This policy states that ‘provision of specialist housing will be required as part of the housing mix of new developments, particularly at new settlements and within urban extensions, to create balanced and mixed communities and to meet the identified need for specialist housing.’ Clarity should be provided within the wording of this policy as to the threshold and level of provision for this type of housing. The current wording suggests that this could be a requirement for all scales of development. Whilst there is understood to be a need to deliver housing for older people, it would be unreasonable to expect this provision on every housing development. Furthermore, the NPPF does not seek delivery of such housing on every residential development site. Clarity on this requirement will be necessary to inform site capacities of proposed allocations and the overall viability of the Plan. Countryside would be happy to engage with the Councils regarding the appropriate mix of homes on the Fen Ditton site which could include the provision of specialist housing and homes for older people if it can be demonstrated there is the need and market for these.