Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Comment

Representation ID: 3268

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Landacre Developments Ltd

Agent: Genesis Town Planning

The Settlement Hierarchy background paper forms the basis for the proposed distribution of growth by distinguishing between those settlements considered to be the most sustainable having the best range of facilities and accessibility from those with the least. Most development is focused on the former and development to meet local needs or no development whatsoever on the latter. We agree that Fishbourne is properly classified as a service village in the hierarchy ranking 9th in terms of population with 10 total facilities.

Object

Representation ID: 3272

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Landacre Developments Ltd

Agent: Genesis Town Planning

Whilst we understand the need assessment was carried out in accordance with standard method set out in PPG we suggest it has potential flaws as 435dpa in adopted plan already fails to meet need. It should consider the un-met needs of other adjoining authorities not just National Park.

Out of the total 12,350 dwellings, 4,400 or 35% are proposed as new strategic allocations. Given this significant reliance on large sites and potential longer lead in times for housing delivery we suggest the plan includes a trajectory for them especially as this would better comply with Paragraph 73 of the NPPF2.

Object

Representation ID: 3273

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Landacre Developments Ltd

Agent: Genesis Town Planning

Parish housing allocations comprise 500 dwellings distributed amongst the settlements in accordance with their ranking in the settlement hierarchy.


Concerned that Fishbourne given a nil allocation in S5 and 250 dwelling allocation has been included in policy AL9 as a parish strategic allocation. We believe that as Fishbourne parish is preparing its own Neighbourhood Plan, it should be given flexibility to choose how it allocates sites. A nil allocation in S5 could be interpreted to mean all 250 houses have to be found on 1 single site rather than on several smaller sites as part of a dispersed strategy.

Comment

Representation ID: 3274

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Landacre Developments Ltd

Agent: Genesis Town Planning

Support policy S12. However the Local Plan Policy or the IDP should make clear, for at least the first five years, what infrastructure is required, who is going to fund and provide it, and how it relates to the anticipated rate and phasing of development. Not set out in either S12 or the IDP (paragraph 15.9) which specifically deals with the Fishbourne AL9 allocation. Paragraph 15.9 of the IDP should state that 'the parish is allocated for residential development of 250 dwellings' rather than 'the site is...' in recognition that more than 1 location should be selected for the allocation.

Object

Representation ID: 3275

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Landacre Developments Ltd

Agent: Genesis Town Planning

We object to the way the settlement policy boundary reviews are proposed to take place in the Plan.
Therefore we propose a settlement boundary amendment for Fishbourne to include land south of Clay Lane/west of Blackboy Lane. However if boundary reviews of all settlements are not to be made in the Plan we would request policy wording to the last sentence of S24 be amended.

Support

Representation ID: 3276

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Landacre Developments Ltd

Agent: Genesis Town Planning

Support allocation of land for minimum 250 dwellings at Fishbourne as reflects ranking in settlement hierarchy as a larger service village. Prefer principle of having more than one site to meet strategic allocation as part of a dispersed strategy across the District. Spreading development over more than one site assists short term housing delivery and minimises long lead in times. Associated community infrastructure could still be delivered over more than one site in accordance with the Infrastructure Delivery Plan's requirements in policy S12 and the CIL levy.

Comment

Representation ID: 3434

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Landacre Developments Ltd

Agent: Genesis Town Planning

Promoting Land south of Clay Lane for housing.