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Representation ID: 14096

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Arden Cross Ltd

Agent: Turley

The contribution of Arden Cross to the housing supply is not specified in Policy P5 although the table after paragraph 222 includes as category 9: UK Central Hub Area by 2036 – 2,740. The 500 homes from Arden Cross is included in this figure and can be included in the trajectory from 2026.
The housing requirement assumptions in the HEDNA anticipate a positive impact from new supply on improving affordability and, as a result, the likelihood of younger households being able to access housing. It also builds in a reasonable interpretation of the latest 2018 sub-national population projections. This is welcomed by ACL as the residential component of Arden Cross is expected to appeal to and serve a demographic which sees the benefits of the location.
The development of Arden Cross will be delivered in line with the principles set out at Policy P5(6) in relation to density as ACL intends to maximise the efficient use of Arden Cross given it will be well served by public transport in line paragraph 123(a) of the NPPF. The table after paragraph 240 indicates the UKC Hub Area being developed at comparable densities to the Town Centre between 40dph and 150dph