Comment

Representation ID: 18506

Received: 30/11/2006

Respondent: HOWARD HUTTON & ASSOCIATES

Agent: HOWARD HUTTON & ASSOCIATES

Many local authorities, after years trying to keep development out of their areas, now recognise the stagnation such a protectionist approach produces and are embracing a growth strategy which can bring with it urban renewal as well as increasing employment, housing and general prosperity.

Uncertainty can be addressed through the plan monitor and manage approach providing the Council identifies sufficient land for development in the first place and then phases its release in a timely fashion based on the results of accurate annual monitoring