📘 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.
| Component | Cumulative monitoring of rural development impacts |
| What It Delivers | Ensures small rural schemes are tracked for combined impact. |
| Function | Prevent “salami-slicing” of rural schemes that avoid scrutiny by staying under thresholds. |
| Legal Basis | Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2017 + Monitoring Best Practice |
| Completion Criteria | GIS-enabled system or spreadsheet tracking small-site rural approvals, with periodic internal review for combined impact (e.g. thresholds for EIA). |
| How to Implement | Track all rural approvals and assess combined impact regularly. |
| Timeline | 1–3 months setup; ongoing |
| Owner | GIS / Planning Policy Team |