Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

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Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy DM06: Transport and Accessibility

Representation ID: 13705

Received: 06/05/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Stantec UK Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

In terms of requirements and the wording set out in policy DM06, Bloor Homes do not support the policy as currently proposed. Further clarity is requested and it is considered that amendments to the wording are required to ensure the policy is justified and sound.

Change suggested by respondent:

Amend Part 1c to read: "c) ensuring that additional traffic movements do not cause an unacceptable impact to highway safety or result in the residual cumulative impact, following mitigation, on the road network being severe"
Amend Part 2c to read: c) deliver public transport and Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) enhancements where feasible to mitigate development impacts, including but not limited to bus routes, information and waiting facilities, community based services, and measures to encourage public transport use"
Delete Part 2 criteria d)
Amend Part 2e to read: "e) ensure car parking provision sufficient for the location and type of development, and make provision for Car Club spaces where suitable"

Full text:

See attachment/s.

Attachments:

Appendix A Site Location (747.60 KB)
Appendix B Concept plan (2.70 MB)
Appendix D Land Use Plan (2.69 MB)
Appendix E Block masterplan (987.13 KB)
Appendix F Wider Area Concept P (5.43 MB)
250501 Scraptoft Reg 19 Local Plan response (FINAL) redacted (641.90 KB)
Appendix G - Transport Technical Note redacted (1.78 MB)

Object

Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy DM08: Sustainable Drainage

Representation ID: 13706

Received: 06/05/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Stantec UK Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Part 1 and 2a, approach is vague and fails to provide further details in relation to rainwater storage.
Part 3f wording needs to be more specific in terms of return periods for the 20% reduction in run-off, and how the rate should be applied and what should be achieved. Also practical implications associated with 20% runoff rate.
It is unclear whether brownfield sites would need to revert to greenfield and if a further 20% would then need to be applied, which would be seemingly onerous.

Change suggested by respondent:

We request that the policy is reviewed, with elements on rainwater storage and 20% runoff rates being specified further.

Full text:

See attachment/s.

Attachments:

Appendix A Site Location (747.60 KB)
Appendix B Concept plan (2.70 MB)
Appendix D Land Use Plan (2.69 MB)
Appendix E Block masterplan (987.13 KB)
Appendix F Wider Area Concept P (5.43 MB)
250501 Scraptoft Reg 19 Local Plan response (FINAL) redacted (641.90 KB)
Appendix G - Transport Technical Note redacted (1.78 MB)

Support

Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy AP01: Development in Settlements

Representation ID: 13707

Received: 06/05/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Stantec UK Ltd

Representation Summary:

Bloor Homes support the identification of Scraptoft as adjoining Leicester Urban Area and a sustainable settlement capable of growth.

Full text:

See attachment/s.

Attachments:

Appendix A Site Location (747.60 KB)
Appendix B Concept plan (2.70 MB)
Appendix D Land Use Plan (2.69 MB)
Appendix E Block masterplan (987.13 KB)
Appendix F Wider Area Concept P (5.43 MB)
250501 Scraptoft Reg 19 Local Plan response (FINAL) redacted (641.90 KB)
Appendix G - Transport Technical Note redacted (1.78 MB)

Support

Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy DM07: Managing Flood Risk

Representation ID: 13708

Received: 06/05/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Stantec UK Ltd

Representation Summary:

Bloor Homes note the need for a Sequential Test where necessary and have no further comments to raise at this moment in time.

Full text:

See attachment/s.

Attachments:

Appendix A Site Location (747.60 KB)
Appendix B Concept plan (2.70 MB)
Appendix D Land Use Plan (2.69 MB)
Appendix E Block masterplan (987.13 KB)
Appendix F Wider Area Concept P (5.43 MB)
250501 Scraptoft Reg 19 Local Plan response (FINAL) redacted (641.90 KB)
Appendix G - Transport Technical Note redacted (1.78 MB)

Object

Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy DM09: Sustainable Construction and Climate Resilience

Representation ID: 13709

Received: 06/05/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Stantec UK Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Policy DM09 wording includes no flexibility and fails to have regard to viability and individual development proposals.
Policy DM09 requires all new-build residential developments to achieve at least a three star rating under the BRE Home Quality Mark scheme. This is not supported. The BRE Home Quality Mark scheme is a voluntary certification scheme for new developments. To achieve the Home Quality Mark certification, new dwellings must exceed the requirements of established standards set out in Building Regulations. If a site is already meeting the requirements of Building Regulations, then there is no requirement in national policy for a site to go above and beyond this.

Change suggested by respondent:

Bloor Homes request that the wording of the policy is reviewed and the requirement to achieve at least a three star rating under the BRE Home Quality Mark Scheme is removed.
Amend DM09 Part 1 from "must" to "should aim to"
Delete DM09 Part 2

Full text:

See attachment/s.

Attachments:

Appendix A Site Location (747.60 KB)
Appendix B Concept plan (2.70 MB)
Appendix D Land Use Plan (2.69 MB)
Appendix E Block masterplan (987.13 KB)
Appendix F Wider Area Concept P (5.43 MB)
250501 Scraptoft Reg 19 Local Plan response (FINAL) redacted (641.90 KB)
Appendix G - Transport Technical Note redacted (1.78 MB)

Object

Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

Policy DM10: Biodiversity and Geodiversity Protection and Enhancement

Representation ID: 13710

Received: 06/05/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Stantec UK Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

Representation Summary:

Whilst Bloor Homes support the principle of the policy and securing a mandatory requirement of 10% BNG, the policy as currently worded does not provide any flexibility and sets an absolute requirement. It is unlikely that the majority of developments will be able to fully comply with this requirement. Many development sites require the removal of some trees or hedgerows to facilitate development due to constraints such as access or levels. As such, it is requested that flexibility is built into the policy to allow developments to be delivered even when they cannot meet all of the requirements set out in draft policy DM10.

Change suggested by respondent:

DM10 Part 1 delete "at least"
DM10 part 4 amend "must" to "should aim for"

Full text:

See attachment/s.

Attachments:

Appendix A Site Location (747.60 KB)
Appendix B Concept plan (2.70 MB)
Appendix D Land Use Plan (2.69 MB)
Appendix E Block masterplan (987.13 KB)
Appendix F Wider Area Concept P (5.43 MB)
250501 Scraptoft Reg 19 Local Plan response (FINAL) redacted (641.90 KB)
Appendix G - Transport Technical Note redacted (1.78 MB)

Support

Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission

1.4

Representation ID: 13712

Received: 06/05/2025

Respondent: Bloor Homes

Agent: Stantec UK Ltd

Representation Summary:

Policies map: Bloor Homes support the illustration of on the Policies Map for a residential allocation. However, Bloor Homes wish to note that there is land under Bloor Homes’ control adjacent the draft allocation that can accommodate an additional 800 dwellings.

Full text:

See attachment/s.

Attachments:

Appendix A Site Location (747.60 KB)
Appendix B Concept plan (2.70 MB)
Appendix D Land Use Plan (2.69 MB)
Appendix E Block masterplan (987.13 KB)
Appendix F Wider Area Concept P (5.43 MB)
250501 Scraptoft Reg 19 Local Plan response (FINAL) redacted (641.90 KB)
Appendix G - Transport Technical Note redacted (1.78 MB)

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