Publication Plan November 2022

Comment

Representation ID: 4564

Received: 22/12/2022

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.
It should be noted that Cameron Homes has entered into pre-application discussions to inform the emerging proposal for the remainder of the allocation at Landywood Lane.

Comment

Representation ID: 4565

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Cameron Homes supports the proposed parking standards contained within the Publication Plan.
In respect of EVCPs, The Department of Transport Consultation Response:
Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) in Residential & Non-Residential Buildings dated November 2021 sets out that from 15th June 2022 new dwellings with associated parking within the boundary of the dwelling) will have at least 1 EVCP per dwelling. Therefore, it is no longer necessary for the Council to have a proposed policy requirement for EVCPs.
It is noted that the Council’s Viability Assessment includes a cost of only £500 per EVCP. This cost is below the Government’s cost estimate and excludes any
costs for upgrading local networks. The Department for Transport - Electric Vehicle Charging in Residential & Non-Residential Buildings consultation estimated a cost of £974 per EVCP plus an automatic levy for upgrading
networks capped at £3,600. This is not reflected in the Stage 2 Viability Study.

Comment

Representation ID: 4566

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Cameron Homes notes the Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy and Playing Pitch Assessment/Strategy that forms part of the evidence base for the emerging Local Plan.
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 but this should only apply where evidence recognises there is a shortfall in capacity to meet the generated demand from the development.

Comment

Representation ID: 4567

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Cameron Homes supports the policy approach to protecting, maintaining and enhancing where possible a network of interconnected, multi-functional and accessible green and blue spaces.
The sketch layout included at Appendix 1 demonstrates the delivery of multifunctional, interconnected, accessible green and blue spaces as part of the comprehensive proposal for Land at Landywood Lane, including the provision of a new Country Park.

Object

Representation ID: 4568

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

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 Cameron Homes.
It is not clear how any certainty could be provided through the provision of such a Plan. Cameron Homes is a local housebuilder based in southern Staffordshire with a headquarters office within 5km of South Staffordshire
District. As such, Cameron Homes already supports local employment growth, assists in addressing the construction skills shortage through graduate,
apprenticeship and trainee programmes and is committed to doing its part to help to resolve the well-documented national housing crisis.

Comment

Representation ID: 4569

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Cameron 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.
Land at Landywood Lane is providing infrastructure in conjunction with a phased proposal, to include the delivery of a car park for Landywood Railway
Station, a new Country Park and land for allotments.
Cameron Homes is committed to engaging with the District Council, and other stakeholders to explore all infrastructure requirements to inform future iterations of the Infrastructure Delivery Plan and the emerging proposal for Land at Landywood Lane.

Comment

Representation ID: 4570

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

The intention of Policy NB2 is recognised, however, the Government policy and guidance does not yet require 10% biodiversity net gain. Any policy should require a net gain in line with latest Government legislation, policy or guidance.

Comment

Representation ID: 4571

Received: 22/12/2022

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Evolve Planning & Design

Cameron Homes notes further evidence in respect of Cannock Chase SAC, including a review of mitigation measures and visitor survey. This evidence has
informed the current mitigation measures as Policy NB3 to address any impact arising from development within a 15km radius of Cannock Chase SAC.
Cameron Homes recognises that Land at Landywood Lane is within a 15km Zone of Influence of Cannock Chase SAC.

Comment

Representation ID: 5348

Received: 20/12/2022

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

It is noted that the Vision remains broadly the same as that presented in the adopted Core Strategy with regard to the aspirations to protect and enhance the districts rural character, communities, and landscape. It is considered that on this element it remains relevant and is
broadly supported however it does not appear particularly locally relevant and does not contain spatially specific elements.

Object

Representation ID: 5349

Received: 20/12/2022

Respondent: Cameron Homes Ltd

Agent: Pegasus Group

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The GBBCHMA Housing Need and Housing Land Supply Position Statement (July 2020) identified the housing shortfall of the GBBCHMA as 67,160 dwellings. Further, the ‘Mind the Gap’ Barton Willmore Paper dated March 2021 and ‘Falling Short – Taking Stock of Unmet Needs across GBBCHMA’ paper by Turley in August 2021, both commissioned by HBF Members concluded that the significant unmet needs in the GBBCHMA exist now and will continue to exist in the future. Most recently, the now revoked Draft Black Country Plan 2018- 2039 showed a shortfall of circa 28,000 homes in the Black Country alone. Birmingham City Council have recently identified a potential shortfall of over 78,000 dwellings in their
Development Plan review Issues and Options consultation.
Impact of 35% uplift applied to Birmingham or Wolverhampton.
Cameron Homes supports the Council’s approach of providing 4,000 homes to assist with meeting the unmet need.
WMI has the potential to employ 16,600 both on and off site.
The updated HMA at paragraph 5.10 identifies that the projections profiling the change in population indicate that the working age population in South Staffordshire will grow by 6,618 people between 2020 and 2040. This is notably in excess of the growth of 4,824 jobs
indicated by the EDNA. The updated HMA at paragraph 5.13 suggests that the housing requirement of 9,089 homes over the Plan period is sufficient to address the projected economic growth for the District. However, further consideration should be given as to whether the minimum local housing need figure derived from the standard method is sufficient to address the projected economic growth for the District, even taking into account
the additional 4,000 homes to meet the unmet need of the HMA. Further evidence should be provided to demonstrate this and an uplift in local housing needs may be required.