Object

Representation ID: 15103

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Taylor Wimpey

Agent: Lichfields

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Taylor Wimpey accepts Policy P4E, in principle, and its focus on ensuring new developments provide a mix of dwelling size and type to meet the identified needs of older people and those with disabilities and special needs.
However, with regard to Parts 4 and 5 of this policy there is an inconsistency in how the Council will seek to enforce the policy. Part 5 suggests that this will be applied flexibility and, on a site-by-site basis. This position is supported by Taylor Wimpey. In contrast, Part 4 states that ‘all developments of 300 dwellings or more must provide specialist or care bedspaces…’ (Lichfields emphasis). This is not supported by Taylor Wimpey as the provision of this type of accommodation and/or facilities should be directed to those areas where there is an identified need.
The need for and location of the provision of such accommodation should be considered having regard to a range of factors - such as need at that time, market demand, location of similar facilities, location of the site etc.- and this is not necessary on all large, strategic sites.