Local Plan Evidence Framework

Organisation

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Town Hall, Monson Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1RS

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES WOULD INCLUDE: •Housing Needs Study including affordable housing •Housing Market Assessment •Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment •Urban Capacity/Density Study •Garden Settlement study

Contract period: 7 October 2026 → 31 October 2030

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: •Green Belt Study •Strategic Flood Risk Assessment •Historic Environment Review •Conservation Area Appraisal

Contract period: 7 October 2026 → 31 October 2030

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: •Landscape Studies •Sensitivity Assessments/updates •National Landscape Setting Analysis •Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments for potential site allocations •Biodiversity evidence base •Species and habitat data •Site specific surveys (e.g. grassland/wood pasture/BNG) •Habitat Regulations Assessment

Contract period: 7 October 2026 → 31 October 2030

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: •Economic Needs Study •Town Centre uses study including retail and commercial leisure •Tourism and tourist accommodation study

Contract period: 7 October 2026 → 31 October 2030

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: •Local Plan Transport Evidence Base •Transport Strategy/Infrastructure Delivery Plan input •Parking Strategy •Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan update

Contract period: 7 October 2026 → 1 October 2030

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: •Strategic Environmental Assessment/Sustainability Appraisal •Health Impact Assessment •Energy Policy Viability Report •Climate Adaptation in buildings •Embodied carbon/lifecycle carbon assessment of the Local Plan Review, including a look at low carbon construction materials •Water capacity/efficiency study

Contract period: 7 October 2026 → 1 October 2030

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: •Indoor/Built Sports Facility Needs Assessment •Open Space Study •Playing Pitch Strategy

Contract period: 7 October 2026 → 31 October 2030

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: •Full Plan Viability Assessment for Local Plan •CIL evidence

Contract period: 7 October 2026 → 31 October 2030

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Application Deadline

7 August 2026

Closed

Estimated Value

£5,000,000

WAC Reference

WAC-619942

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