Object
Draft Planning Obligations SPD
Representation ID: 28562
Received: 14/07/2014
Respondent: Carter Jonas
Agent: Carter Jonas
I object to the "exceptional cases" test that is applied here. There are often very good reasons to have an element of usable and good quality open space on a site but to then provide a commuted sum via a planning obligation for a specific off-site project. To expect all open space in accordance with the informal open space standards to be met on site will have an adverse effect in reducing dwelling yield at a time when housing need in the City remains extremely high. This needs to be re-thought.
I object to the "exceptional cases" test that is applied here. There are often very good reasons to have an element of usable and good quality open space on a site but to then provide a commuted sum via a planning obligation for a specific off-site project. To expect all open space in accordance with the informal open space standards to be met on site will have an adverse effect in reducing dwelling yield at a time when housing need in the City remains extremely high. This needs to be re-thought.