Comment

Development Management Policies DPD

Representation ID: 17646

Received: 31/03/2010

Respondent: Mr Terry Waine

Representation Summary:

The projected population numbers in the Core Strategy for the existing population do not support the need for the level of new houses. Update the Core Strategy for the forecast population after the houses are built. It is important that the Core Strategy has a firm base.

Part 6 of the Housing Act 2004 requires the Council to carry out an accommodation needs assessment for Gypsies and Travellers. Has this been done and what requirement for permanent and temporary accommodation was shown?

Full text:

The projected population numbers in the Core Strategy for the existing population do not support the need for the level of new houses. Update the Core Strategy for the forecast population after the houses are built. It is important that the Core Strategy has a firm base.

Part 6 of the Housing Act 2004 requires the Council to carry out an accommodation needs assessment for Gypsies and Travellers. Has this been done and what requirement for permanent and temporary accommodation was shown?