Equability and Fairer Scotland Impact Assessment 2023
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Local Development Plan 3: Equality and Fairer Scotland Impact Assessment Dan Harris (26 June 2023)
This assessment combines the public sector duties relating to the Equality Act 2010 and Fairer Scotland Duty (‘the Duty’), which came into force in Scotland on 1 April 2018.
Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) is a legal requirement under the Public Sector Duty to promote equality of the Equality Act 2010. An EqlA is a process of analysing a proposed or existing project (such as a policy, a service, a facility, research, a management paper, building or access work, an event or a publication). The aim is to identify any discriminatory or negative effects or impacts the project could have on a particular group or sector of the community or workforce. These effects could be as a result of people’s race, disability, gender, age, religion or beliefs, or sexuality (referred to throughout as ‘equality groups’ or ‘protected characteristics’). The outcome of the EqlA is to make sure that we prevent or limit, as far as possible, any negative effects or barriers our projects have. We also use the EqlA to take full advantage of any opportunities for promoting equality. Further guidance is available here: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/publication- download/assessing-impact-and-public-sector-equality-duty-guide-public- authorities/
The Fairer Scotland Duty places a legal responsibility on public sector bodies to actively consider (ʻpay due regard to’) how they can reduce inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage, when making strategic decisions. Fairer Scotland Duty Guidance for Public Bodies in respect of the Duty, was published by the Scottish Government in March 2018 and revised in October 2021. See information here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/fairer-scotland-duty-guidance- public-bodies/.
The Cairngorms National Park Authority has produced an Equality and Fairer Scotland Impact Assessment (EqFSIA) to meet both the requirements of an EqlA and Fairer Scotland Duty in one document. EqFSIA screening will be undertaken as part of the scoping exercise prior to the final report being produced. Should the EqFSIA determine actions, policies or strategies that require further investigation, a more
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detailed report may be required (a full impact assessment). Further investigation will be required when the screening report highlight likely impacts across any or all of the protected characteristics and / or socio-economic disadvantaged.
Details of assessment |Project Name|Local Development Plan 3| | — -| — -| |Project Manager /Policy or Service Lead|Dan HarrisPlanning Manager (Forward Planning & ServiceImprovement)| |Others involved in theproject/policy/service|Gavin Miles (Head of Strategic Planning), Katie Crerar(Planning Officer), Nasim Mehrabi (Planning Officer),Sarah Fletcher (Planning Officer), Karen Aldridge(Planning Ecological Advice Officer)|
Description of Plan |Background|The planning system in Scotland is ‘plan led’ and thestatutory Development Plan for any place in Scotlandconsists of National Planning Framework 4, whichcovers the whole country, and the Local DevelopmentPlan for the planning authority area where the place is.This means the Cairngorms National Park Authoritymust prepare a Local Development Plan setting out astrategy for future development within the NationalPark. The Local Development Plan will be the maindocument which will influence future built developmentin the National Park and must include sites andproposals for development as well as the policies thatare used to make decisions on applications for planningpermission. It will address a wide range of policy issues,including housing, retail, economic development,transport, recreation, and built and natural heritage. TheLocal Development Plan will cover a 10-year periodfrom around 2027 to 2037, as well as provide a generalindication of the likely scale and location of developmentas far as 20 years beyond that.|
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Strategic direction within the National Park is also provided by the Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan 2022. The Partnership Plan is the overarching management plan for the Cairngorms National Park which has been approved by Scottish Ministers. It sets out the vision and over-arching strategy for managing the National Park, as well as identifying priorities for action and an overall strategic policy framework. Furthermore, the Partnership Plan acts as the Regional Spatial Strategy for the National Park, which is intended to address strategic development and issues.
Scottish Government guidance states that Local Development Plans for National Parks should be consistent with the Partnership Plan and Regional Spatial Strategy. The Partnership Plan therefore provides the strategic context for the Local Development Plan, and the Local Development Plan will help to deliver a number of the Partnership Plan’s policies and priorities.
