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Representation ID: 16346

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Newett Homes

Agent: Quod North

Newett Homes support BCC’s proposed residential allocation to the south of Crack Lane, Wilsden (Ref. WI2/H) (Figure 3.1). However, they disagree with elements of the Site Allocation Proforma and the Site’s SA assessment.

The Site is deliverable now and could reasonably come
forward for development in the first five years of the DBLP. The Policy’s suggested timescale of six to ten years should therefore be revised.

The proposed ‘Development Considerations’ included in the draft Policy requires off-site compensatory improvements to the surrounding Green Belt - this should be removed. This requirement would not satisfy NPPF tests (para 55 & 56).

A number of issues are raised with regards to the SA assessment of the site and modifications proposed.

Newlett Homes disagree with the Green belt Assessment and its conclusion that there will be moderate impact.