount of floorspace for town centre uses. |
ESiF Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To conserve the key characteristics of the town and its setting that contribute to the AONB; |
BA1 (i) (iii) |
Reduced the number of Listed Buildings at risk. |
No of listed buildings at risk (%) |
English Heritage |
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To provide increased opportunities for employment locally; |
BA1 (iv) (vi) |
Deliver 10,000 square metres of employment floorspace required by 2028 |
Total amount of additional employment floorspace, by type |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To improve the level of community and sports/recreation facilities. |
BA1 (vii) (viii) |
Delivery of sport and recreation facilities in accordance with shortfalls identified by PPG17 Open Space, Sports and Recreation Study and Leisure Facilities Strategy |
Net completions of community facilities |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To preserve and enhance the historic character of the Abbey and Battlefield and maintain the town’s physical identity. |
BA1 (i, vi) |
100% |
Success of Design Quality Policy at Appeal |
RDC |
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To make an appropriate contribution towards meeting local housing needs |
BA1 (iii) |
On all sites of 10 or more dwellings at least 35% affordable housing provision should be made. Reduce persons on the Housing Register. |
Housing Completions by size and type Affordable Housing completions by size and type Housing Register |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) RDC |
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Rural Areas |
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‘To meet local needs and support vibrant and viable mixed communities in the rural areas, whilst giving particular attention to the social, economic, ecological and intrinsic value of the countryside’. |
To emphasise the significant contribution of both villages and countryside to the character and culture of Rother; |
RA1 RA2 RA3 RA4 |
To be in line with Core Strategy Deliver 950-1000 dwellings in rural settlements between 2011 and 2028 to support vitality of rural villages. |
Proportion of housing development in villages Housing Completions by type and size |
RDC Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To recognise the individual distinctiveness of villages and to retain and enhance their rich cultural heritage; |
RA1 (i), (iii) (vi) |
100% |
Success of Design Quality Policy at Appeal |
RDC |
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To support sustainable local employment opportunities and the economic viability of rural communities; |
RA1 (ii) RA2 (ii) RA3 |
Increase % of residents with internet connection |
No. of business start up % of all adults over age 18 with internet connection at home |
ESiF ESiF/RDC – Quality of Life Indicator |
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To promote thriving rural communities with a high quality of life, a strong sense of place and broad active civic participation |
RA1 RA2 (i, ii) |
Increase % who give unpaid help to a group or club at least once a month Achieve 100% of rural parishes with LAPs |
% who give unpaid help to a group or club at least once a month Number of rural communities with a Local Action Plan |
RDC - Quality of Life Indicator RVAG |
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To be demographically balanced and socially inclusive, particularly in terms of access to housing; |
RA1 (v) |
Deliver 40% affordable housing on all schemes of 5 dwellings or more in rural areas |
Affordable housing completions by size and type |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To reduce both the need to travel and reliance on the private car, by promoting the use of public transport and supporting viable and accessible services and facilities within villages; |
RA1 (ii), (iv), (vi) |
Increase % of new development within 30 minutes public transport time by public transport to GP services, primary and secondary school, employment and a major retail centre. |
% of new development within 30 minutes public transport time by public transport to GP services, primary and secondary school, employment and a major retail centre. % out-commuting by modes |
ESiF/Rother ESiF |
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To ensure rural communities have access to necessary infrastructure; |
RA1 (vi, vi) |
Increase % of new residential development with 30 minutes of public transport |
% of new development within 30 minutes public transport time by public transport to GP services, primary and secondary school, employment and a major retail centre. |
ESiF/Rother |
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To protect the open countryside and retain its intrinsic rural character for the benefit of residents and visitors |
RA1 (i) RA2 (ii, viii) RA3 RA4 |
100% |
Support of countryside policies at appeal |
RDC |
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To respect and conserve the historic landscape mosaic, particularly in the High Weald AONB; |
RA1 (i) RA2 RA3 RA4 |
100% |
Support of AONB policy at appeal (EN1) |
RDC |
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To support agriculture and foster other land-based industries; |
RA2 RA3 RA4 |
Maintain or increase % of population in farming or land based industries. Provide affordable housing in accordance with Policy HO2 |
DEFRA surveys - % land area of district in active farming Employment by sector % population employed in farming and land-based industries Housing Completions by type and size |
RDC/DEFRA ESiF DEFRA Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To promote environmentally sensitive land management in a way that supports the diversity of natural habitats; |
RA2 (I, ii, viii) RA3 (v) RA4 (ii) (iv) |
All SSSIs to achieve favourable condition Maintain or increase |
Condition of designated SSSIs Uptake of Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) |
Natural England Natural England |
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To support sustainable tourism and recreation, including improved access to the countryside. |
RA2 (iii), (vi), (vii) RA3 (ii) RA4(b) |
