Appendix C – Monitoring Targets and Indicators

SD

Focus new development at sustainable locations to support existing communities, local businesses, provide sustainable transport and promote urban regeneration to protect greenfield land.

Provide the necessary community facilities and infrastructure to support new and existing communities.

Provide excellent and accessible health, education, culture and leisure facilities to meet the needs of Colchester’s growing community.

Promote active and healthy lifestyles and strive for excellence in education and culture.

Reduce the Borough’s carbon footprint and respond to the effects of climate change.

National target 60% of new development on Previously Developed Land
(Policies SD1, CE1, H1 and UR1)

Number of new homes completed on previously developed land (AMR Core Indicator)
- Amount of new employment development on previously developed land (AMR Core Indicator)

100% of new permitted developments to comply with SPD on Open Space, Sport and Recreational Facilities and Community Facilities
(Policies SD2 and PR1)

New AMR Local Indicator to be developed based on Community Facilities Audit and regular updates.

100% of major new development to be accessible to health, education and employment facilities
(Policies SD1 and SD2)

% of new development within 30 minutes public transport travel time of health, education and employment facilities (AMR Core Indicator)

0% of applications to result in the overall loss of community facilities
(Policy SD2)

Number of applications resulting in the loss of community facilities (AMR Local Indicator)

Delivery of infrastructure schemes identified in the LDF
(Policy SD2, Table UR1, Table PR1,  Table TA3, Table TA4, Table 6d)

Key infrastructure projects delivered (AMR Infrastructure Trajectory)

General contribution of new development to national targets on educational attainment by improving job opportunities and life chances
(Policy SD1)

Percentage of population of working age qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent (AMR Significant Effects Indicators)

Percentage of adults with poor literacy and numeracy skills (AMR Significant Effects Indicators)

CE

Create a prestigious regional centre and a vibrant network of district and local centres that stimulate economic activity and provide residents’ needs at accessible locations.

Provide for a balance of new homes and jobs to support economic prosperity of our growing community and reduce the need to travel outside the Borough for employment.

Contribute to East of England Plan Haven Gateway target of 20,000 jobs to 2021
(Policies CE1, CE2 and CE3)

Amount of floorspace development for employment and leisure by type (AMR Core Indicator)-Number of jobs (AMR Contextual Indicator)

Amount of employment development delivered in Growth or Regeneration areas (AMR Core Indicator)

Number of new businesses setting up in the Borough- VAT registrations (AMR Significant Effects Indicator)

H

Provide high quality and affordable housing at accessible locations to accommodate our growing community

Provide a range of housing options to meet the diverse needs of the whole community.

Contribute to East of England Plan target for Colchester of 17,100 houses to 2021
(Policies H1 and SD1)

Housing completions per annum (net) -  Housing Trajectory (AMR Core Indicator)
 Number of new and converted dwellings completed on previously developed land (AMR Core Indicator)
 

Homelessness - Monitored by Strategic Housing Team – precise target inappropriate for this cross-cutting issue
(Policies H1, H3, H4 and SD1)

Number of households accepted as full homeless
(AMR Contextual Indicator)

East of England Plan and Core Strategy target of 35% of new dwellings to be affordable
(Policy H4 )

Affordable housing completions (AMR Core Indicator).

Ensure that new residential development makes efficient use of land
(Policies H2, H1, UR1, and SD1)

Percentages of new dwellings completed at the following density bands – less than 30 dwelling per hectare, between 30-50 dph and above 50 dph

UR

Revitalise rundown areas and create inclusive and sustainable new communities.

Promote high quality design and sustain Colchester’s historic character, found in its buildings, townscape and archaeology

Meet Core Strategy housing and employment housing targets for Growth/Regeneration areas to contribute to East of England Plan target for Colchester of 17,100 houses and 20,000 new jobs to be created in the Haven Gateway to 2021
(Policy UR1)

Number of new homes and employment development completed at ward level within Growth/Regeneration  Areas (New AMR indicator)

0% of new developments to result in loss of Grade I and II* and scheduled monuments at risk. Year on year reduction in number of buildings on Buildings at Risk register. Monitored through the planning applications process
(Policy UR2)

Buildings of Grade I and II* and scheduled
  monuments at risk ( AMR Local  Indicator)

PR

Improve streetscapes, open spaces and green links to provide attractive and accessible spaces for residents to live, work and play.

New development to contribute to open space,  green links and streetscape improvements
(Policies PR1, PR2, and SD2)

 Increase in areas of public open space ( AMR Local Indicator to be developed)

Contributions secured towards streetscape  
improvements ( AMR Local Outputs Indicator to be developed)

100% of all new permitted developments to deliver adequate areas of private/communal space in accordance with the standards set out in the Essex Design Guide and Urban Place Supplement.
(Policy PR1)

Number of homes with provision of
private/communal open space.
(New AMR Local Indicator).

Reduce crime rates across the Borough. Delivered in partnership with Essex Police. These targets  will be monitored through the Colchester Community Safety Crime and Disorder Reduction
(Policies PR2 and UR2)

All crime – number of crimes per 1000 residents
 per annum ( AMR Significant Effects Indicator)

Number of Domestic Burglaries per 1000
Households ( AMR Significant Effects Indicator)

TA

Focus development at accessible locations which support public transport, walking and cycling, and reduce the need to travel.

Provide excellent public transportation, walking and cycling connections between centres, communities and their needs.

Develop Colchester as a Regional Transport Node, improving transport connections and gateways within the Borough and to the wider region.

Improve the strategic road network and manage traffic and parking demand.

