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ID sylw: 107252

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: CEMEX UK Operations Ltd

Asiant : Victoria Bullock

• The SWLP will be prepared in the context of the NPPF 2024.
• It will need to plan for sufficient new homes to meet the new Standard Method. This is a notable step change to that currently planned for based on the HEDNA housing figures.
• Factors such as infrastructure improvements, economic growth, unmet need from neighbouring authorities and affordable housing need can justify a higher housing requirement than the Standard Method.
• Neighbouring authorities have identified, or are anticipating, unmet need.
• The housing requirement is therefore likely to rise beyond the Standard Method.
• There is a need for a period of reflection to ensure that the growth strategy reflects the above, moreover that it will facilitate a 5-year HLS.
• In our view there is an undue reliance on new settlements to meet need.
• There is a lack of clarity as to how sites beyond new settlements and strategic growth locations will come forward.
• The approach to SWLP Part 2 is unclear and the programme for preparation is likely to result in a gap in 5-year HLS.