GD4 clause 1c

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Object

Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031, Proposed Submission

Representation ID: 5865

Received: 31/10/2017

Respondent: TUR LANGTON Parish Council

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? Yes

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

This is a reapplication of the exceptional design clause in PPS7. In the past, it has been used to justify large and obtrusive houses in very prominent locations, aiming to provide housing at the very top end of the housing market, which is not consistent with the aims outlined in the explanation. This does/will attract very determined developers because of the high returns available. Innovation and exceptional quality are very loosely defined and subjective criteria.

Full text:

This is a reapplication of the exceptional design clause in PPS7. In the past, it has been used to justify large and obtrusive houses in very prominent locations, aiming to provide housing at the very top end of the housing market, which is not consistent with the aims outlined in the explanation. This does/will attract very determined developers because of the high returns available. Innovation and exceptional quality are very loosely defined and subjective criteria.