Background Documents
1. Sustainability Appraisal
All policies and proposals contained within the Core Strategy
must be appraised to ensure they contribute to the aims of
Sustainable Development. The Core Strategy Options Appraisal Report
sets out the results from this appraisal.
2. Regulation 28 Statement
Highlights the consultation process relating to the Core
Strategy pre-submission stage.
3. Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) (Adopted)
Sets out our proposals for involving the local community
and stakeholders, in the preparation of all documents contained
within the LDF, including arrangements
for involving the community when considering planning applications
and major proposals for developments. The Statement of Community
Involvement (SCI) was formally
adopted on 24 August 2006.
4. Ashford Area Transport Study (AATS)
This report, published in 2004, sets out the framework for a
transport strategy for the Ashford Growth Area setting out
proposals to maximise use of sustainable modes of travel. The
report pre-dates the Greater Ashford Development Framework
report.
5. Ashford Highways and Transport Study (AHTS)
A report by the Highways Agency that covers the highway
modelling work and options for road proposals to support the
GADF.
6. Ashford Landscape Character Study
An assessment of the appearance and essential characteristics of
the landscape around Ashford, carried out as a background document
to the Local Development Framework.
7. Ashford Park & Ride Study
A report that sets out the results of a study into the viability
of a park and ride scheme for Ashford, including options for site
location and design, potential usage and a draft business case
analysis.
The Appendices to the Ashford Park & Ride Study are over 150
MB in total, if you would like to see a copy of the Appendices
please contact the Council on 01233 331111.
8. Ashford Parking Strategy
This draft report sets out the proposed Parking Strategy for
the Ashford Growth Area reflecting and supporting the Town Centre
Development Framework and Action Plan and including an
implementation strategy for Park and Ride and new town centre
parking provision.
9. Ashford Retail Study 2003
A document produced by CBRE for English Partnerships to advise
on the retail capacity forecasts for Ashford for the period up to
2031.
10. Ashford SMARTLINK Report
A report by RPS covering proposals for a major new bus based
rapid transit scheme in Ashford.
11. Ashford Town Centre Development Framework
A report by Urban Initiatives on the masterplanning of the town
centre area that sets out development quantums and capacity in more
detail than the GADF.
12. Ashford Transport Strategy
A report, approved by Kent County Council in January 2006,
setting out a proposed transport strategy for the Ashford Growth
Area reflecting and supporting the GADF report April 2005 and
summarising the findings of a number of other studies and
reports.
13. Ashford Urban Capacity Study
A study undertaken to establish how much additional housing can
be accommodated within an urban area. An updated Urban Capacity
Study was carried out for Ashford in 2006 by Halcrow.
Appendix A - Settlement maps showing potential housing capacity
sites
14. Ashford’s Capacity: A Handbook For Change (2001)
This report presents the outcome of the Quality of Life Capital
Approach, identifying thresholds and issues to help define
growth.
15. Employment Background Document
A paper setting out the basis of the employment structure of the
Borough with statistics on employment land supply.
16. Greater Ashford Development Framework (GADF)
The
GADF
is the
key-supporting document to Ashford's Local Development Framework,
and has informed the preparation of the Core Strategy 'Preferred
Options' report, by explaining and justifying the preferred option
and highlighting others considered. The
GADF reflects
findings from an extensive programme of consultation events,
studies and plan-making decisions undertaken during the course of
2004 and early 2005. It is important to bear in mind that this
document covers the period to 2031, while the Local Development
Framework covers the period to 2021.
17. Halcrow Overarching Report
A report produced by Halcrow in 2002 setting out the key
findings of capacity studies into Ashford’s growth.
18. Housing Background Document October
2005
19. Housing Needs Survey
The purpose of the study was to examine the housing
requirements (needs, aspirations and demands)
for the communities and households of the Borough.
20. Integrated Water Management Study (IWMS)
August 2005
A background report to the Ashford LDF, which examines water
management issues in relation to the Ashford Growth Area.
21. Priorities for Growth
June 2005
A report by Ernst & Young for the Ashford’s Future Delivery
Board on the range of economic activities and investments necessary
to deliver sustainable communities in Ashford.
22. Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)
October 2005
23. Sustainable Design and Construction Background Paper
October 2005
This background paper was prepared to give further justification
and evidence for Policy CS10 Sustainable Design and
Construction.
24. Monitoring Background Proforma
This webpage was updated on 11/19/2008