Non Site Allocation Representations Report.pdf

LDP - Deposit Plan
INTRODUCTION
1.2
Rep No Name
600 Mr John Blakesley [870]
1 Object
Summary Even allowing for the continuation in the growth of smaller households, the projected number of new housing units set for the Plan period seems too high in
relation to the projected increase in the local population, i.e. 6,300 extra housing units for an extra 7,250 people!
Change Sought: Amend calculation of projected housing units or provide a reasoned justification for the figure included in the Deposit Draft
1432 Leith Planning Ltd (Mr Chris Plenderleith) [1791]
1 Object
Summary Given the population increases discussed and the accepted increase in single person households it would appear to be unreasonable for the local authority to
set a housing target figure at the lower end of assessed private housing need. Whilst it is accepted that there needs to be an element of restraint and a desire
to protect the Welsh language and the natural environment, this needs to be balanced against the current and future needs of communities and the impacts a
restricted housing supply can have on affordability and retaining the younger generations in the county. Restricting housing numbers will not reduce demand,
and will only result in inflationary house prices.
Change Sought: It would appear more appropriate to set a housing target within the central range of the private market land requirements to balance the needs to protect the
Welsh language, the natural environment and to meet the needs of a growing population. A housing figure in the order of 8,000 units is more likely to better
balance the above issues and to assist in the creation of future sustainable communities.
People
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