To inform the preparation of the South Gloucestershire Core Strategy we are collecting evidence about the area from a variety of sources. The evidence base is continually being updated and documents will be added to this page as they become available - see 'Read More' on the right hand side of this page.
Community Profiles for South Gloucestershire These profiles are part of the sustainability appraisal process and have been published as part of the Sustainability Appraisal, which can be viewed by clicking on the 'Consultation documents' link in the 'Have your say' box on the right of this page.
Urban Extension Options - constraints and sustainability appraisal This forms part of the sustainability appraisal process and has been published on the Sustainability Appraisal web page. To view the Sustainability Appraisal documents please click on the 'Consultation documents' link in the 'Have your say' box on the right of this screen.
West of England Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) A joint study with 5 other authorities (Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Somerset and West Wiltshire). This work is in progress.
South Gloucestershire Housing Needs Survey, John Herington Associates 2003
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) Work in progress
Residential Land Availability Survey An annual survey, the most recent of which is 2007
South Gloucestershire Transport: Annual Progress Report 2005
Joint Local Transport Plan Delivery Report 2006
Town Centres and Retailing in South Gloucestershire An annual survey, the most recent of which is 2007
Shopping Parades and single shops survey The summary data on shopping parades is in the Town Centres and Retailing report for August 2006. The single shops survey was also carried out in August 2006
Retail study for South Gloucestershire To be commissioned
Employment Land Study Work in progress
Employment and Non Residential Land Availability Survey An annual survey, the most recent of which is 2007
PPG17 Open Space, Sport and Recreation Audit Work in progress
Green infrastructure in the West of England These datasets can be accessed via the website link under 'Other websites'
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment To be commissioned
Avonmouth-Severnside Flood Risk Study The council, together with Bristol City Council and the Lower Severn Drainage Board, commissioned this study for the Avonmouth-Severnside area as it is at risk from flooding. The Study provides flood risk information to inform the land allocation process, assist with development control decisions and inform the wider community in matters relating to development and flood risk. Phase 4 of this assessment is to be undertaken in mid 2008. The summary report of the work completed so far is available from the link on this page. A copy of this report and the accompanying maps is also available on a CD from the Lower Severn Drainage Board (tel. 01454 413340 contact James Druett).
Annual Reports by the South West Regional Aggregates Working Party (SWRAWP) Available on the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) website -see link under Other Websites