Preferred Options November 2021

Object

Representation ID: 1988

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Terra Strategic

Agent: Terra Strategic

Policy SA5 proposes to allocate a number of sites in addition to the strategic developments. No allocations have been proposed in Tier 4 or 5 settlements. Acton Trussell is outside of the Green Belt and would be suitable to receive further growth. As per the requirements of the NPPF at paragraphs 69 and 141, the Council have an obligation to provide small-medium sites as well as exploring all options for housing delivery before considering Green Belt release.

Object

Representation ID: 1989

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Terra Strategic

Agent: Terra Strategic

HC1
The proposed housing mix of a scheme should be based on up-to-date evidence of demand to ensure that there is an appropriate housing stock. Therefore, the Council should build in flexibility through the policy wording (suggests amended wording).

Support

Representation ID: 1990

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Terra Strategic

Agent: Terra Strategic

Terra support the principles included in proposed Policy HC2 Housing Density. A higher housing density is appropriate in more established settlements. Overall, the Council should ensure that the proposed density is determined on a site-by-site basis.

Proposed Policy HC3 Affordable Housing detailed that the Council will support 30% affordable housing. Terra agree that this is appropriate.

Object

Representation ID: 1991

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Terra Strategic

Agent: Terra Strategic

Terra agree that the policies as drafted constitute strategic policies. The NPPF requires the Council
to set out their overall strategy for the district during the Local Plan period, and these policies appropriately address the pattern, scale, and quality of development pursuant to Paragraph 20 of the NPPF. However, Terra feel that the Council could go further to improve the sustainability of existing villages within the District. The Council have proposed large areas of Green Belt release, whilst there remain settlements outside of the Green Belt, like Acton Trussell, which will not receive any growth.
In order to satisfy the requirements of Paragraph 141 of the NPPF, the Council need to explore all options for development before proposing Green Belt release. Therefore, the Council should be considering sites such as Land at Penkridge Road for development.