Publication Plan April 2024

Support

Representation ID: 6292

Received: 23/05/2024

Respondent: Trine Developments Limited

Agent: Cerda Planning

We consider that the principle of the residential allocation of ‘land north of Penkridge’ under Policy SA2 within the publication plan to be sound – positively prepared, justified, effective and consistent with national policy.
Site 420 stands as the most suitable location within this settlement for delivering growth. Its location near to Penkridge centre benefits both our site and Penkridge as a whole, as it will support the existing services and facilities and make a wider contribution to the needs for growth in South Staffordshire.
Full site details can be found in the full representation.
The concept of the preparation of strategic master plans and indicative concept plans to support the play for key strategic sites is certainly supported in principle.

Comment

Representation ID: 6293

Received: 23/05/2024

Respondent: Trine Developments Limited

Agent: Cerda Planning

Generally the policy requirements do not take account of the different land ownership interests. Trine holds a smaller parcel of the allocation and has not been part of any master-planning to date.
Whilst we do not object to the principle of a Community Hub, evidence of the need for such uses must be presented for that requirement to be justified. All of SA2 is within a mile of the services and facilities of Penkridge. If the requirement is retained, the policy should be updated to give specific guidance in relation to floorspaces and use classes.
Trine hold no interests beyond their site boundary and would be unable to deliver any requirements beyond their land ownership.

Comment

Representation ID: 6294

Received: 23/05/2024

Respondent: Trine Developments Limited

Agent: Cerda Planning

Paragraphs 144 and 145 of the NPPF quoted in regards to the revised spatial strategy for South Staffordshire.
Policy DS5 quoted in regards to Tier Settlements.
The move between spatial options G to I results in very little change in the overall performance in the SA and therefore the difference is neutral.

Comment

Representation ID: 6295

Received: 23/05/2024

Respondent: Trine Developments Limited

Agent: Cerda Planning

Details of previous Regulation 18 and 19 consultations and the proposed contribution towards the GBBCHMA can be found in the full representation. Policy DS4 facilitates 4,726 homes with a small contribution to the GBBCHMA and plan flexibility of 10%. Evidence exists of a growing unmet housing need and this strategy has the potential to delay the adoption of a sound plan which is a risk to this new strategy.

Comment

Representation ID: 6296

Received: 23/05/2024

Respondent: Trine Developments Limited

Agent: Cerda Planning

EC11 establishes suitable and balanced infrastructure for implementing the proposed development. For Penkridge, the approach changes little from the previous Regulation 19 plan.

Comment

Representation ID: 6297

Received: 23/05/2024

Respondent: Trine Developments Limited

Agent: Cerda Planning

The concept of the preparation of strategic master plans and indicative concept plans to support the play for key strategic sites is fundamentally endorsed. These plans are envisioned to serve as the foundation for more comprehensive master plans and design codes.
However, delays in adopting a plan means there has been considerable delay and most of the allocation adjoining our site is now subject of an outline planning application which effectively master plans much of the SA2 allocation. It seems likely a decision will be made on the planning applications prior to master-planning being concluded.
The wording of MA1 encourages larger landowners of strategic allocations to submit planning applications without the collaboration this policy seeks as it enables landowners to bypass an engagement process with other landowners.

Comment

Representation ID: 6298

Received: 23/05/2024

Respondent: Trine Developments Limited

Agent: Cerda Planning

Sites of less than 10 units providing a mixture of property sizes and reflecting the HMA could cause issues for smaller plots within larger allocations, and might mean that smaller parcels do not integrate with the wider allocation. The policy should offer more flexibility and exclude sites which are strategic allocations and subject to master-planning.

Comment

Representation ID: 6299

Received: 23/05/2024

Respondent: Trine Developments Limited

Agent: Cerda Planning

The provision of retail for SA2 could undermine this policy. The services and facilities of Penkridge are within a mile of the allocation and any new provision may detract from the village centre.