Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulation Assessment

Comment

Representation ID: 6095

Received: 17/03/2023

Respondent: Countryside Properties

Agent: Turley

The SA asserts it would be unreasonable to test growth scenarios above LHN figure of 638dpa. However, if transport study conclusions are correct, this may not prove to be the case. As a consequence, these matters may need to be revisited through an update or addendum to the SA to ensure the SA process is found to be legally compliant, with further revisions and consultation on Policy H1 as necessary to ensure it meets the ‘positively prepared’ and ‘justified’ tests of soundness. This should be progressed prior to formal submission of Local Plan, with outcomes and actions (including any necessary revisions to the Local Plan) discussed with adjoining LPAs as part of Council’s legal Duty to Cooperate on strategic matters