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ID sylw: 108571

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Corbally Group (Harbury) Ltd

Asiant : Pegasus Group

The policy states that new residential development must comply with the Nationally Described Space Standards (NDSS). Footnote 51 of the NPPF is clear that planning policies should only refer to NDSS where the need for this can be justified. The attempted justification within the supporting text is weak and unconvincing. No evidence is provided to demonstrate that the size of new homes is diminishing, as alleged, and only two appeal decisions have been considered.

If the use of NDSS is subsequently justified and pursued, the policy should be sufficiently flexible to recognise that well-designed house types, which fall slightly below NDSS, will be acceptable. The policy should also make provision for additional flexibility in relation to affordable housing as many registered providers have their own requirements.

The draft policy also states that homes should be provided to M4(2) and M4(3) standards. This aspect of the policy must be based on evidence to be justified. The HEDNA does provide some support for this, but is now out-of-date.

Notwithstanding, Corbally Group contend that it is unnecessary to include an M4(2) and/or M4(3) requirement in the SWLP Part 1. The Building Regulations 2010 'Access to and use of buildings' Approved document Part M already provides specific requirements.