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Representation ID: 6297

Received: 10/09/2021

Respondent: Messrs A Porter, H Fowler, W Salsbury Ltd

Agent: DLP Planning Limited

It is, however, noted that at this stage there are significant gaps in the Council’s evidence base, particularly in terms of infrastructure delivery, viability, and development timescales. The Council’s own Preferred Options substantially rely upon large-scale strategic sites which are particularly affected by these gaps in evidence.
In order to provide choice and flexibility as part of an appropriate strategy it is therefore critical that sites selected for development in the urban area secure the benefits of early delivery. This will help to address the risks of non- delivery from the other components that the Council relies upon in the emerging Local Plan 2040 and distinguishes additional urban sites (such as our clients’ Peacocks site) from existing Town Centre sites that have been subject to significant and historic delays. This renders support for growth in the urban area an important part of any approach to the strategy.
Please refer to our supporting representations for further information.