Object

Representation ID: 16958

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Avant Homes

Agent: ID Planning

Object (para 3.5.27): We consider the 35% housing uplift should be applied to the requirement; this would require greater greenbelt release to ensure sufficient sites are provided to meet the requirement. The plan should identify additional green belt sites to meet a higher requirement based on the 35% uplift. In addition, areas of safeguarded land should be shown on the Policies Map to address under-delivery and be available if a five year housing land supply cannot be met. Areas identified for Safeguarded land will meet longer term development needs for housing and ensure that Green Belt boundaries can endure beyond the plan period.

Required Change
The policy and policies map should be amended to provide additional releases of Green Belt sites and Safeguarded land allocations to meet the housing requirement and ensure the longevity of Green Belt boundaries whilst ensuring the housing requirement is met.