Each topic paper provides a summary of the evidence base required for both the Core Strategy and the Sustainability Appraisal. They establish a baseline position and identify the key issues that need to be addressed. They directly inform the spatial portrait, key issues and spatial objectives. In addition they now include an assessment of the legality and soundness of the relevant policies in the Core Strategy.
The 13 Topic Papers are:
- 4.1 Topic Paper 1: Health and Recreation (.pdf, 1720KB)
- 4.2 Topic Paper 2: Community Safety and Neighbourhood Quality (.pdf, 643KB)
- 4.3 Topic Paper 3: Community Development and Involvement (.pdf, 677KB)
- 4.4 Topic Paper 4: Education and Learning (.pdf, 1830KB)
- 4.5 Topic Paper 5: Economy and Employment (.pdf, 1300KB)
- 4.6 Topic Paper 6: Housing (.pdf, 5000KB)
- 4.7 Topic Paper 7: Retail and Centres (.pdf, 498KB)
- 4.8 Topic Paper 8: Accessibility (.pdf, 616KB)
- 4.9 Topic Paper 9: Built Environment and Landscapes (.pdf, 1740KB)
- 4.10 Topic Paper 10: Wildlife Habitats and Species (.pdf, 582KB)
- 4.11 Topic Paper 11: Energy (.pdf, 750KB)
- 4.12 Topic Paper 12: Waste (.pdf, 442KB)
- 4.13 Topic Paper 13: Natural Resources and Pollution (.pdf, 1210KB)
Information on the independent examination of the Core Strategy can be viewed on the Core Strategy Examination webpage.
You can also view our previous Topic Papers (February 2011) from the proposed submission stage, Topic Papers (June 2009) from the Preferred Options stage and Topic Papers (February 2008) from the Issues and Options stage.
