Ipswich Borough Council Local Plan Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review - Final Draft

Object

Representation ID: 26350

Received: 02/03/2020

Respondent: Home Builders Federation Ltd (HBF)

Agent: Home Builders Federation Ltd (HBF)

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

CS12 is unsound and not consistent with national policy. The viability assessment may have underestimated the level of abnormal costs that occur when developing brownfield sites. Given that the Viability Assessment shows that development of brownfield land is marginal the Council may need to consider a lower affordable housing requirement on such sites, or amend other policy requirements in the plan.

Object

Representation ID: 26355

Received: 02/03/2020

Respondent: Home Builders Federation Ltd (HBF)

Agent: Home Builders Federation Ltd (HBF)

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Part c is unsound as it is not justified.
Issues with the policy -
Lacks clarity, as it does not state the amount of charging points to be provided.
Needs to specify the quantum and type of provision sought.
Policy should be supported by evidence demonstrating technical feasibility and financial viability, including confirmation of engagement with the main energy suppliers to determine network capacity.