Policy HN9 - Areas of Landscape Value

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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

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

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

Representation Summary:

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.

Full text:

See attached.
Name: Rother District Council
Submission received 22.04.14 covering Reps 9612-9619 inclusive.