Object
Main Modifications to the Proposed Submission Core Strategy
Representation ID: 21561
Received: 27/09/2013
Respondent: Marchfield Strategic Land Ltd
Agent: JB Planning Associates Ltd.
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Whilst the District Council's desire to encourage and provide for employment growth is understood and appreciated, the inference given by proposed Main Modification that the supply of jobs 'in the area' is obstructive, contrary to various aspects of National Planning policy as set out i the NPPF - for example the presumption in favour of sustainable development set out in paragraph 14, would not be effective in delivering growth - indeed it would act as a constraint to development, and is entirely unjustified by any evidence. Furthermore, the interpretation and application of the proposed Modification could render it unlawful.
Whilst the District Council's desire to encourage and provide for employment growth is understood and appreciated, the inference given by proposed Main Modification that the supply of jobs 'in the area' is obstructive, contrary to various aspects of National Planning policy as set out i the NPPF - for example the presumption in favour of sustainable development set out in paragraph 14, would not be effective in delivering growth - indeed it would act as a constraint to development, and is entirely unjustified by any evidence. Furthermore, the interpretation and application of the proposed Modification could render it unlawful.