Support

Representation ID: 10937

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: P&D Northern Asset Management

Agent: Pegasus Group (Manchester)

We support this policy but note that the Council are failing to abide by its principles by not positively planning for the number of homes that are required, that was and continues to be clearly set out in the recently adopted Core Strategy and the Local Housing Need requirement.

For the new Local Plan to be found sound, it must positively plan for a minimum 2,300 homes per annum.

Based on a 20 year plan period which we advocate under our response to Question 1, this would equate to 46,000 new homes, which is very similar to that advocated in the adopted Core Strategy bearing in mind the proposed New Local Plan will plan for a longer period of time.

There is no credible evidence available to suggest this level of development cannot be adequately planned for and met in a sustainable manner within the City Region.