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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.

Object

Representation ID: 5535

Received: 05/03/2015

Respondent: Mr Arwel Owen

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Policy DM30 is confused and contradictory in its requirements for density. Whilst clauses (a) to (c) seek to control densities, clauses (d) and (e) allow them to be overridden. Density should be informed by the principles set out in clause (d). Paragraphs 9.181 and 9.182 are aspirational and are in any case subject to the Housing Standards Review. Policy DM30 should be reviewed to ensure that it provides a reasonable basis for setting out the Council's expectations for the density of new development.