Comment

Representation ID: 18880

Received: 15/02/2007

Respondent: Strutt & Parker

The provision of appropriate infrastructure is a key factor in providing for growth and change in an acceptable manner, but is a process characterized by inherent delay and cost increases. Therefore decisions should not be delayed to accommodate new growth, as this may have social and economic implications. Similarly, it is unrealistic in our view to expect major infrastructure to be provided in the Development Framework. The LDF process is as yet uncertain and untested as far as the property markets are concerned, and this does not sit comfortably with the levels of confidence required for private sector investment in infrastructure -the only realistic way in which infrastructure-Ied development is likely to emerge.