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Chichester Local Plan 2021 - 2039: Proposed Submission
Representation ID: 4820
Received: 17/03/2023
Respondent: Miller Homes and Vistry Group
Agent: Mr Nick Billington
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Whilst Miller and Vistry are committed to using high quality, sustainable materials, we have concerns about policy P8. Policy P8 is particularly prescriptive in regards to what materials and detailing should be used, for example on the types of cladding that can be used (point 9) or suggesting the avoidance of commonly used upvc windows (point 11). Such prescription within planning policy is likely to stifle innovation and is not justified and any such points should be removed. The reference to ‘value engineering approaches’ is also not required or justified. Each application should be assessed on its own merits.
Our suggestion is this policy be deleted and reference to the need to use high quality materials and detailing incorporated into other design policies.
See rep report for more context.
Whilst Miller and Vistry are committed to using high quality, sustainable materials, we have concerns about policy P8. Policy P8 is particularly prescriptive in regards to what materials and detailing should be used, for example on the types of cladding that can be used (point 9) or suggesting the avoidance of commonly used upvc windows (point 11). Such prescription within planning policy is likely to stifle innovation and is not justified and any such points should be removed. The reference to ‘value engineering approaches’ is also not required or justified. Each application should be assessed on its own merits.