Object

Representation ID: 1908

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Lichfields

Policy HC11 – Space About Dwellings and Internal Space
Standards
Taylor Wimpey objects to Policy HC11.
Taylor Wimpey notes that the Government’s decision to make these standards optional suggests that they do not expect all properties to be built in accordance with them.
With regard these criteria, we firstly note that no need evidence is provided in the SSLP and there appear to be nothing in the evidence base to justify the policy requirement.
An inflexible policy approach to NDSS for all new dwellings will impact on affordability and effect customer choice.
Taylor Wimpey considers that additional evidence needs to be provided if the Council wishes to proceed with this policy approach. If the Council is able to provide
sufficient evidence to justify the policy, Taylor Wimpey considers that a transitional period should be applied.