Preferred Options November 2021

Support

Representation ID: 1910

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Lichfields

Policy HC14 – Health Infrastructure
As this policy requirement will affect allocations in the SSLP and will be used to inform infrastructure provision on these sites, Taylor Wimpey considers that any requirements for contributions towards existing facilities or the development of new facilities should be evidenced
in the Local Plan evidence base and identified in the Local Plan, and tested through the viability work which accompanies the Local Plan.

Object

Representation ID: 1911

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Lichfields

Policy HC17 – Open Space
We would also suggest that the policy makes clear that any requirements for open space will be assessed against existing provision in the area using the latest available information on open space provision. On this basis, we do not consider that the proposed policy requirement for equipped play to be provided by default is appropriate, as it may be the case that there are existing facilities within an acceptable walking distance which would be suitable to accommodate the needs of a development.

Object

Representation ID: 1912

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Lichfields

Policy HC19 – Wider Green Infrastructure Design Principles
As this policy would essential cover design matters Taylor Wimpey suggest that it may be better to integrate the content of this policy into Policy HC9 which deals
with design requirements

Support

Representation ID: 1913

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Lichfields

Policy EC10 - Developer contributions
Taylor Wimpey supports the use of s106 payments to fund infrastructure in principle. However, for the reasons set out in these representations, we are concerned that some of the infrastructure requirements for the Local Plan have yet to be fully established.
If CIL is to be introduced, the Council will need to be clear on what infrastructure it will cover and this should be distinct from any s106 contributions to avoid ‘double dipping’.

Support

Representation ID: 1914

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Lichfields

Policy EC11: Sustainable Transport
Refer the Council to our comments on Policy HC11 which relate to this subject.

Support

Representation ID: 1915

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Lichfields

Policy NB2 – Biodiversity
Draft Policy NB2 states that all new development will contribute a measurable net biodiversity gain. We note that legislation on this matter has recently been introduced in the Environment Act 2021 and any policy requirements will need to ensure that they align with this legislation and any subsequent secondary legislation or amendments to national planning policy in relation to this matter.

Object

Representation ID: 1916

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Lichfields

Policy NB3 -Cannock Chase SAC
Taylor Wimpey is concerned that no clarity is provided on which areas of South Staffordshire would be affected by this policy and considers that any areas affected should be clearly identified on the SSLP Proposal Map for the avoidance of any doubt.

Object

Representation ID: 1917

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Lichfields

Policy NB6
Taylor Wimpey recognises the importance of mitigating and adapting to climate change.
It is not clear why the Council is seeking this reduction through planning policy when it will be secured through Building Regulations. In order to ensure consistency with the Building Regulations, it is considered that any reduction in emissions should be informed by up to date Building Regulations targets rather than through the application of a local plan policy.
The Viability Assessment indicates that +4% has been added to base build costs to account for the 31% reduction sought but no evidence is provided to explain how this 4% additional cost has been derived.
For the foreseeable future, it will remain uneconomic for most heat networks to install low-carbon technologies.

Support

Representation ID: 1918

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Lichfields

(a)
Taylor Wimpey agrees with the Council that the draft Policies set out in Policies DS1-DS4 and SA1-SA7 are strategic policies as defined by paragraph 21 of the NPPF.
(b)
Taylor Wimpey do not consider that any of the draft policies set out in Chapter 6 should be identified as Strategic Policies.