The process for producing a Local Development Plan is set out in Scottish Government legislation, regulations a guidance. The main stages are as follows:
- Evidence Report
- Gate check
- Proposed Plan
- Examination
- Adoption
A full outline of the process is published in the Development Plan Scheme: https://cairngorms.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2022/09/Development-Plan-Scheme- 2022-.pdf
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National Planning Framework 4 may be accessed on Scottish Government’s website: https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-planning- framework‑4/|Purpose and outcomes|The Local Development Plan will help pursue theNational Park’s four distinct aims as set out byParliament:•To conserve and enhance the natural and culturalheritage of the area.•To promote sustainable use of the natural resourcesof the area.•To promote understanding and enjoyment (includingenjoyment in the form of recreation) of the specialqualities of the area by the public•To promote sustainable economic and socialdevelopment of the area’s communities.It shares the long-term vision for the CairngormsNational Park as set out in the Partnership Plan:“An outstanding National Park, enjoyed and valued byeveryone, where nature and people thrive together.”The Local Development Plan will help deliver a numberof the Partnership Plan’s long-term objectives by makingsure:•the special qualities of the National Park areprotected from development that would significantlyerode or harm them and are enhanced by newdevelopment where possible.•new development helps to reinforce the valued builtheritage of the National Park and the communitieswithin it.•new or improved visitor infrastructure is supportedwhere appropriate and integrated with other visitorsites, services and communities.|
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- new development is well connected to core paths and other off-road routes, as well as creating attractive places to live and visit.
- there is sufficient land for housing to meet identified need and demand, including for inward migration of workers.
- more affordable housing is provided to support growth in the working age population and help address the housing pressures faced by young people.
- the necessary land and support for business development and diversification is provided.
- there are sites for future development that support attractive, vibrant communities and that minimise the need to use energy; and
- there is clear guidance on where, when and how the best development will be supported.
How it links toNational ParkPartnership Plan The National Pak Partnership Plan provides thestrategic direction for the Local Development Plan. How we intend toimplement the Plan? Alongside National Planning Framework 4 the LocalDevelopment Plan will be used to determine planningapplications by the Cairngorms National Park Authorityand the five Local Authorities that cover the NationalPark area.
Reason for Equality and Fairer Scotland Impact Assessment (tick as applicable) |Proposed new project /policy / service|✓| | — -| — -| |Proposed change toproject/policy/service|| |Undertaking a reviewof an existing project /policy / service|| |Other (please state)| | — -| — -|
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Person(s) responsible for the Equality and Fairer Scotland Impact Assessment |Names and job titles|Dan HarrisPlanning Manager (Development Planning and ServiceImprovement)|
Equality and Fairer Scotland Impact Assessment screening Information available about the experience of each equality group in relation to this policy/project / service
Evidence can come from internal sources such as customer surveys, employee surveys, commissioned research, complaints received; or from external sources such as statistics, surveys, research and evaluations from Government departments, partner organisations, equality groups. Useful sources of evidence are:
- https://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/ods-web/home.html
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Equality/Equalities/DataGrid
- http://www.equalityevidence.scot/
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/scotlands-equality-evidence-strategy- 2017 – 2021/pages/8/
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/fairer-scotland-duty-guidance-public- bodies/.
