Comment

Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 942

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Simon Oakley

Representation Summary:

Questions on Plan viability with regards cost of A27 Works Package and contributing developments to that package.

Full text:

Paras 4.84/4.86. Given estimated scale of cost of the proposed A27 by-pass works will be beyond that obtainable via S106/S278 Agreements and as those works are viewed as a critical priority, does this mean that the new Local Plan could fail the viability tests in NPPF paras 34 and 57?

Para 4.84. Is proposed scope of contributing developments consistent with Highways England's current approach of requiring contributions from not only new housing development identified in current LP but also significant new economic/business development, as well as significant "windfall" housing development not specifically identified in LP? Could therefore significant windfall/not identified in LP developments avoid contributing to A27 junctions package? Comment also applicable to first sentence of Policy S23's penultimate para.

Note comments submitted on Transport Infrastructure section.

After "S278" insert "Agreements" for clarity.