No

Representation ID: 2601

Received: 15/02/2017

Respondent: West Midlands HARP Consortium

Agent: Tetlow King Planning

Policy P15 - fourth bullet point should be removed as it is unnecessary. All housing development has to meet Approved Document M of the Building Regulations as a mandatory requirement.
New optional standards include a higher standard of Approved Document M of the Building Regulations under M(2) and M(3).
Have to demonstrate a "clear need" for the introduction of the optional technical standards. Should consider the impact of using these standards as part of Local Plan viability assessment.