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Policy H/HM: Housing mix
Representation ID: 210265
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
It is important that the implementation of the housing mix policy is supported by the allocation of a sufficient number of sites across a range of sizes, locations and settlement types. In particular, the Councils should ensure that an appropriate proportion of medium to large scale sites are allocated to enable the delivery of a broad mix of tenures and dwelling types, including affordable housing, within the plan period.
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Policy H/SS: Residential space standards and accessible homes
Representation ID: 210266
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Vistry and The Quy Estate support the principle of the policy. Although, it is important that the policy is applied with sufficient flexibility to respond to site-specific circumstances, particularly where the rigid application of minimum standards may not be achievable without undermining deliverability or viability in certain locations.
Where the policy refers to the Government’s Technical Housing Standards – Nationally Described Space Standard (2015), it is essential that these requirements are fully reflected within viability and site capacity assessments that underpin site allocations and housing numbers.
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Policy H/SS: Residential space standards and accessible homes
Representation ID: 210267
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Paragraph 4 of the policy states that “developments must meet or exceed the following private external amenity space standards”. Vistry and The Quy Estate consider that these requirements should also be tested through viability and capacity assessments, and applied flexibly where justified, to ensure that high quality development can be delivered without placing unnecessary constraints on the effective use of land.
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Policy H/SH: Specialist housing
Representation ID: 210268
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Vistry and The Quy Estate support the objective of the policy. However, concern is raised regarding the requirement that “unallocated strategic sites of 1,000 dwellings or more will be expected to provide at least 10% of homes as specialist housing”, alongside the additional criteria set out within the policy.
Whilst the principle of encouraging specialist housing on larger sites is understood, Vistry and The Quy Estate consider that the policy, as currently worded, risks having unintended consequences for scheme viability and deliverability.
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Policy I/ST: Sustainable transport and connectivity
Representation ID: 210269
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Vistry and The Quy Estate note that the policy states that developers of “large developments” or proposals with “significant transport implications” will be required to demonstrate that opportunities for sustainable travel have been maximised through the submission of a vision led Transport Assessment and Travel Plan. While the intent of this requirement is supported, it is considered that this wording more appropriately relates to validation requirements rather than policy itself.
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Policy I/EV: Parking and electric vehicles
Representation ID: 210270
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
It is important that the policy is applied with sufficient flexibility to respond to evolving travel behaviours, technological change and advances in vehicle charging infrastructure over the plan period. Flexibility is also required to reflect the specific characteristics of individual sites, including their location, accessibility to public transport, availability of active travel options and existing cycle infrastructure. These considerations are particularly relevant to the delivery of the Fen Ditton proposals and will appropriately be addressed through the detailed design at reserved matters stage following the grant of outline planning permission.
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Policy I/EV: Parking and electric vehicles
Representation ID: 210271
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Vistry and The Quy Estate seek clarification in relation to the policy requirement for “appropriate charging facilities”, as it is currently unclear whether this refers solely to charging provision for mobility scooters, or whether it also encompasses electric vehicle charging infrastructure for cars and other vehicles.
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Policy I/EV: Parking and electric vehicles
Representation ID: 210272
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
The policy states that “a site-wide Electric Vehicle charging strategy must be provided for large-scale Major sites detailing the location and phasing of the charge point installations, and grid capacity.” Vistry and The Quy Estate query whether it is necessary or reasonable for developers to demonstrate grid capacity at this level, given that the provision and confirmation of network capacity ultimately falls within the remit of the relevant utility provider.
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Policy I/EI: Energy infrastructure masterplanning
Representation ID: 210273
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
Vistry and The Quy Estate wish to reiterate the importance of ongoing and meaningful engagement with key stakeholders in this process to ensure they are willing to support facilities coming forward through new development.
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Policy I/ID: Infrastructure and delivery
Representation ID: 210274
Received: 30/01/2026
Respondent: Vistry Group
Agent: Turley
It is essential that the approach set out in the policy is underpinned by continued and meaningful engagement with key stakeholders to ensure that the facilities and networks required to support growth are deliverable and supported by those responsible for their provision.
Vistry and The Quy Estate also note that the policy refers to the submission of a Utilities Statement. It is considered that such requirements are more appropriately addressed through the Council’s validation requirements rather than through policy wording.
