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Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035
Representation ID: 1524
Received: 07/02/2019
Respondent: Lewis & Co Planning
Agent: Lewis & Co Planning
The housing allocation of 125 new dwellings in Birdham as set out Policy S5 is welcomed.
However, the village has the potential to accommodate a higher level of growth (as demonstrated by the HELAA which identifies sites for 262 'Achievable' dwellings) in the event that the overall Parish Housing Requirement were to increase.
The Parish Housing Requirement for 125 new dwellings within Birdham Parish is welcomed and will ensure that the village can grow appropriately. A managed increase in population will also help to support and sustain local shops, services and businesses.
Birdham is one of the most sustainable of the Service Villages and due to the services and facilities (para 4.12) it has the potential to accommodate a greater proportion of the 500 dwelling Parish Housing Allocation (the HELAA identifies 'achievable' sites to provide 262 new dwellings).
In the event that the Parish Housing Requirement increases beyond 500 units, the District Council is asked to review the proposed housing distribution set out in Policy S5 and to consider the potential for Birdham to contribute a greater number of dwellings accordingly.