| Equalitycharacteristics | Evidence source(e.g., web link,report, survey,complaint) | What does the evidence report aboutthe experiences of this group inrelation to the Local DevelopmentPlan?Is there information missing whichwould preventing the completion of theEqFSIA process? Lack of evidence? Isthere a gap in knowledge / need forconsultation? |
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| Age | See Appendix 1,page 44. | The population of the National Park isageing and in 2021 the proportion atpensionable age (65yrs +) in theNational Park is higher than the |
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| Equalitycharacteristics | Evidence source(e.g., web link,report, survey,complaint) | What does the evidence report aboutthe experiences of this group inrelation to the Local DevelopmentPlan?Is there information missing whichwould preventing the completion of theEqFSIA process? Lack of evidence? Isthere a gap in knowledge / need forconsultation? |
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| National average. The latest populationprojections also indicate that the profileof the population will age significantlyover the next 20 years.The Local Development Plan willidentify development land andproposals for the provision of facilitiesand services. It also protects existingservices and facilities where possible.Placemaking and housing type andtenure will need to ensure that it canmeet this demographic trend.Engagement with young people can bechallenging therefore measures willneed to be taken to reach this group. | ||
| Disability | See Appendix 1,page 47. | According to the 2011 census 17% ofthe National Park’s populationexperienced long-term health problemor disability that limited their day-to-day activities.Certain disabilities may present barriersto accessing and understanding theLocal Development Plan. Materialassociated with the Local DevelopmentPlan will therefore need to recognizethis. |
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| Equalitycharacteristics | Evidence source(e.g., web link,report, survey,complaint) | What does the evidence report aboutthe experiences of this group inrelation to the Local DevelopmentPlan?Is there information missing whichwould preventing the completion of theEqFSIA process? Lack of evidence? Isthere a gap in knowledge / need forconsultation? |
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| People with disabilities may alsorequire specialist provision through theLocal Development Plan itself. Forexample, people with limited mobilitymay need housing with enhancedaccess. | ||
| Race | See Appendix 1,page 51. | There are approximately 100 Gypsy /Travelers living within the NationalPark, though this is likely to be anunderestimate. This group has specifichousing needs and therefore the LocalDevelopment Plan will need to takeaccount of this in its policy and / or landallocations.There are a small minority of peopleliving in the National Park with limitedEnglish language skills. This maypresent barriers accessing andunderstanding the Local DevelopmentPlan. Material associated with the LocalDevelopment Plan will therefore needto recognize this.Data from across the UK suggestspeople from ethnic minoritycommunities are more likely to feelunsafe in a public environment. |
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| Equalitycharacteristics | Evidence source(e.g., web link,report, survey,complaint) | What does the evidence report aboutthe experiences of this group inrelation to the Local DevelopmentPlan?Is there information missing whichwould preventing the completion of theEqFSIA process? Lack of evidence? Isthere a gap in knowledge / need forconsultation? |
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| The Local Development Plan hasinfluence over the way places aredeveloped and must ensure that placesare inclusive, safe, welcoming andaccessible. | ||
| Sex | See Appendix 1,page 53. | In 2021 the estimated population of theNational Park was 18,711 (ScottishGovernment, 2023). This wascomprised of 50.5% female (9452) and49.5% male (9259).Where it can be measured, the genderpay gap in the National Park is around7.6, which Is higher than the Scottishlevel of 3.7.UK level data shows that 50% ofwomen aged 16 to 34 years, haveexperienced harassment in the last yearand that this results in them feeling lesssafe in public spaces.The Local Development Plan hasinfluence over the way places aredeveloped and must ensure that placesare inclusive, safe, welcoming andaccessible. |
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| Equalitycharacteristics | Evidence source(e.g., web link,report, survey,complaint) | What does the evidence report aboutthe experiences of this group inrelation to the Local DevelopmentPlan?Is there information missing whichwould preventing the completion of theEqFSIA process? Lack of evidence? Isthere a gap in knowledge / need forconsultation? |
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| Genderreassignment | See Appendix 1,page 56. | Data from the Gender RecognitionRegister is not available to the public.Only 28% of lesbian, gay, bisexual,transgender and intersex (LGBTI)young people surveyed for the Life inScotland Report believe rural areas aregood places for LGBTI young people tolive. 69% of those surveyed believe thattransphobia is a big problem inScotland.The Local Development Plan hasinfluence over the way places aredeveloped and must ensure that placesare inclusive, safe, welcoming andaccessible. |
