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 |
Proposed waiting restrictions |
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Brief description of proposal |
Introduce no waiting at any time restrictions on Sowarth Field, Settle. |
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Directorate |
Environment |
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Service area |
Highways and Infrastructure |
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Lead officer |
Gary Lumb |
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Names and roles of other people involved in carrying out the impact assessment |
None |
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Date impact assessment started |
26/09/2025 |
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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.
None. It is consider that the proposed restrictions will assist in addressing the road safety problems which have been observed to occur on site and thereby enable the Council to comply with its duty under Section 122(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to exercise their functions as road traffic authority so as to secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular and other traffic (including pedestrians) and the provision of suitable and adequate parking facilities on and off the highway.
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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.
The cost of advertising the Traffic Regulation Order and installing the road markings will be funded from the local highways (Signs Lines and TROs) budget.
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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 |
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x |
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Emissions from construction |
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x |
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Emissions from running of buildings |
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x |
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Other |
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x |
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Minimise waste: Reduce, reuse, recycle and compost e.g. reducing use of single use plastic |
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x |
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Reduce water consumption |
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x |
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Minimise pollution (including air, land, water, light and noise)
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x |
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Ensure resilience to the effects of climate change e.g. reducing flood risk, mitigating effects of drier, hotter summers |
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x |
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Enhance conservation and wildlife
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x |
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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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Other (please state below)
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x |
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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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N/A
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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 proposed waiting restrictions order will require the installation of new road markings (Double yellow lines) but will not otherwise have an impact on the Environment. However, steps will be taken to ensure that construction emissions are reduced as far as possible.
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Sign off section
This climate change impact assessment was completed by:
Authorised by relevant Assistant Director (signature): Barrie Mason
Date: 09/10/2025
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