Waterbeach - Designation of Neighbourhood Area - June 2015

Object

Representation ID: 165070

Received: 24/07/2015

Respondent: RLW Estates and Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Agent: Boyer Planning

Welcome PC seeking to designate Area - propose dialogue to provide assistance in preparation of NP.

Allocated site in Local Plan (Policy SS/5). Local Plan suspended but new settlements not rejected. Local Plan should be given due weight - emerging plan at advanced stage.

NP can propose more development, identify suitable sites, help determine type and design of development but cannot propose less growth or prevent development. Must conform with national policy and strategic policies in Local Plan - emerging Local Plan.

Not NP remit to address strategic development allocations, although NPPG para 036 allows and para 184 should support strategic development.

SCDC should exclude SS/5 site from Area. Precedent - Epping Forest District Council. Case Law - Daw's Hill Neighbourhood Forum v Wycombe District Council.