Object

Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation

Representation ID: 3787

Received: 25/08/2021

Respondent: Mr Ian Nicholls

Representation Summary:

With the absence of strong local media the intentions are not well reported. Changes to the planning framework are leading to poorer quality homes and for example have resulted in inappropriate conversion of commercial buildings to residential use. Thus the national transit is not towards quality new homes. The development of peripheral areas around towns and the loss of brownfield sites without commensurate provision for existing communities is leading to a loss of outside amenity. Greater flexibility for local communities is needed as well as a stronger voice for example where there is only one tier of local authority.

Full text:

With the absence of strong local media the intentions are not well reported. Changes to the planning framework are leading to poorer quality homes and for example have resulted in inappropriate conversion of commercial buildings to residential use. Thus the national transit is not towards quality new homes. The development of peripheral areas around towns and the loss of brownfield sites without commensurate provision for existing communities is leading to a loss of outside amenity. Greater flexibility for local communities is needed as well as a stronger voice for example where there is only one tier of local authority.