Support
Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation
Representation ID: 525
Received: 02/10/2013
Respondent: Ursuline Sisters
Agent: JTS Partnership LLP
Representation Summary:
The Sisters generally support this policy for managing growth. However it is considered that the Council should also have regard to the ability of a site to bring forward significant community and other benefits when allocating or granting planning permission. Where such benefits clearly outweigh the harmful impact of the development, planning permission should be granted. Consequently, the following criteria (h) should be added to Policy CP2:
"h. The opportunity to secure significant community or other benefits,
consistent with the Spatial Strategy and the presumption in favour of
sustainable development".
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