Object

Representation ID: 20003

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Avant Homes

Agent: Tetra Tech (Leeds)

we agree with the Council’s contention under paragraph B of Policy SP5, with regard to exceptional circumstances.

However we do not consider the policy goes far enough and does not plan positively for a sufficient amount, and variety, of housing land to come forward where it is needed, to address the diverse market needs that exist across the district.

It is important that the development strategy is not overly reliant on brownfield sites. Policy SP5 as drafted leaves no headroom for shortfalls in delivery that may develop, particularly in some of the more central areas. Further allocations are required, and Policy SP5 should be amended to redress the concerns on undersupply and the balance of supply across the district in line with the sustainable settlement hierarchy. The Council need to be able to demonstrate that Green Belt boundaries will not need to be altered at the end of the plan period.

We consider that there is capacity for further housing to be accommodated on sustainable sites on the edge of Menston which are well served by public transport and do not compromise the purposes of Green Belt.