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Proposed Submission Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review

Representation ID: 5328

Received: 05/03/2015

Respondent: Crest Strategic Projects

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Policy CS12 states that new developments at IGS will be required to provide for at least 35% on-site affordable housing. We understand that a viability appraisal has been undertaken to inform the delivery of the IGS, but question whether the Council seeking 35% affordable housing is robust and justified, especially when the affordable housing requirement is significantly lower at 15% elsewhere in the Borough. We seek further information on IBC viability assessment and reserve the right to comment further once this has been made available. As currently drafted, CS12 is not considered to be 'justified'.

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