Support
Hastings Planning Strategy New Government Household Projections Consultation May 2013
Representation ID: 5701
Received: 01/07/2013
It is noted that the Government's demographic household projections for the Borough are higher than the targets proposed within the Strategy. However, it is accepted that the Borough is limited in its scope for outwards expansion, not least by its physical area. Hence, based on current information, the Borough's housing target of "at least 3,400 net new homes" is supported. (Cross reference is made to the specific comments made to the Main Modifications consultation, specifically MM3 & MM5.) In terms of the unmet need, Rother District Council has advised of the significant limitations it faces, while also noting that other towns in the region, especially Ashford, are planned to grow at a rate exceeding historic levels.
It is noted that the Government's demographic household projections for the Borough are higher than the targets proposed within the Strategy. However, it is accepted that the Borough is limited in its scope for outwards expansion, not least by its physical area. Hence, based on current information, the Borough's housing target of "at least 3,400 net new homes" is supported. (Cross reference is made to the specific comments made to the Main Modifications consultation, specifically MM3 & MM5.) In terms of the unmet need, Rother District Council has advised of the significant limitations it faces, while also noting that other towns in the region, especially Ashford, are planned to grow at a rate exceeding historic levels.