Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 14517
Received: 19/04/2016
Respondent: Home Builder's Federation
Agent: Home Builder's Federation
Para 5.37 - Un-persuaded by the argument that the ONS has built-in a higher migration propensity. There is no evidence to support this claim. We note that neighbouring Basildon Council is not advancing this claim. Instead it has increased it OAN above the 2012 SNPP. We consider that Brentwood should do likewise.
Even if migration with London is accounted for by the latest projections, there is still the problem of London's unmet need.
Even if there is no agreement in place between London and the local planning authorities of the south east as to how this issue will be dealt with, it does not mean that the issue will go away. The paucity of supply in London relative to the need will mean that relatively more affluent households will move to Brentwood. As a consequence the local affordable housing need will probably increase more sharply than the SHMA evidence currently suggests.
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