No

Representation ID: 6467

Received: 17/02/2017

Respondent: IM Properties

Agent: Turley

Shortfalls in Evidence Base.
SHMA and ELR:
Analysis of Experian forecasts and alternative baseline forecast by Oxford Economics within the ELR show a different picture between as to the relationship between jobs and population growth.
SHMA appears to recognise these uncertainties noting this needs to be kept under review, acknowledging that job growth may be higher and the labour market in the FEMA may tighten.
Suggests notably different labour-force behaviour assumptions in each of forecasts.
DLP does not adequately reflect this uncertainty in proposing a more flexible approach to housing provision.