Paragraph 3.5 suggests that a stepped housing trajectory approach is being considered which could mean the delivery target being kept to 970 dwelling per year until 2030 and increased to 1,580 dwellings per year for the rest of the plan period. This approach to the housing trajectory is not supported. This approach would not deliver the levels of housing that is required by the standards method of 1,275 dwellings per year for 10 years of the plan. This and the likelihood that the Arc will increase the housing requirement in the Borough could mean that there is a significant risk of creating a housing supply issue from the outset. It is important to ensure that the Plan is positively prepared and seeks to meet the areas objectively assessed needs. The Plan also needs to be justified to ensure the strategy is appropriate, based on proportionate evidence and takes account of reasonable alternatives.