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Representation ID: 24316

Received: 21/12/2015

Respondent: Mr Matt Clarke

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

The modified policy appears to require contributions towards both on-site and off-site open space and facilities regardless of local circumstances. This could result in an over provision at a local level, which may unnecessarily reduce land available for other uses - particularly at a time when there is a need to significantly boost the housing land supply. It is also unclear how viability will be factored into the process. The NPPF paragraph 174 requires that the cumulative impact of standards and policies should not put implementation of the plan at serious risk, and should facilitate development throughout the economic cycle.