Appendix C: Evidence of Lead-In Times, Lapse Rates and Build Out Rates - Lapse Rates (or Non-Implementation Rates)
Comment
Greater Cambridge Housing Trajectory and Five Year Housing Land Supply - Main Document
Representation ID: 168480
Received: 11/10/2019
Respondent: Southern & Regional Developments
Agent: Claremont Planning Consultancy Ltd
Paragraph C.56 of the appendix establishes that the lapse rates of the Council are optimistic in comparison to the national average. Whilst this is reflective of the historically robust delivery of the Councils, this should not wholly inform the strategy moving forward that establishes the 5-year housing land supply.
The same paragraph also establishes the presumption that these lapse rates will continue in "reflection of the strong housing market in the area." Although this has been the case previously, which has provided for a rapid build out for most developers engaging with this strong market trend, this demonstrates the position that is being taken by the Council which is based on presumption. Given that the housing market is vulnerable to outside influences beyond the control of the Councils, it is not appropriate for this presumption to be continued without the incorporation of any contingency.
Support
Greater Cambridge Housing Trajectory and Five Year Housing Land Supply - Main Document
Representation ID: 168563
Received: 14/10/2019
Respondent: Bidwells
We accept the Councils' evidence on lapse and non-implementation rates.