Cycling – increase by 75% in urban area by 2010/11
(Policies TA2, TA1 and PR2)

Annualised Indicator of Cycling Trips linked to LTP* Performance Indicator 10  (AMR Significant Effects Indicator to be developed) – Increased to reflect Colchester’s cycle town status

Motor Vehicles –  to control peak period traffic entering the Colchester urban area to 33,400 vehicles by 2010/11
(Policies TA1, TA2, TA3, TA4, and TA5)

Motor Vehicles entering Colchester on the main radial corridors – LTP* Performance Indicator 12a (AMR Significant Effects Indicator to be developed)

To reduce the percentage of pupils aged 5-16 travelling by car **
(Policies TA1, TA2, TA3, TA4, and PR2)

Mode Share of Journeys to School linked to LTP* Performance indicator 13 (AMR Significant Effects Indicator to be developed)

Increase use the of public transport on selected routes in Colchester
(Policies TA3 and TA1)

Number of bus passenger journeys on selected routes linked to LTP* Performance indicator 17 (AMR Significant Effects Indicator to be developed)

To obtain an agreed travel plan for all major commercial/community developments
(Policy TA1)

Encourage modal shift through Travel Plan and planning application processes (AMR Local Indicator)

Reduce the proportion of long stay in comparison with short stay parking
(Policy TA5)

Comparison of long and short stay car parking demand and duration in public car parks in the Town Centre (local indicator)

Percentage of completed non-residential development(within Use Class Orders A, B and D) complying with parking standards as set out in the LDF
(Policies TA5 and TA1)

Percentage of completed non-residential development(within Use Class Orders A, B and D) complying with parking standards as set out in the LDF (AMR Core Indicator)

**Targets related to LTP indicators are generally reported at County level and therefore data and targets will need to be developed.

*LTP indicators are only set to 2010/11 and therefore indicators and targets related to LTP will be reviewed as the LTP is updated

ENV

Protect and enhance Colchester’s natural and historic environment, countryside and coastline.  Support appropriate local employment and housing development in villages and rural communities.

40% or less new houses  to be built on greenfield land (AMR Core Indicator)
(Policies ENV1, ENV2, SD1, CE1, H1, and UR1)

 Number of homes completed on greenfield land (AMR Local Indicator)

Minimise impact of new development in areas designated due to their environmental importance
(Policy ENV1)

Amount of development in designated areas.

95% of nationally designated SSSI’s are to be in favourable condition or recovering  by 2010.
(Policy ENV1)

Condition of internationally and nationally 
 important wildlife and geological sites (SSSI, SPA,
 SAC & RAMSAR) (Significant Effects Indicator to be developed)

Manage visitor numbers at European Sites at levels that do not cause damage or affect site integrity.
(Policy ENV1)

Number of visitors to Natura 2000 sites ( new AMR indicator)

No increase in number of Air Quality Management Districts (AQMDs)
(Policies ENV1, TA1, UR2)

Number of AQMDs (New AMR Contextual Indicator)

All developments to incorporate water management schemes including Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDs)
(Policies ENV1 and ER1)

Number of schemes incorporating water management schemes (New AMR Local Indicator)

0% net loss of Local Sites (formerly Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation) & Local Nature Reserves (LNR)
(Policy ENV1)

Number and area of SINC's and LNR's within the Borough ( AMR Core Indicator)

0% loss of ancient woodland
(Policy ENV1)

Area of ancient woodland within the Borough (New AMR indicator)

0% net loss of priority habitats and species
(Policy ENV1)

Change in priority habitats and species (AMR Core Indicator)

0 applications to be approved contrary to EA advice
(Policies ENV1 and SD1)

Number of planning applications approved
  contrary to advice given by the EA on flood
 risk/flood defence grounds (AMR Core Indicator)

Assist villages in the preparation of Parish Plans/Village Design Statements and achieve 100% adoption rate.
(Policy ENV2)

Number of Parish Plans/Village Design Statements adopted as guidance. (New Local AMR Indicator)

Provide 35% of all housing in rural areas as affordable housing
(Policies ENV2 and H4)

Percentage of affordable housing units provided in rural wards

Ensure rural areas contribute their proportionate share to the overall jobs target
(Policy ENV2)

Number of jobs in rural areas (New Local AMR Indicator)

ER

Encouraging renewable energy and the efficient use of scarce resources.

Reduce, reuse and recycle waste.

Contribute to national target of 100% zero carbon by 2016. Data for this will be more readily available from 2010 onwards in line with interim targets for a 25% carbon reduction by 2010, 44% by 2013 & zero carbon by 2016 as defined in Building Regulations (Part L).
(Policy ER1)

Number of zero-carbon homes completed
(National target). AMR Indicator to be developed in line with evolving national targets and policies

Contribute to  Regional targets in the East of England Plan set out below  to increase  energy production from renewables sources  :  10% by 2010, 17% by 2020  -excluding offshore wind energy,  14% by 2010, 44% by 2020 – including offshore  wind energy
(Policy ER1)

Renewable energy capacity installed by type  (AMR Core Indicator)

Contribute to Colchester Borough Council’s Local Area Agreement domestic waste recycling targets set out below:  21% by 2008/09, 22%  by  2009/10 & 26% recycled by 2010/11
(Policy ER1)

Percentage of domestic waste recycled ( AMR Contextual  Indicator)

Contribute to Colchester Borough Council’s Local Area Agreement domestic waste composting targets as set out below:  13% by 2008/09, 13% by 2009/10 & 14 % recycled by 2010/11.
(Policy ER1)

Percentage of domestic waste composted ( AMR Contextual  Indicator)

Contribute to national targets for reduced water consumption/person between 120 litres/person (level 1) and 80 litres/person (level 6) as defined in The Code for Sustainable Homes
(Policy ER1)

Per capita consumption of water (AMR Contextual Indicator)