Object

Representation ID: 18398

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Johnson Mowat

Supports the position of the HBF regarding draft Policy HO9.

Part C / accessibility standards - it is incumbent on the Council to provide a local assessment evidencing the specific case for Bradford which justifies the inclusion of optional higher standards for accessible and adaptable homes in its Local Plan policy. If the Council can provide the evidence then the HBF recommends that an appropriate transition period is included within the policy.

The requirement for a greater proportion of dwellings to meet particular accessibility standards is likely to affect the overall level of development that may be achieved on a site, which then needs to be reflected in policies relating to the expected density of development (draft Policy HO2) and assessments of development viability.

The requirement at part E/1 of the Policy for all new market and affordable homes to meet the Nationally Described Space Standard (NDSS) for internal space in new dwellings should only be included if the Council can provide appropriate evidence to support this in terms of need, viability and timing as stated in PPG.