Support

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

Representation ID: 10004

Received: 29/07/2022

Respondent: Inspired Villages

Representation Summary:

Inspired Villages supports Policy DM1(S) as it recognises the unviability of C2 uses providing affordable housing. There is a significant amount of floorspace given to the provision of on-site facilities and amenities, which are referred to as non-saleable space, higher construction costs, slower sales rates, staffing, etc. Furthermore, there have been a number of appeals (please refer to para.2.16 of the attached document) that have confirmed the application of affordable housing policy to C2 uses acts as a barrier to development. Inspired Villages therefore supports Policy DM1(S) and find the provisions of this policy to be sound.

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