Object

Representation ID: 29954

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Harworth Group PLC

Agent: Rob Moore

Housing Need and Requirement

Having regard for the New Standard Methodology, the 35% cities and urban centres uplift equates to an additional 596 homes per year within the Bradford District and creates a ‘policy on’ housing need figure of 2,300 new homes per year. This is a significant increase from the 1,704 proposed within policy SP8. It is therefore a matter of national policy that the local authorities with the 20 largest urban areas meet these new figures. We understand this is not optional.

Recommendation 4: The Council implement the 35% uplift as set out by MHCLG. BMDC should therefore adopt a housing target of at least 2,300 dpa in the interests of NPPF compliant, justified and positive plan making. We understand this is not optional.

Recommendation 5: The Council should review its evidence base to understand and adopt a ‘policy on’ housing figure to align the ambitions of the Leeds City Region Growth Strategy, in the interests of justified and positive plan making.