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Proposed Submission Core Strategy

Representation ID: 20916

Received: 08/11/2011

Respondent: Glyndebourne 1991 L & P Trust

Agent: Strutt & Parker

Representation Summary:

It is noted that affordable housing contributions will typically be needed for all developments of one dwelling or over in rural areas.
It is noted that the level of affordable housing required in the rural area will remain at current levels identified within the Local Plan -40%.
The policy also states that there will exception to the level of affordable housing sought where the main purpose of housing is to support business development, where job creation is a priority. This exception is strongly supported as it reinforces the importance of sustainable mixed use development which is consistent with National Policy.

Full text:

It is noted that an affordable housing contribution will typically be needed for all developments of one dwelling or over in rural areas.
It is noted that the level of affordable housing required in the rural area will remain at the current level identified within the Rother Local Plan 40%.
The policy also states that there will exception to the level of affordable housing sought where the main purpose of housing is to support business development, where job creation is a priority. This exception is strongly supported as it reinforces the importance of sustainable mixed use development which is also detailed in National Planning Policy.