| SexualOrientation | See Appendix 1,page 56. | No data is currently available for thegeographical area of the National Park.This section will be updated once thedata from the 2022 Scotland Census isreleased.Only 28% of LGBTI young peoplesurveyed for the Life in Scotland Reportbelieve rural areas are good places forLGBTI young people to live. 27% believethat homophobia and 22% believe thatbiphobia is a big problem in rural areas. |
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| Equalitycharacteristics | Evidence source(e.g., web link,report, survey,complaint) | What does the evidence report aboutthe experiences of this group inrelation to the Local DevelopmentPlan?Is there information missing whichwould preventing the completion of theEqFSIA process? Lack of evidence? Isthere a gap in knowledge / need forconsultation? |
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| Religion or Belief | See Appendix 1,page 61. | The Local Development Plan hasinfluence over the way places aredeveloped and must ensure that placesare inclusive, safe, welcoming andaccessible.The largest religious group within theNational Park belong to the Church ofScotland 37.4%. 38.3% of thepopulation state that they have noreligion.It is unlikely that the Local DevelopmentPlan will have a negative effect on thereligious practices of people livingwithin the National Park. |
| Pregnancy,maternity,paternity¹ | See Appendix 1,page 62. | The birth rate in the National Park is 6.7births per 1000 residents, compared to9.1 births per 1000 people acrossScotland.Pregnant people and those caring foryoung children may have accessingbuildings or facilities due to theaccessibility and / or safety of buildingsand places or the timings of events.This may therefore present barriers in |
¹ The National Park also considers Paternity alongside Maternity
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| Equalitycharacteristics | Evidence source(e.g., web link,report, survey,complaint) | What does the evidence report aboutthe experiences of this group inrelation to the Local DevelopmentPlan?Is there information missing whichwould preventing the completion of theEqFSIA process? Lack of evidence? Isthere a gap in knowledge / need forconsultation? |
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| accessing consultation or engagementmaterial.The Local Development Plan also hasan influence over the way places aredeveloped and must ensure that placesare inclusive, safe, welcoming andaccessible. | ||
| Marriage or civilpartnership | See Appendix 1,page 62. | In the National Park of all people 16years and older, 51.3% identified asmarried and 0.2% reported being in aregistered same-sex civil partnership.It is unlikely that the Local DevelopmentPlan will have a negative effect on therelationship status of people living inthe National Park’s. |
| Socio-economicDisadvantage(fairness) | See Appendix 1,page 65. | While the National Park recordsrelatively low levels of deprivationcompared to Scotland as a whole,poverty and inequality exists at a locallevel. In particular, housing and wageinequality are prevalent within eachHousing Market Area within theNational Park, which is policy area theLocal Development Plan has significantinfluence over. |
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Summary of how important / relevant the Local Development Plan is likely to be for each group. The Local Development Plan may have an effect on a number of particular groups, both during its preparation and implementation. During its preparation it will be important to ensure that consultation and engagement activities and material do not exclude any groups. In particular, the needs of groups such as young people, disabled people, gypsy and travellers and people with limited English language skills will need to be specifically addressed.
The content of the Local Development Plan, which, alongside National Planning Framework 4, will be the policy by which all development within the National Park will be determined against, will also need ensure that it addresses the needs of specific groups. Of importance is the need to create safe, welcoming, accessible and inclusive spaces that do not exclude or place certain groups in danger i.e., disabled people, women, pregnant people, people with young children, people from ethnic minorities and LGBTI people.
Through its influence over the delivery of affordable housing and land for economic and community development, the Local Development Plan may address certain causes and symptoms of inequality within the National Park.
Screening assessment If any of the following questions are Yes — then a full assessment is required, if not then this document is signed off on the last page. |Outcome of above steps following initial evidence gatheringand relevance to equality characteristics|Yes / No| | — -| — -| |Does the Plan have a high or medium impact on people?|Yes| |Is it a major policy / project / service, significantly affecting howPark Authority functions are delivered?|Yes| |Does it relate to an area where Park Authority has set EqualityOutcomes?|Yes| |Does it relate to an area where there are known inequalities?|Yes|
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Full assessment Names of people / organisations consulted with internally or externally.
- Cairngorms Equality Advisory Panel: https://cairngorms.co.uk/working- together/supporting-communities/forums/equality-advisory-forum/
- Cairngorms National Park internal Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy Group.
