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Representation ID: 167425

Received: 26/10/2018

Respondent: RLW Estates

Agent: Boyer Planning

4.2 KEY STRUCTURING ELEMENTS (FIXES)
AMOUNT DENSITY AND HEIGHTS
Demonstrates potential for 11000 homes. However, it is unclear why the capacity work is in the 'fixed' section as it does not seem to draw definitive conclusions (what is fixed). It would be better for this section to be included within the "Guiding Principles" section.
Not necessary or appropriate to state that development at the Abbey Place interface should be
similar to existing dwellings.
Plan on page 69 needs to be amended to show potential for a limited number of taller buildings (up to 5 storeys) in all locations except at the more visually sensitive edges.
Height should not be limited and 'fixed' in the SPD unless it is tested further in more detail with a clear rationale.
Reference to the form and grain of the buildings in the 1st paragraph should not be in the 'fixed' section as this is 'guidance' which will be subject to further design and testing.
Large areas of the eastern part of the site are shown at the lowest density category. Most accessible to the station and should have densities at least as high as areas close to the A10 and town centre