Charlton Neighbourhood Plan
Screening Opinion
Following the submission of a screening opinion for the draft Charlton Neighbourhood Plan on 25 April 2019 Test Valley Borough Council (as responsible authority) has to determine whether or not a full Strategic Environmental Assessment and/or a Habitats Regulations Assessment are required.
In accordance with the Regulations, Natural England, Historic England and the Environment Agency were consulted on the findings of the screening report. The consultation started on the 29 April for a five week period ending on 3 June 2019
Having regard to the submission and the consultation responses it is the Council’s opinion that the Plan would not be likely to have significant environmental effects. On this basis, a Strategic Environmental Assessment would not be required for the proposed Charlton Neighbourhood Plan. With regards to the Habitats Regulations and whether an Appropriate Assessment is required, the Council concludes that the proposed Neighbourhood Plan is not likely to have a significant effect on European designations. This decision was made on the 25 October 2019.
A statement outlining the process and consultation responses is available under Documents.