Object

Representation ID: 7436

Received: 03/09/2021

Respondent: Mr D De Massey

Agent: CC Town PLanning

Our client has reviewed the discussion of those various growth options set out within
the DS document and is supportive of the conclusions which the document reaches,
particularly in respect of those growth options along the ‘Transport Corridor’ which do
not involve the creation of new settlements.
Whilst further commentary is provided in respect of the growth options later within this
submission, it is urged that the Council remain mindful, from the outset, of the
implications for the emerging LP arising from the recently published National Planning
Policy Framework which was revised in July 2021 after the launch of the current public
consultation.
Para 22 of the revised NPPF is clear; where a new settlement forms part of the
strategy, policies should be set within a vision that looks further ahead (at least 30
years) to consider the likely timescale for delivery. As such the client’s position is that
the emerging LP is not the correct document to allocate land for a new settlement and
any such proposals should be considered over the longer term and catered for within
a future LP or alternative DPD.
To this end, the client is largely supportive of growth Option 2a and the conclusions
of the DS confirm this to be a suitable option for the future strategic development of
the Borough. However, it is considered that minor revisions to the strategy posed by
Option 2a could be suitably undertaken to ensure that the overarching strategic growth
targets up to 2040 can be achieved.