Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan

Object

Representation ID: 1640

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Market Deeping Town Council

To achieve the adopted community Vision for Deeping, the statement should read “any future development should be restricted to land to the north and east of the town/parish.” This means that any proposals to the west are deemed to be inappropriate. We advise this should be made clear and specifically expressed with a rewrite of the first paragraph. There are numerous sites already allocated within the current Local Plan that have yet to be developed in addition to alternative sites available that would clearly indicate that this allocation is not in fact required at this stage. Deeping has five substantial sites allocated in the current Plan that are still awaiting approval for development totalling up to 900-1000 dwellings. The plan should read that “these will need to be progressed first before any other sites are required.” Please also refer to the corresponding overarching Vision expressed in the adopted Deepings Neighbourhood Plan.

Object

Representation ID: 1641

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Market Deeping Town Council

Residential allocation is inappropriate, unnecessary and does not meet the criteria of the Site Assessment due to the following reasons: Contrary to policies, SP4, SP3, DNP12, EN1, and DNP10. There is a readily available acceptable site – SKPR-248 and should be included instead of SKPR-144 if another site is required. Availability of semi-natural greenspace is identified as deficient in The Deepings within the Open Space and Recreation Study so should be retained. Site assessment has flagged surface water flooding and minerals and waste policy as a red constraint. Site does not provide ready or easy access to public transport network or amenities. Millfield Road is currently subject to a Quiet Lane Status designation.
No vehicle access should be considered form Millfield Road to protect the rural character of the route (Policy DNP 12.3).

Support

Representation ID: 1642

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Market Deeping Town Council

A potentially acceptable site. We understand this allocation is supported by Deeping St James Parish Council.

Support

Representation ID: 1643

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Market Deeping Town Council

We welcome the update and trust that contributions will be proactively sought to deliver affordable housing in the Deepings.

Object

Representation ID: 1644

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Market Deeping Town Council

Although ‘risk of flooding’ is now included in policy EN5 and applicable across the Local Plan, we consider that the nature of traveller accommodation and the likelihood of independent foul water management within the sites, makes these communities particularly vulnerable to flood water and we wish to see this aspect remain as a key criterion in the assessment of sites. If suitable sites with acceptable facilities already exist, we would recommend initial expansion of these sites as a matter of policy in order to provide the additional pitches in a timely way.

Object

Representation ID: 1645

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Market Deeping Town Council

Although ‘risk of flooding’ is now included in policy EN5 and applicable across the Local Plan, we consider that the nature of traveller accommodation and the likelihood of independent foul water management within the sites, makes these communities particularly vulnerable to flood water and we wish to see this aspect remain as a key criterion in the assessment of sites. If suitable sites with acceptable facilities already exist, we would recommend initial expansion of these sites as a matter of policy in order to provide the additional pitches in a timely way.

Object

Representation ID: 1646

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Market Deeping Town Council

Councillors have queried whether this is a significant change from the previous version of the policy and consider that all development on the edge of settlements – employment and residential should be subject to the same tight restrictions and criteria as policy SP3.

Support

Representation ID: 1647

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Market Deeping Town Council

Councillors support the proposal to retain SKPR-55 (DEP-E1) and SKPR-284 (DEP-SE1) as essential employment development sites. We object to any proposals that seek to change SKPR-55 into residential development on the grounds that: a) it is required for employment use and b) it is not needed for housing.

Support

Representation ID: 1648

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Market Deeping Town Council

Councillors welcome all proposals and policies to increase and improve Green Infrastructure for community health, wellbeing, active transport, improved connectivity with neighbouring settlements, and opportunities for enhancing the visitor economy. The Deepings Green Walk provides a long-term strategy for improving our local Green infrastructure and all references and acknowledgement of this by SKDC and any developers will be appreciated.

Support

Representation ID: 1649

Received: 24/04/2024

Respondent: Market Deeping Town Council

This greater focus on historic assets is appreciated as there are currently many under-appreciated Heritage and Archaeological Assets within The Deepings area that are at risk due to proposed nearby developments affecting their context e.g. The Car Dyke.