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Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031, Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 7598

Received: 02/11/2017

Respondent: Merton College and Leicester Diocesan Board of Finance

Agent: Savills

Representation Summary:

Policy GD1 establishes that HDC will take a positive approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework. This policy confirms that planning applications that accord with the Development Plan will be approved without delay, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

In light of its consistency with relevant provisions of the NPPF which reinforce a presumption in favour of sustainable development, our clients support the provisions of this policy.

Full text:

Policy GD1 establishes that HDC will take a positive approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework. This policy confirms that planning applications that accord with the Development Plan will be approved without delay, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

In light of its consistency with relevant provisions of the NPPF which reinforce a presumption in favour of sustainable development, our clients support the provisions of this policy.