Common use of Evidence Base Clause in Contracts

Evidence Base. 1.7.1. With the production of a Revised LDP, there will be a corresponding need to update or renew a number of studies/documents contained within the current LDP evidence base, which underpins the plan. In line with previous AMRs, all contextual, policy and legislative changes that have occurred since the adoption of the LDP will also need to be given due consideration, as part of the evidence base updates. The list below illustrates those evidence base documents that are likely to be required, as part of the LDP full revisions process: • Population Data and Housing Forecasts • Local Housing Market Assessment (LHMA) • Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment • Urban Capacity Study • Settlement Boundary Review • Sustainable Settlement Hierarchy • Employment Land Review • Retail Study Update • Green Infrastructure Assessment • Assessment of Environmental Constraints • Public Open Space Assessment • Renewable Energy Assessment • Transport Assessment • Landscape 1.7.2. The list is not definitive nor exhaustive, as the need for additional evidence may present itself throughout the plan-making process. 1.7.3. Given that a number of local authorities within South East Wales are currently progressing Revised plans, the Council will endeavour to explore possibilities for the joint commissioning of evidence base documents.

Evidence Base. 1.7.1. With the production of a Revised LDP, there will be a corresponding need to update or renew a number of studies/documents contained within the current LDP evidence base, which underpins the plan. In line with previous AMRs, all contextual, policy and legislative changes that have occurred since the adoption of the LDP will also need to be given due consideration, as part of the evidence base updates. The list below illustrates those evidence base documents that are likely to be required, as part of the LDP full revisions process: •  Population Data and Housing Forecasts •  Local Housing Market Assessment (LHMA) •  Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment •  Urban Capacity Study •  Settlement Boundary Review •  Sustainable Settlement Hierarchy •  Employment Land Review •  Retail Study Update •  Green Infrastructure Assessment •  Assessment of Environmental Constraints •  Public Open Space Assessment •  Renewable Energy Assessment •  Transport Assessment •  Landscape 1.7.2. The list is not definitive nor exhaustive, as the need for additional evidence may present itself throughout the plan-making process. 1.7.3. Given that a number of local authorities within South East Wales are currently progressing Revised plans, the Council will endeavour to explore possibilities for the joint commissioning of evidence base documents.