Object

Representation ID: 1451

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Barratt West Midlands

Agent: Savills

Policy HC9 – Design Requirements
We consider that the policy should be worded as set out in the NPPF. We consider that input should be had by developers to ensure that the design codes are market facing and deliverable.
Policy HC11 – Space about dwellings and internal space standards
The Council should provide justification on the requirement to meet the NDSS and provide further information on the potential impact on viability.
Policy HC12 – Parking Standards
Across the plan period, it is likely that electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure are likely to change /
advance therefore this policy should allow for flexibility.
Policy HC14 – Health Infrastructure
We do not consider that contributions should be sought from health providers for any allocations within the plan as they will be known developments.
Policy HC17 - Open Space
There is no justification as to why the open space needs to be ‘centrally located’.No definition of what constitutes ‘small’ is provided nor how applicants can demonstrate that it serves a purpose. Further clarity is sought on this matter as landscape buffers identified as ‘semi natural / natural open space’ can play an important role in connecting green infrastructure and pedestrian links.