SCREENING
Site allocation S6 Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
Last updated 14 March 2025
Contents
The assessment
New or existing service or policy?
New
Directorate
Strategic Growth
Officer(s) responsible for:
- Service/policy/project: Kate Bailey, Head of Strategic Growth
- Completing equality impact assessment: Kate Bailey, Head of Strategic Growth
Date
14 March 2025
What is the purpose and expected outcomes?
The aim of this Supplementary Planning Document is to provide detailed advice on Wyre Forest District Council’s expectations for the delivery of high-quality development. The SPD will clearly set out how the District Council’s vision for the site and will provide certainty and clarity for those bringing forward development within the District.
Will there be any affect on other Council procedures or strategies e.g. Corporate Plan or the council’s workforce?
The SPD provides more detail to policies contained within the WFDC adopted Local Plan 2016-2036. It will assist officers, particularly within Development Management on design related and other policy considerations, when assessing applications.
Are there any statutory requirements or implications?
National Planning Policy Framework
Are there any other organisations/bodies involved?
The SPD was consulted on with statutory consultees and members of the public.
Who are the main customer groups/stakeholders affected?
The document is aimed at local authority planning officers, applicants, developers, relevant organisations and the wider community.
What information, statistics or evidence are you using?
The SPD uses existing policies in the Wyre Forest District Local Plan (Adopted April 2022) and provides further guidance on these.
What impact does the service/policy/project have on the following equality strands?
Protected characteristics: definitions
Prior to the Equality Act 2010, there were 3 separate public sector equality duties covering race, disability and gender. The Equality Act 2010 replaced these with a new single equality duty covering the following protected characteristics.
| Characteristic and definition | Impact and evidence |
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1. Age |
Positive Evidence: By encouraging good design throughout the district this will result in a positive impact for members of the population within all age groups.
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2. Disability |
Positive Evidence: The SPD is supported by wider legal requirements and policies that ensures the site is accessible to all and that a percentage of housing complies with Building Regulations M42 and M43.
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3. Gender Reassignment |
Positive/Negative Evidence: Not applicable
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4. Marriage and Civil Partnership |
Positive/Negative Evidence: Not applicable
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5. Pregnancy and Maternity |
Positive/Negative Evidence: Not applicable |
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6. Race |
Positive/Negative Evidence: Not applicable
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7. Religion of belief |
Positive/Negative Evidence: Not applicable
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8. Sex |
Positive/Negative Evidence: Not applicable
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9. Sexual Orientation |
Positive/Negative Evidence: Not applicable
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Other e.g. deprivation, health inequalities, urban/rural divide, community safety |
Positive: the SPD is aimed at promoting good design, green infrastructure and active travel which will have a positive impact on those people residing on the site. |
Conclusion
Is a full assessment required?
No
Note: A full EqIA is required if the initial screening has identified the service/policy/project is going to have the potential to cause adverse impact or discriminate against different groups in the community or the Council’s workforce.
Signed: Kate Bailey, Head of Strategic Growth
Date: 14 March 2025