Climate change impact assessment
The purpose of this assessment is to help us understand the likely impacts of our decisions on the environment of North Yorkshire and on our aspiration to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2030, or as close to that date as possible. The intention is to mitigate negative effects and identify projects which will have positive effects.
This document should be completed in consultation with the supporting guidance. The final document will be published as part of the decision making process and should be written in Plain English.
If you have any additional queries which are not covered by the guidance please email climatechange@northyorks.gov.uk
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Title of proposal |
Catterick Garrison Levelling Up Grant Acceptance |
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Brief description of proposal |
Report to seek acceptance of the DLUHC Catterick Garrison Levelling Up grant offer |
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Directorate |
Community Development Directorate |
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Service area |
Economic Development, Regeneration, Skills and Tourism |
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Lead officer |
Ann Stewart |
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Names and roles of other people involved in carrying out the impact assessment |
n/a |
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Date impact assessment started |
25/04/23 |
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Options appraisal Were any other options considered in trying to achieve the aim of this project? If so, please give brief details and explain why alternative options were not progressed.
There were no other options considered in trying to achieve the aim of this project. This is a new funding stream that provides support for place transformation to support business and the community. This work is directly complementary to other key initiatives and responsibilities of the Council. The scheme being progressed has been designed with and has a high degree of support from the local community and other key stakeholders.
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What impact will this proposal have on council budgets? Will it be cost neutral, have increased cost or reduce costs?
Please explain briefly why this will be the result, detailing estimated savings or costs where this is possible.
This project will involve nearly £400,000 of combined North Yorkshire Council match funding to develop (£100,000 match from the former Richmondshire District Council and £282,075 match from North Yorkshire Council). In addition the project will involve the development of new assets in the form of a community enterprise building and park facilities. There will however be income from rental of offices and facilities within the new building and renewable energy installations which will offset building and park running and maintenance costs. The project in addition provides capital investment in pedestrian/ traffic controls on Richmond Road and cycle ways which will be a saving to Council budgets. Discussions with the MOD/DIO have included capturing some of the uplift from future development phases to help funding ongoing revenue maintenance costs of the park and public realm. |
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How will this proposal impact on the environment?
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Positive impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant) |
No impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant) |
Negative impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant) |
Explain why will it have this effect and over what timescale?
Where possible/relevant please include: · Changes over and above business as usual · Evidence or measurement of effect · Figures for CO2e · Links to relevant documents |
Explain how you plan to mitigate any negative impacts.
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Explain how you plan to improve any positive outcomes as far as possible. |
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Minimise greenhouse gas emissions e.g. reducing emissions from travel, increasing energy efficiencies etc.
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Emissions from travel |
X |
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There are planned improvements to active the travel network from footpath and cycleway investment, encouraging active travel. |
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Investment in the footpaths and cycleways has been targeted at the Catterick Garrison wider network to encourage linkages between housing and schools and the park and town centre. |
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Emissions from construction |
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There will be some negative emissions from construction due to the use of new materials and powered vehicles |
Reuse of materials will be explored and reduction in vehicle movements |
The new building and public realm will feature renewable energy installations. |
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Emissions from running of buildings |
X |
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The design of the building will include renewable energy elements which will cover the energy requirements of the new build and generate excess energy. |
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As above |
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Other |
X |
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New facilities in the park and growing of food in the community garden will contribute to reduction of carbon footprints from children playing locally and community food growing. |
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Minimise waste: Reduce, reuse, recycle and compost e.g. reducing use of single use plastic |
X |
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The community facility will encourage the reduce, reuse, recycle and compost message. |
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Reduce water consumption |
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X |
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The building and new park facilities will be developed to the latest standards to reduce water consumption. |
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Minimise pollution (including air, land, water, light and noise)
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X |
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The building and new park facilities will be developed to the latest standards and will minimise pollution. |
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Ensure resilience to the effects of climate change e.g. reducing flood risk, mitigating effects of drier, hotter summers |
X |
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The building and new park facilities will be developed to the latest standards and will be adapted to unavoidable climate change impacts. |
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Enhance conservation and wildlife
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There will be park improvements which will aim to contribute to conservation and wildlife however this is likely to be a neutral impact in the beginning. |
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Work with the members of the community garden initiative could develop into a Friends of Coronation Park initiative looking at nature improvements. |
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Safeguard the distinctive characteristics, features and special qualities of North Yorkshire’s landscape
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X |
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This will improve the quality of place in Catterick Garrison. Currently the area identified for investment is run down and this funding will transform this area into an attractive community facility. |
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The building and park facilities will be designed to the highest standards to ensure attractive design. |
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Other (please state below)
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Are there any recognised good practice environmental standards in relation to this proposal? If so, please detail how this proposal meets those standards. |
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Summary Summarise the findings of your impact assessment, including impacts, the recommendation in relation to addressing impacts, including any legal advice, and next steps. This summary should be used as part of the report to the decision maker.
The Catterick Garrison Levelling Up project was subject to comprehensive community consultation and incorporated the community’s ideas including suggestions from young people from the neighbouring school. It will transform a run-down area of Catterick Garrison to create a high quality heart to the town centre and enable active travel and play in a transformed local park.
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Sign off section
This climate change impact assessment was completed by:
Authorised by relevant Assistant Director (signature):
Dave Caulfield
Dave Caulfield, Assistant Director – Economic Development, Regeneration, Skills and Tourism
Date: 25/04/23 |
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