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Object

Representation ID: 26428

Received: 02/03/2020

Respondent: Persimmon Homes

Agent: Persimmon Homes

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? No

Policy DM7 proposes minimum standard areas for private outdoor amenity space, but no evidence could be found that supports the figures detailed, including within local design guides. In addition the application of such standards varies between neighbouring authorities, which would reasonably call into question whether this policy has been adequately justified and is consistent with National Policy, whilst also being effective over the plan period. Where the policy details that lower figures may be acceptable where there is unavoidable conflict with the need to meet density requirements, additional flaws in its effectiveness arise due the questionability of how site densities are calculated given the current limited weight given to market forces and demands for different types of dwellings. Persimmon also endorse the statements made by the HBF.