10. Cumulative monitoring of rural development impacts

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ComponentCumulative monitoring of rural development impacts
What It DeliversEnsures small rural schemes are tracked for combined impact.
FunctionPrevent “salami-slicing” of rural schemes that avoid scrutiny by staying under thresholds.
Legal BasisEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2017 + Monitoring Best Practice
Completion CriteriaGIS-enabled system or spreadsheet tracking small-site rural approvals, with periodic internal review for combined impact (e.g. thresholds for EIA).
How to ImplementTrack all rural approvals and assess combined impact regularly.
Timeline1–3 months setup; ongoing
OwnerGIS / Planning Policy Team
🟢 Phase 1: Immediate Action via Existing Tools
Glossary of Key Terms
🟢 Phase 1: Immediate Action via Existing Tools
Glossary of Key Terms
📘 Disclaimer:

This document is a conceptual proposal prepared for consideration by East Hampshire District Council (EHDC). It does not represent current policy but outlines an optional framework that EHDC could choose to adopt, pilot, or develop further. It has been designed to be implementable in its current form or used as a foundation for future formal guidance or policy inclusion.