Second Deposit LDP
7. Strategic Objectives
7.1 The current Adopted LDP's strategic objectives were utilised as a starting point for the identification of strategic objectives for the Revised LDP.
7.2 The emergence of a range of contextual and policy drivers since 2014, most notably the Well Being of Future Generations Act 2015, regional working including the signing of the Swansea Bay City Deal in 2017 and provisions of Future Wales and the emerging work of the Corporate Joint Committees mean that the Adopted LDP Strategic Objectives needed review. There was also a need to ensure to ensure that the Revised LDP strategic objectives were interwoven with the key issues and vision.
7.3 The Carmarthenshire Well Being Plan's wellbeing objectives have been utilised to group the Revised LDP's Strategic Objectives. This ensures that a local interpretation of wellbeing is interwoven into the strategic objectives and the Plan's strategy from the outset. Whilst not directly identified as Revised LDP strategic objectives in themselves, the Council's wellbeing objectives, as outlined within the Corporate Strategy 2018 – 2023 (Updated 2021) have played an informing role[36].
7.4 The Revised LDP strategic objectives are sufficiently aspirational and ambitious but are also deliverable within a spatial planning context. They respond and deliver upon the Plan's key issues and provide a platform for delivering its vision. They provide a platform for a Sound Plan, notably in terms of their fit, appropriateness and deliverability [37]
7.5 The strategic objectives are cross referenced to the relevant Revised LDP issue and are also subject to an analysis in terms of whether they are SMART (Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant and Time Bound).
(5) 7.6 The Revised LDP strategic objectives are below.
Healthy Habits - People have a good quality of life, and make healthy choices about their lives and environment.
Early Intervention - To make sure that people have the right help at the right time; as and when they need it.
SO4 To ensure that the principles of equal opportunities and social inclusion are upheld by promoting access to a high quality and diverse mix of public services, healthcare, shops, leisure facilities and work opportunities, as well as vibrant town centres.
LDP Issues addressed
2, 3, 9, 11, 14,16,18, 22, 25, 26, 32, UCI2
Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant and Time Bound
Yes
Aspirational and Ambitious
Yes
Strong Connections - Strongly connected people, places and organisations that are able to adapt to change.
SO6 To ensure that the principles of spatial sustainability are upheld by directing development to sustainable locations with access to services and facilities and wherever possible encouraging the reuse of previously developed land.
LDP Issues addressed
5, 7,13, 22, 23, 26, 32
Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant and Time Bound
Yes
Aspirational and Ambitious
Yes
SO7 To make a significant contribution towards tackling the cause and adapting to the effect of Climate Change, including promoting renewable energy and the efficient use and safeguarding of resources.
LDP Issues addressed
5, 7,13, 24, 26, 32, 33, UCI 3, UCI 4
Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant and Time Bound
Yes
Aspirational and Ambitious
Yes
Prosperous People and Places - To maximise opportunities for people and places in both urban and rural parts of our county.
SO9 To protect and enhance the diverse character, distinctiveness, safety and vibrancy of the County's communities by promoting a place making approach and a sense of place.
LDP Issues addressed
8, 26, 28, 31, 32, UCI 2, UCI 5
Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant and Time Bound
Yes
Aspirational and Ambitious
Yes
(1) SO10 To make provision for an appropriate number and mix of quality homes across the County based around the principles of sustainable socio-economic development and equality of opportunities.
LDP Issues addressed
3, 17, 18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26,28, 29, 32
Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant and Time Bound
Yes
Aspirational and Ambitious
Yes
SO12 To encourage investment & innovation in rural and urban areas by making adequate provision to meet employment need and to contribute at a regional level to the delivery of the Swansea Bay City Deal.
LDP Issues addressed
1, 2, 3, 4, 15, 16, 23, 25, 26, 32
Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant and Time Bound
Yes
Aspirational and Ambitious
Yes
(1) SO13 To make provision for sustainable & high quality all year round tourism related initiatives.
LDP Issues addressed
4, 25, 26, 32, UCI 2
Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant and Time Bound
Yes
Aspirational and Ambitious
Yes
[36] The Issues Vision and Objectives Topic Paper contains compatibility assessments between the Revised LDP strategic objectives, the Revised LDP strategic objectives and the Council's wellbeing objectives and the Revised LDP strategic objectives against the Sustainability Appraisal framework.
[37] Welsh Government Local Development Plan Manual – Edition 3
