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Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Spitfire Homes

Asiant : Harris Lamb

Whilst we support the proposal for the emerging Plan to provide guidance on densities, including different density aspirations for different areas, there is no detail in the draft policy on the density levels that will be sought in any particular area or location. We therefore reserve the right to comment on this matter further once actual density levels are confirmed.
The Councils should be mindful of the fact that density levels should be realistic. The density levels sought should reflect the Councils housing mix requirements, the need for NDSS housing should it ultimately becomes a policy requirement, and other policy requirements that have an effect on size of properties and plots. In addition, consideration needs to be given to the mandatory requirement to achieve a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain on all sites.
In allocating sites and considering their capacity the Council should also carefully consider gross to net development ratios. Green infrastructure policies, the requirement to try and provide BNG on site, and open space requirements generally, are likely to mean that gross to net development ratios are likely to decrease. This means that site size will need to increase to accommodate green infrastructure.