Increase access to woodland |
Access to woodland |
Woodland Trust |
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To promote environmentally sensitive land management in a way that supports the diversity of natural habitats; |
RA2 (I, ii, viii) RA3 (v) RA4 (ii) (iv) |
All SSSIs to achieve favourable condition Maintain or increase |
Condition of designated SSSIs Uptake of Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) |
Natural England Natural England |
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To support sustainable tourism and recreation, including improved access to the countryside. |
RA2 (iii), (vi), (vii) RA3 (ii) RA4(b) |
Increase access to woodland |
Access to woodland |
Woodland Trust |
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Sustainable Development |
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‘To mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts, and to use natural resources efficiently’. |
To reduce carbon emissions and move towards a low carbon future |
SRM1 (i-vii) |
Reduce CO2 emissions per capita in the LA area |
Per capita reduction in CO2 emissions in the LA area |
ESiF RDC – Quality of Life Indicator |
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To maintain an adequate, safe water supply, use water resources efficiently, and avoid their pollution |
SRM2 (i) |
Increase % of river length of high quality and good quality (EA) Improve bathing quality at beaches |
Water Consumption per Capita Quality of river water length – ecological, physico-chemical and biological quality Bathing quality at beaches (EA) |
ESiF Collected by OFWAT ESiF collected by EA |
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Communities |
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To develop inclusive community life including support networks |
CO1, CO2, CO3, |
Increase C2,D1 and D2 floorspace in the district |
Total amount of completed floorspace for town centre uses (C2, D1 and D2 – Gross and Net) |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To promote healthy, active lifestyles |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
Delivery of sport and recreation facilities in accordance with shortfalls identified set by PPG17 Open Space, Sports Recreation Study and Leisure Facilities Strategy |
Resident satisfaction with sport and leisure facilities Access to services and facilities by public transport, walking and cycling |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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‘To continue to support, and further develop, vibrant, safe, balanced and inclusive communities’. |
To support older people, particularly to live independently |
CO1, CO2, CO3, CO5 |
Increase C2 floorspace in the district. |
Number of net new specialist housing schemes delivered (C2) % of population with reasonable access to town centres by public transport/walk |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR), RDC ESiF Quality of Life Indicator |
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To be more attractive to young people as a place to live |
CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 |
Provide affordable housing in accordance with Policy HO2 |
Housing completions by size and type Amount of land developed for employment by type (B uses) Total amount of floorspace for ‘town centre uses’ (A1, A2, B1a, D2) % 16-18 year olds not in education, employment or training (NEET) |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) ESiF ESiF |
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To maintain low crime levels and improve the feeling of safety |
CO6 |
Reduce actual crime rates Reduce fear of crime |
Percentage of residents who said in a survey that they feel fairly safe or very safe outside their area after dark (RM12) Crime by key offences per 1,000 population |
British Crime Survey British Crime Survey |
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Housing |
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‘To provide housing in a way that supports local priorities and provides choice, including for affordable housing’. |
To provide and maintain a housing stock that supports sustainable, inclusive, communities in both towns and rural areas |
LHN1 (i-vii) LHN5 LHN6 |
Achieve housing targets set by Core Strategy |
Housing Completions by size and type Net additional dwellings in previous years, for the reporting year and in future years. Managed delivery target Net additional pitches (Gypsy & Traveller) |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To respond to the changing mix and needs of households, including more older person households |
LHN1 (I, vii) |
To provide a proportion of residential schemes suitable for elderly occupants conforming to Lifetime Homes standard |
Achieving independence for older people through rehab/intermediate care Housing completions by size and type |
ESiF Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To increase the availability of affordable housing |
LHN1 (v) LHN (i-iv) LHN4 |
850 affordable dwellings between 2011-2028, roughly equating to 50 dwellings per annum |
Affordable housing completions by size and type Lower quartile property price to earnings ratio |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) DCLG via ESiF |
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To provide housing choices that encourage young people to live locally |
LHN1 (i) LHN3 |
Contribute to an overall balance of 65% social rented and 35% intermediate affordable housing |
Lower quartile property price to earnings ratio Average House Prices Affordable Housing Completions by size and type |
ESiF ESiF Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To make effective use of existing housing stock, including bringing empty homes back into use |
Increase number of empty homes brought back into use. |
Number of empty homes brought back into use |
RDC |
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Economy |
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‘To secure sustainable economic growth for existing and future residents and provide greater prosperity and employment opportunities for all’. |
To raise aspirations and improve educational attainment, where needed |
