Ipswich Borough Council

Object

Ipswich Borough Council Local Plan Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review - Final Draft

Representation ID: 26304

Received: 02/03/2020

Respondent: Home Builders Federation Ltd (HBF)

Agent: Home Builders Federation Ltd (HBF)

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

The policy is unsound as it not consistent with national policy. When the presumption in favour of sustainable development was first introduced the Planning Inspectorate recommended that a policy reflecting this approach should be included in all local plans. This approach is no longer considered necessary by PINS and they have rescinded their original advice on this matter. Given this position and the fact that paragraph 16(f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states that policies in local plans should serve a clear purpose and avoid any unnecessary duplication we would suggest this policy is deleted.

Change suggested by respondent:

We would suggest this policy is deleted.