LDF evidence base

We have been developing a range of background studies that will inform the emerging Local Development Framework. These reports form the 'evidence base' of the LDF and will be made available on this page as they become available.

The evidence base forms the basis for the emerging Core Strategy and other LDF documents. You are invited to comment on any the evidence base studies (shown below) on an on-going basis to help us make sure it is fit for purpose. If you wish to make any comments please email ldf@newham.gov.uk.

Biodiversity

• Newham's Biodiversity Resource: Evidence Base for the LDF (pdf)
• Newham Biodiversity Action Plan, published by the Parks Service.

Employment

• Employment Land Review: Final Report (pdf)
• Employment Land Review: Appendices 1 to 6 (pdf)
• Employment Land Review: Business Survey Results (pdf)
• Employment Land Review: Employment Cluster Summary Report (pdf)

Flood risk

• Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

Food mapping

• Food Outlet Mapping in the London Borough of Newham (pdf)

Housing

• Newham Strategic Housing Market Assessment (pdf)
• Newham Affordable Housing Economic Viability Assessment (pdf)

Infrastructure

• Community Infrastructure Study: Baseline Report Executive Summary (pdf)
• Community Infrastructure Study: Baseline Report Main Report (pdf)
• Community Infrastructure Study: Future Needs and Infrastructure Plan Interim Report (pdf)
• Community Infrastructure Study: Future Needs Report Executive Summary (pdf)
• Community Infrastructure Study: Future Needs Report (pdf)
• Community Infrastructure Study: Culture and Regeneration (pdf)
• Community Infrastructure Study: Open Space Assessment (pdf)
• Community Infratsructure Study: Open Space Assessment Appendices (pdf)

Town centres and retail

• Town Centre and Retail Study: Executive Summary (pdf)
• Town Centre and Retail Study: Main Study (pdf)
• Town Centre and Retail Study: Plans and Appendices (pdf)

Urban design

• Newham Character Study: Final Version
• Newham Character Study: Final Version Appendices