Publication Plan April 2024

Comment

Representation ID: 6533

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Lovell 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: 6534

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Lovell 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: 6535

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Lovell 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: 6536

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Lovell Homes

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: 6537

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

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.

Support

Representation ID: 6538

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Lovell 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.

Object

Representation ID: 6539

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The requirement for an Employment and Skills Plan to be prepared for all developments of 100 or more residential units is not supported by Lovell Homes. Lovell Homes does have a commitment for the employment of local sub-contractors with development sites recording whether individuals live within 25 miles of the site. Lovell Homes supports local employment growth and assists in addressing the construction skills shortage through graduate, apprenticeship, and trainee programmes.

Support

Representation ID: 6540

Received: 31/05/2024

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. It is committed to engaging with the Council and other stakeholders to explore infrastructure requirements to inform future iterations of the Infrastructure Delivery Plan and the emerging proposal for Pool House Road.

Comment

Representation ID: 6541

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

The intention of NB2 is recognised, and any policy should require a net gain in line with latest Government legislation, policy or guidance.

Object

Representation ID: 6542

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Lovell Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

A locally specific sustainable construction requirement is unnecessary and without justification for deviation from the Government’s Future Homes standards to be considered through building regulations. Full details on the Climate Change Study & other Regulations detailed in paragraphs 11.1 – 11.10 of the full representation.
These policies are fundamentally unsound and should be removed.