Object

Representation ID: 9610

Received: 15/04/2014

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

HN9 is excessively restrictive. This is contrary to NPPF, in particular paragraph 113 and could affect the Plan effectiveness, compromising deliverability by restricting development of water/wastewater infrastructure.

It is also contrary to Planning Practice Guidance. Southern Water fully understands the planning authority's intention to protect Areas of Landscape Value. However, it is important that policies do not unduly restrict provision of essential water supply and wastewater infrastructure should the need arise. The policy text should recognise that essential utility development will be permitted if the benefit of the development outweighs the harm, and no reasonable alternative site is available.