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Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

5.21

Representation ID: 9477

Received: 29/07/2022

Respondent: Luton & Bedfordshire Green Party

Representation Summary:

We would ask that specific reference is made to so called 15 minute communities in this section.

Full text:

We would ask that specific reference is made to so called 15 minute communities in this section.

Comment

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

6.5

Representation ID: 9482

Received: 29/07/2022

Respondent: Luton & Bedfordshire Green Party

Representation Summary:

We recognise that this is national policy, but would like to point out that a price of £250,000 is not affordable for many looking for a first home. We do appreciate that the figure is a maximum as well.

Full text:

We recognise that this is national policy, but would like to point out that a price of £250,000 is not affordable for many looking for a first home. We do appreciate that the figure is a maximum as well.

Comment

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

6.8

Representation ID: 9485

Received: 29/07/2022

Respondent: Luton & Bedfordshire Green Party

Representation Summary:

We are not confident that this analysis will still be valid given current significant inflationary pressures especially energy costs.

Full text:

We are not confident that this analysis will still be valid given current significant inflationary pressures especially energy costs.

Comment

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

6.11

Representation ID: 9486

Received: 29/07/2022

Respondent: Luton & Bedfordshire Green Party

Representation Summary:

Expecting viability assessments to be paid by applicants increases barriers to access to affordable housing for those least able to afford it and most in need.

Full text:

Expecting viability assessments to be paid by applicants increases barriers to access to affordable housing for those least able to afford it and most in need.

Comment

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

6.12

Representation ID: 9487

Received: 29/07/2022

Respondent: Luton & Bedfordshire Green Party

Representation Summary:

Given a likely increase in rents due to increased mortgage costs being passed on we would ask that the maximum percentage be reduced.

Full text:

Given a likely increase in rents due to increased mortgage costs being passed on we would ask that the maximum percentage be reduced.

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