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ID sylw: 101578

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Bellway Homes Ltd

Asiant : Stansgate Planning

The document does not conform to national planning policy and must be redrafted to reflect the latest National Planning Policy Framework version.

Draft Policy 1 must confirm the key priorities of the SWLP as required by the Framework - to significantly boost the supply of homes in a sustainable manner, and provide sufficient employment land to meet the Districts’ needs. It must NOT set maximum provision figures. These would unnecessarily restrict the ability of the area to meet the key aims.

For housing provision, references to the 2022 HEDNA should be removed. The policy should set out the minimum number of homes needed assessed using the Standard Method (see NPPF paragraph 62). Adequate flexibility must be incorporated for changing circumstances, and to accommodate housing needs arising from beyond the Districts’ boundaries.

We support meeting much of the housing requirement though new settlements and significant extensions to existing settlements. Particular attention should be given to accommodating development in locations already supported by necessary infrastructure and facilities, and those where they can be provided. In accordance with NPPF paragraph 22 the plan period should be extended from 25 years to at least 30 years, and housing and employment requirements increased accordingly.