Purpose

Introduction
The Independent Examination of the draft Ardleigh Neighbourhood
Plan 2020 – 2033 was put on hold in November 2023 when it was
identified that the submitted Strategic Environmental Assessment
(SEA)
and,
• significant effects on Habitats sites1, either alone or in
combination, are unlikely.
On the basis of the information supplied, and in the context of the
criteria set out in Schedule 1 of the Environmental Assessment
Regulations [Annex II of ‘SEA’ Directive], Historic
England concurs with the Council that the preparation of a
Strategic Environmental Assessment is not required.
Conclusions
Subject to the findings of the Independent Examiner of the amended
draft Ardleigh Neighbourhood Plan 2020 – 2033, it is
considered that this Screening Report (May 2022) and the
consultation exercise already undertaken with the relevant
consultation bodies now meets the requirements of the Regulations
set out in regulations 9(2)(b) and 12(5) of the Environmental
Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004.

Content

Option 1 - confirm that subject to the
findings of the Independent Examiner of the amended draft Ardleigh
Neighbourhood Plan 2020 – 2033, the Screening Report (May
2022) and the consultation exercise already undertaken with the
relevant consultation bodies meet the requirements of the
Regulations set out in regulations 9(2)(b) and 12(5) of the
Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations
2004.