Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 14753
Received: 20/04/2016
Respondent: Mr Joseph Manning
Agent: RPS Planning & Development
Para - 7.81 appears to only cherry-pick the Green Belt reference from the PPTS, whereas there is specific guidance which should also be referenced.
Additionally, we object to the reference that a review of the GTAA in 2016 will 'potentially reduce [the pitch requirement]' as a result of PPTS being published. The requirement should be determined by objectively assessing the needs, including market signals, and not because there are planning constraints. Following the needs being correctly established, only then should the Council consider how this provision can be sufficiently met. Any other method for establishing needs would be 'unsound' against the evidence base.
We request the Council delete any references to a lower need due to Green Belts or reviews of the GTAA. We request that the Council replace this with references to the Council stating they will meet all requirements regardless of constraints as it always seeks to support all people of the Borough, including the travelling community.
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