Comment

Representation ID: 2159

Received: 22/08/2011

The recently published Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is now a material consideration in the plan making process. Paragraph 14 requires planning authorities to prepare local plans that objectively assess development needs which would tend to reinforce the aim to better reflect the future needs of the Borough's population with an increased housing allocation. In line with NPPF (paragraph24) the Core Strategy should be for a 15 year period ie. to 2026. Even if the Council pegs housing allcations on its 'preferred' figure of 3418, this will increase the annual yield to 228 dwellings, a modest but material increase.