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Representation ID: 4282

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Member of Parliament for South Staffordshire

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

National policy has changed significantly, especially in December 2022, and significant updates should be made to the plan. The written statement made on 6th December by the Secretary of State announced several changes, including a move to make housing need targets advisory. The district council should take advantage of these material changes to ensure that the character of our communities and our Green Belt are properly protected. A commitment was also given to allow a two year period for plans to be revised for plans at an advanced stage of preparation.

The Local Plan should be paused while these changes take effect, revise down its housing numbers in line with new proposed guidance and ensure it can protect as much Green Belt as possible.