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Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
Introduction
Representation ID: 3806
Received: 16/12/2008
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
The time horizon of the Core Strategy should be at least 15 years from the date of adoption. (para. 4.13, PPS12) whereas this section refers to 2021.
The time horizon of the Core Strategy should be at least 15 years from the date of adoption. (para. 4.13, PPS12) whereas this section refers to 2021.
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Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
Introduction
Representation ID: 3807
Received: 16/12/2008
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
The baseline for the housing land supply information should be the most recent, in this case 31st March 2007, as opposed to 2006. It is not clear why 2006/7 supply has to be estimated rather than based on completion records.
It is noted that the minimum balance for 2006-2021 is 2,489 whereas locations for just 2,500 have been identified. This does not allow for any non-delivery or slippage, and represents an over supply of just 11 units which is not in the spirit of minimum allocations as introduced in the East of England Plan.
The baseline for the housing land supply information should be the most recent, in this case 31st March 2007, as opposed to 2006. It is not clear why 2006/7 supply has to be estimated rather than based on completion records.
It is noted that the minimum balance for 2006-2021 is 2,489 whereas locations for just 2,500 have been identified. This does not allow for any non-delivery or slippage, and represents an over supply of just 11 units which is not in the spirit of minimum allocations as introduced in the East of England Plan.
Object
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
General Locations
Representation ID: 3808
Received: 16/12/2008
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
Strategic sites should be clearly identified.
The current programme will not allow for delivery before 2014.
This document does not reflect PPS12 which states "Core strategies may allocate strategic sites for development. These should be those sites considered central to achievement of the strategy." (para 4.6) The larger of these General Locations are of a 'strategic' nature and therefore the Core Strategy should provide sufficient detail to support a planning application, thus negating the need for further consideration through other Development Plan Documents. This document states that it is the Council's intention to produce a Land Allocations DPD to provide the necessary detail, although the policy framework will not be in place until 2012/3 and therefore not likely to result in housing completions until 2013/14 at the earliest.
It is apparent from the inclusion of Appendix 1 that these locations do relate to specific parcels of land and therefore these should be clearly identified.
Object
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
H2 - Alternative Options
Representation ID: 3809
Received: 16/12/2008
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
Land at Mount Bovers Lane should be considered favourably for the reasons set out in relation to Policy H2.
Land at Mount Bovers Lane should be considered favourably for the reasons set out in relation to Policy H2.
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Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
H3 General Locations Post-2021 - Preferred Option
Representation ID: 3810
Received: 16/12/2008
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
The same comments as H2 apply, albeit reference to 'availability' of sites within 5 years is not a relevant test.
The comment that the release of land needs to be flexible is welcomed. The policy should allow for sites to be brought forward prior to 2021 should non-delivery of the Policy H2 sites become apparent.
The same comments as H2 apply, albeit reference to 'availability' of sites within 5 years is not a relevant test.
The comment that the release of land needs to be flexible is welcomed. The policy should allow for sites to be brought forward prior to 2021 should non-delivery of the Policy H2 sites become apparent.
Object
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
H3 - Alternative Options
Representation ID: 3811
Received: 16/12/2008
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
This policy must provide sufficient flexibility to allow for sites to come forward pre-2021 to make up any shortfall from the Policy H2 sites.
This policy must provide sufficient flexibility to allow for sites to come forward pre-2021 to make up any shortfall from the Policy H2 sites.
Object
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
Protection of the Green Belt
Representation ID: 3812
Received: 16/12/2008
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
The statement that "some Green Belt land is more worthy of protection than others" is welcomed. Unfortunately it has not been applied to Policy H2 which identifies land at South Hawkwell (presumably Land off Thorpe Road) as being suitable for development although the Local Plan Inspector said the Green Belt had an important function in this location.
The statement that "some Green Belt land is more worthy of protection than others" is welcomed. Unfortunately it has not been applied to Policy H2 which identifies land at South Hawkwell (presumably Land off Thorpe Road) as being suitable for development although the Local Plan Inspector said the Green Belt had an important function in this location.
Comment
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
GB1 Green Belt Protection - Preferred Option
Representation ID: 3813
Received: 16/12/2008
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
The reference to preventing coalescence accords with Government policy, but conflicts with Policy H2 which identifies land at South Hawkwell where the Local Plan Inspector said the Green Belt had an important function in separating settlements.
The reference to preventing coalescence accords with Government policy, but conflicts with Policy H2 which identifies land at South Hawkwell where the Local Plan Inspector said the Green Belt had an important function in separating settlements.
Comment
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
Introduction
Representation ID: 3814
Received: 16/12/2008
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
The statement that "the only long-term option for Rochford District is to try and reduce the need to travel by car and promote the use of alternative methods of transport" reflects Government guidance is welcomed. Unfortunately it has not been applied to Policy H2 which identifies land for residential development at Canewdon despite it being classed as a Small Rural Settlement which is isolated, has few services and public transport provision is poor. The same comment can be applied to a lesser extent to the proposed large scale expansion of the second tier settlements of Hullbridge and Great Wakering.
The statement that "the only long-term option for Rochford District is to try and reduce the need to travel by car and promote the use of alternative methods of transport" reflects Government guidance is welcomed. Unfortunately it has not been applied to Policy H2 which identifies land for residential development at Canewdon despite it being classed as a Small Rural Settlement which is isolated, has few services and public transport provision is poor. The same comment can be applied to a lesser extent to the proposed large scale expansion of the second tier settlements of Hullbridge and Great Wakering.
Comment
Core Strategy Preferred Options (Revised October 2008)
T1 Highways - Preferred Option
Representation ID: 3815
Received: 16/12/2008
Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd
The reference to locating development in such a way as to reduce reliance on the car accords with Government policy, but conflicts with Policy H2 which identifies land at Canewdon, a settlement with few services and poor public transport provision.
The reference to locating development in such a way as to reduce reliance on the car accords with Government policy, but conflicts with Policy H2 which identifies land at Canewdon, a settlement with few services and poor public transport provision.
