This guidance document focuses on the management of Hot Food Takeaways (HFTs) in East Sussex, aiming to promote healthier food environments and combat obesity. It highlights the role of local planning authorities in creating policies that regulate the proliferation of HFTs, especially in areas with high rates of obesity and deprivation. The guidance serves as a resource for public health officials, planners, and developers to understand the interconnections between HFTs, health outcomes, and community well-being.
- 2024 Hot Food Takeaway Public Health Guidance (pdf, 2MB)
- 2024 Hot Food Takeaway – Guidance Equality Considerations (pdf, 163KB)
- 2024 Hot Food Takeaway – Appendix B Planning Appeals (pdf, 696KB)
- 2024 Hot Food Takeaway – Supplementary Maps (pdf, 4MB)
Executive Summary
The document outlines the limited existing guidance on the relationship between public health and planning systems, particularly regarding HFTs. Its purpose is to assist local planning authorities in developing policies that promote healthy weight environments while addressing health inequalities in East Sussex. It emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach between public health and planning sectors to create healthier communities.
Vision
The vision articulated in the document focuses on maximizing planning opportunities to create healthy food environments, ensuring access to nutritious food, and addressing health inequalities linked to unhealthy weight. This is aimed at fostering sustainable lifestyles and protecting future generations from diet-related health issues.
Aims
The document aims to provide a comprehensive background on the obesity crisis, clarify how planning policies can be developed to address HFTs, and support local implementation through evidence-based recommendations. It seeks to highlight the increasing need for preventative measures in planning to combat the rising rates of obesity.
Intended Audience
The guidance targets a diverse audience involved in planning and health, including developers, local planning authority officers, public health officials, and other stakeholders. It aims to equip them with the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding HFT developments and their implications for community health.