Post Submission Main Modifications Core Strategy and Policies (DPD) and Site Allocations and Policies (incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) (DPD)

Object

Representation ID: 24623

Received: 01/12/2016

Respondent: Mersea Homes Limited

Agent: Mr Arwel Owen

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

The proposed wording of MM7 represents an improved policy position over that set out in the submission Core Strategy. However, it remains our view that a fully criteria-based approach, with an up-to-date SHMA as the first priority, would make for a more effective policy. In any event, the final paragraph of the policy should recognise that up-to-date evidence may superseded the affordable housing position statement where that is not up-to-date, thereby ensuring that the policy is effective.

Modification suggested in full text.

Support

Representation ID: 24624

Received: 01/12/2016

Respondent: Mersea Homes Limited

Agent: Mr Arwel Owen

We support the proposed deletion of trigger points from Table 8b. This is necessary in the context of the detailed work being undertaken by way of Infrastructure Delivery Plan and the two planning applications now submitted in respect of the IGS. It is entirely appropriate for the detail previously contained in Table 8b to be determined at a planning application level, guided by the SPD and IDP. The proposed change will support effective implementation of the Plan.

Support

Representation ID: 24625

Received: 01/12/2016

Respondent: Mersea Homes Limited

Agent: Mr Arwel Owen

We support the commitment to immediately commence working with neighbouring authorities on meeting housing need in the Ipswich HMA.

Support

Representation ID: 24626

Received: 01/12/2016

Respondent: Mersea Homes Limited

Agent: Mr Arwel Owen

We support the commitment now made the production of joint or aligned local plans.

Support

Representation ID: 24627

Received: 01/12/2016

Respondent: Mersea Homes Limited

Agent: Mr Arwel Owen

We support the proposed approach of using Policy CS10 to address affordable housing moving affordable housing policy for the IGS.

Support

Representation ID: 24628

Received: 01/12/2016

Respondent: Mersea Homes Limited

Agent: Mr Arwel Owen

We support the proposed text insertion.

Support

Representation ID: 24629

Received: 01/12/2016

Respondent: Mersea Homes Limited

Agent: Mr Arwel Owen

We support the proposed text insertion which introduces flexibility necessary to make the policy effective.

Object

Representation ID: 24630

Received: 01/12/2016

Respondent: Mersea Homes Limited

Agent: Mr Arwel Owen

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

The implications of the requirement for incorporating electric vehicle charging points is untested in viability terms and therefore that the provisions of this policy are not justified.

Suggested modification: The requirements of clause (c) should be made optional rather than mandatory.

Support

Representation ID: 24631

Received: 01/12/2016

Respondent: Mersea Homes Limited

Agent: Mr Arwel Owen

We support the proposed text insertion in relation to flexibility in the provision of open space typologies which introduces flexibility necessary to make the policy effective.

Support

Representation ID: 24632

Received: 01/12/2016

Respondent: Mersea Homes Limited

Agent: Mr Arwel Owen

We support the proposed deletion of text from Policy CS1.