Publication Plan April 2024

Support

Representation ID: 6618

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Cameron Homes supports the mechanism within HC3 to submit a viability assessment at the application stage if it can be demonstrated that circumstances have changed. Viability is dynamic and the Council’s evidence base relates to a snapshot in time.

Object

Representation ID: 6619

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

It is considered that a specific requirement for bungalows is not appropriate if instead the Council pursues a policy of requiring 100% of all homes to meet optional M4(2) requirements.
The Government has consulted on raising accessibility standards for new homes but the requirement for all homes to meet M4(2) standards is yet to be mandated. If the Council intends to pursue a policy in respect of M4(2) standards this must be evidenced. Cameron Homes considers that whilst there may be justification for implementing optional M4(2) standards, the 100% requirement is not justified.
The Policy should be amended to require a maximum of 50% of all new homes to be delivered to meet the optional M4(2) standards, especially where this could be in addition to other homes for older people and others with special housing requirements required by Policy HC4.

Support

Representation ID: 6620

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

The 2022 SHMA identifies 30 applicants on the self-build register as of Spring 2022, noting that 10 of these applicants are also on a register within another LPA. This demonstrates a very low level of demand. Cameron Homes considers HC8 provides a justified and proportionate approach to meeting this specific need, which requires the consideration of the Council’s Self Build Register on major developments but falls short of requiring a specific percentage of provision.

Support

Representation ID: 6621

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Cameron Homes supports the introduction of a new set of requirements to ensure high quality design and the creation of beautiful places in line with Government guidance.

Comment

Representation ID: 6622

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Cameron Homes has limited comment in respect of the external space standard that reflect existing policy which are generally considered appropriate. However, if bungalows are to be provided within a scheme, it would seem logical to relax garden sizes to allow for the provision of communal gardens to ensure efficient use of land.

Object

Representation ID: 6623

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Cameron Homes do object to the internal floorspace policy requirement for all homes to meet NDSS (details provided in paragraphs 6.6 – 6.15 of full representation) It is clear that the evidence does not currently support the imposition of the optional NDSS within South Staffordshire. To the contrary, the evidence highlights a number of potential risks if such a policy were to be introduced. NDSS requirement should be removed.

Support

Representation ID: 6624

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Cameron Homes supports the proposed parking standards contained within the Publication Plan. It is no longer necessary for the Council to have a proposed policy requirement for EVCPs as this is included in Government Regulations.

Object

Representation ID: 6625

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Concern is raised that the emerging requirements appear to provide no flexibility with regards to a site’s context.
Accessibility standards should be established through the Local Plan to provide certainty and not displaced to supplementary guidance which is not intended to establish policy.

Comment

Representation ID: 6626

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Cameron Homes recognises that a financial contribution to sports facilities and playing pitches may be necessary from new major development to meet needs arising from the development.

Support

Representation ID: 6627

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Cameron Homes supports the policy approach to protecting, maintaining and enhancing where possible a network of inter-connected, multi-functional and accessible green and blue spaces.