MM91.
Object
Joint Local Plan Main Modifications
Representation ID: 22624
Received: 03/05/2023
Respondent: M Scott Properties Ltd
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? Yes
The Babergh Housing Trajectory shows that the plan will be reliant on Windfall and Part 2 Allocations from 2031/32 onwards, again stressing the need to be clear on the expectations on Part 2 of the Plan and the need for its prompt preparation. We recognise that some modifications, such as MM10, do reflect that allocations are likely in Part 2 and recommend that this needs to be consistently stated in Part 1. We are unable to identify an alternative approach to meet the shortfall without allocations and strongly recommend that the policies and supporting text recognise this where relevant.
The supporting text for the Trajectory can be amended to recognise the need for promptly preparing Part 2. A new policy could be introduced to provide certainty to the timeframe for preparation, committing to "adoption of Part 2 within the timeframe in the current LDS".
The Babergh Housing Trajectory shows that the plan will be reliant on Windfall and Part 2 Allocations from 2031/32 onwards, again stressing the need to be clear on the expectations on Part 2 of the Plan and the need for its prompt preparation. We recognise that some modifications, such as MM10, do reflect that allocations are likely in Part 2 and recommend that this needs to be consistently stated in Part 1. We are unable to identify an alternative approach to meet the shortfall without allocations and strongly recommend that the policies and supporting text recognise this where relevant.
Object
Joint Local Plan Main Modifications
Representation ID: 22716
Received: 03/05/2023
Respondent: Artisan PPS Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Artisan objects to MM91. In particular, objection is raised in respect of the forecast housing trajectory in Mid Suffolk. MM91 still contains projected delivery for the year 2021/22. However, we now know those actual figures given they have been published in the Councils' Joint Annual Monitoring Report. Table 14 of the AMR (2021-2022) demonstrates that Mid Suffolk did not get close to the projected figure of 1187. It only achieved 862 (72.6%) of the projected delivery. Accordingly, this suggests that the trajectory for Mid Suffolk is ambitious and needs to be reviewed.
Please see attached document
Object
Joint Local Plan Main Modifications
Representation ID: 22778
Received: 03/05/2023
Respondent: Obsidian Strategic
Agent: Carter Jonas
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
There are three concerns with the updated housing trajectory. Firstly, it highlights that there is no flexibility and a very limited buffer to the housing land supply in Mid Suffolk compared to the housing requirement. Secondly, it appears that the housing requirement for Mid Suffolk has already been met, and there is no need for any allocations to be made in Mid Suffolk through the Part 2 Local Plan. Thirdly, a limited amount of housing is predicted to be delivered in Mid Suffolk during the later years of the plan period, from 2031/32 to 2036/37, which indicates that affordable housing needs that arise during this period would not be met.
Please see attached document for proposed changes.
Please see attached document.
Object
Joint Local Plan Main Modifications
Representation ID: 22858
Received: 03/05/2023
Respondent: Manor Oak Homes
Agent: Carter Jonas (Cambridge)
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
The JLP Housing Trajectory - Mid Suffolk 2018 - 2037 predicts a limited amount of housing delivery towards the end of the plan period,which is inconsistent with the poor delivery of affordable housing.We note that most made neighbourhood plans ‘allocate’ sites that already have planning permission and that the settlement boundaries provide limited opportunities for additional development. In addition, there are few rural exception schemes being delivered.Consequently, we consider that there is a strong need for the Plan to be amended to make provision for housing allocations in Mid Suffolk in the Part 2 Local Plan.
we consider that there is a strong need for the Plan to be amended to make provision for housing allocations in Mid Suffolk in the Part 2 Local Plan.
MM91 (Appendix 01 – Housing Trajectory):
The JLP Housing Trajectory - Mid Suffolk 2018 - 2037 predicts a limited amount of housing delivery towards the end of the plan period i.e., from 2031/32 to 2036/37, which is inconsistent with the poor delivery of affordable housing.
This would not meet affordable housing needs that arise in the future, and would not support the retention of services and facilities in settlements.
We note that most made neighbourhood plans ‘allocate’ sites that already have planning permission and that the settlement boundaries provide limited opportunities for additional development. In addition, there are few rural exception schemes being delivered.
Consequently, we consider that there is a strong need for the Plan to be amended to make provision for housing allocations in Mid Suffolk in the Part 2 Local Plan.
Our Client’s land at Haughley (east of Steggall Road) is one such suitable site.
Object
Joint Local Plan Main Modifications
Representation ID: 22900
Received: 03/05/2023
Respondent: Gladman Developments Ltd
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
The projected 2021/22 housing completions figures for both Babergh and Mid Suffolk is lower than the actual figures, with the actual housing completions for Mid Suffolk being 325 dwellings lower than projected. This has significant implications for the residual housing need identified in Table 3 alongside any potential shortfall to be addressed through the proposed part 2 JLP.
Please see attached full rep.