Object

Representation ID: 5629

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Thakeham Homes

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Concerns with length of delay between Regulation 18 and 19 consultations. Regulation 19 consultation only allows for comments relating to soundness of Plan, not its content, and there are a number of new policies. Since Regulation 18 consultation in 2018 a number of large events/changes have taken place including Covid and NPPF changes, as well as new constraints such as water and nutrient neutrality.

Main concern is how up to date the evidence base remains and if Plan will stand up to Examination and be considered sound. Concerned that five years between Regulation 18 and 19 is too long without fully updated evidence base.