Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulation Assessment

Comment

Representation ID: 5511

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd

Agent: Chapman Lily Planning

Bellway supports outcome of HRA. Some confusion Table 1 which references withdrawn Local Plans and Draft Reg 18 Local Plans. This questions how reliable the dataset used by the HRA is, considering that full weight cannot be attributed to draft Reg 18 Plans. Bellway appreciate that the HRA declares that the pre-submission plan supports a reduction in atmospheric pollution. Within Appendix A of HRA, it is considered that draft Policy H2 (incorporating Policies A4 and A5) has the potential for likely significant effects. Despite this, the HRA explains that the pre-submission plan contains positive measures that aim to mitigate or avoid the likelihood of significant adverse effects from reduced air quality and that policies NE21, T2, T3, NE1 form a protective framework to help reduce atmosphere pollution.
Bellway consider the draft HRA to be robust.

Comments noted.

Comment

Representation ID: 5512

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Bellway Homes (Wessex) Ltd

Agent: Chapman Lily Planning

Support prediction plan will have neutral effects for accessibility, air/environmental quality, biodiversity, climate change adaption, historic environment and landscape. Recognise SA predicts climate change mitigation will have negative effect. Some concern over proposed density of Police Field not contributing fully to decarbonisation due to flood risk - will seek to ensure land is used efficiently in accordance with NPPF. Support prediction plan will result in positive effects for communities, health, economy and employment. Concern SA predicting negative effect re; housing. Concur plan’s inability to meet local housing need will significantly impact local area. Meeting housing need should not be beholden on A27 capacity. Support positive impacts on transport and water and statement supporting allocating Southern Gateway. Consider SA to be robust.

As set out in paragraph 10.1 of the Local Plan the number of dwellings expected to come forward on the strategic allocations is indicative based on the best available evidence and information at the time. Any variation to this would need to be justified through the development management process. However, to clarify the number of dwellings is indicative, the Council are proposing to add ‘approximately’ to each of the strategic allocation policies in respect of the number of dwellings.

The justification for not meeting the housing needs in full is set out in the Housing Need (July 2024) and Transport (July 2024) Background Papers.