Publication Plan April 2024

Comment

Representation ID: 6555

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Keon 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: 6556

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Keon Homes do object to the internal floorspace policy requirement for all homes to meet NDSS (details provided in paragraphs 6.6 – 6.14 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: 6557

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Keon 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: 6558

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Keon 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: 6559

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Keon 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, but this should only apply where evidence recognises there is a shortfall in capacity to meet the generated demand from the development.

Support

Representation ID: 6560

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Keon 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: 6561

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Keon 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 Keon Homes. It is not clear how any certainty could be provided through the provision of such a Plan. Keon Homes is a local housebuilder with a headquarters within 5km of South Staffordshire District. As such, Keon Homes already supports local employment growth.

Support

Representation ID: 6562

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Keon Homes

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Keon Homes supports the Council’s proposed infrastructure led strategy which seeks to focus development towards larger and better-connected settlements.

Comment

Representation ID: 6563

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Keon 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: 6564

Received: 31/05/2024

Respondent: Keon 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 – 11.11 of the full representation.
These policies are fundamentally unsound and should be removed.