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Representation ID: 10227

Received: 29/07/2022

Respondent: Mr Ben Pile

Agent: Optimis Consulting

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Distribution of Growth (DS5(S))
2.26 Through application of the Standard Method for calculating housing need, a total of 27,100 new homes are required in the borough over the plan period 2020-2040. The Local Plan Review, therefore, needs to facilitate the provision of a further 12,275 residential units through allocations beyond those previously allocated in the Local Plan 2030, adopted in July 2021, and Neighbourhood Plans. This comprises a total increase of 40% in comparison to the housing growth outlined in the Local Plan 2030.
2.27 Draft Policy DS5(S) of the emerging Local Plan 2040 sets out proposals for a total of 13,550 residential units through proposed allocations in line with the Spatial Strategy, resulting in an over delivery of 1,274 units throughout the plan period. The over provision outlined implies shortfalls in delivery with the identified approach are already anticipated and this does add some flexibility, but it is unclear what this is based on. Nonetheless, 1,274 units will not be sufficient in overcoming the potentially significant delays in the delivery of new settlement because of identified risks pertaining to infrastructure delivery and delays in the planning process.
2.28 The draft Policy also refers to the remaining rural areas and villages, however, identifies no additional residential land in these locations. As such, it is not considered relevant to note this within the policy as it does not relate to the distribution of growth as set out in the emerging Local Plan.