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Object

Hastings Planning Strategy New Government Household Projections Consultation May 2013

Representation ID: 5573

Received: 29/05/2013

Representation Summary:

The DCLG indicates the need for 289 new households per annum, whilst the ONS/DCLG made an earlier estimate of 363. The Council's target is 200. Clearly there is a mismatch here. The Council in stating that the Government's figures 'do not take account of factors such as physical limits to outward growth and environmental constraints' is implying that Hastings cannot expand beyond the existing built-up margin. Yet some encroachment of housing into the AONB to the east and north-east of the town could easily be made just as the Council's Development Plan already proposes at the Ivyhouse Lane Industrial Estate.

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The DCLG indicates the need for 289 new households per annum, whilst the ONS/DCLG made an earlier estimate of 363. The Council's target is 200. Clearly there is a mismatch here. The Council in stating that the Government's figures 'do not take account of factors such as physical limits to outward growth and environmental constraints' is implying that Hastings cannot expand beyond the existing built-up margin. Yet some encroachment of housing into the AONB to the east and north-east of the town could easily be made just as the Council's Development Plan already proposes at the Ivyhouse Lane Industrial Estate.

Object

Hastings Planning Strategy New Government Household Projections Consultation May 2013

Representation ID: 5691

Received: 25/06/2013

Representation Summary:

We stand by our original objection that the proposed housing provision seeks to deliver the quantum of housing most easily achieved and that suitable, albeit difficult, sites such as Breadsell Lane have been disregarded unjustly. This in contrary to the tests of soundness and the Government's aspiration for a positive plan led system.

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We note with interest paragraphs 4.1 and 4.3 of the Main Modifications consultation and the three named sources that predict housing requirements of 440, 425 and 363 units per annum respectively.

All of these sources suggest that there is an 'objectively assessed' need far greater than the Council's planned 200 units per annum.

Notwithstanding this, paragraph 4.4 advises that the Council are wedded to its view that 200 units is appropriate, without providing any robust explanation or response.

We stand by our original objection that the proposed housing provision seeks to deliver the quantum of housing most easily achieved and that suitable, albeit difficult, sites such as Breadsell Lane have been disregarded unjustly. This in contrary to the tests of soundness and the Government's aspiration for a positive plan led system.

Both Hastings and Rother District's need to identify suitable land for additional new dwellings, over and above what was originally identified. Land at Breadsell Lane is the least environmentally constrained large-scale site that can deliver this much needed housing.

Object

Hastings Planning Strategy New Government Household Projections Consultation May 2013

Representation ID: 5693

Received: 01/07/2013

Representation Summary:

The Council are seeking to circumvent 'The presumption in favour of development' contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

The strategy being to set an extremely low target as regards annual housing completions required during the Local Plan period, in stark contrast to Government statistical data, by citing non-existent boundary and environmental constraints to the Allocation of Housing Development Sites.

If approved, this then allows the LPA to refuse subsequent Planning Applications on unallocated housing sites on the basis of a material deviation from the Local Plan.

The annual housing requirement is between 363 (Howmanyhomes)and 440 (ESCC) not 200 as proposed.

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The Council are seeking to circumvent 'The presumption in favour of development' contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

The strategy being to set an extremely low target as regards annual housing completions required during the Local Plan period, in stark contrast to Government statistical data, by citing non-existent boundary and environmental constraints to the Allocation of Housing Development Sites.

If approved, this then allows the LPA to refuse subsequent Planning Applications on unallocated housing sites on the basis of a material deviation from the Local Plan.

The annual housing requirement is between 363 (Howmanyhomes)and 440 (ESCC) not 200 as proposed.

Support

Hastings Planning Strategy New Government Household Projections Consultation May 2013

Representation ID: 5701

Received: 01/07/2013

Representation Summary:

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.

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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.

Object

Hastings Planning Strategy New Government Household Projections Consultation May 2013

Representation ID: 5703

Received: 01/07/2013

Representation Summary:

The Council are seeking to circumvent 'The presumption in favour of development' contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

The strategy being to set an extremely low target as regards annual housing completions required during the Local Plan period, in stark contrast to Government statistical data, by citing non-existent boundary and environmental constraints to the Allocation of Housing Development Sites.

If approved, this then allows the LPA to Refuse subsequent Planning Applications on unallocated housing sites on the basis of a material deviation from the Local Plan.

The annual housing requirement is between 363 (Howmanyhomes) and 440 (ESCC) not 200 as proposed.

Full text:

The Council are seeking to circumvent 'The presumption in favour of development' contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

The strategy being to set an extremely low target as regards annual housing completions required during the Local Plan period, in stark contrast to Government statistical data, by citing non-existent boundary and environmental constraints to the Allocation of Housing Development Sites.

If approved, this then allows the LPA to Refuse subsequent Planning Applications on unallocated housing sites on the basis of a material deviation from the Local Plan.

The annual housing requirement is between 363 (Howmanyhomes) and 440 (ESCC) not 200 as proposed.

Object

Hastings Planning Strategy New Government Household Projections Consultation May 2013

Representation ID: 5709

Received: 28/06/2013

Representation Summary:

The document title Shaping Hastings is a misnomer. The boundaries of the Borough were set many decades ago. People were attracted here for the coastal attractions, real tourist attractions are seriously under-exploited and abandoned in favour of maximising low-cost housing. There is no real economic pay back to the housing targets for Hastings as set out. The Conquest Hospital is already overwhelmed. Jobs with decent salaries/real industry are only available inland and everybody of working age must be prepared to travel. Hastings was noted for its shopping, but now affected by parking charges and specialist small shops are shutting down.

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Object

Hastings Planning Strategy New Government Household Projections Consultation May 2013

Representation ID: 5716

Received: 01/07/2013

Representation Summary:

Projections and housing target too high. The town in overpopulated already.

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See attached.