Policy HN9 - Areas of Landscape Value
Object
Development Management Plan Revised Proposed Submission Version March 2014
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.
See attached.
Name: Southern Water
Submission dated 15.04.14 covering Reps 9608-9611 inclusive.
Support
Development Management Plan Revised Proposed Submission Version March 2014
Representation ID: 9612
Received: 22/04/2014
While the absence of a defined development boundary still causes some concern around consistency of approach, it is acceptable, having regard to the essentially built-up nature of Hastings, with this policy in place.
See attached.
Name: Rother District Council
Submission received 22.04.14 covering Reps 9612-9619 inclusive.