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
Version 2: amended 11 August 2021
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Please note: you may not need to undertake this assessment if your proposal will be subject to any of the following: Planning Permission Environmental Impact Assessment Strategic Environmental Assessment
However, you will still need to summarise your findings in the summary section of the form below.
Please contact climatechange@northyorks.gov.uk for advice.
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Title of proposal |
Review of Traffic Regulation Order – Proposed Residential Disabled Parking Bay (RDPB) |
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Brief description of proposal
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To introduce a RDPB at 25 Gatesgarth Close, Staithes. |
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Directorate |
Environment |
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Service area |
Highways & Infrastructure |
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Lead Officer |
John Hough |
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Names and roles of other people involved in carrying out the impact assessment |
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Date impact assessment started |
13/02/2026 |
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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
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What impact will this proposal have on council budgets? Will it be cost neutral, have increased cost or reduce costs?
The cost of implementing the road markings and traffic sign would be funded from the local highway area office’s Signs, Lines and TRO budget. Maintenance of the road markings would be absorbed as part of the annual maintenance budget. Disabled parking bays will be enforced by North Yorkshire Council parking enforcement as part of their daily duties.
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How will this proposal impact on the environment?
N.B There may be short term negative impact and longer term positive impact. Please include all potential impacts over the lifetime of a project and provide an explanation.
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Positive impact |
No impact |
Negative impact |
Explain why it will 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
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Explain how you plan to mitigate any negative impacts |
Explain how you plan to improve any positive outcomes as far as possible |
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Minimize greenhouse gas emissions eg. Reducing emissions from travel, increasing energy efficiencies etc. |
Emissions from travel |
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x |
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Emissions from construction |
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x |
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n/a |
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Emissions from running of buildings |
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x |
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n/a |
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Other |
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x |
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Minimise waste: reduce, reuse, recycle and compost eg. reducing use of single use plastic |
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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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How will this proposal impact on the environment?
N.B There may be short term negative impact and longer term positive impact. Please include all potential impacts over the lifetime of a project and provide an explanation.
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Positive impact |
No impact |
Negative impact |
Explain why it will 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
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Explain how you plan to mitigate any negative impacts |
Explain how you plan to improve any positive outcomes as far as possible |
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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 eg. 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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None |
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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.
In summary, the Highway Authority’s recommendation to install a disabled parking bay is expected to have a negligible impact on environmental issues. These proposals are not expected to have a significant effect on traffic speeds. The proposals are not anticipated to have any impact on the choice of mode of transport.
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Sign off section
This climate change impact assessment was completed by:
Authorised by relevant Assistant Director (signature): Barrie Mason
Date: 31/03/2026
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