Preferred Options 2025

No

Representation ID: 95695

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: David Wilson Homes

Agent: Harris Lamb

we do not consider robust evidence has been presented to require all homes to be NDSS compliant.

No

Representation ID: 95696

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: David Wilson Homes

Agent: Harris Lamb

we do not consider that there is robust evidence to justify the need for 5% self build plots on large new settlement allocations.

No

Representation ID: 95698

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: David Wilson Homes

Agent: Harris Lamb

There is no credible evidence to support the Councils proposed approach to GTAA provision.

No

Representation ID: 95703

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: David Wilson Homes

Agent: Harris Lamb

The requirements need fully viability testing to confirm they are appropriate.

No

Representation ID: 95704

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: David Wilson Homes

Agent: Harris Lamb

No. Draft Policy J largely reiterates the guidance contained in the NPPF and PPG on Flood Risk and the Sequential Test. It is unnecessary to repeat national policy in the SWLP. The SWLP should simply direct the reader to the NPPF and PPG.

No

Representation ID: 95705

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: David Wilson Homes

Agent: Harris Lamb

No. We support the design principles identified in Draft Policy Direction 25. However, it is noted that this is a “Policy Direction” that will be refined into a full draft policy in the Pre-Submission SWLP. It is, therefore, uncertain what the practical implications of the design principles will be at the present time. It is consequently difficult to comment further on the suitability or otherwise of a strategic design policy given the lack of detail and we reserve the right to comment on this at a later stage.

No

Representation ID: 95708

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: David Wilson Homes

Agent: Harris Lamb

The preparation of Design Codes should not delay the preparation and submission of planning applications. If a Design Code is in place planning applications should be prepared to be inconformity with its guidance. It should not, however, be necessary for developers to wait for Design Codes to be put in place before submitting planning applications or prior to their determination.

No

Representation ID: 95710

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: David Wilson Homes

Agent: Harris Lamb

seeking BNG of more than 10% will have viability issues. It shouldn't be sought if the councils want to ensure an efficient use of land.

No

Representation ID: 95712

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: David Wilson Homes

Agent: Harris Lamb

No. Draft Policy Direction 40 has the potential to add additional development costs that must be factored into a viability assessment produced with the Pre-Submission SWLP. In order for this Policy to be included in the SWLP the Councils must have an understanding of the impact of this Policy on scheme density, the net to gross development ratio of schemes, and the overall scheme costs.

No

Representation ID: 95714

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: David Wilson Homes

Agent: Harris Lamb

the 400m threshold should be removed from the policy. Where there is a need for open space to be provided off-site, the nature of that provision should be determined on the basis of the location of that site.