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Proposed Submission Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review
Representation ID: 5215
Received: 05/03/2015
Respondent: Historic England
It is not clear whether the density targets set out in this policy have been reviewed since the adoption of the Core Strategy to establish whether they remain appropriate. High densities may be acceptable in some locations, including in the town centre, but care needs to be taken to avoid harm to heritage assets through overly dense development. The SA notes uncertainties with regards to the impact of this policy on objective ET9. The policy helpfully sets out exceptions to the general approach, and specific site allocations should provide clarity with regards to detailed design issues.
It is not clear whether the density targets set out in this policy have been reviewed since the adoption of the Core Strategy to establish whether they remain appropriate. High densities may be acceptable in some locations, including in the town centre, but care needs to be taken to avoid harm to heritage assets through overly dense development. The Sustainability Appraisal notes uncertainties with regards to the impact of this policy on historic environment objective ET9. The policy helpfully sets out exceptions to the general approach, and specific site allocations should provide clarity with regards to detailed design issues.