Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 60149
Received: 10/12/2021
Respondent: Home Builders Federation
The HBF consider the threshold of 10 or more dwelling proposed in this policy is appropriate. This is a very small level of development on which to achieve the proposed mix set out on page 268. The type of development on smaller sites will be dictated by its size, location, and topography and in many cases, it will not be possible to deliver mix proposed. We would therefore suggest a higher threshold is applied of greater than one hectare. It is also important to recognise that the mix being suggested in the proposed policy is a snap shot in time across each local authority area. Therefore, in considering the mix of homes on any site the policy should ensure that decision makers and application should not only have regard to the relevant and up to date housing study but should also have regard to other relevant evidence on housing needs and supply.
The HBF consider the threshold of 10 or more dwelling proposed in this policy is appropriate. This is a very small level of development on which to achieve the proposed mix set out on page 268. The type of development on smaller sites will be dictated by its size, location, and topography and in many cases, it will not be possible to deliver mix proposed. We would therefore suggest a higher threshold is applied of greater than one hectare. It is also important to recognise that the mix being suggested in the proposed policy is a snap shot in time across each local authority area. Therefore, in considering the mix of homes on any site the policy should ensure that decision makers and application should not only have regard to the relevant and up to date housing study but should also have regard to other relevant evidence on housing needs and supply.