Object
Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document
Representation ID: 21952
Received: 29/04/2010
Respondent: Mr J Needs & Aston Unit Trust
Agent: Sellwood Planning
Other representations to the emerging DPD submitted on behalf of The Aston Unit Trust and Mr John Needs have objected to the
publication of this document prior to adoption of the Core Strategy. Amongst the many objections to the Core Strategy there are
a significant number questioning the choices and locations of the selected strategic sites and putting forward other strategic sites.
Other objectors are stating that the Core Strategy should not identify all greenfield land releases as strategic releases, leaving no
small residential releases to be identified through the Allocations DPD process. Until the Core Strategy Inspector has reported on
these objections there is no sound basis for the preparation of the Allocations DPD.
However, The Aston Unit Trust and Mr John Needs are promoting the merits of a residential land release to the south of Wellington Road, Rayleigh (map attached) through the Core Strategy. In view of this, it is also appropriate to promote this site at this stage in the Allocations DPD process.
The site was considered by the Council as Site No 34 and the analysis noted
- 6.48 hectares (117 - 170 dwellings)
- "well related to Rayleigh Town Centre and services"
- "low probability of flooding (Zone 1)"
- that it could deliver a high quality sustainable community
- that it could promote town centre vitality and viability
- that it could achieve sustainable levels of porsperity and economic growth
- that it could promote accessibility to jobs, shopping, leisure facilities and services by public transport, cycling and walking.
The site is controlled by the two promoting landowners and no third party land is required. As a consequence, the site is both
available and deliverable.
Given the above positive factors, there is no evidential basis for the Council's conclusion that
"it would not contribute towards the balanced approach to housing distribution advocated in the Core Strategy and there is a need to avoid the coalescence of Rayleigh with Hockley. Green Belt development could weaken the openness of the Green Belt and should only be released if the benefits outweigh the disadvantages".
This conclusion will be strongly contested at the Core Strategy public examination.
Other representations to the emerging DPD submitted on behalf of The Aston Unit Trust and Mr John Needs have objected to the
publication of this document prior to adoption of the Core Strategy. Amongst the many objections to the Core Strategy there are
a significant number questioning the choices and locations of the selected strategic sites and putting forward other strategic sites.
Other objectors are stating that the Core Strategy should not identify all greenfield land releases as strategic releases, leaving no
small residential releases to be identified through the Allocations DPD process. Until the Core Strategy Inspector has reported on
these objections there is no sound basis for the preparation of the Allocations DPD.
However, The Aston Unit Trust and Mr John Needs are promoting the merits of a residential land release to the south of Wellington Road, Rayleigh (map attached) through the Core Strategy. In view of this, it is also appropriate to promote this site at this stage in the Allocations DPD process.
The site was considered by the Council as Site No 34 and the analysis noted
- 6.48 hectares (117 - 170 dwellings)
- "well related to Rayleigh Town Centre and services"
- "low probability of flooding (Zone 1)"
- that it could deliver a high quality sustainable community
- that it could promote town centre vitality and viability
- that it could achieve sustainable levels of porsperity and economic growth
- that it could promote accessibility to jobs, shopping, leisure facilities and services by public transport, cycling and walking.
The site is controlled by the two promoting landowners and no third party land is required. As a consequence, the site is both
available and deliverable.
Given the above positive factors, there is no evidential basis for the Council's conclusion that
"it would not contribute towards the balanced approach to housing distribution advocated in the Core Strategy and there is a need to avoid the coalescence of Rayleigh with Hockley. Green Belt development could weaken the openness of the Green Belt and should only be released if the benefits outweigh the disadvantages".
This conclusion will be strongly contested at the Core Strategy public examination.