5.15. In theory, a policy requiring land to come forward together to enable a comprehensive redevelopment scheme is an appropriate approach to take. However, in reality, it is not always possible to secure development in this way. Each land owner will have their own intentions and aspirations for land, whether it be to build upon it or retain it for other long term uses. As such, setting a policy specifically requiring land to come forward together may restrict development opportunity. Equally, how RDC would determine whether sites should come forward together would need to be subject to specific, detailed methodology and justified on a case by case basis. If a policy of this nature was to be included in the DaSA, it would be more appropriate for it to outline that such an approach would be favoured, and not "normally be required".

5.16. The supporting text indicates that the policy is underlined by an intention to secure appropriate funding for necessary infrastructure. However, development of a scale requiring such significant infrastructure often does come forward together, or when it does not, CIL and S106 contribution can ensure that the necessary infrastructure is delivered. As such, it may be more applicable for RDC to rely on existing Core Strategy policies or to alter the policy text to relate specifically to development of a certain size, type or, if the case may be, subject to specific allocations in the Plan.