Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan

Support

Representation ID: 1291

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Knightwood Developments Ltd

Agent: Boyer Planning

Policy ID3 intends to ensure that broadband connectivity in South Kesteven can meet the vital needs of all over the plan period. It is reasonable to identify this as a key policy consideration as all sectors of the community, both residents and businesses rely more than ever on access to broadband and communications networks. We are concerned however, that the policy and supporting text only focuses on what a developer is required to integrate into their development and fails to hold the communications providers to account for the overall network. The requirement to “future proof” is understood but this needs to be considered further to reflect that across South Kesteven the overall network will be mixed with some locations benefiting from greater connections than others, reflecting the urban and rural communities.

Support

Representation ID: 1292

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Knightwood Developments Ltd

Agent: Boyer Planning

Policy SP1 and the supporting text outline that the Local Plan is to deliver sustainable growth across the District during the plan period. We are broadly supportive of the approach to propose development across the District in locations which are suitable and sustainable but also provide a variety of opportunities across the plan area. This approach will allow for greater certainty that the needs of the District can be met in a positive and robust manner that considers any unforeseen changes over the plan period.

Policy SP1 is clear that the Council is using the Standard Method for identifying housing need as the starting point for the plan which we support and are not aware of any justified and objective evidence which suggests a lower figure should be used.

We are also pleased to see that Policy SP1 identifies the role of Grantham as a sub-regional centre, three market towns and larger villages as all being capable of supporting growth and development over the plan period to meet the identified needs. Identifying and then implementing a strategy which spreads the growth around the higher order settlements across the District is positive and will enable local communities, service providers and the development industry to work together in a collaborative manner to bring forward the right sites at the right times in the right locations.

Support

Representation ID: 1293

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Knightwood Developments Ltd

Agent: Boyer Planning

There are two local shops present in the village which are operational, which sees an additional 3 points for the presence of an additional facility. Secondly, there are two places of worship in the village, the Church of St John and the Corby Glen Methodist Church which sees an additional 1 point to be included. At the time of the assessment, there may not have been any school bus services in the settlement, however, currently there is a school bus service operational which requires another 2 points to be included within Corby Glen’s score.

There are two health services in the village, the Market Cross Surgery and the Glenside County Practice. The presence of two health services provides an additional 1 point, raising the score for this factor from 3 to 4. In regard to open space, recent development has seen the further provision of local recreational space and children’s play areas, both of which receive an additional 1 point each.

We agree with the overall methodology taken towards the large villages in South Kesteven, and the identification of Corby Glen as a larger village in the district that is sustainable for future growth. However, the assessment should be updated to incorporate the additional facilities and services in Corby Glen, which demonstrates the villages suitability and sustainability in accommodating future growth within the district.

Support

Representation ID: 1294

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Knightwood Developments Ltd

Agent: Boyer Planning

It is pleasing to see the Council have used the Government’s Standard Method in calculating the need for housing from 2021 to 2041. Using the Standard Method, this results in a need for 14,020 dwellings within the current Plan Period (2021-2041) and 701 dwellings per annum.

It is pleasing to see that the Council have taken the successful delivery of dwellings in large villages into consideration in the preparation of the Regulation 18 Local Plan. With the increase in housing need following the extension of the Plan period, this demonstrates that the large villages have the ability to provide a significant portion of the required housing which will also create a wider choice of housing for future residents.

Ahead of the Regulation 19 document, it is suggested that the Council provide clarity for local communities, applicants and decision makers as to the level of affordable housing and the mix of tenures that are required to meet needs in South Kesteven and that is aligned with the viability evidence available. As currently presented, the policy does not provide the clarity and certainty that is required.

Support

Representation ID: 1295

Received: 25/04/2024

Respondent: Knightwood Developments Ltd

Agent: Boyer Planning

We are concerned that Policy H2 does not accurately reflect the evidence that has been prepared. With an up to date evidence base document, the Council have not taken the opportunity to engage constructively through this consultation. It is unclear how the standards included within the policy, such as “make provision for 27-57%” have been reached when the viability evidence has tested 30% provision predominately but also tested a range from 0% to 40% as seen in Appendix 16.

We are also unclear as to how the Council has identified the range (27-57%) in the first part of the policy but then have fixed requirements in relation to the mix of affordable housing provided on site with reference in criteria a to 25% as First Homes and in criteria b including 60% as rent and 40% as affordable ownership.