Yes

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 1617

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: Hockley Heath Parish Council

Representation Summary:

We support SMBC's decision, as evidenced in the Topic Papers paragraphs 417-422, that Hockley Heath is not suitable for growth, and would reiterate our intent to review this as part of the broader Neighbourhood Plan development process. Bringing sites back into the LP as a result of the consultation process would be wholly inappropriate, given the evidence and conclusions within the evidence base.

Full text:

Any indications of development within the greenbelt or rural exception should be included in the proposed final phases of the plan. This would afford them the maximum protection and ensure they were only developed if absolutely necessary, where there is no change in demand and insufficient windfall sites.
HHPC intend to work with the community and landowners to review the potential for including development sites within our Neighbourhood Plan. We support SMBC's decision, as evidenced in the Topic Papers paragraphs 417-422, that Hockley Heath is not suitable for growth, and would reiterate our intent to review this as part of the broader Neighbourhood Plan development process. Bringing sites back into the LP as a result of the consultation process would be wholly inappropriate, given the evidence and conclusions within the evidence base.