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ID sylw: 102773

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: The Ragley Estate

Asiant : Stansgate Planning

The SWLP Preferred Options does not currently conform to national planning policy and must be redrafted to reflect the latest version of the National Planning Policy Framework, currently that published in December 2024 (with February 2025 amendments).
Taking this into account, 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 to provide sufficient employment land to meet the Districts’ needs. The Policy must NOT set maximum provision figures as this would unnecessarily restrict the ability of the area to meet the key aims.
In respect of housing provision, all reference to the 2022 HEDNA should be removed. Instead the policy should set out the minimum number of homes needed assessed using the Standard Method (in accordance with Framework paragraph 62). Adequate flexibility must be built in to meet changing circumstances, and to accommodate housing needs arising from beyond the Districts’ boundaries.
The Plan proposes to meet much of the housing requirement though the allocation of new settlements and significant extensions to existing settlements. This is supported as an appropriate response to meeting housing needs within the Districts. Particular attention should be given to accommodating development in locations which are already supported by necessary infrastructure and facilities, as well as those where they can be provided.
In accordance with Framework paragraph 22 the plan period should be extended from 25 years to at least 30 years, and the housing and employment requirements increased accordingly.