Object
Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 2337
Received: 23/04/2024
Respondent: Claypole Parish Council
The Parish Council considers that Policy DE1 of the Local Plan Review is unsound, and it fails to meet the test of soundness relating to the tests of ‘positively prepared’, ‘justified’, ‘effective’ and ‘consistent with national policy’ in the NPPF.
As explained in the attached technical paper the policy as currently written can be misinterpreted and implies that Neighbourhood Plans are only relevant considerations for major development proposals.
Support
Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 2415
Received: 25/04/2024
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Boyer Planning
We recognise the importance of a policy ensuring good quality design is achieved by proposed developments. Having a policy that sets design requirements will enable developers to fully understand what is needed to achieve a well-designed settlement for South Kesteven.
Object
Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 2538
Received: 24/04/2024
Respondent: David Wilson Homes East Midlands
Agent: Savills
DE1: Promoting Good Quality Design
DWH do not support policy DE1. The policy states: ‘applications for Planning Permission that are not well designed will be refused’ [Savills Emphasis]. The wording is not clear as ‘well designed’ is subjective. Further to this, the language used is not flexible and words such as ‘must’ and ‘should’ are used throughout the policy. Words used should be more flexible such as ‘where practicable’ or ‘could’ or ‘where feasible’ rather than applying unrealistic blanket restrictions to all development. This is in accordance with paragraph 16 (b) of the NPPF which states: ‘plans should be prepared positively in a way that it is aspirational but deliverable’. DWH also consider that bullet 3 (c) should be reworded to align with the NPPF and footnote 53 ‘unless, in specific cases, there are clear, justifiable and compelling reasons why this would be inappropriate layouts should be designed to ensure that sufficient space is given for the creation of tree lined streets and trees within other public spaces’