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Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mackenzie Miller Homes

Asiant : Lichfields (Birmingham)

7.1 In general, Mackenzie Miller Homes agrees with the Council’s proposed approach to
require developments to provide appropriate on- and off-site infrastructure and to make
contributions towards the delivery of infrastructure.
7.2 It is an appropriate approach for developments to alleviate their impacts and where
possible and necessary make contributions towards associated infrastructure. It will be
essential for the Council to prepare an Infrastructure Delivery Plan [IDP], which sets out
the necessary infrastructure to mitigate the proposed development allocations (especially
for any strategic developments and New Settlements) as the SWCs progress the SWLP.
7.3 The NPPF is clear that planning policies should be “clearly written and unambiguous, so it
is evident how a decision maker should react to development proposals” (Para 16d). In
addition, Paragraph 35 clearly states that:
“Plans should set out the contributions expected from development. This should include
setting out the levels and types of affordable housing provision required, along with other
infrastructure (such as that needed for education, health, transport, flood and water
management, green and digital infrastructure). Such policies should not undermine the
deliverability of the plan.” (Emphasis Added)
7.4 As such, it is critical that the emerging plan is clear through site-specific allocations the
level and type of infrastructure improvements that are necessary for each development
allocation.
7.5 Furthermore, the NPPF is also clear that planning policies should have regard to the
economic viability of sites (Para 68) and should not undermine the deliverability of the
Local Plan (Para 35). Planning policies should be underpinned by proportionate evidence
including a viability assessment that cumulatively tests the impact of infrastructure
requirements on the viability of any allocated sites. This should include any site-specific
infrastructure required to support the delivery of some sites, as well as any Community
Infrastructure Levy.