Object
Proposed Submission Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review
Representation ID: 5370
Received: 05/03/2015
Respondent: Mersea Homes Limited
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The requirement for 'at least' 35% affordable housing provision in the IGS is not justified by the evidence, nor does it contribute to an effective policy. CS12 has reduced the affordable housing target on sites other than IGS. We don't believe there is evidence to support this policy position; rather evidence indicates that the target for the IGS should also be reduced. The NPPF makes it clear (paragraphs 173-177) that local plan policy should not place an undue burden on development. Maintaining a 35% affordable housing target for the IGS will render it unviable, and will stall its delivery.
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