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Representation ID: 24608

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Gleeson Homes

Agent: Pegasus Group (Leeds)

-The site is at ‘very low’ risk of surface water flooding.
-Not located within a conservation area and does not contain any listed buildings.
-Extensive development within the land surrounding these assets - now located in a firmly modern context within no legibility of their historic surroundings. It is not considered that the proposed development will cause harm to the significance of these heritage assets through changes within their wider surroundings.
-NPPF(para 68) seeks to promote the development of a good mix of sites. The site would provide a modest amount of growth of approximately 60 no. dwellings.
- A stage 2 site investigation has been undertaken. Abnormal costs to development arising from the ground conditions are understood. The site is deliverable, and our client is keen to progress as soon as possible, which will assist in delivering 5-year housing land supply. It is not necessary for the development to be placed in a later phase of the plan.
-Site is identified as a playing pitch under Policy OS4 (RUDP), however has not been in active sports use for over 10 years.
-Site has been subject of previous planning permissions for residential development, dating from the early/mid 1990's. Given the site’s proximity to an area of recreation open space located adjacent to the site, it is considered that the proposed development would not result in any deficiency in the locale.
-Site is deliverable for housing and our client is committed to bringing forward the development opportunity.
-Site will make a significant contribution to the overall housing requirement in a suitable and sustainable urban location.