Background Evidence Studies

The local development framework (LDF) has to be soundly based on a robust, credible evidence base.  It will be this question of 'soundness' which will be central to its examination by an independent inspector.

In preparing the Great Yarmouth Borough LDF a number of studies have been undertaken to provide the evidence base.  These background studies are available to view under further information.

Retail Study (2012)
The Retail Study assesses the future retail need for Great Yarmouth. The final study is available on the Retail Study webpage. Hard copies are available at £30 (including postage). Retail Study webpage.

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) update (2009)
The SFRA provides flood risk information to support appropriate land use allocations within the borough.  A digital copy of the full report and mapping is available at a cost of £30 (including postage). The final study is available on the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment webpage.

Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)
A review of the SHLAA is currently in progress and will be available online once completed.  Hard copies of the current document are available at a cost of £40 (including postage).  To view further information please visit the SHLAA webpage.

Housing Land Availability Schedule (2011)
The schedule provides information on the number of dwellings permitted, under construction and built every year and is updated annually.  The latest study is available under further information.  Hard copies are available at a cost of £30 (including postage).

Water Cycle Scoping Study (2009)
A water cycle study assesses the capacity in water supply, wastewater infrastructure and the water environment in growth areas.  The scoping stage determines the study area, gathers all relevant data and studies and considers the key issues with respect to the water environment and infrastructure.  This scoping study also includes a high level assessment of baseline capacity and was carried out jointly with Waveney District Council and is available under further information.  Hard copies are available at a cost of £30 (including postage).

Landscape Character Assessment (2008)
The assessment provides a comprehensive landscape evidence base to help underpin planning policy and decision-making in the LDF.  It will assist in the preparation of LDF policies and proposals, inform planning decisions and identify priorities for the enhancement, conservation and management of the landscape.  The final study is available under further information.  Hard copies are available at a cost of £40 (including postage).

Little Terns at Great Yarmouth (2008)
This study considers the potential implications of future development on the Little Tern colony and has informed the habitat regulations appropriate assessment of the core strategy development plan document (DPD).  The study is available under further information.  Hard copies are available at a cost of £10 (including postage).

Housing Market Assessment (2007)
The study assesses the housing situation for the Great Yarmouth and Waveney sub region.  A weblink to the final study is available under further information.  Hard copies are available at a cost of £30 (including postage).

Appropriate Land Uses in the Secondary Holiday Areas, Great Yarmouth Study (2007)
The study assess the appropriate uses for properties in the secondary holiday accommodation areas as designated in the Great Yarmouth Borough-Wide Local Plan (2001)  The study is available under further information.  Hard copies are available at a cost of £30 (including postage).

Employment Land Study (2006)
The study appraises the employment land needs for the Great Yarmouth and Waveney sub region to 2021.  The report comprises two individual land reviews for Great Yarmouth Borough and Waveney District Council but each report has a degree of overlap with the other.

The final study is available under further information.  Hard copies are available at a cost of £25 (including postage) for the Great Yarmouth document and £25 (including postage) for the sub-regional document.

Urban Housing Potential Study (2004)
The study assesses the potential for further housing provision within the urban areas of the borough.  The final study is available under further information.  Hard copies are available at a cost of £10 (including postage).

To request a document please send a cheque made payable to Great Yarmouth Borough Council together with the document(s) title, your name, address and telephone number to the address below.