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ID sylw: 106559

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Edward Muntz

Asiant : Sworders

HELAA - Site Ref ID 672 (Part B Assessment)
Site Name: Land to the South West of Hockley Heath
As the HELAA part B scores will be an important consideration in the selection of sites for allocation within
the SWLP, it is imperative that the method of assessing these is consistent and robust, so as not to erroneously or unintentionally discount suitable sites.
Paragraph 3.13 of the HELAA methodology states in relation to how part B scores influence site selection
in decision making that scores are not decisions; they are a tool to inform decision making. Site 672, as part of SG24, should not be considered less favourable as a result of the inconsistencies and errors raised in HELAA part B, which have resulted in a considerably higher score than is warranted and is not representative of the site’s suitability for development.
As a result of the unclear application of the combined weighting factor in the assessment, however, and as
detailed in our earlier comments, whilst we have demonstrated that the site’s score should be considerably lower, it is not possible to calculate what the correct overall score should be.
We strongly recommend this site is taken forward irrespective of the decision re SG24.