Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 15331
Received: 05/05/2016
Respondent: Catesby Property Group
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
The Council has determined the objectively assessed housing need for the Borough to be 362 dwellings per annum, informed by the SHMA 2013 and OAHN 2014.
The OAHN for Brentwood, however, also considers the delivery of 411 dwellings per annum as a feasible housing target for the Borough. It is not clear on what basis this level of growth has subsequently been rejected by the Plan.
This contradicts with the NPPF which states that Local Plans should have regard to market signals, that Local Planning Authorities should seek to significantly boost the supply of housing, and that they should seek to meet unmet requirements from neighbouring authorities where it is reasonable to do so and consistent with achieving sustainable development.
See attached.