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ID sylw: 101602

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Lovell Strategic Land

Asiant : Carter Jonas

Lovell supports the decision to bring forward a new Local Plan. Significant planning legislative changes have occurred since the two authorities adopted their current Local Plans, which predate the aspiration for a joint Local Plan. Given the context of the Government’s ambitions of 1.5m new homes and pro-growth business and employment policies it is critical that the Plan provides sufficient housing and economic growth. We support the idea of a longer plan-period, however it should be extended to a minimum of 30 years given the proposal for new settlements. If the Plan were adopted by late 2027, which is ambitious, it would cover only 23 full years. The Plan will likely require Modifications arising from Examination given the revisions to the NPPF. The timeframes should be shifted back to be more realistic.