Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission
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Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission
Policy DS02 Development Strategy: Creating Jobs and Diversifying the Economy
Representation ID: 13938
Received: 02/05/2025
Respondent: GLP
Agent: Iceni Projects
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
GLP supports the overall aims of Policy DS02, particularly in terms of meeting strategic B8 needs through the allocation of additional land at Magna Park. However, we have identified the need for additional flexibility in relation to anticipated site capacities and the potential for small-scale alternative uses. We consider that it is necessary to update the overall quantum of development identified at Part 7 of the policy, based on a masterplanning exercise and a greater approximate or maximum figure, and to amend the wording of Part 8 c) to ensure the requirements associated with alternative uses is not unduly onerous.
Amendments to policy DS02 parts 2, 7, 7a), 7b) and 8c) to read as follows:
2. The local employment land requirement for Harborough District (excluding strategic storage & distribution) is 60 hectares between 2020 and 2041…
7. Additional development of 137.8 ha (up to approximately 370,000 sqm) for Strategic Distribution for large-scale Warehousing (use class B8 in units of more than 9,000 sqm (gross)) will be provided in the district. Additional development should form an extension of, or be on a site within, Magna Park in the following locations:
a) up to approximately 70,000 sqm on land south of George House, Coventry Road, in accordance with Policy SA01.
b) up to approximately 300,000 sqm on land at Mere Lane, Magna Park, in accordance with Policy SA01.
8c) proposals for any alternative uses to strategic storage and distribution are small-scale, proportionate in scale to the strategic storage and distribution use and ancillary to the use of individual plots or beneficial to the functioning of Magna Park as a strategic storage and distribution park.
See attachments for full representations and supporting documents.
Support
Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission
Policy DS04 Development Strategy: Preserving and Enhancing our Heritage and Rural Character
Representation ID: 13942
Received: 02/05/2025
Respondent: GLP
Agent: Iceni Projects
GLP support the principle of the proposed Area of Separation between the extension of Magna Park to the north (allocation MP2) and the nearby settlements.
The proposed Area of Separation between Magna Park and Ullesthorpe overlaps with the western part of allocation MP2. This is consistent with GLP’s emerging proposals for the site, which include a significant extension of Bittesby Country Park and structural landscaping on the western and northern boundaries of the allocation, and will not impede delivery of the allocation.
See attachments for full representations and supporting documents.
Support
Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission
Policy DS05 Development Strategy: Supporting Strategic Infrastructure
Representation ID: 13947
Received: 02/05/2025
Respondent: GLP
Agent: Iceni Projects
We support the overall aim of DS05. We consider that the site allocations at Magna Park are supported by a detailed and robust evidence base, which confirms the acceptability of the Council’s strategy and identifies potential mitigation measures and infrastructure to support proposed development. Apex Transport Planning’s review of the evidence has however identified that the indication of potential mitigation measures may be overly-robust for the reasons detailed in their Transport Note (Appendix 4). Future applications should be supported by detailed Transport Assessments which will consider up-to-date traffic data, appropriate junction modelling and vision-led scenario planning. This will then inform a more detailed understanding of any mitigation required.
See attachments for full representations and supporting documents.
Support
Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission
MP1
Representation ID: 13949
Received: 02/05/2025
Respondent: GLP
Agent: Iceni Projects
Strongly support the allocation as a logical infill site.
Initial technical work by GLP indicates that the site can accomodate approximately 70,000sqm of floorspace. The Ecological Review (Appendix 5) indicates that there are a number of locations within the existing Magna Park estate where enhancements to biodiversity can be achieved, resulting in an overall gain of at least 10% directly attributed to MP1.
Reference to a sequential approach to site layout is unclear, unjustified and unecessary, because the existing topography will be altered by the proposed development and surface water will be dealt with through a SUD's.
We propose deleting "The sequential approach to site layout should be taken" from MP1 in the Site Allocation Schedule.
See attachments for full representations and supporting documents.
Object
Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission
MP2
Representation ID: 13950
Received: 02/05/2025
Respondent: GLP
Agent: Iceni Projects
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
GLP strongly supports the allocation of Land at Mere Lane, Magna Park as a key location for strategic logistics development in the district.
In relation to the Policy Requirements for MP2 amendment or clarification, to ensure soundness, is required in respect of; light impact assessment, Solar PV Panels, Transport, Flood Risk.
We object to the requirement to include a 3ha site for Travelling Showpeople within the allocation because; of concerns regarding the assessment of need, land at Mere Lane is not suitable or available for such uses, and the relevant need can be best met elsewhere in the district.
We propose the following amendments to the Policy Requirements for MP2;
1 and 3 insert 'external' i respect of lighting impact assessment.
5 to read "Consideration should be given to renewable energy generation for warehouse units where appropriate.
8 after surrounding villages add "where necessary"
11 delete "The sequential approach to site layout should be taken"
12 delete requirement.
See attachments for full representations and supporting documents.
Object
Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission
Policy HN06 Housing Need: Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation
Representation ID: 13951
Received: 02/05/2025
Respondent: GLP
Agent: Iceni Projects
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
GLP objects to Part 2 of the policy (3ha at Land at Mere Lane) for the reasons outlined in response to the MP2 Site Specific Requirements set out in Policy SA01, these include; concerns regarding the assessment of need, and the suitability and availability of the site for such uses.
Issues include; the apparent over-reliance on interviews to inform the TSP need figures, plot need in the first 5 years, a failure to assess the potential for new development in close proxmity to existing sites, overlooking land around Fairacres, the compatability of MP2 with residential type uses, and reduction in land available for employmnet purposes.
It is necessary to delete the reference to the land at Mere Lane, as this is not justified and thus not sound.
See attachments for full representations and supporting documents.
Object
Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission
Policy DM03: Heritage Asset Conservation and Design Standards
Representation ID: 13952
Received: 02/05/2025
Respondent: GLP
Agent: Iceni Projects
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The reference to justification within Part 6 of the draft policy text is materially different from the ‘balanced judgement’ set out in the NPPF para 209, and in our view places a greater burden of proof on an applicant to justify a development proposal in such circumstances.
The site MP2 is considered suitable for development and capable of complying with the requirements of Policy DM03.
Amend the wording of the policy to more accurately reflect the wording in the NPPF, in order to ensure that the policy is consistent with national planning policy and therefore sound.
See attachments for full representations and supporting documents.
Support
Regulation 19 - Proposed Draft Local Plan Submission
Policy IM01: Monitoring and review of the Local Plan
Representation ID: 13953
Received: 02/05/2025
Respondent: GLP
Agent: Iceni Projects
We support the inclusion of a policy requirement to undertake a review of the Local Plan where relevant criteria are met, including the identification of a need for a significantly greater quantum of strategic B8 floorspace than the emerging Plan currently provides for.
Leicestershire authorities are in the process of preparing joint evidence relating to such issues, and further work will be required in due course in terms of apportioning the identified sub-regional need.
This mechanism is pragmatic, sound and allows Harborough to progress its Local Plan without undue delay and to plan positively for growth, whilst ensuring that provisions are in place to trigger a review of the Plan should this be necessary in due course.
See attachments for full representations and supporting documents.
