Object

Representation ID: 7424

Received: 16/11/2017

Respondent: Gladman Developments

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Whilst the concept of Self Build/Custom Build Housing is supported, Gladman have concerns regarding Policy H5 as the inclusion of plots on large scale sites does not add to the supply of houses overall (it merely changes the housing mix from one product to another). It is also difficult to assess how it will be implemented given issues around working hours, site access, health and safety etc. that are associated with large scale development sites. The percentage of provision on sites should be determined on detailed need evidence which the Council has not produced. Provision of these plots should be subject to viability testing.