Object

Representation ID: 27547

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: E.M. Farming & Leisure Ltd

Agent: McLoughlin Planning

Housing Need and Requirement

Policy approach is not sound. It is inconsistent with national policy (NPPF & PPG).

Substantial concern that the housing requirement (1.704 p.a.) is significantly below the identified Local Housing Need (LHN) as calculated by the Standard Method, which is 2,295 dwellings per year.
No adequate explanation of departure from national policy or Government’s objective to boost housing supply.

Should amend the housing requirement to better reflect the LHN identified by the Standard Method, and take into consideration circumstances set out in the PPG where it may be appropriate to plan for a higher figure and extended plan period to 2040.

Suggested that Policy SP8 should set out a new housing target of 45,900 dwellings, as a minimum; equivalent to 2,295 units per annum for the period to 2040.

SLA identifies supply of 33,466 units –potential shortfall of 12,400 units against the LHN. Housing trajectory is concerning. Plan should be more aspirational about delivery from adoption.