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ID sylw: 108661

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Cora

Asiant : Woolf Bond Planning

Whilst it is recognised that new settlements could have a role in contributing towards housing delivery, it is important that this does not undermine the wider requirements to ensure existing communities can thrive and grow, consistent with the advice in the NPPF. It is on this basis that the plan should include other sources of supply, both in the short and longer term, especially given the extended timeframe and realistic delivery rates from new settlements. Nevertheless, for clarity, we have no comments on the potential sites for new settlements.
The Plan therefore as currently prepared is not sound for the following reason: 1) It is not effective as it does not demonstrate how new settlements will adequately ensure sufficient delivery to achieve the minimum housing requirements in the NPPF.
To address this matter of soundness; a) Any provision for new settlements should both acknowledge the extended lead in times for new settlements alongside recognising that the plan should not hinder the ability of existing communities to grow and thrive throughout the entire plan period.