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Object
Ipswich Borough Council Local Plan Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review - Final Draft
Representation ID: 26411
Received: 02/03/2020
Respondent: Gladman Developments
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
The Self-build/Custom build homes element of the policy lacks clarity on whether self-build plots should be provided on site. The Council’s Self Build Register identifies 70 interested persons which does not indicate a strong demand for this form of housing. It is recommended that this element of the policy is modified so it as the discretion of the developer to provide self-build homes on site. Gladman would not support an approach which requires all development to provide Self-build homes as there are potential health and safety concerns and practical difficulties in terms of aligning construction activity on the site.
Whilst it supported that the Council should be seeking to encourage the delivery of this form of housing, it is recommended that this element of the policy is modified so it as the discretion of the developer to provide self-build homes on site.