1.0 Statement
1.1 The detail of the case for this representation is provided in the objection to the Settlement Boundary for Linton representation by Impact Planning Services Limited on behalf of our clients Abbey Developments Limited.
1.2 The Policy S/SH Settlement Hierarchy on page 47, under the sub heading: Proposed policy direction, in the second paragraph below this sub heading the fourth bullet point restricts ‘Minor Rural Centres’, such as Linton to an ‘indicative maximum scheme size of 30 dwellings’.
1.3 This is not explained and more importantly unjustified. It should have this bullet point removed. It will contradict the NPPF which under the heading ‘Delivering a sufficient supply of homes’, in paragraphs 60,69,73 and 79 the emphasis is on significantly boosting the supply of new homes. An unjustified restriction as currently drafted would severely limit the provision of much needed new housing in an area where the economy is strong and expected to continue to grow into the future.
1.4 No evidence has been published to justify such an approach.