North Northamptonshire Annual Monitoring Report 2010-11

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The following graph depicts the share of overall development, 2001-11, by settlement type.
Location of Housing Development 2001-11
19%
5%
46%
30%
Growth Town Smaller Towns Rural Service Centres Rural Areas
Overall, as the above chart shows, between 2001-11, the location of housing development, by settlement
category, has been consistent with Core Strategy Table 5 (Distribution of Housing) and therefore the results are
not unexpected. However, it seems in proportionate terms, the Growth towns have not had as much new
housing delivered when compared to the smaller towns and rural areas which have contributed at greater levels
than expected. Notwithstanding this, it should be noted that of the five urban extensions identified for the growth
towns, only one is under construction (Priors Hall, Corby) and the delay in implementing the other sites, as a result
of the economic downturn, is seemingly leading to sites at smaller settlements being developed in the interim.
However, it is important to emphasise that the Core Strategy is a 20 year plan and these trends will be addressed
over the lifetime of the document, particularly as the consented (and pending) urban extensions start to deliver
housing.
Strategic Planning for the Districts and Boroughs of Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough & East Northamptonshire