Below is a schedule of the main elements of the evidence base for the Core Strategy that have been undertaken by, commissioned by or involved the District Council. In addition, the evidence base includes various documents produced at national or regional level. These have been arranged in the same order as in the Core Strategy Emerging Strategy consultation document for ease of use, and many are available to view online.
General
Annual Monitoring Report 2010-2011Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment): Scoping Report 2006
Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment): Working Note on Issues and Options consultation document on LDF and Sustainable Community Strategy 2006
Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment): Working Note on Core Strategy Issues and Options consultation document 2007
Leisure, culture and tourism
St Albans City & District Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy 2005
Active Hertfordshire: Sports Facilities Strategy 2007-2016 (2008)
Enjoy! A Tourism Strategy for St Albans City and District 2003-2005
Interim Hotels Study 2005
Green infrastructure, natural environment and countryside
St Albans District Green Infrastructure Plan 2011St Albans District Green Infrastructure Plan 2011 Appendices
St Albans City & District Playing Pitch Strategy 2005
Verulamium Park Masterplan 2008
St Albans District Council: Study to Inform Appropriate Assessment (Screening Report) 2008
Watling Chase Community Forest Plan 1995
Watling Chase Community Forest Plan Review 2001
Landscape Character Assessment, Evaluation and Guidelines for Southern Hertfordshire 2001
Landscape Character Assessment, Evaluation and Guidelines for Northern HertfordshireHertfordshire Biodiversity Action Plan 2001
Habitat Survey for St Albans City and District – A Nature Conservation Reference Guide 1998
St Albans City and District Urban Wildlife Survey 2001