Site Allocations and Policies (Incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) Development Plan Document (DPD) Main Modifications

Object

Representation ID: 26722

Received: 20/09/2021

Respondent: Ravenswood Environmental Group

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Concerns raised regarding amount and significance of re-drafting at Main Modifications stage. In effect a new Local Plan has been prepared. The amount of change for the Ravenswood sites is confusing. The suggested necessary changes required to the Local Plan to make it “sound” are so significant that the plan requires proper re-assessment through the formal Local Plan process. The consultation web page seeks to influence consultees through introductory remarks. Concerns regarding consultation process at earlier stages in terms of multiple site notices. This new policy has not been subject to proper SA or HRA. Fails to establish an access regime. Type and tenure of housing needs to be balanced. The type and tenure of housing is also a key concern here given that the Borough Council is committed to proposing a development consisting solely of Social Housing at sites UVW to the north in breach of a previously dismissed appeal. It is vital that any new residential development reflects the existing mix within Ravenswood to ensure that a balanced community is created to integrate within the locality. The S106 list at paragraph xv needs to be open. Our primary concerns remain. This is not a collection of small sites; it is a large mixed use allocation which will have serious environmental and social impacts. Further hearing sessions are necessary as per the March 2021 procedure guide for local plan examinations. The new plan is so different to the submission plan that it can't be considered a "modification" and is therefore not sound or legally compliant.

Object

Representation ID: 26723

Received: 20/09/2021

Respondent: Ravenswood Environmental Group

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Concerns raised regarding amount and significance of re-drafting at Main Modifications stage. In effect a new Local Plan has been prepared. The amount of change for the Ravenswood sites is confusing. The suggested necessary changes required to the Local Plan to make it “sound” are so significant that the plan requires proper re-assessment through the formal Local Plan process. The consultation web page seeks to influence consultees through introductory remarks. Concerns regarding consultation process at earlier stages in terms of multiple site notices. This new policy has not been subject to proper SA or HRA. Fails to establish an access regime. Type and tenure of housing needs to be balanced. The type and tenure of housing is also a key concern here given that the Borough Council is committed to proposing a development consisting solely of Social Housing at sites UVW to the north in breach of a previously dismissed appeal. It is vital that any new residential development reflects the existing mix within Ravenswood to ensure that a balanced community is created to integrate within the locality. The S106 list at paragraph xv needs to be open. Our primary concerns remain. This is not a collection of small sites; it is a large mixed use allocation which will have serious environmental and social impacts. Further hearing sessions are necessary as per the March 2021 procedure guide for local plan examinations. The new plan is so different to the submission plan that it can't be considered a "modification" and is therefore not sound or legally compliant.