Object

Representation ID: 17166

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: The Norris & Holmes Families

Agent: Savills

Housing Distribution - Bradford NE

In the context of Recommendation 4 there should be a revision to the housing targets to raise the overall number which will have a 'trickle down’ effect on the figures quoted in this draft policy.

Schedule 1 of Policy SP8 indicates that the overall numbers for North East Bradford have dropped from 4,400 to 1,850 over the plan period - a decrease by over 50% - more than most. The reduction is not proportionate amongst the quadrants and there is no evidence which sets out the rationale as to why certain areas have been reduced more severely than others.

As detailed previously, delivering Brownfield sites within the city centre is challenging in BMDC.

Recommendation 6: Amend SP8, Schedule 1 in line with implications of recommendation 4, whilst redistributing growth in accordance with the capacity and viability of sites - recognising the full ability of the site to contribute to delivering the required housing. In the interests of effective plan making.