Comment
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 15626
Received: 10/05/2016
Respondent: Basildon Borough Council
Past windfall trends for Brentwood Borough Council has accounted for 77 homes pa. Brentwood Borough Council have stated within their Draft Local Plan that this level of supply will continue into the future providing 928 homes over the plan period. However, there is no evidence that supports the ongoing supply of homes at this rate from windfall sites. In line with Government guidance, Brentwood Borough Council must provide compelling evidence that such windfall sites have consistently become available in the local area, and will continue to provide a reliable source of supply. Any allowance should be realistic having regard to the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment, historic windfall delivery rates and expected future trends, and should not include residential gardens. Supply from windfall sites should also be split down into categories to identify where the provision could arise from.
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