Impact on equality and fairness groups and proposed actions Protected characteristics |Potential impact on people whoshare the characteristic||What changes or actions willbe built into the Plan to reduceany negative impacts (i.e.,mitigation), or maximisepositive impacts, includingpotential justification to notmake change despite potentialfor adverse impact?| | — -| — -| — -| |Age|PositiveImpact|NegativeImpact|NoImpact|Failure to consult and engagewith young people could leadto them being indirectlydiscriminated against.Therefore, the consultationand engagement methods andmaterials used to develop theLocal Development Plan needto include a particular focus onyoung people. To address this,specific engagement eventswill be targeted and childrenand young people under theage of 25.| |Potential fordiscrimination|✓||
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| Potential impact on people whoshare the characteristic | What changes or actions willbe built into the Plan to reduceany negative impacts (i.e.,mitigation), or maximisepositive impacts, includingpotential justification to notmake change despite potentialfor adverse impact? | |||
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| Age | PositiveImpact | NegativeImpact | NoImpact | It also needs to be recognisedthat different age cohorts havediffering abilities, levels ofaccess and levels ofconfidence or comfort withdifferent types of media, be itdigital or physical. Therefore,to avoid indirect discrimination,consultation and engagementmaterials will need to beprovided in a number offormats and methods ofreaching different cohorts willneed to be tailored to theirpreferred methods ofcommunication and mediaconsumption.The aging population presentsnumerous challenges,particularly with regardsmobility and access toservices. It is thereforeimportant the Park Authorityfollow good placemakingprinciples in its preparation ofthe Proposed LocalDevelopment Plan, which areproportionate to the scale at |
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|Age||||Potential fordevelopinggoodrelationsPotential toadvanceequality ofopportunity|
| Potential impact on people whoshare the characteristic | PositiveImpactNegativeImpactNoImpact | ||
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What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? which the Local Development Plan operates, to ensure that places are accessible, inclusive and safe for elderly people with limited mobility. Directly targeting young people for specific engagement and taking their needs into account in the Local Development Plan should lead to improved relations. Tailoring consultation and engagement materials to specific audiences should also lead to better relations. There are two elements where an advance may be achieved. Firstly, targeting children and young people for specific engagement should mean their needs are clearly identified and may be addressed in the Local Development Plan. Secondly targeting age cohorts in a way that suits them should mean that a wide and representative range of views are received allowing their needs to be
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| Disability | PositiveImpact | NegativeImpact | NoImpact | |
| Potential fordiscrimination | ✓ |
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What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? addressed in the Local Development Plan.
What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? Negative impacts may arise at both the preparation and implementation stages of the Local Development Plan. At the preparation stage the Park Authority will need to ensure that venues and materials are accessible to those with disabilities, for example for those with limited mobility, limited sight and limited hearing. With respect to materials, everything published in the public domain, both digitally and physically, will be compliant with the latest ‘Disability Discrimination Act 2005’ guidelines. Large
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Disability Potential impact on people who share the characteristic Positive Impact Negative Impact No Impact What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? print documentation will be provided on request. The Park Authority will need to target disabled groups for early stakeholder engagement. The Cairngorms Equality Potential for developing good relations Potential to advance Advisory Group could be used for this purpose. It is also important that the Park Authority follow good placemaking principles in its preparation of the Proposed Local Development Plan, which are proportionate to the scale at which the Local Development Plan operates, to ensure that places are accessible, inclusive and safe for disabled people. Directly targeting disabled people for specific engagement and taking their needs into account in the Local Development Plan should lead to improved relations. The needs of disabled people may be addressed in the Local Development Plan following
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Potential impact on people who share the characteristic Disability Positive Impact Negative Impact No equality of opportunity Impact Potential impact on people who share the characteristic Positive Race Impact Negative Impact No Potential for discrimination Impact What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? targeted consultation and engagement with them on a range of topics. What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? Race within context of The Equality Act 2010 and this assessment encompasses a range of protected characteristics including skin colour, nationality and ethnicity. The Local Development Plan is not likely to result in discrimination for most of these characteristics, however there are three characteristics that may result in indirect discrimination if they are not taken account of.
