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Representation ID: 1162

Received: 08/09/2017

Respondent: Gallagher Estates

Agent: Barton Willmore

No. Adopted Core Strategy Policy HOU2 states that the density and type of new housing providing on each site will be informed by the need to achieve high quality design and minimise amenity impacts, taking into account the characteristics and mix of uses in the area where the proposal is located. Policy HOU2 also states that all developments will aim to achieve a minimum net density of 35 dwellings per hectare, except where higher densities would prejudice historic character and local distinctiveness as defined in Policy ENV2.

In light of the above, it considered that the current standard for 35 dwellings per hectare could be difficult to apply to Green Belt release sites due to the urrounding landscape setting and characteristics. It is therefore suggested that minimum densities of 30 dwellings per hectare should be sought for Green Belt release sites. Higher densities could be delivered where it is sensible and reasonable to do so, but this must take into account the landscape and visual opportunities and constraints related to the site.