Part One: Spatial Strategy and Policies (Regulation 18)

Object

Representation ID: 342

Received: 12/12/2023

Respondent: Wood Abbey

Agent: NCL Development

We consider that the Plan is not consistent with national planning policy and fails to apply a presumption in favour of sustainable development. It fails to provide for objectively assessed needs for housing and other uses. It also fails to plan for any needs that cannot be met within neighbouring areas.
The Local Plan is unjustified in restricting the amendment to Green Belt land and therefore limiting the supply of land for homes. We consider that amendments to the Green Belt can be made and deliver sustainable patterns of development.
We consider that there are exceptional circumstances to justify the alteration of the Green Belt boundary to allocate land including our client’s Site for residential development.

Object

Representation ID: 343

Received: 12/12/2023

Respondent: Wood Abbey

Agent: NCL Development

We consider that the Plan is not consistent with national planning policy and fails to apply a presumption in favour of sustainable development. It fails to provide for objectively assessed needs for housing and other uses. It also fails to plan for any needs that cannot be met within neighbouring areas.
The Local Plan is unjustified in restricting the amendment to Green Belt land and therefore limiting the supply of land for homes. We consider that amendments to the Green Belt can be made and deliver sustainable patterns of development.
We consider that there are exceptional circumstances to justify the alteration of the Green Belt boundary to allocate land including our client’s Site for residential development.

Object

Representation ID: 344

Received: 12/12/2023

Respondent: Wood Abbey

Agent: NCL Development

We also consider that the Sustainability Assessment fails to comply with national policy by not assessing reasonable alternatives in the form of amendments to the Green Belt boundary to accommodate residential development in sustainable locations.