Object

Representation ID: 5736

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Metis Homes

Agent: Nova Planning

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Policy lacks clarity in terms of thresholds for provision of built facilities. Requirements set on generic basis with paragraph 6.85 referencing Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study (2018) as relevant evidence. Paragraph 6.96 refers to future area-based policies in the subsequent Allocations DPD and SPD. Evidence out-of-date. Policy will apply to all residential development and logically be dealt with through CIL for smaller development where on-site provision impractical. Lack of evidence supporting policy means request for contributions would fail CIL Reg 122 and Paragraph 57 of NPPF. Outdated generic policy approach alongside area based approach clearly inconsistent. No threshold for built facilities whilst policy requires provision. Unclear what is required in terms of built sport and recreation facilities.