Object
Development Management Policies DPD
Representation ID: 19984
Received: 30/04/2010
Respondent: Countryside Properties (Special Projects) Ltd
Agent: JB Planning Associates Ltd
We do not disagree with the need for new housing to provide accommodation that is well planned and suitable for modern living. We do disagree however that it is the purpose of the planning system to dictate what that is. Accommodation needs have changed markedly over time, and will continue to change in the future.
A more appropriate approach would be to retain the first part of Policy DM4, but to produce Supplementary Guidance (which can be amended and updated more quickly) if the Council wish to include specific floor sizes.
We do not disagree with the need for new housing to provide accommodation that is well planned and suitable for modern living. We do disagree however that it is the purpose of the planning system to dictate what that is. Accommodation needs have changed markedly over time, and will continue to change in the future.
A more appropriate approach would be to retain the first part of Policy DM4, but to produce Supplementary Guidance (which can be amended and updated more quickly) if the Council wish to include specific floor sizes.