We support the amendment to part f insofar as it allows for the consideration of robust evidence on viability to be taken into account in the consideration of the contributions otherwise to be required towards the delivery of infrastructure and/or mitigation measures.

We consider that this is an important amendment to the published policy as it allows each proposal to be considered on its merits and is more likely to enable development to proceed - this is especially important where the overall spatial strategy is dependent on a relatively small number of allocated sites and a failure or delay in delivery could have an overall adverse impact on the planned growth of the District. The amendment to the Policy will provide the basis for a rational consideration of all relevant viability factors and therefore supports the effectiveness of the Plan when read as a whole.