Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 6547
Received: 13/09/2021
Respondent: Bedfordia Developments Ltd and Bedfordshire Charitable Trust Ltd
Agent: DLP Planning Limited
Paragraph 3.8 (Level of Employment Growth) – Comment
2.9 The Council’s conclusions in the Employment Land Topic Paper to take account of the limited opportunities for high density office development and the majority of demand from within lower density business parks are generally supported.
2.10 It is recognised that the Council’s requirement for a minimum additional allocation of 123ha employment land represents an ambitious target and takes account of relatively limited existing supply. However, the approach to identify the overall land required cannot be considered sound without undertaking more detailed analysis of the potential jobs growth and floorspace needs associated with testing a wider range of jobs forecasts.