Comment
Draft Local Plan - Supplementary Consultation
Representation ID: 8072
Received: 13/03/2019
Respondent: Bromsgrove District Council
Concerns remain over lack of clear justification for commitment to provide for 2,000 dwellings towards wider HMA needs. Figure not agreed by HMA authorities and is not a firm basis for development strategy and site allocations. This is a fundamental issue that will need to be addressed in Statement of Common Ground, have the support of HMA authorities and be based on an apportionment methodology. Addressing this at Submission stage is too late in process as this will have significant implications for the development strategy, and knock on effects for neighbouring areas. Urge progression of Statement of Common Ground.
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BDC has read the Supplementary Consultation (January 2019) with interest and wishes to comment on the parts of the draft plan that are relevant to the district and the wider Greater Birmingham Housing Market Area (GBHMA).