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Potential impact on people who share the characteristic Race Positive Impact Negative Impact No Impact What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? While the number of Gypsy / Travellers living in the National Park is low, this group has specific housing needs which the Local Development Plan needs to take account of. The Park Authority therefore has a duty to specifically engage with this group in the production of the Local Development Plan and to arrive at a policy position or land allocations should need be identified. English language ability is another area in which indirect discrimination may arise, as those with a poor spoken or written understanding of the language may struggle to access material associated with the Local Development Plan. It is therefore appropriate to make translated documents available on request. Data from across the UK suggests that people from ethnic minority communities
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Potential impact on people who share the characteristic Race Positive Impact Negative Impact No Potential for developing good relations Potential to advance equality of opportunity Impact What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? are more likely to feel unsafe in a public environment. It is therefore important the Park Authority follow good placemaking principles in its preparation of the Proposed Local Development Plan, which are proportionate to the scale at which the Local Development Plan operates, to ensure that places are accessible, inclusive and safe for people who may be targets of discrimination or harassment. Directly targeting representatives of Gypsy / Travellers for specific engagement and taking their needs into account in the Local Development Plan should lead to improved relations. Offering translated documents on request should also lead to better relations. The needs of Gypsy / Travellers may be addressed in the Local Development Plan following targeted consultation and engagement
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Potential impact on people who share the characteristic Race Positive Impact Negative Impact No Impact What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? with them on a range of topics. Providing translated documents on request will provide a wider group of Potential impact on people who share the characteristic Negative No Sex Positive Impact Impact Potential for discrimination Impact people with access to the Local Development Plan process. What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? It is unlikely that discrimination will arise during the preparation of the Local Development Plan. However, Local Development Plan’s are intended to be map based and contain masterplan or development brief level detail for sites or settlements. Therefore, while it should be noted that the Local Development Plan will not go into significant detail on the development of sites,
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Potential impact on people who share the characteristic Sex Positive Impact Negative Impact No Potential for developing good relations Impact What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? placemaking principles will be embedded as policy within the Local Development Plan. It is therefore important the Park Authority follow good placemaking principles in its preparation of the Proposed Local Development Plan, which are proportionate to the scale at which the Local Development Plan operates, to ensure that places are accessible, inclusive and safe for people who may be targets of discrimination or harassment. While good design and placemaking may help reduce discrimination or harassment, for example by ensuring places benefit from natural surveillance, the absence of discrimination or harassment is unlikely to be easily measurable or easily causally linked to the implementation of the Local Development Plan. The potential for developing good relations will therefore rely on publicity to highlight
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Potential impact on people who share the characteristic Sex Positive Impact Negative Impact No Impact What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? good practice created by the Park Authority itself. Potential to advance equality of opportunity Potential impact on people who share the characteristic Gender Reassignment Positive Impact Negative Impact No Potential for discrimination Impact Ensuring that development follows good design and placemaking principles and creates places that are safe, pleasant and welcoming to be in, then opportunities for discrimination and harassment should be reduced. What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? It is unlikely that discrimination will arise during the preparation of the Local Development Plan. However, Local Development Plan’s are intended to be map based and contain masterplan or development brief level detail for sites or settlements. Therefore, while it should be noted that the Local
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Gender Potential impact on people who share the characteristic Reassignment Positive Potential for developing good relations Impact Negative Impact No Impact What changes or actions will be built into the Plan to reduce any negative impacts (i.e., mitigation), or maximise positive impacts, including potential justification to not make change despite potential for adverse impact? Development Plan will not go into significant detail on the development of sites, placemaking principles will be embedded as policy within the Local Development Plan. It is therefore important the Park Authority follow good placemaking principles in its production of the Proposed Local Development Plan, which are proportionate to the scale at which the Local Development Plan operates, to ensure that places are accessible, inclusive and safe for people who may be targets of discrimination or harassment. While good design and placemaking may help reduce discrimination or harassment, for example by ensuring places benefit from natural surveillance, the absence of discrimination or harassment is unlikely to be easily measurable or easily causally linked to the implementation of the Local Development
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Gender Potential impact on people who