Preferred Options November 2021

Object

Representation ID: 618

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

The GBHMA Strategic Growth Study, SHELAA and Self & Custom Build Register should form part of the evidence base.

Support

Representation ID: 619

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Lovell Homes supports the Council’s proposed infrastructure led strategy which seeks to focus development towards larger and better-connected settlements and, where appropriate, deliver new infrastructure benefits alongside new development.
The IIDP identifies the correct infrastructure projects to support the proposed spatial development strategy based upon the evidence currently published. Lovell Homes recognises that the IDP is a living document and further evidence planned for publication may influence site specific infrastructure requirements.
Lovell Homes would welcome further discussions with the District Council, Parish Council and service providers to explore infrastructure requirements in respect of Land at Pool House Road.

Support

Representation ID: 620

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

a) The Vision is clear and succinct, however as presently drafted it doesn’t appear locally relevant and contains no spatially specific elements.
Lovell Homes supports the strategic objectives identified. These are considered succinct, locally relevant and relate to the most important areas of change or protection within the District.
b) Lovell Homes considers the draft and emerging policies will assist in delivering these objectives.

Object

Representation ID: 621

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Lovell Homes supports the policy approach in Policy DS1, however consideration does need to be given to the permanence of the Green Belt beyond the current plan period. Safeguarded land should be identified to ensure GB boundaries endure will beyond the plan period.

Support

Representation ID: 622

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Lovell Homes generally supports the policy approach set out in Policy DS3 – The Spatial Strategy to 2038 however further evidence should be provided in respect of the housing requirement to consider whether there is a need for additional housing to support likely jobs growth. In addition, Lovell Homes considers this Local Plan should be identifying further safeguarded land to ensure the Green Belt boundary endures well beyond the end of the plan period.

Support

Representation ID: 623

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Lovell Homes notes Policy DS4, which recognises the Council’s aspiration to explore the potential for a sustainable, independent new settlement.
Policy DS4 recognises that such an option would not contribute to housing growth during the proposed plan period to 2038 which is agreed. A new settlement proposal, even if a suitable and viable option were to be identified, would take a long time to masterplan and deliver and would need to be delivered alongside infrastructure on a scale much larger than a usual development.

Support

Representation ID: 624

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Lovell Homes notes the identification of four strategic housing allocations however a housing trajectory should be published as part of the review process to ensure the reliance on the strategic sites does not undermine the timely delivery of housing through a non-stepped trajectory.

Support

Representation ID: 625

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Lovell Homes supports the allocation of site 459 (minimum of 97 dwellings) and site 562/415 (minimum of 44 dwellings) at Pool House Road, Wombourne.

Support

Representation ID: 627

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Land at Pool House Road, to include sites 459 and 562/415, represents a sound housing allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 628

Received: 12/12/2021

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Concerns are raised in respect of a number of policy directions.