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Representation ID: 28528

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Chartford Homes

Agent: Barton Wilmore

It is noted that the Policy seeks all new homes to meet the Nationally Described Space Standards (NDSS). The PPG is clear that NDSS can only be introduced into local planning policy where there is a clear and identified need to do so and that to do so would be viable.

Whilst in principle our Client understands why the Council may seek to introduce NDSS this must not be done on the basis of being an aspiration, they must be a clear and identified requirement to do so.

Similarly, the requirement for all new properties to meet Building Regulation M4(2) ‘accessible and adaptable dwellings’ and 5% of homes on major developments of 10 or more units meeting Building Regulations M4(3) ‘wheelchair user dwellings’ has to be fully evidenced before being introduced to policy.