EC1 (i) |
Increase % Year 11s achieving 5 or more GCSEs, including English & Maths, at grades A*-C |
Achievement 78 points across Early Years Foundation Stage % Year 11s achieving 5 or more GCSEs, including English & Maths, at grades A*-C |
ESiF ESiF |
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To increase skill levels |
EC1 (I, ii, iii, viii) EC5 |
Increase % students 16+ in full time education Reduce % of working population with no qualifications |
Participation of 17 year olds in education or training % students 16+ in full time education % of working population with no qualifications % employment in knowledge-based industries |
ESiF ESiF ESiF ESiF |
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To increase the business base and overall productivity |
EC1 (i-vii) EC2 (i-v) EC4 EC5 |
Increase employment floorspace by type Reduce % long term unemployment rate within Rother |
Total amount of additional employment floorspace – by type Unemployment rate in Rother |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) ESiF |
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To increase the supply and range of job opportunities across the district as part of achieving a more sustainable pattern of development and activity |
EC1 (v) EC3 |
Delivery employment floorspace in accordance with Core Strategy targets |
Total amount of additional employment floorspace |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) |
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To increase local earnings, relative to living costs. |
EC1-EC6 |
Increase household income over the plan period |
Average (median) annual household income |
ESiF |
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To develop key existing sectors, including tourism |
EC5 EC6 |
Increase proportion of employment in growth sectors |
Employment by Sector |
ESiF |
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To realise economic opportunities and mitigate against locational disadvantages |
EC5 |
Increase average weekly earnings |
% of all adults over age 18 with internet connection at home Average (median) weekly earnings for all employees, workplace based |
ESiF ONS |
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Environment |
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‘To maintain the high quality and improve the long term stewardship of the natural and built environment, with full regard to potential future consequences of climate change’ |
To conserve, manage and, where appropriate enhance, the high quality landscape resources, including the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the historic built environment |
EN1 EN2 EN4 EN5 |
All SSSIs to achieve ‘favourable condition’ Increase access to woodland Increase % of residents seeing improvement in town centres 100% |
Condition of designated SSSI Area of Ancient semi-natural woodland Number of Listed Buildings at Risk % of residents seeing improvement in town centres Support of AONB policy at appeal (EN1) |
Natural England Woodland Trust RDC/EH RDC RDC |
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To protect important ecological resources in the district, and, where appropriate, enhance these as part of a wider approach to ‘green space’ |
EN1 EN5 |
All SSSIs to reach favourable condition |
Condition of designated SSSIs |
Natural England |
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To place strong emphasis on design quality in all development |
EN2 EN3 EN4 |
100% |
Success of Design Quality Policy at Appeal |
RDC |
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To protect communities from flooding and effectively manage risk |
EN6 (i-iv) EN7 (i-iv) |
Reduce the number planning permissions that contrary to EA advice. Reduce properties at risk from flooding |
No. of planning permissions granted contrary to EA advice Properties at risk from flooding register at EA |
EA and RDC Environment Agency for Govt. |
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Transport |
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‘To provide a higher level of access to jobs and services for all ages in both urban and rural areas, and improve connectivity with the rest of the region’. |
Improve connectivity between Rother and the wider South East region, both along the coast and towards London |
TR1 (i-iv) |
Delivery of Link Road |
Developing the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road. Key dates and targets |
RDC |
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Achieve a re-balancing of the transport system in favour of sustainable modes as a means of access to employment, health services, recreation and community facilities |
TR2 (i-vi) TR3 (i-ii) |
Increase the % of new development within 30 minutes public transport time by public transport to GP services, primary and secondary school, employment and a major retail centre. Increase % of children travelling to school by walking/cycling |
% of new development within 30 minutes public transport time by public transport to GP services, primary and secondary school, employment and a major retail centre. Mode of travel to school - % walking/cycling |
ESiF/RDC ESiF/RDC – Quality of Life Indicator |
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Maximise transport choice and otherwise provide for efficient and safe movement, in both urban and rural areas |
TR1 (iii – iv) TR3 (ii) |
Targets in LTP3 Delivery Programme and Rye LATS implementation Improve road safety record in Rother Increase % of population with reasonable access to town centres by public transport/walk |
LTP3 targets and Implementation programme Road injuries and deaths - Casualties per million population % of population with reasonable access to town centres by public transport/walk |
ESCC ESiF ESiF/RDC – Quality of Life Indicator |
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Implementation and Monitoring |
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A framework to ensure that the Core strategy is robust in terms of ensuring the effective and timely delivery of development and infrastructure |
n/a |
IMP2 |
Delivery of infrastructure to support development growth |
Review of Infrastructure Delivery Plan |
AMR |
