Object
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 16027
Received: 13/05/2016
Respondent: Elizabeth Finn Care
Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP
Noted that the Council are using the 362 dpA identified by the 2013 SHMA. Also noted that the OAHN considers the delivery of 411 dpA as a feasible target for Brentwood Borough. It is unclear on whet basis this level of growth was rejected. The borough should have regard to market signals and with the borouhs expensive housing cost, comparable to London prices, the figure should be revised upwards from the houshold projections. It is not clear from the DLP how unmet needs in neighbouring areas have been considered. On the contrary, the DLP indicates at paragraph 5.36 that only housing needs within the Brentwood Borough boundary have been addressed. The DLP recognises how well connected the Borough is with neighbouring areas and London. It follows that the Borough may be suitably placed to accommodate some of the unmet needs of such areas, and this should be explored through the Local Plan process if it is to avoid being unsound.
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