Policy HS3: Housing mix
Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 1687
Received: 30/11/2016
Respondent: Mr Scott Oliver
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? No
Object to HS3: Mix does not reflect need for smaller housing for FTBs / older persons
The suggested housing mix, 60% 3 bedrooms plus and 40% plus is surprising, bearing in mind young couples and singles are struggling to find starter homes and with an ageing population older couples and singles not needing assisted lining looking to downsize will be competing for the same housing. If the more smaller homes were built this
Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 2286
Received: 31/10/2016
Respondent: Mr Maurice Filby
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
There is a need to build low cost sheltered accommodation and low cost bungalows to help free two and three bedroomed houses occupied by single people.
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Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 3810
Received: 30/11/2016
Respondent: Beechwood Homes
Agent: JB Planning Associates
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Object to HS3: 40% requirement for 1- and 2-bed on most sites seems high, should not be undue focus on permitted supply in determining mix
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Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 3817
Received: 30/11/2016
Respondent: James Property Investments LLP
Agent: JB Planning Associates
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Object to HS3: 40% requirement for 1- and 2-bed on most sites seems high, should not be undue focus on permitted supply in determining mix
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Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 3842
Received: 29/11/2016
Respondent: Pigeon Land Ltd
Agent: Keymer Cavendish Limited
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Object to HS3(a): Too prescriptive and doesn't recognise design-led solutions
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Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 3912
Received: 29/11/2016
Respondent: Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? Yes
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Support the provision of a good mix of new homes, but an up to date Strategic Housing Market Assessment is needed.
Allow the policy to respond to evidence on different housing needs / demands that may exist.
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Support
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 4099
Received: 30/11/2016
Respondent: The Crown Estate
Agent: Savills
Support HS3: Flexibility and design-led approach to development
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Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 4171
Received: 29/11/2016
Respondent: Graveley Parish Council
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Object to HS3: Weakly worded, Policy D1 does not provide sufficient protection.
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Support
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 4200
Received: 30/11/2016
Respondent: Ashill
Agent: CBRE Limited
Support HS3: Flexible, design-led approach to density
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Support
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 5950
Received: 24/11/2016
Respondent: Hitchin Town Action Group (HTAG)
-Support: for HS3 and support design-led approach
- Object: a larger figure for self-build would form the basis of a more sound strategy for North Herts.
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Object
Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft
Representation ID: 6264
Received: 30/11/2016
Respondent: Gladman Developments Limited
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Object to HS3: Failure to take account of viability and deliverability in considering housing mix
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