Object
Publication Plan November 2022
Representation ID: 4286
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.