Object

Representation ID: 29715

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Keyland Developments Ltd

Agent: Barton Wilmore

Our Client does support the principle of setting out a Local Area Strategy and Plan for the site (NE23/E) as it indicates the strategic importance of the development.

However, we do have some concerns with the information set out within the strategy. It is noted that a plan is included which suggests indicative phasing of site NE23/E, and whilst it is similar to the phasing parameters plan submitted as part of planning application 19/02504/MAF, they do not align. Given that the Council have confirmed agreement in principle to the parameters put forward by the landowner, we would suggest that the Council revise the indicative phasing so that they align with the submitted and agreed parameters plan.

This is important because the Council then outline an indicative delivery timeline and whilst we would not dispute the timings, it is based on the indicative phasing set out within the Local Area Strategy rather than the phasing parameters plan mentioned above.

We would be concerned as to how the Council may view the inconsistencies between the application submission documents and the information in the Local Plan going forward and how the current and future applications may be impacted. We suggest that these elements of the Local Area Strategy need to be revised to ensure consistency moving forward. Indeed, given that the current application, if approved will be underpinned by parameters plans covering these matters, we would question whether they are required.