Object
Brentwood Local Plan 2016 - 2033 (Pre-Submission, Regulation 19)
Representation ID: 22404
Received: 18/03/2019
Respondent: Essex County Council
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
4. Consistent with National Policy.
In paragraph 7.22 b. the use of the word 'normally' creates ambiguity as there is no definition of what constitutes 'normal' in this context. This could create opportunities for applicants to justify that their application represents a departure and that a full 24-month active marketing is not required to justify the lack of viability of the site for employment use. The word 'normally' should be deleted in line with paragraph 16 d) of the NPPF.
Amend paragraph 7.22 b. to delete the word 'normally'.
4. Consistent with National Policy.
In paragraph 7.22 b. the use of the word 'normally' creates ambiguity as there is no definition of what constitutes 'normal' in this context. This could create opportunities for applicants to justify that their application represents a departure and that a full 24-month active marketing is not required to justify the lack of viability of the site for employment use. The word 'normally' should be deleted in line with paragraph 16 d) of the NPPF.