Support

Representation ID: 15126

Received: 13/12/2020

Respondent: Woods Farm (Christmas Trees)

Agent: Twelve Twenty One Planning Services

The housing trajectory is supported, subject to the concerns expressed above in respect of Policy P5, particularly with regard to the proposed allocation of 300 dwellings on land at Whitlocks End Farm – Site BL3.

However, it is noted that this could accommodate up to 750 dwellings, as set out in the Vision Document attached to this submission, which will provide additional flexibility for the Council should other sites fail to come forward, are delayed or if housing figures are increased.

In terms of the delivery of this site, the suggested delivery periods are accepted.

The site is in single ownership and the owners are experienced developers in their own right. Whilst they would not wish to develop out all of the site themselves, they are able to ensure that the site is brought forward quickly. See further comments below for Policy BL3.

Deliverability of the large allocations is key if the Council is to achieve the required level of growth (set out in Paragraph 228).