Object
Publication Plan November 2022
Representation ID: 4638
Received: 22/12/2022
Respondent: CWC Group - Clowes Developments
Agent: Savills
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Object to policy HC12, because it is not in accordance with national policy. Where a need for NDSS is identified, the PPG (Reference ID: 56-020-20150327) requires Councils to take account of the need for the standards, the potential impact on viability and the timing of introducing the standards.
The Internal Space Standards Topic Paper (November 2022) fails to recognise that those considering renting or home ownership have different budgets and aspirations. An inflexible policy approach to NDSS for all new dwellings will impact on affordability and affect choice in the market. In this regard, the Council should focus on good design and usable space to ensure that dwellings are fit for purpose.