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ID sylw: 106595

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: The Umberslade Estate

Asiant : Sworders

Site Ref ID 41
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 41, 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 site 41 is taken forward irrespective of the decision re SG24.