Comment

Representation ID: 19681

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Catesby Estates Plc.

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

We are supportive of the increase in the housing target however have concerns that this does not represent the full extent of housing need. The reduction of need of 348 to 280 dwellings per annum, based on tests of underlying trends. Given the subjective nature of these tests, and the known short-term trends will become the new normal for the longer term, we would urge a precautionary approach. It could be suggested that using 348 dwellings per annum as a baseline before applying the proposed 36% increase would be a more appropriate methodology.

Comment

Representation ID: 19682

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Catesby Estates Plc.

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

Local Plans should have regard to their long term permanence and that new boundaries should be capable of enduring beyond the plan period. In short, it would not be appropriate for the Local Plan to review the Green Belt in such a way that it would require review again in - or before - 2033. The housing figure the PSA 2018 seeks to deliver would result in a highly likelihood of the Green Belt boundary having to be reviewed again before the end of the plan period.

Comment

Representation ID: 19683

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Catesby Estates Plc.

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

The proposed allocation includes 1,732 dwellings (28% of housing delivery) on brownfield sites. Although this aspiration is supported, there is a difference on build
out rates on brownfield sites compared to greenfield. In the Lichfield's report "Start to
Finish, How Quickly do Large-Scale Housing Sites Deliver?" (November 2016) it is
shown that once started, large scale greenfield sites do deliver homes at a more rapid
rate than their brownfield equivalents, on average 50% quicker. Again, the housing
trajectory should reflect this.

Comment

Representation ID: 19685

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Catesby Estates Plc.

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

It is considered that the land at Wyatts Green Lane, Wyatts Green, relates well to this spatial strategy. The Assessment concludes the site would be suitable for development as it would follow the existing build line and would form a logical boundary. The development of this site would not lead to coalescence and it would not encroach on the open countryside. We welcome the change to the assessment of Wyatts Green, which now sees the village categorised as a Category 3-Large Village, and consider Wyatts Green Lane is suitable for inclusion. We urge the review of the Site Selection Methodology.

Comment

Representation ID: 19686

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Catesby Estates Plc.

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

GIS-led: invariably tends to not account for a number of site specific and setting related factors. The site has scored 'red' (secondary schools and GP surgeries). The assessments methodology: GP is >800m away, and a secondary school is >3.5 km. The NPPF and PPG both make allowances for more rural locations. Green Belt- binary approach- If a site falls within the defined Green Belt, it will be given an 'Amber'. We consider further assessment of site's individual effect on openness and permanence at the early plan-making stage needed. Site 071, performs well when compared to other sites, sequential method needed.

Comment

Representation ID: 19687

Received: 12/03/2018

Respondent: Catesby Estates Plc.

Agent: Strutt & Parker LLP

The Green Belt Assessment Purposes document for parcel 48 states that the parcel 'abuts a large built up area'. This shows Wyatt Green as a sustainable settlement, and the assessment goes on to state that the development type should constitute 'urban extension'. The development of this site would provide a modest extension. The reduced landscape sensitivity of the site means that potential effects on landscape fabric and biodiversity resulting from a development would be limited. Development can come forward without undermining the qualities and contribution to the openness and permanence to the Green Belt whilst delivering significant public benefits.